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News Mario Movie Producer Defends Chris Pratt's Casting, Says The Voice Is "Phenomenal"
"Yeah I can't wait for people to hear it."
When the voice cast for Mario's upcoming movie was revealed back in September, it's safe to say that fans had concerns. While Mario's usual voice actor Charles Martinet will feature in the film in an as-yet-unannounced capacity, it's Hollywood star Chris Pratt who'll be taking on the role of Nintendo's...
And there's a mobile wallpaper version
Last Friday, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl hit store shelves, finally giving fans a remake of the series' beloved fourth generation of games. Early sales data suggests they're off to a flying start, which shouldn't really come as any surprise, and their launch has just become that extra bit...
News 7.6 Tons Of Fake Pokémon Cards Headed To Europe Reportedly Seized By Customs Officials
Twenty boxes of cards intercepted
Since the dawn of time – well, since the late '90s, at least – Pokémon fans have had to deal with a trading card market full of dodgy knockoffs and counterfeit goods. Buying new packs from reliable stores is usually just fine, but picking up cards second hand or buying them from less trustworthy shopkeepers has...
News Nintendo's Updated Its Very Own Animal Crossing Island, And You're Invited To Visit
Here's the code you need...
A sneak peek at Ninten Island, Nintendo's very own Animal Crossing island. Did you know that Nintendo has its own official island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Did you also know that you can have a bit of a nosy and see what they've done with the place? Well, now you do. Yes, following on from the huge 2.0 update,...
News Night Lights Is A $5 Puzzle-Platformer Headed To Switch This Friday
Worth a go?
If you're wanting to pick up something cheap and cheerful this weekend, puzzle-platformer Night Lights could be just the ticket. Launching on Switch this Friday, 26th November, Night Lights has you taking on the role of a tiny robot, setting off on a journey to illuminate a darkened planet. You'll need to use light and shadow to your...
News This Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Randomiser Moves Everything Around And Steals Your Items
A true game changer
When it comes to Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the modding scene has been nothing short of spectacular. Fans have been busy creating all sorts of takes on Hyrule over the past few years, including entire unofficial DLC packs and all sorts of other
News Pac-Man Museum+ Brings 14 Games In The Series To Switch
And a customisable Pac-Man arcade
Celebrating the character's 40-year history, Bandai Namco has announced PAC-MAN MUSEUM+ for Nintendo Switch and other systems. The game is a compilation of past titles (14 are included in total), many of which haven't been available for years. You can see it in action in the new trailer above, but here's a complete...
News Nerf Legends Is Out Today On Switch, Here's The Launch Trailer
Discounted on the eShop today only
If running about and getting hit with real-life Nerf pellets sounds a bit too exhausting, you might want to check out Nerf Legends, a new first-person shooter that lets you shoot things to your heart's content while staying firmly seated on your sofa. Something that should be a selling point of any video game,...
News Melancholic Point-And-Click Game 'Unreal Life' Is Finally Coming To Europe
Over a year after its launch in US
Unreal Life, a point-and-click adventure game from Japanese developer hako life, is making the leap to the European eShop on 3rd December, it's been confirmed. The game, which launched in Japan and the US a year ago today, is finally heading to Europe thanks to Selecta Play; the company has helped to get English,...
Random This $10 Nintendo Switch eShop Game Has Suddenly Shot Up To A Whopping $250
But why?
With all the Black Friday sales going on at the moment, our eyes have become well drilled in spotting great deals and discounts both at retail and on the Switch eShop, but we didn't expect to stumble across this. Membrane, an excellent physics-based puzzle platformer that launched on the eShop back in 2018, has gone in the com
Video Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl's Launch Trailer Is Here
Gen 4 remakes confirmed?
Fans have been waiting years and years for Pokémon's fourth-generation remakes and the day is finally here. Yes, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are available right now on Nintendo Switch. A reimagining of the adventure found within the original Diamond and Pearl on Nintendo DS, the new games take fans back to...
And exclusive Legendaries, too!
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl launch exclusively for Nintendo Switch on Friday 19th November and just like all main series games, the first decision players need to make isn't which Starter Pokémon to choose, but which version to actually buy. In these games, which serve as remakes of the original...
Video Metroid Dread Camera Trick Reveals Lots Of Intriguing Development Secrets
Oh, and spoilers!
Ready to witness all sorts of angles and tricks you were never meant to see? Metroid Dread is one of Switch's best-looking, best-playing games, giving fans of the series a brand new adventure that certainly lives up to their high expectations. But as we're about to discover, with a primarily fixed 2D camera used throughout (as...
Random Want To Smell Like Sonic? Then Check Out These Official Sega Colognes
And also, why?
Look, if you want to go around smelling like an overly-active hedgehog that's constantly working up a sweat from running about at the speed of light, we're not going to judge you. Well, much. Yes, Numskull Designs has unveiled a new line of official Sega colognes that are supposedly a "treat for your senses". We'll have to take their...
News Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel: Dawn Of The Battle Royale Gets Dealt A December Release Date On Switch
Rush Duel rushes west
In a brand new trailer for the game, Konami has revealed that Yu-Gi-Oh! RUSH DUEL: Dawn of the Battle Royale!! will be launching on Nintendo Switch in the west on 7th December. Offering "an exciting, brand-new way to play Yu-Gi-Oh!", Rush Duel lets you summon powerful monsters repeatedly in battle, filling up the field with...
Random This Shin Megami Tensei V Unboxing Video Is As Wholesome As They Come
Meet Food4Dogs
Food4Dogs discussing Shin Megami Tensei V in her latest video. We all know that gaming is a hobby suited to anyone and everyone from all walks of life, but with the majority of successful streamers and gaming internet personalities being young, trendy 'influencers' these days, it's nice to see some different representation...
News This Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Double Pack Deal Seems Too Good To Be True (US)
Update: Yep, the price has already gone back up
Update: And just like that, Walmart appears to have upped the price back to its original $119.99. Were you lucky enough to get it at the lower price? Original Article (Thu 18th Nov, 2021 14:20 GMT): If you're wanting to get your hands on Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl ready for their...
Japanese Charts Shin Megami Tensei V Goes Straight To Number One
143,000 physical copies sold in opening weekend
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 14th November, revealing that Shin Megami Tensei V has gone straight in at number one at launch. The game sold 143,247 physical copies in its opening weekend, keeping Mario Party Superstars in second spot and fending off Dragon Quest X:...
News Wii U's Getting A New Game, And This Will Probably Be The Last
Today is the console's ninth anniversary
Don't throw that Wii U away just yet, folks, because something new is headed our way very soon indeed. Ultra Dolphin Revolution, an indie developer that's been busy keeping the Wii U alive since the arrival of the Nintendo Switch, has announced that it plans to celebrate Wii U's ninth anniversary (which is...
Round Up The Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Reviews Are In
Are they any good?
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are just two days away from launching on Nintendo Switch and as is the case with any Pokémon release, they're sure to be put under the highest scrutiny from fans all around the world. Reviews for the games have started flooding in today, including our very own, so we've gone ahead and...
News Here Are The Winners Of The Pokémon Super Pet Contest
Clever, Cool and Cute winners chosen
Last month, The Pokémon Company kicked off a 'Super Pet Contest', inviting fans to submit photographs of their pets to win some awesome prizes. The results are now in, so let's take a look at the adorable winners. Inspired by the Super Contest Shows featured in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, the...
News Zelda: Wind Waker-Vibes Await In 'Sail Forth', Now Setting Course For Switch In 2022
"The open sea is calling..."
Remember Sail Forth? The ocean adventure game that, by very definition, gives off strong Zelda: The Wind Waker vibes and is planned to launch on Switch? Well, we have good news and bad news. The good news is that a brand new trailer has been released (above), showing off some new gameplay and a selection of quirky NPCs...
News My Nintendo's Pokémon Rewards Have Arrived In Europe
Just pay shipping!
If you're signed up to the My Nintendo service, you'll be pleased to know that the new Pokémon rewards that were recently announced for North America have also made the leap to Europe – and they're available now. For just 500 of your Platinum Points, which you can easily acquire simply by regularly visiting the website, you...
News Dragon Ball: The Breakers Is A Seven-Against-One Online Multiplayer Game Coming To Switch
Can you escape?
Bandai Namco has announced Dragon Ball: The Breakers, a new, asymmetrical online game that's headed to Switch and other platforms in 2022. The game has you teaming up with others in seven-on-one matches; the seven Survivors, having been sucked into the mysterious 'Temporal Seam', must team up to fend off the eighth standalone...
