TodayWed, 28th Oct 2020

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  10

  Review Oceanhorn 2: Knights Of The Lost Realm - A Likeable But Ultimately Shallow Zelda Clone

  Knight fever

  It goes without saying that the early months of the Switch saw the new console effectively being defined as a portable Breath of the Wild machine that you could also maybe play other games on if you really wanted to. Still, those who snooped around the eShop could find some gems that were certainly worth a punt, and one of those early...

  • 36 mins ago
  • Reviews
  • Switch eShop
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  3

  News Surviving The Aftermath Brings Grim Survival Strategy To Switch In Spring 2021

  2020 begone!

  Paradox Interactive and developer Iceflake Studios have announced as part of today’s Nintendo Direct Mini that Surviving the Aftermath is coming Nintendo Switch (alongside all the other platforms you'd expect) when it leaves Early Access and officially launches in Spring 2021. The strategy game puts you in a post-apocalyptic future...

  • 1 hour ago
  • Switch eShop
  • Upcoming Releases
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  4

  Deals Hey Listen! Get 20% Off Zavvi's Secrets & Legends Zelda Collection With This Code

  Drape yourself in Hyrule's finest

  If you're a Legend of Zelda fan, you'll likely be excited for the arrival of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity later in November. A playable demo of the game dropped on the eShop just earlier, but if you're still in a Zelda-y mood after playing that, you might want to check out this new line of clothing and other...

  • 2 hours ago
  • Deals
  • Zelda
  • Clothing
  • Merchandise
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  7

  News Koei Tecmo's Buddy Mission: Bond Comes To Switch Next Year

  Best buddies

  Nintendo and Koei Tecmo have jointly announced during the Japanese version of today's Nintendo Direct Mini that the visual novel-style adventure game Buddy Mission: Bond will launch on Switch next year. Featuring characters designed by Yusuke Murata (One Punch Man, Eyeshield 21), the game combines 2D story sequences with 3D segments...

  • 2 hours ago
  • Switch eShop
  • Upcoming Releases
  • Japan
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  21

  News Animal Crossing Not Sated Your Life Sim Thirst? Story Of Seasons: Pioneers Of Olive Town Arrives Next March

  Farmful to life

  Marvelous has revealed that the next instalment in the Story of Seasons life/farm sim series is coming to Switch on 23rd March 2021. Story Of Seasons: Pioneers Of Olive Town will put you to work cultivating your farm just next to the titular port town and this entry promises more customisation options and more freedom than ever to...

  • 3 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
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  28

  News Part Time UFO, The Latest Switch Game From HAL Laboratory, Is Available Right Now

  Surprise!

  Freshly announced in today's Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase, a new game from Kirby maestros HAL Laboratory has been surprise-dropped on Switch eShop today. It's called Part Time UFO and it sees you taking control of Jobski the UFO to fly around and help people by completing tasks for them. Cleaning up, fishing, doing a spot of...

  • 3 hours ago
  • Switch eShop
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  15

  News An Exciting New Trailer For No More Heroes III Has Been Revealed

  Another Touchdown

  We got the news that No More Heroes III would be delayed until 2021 last month, but at least we can enjoy the first two games on the Switch while we wait. While we wait for No More Heroes III, we can check out the new trailer (above) which will give us

  • 4 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
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  9

  News Tropico 6 Lands On Switch In The First Week Of November

  "El Presidente" returns for election time

  Announced for Switch earlier in the year, it's been confirmed in the latest Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase that management and political sim Tropico 6 is coming to Nintendo's console on 6th November. The game debuted on PC in March last year before jumping to

  • 4 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
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  25

  News Don't Worry, Immortals Fenyx Rising Will Make It To Switch In Time For Christmas

  And you can pre-order it now

  Immortals Fenyx Rising has captured the attention of many players due to the fact that it looks a lot like Zelda: Breath of the Wild – which, lest we forget, isn't a bad thing at all, given that Breath of the Wild 2 isn't going to be with us for a while yet. When the game was

  • 4 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
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  News No More Heroes 1 & 2 Are Both Available Now On Switch

  Travis touches down

  We've still got a long wait for No More Heroes 3, as it's not coming to Switch until 2021, thankfully all is not lost if you are itching to play a bit of Travis Touchdown on Switch as the first two No More Heroes games, No More Heroes and No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle, which originally launched for the Wii console, have...

  • 4 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
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  23

  News Bravely Default II Hits Nintendo Switch In February 2021

  Fan feedback has been taken on board, apparently

  Bravely Default II now has a solid release date, and those who were hoping it would be here before Christmas might want to look away now. It has been confirmed that the RPG sequel will hit Switch on February 26th next year, and that feedback gained from the demo released in March will be factored...

  • 4 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
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  News Hitman 3 Is Coming To Switch, Just Don't Try To Play This One Offline

  Head in the clouds

  In today's surprise Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase, we got a range of exciting announcements such as Control Ultimate Edition – Cloud Version. Joining Control in the cloud is everyone's favourite smooth-headed assassin. Hitman 3 is a really great game, but it was always going to be a stretch to get it running on the...

  • 4 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
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  News Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity's Free Demo Is Available Now

  Update: It's live!

  Update #2: And it's live! Update #1: The demo has been leaked on the Switch news feed, but it's not available to download yet. Original Story [Tue 27th Oct, 2020 16:30 GMT]: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is out on Switch in less than a month, but a tweet from Kelios on Twitter (thanks

  • 4 hours ago
  • Rumour
  • Zelda
  • Upcoming Releases
  • Demo
  • Legend of Zelda
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  119

  News Control: Ultimate Edition Is Available Now On Switch, But There's A Catch

  Every cloud...

  Remedy's critically-acclaimed action title Control has come to Switch – but not in the form you might expect. Control: Ultimate Edition is available now, but it's a 'cloud' version – which means the game is streamed to your console over WiFi and will therefore be subject to a degree of latency. The upside is that the visuals...

  • 4 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch eShop
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  85

  News Nintendo Shadow-Drops Another Nintendo Direct Mini, Watch It Here

  Out of the blue

  Suffice to say, 2020 has been a pretty crazy year and has played havoc with the promotional plans of video game companies like Nintendo. As a result, we've seen a bunch of smaller, "Mini" Nintendo Directs shadow-dropping without warning – and guess what? Another one has just been released, and you can check it out on this very...

  • 5 hours ago
  • Nintendo Direct
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch eShop
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  19

  Random Move Over, Nintendo Labo, And Get Ready For... PlayStation Labo?

  No cardboard with this one

  While Nintendo and Sony's streams have rarely crossed in the past (besides a famous exception or two), reports are coming in that a certain part of Sony's PS5 pack-in game might reference a recent Nintendo product, albeit indirectly. Well, we say 'indirectly', but it actually seems pretty direct — at least to western...

  • 5 hours ago
  • Random
  • Sony
  • Nintendo Labo
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  7

  News Old-School Brawler 64th Street: A Detective Story Is Coming To The Switch eShop Tomorrow

  Worth investigating

  If you're a fan of side-scrolling fighters like Final Fight and Streets of Rage, then you'll be pleased to learn that the Jalceo-published 64th Street: A Detective Story is joining Hamster's Arcade Archives range tomorrow. Originally re

  • 5 hours ago
  • Switch eShop
  • Arcade Archives
  • Upcoming Releases
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  80

  Review Pikmin 3 Deluxe - Perhaps Not Worth A Double Dip, But The Choice Pick For New Players

  Wii say U want a resolution

  As each month passes the Wii U becomes less and less relevant, as most of its first-party library continues to be lifted up, piece by piece, and carried over to the Switch. Why, it’s almost like what Pikmin do – DO YOU GET WHERE WE’RE GOING WITH THIS? Pikmin 3 Deluxe is Nintendo’s attempt at a definitive port of...

  • 6 hours ago
  • Reviews
  • Nintendo Switch
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  7

  News Fancy A Glimpse Of An Unpublished Final Fantasy Comic From The '90s?

  "Four issues were outlined, two or three written. One and a half drawn..."

  Comic book writer Kurt Busiek, whose impressive career includes runs on many familiar titles from Marvel and DC, has recently opened up on Twitter about a video game-related project he was involved with back in the early 1990s — a Final Fantasy comic. As Busiek points out,...

  • 6 hours ago
  • Retro
  • Final Fantasy
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  2

  News GungHo Distributes A Limited-Time Gift As Ninjala Passes 5 Million Downloads

  Claim your free Jala until January

  Gung-Ho Online has announced that its free-to-play arena brawler Ninjala has reached the five million worldwide downloads milestone. In celebration of this achievement, the developers have sent out a limited-time gift of 100 Jala (that's the in-game currency if you're not in the know) to all players. As detailed...

  • 7 hours ago
  • Switch eShop
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  23

  Random This Prototype Sega Mega Drive Controller Is Giving Us Serious Wii Nunchuk Vibes

  Genesis?

  The development name for Nintendo's Wii — the 'Revolution' — was arguably the most apt codename for any console ever. Nintendo turned the traditional spec-chasing console model on its head with its accessible little system, and a huge part of its success came from its unconventional controller design with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk. As...

  • 7 hours ago
  • Random
  • SEGA
  • Retro
  • Genesis
  • Mega Drive
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  13

  News Fangamer Has Just Launched A Range Of Goemon Merchandise

  Mystical merch

  Konami's Goemon series – also known as Mystical Ninja in the west – is one of those franchises that we hope and pray will get a proper revival one day soon. Until that time, we'll have to make do with Fangamer's amazing range of officially-licenced gear, which includes shirts, pin badges, posters and even a vinyl LP. You can check...

  • 8 hours ago
  • Retro
  • Konami
  • Merchandise
  • Fangamer
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  111

  Random Wow, The PS5 Really Does Dwarf The Switch

  Perhaps more so than you might expect

  Journalists and influencers have already gotten their hands on Sony's latest PlayStation, and yesterday we saw a flood of images of the shiny new console – many of which illustrated quite plainly what an absolute unit it is. The PS5 is the biggest PlayStation yet in terms of size, and comfortably overshadows...

  • 9 hours ago
  • Random
  • PS5
  • Nintendo Switch
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  11

  News Netflix Gives Us Another Look At Leon And Claire In Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness

  Arriving next year

  Netflix's library of video game series continues to grow, with the streaming giant yesterday announcing it would be creating a brand new show based on Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed. In case you forgot, it also

  • 13 hours ago
  • Capcom
  • Netflix
  • Resident Evil
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  8

  News Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Receives Its Very First Update

  Includes some camera improvements

  Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit might be a different type of video game experience, but it seems it will still be receiving the same level of support as Nintendo's standard first-party releases. A few weeks after it raced onto the Switch, this real-life kart racer has now received its very first update. This bumps...

  • 14 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Mario Kart
  • Updates
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  42

  Random Dataminer Uncovers List Of Words That Might Get You Banned In The New Kingdom Hearts Game

  "honkers" is one of many

  Since the beginning of time, players have been entering words into video games that they probably shouldn't be. Sometimes these words are funny and on other occasions, they can be rude, or even highly offensive and are used with the intention to hurt or perhaps harm others. With this in mind, Square Enix's upcoming release...

  • 15 hours ago
  • Random
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
  • Square Enix
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  11

  News My Time At Portia Sequel Reaches 100K Kickstarter Goal In Less Than 24 Hours

  "We did it!"

  It's safe to say the Kickstarter for the sequel to My Time at Portia has already been a huge success. In less than 24 hours - 19, to be precise - Pathea Games has raised well over $100,000 USD for its new game, My Time at Sandrock. Here's the latest Kickstarter update, celebrating this milestone: We did it! We’ve already reached...

  • 16 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch eShop
  • Upcoming Releases
  • Kickstarter
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  42

  News Sega's Sonic Double Packs Are Out Now On Nintendo Switch

  It's official!

  Back in August, two Sega double packs for Nintendo Switch were spotted online. One included Team Sonic Racing and Sonic Mania, and the other featured Sonic Forces and Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD. Today, Sega of America made it official, and both packs are out now! Readers locate

  • 17 hours ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Sonic
  • Sega
  • US

YesterdayTue, 27th Oct 2020

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  News Looks Like We're Getting Another Pokémon App This Year

  And we should expect big things next year, too

  Given that it's one of the most recognisable brands that Nintendo is associated with, it's understandable that we've seen more than one smartphone app relating to Pokémon over the years; Pokémon GO is obviously the most popular, but we've also had Pokémon Masters EX, Pokémon Duel and even Pokémon...

  • 1 day ago
  • Pokemon
  • Smartphones
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  84

  News You'll Soon Be Able To Invert The Camera Controls In Super Mario 3D All-Stars

  Phew!

  Update: And Nintendo of America has tweeted out the information featuring the new menu screens in English: It seems that the update will be dropping in the West on 16th November — it's all about time zones, see? As much as we enjoyed Super Mario 3D All-Stars, the absence of the option to invert the camera controls was something of a...

  • 1 day ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Super Mario
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  68

  Feature Which 1080p Portable Monitor Is Right For Your Nintendo Switch?

  Looking for a middle ground between handheld and TV?

  The highly portable nature of the Switch makes it a great system for those who are on the road a lot – not just because you can use the console's built-in 720p display for mobile gaming, but because it's also easy to carry around a second, external screen which bridges the gap between the...

  • 2 days ago
  • Features
  • Nintendo Switch
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  50

  Reminder Splatoween Returns To Splatoon 2 Later This Week

  Team Trick Vs. Team Treat

  Nintendo has shared a reminder that Splatoween will be returning to its squid-shooter Splatoon 2 later this week. This eerie event sees Team Trick take on Team Treat and will run from 30th of October until the 1st of November - so be sure to pick a side and start getting warmed up. Spooky-themed gear is also returning -...

  • 2 days ago
  • Reminder
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Splatoon 2
  • Nintendo
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  26

  News Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues Launches On Switch In November In Europe

  Swept the leg

  Update: And the game has appeared for sale on the North American eShop! It would appear that the late November launch only applies outside that region — we’ll update this post should the situation change. It took a few years, but the return of Daniel LaRusso and his old rival Johnny Lawrence to screens via YouTube a couple of...

  • 1 day ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
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  News Phil Spencer "Not Sure" About Game Pass On Switch, But Says Xbox Could Be Open To Discussions

  Here we go again

  Head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, recently said it wasn't sustainable to continue releasing games on a case-by-case basis on devices such as the Nintendo Switch. So what about Xbox Game Pass then - could this subscription service on the hybrid system be a possible solution - perhaps even via Microsoft's streaming service, xCloud? In a...

  • 1 day ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Xbox
  • Phil Spencer
  • Game Pass
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  32

  News Cult FMV Shooter Corpse Killer Is Shambling Towards Your Nintendo Switch

  And we're getting physical versions, too

  Originally released on the Mega CD back in 1994, Digital Pictures' Corpse Killer was, like stablemates Night Trap and Ground Zero: Texas, based on FMV sequences with very limited player interaction – yet it gained a cult following over the years that culminated in a remastered edition for PS4 and PC in...

  • 1 day ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
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  25

  Review Transformers: Battlegrounds - Accessible Turn-Based Action That's For Noobs Only

  Bah weep grana weep Ninty bong

  Hot on the heels of fellow Hasbro license G.I. Joe comes this turn-based tactical outing for those robots that take on the form of mack trucks, massive pistols, sheds and benches, the Transformers! Given the sheer love fans have for the series, Transformers: Battlegrounds has a lot to live up to – even more so when...

  • 1 day ago
  • Reviews
  • Nintendo Switch
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  32

  News Nintendo Is Releasing Three Switch Bundles In Japan Next Month

  Just in time for the holiday season

  Nintendo has announced it will be releasing two Switch controller bundles and a new Switch console bundle in Japan next month. All three will be available on 20th November, just in time for the holiday season. Super Mario Party Joy-Con Bundle: First, we have a Super Mario Party bundle - featuring a copy of the...

  • 2 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Joy-Con
  • Japan
  • Hardware
  • Accessories
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  100

  News It's Been Three Years Since We First Embarked On A Super Mario Odyssey

  About time for a return trip?

  When was the last time you went on a nice long trip? Thanks to one thing and another this year, it's probably been quite a while, although it's hard to believe that three years have now passed since we first grabbed our caps and went on a kingdom-hopping jaunt in Super Mario Odyssey. It is, however, entirely true:...

  • 1 day ago
  • Super Mario
  • Nintendo Switch
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  45

  Random Crash Bandicoot 4 Dev Has A Cult Classic N64 Game On The Brain

  Clue 2: It's one from GTA devs DMA Design...

  Developer Toys For Bob has a long and storied history stretching back thirty years, although you may know them more recently for the Skylanders series and two excellent platformer compilations: the Switch version of Naughty Dog's (via Vicarious Visions) Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and the revival of...

  • 1 day ago
  • Random
  • Retro
  • N64
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  25

  News After Resident Evil, The Witcher And Castlevania, Netflix's Next Trick Is Creating An Assassin's Creed Series

  Nothing is true, everything is permitted

  There once was a time when any movie or TV show based on a video game was looked down upon by fans, but those days are in the past and we've seen several leading game properties make the leap from the interactive to the non-interactive realm – and soon, there's going to be one more to add to the list...

  • 1 day ago
  • Assassins Creed
  • Netflix
  • Ubisoft
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  42

  Feature Evercade's Latest Cart Is Offering A Vital Connection To Nintendo History

  You're making me Dizzy, my head is spinning

  We've covered the Evercade console a few times on this site, mainly because we love the idea of a brand-new handheld system which uses old-school cartridges. This pocket-friendly device doesn't have the backing of a Nintendo or Sony-sized company behind it, yet the team involved have managed to not only...

  • 1 day ago
  • Features
  • Evercade
  • Retro
  • NES
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  31

  News Brunswick Corporation Elects Reggie Fils-Aimé To Board Of Directors

  "You really like that throttle, don't you Reggie?"

  Although Reggie Fils-Aimé stepped down from his role as Nintendo of America's president last April, it doesn't seem like he will be slowing down anytime soon. Following on from the news the former NoA president would be joining Rogue Games as a stategic advisor, he's now signed on with the board...

  • 2 days ago
  • Reggie
  • US
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  18

  News Cyberpunk Parkour Game Ghostrunner Gets Pushed Into November On Switch

  Out today on other platforms

  We've had our eye on first-person parkour game Ghostrunner for a while now, and while the trailers look very impressive indeed, we're intrigued to see how all that cyberpunk glitz and wall-running action translates to Switch. The game is out now on other platforms and was supposed to be coming to Switch today, too,...

  • 1 day ago
  • Switch eShop
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
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  51

  News Persona 5 Scramble Localisation Not Mentioned In Koei Tecmo's Latest Report

  Focused on other offerings

  Word about the localisation of Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers has been floating around all year, but now, in Koei Tecmo's latest financial report there's no mention of a western release. In terms of console offerings, it's currently focused on Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity and a bunch of other games including

  • 2 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Atlus
  • Persona
  • Japan
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  17

  Review The Red Lantern - A Survival-Focused Roguelite In Which Luck Plays Too Big A Part

  What do forests and dogs have in common? Bark.

  It is a truth universally acknowledged that every dog in possession of a big fluffy coat must be in want of belly rubs. At least, that's the thesis behind the wildly successful Twitter account, "Can You Pet The Dog", which judges games the only way they deserve to be judged: by whether or not the...

  • 1 day ago
  • Reviews
  • Switch eShop
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  35

  Random This Unofficial Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Mod Makes It Pad-Smashingly Hard

  Anyone order a few Golden Lynels?

  Zelda: Breath of the Wild contains some pretty tough enemies, but the Lynel is one of the hardest – and the Golden Lynel is even more difficult to overcome, making it a kill that only truly skilled players can obtain. If you're one such player, then you might be interested in upping the stakes a little with a new...

  • 1 day ago
  • Random
  • Zelda
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Modding
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  34

  Guide Where To Pre-Order The Gorgeous Limited Edition Fortnite Nintendo Switch Bundle

  Bag yourself a Switch-ory Royale

  What's that coming over the hill? Why, it's a Nintendo Switch featuring exclusive Joy-Con colours and livery from a little game you might have heard of called Fortnite, the free-to-play battle royale shooter that's been a modest success for developer Epic Games over the past couple of years. Nintendo has put...

  • 1 day ago
  • Guides
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Fortnite
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  12

  News Black Friday Comes Early In The UK With Up To £20 Off These Nintendo Switch Bundles

  Deals-a-plenty

  The magical day of consumer spending known as Black Friday may be one whole month away, but that's not stopped Amazon UK from firing early shots with a promotion which sees up to £20 off Nintendo Switch console bundles which include a game. If you are in the market for picking up a Nintendo Switch for the first time or you're...

  • 1 day ago
  • Deals
  • Nintendo Switch
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  38

  Video Join Us For A Complete Series History Of Panel De Pon, With ScottTheWoz And Shesez

  Panel de Puzzle Attack (we're pretty sure that's the name) turns 25!

  On this day 25 years ago, Japan was introduced to one of Nintendo's greatest and most competitive offerings - Panel de Pon... however you may know it as Puzzle League or even Tetris Attack (despite it having nothing to do with Tetris). The series has been far from consistent with...

  • 1 day ago
  • Video
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  8

  News Co-op Classic Pang Adventures Returns On Switch In Physical Form Next Year

  A pang of nostaligia for Europe and Australia

  Meridium Games has announced that a physical boxed edition of 2019's Pang Adventures — dubbed the "Buster Edition" — will be arriving on Switch in "Q1 2021". It'll be available in retail stores in Europe and Australia, although there's no specific word on North American distribution at the moment...

  • 1 day ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases

Monday26th Oct 2020

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  177

  Rumour 'Switch Pro' Could Feature A Mini-LED Display, According To A New Report

  Nintendo's looking to improve screen performance and battery life

  As Sony and Microsoft prepare to release their next gen consoles into the wild, rumours about Nintendo's future plans for Switch hardware continue to come in thick and fast. You name it, Switch Pro will have it. 4K upscaling? Natch. 48-hour battery life? We'd expect nothing less. Wake...

  • 2 days ago
  • Rumour
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch Pro
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  51

  News Switch Is No Longer The Only Way To Play Bloodstained On The Move

  Ritual of the Night comes to smartphones

  Back when Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night was first announced, PS Vita owners were getting all excited about taking Koji Igarashi's next Metroidvania classic with them on the move. However, as time went on the Vita version was canned (as was the Wii U edition) and, as it woul

  • 2 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Smartphones
  • Bloodstained
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  90

  Reminder Pokémon Sword And Shield's Physical DLC Bundles Drop Next Week

  Update: New merch offers with DLC purchases from Nintendo UK Store

  Update: Nintendo's Official UK Store has the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass bundles up for grabs with 50% off selected merch (plushies of the three starters and a starter mug) using one of the promo codes below. Simply add the items to your basket and input the code in the...

  • 2 days ago
  • Reminder
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Pokemon
  • Upcoming Releases
  • DLC
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  44

  Random Mario Kart Music Apparently Helps With Your Homework

  Listen up, kids

  A lot of people like to work with music playing in the background – it's easy to see how a favourite tune can inspire you to increased productivity or get you through a particularly tough day. However, a new craze has surfaced online which is based around using Mario Kart's more strident songs to encourage people to work faster...

  • 2 days ago
  • Random
  • Mario Kart
  • Music
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  17

  News My Time At Portia Sequel Confirmed For Nintendo Switch, Coming 2022

  Devs looking to raise $100,000 via crowdfunding

  If you're a fan of Pathea Games' My Time at Portia, then you'll be pleased to learn that the developer has just announced a sequel named My Time at Sandrock – and it's coming to Switch. Similarly to its forerunner, My Time at Sandrock takes place in "perhaps the only wholesome post-apocalyptic world...

  • 2 days ago
  • Upcoming Releases
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Kickstarter
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  59

  Deals Level-5's Gorgeous Ghibli RPG Ni no Kuni Has 84 Percent Hacked Off Its eShop Price [Europe]

  Don't sleep on this one

  Level-5's Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch certainly ranks as one of the best RPGs on Switch right now, and combines an uplifting story with gorgeous artwork courtesy of the legendary Japanese animation company Studio Ghibli. The game is currently on sale, with a massive 84 percent reduction on its typical retail price...

  • 2 days ago
  • Deals
  • Switch eShop
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  34

  Mini Review Vigil: The Longest Night - A Grim And Foreboding Metroidvania

  They come at night

  Developed by Taiwan studio Glass Heart Games and inspired by titles such as Salt & Sanctuary and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Vigil: The Longest Night is a gothic Metroidvania which places you in a grim, horror-filled fantasy world and expects you to unravel various mysteries in the role of Leila, a member of the...

  • 2 days ago
  • Mini Reviews
  • Switch eShop
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  38

  News The SNES Encyclopedia Is An Exhaustive Resource For Nintendo Fans

  Penned by Chris Scullion, no less!

  As long-time readers of this very site will be aware, Chris Scullion really knows his stuff. That's why we get him to fill these hallowed pages with lovely words; he's something of a boffin when it comes to the world of Nintendo, having worked at Official Nintendo Magazine during its heyday. Scullion has been...

  • 2 days ago
  • Books
  • Retro
  • SNES
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  38

  Review Supraland - A Playful Platformer With Squandered Potential

  A sandbox of missed potential

  Sometimes a game’s overambition can be to its detriment, and Supraland is a prime example of this. The game is a disappointing tale of clear purpose and great ideas that, unfortunately, does not create an enjoyable product. While it is impressive that the game was created by only two developers, Supraland feels closer...

  • 2 days ago
  • Reviews
  • Switch eShop
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  18

  Video Jurassic World Evolution Switch Gameplay Highlighted In New Developer Spotlight

  Welcome to Jurassic... World

  Last month, Frontier Developments released a short Developer Spotlight video about the upcoming Switch release of Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition, and they've recently put out a second video (above) highlighting more gameplay from the Switch version, which lands on Switch eShop 3rd November. The video featu

  • 2 days ago
  • Video
  • Switch eShop
  • Upcoming Releases
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  44

  News Strife: Veteran Edition Shoots To Switch And Nightdive Discounts Its Turok Remasters

  '90s FPS-RPG now available on the eShop

  Nightdive Studios may have recently delayed its remaster of Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition until next year, but the developer has just put out Strife: Veteran Edition on Switch and discounted its remasters of N64 classics Turok: Dinosaur Hunter and

  • 2 days ago
  • Switch eShop
  • deal
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  UK Charts FIFA Still Top, But Nintendo's Fine Form Continues

  Cadence of Hyrule's physical release struggles to make an impact, however

  We've not seen many new releases over the past week so the UK chart hasn't changed a great deal – FIFA 21 remains in the top spot, which isn't very shocking – but what's most striking is that Nintendo's excellent retail performance has held firm for yet another week, with...

  • 2 days ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Charts
  • UK
• 

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  Anniversary Dig Out The Plastic And Reform The Band - Rock Band 3 Turns 10 Today

  Let there be Rock (Band)

  Time continues to tick on mercilessly and brings with it wave after wave of video game anniversaries designed (we're certain) to make us feel older than our years. Majora's Mask launched in North America two decades ago this very day — how can that be? Another game celebrating a significant birthday today is Rock Band 3...

  • 2 days ago
  • Anniversary
  • Rock Band
  • Wii
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  News Fortnite Crosses The Streams With Ghostbusters Just In Time For Halloween

  What about the packs?!

  A new set of cosmetic gear has cropped up in the item shop in Fortnite and it's ready to tap into the wallets of every nostalgia-drenched thirty-something who dabbles in Epic's struggling little battle royale game. Yes, you can don the official garb of Messrs. Spengler, Stantz, Zeddemore and Venkman and bust out a variety of...

  • 2 days ago
  • Fortnite
  • Epic Games
  • Ghostbusters