News US Trader Rubs Salt Into Nintendo's Share Drop Wounds With $400 Million Bet Against The Company
Investors' concerns are growing
News - 2018, Week 31
Monday6th Aug 2018
News Zelda-Inspired Action Adventure Sikanda Is Making Its Way To The Switch
Kickstarter campaign starts 14th August
Austrian-based indie studio, Dyadic Games, is launching a Kickstarter for its 3D Action Adventure game known as Sikanda. It's a title inspired by JRPG classics such as The Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy and Secret of Mana and looks visually alike to the more recent release,
Sunday5th Aug 2018
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct Livestream Coming This Wednesday
New info delivered by director Masahiro Sakurai
Nintendo has revealed that a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct broadcast will take place this Wednesday at 7AM PT / 10AM ET / 4PM CEST / 3PM BST. The livestream will be presented by none other than director Masahiro Sakurai, and will contain new information on the upcoming...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - July 2018
July's best Switch eShop games!
July was host to a cracking selection of indie games and digital releases available on the Switch's eShop, and what better way to celebrate than showering the best of the best with some well-deserved love and attention. Introducing the return of the Nintendo Life eShop Selects awards! Yes, we're bringing back the...
News Nine New Characters Are Joining The Fight In BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle
Could a new franchise also be added?
Similar to every other fighting game in the modern era, Arc System Works' BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle is receiving post-release content. With the game now finally available here in the west, fans who were in attendance at the game's EVO 2018 finals were treated to a look at the previously announced Character...
News Windjammers Is Flying Onto The Switch eShop Later This Year
Competitive nostalgia
The 1994 competitive disc throwing arcade game Windjammers will be released on the Nintendo Switch later this year. The announcement was made during the Windjammers Global World Disc Throwing Championship at EVO 2018. The Switch version is the same as other modern versions of the title, featuring a number of enhancements...
News Minecraft Movie Delayed After Director Leaves Project
Under reconstruction
Troubled production cycles for movies based on popular video game franchises is seemingly ongoing. Minecraft: The Movie is now the latest one with problems, following Warner Bros. acquisition of Detective Pikachu. The film originally revealed by the game's creator Notch in 2014, when he posted about Mojang's partnership...
Rumour Foul-Mouthed Platformer Rad Rodgers: World One Listed For Switch
Radical!
According to a listing on GameFly, THQ Nordic and Slipgate Studios' ‘90s inspired platform game Rad Rodgers: World One will be making its way across to the Nintendo Switch at some point in the near future. If you haven’t heard about this title before, it’s a game with plenty of attitude, humour and hardcore platforming fun. What...
Saturday4th Aug 2018
News Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth Will Be Released In Japan On 29th November
Commercial reveals all
Atlus has released a television commercial via YouTube for Persona Q2, revealing the game's full title and Japan launch date. The original clip was shown during an episode of the Persona 5 animation. The game will arrive on 29th November and will be officially titled Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth. It will also inc
News WarGroove Will Include Cutscene Editor To Allow Custom Storytelling
"Fanfic is canon now"
The Chucklefish Switch eShop title WarGroove is being touted as a spiritual successor to Intelligence Systems’ Advance Wars series. Not only does it look and play exactly like the classic titles on Game Boy Advance, it even has its own built-in campaign and map editor. In the latest WarGroove blog post, Chucklefish’s...
News Dataminer Uncovers Early Cutscene Frames Within WarioWare Gold Game Files
"Wahahahaha!"
Wario's hijacked the eShop, Nintendo's Twitter account and even issued his own press release in celebration of WarioWare Gold arriving on the 3DS. Overall, it's been an effective way of reminding everyone games are still actually being released on the system. Now, website Gaming Reinvented reports an equally as naughty...
News Hard-Hitting Hero From Dead Cells Revealed As New Fighter For Brawlout
A new challenger has appeared!
Arena brawlers are all the rage nowadays. While Super Smash Bros. reigns supreme, lesser known titles under the same banner continue to fight for fame. One of the best ways to achieve this appears to be by recruiting an all-star cast of indie fighters. The Switch eShop title Brawlout has been busy bolstering its...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 4th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Another Saturday is upon us, and so is another weekend full of opportunities to play our favourite games. As always, members of team Nintendo Life have gathered together to discuss their gaming plans, and this weekend sees a lot of Octopath Traveler, some other stuff, Octopath Traveler, some very...
News First 4 Figures Reveals Warp Star Kirby Statue
What’s pink, round and $350?
First 4 Figures are known for producing premium models based on popular video game characters. In recent times we’ve seen Banjo-Kazooie and Shovel Knight figures and now the talented team has revealed Warp Star Kirby - the fourth model in the Kirby resin statue line. This latest creation is available in...
Rumour This Year's FIFA Release Will Include Chinese League For First Time Ever
The complete experience
Part of the allure of the FIFA video games is the licensing of real-world clubs and leagues. As EA has already publicised, this season's game will include the UEFA Champions League - the most prestigious club competition in European football. Now, the latest news to emerge is in regards to a new league that will be...
Friday3rd Aug 2018
Random Nintendo Finally Confirms The Correct Pronunciation For 'NES'
Take your bets
One debate that has been present for decades now across social media, on Nintendo Life's very own comment sections, and even in - you know - real life communication, is the correct pronunciation of 'NES'. Yes, the NES, or Nintendo Entertainment System, is home to the beginnings of so many classic Nintendo franchises like Super Mario...
News Near-Identical Fake Switch Pro Controllers Are Now On The Market
Be careful out there
You probably don't need us to tell you that there are countless third-party, unofficial controllers available for every gaming system under the sun, but these fake Switch Pro Controllers are slightly more convincing than your usual cheap bits of plastic. This Pro Controller lookalike (below), which has been listed as...
News A Metroid Easter Egg Has Been Found In Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze After Four Years
Hiding all this time
Nintendo games often have little nods to other franchises cheekily tucked away in hard-to-reach areas, giving fans a nice little burst of happiness and pride when they stumble across them, but this little easter egg inside Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze managed to remain hidden for more than four years. Until now, of...
News Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Videos Show How Different Pokémon Types Will Follow The Trainer
Poor, poor Caterpie
Continuing the steady drip feed of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! footage and information, a set of short videos have been shared on YouTube demonstrating how a range of different Pokémon will follow your trainer. We already know that Pikachu or Eevee will accompany you, sitting on your head or shoulders, and...
News Fatal Fury’s Terry Bogard Has Been Transformed Into A “Fatal Cutie” In SNK Heroines
"Terry... Is that you?"
The last SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy update was a new trailer highlighting the game’s story. According to the clip, the all-female cast of fighters had been kidnapped by a mysterious individual a few months after The King of Fighters tournament and had to fight their way to freedom. SNK has now released a n
A surprise catch
Take a moment to reflect on the Nintendo Wii generation and you’ll likely remember Wii Sports, Mario Kart Wii and perhaps even Wii Fit. One title made available early on in the system's life that didn’t get as much attention was the scuba diving game Endless Ocean. Originally released in Japan as Forever Blue
Random Protect Your Poké Ball Plus With These Specially Designed Covers
Available in yellow and brown
The Poké Ball Plus promises to give aspiring trainers an unprecedented level of interaction with their Pokémon companions in the upcoming release Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! and Let’s Go, Pikachu! You’ll be able to catch Pokémon with the new ball and even take them with you when you're out and...
Guide Pokémon GO Gen 4 Pokémon List - Every Gen 4 Pokémon Ahead Of The Update
Which one do you want to catch?
Niantic has confirmed that Gen 4 Pokémon will arrive soon in Pokémon GO, and we can barely stand to wait. That's the monsters that originally made an appearance in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl, which took place in the Sinnoh region in case you didn't know that already. Sadly, we have no idea when these new Pokémon...
News Cartoon Network Is Bringing A Double RPG Bundle To Switch Later This Year
Steven Universe and OK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes
Cartoon Network and Outright Games have announced that they'll be bringing a boxed retail bundle of both Steven Universe: Save the Light and OK K.O.! Let’s Play Heroes to Nintendo Switch. Featuring an original storyline crafted alongside series creator Rebecca Sugar, Steven Universe:...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Open Beta On Switch: How To Take Part And What To Expect
Details emerge
Bandai Namco has shared details on the upcoming open beta test for the Switch version of Dragon Ball FighterZ. The open beta test will feature 23 characters from the game (all of which are listed below) and the new “Extreme Type” feature that has been specifically designed for the Nintendo Switch version. A 'Practice...
Video Peering into the World of Expensive and Premium Switch Accessories
"Do you get to the Cloud District very often?"
We love a bargain at NL Towers, but sometimes you just can't skimp on quality (maybe). As such we've decided to peel back the satin curtain and take a look into the wondrous realm of the finer side of Switch accessories. Check out the video above where we research the most expensive but arguably useful...
News Mario Kart Wii Will Soon Be Playable On The Nvidia Shield In China
Will Wii emulation ever come to Switch?
You may well be aware that a number of Nintendo's first-party Wii titles have been ported to the Nvidia Shield in China as part of the two companies' growing friendship, with several classics already being available. Now, it looks like Mario Kart Wii is about to drift its way into the action, too. During...
Review Crush Your Enemies (Switch eShop)
Ba-ba-ba-ba-barbarian
The barbarians of Crush Your Enemies are living their best lives. Roaming from village to village, it’s a daily schedule based mainly around burning settlements, sticking heads on spikes, shouting inappropriate jokes and drinking every drop of beer within a 30-mile radius. With a horde of blood-thirsty reavers on hand, it...
News SEGA's Latest Financial Report Reveals Slump In Sales
Digital struggles
SEGA’s latest financial report reveals it will continue to revive older and existing IP while also capitalising on external and new franchises: With regard to the Entertainment Contents Business, the Group will continue to advance the launch of new titles in the field of digital game software. In addition, the Group will...
News Octopath Traveler Ships One Million Copies Worldwide In Just Three Weeks
That's a lot of travelling
Switch-exclusive Octopath Traveler has now shipped one million copies worldwide, making the game one of the best-selling titles on the system. The turn-based RPG has only been around for three weeks, releasing worldwide on 13th July, so this milestone has been reached incredibly quickly for a game that many would...
Party like it’s 2008
On the same day we find out about Nintendo applying for an Endless Ocean trademark, the Australian Classification Board reveals Ubisoft's 2008 Wii title Sports Party is making its way to the Switch at some point in the near future. Originally released on the Wii a decade ago, Sports Party features nine...
News Tiny Hands Adventure Aims To Give Yooka-Laylee A Run For Its 3D Platforming Money On Switch
Platforming + dinosaurs
Tiny Hands Adventure, a 3D platformer featuring a little blue T-rex, is headed to Nintendo Switch on 10th August. Players will join the young T-rex Borti on his quest to find the best replacement for his tiny hands and arms. There are several unknown worlds to explore, lots of collectables to find, and several bosses...
News These Are The Most Insanely Gorgeous NES Cartridges You'll Ever See
Hand-made goodness, and they actually work!
Remember Mega Cat Studios? Well, they've joined forces with another major name working in the 'new-retro' biz - Rose Colored Gaming - to create some pretty unique NES cartridges which will no doubt have hardcore collectors reaching for their wallets (or mulling the sale of a kidney). Carts emblazoned with...
News Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse Sets Course For Switch This September
Retail version will be available
Revolution Software and Ravenscourt have announced that Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse is headed to Nintendo Switch this September. Building upon its 2015 release on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, the Switch edition of this adventure game features a reimagined user interface designed to take full advantage of...
Random You'll Soon Be Able To Buy An Edible Sega Logo In Japan
Obviously
Adding to the ever-growing list of weird and wonderful things available in Japan is this edible Sega logo, a product set to be available starting from next week. Earlier in the year, Sega launched its own taiyaki stand - a Japanese fish-shaped cake which you would usually find filled with a red bean paste made from sweetened...
News Robothorium Will Bring Cross-Platform Turn-Based RPG Action To Switch
Solo or multiplayer
Goblinz Studio has revealed that Robothorium will land on Nintendo Switch next year, bringing its sci-fi turn-based gaming along for the ride. A futuristic, turn-based RPG, Robothorium tasks you with choosing your allies and leading your troops into the next Robot age. Each of your choices will impact the following missions, and...
Thursday2nd Aug 2018
Review Iconoclasts (Switch eShop)
Praise be
Though it may not initially seem so, video game production is an extremely demanding task, requiring equal amounts of ambition, creativity, and attention to detail to produce something memorable - and that’s not even accounting for the long shadow cast by countless other games that have garnered mass acclaim and popularity. The act of...
Review Salt and Sanctuary (Switch eShop)
Let the salt flow
There’s an old saying that imitation is the highest form of flattery, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a game that phrase applies more so than Dark Souls. It seems that you can hardly find an action game on any platform now that doesn’t try to emphasize its 'Soulslike' elements, regardless of how apt the description may be...
Guide Fortnite: ATK Locations - Every Known ATK Spawn Point In Fortnite
Super Fortnite Kart
You're going to need to know the ATK locations in Fortnite if you're going to complete this week's difficult challenge of jumping through flaming hoops in an ATK or shopping trolley. Just in case you're unaware, ATKs are the new golf cart vehicles that were introduced at the beginning of season five. They drive like karts from...
Weirdness YouTube Takes Down Official Senran Kagura Livestream Before It Could Even Finish
Things went a little over the top
Today saw an official livestream for the Senran Kagura series take place on YouTube, with details expected to be shared surrounding the upcoming Switch title, Peach Ball: Senran Kagura. Unfortunately for those watching the show, YouTube terminated proceedings before the stream reached its end. The stream...
Nintendo Download 2nd August (Europe)
Iconoclasts, Salt and Sanctuary and a Wii U game!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and a comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Titan Quest (THQ Nordic,...
News Nintendo Under Fire For Not Improving Supply Lines And Sourcing Minerals From Conflict Zones
No immediate fix
There’s been an ongoing push to make the operations of worldwide corporations more ethical in recent decades. It’s been well publicised in the past how certain companies resort to particular sourcing, production and distribution methods to create products and ultimately reach consumers. Unfortunately, Nintendo’s operations...
Nintendo Download 2nd August (North America)
Overcooked 2, Dead Cells and Flipping Death!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and a comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Overcooked 2 (Team 17, Tue...
Video Get a First Look at Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate Running on Nintendo Switch
In English!
Whilst Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate has sort of existed for a while in the form of Monster Hunter XX in Japan, it's not until this version that the average English-speaking Switch owner could play the game and understand it at the same time. Although the gameplay is essentially identical to the Japanese version, we still...
Rumour Free-To-Play Switch Games Won't Be Impacted By Paid Online Service
Fingers crossed
When Nintendo Switch Online goes live in September, games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Splatoon 2 and eventually Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will essentially be behind a paywall. How this will impact each respective community remains unknown at this point in time. Beyond the big-name Nintendo IP, there hasn’t been much discussion...
News Meet Crayola Scoot, The Splatoon And Jet Set Radio Mashup Headed To Switch
Bursting with colour
Published by Portsmouth-based, family-friendly studio Outright Games, Crayola Scoot is a four-player co-op game heading to Switch later this year which asks you to pull off tricks to splash as much colour around as you can. Primarily aimed at a younger audience, Crayola Scoot aims to encourage kids to get...
Review Cycle 28 (Switch eShop)
Break the cycle, or the cycle will break you
Welcome to Lieutenant Olivia Bergen’s personal hell. Getting herself separated from the rest of the fleet, her nimble little space ship gets perpetually stuck in an endless cycle of space combat against impossible odds. But death is hardly the end in this intergalactic Groundhog Day simulator, and there...
News NES Classic Mini Outsold Modern Video Game Hardware In The Month Of June
Retro power
The idea of Nintendo selling miniaturised versions of its classic gaming hardware is still too good to be true. While there’s been plenty of discussion in recent times about how there should be better support for digital retro libraries on modern devices, clearly there is a huge demand for standalone legacy systems. According to the...
News Latest Octopath Traveler Restock In Japan Sells Out Again
Incredibly popular
Since the release of Octopath Traveler on the Switch, there have been plenty of positive headlines about how well the game has sold. It's performed so well, in fact, developer Square Enix previously issued two apologies after underestimating the game's popularity in Japan. Many local JRPG enthusiasts were unable to secure a...
News UK Tabloid Headline Sparks Drama Around Fortnite, But Can It Really Be Trusted?
All that's fit to print?
On the 31st July, UK tabloid newspaper The Daily Mirror led with a front-page story on recent video game phenomenon Fortnite, with a headline which read "Fortnite made me a suicidal drug addict". The page goes on to describe the story as a "teen's video game hell", saying "a boy's obsession with video game Fortnite ruined...
News Super Bomberman R Hits One Million Worldwide Sales, Konami Celebrates With Bungee Jump
Celebrating in style
Super Bomberman R has now accumulated over one million sales worldwide, and to celebrate, Konami has thrown its lovely mascot off of a terrifyingly high bridge. The game, which released as a Switch launch title back in March 2017, has been edging towards this milestone for a little while now. The one million sales figure...
Video Relive The Thrill Of The Arcade With The Most Bonkers Nintendo Switch Stand Yet
Sticky floors and cigarette smoke optional
Gamers of a certain age will know all too well the thrill of amusement arcades; the glare of the screen, the unique - erm - 'smells' and the challenge of sitting down next to a potentially unknown opponent and taking them down in your favourite game. Those truly were the days. If you're hankering for a...
Shoot some hoops
Jump through Flaming Hoops with a Shopping Cart or ATK is one of the weekly challenges in Fortnite. Complete it and you'll earn XP and Battle Stars that will help boost you up the Battle Pass tiers for those sweet exclusive rewards. In this guide, we're going to help you find the exact location of every single flaming hoop so you...
Video Speedrunner Beats Super Mario Odyssey In Just Over An Hour To Take World Record
Speedy
We often find ourselves marvelling at the skill and dedication required to pull off a successful speedrunning attempt here at Nintendo Life, and this case is no different. LilKirbs14, a speedrunner who's relatively new to the scene, has been attempting to take the top spot for Super Mario Odyssey's 'Any%' record for a little while now. Not...
News Former Tiny Metal Staffer Retracts Accusation Of Kickstarter Embezzlement
"Please allow me to apologize again for my actions"
Towards the end of last year, there was controversy surrounding the funding of the Advance Wars-esque turn-based strategy title Tiny Metal. The issues stemmed from Project
News Hariet Hat And Hariet Suit Added To Super Mario Odyssey
The content keeps coming
Showing no signs of slowing down, yet another outfit selection has been added to Super Mario Odyssey. This time around we have the Hariet Hat and Hariet Suit. Both items are modelled on Hariet, one of the evil, rabbit-like Broodals who cause Mario problem after problem throughout the game's adventure. The hat will set...
News A Free Demo For Yoku's Island Express Is Now Available On Switch
Pinball adventuring at its finest
Team17 has launched a free demo for Yoku's Island Express on Switch, giving players the chance to try out the game before jumping into a purchase. If you need a quick reminder, Yoku's Island Express has you playing as Yoku the dung beetle, a bug on a quest to save the world and deliver mail at the same...
News Futuristic Combat Racer GRIP Is Speeding Towards A November Release On Switch
Release date confirmed
Wired Productions has now announced a final release date for the futuristic combat racer GRIP: Combat Racing. The game will be drifting its way to Switch and other platforms on 6th November. Inspired by the Rollcage games of the early '90s, GRIP will see racers hurtling their way around 22 tracks across a variety of...
Guide Fortnite: Gas Station, Soccer Pitch, And Stunt Mountain Location - Where To Search
Treasure hunt
Searching between a gas station, soccer pitch, and stunt mountain is one of the weekly challenges in Fortnite. Complete it and you'll earn XP and Battle Stars that will help boost you up the Battle Pass tiers for those sweet exclusive rewards. In this guide, we're going to help you find the exact location of every single flaming hoop...
News Charming Single-Player Puzzle Game Red's Kingdom Hits Switch This Month
"A vast kingdom to explore"
Rising Star Games has announced that its upcoming puzzle adventure game Red's Kingdom will land on Nintendo Switch later this month. The game is a single-player adventure puzzle game designed for players of all ages. Mad King Mac has kidnapped your father and stolen your golden nut, leaving you with no choice but to...
News Cursed Castilla's Don Ramiro Guest Stars In Battle Princess Madelyn
An epic duo
The developers of the action-platform Kickstarter title Battle Princess Madelyn have revealed Don Ramiro from Cursed Castilla (known as Maldita Castilla in North America) will join Madelyn on her epic quest to save her family from an evil wizard. Like Battle Princess Madelyn, Cursed Castilla is also a modern tribute to classic...
Wednesday1st Aug 2018
News The US Trader Who Bet $400 Million Against Nintendo Takes Huge Hit As Stock Price Soars
Never bet against Nintendo
If you regularly browse the lovely pages of Nintendo Life, you may recall a news story from a couple of days ago which revealed a US trader had effectively placed a $400 million bet against Nintendo by short-selling the company's stock. As it turns out, this plan appears to have somewhat backfired. U.S. hedge fund...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For August And September
It's almost Monster Hunter time!
Wow, the year is passing by quickly and the Nintendo Switch library seems to get better with each passing month. July saw the release of the rather lovely Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker and Octopath Traveler, two really great games which hopefully a large proportion of you were able to pick up. So, what's on the...
News The Top 10 Best-Selling Nintendo 3DS Games (As Of June 2018)
Any surprises?
Nintendo recently shared its latest financial results, providing us with sales-to-date figures for its current hardware and software lineups. We've already seen a list of the Switch's million-selling games, but which games are sitting at the very top of the 3DS pile? Well, just before we share that exciting list, let's explore...
News Star Fox, Metroid And Fire Emblem Star In The Latest North American My Nintendo Rewards
Discounts aplenty
A whole new wave of My Nintendo rewards have gone live in North America, with discounts available on a nice range of titles featuring some of Nintendo's favourite mascots. As ever, the usual wallpaper and 3DS theme offerings are present, too. Here's a full list of the discounted games available this month: 30% off Bravely...
News Famitsu Reveals Undertale Collector’s Edition And Confirms September Release For Japan
No word on western release
In March this year, the cult hit Undertale was announced for the Nintendo Switch. Since then, there’s been little to nothing mentioned about it. A few weeks ago, the game was listed on
Rumour Luigi’s Mansion For 3DS Is Out In October, According To Best Buy
A spooky premonition?
With all the games being released on the Nintendo Switch right now, it’s easy to forget the 3DS is still receiving new releases. One game coming to the handheld that hasn’t received as much spotlight as the likes of WarioWare Gold is the remake of the 2001 GameCube launch title, Luigi’s Mansion. Since its initial...
News Psyonix Announces Rocket League: Ultimate Edition, Arrives End Of The Month On Switch
Loads of DLC
If you haven’t ever tried out Rocket League, now might be a good time. Psyonix in partnership with Warner Bros. Interactive has announced Rocket League: Ultimate Edition for the Nintendo Switch will arrive instore in North America, Europe and a handful of other territories on 28th August for $49.99 (or the regional equivalent). The...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna - The Golden Country Expansion Gets Titanic New Trailer
Arrives September
During this year’s E3, Nintendo shared information about its upcoming expansion for Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Torna – The Golden Country allows you to venture back in time and experience the fall of
That's a lot of Bells
Animal Crossing: Wild World on the Nintendo DS is no longer the best-selling title in the lifestyle simulation series. Despite there being far less 3DS systems in the wild compared to the Nintendo DS, the odds have been defied. As of Nintendo’s latest financial report, Animal Crossing: New Leaf for 3DS has sold 11.78...
Review Flat Heroes (Switch eShop)
You better shape up
Recent years have seen the 2D platformer refreshed and revitalised thanks to an influx of incredibly talented indie developers, their games often bringing a unique mechanic to the table while ensuring movement, speed and accuracy are always at the forefront. Whether it's the mountainous odyssey of Celeste or the perpetual grind...
News Scary Retro RPG World Of Horror Is Set To Crawl Onto Switch Next Year
With haunting chiptune music
Panstasz and Ysbryd Games have announced that World of Horror, an "unsettling cosmic horror retro RPG", will be heading to Nintendo Switch in 2019. In a small, seaside town of Japan, the population’s sanity is dwindling and otherworldly, grotesque creatures have started to terrorise its inhabitants. Players...
Video What Would Ice Climber Look Like If It Was Recreated In Unreal Engine 4?
If only...
Whether you know them from their original 1985 NES game Ice Climber, or simply as playable characters in the Super Smash Bros. series, the Ice Climbers are a very popular cult duo among Nintendo fans. Despite this, Nintendo has shown no sign of releasing a new Ice Climber game, so fans have started taking matters into their own...
News Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Summer Surprise Adds Free Blaster Master DLC And New "Jammies Mode"
Available right now!
Earlier this year Shantae: Half-Genie Hero received DLC adding three new costumes. The scenarios each had new moves, storylines, voices and artwork, and were divided into Ninja Mode, Beach Mode, and a Police Mode which saw Shantae cross-promoting Mighty Switch Force!
News Super Mario Land And Sushi Striker Feature In The Latest European My Nintendo Rewards
Discounts, wallpapers and themes
The latest batch of My Nintendo rewards have now gone live in Europe, with a small selection of 3DS games - and one Wii U game - being offered at a discounted price alongside a new set of wallpapers and a 3DS theme. Here's the full list of games that have been added to the site today, alongside those all-important...
News Unlock Exclusive Platypus Chef When You Pre-Purchase Overcooked 2 On Switch
Plus receive five bonus chefs
If you’re a fan of the original Overcooked, you’ll no doubt be aware the sequel to the fast and frantic multiplayer game about food preparation arrives next week on the Nintendo Switch. Rewinding to last week when Team 17 shared a new trailer of
News Nintendo Details Gamescom Activities Including Super Mario Party Hands-On And Livestreams
Watch the action from home
European gaming trade fair Gamescom is rapidly approaching and Nintendo has now detailed its plans for the event. Luckily, both attendees and homestayers will have plenty to see. Visitors to Nintendo's booth will be the first to go hands-on with Super Mario Party, getting to try out some of its brand new minigames, and...
Video Japanese YouTuber Goes Behind The Scenes Of Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee
And plays the game, too
With just over three months to go until Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! are released into the world, we're getting increasingly desperate to get our hands on the final product. Luckily, for now at least, we can live through the eyes of a YouTube personality who managed to go behind-the-scenes at Game Freak...
News Hand-Painted Action RPG Moonfall Ultimate Will Cast A Spell On Switch This September
Metroidvania style
Wales Interactive has announced Moonfall Ultimate, a 2D side-scrolling, action-RPG from Fishcow Studio. Set in an industrial gothic universe, Moonfall Ultimate will have players hacking, slashing and casting their way through a treacherous hand-painted world in solo, two-player couch co-op, or endless arcade modes. You'll be able...
News Flipping Death Brings Its Ghostly Comedy To Switch Next Week
Play as Death
We've known that Flipping Death has been scheduled to arrive on Switch in August for a while now, but Zoink Games has now confirmed that the game will be available on the 7th - which is very soon indeed. The game has been in the works for quite some time - we first heard about it before the Switch was even released - but the...
News Divine Marriageable Characters DLC Pack Now Available For Harvest Moon: Light of Hope
Just married
Natsume Inc. has now released the final portion of DLC for Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition, rounding off the season pass with the 'Divine Marriageable Characters' pack. If you've ever wondered what it'd be like to woo the Harvest Goddess or the Underworld King, Gorgan, you're definitely in luck with this DLC. Players will...
News Sega Of America Appoints Ian Curran As New President
A shift at the top
Sega of America has announced the appointment of Ian Curran as the company's new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and President, effective from today. In this new role, Curran will be responsible for "utilising all resources available to maximise the profitability of the publishing and Sonic business units within the Americas and...
News Out Of The Box Brings Quirky Time Management Action To Switch This Month
Your decisions can change the plot
Raiser Games has shared new information regarding Out of The Box, a "time management thriller" headed to Switch later this month. Players take control of Warren Baker, the new bouncer of the prestigious club 'The Box'. After spending three years in jail, you just want to live an honest life and recover your...
News City-Building Puzzler SubaraCity Secures 9th August Release Date On Switch
A puzzler "with a twist"
Just last week, we brought you the news that CIRCLE Entertainment and Flyhigh Works' puzzler SubaraCity was headed to Switch. Now, the game's release date has been confirmed to be 9th August, so there isn't long to wait at all. The game, which was originally released last year on the 3DS eShop, as well as being...
Tuesday31st Jul 2018
News Nintendo Reveals Fitness Boxing Exclusively For Switch
Knock out
Alongside Nintendo's latest financial results, which were shared earlier today, small tidbits of information surrounding release dates for future games have also been tweaked, updated, and revealed in the process. One such game is Fitness Boxing, a title that was first announced by Imagineer just over a month ago. The game's initial...
News Pokémon RPG Release Date Has Changed From "Second Half" Of 2019 To "Late 2019"
A smaller window
We've known that the upcoming core RPG Pokémon entry for Switch is expected to arrive in 2019 for some time now, but the official release window has now been given a slight tweak. Since the game(s) was first detailed back in May, the release window has been described as "second half" of 2019; new information from Nintendo's...
The golden touch
After five years, a new WarioWare is finally upon us. Well, mostly new, anyway. Warioware Gold is a mashup of some of the best microgames the series has had to offer, along with a few new ones. Most 'best of' collections include a creator's hits; those tracks you can't help but play over and over, despite knowing every single...
News Nintendo Releases Complete Sales Figures For Its Million-Selling Switch Games
A healthy selection
We now know that the Switch has accumulated a grand total of 19.67 million Switch units sold worldwide, with 86.93 million software sales complimenting that number rather nicely, but how exactly is that latter figure split between Nintendo's top titles? Well, Nintendo has provided sales figures for its top-selling games to answer...
News Nintendo Has Sold 19.67 Million Switch Consoles To Date
With 86.93 million units of software
Nintendo has announced its financial results for the first quarter of the current fiscal year, which covers the period from April through to June 2018. In the report, the company has given sales-to-date figures for its current hardware, as well as data specific to the quarter. As you might imagine, Switch is...
News 3DS Receives Another Super Stable Update
Version 11.8.0-41
Despite how insanely successful the Switch has become, Nintendo continues to support the 3DS. The handheld appears to have ongoing support from the Japanese company with games such as WarioWare Gold recently released and regular software updates. Coming off last month’s stability patch, Nintendo has now released another...
It's a mystery
Fans of the Taiko series were no doubt overjoyed to hear the news that Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun! is being released in the west this November, but a steady trickle of sad - yet mostly understandable - disappointments have followed since. After the game's western reveal, Bandai Namco confirmed that the Hori Taiko...
Looking to the past
Playing Tanzia is a bit like jumping into a time machine and travelling back to an era where consoles still needed memory cards and DVD playback was all the rage. Everything from the cheesy soundtrack to the visuals that look like they’ve had the old-gen HD treatment makes you feel like you’ve traded your Nintendo Switch in...
Video “Beta" Version Of Bowser’s Castle Uncovered In Mario Kart Wii
A technical mouthful
Mario Kart Wii introduced many new features to the long-running series including motorbikes and 12 racers on-track at once. While the exploitation of the 'wheelie' mechanic was rife back in the day, generally the Wii version is still looked upon as a memorable entry in the series thanks to its online play, accessible nature and...
Random DK Bongos Are The Perfect Substitute For Hori Taiko Drum Controller
Backup drummer
As exciting as it is to find out Bandai Namco will release Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun! in the west this November, we're still admittedly coming to terms with the fact the Hori Taiko Drum Controller will not be made available locally. The only way of obtaining it now is to import it from websites like
News Mario Tennis Aces Version 1.2.0 Adds The Much-Wanted Mission Retry Feature And More
Finally...
Mario Tennis Aces looks set to receive a new update tomorrow, finally giving players the option to quickly retry missions in the game's story mode. The news comes from the official Japanese patch notes for the incoming update, in which a whole wave of tweaks and adjustments have been listed. This new 'retry' function will allow you...
News South Park: The Fractured But Whole - Bring The Crunch DLC Available Now On Switch
And there's a new trailer, too
South Park: The Fractured But Whole's DLC expansion - Bring the Crunch - is now available to download, and we have a brand new trailer to celebrate. Bring the Crunch adds a whole new story campaign and the 'Final Girl' superhero class to the main game. Your newest buddy, Mint-Berry Crunch, has just arrived from his...
News Capcom’s Latest Financial Report Reveals Record-Breaking First Quarter
Sales driven by internationally recognised IP
Capcom released its latest financial results, with the Japanese company revealing sales and profits have continued to increase. This is primarily linked to the success of Monster Hunter World shifting 8.3 million copies worldwide - further “solidifying its position as an international brand” and...
News Splatoon 2's Ancho-V Games Stage Arrives Tomorrow With Four New Weapons
More details shared
Earlier this month, Nintendo teased the return of Ancho-V Games to Splatoon 2 - a stage that featured a large office complex and a game development studio. This stage and four new weapons will arrive in-game just as the month of August gets underway. In the original Splatoon, Ancho-V featured raised floors and interactive...
News Beautiful Sci-Fi Puzzle-Platformer Planet Alpha Secures September Switch Release Date
With a new trailer to celebrate
Team17 has announced that its upcoming sci-fi platform adventure Planet Alpha will be launching on Nintendo Switch on 4th September. Developed by Adrian Lazar of Planet Alpha ApS game studio, Planet Alpha is an atmospheric side-scrolling platform adventure game combining fast platforming, creative...
News LEGO Harry Potter Collection Rated For Switch In Taiwan
Magical
It appears the LEGO Harry Potter Collection coming to Nintendo Switch could be more than a rumour, with an official rating for the game now surfacing via the Game Software Rating Regulations body in Taiwan. This follows the Argos catalogue listing the game's arrival on Switch this November for £24.99. The remastered compilation was...
News 2064: Read Only Memories Integral Gets New Release Date And Exclusive Switch Content
Play the 'Punks' side story
Earlier this year, we were told that 2064: Read Only Memories Integral was going to arrive on Switch in April; of course, this date came and went without any sign of the game on the system, so where is it? Well, thankfully, the game is now scheduled to release on 14th August - so there isn't too long to wait. The...
News Picross e9 Brings Its Puzzling Gameplay To 3DS Next Month
e9 + S2 = lots of puzzles
Jupiter has announced today that Picross e9 is gearing up for release on Nintendo 3DS. The game is launching in Japan on 8th August with other regions expected to follow shortly after. The news comes just days after the reveal of Picross S2, the second Switch instalment of the franchise which will be hitting the eShop this...
News Fortnite v5.10 Adds New Explosive Game Mode And Controversial Guided Missiles To Switch
Update is available now
Fortnite has been updated to Version 5.10 today, bringing with it a new limited time mode that's packed full of explosions and the return of a very controversial weapon type. This week sees the introduction of 'Fly Explosives', a new limited time mode that's all about jetpacks, explosives, and complete cartoon chaos...
News CIRCLE Entertainment Is Bringing European Conqueror X To Switch This Year
Turn-based strategy on the go
CIRCLE Entertainment has announced that European Conqueror X, developed by EasyTech, is coming to the Nintendo Switch eShop with a release target of 2018. The game follows in the footsteps of World Conqueror X which arrived on the Switch earlier this year, but this new entry utilises some different modes and a...
News Fast-Paced Single Player Racer Razed Announced For Switch
One for the speedrunners
PQube has revealed that Razed, a high-speed platform racer from Warpfish Games, is headed to the Switch later this year. Razed is a speedy, single player racer that tasks players with making it to the finish line in the quickest time possible, darting their way around dynamic levels that are positively plagued with...
Monday30th Jul 2018
Any port in a storm
Switch’s success caught publishers off guard, and it seems portfolios are being raided to keep the steady stream of ports a-coming. Titan Quest – a revamp of the twelve-year-old hack-and-slash ARPG – is finally launching on Nintendo’s console following a PS4 and Xbox One release earlier this year. Reception was...
News US Trader Rubs Salt Into Nintendo's Share Drop Wounds With $400 Million Bet Against The Company
Investors' concerns are growing
A US trader has accumulated a $400 million short bet against Nintendo, piling on new concerns surrounding the company's stock value going forward. Nintendo's stock prices have been all over the place in recent times, with a large number of dramatic falls since E3 piling pressure on the Japanese giant. A lack of...
News Hori Taiko Drum Controller Won’t Be Released In The West, But Here's Where You Can Get One
Missing a beat
Last week, Bandai Namco finally confirmed Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun! would arrive on Switch in Europe and North America this November. This followed a series of hints over several months the game would be localised. One burning question that remained was whether or not the Hori Taiko Drum Controller would make its way...
News Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Demo Reveals How Shiny Pokémon Will Be Found
Rare and pretty
A demo for Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! has revealed how players will be able to spot and catch shiny Pokémon in the wild. During the NintendoUKVS Live event that took place over the weekend, media personnel were invited to go hands-on with a small demo of the new Pokémon titles. The folks over at
Review Code Of Princess EX (Switch)
This is an EX parrot
Proudly continuing the Japanese tradition of awkward-sounding fantasy game titles, Code of Princess arrives on Switch in ‘EX’ form courtesy of new publisher, Nicalis. The 3DS original launched back in 2012 and positioned itself as a spiritual successor to the SEGA Saturn cult classic, Guardian Heroes. This souped-up edition...
News Animal Crossing’s Isao Moro Has Left Nintendo
All the best
News has surfaced Nintendo director Isao Moro has left the Japanese company. Best known for his work on the Animal Crossing series, Moro has taken on a variety of roles over the years. Arriving at Nintendo in 2001, he started out as assistant director on The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and has since covered the Animal
News Hori's Working On A Fix For Its D-Pad Joy-Con Controller That Gobbles Battery Life
Will be resolved by the time it hits the west
Update 2: Hori has confirmed to Nintendo Life this issue has been resolved with the release of Switch firmware 6.0 in collaboration with Nintendo. Full details can be found here. Update: Hori has reached out to Nintendo Life to confirm that this issue will be fixed prior to the D-Pad Joy-Con releasing...
News Pokémon: Everyone's Story Gets US Release Date, Trailer And Brand New Name
Pokémon: The Power of Us
The latest Pokémon movie (known as Pokémon: Everyone's Story in Japan) has received a bunch of new announcements surrounding its western release, with release dates being given for the US, and even a brand new name for the movie itself. The movie will now be called Pokémon: The Power of Us, no doubt referring to...
News Check Out This Very Limited Edition Crash Bandicoot Nintendo Switch Console
Only three in the whole world
Activision has created a limited edition Crash Bandicoot Switch console to celebrate the release of Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, but you'll almost definitely never get your hands on one. As seen in the picture above, the console features a picture of Aku Aku on the back with a green and orange colour theme...
Review Bud Spencer & Terence Hill - Slaps and Beans (Switch eShop)
Slappers only!
Violence solves nothing… unless you’re in a Bud Spencer and Terence Hill movie, then it pretty much solves everything. If you are part of the generation which grew up in the '70s and '80s, it was impossible to avoid the Italian duo’s numerous adventures during afternoon movie sessions on television. The sets varied from...
A planet-wide success
Ah, the humble RTS. That heady mix of resource management, tactical prowess and extra sharp wits. It’s a genre that helped make PC gaming what it is today, but without the precise control of a keyboard and mouse combo, the world of real-time strategy has rarely bedded well on consoles. And there’s the issue of time...
Soapbox What Splatoon 2 Can Learn From Fortnite And Paladins, And Vice Versa
War-fair
The excellent F2P titles Fortnite and Paladins have both launched on the Nintendo Switch recently, bringing two different flavours of online shootery to the platform, minus any price tag. This would all be excellent news if it wasn't for the fact that I haven't touched Splatoon 2 since. Before you reach for your pitchfork,...
News Switch Reignites Video Game Console Market In Japan After 10-Year Slump
Sales success
It appears the success of the Nintendo Switch in Japan has had an impact on the wider video game console market locally, with key statistics released by Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association revealing there’s been a peak in overall sales. In 2017, when the Nintendo Switch was originally released, the console market...
Random Say Hello To The Officially Licensed Pikachu USB 'Butt Charger'
Shocking
Another week is now upon us and it only feels right to kick things off in style with this officially licensed Pikachu USB charger, offering a slightly different way to charge your favourite devices. Yes, Nintendo has announced that it will be releasing a brand new, officially licensed Pikachu USB charger that essentially looks like its...
News Digimon Survive Officially Confirmed For 2019 Western Release On Switch
More info to come
Bandai Namco has now officially confirmed that Digimon Survive will release on Nintendo Switch in the west next year. The upcoming adventure/tactical RPG is being released next year to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Digimon anime series. The game sees a brand-new group of teenagers, led by Takuma...
News WarioWare Gold Just Squeezes Into UK Top 40 As Crash Bandicoot's Chart Supremacy Continues
The UK is still loving Crash
Showing absolutely no signs of slowing down, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy has kept hold of its number one chart position in the UK for a fifth consecutive week. It was a quieter-than-usual week in the UK gaming retail space this week, with a lack of truly major new releases or huge physical sales - like last week's...
News HAL President Satoshi Mitsuhara Reminisces On His Close Friendship With Satoru Iwata
"We were very close friends"
Many will remember Satoru Iwata as the late president of Nintendo, and particularly as the warm and gentle face of some fantastic Nintendo Direct moments but, of course, he is also well known for his time at Kirby developer HAL Laboratory. While technically being an independent studio, HAL has always been very closely...
News One In Two Japanese Switch Owners Have A Copy Of Splatoon 2
Tremendous popularity
Splatoon 2's popularity in Japan is going from strength to strength, with new reports suggesting that the game is owned by one in every two Japanese Switch buyers. According to Dengeki Online, Splatoon 2's attach rate is standing at 53.5% as of July 2018. This means that the game has sold just over half the amount of copies...
News Official Trailer Released For The Second Season Of Netflix's Castlevania
Arrives October
The arrival of Castlevania season two draws closer, with Netflix releasing the official trailer. This next chapter in the series will be comprised of eight new episodes and will be available to stream on 26th October. As gripping as the first season was, a common complaint was the length of it. With only four...
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