News Oddworld Creator Lorne Lanning "Has No Faith" In Switch
UPDATE: Lanning clarifies "poorly phrased" statement regarding Iwata
News We Can Now Relive the GameCube Era Thanks to this Joy-Con Compatible Keyboard
Twelve yards long, two lanes wide
News - 2017, Week 27
Sunday9th Jul 2017
Review Cars 3: Driven to Win (Switch)
Cruisin' in 3rd gear
Nintendo systems often get tie-ins for popular family movies, fleshing out the multi-platform offerings that are available. It's absolutely understandable considering the fact that young audiences do get drawn to Nintendo hardware, and that's continuing with the Switch. Cars 3: Driven to Win is an early contender in this...
News It Seems Argos Is Cancelling Some SNES Classic Mini Pre-Orders In The UK
UPDATE: Argos now offering unlucky customers a console
Update: We've had confirmed reports that Argos is getting in touch with those UK customers who had their SNES Mini orders cancelled and is now offering them a console for launch day. Presumably this means the retailer has been given a larger allocation of stock; if you had your order cancelled...
News Fan-Made "Mega Maker" is Releasing Next Week
DIY Mega Man
“Super Mario Maker's” popularity proved something most people in the ROM hacking community already knew for years: there is a game designer hidden in all of us. Yet most of us do not have the technical expertise to look up code and understand how it works. Level editors are nothing new, of course, going as far back as some games...
Saturday8th Jul 2017
News We Can Now Relive the GameCube Era Thanks to this Joy-Con Compatible Keyboard
Twelve yards long, two lanes wide
Arguably one of the more fantastical and hilarious accessories for the GameCube was the ASCII Keyboard Controller, which quite simply sandwiched a keyboard between two halves of the console's standard gamepad. Now Cyber Gadget is bringing this questionable but wonderful design to the Nintendo Switch with its USB...
News Netflix Renews Castlevania Series For A Second, Longer Season
8 episodes, up from 4
Netflix's animated take on Konami's Castlevania series went live on Friday, and we're sure a great many of you will already have basked in its blood-soaked, foul-mouthed brilliance. Penned by author and comic book legend Warren Ellis and featuring some impressive vocal talent, it's a surprisingly effective take on
Friday7th Jul 2017
News Oddworld Creator Lorne Lanning "Has No Faith" In Switch
UPDATE: Lanning clarifies "poorly phrased" statement regarding Iwata
Update: Lorne Lanning has taken to Twitter to apologise for his statement: Original Story: We dread to think about how many man-hours have been invested in discussing third party support on Nintendo consoles. Back in the days of the NES, SNES and Game Boy, Nintendo enjoyed...
Rumour Nintendo Switch Comes With A Built-In NES Emulator
Flogging a dead horse
The Switch has been out for a while now and hackers have had sufficient time to delve into its firmware and pick things apart. One of the more interesting discoveries that has been made during this exploratory work is the fact that the console apparently comes pre-loaded with its own NES emulator, named "flog". There's very...
News Star Fox 2 Developer Has A "Great" Idea For Switch, But Needs A Publisher
Get that man a publishing deal, pronto
Star Fox 2 developer and Q-Games studio head Dylan Cuthbert has announced that he and his team have a "great" idea for a Switch game, but they need a publisher to make it happen. Cuthbert posted his tweet after it was revealed this week that the servers for Q-Games' ambitious PS4 title The Tomorrow Children...
News You'll Still Be Playing As Link In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Next DLC Pack
The lobster shirt from Wind Waker will be included, too
Ever since it was confirmed that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild would be getting DLC, fans have speculated about whether or not this new game content will give players the chance to step into the shoes of other characters, such as Princess Zelda herself or one of her four Champions...
Deals Pick Up A Nintendo Switch On Amazon US Today
You just need to be a Prime member
If you are based in the US and have been struggling to find a Nintendo Switch, then you might want to be quick to hop on this Amazon deal. If you are a Prime customer you can pick one up today for $299.99, but you'll have to like gray joy-con, as the Neon model is much more expensive. If you are not a Prime...
News The Spirit of Miiverse Is Alive and Kicking in Splatoon 2
#NotMyMiiverse
One of the best things about the Wii U was the introduction of Nintendo's own social network, Miiverse. This charming form of communication via short text messages and scribbles gradually made it over to the 3DS. Of course, it was always going to be a challenge for a family friendly company such as Nintendo to moderate, so it's kind...
News Monkey Island Creator's Thimbleweed Park Is Coming To Switch
Point and click on your Switch
Ron Gilbert has revealed that his latest point and click adventure Thimbleweed Park is coming to the Nintendo Switch. Gilbert is most famous for the time he spent at the now-defunct Lucasarts, where he worked on such genre classics as The Secret of Monkey Island, Maniac Mansion and Day of the Tentacle...
Reminder The Castlevania Netflix Series is Available Now
In the UK and US, at least
For those of you excited about the Castlevania Netflix series, the wait is over (though may vary per territory). US viewer and site regular Rjejr highlighted to us that it's out now in the US, and we've confirmed it's also live in the UK. There are four episodes of between 23-25 minutes each, which may not sound much but...
Video Let's Run Through All the New Stuff We Learnt in the Splatoon 2 Direct
52 tasty chunks in video gravy
There was a lot of information to take in in the recent Splatoon 2 Nintendo Direct, and a lot of it was bundled in with a load of stuff we already knew, clearly for the uninitiated that were watching. As such you'd be forgiven for missing a few of the smaller things of note here and there, so we decided it would...
Hands On Picking Up Steam With Switch Match-Three SRPG Ironcast
And it's a roguelike, too!
It’s always interesting to see developers try their hand at reinvigorating a seemingly well-trodden genre by adding in an unexpected new element. There’s always a great risk being taken, however, as the new project then runs the risk of trying to do too much at once and fails at doing anything properly. Ironcast is one...
News Maldita Castilla Renamed Cursed Castilla, Hits 3DS eShop Next Week
Scratches that Ghouls 'n Ghosts itch perfectly
Locomalito's critically acclaimed 2D platformer Maldita Castilla has been renamed Cursed Castilla for its western 3DS release - which is taking place next week on July 13th. It will cost €11.99 in Europe, with the UK and North American pricing still to be confirmed. A...
Music Check Out Sonic Forces' Opening Theme, Featuring Hoobastank's Douglas Robb
"How Do You Do, Fellow Kids?"
Sega has released the opening theme for the upcoming Sonic Forces, which features vocals and lyrics by Douglas Robb of Hoobastank. Hoobastank were formed in 1994 (it says here) and have sold 10 million albums worldwide (it also says here). We can't say we've spun many of their discs in the Nintendo...
News Max Brass is Set to Bring Extra Shine to ARMS on 12th July
According to Nintendo France, in any case
Just recently we shared a Japanese trailer focused on Max Brass in ARMS, with the now-familiar fighter due as a new playable character in mid-July as the latest free update. It gave us a good look at how the foe's moveset will be utilised once players get their hands on him. Now Nintendo France has...
News Putty Pals Will Bring Co-Op Fun To Switch eShop
Silly putty
Upcoming games for the Switch eShop seem to be coming thick and fast at the moment - next up is Putty Pals from Australian publisher Harmonious Games. In this colourful, feel-good adventure you will tackle colour-based puzzles with a friend, the co-op gameplay would seem to be a perfect match for the Switch. Here's some blurb...
News Fatal Fury Special Is Next Week’s ACA Neo Geo Game
Yet another excellent fighter for the Switch eShop?
The ACA Neo Geo game series just keeps ticking right along, faithfully increasing in volume with each passing week; at this rate, it feels like we’ll have the entire console’s library available. For those of you that are into old school fighters, this coming week’s new offering will no doubt...
Video The Real World Gets Splatted In These Japanese Splatoon 2 Commercials
The hype train has left the station
Following yesterday's Nintendo Direct, the Splatoon 2 hype train is officially boarding. To get Japanese gamers pumped for the game Nintendo have put out a trio of new commercials; the one above features live action scenes, while the two below are more focussed on gameplay footage. All of them are pretty...
Thursday6th Jul 2017
Guide How To Beat Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Trial Of The Sword: Final Trials
Realise your potential
The first DLC pack for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been released and with it comes the Trial of the Sword, a series of 50 challenges split across three sections Link must complete in order to fully power up the Master Sword. Completing all three sections will raise the Master Sword's power from 30 all...
Guide How To Beat Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Trial Of The Sword: Middle Trials
Stuck in the middle
The first DLC pack for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been released and with it comes the Trial of the Sword, a series of 50 challenges split across three sections which Link must complete in order to fully power up the Master Sword. Completing all three sections will raise the Master Sword's power from 30...
Weirdness Mobile App 'Final Clash' Confuses All With Zelda: Breath of the Wild Footage in Trailer
Shutdown in 3, 2, 1...
The strangest things go viral on the internet, and as a case and point we were rather amused to see a 'trailer' for mobile app Final Clash - developed by PopPace - get a lot of heat recently on Facebook. Originally posted on 22nd June but having been spotted and shared a lot in the past 24 hours, it simply rips a TV ad for The...
Guide How To Beat Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Trial Of The Sword: Beginner Trials
A trying time, indeed
The first DLC pack for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been released and with it comes the Trial of the Sword, a series of 50 challenges split across three sections which Link must complete in order to fully power up the Master Sword. Completing all three sections will raise the Master Sword's power from 30 all...
Review Bulb Boy (Switch eShop)
A playground of poop
Bulb Boy is a point-and-click adventure horror game, following the story of our titular hero as he wakes from a nightmare to discover that his house has been taken over by evil. Using a mixture of puzzle solving, exploration and Bulb Boy’s unique abilities (having a light bulb for a head is surprisingly handy it turns out),...
News Splatoon 2's First Splatfest To Take Place Before The Game Launches
Cake or ice cream?
It has just been confirmed during today's Splatoon 2 Nintendo Direct that the game's first Splatfest will take place before the official release date of July 21st. On July 15th, you'll be able to take part in the Splatfest which will decide which is best: Cake or Ice Cream. In North America it'll run from 3pm Pacific / 6pm...
News It's "A Bit Sad" That Switch Isn't More Powerful, Says THQ Nordic
"But it is what it is"
The Switch may be selling like hot cakes and thrilling gamers with its fresh approach to portable play, but it seems that not everybody is completely enamoured with the system, at least from a technical perspective. The console's hybrid nature means that it offers console-quality visuals when connected to your television as...
Nintendo Download 6th July (North America)
Kirby! IMPLOSION! Bulb Boy! Metal Slug 2! Much more!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. This week is packed with new titles, including five on the Nintendo Switch along with a high profile first-party IP on 3DS. It's one of the longest updates we've had in a while, so let's get right to it...
News Platinum Games Teases The Wonderful 101 for Switch
What are you up to, Kamiya?
Just a few days ago, Platinum Games posted a Tweet that got Switch fans excited for a potential Bayonetta game for the Switch. While the company was typically coy with information, it got plenty of people talking about the company supporting the Switch. Of course, along with the Bayonetta games, Platinum also brought The...
News eBay Is Trying But Struggling To Stop The Onslaught Of SNES Mini Scalpers
The neverending struggle
Much like Captain America has found when trying to take out the force of Hydra - "If a head is cut off, two more shall take its place" - so eBay is struggling to deal with the many scalpers that are attempting to sell pre-orders for the Super NES Classic Edition, which is against eBay's terms and conditions. We reported...
Nintendo Download 6th July (Europe)
Flip Wars! IMPLOSION! Metal Slug 2! Kirby! Much more!
The European Nintendo Download Update is live, and it's jam packed with options this time around. On Nintendo Switch we have six games including one published by Nintendo, while the 3DS has a notable first-party IP along with some other options. The Wii U doesn't miss out either, while there are...
News Online Co-Op in Splatoon 2's Salmon Run Will Be Limited to Specific Times
It's a fishy business
Much of the Splatoon 2 Direct was rather good and full of pleasing details, though one little snippet of info that was snuck into the Salmon Run segment led to understandable disappointment. We initially thought we'd mis-interpreted the video, but Nintendo's press releases have confirmed a surprising limitation with the Salmon...
News Switch Isn't Getting A Plague Tale: Innocence As It Can't Handle The Volume Of Vermin Involved
Best excuse yet
A Plague Tale: Innocence is shaping up to be quite an interesting piece of software, mixing historical elements, gore and lots and lots of rats. Given that the Switch is becoming increasingly popular with small-scale indie developers it's fair to ask if the game is coming to Nintendo's console, but Asobo...
Gallery Colorware's Custom Joy-Con Are Just Lovely
Bursting with colour
Some time ago, Colorware - purveyors of all things colourfully customised - sent over a few sets of Joy-Con they had painted for us to review. Not content to simply fawn over the admittedly gorgeous paint job they applied, we wanted to thoroughly test them, not only to make sure the paint job stood up well to wear and tear, but...
Watch The Splatoon 2 Nintendo Direct - Live!
Ink in the start time
As predicted during E3 we have a Splatoon 2 Nintendo Direct which is going to give us a lowdown on this month's big Switch release. Expect to get refreshers on modes and characters along with plenty of stages and new weapons, all with a comedic Research Lab approach. <liveblog id="the_splatoon_2_nintendo_direct_-_live"...
News Nintendo Switch Online App to Bring Voice Chat and SplatNet 2 to Splatoon 2 Launch
Hook up for online play and track your game progress
During today's Splatoon 2 Direct we got some new details on the game, along with a brief glimpse of the Nintendo Switch Online app for smart devices, and 'SplatNet 2' which will also tie into the service; remember it'll be free for everyone this year. As you can see below, the online app...
News Splatoon 2 Will See Fresh Content For A Year, Splatfests Scheduled For Two Years
Post-launch push
Nintendo has confirmed that it will support Splatoon 2 with content updates for a full year following its release, with new weapons, gear and additional stages all arriving during that time period. This follows on from the approach taken with the original Splatoon, which also benefited from additional content after release...
News Sonic Mania’s Reception Will Determine the Direction of the Series
"We don’t know whether it’ll be accepted positively in the market."
When Sonic Mania was announced last year, a great relaxed sigh was released by the general Sonic fanbase. For years now, fans have been begging SEGA to take the series back to its roots after a succession of 3D Sonic games ranging from lackluster to good. Even so, it seems that...
News Pokémon GO Celebrates First Birthday With Special Hat-Wearing Pikachu
How time flies
It feels like it's been around forever but Pokémon GO is only today marking its first year of availability. The smartphone app has been downloaded over 752 million times since then and has generated $1.2 billion in revenue, helping the already-popular Pokémon brand climb to new levels of fame and fortune. To mark this...
News There's No Such Thing As "Game Over, Man" In Super Mario Odyssey
"Please enjoy exploring without worry!"
You'll never see a Game Over screen in Super Mario Odyssey, Nintendo has revealed. The company posted a couple of tweets on its Japanese account which detail how failure works in the upcoming Switch title. Eurogamer has kindly translated them, and they say: Even if Mario's health drops to zero, you'll just...
News Splatoon 2 Will Feature Co-Op League Battles
League of legends
One of the new things we learnt about Splatoon 2 during today's Nintendo Direct was the introduction of a co-op League Battle mode, which sounds like a fun addition to put the online features and online app to work. Within the new League Battle mode you can form a team with friends and fight alongside them to battle your...
Video Get Ready For Sci-Fi Hack and Slash Action In This New Implosion Gameplay Trailer
Ride the Avalon
Implosion launches on the Switch eShop later today (update: it appears to be available for download in Europe already!) for £10.79 / €11.99 / $11.99USD and looks like a must-have for fans of the hack and slash genre, with it's futuristic sci-fi look it's really grabbed our attention. The game has only been out for a few...
News Nintendo's Been In The Video Game Business For 40 Years This Month
Humble beginnings
Time flies when you're having fun, and it's crazy to think that it's been 40 years since Nintendo started making video games. It feels like there is a anniversary for something every other day at the moment, but this is a big one. According to Nintendo's own records, the Color TV Game 6 and Color TV Game 15 in July 1977 in Japan...
Feature Seeking Illumination from the Creators of Bulb Boy on Nintendo Switch
"We believe the Switch audience will appreciate the spirit of Bulb Boy"
Today brings the release of Bulb Boy to the eShop in North America (due on 13th July in Europe), which is certainly a unique arrival for Switch owners to consider. It blends point and click gameplay with a quirky style and surreal storytelling, certainly setting itself...
News Pokémon GO Helping To Bring The Past To Life In The Historic City Of Chester
"A tool for helping more people get excited about the past"
Pokémon GO will help bring the past to life in conjunction with Big Heritage, the UK heritage organisation, via a special event in the ancient English city of Chester, it has been revealed. On the weekend of Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd of July, special activities will take...
Video Take a Look At Level 1-6 of Atooi's Chicken Wiggle
Made with the same level editor that's included in the game
Atooi, the studio led by Jools Watsham, is getting closer to its first major 3DS eShop release - with Chicken Wiggle. It's a game we've been following with interest due to it having the same core development team as Mutant Mudds; it'll also have an extensive level editor as part of the...
Wednesday5th Jul 2017
Random Internet Reacts Badly To The New Snake Pass Menu Icon
"I deleted the game! Excessive? Possibly, but it's so ugly!"
Snake Pass is a real gem in the early Switch library, it's a fresh experience that will keep you engaged until the very end. Solid visuals, unconventional gameplay, a memorable soundtrack and a decent amount of replay value make this well worth your time. The development team over at...
First Impressions Running Scared from Sonic Forces
Where's the SSSSSS when you need it?
Sonic Team, for the longest time, seems to think that Sonic is all about speed. To be fair that’s what all the marketing for the original games was pushing, but in reality speed in Sonic is a reward for playing well, not the standard staple of each game in the series (in terms of the old school classics, at...
News Fresh Wave Of Super-Portable Switch Docks Are Actually Designed For Samsung Smartphones
They retail for around $30 in China
Yesterday, we reviewed the SFANS Adapter, a super-portable dongle-like device which connects to your Switch and allows it to run in docked mode. In our review, we considered the SFANS to be an excellent bit of kit which is ideal for those who like to take their Switch on the road, or don't have room in their...
Deals Be Quick And Grab The New Metroid And Super Mario Odyssey amiibo
Don't let the scalpers get them all
During E3 this year we got to see a lot more of Super Mario Odyssey and Metroid: Samus Returns for 3DS was revealed too. While these games both look absolutely amazing to play, there are also a range of amiibo which will look great on your shelf and offer functionality within the games, too.
Feature The Biggest Nintendo Switch Retail Games of 2017 - Summer Edition
Plenty to keep us busy
Back in April we listed the Biggest Nintendo Switch Retail Games of 2017 in our Spring Edition, so now it's time to reassess and update for the Summer. A number of the games that featured in that previous list have since been released while E3 and so on have also brought us fresh announcements, ensuring that we have some...
News Team Cherry Stirs Hopes of a Hollow Knight Physical Release
"Things are looking promising!"
Hollow Knight is a promising Metroidvania game due out for a Switch release later this year, or perhaps sooner would be a better word, considering that the developer has stated the port is now feature complete. Up until now, the game has been pegged as an eShop only title, but considering the passionate fanbase that...
News Sales Data For 2017 Reveals Nintendo Is Killing It In Japan
8 out of the 10 best-sellers are for Nintendo systems
Nintendo has always done well in Japan traditionally; even during the rather dismal Wii U years, the Japanese software and hardware sales charts were dominated by the 3DS. However, with the Switch now available the company is attacking Japanese retail on two fronts, and the latest sales data for...
News NIS America Announces The Longest Five Minutes And Penny Punching Princess For Switch
Two new RPGs for 2018
NIS America has surprised us all by announcing not one but two new titles for the Nintendo Switch. First up is The Longest Five Minutes, which is shaping up to be one of the most unique RPGs we've seen in a long time. The premise is simple - you start at the end of the adventure ready to face the ultimate evil but with no...
News Telltale Games Teases More Releases for Nintendo Switch
"We certainly hope to continue things on that platform"
Head of communications at episodic based studio Telltale has discussed the idea of bringing more games to the Nintendo Switch. Job Stauffer has spoken of his love for the console and teased that "it wouldn't be unheard if more of our series also made it to Switch". Mr Stauffer was referring to...
Random How To Take Photos Of The Moon With The Game Boy Camera
2-bit moon
Just when you thought the humble Game Boy Camera couldn't get any cooler, someone comes along and takes detailed photos of the moon with it. Enter Alex, a Reddit user who connected a Game Boy Camera to an antique telescope in order to take grainy photos of the Moon and Jupiter. In his own words: The Game Boy Camera is a monochrome,...
News Former Nintendo Staffer Giles Goddard Would Love To Make A New F-Zero
"Expectations for these old-school games are so high now"
Giles Goddard is a name that will be instantly familiar to anyone who followed the development of titles like Star Fox and 1080 Snowboarding. The British developer started his career with Argonaut and along with Dylan Cuthbert would go on to join Nintendo's ranks - making them two of the...
News Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star to Hit Europe and Australia on 21st July
Includes extra content and "exclusive new Unshackled Bride outfit"
Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star is a game that could easily pass many of us by, but it's not a title to overlook entirely. For fans of Japanese games it should be on the radar, and we rather enjoyed our time hacking and slashing through the demo at E3. Previously confirmed for...
Video Experience an Awakening With this Fire Emblem Warriors Story Trailer
Fire Emblem Heroes wants its plot back (ok, kidding)
With Hyrule Warriors we saw a narrative of realities and dimensions intertwining to justify character mash-ups that allowed for fun hack and slash action, and a similar trick is being pulled with Fire Emblem Warriors; the core plot is that heroes from multiple worlds are found and summoned to...
Video The Japanese Trailer For Maldita Castilla DX On 3DS Is The Best Thing
"A thousand credits and a slate"
Maldita Castilla DX is coming to the 3DS eShop this year, a fact that fans of Capcom's Ghouls 'n Ghosts should be very happy about - the game is a love letter to the epic adventures of Sir Arthur and boasts gorgeous 2D visuals, excellent music and addictive gameplay. FlyHigh Works is ha
News Snipperclips Leads Switch eShop Downloads Since the System's Launch in Japan
Minecraft and Mario Kart follow
Nintendo has released details on the top 25 eShop downloads in Japan since the Switch launched back in March. Puzzle co-op game Snipperclips - Cut it out, together! has topped the list, with Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition taking second place and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe picking up bronze in third.
News Producer Behind Netflix's Castlevania Show Also Working On Assassin's Creed Series
An "original story" as an "anime series"
Netflix's animated adaptation of Konami's classic Castlevania series launches this Friday, but producer Adi Shankar is already working on his next big project - and it's also related to video games. Shankar - whose credits include Hollywood movies The Grey and Dredd - has revealed on
Tuesday4th Jul 2017
News Activision CEO on the State of the Skylanders Series and Toys-to-Life
It's still kicking
At this point in time, it’s pretty safe to say that the toys-to-life craze that burst into relevance a few years ago has effectively imploded. Disney Infinity has been completely discontinued, the Skylanders series has reached a stagnation point, and other branches like LEGO Dimensions or even Nintendo’s own amiibo line have...
Hardware Review SFANS Adapter For Switch: The World's First Truly Portable Dock
Small enough to fit in your pocket
Update: Since this review went live it has been brought to our attention that the tech inside the SFANS is actually taken from a Chinese-made dongle intended for Samsung smartphones. This in no way changes our opinion of the SFANS Adapter. Original Story: The portability concept of the Switch is something which...
Random NES Found "Rotting" In Kentucky Barn For Decades Is Resurrected
Back from the dead
Vintage consoles are beloved by collectors for many reasons; for some, it's down to pure nostalgia and the belief that games really were better back then, and for others it's the iconic designs and familiar controllers. Another reason cartridge-based retro systems are so appealing is their robust nature; they can withstand much...
Hardware Review Hyperkin's Retron HD Is The Cheapest Way To Play NES In High Def
Can't get a NES Classic? Check this out
Hyperkin is one of the elder statesman of the clone hardware arena, having operating in this sector for quite some time now via its line of Retron systems, the earliest of which replicated the performance of the fan-favourite Nintendo Entertainment System, or NES. The recent kerfuffle regarding the...
News Splatoon 2 And Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle File Sizes Appear On Nintendo eShop
Both reasonably small
Game details on both Splatoon 2 and Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle have surfaced online. The information (first appearing on the Nintendo UK eShop) surrounding the two titles are as expected, detailing new modes of Splatoon 2 and the X-COM like gameplay of Rabbids whilst highlighting all the playable characters. ...
News Shovel Knight and Shantae Join The World of Blaster Master Zero
For shovelry!
Blaster Master Zero for Switch and 3DS is the game that keeps on giving; the next software update will feature two indie game legends that are ready to venture into the mutant-filled subterranean depths. Yes, soon you'll be able to play Blaster Master as Shantae or Shovel Knight. Version 1.3 of Blaster Master Zero will go live on 6th...
Feature The Master Trials DLC - Rediscovering the Joy of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
And facing a big challenge
When Nintendo announced the Expansion Pass for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild there was understandable concern, especially as the company fell into the much derided strategy of announcing the plans well ahead of the game's release. The case wasn't helped, either, by the somewhat tacky initial add-ons in the form...
News New Release Details on Implosion: Never Lose Hope
Hitting the eShop worldwide on 6th July
Yesterday, we reported on Implosion: Never Lose Hope, a futuristic hack and slash mobile title that’s seeing a release on the Switch in just a few days. Details were a bit scarce at the time, but the publisher recently got in touch with us with more details around what we can expect from the title and when...
News Amazon UK Reduces SNES Mini Orders to One Per Customer
A good call, right?
Though there's always hope that Nintendo will step up and deliver enough stock for demand, it's fair to say that right now plenty expect the diminutive SNES Mini to be hard to find. In the UK pre-orders opened early, but often at relatively random times and with pre-order allocations selling through rapidly. Argos kept orders...
Video Check Out This Stunning Zelda: Breath of the Wild Custom Switch
Fit for the Hero of Time
The Switch, for some, has become a fashion piece with fans constantly coming up with new ideas to customise the console/handheld in tribute to their favourite Nintendo franchises. One that has stood out amongst most is from YouTuber MakoMod, who has taken inspiration from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild to create...
Video Off-Screen Footage Of Netflix's Castlevania Series Surfaces Online
Sink your teeth in
Netflix's Castlevania animated series premiers this week, and off-screen footage has emerged showing the introduction sequence and two key scenes. The quality of the footage isn't great and those of you wanting to feel the full impact of the production might be advised to wait until it launches officially on the 7th July, but for...
News Get Ready For Splatoon 2 With This Ink-redible Art Book
320 pages of Splatoon goodness
We're about to go into Splatoon 2 overdrive, starting with the Nintendo Direct this Thursday. It's clear that Nintendo are going really big on this colouful sequel to the much loved Wii U series debut. With an insane about of Splatoon merch coming out this month, Nintendo also seems to be banking on the franchise big t
News I and Me Will Be All About You This Week on the Switch eShop
Ratalaika Games has League of Evil on the way soon, too
A little while ago we told you about I and Me, developed by Chinese studio Wish Fang and being published on the Switch eShop by Ratalaika Games. Set for a July release previously it's now confirmed for a 6th July arrival in Japan and Europe; the North American release date is still pending...
News Flip Wars - Battle Sports Mekuru in Japan - Arrives on the EU Switch eShop This Week
Flippin' eck
Some of you may recall the emergence of Project Mekuru, a title developed by Over Fence Co. that is now known as Battle Sports Mekuru in Japan. Its core concept is around multiplayer matches in which players compete by flipping over tiles to their colour, with various environmental factors and items that come into play. For its Western...
News De Mambo Bringing Multiplayer Madness To Switch On 13th July
Finally ready to leave the kitchen
We're not quite sure what happened, but The Dangerous Kitchen's lovely looking De Mambo for Switch eShop will now be releasing on 13th July for the reasonable price of £9.99 / €10.99 / $12.99, rather than 29th June as originally expected. This chaotic and fast-paced single-screen action platform...
Monday3rd Jul 2017
News You Still Can't Pre-Order The Super NES Classic In The US, And This Could Be Why
The all-important approval
If Nintendo Life's Twitter account is any yardstick to judge this by, our North American readers are getting increasing frustrated that pre-orders for the Super NES Classic Edition are still yet to open. We've put together a handy guide rounding up all the SNES Mini pre-order options for you, so all you can do for the...
Unlimited Adventure
If any modern system can lay claim to the JRPG throne, it’s the 3DS. In the six-or-so years since Nintendo’s little handheld hit the market, aficionados have been treated to all sorts of adventures new and old, from Dragon Quests and Bravely games to Shin Megami Tenseis galore. That sort of library encourages serious RPG...
Random Did PlatinumGames Just Tease Bayonetta For Switch?
Fly me to the moon
Depending on how optimistic a person you are, PlatinumGames may have just dropped a hint that Bayonetta is Switch-bound. The popular series - which began life on the PS3 and Xbox 360 before shifting to the Wii U thanks to Nintendo co-funding development - has been dormant since the second game, but has a massive base of fans...
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And it's strangely beautiful
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's first helping of DLC is now live, and includes a brutally difficult challenge which involves working your way through a series of dungeons armed only with the items you find inside. While this new area will already have many of you gnashing your teeth in frustration, one...
News These Slick NES-Style Switch Joy-Cons Look Great, But You'll Need Deep Pockets
Customisation gone mad
Since the reveal of Nintendo's newest controllers, the Joy-Cons have quickly become an object of customisable obsession for many fans. Pining for more colour variations from the standard grey or neon options, many mock ups have been designed in the style of previous Nintendo consoles. Now professional painting service company...
Deals Get A Great Deal On An Amazon Prime Subscription Ahead Of Prime Day 2017
Amazing Switch savings await
Amazon Prime Day 2017 is right around the corner, and it promises to be Christmas for Nintendo Switch fans, with a cavalcade of cut-price consoles, games, and accessories pledged. And the good news is that through 3rd July you can save an enormous £20 on a subscription to the premium shopping service,...
News Former Sony And Microsoft Exec: Nintendo Has Surprised Me With Switch
"Maybe I should give Nintendo more credit"
Phil Harrison may be concerned with investing in new game companies these days but he's got a long and proud history as a major player in the industry. He was instrumental in launching the PlayStation at Sony in the mid-90s and eventually rose to the position of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide...
News Pokémon GO Passes 752 Million Downloads, $1.2 Billion Revenue
Still a money spinner
Pokémon GO has racked up 752 million downloads since it launched last year, according to app intelligence startup Apptopia. The smartphone app has also generated $1.2 billion in revenue so far - to put that in perspective, it generated $950 million in 2016 alone. While the title clearly has less momentum than...
News This Colourful ARMS Cosplay Will Knock You Out
It's just a bit of 'armless fun
We love a bit of cosplay here at Nintendo Life, but we must admit to getting a little jaded about everyone dressing up like Link and Samus all the time. Enter Reddit user spiggledog who has perfected three ARMS themed cosplay outfits along with his buddies. It's great to see some colourful cosplay on...
News Nintendo President Tatsumi Kimishima's Approval Rating Grows 10 Percent
97.70 percent, up from 87.14 percent last year
It's been a crazy rollercoaster ride since Tatsumi Kimishima was named as the new Nintendo president, following the tragic and untimely passing of Satoru Iwata. He had big shoes to fill following Iwata's success during the Wii and DS era, and steering the company out of the commercial disaster...
News Early Super Nintendo Rayman Prototype Released
The Lost And Found Rayman
The retro community was rather giddy when in late 2016 Michel Ancel announced that he had recovered the only known Super Nintendo prototype build of the original, unreleased version of Rayman. It is always a rather exciting prospect when lost software is recovered and there's a whole community of people out there working...
News Splatoon 2 Nintendo Direct Announced For 6th July
Squidding around
Nintendo has announced that a new Splatoon 2 Direct will take place this Thursday in preparation for the release of the squid sequel. The information surrounding the Direct is brief to say the least, stating that Nintendo will be sharing an "in-depth refresher on the upcoming Nintendo Switch game", including "some of the new...
News European My Nintendo Rewards Bring Swapdoodle DLC, ARMS Wallpaper And More Discounts
Something for everyone?
Fresh rewards have just arrived on the European My Nintendo site, and if you're a fan of Swapdoodle then you're in for a treat. Two new stationary sets are available for the app, and both are exclusive to My Nintendo. Stationary Set A includes "one simple design, one with musical notes and one landscape with a lovely...
News The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ Is Finally Getting Its Euro Launch This September
EU box content and new release date
While it's a great bonus that the Nintendo Switch is a multi-region device, not everyone wants to import games. Sometimes having regional variations in your collection can trigger minor bouts of OCD. The Euro release date for The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ has slipped a few times, but...
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