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Tuesday9th Feb 2021
News Switch Owners Can Soon Play Overcooked 2 In Its Entirety For Free (For A Limited Time)
Update: Confirmed for NA and Europe
Update: Good news, folks! The Free Trial for Overcooked 2 has now also been confirmed for North America! Original Article (Mon 8th Feb, 2021 15:45 GMT): Nintendo is giving Switch owners the chance to check out the wonderful Overcooked 2 in its entirety for free later this week. Team17's crazy, chaotic, co-op...
Sunday6th Dec 2020
News Overcooked 2 Trial Coming To The Nintendo Switch Online Service In Japan
Get cooking
Nintendo is at it again, offering some extra incentives to subscribe to its online service. Members located in Japan will soon be able to download a trial of Overcooked 2 on the Nintendo Switch. This offer will be available from 7th December through to 13th December, and during this period the game will be on sale. Nintendo has...
Thursday8th Oct 2020
News Overcooked 2's Moon Harvest DLC Adds New Levels, Recipe And More
Yummy
Overcooked 2 has received yet another slice of tasty – and free – DLC on Switch and other platforms, adding plenty more content into an already-overflowing pot of loveliness. Actually released last week – you'll have to forgive us for missing it at the time – the new content arrives as part of the Moon Harvest Festival update. A brand...
Thursday16th Jul 2020
News Get Saucey In Overcooked 2's New Free Update - Sun's Out Buns Out
Now available!
A new and free update for Team17's delicious and ever-expanding game Overcooked 2 is now available. Introducing Sun's Out Buns Out - a new summer parade themed pack. It includes two new canine chefs, summery recipes, five new levels, and kitchens on top of parade floats. There are also new hazards like fireworks and confetti to...
Tuesday7th Apr 2020
News Overcooked 2 Has Just Received A New 'Gourmet Edition' Release On Switch
All DLC included
One of Switch's top multiplayer co-op games, Overcooked 2 has just received a brand new release on the Nintendo eShop. The 'Gourmet Edition' will include all pieces of DLC on top of the base game. The game has been receiving regular DLC updates ever since it launched on Nintendo's platform, and piecing it all together makes for one...
Tuesday31st Mar 2020
Video The Best Switch Games To Play When You Can't Leave The House
Because it's raining outside
When you can't go outside what should you do? Play video games, of course! Our lovely senior video producer Alex Olney has been indoors a little more regularly than usual as of late, and to help pass the time he's decided to put together a video of the best Nintendo Switch games to play in this situation. Games like...
Monday17th Feb 2020
News Overwatch And Diablo Animated Series Are In Development
Getting animated
Following the success of series like Castlevania, it would seem that many video game publishers are looking for ways to leverage their catalogue of IP in the realm of streaming TV shows – and Blizzard appears to be the next in line. Thanks to the
Thursday23rd Jan 2020
News Overcooked 2 Gets Even More Free Content To Celebrate The Chinese New Year
New chefs, levels and dishes!
Overcooked 2 has just been treated to yet another dollop of free, tasty goodness to celebrate the Chinese New Year this weekend - not that the team needed an excuse with the generous amount of extra content we've been getting since release. Two new playable characters have been added to the game's roster of colourful...
Thursday19th Dec 2019
Nintendo Download 19th December (North America)
Demon's Tilt! Luigi's Mansion 3 DLC! NES and Super NES games!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop: 60 Parsecs! (Robot...
Wednesday18th Dec 2019
News Overcooked 2's Winter Wonderland Update Is Now Available For Free On Switch
New chefs and all the trimmings
It's that time of year where certain games celebrate Christmas. We've seen it in Overwatch, Rocket League and now it's time for Overcooked 2 to receive some free content for holiday season. Similar to previous free seasonal events in the original game and last year's update in the sequel, this new festive update –...
Friday27th Sep 2019
News Team17 Is Serving Up A Double Helping Of Overcooked In Physical Form
We hope you're hungry
According to retailer listings in Europe and Australia, Overcooked and Overcooked 2 will be receiving a combined Nintendo Switch physical release later this year in November. The description over on JB Hi-Fi says the bundle will include the "base game" for both titles, but sadly makes no mention of the DLC. Get ready for a...
Wednesday28th Aug 2019
News Overcooked 2 Dishes Up Carnival Of Chaos DLC On 12th September
A culinary performance like no other
Ghost Town Games and Team 17 are getting ready to serve up the next DLC pack for Overcooked 2. It's titled Carnival of Chaos and will be ready for consumption on 12th September. You'll be able to purchase it individually or as part of the season pass. The season pass is available for £14.99/€16.99/$19.99 and...
Thursday15th Aug 2019
News Play An Unannounced Team17 Game At PAX West Later This Month
And try out the new Overcooked 2 DLC
As we get closer to PAX West 2019 at the end of this month, more developers and publishers are beginning to reveal their game line-up for the big event. The latest company to share its plans is Team17. All up, it will have seven titles on display – including one yet to be announced release. If you visit...
Friday14th Jun 2019
News Overcooked 2's Latest DLC Adds Horrifying Horde Mode
And it's available now
If you tuned into the final day of Nintendo Treehouse Live at E3 2019, you will have seen a segment featuring Ghost Town Games showcasing a "first-look" at its new DLC for Overcooked 2. Overcooked 2: Night of the Hangry Horde sees players face the most "terrifying" threat to the Onion Kingdom yet – the unbread. The DLC adds...
Friday19th Apr 2019
Reminder Overcooked 2's Campfire Cook Off DLC Is Now Available
Wilder than ever before
The Campfire Cook Off DLC for Overcooked 2 is now available on the Nintendo Switch for £4.49 / €4.99 / $5.99. Alternatively, you can pick up a season pass for £14.99 / €18.99 / $18.99, which will give you access to all of the extra content released in 2019. If you missed the original announcement, the latest DLC sends...
Wednesday27th Mar 2019
News Overcooked 2 Is Getting Even More DLC And A 2019 Season Pass
Overflowing
Team17 has revealed that the ever-expanding Overcooked 2 is about to receive yet another DLC package and a season pass for 2019. The new DLC is called Campfire Cook Off and will become available on Switch on 18th April. We have a description of what you can expect right here: The Onion King has joined the Cookie Scouts in his latest...
Thursday14th Mar 2019
News Nintendo Labo, Pokémon, Smash Bros. And More Receive BAFTA Games Awards 2019 Nominations
Here's the full list
The BAFTA Games Awards 2019 will be taking place next month, celebrating some of the best titles to grace our screens over the past few months. There are several Nintendo games up for awards this year, so let's take look through the full list. Nintendo's recent major players are correct and present as you'd expect, with...
Tuesday5th Feb 2019
News Overcooked 2 Celebrates The Chinese New Year With A Free Update And Survival Mode
Seven new kitchens to burn
The most recent tease for Ghost Town Games' Overcooked 2 has now been revealed, and chefs all around the world are about to be treated to yet another tasty portion of free gaming goodness. The game has received another free update to celebrate the Chinese New Year, with new recipes, new chefs and new kitchens available...
Wednesday30th Jan 2019
News Team17 Teases Yet Another Free Update For Overcooked 2
Overcooked 2 Ultimate
Team17 has revealed that yet another free update will arrive in Ghost Town Games' Overcooked 2 with a tease very reminiscent of December's Kevin's Christmas Cracker update. Last month, the UK-based publisher shared the teeniest, tiniest of teases hinting at something festive; four days later
Thursday3rd Jan 2019
News Team17 Outlines Its Exciting Plans For 2019, Some "Amazing" Games In The Works
New games and more DLC on the way
UK developer and publisher Team17 had a pretty fantastic year in 2018 with a number of great titles arriving across Nintendo Switch and other platforms; Overcooked 2 actually jumped straight into second place in our list of the Best Switch Couch Co-Op Games, remaining a firm favourite ever since. It seems like 2019...
Friday14th Dec 2018
'Kevin's Christmas Cracker'
Ah, Christmas... That time of year where the whole family gets together, prepares a lovely selection of scrumptious festive foods, and lobs an absolute bucket load of marshmallows at each other from across the kitchen. Hang on a sec... Yes, that particular combination can only describe the frantic multiplayer action of...
Monday10th Dec 2018
News Team17 Teases 'Free-zing' New Content For Overcooked 2
What could it be?
Team17 has revealed that Overcooked 2 is about to receive something new. Forgive us for being so vague with that description, but as you can see from the new trailer above, not much has been given away. The video shows Kevin the dog frozen in an iceberg, as well as a couple of chefs frantically running along the screen, in a brand...
Friday7th Dec 2018
News Here Are The Game Awards 2018 Winners For Nintendo Switch
Celeste and Overcooked 2 walk away with awards
We hope you were able to join us during our live-stream of The Game Awards last night. If you had to miss it, for reasons such as your beauty sleep, fear not – we've got a lovely round-up of all the winners for you below, along with the nominated games for each category so you can tell us they were...
News Celebrate The Game Awards With These Switch eShop Deals (North America)
Up to 50 percent off
If you happen to live in North America, you're in for a treat. In celebration of The Game Awards, Nintendo is offering up to 50 percent off the eShop versions of all nominated games and has also reduced the prices on a few other games that were previously nominated. Nintendo's Super Mario Odyssey is 30 percent off its regular...
Wednesday14th Nov 2018
News Switch Nindies Nominated Across Multiple Categories At The Game Awards
Will Celeste be the best?
It's that time of year again where you can now vote for your favourite games. Yes, this year's Game Awards have arrived. Once again, Nintendo releases dominate the family category along with Ubisoft's Starlink: Battle for Atlas and Team 17's Overcooked 2. Square Enix's Switch exclusive
Wednesday3rd Oct 2018
News Overcooked 2's Mysterious Update Revealed, Brand New Surf 'n' Turf DLC Available Right Now
More levels, more chefs, more fun!
Just last week, Overcooked 2 developer Ghost Town Games and publisher Team17 shared a tease of things to come, leaving us wondering what extra goodies were in store. Now, the mystery has been revealed. A brand new DLC package for the game called Surf ‘n’ Turf is now available digitally on Nintendo Switch...
Thursday27th Sep 2018
News Ghost Town Games Teases A Day At The Beach In Overcooked 2
Is DLC on the way?
The 'New Game+' mode won't be the only content added to Overcooked 2 in the month of October. Ghost Town Games has released a tweet teasing what appears to be brand new content, scheduled to be revealed on 3rd October. If you take a look at the brief clip below, you'll see a chef shooting a water pistol and knocking around a...
Friday21st Sep 2018
News Overcooked 2 Will Receive New Game+ Mode To Heat Things Up In The Kitchen Next Month
Time for dessert!
Team17 has revealed that co-op, party-strategy game Overcooked 2 will soon be receiving an update to include a 'New Game+' mode. If you're unfamiliar with the game, Overcooked 2 tasks you and up to three friends with preparing, cooking, and sending out meals for hungry customers in an incredibly frantic - but fun - environment...
Wednesday12th Sep 2018
News Japanese Players Vote Overcooked 2 As The Most Recommended Digital Switch Game Of August
Lots of Overcooked love!
Once again, Nintendo has invited Japanese Switch players to vote for their most recommended digital games, and Team17's Overcooked series has plenty to shout about. As has become a monthly tradition, this survey invites Japanese players who have actually played Switch software titles to take part in random questionnaires,...
Wednesday15th Aug 2018
News Turn Up The Heat In The Kitchen With Overcooked 2's New Game Plus Mode
Serving up soon
If preparing meals with your family and friends wasn’t already stressful enough in Overcooked 2, developer Ghost Town Games has revealed it is hard at work on a new game plus mode which will give three-star chefs an excuse to replay all 45 levels in order to earn a new four-star ranking. Here's the official announcement:...
