News Here's What You Get For Collecting All 900 Korok Seeds In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
Needless to say, this is a spoiler...
Video How To Watch YouTube And Browse The Web On Your Nintendo Switch
Just like a real tablet!
News Here's Why Nintendo Switch Games Cost More Than Those For Other Consoles
Game cards are expensive, you see
News Protect Your Nintendo Switch's Screen With These Fetching Dock Covers
Brightens up that dull dock at the same time
Review The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Wii U)
Link's latest adventure in its natural home
News - 2017, Week 11
Sunday19th Mar 2017
Talking Point Nintendo's Upgraded Confidence in Switch is a Relief
Likely points to major game reveals still to come
When assessing the general interest in Nintendo Switch, the various metrics - in firm figures and from surveys and so on - show a system with a decent chance at success. The important work is still to come for Nintendo, but while there was always the uneasy sense that the wider public never truly...
Rumour Buster No, GameSpot Didn't Just Reveal Dark Souls 3 For Nintendo Switch
"Unfit even to be cinders"
There's nothing like a good mistake to set chins wagging, and that's exactly what happened when GameSpot posted footage for the next helping of Dark Souls 3 DLC - and listed it as "Captured on Switch" in the video's opening segment. The footage was quickly seized upon by optimistic fans, who pointed out that not only has...
Video Blaster Master Zero and Its Loving Tribute to the NES Original
More than the sum of its parts
The Nintendo Switch could be many things as its game library grows and develops; one of these is a haven for 'old-school' experiences. Considering the core loyal Nintendo audience and its love of past generations, retro-styled titles have a decent shot at finding a keen audience. Blaster Master Zero is a good example,...
Saturday18th Mar 2017
Deals Nintendo Switch Upcoming Goodies For March And April
Get those preorders in
So you've got your shiny new Nintendo Switch but you're itching to spend loads more money. With that in mind, here's some amazing stuff to preorder. We complied a list of all the good stuff coming out between now and April, so you don't miss a single thing. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Joy-Con Wheels: We're literally counting...
News Developer Survey Reveals Worrying Lack Of Interest In Nintendo Switch
Only 3 percent working on software for the console, apparently
After the rather dismal third party showing on the Wii U Nintendo knows that it has to work harder to entice the development community with the Switch, but if a survey taken just before this year's GDC is to be believed, the Japanese company has a long way to go yet. 4,500 developers...
News Nintendo Switch Cloud Save Video Gets Hopes Up, But Is Apparently Debunked
Clouds on the horizon?
The Nintendo Switch doesn't currently support cloud saves, which means that your precious save data - whether you're playing on a game card or via a digital download - is tied to the console itself. We may see cloud saves in the future - Reggie seems pretty positive about it - but for the time being, if you lose or damage your...
News Hamster Corporation Confirms Next Batch Of ACA Neo Geo Classics
Could these for heading to the Nintendo Switch?
Japanese company Hamster Corporation has confirmed the next batch of titles in its "ACA Neo Geo" range. The new games are Alpha Mission II, Fatal Fury, Metal Slug, Neo Turf Masters, Samurai Shodown, Sengoku and World Heroes. At t
Corey Bunnell, take a bow
Working for Nintendo is a dream for many people, but it's not an ambition that everyone can achieve. There are many who shoot for the stars but simply don't have the talent or determination to make their wish come true, and if you were to look back at this 2007 forum post then you'd be forgiven for unkindly assuming that...
Video This Quirky Zelda Home Automation Gadget Gives Your Ocarina Renewed Purpose
House robberies by Zelda fans are sure to spike
Home automation / assistant devices are very much in right now, with companies like Google and Amazon battling it out to sell you small gadgets that guide you through your day and sell you stuff. It's like those cool sci-fi movies with 'smart' houses, but with extra spying on your shopping habits. In...
News Super Mario Run Is Finally Coming To Android Next Week
At long last!
Super Mario Run has been available on iOS for quite some time now, but Android users have had to endure quite a painful wait for the Italian plumber's debut smartphone adventure. An Android launch window of March was confirmed some time ago, but the majority of the month has passed without any confirmed release date - until now, that...
Friday17th Mar 2017
Video Yep, When You Buy Loads of Games the Nintendo Switch Has An Extra Menu
More windows for you big spenders
You don't need to be a rocket scientist to notice that the limited number of windows on the Nintendo Switch HOME screen won't last players forever. Of course, the system isn't going to stop you from owning lots of games, so it opens up another screen once you've passed a modest-ish number of titles. As we download...
News Dolphin Emulator Now Allows Wii Shop Access and Purchases
About as legit as emulation can get
The Dolphin emulator is well known in its particular scene, especially for its ability to run Wii and GameCube titles in HD - that was an especially big deal when Nintendo was still all about 480p. It's still under continual development, and its team has come up with a rather surprising and neat update. In...
News Nintendo Is Doubling Production of Switch Units
Finally catching up to demand
Suffice to say that for those that didn't happen to snatch up a Nintendo Switch on launch day (or even a little before) it's exceedingly difficult, if not outright impossible to secure one now. As it stands, it'll probably be like this for the foreseeable near future, but it seems like the early response has spurred...
Review Shock Troopers (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
Run and gun for fun
Capcom's top-down shooter Commando was something of a trendsetter when it arrived in the '80s, and was quickly imitated by a host of clones. The appeal of the concept isn't hard to grasp; you're one guy against many, shooting your way through a series of levels and generally causing as much destruction as possible along the way...
Thursday16th Mar 2017
News Project Sonic 2017's Official Title Is Sonic Forces
First look at gameplay will be uploaded tomorrow
Today, during the Sonic Panel at Austin's SXSW Gaming event Sonic Team revealed that Project Sonic 2017 will officially be called Sonic Forces. This comes from the fact that the game will explore the "Forces of Good and Evil" - it's possible we could see something similar to Sonic Adventure 2 and its...
Friday17th Mar 2017
News Capcom is Running a Sale on All Monster Hunter Games on the North American eShop
Get 'em before they get away!
It seems likely that we'll be seeing a Monster Hunter game on the Nintendo Switch at some point in the near future, given the success the series has found on the 3DS. Still, whatever's next for the series is being kept tightly under wraps, but for those of you in North America that've been looking to jump into the...
Video See Sonic Forces At Its Best in Official Gameplay Footage
'Hedgehog Engine 2', indeed
Well, Sonic Project 2017 is now Sonic Forces, which is coming to pretty much all current-gen systems including Switch this year. A panel at SXSW confirmed the news and also showcased a brief burst of gameplay footage, which we shared in its off-screen glory already. Along with a rehash of the game's original CG reveal...
News Nintendo's Share Value Jumps Following Report of Switch Manufacturing Being Doubled
Investors like guts and glory, of course
The Tokyo Stock Exchange is now closed for the week, but Nintendo's shares had an interesting final 30-60 minutes as investors evidently digested a report by The Wall Street Journal. As you may have seen, that article reported that Nintendo is doubling its Switch manufacturing plans for the next financial...
News SteamWorld Dig 2 May Get a Physical Release on Switch
Wonder how the cartridge would taste…
One of the more significant Nindie games to be announced for the Nintendo Switch was that of SteamWorld Dig 2. Promised to be the "Super Metroid" to the original game, Image & Form looks set to pack this one full of all the ideas that couldn't be implemented in the original release. It's expected to...
News Super Bomberman R Update Now Live
Improves online play in the game, along with reducing input lag
If you're a Super Bomberman R player, you should hopefully find your Nintendo Switch has automatically downloaded the version 1.2 update for you today. The update is supposed to improve the online play within the game which a lot of people were having issues with. Input lag with the...
Thursday16th Mar 2017
News Sonic Mania Has Been Delayed Until Summer
Slips from original Spring release window
During the SXSW Sonic panel held by Aaron Webber, a myriad of Sonic Mania details has been revealed. The game, which was originally slated to be a title which would come out in spring of 2017, has unfortunately been delayed until the following summer of 2017. The development team stressed that they were...
Friday17th Mar 2017
Random The Voice of Professor Layton is in the Japanese Nintendo Switch Ad Campaign
A secret in plain sight
Its been two weeks or so now since the launch of the Nintendo Switch, and for me I've always felt that whenever new hardware is released it's an interesting time. We move from rumours and hoaxes, to hardwar
News UK Survey Shows Enthusiasm for Nintendo Switch and Its Concept, But Pricing is a Factor
High awareness shows marketing successes, too
The Nintendo Switch has had a solid start, selling out in multiple territories and generating a decent amount of buzz (mixed with the usual batch of negativity). The UK is one country where it's still feasible to find units, however, though there have been indications that the launch was reasonably...
Video Condensing Fire Emblem's History Into Less Than 15 Seconds is Pretty Cool
Google promotes an Android-only giveaway in Japan
Though its performance in the West has been mixed, Fire Emblem Heroes has shown some decent legs in Japan - this certainly makes sense, with the popularity of the series aligning with the continued growth in mobile gaming in the country. Google Play in Japan has now released a terrific trailer for a...
News Yacht Club Games Would Love To Make More Shovel Knight amiibo
Plague Knight, Specter Knight and King Knight
To date the Shovel Knight amiibo is the only one based on a third party indie game, and it was manufactured by Yacht Club Games themselves with the blessing of Nintendo. With Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove introducing Switch players to the collection of Shovel Knight expansions, could we see more amiibo...
Thursday16th Mar 2017
News Here's What You Get For Collecting All 900 Korok Seeds In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
Needless to say, this is a spoiler...
Of all the quests contained within The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, finding all 900 Korok seeds is perhaps the most demanding, simply because there are so many hidden away in the massive game world. These seeds can be exchanged with the character Hestu to expand your inventory, but it's not a requirement...
Nintendo Download 16th March (North America)
Tomorrow Corporation back-catalogue! Picross 3D! Binding of Isaac! More!
It's time for another Nintendo Download Update in North America, and this week has a busy line-up. On Switch we have a retail release, three titles from Tomorrow Corporation and another ACA Neo Geo title, while there are a lot of options across the Wii U and 3DS to consider...
News Disney Afternoon Collection Includes Six NES Classics, But It's Skipping Nintendo Systems
DuckTales! Chip 'n Dale! Darkwing Duck!
Capcom has announced another collection of classic NES titles to follow in the footsteps of Mega Man Legacy Collection, but in a rather strange twist it will be skipping Nintendo systems. Disney Afternoon Collection pulls together some of the company's most beloved NES titles, including Chip 'n Dal
News Nintendo Switch Chip X-Ray Suggests The Console Is Running A Stock Nvidia Tegra X1
Downclocked from the version running in Android Shield TV
When it was announced that the Nintendo Switch would indeed be using an Nvidia Tegra chipset there was rampant speculation regarding the exact silicon it would contain, with some optimistic individuals holding out hope that it would be the next-generation Pascal-based X2 chip. As time has...
News Denis Dyack Thinks Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes Could Come To Nintendo Switch
Virtual Console, or something bigger?
Former Silicon Knights boss Denis Dyack may be more concerned with posting videos regarding quantum mechanics than developing video games these days, but he's still involved in the industry and continues to plug away at Shadow of the Eternals, the spiritual successor to Eternal Darkness - one of his former...
News South Park: Fractured But Whole Not Coming To Switch, Despite Apparent Twitter Tease
Screw you guys, I'm going home
South Park has a long history with Nintendo. The first licensed video game based on the cult TV show was for the Nintendo 64, and several sequels also appeared on the console. However, in recent years the franchise has remained off-limits for Nintendo fans, which is perhaps why the following tweet got people so...
Nintendo Download 16th March (Europe)
Splatoon 2 Global Testfire! King of Fighters '94! 6180 the moon! Much more!
The Nintendo Download Update is live in Europe, and it's a crowded line-up to pore over. This week sees the arrival of the Splatoon 2 Global Testfire download and a Neo Geo title on Switch, while there's a glut of interesting options on Wii U and 3DS - let's get to it!...
Review Ghost Blade HD (Wii U eShop)
Bullet heaven?
Bullet hell shooters - also known by fans as "shmups" - are a niche genre due to their often extreme difficulty. Hucast Games and 2Dreams' Ghost Blade HD aims to be a shmup for everyone, and is largely successful at easing new players into the experience. Ghost Blade HD is a vertical, top-down game in which the player controls a ship...
News Hex Heroes Developer Outlines Nintendo Switch eShop Curation Policies
No ports in first six months, apart from those that are...
During its Nindie Showcase prior to the launch of Nintendo Switch, the big N stated that it was adjusting its approach to curate eShop content, making a big play of exclusives (full or timed) and unique content. After the open door policies of the Wii U eShop it's certainly a change of...
Rumour Batman: The Telltale Series May Be Coming to Switch
Guardians of the Galaxy, too
Telltale Games is one of the many developers that's been confirmed to be working on Switch games, and we already knew that it would be bringing Minecraft: Story Mode to the platform. Given the studio's relatively high output, it was more or less expected that there would be more games showing up at some point on Switch,...
Video Digital Foundry Shows How to Get the Fastest Load Times on Nintendo Switch
Cartridges vs internal memory vs MicroSD cards
21st Century life is all about speed, according to some advertisements thought up by highly paid agencies. Everything must happen quickly, immediately, or ideally yesterday. Time is money and all that. So if a few seconds matter to you, Digital Foundry has brought together a handy look at the quickest...
News A Large Update Is Coming to Fire Emblem Heroes in April
Inherit skills! Hero Merit! New combat rules!
It's been about a month now since Fire Emblem Heroes released, and admittedly it seems like the hype around the game has died down rather quickly. Still, Intelligent Systems has been keen to keep the game updated with a regular supply of new events and heroes, and it seems that a rather large update is...
Site News A Massive Thank You To All Our Viewers On YouTube
You really are lovely people
If you're a regular viewer of the Nintendo Life YouTube channel then you will no doubt have noticed that we passed the 100,000 subscribers mark a short time ago - an incredible achievement of which we're very, very proud. The man who almost single-handedly made it possible is Alex Olney, Nintendo Life's resident video...
News Tomorrow Corporation Trio of Games '99%' Likely to Hit PAL Territories on 23rd March
"The Queen must wait until next week"
If you're not keen on utilising the region free options of the eShop on Switch and you're in Europe or Australia, the good news is you have three titles on the way on 23rd March. Considering the rather limited line-up this week that's rather pleasing. Tomorrow Corporation has confirmed its trio of...
Wednesday15th Mar 2017
Review The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Wii U)
Link's latest adventure in its natural home
We've been playing a lot of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, mostly on Nintendo Switch. Yet not everyone is buying into Nintendo's latest hardware yet, and there have been plenty of fair questions around how this game shapes up on its original home - the Wii U. After all, this title was announced...
Random Check Out This Travel Nintendo Switch DIY Dock
Now 75% smaller!
The Nintendo Switch is marketed as a home console first, even though the guts of the system are in the portable tablet. The dock which connects to the TV honestly not that great, though. Not only are there widespread complaints of poorly manufactured docks scratching the displays of Switch units, but they're also rather bulky...
News Hey Kids! You Can Hide Nintendo Switch Playtime From Your Parents by Going Offline
Bowser Jr. 1 - 0 Bowser
The Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app is a neat idea, allowing parents to manage various aspects of their little 'un's playtime from their phone / tablet. Its functionality and the speed with which it updates the log is certainly handy, and in a pinch parents can even set the console to automatically switch off when a...
News Sonic Mania Developer Clarifies Details About the Switch Port's Launch
Same day, same price
As many of you know, Sonic Mania—the 2D revival of Sonic's 16-bit days—is due out sometime this spring, with a launch on the Nintendo Switch also being on the cards. Due to the relatively late announcement of this Switch port, many were wondering whether or not it would be ready in time for the impending launch. Also, with...
News Star Wars: Rogue Squadron Studio Factor 5 Is Apparently Back From The Dead
Studio founder claims Switch lies between Wii U and Xbox One in power
Julian Eggebrecht has revealed that Factor 5 - the studio behind titles like Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader and Turrican - has been resurrected. Eggebrecht delivered the news to a German website; his comments have been translated and reveal that the company has also...
Report Amazon UK Offering Partial Refunds Following Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Complaints
Retailer refunding the cost of replacements
Update: Since this report went live we've been told of several other cases. These were all offered the same refund - the price of a new pair of Joy-Cons - but replacement systems were offered initially; each person turned this option down due to lack of available stock. A 15 percent refund - around £40 -...
Deals Splash Your Rupees On This Amazing Legend Of Zelda Merchandise
Digging Breath of the Wild? Check out this cool gear
Hopefully you're enjoying the amazing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on your shiny Nintendo Switch (or well-loved battered Wii U). Such is the effect that this open-world adventure has had on you, now you want to showcase your Zelda passion to the world. With this in mind here's some of...
News Nintendo Switch Stays On Top in Japan Despite Sharp Week Two Decline
1-2-Switch passes 100,000 sales in the country
After the Nintendo Switch launch hubbub we've reached the week two Media Create sales results from Japan. They tell an interesting story, mainly one of a modest follow-on demand for the Switch and its games, which sees the system slip behind the equivalent Wii U momentum. Starting with software, a...
News HAMSTER Releases Updates for All Current ACA Neo Geo Titles on Nintendo Switch
Your system should download it automatically
Last week HAMSTER Corporation promised updates to improve the ACA Neo Geo releases on the Nintendo Switch eShop. Poor colouring and sound synchronisation were key issues that were raised by fans, and the publisher gave itself the target of pushing out updates rather quickly. Those updates have now gone...
Book Review The Unofficial NES/Famicom: A Visual Compendium
Could this be the perfect coffee table book?
We've seen an explosion in books celebrating retro video game history lately. One of the most prolific publishers is UK-based Bitmap Books, which is responsible for many of our favourites - including the excellent Super Famicom: The Box Art Collection. Their catchily titled 'Visual Compendium' series has...
News Nintendo Switch Back In Stock In The UK
Better move quickly!
The Nintendo Switch has been a smash hit since its launch last week, shifting 1.5 million units worldwide already. The challenge now of course is for Nintendo to continue that momentum and meet consumer demand. Thankfully some more stock has landed at the Nintendo UK Store, but you had better be quick if you want to snag one...
News Blaster Master Zero's Switch Pro Controller Patch Is Now Available
No excuse not to own it now
When Blaster Master Zero launched last week some were dismayed at the lack of Pro Controller support - something that developer Inti Creates was quick to point out would be added in a future update. The good news is that the update has just gone live and will automatically download to your Switch console without you...
News Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 DLC Shown Off In New Introduction Video
Available to download now
Last week makers of 3DS exclusive Azure Striker Gunvolt 2, Inti Creates, released extra content for its action-platformer. Now a new introduction video has been uploaded showing off exactly what the downloadable content looks like. The content is detailed as follows: New Song – Stratosphere ($0.99 / €0.99) Include
Tuesday14th Mar 2017
Video How To Watch YouTube And Browse The Web On Your Nintendo Switch
Just like a real tablet!
The Nintendo Switch doesn't have a web browser - well, not one you can see when you first boot up the console, anyway. However, there is one present on the system and if you're willing to do a little fiddling behind the scenes you can access it and use it to surf the web and watch lovely YouTube videos not entirely...
News You Can Now Download The Splatoon 2 Global Testfire On Your Switch, But There's A Catch
Won't go live until the 24th
If you are as excited as us about the upcoming Splatoon 2 Global Testfire event then you'll be interested to learn that you can download the demo right now from the Japanese Nintendo Switch eShop and stare at a placeholder screen until the event starts on 24th March. The demo
Feature What Happens When you Play Breath of the Wild as a Multiplayer Game?
Adventuring together
In this article Nintendo Life regular Alan Lopez gives an account of his attempt to play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild with his partner, as real life didn't suit his desire for diving into the lengthy adventure on his own. I've always gotten a chill before I started something I knew was going to be really great. I...
News Nintendo Has Reportedly Sold 1.5 Million Switch Consoles Worldwide
Zelda bought by 89 percent of owners
Nintendo's new console is off to a flying start; according to SuperData the Switch has sold 1.5 million units worldwide in its first week. The figure is an estimate based on sales data supplied from different respected sources, such as GfK (one of the leading market research companies) and Famitsu (a leading...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Uses Dynamic Resolution Scaling To Maintain Performance
Digital Foundry does some more digging
We're big fans of Digital Foundry's work here at Nintendo Life, and the team's breakdowns of game performance always throw up some interesting findings. The guys are back with some more evidence on how Nintendo has managed to produce such an incredible visual spectacle with
News Overwatch Director "Loving" Nintendo Switch But Admits Porting Game Would Be A Challenge
"We're always open minded about exploring possible platforms"
Unless you've been living under a rock for the past year then you'll be aware that Blizzard's Overwatch is quite popular. This online shooter combines appealing characters with intense FPS action, and was one of 2016's breakout hits. It's not available on any Nintendo system currently,...
News My Nintendo Adds a Breath of The Wild Wallpaper to the Rewards Lineup
Well, it's something
Earlier this week, My Nintendo updated with some new wallpapers related to Mario and Snipperclips, expanding on the new smart device and PC rewards category. It seems that this will likely become a trend moving forward, as a new The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild wallpaper is up for grabs now. The wallpaper is the same...
Editorial On the Road With the Nintendo Switch
Putting the portable to the test
If you need any indication of how the 'hybrid' form factor of the Nintendo Switch means different things to different gamers, just chat to half a dozen system owners about how they play the console. For my part it's been mostly a home console, with the tablet spending a lot of time in the dock; yet I know quite a few...
Feature Bringing The Sega Classic Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap To A New Legion Of Fans
"The game is full of subtleties and secrets"
For anyone who grew up playing the Sega Master System it is likely that Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap will bring back fond memories. This was a Metroidvania-style title before the term was even coined; its superb combination of action platforming, puzzle-solving and exploration held its own against...
News The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses 2017 Tour Details Have Been Revealed
Most tickets are already on sale, too
Back when The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword was the new Zelda game, part of the series' anniversary celebrations for that year was a traveling orchestra that performed live arrangements of music from across the long history of Zelda games. The concept proved to be so popular that they brought it back the...
News Nintendo Releases Multiple 'Making Of' Videos for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Developing a classic
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has established itself as a contender among the most highly-regarded games ever produced, though naturally its final placing in that reckoning will vary depending on an individual's perspective. It's been an impact release nevertheless, and Nintendo is keen to promote the careful thought...
News Trio of Tomorrow Corporation Titles Arrive on North American Switch eShop This Week
Awaiting final confirmation from Europe
Originally planned for launch day, there's good news for eager Tomorrow Corporation fans eager to get their hands on the studio's back-catalogue of titles on Nintendo Switch. The studio has confirmed that all three games will arrive in North America this week (on 16th March), though a final date for Europe is...
News Swap Fire Hops Up the Wii U eShop Charts, Helped by the Fact It's Free
No need to swap credit for the download
Swap Fire is one of a batch of interesting multiplayer-centric titles on the Wii U eShop, and the name provides a nice clue of the core idea at play. It's a shooter where positioning and manipulating the environment are key, and it has multiple modes. If you're in North America then you may have seen it pop...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild Holds Decent UK Momentum as Mario Sports Superstars Struggles
1-2-Switch hangs on in the top 10
Over the Nintendo Switch launch weekend a few games made their mark in the UK charts, and now they've faced the dreaded week two test - in a couple of cases there are positive results in week two, albeit Nintendo UK needs to accept a grisly launch for the latest first-party 3DS release. The Legend of Zelda: Breath...
News Amazon Reveals Box Art and Release Date for Minecraft: Story Mode on Switch
Possibly a placeholder date, though
During the Nintendo Switch's big reveal back in January, plenty of games due out over the next year were shown off, and one of the titles that showed up was Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure. Containing access to all of the episodes in the original season—along with a few extra episodes—this...
Monday13th Mar 2017
News Here's Why Nintendo Switch Games Cost More Than Those For Other Consoles
Game cards are expensive, you see
While some have raised their eyebrows at the initial cost of the Nintendo Switch itself, its the price of physical software which has been perhaps the most surprising. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild set the pace with its $60 / £60 price tag, but it was Konami's Super Bomberman R which really got chins...
News Protect Your Nintendo Switch's Screen With These Fetching Dock Covers
Brightens up that dull dock at the same time
It's amazing how fandom finds a way to solve the most pressing of issues with new Nintendo consoles. Amid reports that the Switch dock is actually scratching some screens, we've seen hordes of industrious individuals creating special covers and selling them on Etsy, which means you can how safeguard your...
News Nintendo Switch Wi-Fi Issue Could Be Why Your Games Keep Dropping Frames
Fix is on the way
The Nintendo Switch supplies an amazingly powerful portable experience when you consider the size of the system; it's basically like having a souped-up Wii U which you can actually carry around with you, which is quite an achievement when you think about it. However, there have been some niggles with the performance of the...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Runs At 60fps In 1080p When Docked
30fps when three or more players are involved
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has been confirmed to run at 60fps at 1080p when playing in solo mode or two player split-screen, according to website Technobuffalo. The site's source is a Nintendo representative at the recent PAX East in Boston, Massachusetts. Also confirmed by the Nintendo rep is that in three or...
News The Nintendo Switch Can Be Hacked Via Known Webkit Vulnerability
Well, that was quick
An individual by the name of qwertyoruiop has hacked the Nintendo Switch already, despite the fact that the system has only been on the market for just over a week. This particular hacker is apparently well-known for cracking several versions of Apple's iOS, as well as the PlayStation 4 1.76 version hack. The screenshot he has...
News "No Widespread Technical Problems" With Switch Joy-Cons, Claims Nintendo
Number of Joy-Con replacement or repair requests "not significant"
It's not uncommon for video game hardware launches to have teething troubles. The Xbox 360 had the red ring of death while the launch PS4 sounds like a hairdryer. Taking this into account it's perhaps understandable that the Nintendo Switch might have its own share of problems; there...
News Super Bomberman R's Japanese Sales Are The Best The Series Has Seen Since 1998
The time was right to light the fuse
Super Bomberman R was something of a shock announcement for the Nintendo Switch as the popular character appeared to be on something of a hiatus in recent years. However, according to Media Create sales figures from Japan the Switch launch title marks the best opening sales the franchise has seen in almost two...
Video Check Out This ToeJam & Earl: Back In The Groove Gameplay From PAX East, Dudes
Totally radical!
If you're pushing 40 with a marriage, two kids and a mortgage under your rapidly-increasing belt then chances are you remember ToeJam & Earl the first time around. These two hip-hopping aliens took the Sega Mega Drive / Genesis by a storm back in the early '90s and were lucky enough to feature in a couple of sequels (one of...
News UK Retailers Hail Fantastic Nintendo Switch Launch, But Stock Is Tight
"Switch can establish itself as a successful third console in the market"
The Nintendo Switch has gotten off to an impressive start in the UK, selling around 80,000 units - double what the Wii U managed - but there are hints that stock is going to be tight over the next few weeks. HMV's head of technology and games Phil Browes spoke to MCV about...
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