
It's been a while since we took at look at the debut issue of Switch Player, a unique online and paper-based fanzine devoted to covering all the latest news about Nintendo's hybrid console. Since then we've had two more issues arrive through our letterbox, which makes this the ideal time to have another look at this interesting publication.
Issue 2 leads with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which is immortalised in a cover image produced by Justin Paul. Within the magazine you'll find reviews for all the big launch titles on Switch, including 1-2-Switch, Super Bomberman R, Fast RMX and I Am Setsuna. There's also an exhaustive analysis of the system itself, picking apart the console's launch and deciding if it has been worth the wait.
The usual raft of guest writers are present and correct, with the likes of Ryan Brown (UK's Daily Mirror), Andy Robertson (Family Gamer TV and Nintendo Life) and Daan "NintenDaan" Koopman all contributing to the magazine. Much of the feedback received from issue 1 has been actioned as well, leading to a tighter magazine all round.

Issue 3 has some eye-catching Mario Kart 8 Deluxe artwork on its cover, courtesy of Steve Gregson. There's a review inside as well as an extensive look at the history of this evergreen series. EGX Rezzed gets a full report, and there's an interview with Tequila Works regarding the gorgeous-looking RiME. Other reviews include Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap, Voez and Graceful Explosion Machine; while there aren't as many big-hitters included thanks to the slowdown of Switch retail releases, there are plenty of eShop titles to pick over.
Issue 3 sees Switch Player settle into a set format which includes previews, interviews, reviews and a smattering of features. It's even tighter than issue 2, but the team has made it clear that reader feedback will continue to shape the future of the magazine.
If you like the sound of Switch Player then you can buy all three issues for £9.99, a single issue for £3.99 or show your support via Patreon. You can also download PDF copies here.
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Nice to see things like these still around - they'll make nice collectibles.
RiME on that booklet ?
I've got them all and they're definitely worth picking up. Good, fun reads and pretty, too! If you like this kind of thing (and who doesn't?), also grab yourself some HyperPlay RPG magazine action at hyperplayrpg.com
Wow those are some nice 'zines. Back in the 90's our zine was legal sized paper folded in half printed in b&w.
Anybody looking at the PDFs, don't miss the back page of issue 3.
My issue 3 arrived yesterday. Yes, they're not perfect, but you can see a lot of Nintendo love has gone into them. Worth a place in my now huge magazine section of my Nintendo collection.
And I'd love to write for them if given the chance!
On the subject of magazines, similar articles on Nintendo Force would also be good.
I've got complete Official Nintendo Magazine, NGamer and nRevolution collections if you're lacking any feature ideas in the future!
been a backer since issue 1 and they have definitely got better .
I am a huge fan of print magazines. I miss Nintendo Power very much, and have recently subscribed to the print editon of Nintendo Force, which is a great magazine as well.
I really miss Nintendo Power. I miss gaming mags in general in the US. Not much left.
I like printed magazines, maybe because it's somewhat harder for me to concentrate on something on the internet, but English-language magazines are expensive in Poland. Of course we have some Polish magazines but none dedicated solely to Nintendo.
Super Play reviewed a lot a fanzines back in its day. They had some great artwork but were definitely in the amateur category, in black and white and what looked to be drawn in pencil and photocopied. They looked great, don't get me wrong, but it just shows you how different things were in the good ol' 90s!
Where do I find this? I'll buy it.
I wish I could have the real magazine, but since I live in NY the free PDF file will do
i love a gaming magazine seeing as no other option took plunge for first 3. One of the things I miss most from the old days of gaming is all the different gaming magazines
They look pretty chock full of material, like the game art and screenshots that are used as well!
@Alexprime https://www.patreon.com/switchplayer
It's also available using the excellent issu app
Can't wait to check it out!!
@Ryu_Niiyama Are there any left?
@Ryu_Niiyama
Yeah, the internet may be convenient but I miss going out to the mail box and seeing a copy of EGM, GamePro, Next Generation, Ultra Game Players, Nintendo Power, PSM, etc. I think Game Informer is the only actual U.S. gaming magazine left.
I will always prefer opening up a real magazine.
Nintendo Force magazine is still better.
That BOTW cover is very nice. Reminds me of early 80s fantasy artwork. Might have to pick up the first 3 issues, IF they mail Stateside...
@WhiteTrashGuy yes, they do ship to the USA. I bought all three issues and paid through PayPal, and I received them within about a week.
Planning on ordering these. I have a few from Japan, but they're not easily readable for me. They were "must buy" however. Once I'm holding an incredible piece of art like that, I always want to own it immediately lol. My old stacks of EGM, GamePro, and NP have held up well considering some are turning 30yrs old. Mags are always worth the cover price imo.
@uncleb67
Awesome! Thanks for the heads-up!
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