News Yes, You Can Charge Your Nintendo Switch In Tabletop Mode
Worry not, there's an accessory for that
Guide Deals and Pre-Orders for The Nintendo Switch, Games And Accessories
Don't miss out to the eBay scalpers!
Interview with IGN Portugal Contradicts Nintendo Representative
News Nintendo Switch Memory Can Be Expanded Up To 2TB
If you can find a Micro SD card with that capacity in 2017
News Here's How Dragon Quest Heroes II On Switch Shapes Up Against The PS4 Version
It takes a graphical hit, unsurprisingly
News Reggie on Wii U Support Going Forward
"We really are at the end of life for Wii U"
News - 2017, Week 03
Sunday22nd Jan 2017
Poll A Week On, How Do You Feel About the Nintendo Switch?
Good, bad, numb to it all?
Well, it's been a little over a week since Tatsumi Kimishima took to the stage in Tokyo and kicked off a weekend of reveals, events and live streams to showcase the Nintendo Switch. Early pre-orders have been made, games have been confirmed, and opinions have been shared. Some of you may recall that we ran a poll shortly...
As simple as black and white
The Shift series has been around since 2008, when the first Shift title debuted as a Flash game. Four mainline games have released since then, with the first two receiving iOS ports as well. Shift DX collects all the levels from the first two games and introduces 100 more to the 3DS; we consider whether this is a treat...
News The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Guide Highlights Range of Puzzles and Side Quests
Mini spoilers inside...
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, on both Nintendo Switch and Wii U, is now tantalisingly close. After years of mystery and about 7-8 months of intense build-up, we'll soon be able to enjoy the next full '3D' entry in the series. We already know that it has an enormous game world, the biggest yet in the series, and a...
Saturday21st Jan 2017
Interview with IGN Portugal Contradicts Nintendo Representative
In recent information regarding the possibility of dual-audio in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, was from a Nintendo rep at the Paris hands-on event. Stating that the title would 'feature both the Japanese voices and the English/European dubs,' many took this exchange as a...
News Eiji Aonuma Teases Alternate Ending for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
It will require you to meet certain criteria
Another fresh detail from the IGN Portugal interview with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild producer Eiji Aonuma has been published, and it's one that's sure to be of interest to completionists. When asked if there would be any alternate endings in the title, Aonuma replied - Yes there is
First Impressions Getting Some Laps In With FAST RMX
The popular racer makes the switch
FAST Racing NEO was easily one of the best indie titles on the Wii U; in our review we referred to it as one of the few titles that is "...able to stand to-to-toe with Nintendo's first-party offerings." Unfortunately it didn't get the level of attention it deserved due to being released on a console with such a...
Friday20th Jan 2017
News Reggie on Wii U Support Going Forward
"We really are at the end of life for Wii U"
Now that the Switch has seen a full reveal and is rapidly nearing its worldwide release, the Wii U is already starting to become a fading memory. Developers left and right have been dropping planned ports of games in favor of the Switch, and now Nintendo itself has stated that its throwing in the towel...
Thursday19th Jan 2017
Editorial Pricing Blunders Have Distorted The Narrative Around Nintendo Switch
The cost of stubborn business
The reaction to Nintendo Switch since its presentation has been mixed, it's fair to say. In terms of metrics such as 'Likes' on YouTube and vibes among my own acquaintances, family and friends there's been a positive response. Yet to browse some specialist sites and similar channels on YouTube (or even comments sections...
Friday20th Jan 2017
News Miis Are Still Part Of Nintendo's Future, But They're No Longer Compulsory
Miis will have "more facial components and colors"
Miis have been a part of Nintendo gaming for over a decade now, and the company will continue to support the digital avatar system on Switch - although it won't be compulsory for players to create one. Speaking to Kotaku, Nintendo has confirmed that while Miiverse and StreetPass aren't part of its...
Soapbox It's Nintendo's Job To Make Switch A Success, Not EA's, Ubisoft's Or Capcom's
Playing the blame game doesn't work
The dust has settled on the big reveal of the Nintendo Switch and while we're almost certain to see more software support confirmed for the console before launch day arrives, it's hard to ignore the feeling that history is repeating itself, at least when it comes to third party support. Companies like EA, Capcom,...
Exclusive Unlikely Legend Of Rusty Pup Confirmed For Switch, Wii U Version Canned
3DS version "dependent on resources and time"
We've been following the development of Gory Detail's The Unlikely Legend of Rusty Pup quite closely since we broke news of its existence back in 2013. Created by two former Rare developers - Chris Seaver and Shawn Pile - this unique puzzle plaformer continues to shape up nicely, as we found when we...
Feature The Quest for the Ultimate NES Classic Edition Wireless Controller
8Bitdo NES30 Vs Nyko Miniboss
The NES Classic Edition is a wonderful micro-sized retro-gaming machine; availability issues aside its hard to find much fault with, it apart from the rather short controller cable which comes with the otherwise excellent replica of the original NES controller. At just 30 inches the cable that joins the pad to the...
Talking Point Let's Explore What Could Be Done with HD Rumble on the Nintendo Switch
There's more than a rumble in the jungle
HD Rumble was one of the more surprising reveals during the recent Nintendo Switch presentation, and whilst it might seem like a throwaway gimmick to some there could be more options at hand than people expect. Make sure you give the video above a watch where this video manufacturing monstrosity spews forth...
News DFC Intelligence Believes Nintendo Switch Can Shift 40 Million Units by 2020
"The Switch is a compelling piece of hardware"
As excited as we are about the Nintendo Switch, there are of course doubts and concerns doing the rounds. That's understandable considering Nintendo's record of boom or bust over the past decade, but it's not just passionate Nintendo fans that are believers in the Switch - research firm DFC Intelligence...
News It's Nintendo Switch Petition Time, With Miiverse on the Agenda
It's gone, let it go...
Online petitions rarely succeed, even when they accumulate a significant number of votes. They may sometimes get the attention of their targets, which is perhaps 'job done', but often struggle to achieve their end goals. This is especially true when related to video games and Nintendo; the big N typically does its own thing...
News Nintendo Switch Won't Have Video Streaming Services At Launch, But They're Being Considered
Nintendo also "researching the possibility" of USB hard drive support
While video game consoles are primarily about interactive entertainment, in recent years we've seen them offer other services such as video streaming via apps such as Hulu, Amazon and Netflix. Given the "bridge" nature of the console, you'd think that having these services on the...
News Nintendo Confirms Game Developers Conference 2017 Attendance
Takes place at the end of next month
This year's Game Developers Conference is due to take place between Monday 27th February and Friday 3rd March 2017 in San Francisco, and Nintendo has confirmed that it will be in attendance. GDC is one of the industry's most effective means of bringing together platform holders with the wider dev community and...
News Goodbye! BOXBOY! Has Some Lovely Kirby-Related amiibo Support
A Game Boy screen filter, too
Slowly and surely, heading towards its third release in Japan, HAL Laboratory's BOXBOY! series continues to gain fans and momentum. Though a Western release is yet to be confirmed, early February will see the release of Goodbye! BOXBOY! in Japan, known locally as Sayonara! BOXBOY!, with a physical retail edition on the...
Video Nintendo Trailer for Snipperclips Showcases Some of Its Charm
An early Switch title to watch
When people consider the games they plan to buy in March alongside their shiny new Nintendo Switch, we think Snipperclips - Cut it out, together! should be on the shortlist. Pegged as a $20 game on Nintendo's official website and likely to be an eShop release, it puts local co-op front and centre with a quirky sense of...
News Pokémon Sun and Moon Are Now the Fastest Nintendo Games to Clear 4 Million Sales
Also led the charge for the best ever software quarter for 3DS
Though it seems that the games have trouble rallying community support for certain in-game events, it's been common knowledge that Pokémon Sun and Moon have been a pretty big deal sales-wise. The pairing of games has had impressive numbers—even for the Pokémon series—and has...
Thursday19th Jan 2017
News Super Bomberman R's Retail Price Has Finally Been Confirmed
Boom, baby
Super Bomberman R is a pretty promising revival of one of gaming's most iconic characters, and we certainly enjoyed what we saw of it at last week's hands-on event. However, there's been some confusion over how much the game will cost when it arrives at retail. In the US, retailers have been pitching it at around $60, while in the UK it...
Video The Surprising Origins of the Wii Virtual Console Super Mario Bros. ROM
Claims and evidence that it was lifted from the internet
Here's an interesting topic to get debate going - what if Nintendo lifted a ROM of Super Mario Bros. from the internet and then repurposed it for the Wii Virtual Console a decade ago? It would certainly put Nintendo's policies against emulators in the spotlight. That's the claim made in a...
News Reggie on How the Switch Will Maintain Third Party Support
"We are going to be able to deliver that fully with Nintendo Switch."
It's well documented at this point that the Wii U didn't do too well from a third party support perspective. After a good start of unprecedented partnerships and definitive ports of major triple AAA games, developers started jumping ship left and right when the Wii U's sales...
News Princess Zelda is "Very Complex and Multi-Faceted" in Breath of the Wild, Aonuma Explains
So don't get carried away over 2 seconds of crying in the trailer
We think it's fair to say that the new trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild stole the show during last week's Nintendo Switch presentation, providing a strong flourish with which to end the broadcast. It was packed full of new scenes, characters and sent chills up many...
Wednesday18th Jan 2017
News Fire Emblem Warriors Arrives on Switch & New Nintendo 3DS This Fall
Surprise New 3DS support for the latest crossover
Nintendo's Fire Emblem Direct has just come to an end. With plenty of mobile, Switch and 3DS announcements, one of the more interesting morsels of information we got during the concise presentation was regarding the new cross-over title currently in development for multiple platforms. Fire Emblem...
Thursday19th Jan 2017
Nintendo Download 19th January (North America)
Dragon Quest VIII! Star Fox 64! Punch Club! Yoshi demo! More!
It's time for another Nintendo Download Update for North America, and this week has shaped up rather nicely. On 3DS there's a huge retail release and a tempting demo, while a notable download arrival brings a bit of punch to proceedings. On Wii U there are some interesting Nindie options...
They've done their homework
Moving any title from the Wii U to the 3DS is inevitably going to come with a fairly heavy graphical downgrade, but with Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World the game stands up fairly well. Most notably the frame rate retains its glorious 60fps throughout (on New 3DS) and on the whole runs like butter. Make sure you check...
News Eiji Aonuma Outlines the Challenges in Developing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Discusses changes made to incorporate the Switch
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is now just weeks away, arriving on the Nintendo Switch and Wii U on 3rd March. The anticipation is palpable, as it's not only the first new '3D' Legend of Zelda title since Skyward Sword on Wii, but it's the most ambitious game the series has ever seen. An...
Video Koei Tecmo Launches Trailers For Its Two Big Nintendo Switch Releases
We heard you like games about Eastern history
Koei Tecmo is supporting the Switch with two of its biggest franchises - Nobunaga's Ambition and Romance of the Three Kingdoms - and has just released some lovely trailers to promote them. Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of Influence and Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII aren't entirely new releases and...
Preview Feeling Warm and Fuzzy With Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World
This is how 3DS ports should be done
In recent times we've seen a very deliberate attempt by Nintendo to broaden the audience for key Wii U titles through 3DS ports. Hyrule Warriors Legends set the tone, and then Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS gave an offline spin on the home console title. In both cases the ports had tweaks to suit the...
First Impressions Getting Strategic in Disgaea 5 Complete
Layin' the smackdown on jabronies
One of the most unexpected titles coming to Nintendo Switch is Disgaea 5 Complete, a tactical RPG in the vein of genre classics like Final Fantasy Tactics. We spent quite a bit of time with the game at Nintendo's New York Switch event, and came away quite impressed with the port. If you haven't heard of the Disgaea...
News Nicalis Seemingly Confirms 1001 Spikes And Cave Story For Switch, Then Deletes Post
"Isaac was lonely so we brought a few friends to keep him company"
Earlier today, Nicalis - which is already bringing The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ and Redout to Switch - tweeted a photo which showed one of Nintendo's new consoles proudly displaying icons for 1001 Spikes and Cave Story, two titles previously published by Nicalis on other...
News The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ Will Be A Launch Title For Nintendo Switch
First run of physical copies come with "something special"
If you were getting a bit worried about the lack of games to buy on Nintendo Switch launch day then you'll be pleased to learn that The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ has now been confirmed as a day one release. Afterbirth+ will be available at both retail and on the eShop, and will cost...
News Fire Emblem Heroes Will Also Release on iOS on 2nd February
Well, that was fast
Fire Emblem Heroes—the upcoming smartphone debut of the popular turn-based strategy RPG series—was officially unveiled during the Fire Emblem Direct today, and part of the announcement was that it would be coming to Android first on 2nd February. No iOS date was given, just that it would be coming to the platform "soon", much...
News 1-2-Switch Looks Set To Include At Least 20 Minigames
Including air guitar, apparently
We recently brought you our first impressions of 1-2 Switch; we thought it was a relatively fun collection of minigames that would have made a lovely pack-in game with the Nintendo Switch -- unfortunately you'll have to pick it up separately. For anyone worried dropping £35 / $50 on this game, it seems it might be...
Wednesday18th Jan 2017
News Super Mario Run Sprints Onto Android This March
Not long to go now
Super Mario Run has been available on iOS for a few weeks now, while Android users have had to endure a rather annoying wait to get their hands on the plumber's first smartphone adventure. The good news is that the wait is almost over - Super Mario Run will arrive on Google-powered phones in March. This news shouldn't come as...
Thursday19th Jan 2017
News Ubisoft Buys Guitar Hero Live Studio FreeStyleGames From Activision
Studio renamed Ubisoft Leamington
Ubisoft has acquired the UK studio behind Guitar Hero Live and DJ Hero, it has been revealed. FreeStyleGames, which is based in Leamington Spa, will be renamed Ubisoft Leamington. Ubisoft Reflections boss Richard Blenkinsop will be stepping in as managing director, and had this to say: We're thrilled to have...
Wednesday18th Jan 2017
News Here's How Dragon Quest Heroes II On Switch Shapes Up Against The PS4 Version
It takes a graphical hit, unsurprisingly
The Nintendo Switch isn't as powerful as the Xbox One or PS4, despite rumours many months that argued the opposite. This isn't actually that much of a shock when you consider that the Switch can be taken out of the house with you, while the PS4 is distinctly un-portable. It's a trade-off that had to happen,...
News Fan-Made Prequel Metroid: Rogue Dawn Released On NES
Set before Metroid Zero Mission
Time and time again fans surprise us with projects born out of their love for Nintendo franchises despite the obvious legal issues. One franchise in particular that seems to generate substantial fervor is Samus Aran's very own backyard, the Metroid series. As years go by without a new mainline entry in this revered...
News Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia Coming to 3DS on 19th May
Inspired by Gaiden, two new amiibo inbound
Nintendo had a surprising new Fire Emblem title to announce today, and it's coming rather soon on 3DS. Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia is due on 19th May in both North America and Europe; it draws inspiration from Fire Emblem Gaiden, a Famicom title that originally only saw release in Japan. The...
Live Blog Watch the Fire Emblem Nintendo Direct - Live!
Are you Shura you're ready?
It's only been a matter of days since the Nintendo Switch Presentation, yet here we are for more live stream goodness. It's a Fire Emblem Nintendo Direct, with Fire Emblem Warriors and the upcoming mobile game likely to feature. Will there be any surprises? Let's find out... <liveblog...
News Fire Emblem Heroes Revealed for Mobile, Arrives on 2nd February
Update - now confirmed for iOS on the same day
Update: Since the Direct broadcast, it's been confirmed that the game will also be out on iOS on 2nd February, following a statement it was 'coming soon' in the stream. Evidently Apple stepped up to approve the date, which is great news for iPhone / iPad owners. Original Article: The bulk of...
Video The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Localised Voice Acting is Pretty Darn Varied
Hamming it up
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a huge release for Nintendo, both as a last hurrah for Wii U and a launch title on Nintendo Switch. As a result the company is naturally pulling out all of the stops on production values, with the most recent trailer showcasing voice acting for the new release. Naturally it'll vary per region...
Talking Point Considering the Paid Online Service for the Nintendo Switch
An inevitable gamble
One of the surprise announcements from Nintendo's big Switch presentation was that it would be introducing a new subscription-based online service for which fans will need to pay a monthly fee. This seems as though it could come as something of a double-edged sword, so we're going to break down some of the pros and cons of this...
Video Let's Weigh Up the Good & Bad Things About the Nintendo Switch
Balance is the key
No system is perfect, and that idea applies to the Switch as well. We like to be as positive as we can be on Nintendo Life but we need to be critical and objective in our line of work. As such this video mogul has coupled ten good and bad points about the Nintendo Switch (five of each) and slung them together for you to indulge...
News Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition to Include Touch Controls for Portable Play on Switch
Touch controls clearly 'allowed' in games
One of the interesting debates around Nintendo Switch has been around whether it'll allow for touch controls in games, and whether there's potential for primarily touch-based games to come to the tablet-like console in the future. One side of the argument has suggested that the 'home gaming system' angle and...
News New Main Series Fire Emblem Title Coming to Nintendo Switch in 2018
The news so many were hoping for
The Fire Emblem Nintendo Direct has wrapped up, and it had a few surprises to catch fans off guard. One announcement came with little detail, but will generate much excitement. It was confirmed that a main series Fire Emblem game is headed to the Nintendo Switch in 2018. Though far away, it was the only all-new...
First Impressions Revisiting Hyrule in Breath of the Wild on Nintendo Switch
Link has never looked this good
Steve Bowling and Narelle Ho Sang collaborate their thoughts on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Nintendo Switch. At E3 2016, Nintendo showed little from upcoming games in the Wii U's twilight year. Understandable given the Switch was on the horizon, and details were still under wraps. Instead, the...
News Super Bomberman R's Price Still Has Yet to Be Finalized
The bomb hasn't gone off yet
One of the rather random announcements to come from the Nintendo Switch presentation was that Super Bomberman R—a new Bomberman game—would be making its way to the platform. It's been many years since Hudson Soft's former mascot has starred in his own title, much akin to a certain blue bomber, and it seemed as though...
Video UK TV Advert for Breath of the Wild Plays Up the Switch 'Lifestyle'
Head out and hop on a plane with no luggage
The Nintendo Switch, as a concept, will be vital in its success or otherwise. Nintendo's portables have consistently outsold its home consoles, notably so in the current generation. Yet Nintendo is keen to promote the Switch as a home console, primarily, with the added bonus that it can then be swapped out...
Talking Point What We Hope to See in the Fire Emblem Nintendo Direct
Switch and mobile to the fore
If early year intentions can be taken as an indication of Nintendo's eagerness to have a big year, then so far things bode well. Despite the various positives and negatives around the Nintendo Switch and its launch offerings, Nintendo did at least go wholeheartedly into presenting it. The live event from Tokyo was...
Random A Free Water Bottle from the NYC Nintendo Switch Preview is Being Auctioned Off Online
"It's clear, 8 full ounces."
Nowadays, it seems like people will do just about anything to make a quick buck. The Nintendo Switch Preview that took place in NYC this past weekend was—in some ways—a historical moment for the company, as it was the first time ever that the public was given a chance to try out the new console. Plenty of cheap...
News Ubisoft Confident Switch Can Be A "Bridge" Between Home Consoles And Mobile
Pricing and launch slate not a concern, either
While it may have come under fire from fans in the past, there's little question that Ubisoft has been one of Nintendo's most loyal publishing partners over the past few years. The company made a big splash at the launch of both the Wii and Wii U, and is bringing three titles to the Nintendo Switch - a...
Review Spheroids (Wii U eShop)
It's time to break some balls
Spheroids has a simple plot that is well-suited to a platform adventure game. Giant alien blobs known as "the Spheroids" are attempting to take over the world, and it's up to a brave Canadian boy named Lucas - with the assistance of a crazy scientist known as Otto - to save the day. Based in a comical science-fiction...
News Nintendo Forces Us To Think Differently, Says EA's Patrick Söderlund
"We've been with Nintendo for a very long time"
EA is opening its Nintendo Switch account with a FIFA title, but the company's executive vice president Patrick Söderlund says that owners can expect more games in the future. Speaking to IGN, Söderlund outlined EA's decision to support to the console at launch, and why working with the Japanese...
Video The Voice Of Mario Talks About His History With The Famous Mascot
"The character brings out the best in me"
Charles Martinet may well be the nicest man on the face of the planet - we can say that with some degree of confidence having been lucky enough to spend some time in his company in the past - so it's always a pleasure to hear the man behind Mario's voice talk about his career and association with the...
Feature Switching It Up In NYC at the Nintendo Switch Event
Nintendo brings Mario and company to The Big Apple
Steve Bowling, Narelle Ho Sang and Lee Meyer share some thoughts on the press and fan event for Nintendo Switch in New York. Nintendo's New York Switch event took place in the heart of midtown Manhattan. Attendees were led up a staircase and funneled into a narrow hallway; on either end of the wall...
News Splatoon 2 Will Launch On 18th August, According To UK Store GAME
Colour me bad
One of the most eagerly-anticipated games in the Nintendo Switch's roster for this year is undoubtedly Splatoon 2, which promises to be a ruddy good time according to our resident master of ink splatting Alex. This upcoming game is said to be coming out in "Summer" according to Nintendo, which is a bit vague. Howev
News New PlayStation Releases Push Evergreen 3DS Titles Down Charts in Japan
3DS holds second behind PS4 in hardware stakes
The Media Create charts for Japan are out once again, and this week's line-up has a number of new releases - albeit not on Nintendo hardware. It's hard to keep track of the Kingdom Hearts series, but that hasn't stopped the oddly named Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8: Final Chapter Prologue from moving to number...
Tuesday17th Jan 2017
News Yes, You Can Charge Your Nintendo Switch In Tabletop Mode
Worry not, there's an accessory for that
So you're on a long flight and want to get some quality time in with your Nintendo Switch in tabletop mode. The rather large gentleman in the seat next to you has fallen asleep, so you don't feel too self conscious; it's time to make some serious progress on the amazing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the...
News The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Will Require a 3GB Install on Wii U
For all you physical buyers
Yesterday, it was announced that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild would amazingly be just 13GB on Wii U and 13.4GB on Switch. Considering that it's one of the most ambitious projects Nintendo's ever undertaken, that's quite impressive, and its relatively small size will no doubt entice many buyers into picking up a...
News Constructor Will Be Building Up Hype On Nintendo Switch Launch Day
UPDATE: Actual release date is April 28th
UPDATE: After posts appeared on the official Constructor Facebook page which stated that the game was set to arrive on Switch in April, we asked the PR company behind the original press release exactly when this title is going to be released. Apparently they were given incorrect information, and the actual...
Video Digital Foundry Puts Breath of the Wild, MK8 Deluxe and Splatoon 2 to the Test
Gauging the step up from Wii U
There are a lot of early questions around the Nintendo Switch, some of which relate to its graphical capabilities - how big a 'leap' is it from Wii U? Based on early demos, there is a step-up in quality, but its portable nature means its not exactly enough to melt our eyeballs. Beyond viewpoints based on our eyes and...
News Here's a Transcript of what Suda51 Said During the Nintendo Switch Presentation
"eh... I guess that bombed"
One of the more unfortunate moments during the Nintendo Switch presentation was when a fumbling translator attempted to keep up with energetic Goichi Suda; a Japanese developer famous for being the figurehead behind titles such as No more Heroes and Killer 7. Thankfully, YouTube user iYakku has managed to provide a more...
First Impressions Round One With Ultra Street Fighter II On Nintendo Switch
Evil and Violent
Many modern-day Street Fighter fans cut their teeth on the Super NES version of Street Fighter II, the fighting game by which all others continue to be measured even to this day. It's therefore fitting that 25 years later, Capcom is releasing a new version for the Nintendo Switch. We were on-hand to play the latest entry in both...
Monday16th Jan 2017
News Gearbox CEO Doesn't See Borderlands 3 Coming To Nintendo Switch
"We were talking to Nintendo, but that stopped for some reason"
Gearbox may have come out second best when pitting Battleborn against the behemoth that is Overwatch, but the company still has Borderlands under its belt - and development on the third entry in the popular FPS series is already ongoing. Sadly, it doesn't look like Borderlands 3 will...
Tuesday17th Jan 2017
News Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap Confirmed For Nintendo Switch Release This Year
"The game plays fantastic on the Nintendo Switch!"
DotEmu has confirmed that Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap is coming to the Nintendo Switch in 2017. A remake of the Master System classic, The Dragon's Trap boasts lush HD visuals and a revised soundtrack. It's not yet known if this fresh announcement impacts the proposed Wii U eShop version of the...
Rumour Fire Emblem Fates Could Be Getting A Nintendo Switch Port
Source code for Fire Emblem Warriors site contains an interesting link
Nintendo is holding a Fire Emblem direct tomorrow, but one of the big announcements during the broadcast may well have been revealed. The direct will no doubt focus on Fire Emblem Warriors and (perhaps) the announced mobile game, but digging into the source code of the Fire...
Random Of Course You Can't Fit The Nintendo Switch In Your Pocket
Unless you're MC Hammer, of course
The Nintendo Switch has taken some stick from the gaming press since last week's announcement over elements of its online functionality, accessories and price, but one complaint that is perhaps without merit is that the system isn't small enough to fit in your pocket - unless of course you're MC Hammer, or a clown...
First Impressions 1-2-Switch is an Ideal Pack-In Game That's Missing Its Chance
Milking the release
The Joy-Con controllers are a key part of the Switch appeal. Though the core mechanic of 'switching' between the TV and portable play is right there in the name, Nintendo's messaging has put plenty of stock in the controllers and what they can bring to the party. As we outlined in our Hands On write-up on the Nintendo Switch, the...
Reminder A Fire Emblem Nintendo Direct is Coming on 18th January
The hype continues
With the madness of Switchmas and the following weekend, some of you may have missed the news that there's a Fire Emblem Nintendo Direct on 18th January. Oh yes, there certainly is. As a reminder, it's going down at 2pm Pacific / 5pm Eastern / 10pm UK / 11pm CET, which is 19th January at 7am in Tokyo and 9am AEDT. [tweet What...
First Impressions Taking Aim in The Colourful World of Splatoon 2
Ink or sink
2015 was a funny time for Nintendo, against all the nay-sayers and all the 'Nintendoomers' the company managed to successfully re-evaluate what makes a shooter tick with Splatoon. Now it's at it again with the aptly named Splatoon 2 - sadly not Spla2oon - and we thought we should sit down to ink out the details of the preview event demo...
News Brexit Could Increase Super Mario Run's Unlock Cost In The UK
Potentially rising from £7.99 to £9.99
iOS App Store prices are due to rise in the UK and the main culprit is the weak Pound, a result of the nation's recent decision to leave the European Union. The Pound has dropped almost 20 percent of its value against the US dollar since the EU Referendum took place last year, and this has seemingly forced...
Video Mix It Up With This Puyo Puyo Tetris Switch Trailer
Mash up
One announcement that slipped through the cracks during the Switch broadcast last week was the news that Sega is (finally) bringing Puyo Puyo Tetris to the west. The game launched in Japan in 2014 on 3DS, Wii U, Xbox One, PS3, PS4 and PS Vita and many assumed it wouldn't be localised, but thankfully that isn't the case. In some ways,...
News Pokémon GO Update Improves Distance Tracking and Apple Watch Version
Along with the usual 'minor text fixes'
Pokémon GO was a major success in 2016, especially in its 'viral' stage in the Summer, and Niantic continues to add updates in order to tweak and - in theory - enhance the app. The company has now confirmed that version 0.53.1 for Android and 1.23.1 for iOS is rolling out, promising the following...
News Pokémon GO Racked Up $950 Million In Revenue During 2016
Top download for 2016, third in terms overall revenue
Mobile market researcher App Annie has revealed that Pokémon GO generated $950 million in revenue during 2016. Despite launching halfway through the year, the app was the most downloaded game on iOS and Google Play in 2016. In terms of revenue, it came third - trailing Monster Strike and Clash...
Video Take a Tour With Us Around the Nintendo Switch UK Premiere
It's like we were really there
Late last week we were allowed to go hands on with the Nintendo Switch, you may have heard about it. Well not being ones to let these things go unnoticed, we compiled a short video of our experiences at the event with close ups of the console and its various peripherals despite the low lighting conditions. We hope you...
Monday16th Jan 2017
Guide Deals and Pre-Orders for The Nintendo Switch, Games And Accessories
Don't miss out to the eBay scalpers!
The Nintendo Switch is going to be released on the 3rd of March in North America and Europe, and preorders are now beginning to open. We're fully expecting it to sell out at launch, so do yourself a favour and slap in a preorder today so you can avoid lining the pockets of eBay scalpers later. We've rounded up...
News Nintendo Switch Memory Can Be Expanded Up To 2TB
If you can find a Micro SD card with that capacity in 2017
It's now been confirmed that the Nintendo Switch's storage can be expanded up to 2TB, which will come as great news to those who wish to download all their games, rather than buying boxed copies with games on carts. The Switch comes with 32GB of internal flash memory like the Wii U Premium...
News By The Way, The Joy-Con Grip Bundled With Nintendo Switch Won't Charge Your Joy-Cons
You'll need the "premium" version, of course
Just when you thought the cost of owning a Switch couldn't get any higher, allow us to bring to your attention the fact that the Joy-Con grip that ships with the console doesn't actually charge your Joy-Cons when they're attached - you'll need to invest in a more advanced grip, which costs £27.99 in the...
News Investors React Negatively to Nintendo Switch Launch Details
Share value down since details emerged
Last week was certainly exciting for die-hard Nintendo fans, with the company putting on the Nintendo Switch Presentation and finally unveiling key details on the system. Yet for all the positives there are certainly some negatives, and at the very least some tough questions. It seems investors are concerned,...
Soapbox Nintendo's Switch Plan is Starting to Take Shape
At least we think it is
The Nintendo Switch reveal has polarised fans, as many expected it would, but now we've had a chance to sample the system for ourselves some of our fears have been subdued, and some have been unfortunately made greater. Make sure you check out the video above where this video 'dude' shares his opinions on Nintendo's upcoming...
News The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Is A 13.4GB Download On Nintendo Switch
And 13GB on Wii U
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will take up 13.4GB of internal storage on Switch, should you choose to download it rather than buy the physical game card. On Wii U, it takes up 13GB. That's quite an amazing achievement when you consider the sheer size of the game, but it could potentially cause headaches for those who...
News Nintendo Switch Pre-Order Stock - Tough to Find in the US, Easier in the UK
Assuming all pre-orders are met
As we start a fresh week after the Nintendo Switch Presentation and related madness, it's a chance to take stock - literally - of where the system is in the current market. Nintendo has made clear on multiple occasions that it's initially planned two million units for launch. That's not as much as it sounds - in...
News Nintendo Switch Lacks Pack-In Title Because It's $299, Says Reggie Fils-Aime
"It really needed to be at $299 without a piece of software"
The Nintendo Switch doesn't come with a game because it costs $299.99, according to Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime. Both the Wii and Wii U came with a bundled title, and these were designed to show off the unique potential of their host platform. 1-2-Switch arguably does the...
First Impressions Explosive Action in Super Bomberman R
Bombs away!
One of the more pleasant surprises to come out of the weekend's Nintendo Switch announcements is Konami's Super Bomberman R. This pick-up-and-play title will be ready for the Switch's launch, and looks to be very charming, fun and accessible. For those unfamiliar with the 33-year-old franchise, Bomberman is a series in which the title...
Random Sony's Shuhei Yoshida Couldn't Resist Checking Out The Nintendo Switch
Wonder if he has a preorder yet
One mistake many platform loyalists make is assuming that the respective bosses of Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo only play on their own systems and don't acknowledge the existence of rival consoles. In recent years we've seen that perspective become increasingly outdated, with top-level execs admitting publicly that...
Nintendo Download 19th January (Europe)
Dragon Quest VIII! Poochy and Yoshi Demo! Toby! More!
Another week begins, and the latest Nintendo Download Update details are out for Europe. There's a major retail release on 3DS, while a notable demo and 'Nindie' release also stand out; let's get to the details. Wii U eShop: Toby: The Secret Mine (Headup Games, €9.99 / £6.99) - A rather...
First Impressions Going Hand-to-Hand With ARMS
Fun with fisticuffs
One of the biggest surprises during Nintendo's Switch Presentation was ARMS, a new one-on-one fighting game directly from The Big N in which you slug it out with springy, stretchy arms. We had the opportunity to spend some time with it at Nintendo's New York Switch event; we're not 100 percent sold, but there's no denying this...
News EA's Peter Moore Insists FIFA Switch Is "Custom Built" Following Last-Gen Engine Rumour
Based on the PS3 and 360 versions, or a new deal entirely?
While EA didn't have anything to show at the Nintendo Switch presentation, the fact that Vice President of EA Worldwide Studios Patrick Söderlund was on-stage showed that it considers the platform to be of some importance. It's also bringing one of its biggest brands - FIFA - to the machine...
News Rayman Creator Discusses Legends: Definitive Edition for Switch
"Preparing several surprises"
During all of the commotion that took place surrounding the Nintendo Switch presentation, Ubisoft uploaded a video detailing why Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition is making its way over to the console/handheld hybrid. In the two minute video we see Rayman's creator himself; Michel Ancel discusses his feelings on the...
News Tales of & Taiko Drum Master Franchises in Development for Switch
In addition to Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, which appeared in the Presentation
Bandai Namco Entertainment made a somewhat brief appearance in the Nintendo Switch Presentation, with Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 being shown in a sizzle reel. In a PR release a sidenote also mentions that Japanese role-playing IP Tales of and rhythm series Taiko Drum Master are...
News Nintendo's History With Playing Cards Directly Influenced The Switch
"You look opponents in the eye to read their strategy, and that is fun"
As we all know, Nintendo started life not as a video games company but as a maker of Hanafuda playing cards more than 100 years ago in Japan, and according to Switch's general producer Yoshiaki Koizumi, this inspired the local multiplayer approach taken with the new console...
Feature Thoughts on the Nintendo Switch Preview Event in London
A long but fun day
Late last week we attended press events for the Nintendo Switch in London and New York, the same venues that then hosted lucky ballot winners over the weekend. As the first real public pitch of the Switch, along with the main event in Tokyo equivalents in Paris and Frankfurt, these settings were an important first testing ground...
Video Take To The Streets With This Complete History Of Final Fight
Oh! My car
Before Street Fighter II arrived on the scene, Final Fight was the best option for arcade-going brawl fans. Capcom's seminal coin-op smash took the template laid down by classics like Double Dragon and Renegade and introduced bigger sprites, a more intuitive control scheme and - perhaps most importantly - a moustached wrestling mayor...
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