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News Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Dev Team Reportedly Disbanded By Ubisoft
The game apparently failed to reach sales expectations
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is one of the best games of 2024, and with the recently released DLC, we thought it would just keep getting even better. Sadly, a new report suggests that the team behind the excellent Metroidvania has been disbanded by Ubisoft, and a sequel was refused...
- Nintendo Switch
- Ubisoft
- Industry
Guide Every Game In The Switch eShop 'Screaming Deals' Sale (North America)
Horrifically tempting
Nintendo has another Switch eShop sale on the go with a bunch of scary (and not so scary) titles discounted for the Halloween season. This one runs until 1st November 2024 and features the likes of Animal Well, Balatro, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, Signalis, and many more. As normal, we've collated every game featured in...
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- Guides
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
News Metal Slug Tactics Rolls Out On Switch Next Month
With a physical release inbound
After much waiting, publisher Dotemu and developer Leikir Studio have today announced that Metal Slug Tactics will be blasting onto Switch on 5th November. Initially revealed at E3 (yep, that's how long ago it was) back in 2021, Metal Slug's tactical treatment has seen a couple of delays over the past three years,...
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- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
News LEGO Horizon Adventures Goes Gold Ahead Of November Release
All the bricks are in place
Guerrilla Games has announced that LEGO Horizon Adventures has now gone gold ahead of its expected release on the Switch, PS5, and Windows on 14th November 2024. You ought to know what that means by now, but for those who perhaps don't, going gold essentially means that core development has been completed and the game...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
Feature What Pokémon Could Learn From Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom
Ekans of Wisdom
In my first few hours playing Echoes of Wisdom, every new enemy I stumbled across gave me a familiar thrill: Ooh, I haven’t seen that one yet! I can’t wait to have its power! I’d flick through my Echoes, discerning the best one to fight the newbie. A Spark defeated a Hydrozol, a team of Ignizols set a Mothula on fire. And when...
- Features
- Zelda
- Echoes of Wisdom
- Pokemon
News SEGA Seeks 1 Billion Yen In Damages From Developer Of Mobile RPG 'Memento Mori'
Allegations of patent infringement
Bank of Innovation — the Japanese developer behind the idle mobile RPG Memento Mori — has received a lawsuit from Sega Corporation, which seeks damages for multiple alleged patent infringements. As reported by Gamesindustry.biz (via the Otaku Research Institute), Sega — obviously most famous for Sonic the...
- Industry
- Sega
- Legal
News HAL Laboratory's Lovely Physics Puzzler 'Part Time UFO' Has Been Delisted On Mobile
Switch version is still available
The mobile version of HAL Laboratory's Part Time UFO has been delisted from storefronts as of today, the game's official Twitter has announced. But don't worry, the Switch version isn't going anywhere. Shared on Bluesky by AK, Part Time UFO's original mobile release is no longer available to download on mobile...
- Nintendo Switch
- Mobile
- HAL
News Let's Do The Time Warp In This New 'Tetris Forever' Trailer
It's just a block to the left
Tetris Forever is scheduled to release on the Nintendo Switch on 12th November 2024, and in the latest trailer for the new Gold Master Series entry from Digital Eclipse, we get a fresh new look at the title's 'Tetris Time Warp' mode. Made exclusively for this new release, Time Warp is a singleplayer and multiplayer...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Switch eShop
News Masahiro Sakurai Confirms He's Working On A New Game
But what could it be..?
Masahiro Sakurai has just finished premiering the finale video for his YouTube channel, and as part of the presentation, he confirmed he has written a proposal for a brand new game. In explaining why he created the YouTube channel in the first place, Sakurai states that he found himself with very little to do for several...
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- YouTube
- Sora
News Neo Geo Beat 'Em Up 'Vengeance Hunters' Brings The Fight To Switch Next Week
A pretty pixel art punch up
Developer Nalua Studio revealed its classic side-scrolling beat 'em up Vengeance Hunters earlier this year, and its Switch launch is right around the corner, with this one punching onto the eShop on 28th October. Developed for the Neo Geo, this one will see you playing as one of three unique fighters — the...
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- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
News Hot Patootie! There's A Rocky Horror Show Retro Platformer On The eShop
Come up to the lab and see what's on the slab
Those who have partaken in a Time Warp or two may not have assumed that The Rocky Horror Show was begging for the pixel platformer treatment. But it's happened, it's on the eShop, and it looks... not bad? Developed by FreakZone Games, the fittingly titled The Rocky Horror Show Video Game is now...
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- Switch eShop
Random Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Fans Are In Uproar Over A Missing Outfit
Well, that's not hood
One of the most delightful features in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is undoubtedly the ability to change Zelda's outfits throughout your journey across Hyrule. You can pop on a proper regal attire more fitting for a princess, or you can go a bit wild and quite literally dress up Zelda to look like a cat, but...
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- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- Zelda
News Switch Online Offering Trio Of Game Trials
A new round of games for subscribers
Nintendo has announced its latest Switch Online trials for the US and Europe, and this time subscribers get to check out three titles. Between 23rd - 30th October in the US, you'll be able to try out A Little To The Left, Cursed to Golf and Vampire Survivors. As part of this, Nintendo will also be offering...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch Online
- Nintendo
Random Movie Star James McAvoy Says His Favourite Game Is Secret Of Mana
Fine taste
Scottish movie star James McAvoy, arguably best known for his role as Charles Xavier in the X-Men movies, is currently doing the press rounds for his new psychological horror thriller 'Speak No Evil' and during a recent promo event was asked to name his favourite game. Appearing on an episode of 'Hot Ones' Versus with Mackenzie Davis,...
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- Super Nintendo
- Square Enix
Poll Sonic X Shadow Generations Is Out This Week, Will You Be Getting It?
Join Shadow in a whole new campaign
Sega's new release Sonic X Shadow Generations is out this week and reviews for the games are now rolling in. As we've already mentioned, we haven't received a code for the Switch release just yet, but we'll be delivering our verdict as soon as possible. So far, this updated outing with a new campaign seems to...
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- Sonic
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
Random Creator Of "Mysterious" Zelda: Breath Of The Wild DS Demake Sets The Record Straight
It's just an "old ROM of a project"
A video recently popped up online about a demake of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for the Nintendo DS. In this demake, you can traverse the land of Hyrule as Link in all of its "low-poly" glory. While it was thought to have been created by a "mysterious Chinese dev", it seems this is not the case. The...
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- Zelda
- Nintendo Switch
- DS
News Indie "Masterpiece" Neva Scores A Physical Switch Release, Pre-Orders Live
Arriving March 2025
Following last week's successful release of the new indie game Neva, Devolver Digital has now confirmed a Switch physical release is on the way. It will be released on 14th March 2025, with pre-orders now live on sites like Amazon. There are two options up for grabs - a standard version including a game cartridge and a deluxe...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Indies
YesterdayMon, 21st Oct 2024
News As Expected, Nintendo Is Struggling To Contain Switch Online Playtest Leaks
It's all out there
As Nintendo opened the gates to its upcoming Nintendo Switch Online playtest for successful participants, it didn't take long for the classified content to be plastered all over social media. Indeed, if you search terms relating to the playtest on social media right now, you'll immediately be greeted by information and...
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch Online
News Nintendo's Mysterious Switch Online Playtest Program Is Now Accessible
If you got in, of course
The Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program is now available for successful applicants to download. Earlier in October the company announced the playtest and opened up registration for 10,000 application spots which were filled up in a matter of minutes. The lucky among us who got in received a message saying to return to...
- Nintendo Switch Online
- Nintendo
News The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Version 1.0.2 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The most devious issue in Goron Citayyy
We are approaching one whole month since the release of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (yep, we were shocked too) and Nintendo has released another update to bring things up to version 1.0.2. This second patch is a little beefier than the one we saw on launch day, but it's hardly a long read. This...
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- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- Updates
- Zelda
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Sonic X Shadow Generations
But wait, where's ours?
Sonic X Shadow Generations will be entering early access tomorrow for seemingly everything but Switch if you opt for the Digital Deluxe version of the game. Naturally, then, a whole bunch of reviews are starting to crop up online. By the looks of things, it seems that the vast majority of write-ups are for the PS5 version,...
- Round Up
- Nintendo Switch
- Sega
- Sonic
News Mario & Luigi: Brothership Is Seemingly Another 'Unreal Engine' Effort
Retail copies are sneaking into the wild
Mario & Luigi: Brothership is just a couple of weeks away at the time of writing, launching on the Nintendo Switch on 7th November 2024. However, it looks like retail copies of the game have already been shipped out, with many on social media posting images of the box and cartridge. As such, we now have...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Super Mario
News Mario & Luigi: Brothership Developer Has Supposedly Been Revealed
Knowledge acquired
One of the biggest mysteries surrounding the reveal of Mario & Luigi: Brothership for the Switch was which team(s) was actually handling the development now that AlphaDream is no longer around. Well, as we approach the game's release on 7th November 2024, it looks like we now have a reasonably sound idea of who the...
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
Preview Mario & Luigi: Brothership - A Couple Of Concerns, But Otherwise Looking Shipshape
Ahoy-hoy!
We've already had a fairly extensive hands-on with the latest in the long-running Mario & Luigi RPG series and, coming off the back of that two-level taster, we've been chomping at the bit to get our hands on the full thing. Luckily, having now taken in everything the first 10 hours or thereabouts has to offer, we're still full to the...
- Previews
- Features
- Hands On
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
Review Fear The Spotlight (Switch) - A Retro-Styled, Narrative Horror Gem & A Must-Play
The spotlight fantastic
When Blumhouse Productions announced its venture into the video game industry with Blumhouse Games, it would have been all too easy for the company to lean on some of its most recognisable IPs for its first release. Franchises such as Insidious, The Purge, Sinister, and Paranormal Activity certainly have strong potential...
- Reviews
- Switch eShop
Review Nikoderiko: The Magical World (Switch) - A Gleeful DKC Tribute, But Light On New Ideas
Nik from the best
It’s now been over a decade since the last new Donkey Kong Country game released (yes, you’re that old), and while the world continues to wait for Nintendo to remember that its beloved ape used to star in a really good platforming series of his own, other developers have stepped up to try to fill the void. Indie releases such...
- Reviews
- Switch eShop
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Super Mario Party Jamboree?
Nice or Dice?
If you've been spending your weekend rolling dice with Mario and the gang and have thoughts to share, you're in luck! It's time to let us know what you make of Super Mario Party Jamboree. This one promised the "biggest Mario Party yet" and it appears to have done just that. With seven playable boards, a couple of new characters...
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- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- Mario
News These Mario Wonder Standees Won't Give You A Respawn Point, But They Will Tidy Your Desk
Not a Talking Flower in sight
We've seen a decent amount of Mario Wonder merch since the platformer hopped onto Switch last year, but those plushies (even if they do talk) can't possibly match the adorable usefulness of Bandai's new clip stands. These clips can be used for all kinds of things — cards, notes, pictures, sweets — but the best...
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- Nintendo
- Japan
- Merch
- Mario
News Upcoming Vampire Survivors DLC Is An Epic Ode To Castlevania
High stakes
As part of its second-anniversary celebrations, Poncle has announced the Vampire Survivors 'Ode to Castlevania' DLC, which will land on Switch on 31st October (just in time for Halloween). As you might expect, the upcoming expansion is all about Konami's monster-slaying series, from which Poncle has taken more than a little inspiration...
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- Switch eShop
- DLC
- Upcoming Releases
Sunday20th Oct 2024
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Micro SD Cards - Cheapest Memory Cards In 2024
The best SD card deals and discounts for your Switch
If you own a Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, or Switch OLED and tend to download games from the Nintendo eShop, you'll soon find yourself running out of storage space. A lack of storage is one of the Switch's few weaknesses, and the fact that there are so many amazing digital-only games on...
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- Micro SD Cards
- Storage
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Guide Best Super Mario Games Of All Time
Where does Mario Wonder rank one year on?
It's one whole year since Super Mario Bros. Wonder launched on Switch - can you believe it? In honour of the game's first anniversary, we're republishing this list, updated with a new format. Enjoy! What's the best Mario game ever? Over more than four decades the Nintendo mascot has starred in many of the...
- Guides
- Super Mario
- Best Mario Games
- All Time
- Best Games
Anniversary 8 Years Since Nintendo Unveiled Switch, The World Awaits The Next Reveal
Ha ha ha ha yeah!
20th October marks the eighth anniversary of the day we first laid our eyes on the console previously known as the mysterious ‘NX’, the Nintendo Switch. Revealed in a snappy trailer (teased in a tweet that was apparently controversial inside Nintendo) showcasing the system’s hybrid nature, the video was a dynamic...
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News F-Zero Climax Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Free Course
It made its debut on Switch Online last week
The recent Switch Online + Expansion Pack release F-Zero Climax is celebrating its 20th anniversary tomorrow. As part of this, former Nintendo employee Takaya Imamura (who worked on the GBA title and the F-Zero series) back in the day has shared a special code. This code which commemorates the...
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch Online
- F-Zero
- Game Boy Advance
- GBA
News Masahiro Sakurai Teases His YouTube Channel's "Special Finale"
Expect it to run for "a bit over 40 minutes"
In case you missed the news earlier this week, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai will be airing one last YouTube video for his channel 'Creating Games' early next week. Now, in another brief update, he's shared a few more details mentioning how it will premiere on 22nd October at 8PM...
- Nintendo Switch
- Smash Bros
- Masahiro Sakurai
- Nintendo
News Cat Quest: The Fur-tastic Trilogy Scores A Physical Switch Release
Fur-tastic news
If you've played the Cat Quest games or are looking at getting into them, you might be interested to know there's a physical Switch collection on the way. Developer 'The Gentlebros' originally announced this news in September. Like the digital version, the hard copy of Cat Quest: The Fur-tastic Trilogy includes Cat Quest, Cat Quest...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
Video Super Mario Party Jamboree - Every Minigame Included
See over 110 minigames in action
Super Mario Party Jamboree arrived on the Switch this week and it's packed to the brim with over 110 exciting minigames. If you're not in the mood to see the board game activity in between each round, you've come to the right place with our video above featuring every single minigame in this latest entry in the...
- Nintendo Switch
- Mario Party
- Videos
Poll Box Art Brawl: Balloon Fight (NES)
Full of hot air
Hey everyone, welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last time, we took a look at Mario Party Advance for the GBA (fittingly). There were only two different covers to take in, but it was the North American/European design that walked away with the gold, taking 63% of the vote and leaving Japan's rectangular variant with the...
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- Poll
- Box Art Brawl
- NES
Mailbox Nintendo Dinner Parties, Banger Years & Business Types - Nintendo Life Letters
Issue #17 - October 2024
You hear that? It's coming. GOTY season is coming for us all... [Wakes up, startled, a little bit of dry dribble] Wha—!? Oh, it's you. Hello! Welcome to Round 17 of the Nintendo Life Mailbox. Got something you want to get off your chest? We're ready and waiting to read about your game-related ponderings. Each month...
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Saturday19th Oct 2024
Guide Mario & Luigi: Brothership: Best Pre-Order Deals And Cheapest Prices
Update: 25% off in UK, 'Bon Voyage' bundle live
Update: More pre-order options have now appeared at retail, including a fantastic deal in the UK where you can purchase the game at 25% off! All details can be found below. Mario & Luigi: Brothership launches on Nintendo Switch on 7th November 2024. If you're hoping to find the best deals and...
- Guides
- Nintendo Switch
- Super Mario
- Upcoming Releases
Feature A Trip To Machida, The Real-Life 'Pallet Town' That Inspired Pokémon
Pokén around
The first generation of Pokémon games features some of the most iconic locations in the entire franchise. The eerie Lavender Town, the winding Viridian Forest, and the quaint Pallet Town where all players start their journey. Pallet Town isn’t just a fanciful creation, but draws real-life inspiration from Pokémon creator Satoshi...
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- Pokemon
- Retro
- Japan
Random Mario's New Voice Actor Says It's "Surreal" To Hear His Voice In Mario Party
And confirms he also voiced Waluigi
Mario and Luigi's new voice actor Kevin Afghani has taken to social media to share his excitement about the arrival of Super Mario Party Jamboree on the Switch this week. In a brief message, he mentioned how it was "surreal" to hear his voice in this game, and noted how the series had been a pillar of his...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Mario Party
- Kevin Afghani
- Nintendo
News Xbox Studio Rare Excited About The Return Of Banjo-Tooie Next Week
"Another modern way" to revisit the sequel
Nintendo delivered quite a surprise for N64 fans this week, announcing Rare's 3D platformer Banjo-Tooie would be joining the Expansion Pack service next week on 25th October 2024. As part of this announcement, Rare (known nowadays for titles like Sea of Thieves) has taken to social media to voice its own...
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- Nintendo Switch Online
- Banjo-Kazooie
- Rare
- Nintendo 64
News Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Update 1.6 Arriving On Switch Next Week
Expect fixes and more
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night didn't arrive in the best state on the Switch, but it's been continually updated with new content, features and fixes. The next one has now been announced for "all platforms" and will be arriving early next week. This update will include bug fixes addressing a store soft lock issue, classic...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (19th October)
Let's kill some time
The weekend is here, which means it's time to kick back and enjoy some quality time with games. Before we find out what we're diving into, however, let's take a look back at some of this week's biggest stories. First up, it looks like the GameCube controller might be making some sort of comeback, which is pretty wild. We also...
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- Talking Point
- Nintendo Switch
- What Are You Playing
News Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate Dev Talks About "Top Secret" DLC
"We hope to announce more early next year"
In August, it was announced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate would be getting DLC in the future. Developer Super Evil Megacorp recently spoke to My Nintendo News about this content on the way to the game and while it couldn't go into much detail because it's apparently "top secret", lead...
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- Switch eShop
- TMNT
- Updates
- DLC
Friday18th Oct 2024
News Get Ready For More 'Dave The Diver' Games In The Future
"I want to expand the Dave the Diver IP"
If you were a fan of Dave The Diver on Nintendo Switch, then you might want to buckle up for more games from the IP in the future. As reported by VGC, CEO of Mintrocket Jaeho Hwang has stated his intention to expand the Dave the Diver IP into multiple spin-off titles. This decision came from the...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's N64 Library Next Week
"The bear & bird are back!"
Nintendo has announced it will be expanding the Switch Online N64 Service with Rare's classic Banjo-Tooie. It will be arriving next week on 25th October 2024. This 3D platformer originally made its debut on the Nintendo 64 in 2000 and has previously been re-released on the Xbox 360 and included in the Rare Replay...
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch Online
- Nintendo 64
- Banjo-Kazooie
- Updates
Reach out, touch faith
Fancy learning Latin? Well, you’re guaranteed to learn at least one word in the classical language by playing Faith: The Unholy Trinity: Mortis, or “death”, which flashes on screen every time you succumb. Facing off against legions of the damned armed with only a wooden crucifix and, well, your faith, it’s a given...
- Reviews
- Switch eShop
News 'Croc' Comparison Video Shows A Solid Yet Familiar Graphical Evolution
Coming to 'current consoles'
Developer Argonaut Games has continued its prmotion of the recently-announced remaster for Croc: Legend of the Gobbos with a rather nifty conparison video. Although not officially confirmed for the Switch at the time of writing, the game is scheduled to release on 'current consoles', so we're going to assume (hope) that...
- Upcoming Releases
News Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection Launching February 2025, Adds Three GBA Titles
More retro game reveals to come
Earlier this year in February, Konami announced it would be releasing the Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection for Switch. In the latest update, it's confirmed this retro package will arrive locally on 27th February 2025, with pre-orders now available at select retailers. Along with this, it's also revealed three Game Boy...
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- Switch eShop
- Yu-Gi-Oh!
- Konami
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News The Entire Tales Of Kenzera: Zau Team Has Been Put On Redundancy Notice
While studio seeks funding for its next project
Surgent Studios, the team behind metroidvania Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, has put all team members on notice of redundancy as it seeks funding for its next game (thanks for the heads up, VGC). The development studio, headed by House of the Dragon actor Abubakar Salim, released a statement on Twitter...
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- Switch eShop
- Industry
News Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Surpasses Six Million Pre-Registrations
"Launch day bout to go wild!
Ahead of the launch of Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket on Google Play and the App Store later this month, The Pokémon Company has announced over six million people have now pre-registered for the game worldwide. In other words, there seems to be plenty of excitement about this one. In case you missed previous...
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News FYI, Upcoming 'Miyamoto' Game Has Nothing To Do With The Legendary Creator
It looks kinda neat, though
Given Shigeru Miyamoto's towering influence over the video game industry, it's a wonder there haven't been specific games made starring or featuring the legendary creator. And because we're nice, we just want to make sure that you don't do a double-take when clocking an upcoming title on the Switch eShop. Simply titled...
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- Upcoming Releases
- Switch eShop
Feature 'Nairi: Rising Tide' Dev On Standing Out In Switch's Cosy Crowd Six Years On
"We expect future chapters to roll out in a timelier fashion. Hopefully."
Back in 2018, Dutch indie studio HomeBear — a two-person team made up of partners Joshua van Kuilenburg and You Miichi — released NAIRI: Tower Of Shirin, a lovingly-made point-and-click adventure game which we awarded an 8/10 in our review. It's been a fair old while, but...
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- Interviews
- Nintendo Switch
News Dragon Ball Daima DLC Is On The Way To Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot And Xenoverse 2
Celebrating the release of the new anime series
The new Dragon Ball Daima anime series launched last week and as part of this, there's some new themed content on the way to multiple Bandai Namco games. First up, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot will be receiving some new DLC, officially titled 'Daima: Adventure Through the Demon Realm' with part one "coming...
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- Dragon Ball
- Bandai Namco
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News It Takes Two Dev Teases New Co-Op Game Based On A Fresh IP
It Takes... who?
Yesterday, we learnt that the delightful GOTY-winning co-op adventure It Takes Two has sold a whopping 20 million copies worldwide. An impressive feat, we're sure you'd agree, but there's no use in dwelling on the past for developer Hazelight Studios, as the teasers have begun for what comes next. This all started with It Takes...
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News 'RPG Maker With' For Switch Is Getting PlayStation 5 Cross-Platform Support
This new feature will launch in early 2025
RPG Maker With made its debut on the Switch earlier this month here in the West, and now in an update, it's been announced it will be coming to PlayStation 5 and 4 in Japan on 30th January 2025. As part of this news, the development team Gotcha Gotcha Games has confirmed there will be cross-play support...
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- Switch eShop
- Updates
- PlayStation
Thursday17th Oct 2024
Round Up The Previews Are In For Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Here's what the critics are saying
Although the attention is on Super Mario Party Jamboree this week, next month sees the arrival of the new RPG Mario & Luigi: Brothership. If you haven't already seen our own 'hands on' here on Nintendo Life, we think this entry will be worth the wait as it seems to take the best bits from the AlphaDream...
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- Switch eShop
- Previews
- Mario & Luigi
- Nintendo
Guide Where To Buy Super Mario Party Jamboree On Switch
Best deals and cheapest prices
Super Mario Party Jamboree is now available on Nintendo Switch! If you're hoping to find the best deals and cheapest prices for the game, you've found the perfect place. Below, we're keeping track of the best retail options available across the US, Canada, and UK. Happy shopping! <related ids="172345"> Buy...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Super Mario
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News Sega Set To Go Head-To-Head With Nintendo With Its Own Retail Store
Tokyo, you lucky duck
Sega has revealed that it is looking to open an official retail store in Japan, located within the same building as Nintendo Tokyo, no less. In speaking with VGC, Sega's transmedia boss Justin Scarpone stated that the store will open in Shibuya’s Parco department complex, though he refrained from giving any target date...
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- Japan
- Nintendo
Mini Review RetroRealms: Ash Vs Evil Dead (Switch) - A Gorgeous & Gory 16-Bit Throwback
Groovy
Given the sheer absurdity of the Evil Dead franchise, it’s a wonder we haven’t received anything quite like RetroRealms: Ash vs Evil Dead in the past. Yes, there have been a handful of video games featuring everyone’s favourite boomstick-wielding drunkard Ash Williams, but this latest effort from developer WayForward and publisher Boss...
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- Switch eShop
- Evil Dead
Mini Review RetroRealms: Halloween (Switch) - A Fun & Faithful Slasher Romp
Everyone's entitled to one good scare
The Halloween franchise is a complicated beast. You’ve got the original timeline, the Thorn timeline, the H20 timeline, the Blumhouse timeline, the Rob Zombie remakes and, finally, the adorably weird loner that is Season of the Witch. It’s all a bit overwhelming at the best of times, so thankfully,...
- Mini Reviews
- Switch eShop
- Halloween
Review Killing Time: Resurrected (Switch) - Nightdive Revives A Weirdly Alluring 3DO Curio
Send in the Murder Clowns
Nightdive Studios’ quest to revive some of gaming’s most bizarre and long-forgotten treasures shows no signs of slowing down. With the release of PO’ed: Definitive Edition earlier this year, it was a clear-cut signal that the team is ready and willing to embrace titles that may not be the most recognisable in an...
- Reviews
- Switch eShop
News Pokémon Home 'Shiny Meloetta' Distribution Now Available
But there's a catch, trainers
The storage application Pokémon HOME received a new update recently which adds a brand new feature known as the Pokémon Guidebook. In addition to this, a new distribution event for a Shiny Meloetta has kicked off. As highlighted by Serebii.net, the new guidebook feature shows off various forms of Pokémon as well as...
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- Switch eShop
- Pokemon Home
- Updates
News The Plucky Squire Lands New Update On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I should be so plucky
We really wanted to love The Plucky Squire when it landed on Switch last month. Unfortunately, poor performance and a swathe of bugs meant that All Possible Futures' storybook adventure wasn't quite as plucky as we would have hoped. The developer has released a handful of updates in the time since, trying to improve the game...
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- Switch eShop
- Updates
Video Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison
See the new game next to the Famicom original
The most notable difference about Square Enix's upcoming release Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is the graphical overhaul. Since the release of the original Famicom title, the third entry is now obviously looking like a completely brand new game with the HD-2D update for modern platforms. To highlight...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Dragon Quest
- Square Enix
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Japanese Charts Zelda Gets Booted Off The Podium As Metaphor Arrives In Style
An Echo of its former self
Famitsu has served up our latest look at the Japanese gaming charts and after two weeks at the top, Zelda has fallen. Yes, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has dropped down to fifth this week (still with an impressive 19,710 sales, mind you) as a host of new releases mix things up. It's Metaphor: ReFantazio on PS5...
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News Tired Of Waiting For Silksong? This Upcoming Metroidvania Might Fill The Void
No hollow imitation
Developer Powersnake took to the Future Games Show Spring Showcase earlier this year to reveal Voidwrought, an upcoming horror metroidvania that seems to have more than a little Hollow Knight peppered in its DNA. This one launches on the Switch eShop on 24th October, throwing us into a creepy underground world packed with crafty
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News The Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess Manga Series Box Set Now Available
Featuring 11 volumes of the "smash-hit" series
The Zelda series has expanded well beyond games over the years and there's now LEGO and even live-action movies on the way. Back in 2016, a manga series was also released based on GameCube and Wii release The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. This same manga series has now received a complete box set...
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News Anbernic's New Controller Promises "Minimal Drift" With Hall Effect Joysticks And Triggers
Plus gyro and mappable buttons
Anbernic might be better known for its swanky handheld consoles, but the company has recently revealed that it's taking its first steps into the controller realm with a wireless pad that promises "minimal drift". In a blog post shared earlier this week, Anerbic described the catchily-named RG P01 as a controller that...
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- Controller
News Nintendo's Latest Job Listing Is On The Hunt For An Intellectual Property Lawyer
Objection!
Nintendo of America is on the lookout for a new intellectual property lawyer to join its legal department (thanks, My Nintendo News). The new job listing shared on Nintendo's career site states that the role will include managing Nintendo's "patent, trademark, and copyright portfolios," advising the business team on IP issues and working...
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- Legal
- North America
News Universal Orlando's Super Nintendo World Opens Its Doors May 2025
Let's-a gOrlando
After getting delayed to 2025 way back in the days of the Covid-19 pandemic, Universal Orlando has today announced that its Epic Universe (which includes Super Nintendo World) will open its doors to the public on 22nd May 2025. The above reveal trailer only contains a small snippet of the Nintendo attraction (with Mario and the...
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- Mario
News City Connection Brings Two More 'Saturn Tribute Boosted' Games To Switch This Month
Snarl those Fangs
City Connection's Saturn Tribute Boosted series is expanding this month, as an all-new two-in-one bundle comprising Data East's Wolf Fang and Skull Fang arrives on Switch on 30th October. For Wolf Fang — the mech-based side-scrolling run-and-gun shooter — this will be the first time the game has made its way West after...
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- Upcoming Releases
News Intriguing Indie World Title Is Now On Indefinite Hold On Switch
"We've been navigating through some rough times"
Valley Peaks, an intriguing first-person platformer from publisher Those Awesome Guys, has been put on indefinite hold on Nintendo Switch. Originally revealed for the console via an Indie World showcase back in April of this year, the publisher has now confirmed that although it is looking into...
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- Switch eShop
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Nintendo Download 17th October (North America)
Super Mario Party Jamboree! Neva! Just Dance 2025!
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: Super Mario Party...
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- North America
News 'It Takes Two' Has Sold A Staggering 20 Million Copies
It takes 20 million, apparently
Hazelight Studio's co-op platformer It Takes Two has officially sold over 20 million copies since its initial launch in 2021. This comes via an announcement from the official social media account confirming the milestone, accompanied by an image of the game's protagonists, Cody and May. It's important to note that...
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- Switch eShop
News Switch Online's Missions & Rewards Adds Super Mario Party Jamboree Icons
Wave 1 is available now
To celebrate the arrival of Super Mario Party Jamboree this week, Nintendo has released a brand new wave of Switch Online icons. The first wave is now available with rotations lasting until November. The first batch includes avatars for Mario, Bowser, Wario and the rest of the gang. These will set you back 10 Platinum Points...
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- Mario Party
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Wednesday16th Oct 2024
Community 41 Switch Games We Missed, As Recommended By You
Episode IX - The Misseds of Time
Hello there, and welcome to the latest edition of our 'Games We Missed' series. As you might gather from the name, this is our bi-annual round-up of reader-recommended Switch games which we weren't able to cover for one reason or another. We asked Nintendo Life readers to send in suggestions for Switch games they...
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- Reader Recommendations
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- Poll
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Random Of Course Someone's Playing Metaphor: ReFantazio On Their 3DS
RPGee-whiz
Atlus's latest RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio launched on PlayStation, Xbox and PC last week and, according to our friends at Push Square and Pure Xbox, it's really rather good. Naturally, a game of this size didn't end up making it to Switch, but that hasn't stopped some from playing it on a Nintendo handheld all the same (thanks,
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News Super Mario Party Jamboree Version 1.1.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
What's included on day one?
One day ahead of its release, Nintendo has released the first patch for Super Mario Party Jamboree for all those who have the game pre-installed and ready to go. The ver. 1.1.0 update isn't all that substantial, but it's nice to know that Nintendo is patching out a handful of pesky bugs across several boards before...
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News Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Updated (Version 1.1.1), Here's What's Included
Download it now
The competitive retro compilation Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition is still getting plenty of support from Nintendo. As part of this it's now updated the game to Version 1.1.1. According to the official support page, this "fixes issues". Here are the specifics: Latest update: Ver. 1.1.1 (Released October 15, 2024): Fixed...
- Nintendo Switch
- Updates
- Nintendo
The only way is up
After an unprecedented year of financial loss for the Japanese developer TOSE (a team that has co-developed countless projects for the likes of Nintendo, Square Enix, Capcom and more), the studio expects 'Switch 2' to turn things around in 2025 (thanks, Automaton). Back in July, TOSE's Q3 financial report posted a nine-month loss...
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Review Kill Knight (Switch) - Relentless Bullet Hell Is Rippingly Difficult But Bloody Satisfying
Rip, tear, dodge, repeat
Ah yes, the seemingly endless embrace of death, interspersed with feverish ability management and hordes of enemies shattering your fragile health bar. This is our relaxation time. Kill Knight is a ferocious bullet hell with a heavy metal aesthetic and thumping score that recalls the modern Doom cycle. It’s an isometric...
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- Switch eShop
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Neva
"So perfect it made me cry"
This week the creators of GRIS released a beautiful new game called Neva. Here on Nintendo Life we called this game a raw, engrossing platformer that looks incredible, and now even more reviews filled with praise are rolling in. Here's a round up so far: Nintendo Life (9/10) <related ids="172565"> Hardcore Gamer...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Indies
- Round Up
News F-Zero 99 Updated To Version 1.5.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
You got boost power!
Following a rather sizable update earlier this month, Nintendo's Switch Online battle royale racer F-Zero 99 has now received another patch. This bumps the game up to Version 1.5.1 and includes a bunch of fixes. There's also a confirmation that certain things haven't been recorded correctly for customers running on Version...
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- F-Zero 99
- Switch eShop
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News Sonic X Shadow Generations Shows Off Awesome Terios Skin
Available with the Digital Deluxe Edition
Sega has posted a short video via social media giving fans a tantalising look at an upcoming character skin available via the Sonic X Shadow Generations Digital Deluxe Edition. As previously revealed, the skin in question is Terios the Hedgehog – but who the heck is Terios? Dedicated fans will likely...
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- Sega
- Sonic
News Final Fantasy Composer Nobuo Uematsu Says Fantasian Neo Dimension Is His "Final Project"
Update: But he's not actually "retiring from video game music work"
Update [Wed 16th Oct, 2024 02:55 BST]: Nobuo Uematsu has followed up this brief message clarifying he's "not retiring from video game music work". He mentions how there's apparently been "some misunderstanding" and he wants to cut back on this music so he has more time to make his...
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- Square Enix
- Final Fantasy
- Industry
- Music
News The Outbound Ghost Dev Returns With A Roguelike Twist On Paper Mario Visuals
Stalking on Switch this month
The developer of 2022's The Outbound Ghost, Conradical Games (now working under the Radhood Games label), has revealed the release date for its next project, a survival roguelike billed as 'Vampire Survivors meets Slay the Spire'. Soul Stalker lands on the Switch eShop on 24th October, and while we can certainly see...
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- Upcoming Releases
News Nintendo Switch 'Parental Controls' App Returns After An Extended Outage
But some data has been "lost"
If you make use of Switch's parental controls app, you might have noticed the service suffered an outage that lasted for roughly a week. It seems Nintendo has now restored the service and it should be back up and running again. Unfortunately, playtime data between the 13th - 15th October 2024 has been lost and is...
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- Nintendo
- Mobile
News League Of Legends Developer Riot Games Confirms Another Wave Of Layoffs
A further 32 members of staff affected
After axing 530 jobs across the company this January, League of Legends developer Riot Games has announced that a second wave of layoffs has put a further 32 members of staff out of work. In a statement released to Eurogamer, a Riot Games spokesperson confirmed that the majority of those affected come from the...
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Tuesday15th Oct 2024
News Switch Online's Expansion Pack Promises "Excitement" In 2025
"Stay tuned to find out"
Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pack tier got off to a slow start with a handful of Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance and DLC releases, but it's steadily grown over time. We're now in the third year of this higher priced tier and it's sent out an email informing fans to "stay tuned" for what's to come in 2025. Although there...
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- Expansion Pack
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Review Super Mario Party Jamboree (Switch) - Only The Best Game In The Series
Family-friendly good times ahead
Listen! Nintendo has been doing a smashing job recently, in going back to some of its long-running franchises, stuff like Metroid and Pikmin, to bring us new entries that lean into the core strengths of what made us love them in the first place, instead of just continuing to bloat them with fluff and distractions...
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News Castlevania Dominus Collection Lands New Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Re-bite
We had a sublime time with Castlevania Dominus Collection when it shadow-dropped onto Switch back in August and now Konami has released a new patch to make things that bit better. The latest update is a small one, we'll admit, but there are some nice tweaks here all the same. The most notable addition this time around is a new helping of...
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Can Hyrule’s destiny really depend on such a lazy boy?
Editor's note: We've now updated this review with our final thoughts and a score having spent some quality (sleepy) time with Alarmo. Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo, one of Nintendo's most perplexing yet delightful products in recent memory, was announced and launched simultaneously on...
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Talking Point Just How Damaging Is This Big Pokémon Leak?
Typhlosion of interest
As the dust settles and details emerge following the latest round of internal video game company material finding its way onto the World Wide Web, it's a stark reminder that those monolithic companies we follow are made up of regular, ordinary people. Talented, yes — and erm, imaginative, to say the least — but still just...
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Round Up The Reviews Are In For Super Mario Party Jamboree
Live and let dice
Super Mario Party Jamboree is right around the corner and we are ready to get off the starting space. Before the game gets underway on 17th October, however, we better check whether the latest party entry is worth rolling the dice on. Cue the reviews round-up! Below, we have gathered a selection of Jamboree reviews from across the...
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Review Blazing Strike (Switch) - A Beautiful Love Letter To The Fighting Game Hardcore
Blazin' squad
A totally original pixel art fighting game in 2024 is certainly a welcome surprise. What’s more of a surprise, though, is discovering that Mark Minkyu Chung touts himself as a solo game developer. Known by his developer handle Rarebreed, we hopped to Blazing Strike’s credits roll to corroborate the seemingly impossible. And, sure...
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- Switch eShop
News Bandai Namco Reportedly Cancels Nintendo-Commissioned Project
Amid workforce cuts
Bandai Namco Holdings — the conglomerate of which video game publisher and developer Bandai Namco Entertainment is a part — is reportedly making a swathe of cuts to its workforce, which includes cancelling or pausing a number of projects. According to a report by Bloomberg (paywalled), a Nintendo-commissioned project is...
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Random Nintendo's Museum Might Be Emulating SNES Games On Windows PC
It sure sounds like it...
In case you missed it, Nintendo recently opened a museum in Japan and it's filled with all sorts of displays featuring the company's classic titles. For anyone who has been wondering how exactly Nintendo might be showcasing these retro games in its museum, it seems it could be making use of emulation on Windows PC. As
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UK Charts Zelda Falls From The Top Five As New Releases Shake Things Up
It's dangerous to go alone
The latest look at the UK charts is in, and things have been shaken up. Yes, after holding onto the silver for two weeks, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has dropped to sixth this time thanks to the arrival of Silent Hill 2, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero and Undisputed at second, third and fifth respectively...
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Poll So, Will You Be Getting Super Mario Party Jamboree?
It's time to get this party started
This week sees the arrival of Super Mario Party Jamboree for the Nintendo Switch. Jamboree is the latest game in the long-running multiplayer series and is also said to be the "biggest" entry yet – with over 110 minigames, unique online options, and the addition of new playable characters. Nintendo has already...
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News The Wand Company's Die-Cast Poké Ball Range Catches A Beast Ball Addition
Available right now!
The Wand Company has expanded its range of die-cast Poké Ball replicas with another series deep cut. The Beast Ball, which first appeared in Pokémon Sun and Moon, is now available as a stunning metal replica from The Pokémon Center website for a spicy £119.99 / $119.99. Measuring in at 75mm in diameter, the latest replica...
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- Pokemon
- Merch
News Tales Of Kenzera Director Slams Publishers' Desire To Create "The Next Fortnite"
"It shouldn’t be about money, it should be about expression"
Abubakar Salim, actor and director for the 2024 metroidvania Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, has recently slammed publishers' desire to create "the next Fortnite". In speaking with Dexerto, Salim commented on the state of the games industry at the moment and his desire for companies to start...
- Nintendo Switch
- Industry
- Business
News 'Tetris Forever' Slots Into Place On Switch Next Month
It's all lining up
Digital Eclipse has announced that the next entry in its Gold Master Series, Tetris Forever, will land on Switch on 12th November. In case you missed the announcement of this one back in August's Partner Showcase, Tetris Forever is a trip down memory lane for one of gaming's most iconic franchises. The compilation pulls together...
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- Upcoming Releases
News Masahiro Sakurai's Final Regular YouTube Video Is Here
Up is down, down is up!
Masahiro Sakurai has released his final regular YouTube video before a one-off special currently planned for next week. This one delves into the relationship between a game director and the development team at large. He explains that while a director is technically at the top of the development ladder, they could rather be...
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News 'Sonic X Shadow Generations X Chao' Manga Announced, Here's A First Look
Join Sonic and Shadow Chao on a "special journey"
SEGA has announced it will be releasing a new manga on 18th October which documents Sonic Chao and Shadow Chao on a special journey. It's officially titled Sonic X Shadow Generations X Chao and will be written by fan favourite Ian Flynn, with lines by Misa Shion and colours by Min Ho Kim. No other...
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News Trails Through Daybreak II Release Date Adds To A Crowded February 2025
About Spriggan time
Remember when we had to wait years for news of a localised Trails game? Those days are almost behind us, as The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II will be launching on Switch on 14th February 2025. Wow, February is getting pretty packed already, isn't it? Plus, that's just eight months after the previous game in the...
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- Falcom
Random Forget Combos, This Upcoming Fighting Game Is All About Shaking Your Butt
All twerk and no play
It's hard to stand out from the crowd in the fighting game genre these days, but developer Kayac is taking a novel approach with 'Ketsu Battler,' which is set to launch on the Japanese eShop on 12th December. You see, instead of memorising hit boxes and complex button combos, this battler is won by whoever can shake their butt...
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