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"Publishing our own title has been one of the goals since we established Good-Feel"
Japanese developer Good-Feel is the company behind a host of heart-warming Nintendo games, including the excellent Kirby's Epic Yarn, Yoshi's material-based platformer Yoshi's Woolly World on Wii U and the more recent Yoshi's Crafted World on Switch. A couple of...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 7th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
So, yet another week has been and gone, this time bringing with it a new Nintendo Switch system update, an announcement for new NES and SNES titles on Switch - just days after we moaned about it, no less - and even the addition of
Feature A Tribute To Jason Brookes
"To the very end, he was thinking of others, with kindness"
Earlier this week, the gaming world was hit by the tragic news that legendary British games journalist and graphic designer Jason Brookes had passed away after a long battle with cancer at the age of 52. His name might not be instantly familiar to some of our younger readers, but Brookes...
Guide The 24 SNES Games On Nintendo Switch Online, Ranked By Us
Which ones deserve your attention first?
Now updated with the four new additions coming 12th December 2019. Well, it took a while, but after months of rumours, speculation and player wishes, Nintendo eventually put SNES games on Nintendo Switch back in September and has finally begun adding to the roster of Super NES games on the system. Just like
Guide Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Full Kirby Transformations List
Every Kirby copy ability in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
With more unannounced fighters confirmed to be coming for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate beyond the five initial planned DLC Challengers, it seems like there's no end to the long line video game icons joining the fray in gaming's ultimate crossover brawler. Adding all these fighters - plus the...
Guide Pokémon Sword And Shield - How To Get A Foreign Language Ditto
And how to tell if yours is foreign
Ditto is perhaps the most important Pokémon to have on your team if you're hoping to catch 'em all and get as many Shiny Pokémon as possible. In Pokémon Sword and Shield, using a foreign language Ditto is a great way to improve your chances of hatching a Shiny Pokémon, actually providing you with the best odds...
Guide Pokémon Sword And Shield - Best Ways To Catch And Breed Shiny Pokémon
Eggs, Shiny Charm, Masuda Method and more
If you're looking for more to do after beating the main game in Pokémon Sword and Shield, or if you're just fed up of seeing your friends brag about their latest Shiny Pokémon capture, you might want to get in on that Shiny catching action all for yourself. In this guide, we'll be covering everything you...
Feature Jason Brookes Talks Super Famicom, Import Gaming And Super Play
"The feeling of being part of a club was endemic in Super Play"
Earlier this week, former Super Play, EDGE and Famitsu staffer Jason Brookes passed away after a long battle with cancer at the age of 52. We're running a proper tribute to the great man soon, but in the meantime, here's an exclusive interview conducted with Jason back in 2017, but...
Guide Best Nintendo Christmas Gifts For 2019
Stocking-fillers for the Nintendo gamer in your life
Yes, December is finally here! The Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are long gone, and perhaps you already managed to sort out a few Nintendo-related gifts for our nearest and dearest this holiday season. If so, well done! If you weren't so lucky, fear not – we're here to help you hunt down...
Talking Point What Did You Pick Up On Black Friday And Cyber Monday?
Did you score any bargains?
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are fading into memory, but hopefully, you took advantage of the sales and managed to pick up a few bargains over the past week. There were offers on consoles, accessories, games and associated merchandise, which means there was plenty of scope for savings. But Did you get involved? Perhaps...
Guide Nintendo Switch Cyber Monday 2019: Console Bundles, Games, Micro SD Cards And More
Grab yourself a bargain
Black Friday is now but a distant memory on the other side of the weekend, but we hope you grabbed yourself a bargain or two. One part of the Black Friday festivities might involve jostling for deals in crowded stores, though there's just as much action going down online, with plenty of deals available without leaving the...
Feature Best Nintendo Switch Action-RPGs
Hack-and-slashers welcome
When does an RPG become an action RPG? Is it the moment turn-based battles are switched out for real-time combat? When does an action RPG stray into hack-and-slash territory, then? Do numbers have to go up? What year is this? Who is the President? It's questions like these that keep the more fastidious among us up at...
Feature Best Nintendo Switch Racing Games
Feel the requirement for rapidity!
While the Nintendo Switch may lack the raw processing grunt of the Xbox One and PS4, petrol heads are still well served on the hybrid console, with a steadily growing catalogue of fantastic racers. Switch may lack the killer driving simulators of rival consoles, but there are plenty of arcade thrills and spills to...
Feature What Is A Wunderling? Developer Retroid On Its Upcoming 2D 'Goomba Sim'
"Mango, Potato, Lime, Lemon, Pear, Fat Banana Man, Pumpkin... we seriously don't know"
Another day, another Goomba. It's World 1-1 and Mario sets off on another adventure. He runs to the right to find the obligatory '?' Blocks and the first Goomba dutifully trundling towards him. The lowly henchman - if that label is appropriate for a 'mushroom'...
Feature Best Nintendo Switch Games Of 2019 (So Far)
And it's far from over
2019 has been a fantastic year for Nintendo Switch owners so far, with a stellar lineup from the platform holder itself joined by a near-endless stream of brilliant third party games. Finding the time to play them all is by far the biggest problems facing anyone with a Switch or Switch Lite! Nintendo's console got off to a...
Feature Best Nintendo Switch FPS Games
The finest First-Person Shooters on Switch
Nintendo Switch's bulging catalogue of games covers almost every genre imaginable, and the First-Person Shooter is no exception. Despite hosting some classics on its platforms (GoldenEye 007 and Perfect Dark helped define the FPS on consoles, and the Metroid Prime series fused the exploration of the 2D...
Guide How To Fix A Drifting Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Analogue Stick
Several solutions to fix drift and put Joy back in the Con
Switch has proved to be a roaring success since launching in 2017 and Nintendo deserves credit for delivering a console to suit multiple purposes and lifestyles. Its popularity as a portable device relies on it being hard-wearing and – on the whole – it’s a solid, durable bit of kit...
Feature Jez San On Star Fox, Super FX And Teaching Nintendo How To Fly
"They’d never trusted a western company in that way before"
Jez San occupies a pretty unique place in the world of video games. He founded his company, Argonaut Software, while he was still a teenage schoolkid, and his free-roaming 3D shooter Starglider would become a critical and commercial smash-hit, paving the way for a relationship with...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - November 2019
November's best Switch eShop games!
November wasn't the busiest of months on the eShop surprisingly, but it still presented a very decent number of titles big and small to wade through, plenty of which are worth checking out. These awards aim to celebrate the best of Nintendo's digital store, giving some love and attention to the games that could...
Feature Best Nintendo Switch Games
As voted by you lovely people
In a little over two-and-a-half years Switch has amassed a huge amount of software. Of course, this abundance of riches leaves us in something of a pickle - too much software, not enough time to play it all. In fairness, it's a very nice problem to have - Help! There are too many excellent games to choose from! To help...
Feature Best Nintendo Switch RPGs
Our round-up of the best RPGs on Switch
In the two-and-a-half years since launch, Nintendo Switch has collected a huge number of quality titles across almost every category, and the RPG genre is certainly no exception. The following is a selection of the console's essential role-playing games - in no particular order - which will evolve over time as...
Guide Pokémon Sword And Shield: Pokédex Galar Region
The full Gen 8 Galar Region Pokédex from Pokémon Sword and Shield
Pokémon Sword and Shield has arrived! To celebrate, our sparkling new database below features the full Galar Pokédex, including the 81 new Gen 8 Pokémon and all the returning Pokémon. Use the tool below to find out about the new Pokémon and which of your past favourites have...
Feature Best Nintendo Switch Couch Co-Op Games
Teamwork makes the dream work
While there's a great many different types of gaming experiences available on Switch, the chances are that couch co-op games were a big part of the reason you bought Nintendo's hybrid console. After all, the Switch is tailor-made for those experiences thanks to its Joy-Con controllers, which double up as two separate...
Feature Pokémon Sword And Shield: What UK Locations Are The Towns In Galar Based On?
The real-world towns and cities we think inspired Pokémon Sword and Shield
All right, guv'nor? As you are almost certainly aware, the Galar region in Pokémon Sword and Shield is based on the United Kingdom. While the first four regions we encountered in the games - Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh - were all based on locations in Japan, Unova from...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 30th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
It's been yet another crazy week in the Nintendosphere, this time full of Pokémon news from every direction and even a new Metroid rumour to be sceptical of. Now, though, it's finally time to sit back and relax. Team Nintendo Life have discussed our weekend gaming plans below and we'd love for you to join in...
Guide How To Make Pokémon Sword And Shield More Difficult (And Fun)
Not only Nuzlocke, but also...
Pokémon Sword and Shield are great games in our eyes – and in the eyes of many others – but there’s no hiding from the fact that the level of difficulty is, shall we say, a little on the accessible side. That’s great if you’re just looking to have a fun adventure, but for some people, a little strife can...
Talking Point What's Happened To Switch's NES And SNES Games, Nintendo?
The last update was three months ago
Leading up to the Nintendo Switch Online service's launch back in September 2018, and during the few months that followed, it was impossible to get away from talk surrounding people's like or dislike for its offerings, including its library of retro games. As subscribers will be aware, being a member of Nintendo...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Micro SD Cards
Update: 1TB SanDisk Micro SD drops to its lowest ever price!
Update: Amazon.com currently have a Black Friday deal for a 1TB SanDisk micro SD card discounted by a whopping $250 - check out the details below. If you've picked up a Nintendo Switch or Switch Lite recently and downloaded any games from the Nintendo eShop, it's highly likely that you'll...
Feature The Game-Changing Nintendo VR Headset That Never Was
"We had cool stuff working"
Argonaut Software is a name that long-time Nintendo fans will be intimately familiar with; the UK-based firm worked with Nintendo on its Super FX chip, the cartridge-based hardware that made titles like Star Fox, Stunt Race FX and Yoshi's Island possible. However, Argonaut's interest in tech didn't end there; the company...
Accessory Review tomtoc Nintendo Switch Lite Cases - Sturdy, Practical And Affordable
Available to buy as we speak
A quick look at any gaming retailer's website will present you with countless options for your console carrying needs these days, and picking the right case for your particular budget can be a little complicated. Last year we checked out tomtoc's range of cases for the original Nintendo Switch and came away very...
Feature We Paid A Visit To Nintendo TOKYO On Opening Day, And Here's What We Found
Let's-a-go check out some amazing merch!
Nintendo TOKYO officially opened in the renovated Shibuya Parco in Tokyo last week, and despite it being both rainy and the coldest day of the year, that didn't stop Nintendo fans from lining up by the thousands to get in. The store officially opened up at 10:00, but you first had to line up to get a...
Hardware Review How Does The Carby GameCube Component Cable Compare To The Real Deal?
Component or HDMI, that is the question
If you're of a certain age you'll understand the struggles we went through to get the absolute best picture quality out of our consoles back in the day. The GameCube was no different; in fact, we remember paying well over the odds for a modified Component-to-RGB Scart cable in order to get our NTSC GameCube...
Feature Hands-On With Tobu Tobu Girl Deluxe, A Challenging New Game Boy Title With A Cute Look
You go, girl
Making a new Game Boy game in the modern era takes a lot of guts, but Tangram Games has done just that with Tobu Tobu Girl Deluxe. Successfully crowdfunded to the tune of €40,972, this is a simplistic yet challenging action title which tasks you with getting to the top of the screen using a wide range of skills while avoiding hazards...
Guide How To Redeem Nintendo Switch eShop Codes From Your Smartphone Or Computer
No Switch required!
Buying your games digitally is a super-convenient way to get your hands on the latest and greatest titles, and buying directly from the Nintendo eShop via your console or online is a doddle. Sometimes, though, you might find yourself with a code to redeem; unless you happen to have your Switch or 3DS on you at the time, this...
Guide Best amiibo For Nintendo Switch
Fab-looking figures offering the best bang for your buck
So, you've picked yourself or a family member up a new Nintendo Switch or Switch Lite and you're curious about all those little amiibo figures that interact with the games. If you’re new to Switch, it can be tough to know where to start. The full roster of amiibo is daunting and nobody wants...
Feature Best Mario Kart Games Of All Time
Burn rubber
Back when Nintendo announced the very first Mario Kart game in the early '90s, there were some in the industry who proclaimed it as a sign that the veteran firm had finally lost its marbles. Sure, Mario had appeared in other games, but his forte was 2D platformers – he had no place on the racing track, and Super Mario Kart was...
Guide Pokémon GO Regional Pokémon: How To Catch All 27 Pokémon GO Regionals
Mime Jr. in 5km Eggs, Unova exclusives live: Travel and fill out your Pokédex with our handy guide
In the grand scheme of things, Pokémon GO is a forgiving game in terms of in-app purchases: it is very easy to have fun with the game and collect a huge number of the 400+ available monsters without ever spending anything in the in-game store...
Feature Best Nintendo Switch Exclusives
Games you can only play on Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch has become home to a great many games in a relatively short space of time. A great deal of them have appeared on other platforms, whether celebrated indie games or huge AAA releases getting a second wind on Nintendo's handheld hybrid. However, the console is also home to a clutch of...
Feature Best Zelda Games Of All Time
All the Zelda games ranked
What are the best Zelda games? Ranking The Legend of Zelda series is one heck of an undertaking. Bar a couple of exceptions, each entry is pretty much a classic at this point, with even the 'lesser' ones still being really rather good. Many remain fixed as the best games on the consoles that parented them, so ranking them...
Feature Best Metroid Games Of All Time
Ranking Samus' adventures
What's the best Metroid game of all time? Well, we're about to tell you just that with our list of all Metroid games ranked from worst to best. As is the case with these lists, we've taken all the opinions of Team NL along with a host of other variables, put that data into a blender, mixed it into a delicious smoothie,...
Feature Donkey Kong 64 Devs On Bugs, Boxing And 20 Years Of The DK Rap
Put your hands together if you want to clap
In the last few days we've had a spate of video game anniversaries with Pokémon Gold and Silver, Super Smash Bros., Donkey Kong Country and
Guide Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Full Character Roster List
Gotta Smash 'em all!
When Nintendo announced that the Switch version of Smash Bros. would be called Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, it wasn't kidding about the title; every single character that has ever appeared in any previous Smash Bros. game is available on the Nintendo Switch incarnation. Crikey. Along with updated moves and final smashes,...
Feature Best Nintendo Switch Horror Games
Pack a spare pair of underpants
Are you troubled by strange noises in the middle of the night? Do you experience feelings of dread in your basement or attic? Have you or your family ever seen a spook, spectre or ghost? If the answer is "no"... you obviously haven't been playing any of the excellent horror games available on Nintendo Switch. There's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 23rd)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
It's been an eventful anniversary-filled week! Pokémon Sword and Shield got off to a sterling start despite its mixed reception, we reported on a stunning Zelda Breath of the Wild bedroom mural that had us looking at our dreary walls in envy, and a remarkable
Feature The Story Behind New Super Mario Land, The Homebrew Marvel Intended As A Christmas Gift
"As far as I'm concerned, the project is terminated already"
Yesterday's news that a talented modder had managed to 'update' (if such a term could be used) Super Mario Land in the form of New Super Mario Land – and get it working on a SNES, no less – caused quite a stir online. We've been lucky enough to not only play this incredible feat of...
Feature Best Nintendo DS Games
As voted for by you
Today is the 15th anniversary of Nintendo DS' launch and in honour of the occasion we're bringing back this reader-voted list of the 50 best Nintendo DS games, originally published back in August. Remember, this ranking is governed by Nintendo Life User Ratings and even now it can change depending on the scores. Feel free to rate...
Hardware Review Hyperkin Admiral - Wireless N64 Controller Goodness
Cut the cord
Anyone who's ever crammed around a TV with a Nintendo 64, GoldenEye 007 and a few friends will know the struggles that the short cord on the N64's controller caused. Few companies have tried to remedy this in the past with controller extensions – and controllers that just don't hit the mark – but no one has really succeeded...
Hardware Review SNK Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro - Better Than The Capcom Home Arcade?
UPDATE: 20 hidden games revealed!
After the initial flurry of interest in micro-consoles – triggered largely due to the release of the excellent NES and SNES Classic Editions – we've seen some pretty left-field entries into this niche sector of the hardware market. SNK's Neo Geo Mini added an
Guide Untitled Goose Game Walkthrough - Puzzle Solutions And To-Do List Objectives
How to be a horrible goose
Untitled Goose Game is a game in which you assume the role of an annoying waterfowl and cause merry mayhem in a sleepy village, just because you can. It's a sandbox title which rewards experimentation, but there are a set number of objectives you have to undertake if you want to complete it. We've covered the entire game...
Guide How To Buy Nintendo Switch Games From The Japanese eShop - Region Free Accounts
How to buy games from any region
One of the most exciting features of the Nintendo Switch is the fact that it's region free, a welcome move for a Nintendo home console. While it's a much-lauded feature, Nintendo won't be publishing any tutorials on how to set up multiple accounts any time soon, so this guide is here to help you out. After all, why...
Guide Zelda Link's Awakening Walkthrough Part Eight - Bird Key and Eagle's Tower
Plus: Locating the Frog’s Song of Soul and Reviving Poultry
With six dungeons looted for their instruments and Link upgrading his power bracelet in part seven of our guide, we’re closing in on the Link’s Awakening endgame. In part seven, we will gather songs and allies necessary for accessing the tower in the Eastern Tal Tal Mountain Range,...
Guide Burmy In Pokémon GO - Where To Find Plant, Sandy And Trash Cloaks And Evolution Explained
Get your hands on Wormadam and Mothim
Burmy is one of the more confusing creatures to collect in Pokémon GO, and indeed in the Pokémon series as a whole. Originating from the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl games available on Nintendo DS, Burmy was first released into Pokémon GO on 17th May, causing all sorts of confusion among players. At first,...
Guide Zelda Link's Awakening Walkthrough Part Four - Kanalet Castle Golden Leaves And The Key Cavern
We’ve got the leaves. We’ve got the secrets. We’ve got the key to another cave.
In part three of our guide to Zelda: Link’s Awakening, we saw Link continue his decades-long vendetta against all forms of pottery (thanks to a fabulous new power bracelet), though not before he’d taken a chain chomp for a pleasant walk. In part four, we’ll...
Guide Wurmple Pokémon GO Evolution Tips - How To Evolve Wurmple Into Silcoon Or Cascoon
Where's Wurmple?
In the latter half of last year, Niantic finally introduced the third generation of Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a result, the bug type Pokémon Wurmple could finally evolve into Silcoon or Cascoon, who would in turn evolve into Beautifly or Dustox respectively. Let's address the elephant in the room right away though: it doesn't...
Guide Zelda Link's Awakening Walkthrough Part Six - Martha's Bay and Catfish's Maw
Also: That Time Link Helped a Goat Catfish a Legendary Game Developer
In an eventful part five, Link travelled to the Yarna Desert and Angler’s Tunnel, emerging with the Flippers that will allow him to swim in Koholint’s many rivers and lakes. Plunging into part six, we’ll be progressing the Trading Quest nearly to its conclusion, before...
Feature Why You'll Never Get To Play Your Favourite Retro Game On Switch
Companies really do want your money, but at the right price
A few weeks ago while scrolling through Twitter, a particular video clip caught our eye. It showed Slipstream, a 1995 F1 arcade game from Capcom. Using Sega’s System 32 board, it was produced in very limited quantities for the Latin American market and never saw wide release. As you can...
Guide Zelda Link's Awakening Walkthrough Part Seven - Ancient Ruins, Face Key and Face Shrine
The Trading Sequence Concludes and Link Learns the Secrets of Koholint Island
Chaperoning a pink ghost back to its grave, delivering letters for goats and getting his hands on the hookshot: Link had an eventful Part Six. In Part Seven, we’ll finally get the Magnifying Glass and Boomerang, before glimpsing the truth of Koholint Island in the...
Animal Village! Dream Shrine! Wake Up a Walrus! Goo Goo G'joob!
Previously in our guide to Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Link earned himself some fresh new kicks (the Pegasus Boots) and dashed through the Key Cavern. Part five will see him seeking out Yarna Desert, serenading a sleeping Walrus, and entering the Angler’s Tunnel to deliver cold steel...
Guide Zelda Link's Awakening Walkthrough Part Three - BowWow, Goponga Swamp and the Bottle Grotto
Rescue a razor-toothed, oddly spherical dog and try not to bottle it in dungeon number two
In our last guide, we left Link as he emerged triumphantly from the Tail Cave with the Full Moon Cello and Roc’s Feather, a magical item that has gifted him the rare and wonderful ability to… err, jump. In part three of his continuing adventures, we deal...
Guide Every Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controller
The Joy of Joy-Con
One of the most wonderful things about the Nintendo Switch is the modular design, which allows you to remove your old boring Joy-Con controllers and slide in some new colourful ones to show the world how individual you are. There's quite a variety of different colours of Joy-Con available now (there are now over 100 possible...
Guide Zelda Link's Awakening Walkthrough Part Two - The Mysterious Forest And Tail Cave
Throw Magic Powder at Forest Animals and Venture into Link’s Awakening’s first dungeon
In part two of our guide to Zelda: Link’s Awakening, we journey into the Mysterious Forest to locate the key to Tail Cave and explore the game’s first dungeon. The Mysterious Forest Walkthrough: The Mysterious Forest: Retrieving The Key To The First...
Guide Zelda Link's Awakening Walkthrough Part One - Mabe Village
Lost on Koholint Island? Read our in-progress walkthrough to the classic Zelda game
With the release of The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening on Nintendo Switch, Zelda remake powerhouse Grezzo has returned to the series’ first portable outing, allowing a new generation to experience this charming adventure for the first time. Whether you...
Feature Best Super Mario Games Of All Time
All the mainline Marios ranked
What's the best Mario game ever? Where do you even begin to rank them? Let's face it, any of the games in the top 10 could justifiably take the top spot. All of them could easily be somebody's 'best game of all time', and there'll always be someone who believes the series peaked with The Lost Levels. That's an opinion...
Feature Best Nintendo Switch 2D Platformers
Jump around
With so many excellent platformers available on Switch, picking something out from the overwhelming selection can be hard. The platforming genre has a very strong pedigree on Nintendo systems going all the way back to the original Super Mario Bros. on NES (which you can find on Switch along with its celebrated sequels via the Nintendo...
Feature Best Nintendo Switch 3D Platformers
Workin' the Z-axis
Ah, the 3D platformer. Ever since Super Mario 64 landed and showed everyone just how good three-dimensional platforming could be, there have been developers hoping to capture just a smidgen of that game’s magic. It was a tough act to follow, even for the plumber himself, but his latest outing on Switch has him at the very top of...
Guide Zelda Link's Awakening Walkthrough - Heart Piece Map And Guide
All 32 heart pieces and the final heart container
Having trouble hunting down the heart pieces in the Nintendo Switch remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening? We’ve got you covered with a map and full solution for each one, with an indication of the tools required and when they become available to you. Also featured: where to find the...
Guide Zelda Link's Awakening Walkthrough Part Nine - Western Tal Tal Mountain Range and Turtle Rock
Plus: Miniboss Encores, Finding a Hot Rod and Fighting a Hot Head
In Part Eight of our Link’s Awakening guide, we travelled to the eastern Tal Tal Mountain Range, climbed the Eagle’s Tower and did a little amateur demolition work while picking up the Mirror Shield. In Part Nine, we’ll be heading to the western section of the mountains and...
The end is in sight!
In part nine of our guide, we travelled to the last of Link’s Awakening’s main dungeons and completed our set of Siren’s Instruments. So, the time has finally come to climb Mount Tamaranch and wake the Wind Fish. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know to navigate to the final boss and do damage to each of...
Guide The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 - Everything We Know So Far
We collect every shred of information on the upcoming Zelda sequel
Polishing off the last few shrines and giving Calamity Ganon what-for in the final battle of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was a bittersweet act. After such a wonderful, rich journey it was time to bid farewell to Link, Zelda and the largest, most expansive iteration of...
Guide How To Set Up A Nintendo Switch Online Family Group
Family Membership explained
Nintendo Switch Online has two different membership options: Individual and Family. Individual is ideal for households that only contain a single Nintendo Switch, but those that have two or more will save money by opting for a Family. A Nintendo Switch Online Individual Membership costs $19.99 / £17.99 annually, though...
Feature Best Nintendo Switch Kart Racing Games
Who could possibly be in pole position?
When it comes to kart racers, there's one undisputed king of the crop on Nintendo systems, and we're not talking Crash Bandicoot. Let's not kid ourselves here - we all know what's sitting at number one on the list below of the best kart racers on Nintendo Switch. With a record like Shumacher in his prime, it's...
Feature Best Super Smash Bros. Games Of All Time
What's the ultimate Super Smash Bros.?
When Super Smash Bros. Ultimate arrived on Switch and brought with it every single fighter from the series' history, it sent us back through the older games. With the original Super Smash Bros. now over 20 years old, and the m
How to get the most out of Pokémon GO’s monthly Community Day events (November 2019 edition)
Monthly Community Days are the main pillar of the Pokémon GO calendar: every month, for three hours on a Saturday or Sunday, a featured collectable monster is set loose in greater numbers than usual. With a selection of great perks – increased shiny...
Guide Pokémon GO IVs - How To Check A Pokémon's IVs Using An IV Calculator
IV no idea
Each Pokémon in Pokémon GO has three IVs, or Individual Values, which determine that particular Pokémon's HP, defence, and attack scores. These are determined at random, and there's no way at present to change a Pokémon's IVs directly. IVs in Pokémon GO are almost as mysterious as Legendary Pokémon. You know they're there because...
Guide Glacial Lures, Magnetic Lures, Mossy Lures in Pokémon GO (And Their Exclusive Evolutions)
The only way to get Nosepass and Magneton evolutions Probopass and Magnezone
Among the many different items you will earn while playing Pokémon GO are four types of lure – devices that will increase Pokémon activity around a selected Pokéstop. As you can imagine, they’re useful for catching lots of Pokémon quickly – but did you know that...
