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News - October, 2017
Tuesday31st Oct 2017
News Nintendo Gamers Prefer Using Switch As A Handheld Rather Than Docked
Team Portable
Nintendo recently published its latest six month financial results briefing and it makes for quite interesting reading. One thing that stood out to us was the slide revealing the gameplay trends across Japan, the US and Europe in regards to how people actually use the Switch. Predictably a large number of consumers use the...
News Reggie Fils-Aimé Targets an "Extra Nintendo Twist" for the Switch Online Service
"We don't do things the same way everyone else does"
When FIFA 18 launched it became a tough yardstick for the Switch in terms of online functionality. It was the most feature-rich on-the-go FIFA to date, but in comparison to PS4 and Xbox One versions it lacked key online modes and options. For some the inability to arrange online games against...
Video 11 Reviews for Super Mario Odyssey that Are So Bad They're Good
Freshly shipped from Salt Pile Island
As with many major releases that boast almost universal critical acclaim, Super Mario Odyssey has been prone to attack online from gamers who by all accounts quite possibly haven't even played it. This isn't even the first example on the Switch either, earlier in the year we found another 11 such reviews for The...
News Camelot Software Boss Is Keen To Make Shining Force IV A Reality
Listen to this man, Sega
The Shining Force series has a special place in the heart of many a Sega fan, but Camelot Software Planning (previously known as Sonic! Software Planning) - the main company behind those titles - doesn't have a working relationship with IP owner Sega right now. The story goes that the two fell out after the development...
Guide Super Mario Odyssey Top Tips And Tricks
Jump ahead of the game
The possibilities in Super Mario Odyssey seem almost endless; everywhere you look there are a whole host of things to see and do and the amount of different activities and gameplay styles you can experience is truly staggering. To give you a helping hand - and to ensure that you get the most out of your shiny, new game -...
News Super Mario Odyssey Has Already Cleared 2 Million Sales
"You're my super star!"
It’s pretty safe to say that Nintendo had a strong strategy with the Switch this year, bookending it with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey, both of which have been universally well received critically. Though Super Mario Odyssey has only been out for a few days at this point, it was a foregone...
Feature Ten Nintendo Switch Games That Are Perfect for Halloween
Tricks and treats
It is Halloween / All Hallows' Eve / mild vandalism night as we publish this, a rather fun occasion in which dressing up and eating an unhealthy amount of sweets / candy is not only allowed, it's practically mandatory. Of course, it's all about spooky experiences, or alternatively finding something suitably themed that won't...
News Nintendo Switch Sales Are Trending Well Above Wii U, and Could Even Catch the Wii
The Holiday season could make the difference
We're still ploughing through Nintendo's meaty six month financial results briefing, another thing of interest was just how well the Nintendo Switch has performed in sales compared to the Wii U, and of course the original Wii. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure out that the Wii U sold...
Out Today Five New Switch eShop Games to Spice Up Halloween
The horrors of property rents
In what is now likely to be a regular update, we've been checking out which games are out early in this download week. With solid support for the Switch eShop we have release dates planned to tie-in with retail arrivals or multi-platform downloads; in crowded weekly release schedules 'early' arrivals can therefore fall...
News Nintendo Confirms a 'Holiday Experience' Mall Tour for Switch and 3DS in the US
"We want to bring smiles to people’s faces", says Bowser
Nintendo of America is now well into the routine of regular 'mall tours' throughout the US, in which notable games and systems are shown off. The subsidiary has now outlined plans for its Holiday Experience tour, which looks set to offer quite a lot of hands on opportunities. Along with the...
Review Time Recoil (Switch eShop)
Step back in bullet time
For all the different genres of games that indies are releasing on the Switch eShop in the last few months, the rogue-like (or 'rogue-lite', on some occasions) has become particularly popular. Randomly-generated levels, upgradeable stats and permadeath are becoming staples of modern gaming, regardless of whether you're...
News Nintendo States That More Than 300 Publishers are Working on Switch Games
Nintendo hopes that'll broaden its userbase
One of the more startling graphs in Nintendo President Tatsumi Kimishima's investor presentation relates to a survey conducted in the US. Based upon responses to over 60,000 email surveys in the country, it seems that many Switch owners in the country were young adult males, overwhelmingly so. This may...
Video Gear.Club Unlimited Gets New Trailer And Altered Release Date
Brum.
Gear.Club Unlimited may have its work cut out drawing away Switch players from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe but the console's first "proper" car racing game is still shaping up very nicely indeed. The latest trailer shows off the game's eye-catching visuals and goes some way to detailing the content and features contained within. As we already...
News The SNES Classic Mini Has Already Hit Two Million Sales Worldwide
More units promised
It's only been out around a month worldwide (29th September in NA / PAL, 5th October in Japan) but the Super NES Classic / Mini has already clocked up impressive sales. As part of his investor presentation Nintendo President Tatsumi Kimishima stated that the tiny system has had a global sell-through of two million units...
News Treasure's Masato Maegawa Wants Sega To Make A Mega Drive Mini
It's time to give the SNES Mini some competition
It's fair to say that the NES Mini and SNES Mini have been very successful ventures for Nintendo, selling millions of units and creating a new awareness of the company's glorious past. However, when the NES Mini was announced it felt very much like Nintendo was playing catch-up; we'd already seen...
News Atlus Unveils The Alliance Alive Launch Edition for the Americas
Hang in there, Europe
One of the most prolific third-party developers on the 3DS is Atlus, which has released dozens of RPGs on the console over its long life. Though it’s expected that Atlus will begin shifting its attention to the Switch in the coming months and years, there’s still some things to look forward to on the 3DS from the company,...
News Nintendo is Heading for Its Best Ever eShop Revenues, Driven by Switch Success
The store's most successful six months to date
All of Nintendo's download platforms have delivered success on various levels, from standout hits on the Wii and DSi stores, to notable landmarks achieved by the 3DS and then Wii U eShop. With the Switch eShop we could be heading for genuinely sustainable success, however, with an impressive number of...
Random Here Are Some Licensed Collectible Nintendo Switch 'Lunchbox Kits'
For Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey
In today's episode of 'Nintendo licenses the darndest things' we have Collectible Lunchbox Kits for Nintendo Switch; well, they're more interesting than those standard cases we're all carrying around. PowerA is behind these licensed curios that blend the nostalgia for old lunchboxes with useful stuff...
News Ittle Dew 2+ Begins Its Switch Adventure Very Soon
With a neat retail version in North America
Some of you may recall Ittle Dew by Ludosity, which saw release on the Wii U eShop and a range of platforms. It was once pitched as a Legend of Zelda game to Nintendo, but eventually forged its own identity and arrived as a rather good game. The re-jigged version of its successor, Ittle Dew 2+, is...
Video Get Snazzy with Our Top 10 Super Mario Odyssey Costumes
Playing dress-up with a portly plumber
Let it never be said that we don't have a sense of style over here at Nintendo Life Towers, no matter what our mums say. To properly cement this fact in history once and for all we've decided to present to you the absolute, irrefutable top ten costumes in Super Mario Odyssey. Whether sporting a snazzy suit or...
News Existential Adventure Night In The Woods Could Be Coming To The Switch
"Stay tuned for news on another console"
Infinite Fall's critically acclaimed adventure title Night in the Woods could be coming to the Nintendo Switch. When we say 'could' it's because the studio is being quite cagey about the whole thing. Infinite Fall recently tweeted some information relating to the Weird Autumn update - described as a...
News Super Mario Run Passes 200 Million Downloads as Nintendo Seeks Mobile Success
Nintendo still targets 2-3 new Mobile titles each year
Nintendo's quest for mobile success has had its ups and downs to date. It's enjoyed a modest share of (pocket) monster profits from Pokémon GO, while it has released three main games / apps of its own. The two most recent have had varied success, but Nintendo has confirmed a notable...
Monday30th Oct 2017
Guide Super Mario Odyssey amiibo Outfit Unlocks
Who does what
The ability to change Mario's outfit in Super Mario Odyssey is one of the many reasons we love this video game to bits. We're not saying we dislike the character's iconic dungarees, you understand - they're timeless, darling - but it's nice to have the option to change things every once in a while. If you couldn't agree more but are...
Through the Looking Glass
Point-and-click adventure games are in an interesting spot these days. There’s definitely an audience for them, but it seems that developers go out of their way to make them only cater to that specific crowd. Those who don’t have an affinity for finding hidden messages in game manuals or using an inventory item on every...
Guide The Simple Trick To Finding All Of Super Mario Odyssey's Power Moons
"Collectable lumps of plastic are actually useful" shocker
If you're one of the many people who purchased Super Mario Odyssey last week then chances are you're already gripped by the desire to find as many Power Moons as possible. These collectable items are key to the game's longevity, and are hidden away all over each of its varied worlds. The...
News Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns to Get a Notable Update and "New Neighbors Pack" DLC
Confirmed for North America so far
Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns is a relatively recent arrival in PAL territories, but has been keeping 3DS players busy in North America since the Spring. Now XSEED games has outlined details on the first paid DLC to come to the title in the North American region, along with a free update and 3DS theme. Due on...
News More UK Gamers Bought The Wii Version Of Just Dance 2018 Than Switch, Xbox One Or Wii U
Yes, you read that correctly
Ubisoft's Just Dance 2018 is one of those franchises which owes a lot to the success of the original Wii. Nintendo's motion-sensing console was the perfect platform for the game's wild and wacky dance moves, and the series has been a yearly fixture ever since. What's truly amazing is that in the UK at least, the Wii...
News These Are The Nintendo Switch's Million-Selling Games
Zelda! Mario Kart! Splatoon! ARMS!
Nintendo's latest financial report reveals the first-party titles which have cleared a million in sales so far. Unsurprisingly, critically-acclaimed launch title The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild leads the charge, with 4.70 million copies sold since March. Fellow launch title 1-2-Switch didn't do quite...
News Give Your Switch A Game Boy Look With These Custom Joy-Con Shells
Party like it's 1989
Custom Joy-Con shells are all the rage at the moment, with fans creating their own unique looks for the Switch's diminutive controllers. We've seen some impressive pieces of craftsmanship over the past few months but this latest project will certainly strike a chord with veteran gamers who fondly recall the original Game Boy...
News Rocket League Blasts Onto the Nintendo Switch on 14th November
Yours for 20 bucks
It's been one of the more eagerly anticipated download releases on the Nintendo Switch and now has a final release date - Rocket League will arrive on 14th November in Europe / North America and, as expected, it'll cost $19.99USD on the eShop (with regional equivalent prices). On Switch it'll have the notable bonus of the smash...
News Super Mario Odyssey Loses Out To Assassin's Creed Origins In UK Charts Race
Comes top in single-format chart, though
Assassin's Creed Origins has beaten Super Mario Odyssey to claim the top spot in the UK's physical sales chart. Both games launched at the end of last week, but according to Chart-Track it was Ubisoft's historical action title which came out on top, and Mario was forced to settle for second place. However,...
Feature Ten 3DS Games That Are Perfect for Halloween
Spookiness in three dimensions
It's nearly Halloween / All Hallows' Eve / mild vandalism night, so that means everything is spooky. Well, if you want it to be, or you could hide upstairs with all the lights out until the trick or treaters are all gone - your call. Anyway, it's a time for scary games. Or those with grisly themes. Or cute ones...
News Nintendo Plans 'More Ways to Have Fun' on Switch and Anticipates Momentum Into 2018
"Our ability to ship the console has improved drastically"
It's been a good day, as anticipated, for Nintendo. It unveiled its Q2 financial results that confirmed what was widely believed - that the Switch has started well. With the new system joined by optimism around Nintendo Mobile and also the anticipated Pokémon bump for 3DS in the Holiday...
News Nintendo's Share Value Soars As Switch Is Projected To Ship 16.74 Million Units By March
Will outclass Wii U's lifetime sales in just over a year
Nintendo's latest financial results show a company in surprisingly rude health, given that not so long ago the Wii U's dismal performance was the only thing making any headlines. The big news is that Nintendo has adjusted its sales forecast for Switch, and is now expecting to sell 14 million...
Analysis Switch Drives Impressive Sales as Nintendo Delivers Q2 Profits
Revenues from mobile also play their part
As you've likely already seen, Nintendo has increased its forecast for Switch hardware sales and delivered some impressive results in its Q2 reports. Let's break the results down. Starting off with net sales, at 374,041 million Yen ($3293 millionUSD, approximately) it's a number that's easily the highest...
Review Zombie Gold Rush (Switch eShop)
Yawn of the dead?
The hybrid nature of the Switch allows amazing big-name games to be played on the go, but it also allows for short gaming bursts should you find yourself with a few minutes to spare. The modestly-named Amazing Inc. hope to provide one such quick gaming fix with Zombie Gold Rush, a simple game that has you gunning down waves of...
News Chess Ultra Arrives on the Switch eShop, With Cross-Platform Play, This Week
Your move
Some may recall when Ripstone published Pure Chess on Wii U and 3DS, a game developed by VooFoo Studios. It was an impressive title (despite some nagging flaws) that offered cross-platform play and attractive visuals. A little while ago Ripstone confirmed that its own internal team was bringing Chess Ultra to the Switch, which should be...
News Earth Atlantis Gets a Notable Update on Switch
'Pixel Perfex listened to your feedback'
The Switch eShop already has some fascinating and exclusive releases, and one of these is Earth Atlantis. With an eye-catching visual style and solid monster-hunting mechanics it's tempted plenty to dive underwater on the hybrid system. Nevertheless every game can get better, and Pixel Perfex has...
News Trio Of SNES Classics Get MSU1 Digital Audio Soundtracks
Street sweeping, alien blasting, intergalactic racing triple combo
The community of Super Nintendo enthusiasts has been truly pushing the envelope above and beyond this year. There has never been such a great number of MSU1 audio enhancement patches released in such a short amount of time ever since byuu developed the chip back in 2012. Let us take...
Video It's Time To Celebrate Some Of Video Gaming's Most Haunted Houses
Just in time for Halloween
It's almost Halloween, a time of year where lots of candy is consumed and people dress up terribly in the hope of scaring / amusing others. ] If you're wisely choosing to stay indoors this year then you may wish to indulge in a spooky game, and our friends over at iRetrogamer have put together a video which highlights...
Sunday29th Oct 2017
Review This Is The Police (Switch)
"180 Days Of Quiet, Jack - That's All I Need"
Freeburg City is suffering. Far from a shining beacon of American civilisation, it bears closer resemblance to a wounded fighter on the ropes, reeling from hit after hit but too old and stubborn to give up entirely. The neon skyline of the '80s is fading, giving way to a new decade painted in varying...
News KORG Gadget is Coming to the Switch in Spring 2018
Let's make beautiful music together!
Music producers can rejoice as news of KORG and Detune bringing their music producing suite KORG Gadget to the Nintendo Switch broke out at the M3 event in Japan. A header picture was posted by Nobuyoshi Sano on his Facebook account, clearly showcasing that this Spring 2018 switch release will allow up to four...
News The Next European Splatfest is All About Breakfast
Hey, it's a better topic than toilet roll
Now that the Splatoon 2 Splatfest events are well and truly divided by region, we have the latest European event on the way. Due to take place on the weekend starting at 3pm UK / 4pm CEST on 4th November, it'll be all about 'the most important meal of the day'. Yep, the topic is your preferred...
Saturday28th Oct 2017
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Champions' Ballad DLC is Still Due This Year
So hold your breath
It's a fantastic time of the year for those that love big-time game releases, but one download-only addition we're rather excited about is the Champions' Ballad DLC for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. With new amiibo for those Champions due in just a couple of weeks some have been wondering if the DLC would come at...
Review Moon Hunters (Switch eShop)
Fly me to the moon
With each passing day the Switch cements itself ever more as the home of some fantastic and unique indie games, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. Carrying on in this tradition is Moon Hunters, a successfully funded Kickstarter project that promises a roguelike co-op RPG experience with a high amount of replayability. It...
Review Poi: Explorer Edition (Switch)
An Odyssey alternative
We can’t help but feel sorry for Poi: Explorer Edition. As a 3D platformer, releasing in the same week as Super Mario Odyssey on Switch must be incredibly disheartening; the latter has been receiving praise left, right, and centre – and will likely be slotted firmly into many players’ consoles as we speak –...
Feature Adapting to Day-To-Day Life in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
More impressions about the latest entry in the Animal Crossing family
While the rest of the world waits until late November for the official release of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp on iOS and Google Play devices, your humble scribe – who happens to be located in Australia – has now had a few more days to adapt to life in this new world. With the...
News Art of Fighting 3 Is Your Next HAMSTER ACA Release on Switch
Skiping AoF2 and straight to the finishing line
Further evidence that HAMSTER simply does not care about continuity, next week the Switch eShop will be graced with none other than the final episode of Ryūko no Ken, better know among us westerners as Art of Fighting. We assume we will see Art of Fighting 2 somewhere in 2018. Despite the cast...
Friday27th Oct 2017
News Super Mario Odyssey Is The Best Rated Game Of All Time
Depending on who you listen to
Super Mario Odyssey received universal acclaim when the review embargo dropped yesterday, with many outlets across the world giving it top marks, along with our own 10/10, of course. That's all added up to a mighty overall score of 98.92% (at the time of writing) on the longstanding game review score aggregator...
News Reggie on GameCube Controller Support on the Switch
It was a surprise to everyone
One of the surprise inclusions of the recent 4.0 update to the Switch’s firmware was the inclusion of GameCube controller support, or rather, support for third party accessories which extended to the GameCube adapter for the Wii U. Fans were wondering whether this was Nintendo laying the groundwork for some exciting...
News Retro-Bit Lifts The Lid On Its Multi-Cart Collections For The NES And SNES
Data East and Jaleco classics repackaged
Retro-Bit is releasing a series of multi-carts for the NES and SNES which come packed with classic Data East and Jaleco games. Launching this December, each cartridge is compatible with the original SNES and NES hardware. They ship with an exclusive button and sticker set along with a collectible retail box,...
News Super Mario Odyssey Gets A Day One Update, But Don't Expect Much
"Several fixes have been made to enhance the user’s experience"
Super Mario Odyssey launches on Switch today, and Nintendo isn't wasting any time when it comes to updates. The game has already been updated to version 1.0.1, although Nintendo is quite vague as to what this actually does. According to the company, version 1.0.1 is all about...
Video Watch Jimmy Fallon Play Super Mario Odyssey On The Nintendo Switch
This man really loves Mario
It’s been well publicised how the current host of The Tonight Show is a big fan of Nintendo. Every year E3 rolls around, Jimmy Fallon often gets Reggie and his crew on so he can try out the latest Nintendo systems and games. We have also heard stories in the past about how he missed out on a chance to date the...
News Switch Player's Next Issue Is Packed With Super Mario Odyssey Goodness
Not to mention an amazing cover
Our friends over at Switch Player may be hard at work on issue 9 but they've taken the time to share with us the cover, which we're showing off exclusively on this very page. Created by Stup-Jam, the art features Mario and company in a scene lifted from Super Mario Odyssey, a game you may have heard of...
News Delight Your Friends By Sending Them 8-Bit Super Mario iMessages
Catching some rays
One of the coolest things in Super Mario Odyssey has to be the way the game seamlessly flips into classic 8-bit Mario style on some of the stages to give players a change of pace. If you are a iPhone user and love sending iMessages to friends and family, you will likely enjoy the new 8-bit Super Mario Sticker pack...
Video Get A Sneak Peek At The Upcoming WaterField Arcade Gaming Case For The Switch
Arcade on the go
When it comes to premium cases for things, WaterField Design has got the market cornered as far as portable Nintendo consoles go. We recently checked out their premium cases for Nintendo Switch and they were blooming lovely. The talented folks over at WaterField are nothing less than perfectionists of course and to celebrate the...
Talking Point What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Halloween Edition
Yeah, we all know the answer...
A couple of weeks ago we brought WGAYPTW™ back here on Nintendo Life, and everyone seemed to have a jolly time. With Halloween right around the corner it's time to pick it up once again. Of course, a certain incredible game is out now, so plenty will be playing that - but it's the spookiest time of the year and...
Video Nintendo Shows It's A Piece of Cake To Transfer Your Data To A New Switch
Shiny new Switch time!
It is curious timing for Nintendo to release a video demonstrating how you can transfer user accounts and save data from one Nintendo Switch to another, but perhaps the tempting nature of the Super Mario Odyssey Switch Bundle with it's luscious red Joy-Con expedited the need for such a tutorial. After all, the video above...
News HandyGames Is Bringing Townsmen To Nintendo Switch Next Year
Built it, and they will come
Town-building strategy title Townsmen is headed to the Nintendo Switch in 2018, developer HandyGames has revealed. The German company published a short preview of the game in action on its YouTube account. Fans of the series will be pleased to note that the resource-heavy gameplay looks perfectly at home on Nintendo's...
News Mega Cat Studios Unleashes Spooky NES Treats In Time For Halloween
Do the monster mash!
Mega Cat Studios is getting in the Halloween spirit with a trio of NES-themed offerings. Creepin It Reel ($39.99) is a NES chiptune album with "officially licensed Dancing Pumpkin Man dance moves" and a fully playable pachinko game, while Creepy Brawlers (from $59.99) "marries monster movies and boxing" with...
Thursday26th Oct 2017
Review Super Mario Odyssey - A Globe-Trotting Extravaganza You Have To Experience
Odys-sey is what you get
For some gamers the idea of a ‘sandbox’ Mario game is pure retro. Super Mario 64 played a big part in revolutionising gaming, not just 3D platforming, and then Super Mario Sunshine took the idea in some interesting new directions on GameCube. Yet the Wii was a transformative console in taking Nintendo back to the top of...
News We Could See Another 3D Mario Game On Switch, According To Yoshiaki Koizumi
"Who knows how things will turn out?"
Super Mario games are a highlight of any Nintendo console cycle, with titles like Super Mario 3D World, Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Sunshine providing players with hours of enjoyment over the past few decades. However, as the years have progressed and development commitments have lengthened, we're...
News Nintendo Switch OS Version 4.0.1 Is Now Available
Just in time for Super Mario Odyssey
It came as a bit of a surprise when Nintendo put out the 4.0 update for the Switch, adding in neat extra features like eShop pre-loading and video capture. Still, there’s plenty left to be addressed in the system’s OS, and it seems that Nintendo’s really swinging for the fences here, as it has put out a...
Random Mario Inadvertently Exposed Himself In An Officially Licensed '80s Comic
And to think we got all worked up about nipples
The world may have lost its mind about seeing Mario's nipples in Super Mario Odyssey, but it turns out that Nintendo's mascot has shown off a lot more in the past. Kotaku has unearthed a Japanese manga from the late '80s in which Mario shows off his Crown Jewels.
News Miyamoto on Bringing Back the “Old” Style of Mario, Exploring New Art Styles
"We’re at almost like a turning point"
With Super Mario Odyssey due to come out in just a matter of hours, fans are quite eager to see what Nintendo’s modern interpretation of the old 3D Mario formula will look like. The 2D Mario games, on the other hand, are a bit of a mystery. It seems like Nintendo is done with the divisive “New”...
Friday27th Oct 2017
Review Volgarr The Viking (Switch eShop)
Viking treasure
With a final groan you are thrown backwards. Freezing in mid-air, your clothes and flesh melt away before your bloody skeleton explodes. This little moment plays out whenever you receive a final, fatal hit and it’s a moment you’ll be seeing a lot in Völgarr the Viking. This action platformer may have first seen release on other...
Thursday26th Oct 2017
Review Elliot Quest (Switch eShop)
The Adventure of Elliot
Elliot Quest is a side-scrolling, action-RPG that instantly brings to mind classics from the NES era such as Zelda II: The Adventure of Link and Metroid. It was originally released on PC, shortly before its first console appearance on Wii U in 2015. It has since appeared on various platforms, with many consoles seeing it...
Review Knight Terrors (Switch eShop)
Cheap thrills
A few weeks ago, Nicalis quietly announced Knight Terrors, a game unlike most of their others, in that it isn't getting the physical release treatment and is instead exclusive to the eShop. It's also unlike other recent releases in that it's incredibly budget-friendly at a mere three dollars. So, is Nicalis's latest release worth a...
Nintendo Download 26th October (North America)
Super Mario Odyssey! Poi! Splasher! Moon Hunters! Much more!
It's Nintendo Download Update day, and this one is arguably one of the biggest of the year. We have Nintendo's main man making his full 'main game' Switch debut, of course, while there are also a number of rather tempting download options on the table. Let's get to it. Switch Retail...
Nintendo Download 26th October (Europe)
Super Mario Odyssey! The Mummy Demastered! Halloween Sales! Much more!
Another Nintendo Download Update is live in Europe, and it's a big one. In addition to Mario's notable arrival on Switch we have a whole lot of other tempting options, along with the usual DLC add-ons and discounts. Let's get to it! Switch Retail Downloads: Super Mario Odyssey...
Video We Unbox The Super Mario Odyssey Switch Bundle With A Little Help From Cappy
You can win some amiibo signed by a special guest, too!
If there's one thing Mario's known for, it's jumping. If there's one thing Mario's dress sense is known for, it's red. That's no doubt the logic Nintendo had when creating the special Super Mario Odyssey Nintendo Switch bundle, and Nintendo UK was even kind enough to send one over to us so we...
Video Digital Foundry Gives Its Full Tech Analysis of Super Mario Odyssey
You want 60fps, you compromise
Super Mario Odyssey is just hours away from release (as we publish this it's actually already out in Japan / Australia / New Zealand), and it's comfortably one of the most anticipated games of the year. We lavished it with praise in our review, and remarked that it's a handsome game that also delivers some much...
News Nintendo Earnings Predictions Anticipate Increased Switch Sales
But Nintendo shares are down nearly 4%, so who knows
The start of next week should be very interesting indeed, as Nintendo will reveal its Q2 financial results. After a rather uneventful set of reports for Q1 - and doggedly sticking to conservative Switch projections despite speculation otherwise - we could see Nintendo shift its sales targets for...
News Pimp Out Your Super Mario Odyssey Experience With This Light-Up Switch Dock Shield
Zelda version also available
Accessories maker PDP is releasing a light-up dock protector for the Switch which provides the perfect way to play TV mode on Mario's upcoming adventure. Available on November 10th, this officially licensed Super Mario Odyssey "dock shield" clips onto your existing dock and supplies a "custom LED light show". Two...
News Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition Gets a Retail Release Date
amiibo support is a thing, too
In one of those 'sure, why not' announcements, Nintendo of America has confirmed that the physical retail edition of Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition will arrive on 10th November. Interestingly, the box art also has an amiibo logo, which suggests the range will be supported in the game via an update - or it's...
News Leif's Adventure: Netherworld Hero Will Make Its Debut on Nintendo Switch
"Creating a game for a Nintendo Console was always my dream"
Slowly and surely the Nintendo Switch is attracting some talented new names to the eShop, and we're certainly intrigued by the debut release of one-man studio One Man on Mars - Roman Fuhrer has confirmed that his title Leif's Adventure: Netherworld Hero will make its debut on the Nintendo...
Video 4K Trailer For L.A. Noire Gives An Idea Of What It Won't Look Like On Switch
Fine if you're a PS4 Pro or Xbox One X owner, mind
L.A. Noire arrives on Switch on November 14th, and to build excitement Rockstar has released a new trailer in 4K Ultra HD resolution. It gives you a good idea of what the game's all about - sleuthing, crime solving, flashing police badges, that sort of thing - but we can't help but feel that...
Review Super Ping Pong Trick Shot (Switch eShop)
Become a trick shot master
With more games released every year, deciding which one to play next has become increasingly difficult. The complex progression systems and open world design commonly found in modern video games appear to have become a norm, even in some download titles. Sometimes the limitless nature of these types of games can become...
News Reggie Fils-Aime Wishes Nintendo Could Meet Demand For Switch
"Our inability to meet demand is not something that is satisfying"
The Switch's success has given Nintendo a real boost in 2017, but the high demand does cause one headache - there simply aren't enough units to go around, and that means unhappy customers. Speaking to The Verge, Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime admitted that not being able...
News Wheels of Aurelia Drives Onto Switch on 2nd November
Music = 10/10
A little while ago MixedBag Games confirmed its various projects for the Switch eShop, with the studio also stepping in as publisher in a couple of cases. It already brought its own excellent title forma.8 to the store, and now there's a release date for Wheels of Aurelia, a game developed by Santa Ragione - it'll arrive...
News Blackbelly Skatepark Is Coming To Splatoon 2 This Weekend
Skate or dye
Nintendo has revealed that Splatoon favourite Blackbelly Skatepark will be added to the stage roster in Splatoon 2 this weekend. The stage will be added to the rotation on Saturday, which means you can get all nostalgic about one of the first game's most iconic levels. Are you happy to see Blackbelly return to the game, or were you...
Wednesday25th Oct 2017
Guide How to Download Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Early on iOS and Android
An early welcome
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp may only be due at the end of November, but it's already available in Australia; you can even grab it yourself right now if you're willing to jump through a few hoops. Thankfully, we're here to make that process a little easier. Here's how you can get Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp on your iOS or...
Feature Our First Steps in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
Initial impressions from our resident Animal Crossing expert
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp had its big Nintendo Direct reveal, and what we saw was a title that – in various respects – is rather close to the experience in the main games. Smaller in scope and with some mobile elements, of course, but the iOS / Google Play title has nevertheless...
News YouTuber Gets Banned From Site For Streaming Super Mario Odyssey
There'll be no spoilers here!
Avoiding major spoilers for Super Mario Odyssey is becoming harder and harder with each passing day; there have been several reports of stores breaking the street date of the game and more than a few members of the public have now received their copies earlier than planned. Some players are seizing the opportunity for...
News You Can Play Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Right Now, But There's A Catch
Going Down Under
In the wee hours of the morning (UK time, at least) Nintendo lifted the lid on its next mobile title, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. It's not officially coming until November, but the app has gone live on the Australian Google Play and iOS App Stores, which means you can download and play it right now if you happen to live in that...
News There's a Sonic Forces Demo on the Japanese eShop, But It Has a Strange Limitation
Oh SEGA!
Sonic Forces is out very soon and plenty are keen to see how it shapes up on the Switch. To that end SEGA has released a demo on the Japanese eShop, which is nice. You only get to try stages for one minute at a time, however, which is downright goofy. There are three stages available - one boss fight, one fast-paced Sonic level and one...
News Yoshiaki Koizumi Says Non-Traditional Nintendo IPs Are Bound For Switch Next Year
Take your bets...
The Switch has had a storming first year on sale, with the likes of Zelda, Mario and Fire Emblem all contributing to a bumper 2017. Naturally, Switch owners will also be thinking about the games they'll be playing over the next 12 months, and Nintendo's Yoshiaki Koizumi wants us to expect the unexpected. In an interview with...
News Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Will Arrive on Mobile in Late November
Pre-registration opens for iOS and Google Play
As promised Nintendo has lifted the lid on its Animal Crossing mobile title - it's called Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp and will launch in late November on both iOS and Google Play. First of all, the videos (including a short 'digest') are below. As you can see it's looking like a rather...
News You Can Now Pre-Load Super Mario Odyssey From The Switch eShop
Get a head start on that 5.2GB download
Let's be honest, Super Mario Odyssey is a game which you are always going to want to have on your Switch isn't it? While game boxes are nice to look at on your shelf, game carts can be easily forgotten when you take your Switch out and about on adventures. If you do plan to download Super Mario Odyssey...
Watch The Animal Crossing Mobile Direct - Live!
Welcome...
Announced last year, the Animal Crossing mobile app has remained largely a mystery - until now. Nintendo will share a 15 minute presentation said to be focused solely on the app / game / whatever it is. It's an IP that's arguably perfect for mobile, and we'll see just what Nintendo has planned in this Direct. <liveblog...
News Action-RPG Blossom Tales Is Set to Bloom on Switch eShop This Winter
And it looks bloomin' lovely
Publisher FDG Entertainment has revealed that Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King, a game previously released on Steam, will be heading to the Nintendo Switch as a console exclusive 'this winter'. As Lily, Knight of the Rose, you must go on a quest to save the Kingdom of Blossom from eternal darkness, collecting a host of...
Video Here's the Full 'Just Mario' Song in Just Dance 2018
Do the Mario!
Some observant readers will have seen, in our recent 'Out Today' post, that we were both amused and baffled by the 'Just Mario' song that's found in Just Dance 2018. Ubisoft's trailer for the routine certainly caught our eye, in any case. If you want to know just how Mario dances when trying to impress Princess Peach, Nint
News Nintendo's 'Close Call' Commercials Focus on Fantastical Switch Games
It's a dangerous business
It's been a fascinating launch year to date for the Nintendo Switch, and the big N's marketing for the system has also been pretty decent. For one thing it's figured out what Sony and Microsoft grasped years ago - if you want kids to think your system is cool, use stereotypically 'cool' people to advertise it. In other...
Thursday26th Oct 2017
News Nintendo Titles Get Pushed Down the Japanese Charts as Switch Clings Onto Top Spot
A glut of PS4 / Vita releases dominate the software results
The Japanese Media Create results are out, and last week was undoubtedly a strong one for new titles on PS4 and Vita. That influenced hardware a little too, though the big N still managed respectable results. In the software charts it's all about new releases on PS4 and Vita, with the...
News Perception Will Give You a Fresh Look at Horror on Switch, Out on Halloween
That is good timing
Halloween is surprisingly close, and we've had some suitably themed titles arrive on the Switch eShop in recent times. Perception - developed by The Deep End Games - has got its timing bang on, however, as it'll arrive on 31st October in North America and Europe; its US price will be $14.99USD. This only arrived on other...
Wednesday25th Oct 2017
Gallery Japan's Collective Body Is Ready For Super Mario Odyssey
If only more people could get Switches to play it on...
Super Mario Odyssey launches this week - as if you didn't know - and Nintendo has gone big on promoting the game in Japan. Everywhere you look there are adverts, merchandise, magazines, cardboard stands and even Mario statues, all of which show that Nintendo isn't sparing any expense...
News PS Vita Horror Adventure Death Mark Is Headed To Switch
Marked for life
Japanese company Experience has announced that it is bringing Death Mark to the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in 2018. Originally released on the PS Vita, Death Mark - or Shiin as it is known in Japan - sees you assuming the role of a character who has been branded with the titular mark, which means they will soon die. The game...
News The Latest Zelda: Breath of the Wild Free Gift Should Help You With Ethical Fishing
Or you can just detonate bombs in the water
We had a slightly odd 'Tips from the Wild' news post on Switch recently, in that it didn't bother offering any gifts. Nintendo has decided to be generous again in the most recent post for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, however, offering Switch owners a freebie if they boot the game from the...
Feature We Almost Got Golf Story On The Wii U
"It kind of got out of hand, with too many ideas"
Golf Story has proven to be one of the Switch's big indie hits of 2017, but incredibly we could have experienced the game a lot sooner, had fate not intervened. Sidebar Games' Andrew Newey - who constitutes 50 percent of the game's development team - has been speaking to Red Bull Games about the...
News Mutant Mudds Collection Will Support Video Capture
The first of many
One of the biggest features of the new Switch system update was that of the new video capture feature, which allows you to record footage from the last thirty seconds of gameplay. It’s a welcome addition, one that will no doubt get plenty of use on social media, though it is rather limited in scope right now; supporting only four...
Tuesday24th Oct 2017
Review The Mummy Demastered (Switch eShop)
A run 'n stunning monster mash-up
There are a few different ways this review could have started. Lamenting that officially licensed video games based on blockbuster movies have had a rough history (to put it politely), or the even more disappointing tales of movies that have used gaming franchise IPs as source material. Whichever way you cut the...
News Nintendo Switch v4.0.0 Update Brought Surprise GameCube Controller Adapter Support
Virtual Console on the way soon?
The Nintendo Switch v4.00 system update is the gift that keeps on giving; aside from adding the ability to capture video gameplay clips and enabling the use of wireless headphones with a USB adaptor, it seems there was a rather
News Nintendo's European eShop Halloween Sale is Now Live
Shovel Knight! Thimbleweed Park! Axiom Verge! More!
Nintendo has been teasing its Halloween eShop discounts for about a week, and the roll-out has kicked off in Europe. It promises 'over 100' discounts across Switch, 3DS and Wii U, with some that may be genuinely tempting. Below are some highlights from Nintendo's news post and from our own...
Feature Five Things We Expect from the Animal Crossing Mobile Direct
Cuteness being one
Nintendo, to date, has released three core smart device games as part of its mobile strategy (plus the Switch Parental Controls and Nintendo Switch Online apps) but Animal Crossing is arguably the best fit yet. Miitomo was a spin on social media that somewhat lost steam, Super Mario Run gained some early momentum...
News Nintendo of America Adds Some Halloween-Themed Switch eShop Discounts
Just don't get too excited
Earlier today Nintendo of Europe launched its Halloween sale and, although there are some decent options, we'd suggest it lacked many knockout deals. Nintendo of America hasn't branded a range of discounts in the same way, but did publish a News post on the Switch with some rad artwork. The article is pointing users to...
Out Today Enticing Switch eShop Titles Arrive to Stretch Your Bank Account
Hard to resist
As we've mentioned previously, eShop release dates are getting a little bit more dynamic than they used to be. This is a good thing, as it reflects the positive third-party support coming the Switch's way, and with crowded weekly schedules and occasional multi-platform launches publishers are more than happy to break the 'release on a...
News Attack On Titan 2 Will Launch in March on Nintendo Switch
The playable cast and more are also revealed
Attack on Titan 2 should be an interesting release next year on Switch, PS4, Xbox One and PC, as the follow-up to the 'main' predecessor developed by Koei Tecmo and the Omega Force team. A live stream (in Japanese) revealed more on the title today, including the release window - it's due to arrive in...
News OJO, The 'World's First' Switch Micro-Projector, Launches Its Indiegogo Campaign
Offers an 'early bird' price
Just recently we shared a reminder about the OJO, a portable projector being plugged as an ideal solution for the Nintendo Switch. It's setup to function as a Switch dock, though it can work with other devices too, and the idea is sure to be tempting to some. Well, the Indiegogo campaign is now live - it has a limited...
News Payday 2 is Still Set for a 'Winter' Release on Nintendo Switch
A portable heist
Payday 2 was a surprise Nintendo Direct announcement back in April; the heist game - with its focus on teamwork and co-op play - could certainly be a decent fit for the Switch. Since that reveal, however, relatively little has been said about the project. Now Overkill Software has given a video update on progress; it shows the...
Video A New Theory on How Pauline Got Her Name
And some notable similarities to Odyssey's style
With just days to go until Super Mario Odyssey hits the shelves, there’s a lot of excitement and buzz in the air. While most of the game will be kept under lock and key until 27 October, Nintendo has made a few things public. One of the bigger revelations made earlier this year, when Odyssey was...
News NPD Says SNES Mini Was the Highest Selling Console in September
Switch came in second
It wasn’t a surprise that the SNES Mini had such a massive launch; sales of the NES Mini and pre-orders indicated that there was a lot of interest. Even so, its sales were going to be anybody’s guess, due to Nintendo’s history of struggling to keep up with high demand. While the console was still tough to find at launch,...
News Snake Pass Is Half Off on the North American eShop
Get it before it's gone!
One of the standout releases of the early Switch library was that of Snake Pass, the 3D platformer starring a cute snake. It may not be to everyone’s tastes, but Snake Pass is certainly a unique experience, yet due to the massive influx of quality games to the eShop over the last few months, it’s likely been pushed down...
News Time Recoil is Bringing Twin-Stick Shooting to the Switch This Week
Just in time
Finnish indie game developer 10tons has been on a roll lately with the recent releases of Sparkle 2, Neon Chrome and JYDGE on the Switch eShop. Next up is Time Recoil, a twin-stick shooter that will launch on Switch this Thursday for $13.99. Euro pricing is to be confirmed. In this one killing the baddies triggers time slowdown, a
Monday23rd Oct 2017
Video So, Just How Red are the Super Mario Odyssey Joy-Con Controllers?
You've got neon pink/red on you
As Nintendo releases more snazzy coloured Joy-Con controllers, those of us doomed to the grey variation by limited early pre-order options can't help but contemplate the pricey but necessary upgrade to brighter alternatives. The upcoming Super Mario Odyssey bundle includes some rather nice red Joy-Con controllers,...
News Warner Bros. Confirms That LEGO Dimensions Is No More
Server support remains intact
It was only a few days ago that we were talking about the slow demise of LEGO Dimensions and how the game's expansion packs seemed to be coming to an end much earlier than first planned. Now, thanks to a statement from all parties involved in the creation of the game, this has been confirmed to be the...
Review The Count Lucanor (Switch eShop)
Not for the faint-hearted
You know those nightmares where everything feels innocently real apart from that odd, horrendously creepy, strangely out of place, potentially rabid, demon-like goat in the corner of the room? Well, developer Baroque Decay has kindly wrapped up these fears into a small, puzzle-adventure video game package for us all to...
Talking Point An Era Ends As Nintendo Continues to Ignore 3D on the 3DS
First-party games ignore the once important feature
When it comes to playing habits on the 3DS there are three distinct camps of gamers - those that leave the 3D slider up, some that alternate and adjust the setting depending on the game, and others that prefer viewing their screens in 2D. This scribe has always been in the first camp, cranking the...
News SFANS Provokes the Ire of Indiegogo Backers With Delay and Design Change
"I paid for the old design with the cable"
Crowdfunding can be a temperamental affair - some campaigns on the likes of Kickstarter and Indiegogo can be impressive success stories, but others turn into somewhat messy and protracted projects. SFANS is a case and point - as a Switch 'dock' adapter it does a solid job and comfortably met its funding...
News Amazon Opens Pre-Orders for New Nintendo 3DS XL - Super NES Edition in North America
More 16-bit nostalgia
In a bit of a surprising move Amazon has opened pre-orders on a New Nintendo 3DS XL - Super NES Edition in North America, which hasn't (at the time of writing) been revealed by Nintendo [Update: Nintendo of America has now re-tweeted an official announcement by Amazon]. Pre-orders on both Amazon US and Amazon Canada give a...
News Game Freak Says Its Younger Devs Have Created Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Veterans are working on Switch title
Game Freak has revealed that Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon has been a "growth-based project for younger staff members", with veteran members of the team tackling the first title for the series on Switch. The information comes from an interview conducted by Gamespot in which Shigeru Ohmori and Kazumasa Iwao...
News Super Turrican: Director's Cut Comes With With Every Analogue Super Nt Console
A new level! New enemies! Better sound! Improved graphics!
If you cast your mind back a short while you'll remember we reported on a story relating to the SNES run-and-gun classic Super Turrican, originally released in 1993. While the game was critically acclaimed at the time, it wasn't the version that developer Factor 5 wanted to release...
News Shin Megami Tensei V is Coming to the Nintendo Switch
And... breathe
The DS and 3DS have benefitted for a number of fantastic titles in the Shin Megami Tensei series, while the Wii U also got the rather quirky Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE. Now that we're into a new generation of hardware, however, the good news is that Atlus is continuing to back Nintendo systems with the franchise. During a livestream...
Review Robo Army (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
Little known, but lots of fun
Neo-Detroit has been invaded by a legion of robots; their leader instructs them to seize the population and use their brains to clone themselves. Wait, what? Use their knowledge to build more of their number perhaps? Maybe the human brains are being scooped out for use in the robots? Whatever’s going on, it isn’t...
News Animal Crossing for Mobile is All Set for a Nintendo Direct Reveal This Week
Broadcast confirmed for 25th October
Update: Nintendo of Europe has confirmed it'll release a localised version of the Direct a few hours after the Japanese video. Nintendo of America has also confirmed the Direct for the initial time of 8pm Pacific / 11pm Eastern, so there'll likely be an English translation for us to watch live. Original...
Review Hive Jump (Wii U eShop)
It stings
By this point in time Nintendo has cleanly put the Wii U in the rearview mirror; virtually all support has transferred over to the Switch from both first- and third-parties, and few are looking back. Even so, some games are still trickling out on the Wii U eShop; one such release is Hive Jump. Though Hive Jump presents some interesting...
Video Here's a Look at Some Intriguing Failed Nintendo Game Pitches
Including Art Academy, Super Mario Bros. 3 on PC and more
Sometimes the history around games that never made it out of the door can be fascinating, as we look back at what might have been if different decisions had been made. Rejected or failed projects often come back in different forms, but occasionally they're lost forever. Unseen64 has teamed...
News Fire Emblem Warriors Makes Top 20 UK Chart Debut, But Can't Pass Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Flops on New 3DS at retail
We're starting to get into the retail video game silly season, as big releases hit stores on a weekly basis and leave us with tough purchasing decisions to make. The most recent UK chart results are now out, and share mixed fortunes for Nintendo. For starters, the headline is that PS4's Gran Turismo: Sport seized top...
News SEGA's Shun Nakamura 'Really' Wants to Make Samba de Amigo for the Switch
"I saw the Switch, I thought oh my god - this is it!"
Plenty of developers have spoken about seeing the Nintendo Switch - and its integrated Joy-Con controllers - and being inspired with gaming ideas. That seems to have happened to Sonic Team designer and producer Shun Nakamura, which could be good news for Dreamcast fans. The cult hit on SEGA's...
Tuesday24th Oct 2017
News Rogue Singularity Will Jump Onto the Switch eShop in 2018
'A return to the golden age of 3D platforming'
Nnooo is a name that'll be familiar to fans of the 3DS and Wii U eShop, with the Australian company developing and publishing various games even as far back as the days of WiiWare and DSiWare. Now it's confirmed a project for the Switch eShop as publisher of the Considerable Content-developed Rogue...
Monday23rd Oct 2017
News VVVVVV Will be Defying Gravity on Switch This November
I hope you're happy now
Nicalis has been a prolific publisher in the first year of the Nintendo Switch, in some cases with retail titles. It's dipping more into affordable downloads now, however, and another to add to the list will be VVVVVV; it'll arrive on 17th November priced $9.99USD or 9,99€ in Europe. Originally developed by Terry...
Sunday22nd Oct 2017
News Super Famicom Exclusive, Far East of Eden Zero, Translated Into English
Major JRPG's "impossible" language barrier conquered at last
"Impossible!" is the word used to describe something that can't be done... until someone does it for the first time. Tengai Makyō Zero (full title Far East of Eden: Tengai Makyō Zero) was one the major Super Famicom games with seemingly impossible translation; this late generation 1995...
Talking Point The Nintendo Switch is Modernising, But Has a Long Way to Go
Slow and steady wins the race?
This week brought us the latest notable update to the Nintendo Switch system, taking us to version 4.0.0; there was also an update to the Joy-Con controllers that does... something. It was a notable update in that it added a few major changes - the main additions were the ability to capture the last 30 seconds of...
Saturday21st Oct 2017
News Limited Run Games Will Publish Physical Copies of Indie Titles On Switch Next Year
Collectors rejoice!
Somewhere, far into the distance, you might just be able to make out the cries of joy from video game collectors (and cries of fear from their wallets) because Limited Run Games has confirmed that it will be publishing physical retail games on Switch next year. In case you are unaware of the company, Limited Run Games is known...
Review Spelunker Party! (Switch eShop)
Spikes and boulders and traps, oh my!
Revitalizing a decades old series is never an easy task, but Spelunker Party! manages to be a decent return while adding good multiplayer functionality. Don’t let the title throw you off. It’s easy to assume this is some kind of minigame collection or something along the lines of another Mario Party. That...
Friday20th Oct 2017
Review Fire Emblem Warriors (New 3DS)
Nobody gets left behind
Fire Emblem Warriors has already impressed us with its mix of real-time combat and tactical planning on Switch, and given the current popularity of that console it's easy to forget that the game has also come to the New Nintendo 3DS. While you'd be forgiven for overlooking this entry altogether, it's important to...
Review Party Golf (Switch eShop)
Hole-in-100+
The Switch is slowly but surely becoming one of the best available entertainment systems for multiplayer fun. The eShop is positively bursting at the seams with great co-op adventures and games that focus on simple, pick-up-and-play action for multiple players to enjoy. Party Golf is one of the latest titles to jump on board, hoping to...
News Fire Emblem Warriors Season Pass DLC Will Include Plenty of Familiar Faces
Tharja! Azura! Minerva! Owain! More!
Fire Emblem Warriors is out today on Switch and New 3DS, and we think it's pretty good; for those wondering, we also have a New 3DS version review in the works to go live very soon. There's plenty for players to do in the game, such as the main campaign and 'History' battles, but just like with Hyrule...
Anniversary It's One Year Since Nintendo Showed Us The Switch
NX level stuff
Incredibly, it's now one year since Nintendo lifted the lid on the Switch - and Nintendo Karen. Leaked many months ahead of the official reveal, the hybrid nature of the Switch - then known as "NX" - left some unconvinced. Even the announcement video itself - which focused on the system's ability to t
News Splatoon 2 Update 1.4.1 Is Now Live, And Here's What's Changed
Fixes weapon issues, mainly
It's update city this week in the world of Nintendo - yesterday we got updates for the Switch, Joy-Con and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and today everyone's favourite ink-shooting online blaster is getting a refresh. Before you get too excited,
Review Putty Pals (Switch eShop)
A Puzzler Built For Two
The Nintendo Switch has brought social gaming back to the couch with aplomb. With the ability to literally disconnect two controllers and hand one to a buddy, how could it not? While competitive multiplayer has been the main thrust, cooperative experiences seem to be fewer and far between. Putty Pals is your friendly reminder...
News EA Won't Entirely Rule Out Star Wars Battlefront II Coming To Switch
"This is something we'll explore if we see opportunities there"
With Star Wars: The Last Jedi just around the corner the release of Star Wars Battlefront II is well-timed, and we can expect the FPS title to gain plenty of attention, not just for its connection to the wider Star Wars universe but because it's shaping up to be a very impressive title...
News Moon Hunters Lands On the Switch eShop Next Week
Mesopotamian mayhem
We're really looking forward to playing Kitfox Games' Moon Hunters, which was announced for the Switch eShop last month. It's now been given a release date for next week on 26th October, priced at £9.99 in the UK. We expect the North American release to be on the same day also. In the game you create your own legend in a 1-to-4...
News Super Meat Boy Releases on Switch This Year
Digital release this year, physical likely next year
One of the most significant indie platformers of the past few years is that of Super Meat Boy, the tough-as-nails game that has frustrated many a gamer over the various platforms that it’s seen release on. Naturally, fans have noted that Super Meat Boy would be a good fit on the Switch and have...
Random Don't Forget This Week's Musical Retail Arrival on Wii
Sing when you're winning
Ah, the Wii. The little system is now nearly 11 years old and was an outstanding commercial success; it also brought us a wonderful game library with plenty of titles that'll go down as Nintendo classics. Its broad appeal also made it ripe for various so-called 'casual' games, and despite the system being long since...
News Get a Good Look at Snipperclips Plus: Cut it out, together!
Cute cutting
The original Snipperclips - Cut it out, together! was a major early hit on the Switch eShop; developed by a small UK studio, Nintendo liked the concept enough to buy the IP and publish the game. It led the way in terms of early download-only sales on the store. It wasn't too surprising, then, when the most recent Nintendo...
News Minecraft-Like Title Battleminerz is Heading to 3DS This Year
Amazeballz
The world has seen a small army of Minecraft clones make their way to gaming consoles - some have been successful, others not so much. Developer Wobbly Tooth Games is the latest to join the trend (for a second time, actually) by bringing Battleminerz to Nintendo 3DS. The game is a sequel to the studio's earlier effort Battleminer (a game...
News Zombie Gold Rush is Creeping Onto Switch In Time For Halloween
Kill zombies, earn cash
Scrolling through the 'Coming Soon' section of the Switch's eShop can become a rather fun pastime - especially with the amount of games that are bombarding the system at the moment. One such game that has recently appeared in this menu of future delights is Zombie Gold Rush. The game sees you jumping into various cars and...
News King Oddball is Looking to Rule the Switch eShop Very Soon
Utter madness
Certainly one of the crazier concepts for a game we have seen in recent times, King Oddball is set to land on the Switch's eShop with a bang - and there's not long to wait until it does. You take control of a boulder (the King of boulders it would seem) with the aim of using your ridiculously long tongue to lick up other, smaller...
Thursday19th Oct 2017
News Egads, You Can Now Use Wireless Headphones With Switch Thanks To The 4.0.0 Update
Music to our ears!
One of the biggest complaints about the Switch is the lack of any kind of support for wireless headphones beyond wangling something together with an adapter, which introduces lag and other horrible nasties. Thankfully, with the latest firmware update the Switch finally has some support for these oh-so-convenient lovelies, despite...
News It's Not Just The Switch Which Received A Firmware Update Today
Those lovely Joy-Cons are joining the party, too
Earlier today Nintendo issued a new firmware update for the Switch which brings video recording, data transfer and some other goodies to the table. However, it's not just the main console which got an update today - the Joy-Con controllers have also been issued with a firmware refresh. To update...
Hardware Review The Super Famicom Mini Is For Hardcore Collectors Only
Turning Japanese?
Not all micro-consoles are created equal, the SNES Classic Mini being the perfect example of this (not-so-universal) truth. The western versions may have the same game selection but the North American and European editions showcase radically different case designs, which has led to some particularly dedicated Nintendo fans buying...
Guide How To Unlock Every Badge In ARMS
New reasons to play
ARMS was recently updated to include unlockable achievement badges which track your performance in-game. You can wear these to show off your favourite achievement to other players. You may be wondering exactly what these badges are, and that's where we come in. Below you'll find what's required to gain both the Fixed Design and...
News Massive Nintendo Switch System Update - Version 4.0.0 - Adds Video Capture and More
You can also transfer user data, pre-load some eShop games
Nintendo has unleashed its most significant Switch system update so far, to version 4.0.0. It adds a few key features, the most notable of which is the ability to use the Capture button to grab video clips up to 30 seconds long. If something neat happens in game, pressing and holding the...
Exclusive Game Freak Explains Why We Should All Play Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Riding Mantine, new Pokemon, Mewtwo and more
Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon aren't far away on 3DS, and the more we learn about the new titles the clearer it gets that they're offering more than minor expansions. The Pokémon Company and Game Freak have emphasised that there'll be an expansive storyline, and in a new twist to previous expansions...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Gets Updated, Here's What's New And Different
"No more than one Piranha Plant will appear at a time"
It's update day! Not only have we had firmware updates for the Switch and its Joy-Con controllers, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has also received a timely software refresh. The most important update we already know about - it's the ability to capture video durin
Review 88 Heroes: 98 Heroes Edition (Switch)
I've got 98 problems but a Switch ain't one
Apparently these new-fangled superhero movies are all the rage nowadays! People seem to really connect with demi-gods fighting insectoid aliens while destroying cities, and with such memorable characters how could you not? There's Wonder Woman, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Batman, Glass Girl, Jim Nastics,...
Enforce law and order on the city streets of Edenbyrg
Imagine a bleak dystopian future where crime is rampant and multiple citizens are being held as hostages by dangerous people. JYDGE, recently launched on Steam and now available via the Switch eShop, explores this exact scenario. When all goes to hell in the cyberpunk city of Edenbyrg, the...
Nintendo Download 19th October (North America)
Fire Emblem Warriors! The Mummy Demastered! Knight Terrors! Much more!
It's another Nintendo Download Update for North America, and as is now the norm it's absolutely jam-packed with content. The Nintendo Switch eShop accounts for most of the options, again, with a first-party retail title being joined by some download-only gems; the New 3DS doesn't...
Rumour LEGO Dimensions Has Apparently Been Killed Off
A year earlier than planned
According to a report by Eurogamer, the toys-to-life franchise LEGO Dimensions seems to have come to an end much earlier than first planned. Released on Wii U, as well as various other platforms, the game has seen an enormous variety of licensed figures from franchises such as The Simpsons, Doctor Who, Ghostbusters, and...
News Switch Video Capture May Go Beyond 30 Second Limit In The Future
Potentially up to five minutes
You may already be aware that the Switch recently received a huge system update which, amongst other things, introduced the ability to use the Capture button to record the last 30 seconds of your gameplay on selected titles. Now, according to a report from Kotaku, we have learnt that this feature could potentially...
News Nintendo of America Boasts of Major Sales Success in September's NPD Results
Nintendo systems claimed two-thirds of all US hardware sales
September was a busy month for Nintendo - though October through December aren't any quieter - as the company made a big push on multiple fronts. It seems to have paid off, however, with Nintendo of America highlighting some significant positives from the most recent NPD US results. It...
News RiME Takes Up More Space On Switch Than On Xbox One And PlayStation 4
There's a thing
RiME comes to Switch soon, and while the wait has been quite a long one we're hopeful that it will have been well worth it. Interestingly, it has been discovered that RiME on Switch - despite being portable - takes up more storage space than it does on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. According to the game's eShop page, RiME gobbles up...
Nintendo Download 19th October (Europe)
Fire Emblem Warriors! Spelunker Party! Elliot Quest! Much more!
The latest European Nintendo Download Update is live, and it's another busy line-up with lots of varied options. There are two retail releases on Switch alongside the usual inundation of download games, while there are also big arrivals on the New 3DS / 3DS. With plentiful discounts...
Video Check Out These New Mini Games in Resident Evil Revelations 1 and 2
Spooky
One of the standout games in the early 3DS library was that of Resident Evil Revelations, a refreshing return to form for the series. Since then, it’s been ported to just about every device that Capcom reasoned it could sell the game on, and has received a sequel in Resident Evil Revelations 2. Now that both are soon to be available on the...
Hardware Review Hori Empera Hook HDP Splatoon 2 Stereo Headset For Switch
Off the hook
We've already looked at Hori's basic solution for in-game voice chat on Switch, but here's a good chance that most Nintendo fans will have their eyes on the manufacturer's other option, the Empera Hook HDP headset designed to look like the very cans worn by characters in Splatoon 2. On a basic level, there's no difference between these...
Friday20th Oct 2017
News Mutation Nation Is Your Next HAMSTER ACA Release on Switch
No turtles here
Side scrolling beat' em up fans can rejoice, because when it rains (Wulverblade, Robo Army), it pours. Next week HAMSTER is re-releasing Mutation Nation on the Switch through the ACA series, a tale of mutation and madness set in the now not-too-distant year of 2050. As if we ever really needed any sort of plot to put down some...
Thursday19th Oct 2017
News Pokémon GO Halloween Event Introduces Gen 3 Ghost Types
Full Gen 3 roster coming in December
A few days ago we reported on the Gen 3 monsters revealed in a leak for the upcoming Pokémon GO Halloween event. Now the official PR is here, we can confirm that a number of Generation III ghost-type Pokémon "originally discovered in the Hoenn region" are coming to the game, including Sableye and...
News Don't Worry, You'll Be Able To Capture Video In Super Mario Odyssey
Another thing for Cappy to capture!
The big Nintendo Switch v4.0 firmware update dropped earlier today and one of the really nice additions is the ability to record 30 seconds of video gameplay which you can easily share on social media. At the moment it only works with the following 4 games which have received patches to support it: The Legend of...
News Kirby Battle Royale Demo Arrives Today on the 3DS in Europe
Includes Meta Knight unlock with save transfer
It's not often nowadays that we see significant release date discrepancies between Europe and North America, but that'll be the case with Kirby Battle Royale; it's not due until 19th January in North America, but lands on 3rd November in Europe. In order to build hype and increase awareness,...
Friday20th Oct 2017
News Splasher Will Make Its Mark on the Switch eShop Very Soon
Splashdown
For those seeking some fast-paced 2D platforming on the Switch eShop, there's a promising option right around the corner. Playdius has confirmed that Splasher has its final release date on the system, launching on 26th October for €14.99 / $14.99USD / £11.99. In the game you use various inks and resources to 'splash' walls and...
Thursday19th Oct 2017
News Spelunker Party! Launches With a Snazzy New Trailer
Another option for this week
In recent weeks the Switch has been getting bombarded with so many new releases that we've started to think there are almost too many. Thursdays are when we see the vast majority of these titles hit the eShop and one of today's new offerings is Square Enix's Spelunker Party! You can check out a brand new...
Wednesday18th Oct 2017
Review Fire Emblem Warriors (Switch)
Bonded blades
Koei Tecmo's Warriors franchise – also known by its Japanese title of "Musou" – has fans the world over, but we'd be willing to bet that quite a few of the people who picked up the superb Hyrule Warriors on Wii U and 3DS had never played any of the previous entries. Combing the hack-and-slash gameplay of the series with the lore of...
Thursday19th Oct 2017
Review The Jackbox Party Pack 4 (Switch eShop)
Changing the four-mula?
Ever since the first 'You Don't Know Jack' game arrived in the mid '90s, the Jackbox brand has increasingly targeted consoles with its quirky cooperative and competitive experiences. As 'traditional' party game experiences have been joined by more and more virtual board games and digital quiz shows over the last few years,...
Wednesday18th Oct 2017
News Action RPG Moonlighter Has Been Confirmed for Switch
With an awesome reveal trailer
After smashing its Kickstarter goal, Digital Sun Games' action RPG title Moonlighter has been steadily getting closer to release. Until now there had been no inclination of a release on Switch but, thanks to a rather epic reveal trailer, we now know that the game is indeed coming to the console. The game sees you lead...
Review Ninja Shodown (Switch eShop)
Bad for your stealth
Ninjas by their very nature are an elegant and elusive group - patiently lurking in shadows in order to dispatch foes without anyone ever realising they were there. Their grace and efficiency have become legendary over hundreds of years. In the medium of video games, however, ninjas have a somewhat 'varied' depiction, none more...
News Lost Sphear Makes Modest Debut in Japan But Switch Stays on Top
Four of the top five games are on Switch and 3DS
The Japanese Media Create chart results are out, and it proved to be a relatively quiet week in the market - there are some reasonable results for Nintendo, nonetheless. Starting with software we have Middle-earth: Shadow of War taking top spot on PS4, though its actual sales numbers weren't...
News Satellaview BS Zelda Third and Fourth Quests Get MSU1 Audio
It's dangerous to go alone, take this Hi Fi soundtrack
The Satellaview is one of the Holy Grails of any Super Nintendo aficionado. This accessory allowed Japanese players to download exclusive games and even play exclusive sessions with live narration on scheduled broadcasts way back in 1995. As one might imagine, most of these sessions were a one...
News The Latest Zelda: Breath of the Wild 'Tip' is All About Selfies
Peak internet
Well, the end is coming, it was fun while it lasted. After a number of months of small but occasionally handy gifts through the 'Tips from the Wild' Switch news posts, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has taken its impressive success and online buzz in order to go peak internet. Yep, it's a post about selfies. It...
News ARMS Version 3.2 Is Now Live
Badges! Replays! Evil Spring Man!
ARMS has been consistently supported by Nintendo in its post release period, receiving balancing tweaks, new fighters and ARMS, and new stages. The last update brought us a new stage and a whole wealth of balancing tweaks, but this new one promised to bring much more. It’s now live and available for download, and...
News Batman - The Telltale Series Finally Gets Release Date Confirmation for Switch
We're all Batman
Here's one to file under 'random announcement of the day'. You see, Batman - The Telltale Series has been listed on retail sites for quite some time with a 17th November release date, but Telltale didn't seem to say anything. You could look through the studio's social media accounts, official website and so on, and there wasn't a...
Reminder Don't Forget This Week's Early Switch eShop Releases
Three to choose from
The standard Nintendo Download Update is on a Thursday, but with more titles arriving on Switch alongside other versions we're seeing a variety of games on different days. Due to how busy each week's update is at present it's easy to lose track of these odd-day releases. With that in mind, here's a pre-update reminder on the...
News Calling All Budding Fashionistas; New Style Boutique 3 Gets Trendy New Details
Strut your stuff
Normally we might have overlooked this press release from Nintendo, but our resident reviewer and fashionista Morgan is super excited about this one; so we felt it was our civic duty to keep you informed. Nintendo Presents: New Style Boutique 3 - Styling Star has some new details on the various features and modes it'll have to...
News Elliot Quest Begins Its Switch Adventure This Week
PlayEveryWare's impressive title gets another chance
Elliot Quest opts for a simple look, but underneath that exterior is a rather accomplished adventure game. It was an impressive indication of what could be achieved through HTML5 technology on the Wii U eShop, before it was then ported to C++ (not Unity as we initially stated) and released on...
News There'll be a Free Fire Emblem Warriors Japanese Voice Pack to Download
Out on launch day
Just recently we shared a European launch trailer for Fire Emblem Warriors, but it turns out it wasn't the most interesting video for the game to come out. The North American launch trailer confirms that a free Japanese voice pack download will be available on 20th October. There had been confusion around whether Japanese...
News New Story Trailer For Apollo Justice On 3DS Reveals Release Dates For North America & Europe
You won’t object to this
Earlier this year Capcom announced it was releasing a revamped version of Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney on the 3DS. With the game already scheduled for a November launch, the Japan-based publisher and developer has now confirmed the title will release in North America on 21st November and across Europe on 23rd November. To...
News Monster Jam: Crush It! Arrives on Halloween, Even Though They're Not Actual Monsters
We see what they did there
During the Summer we shared the news that Monster Jam: Crush It! is heading to the Switch, and now the eShop pages (via the ever reliable 'Coming Soon' section) has backed up online retail listings to pin down a release date - 31st October. Yep, we reckon they're trying to be a bit clever with that release date. It's...
News Super Ping Pong Trick Shot Bounces Onto Switch eShop Tomorrow
Tricking out or a load of balls?
The Switch eShop has been inundated with a whole slew of great games lately, our resident video producer Alex even argues that it's become a problem, in a nice way. Like any store, especially now that curation has evidently well and truly ended, there will also be releases that are less appealing. We'll have to wait...
News Attack on Titan 2 Will Be Playable at Paris Games Week
The first opportunity to go hands on
For fans of the anime the original Attack on Titan console game was an exciting release, while there was also an interesting 3DS title localised out of Japan. With the Switch now getting some cross-platform games, however, it was particularly pleasing to hear recently that it's getting Attack on Titan 2, the next...
Tuesday17th Oct 2017
DLC Review Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle - Ultra Challenge Pack
No kidding
We were big fans of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle when it arrived on the Switch; it took established ideas from the turn-based tactics genre, did away with some annoying norms (such as the dreaded 'accuracy' of shots in XCOM, for example) and added its own twists. Quirky, colourful and surprisingly deep, it even managed to make this...
Soapbox The Switch Has a Big Problem, and It's Too Many Great Games
A nice problem to have
As far as problems go, having too many great games isn't a bad one to have, but recent weeks on the Switch have made it a reality for the system's fans. Nintendo's own efforts aside, we're seeing more and more third party support with each month, and that's not even getting into the indie scene. The ever-growing list of games...
Review Rogue Trooper Redux (Switch eShop)
Super Trooper, Norts are gonna find me
Rogue Trooper Redux is a remaster of Rogue Trooper (a 2006, third-person shooter based on the 2000AD comic book series of the same name). The series focuses around Rogue – a genetically created, toxin-immune, manufactured soldier (or ‘GI’) – as he becomes the last surviving member of his race during a...
Review Don't Knock Twice (Switch eShop)
Seriously, don’t
Don’t Knock Twice is a first-person horror game, based on the film of the same name that was released last year. The story sees you take the role of Jess, a mother who had to give away her child at a young age but is now hoping to reconnect with her. Your daughter, Chloe, is in a bit of a pickle with some paranormal forces and...
News Sony is Publishing an Indie Title, Tiny Metal, on the Switch
Via a subsidiary, but it counts
While Nintendo's corporate structure is easy to understand, fellow platform holders Sony and Microsoft are broader and more complex. They're companies with numerous sizable divisions and spin-offs, with various businesses and interests outside the game industry. That subverts any idea of 'console wars' in the modern...
Rumour Keymailer Lists Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy for the Switch
Wouldn't that be something?
One of the biggest successes of this summer was Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, the HD remaster of the first three adventures featuring the crazy ‘coot. Though Crash started out as a PlayStation exclusive, the rights have long since been bought by Activision, leading some to speculate that the game would eventually see...
Deals Gear Up With Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Collector's Edition And Pro Controller
We're in Elysium with these goodies
One of the games wthat we are really looking forward to on the Switch this year is of course Xenoblade Chronicles 2, which isn't all that far away now. Roll on 1st December. The Nintendo UK Store has recently listed two different versions of the game for fans, along with a tempting limited edition Pro...
NSFW Wolfenstein II's Launch Trailer Shows The Many Ways To Skin A Nazi
"Tonight, they burn"
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus doesn't launch on Switch until 2018, but that doesn't mean we can't get all excited by the game's launch trailer, which has been published today to build hype ahead of release on other systems on October 27th. The trailer - which contains plenty of bad language, gore and violence, as you might...
News Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle DLC Gets Shown Off In Shiny New Trailer
And is available right now!
Yesterday we revealed that the first main addition to Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle - the Ultra Challenge Pack DLC - had gone live, allowing season pass buyers to get their hands on some lovely new content. Today, Ubisoft has released a trailer for the package, giving us a quick look at these new features. The...
News Heroes Of The Monkey Tavern Is Bringing Dungeon Crawling Action To Switch
Arrives on the eShop next month
Fans of the massively influential Dungeon Master will be pleased to know that Heroes of the Monkey Tavern is headed towards the Switch eShop. The first-person dungeon-crawler takes inspiration from FTL's '80s classic, giving you the chance to take a team of warriors into hostile territory, where you'll face hordes of...
News A New Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Trailer Arrives, Along With Famitsu Details
It's all kicking off
It's not long now until Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon arrive in store; they're all set to be big hits for the 3DS; for those fully invested in the latest generation they'll be tough to ignore. The Pokémon Company has now released a localised version of a story trailer that made its debut in Japan a few weeks ago...
News Pokémon GO Leak Hints At Gen 3 For Upcoming Halloween Event
Spooky timing
It would appear that Gen 3 monsters will be unleashed as part of Pokémon GO's upcoming Halloween event. The evidence is two leaks, the first of which is an image found in data files for the game. A piece of artwork - presumably the loading screen art - clearly shows Gen 3 monsters Duskull, Dusknoir, Shuppet, Sableye and Banette...
News Cat Quest Tentatively Positioned for a November Launch
A "Mew Game Mode" is coming too
One of the many promising games on the horizon for the Switch eShop is that of Cat Quest, an open world RPG adventure that stars a whole lot of cats. It was announced for the Switch way back in May, with a promised release date of sometime in 2017, and now it seems that the developers are zeroing in on launch day...
News Mantis Burn Racing On Switch Will Include Cross-Play Support
Race against players on rival platforms
VooFoo Studios has announced its top-down racer Mantis Burn Racing will include cross-play support. The title bolsters cross-play offerings on the Nintendo Switch, with some of the previously announced cross-platform games for the device including Minecraft, Rocket League and the recently announced th
News Mario Party: The Top 100 Trailer Showcases Modes and amiibo Functionality
Be a big amiibo cheater, if you want
During the most recent Nintendo Direct there was the surprise announcement of Mario Party: The Top 100 for the 3DS; the portable entry will combine a whole lot of classic minigames from throughout the IP's history, also giving the system a useful Holiday release to tempt families. The reveal didn't get into too...
News "Rental Avatar" Feature Shown Off in New Sonic Forces Footage
Check out the Space Port stage, too
Sonic Forces is now just a few weeks away, and plenty of Blue Blur fans will be hoping it follows the lead of the retro-infused Sonic Mania in bringing the IP back to the top of the game. Whether it'll deliver that is up in the air so far, but there's always hope. In recent weeks SEGA has been cranking...
News Rytmik Studio Aims To Find Its Rhythm On Switch
You can't stop the beat
Cinemax has released several of its music creation apps on Nintendo platforms - quite a few arrived on DSiWare and the more recent Rytmik Ultimate found its way to 3DS - and now the latest instalment is on the way, heading to the Switch next year. Rytmik Studio, like the previous titles, is a music creation software...
News Neo Geo Brawler Robo Army Is Invading Your Switch This Week
Do the robot
Side-scrolling fighting fans have been well-served recently on Switch thanks to the excellent Wulverblade, but if you fancy a bit more walk-punch-walk-punch action then you'll be pleased to know that Hamster is bringing Robo Army to the Switch eShop this week. Originally released in 1991, it's a very early Neo Geo release but boasts...
Video The Fire Emblem Warriors Launch Trailer Sets the Scene for Dramatic Battles
Will you pick it up this week?
Fire Emblem Warriors is now just days away, the latest Musou / Nintendo crossover after a couple of iterations for Hyrule Warriors. It's a title that impressed us in our preview, and our full review will be dropping once the embargo ends. With the title just days away Nintendo has now published a launch trailer; it...
News Poisoft Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Western Translation of Order Land
Become the King of the world!
Japanese developer, Poisoft, has launched a Kickstarter campaign in order to raise funds for an English translation of their latest title Order Land. The game is currently available on Nintendo 3DS and Switch in Japan, offering a mix of simulation, adventure, and RPG elements. There are several modes to play...
Monday16th Oct 2017
Review The Flame in the Flood (Switch eShop)
A river ride to die for
At first glance, The Flame in the Flood depicts a beautifully crafted world with its use of stylized art and charming audio. What isn't quickly apparent about The Molasses Flood’s debut title is that it actually details the harsh reality of survival. Hunger, thirst, sleep, broken legs and bear attacks, it's all part of a...
News The Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Ultra Challenge Pack DLC is Now Live
Time to buy the season pass?
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is a bit of a gem, but beyond its core campaign it's also had a low profile 'Season Pass'. Though it's been available to buy from the front screen of the game since launch, it's had very little publicity. Up to now the only content available has been in the form of 'pixel' and steampunk...
News Rainway Streaming App Continues to Push the Switch Version, Teasing Cuphead Footage
But will it ever make it to the system?
One of the intriguing plotlines of the early months of the Switch was the very public efforts of those behind the Rainway streaming app to promote its future on the system. If you need a reminder, it's an app that allows you to stream a PC to a variety of devices via web browser technology; utilising this the...
News The Analogue Super Nt Is The Ultimate SNES Clone, And You Can Pre-Order Now
FPGA, 1080p, zero lag, total accuracy, complete compatibility, $189.99
Retro hardware specialist Analogue has lifted the lid on its next major project, the Analogue Super Nt. Like the Analogue Nt and Analogue Nt Mini before it, the Super Nt uses Field Programmable Gate Arra
Tuesday17th Oct 2017
Review Brave Dungeon + Dark Witch Story:COMBAT (Switch eShop)
Dungeon crawling and rock paper scissors - together at last!
Coming up to the Halloween season, one might be looking for something appropriately eerie on the Switch eShop, and the word 'witch' on its own might immediately get the spook sensors reacting. Unless you have a severe phobia of cute anime characters and turn-based battling, it seems...
Monday16th Oct 2017
Deals Grab Super Mario Odyssey On Digital Download For A Nice Price In The UK
Retail and download price match
Super Mario Odyssey for Switch is not far away now; it's hard to imagine but on 27th October the game will be out in the wild. While collecting the physical version of the game will be nice (who doesn't want this box on their gaming shelf?) - changing the cart in your Switch won't be as much fun. Given that Super...
Soapbox Breath Of The Wild Is Amazing, But Is It The 3D Zelda That Enthusiasts Expected?
Now hold your Eponas…
In this Soapbox article, Nintendo Life contributor Arjun talks about Breath of the Wild and its nature as a '3D Zelda game'. Before I begin, let me clarify one thing - Breath of the Wild is one of the best games I have ever played. Pun intended, it truly is a breath of fresh air when it comes to video games in general, and...
News Switch eShop Adds New Section for Discounted Games
A welcome improvement
The Switch eShop catalogue is getting better with each passing week, but even with the rapidly increasing number of titles available the simplistic store design has stayed largely the same. A couple of complaints have been around visibility, particularly in easily finding demos and games that are on discount; one of those...
News Nintendo of America Launches Its Holiday Gift Guide Website
Ninty wants you to buy everything
Uh oh, prepare your wallets, the festive season is almost upon us. A genuinely lovely time of the year that's always very efficient at emptying bank accounts; naturally Nintendo is hoping you'll throw some of your holiday money its way. Every year Nintendo of America puts together a holiday website to point fans...
News Downloading WWE 2K18 Requires 32GB Of MicroSD Storage Space
Big in every respect
WWE 2K18 may not have a solid release date on Switch yet, but that might be a blessing in disguise because if you're keen on playing it, you now have plenty of time to invest in a sizeable MicroSD card (or two). It has been revealed that to download the game you will need a MicroSD card with at least 32GB of storage spa
News BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Is Brawling Its Way To Switch In 2018
2v2 action on the move!
Arc System Works has revealed that BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle will be coming to Nintendo Switch next year. The game - which includes characters from BlazBlue, Persona 4 Arena, Under Night In-Birth and RWBY - is also coming to the PlayStation 4 and Windows, and will focus on 2v2 battles...
News DOOM Confirmed for Nintendo Switch Launch on 10th November
Welcome to your DOOM
One of the most notable third party releases coming up for the Switch later this year is DOOM, which held up really well in our hands-on preview; an impressive feat for the diminutive system. While we knew that the game was targeted for a Q4 release this year, Bethesda has revealed today that the launch date will be 10th...
News New Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Screens Show Off Dromarch, Who You Can Ride Through the World
We're sure they don't mind
If you think way back to the original January review trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles 2, there was a brief moment where we saw a character riding a Blade we now know as Dromarch, and the creature has since been seen running alongside the party in various sequences from more recent trailers. Keeping up the steady flow of...
News Mystery World Dizzy NES Kickstarter Passes Goal In Double-Quick Time
Limited to 500 copies
The Oliver Twins will be well-know to any British gamer who grew up during the Spectrum era, but the duo also produced games for the NES. Dizzy remains by far their most famous creation, and a lost NES title will be hitting the market early next year thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign. Mystery World Dizzy, as we've al
News Detective Pikachu Movie Will Start Filming In London In January
Not long to go!
It seems like a lifetime ago that we first found out about the Detective Pikachu movie; over a year has passed since Legendary Pictures secured the rights to the franchise. The project finally seems to be going ahead, though, as a production listing for the movie has been created stating that filming will begin on January 15, 2018 in...
News 90s-Inspired Shooter Dead End Job is Heading to Nintendo Switch
Put those pests to rest!
Ant Workshop, the studio behind recent, twin-stick focused puzzler Binaries, has announced that their latest project Dead End Job will be coming to Nintendo Switch next year. The game is a twin-stick shooter that sees you take on the role of Hector Plasm, (an employee of a paranormal pest control company called...
Sunday15th Oct 2017
Review Yono And The Celestial Elephants (Switch eShop)
An Elephant's Solstice
Yono and the Celestial Elephants is an intriguing game from a design standpoint. While it looks the part of an educational cartoon meant for toddlers, within it hides a tale with a deep context meant for adults. The action feels like it belongs somewhere in-between these conflicting ideals. But does it work as a whole? Yono...
News Nintendo is Reportedly Eager to See More Mature Games on the Switch
Targeting a wide audience
There's little doubt that, aside from occasional exceptions, Nintendo hardware in the DS / Wii and 3DS / Wii U generations was seen as mostly family friendly, offering colourful and safe gaming experiences. There were some mature games, of course, but far less than you'd see on other gaming platforms; games like The...
Editorial Nintendo's Surprising Fanbase is a Major Strength, Which Bodes Well for Switch
Gaming for all
As a '90s kid I was only really aware of two main groups of gamers - kids and teenagers. It was a pre-internet age, so the points of reference were limited, but I doubt I was that far off. 'Gaming' had been a thing in the '70s and '80s, of course, but a rapid expansion of the industry - after Atari somewhat went off a cliff - was...
News The Flame in the Flood Has "Smashed" Its Launch Targets on the Switch eShop
"It’s had its best ever day on any console"
The Nintendo Switch userbase may well still be modest in size, due to the system only being 7.5 months old, but it's evidently eager for new experiences on the system. Smaller publishers and developers have benefitted from this and there have been a number of heartening examples of studios being...
Review The King of Fighters '95 (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
Unneeded fighter?
Having already given us the ‘98, ’94, ‘99 and 2000 editions (in that order), HAMSTER now jumps back in time to give us The King of Fighters ‘95. As only the second entry in the series it lacks some of the features of later games, but the aim remains the same: pick a team and defeat a bunch of others on your way to a...
News Team Vampire Triumphs in Latest Splatoon 2 Splatfest
Yeah, just pick Pearl's team from now on
It seems like a shame that we're back to separate Splatfest themes between Europe and North America, especially if you're in Europe. With the original Splatoon NA had neat licensed battles that skipped Europe, and recently us PAL gamers had a Splatoon 2 battle over toilet paper. This weekend's NA...
Friday13th Oct 2017
Guide How to Use Two or More Micro SD Cards in Your Switch for Limitless Storage
Forget those 200GB monoliths
Storage can be a bit of an issue on the Switch; the console's internal capacity is only 32GB, with a portion already reserved for the operating system, and bigger micro SD cards can be very expensive. Thankfully, you can rely several of the smaller, more affordable cards with relative ease. For those of you getting to...
Review The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game (Switch)
Let go of this LEGO
The LEGO franchise and the Switch have been good bedfellows of late, with both LEGO City Undercover and LEGO Worlds releasing on the console so far. The former we enjoyed. The latter? Not so much. Unfortunately for all of us, The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game
News Steep Is Still Coming To Nintendo Switch, Honest
"It's still something we have in our mind and are focusing on"
Steep was one of the first third-party games to be confirmed for Switch release but Ubisoft has been curiously reluctant to talk about the Nintendo version of its snow-based sports title since then, which has led to some speculation that the porting process isn't going as smoothly as...
News Check Out This Wonderful Super Mario Odyssey 3DS Theme
"Let's do the Odyssey!"
Just a couple of days ago we were treated to a free download of 'Jump Up, Super Star!', the crazily addictive song that has been accompanying Super Mario Odyssey since its reveal at E3 this year. Now, in addition to this and the wonderful live-action music video
Talking Point What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - The Triumphant(?) Return
Because there are so many games to play
A little while ago a Nintendo Life regular sent us an email to ask where the 'What Games Are You Playing This Weekend' (WGAYPTW™) series had gone. Of course, our chums over at Push Square have never stopped doing it, but we drifted away from the series a few years ago here on Nintendo Life. Why? Partly...
News Introducing Uka, A Weaponised Life Form In Xenoblade Chronicles 2
The girl with a fox on her shoulder
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 for Switch is not too far away now, launching on 1st December. The Japanese Twitter account has been doing a good job keeping us up to date with events and now we get our first look at Uka, who is one of the weaponised life forms in the game - known as Blades. Interestingly this character...
Review Sparkle 2 (Switch eShop)
Modernising a niche genre
If you’ve ever played an entry from PopCap’s ZUMA series, or the late '90s Puzz Loop game by Mitchell Corporation, Sparkle 2 by 10tons falls under the same banner. For the uninformed, Sparkle 2 is a bit of a blast from the past, providing marble madness in the form of a puzzle match game. The fact this entry is a...
News Take a Look at Three Musou / Warriors Games Heading to Switch in Japan
Funky fashion 'n all
Fire Emblem Warriors is already out in Japan and is just a week away in North America / PAL territories. Of course, the Musou series is big business in Japan and we only get some of the games in the West; case in point, here are three Musou games heading to the Switch in Japan on 9th November. They are Dynasty Warriors 8:...
News Niantic CEO on the Near Future of Pokémon GO
Gen III Pokémon might not be far off
A little while back, dataminers uncovered information in a new update to Pokémon GO that suggested the impending release of the Hoenn region Pokémon in the game, though nothing has yet come of it. Pokémon GO has continued to evolve and change gradually over time, although it’s been a while since the game...
News RiME Will Use HD Rumble And Touchscreen Controls On Switch
"Yeah, it’s really cool"
Tequila Works' Remy Chinchilla has revealed that the long-awaited Switch version of RiME will make use of the console's unique HD Rumble feature. Speaking to WCCFTech, Chinchilla also mentioned that the touchscreen will be utilised for menus when playing in handheld mode: One of the features we put in was...
News Official Nintendo UK Store Opens Pre-Orders on Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Collectors Edition
And the Pro Controller
For those of us that were immersed into the worlds of Xenoblade Chronicles and Xenoblade Chronicles X, the upcoming Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on the Switch is an exciting release. Those that want to go all-in also have the option of a Collectors Edition and Pro Controller design, which are certainly tempting. Now the...
News JYDGE Will Bring Dredd To The Switch eShop Next Week
JYDGE for yourself
We've recently seen a few games pop up on the Switch eShop from Nordic publisher 10tons. Next week, on 19th October, we'll be treated to JYDGE; it's a top-down shooter where you get to build your own cybernetic JYDGE and eradicate crime in the never-sleeping megacity of Edenbyrg. Here are some of the features boasted by...
News NBA 2K18 Patch #4 Goes Live Soon, Fixes A Whole Buncha Stuff
I wish I was a baller
Our revised review for NBA 2K18 has recently gone live, but 2K Games isn't done patching its premier basketball title just yet. The company has just issued the patch notes for update number 4 - live now for PS4 and coming to Xbox One, Switch and PC "soon" - and there's a lot of reading involved. You can view the full patch...
Video An Exclusive Look at Poi: Explorer Edition on Nintendo Switch
The developer talks us through the first 20 minutes
Not long ago we told you about Poi: Explorer Edition, an adventure platformer that's heading to the Switch later this month. "Inspired by the cheerful classics of 3D platforming", it looks like an interesting addition to the system that'll retail at $29.99USD when it lands on 24th October...
News Pokkén Tournament DX Will Allow Online Team Battles In New Update
And new recording features!
A new update is on the way for Pokkén Tournament DX and, as well as the usual "improving gameplay", it promises to add some very welcome online and training features. Perhaps the most interesting thing coming to the game is the addition of Online Team Battles - these special contests see each player choose three...
Random You Can 'Level Up Your Look' With Super Mario Bros. Beauty Products
Sure, why not
In todays episode of 'Nintendo tweets the darndest things', we have its plug of shu uemura's Super Mario Bros. themed beauty products. It's tempting to be bemused by this, but in reality it makes perfect sense - we've had Mario-themed shoes, toys, plushes and lots of other things besides, so why not beauty products? Plus, you've got...
News Fire Emblem Heroes Adding Characters From Genealogy of the Holy War
There are legendary weapons too
With Fire Emblem Warriors just a mere week away, you'd be forgiven for being so distracted with excitement that you'd forgotten all about Fire Emblem Heroes. If you are still enjoying everything the game has to offer, though, you'll be pleased to know that three new characters from the fourth game in the...
News Superbeat: Xonic Receives New Switch Release Date
Sounds good to us
Superbeat: Xonic has been on our radar for a while now and was initially scheduled to release on Switch on October 3rd. Despite that date having now been and gone, we've been told the game is still heading to the console and, luckily, there isn't too long to wait. North America will be able to grab a copy on November 21st, with...
Thursday12th Oct 2017
Hoop dreams
Note: We originally posted our NBA 2K18 review last month but the game was essentially broken, with a number of serious game-affecting bugs. It was so severe that we were unable to give the game a score, because we considered it incomplete. While we really enjoyed the game when it worked properly, our advice at the time was clear:...
News Square Enix Explains Why The Secret Of Mana Remake Isn't Coming To Switch
"We hope to continue listening to the various requests from our fans"
Square Enix is currently hard at work remaking one of its most beloved JRPGs, Secret of Mana. This SNES classic is right up there with Zelda and Final Fantasy in terms of player adoration, but amazingly the remake isn't coming to Switch. Speaking to Red Bull, producer Masaru...
Review Wulverblade (Switch eShop)
Sharp and to the point
The humble side-scrolling brawler was once a huge draw in the gaming industry, with titles like Double Dragon, Final Fight and Streets of Rage providing players with gratifying and visceral combat (usually with a friend in tow) across a wide range of stages and settings. When the arcades began to lose their importance in the...
Review Tiny Barbarian DX (Switch)
Huge fun
For kids that grew up in the 8- and 16-bit eras, names such as Rastan, Golden Axe and Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts are bound to pull one one's heartstrings. Taking up a warrior's sword (or lance - we see you, Arthur) and doing battle against all manner of fantastic creatures was a delight. Sadly, all of those series are now little more...
Review Soldam: Drop, Connect, Erase (Switch)
Peachy
The Switch has earned something of a reputation for hosting modern updates of classics from the Japanese gaming canon, with notable reimaginings like Blaster Master Zero and Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap hitting the nostalgia button on Turbo mode. One of the more surprising returnees to take advantage of this trend was Soldam: Blooming...
Review Neon Chrome (Switch eShop)
Minor oversight
Finding a home on consoles is an ongoing challenge for games that have seen success on Steam and smart devices. While free-to-play or relatively inexpensive titles are becoming available on digital marketplaces thick and fast, it could be argued that there is a degree of stigma that comes with titles making the shift from mobile to...
News Crazy Justice Aims to Bring 'Battle Royale' Action to the Nintendo Switch
Tapping into a craze
If you watch a bit of YouTube or follow wider trends of PC gaming, you likely know all about PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS. It's taken the Battle Royale format and popularised it to an impressive degree, becoming one of the biggest active games in the world and the subject of console wars. Microsoft secured an upcoming port for...
Nintendo Download 12th October (North America)
Wulverblade! Flame in the Flood! 88 Heroes! Yono! Much more!
It’s Nintendo Download Update time and we have another busy week to enjoy in North America. The Switch eShop has a bumper line-up to consider, of course, though the Wii U and 3DS don’t miss out entirely; the little handheld even has a big-time RPG from Atlus that's out soon. There’s...
Random Here's The 'Switch Visor' - For The Lazy Players
Just strap it to your face and play...
While innovations such as Google Cardboard have made it easy to plonk a smartphone directly in front of your eyes for a cheap VR experience, we haven't really seen any third party accessory makers attempt to offer the same thing for the Switch yet; no doubt because there's no actual VR software. In...
News Vulpix Joins The Ever-Growing Pokémon Build-A-Bear Range
And there goes another $60
The Build-A-Bear Pokémon range is becoming a very easy on the eye - and not so easy on the wallet - collection of fan-favourite monsters in adorable plush form. It doesn't seem that long ago that we were telling you about Meowth joining the roster, but it seems yet another one is now available. Vulpix has arrived and can...
Nintendo Download 12th October (Europe)
Wulverblade! Flame in the Flood! 88 Heroes! Yono! Sine Mora EX! More!
It's that time, once again, for the European Nintendo Download Update. It's another busy week with the Switch in particular getting loaded up with tempting options, though the 3DS and Wii U also have a bit to offer. Let's just right into the details, shall we? Switch Retail...
News Injustice 2 Director on the Possibility of Bringing the Game to Switch
Or maybe Mortal Kombat...
Those of you that had a Wii U in the first year of its release will no doubt remember the decent third party support that it received, and one of the big games it got was Injustice: Gods Among Us, the DC fighter from the studio that produces Mortal Kombat. Though NetherRealm understandably opted out of bringing Mortal...
News OJO, a Dedicated Nintendo Switch Projector, Launches Its Indiegogo Campaign Soon
Projecting the right image?
A while ago we told you about OJO, a device pitching itself as a dedicated Nintendo Switch projector. The concept is pretty simple - you dock the Switch as normal and the projector will produce the output onto whatever surface you choose, with the idea being that the projector's portability will be a good fit for the...
News Forever Entertainment is 'Amazed' at Progress of Hollow on Nintendo Switch
Targeting a full 1080p docked
If you've been browsing the 'Coming Soon' section of the European eShop with regularity you've likely seen Hollow in the mix. A first-person shooter / horror title, it's been hard to judge for Switch as the store's trailer was only a cinematic video. The developer is keen to highlight that progress is solid, however,...
Feature Going Deeper With The Flame in the Flood on Nintendo Switch
Post apocalyptic survival with a difference
We're heading into another busy period of enticing releases on the Switch eShop, and The Flame in the Flood is certainly one to consider seriously. A 'rogue-lite' with a focus on survival in a post apocalyptic world may sound rote and by the numbers, but the game is more innovative than the description...
News Former Rare Dev Plans To Dish Out Some Raging Justice On Switch
"We're planning on getting on Switch ASAP"
Those of you who follow the exploits of former Rare employees as closely as we do here at Nintendo Life may be aware of Raging Justice, a side-scrolling fighter inspired by Streets of Rage and Final Fight from Nic Makin, who worked at the UK studio on titles such...
Random The Voice Of Mario Once Rapped As Dracula For A Corporate Video
There's a headline we didn't think we'd ever write
Charles Martinet is famous to Nintendo fans the world over as the voice of Mario, and has filled this role brilliantly since the '90s. However, it would be doing Martinet a great injustice to assume this is the only thing he has done in his illustrious career; he's acted on stage, in film and...
News New Z-Moves Revealed In Pokémon Ultra Sun And Ultra Moon
Necrozma's forms also shown
Just in case you're not already excited enough about the forthcoming Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon, Nintendo has released more information on new Z-Moves in the game as well as details on the Pokémon Necrozma. First up is the Photon Geyser, is a Psychic-type special move that only...
News Check Out the New LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 Story Trailer
So many characters...
We already know that LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 promises to be the real deal on Nintendo Switch, with all DLC and extras to be included. With that in mind we can perhaps allow ourselves to get quite excited for the November 14th / 17th (depending on region) release, as LEGO games can - when done well - be a treat. For those...
News Tiny Troopers Joint Ops XL Will Battle Its Way Onto Switch This Year
A version exclusive to Switch
Indie game publisher Wired Productions has announced that Tiny Troopers Joint Ops XL is heading to the Switch eShop in time for the Holiday season. The game is a twin-stick shooter which sees the player control 'tiny troopers' battling evil adversaries from around the world, with a collection of weapons at your...
News Slime-San Will Be Getting its Free Expansion in the Next Two Months
Also, a demo is on the way
One of the standout games on the Switch eShop is that of Slime-San, the quirky platformer that stars a big green blob stuck inside a giant worm. It was a great game at launch, full of content, which made it all the more exciting when the developers announced that a sizable expansion would be adding a brand new story...
News Pokémon GO AR Photo Contest Launches
Pokémon SNAP
Niantic has launched the Pokémon GO AR Photo Contest this week, challenging players to snap "epic AR photos" while trying to catch 'mon. Trainers are asked to capture photos and upload them to Instagram with the hashtag #PokemonGOcontest. Should your image be selected as one of the top 10 picks, you'll win...
Wednesday11th Oct 2017
News Get the Official Free Download of Super Mario Odyssey's Jump Up, Super Star!
Well, that's nice
Super Mario Odyssey was a hit at E3 this year, but a surprising part of the show was the popularity of the game's song, 'Jump Up, Super Star!'. Its chirpy lyrics and Big Band stylings took off, and before long the track had been ripped and lovingly shared online. Now, following the release of an awesome musical video, Nintendo has...
Feature The Biggest Nintendo Switch eShop Games of 2017 - Fall / Winter Edition
It's tough to pick a shortlist
Recently we published our Fall / Winter edition of the 'Biggest Nintendo Switch Retail Games of 2017', which was relatively easy to put together. With less than three months left in the year there are only so many titles still coming, and in the retail space picking out 20 overall didn't leave many behind. Now,...
Review Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle (Switch)
Is it a knock-out?
Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle is a fighting game spin-off from the Touhou Project – a series of video games, print works, and CDs that follow protagonist Reimu Hakurei adventuring through a haunted region of Japan. Reimu, as well as the series’ secondary character Marisa Kirisame, join a host of playable characters to...
News LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 on Switch Will Be Exactly the Same Version as Other Platforms
No compromises here
The Nintendo Switch sits in an interesting place in the broader console race; though it isn’t nearly as powerful as its competitors, the portable nature of it adds a whole new kind of appeal that sets it wholly apart. Even so, it’s more or less become expected that any major AAA games that make it to the device will be making...
News The Latest Zelda: Breath of the Wild Free Gift Actually Has a Fun Tip
This scribe had forgotten this quirky trick
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has all sorts of quirky and fun things to do, with obvious examples like shield surfing, propelling mine carts with bombs and more. One of the quirkier little tricks is easily forgotten, though, and the latest 'Tips from the Wild' news post on Switch provides a handy...
Dream on
If you could only pick one genre that Nintendo systems have nailed down during their history, it would probably be the platformer. With the hat flinging, overall wearing mascot going on his own three dimensional odyssey at the end of this month, the Nintendo Switch has had a slew of top drawer 2D side scrollers to keep fans jumping for joy,...
News Rumours Swirl Around a 'Game Boy Classic' Trademark, But Don't Get Too Excited
Not yet, anyway
The Super Nintendo Classic / SNES Mini / cool little SNES / whatever you want to call it only arrived recently, but naturally some are already wondering about the next big thing. We've already had previous speculation about a potential N64 Mini, which not unreasonably drew on similarly relevant EU trademarks for Switch, NES and SNES...
News Rock 'N Racing Off Road DX Will Be Crashing Onto Nintendo Switch
Encore!
EnjoyUp Games has announced that Rock 'N Racing Off Road DX, a game that was previously released on Wii U as well as other platforms, is on its way to Nintendo Switch. The game features a variety of tracks, an arcade mode, time trials, and multiplayer action to get stuck into as well as a rock 'n' roll soundtrack for accompaniment. The game...
News Splatoon 2 Version 1.4.0 Is Now Live
What a doozy
Nintendo has been very good about its post release support of Splatoon 2, regularly invigorating the game with fresh content, Splatfests, and balancing patches that make the competitive side that much fairer. The latest of these patches just recently went live, and now Nintendo has published the full patch notes. What’s immediately...
News DOOM Provides a 'Good Reference Point' to What Wolfenstein II Will Offer on Switch
Anything you can do, I can do too
With DOOM and Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus heading to Switch, many are understandably intrigued to see exactly how well they will perform on the system. Recently we shared details on how DOOM is set to look on the console - perhaps most notably including the fact that it will run at 720p
News This is the Police Gets Switch Retail and eShop Release Dates
Hands up if you want to buy it
THQ Nordic has been quite supportive of the Switch in its early days, opting to target the budget retail space with releases like Sine Mora EX. Next in line is This is the Police - confirmed during the Summer, it now has firm release details. Confirming that it has an M rating from ESRB, it's been
Review Squareboy vs Bullies: Arena Edition (Switch eShop)
Stand up to bullying
Squareboy vs Bullies: Arena Edition is an action-fighting game for one to two players. It was originally released on mobile devices (without the ‘Arena Edition’ tagline) and is inspired by Game Boy era brawlers; the mobile version’s user interface actually uses a Game Boy-like border to house its controls. The game has...
Feature Keeping Our Eyes Wide Open for Dimension Drive on Nintendo Switch
2Awesome Studio tells us about its screen hopping shooter
The Switch eShop's library of upcoming games continues to grow, but one game due relatively soon that needs to stay on the radar is Dimension Drive. Confirmed earlier in the year and currently in the final steps to securing a full release date, it's a shoot 'em up that aims to add its...
News Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga Takes Number One Spot in Japan, Switch Still on Top
Modest sales all around, however
It's the middle of the week, which means we have the Media Create chart results out of Japan; there are some interesting points to consider in what was clearly a relatively quiet week in the market. Starting with software we have Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions making its debut at number...
Video Check Out Nintendo's Fabulous Live Action Super Mario Odyssey Musical
Jump Up, Super Star!
Super Mario Odyssey is now only a little over two weeks away, and plenty will be hoping that it delivers a memorable leap forward for the franchise. Early indications are certainly positive, and Nintendo's been doing an impressive job of marketing the upcoming sandbox platformer. The latest video is probably the best yet,...
News Super Famicom Mini Greatly Outsold Famicom Mini In Japan
It prints money!
It's clear that the SNES Classic Mini has been a great success so far, with pre-orders selling out despite an appropriate volume of stock being shipped by Nintendo to supply demand this time - unlike the NES Mini which was notoriously difficult to pick up. The picture in Japan appears to be much the same, with Famitsu reporting...
News Japan's Upcoming Splatfest Pits Agility Against Endurance
With some lovely bonus artwork
After Europe's interesting Splatfest theme last weekend we learnt that North America would be receiving a much more fitting Halloween-inspired contest at the end of this week. Now it's Japan's turn to show off its theme for the occasion - Agility vs Endurance. The Japanese Twitter account for...
News Knight Terrors Will Haunt the Switch eShop on 24th October
We see what they did there
Halloween is getting closer, and we should expect some appropriately-themed games to grace the holiday / night / annoying day when the door bell constantly rings. Nicalis is stepping up with Knight Terrors, a title developed by FreakZone Games (which brought us Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures). It hits the Switch eShop...
News Serial Cleaner Will Bring Quirky Crime to the Switch This Year
Set in the '70s, of course
Here's another interesting download game to add to the Switch eShop wishlist - Polish developer iFun4All S.A. has confirmed that its title Serial Cleaner is coming to Nintendo's system this year. Previously released on PC, PS4 and Xbox One, it's a stealth game (of sorts) in which you take up contracts to clean up crime...
Site News Take a Tour Around Our New YouTube Studio
Foaming at the mouth
It's quite strange for me to be sat here writing something like this up, celebrating the unveiling of our new studio to you lovely people, when just three years ago I was just a part-time contributor to this fair site occasionally throwing up the odd news article for the supreme overlords. Now to be tasked with producing the...
Tuesday10th Oct 2017
Review Oxenfree (Switch eShop)
Under The Skin
Oxenfree is one of gaming’s greatest ghost stories. Granted, they’re a rare breed, the genuinely spooky video game, experiences that aren’t so much played as permitted to crawl across your skin, cooling the blood and yet quickening its flow. But Californian indie studio Night School’s debut production, originally released in...
News Dragon Quest XI On Switch Is Powered By Unreal Engine 4
Built on a more recent version than the PS4 edition
Dragon Quest head honcho Yuji Horii has revealed at the Unreal Fest East 2017 event that the Switch version of Dragon Quest XI will use Unreal Engine 4. The Nintendo version is running on Unreal Engine 4.15, whereas the PlayStation 4 edition is running on 4.13 - a fact which goes some way to...
Review Earth Atlantis (Switch eShop)
Go deep
From the NES heyday shoot 'em ups like Gradius, and moving through the console generations with various sequels, Nintendo players have seemingly often had a soft spot for the genre. Right up to the recent tide of Neo Geo classics released on the Switch, including Blazing Star and Alpha Mission II, the genre continues to be well represented;...
News Here Are the Key Lessons that Nintendo Learned from the Wii U
Hopefully those mistakes won't be repeated
Nintendo was riding high with when the Wii was on the market, but as the Wii U showed, all that momentum can be quickly lost if it’s not handled properly. Though the Switch has been making great strides towards restoring faith in the company’s image, it’s still important that Nintendo stays mindful of...
News Super Retro-Cade Launches This Year, Packs Capcom And Data East Classics
Strider! Final Fight! 1943! Ghouls 'n Ghosts! Mega Man! Bad Dudes!
Remember the Retro-Bit Generations? We didn't think all that much to it when we reviewed it back in 2016, but the company is trying to make amends with a second offering, this time focused on the history of Capcom and Data East. The Super Retro-Cade looks physically similar to the...
Video See the True Grunt of the Switch with Fire Emblem Warriors & Hyrule Warriors Compared
More powerful than you'd think
We all know the Switch is more powerful than the Wii U, but it doesn't truly come to light just how far Nintendo's come until you see stuff side-by-side. Fire Emblem Warriors and Hyrule Warriors are perfect examples to show this, so we've put them together in the video above to allow you to see what Nintendo's latest...
Preview Fire Emblem Warriors Could Be The Best Musou Game Yet
A perfect tactical mix
Despite its incredible popularity in Japan, Koei Tecmo's Warriors (or, if you prefer, Musou) series has never really captured western hearts and minds in quite the same way. To the outside observer, the series appears to be little more than mindless button-bashing, with no tactical nuance or depth. As fans of the franchise...
News Gear.Club Unlimited To Offer 4-Player Local Splitscreen, 1080p At 30fps Gameplay
Race to the finish
Eden Games - the studio behind the upcoming Switch racer Gear.Club Unlimited - has revealed that it will offer a 4-player splitscreen mode. Pascal Clarysse, Eden Games' CMO-at-large, dropped the news in an interview with Red Bull while explaining the big differences between the Switch title and the smartphone release on...
News The Mummy Demastered Comes Out on 24th October
Just in time for Halloween
One of the many promising indie games that we have to look forward to on the Switch is that of The Mummy Demastered, a slick Metroidvania game based on the ill-fated Hollywood reboot. Not a whole lot has been shown off about this game, but based off of the footage that has been shown and the knowledge that WayForward is...
News Masahiro Sakurai Goes Into Absorbing Detail on the Development of Kirby Super Star
Learn from the best
Over the past few weeks Nintendo has been publishing interviews with key developers of various SNES titles to coincide with the recent release of the SNES Mini and, bringing this fascinating series to a close, a sixth interview has been released to talk about Kirby Super Star. The interview is held with Masahiro Sakurai, creator...
Feature We Try Out Upcoming Switch eShop Titles from Merge Games
Including The Count Lucanor and The Long Reach
While a little bare at launch, Nintendo Switch’s library of eShop titles has exploded in recent weeks, now making it a virtual hotspot for new and exclusive releases. Joining the party with a few titles of its own is Merge Games, a game publisher that has been working with a number of different indie...
News Infinite Minigolf Gets a 30% Discount on the Switch eShop
Deal's up on 17th October
Infinite Minigolf has been a pretty solid release on the Switch eShop this year, with the Zen Studios title including various features such as online multiplayer and cross platform sharing through the course editor. Just recently there was also free DLC - Tortuga - adding another environment along with Tournaments and user...
Random Nineties Kids, Rejoice - Tamagotchis Are Making A Comeback
Raising a friend
Bandai is reviving its Tamagotchi virtual pet to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the brand. Created by Akihiro Yokoi, the pebble-shaped toy launched in Japan in 1996 and North America a year later, and sold millions. Each was equipped with a crude LCD screen, and the objective was to hatch a virtual pet and look after...
News Pokémon Global Link Will Soon Update For Ultra Sun And Ultra Moon
It's time to evolve
The release of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon is just over a month away and, to prepare for these new entries to the series, the Pokémon Global Link will soon be undergoing some rather major maintenance. From November 10th until November 17th (the release date for Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon) the Pokémon Global Link...
News Super Putty Squad To Bring Amorphous Blue Blob Action To Switch In December
On a mighty 8GB Switch cart!
While Super Putty wasn't the most memorable game on the Super Nintendo, it was nonetheless a fun platformer which got remade for the Wii U and 3DS under the guise of Putty Squad. System 3 still appears to have unfinished business with the amorphous blue blob as a Amazon UK listing has revealed that Super...
News NeuroVoider's Switch eShop Sales Bring Another Success Story
One month of Switch sales matches over a year on Steam
In recent weeks we've seen a pleasing rush of positive news stories from Indie studios releasing their titles on the Switch eShop. In addition to the ramping up of support and weekly releases, studios have spoken out about the growing Switch audience embracing download releases in significant...
News Suda51 Has Considered Remaking GameCube Cult Classic Killer7
"Are you awake from your nightmare?"
Killer7 was one of the more unique games in the GameCube's library. Developed for Capcom by Suda51 and Grasshopper, it was the last of the "Capcom Five" games for the GameCube (well technically the fourth, as Dead Phoenix got cancelled). Killer7 was certainly quite intriguing and had a strong adult...
News Tiny Barbarian DX Gets a Rather Huge Soundtrack Release
Chiptune heaven
Tiny Barbarian DX is out today and, whilst we've already seen some nice little goodies on offer alongside the physical retail version in North America, we now have something else for the whole world to enjoy. Releasing as a 76-track album, 'Tiny Barbarian DX: The Ultimate Chiptune Compilation' is now available to download...
News Official Nintendo UK Store Opens Pre-Orders on Fire Emblem Warriors and Limited Edition
Standard editions include a poster
Fire Emblem Warriors is just ten days away as we write this and is certainly looming large on the Switch release schedule; it's also coming to the New 3DS, too, don't forget. Plenty will have already put down pre-orders, but anyone in the UK interested in the limited edition or hoping to get something extra with...
News Party Golf Gets a Tee Time for Its Switch Release
Looks better than a fore out of ten (oh dear)
Plenty of developers that have produced local multiplayer games are no doubt taking a long look at the Switch, picking up on the system's growing reputation for those kinds of titles. Another one adding to the list soon, which was initially announced earlier in the year, is Party Golf by Giant...
Video Huey Games Shows Off Footage of Hyper Sentinel on Nintendo Switch
Including those retro filters
The Switch eShop already has a number of retro games available through the HAMSTER Neo Geo and arcade ports, while a number of titles can certainly be described as having a retro style. Hyper Sentinel will eventually add to the latter list, with its goal of bringing its own 'Neo Retro' approach to the shoot...
Monday9th Oct 2017
News The Inevitable SNES Classic Mini Hack Is Now Complete
"75% of games are working fine"
Last week we reported on Russian hacker Alexey 'Cluster' Avdyukhin's intention to modify his popular hacking tool hakchi2 to add support for the SNES Classic Mini. He's stayed true to his word that this work would take around a week and now v2.20 of hakchi2 has been released which offers the following...
News The Big NBA 2K18 Patch For Switch Is Finally Here
Slam dunk
NBA 2K18 didn't get off to the best of starts when it launched on the Nintendo Switch on 15th September. In short, it was all a bit of a mess and we ended running our review without a score. While it's taken way too long, the mega patch update #3 finally dropped for the Switch version of the game during the weekend. Here's the laundry...
Review Unbox: Newbie's Adventure (Switch)
Does it deliver the goods?
Unbox: Newbie’s Adventure is ‘packed’ full of features reminiscent of classic '90s 3D platformers such as Super Mario 64 and Banjo-Kazooie. Developed by Manchester-based indie studio Prospect Games, the game has been described as a “love letter” to those legendary titles and, thanks to more modern technology, is...
News The Nintendo Virtual Boy Could Be Getting New Software
Virtual insanity?
The Nintendo Virtual Boy may have gone down in history as the company's grandest folly, but it's clear that there are many fans out there who feel it didn't get a fair crack of the whip. Team VUEngine is a group of Virtual Boy enthusastis who want to resurrect the failed console with a series of new homebrew titles. A...
News Sega Confirms Sonic Forces Is 720p, 30fps On Nintendo Switch
In both docked and handheld modes
Sonic Forces may not be the blue hedgehog's first game on Switch - that honour falls to the amazing Sonic Mania - but it's likely to be the one that Sega hopes will find the larger audience, given the hype which has surrounded its development. Fairly early on, it was rumoured that the game wouldn't be hitting that...
Review Tumblestone (Switch eShop)
Time to rock n’ roll!
The puzzle genre can be very hit-and-miss, particularly on dedicated gaming consoles where players tend to expect a higher level of polish and quality than most mobile games are able to achieve. Tumblestone, on the surface, looks like your typical ‘match-three’ kind of puzzler and might struggle to stand out from the...
News Bandai Set To Release Stunning New Set Of Physical PokéBalls
Gotta buy them all!
Pokémon fans rejoice! Bandai has announced its 'Pokemon: Ball Collection Ultra' series, a stunningly beautiful collection of real, physical PokéBalls that are set to be available in January next year. The collection includes the more common ball types: Poké, Great, Ultra, and Master, as well as a Luxury Ball and a Beast Ball...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects (September 2017)
Blimey, we really had a lot to choose from
Every month we're amazed with how the Switch eShop leaps from strength to strength, and the month of September was absolutely no exception. With such an enormous roster of games released, this month was by far the hardest month we had to deal with for the awards, but we managed it. It's a nice problem to...
News Three More 3DS Games Are Joining the European Nintendo Selects Range
Luigi! Kirby! Mario!
Buying copies of all your favourite first-party Nintendo games can start to get expensive; usually the company's top titles remain at full price across all stores, holding on to their value for all eternity. It is no surprise then that when games are added to the Nintendo Selects Range, offering the full game for a fraction of...
Feature Japanese Dev Legend Tak Fujii On His Switch Music Exclusive Gal Metal
"My dream is about increasing real band players from playing the game"
Tak Fujii is one of the most established and charismatic figures in the Japanese gaming industry today. He spent twenty years at Konami in Chicago and Tokyo, filled roles such as sound designer, director and producer, as well as playing guitar on the incredible Castlevania:...
News Squareboy Vs. Bullies Lands On Switch This Week
You can't beat a bit of bully
Bullies, they are just the worst, aren't they? If they aren't giving you an atomic wedgie then they are trying to flush your head down the toilet. In Squareboy Vs Bullies: Arena Edition the titular Squareboy has had enough of the bullying and sets out to put them in their place in this old school...
Sunday8th Oct 2017
Review Metal Slug X (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
Remixed Vehicle – 001/II
It remains to be seen how many Neo Geo titles HAMSTER will ultimately bring to the Switch, but there's been no sign of the publisher slowing down in recent times. This has ensured that a good range of titles are available, but it has resulted in some that are surplus to requirements. There’s little reason to download...
News Metal Gear Solid Parody Never Stop Sneakin' Is, Erm, Sneakin' To Switch Soon
Farcical espionage action
The developer behind 2012's Dust: An Elysian Tail has revealed that its next project to coming exclusively to the Nintendo Switch. Never Stop Sneakin’, as you can see from the trailer above, it a parody of Konami's seminal Metal Gear Solid, lampooning elements from the 1998 PlayStation outing - even the visuals...
News ARMS Version 3.2 Trailer Shows Off 'Badge Stash' Achievements and Mysterious New Character
Appears to be based on Spring Man
As part of the Nintendo World Championships 2017 we were promised a new trailer and details for the upcoming ARMS update to version 3.2; it was delivered. The trailer below briefly focuses on familiar content, but then moves on to show off 'Badge Stash', which is an achievements-based system to work through and...
Saturday7th Oct 2017
Review Stardew Valley (Switch eShop)
Star of the show
Stardew Valley is a universally acclaimed farming simulator that was initially released on PC in February 2016, before eventually arriving on other consoles later that year. The last few months have seen little other than pure hype and excitement from Switch players, however, as they finally get to see this Harvest Moon-inspired...
Review Picross S (Switch eShop)
The S is for 'Safe'
One of the constant presences on the 3DS eShop was that of the Picross e IP, the latest in a long running puzzle series. With close to ten releases on the 3DS eShop (including a few fun spin-offs) there were certainly plenty of entries for one console, though some releases were really more like DLC packs than fully-fledged...
Feature The Biggest Nintendo Switch Retail Games of 2017 - Fall / Winter Edition
From Mario, to DOOM, and more besides
We're heading into what is known by some as the 'silly season' in the games industry. Publishers are understandably eager to get in on the Holiday gravy train, and as a result we have an influx of games to consider. Therefore, it's a good time for our Nintendo Switch Fall / Winter edition of the 'biggest games'...
Watch The Nintendo World Championships 2017 - Live!
Who'll become world champion?
Here's a bit of a fun stream for the weekend, as we have the Nintendo World Championships out of New York. We know that Metroid: Samus Returns will feature, but apart from that Nintendo has kept tight-lipped about the line-up. Let's see what happens! <liveblog id="the_nintendo_world_championships_2017_-_live"...
Video Digital Foundry on the 'Custom' Merits of FIFA 18 on Nintendo Switch
A score draw
FIFA 18 has been out for over a week, and it's been interesting to watch the reaction to its release. On the one hand it's earned plenty of praise for what it achieves as a portable entry in the franchise, while on the flipside it's tempting to look at modes and features that are missing in comparison to other current-gen versions...
News Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts Gets the MSU1 Digital Audio Enhancement Treatment
Pantless Knight with Hi-Fi Audio
Capcom's Super Ghouls'n Ghosts will always be a polarising title. A masterpiece of game design with impressive usage of the Super Nintendo's graphical and sound capabilities produced one of the system's finest exclusive games, but also one that challenges players with not one but two complete (rather hard)...
News North America Gets a Neat Halloween-Themed Splatoon 2 Splatfest
Kicks off next week
As we publish this European gamers are battling it out in a Splatoon 2 Splatfest, but the theme is oddly all about toilet roll. North American gamers can consider themselves lucky, then, as their next Splatfest will have a Halloween theme. The Nintendo Versus Twitter account shared the good news. So, will you be...
News The King Of Fighters '95 Is Your Next HAMSTER ACA Release on Switch
"Break a spine, R..."
HAMSTER's strange and random time-hopping will return in the coming week when The King of Fighters '95 joins the Switch eShop line-up on 12th October. The second game in the series brings a rather welcome option that would go to become a series staple: You are not confined to pre-determined teams, so you can pick any...
Friday6th Oct 2017
Fully decked out
Twenty years ago a bizarre amalgamation of card game, board game, and video game first released on the Sega Saturn, and made waves with its strategic depth, addictive gameplay and unique concept. Subsequent titles have shuffled the formula since, but that core blend of number-crunching, dice-rolling and card collecting remained,...
News Cybergadget's Slim Switch Dock Offers LAN Play - Releases This December
Releasing in Japan this December
Japanese accessory maker Cybergadget has announced that it has created a Switch dock that allows a wired internet connection (without an adapter), meaning that games like Splatoon 2 would be easier to enjoy in LAN play. The third-party dock will come ready with two USB ports (2.0 & 3.0) along with the normal...
News TriForce Announces The Yooka-Laylee Collector-Boxie
10-inch statue of your favourite buddy duo
TriForce - a creator of high-end, officially licensed scale replicas of famous video game characters - has revealed its next venture, and it's likely to be of interest to fans of Playtonic's Yooka-Laylee, which is due out on Switch some time in the near future. The company is producing a 10-inch...
News Developers Discuss the Switch eShop 'Gold Rush'
"Those who are quick to the market reap outsize rewards"
Those that follow the weekly Nintendo Download Updates will have seen a busy few weeks on the store. Last week brought 17 releases (download-only and retail) to the eShop in North America, and this week's update brought another 10 overall in the same region. What's exciting for many eager...
News Sonic Forces Producer Discusses the Breadth of Content Available
"Nobody should be worried that they’re getting less content"
After the overwhelmingly positive release of Sonic Mania, the impending release of Sonic Forces is still a big question mark. Pre-release demo impressions haven’t all been glowing and there’s still lots of uncertainty over whether SEGA has finally cracked the 3D Sonic formula that...
Video 8 Handy Tips to Help You Get Started in Stardew Valley on Switch
Or any other platform for that matter
To say Stardew Valley has a lot for you to do is a little bit of an understatement. With so much farming, mining, fishing and rummaging through bins to do, it can be a bit overwhelming the first time you set out. As such we've put together the video above with 8 handy tips that should help you on your way to...
Soapbox Stardew Valley is a Perfect Fit for the Nintendo Switch
Take the farm wherever you go
Stardew Valley is arguably one of the most hotly anticipated indie titles to have made its way to Switch. The game was insanely popular on other platforms for doing pretty much everything just so, and we don't think anyone can object to such a well-received game making its way to Nintendo's hybrid. Being able to...
Feature VooFoo Studios On Why It's Full Speed Ahead for Mantis Burn Racing on Switch
"Switch is going from strength to strength"
There have been a lot of download game announcements for the Switch eShop in recent weeks, with Mantis Burn Racing being one in the pack; its developer VooFoo Studios may be familiar to some eShop veterans as it brought us Pure Chess on the Wii U and 3DS eShop. This latest project is a top-down...
Exclusive A First Look at Plague Road on Nintendo Switch
Turn-based combat and strategy in an apocalyptic world
Regular readers of our sister-site Push Square probably know the name Luc Bernard, a British game designer well known for highly stylised and intriguing games. A recent project through Arcade Distillery - a studio with some familiar names in its roster - is Plague Road, and pleasingly it's...
News Wulverblade Cuts Its Way To The Switch eShop Next Week
Sharpen your weapon
The promising-looking side-scrolling arcade brawler Wulverblade is headed to the Switch eShop next week, it has been revealed. Originally confirmed as an early Xbox One indie release, Wulverblade - which is inspired by the likes of Golden Axe and Streets of Rage - is now making its debut on the Switch instead. You'll get to sink...
News Get Cap-tivated by This Extended Super Mario Odyssey Overview Trailer
Sorry for the C(r)appy wordplay
Super Mario Odyssey is three weeks away, which is one of the most pleasing sentences we'll write today. Plenty of Nintendo gamers are no doubt curious to see how its undoubtedly impressive variety of gameplay ideas merge into a full, cohesive game. Is Mario ready for a sandbox adventure? We'll see soon, but Nintendo...
News Rogue Trooper Redux to Arrive on Switch Alongside Other Console Versions
No longer due after PS4 / Xbox One
Rogue Trooper Redux is a pretty interesting upcoming release, as it'll tap into nostalgia while also offering some shooty-bang-bang gaming on the Switch. The good news is that Nintendo fans will no longer need to wait longer than PS4 / Xbox One owners to play it, with development getting ahead of schedule to ensure...
News Neon Chrome Will Bring Twin-Stick Cyberpunk Shooting to the Switch
With procedural levels and 'light RPG' elements
With the rapid expansion of the Switch eShop we're gradually seeing more genres and variety. We've had a few top-down shooters of various styles, for example, and next week Neon Chrome will add itself to the list. Developed by 10tons Ltd, it's a stylised title with procedural generation; a...
News Snapper Canal Stage and Bamboozler 14 Mk I Arrive This Weekend in Splatoon 2
More free goodies
It should be a fun weekend in Splatoon 2 - for starters in Europe there's a bizarre Splatfest about toilet roll from which Japanese and North American gamers appear to be excused. More importantly, wherever you play there'll be a new stage and weapon to try out. The new stage is Snapper Canal, which has a river running through the...
Feature Four Horses Discusses the Process of Bringing Kid Tripp to the Switch
Not kidding around
Not long ago Kid Tripp arrived on the 3DS eShop, an auto-running platformer that offers snappy but challenging stages. Some balked at its mobile origins but that was to do it a discredit; in our view it's a well-constructed and fun game. Four Horses produced that version and is now working on a Switch port, so we caught up with...
Thursday5th Oct 2017
Guide Where To Find All The Upgrades In Metroid: Samus Returns
Upgrade path
Like any Metroid game before it, Metroid: Samus Returns is full of secrets, passages and loot for the famous bounty hunter to find. Your progression through the game is tied to finding these items as you'll invariably encounter doors, passageways and environmental hazard that necessitate the locating of these gadgets. To...
Review Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy (3DS)
A pleasing puzzle solution
The Professor Layton series was an endearing part of the DS and 3DS generation, spawning six main-series titles and a spin-off with Ace Attorney. After that point Level-5 called it a day on the puzzle solving gentleman, no doubt concerned about the IP losing its freshness and a general decline in sales. It was a sad...
Nintendo Download 5th October (North America)
Stardew Valley! Axiom Verge! Mario & Luigi! Layton! Tumblestone! Much more!
It's Nintendo Download Update time, ladies and gentleman, and it's another cracker. This week brings an impressive range of new releases on Switch, both at retail and as download-only titles. The 3DS also weighs in, with two notable retail releases on the veteran handheld;...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Ingenious Design Is All About Triangles, Apparently
A deep-dive into the making of a classic
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a masterpiece of game design, drawing the player into a massive open world and allowing them to run riot, with secrets to find and challenges to undertake at practically every turn. It's little wonder that even now, months after release, people are still...
Random Drinks Company Hints At Undiscovered Super Mario Easter Egg
Faygo or no-go?
Faygo may not be as famous as Coca Cola or Pepsi, but back in the '90s the company licensed Super Mario to appear on some of its beverages. Fast forward to today, and the firm's Instagram account has just triggered a wave of speculation about a possible undiscovered Super Mario Easter egg. The post is question shows some of the...
News Blaster Master Zero Gets Another Load of Free DLC
Also just passed a new sales milestone
Blaster Master Zero was a standout release in the early Switch eShop, bringing the perfect mix of old and new to provide quite an engaging retro shooter. Since then, Inti Creates has gone above and beyond with its DLC support, adding in various new characters, modes, and other tweaks that enhance the game far...
Nintendo Download 5th October (Europe)
Stardew Valley! Axiom Verge! Oxenfree! Mario & Luigi! Layton! Much more
Another week, another impressive European Nintendo download line-up to separate us all from our cash. The Switch eShop has a broad range of strong arrivals, while the 3DS has three retail releases vying for attention. The Wii U doesn't miss out, either, and there's also a lot of...
News A Retro City Rampage DX Retail Collector's Edition is Heading to the Switch
Manual! Keychain! Reversible Cover! 3D glasses!
There's already a small but notable market for 'Indie retail' releases on the Switch, with Nicalis very much at the forefront in the system's early life. Vblank Entertainment has now confirmed it's getting in on the act, with a physical 'collector's edition'; there'll also be a 'standard' version...
News Report Claims That Switch Manufacturing Has Increased to Two Million Units a Month
The demand is likely there, whether the story's true or not
When Nintendo issued its most recent financial reports it stuck rigidly to an estimate that it'll ship 10 million Switch units this financial year. There's little doubt among various analysts - and anyone with common sense - that Nintendo could sell more than that, but there have been...
News Sonic 3D Blast Developer Explains Bizarre In-Game Easter Egg
It’s not a bug, it’s a “feature”
When discussing the greatest games in the Sonic franchise, Sonic 3D Blast is seldom mentioned by anyone, and for rather good reason. The foray into exploring 3D platforming for the ‘hog was slow and strange; not really capturing the magic of those first few games in the series. Even so, it’s an enduring...
News Stern Pinball Arcade Will Test Your Flipping Skills On Switch This December
Pinball wizard
If you fancy yourself as a bit of a pinball expert then you'll be interested to hear that Stern Pinball Arcade is headed to the Switch on 1st December. That is at least what the Amazon UK product listing says; there is also a ESRB rating to back this up, too. Here's what we can expect from the Switch version of the game:
Hardware Review Retro-Bit's SNES And Mega Drive Pads Will Relieve Your Battered Originals
Available in Street Fighter and Mega Drive designs
Retro-Bit's no stranger to creating serviceable controllers for old-school systems - we covered its excellent NES pads not so long ago - but the company is moving up a generation with its next products, aiming for SNES and Mega Drive / Genesis owners. The new "Dual Link" pads are, as the name sugg
News The Flame in the Flood Begins Its Journey on Switch Next Week
Survival and rafting
Just recently Curve Digital confirmed two games that it's bringing to the Switch eShop, including The Flame in the Flood (developed by The Molasses Flood). Pleasingly a press release has now confirmed that it'll arrive next week (12th October), so we'll get a chance to put it to the test. You can see the Switch...
News Star Fox 2 Set To Be The 19th SNES Title To Sell A Million (Kind Of)
27 years after the console launched
Star Fox 2 may be arriving decades after the glory days of the SNES, but (depending on your perspective) it's on course to become the console's 19th million-selling game. Sure, it's not a "proper" release as it comes pre-loaded on the SNES Classic Mini alongside 20 other titles (some of which, it should be noted,...
Video An Unboxing of the Super Famicom Classic Mini
A super part of the family
In Japan, 5th October marks the release of the Super Famicom Classic Mini. Following the SNES Classic Edition / Mini last week, the “Sufami Mini” is now ready to buy! It too comes with 21 games, though the lineup is slightly different. Don't worry, importers, Star Fox 2 is included. As for outward appearances, it's...
News Renowned Japanese Devs List The Games They Wanted On The Super Famicom Mini
Akihiro Hino, Yosuke Okunari and Hideki Kamiya sound off
The Japanese version of the SNES Classic Mini - the Super Famicom Mini - has recently launched in Japan, and it differs from the western version by offering Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem, The Legend of the Mystical Ninja / Ganbare Goemon: Yukihime Kyū
News Big Ant Studios Would Love To Bring Ashes Cricket To Switch
"A little bit of that is up to Nintendo"
Big Ant CEO Ross Symons is keen to bring the studio's new Ashes Cricket game to the Switch, but it seems like Nintendo isn't returning his calls. Ashes Cricket has been confirmed for PS4, Xbox One and PC, but Symons feels like it would also be a perfect fit for Switch: I would love to do the Switch;...
News Pokémon Ultra Sun And Moon Gets New Trailer And A Fresh Beast
Say hello to the Ultra Recon Squad!
Nintendo has released a new batch of info on the upcoming 3DS title Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, along with a brand-new trailer. As well as releasing this new footage, the story behind the game is fleshed out, too: In Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, Ultra Wormholes were...
News Cappy 'Captures' a Trailer for Promotional Super Mario Odyssey Tour
Visiting five US locations
Super Mario Odyssey is getting closer, all set for a 27th October release. As is its way Nintendo of America is planning to celebrate with a promotional tour - it makes sense, some people play the game, you potentially get local news showing up, and you can share photos of gamers smiling while playing the game. Marketing...
News Share Your Miiverse Memories On The "Everybody's Message Community"
"Selected posts from this community may be used to create a giant collage"
The clock is ticking on Miiverse, with the service due to close forever on 7th November. Sensing the Miiverse communities sadness, Nintendo has added a special 'Everybody's Message Community' recently which has the following aim: Share your memories and thoughts about...
Wednesday4th Oct 2017
Guide Getting Started With The Pokémon Trading Card Game
Learning the basics of Pokémon's most popular pastime
Since launching way back in December 1996, the Pokémon Trading Card Game has been an ongoing concern ever since and is the most popular and played aspect of competitive Pokémon - even more so than the video games, incredibly. However, while it's beloved of youngster in playgrounds all over the...
Thursday5th Oct 2017
Review Axiom Verge (Switch eShop)
Still a modern classic
Just a couple of weeks ago the 3DS was graced with Metroid: Samus Returns, a top-notch new entry in the long standing franchise that gave the Metroidvania genre its name. Some were no doubt a little miffed that the game didn't come to the shiny new Switch, but another game has now come along that will fill in that gap quite...
Wednesday4th Oct 2017
Review Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime (Switch eShop)
Lovely stuff
Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is a multiplayer experience that finds itself sitting somewhere between the action and party genres. Developed by Toronto-based indie studio Asteroid Base, the game has received a lot of love and attention across its PC and other console releases with its use of colour, imagination, and pure fun often...
Review Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions (3DS)
A classic for the ages
Nintendo's portable gaming has a special place in the industry, a challenge the company will need to tackle in the years to come should it stick with a single 'hybrid' device in the form of the Switch. Nintendo's dedicated handhelds have consistently had games unique to that on-the-go space, with the Mario & Luigi series...
News Super Mario Odyssey Director Explains Why the Life Counter Has Been Dropped
"It was not an element that was absolutely necessary"
One of the things that many fans noticed immediately when shown in-game footage of Super Mario Odyssey was that the life counter, a staple in every Mario game till now, was missing. Should the plumber meet his demise, the game merely subtracts some coins from your total and then restarts you at a...
News Cyber Gadget Reveals The Retro Freak Basic, For All Your SNES And Super Famicom Needs
Arcade stick also on the way
Cyber Gadget - the company behind the Retro Freak console - has revealed the Retro Freak Basic, a new model which only plays SNES and Super Famicom cartridges out of the box. The Retro Freak Basic comes in two packs - the Economy set (10,778 Yen, around $96) is just the unit itself with no controller or HDMI...
Review Astro Bears Party (Switch eShop)
Can you bear it?
The Nintendo Switch has got off to a promising start during its first year on the market. A number of third-party publishers and developers initially sceptical of the system’s ability to become a commercial success are now in on the action. As the impressive library of games on Nintendo’s latest device increases by the day, the...
News Nintendo Switch Surges in Japanese Charts as Fire Emblem Warriors Makes Debut
FIFA 18 sales are relatively modest, however
The Media Create results are in for the Japanese charts, and last week was relatively busy - it's was also another solid seven days for Nintendo. Every title missed out to The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III on PS4 in first place, but it was a mixed debut for Fire Emblem Warriors; on...
News Nintendo Aims to Heat Things Up With Its Latest Zelda: Breath of the Wild Free Gift
Probably doesn't succeed, but it is free
While we wait (im)patiently for more news on the upcoming story DLC for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (will it arrive on the same date as the Champions amiibo?) we have another free gift to collect in the Switch version. For those of you unaware, within the 'News' tab you can access Tips from the...
News Roguelike Dungeon Crawler Tangledeep Is Wandering Towards Switch In 2018
And Grant Kirkhope is contributing to the soundtrack!
Impact Gameworks has revealed that its "roguelike dungeon crawler" Tangledeep is headed in the general direction of the Nintendo Switch, ETA 2018. The game is already available on Steam Early Access and is described as a "dungeon-crawling tribute to the golden age of RPGs, inspired by the...
Video 10 SNES Games That Should Be On The SNES Mini But Aren't
This time, it's audio-visual
Similar to our recent feature about 20 games we feel should be featured on the SNES Mini, this video slapper-together-of decided to have a go at it as well. Make sure you check out the video above that relates unsurprisingly closely to the title of this article, and why not let us know your definitive list for this...
News English Translation Released for Super Famicom Exclusive Wrecking Crew '98
Stop! Hammer Time!
Mario isn't just a plumber, he is a man of many talents, including home wrecking. The literal kind, not the 'steal your girlfriend' kind that remains a Bowser exclusive gig. During his brief demolition stint at Wrecking Crew not only did he use his magic hammer to bring the house down, he also met a new nemesis: Foreman Spike.
News Unity Working to Optimise Engine on Switch, Talks Up Success on Platform
"More than 30% of games released on Switch to-date are made with Unity"
If you've played a lot of Indie games, you've played a lot of Unity games. Some major developers and publishers (including Nintendo) have also used the engine, but it's often employed by smaller studios seeking to realise their vision on a limited budget. For those that can't...
News Don't Knock Twice Is Bringing Supernatural Horror To Switch
Just in time for Halloween
Halloween is on the way and our chums over at Wales Interactive are ready to embrace the scary season with their upcoming supernatural horror game Don't Knock Twice, which is coming to Switch eShop on 17th October priced at £9.99 / €12.49 / $12.49. Here's some blurb from the PR to get you up to...
News Atooi Confirms Mutant Mudds Collection for the Nintendo Switch
Will include the first two games and all new 'Mudd Blocks'
Atooi may have been left disappointed with the early sales results for Chicken Wiggle on 3DS, but it's gearing up for its Switch eShop debut. The developer has confirmed that it'll bring Mutant Mudds Collection exclusively to Nintendo's current-gen system. It'll include Mutant Mudds...
Feature Zoink Games on Flipping Death, Fe, and Making the Move to Nintendo Switch
"We’re really heading towards some exciting times"
The Wii U eShop brought us plenty of memorable games, and one example was Stick it to The Man by Zoink Games. The Swedish studio earned plenty of fans with its unique art style and comedic storytelling, giving Switch owners good news when Flipping Death was confirmed for the...
Music Super Metroid's Mother Brain Battle Theme Is Much Less Threatening In Jazz Form
Mega Man, Final Fantasy and Transformers themes also tackled
Video game battle themes are normally strident and forceful, creating tension at moments in a game when rapid responses and cunning reflexes are required. However, Japanese music act Gentle Love - which consists of Metal Gear Solid composer Norihiko Hibino (saxophone) and Etrian...
News Check Out the Impressive Theatrical Trailer for Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
Awww, Pikachu
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! isn't far away from release, kicking off with a limited run in theatres. It's essentially an origin story around Ash and Pikachu, though with plenty going on and a range of familiar characters and pocket monsters. The build-up to the Western arrival has been going on for a while now, but with the 5th...
Tuesday3rd Oct 2017
Feature 20 Games That Aren't On The SNES Classic Mini, But Really Should Be
How does our wishlist compare to yours?
There’s a lot to like about the SNES Classic Mini, with the compact box offering plenty of plug-and-play 16-bit goodness. Save states and the new rewind feature are good additions, and the inclusion of a second controller (unlike with the NES mini) is welcome. It has an impressive line up of games too, with...
News The Pokémon GO Halloween Event Is on its Way
What a Gastly surprise
Pokémon GO has been pretty good about hosting new events to celebrate the coming of milestone moments throughout the year, often coinciding with holidays to bring special bonuses to the game that entice lapsed players back into the fold. Last year’s Halloween event was quite successful, bringing the game back to the top of...
News Old Skool's Classiq 2 HD Plays SNES And NES Carts, Costs Less Than The SNES Classic Mini
Coming this November
The launch of the SNES Classic Mini has not only pushed Nintendo's 16-bit wonder back into the public eye, it has created legions of unhappy gamers who sadly haven't been able to get their hands on one. To capitalise on the increased interest in the SNES several other manufacturers are pushing out clone systems, including the...
Random There's a Mario and Peach Marriage License Available In Japan
Making it official
With only a few weeks left to go until the release of Super Mario Odyssey, many promotional items are starting to pop up in preparation for release day. One of the more unusual that has come up is from a Japanese bridal magazine called Zexy. In an issue released on 23rd August - and still available now - a few Nintendo related...
News The Nintendo Creators Program Now Rules Out Live Streaming on YouTube
Oh dear
It's fair to say that the Nintendo Creators Program hasn't had the most stellar of reputations - it's designed to allow Nintendo to review and share revenue on YouTube content based upon its games. It's an alternative to Nintendo simply claiming full revenues or issuing copyright strikes, but it also introduces awkward limitations and the...
Poll The Switch eShop is Hot, But Is It Time for an Overhaul of Its User Interface?
Yes, in our view
The Switch eShop seems to be going from strength to strength in recent weeks and months. After a first few months of curation - as declared by Nintendo in a pre-launch Nindies Showcase - the shackles have come off and more developers have been able to release content on the store. Yes, there's been a little bit of dross and games...
Weirdness Soon You'll Be Able To Save Hillrule From Lord Gearon In Bike Of The Wild
Can Klink complete the Bike-Force and save Princess Steelda?
Well, this was unexpected. Just as we rubbed the sleep from our eyes and sat down to begin a day's work here at Nintendo Life Towers we received an email from indie developer The Most regarding a game in which you wander around an fantasy open-world environment as a lone hero, with your...
Random Move Over N64 Kid, We've Got Nintendo Switch Kid Now
Unwrapping through the ages
The legendary video of Brandon Kuzma tearing open his N64 on Christmas Day 1998 has gone down as one of the most famous Nintendo-related YouTube videos of all time, to the point where Brandon himself - now all grown up and less excitable around wrapped items - continues to milk it. And why not?
Review Tower of Babel (Switch eShop)
Ups and downs
Not a great deal has been said about Tower of Babel; the game seems to have found its way onto the Switch’s eShop without anyone noticing where it came from. There isn’t even the slightest mention of the game on the official website or Twitter feed of its publisher, EnjoyUp Games, which is very odd indeed. EnjoyUp published...
News A Just Dance 2018 Demo is Now Available on Nintendo Switch and Wii U
Mars attacks
Among the certainties in life - such as death and taxes - we have one thing guaranteed every year: a new Just Dance game. Yep, Just Dance 2018 is out on 26th October on Switch, Wii U and Wii; time to place your bets on the Wii version selling the best of the lot. Now Ubisoft has released a demo in which you can dance to ‘24K’...
Video Check Out This Custom SNES Mini Raspberry Pi Project
A whole lot more than 21 games...
It seems that the SNES Mini has been quite well received by the eager fanbase, and it will no doubt continue to please as Nintendo actually keeps up with stock this time around. Even so, one complaint which has been leveraged against both this microconsole and that of its predecessor is the lack of an eShop or a...
News No Heroes Here to Bring Chaotic Castle Defence to the Switch in 2018
Includes online play and hardcore mode
No Heroes Here is a new release on Steam today, developed by Brazilian studio Mad Mimic Interactive; the good news is that the press release for that arrival confirms it's another game heading to the Nintendo Switch. Utilising retro-styled pixel visuals, it's a castle defence game in which you have to gather...
News The Sonic Movie is Now Being Produced by Paramount
Sony gave it up
It seems that the upcoming live action/CGI Hollywood Sonic movie has been toiling around in development hell for quite some time, but every now and then it makes a little bit of progress forward. Though it doesn’t sound like it’s going to actually be happening anytime soon—definitely not in time for that ‘2018’ release...
Deals Zelda, Mario Odyssey and Fire Emblem amiibo Are Available For Pre-Order On Play-Asia
Another chance to beat the scalpers!
Let's face it, the desirable new amiibo are notoriously difficult to acquire. If you aren't online at exactly right time to slap in a pre-order at exactly the right time with a retailer in your own country, then you are left to buying from scalpers - which sucks big time, as we're sure you'll agree. If you have...
News Super Castlevania IV and Rival Turf Join the MSU1 Audio Club
“Listen to them, the children of the night. What music they make!”
It looks like Conn and Kurrono Kei aren't giving the old MSU1 audio enhancement trick a rest; this allows you to add CD-quality soundtracks to retro games. Released during the last week was one of the most fan-requested patches (Super Castlevania IV) and a surprise release for...
Reminder Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is Out Today on the Switch eShop
One of those rebellious Tuesday releases
eShop aficionados naturally fall into a pattern of looking for new download games each Thursday (and Friday for retail downloads), and as a result attention can drift away from releases that line up on, for example, a Tuesday. It's worth a reminder, then, that the rather promising Lovers in a Dangerous...
News Metal Slug X is Your Next ACA Neo Geo Release on the Switch eShop
The X factor
HAMSTER's range of ACA Neo Geo downloads keeps growing on the Switch eShop, and this week we seem to be getting another good one - the European eShop lists Metal Slug X for a 5th October release. We've already had three Metal Slug titles on the store to date, though X is considered to be pretty darn good - it's a rearranged version of...
Review Physical Contact: Picture Place (Switch eShop)
Sudoku and demons?
Physical Contact: Picture Place is the third entry in a series of games from publisher, Collavier Corporation. It is also a completely unnecessarily long and misleading name for a game that is effectively just a collection of Sudoku puzzles. We haven’t been having much joy with the first two games in the series so far (Physical...
Hands On Picking The Right Moves With Chess Ultra
"Making Chess sexy"
British game publisher Ripstone announced during the Summer that TIGA Awards finalist Chess Ultra will be arriving on the Nintendo Switch sometime in 2017. The company - known for previously publishing the likes of Ironcast, Extreme Exorcism and Pure Chess for the Wii U and 3DS -
News Nintendo's Official UK Store Opens Pre-Orders on Poké Ball New Nintendo 2DS XL
With some extra bits and bobs
In the most recent Nintendo Direct it was confirmed that Europe will get a New 2DS XL that looks like a Poké Ball, arriving along with Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon on 17th November. Now Nintendo UK's official store has started to take pre-orders. There are three options available, one at the 'standard' price for...
News Over The Moon Gives a Gameplay and Project Update on The Fall Part 2: Unbound
Due in February 2018
The Fall was an intriguing release on the Wii U eShop and a range of other platforms, and left fans hanging on for a sequel. Developer Over The Moon has been busy with its task of ensuring that follow-up steps everything up a notch, and also had to shift the project from Wii U to Nintendo Switch. The Fall Part 2: Unbound was...
Monday2nd Oct 2017
News The Inevitable SNES Classic Mini Hack Is Well Underway
Chrono Trigger is playable already
Given the ease of hacking the NES Mini to add additional games, due to the efforts of Russian hacker Alexey 'Cluster' Avdyukhin with his hakchi2 software, it was only going to be a matter of time until the SNES Classic Mini got the same treatment given that it uses basically the same hardware under the...
News FIFA 18 on Nintendo Switch Accounts for a Tiny Percentage of UK Launch Sales
Other increasingly 'evergreen' Switch titles hold on in top 40
FIFA 18 has been a notable release on Nintendo hardware in the past week, a first for a number of years. Plenty of focus has been on assessing whether the Switch audience will back the game and, as a result, encourage EA to continue support. Based on initial UK launch results we'll...
News Stardew Valley Arrives on the Switch eShop This Week
The harvest is in
Stardew Valley, the extremely charming farm-sim RPG that's been near the top of various Switch eShop wishlists, now has a release date. Nintendo of Europe has confirmed that the game will arrive on 5th October, and the price on the UK store is £10.99 (a match for the Steam price). Chucklefish Games also confirmed that's the date...
Review INVERSUS Deluxe (Switch eShop)
What’s black and white and dead all over?
Solely created by developer Ryan Juckett (previously of Bungie), INVERSUS Deluxe is a frantic shooter that asks you to manipulate the surroundings to your advantage in order to defeat your opponents. This ‘Deluxe’ version of the game contains a bucket-load of new content over the original release and...
News Dark Horse Reveals Zelda Encyclopedia as Final Instalment in Its Goddess Collection Book Series
The missing piece of the Triforce
Dark Horse Comics has revealed its third hefty Zelda book instalment: The Legend of Zelda: Encyclopedia, due for publication on April 24th, 2018. It's available for pre-order for $39.99 on the Dark Horse Comics website, though is notably cheaper across other outlets such as Amazon. The book is the third and final...
News Behold The Majesty Of The SNES Classic Mini Game Manuals
A trip down memory lane
We miss the colourful manuals which used to come with games - sadly for the most part they have become a thing of the past as publisher cut costs and titles utilise more in-game tutorials. Of course the Super Nintendo had some of the best game manuals, and Nintendo have now released scans for the games included on the SNES...
Review Burning Fight (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
A dying flame
Scrolling beat ‘em ups are simple games that provide a lot of fun as you (sometimes with the help of a friend) wander through a number of stages giving gangs of reprobates a good kicking, before facing off against a more powerful end of stage thug; rinse and repeat. Burning Fight comes courtesy of SNK and whilst Sengoku (another...
News Darkest Dungeon is Another Critically Acclaimed Download Heading to the Switch eShop
An intense dungeon crawler
Each year has a group of Indie releases that earn plenty of earnest praise on the web, often PC games first that make their way to console. Darkest Dungeon by Red Hook Studios was one of these games - on its surface it's a stylised dungeon crawler with turn-based battles, but its underlying mechanics and its methods for...
Random Odd FIFA 18 Glitch Leaves Players With No Face on Nintendo Switch
Go on, make your faceless corporation jokes
FIFA 18 launched on Switch last week, and plenty of eyes will be on the performance of the 'custom' version on Nintendo's portable powerhouse. We liked it in our review, with yer man Scullion awarding it 8/10. However it appears that the game has a rather quirky glitch on some occasions, as you will see...
Preview Jumping for Joy With Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions
A return of the game that started it all
Nintendo is keen to prove that the 3DS has life in it yet, and it's doing a bang-up job. First we got Metroid: Samus Returns, and now we have another reimagined classic in the form of Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga. Does it hold a candle to Samus Aran’s latest outing? We’ve spent some quality time with...
Review Binaries (Switch eShop)
Two characters, one control stick
Binaries has arrived on the Nintendo Switch eShop, adding another puzzle game to an ever-growing - and high-quality - list of games in the genre. In some ways Binaries is incredibly similar to Semispheres (a fun little puzzler released on the eShop not too long ago), yet at the same time is the exact opposite...
News Projection: First Light Will Bring Shadow Puppetry to the Nintendo Switch
Explores the history of shadow puppets in the adventure
To date the Switch eShop has offered a handful of stylish and cerebral experiences, and by the looks of it Projection: First Light could be another when it arrives in Q2 2018. Developed by Shadowplay Studios (and published by Blowfish Studios) it'll be a puzzle platformer that explores the...
Sunday1st Oct 2017
Deals Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For October And November
Super Mario Odyssey, Fire Emblem Warriors, Skyrim and lots more!
Can you believe it's October already? It's a great time to be a Switch owner; we've recently seen the release of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle and Pokkén Tournament DX and there's still lots more to look forward to in the coming months. So, what's on the horizon...
Monday2nd Oct 2017
DOOM's younger cousin
The news that DOOM is on its way to the Switch will have no doubt excited many Nintendo players who never had the chance to play the game when it was initially released last year. We still have some time to kill until it arrives, however, and luckily Crunching Koalas has brought the “DOOM-inspired” game BUTCHER to the...
Sunday1st Oct 2017
News Digital Foundry Does a Deep Dive on the Super NES Classic / SNES Mini Emulation
It fares pretty well
Plenty of us will have been playing the SNES this weekend; well, a very small SNES. The Super NES Classic / SNES Mini arrived on 29th September, and we think it's pretty darn good. It's an interesting bit of kit from a software perspective, too, as Nintendo finally emulates Super FX to bring us some games that never made it to...
Review Conga Master Party! (Switch eShop)
Please conga responsibly
Have you ever dreamed about lighting up the dance floor the same way John Travolta did in the 1977 film, Saturday Night Fever? If this has been a lifelong goal you are yet to fulfil, perhaps you’ll just have to remain hopeful, and in the meantime gather your family or a group of friends to instead play Conga Master Party!...
Feature Learn More About Indie Pogo, a Quirky Brawler Featuring Iconic Nindies
Aiming for funding through Kickstarter
Indie Pogo, from developer Lowe Bros. Studios, is not only a love letter to Nintendo fighting institution Super Smash Bros. and similar brawlers, but is also the ultimate indie game collaboration; it features characters from many popular indie (and 'Nindie') games. The Kickstarter for the project is well under...
