Rumour Yet Another Nintendo Direct To Air Tomorrow, Switch Online Details Incoming?
Update: Nintendo Direct now confirmed
News - 2018, Week 36
Sunday9th Sep 2018
Random Knock-Off Switch Joy-Con Controller Might Not Look Wireless, But It Actually Is
A Frankenstein creation in controller form
The Switch has provided good business for many officially licensed accessory manufacturers, so it's no surprise there are plenty of other companies out there now attempting to cash in on the success of Nintendo's hybrid console. Introducing the Wireless Controller by Chinese firm, Time Owner. In...
News Snake's Voice Actor Says New Codecs Have Not Been Recorded For Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Is interested in recording more for the game
In a recent video uploaded from the Metal Gear Solid panel Q&A at Fan Expo Boston 2018, the voice of Snake, David Hayter, said new codecs had not been recorded for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Although he did say he would love to do more and has poked Nintendo to record more, he is still excited...
Random Hasbro Launching Officially Licensed Fortnite Nerf Blasters In 2019
Monopoly also on the way
The largest toy maker in the world, Hasbro, has revealed it will be releasing an officially licensed line of Fortnite Nerf blasters in Spring 2019. According to a Hasbro representative, blasters and other accessories will offer fans an immersive player-versus-player action experience, letting them fight for victory in...
News Surfing Pikachu Is A New Mode Of Transport In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! And Let's Go, Eevee!
Let's go surfing now
As the release of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! draws closer, more and more information about the Switch entries are slowly being revealed by Nintendo, Game Freak and The Pokémon Company. According to Serebii.net, during this week's episode of the Japanese variety show Pokénchi, the...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Producer Thanks Fans For Requesting Game On Nintendo Switch
"I would like to show our appreciation"
Bandai Namco's Dragon Ball FighterZ producer Tomoko Hiroki has released a video message on behalf of the development team thanking fans for requesting a Switch version of the game. Arriving later this month on the 28th, Hiroki said it was these ongoing requests that allowed the team to make this...
News Pre-Orders Go Live For Sonic VS Chopper Diorama On First 4 Figures Website
Yours for just $384.99
There have already been multiple Sonic statues released under the First 4 Figures line, but this one is slightly different as it's part of a new partnerships program. It's a collaboration with Geek N Freak Toyz. The Sonic The Hedgehog vs Chopper diorama is inspired by the Green Hill Zone section within Sonic Generations...
Saturday8th Sep 2018
News Nintendo Website Suggests Multiple Switch Games Will Not Support Cloud Saves
Pokémon, Splatoon 2 and more
Update: Nintendo has now released the following statement: The vast majority of Nintendo Switch games will support Save Data Cloud backup. However, in certain games this feature would make it possible to, for example, regain items that had been traded to other players, or revert to a higher online multiplayer...
News Space Harrier Is Joining The Sega AGES Line On Switch eShop
Another classic
The Sega AGES line was first announced for the Switch eShop in April this year. The series will start out with 15 games and is being handled by emulation experts M2, who has a fantastic history working with Sega's retro releases. The latest game reveal is Space Harrier. As explained by Gematsu, the news was delivered...
News Limited Run Games Locks In Physical Pre-Order Dates For Furi And Golf Story
Both arrive this month
Physical distributor and specialist Limited Run Games has updated its release schedule, locking in the exact pre-order dates for two upcoming Switch titles. The first game Furi will become available on 14th September and the second game Golf Story is
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 8th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
After another week of non-stop Nintendo news and drama, it's finally time to spend a weekend relaxing with your favourite games. As ever, the team at Nintendo Life will be aiming to do just that, too, with rounds of football, first-party megahits, old-school platformers, and even the odd "saucy" game or...
News Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp On Mobile Reaches Major Revenue Milestone
In-app spending hits $50 million
Nintendo's mobile business hasn't exactly been an overnight success, but it appears to be slowly catching on. Its most recent release Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp has hit a revenue milestone. Sensor Tower describes it as a "major" accomplishment, with the app based on the popular lifestyle simulation series...
News Puyo Puyo e Sports For Switch Rated By Korean Game Board
A competitive edge
The South Korean Game Rating Board has been an incredibly reliable source of information over the past several months. It's revealed the Switch launch exclusive Super Bomberman R would be released on multiple other platforms and announced Fortnite and Hungry Shark World ahead of the official unveilings for...
Friday7th Sep 2018
News Square Enix Announces Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition HD For Nintendo Switch
More details soon
Since the delay of the latest Nintendo Direct, multiple game sales have gone live, demos have been released and now there's even a new game announcement. Square Enix has revealed Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition HD will arrive "soon" on the Nintendo Switch. The free-to-start title was
Rumour Cloud Saves Will Be Supported On All Existing Switch Games By Default
"You have to have a good reason to not support it"
We've reported about how cloud saves will work on the Switch when the Nintendo Switch Online Membership launches later this month, but there seems to be some confusion about whether or not all games will be supported. We've had a trusted source reach out to us to clarify matters. It seems all...
News Turn-Based Strategy Game Civilization VI Is Headed To Switch This November
A rare appearance on a Nintendo platform
Civilization VI, a turn-based strategy game developed by Firaxis Games, will be available on Nintendo Switch this November, it has been confirmed. Civilization is a turn-based strategy series which has typically seen releases on PC over the years, with the occasional title finding its way to a...
Review Fernz Gate - A Retro-Style RPG With Some Interesting Ideas
When worlds collide
You’ve really got to feel sorry for developer releasing a traditional RPG on Nintendo Switch in the wake of Octopath Traveler. Square Enix’s throwback summer release may have had a few niggling issues, but it took all the things we loved from the glory days of Final Fantasy and made them feel fresh and new once more. Fernz...
News Ubisoft CEO Says Sticking With Nintendo In "Difficult" Times Has Helped Their Relationship
"It's a long-term relationship"
Ubisoft's relationship with Nintendo is an interesting topic; the studio has consistently been around during recent Nintendo console launches - supporting the Switch with Just Dance 2017, the Wii U with ZombiU, and several titles for the Wii on day one - and no other studios have been granted such free access to...
News ACA Neo Geo Game Sale Happening On The Switch eShop Right Now
Ends on 19th September
Atooi's titles aren't the only games on sale on the Switch eShop at the moment, with ten ACA Neo Geo classics 40% off from now until 19th September. Thanks to the price cut, each one is $4.79 / £3.77 instead of the usual $7.99 / £6.29. Below is the full list: Metal Slug King of the Monsters
News Check Out Beyblade Burst: Battle Zero In Action On Nintendo Switch
You spin me right 'round
Back in May, we heard the news that Beyblade Burst: Battle Zero was headed to Switch in Japan. Based on the hugely popular (at least, at one point) plastic toys, this game lets players relive their school playground memories with frantic Beyblade matches on screen. The game still appears to be a Japan-exclusive affair...
News Yooka-Laylee Physical Editions Sell Out In Minutes, One Last Chance To Pre-Order Later Today
Times included for your region
You may remember that we recently reported on the much-awaited physical release editions of Yooka-Laylee on Switch. Including standard, classic, and 'Collectathon' bundles, the first batch of these went on sale earlier today, but all versions other than the standard one sold out in a matter of minutes. Limited Run...
News Capcom Hosting Ace Attorney Panel At This Year's Tokyo Game Show
"Unmissable"
The last Ace Attorney game released was Spirit of Justice on the 3DS in 2016. Since then, there's only been the slightest bit of evidence Capcom's popular series would make a resurgence. After a long wait, there's now finally some more convincing information a new chapter could be on the horizon. According to...
News Ex-Motion Twin Marketing Manager Reveals The Tactics Behind Dead Cells' Huge Success
A slightly unconventional approach
To say that Dead Cells was (or is) a success is a gross understatement; the game achieved wonderfully high scores across the board from critic reviews, has been received in a very positive light from fans around the world, and has managed to shift a fair few copies in the process. The Switch has played a large part...
News Take On Block Man In The Mega Man 11 Demo, Now Live On The Switch eShop
Test try today
Mega Man 11 is a classic take on Capcom's long-running series with a fresh new look. To build interest in the game leading up to its October release, a special demo showcasing a single boss has now been released on the Switch eShop. As previously noted, this demo allows players to take on a variety of enemies and overcome multiple...
News A Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Soundtrack Is Coming With Remixes Of Old Classics
Released in Japan this December
The launch of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! is just over two months away now, and additional products are slowly starting to find their way into eager customer's pre-order baskets. One item that will no doubt continue that trend is this complete CD soundtrack, which unsurprisingly comes...
Video Ubisoft Shares An Extended Gameplay Walkthrough Of Starlink: Battle For Atlas
Over 10 minutes of glorious footage
In case you'd somehow forgotten, Starlink: Battle for Atlas is only around a month away from release, bringing a whole new gameplay experience to the Switch on 16th October. While we patiently wait for that exciting release date, Ubisoft has shared an extended look some of the title's gameplay. The video...
News Add Another RPG To Your Collection With The Physical Release Of Cat Quest On Switch
Purrfect
A physical Nintendo Switch edition of last year's Cat Quest is now available to buy in Europe. North America will also follow suit very soon. Focusing on real-time hack ‘n' slash combat, sweet loot, and a whole lot of cat puns - excellent! - Cat Quest is an isometric open world 2D action-RPG full of colour and playful...
News Gone Home Celebrates Fifth Anniversary With Physical Release On Nintendo Switch
Ships Q1 2019
Following a delay, Gone Home by Fullbright is now finally available on the Switch eShop for $14.99 / £11.99. Before you go home, you might be interested to know a physical version has just been announced to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the title. Creative production company iam8bit will be handling the release...
Video Yo-Kai Watch Blasters Launches On 3DS Today, Here's A New Trailer To Celebrate
Red Cat Corps & White Dog Squad
Nintendo has shared a new launch trailer to celebrate today's release of Yo-Kai Watch Blasters: Red Cat Corps & White Dog Squad on Nintendo 3DS. The latest games in the Yo-kai befriending franchise are making a big splash on Nintendo's purely handheld system today, with fans of the series no doubt...
News Side-Scrolling Musical Adventure Wandersong Will Hit The High Notes On Switch This Month
Music to our ears
Humble Bundle and developer Greg Lobanov have revealed that their side-scrolling musical adventure Wandersong will be serenading our Switch consoles on 27th September. We first heard about this one coming to Nintendo's console back in November, with its cutesy - but also bizarre - concept intriguing us way back then. As we've...
News Doughlings: Arcade Will Break Out The Highscores On Switch Next Week
Level creator included
Hero Concept has announced that its recently released arcade brick breaker game Doughlings: Arcade will be launching on Switch next week. Combining the addictive nature of brick breaker mechanics with a fresh take on power-ups, character evolution, level design, and narration, Doughlings: Arcade is aiming to revamp its...
Thursday6th Sep 2018
News Eiji Aonuma Says There’s A Possibility The Next Zelda Title Will Be On Switch
Playing the waiting game
Since the release of The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild, the series producer Eiji Aonuma has spoken about Link's future on several occasions. Although we’re yet to hear anything official about the hero's next outing, according to Nintendo Soup, Aonuma shared some more of his thoughts (originally dating back to...
News Nintendo Direct Delayed Due To Powerful Earthquake in Hokkaido, Japan
Will reschedule soon
Nintendo's rumoured and then recently announced Nintendo Direct has been delayed due to a powerful earthquake in Hokkaido, Japan. Nintendo of America has delivered the update via its Twitter account: The Direct
Review SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy - A Sexy Street Fighter That's Perfect For Beginners
Girls aloud
Rest assured, SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy knows exactly what kind of game it is. Which is handy considering it’s being released in 2018, where any sort of game with this much of onus on unrealistic cup sizes and objectification is likely to have the social media mobs banging at the door, pitchforks in hand. Thankfully, it’s a game...
News Nintendo Seems To Have Accidentally Revealed The Title Of Next Year's Yoshi Game
'Yoshi's Crafted World'
Despite being initially announced last summer, we haven't heard a great deal about the upcoming Yoshi title on Switch. Originally planned to launch this year, the game was eventually delayed into 2019 to give the developers more time on the project, although Nintendo's Bill Trinen said that we can expect to see more at some...
News Octopath Traveler Might Not Receive DLC, But A Sequel Is Being Discussed
Talks are underway
Prior to the launch of Octopath Traveler on the Nintendo Switch, it was revealed the final release would be the complete product and there were no plans for downloadable content. In the most recent issue of the weekly Famitsu magazine, Square Enix's Tomoya Asano reiterated a previous reply made by his
Nintendo Download 6th September (North America)
Hyper Light Drifter, SNK Heroines and lots more!
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 retail: SNK Heroines: Tag Team...
News Switch Game Cases Will State Whether Or Not Cloud Saves Are Supported
Update: More info comes to light
Update: Since publishing this story, we've managed to speak to an anonymous source who has shed a little more light on the situation. Developers now reportedly have access to a tick box when submitting games to Nintendo, with 'Yes, support it' or 'No, don't' options for cloud saves. This box has to be checked one way...
News Dead Cells On Switch Is Outselling The PlayStation 4 Version
More indie success
Motion Twin's Dead Cells is one of the standout indie releases of the year so far and for good reason. It's an excellent roguelike game mixing nonstop action sequences with gorgeous vistas and an addictive loop of unlocks and rewards. In our review, we gave it nine stars out of ten and said it was an absolute blast to play. It...
News LEGO Harry Potter Collection Brings The Magic To Switch Next Month
We "thought you ought to know"
The rumours were true! LEGO Harry Potter Collection is coming to Nintendo Switch next month. This game brings together LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 and LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
News Kairosoft Is Bringing Two Popular Simulation Games To The Switch eShop
Build a business
Two simulation games from Japanese developer Kairosoft are reportedly on the way to the Switch eShop. The first is the 2010 title Game Dev Story and the second is the 2011 follow-up Hot Springs Story. Both will be playable at the Tokyo Game Show later this month. There's currently no specific release date for either title. As...
News You Can Now Get 50% Off All Atooi Games On Nintendo Switch
Offer lasts for 20 days
Jools Watsham, founder of Atooi, has shared a new video to reveal a super sale across all of the developer's games on Nintendo Switch. Yes, starting today, all Atooi titles on Switch will be available to download at 50% off. We've got all the games, and those all-important sales prices, listed for you down below. Mutant...
Nintendo Download 6th September (Europe)
NBA 2K19, Yo-Kai Watch, and lots more!
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! Switch Retail - New Releases: GOD WARS The Complete...
News Zelda, Pikmin, Mario And More Feature In The Latest European My Nintendo Rewards
Grab yourself a discount
Another group of titles has been added to the My Nintendo Rewards site in Europe this week, with the most recent update providing more Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games at discounted prices. There are a couple of (relatively) recent first-party favourites and some lovely retro goodness to explore this time around, and we've got...
Feature Creating A New Generation Of Indie Gems With YoYo Games' GameMaker Studio 2
Open beta paving the way for a full September launch
The Nintendo Switch has already become the place to go for indie games, with the recent prominence of Nindie Showcases maintaining the attention of both players and developers. Furthermore, the announcement that YoYo Games' robust engine GameMaker Studio 2 has been licenced on the console in March...
News Did Team Meat Just Tease A Potential Super Meat Boy amiibo?
To support Super Meat Boy Forever?
Super Meat Boy is one of many beloved indie titles that has gained something of a cult following over the years. Appearing on almost every modern console under the Sun, the game is popular thanks to its precise - and incredibly challenging - platforming, and a new title under the name of Super Meat Boy Forever is...
Feature Harvest Moon Creator Yasuhiro Wada Serves Up Details On Little Dragons Café
Recipe calls for two twins, one dragon egg
If you’re a millennial – and had an enjoyable childhood whatsoever – you're surely familiar with the Harvest Moon games. Yasuhiro Wada, the original mastermind behind this series, has dabbled in many areas throughout his career – specifically focusing on simulation games. However, his most recent...
News Hilarious Launch Trailer Reveals That Surgeon Simulator CPR Hits Switch Next Week
Early discounts available, too!
Bossa Studios has revealed the all-important release date for the upcoming Surgeon Simulator CPR on Nintendo Switch via a brand new launch trailer. Luckily, we don't have long to wait - it'll be available next week on 13th September. As you can see above, the news was shared in the form of a highly-stylised...
News Fortnite v5.40 Brings New Mode, Grappler And Huge Performance And Gyro Fixes On Switch
Game changer
Epic Games' Fortnite has just entered downtime for its version 5.40 update, but what can we expect to see once the servers come back online? Well, for starters there's the new High Stakes limited-time event. Players can assemble their crews (or join up with others online) for the new Getaway limited-time mode and complete bonus...
Video Watch The Debut Trailer For The Remakes Of Langrisser I & II
Launches in Japan next February
Last month, Japanese publication Famitsu revealed the first two games in the tactical role-playing series Langrisser would be receiving remakes on the Nintendo Switch. As previously noted, both games include modern touches like enhanced visuals and voice acting. The debut trailer for Langrisser I & II on...
News Pokémon GO's Friends And Trading Update Has Seen Revenue Rise To $2.5 Million Per Day
A 39% increase
Pokémon GO's incredible launch period popularity may have faded a fair amount after several months had passed, but the smartphone game has remained one of the most popular - and highest earning - apps on the market ever since. It appears that the recent addition of trading, which has been introduced as part of GO's recent...
News Take Down Dinosaurs And Zombies On The Go In Time Carnage, A Wave Shooter Coming To Switch
Includes gyro controls
Wales Interactive has shared a brand new launch trailer for its upcoming survival wave shooter Time Carnage. In Time Carnage, players must travel through time and wreak havoc through worlds swarming with dinosaurs, monsters, robots and zombies. You can unlock and upgrade your arsenal with mix-and-match weapons,...
News My Brother Rabbit Will Bring Its Heartwarming Adventure To Switch On 21st September
In a world of make believe
My Brother Rabbit, a "heartfelt" adventure game from Artifex Mundi, has now secured a Switch release date. The game will be available on 21st September. When a family’s young daughter falls ill, her older brother steps in to keep her focus away from the serious and scary situation by using the power of...
Wednesday5th Sep 2018
Rumour Yet Another Nintendo Direct To Air Tomorrow, Switch Online Details Incoming?
Update: Nintendo Direct now confirmed
Update: We may have been off by one hour, but it turns out that our sources were indeed correct. Nintendo has now officially announced a Nintendo Direct for tomorrow. Check out the details here. Original Article: It appears that another new Nintendo Direct presentation might be just around the corner,...
News Call Of Duty: Black Ops 4 Design Director Laughs Off Question About Switch Release
A hilarious thought
In February, there was a rumour floating around Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 would be coming to the Nintendo Switch. The Activision-published title was supposedly going to include HD Rumble, motion controls and would be ported by a developer who had existing experience with the series - which at the time was suspected to...
News Nintendo Direct Airing Tomorrow To Showcase Upcoming Switch And 3DS Titles
About bloomin' time!
Nintendo has confirmed that a new Nintendo Direct presentation will be airing tomorrow to showcase upcoming Switch and 3DS titles. The confirmation has come via Nintendo's official Twitter channels (as seen below). It will apparently last for 35 minutes, and doesn't appear to include any information on the upcoming Nintendo...
Random The 'N' Of The Logo At Nintendo's Kyoto HQ Has Fallen Down
A bad sign?
It would appear that the literal 'Big N' from Nintendo's Kyoto HQ logo has fallen down thanks to the horrific typhoon that has been devastating Japan. The typhoon has been described as the "worst storm to hit the country in 25 years", leaving a trail of destruction across many major western cities such as Kyoto - where Nintendo's HQ is...
Review Planet Alpha - A Truly Mesmerising Puzzle-Platformer That You Should Download Now
An odyssey to another world
There are so many games out there that wear their inspirations proudly, pinned to their breast like a badge of the highest honour. For some, it ends up showing just how lacking their imitation ultimately is (take Fall of Light: Darkest Edition’s love for Dark Souls, for instance), but for a select few that obvious love...
Rumour Diablo III For Switch Might Be Released On Day One Of BlizzCon 2018
Hell yes
With the majority of Nintendo Switch games aiming to get their moment in the limelight before the release of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in December, it's raised questions about when exactly the Diablo III Eternal Collection will arrive. Blizzard has previously stated it should be
Review The Walking Dead: The Complete First Season - The Perfect Intro To Telltale's Classic Series
The beginning of the end
It’s almost frightening to think it’s been almost six and a half years since Telltale first brought The Walking Dead to life in a new and exciting interpretation; the game that finally took its choice-driven narrative template and made those consequences truly consequential in a world where a single decision could...
News PES 2019 Knocks Nintendo Off The Top Of The Japanese Charts
A rare slip
Nintendo's presence in the Japanese charts this week has been knocked - if only slightly - by two PlayStation 4 titles which have managed to grab the top two positions. PES 2019, a new entry for the system, managed to sell 73,389 copies at retail, surging straight into the number one spot, with Conan Exiles also maintaining...
Hands On Rolling The Dice With Super Mario Party On Switch
Mario shows us his new party trick
At PAX West this week we were given the opportunity to play the latest entry in the Mario Party series, Super Mario Party. We played a handful of minigames and spent some time in the newly-announced river survival mode, but what was most striking about this new Mario Party is how much it drew us in. Based on what...
Talking Point Do We Still Need Review Scores?
I like to score
Review scores have been a thing since the earliest days of the video game industry. Publications in the early '80s would always rate games on their own scale, using either percentages, stars, letters of the alphabet or - as we do - a rating out of 10. If you grew up with video game magazines such as EGM, GamePro, Mean Machines, CVG...
News Limited Run Games' Yooka-Laylee Collector's Edition Available To Pre-Order On 7th September
Retro-inspired
If you want to relive the days of the Nintendo 64, Limited Run Games' retro-inspired Yooka-Laylee Collector's Edition might just be for you. Available to pre-order this Friday on 7th September, there'll be a total of 3,000 up for grabs. Each one contains Yooka-Laylee on Switch (the case & game), a retro-style Collector's...
News First-Person Survival Horror Agony Will Torment Switch Later This Year
With an equally tormenting trailer
Forever Entertainment has revealed that it will be publishing Agony - a first-person survival horror from Madmind Studio - on Switch later this year. The game sees you go on a journey as a tormented soul within the depths of Hell, without any memories of your past. You have the ability to control people...
News Taito's Ninja Warriors Revival On Switch Gets The Most Literal Title Ever
And again and again and again...
Not so long ago, we revealed that Taito is in the process of reviving some of its key franchises, starting with Darius. The publisher is also developing a new Ninja Warriors entry - with the help of Natsume Atari - which is due to launch on Switch next year. Amusingly, the game's title is Ninja Warriors Once Again,...
News Pre-Orders For The International Edition SNK Neo Geo Mini Go Live Next Week
First come, first served
We really liked the SNK Neo Geo Mini when we took a look at it recently. This miniature retro arcade packs in 40 classic Neo Geo games and has a lovely 3.5-inch display; it's like a SNES Classic with the added bonus of portability, and it looks super cute on your desk as well. We've just got word from UK retailer...
News Pre-Order Luigi's Mansion From The Nintendo UK Store To Get A Boo Lamp Or Luigi Hat
"Who ya gonna call? Lu-igi!"
If you've ever found yourself sitting around at home, thinking about how much better life would be if you were, in fact, Luigi, then today is your lucky day. Yes, by pre-ordering Luigi's Mansion on Nintendo 3DS from the Nintendo Official UK Store, you can get your hands on either a Boo lamp or a Luigi hat, both of...
News Newly Revealed Action-RPG Lapis Re Abyss Will Release Internationally As Lapis x Labyrinth
Check out the first trailer and screenshots
NIS America has revealed that Lapis Re Abyss - a newly announced action RPG from Nippon Ichi Software set to launch in Japan this November - will be released internationally Lapis x Labyrinth. The game takes place in a rural town located on the frontier of a small kingdom. In the...
Video Super Rare Games' Physical Switch Releases Are A Joy
Super. Hot.
As convenient as digital downloads are, there's something to be said for a good old-fashioned physical bit of something you can hold aloft with confidence and shout 'I own this game'. That's no doubt exactly the thought process found in the minds behind Super Rare Games', who are bringing smaller titles from the eShop and birthing them...
News Shmup Twin Pack R-Type Dimensions Coming To Switch This Winter
Japan only for now
Tozai Games will release R-Type Dimensions for Switch in Japan this winter. The remastered two-in-one shmup package contains the original eight-stage R-Type and the six-stage R-Type II. Dimensions was first released in 2009. As can be seen in the trailer above, you'll be able to swap from the classic 2D pixel...
News Hollow Knight Was The Best-Selling Game On The European Switch eShop In August
The top 15 revealed
Hollow Knight has had a stellar month on Nintendo Switch, jumping right to the top of the eShop sales charts in Europe for the month of August. The news comes from the Nintendo Switch news channel, which has posted a list of the most popular eShop titles for last month. The rankings found below are based on the number of...
News The Switch Has Now Sold Over Five Million Units In Japan, Splatoon 2 Best-Selling Game
Another milestone passed
Just yesterday, we revealed that - as of 26th August - the Nintendo Switch had sold 4.966 million units in Japan. This number was expected to reach five million with another weeks' sales, and the latest sales figures show that it has indeed hit that milestone. As of 2nd September, the console has shifted 5,007,368...
Video Nintendo Releases Story Trailer For Free-To-Start Mobile Game Dragalia Lost
Save the kingdom of Alberia
Nintendo's acquisition of Japanese studio Cygames followed with the announcement of Dragalia Lost for mobile. Since the initial reveal of the free-to-start game, there's been an entire Direct about it. Now, Nintendo has release
News Action-Strategy Game Siegecraft Commander Is Hurtling Towards A September Switch Release
Cross-platform play supported
Blowfish Studios has revealed that its action-strategy game hybrid Siegecraft Commander is strategically catapulting its way to a release on Nintendo Switch later this month. The game tasks players with leading an army of troops on a raging battlefield, constructing a network of offensive and defensive structures...
News Mercenaries Wings: The False Phoenix Arrives In Japan Later This Month
Western release locked in
Last week, it was confirmed the physical release of Mercenaries Saga Chronicles would arrive here in the west on 11th September. Following the end of the trilogy, Circle Entertainment
News Surreal Sci-Fi Puzzle Adventure The Spectrum Retreat Launches On Switch Next Week
Mysteries aplenty
Ripstone Games has revealed that the upcoming sci-fi puzzle adventure The Spectrum Retreat will be launching on Nintendo Switch next week. The game comes from Dan Smith, winner of 2016's BAFTA Young Game Designers Award, and puts players in the role of a guest at a peculiar hotel called The Penrose where...
Tuesday4th Sep 2018
Review Into The Breach - The Turn-Based Pacific Rim Simulator You've Always Wanted
Right at home on Switch
"It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not weakness. That is life.” That nugget of wisdom comes not from Confucius or Machiavelli, but from Star Trek: The Next Generation's Captain Jean-Luc Picard. It’s difficult to think of a game that exemplifies this sentiment better than Into The...
News Wii U Receives First System Firmware Update Since 2017
Enhanced stability and usability
Nintendo might be busy preparing for the launch of the Switch online service later this month, but that hasn't stopped it from rolling out a brand new firmware update for the Wii U. This is the first time the system has received an update since July 2017, according to the patch notes page. There's nothing...
News Has Nintendo Accidentally Revealed The Entire Cast Of Super Mario Party?
Potential spoilers
Alongside the reveal of the neon yellow and neon pink Joy-Con bundle for Super Mario Party on the game's Japanese website was a new promotional video for the title in collaboration with the comedy team from Yoiko. If you don't want any character-related spoilers
Matters Of Import Banging The Drum With Taiko no Tatsujin On Switch
Ahead of the western release, we go hands-on
It's incredible to think that despite the amazing success and fame of the Taiko no Tatsujin series, only one entry has been released in the west up to now – 2004's Taiko: Drum Master. Thankfully, that will change later this year with the Nintendo Switch release of Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun,...
Review Yo-Kai Watch Blasters - A Spin-Off Done Right, Even If We've Had To Wait A While
Blasting makes us feel good
When it comes to most of the best games coming out of Japan, we dedicated Western fans are often left waiting years to finally getting our hands on them. Three years, in fact, when it comes to this particular (and very popular) Yo-Kai Watch spin-off. And considering the series’ third full entry entirely avoided a...
Hands On Streets Of Rage 4 Is A Grand (Upper) Revival
Nostalgic hearts a-Blaze
It’s been a wild ride for fans of SEGA fans the last few years. Lately, it seems as though the forgotten series of their past are returning in spades, thanks to the efforts of smaller indies the world over: Wonder Boy, Shenmue, Monster Boy, and finally, Streets of Rage. That last one is a big deal for a particularly loyal...
News Nintendo Is Releasing A Super Mario Party Bundle In Japan
Different colour Joy-Con set
As discovered in August, the upcoming October release Super Mario Party won't be playable with Switch Pro Controllers. Fortunately, it looks like special Joy-Con bundles will be making up for this. Following the reveal
News The World Ends With You: Final Remix Won't Support The Switch Pro Controller
Joy-Con and touch only
Recent news Super Mario Party wouldn't support Switch Pro Controllers somewhat made sense, given the style of the mini-games on offer. Square Enix's definitive edition of The World Ends With You looks to be following in the footsteps of Nintendo's
News Get A Closer Look At The Awesome (And Ultra Rare) Labo-Inspired Nintendo Switch
My precious
A few months ago, Nintendo announced a competition for the more creative types among us, with those who are naturally gifted at making awe-inspiring things with Nintendo Labo being encouraged to submit their best efforts. The prize? This super-awesome, and incredibly limited edition, Labo-inspired Nintendo Switch that isn't available to...
News Sega Shares More Details On The Original Valkyria Chronicles Release For Switch
Features, trailer and discounts!
Recently, we received confirmation that the original Valkyria Chronicles was going to be launching on Switch in October, supporting the upcoming Valkyria Chronicles 4 set to arrive later this month. Now, Sega has shared some more details about what we can expect from this bonus port. The game will allow...
Review Moonfall Ultimate - A Failed Attempt To Update Sega's Golden Axe For The Modern Age
Hack. Slash. Repeat.
A good 18 months in and Nintendo Switch isn’t struggling for content - especially when it comes to role-playing games. Be they turn-based affairs or action-RPG romps, owners of this plucky hybrid machine have a buffet of long-form adventures to gorge on. So when a new entry tries to hack and slash its way into this packed...
News Epic Reveals All About Fortnite's Game-Changing High Stakes Limited Time Event
A new way to play
Epic Games has been teasing an upcoming 'High Stakes' limited-time event for its battle royale mega-hit Fortnite for a few days now, but fresh details have slowly and surely started to emerge giving us a proper look at what to expect. The information comes from PAX West, where the studio has been hosting live streams of Fortnite...
News ESRB Ratings Reveal That Ubisoft Is Bringing Three Party Games To Nintendo Switch
Blast from the past
A number of game classification ratings from ESRB have appeared online, revealing three party titles currently in the works for Nintendo Switch. All three games appear to be coming from Ubisoft, and we've gathered some information on all three below to give you a little more information. Naturally, with these titles still yet to...
News Square Enix Collective's Cinematic Adventure Forgotton Anne Is Headed To Switch
And no, that's not a typo
Square Enix Collective has announced that the 2D cinematic adventure Forgotton Anne will be heading to Nintendo Switch in 2019. The game plays host to a story-driven adventure, set in the hand-crafted, 2D, cinematic Forgotten Lands. Originally launching on other platforms back in May, this game is based on a...
News Go Hands-On With Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokémon Let's Go And More At EGX 2018
Nintendo shares EGX plans
Nintendo has revealed some of the activities that EGX attendees can expect to get up to later this month. The event, which is running from the 20th - 23rd September at The NEC, Birmingham, will play host to some of the biggest upcoming Nintendo Switch titles, with fans getting the chance to go hands-on for the...
News Suda51 Wants To Develop No More Heroes 3, But Is Focused On Travis Strikes Again For Now
It's happening, eventually
As we've already heard, Goichi "Suda51" Suda was out and about at this year's PAX West, promoting the upcoming Grasshopper Manufacture Switch release, Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes. In case you missed it, the game will launch on 18th January next year. Speaking to
Review Claws of Furry - Yet Another Couch-Play Classic, But Solo Players Should Beware
Scratching that brawling itch
Originally set for a release in January 2018, the co-op brawling of Claws of Furry has finally emerged from its developmental dojo and onto Nintendo Switch. But has that nine extra months in the oven helped this indie prospect add an extra edge to those titular weapons, or is this just another arcade brawler destined to...
News Planet Alpha Is Team17's 100th Game Release, And It's Out Today On Switch
Here's to another hundred
In July, we found out that Team17 was bringing its beautiful sci-fi platform adventure game Planet Alpha to the Switch on 4th September. The launch of the game today is a
News Izneo Will Bring "The Netflix Of Comics" To Nintendo Switch Next Month
A new rival for InkyPen?
Just last month, we reported on the news that Inkypen - a brand new subscription service that allows for comic book reading on Switch - would be launching in November. Squeezing in just ahead of that release is a direct competitor under the name of Izneo - a similar app that has been described as "the Netflix of comics"...
News Zen Studios Acquires Bally And Williams Pinball Licence, Tables Headed To Pinball FX3
There has to be a twist
Zen Studios has revealed that it will soon be bringing tables from the much loved Williams and Bally pinball collection to digital game stores - via Pinball FX3 - thanks to a new global agreement. The rights to these tables previously belonged to FarSight Studios' Pinball Arcade, but this deal came to an end...
News "Relentless" Twin-Stick Shooter HyperParasite Will Soon Invade Nintendo Switch
Includes a co-op mode
Houndpicked Games has announced that it will be handling publishing duties for Troglobytes Games' upcoming twin-stick shooter HyperParasite - which includes a future release on Switch. HyperParasite is described as a "relentless twin-stick shooter/brawler with rogue-lite mechanics", and looks full to the brim with funky...
Video It's The Perfect Time To Remember How Amazing Streets Of Rage Was, And Still Is
Knuckles laid bare
The news that Streets of Rage 4 is happening came rather out of the blue, but the response has been an overwhelmingly positive one. Sega's side-scrolling fighting franchise has gone down as one of its most beloved series, thanks solely to three solid entries on the 16-bit Mega Drive / Genesis. Our friend Tyler over at iRetrogam
Video Take A Look At The Frantic Arcade Mode In Battle Princess Madelyn
Different level structures and faster gameplay
The last update we got from the developers behind the action-platform Kickstarter title Battle Princess Madelyn was the reveal Don Ramiro from Cursed Castilla would be joining Madelyn on her epic quest to rescue her family from an evil wizard. The latest update to arrive is the reveal of a new...
News All-Star Fruit Racing Finally Gets Online Support On Switch
Despite all the initial confusion
All-Star Fruit Racing has certainly taken the scenic route on its journey to Nintendo Switch, with the online portion of the game seeing a bumpy road to release. Initially, developer 3DClouds said it wouldn't be bringing online play to Nintendo Switch, before eventually
News Flyhigh Works Is Bringing Spider Solitaire F To The Switch eShop This Month
Arriving soon
If you've been craving a card game for your Nintendo Switch, Spider Solitare F might not be exactly what you had in mind, but it may just be enough to tide you over until something more substantial is released. The eShop game arrives in Japan this week on 6th September for ¥500 and will be released next week on 13th September in North...
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Random Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch Discovers Unseen Area Where Water Turns To Lava
And the edge of the world
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild may have been released exactly a year and a half ago today, but there are still plenty of things to be uncovered in Hyrule and beyond. One person has taken that 'beyond' to the extreme, uncovering a new glitch which takes Link on a journey through an alternate Hyrule universe. By...
Review Victor Vran: Overkill Edition - The Perfect Diablo III Appetiser On Switch
ARPG overkill
Diablo III is coming to Switch this December. We all know this. You could spend the next few months gawping into space, imagining how great it'll be to play Blizzard's seminal ARPG on the go. Or, you could snap out of your stupor and get warming up those looting muscles with a highly creditable alternative. Victor Vran: Overkill...
Talking Point It's September And We Still Don't Know Enough About Nintendo Online
How soon is now?
We're now firmly ensconced in the month of September, which – as Nintendo has gone to great lengths to tell us – is when its long-awaiting Switch Online service will finally be launching, a whopping 19 months after the arrival of the console itself. Even for the most dedicated of Nintendo fans, the wait is bordering on...
News Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Is Being Released In 2019 To Avoid A Clash With Smash
A smart decision
The Nintendo Switch exclusive Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes was recently given a launch date by Grasshopper Manufacture. Instead of its original 2018 arrival, the game will now release on 18th January next year. Speaking to
News Sony Won't Allow Fortnite Cross-Play Because "PlayStation Is The Best Place To Play"
Says Sony's CEO
If you're one of the many Fortnite players affected by Sony's refusal to allow cross-play among platforms, you might want to look away now. Speaking at the IFA technology show in Berlin, Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida has finally revealed the reason behind the company's consumer-unfriendly decision - because "PlayStation is the best...
Review Fall of Light: Darkest Edition - A Shambling Dark Souls Wannabe You'll Want To Avoid
The night is dark and full of errors
A dark and dreary medieval world. Lots of obtuse and cliched references to dark forces and evil people doing predictably evil things. Slow melee combat with a focus on stamina management. Shrines that become spawn points when you die. Enemies that revive every time you’re resurrected. Sound familiar yet?...
News Repentance Will Be Final DLC For The Binding Of Isaac, According To Creator
Drawing the curtains
Edmund McMillen - the creator behind The Binding of Isaac - has taken to Twitter to announce the indie roguelike game, first released in 2011, will receive its final sizable DLC pack for r
News Epic Games Now Working With Nintendo To Improve Fortnite Performance On Switch
"Internal test results look positive"
Last week, we reported on the ongoing - and dramatically increasing - issues being experienced by Fortnite players on Switch. Fans banded together to send a plea to developer Epic Games to fix the issues, and a patch was released soon after to aid the situation as quickly a
News Ubisoft's Rayman Ready For Battle In Free-To-Play Platform Fighter Brawlhalla
Releasing alongside game
Iconic video game characters making cameo appearances in popular fighting games is all the rage right now. Indie hero Shovel Knight has popped up in multiple titles, Yooka-Laylee was recently announced for Brawlout and now Rayman is being ad
News Switch Has Been The Best-Selling Console In Japan For Six Months, Almost 5 Million Units Sold
Not far behind PS4 already
The latest Japanese gaming sales figures are in, revealing that the Nintendo Switch was the best-selling console for the sixth consecutive month during August, almost reaching five million total sales in the region. During the four week period of 30th July - 26th August, the Switch sold 199,000 units across...
News You Can Now Grab The Legendary Latias And Latios In Pokémon Sun & Moon
The distribution has begun
If you're a diehard Pokémon fan, you'll no doubt be aware that this year has seen a celebration of all things legendary, with proceedings aptly named the 'Year of Legendary Pokémon'. Well, the month of September brings with it another duo of legendary beasts for your collection: Latias and Latios. These fan-favourite...
News Junichi Masuda Set To Share Some New Pokémon Gaming News On Japanese TV This Sunday
What will it be?
It has been revealed that Game Freak director Junichi Masuda will be appearing on Japanese TV show Pokénchi next Sunday (9th September) to reveal the latest news in the world of Pokémon gaming. Pokénchi is a variety show that airs on Sunday mornings in Japan, with its hosts all forming together to talk about their love of...
Review Out of The Box (Switch eShop)
If your name's not down, you're not coming in
Video games revolving around performing a day job - and one that’s very likely to be different to a real-life profession, to boot - have proven to be popular with well-known franchises keeping the genre alive year on year. Ever fancied being in charge of a whole medical unit? Then check out Theme...
News Sega Releasing Original Valkyria Chronicles Game On Switch This October
Follows the fourth game's release this month
In June, Sega announced the Switch version of Valkyria Chronicles 4 was locked in for a physical and digital release on 25th September. This was a significant reveal at the time, as the series - incorporating a blend of turn-based strategy and third-person action - has not been released on a Nintendo...
News Nintendo Is The Sixth Most Desirable Company Among Japanese Undergraduates
A dream job?
A new report published by Japanese news outlet IT Media has found that Nintendo ranks as the sixth most desirable company among aspiring undergraduates in the country - a rise from last year when the company was the ninth most popular. The idea of working at Nintendo sounds like a dream come true - making games, playing games, and a...
News Yooka-Laylee Physical Pre-Orders Have Been Delayed Until Friday, More Details To Come
Secure yours later this week
Just over a week ago, we reported on the news that Limited Run Games - a company which specialises in releasing indie games in physical form - was just about to open pre-orders for a physical edition of Yooka-Laylee. The previously announced date of 31st August has now been and gone, however, and pre-orders are still yet...
News Switch Anti-Grav Racer Redout Has Finally Been Rated By ESRB, One Step Closer To Launch?
Start your engines
Redout has had a rather turbulent journey to Nintendo Switch; the anti-grav racer was initially announced for the console before it had even launched back in January 2017, going on to receive multiple delays which have left us without the game a whole year and a half later. It would appear that we're getting closer to an...
News Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams - Owltimate Edition Arrives On Switch This Month
With new levels and cutscenes
THQ Nordic has revealed that the recently announced Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams - Owltimate Edition will make its way to Switch on 25th September. The game is 2D platformer in which players can transform protagonist Giana into a punk version of herself at the press of a button, completely changing the game’s...
Random The Latest Pokémon Toy Range Introduces Pikachu In Bus Form
How do you get 100 Pikachus on a bus?
There are almost as many Pokémon toys in the world as there are dollar bills to purchase them, and this new mini-range of toys based on the iconic franchise will no doubt generate even more of a healthy profit. Introducing the 'Pokémon Quest Tomica' range. Inspired by the recent Switch and smartphone...
News Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate Hunts Down A Ninth Place Spot In The UK Charts
Pretty quiet elsewhere
UK gaming chart statistics are now in for the week ending 1st September, revealing that Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate has debuted at number nine. F1 2018 has managed to keep hold of the number one spot - a position it acquired during its first week on sale last week - holding off the challenge of this week's major new...
Video What Monster Hunter Gubbins Have Capcom Sent Us?
A box of delights
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