Guide Nintendo Switch Launch Games & Release Dates 2017
Every Switch game confirmed for 2017
News - 2017, Week 09
Sunday5th Mar 2017
Guide Nintendo Switch Dock Scratching Your Screen? Try This DIY Fix
Dock without fear
All things considered, the release of the Nintendo Switch has been a success - but like all console launches, it hasn't been without its niggles. The saga of the left Joy-Con and its ability to magically disconnect at inopportune times has been widely reported, but we're also hearing that some users are experiencing issues with the...
Review I Am Setsuna (Switch eShop)
Wondering how to pronounce 'Setsuna'
Much has been made of the launch line-up for the Nintendo Switch, with some describing it as underwhelming and lacking in exciting software besides The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild. That's certainly debatable, and one game that may have slipped under some people's radars is I Am Setsuna, a JRPG that...
News GameStop Describes Nintendo Switch Launch as "One of the Strongest" in Recent Years
"Don't worry - we're getting more"
As the launch weekend draws to a close the early signs are that, in some territories at least, the Nintendo Switch has got off to a strong start. In the US stock has been at a premium from pre-orders and the limited numbers of walk-in stock for those attending midnight launches. Our own Steve Bowling was involved...
News FAST RMX Developer is Already Working on an Update for the Switch Launch Title
90 Time Attack trials & Friend Support coming soon
Shin'en Multimedia, developer of Switch launch game FAST RMX, has announced that it's already well underway with the first update to the futuristic racer. Serving as a remix (with extra content) to FAST Racing NEO (a popular eShop title released on the Wii U), the newest iteration of the supersonic...
Saturday4th Mar 2017
News Have You Seen The Hidden Message Inside Your Switch Pro Controller?
D'aww, Nintendo!
You'd think that now Nintendo Switch is finally in the hands of game fans that we would know everything about it. However it seems Nintendo have left at least one little secret for players to discover all by themselves. If you were one of the many launch day buyers who picked up a Switch Pro Controller you are in for a little treat...
Review Just Dance 2017 (Switch)
Unfortunately Will Smith’s “Switch” does not make an appearance
People all over the world have finally got their hands on the Nintendo Switch, and with a relatively generous supply of games supplied at launch when including Nintendo eShop offerings, choices on which software to buy must be made. One of these launch day titles is a port of last...
Review Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment (Switch eShop)
Hauntingly good
When Shovel Knight launched in 2014 it was already an indie darling. In our review we called it "utterly satisfying and wonderful." Shovel Knight became a massive critical and commercial success for Yacht Club Games, which is now a household name among gamers all over the world. Not content to rest on their laurels following Shovel...
Video Digital Foundry Tackles Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Nintendo Switch vs. Wii U
Is it worth Switching up?
This week The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild released simultaneously as both a Nintendo Switch launch game and the Wii U's swansong. Already praised as one of the greatest games of all time (we also gave it top marks in our review) history is repeating itself with a Twilight Princes
News Third-Party Nintendo Switch Vinyl Skin Producer Warns of Damage to System
A rather noble move, to be fair
Some of you will have a shiny new Switch, and you may want to give it a little extra jazz to its appearance. Plenty liked buying skins for their Wii U GamePad, for example, and at present the many awesome official cover plates for the smaller New Nintendo 3DS still do the trick. Nintendo Switch owners may be wise,...
Friday3rd Mar 2017
Feature First Impressions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Wii U
A solid start
We've been absolutely blown away by The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Nintendo Switch, awarding it the maximum of 10/10 in our review. As a game to introduce players both to a revolution in the IP and new hardware it delivers in spectacular fashion. Yet, of course, just like The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess it is st
News Nintendo Provides Official Advice for Switch Joy-Con Connection Issues
"Check for possible sources of interference"
A bit of an ongoing saga around the Nintendo Switch has revolved around scenarios in which the Joy-Con controllers - particularly the left one - lose their connection. Far more prevalent on that left controller, it seems the Bluetooth-driven signal can struggle if the controller is 'obstructed' from a...
Saturday4th Mar 2017
News Delivery Issues Spoil Nintendo Switch Launch Day for Unlucky UK Buyers
Official Nintendo UK Store, GAME and Amazon all affected
The launch of a new console is always an exciting occasion, but how the majority of us buy those systems has changed a great deal. The tradition of midnight queues or pre-orders placed in bricks-and-mortar stores has fallen back, with a decent percentage now ordering online for home delivery...
Feature David Wise On Creating "Aztec Rock And Roll" For Snake Pass
"I'm a Nintendo-influenced fan boy at heart"
David Wise is something of a legend in the realm of video game music; plucked from the obscurity of Leicester's high street by the Stamper Brothers, he would become Rare's in-house composer for many years, almost single-handedly creating the aural accompaniment to the studio's NES, SNES and Game Boy...
Friday3rd Mar 2017
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Guide: Getting Started And Beginner Tips
It's dangerous to go alone
As we explained in our review of the Switch version, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is quite unlike any other entry in the Zelda series. An open-world non-linear experience, traversal of the world is a fresh take and survival becomes an early challenge. You don't get hearts from chopping grass any more, so you...
Review Super Bomberman R (Switch)
An explosive return
When most people pick up their Switch, they'll likely be grabbing a copy of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild along with it. If you're picking up another game with your console however, we strongly suggest you consider Super Bomberman R. If you've never before played a Bomberman title before - and let's be honest, the...
News You Can Earn My Nintendo Gold Points on Nintendo Switch Physical Retail Copies
Oh my giddy Aunt
You know how My Nintendo's download-only focus has been a constant complaint, as it punishes those that opt for physical retail purchases? Well, that's about to change. Courtesy of the Switch linking into your Nintendo Account seamlessly, you can now earn some Gold Points from cartridges by using the + or - menus; the cartridge...
News Here Are The File Sizes For All Of The Nintendo Switch's Launch Day Downloads
Make that space count
The Nintendo Switch launches today alongside its very own eShop, and there are already quite a few digital delights for you to sink your teeth into. The issue here of course is storage space; with only around 25GB of the Switch's 32GB of memory available to the end user, space is at a premium from day one - unless you've been...
Feature The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Is Officially One Of The Best Games Of All Time
Unanimous praise from critics
In case it escaped your notice, the long-awaited The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild launched today on both Nintendo Switch and Wii U. We absolutely loved it here at Nintendo Life and awarded it a mighty 10/10 in our review, and it seems virtually every other critic agrees. The game is just that good. At the time...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Shares His Thoughts On The Nintendo Switch
"I love the hardware design"
The Nintendo Switch arrives on store shelves today and everyone seems to be talking about it - including Xbox boss Phil Spencer. In an interview with IGN, Spencer shared his thoughts on the new console and had nothing but positive comments: Our relationship with Nintendo is great... they've done some really innovative...
Feature A Nintendo Switch Launch Day Report from Tokyo, Japan
Ready to flip the Switch
The day is finally here! The third day of March, 2017. The day the world can finally line up and purchase Nintendo's seventh home video game hardware iteration. I've actually been around for all of them and specifically I've been living in Japan since the Game Boy Advance days, so I've seen a lot come and go. The release of...
News Nintendo of America's Store Opens Orders on Individual Nintendo Switch Docks
For you multi-room gamers
The Nintendo Switch, by virtue of its hybrid and portable nature, is already arguably the most convenient and flexible home gaming system on the market. Nevertheless, in this era of houses with TVs in multiple rooms, the temptation exists to have multiple Switch docks in different rooms, allowing for easy plug-and-play on...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Runs Better In Switch's Portable Mode
Docked mode has "fleeting" moments of stutter
Those of you lucky enough to have received your Nintendo Switch today - along with a copy of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, no doubt - then you may have already tried the game in both its docked and portable iterations. Given that the docked mode is supposed to give the console a performance...
News The Launch Line-Up on the European Nintendo Switch eShop
Breath of the Wild! Neo-Geo galore! Snipperclips! Fast RMX! More!
We've had the North American Nintendo Download Update with full Switch details, so we've picked up the info on Europe for those that are staying up late in the region to jump into goodies on the eShop's launch. These are all live and available to buy right now on Switch systems in...
Thursday2nd Mar 2017
Live Blog It's Nintendo Switch Launch Day - Share Your Switchmas
From early deliveries to midnight openings and beyond
It's here, the Nintendo Switch is about to launch. Well, depending on timezones and early deliveries some are already well into things, but the midnight launches in Europe and North America are almost upon us. In this live blog some of our staff will share their launch experiences, and we hope...
Friday3rd Mar 2017
Review Go! Go! Kokopolo 3D (3DS eShop)
Go go go
Tanukii Studios' overlooked DSiWare gem, Go! Go! Kokopolo, came at the tail end of the DSi's time on the market, and as a result very few people played the unique action game. While a simple re-release on 3DS would have been acceptable, Tanukii Studios instead crafted a full sequel in Go! Go! Kokopolo 3D. The result is a jam-packed game...
Random Would You Trade Your Brand New Nintendo Switch For A Fully-Boxed SNES?
Breath of the Wild or Link to the Past?
After months of waiting the Nintendo Switch is finally here, and many hardcore fans attended midnight launches to make sure they got their consoles as quick as possible. Our friends over at iRetrogamer.com attended one such event and popped that most difficult of questions: would you be willing to trade your...
Site News Nintendo Life is Red, Nintendo Life was Blue
So long Wii branding, and we still love Wii U
Update: Seeing as so many comments revolved around the ability to have a view where all articles are displayed in the same way, chronologically, we've added a new timeline view that is dedicated to this purpose. We'll monitor usage of this feature and if popular perhaps make this an option for the...
Poll Merry Switchmas - Has the Nintendo Switch Launch Got You In a Festive Spirit?
That new console vibe
Happy Switchmas Day everyone! It was like the day would never come. No, seriously, this writer thought the wait would never end. The system is here though - its launch line-up has The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and some other stuff at retail, while the eShop line-up fleshed out a little prior to launch (especially...
Thursday2nd Mar 2017
Review The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch)
A breathless experience
The Legend of Zelda has always been a franchise that best typifies Nintendo's desire to create memorable, substantial adventures. If Mario is all about precise mechanics and pure enjoyment, Zelda is a series that focuses on storytelling, world-building and classical tropes of good against evil, Hero against returning villain...
The Switch's Wii Sports?
Would the Wii have sold over 100 million units had it not come bundled with Wii Sports? It might be a pointless question to ponder more than a decade after launch, but there's no denying that the famous collection of motion-controlled sports titles convinced many a punter to part with their hard-earned cash. It was the ideal...
Weirdness Nintendo Switch Game Cards Taste Absolutely Horrible, So Don't Try To Eat Them
À la card
Nintendo Switch game cards are great - they have massive storage capacity yet they're smaller than their 3DS equivalents. While their diminutive size is boon for when you want to carry around a lot of games with you, there's one issue - the cards are so small they may find their way into the dribbling mouths of babies and young children...
News No, Your Nintendo Switch Isn't Running Safari
Despite what Twitter emails may tell you
The "day one" Nintendo Switch update is now live for any of you lucky enough to have had your consoles shipped early, and one of the first things you'll want to do is link your Switch with your Twitter account so you can spam loads of lovely Zelda screenshots to your timeline. The process of linking your...
News Digital Foundry and Eurogamer Break Down the Left Joy-Con Disconnect Issue
Not fixed by the day one update, though some disagree
Over the past week or so there's been some chatter around issues with the left Joy-Con occasionally disconnecting from the Nintendo Switch. While it appears to be a relatively infrequent occurrence (in many cases happening a few times over many hours, or not at all with this writer) it's the sort...
News Friend Codes Are Back on Nintendo Switch, But There Are Other Options
So calm down...
Since the Nintendo Switch System update went live plenty have been digging around the menus, and some have been checking out the Friend List menus. A bit of hysteria is kicking up over the presence of friend codes, as they're typically less popular than a SEGA Mega Drive at a SNES party, so it's slightly understandable. In any case,...
News Official Nintendo UK Store Reassures Customers On Day One Switch Deliveries
In case you were worried
We've had some concerned tips and pointers today from those that ordered their Nintendo Switch from the official Nintendo UK Store, primarily relating to the dispatch date for arrival tomorrow. Some of the messaging in order information and the slow arrival of emails confirming delivery for tomorrow haven't helped matters...
Guide Nintendo Switch Launch Day Shopping List: Micro SD Cards, Controllers And Accessories
Do you have everything you need yet?
The Nintendo Switch finally launches tomorrow, and no doubt a great many of you will be sitting by the front door already, waiting for that courier to turn up with your console under their arm. But the Switch itself is merely one part of the puzzle; there are accessories and other items which are essential parts...
Nintendo Download 2nd March (North America)
Zelda: Breath of the Wild! Launch Switch games! Much more!
It's almost Nintendo Switch time, while of course there are also some new downloads on the Wii U and 3DS this week. Unlike the EU equivalent earlier in the week Nintendo of America has included Switch games in its download update, so we have the final day one picture of downloads for the new...
News You Can Access Other Regional eShops From Your Nintendo Switch
A global success
Those of you hate region locking, it's time to celebrate. Not only can you play physical game cards from all over the world on any Switch console, it's also possible to access other regional eShops from your system and download content. This means you can download content from Japan and play it on your North American or European...
News UK Nintendo Switch eShop Lists Neo Geo Titles for Launch Day
Two of 'em
With the Nintendo Switch system update going live right before midnight launches in Japan, online features have sprung into life. One of these is the eShop, which requires a linked Nintendo Account, and early snooping has proven rather interesting. While 'Recent Releases' is empty, to stop early purchases no doubt, the 'Coming Soon' tab...
Feature The Long Journey to Lead the Nintendo Switch Line - CND and TriForce
"There have been countless wonderful moments"
The Nintendo Switch has already arrived in some houses courtesy of early deliveries, and fans around the world are gearing up for midnight launches. One tradition is set to continue in the US, too, with a 30 day journey by a super-fan to be first in line for the official debut sale in the country...
News New My Nintendo Awards Are Now Live in North America
Huh, cool…
Over the past couple months, Nintendo's My Nintendo service has been ever so slowly improving itself. The releases of Super Mario Run and Fire Emblem Heroes added more options to buy and spend coins and some of the deals have been a little more enticing. That being said, there's a lot of progress left to be made, but perhaps the latest...
News Nintendo is "Being Very Selective" on Which Indie Devs Will Be Allowed On Switch eShop
"We don't want to open up the floodgates quite yet"
The recent Nintendo Switch Nindie Showcase was a pleasant surprise. Not only are there plenty of indie games to look forward to this year on the Switch eShop, but the majority of them seem to be of very good quality. Not only that but the Switch eShop will be getting its share of exclusives, too...
News The Nintendo Switch System Update is Live, All Ready for Launch
It doesn't take long to download, either
The Nintendo Switch day one system update is live, just a few hours ahead of the midnight launch in Japan. The good news is that it downloaded within a couple of minutes in our case and (if you want) can be done in the background - a far cry from the equivalent Wii U launch. The headline additions are...
Feature Some of Our Favourite Legend of Zelda Games
Looking back before we look forward with Breath of the Wild
With The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild so close that we can almost touch it, the famous franchise is on everyone's lips once again. Before the Switch / Wii U entry arrives to rock the boat, we thought we'd celebrate some of our favourites in a snappy and personal article. Four of our...
News Yacht Club Games Announces New Shovel Knight amiibo Functionality
Boopity Boo!
The Shovel Knight amiibo was rather notable for being the first amiibo figure to come from an indie developer, and it brought a solid amount of content, too. Customizable characters, extra relics, new stages, and co-op mode. Now, with the impending release of Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment, it seems that the shovelrous amiibo will be...
Gallery Japan Gets Ready For Nintendo Switch Launch Day
Not long now
Tomorrow, European and North American gamers will finally get to see what all the fuss is about regarding the Nintendo Switch, but Japanese gamers will be breaking open their consoles hours earlier due to the fact that Japan Standard Time is ahead of both European time and EST. Japan-based writer Jon Cousins has been documenting...
News My Nintendo Includes Multiple Fire Emblem Discounts in European Update
Nintendo Switch rewards 'coming soon'
My Nintendo, always good for a laugh. It's had its traditional start-of-the-month update with new rewards, and as always it's a mix of discounts and one virtual goodie. We already covered the North American update, so we've popped onto the EU equivalent of the site. It's actually a little more generous in the...
News The Nintendo Switch Parental Control App is Starting to Roll-Out
It actually works, too...
One interesting thing Nintendo is doing with the Switch is utilising smart device apps for features typically found directly on consoles. The most intriguing example is with online lobbies and chat, of course, though that isn't due to roll-out at launch. With the system just hours away from midnight launches, however, the...
Video Image & Form Explains the Truth Behind 'SteamWorld Quest'
A surprisingly hum-drum tale
It was good news when SteamWorld Dig 2 was announced earlier this week, leading off the Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase. After the impressive success of the original a direct sequel always seemed on the cards, and over the past few years Image & Form had often suggested as much. Now that it's out there, the studio...
Video Nintendo Minute Manages to Enjoy 1-2-Switch, Even While Sober
Kudos, and Happy Birthday to Kit
We rather like the Nintendo Minute show, which has been a weekly occurrence on Nintendo of America's YouTube channel for quite some time. Hosts Kit & Krysta have quite rightly become rather popular, and they even managed to keep the videos going in the rather quiet spells of 2016. The duo's latest upload...
Wednesday1st Mar 2017
Guide Nintendo Switch Launch Games & Release Dates 2017
Every Switch game confirmed for 2017
March is upon us, and with the launch of Nintendo Switch now only 2 days away we've compiled a definitive list of games announced for the console, and more importantly their expected release dates. This list will be updated as new release dates are confirmed, so watch this space. You can also keep up to date...
Hardware Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Review
Play like a Pro
Nintendo has created some truly amazing controllers over the past three decades, from the ergonomic SNES pad with its industry-defining four-button cluster and shoulder buttons to the groundbreaking Wii remote. It might sounds a little like hyperbole to suggest that the new Switch Pro Controller tops all of these in terms of being a...
Hardware Review Nintendo Switch: Nintendo's Most Important Console Yet
Time to make the Switch?
It's no exaggeration to claim that the Switch is Nintendo's most important console release so far. After the commercial disaster that was the Wii U and the decision to reshuffle internal teams to remove the schism between handheld and home development, the Switch represents a one-shot strategy for the Kyoto giant; while the...
News UK Retailer GAME Is Cancelling Nintendo Switch Preorders Days Before Launch
GAME over man
Ahead of the Nintendo Switch launch this Friday it seems some fans who preordered with UK retailer GAME are now finding that their orders are getting cancelled. GAME's official statement is as follows: In the event that there is an issue with payment not going through from a customer's card issuer, an automated 'cancelled order'...
Feature A Breakdown of the Nintendo Switch eShop Games of 2017
The key releases not featured in the Nindie showcase
Today brought us the Nintendo Switch Nindie Showcase, which contained a whole lot of intriguing reveals of download games. If you want to catch up on all the notable announcements check out our Nintendo Switch and Switch eShop channels (mainly the latter). In addition, though, Nintendo unveiled...
Feature Snipperclips - Working With Nintendo To Create A Switch Co-Op Classic
"We knew the game's strength was local co-operative multiplayer"
Since we grabbed some time with it at the end of a January Nintendo Switch preview event, we've been looking forward to Snipperclips – Cut it out, together!. Conceptually it is a game that can work on any system with at least two pads, but the 'play anywhere' multiplayer of the...
News The FAST RMX File Size Won't Stop You From Reaching the Podium on Nintendo Switch
Surround sound is also a feature in TV mode
FAST RMX will be among the most sought after Switch eShop downloads on 3rd March, and Shin'en has now shared some details with us to prove that it should be easy for everyone to enjoy it. Continuing with the studio's past focus on minimising file size to avoid filling up players' available system memory,...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild GDC Presentation Shows Off Dev Process and Bizarre Early Concepts
'Hyrule Wars' and an alien invasion were early ideas left behind
Earlier this month Nintendo confirmed that it'd give a talk at Game Developer Conference in San Francisco focused on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The presentation, called Change and Constant – Breaking Conventions with Breath of the Wild, has now taken place, and it gave...
Video Here's Your First Look At The Nintendo Switch eShop
Roll up, roll up
Nintendo has just released a video which shows off the new-look eShop for the first time. In case you somehow weren't aware, the eShop allows you to digitally purchase software for your Nintendo Switch and download it to the console's internal memory - or, if you have one inserted, a Micro SD card. As has been previously...
News New Frontier Days Becomes A Nintendo Switch Launch Game
Colonise your Switch on Friday
We must have blinked and missed this during yesterday's epic Nintendo Switch Nindie Showcase, but it turns out we have yet another Nintendo Switch launch game to look forward to this Friday in the shape of New Frontier Days: Founding Pioneers by Arc System Works. We don't know too much about this one yet, but it looks...
News Reggie Fils-Aime Pitches Unreal Engine Support on Nintendo Switch
Reaching out to GDC attendees
Many of the world's most talented developers are currently at Game Developer Conference (GDC) in San Francisco, a gathering at which studios show off their games, connect with colleagues and catch up on the latest trends in the industry. Nintendo's had a bit of a presence with some studios showing off their Switch...
News Wii U Hardware Sales Dip Below Xbox One in Japan as Nintendo Switch Looms
The end is nigh
It's the middle of the week, which means it's Media Create charts time. It's not a memorable week for Nintendo due to new releases on Sony hardware dominating, but there's a grisly landmark for Wii U to signify its upcoming passing of the torch to Nintendo Switch. Starting with software we have new releases (and Nioh) dominating the...
News Ultra Street Fighter II Is Punching Its Way Onto Switch On 26th May Worldwide
Violent Ken approves
Update: The May 26th release date for Japan now also applies to Europe and North America! Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers looks set to please old-school fighting fans when it launches on the Switch later this year. We liked it in our hands on impressions anyway. While the exac
Random GAME Launches Reversible Onesie To Mark Nintendo Switch Launch
"Save valuable preparation time"
When it's not cancelling preorders for the Nintendo Switch UK retailer GAME also likes to partake in largely pointless PR stunts, such as this latest effort which involves a "Switch Onesie" that is apparently deemed "high fashion". Produced by in-house fashion label GAME-ON, this particular onesie is reversible,...
News New Nintendo Switch Game Project Mekuru Sneaks Under The Radar
Flippin' heck
Nintendo announced an impressive number of new titles during yesterday's Nindies Direct but one game - dubbed Project Mekuru - wasn't included in the footage. Created by developer Over Fence, Project Mekuru ("mekuru" means "flipping" in Japanese, in case you were wondering) is a puzzle game which uses Mii characters and has been built...
News The Nintendo 64 Is 20 Years Old Today In Europe And Australia
That's right, you're old
Here's another anniversary to make you feel older - the much-loved Nintendo 64 is celebrating its 20th birthday today in Europe and Australia. Released in June 1996 in Japan and September 1996 in North America, eager Euro gamers would have to exercise patience once again as the N64 launched on 1st March, 1997 in Europe...
Tuesday28th Feb 2017
Review Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns (3DS)
A tale of three cities
In recent times the legal environment of the Harvest Moon series has become a bit muddled. Starting in 2014, XSeed Games began localizing the latest games in the series under the name Story of Seasons, due to the fact that Natsume owns the IP rights to the Harvest Moon franchise. So, although the Harvest Moon series continues...
Rumour New Zelda Series amiibo Might Be On The Way
Majora's Mask, Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword amiibo incoming?
Those naughty data miners are at it again; they've only gone and analysed leaked data files for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and have made some interesting discoveries. You can read the whole thread over on Reddit, but here is a summary: In the data files the following...
News Stardew Valley Coming To Switch This Summer With New Multiplayer Action
Farming with friends
Stardew Valley has been a smash hit on various platforms, so it's great news that this indie farming simulation role-playing game developed by Chucklefish Games will be landing on the Nintendo Switch eShop this Summer. As revealed in today's Nindies Showcase, the Switch version will be the first platform to host the new...
News Nintendo Unleashes a Nintendo Switch Infographic of Confirmed Nindie Games
There are plenty of them
Today's Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase didn't show off the eShop user interface or talk about Nintendo Account or Online Service details - it simply bombarded us with game announcements; you know what? It worked rather nicely. Nintendo has now followed that up with a tasty infographic showing off games coming to the...
Live Blog Watch the Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase - Live!
Should be Ninteresting...
With the Nintendo Switch just days away, Nintendo has opted to take the hype train up a notch with a special 'Nindies Showcase' video. Naturally it'll focus on download games; we should also get a good look at the eShop and - hopefully - a few related areas like Nintendo Account linking and the Nintendo Online Service. A...
News Overcooked! Special Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch
Ready... Steady... Play!
One of the many games shown off during the Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase was Overcooked: Special Edition, a fast-paced multiplayer cook-off from publisher Team 17. Developed by Ghost Town Games, this chaotic title sees players teaming up to prepare dishes at high speed, trying to please a restaurant's customers. Nintendo...
News The Escapists 2 Will Be Breaking Out on Nintendo Switch This Year
Ideal for co-op play
The Escapists has become a bit of a cult hit on PC and consoles, so it's good news that Nintendo gamers will be able to get in on the action with The Escapists 2 on Nintendo Switch. It's due out this year on the system. The sequel - announced last year - brings a few changes from the original; these include prisons with...
News Axiom Verge is Getting a Special Edition Physical Release on Wii U
Yes, the Wii U
As many of you are no doubt aware, last year was the 30th anniversary of a certain orange and red intergalactic bounty hunter's series. Of course, you'd be forgiven for missing this; aside from releasing the middling spin-off Metroid Prime: Federation Force, the Big N let the milestone pass by unnoticed. Fortunately, fans of the...
Feature Five Things We Expect From the Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase
Time for downloads to shine
Update: The Showcase happened and, well, we should have stuck with lots of games. Original Article: We expected a presentation in early- to mid-February to fill in gaps on the Nintendo Switch, but the big N has waited until just a few days before launch to roll out a 'Nindies Showcase' focused on download games. As is...
Feature A Chat About Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Evolution of the Franchise
What we're allowed to talk about, anyway
A common (and fair) request often made of us is to share multiple perspectives on major releases beyond the main reviewer. While not always possible, in the case of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild it's been on the cards, with a couple of members of our team tackling the adventure in order to produce...
News John Cena Is 'Floored' By The Technology In The Nintendo Switch
Also predicts Zelda fans will go crazy over Breath of the Wild
We recently reported on John Cena's involvement with the Nintendo Switch pop-up tour, and it seems the WWE beefcake has lots more to say on the subject of Nintendo Switch and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. In a recent interview with
News Rebellion Is Reviving Rogue Trooper For Nintendo Switch
"Even when we're dead we don't escape from war"
UK studio Rebellion has revealed that it is rebooting its popular Rogue Trooper video game adapation for the Nintendo Switch and other systems. Based on the 2000 AD comic strip, Rogue Trooper Redux uses the 2006 original - which was ported to the Wii in 2009 under the title Rogue Trooper: The Quartz...
News Blaster Master Zero Lays Waste To Switch And 3DS On March 9th
Retro-tastic
Blaster Master Zero will launch exclusively on the Nintendo Switch and 3DS this March, it has been revealed during the Nindies Direct broadcast. A reboot of the NES classic by Sunsoft, Blaster Master Zero recreates the same iconic visuals with a modern twist, and will boast a two-player mode as well. Mighty No. 9 studio Inti Creates...
News Pocket Rumble Throws Down This March on Nintendo Switch as a Console Exclusive
Neo Geo Pocket Neo
During today's Nindies showcase, Nintendo announced a new 2D fighter - called Pocket Rumble - developed by Chucklefish Games and Cardboard Robot Games. Visually, Pocket Rumble is reminiscent of games from SNK's cult classic Neo Geo Pocket handheld, specifically SNK vs Capcom. The trailer shown highlighted eight characters,...
Hands On Striking a Chord with Yooka-Laylee
UPDATE: Switch version reconfirmed, coming "very soon"
UPDATE: Mere moments after we published this feature, it was confirmed during the Nindie Direct that the Switch version of Yooka-Laylee will be launching "very soon" and will feature all of the game's multiplayer modes. ORIGINAL STORY: The employees over at Playtonic have been through a lot to...
News Pokémon Sun And Moon's Next Global Mission Is Now Live
"Get BP at the Battle Tree!"
A new global mission has gone live in Pokémon Sun and Moon, with the objective being to earn as many Battle Points as possible at the Battle Tree. The event ends at 23:59 UTC on March 13th. The goal is to reach 250,000 Battle Points. If this goal is reached, PGL members will earn 4,000 FC while non-PGL members will...
Random Of Course Seinfeld's George Costanza Was A Virtual Boy Fan
It makes perfect sense!
Poor old George Costanza. This neurotic, self-loathing character from the popular comedy sitcom Seinfeld never did have much luck in life. It turns out in addition to being unfortunate in love (and virtually everything else) George also made equally terrible choices when buying video gaming hardware. While idly relaxing at...
News Switch Indie Title WarGroove Mixes Advance Wars And Fire Emblem
Coming to the eShop this year
Indie studio Chucklefish Games is bringing WarGroove to the Nintendo Switch, it has been revealed. The game - which is clearly inspired by Intelligent Systems' Advance Wars and Fire Emblem series - will boast 12 campaigns, online and local multiplayer and the ability to create your own battlefields. It launches...
News Kingdom: Two Crowns to Bring Stylised Monarchy and Tough Decisions to Switch
You can rule with a buddy in co-op, too
Nintendo's 'Nindie Showcase' not only had its share of timed and full exclusives, but also demonstrated that Nintendo's support of Indie devs is drawing in projects originally produced with PCs and other consoles in mind. Kingdom: Two Crowns by Raw Fury was included today, and looks like another stylish...
News XSeed Announces Story of Seasons DLC Localization Plans for the West
A happy ending
As some of you are no doubt aware, the latest entry in the "true" Harvest Moon series launches tomorrow as Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns. Though this will be the game's debut in the west, it actually came out last year in Japan, and has since received a decent amount of DLC. For a while, XSeed seemed hesitant to bring this to the...
News Vroom in the Night Sky Joins the Nintendo Switch Launch Line-Up
A bit of extra boost
There have been a few titles from the lengthy Japanese Switch eShop line-up getting confirmed for the West, and now Vroom in the Night Sky joins the ranks. Previously known as 'that weird Japanese eShop game' among some in our team, it's heading to North America and PAL territories on 3rd March. Ostensibly a motorbike game,...
News Mega Man Legacy Devs Working On New Collection With Capcom
"I wish I could talk about it but it's really cool"
Digital Eclipse's Frank Cifaldi has revealed that his company is working on a new retro collection with Capcom. Cifaldi was director and producer on the superb Mega Man Legacy Collection, and while he can't talk about this new venture at the moment, he says an announcement could come "any day now"...
News Shakedown Hawaii to Make Its Debut on Nintendo Switch in April
Retro anarchy
We were big fans of Retro City Rampage on WiiWare and then in its DX form on the 3DS eShop, so it's fantastic news that Switch owners will be the first to play its successor - Shakedown Hawaii will arrive on the system in April. This time around inspiration is taken from the 16-bit era, and as this is the work of Brian Provinciano...
Video Flashy New FAST RMX Trailer Shows Off Switch Launch Title
Shin'en strikes again
FAST Racing NEO was an accomplished effort on the Wii U eShop, so it was certainly good news when FAST RMX was confirmed for the Nintendo Switch. As explained to us in a recent interview with Shin'en, the studio has embraced the capabilities of the new system to expand and improve upon the original. Coinciding with today's...
News Runner3 to 'Launch Exclusively' on Nintendo Switch
Welcome back CommanderVideo
We're big fans of Choice Provisions and its BIT.TRIP series, in particular the recent BIT.TRIP Presents: Runner 2 Future Legend of Rhythm Alien. During today's Nindies Showcase it was revealed that the aptly-titled sequel Runner3 will be headed to the Nintendo Switch eShop this Fall (Autumn), described as launching...
News Mr. Shifty is Another Early eShop Treat Coming to Nintendo Switch
Uses HD Rumble for some extra punch
In today's Nindies Showcase three titles were bundled together to emphasize their support of HD Rumble; one of them is coming rather soon, too. Mr. Shifty - developed by Team Shift and published by tinyBuild - is an intense top-down action game, with the HD Rumble designed to allow you to "feel every punch, shot...
News Yep, Both Treasurenauts and Mutant Mudds Are Coming to Nintendo Switch
For Treasurenauts it's the long-awaited arrival
Today's Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase was a whirlwind of releases, but an infographic of games coming to the system's eShop this year had some reveals of its own. Two eye-catching inclusions were from Atooi, with both Treasurenauts and Mutant Mudds popping up in the graphic. Jools Watsham shared...
Feature Zoink Tells Us About the Big Switch with Flipping Death
Zombie Vikings could be re-animated on Switch too
Nintendo's 'Nindie Showcase' delivered on its promise, unveiling some intriguing titles for the new system that could certainly prove interesting in the coming days, weeks and months. One title that stood out was Flipping Death by Zoink Games, or just Zoink for short. Very much adopting the comedic...
News Nintendo Switch to Get First Console Release of 'Tough-As-Hell' GoNNER
Will have "additional content tailor-made" for the console
A key part of the Nintendo Switch eShop will be its inclusion of highly regarded Indie titles, which will naturally mean securing quality titles also coming to PC and other systems. GoNNER is another to add to the list, having appeared in today's Nindies Showcase. Developed by Raw Fury and...
News VOEZ is a Nintendo Switch eShop Launch Title in Europe
116 songs for €20.99
Launch day Nintendo Switch owners in Europe will have one more option on the eShop once 3rd March rolls around. Flyhigh Works - which is associated with the prolific CIRCLE Entertainment - has been handling the global roll-out of the Japanese music title that made its name on smart devices, and has confirmed that it'll arrive...
News Dandara is Blasting Onto Nintendo Switch This Summer
Girls just wanna have epic battles
Among the smattering of games shown off during the Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase was Dandara, a Metroidvania-inspired, 2D platformer with fast-paced combat from Raw Fury Games. The titular character Dandara must jump from surface to surface, fighting enemies whilst travelling through a gravity-bending world...
News SteamWorld Dig 2 is Digging Its Way Onto the Nintendo Switch in Summer
Explore and survive with Dorothy
In exciting news for fans of Image & Form, it was confirmed in the Nindies Showcase that SteamWorld Dig 2 is coming first to Nintendo Switch - the target release window is Summer this year. This time around you play as Dorothy, and the core gameplay of the original has been enhanced with more dangers and moves...
News Graceful Explosion Machine Will Put HD Rumble to Work on the Switch in April
Explode all of the things
In the quickfire batch of announcements in the Nindies Showcase, Graceful Explosion Machine (by Vertex Pop) was shown off in a section focused on the HD Rumble of the Nintendo Switch. It'll utilise the feature as part of what seems to be extremely colourful and chaotic shoot 'em up action. An official description and...
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News Nintendo Switch Battery Test Reveals Some Surprising Results
Beats 3DS and New 3DS in terms of stamina
The stamina of the Nintendo Switch has been something of a talking point ever since it was revealed that the console would last between three to six hours on a single charge. However, it's easy to forget that the days of a handheld running for weeks on a single set of AA batteries are well and truly over;...
News Here's What The Day One Nintendo Switch System Update Will Do
eShop! Social media! Hotspots!
Like many modern consoles, the Nintendo Switch is due to receive a sizeable day one system update just prior to launch. We've now got solid details on what this update will bring, the most important of which is access to the eShop. Without the update, you won't be able to purchase games or even browse the eShop...
News Nintendo Releases Official Switch 'First Time Use' Guide Video
Get taken through setup by the most friendly voice imaginable
The Nintendo Switch is just days away, and Nintendo's taking steps to ensure that new owners know exactly what they're doing when they unbox the hardware. A new official video provides a simple guided walkthrough of the initial setup - none of it is complicated, but the big N is...
Nintendo Download 2nd March (Europe)
Breath of the Wild! Ghost Blade HD! SEGA discounts galore! More!
Another week dawns and just so happens to include the launch of the Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Download Update details for Europe, however, focus on the Wii U and 3DS treats to come, which happen to include the highest profile launch title for the new system. Beyond that obvious...
News VOEZ Is The First Nintendo Switch Game You Can Only Play In Portable Mode
No docking here
Last week we wrote about the Switch port of VOEZ, a music title which has already found success on iOS and Android smartphones. More details regarding the port are now appearing, with publisher Flyhigh Works pointing out that the title can only be played in portable mode - giving it the distinction of being the first Switch game...
Random Infamous British Tabloid Takes 1-2-Switch a Bit Too Seriously
Won't somebody think of the children?
Whenever you need a good eye-roll, that cathartic action that makes you feel like you have a grip on the quirky madness of the world, tabloid newspapers are there for you. They say the daft things that need not be said - weirdly, they're typically the best-selling newspapers, which is a slightly distressing...
Review Legna Tactica (3DS eShop)
Tactica Generica
Kemco has been steadily supplying gamers with a glut of RPGs through the 3DS eShop over the past few years, all ported from mobile and mostly middling in the truest sense of the word — decent but forgettable games that riff off of classics. As the company's latest release, Legna Tactica is a dependable continuation of that policy,...
News Nintendo Throws a Blue Shell at Real Life Mario Kart
Japanese Company "Maricar" is being sued for copyright infringement
A popular Japanese company that let you live out your childhood dreams and race karts dressed as Mario and company are being sued by Nintendo for Copyright Infringment. The go karting firm that goes by the name "Maricar" lets anyone that holds a Japanese driving license race around...
News RIVE is Coming to the Nintendo Switch This Year With an 'Exclusive Expansion'
"RIVE is a great fit for Nintendo Switch"
RIVE is the last game by Two Tribes, with the founders of the company that brought us the Toki Tori franchise signing off with a full-on and explosive 2D shooter. As a nod to ideals of old-school difficulties and game styles it's an excellent title, but sadly its Wii U eShop version looked doomed and is now...
Video Usain Bolt Brings Olympian Power in Latest Pokémon Sun and Moon Trailers
The Pokémon Company continues to invest big in the series
If Nintendo researches successful marketing campaigns and their franchises it need not look much further than Pokémon, in which the big N naturally has a significant stake. During the 20th Anniversary celebrations last year and the launch of Pokémon GO followed by Pokémon Sun and Moon, we...
News Wii Karaoke U To Close In Europe By End Of March
Hit Mii baby one more time
Nintendo has revealed that the Wii Karaoke U service is to end at the close of March in Europe. After 23:59 BST on 31st March, the service will go offline and any ticket purchased for use with the software will cease to work. From 1st March the 30-day ticket will no longer be available, and on 31st March itself all other...
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