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TodaySun, 28th May 2023

  • Talking Point Could Nintendo Squeeze Another Zelda Game Out Of TOTK's Open World?

    Lorule love? Termina time?

    Prior to release — and especially before a couple of presentations gave us a better idea of what to expect in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom — there were doubts as to exactly how different it would be from its immediate predecessor. & Kingdom. This made us chuckle. Reusing Breath of the Wild's open-world Hyrule...

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    • Features
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    • Tears of the Kingdom
    • Poll
  • Poll Box Art Brawl - Ikaruga

    Shooty shooty, pew pew

    Hello folks, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last time, we took a look at The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass for the Nintendo DS, pitting North America against Europe and Japan for a good old-fashioned Duel. With its more colourful aesthetic and focus on sea exploration, the European and Japanese variant...

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    • Box Art Brawl
    • GameCube
  • News Live A Live Producer Open To A Sequel

    He's just got to sell some more copies of the remake first...

    Square Enix's 2022 remake of Live A Live could potentially receive a follow up in the future, but there's a catch... In an official Square Enix FAQ video, the game's producer Takashi Tokita was asked about the chances of a second game in the future. Here's the full exchange: Will there...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch eShop
    • Square Enix
  • News Switch Online's 'Missions & Rewards' Adds Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Icons

    Wave 1 available now

    Nintendo has added a new batch of icons to its 'Missions and Rewards' scheme for the Switch Online service. This time it's for Xenoblade Chronicles 3. There'll be five waves in total with the first wave running from now until 1st June. This run of icons will be available all the way through until the end of the same month, with...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xenoblade Chronicles
    • Switch Online
    • Nintendo
  • News Hot Wheels Unleashed Appears To Be Getting A Sequel

    New details have surfaced

    There have been rumblings online about the 2021 title Hot Wheels Unleashed getting a sequel, and now even more information has surfaced. As highlighted by VGC, dataminer 'billbil-kun' has found evidence of 'Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 Turbocharged'. It will be published by Milestone and will apparently be available in three...

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    • Hot Wheels
    • Mattel
    • Datamine
    • Leaks
  • Random Console Modder Creates A Fully Functional "Wii XL"

    Move over, 3DS XL

    There's a huge scene online invested in modding and recreating Nintendo's past systems in all sorts of weird and wonderful ways, and the latest video doing the rounds is a "Wii XL" project. Yes, move aside 3DS XL, because there's a new and much bigger system on the block. Modder and YouTuber Jon Bringus (Bringus Studios) thought...

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YesterdaySat, 27th May 2023

  • News Dolphin Emulator Steam Release "Indefinitely Postponed"

    Nintendo has apparently issued a DMCA

    Original article [Sat 27th May, 2023 04:05 BST]: Back in March, the team behind the GameCube and Wii emulator Dolphin announced a release on Valve's Steam service. In an update on the Dolphin website today, it has been revealed Nintendo has issued a DMCA against Dolphin's Steam page. The release, which was...

    • Nintendo
    • Steam
    • Emulation
    • Valve
    • Legal
  • News The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum Dev Apologises For "Underwhelming" Launch State

    The team promises to patch and improve the game

    The Lord of the Rings: Gollum has already become the "worst-reviewed game" of 2023 - with our own sister site Push Square calling it a "broken mess of a game", so what now? The development team has responded to players with "a few words", apologising for the "underwhelming experience" at launch and...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch eShop
    • Upcoming Releases
    • The Lord of the Rings
  • News A New Dragon Quest Monsters Game Is Now In Development For Switch

    Celebrating 25 years

    In some surprising news, Square Enix has today announced a "new adventure" in the Dragon Quest Monsters spin-off series for the Nintendo Switch. It's part of the 25th anniversary of the Dragon Quest Monsters series. Beyond this, and some anniversary artwork, no other information has been revealed just yet. The first game was...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch eShop
    • Dragon Quest
    • Square Enix
  • Feature 8-Bit Wolf - Remembering The NES Game Teaching Kids To Conquer Wall Street

    It’s all about bucks, kid

    When you think back to being in middle school, staying up all night with your friends playing video games, what games are you playing? Is it Mass Effect? Maybe some iteration of Smash or Mario Kart? The big one when I was that age was Street Fighter II in all its iterations. But there's another game that brings back the...

    • Features
    • NES
    • Nintendo
    • Retro
  • Review Farming Simulator 23: Nintendo Switch Edition - Freedom With Fickle Forklift Physics

    Farmhands-off

    Being a farmer is a big job. You’ve got to water your fields, rotate your crops, and keep an eye on the market prices to make sure you’re able to pull a decent profit. If you’ve ever dreamed of trying your hand at this noble profession but don’t have hundreds of acres of land to play with, Farming Simulator 23: Nintendo Switch...

    • Reviews
    • Nintendo Switch
  • News Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure Of Dai Launches On Switch This September

    Based on the anime and manga

    A new Dragon Quest Monsters isn't the only game on the way to the Nintendo Switch. In related news, Square Enix has also locked in a release date for the upcoming action RPG Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai. It'll be arriving on all platforms including the Nintendo Switch on 28th September 2023. This...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch eShop
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Dragon Quest
    • Square Enix
  • Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 27th)

    Is there any game other than Zelda?

    Welcome one and all to another edition of What Are You Playing and with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom still firmly set in our minds, we think you can see where this week might be going... again... Over on Nintendo Life, the Zelda content has been coming thick and fast. We dived deep into the game's...

    • Features
    • Talking Point
    • Nintendo Switch
    • What Are You Playing
  • News Minecraft Trails & Tales Update Coming To Nintendo Switch This June

    Camels, a new biome and much more

    Minecraft will be getting a free update next month - with Mojang announcing "the Trails & Trails Update" is launching on 7th June. Players can look forward to the new cherry grove biome, new wood sets (including bamboo and cherry), camels and "the sniffer" mobs, new plants (torchflower & pitcher plants),...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Minecraft
    • Updates

Friday26th May 2023

  • Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Walkthrough - Collectibles, Tips, And Tricks

    Top tear

    Welcome to our Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Full Walkthrough Guide hub! This Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Walkthrough — which includes All Shrine Locations, All amiibo Unlocks, All Korok Seed Locations, plus maps,

    • Guides
    • Zelda
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Tears of the Kingdom
  • News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Update Now Live (Version 1.1.2), Here Are The Full Patch Notes

    Item duplication glitches supposedly patched

    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been out for a few weeks now and Nintendo has rolled out yet another patch. Version 1.1.2 fixes a troublesome audio bug, comes with some "additional fixes" for the main quest, and also addresses several issues to improve the overall gameplay experience. Here...

    • Zelda
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Updates
  • Guide Every Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy Advance (GBA) Game Ranked

    All the GBA games, ranked by you

    Updated with the May 2023 additions to the GBA lineup: Super Mario Advance, Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2), and

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Nintendo Switch Online
    • GBA
    • Best Games
    • Retro
  • News Pokémon HOME Getting Scarlet And Violet Support In Update Next Week

    It's official!

    There's been a lot of confusion about when Pokémon Scarlet & Violet support would be added to Pokémon HOME after the company behind the game shared the wrong dates. Fortunately, it's now provided an update about when exactly players should be able to access this feature. According to The Pokémon Company (via social media),...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Pokemon
    • Nintendo
    • Updates
  • News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Three Super Mario Games

    Update: Available now!

    Update [Fri 26th May, 2023 03:05 BST]: Switch Online's GBA app has now been updated - meaning Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers can now access Super Mario Advance, Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 and

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch Online
    • Game Boy Advance
    • GBA
    • Nintendo
  • Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Master Kohga Of The Yiga Clan Walkthrough - All Boss Battle Locations & Strategies

    We're Going (even) Deeper Underground

    The illustrious, stylish and completely unstoppable leader of the Yiga Clan (or so he thinks), Master Kohga returns in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to cause Link even more hassle. This time around he's attempting to build the ultimate weapon in order to align himself with the Demon King, a pursuit that sees him...

    • Guides
    • Zelda
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Tears of the Kingdom
  • News Good Smile Company Reveals Two Hollow Knight Nendoroid Figures, And They Look Brilliant

    "No cost too great"

    Good Smile Company has today revealed the first images of two upcoming Hollow Knight Nendoroid figures as a part of its WonHobbyG 2023 Spring event. Posted from the @GoodSmile_US Twitter account, we got a sneak peek at both The Knight and Hornet — the protagonists of Hollow Knight and the much-anticipated Hollow Knight:...

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    • Merchandise
  • News Story Of Seasons Multiplayer Game Announced Alongside New Traditional Instalment

    "Look forward to hearing more"

    During the 'Marvelous Game Showcase 2023' livestream, the company announced not one but two new entries in the farming and life simulation series Story of Seasons. The first trailer showed off new footage of the next major traditional game - with series manager Hikaru Nakano detailing what exactly fans could look...

    • Story of Seasons
    • Video
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Soapbox Modern Zelda Dungeons Are, In Fact, Divine

    We owe the Beasts an apology

    Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Jim spreads some love for the modern-day Zelda dungeon. Be aware that he discusses Tears of the Kingdom below (not in detail, but he references a specific dungeon), so...

    • Soapbox
    • Features
    • Zelda
    • Tears of the Kingdom
    • Breath of the Wild
  • Review LEGO 2K Drive - A Fun, Colourful Racer But Not Quite Open-World Mario Kart

    Follow the yellow brick road

    The trouble with kart racers on Nintendo Switch is, well, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. It's the best one, and it's not close. The challenge for developers, then, is not to create clones, but instead to diversify. LEGO 2K Drive makes a valiant effort to set itself apart, making great use of its titular licence to provide players...

    • Reviews
    • Switch eShop
    • LEGO
  • News Rune Factory 6 And Spin-Off 'Project Dragon' Officially Unveiled

    Visit the "Land of the East" for the first time ever

    One of the highlights of the Marvelous showcase earlier today was the official reveal of the new tentatively titled game Rune Factory: Project Dragon. Rune Factory 6 has also been announced alongside it. This new spin-off in the fantasy lifestyle series is set in the "Eastern lands with a...

    • Rune Factory
    • Upcoming Releases
  • Random Modders Build World's Smallest GameCube Using Authentic Nintendo Hardware

    Bite-sized cubes

    We have seen some pretty impressive retro gaming creations over the years here on Nintendo Life. There was the huge, fully-functional DS, the Mario Kart gaming cabinet and a LEGO GBA, but this latest build shared by

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    • GameCube
  • News DAEMON X MACHINA: Titanic Scion Announced, Here's The First Teaser

    "Visionary producer" Kenichiro Tsukuda returns

    During the Marvelous Game Showcase earlier today, the video game company surprised fans with the announcement of DAEMON X MACHINA: Titanic Scion. Yes, it returns with an "all-new entry". First Studio and "visionary producer" Kenichiro Tsukuda will also return. Here's what we know about it so far,...

    • Daemon X Machina
    • Marvelous
    • Video
  • News Part Two Of The Wonderful 101: Remastered's Free Stretch-Goal DLC Is Available Now

    Update: Download the second part now

    Update [Fri 26th May, 2023 15:00 BST]: After dropping part one last week, PlatinumGames has today released the second section of its stretch goal DLC for The Wonderful 101: Remastered titled, 'The Wonderful One: After School Hero'. The latest expansion carries the same side-scrolling gameplay as its predecessor...

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    • Switch eShop
    • PlatinumGames
    • DLC
  • News These Sonic The Hedgehog Crocs Are Kinda Horrific, And They're Out Now

    Iconic

    Crocs are a bit hit and miss, right? Probably more "miss" for the most part, but there are admittedly a few styles that gain our approval. Not that we're particularly fashion conscious here at Nintendo Life, mind... The latest style to demand your attention is a collaboration between Crocs and Sega on an officially licensed pair of Sonic the...

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    • Sega
    • Merch
    • Crocs
  • Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Where To Get Bomb Flowers

    Bomb Voyage

    Without doubt, Bomb Flowers are one of the most useful of all the items you can find lying around the world of Hyrule in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Want to blast a baddie to oblivion? Stick a bomb flower on an arrow and fire away. Need to quickly destroy a boulder blockage? Set a bomb flower down and blow it all to smithereens. Bomb...

    • Guides
    • Zelda
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Tears of the Kingdom
  • News Front Mission 2: Remake Has Been Delayed On Switch

    "We are currently unable to provide a specific revised premiere date"

    Forever Entertainment has announced that Front Mission 2: Remake has been delayed on Switch, just ahead of its initial planned launch on June 12th, 2023. The delay is to ensure the team has "sufficient time to add as many functionalities as possible while proceeding with proper...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Switch eShop
  • News Mario Kart Tour Puts Peach And Daisy In The Spotlight With Upcoming Princess Tour

    GBA and Wii circuits return

    With the Mii Tour entering its final lap in Nintendo's mobile racer, we have got our first proper look at what is around the corner for Mario Kart Tour. The game's next chapter will focus on Peach and Daisy, as the Princess Tour gets off the starting line on 31st May. This one brings back two classic courses to fit with...

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    • Nintendo
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    • Mario Kart Tour
    • Mobile
  • News The Pokémon Franchise Has Now Shipped Over 480 Million Software Units

    TPC updates its figures

    The Pokémon Company has updated its website with some fresh figures relating to its behemoth franchise. Chiefly, software shipments for Pokémon have now reached over 480 million units as of the end of March 2023. This is a remarkable increase of 40 million over the previous year. The majority of this will have come from...

    • Pokemon
    • The Pokemon Company
    • Nintendo
    • Game Freak
  • News Charity Pokémon Concert To Be Held In Japan With Global Livestream

    All proceeds going to Pokémon With You organisation

    Do you love Pokémon music as much as us? Yeah? Well good, because a special Pokémon-themed concert will be held in Japan on August 10th, 2023 by the NHK Symphony Special Orchestra (thanks, Serebii). Taking place at the Pacifico in Yokohama, Japan, tickets will be priced at 3,000 JPY with all...

    • Pokemon
    • Japan
  • Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Unlock Gerudo Canyon Skyview Tower

    This could be a case for Mulder and Pulley

    Need help figuring out how to access and activate Gerudo Canyon Skyview Tower? You'll spot this during one of the Regional Phenomena quests in Tears of the Kingdom, and it requires a mechanic to get there — pronto. For a list of all of the Skyview Towers and where to find them, we have a full guide for

    • Guides
    • Zelda
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Tears of the Kingdom
  • Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Unlock Thyphlo Ruins Skyview Tower

    No longer shrouded

    Thyphlo Ruins Skyview Tower is another one of the broken Skyview Towers situated in Tears of the Kingdom's Hyrule. Link might as well become a handyman with all of these jobs! This one is similar to Eldin Canyon Skyview Tower, but with an extra puzzle that might give you pause.

    • Guides
    • Zelda
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Tears of the Kingdom

Thursday25th May 2023

  • News Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Announced For "The Latest Platforms"

    Can we get a Switch release, Konami?

    During PlayStation's digital showcase earlier today, Konami announced the return of the Metal Gear Solid series. After ongoing rumours, the Japanese company confirmed a remake of the third game. While the platforms for this title have already been revealed (it's coming to PlayStation, Xbox and PC), Konami also...

    • Metal Gear
    • Metal Gear Solid
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  • News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Version 1.3.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

    Download it today

    The Pokémon Company and Nintendo have released a new update for the Switch titles Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, bumping both games up to Version 1.3.1. As previously revealed, this latest update fixes some issues tied to competitive aspects of the game. Here's a rough Google translation of the Japanese announcement: Updated...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Pokemon
    • Updates
  • Feature 21 Amazing Shield Fuse Combos In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom

    Shield with it

    It was back in Eiji Aonuma's 10-minute gameplay demonstration for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom that we first got a glimpse at the possibilities of shield fusing. The series producer took a Puffshroom, stuck it to Link's shield, and faced a Construct head on, sending up a cloud of smoke around them both. At the time, this...

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    • Video
    • Nintendo
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Zelda
  • Random Zelda: TOTK Player Creates The Ultimate Weapon, Metal Gear Rex

    Metal Gear..?! It can't be!

    It seems almost unheard of in 2023, but after the announcement of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and a collection of classic Metal Gear Solid games for modern systems, Konami's Metal Gear franchise is all the rage once again. Heck, it's even infiltrating the world of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, as one

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  • Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Upgrade Armour

    That's armour-e

    The Great Fairies' return in Tears of the Kingdom means that Link can once again use their powers to help upgrade and improve his armour. This incredibly useful function is a little bit hidden away, but to get the full potential out of it, you'll need to save up plenty of materials and complete several Side Adventures. Here's how...

    • Guides
    • Zelda
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Tears of the Kingdom
  • Round Up Reviews For LOTR: Gollum Spell Doom For The Switch Release

    "Wicked, tricksy, false!"

    Oh boy... We were worried when developer and publisher Daedalic Entertainment announced that The Lord of the Rings: Gollum would be arriving on the Switch after its release on other platforms. Now that it's out on PS5, Xbox, and PC, however, we're dreading what an eventual Switch version will look and play like. Let's not...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Round Up
  • Random Sony's Upcoming 'Project Q' Is A Little More Wii U Than Switch

    Lots of Qs, no As

    Logging onto Twitter this morning after last night's PlayStation Showcase, you might expect to see trending topics from the likes of Sony, Spider-Man and Alan Wake. But what did we notice before any of these? 'Splatoon' and 'Wii U'. The former is in reference to

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  • Review Cassette Beasts - An Inventive Monster Battler That's Far More Zelda Than Pokémon

    We'd die for Traffikrab

    There’s something that feels right about a monster-battling creature-collecting game coming to a Nintendo console. Originally released for PC on 26 April 2023, Cassette Beasts has made its way to the Nintendo Switch where it belongs. At first glance, Cassette Beasts clearly draws quite a lot of inspiration from Pokémon,...

    • Reviews
    • Switch eShop
  • News 'Sky Oceans: Wings For Hire' Is A Skies Of Arcadia-Inspired JRPG Coming To Switch

    The sky's the limit

    PQube and Octeto Studios have today revealed a brand new JRPG set in the open skies, as we got our first look at Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire which will be "coming soon" for Nintendo Switch. This one wears its Skies of Arcadia inspirations proudly on its wing (still waiting for that Switch remake, by the way). You take on the role...

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    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News The Pokémon Company Reveals Next Scarlet & Violet TCG Set, 'Obsidian Flames'

    Unpack this August

    The Pokémon Company has today revealed the next set of TCG cards in the Scarlet and Violet series. The collection is titled 'Obsidian Flames' and is lined up to release on 11th August. This news was shared by Serebii.net, which noted that the collection will consist of over 190 cards including 15 Pokémon-ex cards (holding...

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    • Pokemon
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  • Random Square Enix's New Turf War Shooter Has 'Splatoon' Trending Online

    Splatoon fans have definitely noticed

    Square Enix unveiled its new team-based shooter Foamstars during the latest PlayStation broadcast and if you haven't already seen the announcement trailer, to cut to the chase - social media can't stop comparing it to Nintendo's popular ink-shooter series Splatoon. As you can see in the video above, there are...

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    • PlayStation
  • Japanese Charts Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom's Strong Sales Continue Into Week Two

    Fuse for thought

    This week's Japanese charts are now in from Famitsu (via Gematsu), and it has been yet another stellar week for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom — what a surprise! Despite not having quite as many sales as it did on its debut, Link's latest still managed to shift a nonetheless impressive 247,689 copies this time around...

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    • Nintendo Switch
    • Japan
    • Charts
    • Zelda
  • Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: All Schema Stones & Autobuild Blueprint Locations

    Master Builder

    Schema Stones are a collectible reward you'll find throughout Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Most often found in the darkness of the Depths, these stones contain blueprints that are automatically added to your Autobuild ability menu, giving you a quick and easy selection of useful contraptions to help make your exploration a little...

    • Guides
    • Zelda
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Tears of the Kingdom
  • Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: All Pony Points Rewards - What Are Pony Points?

    Say neigh?

    Pony Points are new to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. You'll start collecting Pony Points on your very own Pony Club Card the first time you visit a stable, and you can earn some very nice rewards by carrying out a few simple tasks. In this guide, we'll be telling you what Pony Points are, how to get Pony Points, and what...

    • Guides
    • Zelda
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Tears of the Kingdom
  • Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: All Shrine Quests

    Every Shrine Quest in TOTK

    With so many Shrines of Light to find in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you won't be surprised to find out that, for many, the challenge of the Shrine is actually unlocking them. Shrine Quests usually involve you bringing a crystal to a Shrine in order to get the thing to appear, and there are 31 of these...

    • Guides
    • Zelda
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Tears of the Kingdom
  • Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Get The Zonaite Armour Set

    Not ancient history

    One of the more difficult sets of armour to obtain in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the Zonaite Armour set. This gorgeous armour gives Link some Zonaite-era armour and is also really useful if you like building ridiculous Zonai device contraptions with Ultrahand. Here's how to get the complete Zonaite Armour set...

    • Guides
    • Zelda
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Tears of the Kingdom
  • Nintendo Download 25th May (North America)

    Cassette Beasts! Bat Boy! Skye Tales!

    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: MAQUETTE (Annapurna Interactive, 25th...

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    • Nintendo Switch
    • North America
  • News Cat Quest: Pirates Of The Purribean Sails Onto Nintendo Switch Next Year

    "Coming 202furr"

    If you love all things cats and also cat puns, you might want to be on the lookout for Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean. At the recent PlayStation game broadcast, this new entry - filled with all sorts of cat puns - was announced for multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch and will be arriving at some point in 2024...

    • Switch eShop
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases
  • News Former Pokémon Artist's New Project 'The Plucky Squire' Gets A Gameplay Trailer

    "3D platforming to top-down dungeon crawling"

    One game we're eager to get our hands on is the 2D and 3D storybook adventure The Plucky Squire. As you may recall, it comes from a new studio, co-founded by the former Game Freak Pokémon artist James Turner. In the lead-up to the game's release at some point this year, publisher Devolver Digital has...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Switch eShop
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Video
  • News Neva Is A Beautiful Yet Haunting Platformer From The Creators Of Gris

    Coming to Switch 2024

    During PlayStation's (rather disappointing) Showcase last night, publisher Devolver Digital and developer Nomada Studio announced Neva, a new action platformer that shares many similarities with the developer's previous effort, GRIS. The game is described as a "moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Switch eShop
  • News Rogue Legacy 2's Final Content Update Is Now Live On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

    New game modes, subclasses and more

    After releasing on PC earlier this month, Cellar Door Games has now announced that Rogue Legacy 2's meaty 'Swan Song' update has now made its way over to Switch. As the name suggests, this is the final content update that will be coming to the game and, we must admit, it's a pretty good one to go out on. There...

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    • Switch eShop
    • Updates
  • News Slay Zombies And Find Sanctuary In Atari's New Tactical RPG, Days Of Doom

    Guitar weapons? Check.

    Games taking place in apocalyptic wastelands is not a particularly new idea, but this latest effort from publisher Atari and developer Sneakybox certainly looks intriguing. Launching "later this year" on Nintendo Switch, Days of Doom is a tactical RPG in which you'll be roaming a colourful yet deadly wasteland filled to the...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases
    • Switch eShop
  • News Disgaea 7 Scores October Western Release Date, Nine Months After Japan

    Better late than never

    NIS America has announced that Digaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless will launch on Nintendo Switch in the West on October 6th, 2023, nearly nine months after the game's initially release in Japan in January. Accompanying the announcment is a brand new story trailer, laying out the general jist of what you'll be getting up to in...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases

Wednesday24th May 2023

  • Guide Best Nintendo Switch Roguelikes, Roguelites And Run-Based Games

    Like Rogue?

    Updated with Fights in Tight Spaces. Enjoy! When it comes to modern video games, there are few more polarising terms than 'roguelike'. That divisive descriptor draws some players like moths to a flame, while others run a mile at the mere whisper of it. These days, it often feels like 'roguelike' — which refers to dungeon crawler...

    • Nintendo Switch
    • Roguelike
    • Switch Essentials
    • Guides
    • Best Switch Games
  • Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Unlock Rabella Wetlands Skyview Tower

    When it rains, it pours

    Rabella Wetlands Skyview Tower is a thorny case among Hyrule's brand-new lookout points. Tears of the Kingdom challenges your knowledge of the weather and your skills with Ultrahand to create a really simple solution for the pesky rain. For more on the Skyview Towers, check out our Skyview Tower location guide for where to...

    • Guides
    • Zelda
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Tears of the Kingdom
  • Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Get Diamonds

    A Hylian's best friend

    Making money can sometimes feel a little tough in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. But, if you've managed to come across a diamond, you'll know these beautiful stones are a quick way to make some Rupees. However, there's a reason they sell for a lot — they're pretty uncommon. So if you've been using our how to get Rupees guide...

    • Guides
    • Zelda
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Tears of the Kingdom
  • Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete Serenade To A Great Fairy

    Tera-torry

    With the return of the Great Fairies in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, there are several sidequests you need to complete in order to meet all of them. The first fairy you need to find is Tera, and she will grant you the ability to upgrade your armour and also tell you where to find her three siste

    • Guides
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  • Random Nintendo's Brand Momentum Has Been Flat Since 2018, Says Sony

    We're not sure we believe that...

    When it comes to investor relations, big brands like to big themselves up. It's only natural, of course; for companies to attract more interest and therefore more money, it makes perfect sense for them to paint themselves in the best light possible. However, during Sony's most recent Business Segment Meeting, its...

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  • Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Where To Find Sunset Fireflies - The Flute Player's Plan Walkthrough

    Light of your life

    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Great Fairies require some work to unlock, and the Stable Trotters have a lot of music to play to get them to pop their heads out of their buds. One missing member is the flute player Pyper, Kaysa's favourite. That means you need to complete The Flute Player's Plan before finishing...

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  • Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Where To Find The Drummer - Honey, Bee Mine Walkthrough

    Sweet beetz

    The Great Fairies of Hyrule love a bit of music in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and to wake up one of these lovely creatures, you'll need to seek out the Stable Trotter's drummer. Beetz the drummer isn't the easiest fellow to find, even with a hint and a location marked on your map. But once you hear the beat of the drum,...

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  • Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Where To Find The Horn Player - The Hornist's Dramatic Escape! Walkthrough

    Toot your horn with this guide

    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom brings back the four Great Fairies of Hyrule, and not only have they all moved, they also require a bit more work to unlock. Mija is the second Great Fairy we encountered on our journey, and before you can complete the Serenade to Mija Side Adventure, you need to find the...

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  • Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete Serenade To Cotera

    No Cotera-lateral damage here

    Keeping to the cool climes of the Necluda region, Cotera is one of the four Great Fairies in Tears of the Kingdom. Just like with all of the other Great Fairy Fountains, you'll need to coax Cotera out of her bud by getting the right member to join the Stable Trotters. To complete Serenade to Cotera, you need to have...

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  • Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete 'Team Cece Or Team Reede?' Side Adventure

    Ain't mushroom for two in this town

    As part of completing the overarching The Mayoral Election side adventure in Hateno Village, you'll find yourself needing to deliver eight Hylian Shrooms to eight NPCs who Cece would like to sway to her side of the election debate. Let's take a look at how to kickstart this one and where those eight NPCs are...

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  • Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete Serenade To Kaysa

    Just in Kaysa you're stuck

    The four Great Fairies can be found near stables across Tears of the Kingdom's Hyrule, However, you can't just walk up to them and upgrade your armour as you please — you need to wake them up and get them out of hiding. On the way to Gerudo Desert is the gorgeous Kaysa, and she can't be accessed until you've completed

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  • Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Get The Yiga Clan Armour Set

    Sheikah stylin'

    The Yiga Armour set is one of the most useful armour sets you can find in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Not only does this outfit allow you to pose as a Yiga Clan member and easily infiltrate the Yiga Clan HQ (and avoid plenty of scraps in the Depths) but it also enhances Link's sneaky stealth abilities, making it a must-have for fans...

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  • Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete 'Cece's Secret' Side Adventure

    How silo can you go?

    As part of the side adventure 'The Mayoral Election' in Hateno Village, you'll find yourself keeping a close eye on the nocturnal activities of the local clothes store owner Cece. In this Cece's Secret quest guide, let's take a look at how to complete this short quest. Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete 'Cece's...

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  • Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete 'A New Signature Food' Side Adventure

    Say Cheese!

    This very short side adventure will crop up in Hateno Village, most likely as you pursue another quest, 'The Mayoral Election'. Let's take a look at how to complete this one in our A New Signature Food quest guide. Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete 'A New Signature Food' Side Adventure: First up, we need to take a trip to...

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  • Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete 'The Mayoral Election' Side Adventure

    Hateno Hijinks

    Once you've made your way to Hateno Village in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you'll notice the locals have got swept up in a very odd looking fashion trend involving outfits adorned with mushrooms. What on earth is going on? Well, head on over to Cece's store in the town where there's a bit of a commotion going on and you'll kickstart...

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  • Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete 'Reede's Secret' Side Adventure

    Shed-shocked

    It seems as though all is not quite as it should be with Mayor Reede over in Hateno Village, or at least his wife thinks so anyway. In order to sort out what's what, let's take a look at how to complete Reede's Secret, one of several quests that make up 'The Mayoral Election' side adventure. Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To...

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  • Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete Serenade To Mija

    Mija-estic

    Finding and awakening the four Great Fairies of Hyrule is an incredibly useful thing to do during Tears of the Kingdom. Mija is one of the four, and she's hidden high up in the snowy regions of the land. To awaken Mija, you'll need to have completed both Serenade to a Great Fairy and

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  • Random Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom NPCs Call Out "Naked Link"

    "Laundry day, huh?"

    Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been out for a few weeks now and players are still discovering all sorts of fine details. As you might recall, in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Link would get all sorts of reactions from friendly NPCs when he ran around without any clothes on. It turns out you'll get similar responses...

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  • Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Infiltrate Yiga Clan HQ & Get The Earthquake Ability

    Infiltrating The Yiga Clan (Side Adventure) Walkthrough

    Looking to infiltrate Yiga HQ to get your hands on the Earthquake ability in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom? This power sees Link smash the ground in front of him, sending out a shockwave of sharp rock that takes out any enemies that get in its way. If it sounds cool, it's because it is cool,...

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  • News Nintendo And Nékter Join Forces To Create Mario, Splatoon, And Kirby Ice Cream

    We'll take all the scoops

    Summer is right around the corner, which means only one thing: ice cream! Yes, we all love a good scoop or two, and now you can have some ice cream based on your favourite Nintendo IP, including Mario, Splatoon, and Kirby. This comes via a new collaboration with Nintendo of America and Nékter Juice Bar, the latter of...

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  • News Embracer Group Shares Plunge After $2 Billion Deal Falls Through "Late Last Night"

    The stock market reacts

    Embracer Group — the owners of huge IPs including The Lord of the Rings, Tomb Raider, and Borderlands — has seen its shares drop by a whopping 39.28% in the past day after it announced the surprise "negative outcome" of a potential $2 billion contracted development deal. The drop occurred this morning following the...

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  • Review Fights In Tight Spaces - A Fresh-Feeling Roguelike With Turn-Based Tussling

    Wham, bam, thank you ma'am

    There are an almost infinite number of roguelikes on the Switch, so it could be easy for you to miss the release of Fights in Tight Spaces. First released on PC and Xbox in December 2021, this is a tactical deck-builder that offers visceral violence and surprisingly deep strategy. The concept of one person against a room...

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  • Random Indie Game Blocked By Nintendo Over Confusion On Microtransactions

    "I've goofed too close to the sun this time"

    Update [Fri 26th May, 2023 09:00 BST]: Developer Strange Scaffold has confirmed that Sunshine Shuffle will now launch on the North American eShop on May 31st, 2023. Seems like the confusion over child gambling has been cleared up! Original Article [Wed 24th May, 2023 14:45 BST]: Well, this is one...

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  • News Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope 'The Last Spark Hunter' DLC Teased

    Get ready for a new adventure

    Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope made its debut exclusively on the Switch in October last year and since then Ubisoft has announced three DLC packs. In an update, the development team behind the game have now teased the second DLC - The Last Spark Hunter. As shown in the brief clip below, it appears to take place in the...

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  • News Harvest Moon: The Winds Of Anthos Pre-Orders Come With Adorable Cuddly Cow

    Moo

    Publisher Natsume has revealed the release date for Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos, the latest installment in the farming franchise. You won't have too long to wait, either, as it'll launch on Nintendo Switch on September 26th, 2023 (and if you think that's a long way off, just remember it's nearly June already!). Not only that but it's also...

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  • News Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! "Limited-Time" Demo Arrives On Switch eShop

    Pop some bubbles while you can

    As part of the release of Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! on the Nintendo Switch this week, a free "limited-time" trial has been made available on the eShop. This special demo is playable from now until 30th June and can be played as many times as you like during this period, as long as you have access to an NSO...

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  • News Mortal Kombat 1 "Gameplay Premiere" Scheduled For 8th June

    Airing at the Summer Game Fest

    Last week, after a number of leaks and rumours, NetherRealm Studios officially announced Mortal Kombat 1. It's a reboot of the series, allowing the development team to expand the universe of this long-running fighting series in all sorts of ways. While we've only seen a cinematic so far, don't worry - because there's...

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  • Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Complete 'A Letter To Koyin' Side Adventure

    Message in a bottle

    As you make your way around Hateno Village dishing out mushrooms during 'The Mayoral Election' quest, you'll meet Koyin at Hateno Pasture. Upon speaking to her, she'll inform you she needs a little help, kicking off A Letter to Koyin. Let's take a look at how to complete this A Letter to Koyin quest guide. Zelda:

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  • News Haiku The Robot's Final Content Update Adds New Area, Bosses And More Later This Month

    More metroidvania magic

    Developer Mister Morris Games has today announced that the final content update for the wonderful Game Boy-inspired metroidvania Haiku the Robot will be making its way to Switch on 31st May. Titled 'Obscure Information', the update will add two new brutal bosses, a brand new area, the 'Trial of Steel' boss rush mode, a...

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  • Guide Should You Play Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Before Tears Of The Kingdom?

    Mo' games, FOMO problems

    For those who have never played 2017's The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the thought of having to go through a 40+ hour storyline before taking on the behemoth of Tears of the Kingdom must be a daunting one. Of course, as the sequel to one of Nintendo's most successful games of all time, TOTK was always going to...

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  • News Umbreon And Leafeon Are Joining Pokémon Unite's Roster Soon

    More Eeveelutions are on the way

    The free-to-play Nintendo Switch and mobile MOBA Pokémon Unite continues to expand its roster with new fighter selections. The latest ones announced are two Eeveelutions. This includes the dark-type Umbreon and the grass-type Leafeon. Umbreon arrives tomorrow on 25th May and Leafon will be added to the game next...

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  • News Cosy Puzzler 'Skye Tales' Brings Gentle Dragon Adventures To Switch This Week

    Try the demo now

    Phrases like "gentle" and "low-stress" are hardly thrown around in gaming descriptions these days, but it is exactly how we would describe developer Puny Astronaut’s debut title Skye Tales, which flies onto Switch on 26th May. In this cosy puzzle game, you take control of Skye, a magical dragon who explores a fantasy world and...

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Tuesday23rd May 2023

  • Soapbox Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Straight Up Fails In Just One Respect: Accessibility

    In 2023, we should expect better from Nintendo

    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been a critical and commercial success, garnering glowing reviews across the board (including from this her

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  • News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom New Item Duplication Glitch Discovered

    Easier and faster than before

    The Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been out for a few weeks now and it seems another easy duplication glitch has been discovered. Instead of the bow and arrow trick, this one requires Link to jump off a ledge, pull out his paraglider, and then multiply inventory items before he hits the ground. You can see this new...

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  • News 3DS System Update 11.17.0-50 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

    Ultra stable

    Nintendo has issued a surprise update for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. This bumps the system up to Version 11.17.0-50. As usual, it's another "stability update" - with improved system stability to further enhance the overall user experience. Dataminer 'OatmealDome' also notes how the system settings, eShop app and internet...

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  • News The Mario Movie Is Now "The Third-Biggest Animated Movie Of All Time"

    Behind Disney's Frozen movies at the global box office

    Although the Mario Movie is now available to rent and buy in certain parts of the world, it's still setting records in cinemas around the world. The latest update from Collider reveals the Illumination and Nintendo production has now officially overtaken Disney's Incredibles 2 to become the...

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  • News Zelda: TOTK Playtimes Start To Appear, And Some People Haven't Been Getting A Lot Of Sleep

    Wake up, Link

    For many of us, it's fair to say that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has taken over our every waking moment. This was all well and good when you could pour endless hours into exploring, blissfully unaware of the total playtime racking up behind the "Played in the last 10 days" message on your Switch Profile screen. But, if...

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  • News River City Girls 2 Is Getting A Performance Update On Nintendo Switch

    Update: It should be arriving soon

    Update [Tue 23rd May, 2023 04:30 BST]: WayForward has provided an update about this upcoming patch for River City Girls 2 - revealing it's now been submitted to all first parties. As previously revealed, it will come with frame rate improvements, a "repeat New Game+ playthrough" and more. "The River City Girls 2...

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  • Mini Review Nightmare Reaper - A Roguelite, Boomer-Shlooter Bloodbath

    Psychoactive

    Nightmare Reaper’s procedurally generated stages are as rawly aggressive as the thrash metal motifs that drive it. Coined a looter-shooter, it’s a roguelite that revels in retro visuals, blazing speeds, and the ensuing spectacle of its bloodbath. In a novel move, it procedurally generates levels, meaning each time you die or start...

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  • News Mario Kart Tour Lawsuit Calls Out "Immoral" Lootbox Gacha System

    The pipe has backfired

    At the end of last year, Nintendo removed the gacha elements from its mobile racing game, Mario Kart Tour. It replaced this system where players would "fire" a pipe to receive a random item with a 'Spotlight Shop'. Although the item system has already been updated, Axios reports a young gamer (with approval from his father)...

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  • News Dead Cells: Return To Castlevania Physical Edition Launches This August

    Pre-orders are now open

    Merge Games and Motion Twin have today announced that physical copies of Dead Cells: Return To Castlevania are heading our way from 11th August. We had a great time with this latest batch of DLC when it launched back in March, awarding it a 9/10 in our review and describing it as "an intense, brilliant nostalgia trip to...

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  • News Beautiful Farming Sim 'Everdream Valley' Plants Its Seed On Switch Next Month

    Raking in a launch window

    Publisher Untold Tales has revealed that the rather lovely looking Everdream Valley will be launching on Switch in June 2023. The date comes just shortly after the planned release on PC, PS5, and PS4 on May 30th, 2023. As for the game itself, you'll be spending your days tending to your farm by tending to your crops and...

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  • UK Charts Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Lands The Top Spot, Once Again

    Tears of the competition

    After a brief delay, we now have the week's charts for boxed sales in the UK and surprising absolutely nobody, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has held onto the top spot after debuting in first place last week. According to GamesIndustry.biz, Link's latest outing has seen a 73% drop in sales week-on-week (though...

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  • News Nintendo Japan To End Repairs For Wii U When Current Parts Inventory Runs Out

    Get booked in soon

    Nintendo's Japanese support service has announced that it will be ending repair support for the Wii U. When exactly? Well, that really depends on when its current parts inventory runs out. The announcement was made on the Japanese Nintendo Support Page, confirming that the period of holding repair parts for the Wii U has now...

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  • Poll Goats Or Lizards? What Do You Think Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom's Zonai Look Like?

    Creature comparison

    When it comes to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, we have cleared up most of the pressing questions. We've assembled guides covering a range of topics, but we still haven't tackled the biggest one of them all: Do the Zonai look like goats or lizards? Now, we know what you're thinking — they're goats, right? — but...

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  • News Samba De Amigo: Party Central Shakes Its Way Onto Switch This August

    Digital pre-orders are now open

    After being revealed at the jam-packed Nintendo Direct showcase back in February, Samba de Amigo: Party Central has spent the ensuing months without a firm release date outside of 'Summer 2023'. However, SEGA has today shaken things up as it announced that the game would be boogying over to Switch on 29th August...

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  • News Miles Morales Crosses The Spider-Verse And Straight Into Fortnite

    Our spider-sense is tingling

    2023 is set to be a big year for Spider-Man, with the hugely anticipated Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse launching in June, followed by the sequel to the excellent Marvel's Spider-Man launching on PS5 later in the year. To celebrate the impending release of Across the Spider-Verse, Fortnite is now hosting a handful...

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Monday22nd May 2023

  • Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: All Great Fairy Fountain Locations - How To Unlock

    When you wish upon a fountain

    You might think that finding all of the Great Fairy Fountains in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will be easy. Not many places have moved around, after all. But if you head to any of the four's homes from Breath of the Wild, you'll be in for a surprise. Following the Upheaval, the Great Fairy quartet have...

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  • Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Get To Korok Forest, Lost Woods

    If you go down to the woods today...

    One of our favourite locations in the Zelda series is the Lost Woods — even just thinking about it and humming the music gets us all nostalgic. So of course Tears of the Kingdom brings back this iconic location following its importance in Breath of the Wild. However, if you try to go to the Lost Woods, and...

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  • Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Get Rupees, How To Make Money

    Rupee or not Rupee

    Money. It ruins everything, but we need it to buy stuff, unfortunately, and in the magical world of Hyrule in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom this very same rule applies. Whether it's to purchase new armour, snap up some ingredients, or stock up on arrows, you're going to want to get au fait with the best ways to rake in those sweet...

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  • Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Get The Tunic Of Memories

    Johnny Depths

    According to lore in Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom, the Tunic of Memories was meant to be worn only by those who earned the respect of the royal family in ancient Hyrule, but we don't really have time for ingratiating ourselves to the nobility so we're buying it off a big stone lad in the Depths. One of the many nostalgic armour items...

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  • Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: How To Use Wing Zonai Devices

    Winging it

    Of all the fancy Zonai tech you'll find lying around the world in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Zonai Wings are perhaps the most immediately enticing. However, these bird-shaped flying devices can be tricky to get to grips with for beginners, so let's take a look at how best to use them alongside a few Zonai Wing tips and tricks we've...

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  • Guide How To Shield Surf In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom

    Triforce trick

    If you were something of a trickster in Breath of the Wild, then we're pretty sure you gave shield surfing a go. You can do this again in Tears of the Kingdom, and with Fuse on hand, there are plenty more opportunities to create cool surfing shields as you adventure around Hyrule. While you might think about Fusing items to your...

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  • Random Russia's Unofficial Pokédex Presents A Hilarious, Alternate Take On Pokémon

    Seel have velvety voices, apparently

    If you're like us, then you'll no doubt be reasonably familiar with the original 151 Pokémon. Over the years, official resources have been abundant, so knowing the strengths, weaknesses, and overall behavior of the Pokémon from Red and Blue is pretty easy for most fans. Yet for those in Russia, an official...

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  • Review Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! - Bubbles Over With Charm (And Useless Bots)

    PAYONPAH!

    One of the biggest games to dominate the scene of the golden age of arcades was Bubble Bobble, a cute Japanese action platformer centered around little dinosaurs that could shoot bubbles out of their mouths. While that original game eventually went on to spawn a ton of sequels and ports that iterated on the concept, it also led to the...

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  • Random Zelda Devs Reveal Which Link They Think Is The Stinkiest

    Pooey!

    We've often found ourselves wondering a lot of things about the Legend of Zelda franchise and, more specifically, its main protagonist, Link. Which Link is the strongest? What does he do in his spare time? Just how long does he really sleep? What we've never really considered, however, is which Link is perhaps the stinkiest. We're almost...

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  • Soapbox Zelda: TOTK's Shrines Are Brilliant At Making An Idiot Feel Like A Genius

    I did it, mum!

    Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Ollie wants to share his love for Tears of the Kingdom's shrines and the newfound freedom they afford players... I'm really not a very clever man. Okay no, that's not entirely true;...

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  • Random Nintendo Embraces Mortal Kombat's Gore In Stark Contrast To '90s Censorship

    FATALI... No, wait... FRIENDSHIP!

    If you were to go back to 1993 and tell the likes of US Senator Joe Lieberman and Nintendo of America's Vice President Howard Lincoln that Nintendo would one day host a video of Mortal Kombat that features eye-gouging, decapitation, and neck-breaking, they'd both probably break out in a cold sweat. Yet here we are!...

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  • News LEGO Expands Its Retro Gaming Collection With A $270 PAC-MAN Arcade Set

    Waka waka waka

    After being spotted online at the end of last month, LEGO has today given us our first proper look at the upcoming PAC-MAN Arcade set, and it's a beauty. Joining the likes of the Atari 2600 and the much sought-after NES in LEGO's collection of retro gaming goodies, t

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  • News Devolver Is Shooting Weird West: Definitive Edition Over To Switch

    "Keep a look on the horizon, gunslinger"

    Weird West — a gun-slinging action RPG from the co-creators of Dishonored and Prey — released in March 2022 on Steam, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One before heading to next-gen consoles earlier this month, and publisher Devolver Digital has today announced that the game will be shooting its way over to Switch...

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  • News Wahoo! The Mario Movie Is Now Available To Buy Or Rent Digitally In The UK

    VODiddy Kong

    After getting its digital premiere in the US last week, The Super Mario Bros. Movie is now available to rent or buy digitally in the UK too (thanks, VGC)! If you are eager to watch Universal's record-breaking picture from the comfort of your own home, then you can now do so from the likes of both

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  • News Tetris The Absolute Grandmaster 2 Plus Slots Into Hamster's Arcade Archives Next Month

    Line 'em up

    Hamster has today announced that the second game in Arika's tough Tetris series, Tetris The Absolute Grandmaster 2 Plus, will be dropping down onto the Switch via the Arcade Archives collection on 1st June (thanks, Gematsu). The game's predecessor, Tetris The Grand Master, was

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  • News The Blind Prophet Brings Point-And-Click Action And Comic Book Visuals To Switch This Week

    Helpful Hellboy

    RedDeer Games has announced that the gloomy, comic book-inspired The Blind Prophet will be making its way over to the Switch eShop on 26th May. The game will see you take on the role of Apostle Bartholomeus, as you venture into the grimy streets of Rotbork to purge the city and its inhabitants of the Great Evil. All of this is...

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Sunday21st May 2023

  • Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Where Does It Fit In The Zelda Timeline?

    A Lon Lon time ago...

    Never mind Ganon, anyone who has ever been brave enough to look will tell you that the true Dark Beast of the Zelda franchise is its timeline. Up until Skyward Sword, many of us were happy enough to form our own theories about how the games slotted together, or just play blissfully unaware of the intricacies of how one flowed...

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  • Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: Tarrey Town Quest - How To Build A House

    Homes under the Megaton Hammer

    Tarrey Town is one of the many returning locations in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. This place was a fan-favourite in Breath of the Wild, as it allowed you to build up an entire town from absolutely nothing to a thriving hub. In Tears of the Kingdom, Tarrey Town remains fully built, but it's home to one...

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    • Zelda
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Tears of the Kingdom
  • Guide Best Nintendo Switch DLC

    Downloadable loving care

    Updated with Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Expansion Pass (Future Redeemed). Enjoy! There was a time, long ago, when games were done when they hit retail shelves. But we're in the 21st century now, and more often than not, additional post-launch content is released months after a developer's main game is complete, enriching the...

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  • Round Up The Reviews Are In For LEGO 2K Drive

    Ready, set... build!

    It's all about Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom at the moment for most Switch owners, but there are still plenty of other new releases to enjoy. One, in particular, that arrived this week was LEGO 2K Drive - a new open-world driving sim featuring all sorts of live service elements. The first round of reviews have now gone live, and...

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    • Switch eShop
    • LEGO
    • Round Up
  • News Switch Online's 'Missions & Rewards' Adds Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Icons

    Update: Wave 2 is available now

    Update [Sun 21st May, 2023 02:15 BST]: Here's your reminder that Wave 2 of the special Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom-themed Switch Online icons are now available. You have until 25th May to grab them! Original [Fri 12th May, 2023 04:00 BST]: As part of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom celebrations...

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    • Switch Online
    • Nintendo
  • Round Up Indie Live Expo 2023 - Every Nintendo Switch Game Showcased

    "More than 300 game reveals"

    The digital showcase Indie Live Expo 2023 took place this weekend - spotlighting "300 game reveals" across multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch. Some of these games are already available, others are arriving soon, and the rest will be released at some point later this year. Here's the full round up...

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  • Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel - The Legend Of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass

    The other boat one

    Welcome back to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Before we dive into this week's face-off, let's quickly recap what happened last time when we asked you to pick a favourite design between the two regional cover art options for Beyond Good and Evil. This was a slightly closer-fought contest than we have seen in recent weeks, but...

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    • Box Art Brawl
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    • Zelda
  • Video Extended Gameplay Of Warhammer's New Retro FPS Boltgun, Out Next Week

    Get ready to obliterate the daemons of Chaos

    If you're eager for more 90s-style FPS experiences similar to Doom and Quake, one to be on the lookout for next week is Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. It was announced for the Switch and multiple other platforms last June, and offers up a "hardcore, sprite-based experience" in the boots of a Space Marine...

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    • Nintendo Switch
    • Upcoming Releases