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TodayTue, 6th Aug 2024
Random Sakurai Shows Off His LEGO NES
He got it for his birthday
When he's not making games or recording videos about game design, Masahiro Sakurai likes to entertain himself in all sorts of ways. In his latest post on social media, the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director has revealed a LEGO set he received for his 54th birthday earlier this week (via a rough translation). It's not...
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News Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom New Art And Screenshots Revealed By Nintendo
It's Zelda on a horse!
Nintendo yesterday gave Switch fans a new look at the upcoming Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom game, due out this September. In case you did miss it, it's going to come packed with all sorts of new (and familiar) locations and characters, along with some interesting new mechanics for Zelda, including the ability 'Bind' - allowing you...
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- Switch eShop
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News Switch Online's Missions & Rewards Adds Donkey Kong Country Icons
Play the SNES classic to unlock them
Nintendo has announced another batch of Switch Online icons you can only unlock by playing its digital retro library. After events for Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and even the original Donkey Kong game, it's now moved on to Rare's 1994 SNES hit Donkey Kong Country. Switch Online...
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News Lollipop Chainsaw's Remake Scores A Sweet Release On Switch This September
Update: It's got an early mark
Update [Tue 6th Aug, 2024 01:35 BST]: It seems Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP will now be returning sooner rather than later, with Dragami Games announcing the game will now arriving in North America, Europe and other regions on 12th September 2024 (instead of the 26th September 2024) for $44.99 USD. Original article...
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Random Everybody 1-2-Switch! Was A Best-Seller In July 2024
Returning to the top of the charts a year after its release
When the Switch arrived on the scene in 2017, one of the launch titles included 1-2-Switch - a multiplayer party game utilising the features of the Joy-Con controllers. Somehow, this title got a sequel in 2023 called Everybody 1-2-Switch and while it dropped out of sight pretty quickly, it...
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YesterdayMon, 5th Aug 2024
Review Volgarr The Viking II (Switch) - One Of The Switch's Best 2D Action Platformers
Entry to Valhalla secured
Since the release of Volgar the Viking in 2013, fans have been itching for a full sequel to the Rastan-inspired action platformer for over a decade at this point. Now the time has finally arrived. Thanks to a partnership between developer Crazy Viking Studios and retro specialist Digital Eclipse, we can step back into the...
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- Switch eShop
News Nintendo's Share Price Tanks Amid Fears Of A US Recession
Nikkei 225 index fell by more than 12%
Nintendo's share price has tanked by more than 15% on Monday morning amid global fears of a US recession and rising tensions in the Middle East. As highlighted by Dr. Serkan Toto, CEO of industry consultancy Kantan Games, almost every major Japanese gaming company saw a drop in share price as Japan's Nikkei...
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- Business
- North America
News Unofficial 'Club Nintendo' Anthology Smashes Kickstarter Goal
With over one month to go
Update [Mon 5th Aug 2024 15:15 BST]: An upcoming book looking at every Club Nintendo reward has smashed its initial Kickstarter goal on the first day of funding. Dubbed 'An Unendorsed Anthology of Club Nintendo', the book is currently sitting at an impressive £4,084 out of an initial goal of £3,000. At the time of...
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- Club Nintendo
- Kickstarter
News New Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Trailer Highlights Smoothie Making, Horse Riding, And Waypoints
Zelda also gets a new ability
Nintendo has dropped a brand new The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom trailer on this fine Monday morning, showcasing the delights Hyrule. If you're a long-time Zelda fan, then seeing Hyrule again probably isn't anything new, but this is the first time we've got a good look at the map and the world in the upcoming...
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- Upcoming Releases
- Zelda
News Nintendo Releases Adorable Summer-Themed Mario Artwork
Download now
Nintendo has released an adorable new piece of artwork featuring Mario and Luigi to celebrate the warm, relaxing Summer months (thanks, Tokyo Game Life). Available to download over on My Nintendo, the artwork features Mario and his brother Luigi chiling in the shallow depths of the ocean, while a cute Blooper gazes up from underwater...
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- Japan
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Feature The Next Splatfest May Decide Splatoon 4's Future, So We Make A Case For Every Team
Are you a Deep Cut, Off The Hook, or Squid Sisters fan?
Debates over the best Splatoon idol group are dime-a-dozen but never have the stakes been higher than in Splatoon 3's upcoming second anniversary celebration: Grand Festival. Starting on September 13th and ending on 16th of the same month (or 12th to 15th, depending on your region), this...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Poll
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Random How Do You Find Out The Best 16-Bit-Era Game? Play Them All, Of Course
This man played and ranked every SNES, Genesis, and TurboGrafx-16 title
Did you know that fishing games make up 1% of the Super NES' entire Western library? Or that sports games made up nearly a fifth of the catalogue? How about that the TG-16 didn’t have one single fishing or soccer game? It's data nuggets like this which make one gamer's...
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News Xenoblade Chronicles Dev Monolith Soft Is Recruiting For A 'New RPG'
Eight roles are up for grabs
Monolith Soft, the developer behind the wonderful Xenoblade Chronicles franchise, has announced that it is looking to recruit new talent for what it describes as a 'new RPG'. In a post via the studio's official website (thanks, Nintendo Everything), founder, CCO, and executive director Tetsuya Takahashi put a call out...
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News Critically Acclaimed 2D Sekiro-Like 'Nine Sols' Has Been Rated For Switch
From the team behind horror game Detention
Red Candle Games is best known for cult horror hits Detention and Devotion, both of which are absolutely excellent and well worth picking up. But the studio's newest game is something completely different from the team, and while the game is currently exclusive to PC, a new rating suggests that it will be...
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News Shadow Of The Ninja - Reborn Is Getting A Demo On Switch
Coming before launch
The upcoming Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn, a remake of the NES side-scrolling action game Shadow of the Ninja, launches at the end of the month. But if you're not sure whether you want to pick up this reimagined classic, then ININ Games has confirmed that a demo will be coming to Switch "soon". The demo is out now on Xbox...
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- Upcoming Releases
Sunday4th Aug 2024
News Ed Boon Teases First Look At The Next Mortal Kombat Movie
"I can leak stuff too"
The new Mortal Kombat movie wrapped filming earlier this year and then locked in an October 2025 release date. Now, in a new update, series co-creator and Mortal Kombat 1 director Ed Boon has shared the very first look at the sequel movie. Boon says he saw an "unfinished cut" and jokes about grabbing the image from the phone...
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- Movies
Video 16 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In August 2024
Emio, World of Goo 2 and much more!
July was packed with all sorts of exciting releases for the Nintendo Switch and August 2024 will be following it up with even more! Fortunately, we've got our American-based video producer Zion Grassl to keep us clued up on all these new releases. One game already out is World of Goo 2. Yes, after almost 16...
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Poll Box Art Brawl: Mega Man Zero 3
Third time's a charm
Welcome back to another edition Box Art Brawl! Last week's bout saw us chucking Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow for the Nintendo DS into the ring. The designs for this one were pretty similar, all told, but Europe ultimately lost out with its lack of supporting characters and, uh, copious stickers. North America and Japan bagged an...
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- GBA
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Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects & Readers' Choice (July 2024)
Our picks for the best eShop games in July
Pinch yourselves, it's August, summer's end is approaching, and we're here to talk about video games gone by. Yep, it's time to look back at last month and talk about July's eShop Selects. Nintendo has had another fairly quiet month on the Switch — Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition was the big...
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- Switch eShop
- Nintendo Switch
- eShop Selects
News New Open-World Physics-Based SpongeBob Game Listing Spotted Online
Patrick will apparently be the star of the show
Patrick the starfish from Nickelodeon's Spongebob SqaurePants series could be getting his very own video game, according to a new online listing. For a brief amount of time, the online store 'igabiba' had a page up for "The Patrick Star Game", which is described as an open-world physics-based...
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- Switch eShop
- SpongeBob SquarePants
Saturday3rd Aug 2024
News New Fire Emblem: Three Houses Figures Announced, Pre-Orders For Dimitri Live
Update: Here's a first look at Byleth
Update [Sat 3rd Aug, 2024 13:00 BST]: Following the announcement of 'Pop Up Parade' versions of the male and female versions of Byleth from Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Good Smile Company has now shared a first look. When we find out more about a release date and price, we'll let you know. Original story...
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- Good Smile Company
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- Nintendo Switch
Review LEGO Animal Crossing - K.K.'s Concert At The Plaza - A Pleasing But Pricey Set
K.K. Rider
The second round of LEGO Animal Crossing sets brings two key locales from your Animal Crossing: New Horizons island to life in Danish brick form. Alongside the Dodo Airlines terminal, K.K. Slider makes his Lego debut in the K.K.'s Concert at the Plaza set. This is the priciest of the two sets, including three minifigures (including a new...
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- LEGO
- Animal Crossing
- Nintendo
Round Up Every Nintendo Reveal And More At THQ Nordic's 2024 Showcase
Epic Mickey, The Eternal Life of Goldman and exciting teasers
THQ Nordic hosted its 2024 showcase this week and it featured all sorts of game releases and teasers, including some Nintendo ones. We've put together the full round up and even thrown in some of the other announcements, which you can read more about on our sibling sites. Switch...
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- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
- THQ Nordic
News Star Wars Switch eShop Flash Sale Discounts Multiple Titles (North America)
Up to 65% off
To celebrate the release of Star Wars: Bounty Hunter on the Nintendo Switch this week, Aspyr is currently running a Star Wars eShop flash sale in North America. From now until 5th August 2024, Star Wars fans can get up to 65% off select titles like Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Star Wars: Republic Commando, and even some...
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- Switch eShop
- Star Wars
- North America
News Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Player Uses Glitch To Top Donkey Kong Leaderboard
Tournament scandal
Update [Sat 3rd Aug, 2024 03:30 BST]: Nintendo recently launched a website in Japan featuring replays of the fastest times in the Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition tournaments. The same 'Donkey Kong Barrel Roll' replay (which can be seen in the original story below) is notably featured on this page (thanks, OatmealDome)...
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (3rd August)
It's the weekend, thank goodness!
Good grief, is that August already? The passage of time may have left us spooked, but the promise of a more densely-packed Switch release schedule in the months to come is exciting! Anyway, back to this week. We saw a rather dry Nintendo financial report with declining year-on-year software and hardware sales after...
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- Talking Point
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- What Are You Playing
News Tetris 99 'Splatoon 3 Edition' Maximus Cup Event Announced
Unlock a special theme later this month
The Switch Online battle royale Tetris 99 will be hosting a special Splatoon 3 event later this month between 16th - 19th August. As usual, if you participate and earn enough points, you'll be able to unlock a special theme. This time it's based on Splatoon 3 and its Expansion Pass DLC. "Join us for an...
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- Splatoon 3
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Friday2nd Aug 2024
News Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch Games
Four first-party servings left for 2024
Nintendo has released its Q1 financial report for FY2024 and, as usual, has published its timetable for 2024/25 releases for its upcoming first-party Switch line-up. There are no surprises here if you've been keeping up with release date news, but following the June 2024 Nintendo Direct, this is the first one...
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News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Pokémon
The Mystery Dungeon series returns next week
Nintendo has announced it's bringing Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team to the Game Boy Advance Switch Online + Expansion Pack library next week on 9th August 2024. Japan will receive the same game on its own service. Here's a bit more about this 2005/2006 release (via Nintendo's PR) and some...
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News Nintendo Switch Sales Hit 143 Million As Hardware And Software Figures Decline
The TOTK and Mario Movie effects take their toll
Nintendo has published its financial results for the first quarter of the 2024/25 fiscal year, revealing that Switch hardware sales now stand at 143.42 million units sold (as of 30th June 2024). This is up from 141.32 million as reported in May, with Nintendo selling 2.1 million consoles across the...
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News Here Are The Top Ten Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games As Of June 2024
Change may be afoot
Nintendo has published its latest financial data for Q1 of FY2025, and as part of that, we've got an updated look at the top ten best-selling games list for the Switch. The order stays the same with some minimal additions to the total sales figures, but there may be a shift in the coming months. Take a look at Zelda: Tears of...
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Review World Of Goo 2 (Switch) - A Superb Sequel With A Few Sticking Points
World of Good
It’s hard to believe, but it’s been a few weeks shy of 16 years since the original World of Goo barged its way onto Wii and PC back in 2008. Its wacky physics and endearing presentation stole the hearts of practically everyone who played it, and a re-release on Nintendo Switch back in 2017 reaffirmed its lofty status, but can its...
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Random Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Sold Better Than Tears Of The Kingdom Last Quarter
Showing the youngsters how it's done
Well, we weren't expecting this. After crunching some of the numbers from Nintendo's latest financial report, it turns out that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - which was a launch game in 2017, mind - actually sold better than its direct sequel, Tears of the Kingdom, during Q1 of FY2025 (cheers, Mr. Jon...
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Feature Nintendo Life's Switch Summer Survey 2024
Have your say
With Nintendo Switch now into its eighth year since release and its successor on the horizon, we felt it was about time we collected some statistics about you (our readers) and the system we've all loved during this generation. To do this, we've put together the following survey (that we curated with your help) in which we invite you...
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News Nintendo Notes A Rise In Research And Development Costs As 'Switch 2' Looms
Whatcha working on?
File this one in a box labelled "Huh, makes sense", because Nintendo has confirmed that its selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses rose by 2.4% year-on-year during its latest financial report. "Okay, so?", you might ask, and it's a fair question. While certainly not a particularly noteworthy announcement on its...
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News Nintendo Of Europe Completes Plan To Merge Subsidiaries
All hail NoE SE
In addition to its usual financial shenanigans, Nintendo has announced that its plan to merge its European subsidiaries under one banner is now complete. The merger - the details of which were originally divulged back in November 2022 - saw the likes of Nintendo France, Nintendo Benelux, and Nintendo Ibérica effectively cease to...
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- Europe
- Business
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News Iconic Publication Game Informer Is Closing Down After 33 Years
Damn
Game Informer has announced that it is closing down after 33 years. The publication, owned by US retailer GameStop, started back in August 1993, but has announced its closure via a short post on social media. It states, "After 33 thrilling years of bringing you the latest news, reviews, and insights from the ever-evolving world of gaming, it...
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Round Up The Previews Are In For Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
Out on Switch this September
The famous prosecutor Miles Edgeworth is returning this September in Capcom's Ace Attorney Investigations Collection. The first batch of "hands on" have now gone live, including our own here on Nintendo Life which also happens to include an interview with three members of the development team. Here's our closing...
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Random Sakurai Breaks Down The Differences Between Famicom And NES Music
Explaining why Castlevania 3 sounds better in Japan
Masahiro Sakurai is once again delving into his video game knowledge with a video all about the intricacies of NES and Famicom audio. What begins as an introduction to the consoles' different audio processing channels (pulse, triangle, noise and DPCM), soon turns into a history lesson about how...
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Random New Zelda: OOT Speedrunning Route Requires A Wii U GamePad And A Rubber Band
But is it legal?
The world of Zelda: Ocarina of Time speedrunning is a wild one. The best of the best have Any% runs down to under four minutes these days, but there's still hope that it can be done faster. And so we reach the latest discovery, one that utilises a Wii U GamePad and a rubber band to shave three to four seconds off the current world...
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News Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom GameStop Pre-Order Revealed (North America)
Receive an exclusive fabric poster
Ahead of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom launch on the Nintendo Switch this September, GameStop has revealed the pre-order bonus it will be offering customers. This time it's an exclusive fabric poster (18" x 24") featuring an image of Princess Zelda, her new mysterious fairy friend Tri and the Tri Rod...
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News Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door And Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Both Surpass One Million Sales
A good day for Mario and friends
Nintendo has published its financial results for the first quarter of FY2025 and we have a couple of first-party titles that have crossed their first major milestone. If the headline hadn't given it away already, Luigi's Mansion 2 HD and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door have both surpassed one million sales...
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PSA Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Switch Digital Pre-Orders "Opening Soon"
CEO says there were "no requests for changes to the game"
Although physical pre-orders for Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP have already gone live, we're still actually waiting for the digital pre-purchases to be made available. Dragami Games CEO Yoshimi Yasuda has taken to social media now to mention how pre-orders for digital version will be "opening...
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News World Of Goo 2 Is Getting A Physical Edition On Switch This October
Well, that's goo-d
Wait! Stop right there. We see you, with your finger hovering above the purchase link for World of Goo 2 on the Switch eShop. Would you rather wait for a physical edition? Yeah? Well good, because it's on the way later this year. Announced by Fireshine Games, the company has partnered up with developer 2D BOY to launch a physical...
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- Switch eShop
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News Sid Meier's Civilization VII Official Gameplay Showcase Airs Later This Month
Get ready for a "deep dive" and Gamescom ONL trailer
A few months ago, it was announced Civilization VII would be coming to the Nintendo Switch in 2025. We heard at the time how more about its exciting features and innovations would be revealed in August, and now it's been confirmed the gameplay trailer will make its debut at Gamescom Opening Night...
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Thursday1st Aug 2024
Round Up The First Impressions Of Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Are In
'Hands on' direct from EVO 2024
At EVO 2024 this year, Capcom gave fans, influencers and games media the chance to go hands on with the upcoming release Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics. A few weeks on, we've now got some first impressions doing the rounds online. So, here's a handful of them, starting with the fighting game...
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News Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Switch Series On Sale For A "Limited Time"
Don't miss the summer sale
In case you missed it, Square Enix has reminded fans that its Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series, featuring six iconic adventures, is currently discounted for a "limited time" on the Switch. This special summer sale brings each game and the entire bundle down to the following prices, or your regional equivalent: -...
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Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For August And September 2024
Zelda! Emio! Ace Attorney!
We hope you're ready for the business end of the year, because despite being more than seven years old at this point, the Nintendo Switch is still being treated to some absolute beauties. We've been busy rounding up our usual selection of games headed to retail over the next few weeks, including some highlights picked by...
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News The Legendary 'Rogue' Is Now On Switch, But Players Have Noticed A Severe Bug
Update: "We are aware of this issue and are working to address it"
Update [Thu 1st Aug, 2024 13:10 BST]: We've received the following response from Pixel Games UK, indicating that, yes, there is a patch in the works: We are aware of this issue and are working to address it in a future update, which we hope to release soon. We’d like to thank the...
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Mini Review MARS 2120 (Switch) - A Mediocre Ode To Metroid Dread
This Mars has no bite
When Nintendo launched Metroid Dread in 2021, there was no doubt in our minds that it would inspire more fast-paced, gritty Metroidvanias later down the road. MARS 2120 is one such title; a sci-fi romp that attempts to capture the same magic that made Dread so special, but ultimately falls at almost every hurdle. It starts off...
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- Switch eShop
News Skinnydip's New Pokémon Collection Has A Phone Case For Every Gen 1 'Mon
And we want to catch 'em all
Skinnydip London, the design studio renowned for its cute phone cases, has launched its biggest collection ever: a collaboration with The Pokémon Company. The star(mie) of the show here is the phone case lineup. As well as a handful of designs featuring groups of Gen I Pokémon, the collection also offers a unique case...
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"I fear I may have dad jokes syndrome"
Can you believe it, Ace Attorney fans? We're almost at the end of the incredible journey that has been the AA Switch remakes, and honestly, we never thought we'd see the day – let alone so soon. The Ace Attorney Investigations Collection, comprising the first and second games in the Edgeworth-focused...
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Nintendo Download 1st August (North America)
World of Goo 2! Tomba! Volgarr the Viking II!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in North America. 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: STAR WARS: Bounty Hunter...
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- Nintendo Switch
- North America
Japanese Charts Baseball Takes The Crown In Another Switch-Filled Bonanza
So powerful
The latest Famitsu charts are in and, as expected, it's another strong week for the Switch, with only Powerful Pro Baseball 2024-2025 representing a competing console in the software top ten. There are two newcomers this week, too, with One Piece Odyssey entering the charts at in second place - not to be sniffed at - while The Legend of...
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- Japan
- Charts
- Sales
News Even More Aero The Acro-Bat Games Are Heading To Switch This Year
Including Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel
Aero the Acro-Bat returns to the Big Top tomorrow, 2nd August 2024. But that isn't the end of the acrobatic bat's return to the stage. Ratalaika Games has revealed that it's rereleasing every single Aero the Acro-Bat game on Switch (and other consoles) over the next few months. Following the first game's...
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
News 'Shin chan: Shiro And The Coal Town' Lands Western Release This October
Physical also confirmed
We have known for a while that Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town would be getting a Western release (publisher Neos confirmed it after it was revealed in Japan's September 2023 Direct), but we didn't know exactly when. Until today! The publisher has finally shared that this one will be coming to Western Switches on 24th...
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- Switch eShop
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News Star Wars: Hunters Season 2 Adds New Character, Map, Ranked Mode And More
Here are the full patch notes
Zynga's free-to-play hero shooter Star Wars: Hunters has entered hyperspace and blasted into its second season, 'Empire Resurgent'. As you might expect from a name like that, this one is rather Empire-themed in its additions. There's a brand-new droid fighter, K-A0S, available through the Arena Pass, a new...
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News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Soundtrack Now Available, But Only In Japan
You can import a copy, if you really want it
To mark the first anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom earlier this year, Nintendo lifted the lid on a new soundtrack featuring a whopping 344 tracks across 9 discs. The Limited Edition version also includes a Master Sword USB containing 15 high-resolution sound sources. As of this...
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More multiplayer madness coming later this month
Nintendo has announced the Mega Multiplayer Festival, a season of multiplayer-themed events running throughout August. The proceedings kick off today with the Mega 12 + 2 promotion, adding an extra two months onto all 12-month Nintendo Switch Online memberships purchased between 1st August and 8th...
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- Nintendo Switch Online
- Deals
Anniversary The Game Boy Is Now 35 Years Old (North America)
Now you're playing with portable power
There were already some celebrations for the Game Boy's 35th anniversary earlier this year in April, but this week technically marks 35 years since the western release of Nintendo's popular handheld. Yes, this classic system - packed with experiences like Super Mario Land, Tetris, and the Pokémon series...
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- North America
- Switch Online
News Persona 5 Is Getting A Huge 'Official Design Works' Artbook This Year
Over 500 pages!
An official artbook for Persona 5 and Persona 5 Royal is launching worldwide later this year on 26th November 2024. Dubbed the 'Official Design Works', the book clocks in at a gargantuan 544 pages and will be loaded with artwork from the game, including character illustrations, concept art, promotional material, and much more. It's...
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- Persona
- Atlus
- Artbook
News Mining Sandbox Adventure 'Core Keeper' Gets Delayed On Switch
Groundbreaking
After being revealed at the November 2023 Indie World Showcase, we were looking forward to digging into the Stardew Valley-style mining sandbox Core Keeper when it launched on Switch this month. However, just weeks before its release, developer Pugstorm Games has announced that the Switch version is being pushed to next month. 17th...
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- Indie
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Wednesday31st Jul 2024
News Braid: Anniversary Edition Sales Have Been "Utterly Terrible", Says Creator
Remaster launched in May '24
Following the launch of Braid: Anniversary Edition on 14th May 2024, creator Jonathan Blow has lamented the game's performance, calling sales "utterly terrible". Blow's ruminations have been compiled in a video from the YouTube channel Blow Fan and reported by our friends over at Push Square. It takes clips from h
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- Switch eShop
News Toby Fox Shares Another Development Update On Deltarune Chapter 4
"the release is still far away"
It's been a while, but Undertale's Toby Fox is back with yet another newsletter update on Deltarune, this time delving into everything we need to know about the development progress on chapters 3, 4 and 5 (thanks, GoNintendo). We know that Chapter 3 is pretty much complete (
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Random OG Rebecca Chambers Actress Returns In Another Resident Evil Reunion
"Look at those monsters!"
Back in 2022, we reported on a long overdue reunion in the world of Resident Evil when the original actors for Chris Redfield (Charles Kraslavsky), Barry Burton (Greg Smith), and Albert Wesker (Eric Pirius) all sat down to reminisce on their time shooting the intro to the 1996 classic (or the Deadly Silence releas
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Review Star Wars: Bounty Hunter (Switch) - A Faithful Remaster For Jango Fett, Warts And All
Mandabore
In the early 2000s, the Star Wars universe was expanding. While the prequel trilogy was setting its sights on Anakin Skywalker's epic arc from good to evil (or from 'Yippee’-ing child actor to underappreciated grown-up actor, depending on your point of view), LucasArts turned to the video game scene to provide some 'wider reading' for...
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Rumour Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games "Finished"
Update: IOC apparently wanted to explore new deals, NFTs and esports
Update [Wed 31st Jul, 2024 00:30 BST]: Following his comments on social media, Lee Cocker has now told Eurogamer it was the International Olympic Committee that decided to end its partnership with Nintendo and Sega to explore new partner deals, NFTs and esports. "They wanted to...
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News Dead Cells' Final Update Arrives Next Month
"The end really is near..."
After it was announced in February that Dead Cells would be receiving no new content, we knew it was only a matter of time before the final update came our way. Well, it looks like it's right around the corner as Motion Twin and Evil Empire have today revealed that the ver. 35 update will be coming our way on 19th August...
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Review SNK Vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos (Switch) - A Great-Looking But Painfully Average Fighter
So Very Common
Sometimes it's very difficult, no matter how you try to frame it in your head, to get excited for re-releases of certain retro fighting games. It's a genre that's ripe for the picking, absolutely stuffed full of crackers to be revisited but, for every delightful return to the likes of Samurai Shodown 2, Guilty Gear, or Street Fighter,...
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News Pokemon Developer Game Freak Seeking New Talent For Future Projects
Pokémon Legends: Z-A is due out in 2025
The famous Pokémon developer Game Freak is gearing up for a new era with titles like Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and with this in mind, it appears to be on a recruitment drive. As highlighted by DenFamiNico Gamer (thanks, Siliconera), the developer is holding a new recruitment campaign on 30th August 2024. Some...
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News SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos Limited Run Games Switch Physical Release Revealed
Pre-orders are now live
Following last week's release of SNK vs Capcom: SVC Chaos on the Switch, pre-orders for the Limited Run physical versions have now gone live. There's the standard edition ($34.99 USD) and the classic edition ($79.99 USD). The standard edition is set to ship in January 2025 and the classic edition is expected to launch in...
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- Upcoming Releases
- Limited Run Games
Poll Which Is Your Favourite Nintendo Game Cartridge Design?
Works of cart
We love video games in whatever form they're delivered. Give us a disc or a stick or a digital download - if the game's a good'un, we'll be happy whatever the format. However, around these parts, we're undeniably partial to the heft and clunk of a good old cartridge. Perhaps it's because we're gamers of, ahem, a certain vintage who...
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News Acclaimed 8-Bit Horror 'Faith: The Unholy Trinity' Lands On Switch In October
Be not afraid
The critically acclaimed 8-bit horror Faith: The Unholy Trinity will be launching on the Nintendo Switch in October. Not only that, but a tasty physical edition from Fangamer is also available for pre-order now. Comprised of three chapters, the first of which was released in 2017 by developer Airdorf Games, Faith utilises retro 8-bit...
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News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Artist Celebrates Second Anniversary With New Illustration
Spotlighting Eunie
This week marks the second anniversary of the Switch exclusive Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and while there's nothing planned for this occasion, it seems the game's character designer Masatsugu Saito has shared some new artwork on his social media page. It's an illustration of the character Eunie, with some English text on the side to...
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News Award-Winning Tactical RPG 'Wildermyth' Finally Adventures To Switch This October
Anything's possible with procedural storytelling
After three years of PC exclusivity, Worldwalker Games and Auroch Digital have announced that the award-winning storytelling RPG Wildermyth will finally be making the jump to Switch on 22nd October. This character-driven RPG is all about the vibes of a classic tabletop experience. You'll build a band...
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News Stunning Genesis Shmup 'ZPF' Secures Switch Port On Kickstarter
Goooooal!
Mega Cat Studios has announced that its upcoming Sega Mega Drive / Genesis shmup ZPF will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch after securing the necessary funding to unlock the stretch goal. At the time of writing, there are mere hours remaining on the Kickstarter campaign, but the studio has managed to amass over $200,000, smashing...
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News Pixel Art Metroidvania 'Blade Chimera' Has Been Delayed On Switch
Game was originally slated for August
Blade Chimera, the pixel art Metroidvania from Team Ladybug, Playism, and WSS Playground, has been delayed on Switch following an initial launch window of August 2024. Im a press statement, Playism said the following: "Initially announced for an August release on the Nintendo Switch and Steam, we have taken...
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News Sega Shows Off Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble 2024 Roadmap
Tails, Knuckle and Amy arrive this week
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble rolled onto the Switch in June, and it seems Sega has plenty of content lined up for it going forward. As for this week, Tails, Knuckle and Amy are now available in the game, and this will be followed September and "late 2024" with even more extra content. Here's the rundown:...
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News Shinji Mikami Wants Suda51 To Make A Killer7 Sequel
But a 'Complete Edition' may come first
During the recent Grasshopper Direct showcase, in which more information was provided on the upcoming Shadow of the Damned: Hella Remastered, legendary Japanese creator Shinji Mikami stated that he would love to see Goichi Suda (better known as 'Suda51') create a sequel to the GameCube title Killer7. The...
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Tuesday30th Jul 2024
Guide Every Game In The Switch eShop 'Play Together' Sale (North America)
Mmm, it's always better when we're together
Nintendo of America has unveiled yet another tantalising sale, slashing up to 50% off select multiplayer games in its 'Play Together' sale (some third party titles have much larger discounts, too!). Kicking off on 29th July 2024 and running until 11th August 2024, you've got heaps of time to take...
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News Switch Physical Release Of Psychological Horror RPG 'Omori' Cancelled
After "technical problems" impacting European localisation
Physical releases have thrived during the Switch generation, so this latest announcement is quite unique. The Spanish publisher Meridiem Games has announced it will actually be cancelling its previously announced physical copy of the psychological horror RPG OMORI. This impacts not only the...
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- Indies
- Europe
News Crypt Custodian Is A Zelda-Like Metroidvania Where You Play As A Dead Cat
Sweep it up
Fancy cleaning up the afterlife? The Crypt Custodian, the latest Metroidvania from solo developer Kyle Thompson should be on your radar. Today, publisher Top Hat Studios has revealed that the game will be launching on Nintendo Switch, alongside other platforms, on 27th August 2024 for $19.99. Thompson's previous two games — Sheepo and...
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- Upcoming Releases
Talking Point Will The Switch Ever Get A 'Nintendo Selects' Range?
Discounted delights
Before the June Direct came along, we were starting to think that 2024 would be the year of remakes and remasters on Switch. We had Another Code: Recollection, Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and Luigi's Mansion 2 HD already banked and that
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PSA Receive 1,000 Gold Points With This Switch Online Family Membership Offer (North America)
A "limited time" offer
Nintendo is currently running a "limited time" promotion where you can earn 1,000 My Nintendo Gold Points when you purchase or renew a 12 month family membership for NSO or the Expansion Pack service. This offer is currently open to residents located in North America and will be available until 11th August 2024. These Gold...
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News Sonic X Shadow Generations Continues To Show Love For Sonic 06
Brand new music remix shared by Sega
Need to hear some excellent new music for the upcoming Sonic X Shadow Generations? Sega has you covered today, as the developer has shared a new remix from the upcoming game. The new track is a remix of Kingdom Valley, one of Shadow's levels from the much-maligned Sonic the Hedgehog (or Sonic 06 as it's often...
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- Upcoming Releases
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News Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night To Address "Switch Crash" In Next Update
"We apologize for the inconvenience"
There have been some concerns raised about the state of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on the Nintendo Switch in recent times, and it seems the development team is looking to resolve some problems in the next update. In a brief post on social media from the official account, the team apologised to players for...
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News Adorable Turn-Based RPG 'WitchSpring R' Could Be Your Next Big Addiction On Switch
Sweet as Pieberry
WitchSpring R is making the jump from Steam to consoles, including Switch, later this year. On 29th August, you'll be able to join the witch Pieberry as she journeys across a magical world in this adorable-looking turn-based RPG. KiwiWalks' remake of WitchSpring, originally a mobile game, came out on Steam in September last year,...
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News Ed Boon Says Mortal Kombat 1 Could Have "Years" Of Updates And DLC
"This is year two"
Last week, NetherRealm officially revealed its plans for the second year of Mortal Kombat 1. It includes the Khaos Reigns story DLC expansion, a new Kombat Pack, and the arrival of Animalities as a free update. Apparently it won't end there, either. Speaking at San Diego Comic-Con recently, Mortal Kombat series co-creator Ed Boon...
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News Surprise! Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid Switch Demo Is Out Now
DLC announced too
It might be almost August, but summer is far from over. And you can start your next summer vacation a little early, as publisher Spike Chunsoft has released a free demo of Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid on Switch today. The demo is only available on Switch, too. Launching on 6th August (which is only a week away — not that...
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- Upcoming Releases
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Ganondorf Figma Scores 2025 Release, Pre-Orders Now Live
"Do not look away"
After being teased earlier this year, Good Smile Company has finally given us a proper look at the upcoming Tears of the Kingdom Ganondorf figma and it's a beauty. Set to release in Q4 2025, the highly-detailed figure retails for $84.99 / €104 (or your regional equivalent) and pre-orders are now live from both the North...
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News Bō: Path Of The Teal Lotus Updates Could Be Affected By Humble Games Layoffs
"We want to reassure player that we will get this resolved"
The gorgeous Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus launched barely two weeks ago, but the Metroidvania inspired by Japanese folklore could be facing issues in the future due to the layoffs at publisher Humble Games. In a statement posted on Twitter, developer Squid Shock Studios has warned fans that...
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