TodayFri, 3rd May 2024

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  News Knuckles Sets "Record-Breaking" Viewership Performance For Paramount+

  "We're so thrilled"

  If you caught the Knuckles series on debut, you're not alone - with the new show setting a record as the "most-watched" Paramount+ original series of all time in its opening weekend. The viewership racked up more than 4 million hours of watch time in the first few days of release, after releasing all six episodes on 26th April...

  • 59m ago
  • Sonic
  • Sonic the Hedgehog
  • Knuckles
  • Paramount
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  News Animal Crossing: New Horizons 'Isabelle' First 4 Figures Statue Now Available To Pre-Order

  Two other Animal Crossing figures teased

  Following its reveal, the First 4 Figures Animal Crossing: New Horizons 'Isabelle' exclusive edition statue is now on sale. You can pre-order this statue at the early bird price of US$89.99 (normally US$104.99) over the next 31 days and it's estimated to ship in the fourth quarter of this year. The...

  • 2h ago
  • Animal Crossing
  • First 4 Figures
  • Merch
  • Nintendo
  • Nintendo Switch
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  News The First Switch Online Event For Endless Ocean Starts Next Week

  Discover the secrets of the Veiled Sea

  Endless Ocean: Luminous has a new feature called Event Dives, where you connect with other players online and explore the Veiled Sea together. As part of the launch celebrations, Nintendo has now announced the first limited-time dive will take place next weekend on 10th May / 11th May and run for three days...

  • 3h ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Nintendo Switch Online

YesterdayThu, 2nd May 2024

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  Feature Best Underwater Levels On Nintendo Switch

  Making a splash

  We're fast approaching summer, and there's no better time of year to go for a dip in the ocean. Of course, if you're reading this on 2nd May 2024, then you probably know that Nintendo is offering its own virtual "dip" in the ocean in Endless Ocean: Luminous, the surprise new game in the Endless Ocean series. And while we might not...

  • 9h ago
  • Features
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Nintendo
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  27

  News Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Is Getting PvP And 'Chaos' Modes

  The game that keeps on giving

  Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is getting yet another update on Switch later this month, bringing new modes to the game along with a number of cosmetics for protagonist Miriam. Announced via a blog post, the information provided is described as the 'final development roadmap' for the game after its Switch launch in...

  • 11h ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch eShop
  • Updates
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  News THQ Nordic Digital Showcase Announced For This August

  Only... three months to go!

  THQ Nordic has today announced that its annual Digital Showcase will be heading our way on 2nd August this year and it promises to bring "new announcements". Ooh, the suspense! The event will kick off at 12pm PDT / 3pm EDT / 8pm BST / 9pm CEST, meaning that we only have *frantically counts* 92 days before things get...

  • 12h ago
  • News
  • Nintendo Switch
  • THQ Nordic
  • EVents
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  Nintendo Download 2nd May (North America)

  Endless Ocean! Pac-Man! Surmount!

  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: Endless Ocean Luminous (Nintendo, 2nd...

  • 13h ago
  • Nintendo Download
  • Nintendo Switch
  • North America
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  16

  News Get A Closer Look At Universal Orlando's Super Nintendo World, Opening 2025

  Mario, Yoshi AND Donkey Kong all set to appear

  If you cast your mind way back to 2021, you might remember the announcement that Universal Orlando's Super Nintendo World was getting pushed to 2025. Well, today Universal has reconfirmed that this is still happening (yay!) and it has given a sneak peek at what's in store. The above video gives an...

  • 13h ago
  • News
  • Nintendo
  • Super Nintendo World
  • Donkey Kong
  • Universal
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  News Super Sonic Joins A Trio Of New LEGO Sets This Summer

  Sorry, wallet

  Lego has revealed a trio of new sets from its Sonic the Hedgehog range, and oh my Chao, they look pretty spectacular. What's more is that one of them (predictably, the most expensive one) also introduces Super Sonic for the first time. Launching on 1st August 2024, the sets include Knuckles and the Master Emerald Shrine (325 pieces),...

  • 15h ago
  • Sonic
  • Sega
  • Lego
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  115

  Talking Point Would You Want To Reuse Your Joy-Con On 'Switch 2'?

  Pros and 'Cons

  Last week the Switch 2 beacons were lit once again as Spanish outlet Vandal reported to have more information regarding Nintendo's next hardware, specifically to do with a new, magnetic Joy-Con model. Another report just d

  • 15h ago
  • Talking Point
  • Features
  • Nintendo
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch 2
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  News 'Please Fix The Road' Is The Perfect Puzzler For Anyone With A Pothole Problem

  Bringing the chill this month

  The Switch is home to its fair share of cute, chilled puzzlers and Please Fix The Road will only be adding to this pretty pile when it drives onto the Switch eShop on 16th May. Developed by ARIELEK and published Silesia Games, Please Fix the Road is all about getting your traveller — be that a car, boat, train or cat...

  • 16h ago
  • News
  • Switch eShop
  • Upcoming Releases
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  29

  News Splatoon 3's Next Splatfest Is All About The End Of The World

  Apocalypse wow

  Nintendo has announced the theme for Splatoon 3's next Splatfest and things are getting surprisingly dark. Yes, away from last month's competition of fluffy bunnies and cute chicks, the theme this time around is all about the end of the world. "What would you do at the world's end?" is the question for this Splatfest, with Teams Same...

  • 17h ago
  • News
  • Nintendo
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Splatoon
  • Splatoon 3
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  News Time-Travelling Hack 'N' Slash 'Lysfanga' Lands On Switch Later This Month

  Temporal thingamabobs

  If you're a fan of hack 'n' slash games with a hint of strategy, then you might want to keep an eye on Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior, launching on the Switch eShop later this month on 14th May 2024. Developed by Sand Door Studio and published by Quantic Dream's Spotlight label, the game sees you take on the role of Imë,...

  • 17h ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
  • Switch eShop
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  27

  Video Nintendo Shows Off The World Of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

  The classic RPG returns later this month

  Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is arriving on the Switch later this month and Nintendo's European social media account continues to share all sorts of video clips. The latest one happens to be a look at the many locations you'll visit throughout this classic adventure. This includes destinations like...

  • 22h ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Paper Mario
  • Upcoming Releases
  • Videos
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  News LEGO Fortnite Announces Star Wars: Rebel Adventure Update

  Celebrating Star Wars Day

  As part of this year's May 4th celebrations, LEGO Fortnite will be doing a special Star Wars collaboration in its next update. This update will bring the Rebellion and Galactic Empire into your LEGO Fortnite world, with your job to help the Rebels survive and build up their village: "Help the Rebels survive by building...

  • 1d ago
  • Switch eShop
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Star Wars
  • Fortnite
  • Updates
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  21

  News Take-Two Reportedly Shutting Down OlliOlli And Kerbal Space Program 2 Devs

  Subsidiaries of Private Division

  There's already been a record amount of job losses within the games industry this year and it seems this trend is unfortunately set to continue with Bloomberg reporting the closure of another two studios. According to "documentation reviewed by Bloomberg", Take-Two Interactive Software has announced it will be...

  • 1d ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Industry
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  News Endless Ocean Splashes Onto Switch Today With NSO Icons And New Tetris 99 Event

  Dive in!

  Endless Ocean: Luminous is out on the Nintendo Switch today and to build up some excitement Nintendo is running a few crossover events. First up is a special Tetris 99 Maximus Cup which will run from 10th May until 13th May. During this time, players will be able to unlock a special theme inspired by the new game. Here's a bit more about...

  • 1d ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch Online
  • Switch eShop
  • Tetris 99
  • Upcoming Releases
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  News Princess Peach: Showtime! Was The Best-Selling Switch Game Of March 2024 (US)

  Here are the top 10

  The Switch might be in its twilight years, but it's still churning out new releases every month. Circana (formerly NPD) has now revealed its March 2024 sales data for the US market and it provides a look at how Nintendo is performing so far this year. As highlighted by Circana's executive director and video game industry analyst...

  • 1d ago
  • Princess Peach
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch eShop
  • Nintendo
  • US

Wednesday1st May 2024

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  Poll Are You Bothered By The Frame Rate For Paper Mario: TTYD On Switch?

  The ol' 30 vs. 60

  One of the most talked-about points raised during the recent round of previews for Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door on Switch was the game's frame rate. In case you missed it, the remake will run at 30fps in both docked and handheld mode. Now, you might wonder why this is supposedly such a big deal, but those who played the 2004...

  • 2d ago
  • Features
  • Poll
  • Nintendo
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
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  Review Cavern Of Dreams (Switch) - A Rich, Rare Homage To The N64's Finest 'Formers

  Clanker's Cavern of Dreams

  Cavern of Dreams leapt to the Switch eShop on 29th February 2024. We weren't able to review the game at the time but managed to catch up with it recently. And it's good! If you like that sort of thing... Talk to any video game fan over 30 about 3D platformers and they're liable to stare wistfully into the middle distance...

  • 2d ago
  • Reviews
  • Switch eShop
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  News New Contra: Operation Galuga Update Is Finally Available On Switch, Here Are The Patch Notes

  Update: Switch catches up with the other platforms

  Update [Wed 1st May, 2024 11:45 BST]: After being released on other platforms last week, Konami and WayForward have revealed that the latest update for Contra: Operation Galuga is now available on Switch too. Notice of the Switch's inclusion was shared by the official Contra Twitter account. You...

  • 2d ago
  • News
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Updates
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  Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For May And June 2024

  Paper Mario! Luigi's Mansion! Monster Hunter!

  We hope you're in the mood for remakes and remasters, because the next couple of months are positively swimming with re-loved greats for us to enjoy. We've been busy rounding up our usual selection of games headed to retail over the next few weeks, including some highlights picked by us as well as lots...

  • 1d ago
  • Guides
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
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  News Zelda Live-Action Movie Director Promises To Be "Ambitious"

  He wants to "try to do something great"

  In case you somehow missed it, Nintendo last year announced it was working on a live-action Legend of Zelda movie. The movie's director Wes Ball, who is currently promoting his new release Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, has been asked all sorts of things during a recent Reddit 'Ask Me Anything' about...

  • 2d ago
  • Zelda
  • Nintendo
  • Movies
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  6

  News The Pokémon Company And DeNA Form A New Subsidiary

  Focusing on Pokémon TCG Pocket

  The Pokémon Company and DeNA have announced that a new subsidiary company has been formed. Well, we say "new", but in reality DeNA Digital Production Co., Ltd has simply changed its name to Pokemon Card D Studio. The studio will focus on the development and support for the upcoming mobile title Pokémon Trading Card...

  • 2d ago
  • Pokemon
  • The Pokemon Company
  • DeNA
  • Mobile
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  42

  Soapbox During A Mental Health Crisis, It Wasn't Cosy Games That Helped

  Get me behind the wheel

  May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we'll be running several features focused on how video games of all types have helped us through periods when we were struggling with our mental health. Today, Richard shares how racing games helped restore him during a difficult period... I tense up whenever I take a corner in...

  • 1d ago
  • Soapbox
  • Features
  • Mental Health
  • Mental Health Awareness Month
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  News New Soulslike 'Another Crab's Treasure' Surpasses 100k Sales In Opening Weekend

  A soulslike adventure like no other

  If you've been enjoying Another Crab's Treasure since its arrival on the Nintendo Switch last week, you're probably not alone. In just under 4 days, this soulslike adventure has already sold over 100k copies across all platforms. "From the bottom of our little hearts, thank you for the best game launch we've...

  • 2d ago
  • Switch eShop
  • Nintendo Switch
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  News Back To The Future, He-Man And, Er, Hot Fuzz Collide On Switch In 'Funko Fusion'

  Bringing the noise this September

  Developer 10:10 Games and Funko Inc. have revealed a first look at Funko Fusion, an upcoming third-person adventure game that will see the likes of Jurassic World, Back to the Future, The Thing and Hot Fuzz (yes, really) land on Switch on 13th September. Now, we'll admit, some of the included IPs are a little more...

  • 2d ago
  • News
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
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  News Former Pokémon Artist's New Project 'The Plucky Squire' Really Is Launching In 2024

  No more delays, hopefully

  To start the month of May, All Possible Futures - a game studio co-founded by former Pokémon artist James Turner - has shared a statement about its upcoming Switch release The Plucky Squire, reassuring players it's launching in 2024. While there's no specific release date just yet, the team is "working hard" to release...

  • 2d ago
  • Switch eShop
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Upcoming Releases
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  News The Next Pokémon Squishmallows Have Been Officially Revealed, Pre-Orders Live

  Dragonite and Marill join the line up

  Earlier this year, some retailers accidentally revealed some new Pokémon Squishmallows. Now, in an update, The Pokémon Company has confirmed the next pair joining the line up are Marill and Dragonite. The 12" versions are being offered on the Pokémon Center website for $29.99 each. These particular versions...

  • 2d ago
  • Pokemon
  • The Pokemon Company
  • Squishmallows
  • Merch
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  News Stars Wars: Hunters Brings Free-To-Play PVP Action To Switch This June, Preload Now Live

  "Fight for glory in the arena"

  Back in 2021, the online and mobile developer Zynga announced it would be bringing the "free-to-download" player-verse-player third-person competitive shooter Star Wars: Hunters to the Switch and mobile devices. While it's been playable on mobile devices for some time, it's now finally launching on the Switch eShop on...

  • 2d ago
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Switch eShop
  • Star Wars
  • Switch Online
  • Upcoming Releases