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UK Charts Horizon Takes Over Top Spot From Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Another strong week for Switch overall, though
Pokémon Legends: Arceus held onto the top spot in the UK charts for three weeks, even holding off one high profile multi-platform release in the process; it's finally been toppled though, with naturally reducing sales combined with the arrival of Horizon Forbidden West on PlayStation 4/5. Nevertheless...
News Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition Shows Off Optional Upgrades
Or you can go retro by disabling the filter
Chrono Cross had been in the rumour mill for what felt like an eternity, so the reveal of Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition in the most recent Nintendo Direct was very welcome indeed. It arrives on 7th April and is shaping up to be an interesting release in multiple ways, especially the inclusion...
Japanese Charts Pokémon Legends: Arceus And Switch Remain Dominant
Legendary performance
Ever since its release Pokémon Legends: Arceus has been leading the charge in the Japanese charts, and that's continued in the period of 7th February to 13th February; it's also making ground on Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl in terms of overall sales in the country. The top 10 is also dominated by familiar...
Random This New Japanese Pokémon Show Has An Actual Pikachu Car
Pi-car-chu, Pikarchu?
Pokémon is a franchise with a dizzying range of spin-off games, merchandise, films and of course TV shows. There are also plenty that pass us by in the West, of course, with a new show announced for Japanese TV that could be rather fun. It's a variety show called 'Pokemon to Doko Iku!?', which will have an abbreviated title...
News GBA Sky Garden Showcased For Mario Kart Tour, Spot The Differences From MK8 Deluxe
More comparison fodder ahead of MK8 Deluxe's Booster Pass
With the snappily titled Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass first wave not being far away, there's been plenty of chatter around whether Nintendo has utilised Mario Kart Tour equivalents of retro courses (and of course there are actual Tour tracks in the wave) as foundations, leading to...
Guide MLB The Show 22 Tech Test - Out Now On Switch, Here's How You Access It
With a sneaky trick for you EU players
MLB The Show 22 will represent a series debut on Switch, and indeed the first PlayStation Studios title (it's developed by Sony Dan Diego) to grace Nintendo's platform. In preparation for its early April arrival it's getting a Tech Test in which players will be able to dive into a variety of online matches and...
News tERRORbane Will Bring Its Wacky Battle Against The Developer To Switch Soon
The bugs are deliberate, ok?
tERRORbane was a particularly interesting Indie game that 'did the rounds' in multiple showcases last Summer. Developed by BitNine Studio, it promises a comedic experience that'll subvert expectations; pleasingly it finally has a release date pinned down, arriving on Switch on 1st April. On the surface this a title...
News Crunchyroll Is Now Available On Switch
Finally!
Slowly, very slowly, the Switch is adding more media apps to its library. We have YouTube, Twitch and Pokémon TV, and now we can add Crunchyroll to the list, available on both the European and North American eShop. It's a familiar and well-known service, boasting a huge collection of anime that you can watch for free with ads or with...
Nintendo Download 17th February (North America)
Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection! More Voice of Cards! Monark!
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 - Highlights:...
News Nintendo Of America Launches A Packed My Nintendo Store
Now selling games, merchandise and exclusives
Nintendo of America was tweaking its official website early yesterday (16th February), and it transpires it was preparation for launching a new My Nintendo Store. It's a big step up on the region's previous offering and is now similar to the equivalent in the UK, as one example. You can see what it has...
Feature Our Nintendo 3DS And Wii U Memories, In Infographic Form
Wow, we sure liked Netflix on Wii U
Alongside the rather dispiriting — perhaps even controversial, depending on your take — news of the Wii U and 3DS eShop being shutdown in the next year, Nintendo also shared a rather neat trip down memory lane. Similar to the year-end Switch website many of us used, you can visit My Nintendo 3DS & Wii U...
News Nintendo Could Be Using AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution To Boost Switch Performance
An unholy alliance alongside the NVIDIA GPU
With the Nintendo Switch still going strong in terms of its sales momentum and popularity, Nintendo and various third-parties continue to utilise its mobile technology for the best possible results. There's little doubt that meeting 2022 expectations around visuals and performance will be a challenge for...
News Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation And DLCs Will Also Disappear From The 3DS eShop
Possibly one of the most important losses
The upcoming closure of the Wii U and 3DS eShop for new purchases and downloads has been notable news today, with plenty pointing out various download-only or DLC classics that will be lost when the stores close. You will be able to redownload content you already own for the foreseeable future, but you won't...
Poll The End Is Coming, But How Much Will You Miss The Wii U And 3DS eShop?
Be honest...
Recently we've had news that isn't necessarily surprising, but has undoubtedly ruffled feathers and caused some upset among Nintendo fans: Nintendo is beginning a phased shutdown of the Wii U and 3DS eShop stores. This means that there's now limited time to purchase download-only games and content on both platforms. You will be able to...
News Gyro And 'Flight Stick' Control Update Available For Fortnite On Switch
More options to suit players
Even for those of us that aren't active players of Fortnite, there's no denying that the free-to-play juggernaut has set high standards in world building, season pass desirability, IP crossovers and control / accessibility options. The latest update, which should be live for all or rolling out very soon, adds to the...
News MLB The Show 22 Pitches In With An All-Platform Tech Test This Week, But It's NA-Only
Online Co-Op also confirmed
MLB The Show 22 is going to be an intriguing release on the Switch in early April, with the Nintendo's hybrid system getting a version alongside PS4 / Xbox One and PS5 / Xbox Series X|S. It'll be a fully cross-platform experience too - on Switch you'll be able to take on PlayStation and Xbox players in online matches, and...
News Sadako Rising: Dead By Daylight Will Haunt Us With 'Ringu' Content Soon
Brings back Yoichi Asakawa
It was confirmed some time ago that The Ring, or 'Ringu' to use the correct name from Kōji Suzuki’s original movie adaptation, would come to Dead By Daylight. It's an iconic horror franchise, and it's now been announced that the new content will arrive in the The Sadako Rising Chapter on 8th March. As you can see in...
News This Official Nintendo Direct Infographic Showcases All Its Reveals
That's a lot of logos
Last week's Nintendo Direct was one of the busiest 40 minutes that the company has ever delivered in a showcase, with a rather broad mix of titles on show. Keeping track of it all was hard work and - more importantly - rather exciting, setting us up well for games over the next six months. Round Up: Everything Announced In...
Feature 'Arcade Paradise' Dev On Animal Crossing And CoD Influences, And Its Toilet 'Boss Battle'
"We wanted to make the most generous game ever created"
There are a lot of similar games on the Switch eShop, which can be a blessing when you're seeking a particular genre or style. Titles with the creative conviction to be rather different and quirky are a little harder to come by, so in that respect Vostok Inc. remains as a bit of a standout,...
News Zombie Rollerz: Pinball Heroes Will Bring Its Wizardry To Switch Soon
10 different heroes included
The Switch eShop has a decent line-up of quality and varied pinball games, whether you're looking for accurate recreations of real-life classics or something more fantastical. Zombie Rollerz: Pinball Heroes definitely falls into the latter category as you combine pinball gameplay with tackling hordes of monsters and...
Reminder You Don't Need The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass To Play The DLC
That's what friends are for
It's only around a month before we'll be able to dive into some shiny new content in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, with the release of the 'Booster Course Pass' first wave. Up to the end of 2023 there'll be six waves that'll bring a combined 48 courses to the game, priced at $24.99 USD / $32.99 CAN / £22.49 to get them all; it'll...
News PlatinumGames CEO Insists 'Freedom' Would Be Important In Any Takeover Talks
"That’s also what’s most important to us"
These are slightly peculiar times in the games industry, with some eye-watering mergers and acquisitions in addition to high profile share purchases. Microsoft has been making shock moves such as launching the process to buy Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion, and Sony recently hoovered up Halo and...
News Nintendo Expects Sales Of 'Evergreen' Games To Decline, Putting A Focus On New Titles
Time for new hits to take the lead
In its Q3 financial results at the start of February Nintendo confirmed that it was increasing its forecast for software sales over the year from 200 million to 220 million units. While the runaway early success of Pokémon Legends: Arceus is certainly a factor in that, 'evergreen' older titles are still...
Feature Infernax Devs Discuss Gross-Out Pixel Gore And Calling It A 'Zeldavania'
"many of the [Metroidvania] elements are mostly inspired by the second Zelda"
If you're into modern games with retro style, you've got no shortage of options on Switch. For years now talented younger developers have been channelling nostalgia and affection for the games of their youth into new titles that update classic mechanics and genres with...
