News ARM Confirms That The Nintendo Switch's Chipset Is Very Close To Tegra X1 Spec
UPDATE: ARM deletes Facebook post, claims it wasn't "an official statement"
News Yep, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Takes Place After Ocarina of Time
Eiji Aonuma confirms in quickfire interview
News Nintendo Switch Lacks A Web Browser Because It's A "Dedicated Video Game Platform"
Tatsumi Kimishima details app support and eShop functions, too
News - 2017, Week 06
Sunday12th Feb 2017
Review Gradius (Wii U eShop / TG-16)
Arcade-style pew-pew
Gradius will forever be considered a definitive game in the shoot 'em up genre, held up as a key example of what makes these kind of games truly special. It's a game familiar for its iconic NES version, of course, but the release of the TurboGrafx-16 iteration on the Wii U Virtual Console is a welcome one - after all, it was a...
Review Mercenaries Saga 3 (3DS eShop)
Fun for hire
The 3DS eShop is no stranger to strategy RPGs; aside from retail heavy hitters like Fire Emblem: Awakening and Fates and Stella Glow, it's also been blessed with smaller but still eminently enjoyable experiences like Ambition of the Slimes, and the surprisingly solid Mercenaries Saga 2. CIRCLE Entertainment was responsible for
News Splatoon 2 Global Testfire To Take Place During Nintendo Switch Launch Month
You'll be able to use your Splatoon amiibo, too
Nintendo has revealed that a Splatoon 2 Global Testfire event will take place shortly after the launch of the Switch, giving owners a chance to sample the sequel for free. The demo will be available for download from the eShop and in terms of content will include four different main weapons, including...
Saturday11th Feb 2017
News Amazon UK Offers Nintendo Switch Downloads, Cost More Than Boxed Equivalents
The standard eShop prices
If proof is needed that each country's Nintendo subsidiary works independently of others, then another example has come through some offerings on Amazon UK, presumably with support and assistance from Nintendo UK. Amazon UK is offering two Nintendo Switch launch titles as download codes, alongside their physical retail...
News Splatoon 2's Event and eSports Credentials Boosted by LAN Play and Spectator View
"LAN Play is where it’s at" for competitive events
Since Nintendo's 'preview trailer' that ended with a showcase of a Splatoon 2 competitive event (albeit the sequel wasn't formally confirmed at that point), it's been clear that the Switch could be well equipped for the eSports scene. Nintendo has now outlined two key features in the sequel...
Friday10th Feb 2017
Poll Does Nintendo Switch Need Streaming Apps and a Web Browser, Or Is It All About Games?
Noflix
The Nintendo Switch is just weeks away, and Nintendo is still keeping us waiting on some details such as the eShop, the Virtual Console (if it'll even be there at launch) and pinning down a finalised launch day line-up. The company is likely planning a Direct, information drop or new feature-driven videos to answer some questions prior to 3rd...
News Hackers Use Emulator to Make Game Boy, Mega Drive and SNES Games Playable on NES Mini
So it's come to this...
The Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition (Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System in Europe) proved to be a festive hit for Nintendo, with demand for the retro system surprising the big N. Though the tiny little console is emulating a fixed list of 30 games, it's doing so in a typically charming and...
News The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Screenshot Confirms Returning Character
Still no Tingle?
As we close in to the release of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild it is customary for more details to emerge. If you are wanting to venture into the world of Hyrule completely blind come March 3rd, however, then click away now. Previously we mentioned a screenshot showing a lone wanderer in front of what seems to be a...
News Bomberman Is Coming To Arcades As Bombergirl
With anime girls and destructible clothing, obviously
As well as bringing Bomberman to the Switch in the form of Super Bomberman R, Konami - for reasons unknown - is creating an arcade title based on the franchise which uses anime-style girls instead of the titular Bombermen. According to 4gamer, this forthcoming title will be a 4-on-4 coin-op...
News GameSeek States It'll Keep Selling Nintendo Switch for £198.50 Up to Release
Neon Red and Blue models to be offered soon
Prior to the formal Nintendo Switch unveiling in January various retailers were hedging their bets with listings for the system, often applying speculative prices. One of the most eye-catching of these was GameSeek, which listed the console for pre-orders at £198.50. When the standard UK price for the...
Get up, you son-of-a... 'cos Shiggy loves ya
Ever wonder what it's like to be a fighter? If you'd like to experience the life, Punch Club thinks it's the game for you. Let's find out if this fighting strategy/simulation is worth lacing up the gloves for. Your life in Punch Club starts out with a brief cutscene showing your father, who was...
News Google Trends Data Demonstrates Interest in Nintendo Switch
Analyse this
The games industry is rather tough to predict. No matter how many analysts are paid to predict the future, not many - for example - expected the Wii to take off as it did. Now as we march towards the Switch launch there are varied thoughts on its prospects, as would be expected. The Console-Deals blog has been dropping some date ranges...
Video Nintendo Comes Out Swinging With New ARMS Footage
A look at characters, moves and strategies
Nintendo seems rather positive about the prospects of ARMS on Nintendo Switch, giving the game prominence at preview events and citing it as a potential breakthrough title in competitive gaming. It also appeals, of course, to nostalgia for Wii-era motion controls, as you punch and swing your arms to create...
A nice day in the garden
Sometimes it can be nice to simply relax with a peaceful, calming game, that doesn't demand great skill or dedication. That is exactly what Plantera delivers. It is centred around growing a garden and selling produce in return for money, with which more plants and animals can be bought, and so on. The gameplay isn't...
News The Castlevania Netflix Series Will Be Based on Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse
Also, will be a hard 'R'
Just yesterday, it finally came to light that the long rumoured film adaptation of Castlevania would be making its appearance as a Netflix series, due to make its season 1 debut later on this year. Not much else was revealed, aside from who would be producing and writing for the show, but now a few more details have been...
News Rare Veteran David Wise is Producing the Soundtrack for Switch Title Snake Pass
"It set my mind on fire"
There are few video game sound composers that are as readily recognisable in style as David Wise. He made his name if the 'good old days' at Rare, producing the soundtracks to titles such as Donkey Kong Country. His compositions continue to grace a number of titles - two varied examples on Wii U are Donkey Kong Country:...
Thursday9th Feb 2017
News There Won't Be a New Skylanders Game in 2017
Still, you can get Imaginators on Switch...
The Skylanders franchise kickstarted the toys-to-life craze, which prompted rivals to emerge. Disney Infinity started well but faded to cancellation, however, though LEGO Dimensions is still adding various waves to its original release. Nintendo's own amiibo range is an alternative take on the model, of...
Friday10th Feb 2017
Video The Weird and Wonderful World of the SteamWorld Miiverse Communities
Co-presented by Allbran Sigson
Miiverse is, alas, one day going to be but a treasured memory. A quirky part of the Wii U and 3DS landscape, Nintendo is moving on and not including its bespoke social network on the Switch; that's a bit of a pity, as some entertaining posts will no doubt be lost. Image & Form has now produced a funny video...
News Mutant Alien Moles of the Dead is Bringing Its Awesome Name to the Wii U eShop
A 'game of reflexes' that shakes things up
EnjoyUp Games is likely a familiar name to some eShop aficionados, with the developer and publisher being prolific on the 3DS and Wii U. It's now announced another project as part of its publishing activities - Mutant Alien Moles of the Dead by Pixel Bones Studio. It looks rather colourful and could...
Thursday9th Feb 2017
News Yep, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Takes Place After Ocarina of Time
Eiji Aonuma confirms in quickfire interview
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is getting painfully close, and Nintendo is cranking up the hype machine; awareness of the title will be boosted by its prominence on the Game Informer cover, for example, along with features within the magazine. Game Informer has now posted a rather fun
Video 3DS Visuals Go to Battle With PS4 / Pro, With Predictable Results
3DS wins, obviously
Not so long ago we made a video comparing Yoshi's Woolly World to Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World, with the lead-in that of course they're not truly comparable, as such, but that Good-Feel had done a jolly good job of bringing the title to the portable. After all, the 3DS does impressive things with a GPU that's six years old...
Talking Point Considering Nintendo's Portable Future
It's all about the target audience
The DS attracted an incredibly broad range of gamers, as its sensational sales attest, and the 3DS has also achieved positive results drawing in gamers of various types. Nintendo has also released variations of the 3DS for different audiences, too, with the 2DS - as an example - primarily pitched as a budget option...
Nintendo Download 9th February (North America)
Plantera! Mario vs. DK! Azure Striker Gunvolt anime! More!
It's that time, once again, for the Nintendo Download Update details for North America. This week offers up a few interesting choices with a dual release, a sequel to a surprise gem of 2016 and a Virtual Console arrival among the most promising. There are a few options whether you're rocking...
News Project CARS 2 Creative Director Loves Nintendo Switch, But Don't Expect A Port
"We're all gadget freaks, so we kind of want to"
Ah, Project CARS. Who could possibly forget the drama of the canned Wii U version. For so long it was held up as the definitive racing game for Nintendo's console, yet it failed to make the grid after
News Nintendo Shows Off the Joy-Con Controllers Through the Ultimate Medium - An Infographic
Spot the pop-culture reference
We think the Joy-Con controllers are a big weapon for the Nintendo Switch, and could be a pleasant surprise to plenty of people once they're in hand - we even dedicated a feature to making that point recently. Nintendo has also been keen to highlight the various capabilities of the controllers, and their flexibility in...
News Fire Emblem Heroes Voting Event Crowns Its Champions
We like Ike
The results are in. Nintendo has revealed its victors in the Fire Emblem Heroes voting event that asked fans to choose their favourite characters from across the series; as promised the winners will be given special "Choose Your Legends" upgrades of themselves. Amassing 33,871 votes, Ike "fights for his friends" from Fire Emblem: Path...
Wednesday8th Feb 2017
News There Are Currently 'No Plans' For Final Fantasy XV On Nintendo Switch
It is merely a fantasy, unfortunately
There's much to look forward to with Nintendo Switch, but one of the older rumours from the 'NX' days can be put to rest - for now, at least - and allow us to focus on some games that are coming to the system. It seems that Final Fantasy XV, released to critical acclaim and commercial success last year, isn't...
Thursday9th Feb 2017
News It's Still Quite Easy to Secure a Launch Day Nintendo Switch in the UK
Amazon adds more day one Neon Red/Blue units
While pre-orders are tricky to secure in some countries, such as the US, there's evidently been a bit of a stock update in the UK - some retailers have been updating product pages to take additional orders. Amazon UK is the latest to join in by re-opening orders on the Neon Red / Blue units, while some...
Wednesday8th Feb 2017
News The Long-Rumoured Castlevania Series is Happening, Starts on Netflix This Year
Written by Warren Ellis
Plenty of video game franchises go through the rumour mill when it comes to TV and movie adaptations, but Castlevania has been an ever-present and persuasive possibility for quite a while. The talk reached a peak in 2015 when producer Adi Shankar said he was working on "a super violent Castlevania mini-series with my homies...
Thursday9th Feb 2017
News Steel Empire Gets Permanent Price Drop In North America
To celebrate Valentine's Day, apparently
Teyon has revealed that from today the critically-acclaimed 2D shooter Steel Empire will cost just $9.99 on the North American 3DS eShop. The 66 percent reduction in price is to celebrate Valentine's Day, and what better way could there possibly be to mark this romantic occasion than blasting through the...
News Pokkén Tournament Falls Short in the EVO 2017 Player's Choice Vote
It raised a lot of money, though
A couple weeks ago, we reported on the upcoming Player's Choice Vote for EVO 2017, in which Pokkén Tournament and ARMS were potential winners. Nine games were in the running, with the winner being decided based on which game generated the most charity donations. The window for donations just closed today, and...
News Miitomo Version 2.2.0 Can Now Be Downloaded
Assuming Fire Emblem Heroes hasn't taken all your extra space
When Fire Emblem Heroes launched last week, some news also came out about an update that would be coming to Nintendo's Mii-centric social app, Miitomo. Though no specific time was given for when to expect it, we were told it would be coming "soon", and that evidently meant today. Miitomo...
News Let's Try And Guess The 10 Remaining Mini-Games In 1-2-Switch
Semaphore! Baseball! Plate-spinning! Gorilla watching?!
Update: Well, here's Dish Spin! (Video via Perfectly-Nintendo) Original Article: Nintendo released trailers for 18 of the mini-games featured in 1-2-Switch yesterday, and stated that 10 more were still to be fully revealed. However, on the
News Swap Fire Update in the Works, Currently on Discount Ahead of Valentine's Day
EU release also on the agenda
The Wii U eShop has the tendency to throw up some surprising and clever games, and Swap Fire aimed to deliver just this in 2016. Primarily a local multiplayer game - though you can play it solo - its hook is that when you shoot an opponent you swap places with them, setting up the potential for some chaotic and...
Tuesday7th Feb 2017
News ARM Confirms That The Nintendo Switch's Chipset Is Very Close To Tegra X1 Spec
UPDATE: ARM deletes Facebook post, claims it wasn't "an official statement"
UPDATE: ARM has now removed the post in question and has stressed that it was not an official statement. Exactly why a component supplier for Nvidia is posting spec details if it's not entirely sure they are correct is anyone's guess, but for the time being it would seem...
Wednesday8th Feb 2017
News Nintendo Switch Lacks A Web Browser Because It's A "Dedicated Video Game Platform"
Tatsumi Kimishima details app support and eShop functions, too
Nintendo President Tatsumi Kimishima has been speaking to TIME about a wide range of topics, with the Nintendo Switch being the primary focus. Given Nintendo's track record when it comes to apps and services on its devices at launch - and how they have been updated and evolved as time as...
News GBA Title Fullmetal Alchemist: Stray Rondo Gets Translated Into English
Won't cost you an arm and a leg
Hiromu Arakawa's Fullmetal Alchemist is the spectacular (and often tragic) tale of the Elric brothers Edward and Alphonse, who attempt to seek redemption in a fictional world where alchemy is very much a reality. The popularity of the series has ensured that it has been given the full works in terms of merchandise...
Feature Flicking Through The Debut Issue Of Switch Player
Print isn't dead?
The internet has changed a lot of things in modern life. We now consume more music, videos and news online than ever before, and as a result those industries have had to change dramatically in order to compensate and survive. Music and video retailers are closing down while paid-for print media is feeling the pinch due to the fact...
News Puyo Puyo Tetris Confirmed for April Release on Nintendo Switch
Cheaper via download than retail on Nintendo's system
Update: Deep Silver is publishing this title in Europe, and unlike in North America the pricing of the Switch version is the same between the physical retail and download version - €39.99 & £34.99. Original Article: One of the pleasing 'smaller' reveals around the Nintendo Switch in...
News Get Loved Up With The Pokémon GO Valentine's Event
Double candy, longer lures, increased spawn rates
Love is in the air with the first Pokémon GO event of 2017, which is focused around Valentine's Day. From today, players will find that candy is easier to obtain, spawn rates for certain monsters have increased and the chance of hatching rare monsters from eggs is improved. Here's the official PR:...
Review Toby: The Secret Mine (Wii U eShop)
Shady stuff
The Wii U eShop has played host to some wonderful indie titles over the years, and despite the console's impending retirement there's still room for another sleeper hit to offer a charming send off. With its distinctive art-style, intriguing level design and enigmatic story, Toby: The Secret Mine seemed set to impress when first...
Video Check Out This Official Nintendo Switch Hardware Overview
Less than a month to go
It's hard to believe, but the Nintendo Switch is already less than a month away from releasing worldwide, and excitement is at an all-time high. The high-tech hybrid will be packing lots of interesting hardware features and is obviously quite versatile in the various settings it can be played in, so Nintendo has opted to put...
News Take-Two Executive Reiterates Plans for Long Term Support of Switch
It's unprecedented…
It seems one of the biggest concerns surrounding the Switch in this pre-launch period is how viable the platform will be to third party studios. While it is true that one of the biggest selling points of Nintendo consoles is Nintendo games, the Wii U was an unfortunate reminder of what happens when a platform fails to pique the...
News E3 2017 To Offer Public Sale Tickets, Though They Come With a Hefty Price
Limited to 15,000, on sale next week
For a number of years E3 was the definitive event in the gaming calendar, and it's still right up there at the top (or near the top, depending on your perspective). Nevertheless its dominance has come under question, with major publishers like EA and Activision opting out last year, while for a few years Nintendo...
Video More 1-2-Switch Mini-Games Shown Off In New Series Of Trailers
28 mini-games will be included, 10 more still under wraps
At launch Nintendo will have a variety of games ready to sell you on the premise of the Switch, but only two will be published by Nintendo themselves. The most notable is of course Zelda: Breath of the Wild, but the mini-game collection 1-2 Switch just got a lot more interesting thanks to a...
News Kimishima Outlines Nintendo's Continued Attention on VR and Portable System Ideas
Thinking of "different ways to continue the portable gaming business"
One of the ongoing topics among eager Nintendo gamers relates to Nintendo's hardware plans beyond Nintendo Switch, particularly in terms of whether the upcoming system is going to ultimately take over from both the Wii U and 3DS. Its hybrid nature naturally raises the question of...
Video Trio Of Japanese Nintendo Switch Commercials Communicate Core Features
Taking the game with you
Nintendo has published a trio of Switch commercials for the Japanese market which focus on promoting what makes the console so unique when compared to its rivals. The adverts show off the system's biggest selling point - the fact that it can docked with your TV as well as used as a portable device - but attention is also...
News Fire Emblem Heroes Retweet Campaign Hits Target for Hero Feathers Giveaway
"There may even be a little surprise"
Fire Emblem Heroes is approaching one week since release, and Nintendo / Intelligent Systems have been active in setting up events to keep the game interesting. Earlier this week it unveiled a social media campaign to offer players a chance to pick up 10,000 Hero Feathers, adopting similar tactics to retweeting...
News BoxBoy! Retail Collection Hits Top 10 in Japan as Evergreen Titles Lead the Way
Pokémon and Yoshi still in top five
It's Media Create results time out of Japan, and this week there are no significant new big-hitters at the top of the charts - nevertheless fans of quirky eShop games may be interested in one new arrival on 3DS. In terms of software Resident Evil 7 is still top, followed by Pokémon Sun and Moon and Poochy &...
Tuesday7th Feb 2017
News The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Secures Gorgeous Cover on Game Informer Magazine
Spreading the word
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild may be a dual release on Nintendo Switch and Wii U, but unsurprisingly it's the version on the new system that's the focus for the big N. Its aim of making sure as many gamers as possible get hyped about the title has been helped by securing the March cover of Game Informer, the well-known...
News Here's What the "R" in Super Bomberman R Means
The more you know
One of the most pleasant surprises of the Nintendo Switch launch line up was that of Super Bomberman R, which will see the long-awaited return of Hudson Soft's former mascot. Alongside the likes of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the arcade game seems to be a much simpler affair, but it will no doubt make for some...
Talking Point The Nintendo Switch Super Bowl Ad Was a Huge Success, But Why?
Making people believers
The Nintendo Switch featured prominently during the recent Super Bowl (or Superb Owl, we're not sure yet) and the ad that featured it has been very well received by the press and the public. But why? What was it about this ad that went down so well where some previous efforts by Nintendo have fallen flat? Make sure you check...
News 3DS System Update Arrives, Doesn't Bring About World Peace Or Make Your Morning Coffee
(Insert joke about stability here)
It's been a while since a 3DS firmware update has given us anything other than improved system stability, and if you're hoping for something different then you might be disappointed, as Nintendo isn't about to buck that trend soon. Firmware version 11.3.0-36 is rolling out as we speak, and (drum roll please)...
News The Developers Of Alwa's Awakening Are Putting The Entire Soundtrack On A NES Cartridge
Because why not
Back in 2015 we reported on the development of a NES-style platform adventure by the name of Alwa's Awakening, a faux-retro homage to the likes of Battle of Olympus and Solstice. The game is now available on Steam, and to mark this occasion the developers have announced a special collector's edition which comes with the complete...
Video Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's New Trailer Is All About The Battle Mode
Make war, not love
We've already seen a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe commercial which shows the potential of playing on the toilet, but Nintendo has now published an alternative ad which places its focus on the revamped battle mode. The commercial shows off some of the battle arenas, and really pushes the multiplayer angle,
News Nintendo's Dev Teams Rival Western Counterparts In Terms Of Skill, Claims Miyamoto
They've "mastered state-of-the-art technologies" like Unreal engine
There's been a running argument over the past decade that the Japanese development industry has fallen behind that of the west, with studios in the Far East struggling to make the best use of the latest game engines and software technology. While it's true that the balance of power...
News Tatsumi Kimishima Outlines His Nintendo Targets, Laying the Groundwork for a Successor
"I believe Nintendo constantly needs to undertake new endeavors"
Nintendo has released the official translations of its recent investor's Q & A, which re-iterates a number of points previously covered, namely that the company won't put those dreaming of a 3DS successor out of their misery by confirming either way, and that everything is awesome...
Talking Point The State of Play - amiibo and Its Next Big Move
Pokémon, probably
When Nintendo unveiled its amiibo range in Spring 2014 with the codename of "Nintendo Figurine Platform", it came at a time when the toys-to-life market was near its peak. After Skylanders had blazed a trail Disney Infinity had followed, and it had become a lucrative sector in the market. Nintendo's initial pitch was enticing -...
News Nintendo of America and Social Media Helped Fulfil a Legend of Zelda Fan's Dream
A touching story of goodwill and loss
Occasionally, when priorities and what's important gets lost, stories emerge that put a great deal into context. An account of a fan's lifelong health struggles and the hope he found in excitement for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a sobering one, and also a reminder of the important joys that gaming...
News New Fire Emblem Heroes Retweet Event Offers 10,000 Hero Feathers for All
So much potential waiting to be unlocked…
Now that Fire Emblem Heroes is out in the wild, thousands of fans around the globe are no doubt busy training up teams of heroes in an effort to maximize their potential. Of course, unless you're exceedingly lucky, most heroes are probably hovering around the two to four star range, with maybe one or two...
News Nintendo Plans To Continuously Update Fire Emblem Heroes With New Stories, Modes and Characters
Updates planned every two weeks
Following its launch last week, Nintendo has detailed the sort of post-launch content we can expect for Fire Emblem Heroes. Speaking with IGN, game director Kouhei Maeda said the following: "We plan to add new stories continually after release, at a pace of about two a month or one every two weeks." As well as that,...
News Nintendo Hopes the Switch Can Be A Bridge Between Home Console and Portable
Highlights potential for innovative ideas and innovation in future
Over recent months we've often highlighted, in editorials and otherwise, that Nintendo's early focus on describing Switch as a 'home gaming system' may have made marketing sense - in terms of keeping the 3DS relevant - but is unlikely to reflect consumer reality. For some the system...
Gallery A Catch Up on the Splatoon 2 Official Tumblr Page
Nintendo is inking regular updates ahead of release
Back when Splatoon was making a splash prior to release in May 2015, Nintendo did various things to keep eager fans interested. One of the ideas it pursued was localised Tumblr pages posting as the 'Squid Research Lab', and this was also a handy way to get official translations of tweets from the...
News Cooking Mama: Sweet Shop Will Be Open For Business On 3DS This April
Over 160 mini games, yum
Rising Star and Office Create have announced the next entry in the popular Cooking Mama series, Sweet Shop. The title is expected to launch on the 3DS eShop and at retail this April, and includes more than 160 different mini-games to master - with the focus this time around being sweets and puddings. Here's the official PR:...
News Parascientific Escape: Gear Detective Begins Its Investigation This Week
North America is first up
Sometimes the 3DS eShop can deliver some surprise gems, and one of these in 2016 was Parascientific Escape Cruise in the Distant Seas; it has an interesting story, while blending escape room-style gameplay with a sense of adventure. We were rather taken with it in our review, in any case. The good news is that CIRCLE...
Video New Nintendo Switch Footage of Minna de Wai Wai! Spelunker Shown Off
Will it dig its way to the West?
While the majority of confirmed Nintendo Switch titles are currently planned for a global release, one that appears to be Japan-only so far is a new Spelunker title - its full name is Minna de Wai Wai! Spelunker (loosely translated as 'Everyone's Fun! Spelunker), and it's based on the previous PSN exclusive Spelunker...
News Tatsumi Kimishima Discusses Nintendo's 'DNA' and Switch Bringing Players Together
"We're seeing that gap between people become smaller"
2017 is undoubtedly a hugely important year for Nintendo, with the launch of the Switch and the continuation of its moves into mobile games and apps. Maintaining the company's ethos and spirit throughout those new challenges is naturally important, and it seems to have been on the minds of...
Monday6th Feb 2017
News You Can Play ARMS With One Joy-Con, But It's Not Recommended
Embrace the waggle
Opinion appears to be curiously divided on ARMS, even within the Nintendo Life office. Some say it's shallow and limited, while others are more excited about its hidden depth and waggle-friendly gameplay, which calls to mind those glory days of Wii Sports boxing. If the thought of flailing your limbs around to pull off moves is...
News Nintendo Switch Appearance Earns Positive Impressions Among Super Bowl Commercials
"Nintendo was able to demonstrate an innovative new product"
Super Bowl LI was one of the most dramatic in recent memory, with an unlikely comeback for the New England Patriots to break the hearts of the Atlanta Falcons. Though a large global audience tunes in for the showcase every year, it's the enormous US audience that's the target for ambitious...
Review Fire Emblem Heroes (Mobile)
Gacha collect 'em all
Nintendo's relationship with mobile games and apps has been slightly awkward to date, as a prolonged period of resistance to the sector eventually turned into a necessary embrace. In its previous efforts on mobile - Miitomo and Super Mario Run - Nintendo has either retained noble intentions (as per the former) or tried to stick...
News Nintendo Switch Version Of For Honor Out Of The Question Right Now
"It's not something that we're focused on"
For Honor is a rare thing - a Triple-A blockbuster that isn't based on an existing IP. Built around melee-heavy combat and pulling in elements from European and Eastern history, the game is currently headed towards PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC - but it's unlikely that we'll see it come to the Nintendo...
Video The Visteon Dockable Entertainment System Is The Biggest Game Boy Advance Ever
It's as rare as hen's teeth, too
We've seen many revisions of the Game Boy hardware over the years, but the Visteon Dockable Entertainment System has to rank as one of the most obscure. Produced in 2006 under licence from Nintendo, this portable DVD player was designed to make those long car trips a little more enjoyable, but had the added bonus of...
Nintendo Download 9th February (Europe)
Plantera! Ogre Battle 64! Swapdoodle DLC! More!
With the start of another week we have a look at the downloadable treats heading to Europe in a few days, and this time around there are some interesting new downloads to consider. We have a few Nindie releases, DLC from Nintendo and a slice of N64 gaming on Wii U, while the 3DS also has some notable...
News EA Confirms Vancouver Team Will Produce FIFA 18 on Nintendo Switch
Reiterates that it's a "custom built version"
When EA popped up at the Nintendo Switch Presentation in Tokyo to announce FIFA for the system, it was suitably vague in how it pitched the upcoming release. It didn't take long for rumours to swirl that it'd be based on the last-gen iterations that are still produced, though Peter Moore somewhat slapped...
News Arc System Works Is Reviving The Jake Hunter Series On Nintendo 3DS
"Ghost of the Dusk" will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the franchise
Arc System Works has announced that it will be releasing new instalments in the Jake Hunter adventure series - known in Japan as Tantei Jingūji Saburō. Data East kicked off the series back in 1987 on the Famicom Disk System, but it didn't make its western debut until more...
Random Someone Has Made An Entire Pokémon Adventure Inside Minecraft
Complete with 136 'mon to catch
One of the most amazing things about Minecraft is that you can build almost anything - and that includes 80-hour adventures based around the world-famous Pokémon franchise. Pokémon Cobalt and Amethyst has a full storyline, a training and battle system, plenty of dialogue and 136 monsters to catch - which is done by...
News Metroidvania forma.8 Launches This Month On The European Wii U eShop
Better late than never
MixedBag has revealed that its Metroidvania title forma.8 is coming to the European Wii U eShop - as well as other platforms - later this month. The game has been on our radar since 2014, and the developer lavished praise on the Wii U's unique controller in an exclusive interview
News Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World Makes a Soft Landing in the UK Charts
Pokemon Sun and Moon still lead the charge for 3DS
The release of Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World on 3DS is the most recent attempt by Nintendo to earn a new audience for a highly regarded Wii U title, with previous and similar beneficiaries being the Koei Tecmo-developed Hyrule Warriors Legends and also Nintendo's own Super Mario Maker for...
News Atooi Shows Off the Extensive Chicken Wiggle Level Editor
Chicken Wiggle Maker?
Chicken Wiggle will be the first 3DS eShop game released by Atooi, the studio founded by Jools Watsham initially as a vehicle for personal mobile projects, and now his key business since the formal split of Renegade Kid. Early footage and screens have looked rather positive, incorporating the chunky pixel style that helped make...
Music Strike Up The Band - Final Fantasy “Bra Bra” 2017 Tour Announced
On the road again
The world of Final Fantasy is never dull. On top of the main series of games, spin-offs and remakes, there's always been a lot of fun items and events that fans can enjoy. 2017 is no exception and one of the bigger events this year will be the Final Fantasy Brass de Bravo concert tour. Starting on 2nd April and continuing through...
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