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News Analyst Predicts 2024 Release Date For Next-Gen Nintendo Switch Successor
And that Switch Pro is a no go
With all of the rumours regarding the infamous 'Switch Pro' and the eventual release of the Switch OLED model last year, we've hardly had a chance to think about Nintendo's true next generation of hardware. For the past year or two, the Switch has been described on
News Mario Kart 9 Is "In Active Development" And Comes With A "New Twist", Analyst Claims
And we could see it later this year
It feels like an awfully long time has passed since the last traditional Mario Kart experience came our way. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe arrived on Switch back in 2017, which itself was a rerelease of 2014's Wii U entry, and with mobile's Mario Kart Tour and experimental Switch title Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit filling...
Japanese Charts Pokémon And Nintendo Switch Dominate The Holiday Period
Sales data arrives for two weeks over Christmas
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for the two weeks spanning 20th December to 2nd January, revealing that Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are still performing very strongly indeed at the top of the pile. The two games sold a further 231,275 retail copies combined in Japan over...
News Pokémon Legends: Arceus Accessories, Including Split Pad Pro, Appear On My Nintendo Store UK
Pre-order now!
If you're excited for the upcoming release of Pokémon Legends: Arceus on Nintendo Switch, you might want to take a look at the special accessories now available over on My Nintendo Store UK. As well as the game itself, which you can pre-order alongside some free gifts, customers can now grab a Deluxe Travel Case, a Shoulder Bag, and...
News Sega Could Reverse Decision To Sell NFTs Following Fan Backlash
"We need to carefully assess many things"
Sega could choose to avoid selling NFTs and halt its plans regarding Play-to-Earn schemes in response to fan feedback, the company has announced. Back in April last year, Sega revealed that it had teamed up with game developer Double Jump.Tokyo with the intention of launching NFT content relating to the...
News Dead Cells' Biggest DLC Yet, 'The Queen & The Sea', Is Now Live
And there's a new trailer, too!
As promised, The Queen & The Sea, a brand new paid DLC pack for Dead Cells, is now live on Nintendo Switch and other platforms. Revealed alongside a teaser trailer towards the end of last year, The Queen & The Sea is the game's biggest chunk of DLC yet, concluding the events and narrative found within the...
News Fans Have Discovered A Neat Mario Party 3 Reference Hidden Inside Mario Party DS
A familiar tune
If you were lucky enough to have had a copy of Mario Party DS back in the day, you might well remember Toadette’s Music Room, one of the game's unique boards. What we're willing to bet you didn't know, however, is that the board actually contains a cool little easter egg relating to an older game in the series. Toadette’s Music...
News 'Unforeseen Incidents' Is A Dark, Hand-Drawn Puzzle Adventure Headed To Switch
Can you save the human race?
Launching on Switch later this month is Unforeseen Incidents, a point-and-click adventure game from the team behind The Longing. Available on Steam for some time now, the game will be bringing its hand-painted, mystery-filled world to Nintendo's platform on 27th January. You'll be joining protagonist Harper Pendrell to...
News The Team Behind Bravely Default And Triangle Strategy Will Announce "Multiple" Games This Year
What could they be?
The division of Square Enix responsible for the Bravely Default series, Octopath Traveler, and the upcoming Triangle Strategy has teased multiple game announcements for 2022. In a statement shared on social media, the team has wished fans a happy new year and noted that it plans to "announce and release" multiple titles this...
News Heaven Dust 2 Brings More Resident Evil-Inspired Survival Horror To Switch
Update: Out today!
Update: Today's the day: Heaven Dust 2 is now available on Nintendo Switch. You'll find it on the eShop for $14.99 / 14,99€ and there's a brand new launch trailer (up above) to add to the hype. Original Article (Thu 9th Dec, 2021 15:00 GMT): If you're hoping to celebrate the new year with some zombie-infested survival horror...
News Mario Party Superstars Mod Adds Bowser Jr. As A Playable Character
So long, Mario
Since its launch last October, Mario Party Superstars players have been getting their party on across boards that were first seen in the series' original three games available on Nintendo 64. It's a whole lot of fun, but a few more boards and a larger roster of playable characters à la Super Mario Party would have made the experience...
News 40-Hour RPG 'Justice Chronicles' Launches On Switch Today
Making the leap from 3DS
Looking for a new and affordable RPG to sink your teeth into? Justice Chronicles launches today on Nintendo Switch. The latest release from Kemco, this RPG actually appeared on the 3DS back in 2016. We gave that version of the game a 6/10 score in our review, saying, "while there's no masterful writing or great innovation...
News Extended Footage Of Lost GameCube Title 'BattleBots' Appears Online
See it in action for the first time
A whole 20 years since the game was in development – and ultimately cancelled – footage of the long lost BattleBots video game has surfaced online. The game, which was in development for the GameCube and PlayStation 2 back in the early 2000s, was being created by UK-based studio Warthog Games. Featuring...
Out Now 'Racing Karts' Offers Splitscreen Racing On Switch For Less Than $5
Arcade, Championship, and Time Trial modes available
Let's face it, it'll take something pretty special to take Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's crown as the best kart racer on Switch, but if you're looking for something on the significantly cheaper end of the scale, Racing Karts has just drifted onto the eShop. Available for just $4.99 / £4.49, the game...
News There Are "No Plans" For More Stardew Valley Updates, But Its Creator Won't Rule It Out
"There’s always room for improvement"
There aren't many indie titles as popular and as loved as Stardew Valley – and for good reason, it's rather excellent – but with a brand new game on the way, will its developer Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone have any time or inclination to provide further updates? Already an impressive game from the off on...
News New 'Capcom Creators' Program Offers Exclusive Incentives For Content Creators
Request codes, access an exclusive Discord and more
Capcom, the developer and publisher behind hit franchises like Resident Evil, Monster Hunter and Street Fighter, has announced a new content creator program designed to "celebrate and connect with" fans of its titles. The new initiative is called Capcom Creators, and the company says it "aims to...
News The Studio Behind Excite Truck And Excitebots Has Been Acquired By iRacing
Monster Games will "bring another level of expertise" to the company
Monster Games, a studio Nintendo fans will likely know from the Wii days thanks to Excite Truck and Excitebots, has been acquired by iRacing Motorsport Simulations, it's been announced. The developer, which released games exclusively on Nintendo platforms for almost a decade...
News Watermelon Blocks Is A Cheap And Cheerful Puzzle-Platformer Launching On Switch Tomorrow
You're twistin' my melon, man
If you're a fan of quick, pick-up-and-play platformers and hope to add more to your collection on Switch, you might want to keep an eye on Watermelon Blocks which launches on the system tomorrow, 6th January. From QUByte Interactive and Mira Games, the game has you playing as a cute little chunk of watermelon – as...
News Pokémon Masters EX Kicks Off 2022 By Giving Away 100 Million Gems To Players
Here's how to get involved
The year may well have only just started, but Pokémon Masters EX fans already have plenty to get excited about. The development team is kicking off the new year with a special giveaway that'll see 100 million Gems be offered up to players. Anyone who logs in to the game between now and 8th January at 5:59am GMT will...
News Netflix's Sonic Prime Series Is Getting Official Action Figures, Costumes And More
Would you like merch with that merch?
Now that 2021 is finally behind us, we can set our sights on the bright future ahead that is 2022 – soon to be known as 'the year that that Sonic show aired on Netflix.' Probably. Yes, Sonic Prime, a 24-episode series from Sega, Wild Brain and Man of Action, is due to hit our screens later this year. With its...
News New Pokémon Snap Took 'Many Years Of Trial And Error', Core Concept Could Have Been Changed
"We finally found a concept that made sense on Switch"
It may have taken more than 20 years, but Pokémon fans were finally treated to a new Pokémon Snap game last year, aptly called, well... New Pokémon Snap. Those who checked it out for themselves will already know that the game follows in the footsteps of the N64 original, expanding upon the...
News Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity's Development Was A Real Pain In The... Grass
Recreating BotW's grass was no easy task
When you think of Hyrule Warriors and the challenges its development team likely comes up against, you'll probably find yourself thinking about the hundreds of enemies on-screen or keeping on top of the faithful Zelda lore present throughout. What we dare say you wouldn't think of, is its... grass? Yes, as...
News Charles Martinet Discusses Voicing Gaming's Most Iconic Character: "I Dream As Mario"
"These voices are just alive in me..."
With hundreds of games under his belt, more awards than we could ever hope to count, and the impressive job of being Nintendo's main mascot, Super Mario has been a household name for decades. Undoubtedly one of entertainment's biggest stars, Mario has been delighting fans young and old ever since the original...
Video Pokémon Evolutions - Watch All Episodes Here
Update: All episodes now live!
Update: Episode eight of the Pokémon Evolutions animated series is now available to watch online, meaning the entire series is now live. You can catch all episodes below. Original Article: Pokémon Evolutions – a new animated series that'll air completely free in its entirety on YouTube – has now begun. Below,...
