News Indie Game Removed From Switch eShop Due To Hidden Code Editor Is Available Again
Includes co-op and new dev commentaries
News That Hidden LED Light On Your Nintendo Switch Controller Finally Has A Use
After two and half years
PSA Remember To Update Your Joy-Con And Pro Controllers Today, As Well As Your Switch
Controller updates arrive with Version 9.0.0
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: How To Get The Hylian Shield
It's dangerous to go alone
News - September, 2019
Monday30th Sep 2019
Guide Where To Buy The Nintendo Switch Online Super NES Controllers
Update: "Currently unavailable"
Now that Super NES games have finally dropped on Switch for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, you'll probably be wanting to play them with the controller they were designed for. Fortunately, Nintendo also announced that wireless Super NES controllers are available to purchase by anybody signed up to Nintendo's...
Review FIFA 20 - A Shamelessly Cynical Attempt To Swindle Switch-Owning Footy Fans
This can't Coutinho happening
When EA released FIFA 18 on the Switch, it was missing a number of modes and features. Given that the game was being handled by another studio in Bucharest – and given that one of the game’s producers gave the (rather fishy) excuse that they didn’t want to overwhelm Switch players with every option at once – we...
Review Ori And The Blind Forest: Definitive Edition - An Unmissable Experience
A light shining the way
There was a time when a platform holder publishing games for a rival format would have been completely unheard of. Unthinkable, even! Yet, a bizarre chain of events has seen Microsoft Studios release a handful of games for our beloved Switch, including the likes of Minecraft and, surprisingly, even Cuphead. While Microsoft...
News This Super Mario Bros. Fan Game Will Fire Up Your Super Show Nostalgia
Do the Mario again
We seem to be riding a fashionable wave of '90s nostalgia at the moment and when you combine that with Nintendo nostalgia (which we'd argue is always in vogue), you get a wistful blast so potent that it's sure to turn your Hypercolor t-shirt entirely orange or green or whatever colour your underarms went when it got a bit toasty...
"I wanted to get some answers"
Listen, we loved Zelda: Link's Awakening on Switch. It updates the original game brilliantly, taking the core premise and wrapping it in a lovely, modern sheen that will make it more palatable for modern gamers. However, despite its obvious quality, the game suffers from some worrying performance problems, with the...
News Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order Gets Its First DLC Pack And A Free Update
Marvel Knights: Curse of the Vampire
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order has just received the first of three promised DLC packs set to arrive in the game. Oh, and there’s a free update for everyone who owns the game, too! This first DLC pack, called ‘DLC Pack 1 - Marvel Knights: Curse of the Vampire’, adds Punisher, Blade, Moon...
News The UK's Pop-Up Pokémon Store Will Stock An Exclusive London City Pikachu Plush
How can you resist that little face?
The pop-up Pokémon Center heading to London next month will be stocking an exclusive plush, and it's probably the most obvious choice they could have gone with. It's still adorable, though. Yes, the London City Pikachu will be available exclusively at Pokémon Center London, a new store which will only be open...
News Metacritic Review-Bombers Strike Again With FIFA 20 On Switch
Fans not happy with EA’s new release
You can always count on Metacritic’s user-review section to provide a bit of humour, stupidity, absolute nonsense, or often something that sits in between the three, and the user reviews for FIFA 20 on Switch are absolutely no different. We’ve seen a few ‘review-bombing’ stories recently (where users...
News Dr. Kawashima’s Brain Training Is Making A Glorious Comeback On Switch
Welcome back, doctor
Nintendo has revealed that it is resurrecting the million-selling Dr. Kawashima’s Brain Training: How Old Is Your Brain? Series (known as Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day! in North America) on the Nintendo Switch. The game has only been confirmed for Japan at present, but given the massive global popularity of the...
News A Standalone Nintendo Switch Stylus Is Launching This December In Japan
Hopefully available in the west too?
Earlier today, we shared the news that Nintendo is bringing back the Dr. Kawashima’s Brain Training series (or Brain Age, for our North American chums). The new game will come bundled with a stylus, but it has also been revealed that this stylus will be available as a standalone product. We've only seen an...
News Beast Quest Brings The Best-Selling Book Series To Switch Tomorrow
Physical version arrives later
Maximum Games has revealed that Beast Quest, the video game based on Working Partners' best-selling book series, will be launching on Nintendo Switch tomorrow. The game was developed by Torus Games and is heavily inspired by the universe found within the books. It is said to take players on an "epic" journey to save...
News Pick Up The Pieces With Auto Chess On Switch, Coming Next Year
Horsey to King Bish Three
Loring Lee, CEO of Chinese developer Dragonest, has told fans that Auto Chess will be coming to a Switch near you in 2020. Lee made the announcement at a fan event in Toyko and according to Gematsu's translation of an article on PC Watch, he's keen to get new players involved in the super popular online strategy game...
News Pokémon GO Players Can Now Dress Up As Bulbasaur, Charmander And Squirtle
Hoodies and backpacks available now
Pokémon GO may well be full of Generation 5 monsters at the moment with the introduction of some of Pokémon Black and White's finest, but these new cosmetic items are perfect for those who can't resist the nostalgia of the original critters. Available to purchase within the game's store as we speak are these...
News Dragalia Lost Generated $106 Million In Player Spending In First Year
Only Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem have earned more
You could argue that Dragalia Lost felt like one of the least-Nintendo Nintendo games to be released by the Japanese giant when it burst onto the scene last year. Despite originally being strongly against working on mobile game development, Nintendo realised that there was potential in releasing...
News StarBlox Looks Like Tetris On Steroids, And It's Coming To Switch
Even NASA's involved
Launching onto Nintendo Switch later this month is StarBlox, a puzzler/brawler mash-up that's looking pretty intense. The whole thing has a rather strong Tetris vibe, with colourful blocks needing to be sorted into a grid-like section on-screen, but there's more to it than just arranging falling pieces. The idea here is that...
Sunday29th Sep 2019
Video 16 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In October
Some are even spooky!
The spooky season is upon us and it promises to be more action-packed than ever – with 16 exciting releases coming to the Nintendo Switch. While the big one for the month of October is arguably Luigi's Mansion 3, there'll be plenty of other games to enjoy before then. So, without further ado, here's the full list of games you...
News The Wireless SNES Controller For Switch Unlocks Super Mario World Sound Effects
A nice surprise
The SNES Collection for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers has a lot of fancy built-in features such as the ability to rewind games, re-order games, play online with friends and save your progress at any time. If you were lucky enough to get your hands on one of the wireless Super Nintendo Controllers though, you may or may not have...
Video Check Out Ash And Pikachu In The New Pokémon Anime Series
Gotta watch it all!
Following a poster leak earlier this week, the new Pokémon anime series – known as "Pocket Monsters" within Japan – has now been officially revealed. It will of course star the very best trainer Ash Ketchum and will once again see him travel all around the Pokémon world. The trailer is entirely Japanese and doesn't really...
Feature Digging Through Nintendo Patents
Ideas that surfaced or sank without trace
The recent discovery of a patent for Joy-Con controllers with hinges set tongues wagging with speculation as to what it could mean for Switch and potential future directions for the platform. Will Switch ‘Pro’ feature a curved screen? Is the angle of the two parts measured and translated into the game?...
Review Pilotwings - 16-bit Flight Simulation, The Nintendo Way
Mode 7 is the wind beneath my Pilotwings
Now that SNES games are available on Nintendo Switch Online, we've decided to revisit each of them in a fresh review. Expect to see updated reviews for all of the titles currently available over the next few weeks. Upon introducing its new Super Famicom console in late 1990 it wasn't just critical for...
News Switch Lite Added To Joy-Con Drift Class Action Lawsuit
Users report issues not long after release
The Switch Lite might have only been released last week, but already there have been reported cases of drift issues. It has now resulted in the same law firm in America – Chimicles, Schwartz Kriner & Donaldson-Smith – adding Nintendo's latest version of the hybrid system to its class action lawsuit...
Video Nintendo UK Reveals The Winner Of Its Link's Awakening Fan Art Competition
So many incredible entries!
To celebrate the return of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening after 26 years, Nintendo UK decided to hold a fan art competition recently where fans could submit something based on this rather unique title. This covered hand-drawn pictures, dioramas, and even cosplay. In the above video, you can see all of the entries...
Poll Box Art Brawl #10 - GoldenEye 007
You can never unsee it
Welcome, one and all, to Box Art Brawl! We’ve reached the tenth round in the series where we present a bunch of box art variants and then put it to you lovely people to see which one prevails in the ensuing bout. In an effort to showcase some of the dross that will never make it to this hallowed arena, we took a midweek look...
Saturday28th Sep 2019
News Bloodstained Switch Updates Expected To Launch By The End Of November
Fixes incoming
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night didn't quite live up to expectations when it arrived on the Switch. Since then, Koji Igarashi the team have been releasing patches and updates to fix the game. The next significant update was outlined earlier this month and now in the latest post over on the Kickstarter page, the senior community...
Video The Original Yo-Kai Watch Game Coming To Switch Gets A New Trailer
Back to the beginning
Earlier this week we heard how the original Yo-Kai Watch game for Switch would be receiving online battle support, and now Level-5 has uploaded a second trailer for the game to its official YouTube channel. As short as it is, this one provides a much better look at the gameplay and high-definition graphics. It's due out in...
Video Game Freak Introduces The Characters Of Little Town Hero
Not long to go now
Game Freak might be best known for the mainline Pokémon series, but it also likes to make other games. The next one on the way is the RPG Little Town Hero, previously known as 'Town'. With this digital-only release just around the corner, Game Freak has decided to upload a new clip, featuring all of the "attractive" characters...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 28th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Yet another week has been and gone, this time bringing with it all sorts of confusion surrounding the possibility of stick drift on the new Switch Lite and a bizarre case of an eShop game being removed against the developer's wishes, but we've finally reached the weekend. And it's time to get in some game...
Random This Live-Action Super Monkey Ball Commerical Is Absolutely Bananas
"it's about all of us blitzing all of the bananas together"
Sega of America is known for coming up with some crazy ideas to promote new games. When Team Sonic Racing came out, it published a real-life racing video set in a supermarket. Now, to build hype for Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD, it's uploaded a "Monkeymentary", which is an amusing...
News Gogeta The Powerful Fusion Warrior Joins The Battle In Dragon Ball FighterZ
Paid DLC free trial campaign also announced
Earlier this week, Bandai Namco and Arc System Works bolstered the roster in Dragon Ball FighterZ with the release of Gogeta. The character is part of the second season pass and joins Goku (GT), Janemba, Jiren, Videl (including Great Saiyaman) and will be followed by Broly (DBS). As previously noted,...
Friday27th Sep 2019
Review Devil May Cry 2 - The Series Nadir Isn't Worth Bothering With On Switch
Dante's Inferno
By now we all know the story of how Devil May Cry 2 was subject to a rather troubled and fast-tracked development. Hideki Kamiya, the director of the first game, was not involved and his replacement – whom, to this day, has remained unnamed – was dismissed deep into development, replaced by Hideaki Itsuno for the remaining few...
News Inazuma Eleven Ares Gets A New Name And A Delay To 2020
Inazuma Eleven: Heroes’ Great Road
The latest title in the Inazuma Eleven series is undergoing some significant changes, resulting in a brand new name and yet another delay. The game previously known as Inazuma Eleven Ares will now be called Inazuma Eleven: Heroes’ Great Road, and now won't be releasing in Japan until spring 2020. In a recent...
News Australian Rating Could Mean We're Getting GTA III On Switch
A handheld drive-by?
A fresh rating by the Australian Classification Board for Grand Theft Auto III has led to speculation that the game could be coming to Nintendo Switch. Originally released on PlayStation 2 in 2001, GTA III took the series into the realm of 3D and has been hailed as a critical and commercial smash ever since. The new rating...
News Hero Is No Longer Banned From Official Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournaments
The Luminary rides again
The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate community got quite a surprise earlier this week when it was discovered the DLC fighter Hero had been banned from entering the upcoming European Team Cup. Nintendo France did not reveal the reason behind this decision, but many fans within the Smash community put it down to certain issues with...
Random Japanese Fans Are Likening Smash Ultimate's Terry To A Burly Pokémon Trainer
And they have a theory to prove it
We get it, there are an awful lot of people out there who have no clue who Fatal Fury's Terry Bogard is, but we know one thing for certain: he's definitely not a muscular, hunky Pokémon trainer. Right? Well, it would seem that a fair number of Japanese fans are suggesting - or perhaps even hoping - that this...
Random Zelda × Untitled Goose Game Is A Crossover That Badly Needs To Happen
A Honk to the Past
If you're anything like us, then your life will have been taken over by a horrible goose recently. Untitled Goose Game is a complete riot – our review will hopefully have told you as much – and it would seem this unruly waterfowl has made its way into the collective consciousness of the games community because it's cropping up...
Competition Win A Nintendo Switch Lite + The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
UK & Ireland only (Sorry!)
It's already been one week since The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening was released for Nintendo Switch alongside a brand new hardware option in Nintendo Switch Lite. As you may know (or even remember) the game was originally released on Game Boy in 1993 and has been rebuilt from the ground up for Nintendo Switch. To...
News 8BitDo Reveals Cute And Portable Controller Designed For Nintendo Switch Lite
Available to order now
Gaming accessory maker 8BitDo is back with a new controller designed specifically for the new Nintendo Switch Lite, and you can get your orders in right now. If you're not familiar with 8BitDo, the company has created many a fine controller over the last few years, many of which offer more affordable and very practical...
Poll Four Dragon Quest Games Are Out Today On Switch, Which Are You Getting?
Echoes of an Elusive Pre-order?
We've been having a lot of fun recently hosting release day polls, asking you lovely lot whether or not you're planning on buying the latest big game and why. Usually, this is limited to just the one game, but we thought today deserved something a little special. Why, you ask? Well, because not only is Dragon Quest...
News So, AtGames Is Having A Crazy Week
Sued by Bandai Namco and Walgreens, but it got what it wanted
AtGames is a name that will be familiar to those who have a keen interest in the retro gaming sector; the company has been making licenced hardware for years, working with the likes of Namco and Sega to repackage classic titles for the modern audience – often with less than impressive...
Talking Point Mario Kart Tour Is Certainly Dividing Opinion, But Why?
Lover or fighter?
A brief glance through the comments section in our review for Mario Kart Tour is enough to suggest that the reception of the world's premier karting series on mobile has been polarising, to say the least. Our view, as you'll know from the review, is that it's a fun mobile interpretation of the series once you acclimatise to the...
Deals Celebrate Luigi's Mansion 3 With This Spooktacular Glow-In-The-Dark Boo T-Shirt
Boo!
If you really want to spook out your neighbour this Halloween, then this lovely glow-in-the-dark Boo t-shirt looks just the part. In normal lighting conditions, Boo will appear as white as the driven snow, but once exposed to the dark, Boo will glow in a menacing glowing green. Just in time to celebrate the launch of Luigi's Mansion 3 on...
Nintendo Download 26th September (Europe)
Dragon Quest XI S, Dead by Daylight and Darksiders II
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived (a little later than expected!), 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 comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Up to 80% off 150 Switch...
News Teslagrad's Physical Switch Edition Is Now Available To Buy In-Store
Another one for the collection?
Update (27th Sep, 2019): Teslagrad's physical edition on Nintendo Switch is now available in stores. The Limited Run pre-orders mentioned below sold out before launch, but as promised, it is also now available from other retailers. You can pick it up for £24.99 at Amazon or GAME. Original A
Mini Review Button Button Up! - A Perfectly Fine Platformer, And That's It
Stitch-em-up
Button Button Up! is one of those platformer games that can be described as being just ‘fine’. It’s not going to compete with some of the more accomplished games on the Switch like Celeste or Super Mario Maker 2, but nor should it be completely glossed over. It’s a perfectly serviceable platformer with cute visuals and fun...
News Mario Kart Tour Downloaded 20 Million Times On Release Day
And it banked $1 million
Mario Kart Tour really is racing ahead, with Sensor Tower Store Intelligence data revealing Nintendo's sixth mobile game is its "most successful yet" in terms of day-one downloads. The newest Mario Kart game is estimated to have already exceeded 20 million installs within its first 24 hours of availability. To top it off,...
News Super Street: Racer Speeds Onto Switch This November
Build your ride from scratch
Publisher Lion Castle has revealed the release date for its upcoming arcade racing game, Super Street: Racer. You can plonk yourself behind the wheel of this one from 12th November. As we've mentioned previously, Super Street: Racer builds upon previous release, Super Street: The Game, with community feedback being...
News Team17 Is Serving Up A Double Helping Of Overcooked In Physical Form
We hope you're hungry
According to retailer listings in Europe and Australia, Overcooked and Overcooked 2 will be receiving a combined Nintendo Switch physical release later this year in November. The description over on JB Hi-Fi says the bundle will include the "base game" for both titles, but sadly makes no mention of the DLC. Get ready for a...
News Action RPG Yaga Will Bring Twisted Slavic Folk Tales To Switch This November
With a "darkly funny narrative"
Versus Evil and Breadcrumbs Interactive have revealed that Yaga, an action RPG, will be launching on Nintendo Switch this November. The game tells the story of Ivan, a one-handed blacksmith with incredibly bad luck, and is said to be crafted around a "darkly funny narrative". Ivan must take on the impossible tasks...
Video Gear Up For Ring Fit Adventure With This Lengthy Overview Trailer
Fun, adventure and exercise!
Since revealing Ring Fit Adventure a few weeks ago, Nintendo hasn't said much else about it. Now, though, we've got an entirely new video about this upcoming release, that runs for nearly eight minutes. The video itself is more of the same – showing off the Ring-Con and Leg Strap along with the adventure itself, where...
News Valfaris Brings Its Heavy Metal Platforming To Switch This October
Physical release expected in November
Publisher Big Sugar and developer Steel Mantis have revealed that the release date for Valfaris has been firmly locked down. You'll be able to get your hands on it on Nintendo Switch from 10th October. Switch owners will actually be receiving the game first - alongside PC players - with the PS4 and Xbox One...
News Australia's National Film And Sound Archive To Preserve Locally Made Games
Game saver
Now that the digital age has arrived, video game preservation is arguably more important than ever. Fortunately, steps are slowly being taken around the world to ensure this industry's rich history lives on for the benefit of future generations. Down under, the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia has announced it will begin to...
Thursday26th Sep 2019
One for the ages
It’s fascinating to see how much the JRPG genre has changed over the years, as countless new studios and designers have come up with a seemingly bottomless amount of ways to riff on battle systems, narrative styles, and world designs. In many ways, one could say that a JRPG is judged by how well it subverts genre expectations, but...
News House Of The Dead 1 And 2 Are Coming To Switch
Suffer like G did
Polish studio Forever Entertainment is remaking Sega’s light gun titles House of the Dead and House of the Dead 2, and they’re coming to Switch. The company is also responsible for the upcoming remake of Panzer Dragoon, another Sega title. We’ve only got a Polish source for this news at the moment so we’re not 100% of the...
Review Mario Kart Tour - Steer Around The Gacha For A Fun, Free Take On The Series
Please ride and subscribe
It’s fair to say that Nintendo’s forays into mobile gaming have been a bit of a mixed bag, partly because none of its fans can really agree on which of its efforts have struck the best balance between fun and funds. Originally reluctant to even get into mobile gaming in the first place, Nintendo has struggled to settle...
News Classic DOOM And DOOM II Receive Performance Improvements On Switch
Removing DOOM's gloom
Update (26th Sep, 17:15 BST): The promised updates for DOOM and DOOM II are now available. As you can see in the announcement below, the patch should improve audio, lighting and general performance. Original Article (2nd Sep, 17:00 BST): As you may recall, July ended with an excitable bang as the original DOOM,
News Nintendo Reveals Rarity Of Character And Kart Unlocks In Mario Kart Tour
Go on, fire off the pipe
In Mario Kart Tour, Lakitu encourages you to fire off a pipe that shoots out random characters and karts every time it is launched. In order to do this, you'll need special in-game currency known as "Rubies", which can be unlocked by simply playing the game or purchasing them with real money. Like other mobile titles, these...
Review Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX - Short-But-Sweet, Mega Man Zero-Style Action
Shining light
Inti Creates have become synonymous with action platformers over recent years, even beating Capcom at their own game with their excellent Mega Man Zero series. The Ichikawa-based outfit challenge their former masters once again with the first original Switch entry in their acclaimed Gunvolt series. Can they make their mark among the...
News Ori And The Blind Forest "Animates A Bit Smoother" On Nintendo Switch
"60fps due to all the optimizations"
"Whatever it takes" seems to be the motto when porting certain titles across to the Switch. If you've played a game on Nintendo's hybrid platform that has been released elsewhere, you'll probably be used to seeing some cuts here and there when it comes to performance and visuals. If you expected this to also...
News Dragon Quest XI S Producer Discusses The Difficulties Of Using Both 2D And 3D Design
"I never want to do that again!"
Tomorrow sees the launch of Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch, a "definitive version" of the critically acclaimed game. One of its key features is the ability to switch between 2D and 3D graphics at will - a very neat addition, we're sure you'll agree - and the game's...
News This Switch Controller Puts On A Multicolour LED Light Show As You Play
And it has an audio jack
Accessory maker PDP has released some brand new controllers for the Nintendo Switch, including one which uses LED lights to put on a small light display as you play. The Afterglow Deluxe+ Audio Wired Controller has a full-colour range of dimmable Prismatic LED lights tucked away inside its transparent casing. Players can...
Random Ruin Your Children's Christmas With This Horrifying Detective Pikachu Mask
Available for only £24!
Pikachu is lovely, the entire Pokémon franchise is pretty lovely, and you usually can't go wrong with a nice piece of Poké-merchandise or two to brighten up someone's day. This, however, is very not lovely. Introducing the 'Movie Pokemon Detective Pikachu Cosplay Mask Latex Animal Headgear Adult Child Halloween Cosplay...
News A Special Mega Man Event Is Coming To Dragalia Lost This Winter
Cygames celebrates the one-year anniversary
To celebrate the first year of Dragalia Lost on mobile, Cygames announced Capcom's Mega Man will be coming to the game. This information was revealed towards the end of the recent Dragalia Lost anniversary presentation. According to the director, Yuji Okada, the Mega Man: Chaos Protocol event "featuring...
Nintendo Download 26th September (North America)
Dragon Quest XI S, Ori and the Blind Forest and FIFA 20!
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 comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of...
News Epic Is Adding Bots To Fortnite, To Help Players "Grow In Skill"
"They will behave similarly to normal players"
As fun as the battle royale genre is, it's rather frustrating when you spend minutes waiting for a game to start and get immediately eliminated by a veteran player the second you drop into the map. You've probably experienced something similar before in Fortnite on the Nintendo Switch. To combat this,...
News King Of Cards And Showdown "Will Be The End Of Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove"
And Switch will remain a key focus for Yacht Club
Shovel Knight's development cycle has been going for five years now, but soon it will come to an end. During an interview with GameIndustry.Biz, Yacht Club Games COO James Chan clarified that once King of Cards and Showdown are made available later this year – that's it for Shovel Knight: Treasure...
News Mario Kart Tour Becomes The Top Free iPhone App In 58 Markets
Racing ahead
Mario Kart Tour got off to a bit of a bumpy start yesterday – with the game's servers collapsing under the pressure of launch demand. Despite the delayed start to the race, this mobile title still managed to perform quite well on its first day. According to mobile market analyst Sensor Tower (via Venture Beat), Nintendo's smartphone...
Video Nintendo Switch Lite Treated To The Flashiest Of New Trailers
"Whoosh" sounds everywhere!
Promotional material continues to fly in for the new Nintendo Switch Lite, all in a bid to tempt fans into a cheeky purchase, and this latest trailer is a particularly flashy affair. The console appears to have had a slightly mixed start; we don't have enough data to truly assess its early performance, and the coming...
News Atelier Dusk Trilogy Deluxe Pack Scores January Release In The West
With DLC included
Koei Tecmo has revealed the western release date for the upcoming Atelier Dusk Trilogy Deluxe Pack. You'll be able to get your hands on it from 14th January 2020. The Deluxe Pack was first confirmed to be heading to the west earlier this month during a special event at the 2019 Tokyo Game Show and contains all three games from the...
News Daemon X Machina To Receive 1-On-1 And 2-On-2 Battle Modes, Future Plans Detailed
Content planned for rest of 2019
Marvelous has today provided an update on its future plans for Daemon X Machina, the Nintendo Switch-exclusive mech action game which launched earlier this month. The studio has shared an Update Roadmap for the game on its Japanese site, revealing plans for new content which is to be implemented from October through...
News Nintendo Is Taking The Switch On A Tour Of US Colleges This Fall
Go hands-on with top games
We're sure plenty of you have memories of bringing your favourite games to college to play with your friends, but now Nintendo is taking this weirdly traditional pairing to the next level. Yep, Nintendo's going on tour! That's right, the house of Mario has revealed that it'll be rocking up to college campuses this fall...
News Puzzle Rom-Com Felix The Reaper Dances Onto Switch Next Month
October release confirmed
Daedalic Entertainment and indie dev Kong Orange have revealed that Felix The Reaper will be finding its groove on a Switch near you next month. A 17th October release date has now been confirmed. The game is a 3D puzzler and romantic comedy in which players alter events to end the lives of humans as ordered by the...
News Daemon X Machina's Soundtrack Now Available To Stream Or Buy On Physical CD
Over three and half hours of music
If you've been loving Daemon X Machina's epic, metal-infused battle themes playing in the background as you play the game, you'll be pleased to know that the whole soundtrack is now available to stream, download, or even buy physically. There are 45 tracks featured in total, adding up to give you a total of three...
Wednesday25th Sep 2019
Feature The Worst Box Art Of All Time - 10 Terrible Game Covers
Our picks for the lowest of the low
You may be familiar with our weekend Box Art Brawl series where we pit regional versions of the same game against each other in a gladiatorial poll to find out which has the best cover art. That's all well and good, but there are a great many terrible examples that will never experience the glory of combat in our...
Review Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition - Death’s A Fine Way To Make A Living
Link and Kratos, sitting in a tree...
There’s something to be said for how the Switch became the go-to console for remasters; titles that have already seen the light elsewhere and are getting a new lease of life thanks to Nintendo’s console. It’s something to be celebrated when a port appears as if from nowhere, nearly four years after its...
News Sid Meier's Civilization VI Expansion Bundle Releases On Switch This November
Digital-only
Earlier today, Sid Meier's Civilization VI was announced for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. It will be arriving on 22nd November and will include the "Rise and Fall" and "Gathering Storm" expansions, along with 18 additional leaders. So, what has this got to do with Nintendo? Well, on the same date, these expansions will be made...
Review Contra: Rogue Corps - An Ugly And Unfocused Mess That Shames The Contra Name
A very shattered soldier
Contra: Rogue Corps sets itself some seven years after the cataclysmic events of 1992’s Contra III: The Alien Wars, one of the very best entries in the franchise. It’s certainly a bold move to tie yourself so directly to such a beloved game; a sign of supreme confidence, you might think. Well, if it was confidence, it...
News Mario Kart Tour Is Now Live On Smartphones, But Good Luck Getting To Play It
Not the best start
Update (25th Sep, 09:20 BST): As promised, Mario Kart Tour is now up and running, but you might have a pretty tough time getting to play. Loading up the game at the time of writing presents the following screen, indicating that the game's servers are struggling to handle the launch at demand. We've been trying to get through to...
News Mario Kart Tour Will Get Multiplayer Mode In Future Update
"Inbound!"
After some initial teething problems upon release earlier today, it appears that Mario Kart Tour is now mostly accessible for players. If you do manage to get onto the game, you might notice a greyed-out multiplayer section. The icon was first brought to our attention through this tweet from @VOOK64 (thanks, VGC), and we can confirm that...
News Nintendo’s Share Price Takes A Hit Following Japanese Switch Lite Launch
Reported figures below initial forecast
Last weekend, the Switch Lite was released worldwide. So, how are sales going? On the Japan front, the new system has reportedly sold more than 150,000 units. According to Media Create, the Lite was estimated to have shifted 114,000 units in its first three days within Nintendo's homeland; however, this has...
News Mario Kart Tour Has A Paid Subscription Service For Bonus In-Game Rewards
And it's more expensive than Switch Online
Mario Kart Tour is now available to download on your Android or iOS smartphone - although, good luck actually getting to play the thing at the time of writing - and more details are starting to emerge regarding the game's payment structures. As you'll probably be aware, the base game is a free-to-start...
Japanese Charts Zelda: Link's Awakening Gets Number One As Switch Lite Boosts Console Sales
A very decent week
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 16th - 22nd September, revealing that The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening has debuted right at the very top of the pile. The game sold an estimated 141,375 physical copies to reach number one in the region, comfortably beating Monster Hunter in second place as the latter's sales...
News Sonic Joins AiAi And Friends In Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD
Gotta roll fast
Next month sees the return of Sega's Super Monkey Ball series. The latest game is a high-definition remake of the 2006 Wii title Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz and features updated graphics, optimised control schemes, brand new mini-games, and online leaderboards. That's not all, though. The Blur Blur – otherwise known as Sonic...
Gallery Forget Mario Kart, Here Are Some Brand New Garfield Kart Screenshots
Speeding onto a Switch near you
Today may well see the launch of Mario Kart Tour, but a certain lasagne loving cat is here to come and mess up Mario's big day. Yes, a brand new batch of screenshots have just been delivered to our digital doorstep for Garfield Kart Furious Racing, so we thought we'd share them with you lovely lot. The game is due to...
Video Game Freak's Little Town Hero Gets Treated To A New Trailer
Less than a month to go!
Pokémon developer Game Freak has today shared a brand new trailer for Little Town Hero, its upcoming RPG previously known as 'Town'. The game comes out on 16th October, releasing as a digital-only title that'll be available for $24.99. Considering we have less than a month before it's out, we're actually surprised that we...
News Five-Day Smash Bros. Ultimate Event Adds Four New Daemon X Machina Spirits
Get them while you can!
To help promote the recent release of Daemon X Machina on the Nintendo Switch, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is hosting a special five-day event, starting later this week on 27th September. During this limited-time event, you'll be able to get four – yes, four – brand new spirits. Above is the event artwork and below is a...
News Nintendo Switch Lite Has Slow Start In UK, But Retailers Expect That To Change
Sales expected to rise for Christmas
The Pokémon edition Switch Lite could be particularly popular over the Christmas period The Nintendo Switch Lite has had a relatively slow opening week in the UK; according to a report from GamesIndsutry.biz, around 13,500 units were sold. For the sake of comparison, the Nintendo 2DS (a revised model o
News Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast Won't Let Force Users Invert Their Aim On Switch
A fix is on the way
One of the most unexpected game announcements for Switch in recent times was Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast. Like a force ghost, it appeared out of nowhere and all we could really do was wait until it was released to find out what this version of the game would be like. If you've read the Nintendo Life review, you'll...
News Shaun The Sheep Comes To Nintendo Switch In Home Sheep Home: Farmageddon Party Edition
Puzzles and adventure await
Yet another game is getting a remastered release on Nintendo Switch. This time, though, it's not your usual AAA blockbuster from years gone by. This time, it's Shaun the Sheep. Yes, Aardman Studios' woolly critter is returning to the world of video games in Home Sheep Home: Farmageddon Party Edition. The game features...
News Things Are Getting Trippy In Infini, A Psychedelic Adventure Coming To Switch
Some trailers are born different
Launching next year on Nintendo Switch is Infini, a psychedelic adventure from developer Barnaque and brand new publishing label, Nakana.io. The game is said to "walk a fine line of meditative and chaotic", featuring an outlandish narrative and mind-bending puzzles. It has some pretty surreal visuals and sound...
News The Original Yo-Kai Watch Game On Switch Will Support Online Battles
Better than ever
Back in July, Level-5 announced the Switch would be receiving the original Yo-Kai Watch game later this year. While there's been no mention of a local release just yet, Level-5 has been sharing small details about this version via Twitter. The latest reveal is the addition of online battles, this will also cover local battles, so...
News Help Will Come Tomorrow Brings Story-Driven Survival To Switch Next Year
Will you survive?
Klabater has revealed Help Will Come Tomorrow, a brand new, story-driven resource management and survival game headed to Switch next year. The game focuses on the survival of its cast of characters, with players having to meet their needs, gather resources, expand the camp, take care of security, and explore their surroundings...
Tuesday24th Sep 2019
Patience you must have
The Switch is finally getting itself some Star Wars games! With last week’s release of the rather excellent Star Wars Pinball being very quickly followed by this, a barebones port of 2002’s Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast. Quite rightly regarded as one of the very best Star Wars games – certainly in terms of its...
News Super Mario Odyssey Has A Workaround For Switch Lite's Lack Of Rumble
Switch Lite owners won't miss out
As part of Nintendo's efforts to cut down the cost of the new Switch Lite, the original system's HD Rumble was entirely sacrificed. Not only does the Switch Lite lack HD Rumble, but it lacks any kind of rumble whatsoever. For some games, this would seemingly present a pretty serious problem. Take Super Mario...
Random You Can't Dock A Switch Lite, But You Can Play It On A 1984 Panasonic Boombox
If you have the right tools, that is
As you'll no doubt be aware, the Switch Lite cannot be docked, so there's no official way to play your new console on the TV in the same way as the original Switch model. A recent teardown of the console revealed that there's no hidden workaround possible either as the necessary hardware doesn't exist within the...
News Uh-Oh, We've Got Our First Reported Case Of Drift On The Switch Lite
Update: More cases appearing online
Update (Tue 24th Sep, 2019 08:45 BST): And we've got more cases coming to light now: Original Story (Mon 23rd Sep, 2019 19:45 BST): Ever since the Switch Lite launched, one big question mark has loomed over
News Ittle Dew 2 Removed From Switch eShop Against Developer's Wishes
Update: Nicalis responds
Update (Tue 24th Sep, 2019 00:40 BST): Nicalis has now provided a statement to US Gamer, addressing the delisting of Ittle Dew 2+ on consoles: Our Ittle Dew 2 publishing agreement with Ludosity has ended. We've been in communication with the Ludosity team and the first-party platforms during the transition and attempted to...
Poll Is Your Switch Lite Suffering From Joy-Con Drift?
Or should that be 'Joy-Con-less drift'?
Hmm. Unfortunately, it appears that our fears about the Switch Lite experiencing the dreaded 'drift weren't unfounded as reports are popping up of the first instances of the phenomenon occurring in Switch Lite consoles just days after launch. If you're an owner of a shiny new Switch Lite, we'd like your help...
News Dataminers Uncover Evidence Of Unreleased Super Mario Party Content
Update: There's been a mix-up!
Update (Wed 25th Sep, 2019 10:55 BST): It turns out there's been a bit of a mix-up. The dataminers who found apparent evidence of Super Mario Party DLC were actually looking at files from Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. Fortunately, the unused board is for Super Mario Party and it reportedly translates to "Sky...
More fixes are on the way
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on the Switch might have already received a number of patches, but the Nintendo version of the game is still a bit of a letdown compared to other platforms. The visuals are watered down, the framerate struggles and load times can be overly long. If it wasn't already evident enough that...
News Nintendo France Bans Hero From Official Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
Will the pro scene follow?
Since being released as a DLC fighter, there's been a fierce debate about Hero's inclusion in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and whether or not the character should be allowed to participate in the tournament scene. His moveset has a random element and at times this can make him incredibly powerful. During an interview with...
News Super Mario Odyssey's Pauline Makes Her Mario Kart Debut Tomorrow
Fresh from her first tennis outing
Since her starring role in Super Mario Odyssey a couple of years ago, Pauline has been thrust into the Nintendo spotlight. She's already been invited to Mario's tennis roster, and now she's all set to get in on the kart racing action, too. Yes, tomorrow, Pauline will make her Mario Kart debut in Mario Kart Tour...
Random Nintendo Releases Another ASMR Video, This Time For Super Mario Maker 2
Here we go again
Earlier this year, Nintendo jumped on the ASMR bandwagon when it uploaded a special "Sights & Sounds" video advertising The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild that highlighted the great outdoors and the portable features of the Switch. Months on, it has now shared another video for this same series, and this time it's for Sup
News We Never Expected To See 'BDSM' On Nintendo Switch, Luckily It's Not What You Think
Big Drunk Satanic Massacre
Launching on Nintendo Switch next month is BDSM: Big Drunk Satanic Massacre, a twin-stick shooter whose name might result in the odd double-take or two when it pops up on the eShop. Luckily, the content found within isn't what you might have initially thought, instead focusing on Satan, murder, and Hell. So that's all...
Talking Point Mario Kart Tour Promises World Travel And A Nostalgia Trip To Boot
Tapping into your memories
Some games transcend mere consoles. While multiplayer classics like GoldenEye 007 remain forever trapped in the amber of their original system, others hop between hardware and grow into something uncontainable and unbounded by numbers and subtitles. Mario Kart is one such series. When someone asks if you fancy some...
Video Someone Just Beat Untitled Goose Game In Less Than Four Minutes
Speedwaddling
Untitled Goose Game is perfect for a quick dose of mischievous fun, but we never thought it'd be played in a way that sees it go quite this quickly. When we reviewed the game a few days ago, we essentially praised everything about the honky wonder but were left wanting more. It's a relatively short game to complete and you'll likely...
Random Slowpoke Becomes Pokémon Ambassador Of Japanese Prefecture, Kagawa
Slowpoke manhole covers appear
Slowpoke was introduced as Kagawa Governer in a 2018 April Fool's Joke, but things have escalated since then Slowpoke might not be the most powerful or most useful Pokémon in battle, and it might not be quite as famous as critters like Pikachu and Charmander, but it's definitely won over the hearts of those in the...
News Manage Your Own Aquarium In Megaquarium, Coming To Switch Next Month
With 100 different species to show
Following the classic tycoon game formula but placing its own aquatic twist on proceedings is Megaquarium, which just so happens to be launching on Switch next month. The game has you running your very own aquarium filled with hundreds of guests, tens of staff, and almost 100 different aquatic life forms like...
Review Habroxia - An Old-School Shmup That Fails To Excite Or Entertain
Er-Type
Developed by Lillymo Games and published by EastAsiaSoft, Habroxia is an old-school shmup that sees you face off against waves of alien invaders across fifteen short levels, hoovering up various pickups in time-honoured shoot-em-up fashion and grabbing credits which can then be used to purchase a variety of upgrades for your ship. Levels see...
Review Paper Dolls Original - A Horror Wannabe That Fails To Raise A Scare
Yōkai Botch
Ever since Amnesia: The Dark Descent first gave gamers the heebie-jeebies back in 2010, we’ve seen a number of games try to imitate its success. Some, like Outlast and Alien: Isolation, have been remarkably well-received, whilst others, like Slender: The Eight Pages, haven’t been quite so successful. The latest attempt to meld...
News Goosebump-Raising Trailer Reveals Endling For Switch, An Eco-Conscious Adventure Game
But we won't get it until 2021
Spanish developer Herobeat Studios has revealed that Endling, a 3D survival adventure game, is set to release on Nintendo Switch and other platforms in 2021. The game has you experiencing what life would be like in a world ravaged by mankind, all through the eyes of the last fox on Earth. It's an eco-conscious project...
News EA Survey Asks Project Atlas Users If They Would Like To See Cloud-Based Service Support Switch
Switch-bound?
Right now, a lot of the third-party publishers are investing a lot of money and time in cloud and streaming services. Electronic Arts is one of these companies, having recently launched a closed beta for Project Atlas. In case you forgot, this is a new cloud technology announced last year. At the time, EA's Chief Technology Officer...
News Shakedown: Hawaii's Limited Physical Edition Goes On Sale Tomorrow
Standard and Collector's editions available
If you've been holding off in hopes of grabbing a physical copy of Shakedown: Hawaii on Switch, it's almost time for your 'add to cart' button-pressing skills to shine. The game's being treated to Standard and Collector's Edition releases, both of which will be going on sale at Vblank's website tomorrow...
Monday23rd Sep 2019
News Second Nintendo Switch Lite Teardown Hints At Different Analogue Stick Design
Initial teardown suggested identical part design
Update (23rd Sep): Interestingly, in this video uploaded by The Retro Future, you can see differences in the stick's metal casing (which sits underneath the stick in normal circumstances). You can see it at around the 7:20 mark. Does this mean that the sticks have been upgraded and are now a more...
Deals This 400GB Micro SD Card Is Cheaper Than Ever And Perfect For Your Switch Lite
Grab a bargain
If you picked up a brand new, shiny Nintendo Switch Lite over the weekend, you'll likely be eating through that measly internal storage of 32GB as we speak. Of course, the easy solution to this is to buy a nice big micro SD card and download games to your heart's content. We've rounded up lots of options for the best micro SD cards...
News Sorry, But There's No Hidden Workaround To Connect Your Switch Lite To A TV
The necessary hardware "does not exist"
Now, we all know that the new Nintendo Switch Lite is designed purely for dedicated handheld play, with no obvious way of 'docking' the console for use with a TV or monitor like the original console, but that doesn't mean that many weren't still hoping for some other solution or workaround. Maybe there's some...
Review Overland - A Survival Roguelike That's Often Too Frustrating For Its Own Good
Go west
For all the vast and far-reaching open worlds out there – of which there are plenty on Nintendo Switch alone – there’s something acutely intense about exploring something on a far smaller scale. Without being burdened with the chore of filling a large virtual land mass with ‘stuff’, even the smallest design decision can have a huge...
News Warner Bros. Hosts Huge Switch eShop Sale, Up To 60% Off 12 Top Games (North America)
LEGO, Mortal Kombat 11 and more
WB Games is currently having a mighty publisher sale on Nintendo Switch in North America, with some discounts reaching as high as 60% off. There are 12 games on offer in total, including some 'Deluxe Edition' digital releases, too. You'll find an awful lot of LEGO games below (so we hope you're a fan), but you'll...
News Switch Lite Stick Drift Repairs Will Cost More Than Original Joy-Con, In Japan At Least
Will Switch Lite suffer the same issues?
Throughout the many comments we read from Nintendo fans on a daily basis, the one recurring theme behind any Switch Lite doubts has revolved around the possibility of stick drift - and particularly how repairing such an issue would be more of a problem in the Lite than with the original model. We think the...
News Happy 130th Birthday, Nintendo!
Time flies when you're creating fun!
Today, Nintendo celebrates its 130th anniversary. The Japanese gaming giant was founded on 23rd September 1889 by Fusajiro Yamauchi, when it originally served as a hanafuda playing card company. A fair few among you reading this will likely know the story already, but let us take a very brief trip down memory...
News Monster Boy's Latest Patch Makes Great Use Of Switch Lite's Funky Colours
Version 1.0.5 out now
Today, FDG Entertainment is launching a new patch for Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom on Nintendo Switch, and it comes with nice little touch for Switch Lite owners. The developer actually teased the patch last month, saying that it had "a fun idea" for the game running on a Switch Lite. Now we know exactly what that idea...
UK Charts Zelda: Link's Awakening Scores Nintendo Another Number One
A decent debut
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 23rd September, revealing that The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening has jumped straight in at number one. That's not the only success for Nintendo, either. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is still zooming along nicely, climbing up to third place this week, and several other evergreen titles can be...
Review Rebel Cops - A Bland Setting Gives Way To Challenging Tactical Action
Cop this for turn-based tactics on the go
Developer Weappy Studio has enjoyed some notoriety as the developer of This is the Police, and now it's firing right into its own spinoff, Rebel Cops. Set in 1994, Rebel Cops is centred around a rogue faction of ex-police officers who are sick of the system and seeing their town overrun by mobsters, and...
News Just How Much Can Your Sealed Retro Games Sell For?
UK research uncovers some shocking prices
If you're a passionate collector of retro games, and particularly of retro Nintendo games, you'll probably be painfully aware of just how costly old sealed copies can be. It isn't unusual to see sealed NES and SNES games be listed for hundreds of pounds, whether potential buyers are willing to spend quite...
Video Beating Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Using Only Shields
No weapons, no bombs
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the gift that keeps on giving. We've mentioned this before, but despite the game being out for over two and a half years now, players are still discovering new ways to play, beat, break, manipulate, and ultimately enjoy the game. Already in this month alone, we've seen a new bomb...
News PlatinumGames' Hideki Kamiya Grabs A Guinness World Record In Arcade Archives Ninja-Kid
Update: Annnnd it's been beaten
Update (23rd Sep, 15:15 BST): And just days later, it appears that Kamiya's record has been broken. He's since shared the following message to Twitter: Translation by Nintendo Soup: “My Ninja-kun score has already been overtaken...” Original Article (19th Sep, 10:00 BST): PlatinumGames board member and...
Music Treat Your Ears To These Pokémon Red And Blue Metal Remixes
Brock 'n roll
If you grew up with Pokémon Red and Blue on the Game Boy, you'll likely remember the games' incredible soundtrack almost as much - if not more - than the games themselves. From epic trainer battle anthems to that wonderful Bicycle Theme, there are plenty of cracking tunes to choose from when creating a tribute album. We lovingly...
News Pokémon GO Just Had Its Biggest Month Since 2016, Generated $176m In August
Still popular, then
Pokémon GO never really has what you'd call a 'bad month', but things are looking even better than usual for Niantic and its world-dominating augmented reality game right now. According to data compiled by SuperData, the monster-catching app generated a mindboggling $176 million in August, which incidentally means the game has...
News Nintendo Switch Is Getting An Exclusive, Competitive Hacking Game Later This Week
Cyber Protocol
Launching on Nintendo Switch later this week is Cyber Protocol, an arcade hacking game coming exclusively to Nintendo's platform. Set in a Cyberpunk-themed world, your job is to impersonate the game's main hero, whose mission is to bring his Android friend (G0X6) back to life by activating the protocol. There are 100 levels to play...
Mini Review Ritual - A Nice Setup Let Down By Boring Gameplay
Set gameplay to 'auto'
Just in case there’s any confusion, Ritual is not an adaptation of the fantastic horror novel by Adam Nevill, though we’d almost prefer it if that were the case. Instead, Ritual is a top-down action RPG in which you play as a powerful Sorcerer who partakes in a quest of revenge after a failed sacrificial attempt from a...
News Contra: Rogue Corps Producer On Resurrecting The Franchise And Returning To 2D In The Future
"I wanted to contribute all of my talent and history"
Contra: Rogue Corps hits Switch this week, after almost a decade away from the spotlight (2011's Hard Corps: Uprising is considered part of the series, despite not having 'Contra' in the title). Contra legend Nobuya Nakazato is handling production duties on this sequel and has been part of the...
Sunday22nd Sep 2019
Review Castle Crashers Remastered - Addictive Brawling Action That's Best Enjoyed With Friends
'Tis but a flesh wound
Long ago, during the ancient times of the early 2000s, the cesspool that was the online Flash game community acted as something of a precursor to what would go on to become the modern indie gaming scene. A site called Newgrounds soon rose to prominence as the go-to place for quality Flash games, and one of the most popular...
Video How The CPU Used To Cheat In Street Fighter II
You lose!
Sometimes in fighting games, CPU opponents reach God-like levels. They get to a point where they are seemingly unstoppable - executing combos flawless and taking absolutely no damage, while the player struggles to register a single hit. Although there are a number of retro fighting games that behave like this, one of the biggest offenders...
Feature How Significant Is Britain's Influence On Pokémon Sword And Shield?
United Kingdom of Great Litten and Noivern Ireland
We’re only a couple of months away from the release of Pokémon Sword and Shield and the games’ trailers have given us plenty to get excited about. For us, the very best thing about Sword and Shield is that they’re set in the UK-inspired Galar Region. As a British site, we've always imagined...
Poll Box Art Brawl #9 - The Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX
A remake on Switch, you say?
Welcome to round number 9 of Box Art Brawl, the series where box art variants from different regions go through a rigorous training montage before cracking their knuckles and duking it out under the watchful eyes of you lovely people. Last week Michael Biehn made a very much uncredited appearance on the three covers of...
News Miyamoto Wanted Mario Maker Gameplay In Zelda, So Aonuma Created The Chamber Dungeon
Inspired by
One of the new features in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on the Switch is the Chamber Dungeon. This mode actually replaces the Camera Shop (first featured in Link's Awakening DX) and is run by Dampé – the grave keeper from Ocarina of Time. If you're still wondering how Nintendo came up with this idea in the first place,
Feature One Man's Quest To Catalogue Every Moai In Video Games
"Why do this? It's the thrill of the chase!"
Video games of all flavours are filled with real-world items that pop up time and again all over the place. Coins, rings, stars - these things are part of the vocabulary of games to the point that we don't really notice them any more, and it's usually the same with level furniture and background features...
News Remaining DLC Fighters For BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle 2.0 Update Revealed
Launching 21st November
Like many other competitive fighting games nowadays, BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle continues to extend its lifespan with free updates and additional paid DLC content. We first found out the game would be updated to Version 2.0 at the end of the EVO 2019 Grand Finals in August and now the remaining fighters in the 2.0 content...
Fancy listening?
Reflect on the glory days of Rare and a few names you might remember include graphic designer Kevin Bayliss and composer David Wise. Both of these talented individuals helped shape a number of the developer's titles over the years. While they've both moved on, it appears they'll be collaborating on an "exciting new project" that...
News Save Gotham City In Fortnite's Batman Anniversary Event
Celebrating 80 years
Epic has announced a special Batman 80th anniversary event for Fortnite, and it runs from now until 8th October. This limited-time crossover event brings Gotham City to Fortnite and will even give you your own Batman cape. You'll also have some "wonderful toys" at your disposal and there are various Batman-themed cosmetics to...
Saturday21st Sep 2019
Review Super Mario World - Phenomenal Platforming Perfection
It's-a Mario masterpiece
Now that SNES games are available on Nintendo Switch Online, we've decided to revisit each of them in a fresh review. Expect to see updated reviews for all of the titles currently available over the next few weeks. Impressive software is vital for a console's launch, and the powerful one-two combination of the Mode 7...
News Wall Street Journal Report Says Nintendo Tried To "Aggressively" Cut Costs Of The Switch Lite
Affordability played a big part
When Nintendo revealed the Switch Lite to the world in July, it was evident the new system was aimed at a different and arguably much younger market. This was reflected in the price of the unit, which according to Takashi Mochizuki of The Wallstreet Journal, was an ongoing concern for Nintendo during the development...
Rumour The Sailor Moon Manga In Punch-Out!! That Allegedly Cost Nintendo Millions
Breaking boundaries
Boundary Break – best known for going beyond boundaries in video games – recently uploaded a video to its YouTube channel about a Sailor Moon reference in Punch-Out!! on the Wii, that allegedly caused Nintendo and Next Level Games serious financial grief. The story itself stems from a Boundary Break Punch-Out!! video dating...
Video Introducing The C-Force C-Air, An External 4K Monitor For Your Nintendo Switch
But how well does it actually work?
Looking for external monitor solutions for your Nintendo Switch? Then the C-FORCE C-air might be the ultra-slim and portable screen you've been looking for! Our US-based video producer Zion Grassl recently got a chance to demo an earlier version of this product with the Nintendo Switch. It's certainly handy if you...
Feature 10 Strangest Moments In Captain N: The Game Master
Celebrating the cult Saturday morning Nintendo cartoon’s 30th birthday
Super Smash Bros.? Pffft, garbage. The Marvel Cinematic Universe? Complete trash. Project X Zone? Hmmm, we appreciate your thinking but even so, nope. The greatest crossover of all time turned 30 years old this month and none of you selfish sods even noticed. We’re talking,...
News Gearbox Software: "Never Say Never" To Borderlands On Switch
The third game's creative director responds
Last week, Gearbox Software released the third mainline game in the Borderlands series. While the company previously stated this particular entry was unlikely to come to the Switch, that doesn't rule out the series completely. According to the creative director Paul Sage, there's still a chance of any...
Mini Review Arcade Archives Track & Field - Timeless Button-Bashing Fun
Old 'un athletic
Sometimes you just get it right the first time you try. This was the case when Konami released Track & Field in arcades and completely nailed its mechanics right away, then spent decades trying (and arguably failing) to better them. Now that original arcade title has made it over to the Switch as part of Hamster’s ever-growing...
Video Unboxing Zelda: Link's Awakening Dreamer Edition (AKA: The Less Exciting One)
Life is a dream
As you'll know if you visited the site yesterday, Europe got an amazing limited edition version of Zelda: Link's Awakening. North America got a limited edition package too, but it's not quite as tasty. The Dreamer Edition is still worth a look though, and Zion has unboxed it for your viewing pleasure - along with some other...
News Masahiro Sakurai Is Appearing On Next Week's Dragon Quest XI S Launch Stream
Celebrating the Switch release
Square Enix has announced the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai will appear on the fourth Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age live stream, airing next week. It'll start at 9 PM JST on 26th September and run until 1 AM JST on 27th September, and is celebrating the launch of the game on...
News Forget About A Celeste Sequel, It Probably Won't Happen
"we really don't want to make a sequel"
Earlier this month, Celeste received its long-awaited farewell update, adding an extra chapter featuring more than 100 new levels, over 40 minutes of new music, and new mechanics and items. With the update for this highly-praised action platformer now out in the wild, you're probably wondering about a possible...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 21st)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
It's the weekend! After a long week of unhappy Super Smash Bros. players and excitement surrounding an uppity, overly-English Pokémon bird, we've finally reached the point where we can sit down and have a good old gaming session or two. Some of the hardworking Nintendo Life team have shared their thoughts...
Friday20th Sep 2019
News Final Fantasy VII And VIII Remastered Are Coming To Switch In One Physical Pack
Two games in one
Final Fantasy fans will soon be able to bolster their physical library of games on Switch – with Square Enix announcing it is releasing a two-in-one hard copy later this year within Asia. It includes Final Fantasy VII and the more recent Switch eShop release Final Fantasy VIII Remastered. Both games will contain English and...
Feature Getting Reacquainted With Zelda: Link's Awakening, An Irreverent And Silly Classic
"It was like we were making a parody of Zelda"
The Switch is getting its second Zelda game, but it perhaps wasn't one that people were expecting. The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening was the franchise's first serious foray into the handheld arena (if you don't include the 1989 Game & Watch release, that is) and remains a beloved entry in the...
Review Untitled Goose Game - Short But Most Definitely Sweet
Metal Geese Solid
For a game that sees you controlling waterfowl and doesn't feature any robots, guns or tortured subplots, it's incredible how much attention Untitled Goose Game has garnered since it was revealed way back in October 2017. Thanks to its unique visual style, whimsical setting and instantly relatable protagonist, House House's...
Review Deadly Premonition Origins - The Marvellously Bizarre Cult Classic Comes To Switch
The Grand Ol' Mind of York
There’s always been something about Deadly Premonition that has resonated with a gaming audience. Whether it be the quirky cast of characters you meet along the way, the B-movie sentimentality the pours through every scene or the fragmented nature of its mechanics, the phrase ‘cult hit’ has never rang truer. Those...
News Untitled Goose Game Is Out Now, And You Can Buy It Cheap For A Limited Time
Goosey savings
Sure, today sees the release of the likes of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and even a brand new console in the form of the Nintendo Switch Lite, but there's another title out today that's stolen our hearts (and probably everything from the garden, too). Yes, Untitled Goose Game is finally out on Nintendo Switch. You can grab...
News Upcoming Fire Emblem: Three Houses DLC Reportedly Detailed Ahead Of Release
Spotted in a Japanese guidebook
As you'll no doubt be aware if you're an eager Fire Emblem fan, there's plenty of DLC on the way for Fire Emblem: Three Houses on Nintendo Switch. Previous descriptions of the upcoming DLC have been a little vague, which is perhaps to be expected so far in advance, but according to
Feature A Look To The Past - All The Legend Of Zelda Remasters And Remakes
Wielding the Remaster Sword
From the moment of its first reveal the Switch remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening captured Zelda fans’ attention with its eye-catching diorama aesthetic and reimagining of a classic. The Game Boy original transposed the top-down style of A Link to the Past on Su
News SNK's New Neo Geo Might Not Be What You Were Expecting
Update: All pre-loaded games revealed!
Update (20th Sep, 16:15 BST): SNK has now revealed the 20 games that will be pre-loaded on the Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro. Here's the full list: The King of Fighters '95 The King of Fighters '97 The King of Fighters '98 The King of Fighters '99 The King of Fighters 2000 The King of Fighters 2002 Fatal Fury...
Gallery Unboxing Zelda: Link's Awakening Limited Edition On Switch
Ta Da Da Da!
Nintendo is really spoiling us with these limited editions lately. Astral Chain had a pretty special packaging (and one that was sadly exclusive to Europe) and Zelda: Link's Awakening is getting similar treatment. Inside the limited edition package for this Switch remake you get a steelbook case shaped like a Game Boy (complete with...
Poll Nintendo Switch Lite Is Out Today, Are You Getting One?
Yes? No? Come in and vote...
It's an incredibly busy (and expensive) day for Nintendo fans, with a number of great games and even a brand new console all being released on the same day. Yes, the Switch Lite is finally here, and we want to know just how popular it is right now on day one. A smaller, cheaper version of the standard Nintendo Switch,...
News Nintendo Shares Zelda-Themed Mario Maker 2 Courses To Celebrate Link's Awakening Day
Eight courses to try!
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is finally here (well, again) and Nintendo is celebrating the big day in a number of different ways. Among them are these Zelda-themed courses available to play in Super Mario Maker 2. Nintendo has shared the following designs in a blog post, talking about how the designs have recreated...
News Luigi's Mansion 3 Receiving Paid DLC, Will Add New Content To Multiplayer Modes
A spooky surprise
One way to prolonging the life of games nowadays is to make additional content available after a few months. Nintendo's most common approach is to release expansion pass content, which we've seen in games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and more recently in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. If you...
News The Wizard Is Getting A 30th Anniversary Blu-Ray Release
Thanks "to every fan who kept screaming"
When The Wizard made its original debut in-cinemas, it was widely panned by critics for being nothing more than a lengthy commercial for Nintendo and Universal Studios. Despite this, it still managed to develop a cult following over the years. Now, as we near the film's 30th anniversary, the movie's director...
News Demo Ori And The Blind Forest Before It Launches On The Switch Next Week
Download it from the European eShop
Update (Fri 20th Sep, 2019 23:29 BST): The demo for Ori And The Blind Forest is now available on the North American eShop. Original Article (Fri 20th Sep, 2019 00:45 BST): After an exclusive run on Microsoft systems, next week the definitive edition of Ori And The Blind Forest launches on Nintendo Switch. In...
News Snipperclips Dev Releases New Murder-Mystery Game, Arrives On Switch Next Month
Uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower
When the Switch was originally released, one of the standout downloadable titles was Snipperclips. A fun and frustrating co-op game published by Nintendo and developed by the talented brothers at SFB Games. Since then, SFB has returned to mobile development. Fortunately, its newest release Tangle Tower – just...
News Sonic Monopoly Scraps The Usual Formula For Rings, Emeralds And Boss Battles
A fast-paced take on the classic
A new Sonic Monopoly game has hit the market and Sega has given us a glimpse of what to expect when picking it up from stores. Called 'Monopoly Gamer Sonic the Hedgehog Edition', this version of the classic game ditches the standard tokens, allowing players to zoom around the board as Sonic, Tails, Amy, or Knuckles...
News WaterField Unveils New Premium Cases For Your Nintendo Switch Lite
Portable protection
If you're in the market for some extra accessories to go with your fancy, new Nintendo Switch Lite - and if you don't mind handing over a few quid to do just that - these new cases from WaterField might be exactly what you're after. We've featured WaterField's products on the site several times before, largely thanks to the fact...
News Nintendo Details Plans For EGX 2019, Go Hands-On With Pokémon, Zelda, Luigi's Mansion And More
Tournaments, cosplay and all sorts of fun!
Nintendo has revealed that it will be attending EGX 2019 in style, with tournaments, competitions and plenty of hands-on opportunities to go around. EGX is the UK's biggest annual gaming show, with unreleased blockbusters and hundreds of indie games just waiting to be played by attendees. This year it's...
News Hexagroove Brings The Beat To Switch Next Month, From Devs Behind Elite Beat Agents
Hexagroove: Tactical DJ
Launching next month on Nintendo Switch is Hexagroove: Tactical DJ, a rhythm-action game from the developers of Elite Beat Agents and Blocksworld. The game actually combines those rhythm-action characteristics with elements of strategy, with the player's goal being to combine musical loops in real-time to keep on top of...
Thursday19th Sep 2019
Review The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening - A Magical Remastering Of A Series Highlight
Re-awakening
Originally released way back in 1993 for the good old Game Boy, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening has always been a little bit of a curio in the history of the long-running Zelda franchise. Originally planned as a straight-up port of the Super Nintendo’s monstrously successful A Link To The Past, this very first portable Zelda...
News If You Want NieR: Automata Ported To Nintendo Switch "Please Ask Square Enix"
Yoko Taro insists
As much as we appreciate Bayonetta and the more recent release Astral Chain, one other PlatinumGames title we would love to see make its way to the Switch is the critically-praised action role-playing game, NieR: Automata. Nintendo fans have requested a hybrid version for quite some time, and during an interview with Bunnygaming...
Hardware Nintendo Switch Lite Review - Half A Switch, But That's More Than Enough For Some
Smaller, brighter, slimmer, stronger?
Given its penchant for iterating and refreshing its hardware, the arrival of Nintendo's Switch Lite feels inevitable rather than surprising. What's perhaps a little more unexpected is how this new machine gleefully jettisons the key element that the original console was arguably sold on – its ability to...
News The File Size Of Luigi's Mansion 3 Isn't As Scary As You Probably Thought
Pre-purchase now and earn 600 Gold Points
Luigi's Mansion 3 is quite possibly one of the best-looking Switch games to date – allowing players to explore an entire hotel resort filled with various themed rooms and participate in a new multiplayer mode. If you're planning to download Luigi's third solo outing, then you'll be pleased to hear the...
Mini Review Golazo! - Knockabout Soccer Action Straight Outta The 1990s
A coin-op kickabout
It could be argued that the arcade football genre is more or less dead at this point. While these days FIFA and Pro Evolution Soccer take part in a constant two-horse race – the Celtic and Rangers of video games, if you will – the days when we were swimming in less realistic arcade-style football games are gone. Many...
Video Digital Foundry Explores Zelda: Link's Awakening's Technical Wins And Losses
Are those frame rate drops really a problem?
So, we've finally been able to share our full thoughts on The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on Switch, and it's pretty safe to say we love it. Staying true to the original and being filled to the brim with charm, it really is yet another must-have for Switch owners. As you'll already know if you've...
News 2D Arcade Brawler Fight'N Rage Will Beat Up Your Switch Next Week
Inspired by Final Fight
Fight’N Rage is headed to Nintendo Switch next week, bringing a whole lot of beat 'em up action along for the ride. This old-school side-scroller is inspired by the classic fighters of the '90s, mimicking the look, feel, and simplified three-button gameplay they were known for. We're talking games like Final Fight,...
Feature Uncovering The Unlikely Story Of The World's Worst Controller In The Power Of Glove
"It's so bad"
To a complete outsider, the notion of creating a documentary about a failed video game peripheral from 30 years ago might seem pointless, if not downright silly. But the Power Glove is so much more than a device which simply struggled to find its audience and meekly withdrew into the night; it has become an iconic piece of gaming...
Rumour Switch Port Specialist Virtuos Believed To Be Working On Alan Wake Remaster
Reawakening
According to YouTuber Doctre81 – best known in recent times for uncovering evidence of The Witcher 3 on Switch prior to its official announcement – a LinkedIn profile for the former lead software engineer at Virtuos reveals the developer has been working on an unannounced triple-A "action adventur
News Puzzle Quest Is Back, And It's Launching Today Exclusively On Nintendo Switch
Puzzle Quest: The Legend Returns
The award-winning match-3 gameplay of Puzzle Quest returns in Puzzle Quest: The Legend Returns today. The game is launching exclusively on Nintendo Switch. If you remember Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords on Nintendo DS - which launched back in 2007 - you'll probably want to check out this new "definitive...
Nintendo Download 19th September (Europe)
Zelda! Goose Game! AI! Ni no Kuni!
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 comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening...
Nintendo Download 19th September (North America)
Zelda: Link's Awakening, Dead By Daylight and Untitled Goose Game!
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 comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: The Legend of...
News Splatoon 2's Next Patch Will Stop Players Reaching An Area That Should Be Off Limits
Version 5.0.1 is near
Splatoon 2 will see yet another update next month, taking the game to Version 5.0.1. Unlike the big bump to Version 5.0 - which was supposedly the final major update for the game - this new patch is being put in place to tweak two minor issues. The patch is expected to go live on 10th October in Europe, Australia, and Japan...
Video Mario Kart Tour's Toads Are Back In These Adorable 'Real-Life' Trailers
Paris and New York come to life
A brand new Mario Kart game is just around the corner, and while its mobile roots have meant that it hasn't generated the usual amount of hype in Nintendo-focused communities like our very own, it's still a particularly interesting time for the franchise. Mario Kart Tour launches on 25th September and whatever your...
Random 3D Movement In Untitled Goose Game Was Inspired By Super Mario 64
Stealth games like Hitman also played a part
Super Mario 64 was a revolutionary game for its time and to this day it's still arguably one of the best 3D platformers available. For readers of a certain age, you'll probably remember the first time you entered this stunning three-dimensional world and spun Mario around in circles for hours on end,...
News A Video Game Based On Netflix Hit Narcos Is Coming To Switch Later This Year
Narcos: Rise of the Cartels
Curve Digital and Kuju have revealed that Narcos: Rise of the Cartels, a game based on the award-winning Netflix series Narcos, is headed to Nintendo Switch. The game has been described as a "brutal tactical turn-based strategy game" which lets players relive all the drama of the show's first season. You'll need to take...
News Nintendo Shares Rise To Highest Point In 15 Months As Switch Lite Launch Nears
Happy times ahead?
Shares in Nintendo climbed to the highest point seen in over 15 months yesterday, just days ahead of the release of its latest hardware revision, the Nintendo Switch Lite. Nintendo's stock ended Tokyo trading at ¥42,390 on Wednesday, after peaking at ¥42,570 just hours before. According to VGC, this is the highest close seen...
News Taito's Action Game Time Tunnel Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives Series
All aboard!
That was quick! After teasing a number of upcoming Arcade Archives games last weekend at the 2019 Tokyo Game Show, Hamster has already released one of them: Taito's 1982 title, Time Tunnel. This is an action game that requires players to pass each stage and then pass through the time tunnel! You'll have to connect train carriages,...
Wednesday18th Sep 2019
Review GRID Autosport - Finally, Switch Gets The Serious Racing Game It Deserves
Getting into the GRID
Since this review was originally published, both local and 8-player online multiplayer modes have been added via updates. While we unfortunately cannot revisit games on an individual basis, it should be noted that the updated game may offer an improved experience over the one detailed below. The Switch may have a bigger...
News Smash Bros. Ultimate Players Aren't Happy With New Online Tournament Rules
Trouble in Smashville
Nintendo recently performed maintenance on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and has supposedly changed the rulesets for 1-on-1 Tourneys and Free-for-All formats for the first time. A user on the Smash Bros. subreddit by the name of JayronAuron (who also happens to be part of the Nintendo Life community), explained how online...
News Devs Make Big Bucks On The Switch eShop By Drastically Reducing Game Prices
Cheap success
If you own a Switch, you've likely been in the situation where you're browsing the sales section of the eShop and end up buying a game because of its insanely low price. For certain developers and publishers, sales are the best way to stay relevant on Nintendo's hybrid platform. Due to the limited browsing options available on this...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield's 'Glitched' Pokémon Is Sirfetch’d, A Version-Exclusive
The evolved form of Farfetch'd
As promised, The Pokémon Company has revealed the identity of the 'glitched' monster which was teased on its official website. The Pokémon in question is Sirfetch’d. Described as the 'Wild Duck Pokémon', Sirfetch’d is the evolved form of Farfetch'd. We've got some official artwork and a description for you...
Deals Micro SD Card Prices Tumble To All-Time Low On Amazon
Perfect for your Switch
If you are planning to pick up a Nintendo Switch Lite this weekend, you won't want to miss these outstanding bargains on micro SD cards from Amazon UK. The Nintendo Switch comes with only 32GB of internal memory which will get used up quickly once you have download a few games. It's a great investment to boost your Switch's...
News Astral Chain Director Talks Sequel Potential, Says Game Wasn't Intended To Be Beginner-Friendly
"I was aiming for the opposite"
If you've played Astral Chain, we imagine you probably agree that the game's pretty wonderful. It's already turned out to be quite the success, too, so we definitely wouldn't say no to sequels being released a few years down the line should the first game's sales warrant such a thing. Speaking of which, the game's...
Reminder Bandai Namco's Switch Sale Ends Today, Up To 50% Off Top Games (Europe)
Dragon Ball, Sword Art Online, and plenty more!
Update (18th Sep, 10:00 BST): As a quick reminder, Bandai Namco's European Switch eShop sale is ending today. If you were thinking about picking up any of these deals, make sure to get on it ASAP! Original Article (3rd Sep, 15:00 BST): Bandai Namco has cut the prices of several of its Nintendo Switch...
Review Sayonara Wild Hearts - A Marvellous, Music-Driven Masterpiece
Pop goes the gleeful
The Switch isn’t exactly lacking in short, artistic games that grab your attention for a scant couple of hours, unleash all ‘the feels’ (as the kids say) then wander off into the sunset, leaving you dumbstruck at what you’ve just played. Gris, Gone Home and What Remains of Edith Finch are just three examples of Switch...
Feature How A Joke Hatched Gaming's Most Horrible Goose
"Geese are just funny"
Ever since it was first announced, Untitled Goose Game has enjoyed hugely positive reaction from all quarters - it's a rare thing to get excited about merch for a game we hadn't even played at the time, but there's something about this obnoxious goose and his stealthy slapstick antics which strikes a chord with us (and, it...
News Trademark Discovery Suggests Klonoa, Mr. Driller And Splatterhouse Might Be Making A Comeback
Bandai Namco is up to something...
Update (Wed 18th Sep, 2019 03:15 BST): GoNintendo reveals the page listing for Klonoa on Wii was updated on Nintendo's UK website three days ago (see for yourself). Update: It would seem that Bandai Namco is planning t
Video Untitled Goose Game Gets New Gameplay Trailer, And You Know You Want To Watch It
Here's a honk, there's a honk
Don't get us wrong, we're super excited for the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and the shiny new Switch Lite this Friday, but our minds can't help waddling elsewhere towards another game launching on that very day. Yes, Untitled Goose Game has had our attention since it was
News PowerA's Fusion Fightpad For Switch Has Been Inspired By The Sega Saturn Controller
Pre-order now
Accessory manufacturer PowerA has announced a new controller called the Fusion Wired FightPad, designed for the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms. It's priced at $59.99 USD and pre-orders are available now. The controller has been inspired by the iconic Sega Saturn gamepad and features a six-button "arcade-style" layout and...
Video Yet Another Musical Easter Egg Has Been Found In Zelda: Link's Awakening On Switch
And this time it's completely new
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is only two days away from release on Nintendo Switch, and as it turns out, the thing appears to be packed with cool little secrets. Last week, we shared with you a video which explored some of the musical Easter eggs found within the game, including a new rendition of the...
News Angry Bunnies Sure Looks Familiar, But It's Free To Download On Switch
Those birds'll be really angry now
Let's get it out there straight away: Angry Bunnies is clearly a blatant rip-off of Angry Birds. Featuring "comical characters", "physics-based demolition", and a title that's about as close to Rovio's world-dominating smartphone release as possible, it's pretty safe to assume that you know what you're getting...
Japanese Charts Monster Hunter Still Reigns Supreme As Daemon X Machina Grabs Fourth
Nintendo loses out to new PS4 titles
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 9th - 15th September, revealing that new entry Daemon X Machina has debuted in fourth place. The game's opening week in Japan was - perhaps unsurprisingly - more successful than its debut in the UK, but still wasn't enough to challenge the heavy hitters this week...
News Rev Up Your Engines For The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe North American Open
Enter now
The Nintendo Versus Twitter account is promoting a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Open event and it starts this month on 22nd September (10:00 AM to 8:00 PM Pacific Time). To participate, all you need to do is enter the following tournament code into your game before the event begins: 2093-5045-4827. All up, there'll be eight winners, determined...
News Squad Shooter Earthfall: Alien Horde Blasts Its Way Onto Switch Next Month
With a new mode exclusive to Switch
Earthfall: Alien Horde is set to fire itself onto a Nintendo Switch near you, with an October release being confirmed today. The game is a revitalisation of co-op FPS Earthfall which previously launched on Xbox One, PS4, and Steam. This new Switch edition features the entirety of the original game plus
News Super Mario Themed Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament Starts Later This Week
Who will be the superstar?
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is this week hosting a Super Mario themed tournament. It's called "Who is the Superstar" and will be limited to a selection of Mario fighters and stages. The more wins you have, the better the spirits you'll get. As you can see in the above image, it's the usual cast of characters including...
Guide Pokémon GO Type Chart: Advantages And Weaknesses Explained For All 18 Types
Your best options for super effective attacks & maximum resistance (also applies to mainline games)
Rock, paper, scissors. The idea that certain player choices are more or less effective against others has been a cornerstone of game design for generations. But what if your hand could also turn into a dragon, or a tsunami, or a formless supernatural...
News Reggie Fils-Aimé To Aid Mentoring Of Underprivileged Students With New York Organisation
It "feels like a natural fit"
Ex-Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé will join the New York Videogame Critics Circle's board of directors with immediate effect, it has been revealed. His role will help with the organisation's "mission of mentoring and scholarships in underserved communities". The NYVGCC is a multicultural organisation...
News Indiecalypse Is A Video Game All About Indie Developers Making A Video Game
The dark humour of game development
Note: This trailer contains adult language and potentially sensitive content. Well, here's something a little different. From Spanish developer Jandusoft comes Indiecalypse, a game full of dark humour and tales of indie game development. The game is said to depict "the crude reality of indie game developers...
Video Launch Trailer Released For Level-5's Timeless Tale Ni no Kuni: Wrath Of The White Witch
An RPG like no other
Bandai Namco and Level-5 have released a launch trailer for Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, which arrives on the Nintendo Switch this Friday. For anyone who hasn't played this highly-praised RPG before, this trailer is perhaps the best one yet – explaining the backstory of the timeless tale. The game uses lovely...
News Button Button Up! Brings Another Dose Of Cute Co-Op Platforming To Switch
And it launches next week!
CIRCLE Entertainment has revealed that it'll be bringing Centrosphere Games' Button Button Up! to Nintendo Switch. You won't have long to wait, either, as it's due to arrive on 26th September. The game is a platform-adventure title that features single-player, co-op, and competitive battle modes. You'll be facing a series...
Video New Trine 4 Story Trailer Sets The Stage For Next Month's Magical Switch Launch
And things get pretty dark
The folks at Modus Games have today shared a brand new trailer for the upcoming Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince, which will be launching on Nintendo Switch on 8th October. As you can see for yourself, the trailer gives us a good look at the plot taking place behind the usual, enchanting puzzles we've seen in previous...
Tuesday17th Sep 2019
Review LEGO Jurassic World - A Recooked Package That's Right At Home On Switch
That is one big pile of bricks
Back in the day, handheld platforms were where you took a new LEGO game and hacked it to be bits in order to make it fit. From missing multiplayer modes and chopped-down level sizes to outright performance issues, it felt like you were getting punished for daring to smash Danish bricks anywhere other than a home...
Guide Where To Buy The Zelda: Link's Awakening amiibo
Have you seen how cute this thing is?
The adorable The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening amiibo which was first revealed way back at E3 is finally available to buy. If you're hoping to get your hands on one, here's where to go. You'll find several different options depending on your location below. We'll b
News Sword And Shield's 'Glitched' Pokémon Will Be Revealed Tomorrow
See it for yourself
Update (17th Sep, 11:00 BST): It has now been revealed that the 'glitched' Pokémon spotted on the official Pokémon Sword and Shield website earlier this week will be revealed tomorrow, 18th September. The reveal is set to happen at 22:00 JST / 14:00 BST / 09:00 EDT / 06:00 PDT. -- Update (18th Sep): And here's the full...
News Looks Like Copies Of Zelda: Link's Awakening Are Already Sneaking Out Into The Wild
Street dates broken again?
Multiple reports are flooding in today suggesting that copies of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening are starting to find their way to the public, and potentially through rather suspicious means. The first (and least suspicious) sighting comes from Chile, where the game appears to be available from a high street...
Video Sega's Genesis Mini Gets The Tower Of Power Treatment
Super stack
Back in June, when Sega revealed the Sega Genesis Mini / Mega Drive Mini and its library of games during a Famitsu live stream in Japan, it continued to surprise viewers by showing off additional non-functioning components for the device. This included miniature-sized versions of the Sega CD / Mega CD, 32X add-on, a Sonic &...
Random Apparently Kirby 'Might Purr Happily' If You Pet Him
And so, world peace was restored
We did it, folks. We've finally stumbled across the news everyone was desperately hoping for. Yes, Kirby will apparently purr if you pet him. We were tempted to just end the article there - because let's face it, that's a happier news story than the vast majority of things you'd read in real-world news - but we...
Video New Zelda: Link's Awakening Story Trailer Shows Off Stunningly Beautiful Gameplay
Short, but very sweet
Nintendo UK has shared a new trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on Nintendo Switch, and wow is it looking pretty. It's only a short clip - around 30 seconds or so in length - but we get to see a number of different characters and locations, all of which are looking very lovely indeed. We're also treated to an...
Reminder You Have Just One Week To Claim Your Nintendo Switch Online Sub With Twitch Prime
Enjoy Switch Online at no extra cost!
Grab a free subscription to enjoy all those recently added SNES games and more! Remember a while back when Nintendo and Twitch partnered up to offer free subscriptions to Nintendo Switch Online? Well, that deal is just about to come to an end. Earlier this year, it was revealed that Amazon Prime members c
Review Jet Kave Adventure - A 2.5D Platformer That Doesn't Reinvent The Wheel, More's The Pity
Little rocket (cave)man
Not every game has to be revolutionary, you know. While it’s always nice when a developer tries to push a genre further and break new ground, there are times when all we want is something familiar, something solid, something safe: a warm, cosy jumper in a world full of attention-seeking t-shirt slogans. Jet Kave Adventure...
News E3 Reportedly Set To Be Rebranded As A "Fan, Media And Influencer Festival" Next Year
With "queuetainment" and 10,000 more attendees
The Entertainment Software Association is set to make some rather significant changes to the annual gaming trade event, E3. Starting from E3 2020, it hopes to turn the event into a "fan, media, and influencer festival". The news comes from an E3 2020 planning document, as reported on by GameDaily.biz...
Random Super Mario Odyssey Reveals Mario's Unwavering Obsession With Pasta
Mamma mia!
Super Mario Odyssey is full of a great number of things, from Power Moons and coins to pure platforming fun, but it also happens to be absolutely crammed with pasta. You'd be forgiven for missing it, however, as all of this carbohydrate goodness is only found in Mario's dreams. As you may be aware, leaving your controller untouched for a...
Reminder Wireless SNES Controllers For Switch Online Can Now Be Purchased (North America)
Exclusive offer for members
Update: The wireless SNES controllers are temporarily out of stock on the Nintendo website. If you want to properly relive the glory days of the SNES on your Nintendo Switch, you must absolutely get the fancy wireless controllers Nintendo showed off during its most recent Direct broadcast. The good news is if you live...
News Free-To-Download Racer Asphalt 9: Legends Locks In October Release Date
Pre-order the starter pack right now
Fancy playing a car racing game on your Switch but don't want to fork out the money for GRID Autosport when it arrives later this week? Then it might be worth waiting for the release of Gameloft's free-to-download title, Asphalt 9: Legends. It's been confirmed the game will launch worldwide next month on 8th...
News Roguelike Dungeon Crawler Soul Knight Comes To Switch With All Characters Included
More than 170 weapons to discover
Developer ChillyRoom's roguelike dungeon crawler Soul Knight is headed to Nintendo Switch. You'll be able to pick it up this week in North America, and early next month in Europe. The game originally launched on mobile platforms back in February 2017, tasking players with collecting weapons, dodging bullets, and...
News Sonic Creator Yuji Naka Is Making An "Original Action Game" With Square Enix
Excited?
Yuji Naka, who you'll no doubt know as the lead programmer on the original Sonic the Hedgehog games, has revealed that he is working on an "original action game" at Square Enix. The Sonic creator joined Square Enix in January 2018; at the time, he said that he wished to "develop an enjoyable game" without sharing any further details. In a...
News Win Dragon Quest XI S Or The Witcher 3 Figures When You Pre-Order From Nintendo UK
Or socks if you're the runner-up
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition are both headed to Nintendo Switch very soon indeed. As such, pre-orders have now gone live on the Nintendo UK store and there are some extra goodies to be had. Pre-ordering either game (or both, if you...
News Funko Reveals New Pikachu Pop, Coming Soon To A Store Near You
Collect 'em all
Love 'em or hate 'em, more Pokémon-themed Funko Pops are seemingly on the way and you've gotta collect 'em all. According to the official Funko Pop website, collectors will soon be able to purchase another version of Pikachu. This one has a different pose to the original - with its ears pointing out in different directions. It's...
News Super Kirby Clashes With Nintendo's Battle Royale Game Tetris 99 Later This Week
Unlock a special theme and receive 99 Gem Apples
Nintendo continues to use its battle royale puzzler Tetris 99 to promote various other games. The latest crossover is with Super Kirby Clash – the free-to-start title announced during the most recent Direct presentation. To celebrate the release of this game, the next Maximus Cup in Tetris 99 will...
Video Fans Share Their Top Ghostbusters: The Video Game Memories Ahead Of Next Month's Remaster
Pre-orders now live
Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered will be available on Switch and other platforms in just a matter of weeks and building up to the launch, Saber Interactive has shared a brand new 'Favourite Memories' trailer. The video shows a number of fans talking about their favourite parts of the original game released on PC, PS3 and...
Monday16th Sep 2019
Review Ni no Kuni: Wrath Of The White Witch - Level-5's RPG Classic Will Bewitch Your Switch
"It's flippin' finally on the Switch, en't it?"
In 2008, Level-5 was coming up on its tenth anniversary and wanted to produce a project that its staff was passionate about, regardless of how well it would sell, and the world was introduced to Ni No Kuni: The Another World. A two-pronged project, one version of it came to the Nintendo DS as the...
Review Gun Gun Pixies - A Pitiful Perv-Fest That Also Fails As A Video Game
Space Oddity
Originally released for PS Vita in Japan back in 2017, Gun Gun Pixies tells the story of two intergalactic hornballs, Kame Pon and Bee Tan, otherwise known as Pixie Team, who are sent to earth on a secret mission to observe the interactions of a bunch of teenage girls living in a dormitory. Pixie Team’s home planet Pandemo is in the...
News Pokémon Loser Ash Ketchum's Lifelong Dream Has Finally Come True
And it only took 20 years!
Throughout the history of the Pokémon anime series, one thing has remained constant: Ash Ketchum was born to lose. Despite participating in numerous leagues over the past few decades, this plucky trainer has never tasted ultimate success; while he has undoubtedly improved over time and teaches us that not all heroes are...
News The First Three Dragon Quest Games Are Coming To Switch In Europe And North America
And we don't have long to wait
Amazing news, Dragon Quest fans! Dragon Quest, Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line and Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation are all getting a worldwide release on Switch later this month. Earlier this month, it was revealed that the three games would be
News Original Ash Ketchum Voice Actor Comments On Pokémon League Outcome In The Best Way
Ash's younger self returns
After 20 long years of adventure, battling, and being an all-round hero to kids all around the globe, Pokémon's Ash Ketchum has finally achieved his ultimate dream. We assume you have no issues with anime spoilers if you're still reading, so let's all say it together: Ash has finally won a Pokémon League competition! To...
News New Nintendo Switch Online Bundles Offer Top Games At Discounted Prices (Europe)
Mario Kart, Smash and more!
Nintendo of Europe has today unveiled a new selection of Nintendo Switch Online bundles which offer a subscription to the service alongside a top game of your choice. The deal allows you to buy both the Online subscription and a digital copy of your chosen game for less than what it would cost separately. You can go...
News Walmart Appears To Break Yet Another Street Date As Unreleased amiibo Appear In Store
Tut tut
US retailer Walmart appears to be selling a number of upcoming amiibo ahead of time, with figures being spotted in-store well before their official release date. The new wave of Super Smash Bros. figures set to launch this Friday (Ivysaur, Squirtle, and Snake) have all been found patiently waiting for new owners to come and pick them up,...
Feature The Best Nintendo Switch Games Of PAX West 2019
Luigi's Mansion 3! Super Meat Boy Forever! Haven! Windjammers 2!
The Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle is one of the biggest expositions of gaming on the planet, and we were there, hunting out the best Nintendo-related games for your viewing pleasure. The only stipulations were that it couldn’t have already been released before PAX, and it had to be...
News Prototype Wii Nunchuk Controller Included A Rumble Motor, According To New Photos
Before the Revolution
Last year a prototype controller for the GameCube came up for auction on Yahoo Japan and shed a little more light on the evolution of the Wii Remote. A grey prototype version of the controller plugged into the console directly, as did a large IR bar similar to the one which would eventually ship with the Wii. A familiar looking...
News Unova Pokémon Arrive In Pokémon GO Today, First Details And Regional Exclusives Revealed
Unova Stones, new Eggs, Raids and more
As had been previously promised, Niantic has reconfirmed that Pokémon first found in the series' Unova region will start appearing in Pokémon GO today. That's right, all your favourite critters from Pokémon Black and White will soon be found waddling around your living room. Starter Pokémon Snivy, Tepig, a
News Koei Tecmo Spills The Beans On Fairy Tail, A JRPG Based On The Manga And Anime
New info on battles, party members and more
Fairy Tail was confirmed to be coming to Switch just days ago, and now Koei Tecmo and developer Gust Studios have shared more juicy details about the upcoming release. If you missed the news, the game has been described as a "magical JRPG" based on Hiro Mashima’s best-selling manga and anime series of...
UK Charts Nintendo Loses Out As Borderlands 3, Gears 5 And PES 2020 Take Charge
Daemon X Machina sneaks into top 20
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 14th September, revealing that new Nintendo Switch exclusive Daemon X Machina has debuted in 19th place, failing to match Astral Chain's recent number one success. A splattering of major new releases on other platforms has seen Nintendo take a bit of a backseat this...
News Neon Drive Brings Retro-Futuristic Arcade Action To Switch This Week
With a musical twist
Launching on Nintendo Switch this week is Neon Drive, an action-arcade game with a musical spin. Inspired by arcade games of the '80s, Neon Drive has you navigating obstacles across eight levels which are said to offer "hours of enjoyment". Each of these levels comes with its own twists and turns - quite literally - as well as...
News All-New Dream Events Are Coming To Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
Racing, Shooting and Karate
Dream Events are back in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, and Sega has introduced three all-new activities that you'll be able to enjoy when the full game releases. You can get a quick taste of them in the trailer up above, but we also have a handy description of each for you below: Dream Shooting:...
News Get Fresh 3DS Discounts With The Latest My Nintendo Rewards (Europe)
Professor Layton, Tomodachi Life and more!
The latest batch of My Nintendo game discounts for Europe has now gone live, giving players the usual chance to grab a handful of games at discounted prices. This set is slightly smaller than usual, with four titles being put up for grabs in total. As always, you can take advantage of these discounts by...
Sunday15th Sep 2019
Review Star Wars Pinball - A Silly Yet Authentic Ode To All Things Star Wars
I am a pinball wizard, like my father before me
Do you like Star Wars? Do you like pinball? If your tastes happen to fall into one of these categories, you’re likely to get some enjoyment out of this themed collection of tables from virtual pinball wizards Zen Studios. If you happen to like – nay, love – both, well, you’re about to receive a...
News Billy Mitchell Threatens To Take Legal Action Against High-Score Sanctioning Bodies
The King of Kong wants his crown back
The one and only Billy Mitchell – best known for claiming high-scores in arcade games like Donkey Kong and then being officially stripped of the records – is reportedly threatening to take legal action against the sanctioning bodies Twin Galaxies and Guinness World Records. Polygon reveals Mitchell's...
News Mega Man Producer Reconfirms The Next Major Entry In The Series Is On The Way
More Mega
Last November, Mega Man 11 producer Kazuhiro Tsuchiya spoke to the fansite Rockman Corner and said how he would love for "even more players" to give the newest entry a try – raising some minor concerns about the future of the series and how it was performing in terms of sales. Not long after this, Tsuchiya eased any worries by stating...
News Hamster Is Bringing Balloon Fight, VS. Castlevania And More To Switch eShop
Retro revival
If you love playing retro games on your Nintendo Switch, you've probably tried out at least one of Hamster's games from its Arcade Archives collection over the past few years. The series does a wonderful job faithfully reproducing classic arcade experiences and enhances this era of gaming with a number of modern features. At the Tokyo...
News Ubisoft Won't Be Moving Away From Open-World Game Design Anytime Soon
Top priority
During an interview with GameIndustry.biz recently, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot spoke about how the company wanted to expand on its open-world game design, present in series such as Assassin's Creed, Watch Dogs and even the recent release Starlink: Battle for Atlas. He was asked if there was any chance a game series like Assassin's...
Poll Box Art Brawl #8 - Metal Gear
Not yet on Solids
Welcome to the eighth round of Box Art Brawl, the series where we throw a trio of regional retro box arts into a weapon-filled pit to see which one scrambles out victorious, though covered in blood and spittle. This chap looks familiar... Last time we saw three Star Foxes dogfighting over Corneria and a week later we can confirm...
Video Contra: Rogue Corps Has A Demo And It Isn't Co-Op
Save the Damned City
A few days ago, Konami released a demo for Contra: Rogue Corps on the Switch eShop to give fans a taste of the action prior to the full game's release on 26th September. After giving this latest entry in the series a bit of a hard time earlier this month, our American-b
News Atelier Dusk Trilogy Deluxe Pack Confirmed For The West
More information to be revealed soon
Yesterday, during a special stage event at the 2019 Tokyo Game Show, Koei Tecmo announced the Atelier Dusk Trilogy Deluxe Pack for the Switch and multiple other platforms. If the title wasn't already enough of a hint, this upcoming release will include the following three games: Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of...
Saturday14th Sep 2019
Review Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition - A Pure Work Of Magic
A Switch port that Bellegar's belief
Divinity: Original Sin 2 begins with your character, a 'Sourcerer', facing a pretty difficult decision when the ship transporting them to the Divine Order-controlled prison island of Fort Joy is attacked by a huge Voidwoken Kraken and left floundering. You fight your way to the upper deck and, upon arriving at...
Thousand Year D'awwwww (updated with information on stage 7/7)
An eventful summer of Pokémon catching once again comes to a close and as in previous years, players are being treated to a special appearance by a mythical Pokémon. Previously available to long-time Pokémon fans only through in-store events and now obscure Gamecube releases, the...
Guide Where To Find Your Course ID In Super Mario Maker 2
Where's that little 9-digit alphanumeric hiding?
So, you've stayed up far too long constructing a masterpiece in the freshly released Super Mario Maker 2 and you're desperate to share your course. You've uploaded your level and you saw the Course ID flash up onscreen - lovely! But now you need to find it again to text your friends or tweet your...
Guide Where Is The Poison Mushroom In Super Mario Maker 2?
The Rotten Mushroom is hiding in the Ground
So, you've heard that the Poison Mushroom that debuted in Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels is back in Super Mario Maker 2 and you're desperate to dupe your friends into consuming the deadly little fungi. However, you've searched the item dials and can't find the blighter anywhere. Yep, it's hiding but...
News Square Enix Is Releasing A Game Boy Color Dragon Quest Game On Switch eShop
Arrives in Japan next week
Following on from the news it would release the original three Dragon Quest games on the Switch, Square Enix has now announced Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland Retro is coming to the Switch eShop next week in Japan. This is the very first entry in the spin-off series and was compared to the Pokémon games at the...
Guide How To Change From Day To Night In Super Mario Maker 2
Plus how nighttime affects your courses
As you've probably seen for yourself, Super Mario Maker 2 has a host of new themes besides the returning ones from the Wii U original. In addition to Ground, Underground, Underwater, Ghost House, Airship and Castle, the sequel also offers Desert, Snow, Sky and Forest themes. There's also a new Nighttime...
Guide How To Add Water To Levels In Super Mario Maker 2
Or lava, if you prefer
Super Mario Maker 2 is out and has added a plethora of features to the solid foundation of the first game. One of those tasty additions enables you to change the water level in a course, and even have it rise and fall over time. Obviously the design implications are immense, with plenty of timing-based gauntlets now possible...
News Hand Cramps Won't Be A Problem With This New Switch Lite Grip Case
Grip this
As brilliant as the Switch Joy-Con is, it's flat on both sides, overly small when paired up with certain hands and can result in some serious cramps after prolonged sessions on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (trust us, we know). Much more comfortable options include the Pro Controller and even the GameCube pad. Although we...
Guide Super Mario Maker 2 - How To Beat ‘Secret Of The Dry Bones Shell’
How to complete job 84 in Story Mode
While the courses found in Story Mode in Super Mario Maker 2 feature some ingenious and immensely satisfying level design, arguably very few of them are real head-scratchers. Anyone who’s been playing 2D Mario for any length of time should have little trouble with the vast majority of the levels, provided...
Guide Fire Emblem: Three Houses - Get Started With These Heroic Tips
"Oh my, what could've brought you here?"
It could certainly be argued that Fire Emblem: Three Houses is the most complex release yet in the long-running strategy series, which is no mean feat considering the intimidating barrier to entry many previous games have had. It’s extremely rewarding, of course, but juggling time in the Monastery, building...
Guide Bloodstained Walkthrough For Nintendo Switch
Crystal clear guidework
Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night is, like the many Metroidvanias before it, quite a beast of a game. While the 2.5D action might seem simple enough, there are loads of enemies to slay, items to collect, secrets to uncover and much more besides. Just finishing the game is a considerable undertaking, let alone finding all of...
Random Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Is About Video Games, So Don't Expect Goku Or Iron Man
Masahiro Sakurai reiterates the guidelines
The latest Super Smash Bros. game for the Switch is the ultimate entry in the series. It brings together a roster of fighters that most fans have dreamed of for many years now. Sonic against Mario - sure! Rare's Banjo-Kazooie up against Ryu from Street Fighter - no problem! Despite a seemingly unlimited...
Video Totaka's Song Returns In Link's Awakening On The Nintendo Switch
Have a listen
You've likely heard how the Japanese composer Kazumi Totaka is known for slipping a short melody into almost every Nintendo game he has worked on. "Totaka's Song" was originally discovered by western players in Mario Paint on the Super Nintendo, but had in fact made its debut in the Japan-only Game Boy title X, released weeks earlier...
News "No Additional Downloads Required" For Physical Version Of Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection
Thanks, Capcom
Like many other Switch releases, one question that's frequently been asked since Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection was announced for Nintendo's hybrid system was if the retail release would include all of the content on the game card. The good news is everything will be included on the one game cartridge. That's all six of the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 14th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Yet another week has flown by, this time full of Switch controller LED light revelations and stories of what might just be the very first time anyone has managed to reach the Switch's maximum playtime for a single game. We're feeling more than ready to sit down for some gaming over the weekend, and as usual,...
Friday13th Sep 2019
News Fire Emblem: Three Houses Patch Revises Sensitive Dialogue
Text altered in latest update
Earlier this week, Nintendo released a patch for Fire Emblem: Three Houses on Nintendo Switch. You can check out the full patch notes here if you're interested (the change of voice actor for Male Byleth was one of the bigger stories to come from it), but fans have spotted something that wasn't clearly
Review The Sinking City - A Solid Port For This Lovecraftian Detective Mystery
The Cthulhu mysteries
Despite being a writer whose work has divided so many - especially when it comes to the legacy of his problematic views and the running theme of ‘otherness’ in his poems and prose - HP Lovecraft remains the go-to inspiration for anything remotely Gothic or tinged with thoughts of mania and delirium. Naturally, it's only...
News Ring Fit Adventure File Size Revealed, Download Code Version Also Available
Small in size
Now that Nintendo has revealed its latest game Ring Fit Adventure to the world, finer details about how it will be distributed are beginning to emerge. On the My Nintendo Store in Japan, a special digital version of the game has been discovered. It will still come with the Ring-Con and Leg Strap but instead of a physical copy of the...
Review F-Zero - The Game That Sold Us Mode 7
What a way to launch a console
At their very core, futuristic racing games should have visual flair, and there was already an early history of this sub-genre before F-Zero released – including Nintendo's Mach Rider on NES in 1985, Powerdrome on 16-bit computers, and Atari's arcade S.T.U.N. Runner in 1989. Following these games, late 1990 became an...
News Switch Online Members Will Soon Be Able To Trade-In Individual Plans Towards A Family Deal
Get a discount on family memberships
Nintendo has revealed a new option for Switch Online subscribers which will allow individual members to score discounts on a family plan. Coming into effect from 1st October, anyone who has an Individual Membership to the service will be able to trade-in the remaining days left on their deal towards a discount...
News Super Nintendo World To "Redefine" Theme Parks With Wristband That Connects To Your Console
Opening in Japan next year
The Chairman and CEO of Universal Parks & Resorts Tom Williams recently shared new information about Super Nintendo World – coming to Universal parks around the world – at Comcast's 2019 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference. The first version of the Nintendo-themed park, at Universal Studios Japan,...
Feature Twirlbound On Pine's Open World And The Inevitable Zelda Comparisons
"Our game world and game structure is vastly different"
Now confirmed to arrive on Switch on 10th October, open world adventure Pine puts you in control of a young human named Hue and pits you against tribes and animals in an emergent simulation where territory is constantly shifting, survival is a struggle and there's always something new to...
News Nicalis Investigation Reveals Tales Of Ghosting, Slurs And Mistreatment Of Staff
"It’s a small industry. Actions have consequences"
Nicalis is a company that will need no introduction to Nintendo fans. It has been responsible for bringing some amazing titles to Wii, 3DS, Wii U and Switch, including Cave Story+, Blade Strangers, Crystal Crisis, Ikaruga, VVVVVV,
Hands On Overland Is A Game Where You Don't Always Get To Save The Dog
"We broke most strategy game rules"
Overland has been in development for a long time now. Developer Finji – which began life back in 2006 when it was founded by Adam and Rebekah Saltsman – has been involved in several major releases over the years, including (deep breath) Canabalt, Gravity Hook, Hundreds, Feist, Panoramical, Runaway Toad and...
News Astral Chain Was One Of The Best-Selling Games Of August In The United States
Fire Emblem had the best Switch software sales overall
August wasn't the best month for the video game industry in America, with software sales falling to their lowest since 1998 according to NPD Analyst Mat Piscatella. Despite this, Nintendo still had a good run and the Switch was once again the best-selling hardware system as well as the only...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Dominates The Japan Game Awards 2019
Here are all the winners
This week plays host to the Japan Game Awards, an awards ceremony which celebrates the Japanese gaming industry's biggest and brightest stars and international hits, too. The full lineup of this year's Game of the Year awards has now been revealed, as well as the ceremony's prestigious Minister of Economy, Trade and...
Poll Daemon X Machina Is Out Today, Are You Getting It?
A must-buy, or has the hype fallen away?
Today sees the launch of Daemon X Machina, which has perhaps unintentionally become of the most intriguing Switch releases this year. We say that because the last few months have been quite the rollercoaster for the game and developer Marvelous Entertainment. Back in February, a demo was released with the...
Anniversary The Original Super Mario Bros. Launched On NES 34 Years Ago Today
Feeling old yet?
The original Super Mario Bros., one of the most celebrated and adored video games in history, was first released 34 years ago today, on 13th September 1985. It was on this day that the game launched for Nintendo's Famicom console in Japan, a system which would soon go on to release as the NES or 'Nintendo Entertainment System'...
News Save The Damned City In The Contra: Rogue Corps Switch Demo
Full game arrives later this month
In June, Konami revealed Contra: Rogue Corps – a new entry in the beloved run and gun shmup series that offers a top-down isometric view of the action and even a panda bear. If you're still not sure about whether this latest entry in the series is right for you, the Japanese publisher and developer has now...
Video Mario Kart Tour Gets A Real Life Commercial Featuring Toad
Tokyo is under construction
Nintendo really wants Mario Kart Tour on mobile to be a success when it launches later this month. In order to ensure it takes the lead on the mobile charts when it does arrive, the company has been promoting the game via social media with regular updates about the items, modes, and characters in the game. Now, in an...
News Shakedown: Hawaii Launches On 3DS eShop This Month, Includes The "Full Tank" Update
And much more new content
Possibly one of the last major releases for the 3DS is Shakedown: Hawaii from Vblank Entertainment. After years of waiting for this game to arrive on the system, a release date has finally been confirmed. This follow-up to Retro City Rampage will be made available for all 3DS and 2DS systems on 19th September in North...
News BurgerTime Party! Reimagines The Arcade Classic For Nintendo Switch This October
Anyone else feeling hungry?
Marvelous Europe has revealed that BurgerTime Party! will be launching exclusively on Nintendo Switch on 8th October. The game is a reimagining of DATA EAST's 1982 arcade game BurgerTime, which actually found its way to NES back in the day. This new release throws players into another course of food-based puzzle...
News Carry Your Nintendo Switch Lite In This Fetching Pokémon Sword And Shield Bag
Looking groovy with Grookey
We know exactly what it's like to look fresh, hip, and down with the cool kids of today (we really don't), so you may or may not want to trust us when we say that this new Pokémon Switch Lite accessory is a must-have. Jokes aside, this new product will, of course, be a great pick for any Pokémon fans who like its...
News PQube Details New Features In Cat Quest II, A Co-Op Open-World RPG Coming To Switch
More content, more players!
We're getting closer and closer to the launch of Cat Quest II - it's out on Steam in a couple of weeks' time, with a Switch launch coming in "autumn" - and PQube has today shared a short list of new features that will be present in the game. You see, this open-world RPG adventure is a sequel to Cat Quest, which launched...
Thursday12th Sep 2019
News Razer's New Gaming Tablet Is One Of The Most Blatant Nintendo Switch Clones Yet
On the cutting edge?
Gaming-focused hardware maker Razer has made a name for itself with its range of computer, tablet and smartphone devices, and it would appear the company is about to release a product which takes inspiration from the Nintendo Switch. The Singapore-based firm filed a patent for a 'gaming controller for mobile device and method...
Review AI: The Somnium Files - Another Gem From The Creator Of The Zero Escape Series
Insane in your membrane
AI: The Somnium Files sees the return of Kotaro Uchikoshi, director of two of the excellent Zero Escape visual novels, as he takes us on a madcap sci-fi adventure through the inner workings of a super-secret branch of ABIS Metropolitan Police Department on the chase of a potential serial killer using PSYNC technology. This...
Review Super Kirby Clash - Monster Hunter Meets The Cute Pink Puffball
And it's free to play, to boot
When Kirby: Planet Robobot launched in 2016, one of the sub-games included was a neat little RPG-lite take on a boss rush mode called Team Kirby Clash. A year later, HAL opted to expand on the concept further in a free-to-play release on the 3DS eShop called Team Kirby Clash Deluxe, which added in several more bosses,...
News Looks Like One Lucky Fan Already Has A Nintendo Switch Lite
To Walmart, quick-smart!
Nintendo's latest piece of gaming hardware, the Nintendo Switch Lite, releases on 20th September. We're looking forward to getting our hands on one when that day eventually comes, but it appears that one lucky fan already has one sitting at home. Twitter user David Reed has shared the following messages online, noting that...
News There's "No Way" Future Smash Bros. Games Will Have As Many Fighters As Ultimate, Says Sakurai
It is "the ultimate collaboration title"
Super Smash Bros. series director Masahiro Sakurai has said that there's "no way" any future games in the series will feature as many fighters and series representations as Ultimate, fittingly describing it as "the ultimate collaboration title". In his Japanese Famitsu column (which has been translated by...
Review The Genesis / Mega Drive Mini Finally Does Sega's History Justice
Mega Drive me to the store
Miniaturized consoles are nothing new to Sega as it was releasing them long before Nintendo’s Classic NES and SNES consoles took the spotlight. The plug-and-play systems it produced in collaboration with AtGames usually car
News Nintendo Officially Unveils Ring Fit Adventure, An Exercised-Based Adventure Game
Meet the Ring-Con
Nintendo has lifted the lid on the mysterious Ring device seen just several days ago, announcing Ring Fit Adventure for Nintendo Switch. Ring Fit Adventure will have players exploring "an expansive world, battling enemies along the way", but rather than using Link's trusty Master Sw
News Rune Factory 4 Special Archival Edition Announced For North America And Europe
Update: Pre-orders go live
Update - 12/09, 03:00 BST: Pre-orders for the Archival Edition and standard edition are now available in North America on the XSEED website. You'll receive free shipping if you spend over $49. Original Story - 10/09, 03:30 BST: XSEED and Marvelous have revealed a limited 'Archival Edition' of Rune Factory 4 Special. This...
News Nintendo Files Lawsuit Against ROM Website Offering Nearly 300,000 Switch Downloads
And "more than 500,000" 3DS downloads
Nintendo's crackdown on piracy continues, with its American branch filing a lawsuit against the owner of a website called RomUniverse on 10th September. The pirated games on this website allegedly show "counterfeit copies of Nintendo's trademarks" and reportedly infringe the copyright of the real works...
News Yo-Kai Watch 4 Will No Longer Be A Nintendo Switch Exclusive
Level-5 confirms PlayStation 4 release
Yo-Kai Watch has had a good run exclusively on Nintendo systems over the years, but it appears the series will soon branch out. Overlooking the odd mobile spin-off, Level-5 has announced Yo-Kai Watch 4 is coming to PlayStation 4 in the near future. The fourth main entry in the Yo-Kai series was the first one...
News Purchase Bayonetta From The Wii U eShop While You Still Can
Update: Applies to Japan, Europe and North America
Update - 12/09, 03:40 BST: As of 19th September, Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2 will no longer be available for purchase on the Wii U eShop in North America. And if you've already bought the digital versions of these games on Wii U, Nintendo of America has confirmed you'll still be able to download both...
Talking Point Ring Fit Adventure Is A Thing, But Is It Your Sort Of Thing?
Belly's gonna get ya?
Well, there you go. Today Nintendo pulled back the curtain on the mysterious ring controller and software it teased last week unveiling Ring Fit Adventure. The controller, imaginatively dubbed the Ring-Con, is used in conjunction with a pair of Joy-Con and the Leg-Strap to navigate through an RPG-style fitness adventure that...
Video Zelda-Inspired Open World Adventure Stranded Sails Gets Gorgeous New Trailer
One to keep an eye on
A brand new trailer for Stranded Sails - Explorers of the Cursed Islands has washed up on our grateful shores, giving us a look at some of the activities you can expect to get up to when the game arrives on Switch. And it looks lovely. The game, which has taken inspiration from series such as The Legend of Zelda,
Hands On The More We Play Streets Of Rage 4, The More We Like It
Dust off your knuckles
Boy, the streets sure have been quiet the last 25 years. That’s roughly the length of time since Axel Stone, Blaze Fielding, and Big McLargehuge roamed the streets taming, titulary speaking, the “rage”. Streets of Rage 4, similar to retro franchise revivals like Mega Man 9 and Sonic Mania before it,
Gallery A Closer Look At Ring Fit Adventure, Nintendo's Shiny New Switch Toy
Game screenshots and accessory close-ups
Nintendo has unveiled its latest, non-traditional gaming experience for Nintendo Switch, and just like with Nintendo Labo before it, we're full of intrigue, curiosity, and have been left with several questions. Yes, this is Ring Fit Adventure, something Nintendo has described as "a new type of adventure...
News Mario Kart Tour Will Have Special Bonus Challenges Not Seen In Main Series Games
A welcome addition
Mario Kart Tour is just a couple of weeks away from racing onto our smartphones - in our case, it's patiently sitting in the preregistration pitlane as we speak - but we're still learning new and exciting things about it. We recently learned that Mario Kart: Double Dash's special items are making a return, and that the internet-f
Nintendo Download 12th September (North America)
Daemon X Machina, Castle Crashers Remastered and The Sinking City
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 comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Daemon X Machina...
Nintendo Download 12th September (Europe)
Amnesia! Blasphemous! The Sinking City!
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 comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: DAEMON X MACHINA (Nintendo, 13th Sept,...
News Harvest Moon: Mad Dash Digs Up An October Release On Switch
You need to see this sheep keychain...
Natsume Inc. has today revealed the final release date for Harvest Moon: Mad Dash. You'll be able to grab a copy of the game on either Nintendo Switch or PS4 from 29th October. The announcement comes alongside a brand new trailer (which you can see for yourself above). If you've forgotten what this one's all...
News Physical Pre-Orders For Downwell On Nintendo Switch Go Live Next Week
5,000 copies available
As teased last November, Special Reserve Games will soon be offering Switch owners a physical version of the critically-acclaimed roguelike, platforming and shmup mash-up, Downwell. Pre-orders for the game will go live next week on 17th September. The Switch version of the game is priced at $29.99 USD ($5.00 more than the...
News Konami's Track & Field Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives This Week
On your marks, get set, GO!
If you've been craving some more classic video game experiences on your Switch, Hamster has got you covered. This week's Arcade Archives release is Konami's 1983 sports game, Track & Field. It's a game that's easy to control and can be played by up to 4 people at once! Use the RUN button and JUMP button to aim for...
News Pre-Orders Appear For That Lovely Golden Shovel Knight amiibo
Be quick!
Last weekend, Yacht Club Games officially confirmed the existence of the Golden Shovel Knight amiibo. Rumours of such a thing had been spreading for quite some time in certain corners of the internet, but now it's really here, and it looks marvellous. Pre-orders for the figure have now started to appear online. The prices seen below are...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Next Spirit Event Pays Respects To Its Elders
Event kicks off this weekend
As has been tradition since the game launched, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's next Spirit Board event will be taking place over the upcoming weekend. Lasting for the usual three days, this event is celebrating some of the older folk in its ridiculously large cast of colourful characters. Here's the official announcement,...
News Pop Album Video Game Sayonara Wild Hearts Launches On 19th September
Feel the beat
At the Game Awards last year, the first reveal was Sayonara Wild Hearts. Annapurna Interactive and Simogo showed off a trailer most viewers struggled to make sense of and said it would arrive on the Nintendo Switch at some point in 2019. A new trailer has now confirmed this title will arrive later this month on 19th September. It's...
News Award-Winning Fantasy Puzzle-Adventure The Eyes Of Ara Comes To Switch Next Month
Explore a mysterious castle
Launching next month on Nintendo Switch is The Eyes of Ara, a fantasy puzzle-adventure that has been receiving "very positive" reviews on Steam since it launched in 2016. The game takes place on a remote island featuring an ancient weathered castle shrouded in mystery. For years it has remained quiet and undisturbed, but...
Wednesday11th Sep 2019
News Someone Has Finally Found The Play Time Counter Limit On Nintendo Switch
How much time do you have?
One of the things we really like about Nintendo Switch is the fact that it keeps a record of how many hours you've played a game for, so you can add up just how much of your life you've poured down the metaphorical sink; time you will never, ever get back. Sorry, where were we? Oh yes, that play time counter. It's a great...
News The First Zelda: Link's Awakening Switch Review Is Now In, And It's Looking Good
It's out in just nine days!
We're just days away from exploring Koholint Island all over again in the Switch remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, and we couldn't be more excited. If you're also thinking about jumping into the new release, you'll be pleased to know that the early signs are looking good. We've already gushed about the...
Review Daemon X Machina - Solid Mech Mayhem That Gets A Tad Repetitive
Demo arigato, Mr Nintendo
While it’s always a good idea to ask for help when you feel like you might need it, it doesn’t always benefit you in the long run. This is something the team behind Daemon X Machina may end up learning when the game releases this week. After developer Marvelous released a demo way back in February and explained that it...
News Fire Emblem: Three Houses Update Replaces Byleth's Male Voice Actor
Same protagonist, new voice
In July, Nintendo removed the voice actor Chris Niosi from the credits of Fire Emblem Heroes, after the actor, animator, and producer revealed he had abused and mistreated friends and partners over the past decade. He also played the role of the protagonist Byleth in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. At the time, Nintendo was...
News Japanese Releases Of Dragon Quest I, II And III On Switch Will Be Playable In English
Update: Pre-orders now live
Update (Wed 11th Sep, 2019 12:15 BST): You can now pre-order the physical version of the game over at Play-Asia. <products id="10541" style="list"> Original Story (Fri 6th Sep, 2019 15:30 BST): As revealed in the Japanese Nintendo Direct earlier this week, the first three games in the long-running Dragon Quest...
News Koei Tecmo Must Pay Capcom More Than $1.3 Million After Patent Infringement Court Battle
Legal laughs
Update (11th Sep, 15:30 BST): Koei Tecmo Games has been ordered to pay approximately $1.3 million in compensation after it was ruled that the company had infringed upon two of Capcom's patents. The case was first opened back in 2014 (see below), with Capcom arguing that the two separate patents had both been infringed upon. At the...
News Full Patch Notes For Fire Emblem: Three Houses Version 1.0.2
More content has arrived
One of Nintendo's latest success stories on the Switch is Fire Emblem: Three Houses. When it launched in July, it topped sales charts worldwide and received glowing reviews from fans and critics alike. Just like other major Nintendo releases, this one has additional content to keep players invested over a long period of...
News New "Bomb Impact Launch" Technique In Breath Of The Wild Sends Link Soaring Across The Sky
A potential game-changer
Every week there are new techniques and glitches discovered in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Sure enough, this week is no different. Today we present the "bomb impact launch" – a new technique the Zelda speedrunning community is currently experimenting with to accelerate their runs. It's a move that looks set...
News Square Enix Brings Star Ocean: First Departure R To Switch This December
Update: Western release date confirmed
Update 11/09: Square Enix has now confirmed the game will also launch digitally in North America and Europe on 5th December for $20.99 / £16.99 / €20.99 (thanks, Gematsu). Original Story: Back in May, Square Enix revealed Star Ocean: First Departure R would be released worldwide on the Swit
Mini Review Sydney Hunter And The Curse Of The Mayan - Indiana Jones In All But Name
“Why did it have to be snakes?”
Given the sheer rate at which the Switch’s eShop is expanding on a weekly basis, it almost seems inevitable that an Indiana Jones game will eventually make its way to owners. Until then, Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan is about as close as we’re going to get – but that’s okay because this...
News '90s Football Stars Is Now Golazo!, And It's Coming To Nintendo Switch This Week
Name change and a fresh trailer
Update (Wed 11th Sep, 2019 16:30 BST): '90s Football Stars Is now known as Golazo! and it's coming to Switch tomorrow. Here's some PR: Golazo! is a dynamic 2.5D arcade soccer game, a perfect Switch party game for a chilling afternoon with friends. With its local multiplayer modes and crazy vintage approach, Golazo...
News GameStop Set To Close 180 - 200 "Underperforming" Stores This Fiscal Year
With more closures to come
American gaming retailer GameStop has revealed that it plans to close "between 180 and 200 underperforming stores globally by the end of this fiscal year". The news comes from the company's Q2 earnings call, where CFO James Bell noted that GameStop wishes to "de-densify" its chain despite 95% of its 5,700 worldwide stores...
News GRID Autosport Speeds Onto Switch On September 19th
Update: See how it looks on Switch in new trailer
Update (11th Sep, 11:30 BST): GRID Autosport developer Feral Interactive has now shared a brand new gameplay video which lets us see just how good the game looks on Switch. You can check it out for yourself above - we think it's looking rather lovely indeed. Original Article (9th Sep, 16:30 BST):...
Hardware Review Exlene GameCube Controllers For Nintendo Switch
What makes them so special?
People love to play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate with GameCube-style controllers, and that's a fact that hasn't been lost on third-party peripheral makers. Exlene is one such manufacturer, and it has come up with two GameCube-style pads for Switch that aim to scratch that itch for people who are in the market for a decent...
Japanese Charts Mario And Co. Can't Compete With The Nation's Monster Hunter Obsession
Everybody loves a bit of Monster Hunting
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 2nd - 8th September, revealing that the country has once again been gripped with Monster Hunter fever. Monster Hunter: World's Iceborne expansion released in Japan this week, and it's safe to say that it has entirely dominated the charts. A Master Edition...
Hands On The Most Fun Game At PAX Was About Helping People Move Out
Making the move
Here are the most dreaded five words in the English language: “Can you help me move?” So hey, why not make a video game about it? Australian developer SMG is doing just that with its upcoming Switch game, titled Moving Out. It takes the concept of helping people move and puts it on its head... and its side, and its face, and...
News Curve Digital Reveals A Knight's Quest, A New "Zelda Like Adventure" Coming To Switch
A modern take on the classics
Fancy a new Zelda-like game while you wait for Nintendo to release the next big one? Then A Knight's Quest might be the game for you. Apart from being compared to Link's outings, it's a described as a modern take on classic adventures of old that's said to be funny, fresh and genuinely breathtaking. It's being...
News Delightfully Addictive 2D Adventure Forager Is Getting A Physical Switch Release Next Month
Pre-orders now live
The promised physical release for the oh-so-addictive Forager is just around the corner, with a 22nd October release date now firmly locked in. The game has started popping up at various US retailers for $29.99; a European release was also promised a while back, so we imagine that'll be available soon, too. If you want to get...
News Molecats Is A Charming Looking Puzzler Where Failure Is Literally Not An Option
And it's available right now!
If you like the sound of a cute, quirky puzzle-based adventure filled with a weird and wonderful cast of critters, Molecats could well be for you. The game launched on Switch just a matter of days ago and has you interacting with its scenery to help your party of Molecats (cat-mole hybrids, apparently) reach their...
Tuesday10th Sep 2019
News That Hidden LED Light On Your Nintendo Switch Controller Finally Has A Use
After two and half years
The Nintendo Switch has been on the market for more than two and half years now, but one of its available functions hasn't had any use (officially, at least) in all that time. Now, though, the time has finally come for that little function to shine. On your right-hand Joy-Con and your Pro Controller, you'll notice that the...
PSA Remember To Update Your Joy-Con And Pro Controllers Today, As Well As Your Switch
Controller updates arrive with Version 9.0.0
Just as a quick reminder, or as a new piece of info if you were unaware, that any new Switch firmware update brings with it a relatively high chance of further updates for your controllers, too. With Switch's Version 9.0.0 firmware update now well and truly out in the wild, it's also time to give your...
Review NBA 2K20 - An Impressive Port That Delivers The Full Experience On Switch
Shine bright
Once upon a time, the thought of a handheld device getting a fully-featured sports simulator seemed like an impossible goal. NBA 2K18 almost scuppered that dream with a disastrous launch in 2017, but a raft of support post-launch and a (mostly) issue-free follow up in NBA 2K19 proved the franchise can run on Switch, and do so with full...
News Nintendo Switch System Update 9.0.0 Is Now Live
Adds Switch Lite feature and resolves a Fire Emblem issue
Nintendo has released a new firmware update for the Switch. This takes the system from Version 8.1.0 to 9.0.0 and includes the usual stability enhancements as well as a number of other improvements. There's also an update for both Joy-Con controllers. In Version 9.0.0, users can now search...
Review Risk of Rain 2 - Rough 'Early Access' Edges Can't Spoil This Rewarding Roguelike
It's a wonderful day for rain
Since this review was originally published, Risk of Rain 2 has left early access. While we unfortunately cannot revisit games on an individual basis, it should be noted that the full, updated game may have addressed issues detailed below and offer an improved experience. It’s always fascinating when a 2D game series...
Reminder Last Chance To Save With The Ubisoft Switch eShop Sale, 16 Games Reduced
Mario + Rabbids, Assassin's Creed, Rayman Legends, more!
Update (10th Sep, 09:30 BST): As a quick reminder, Ubisoft's current eShop sale is wrapping up over the next couple of days. Those in Europe can make use of these savings up until the 11th, but our chums in North America only have until the end of today. Get on over to the eShop if you want...
Talking Point Please Nintendo, Can We Get These Things In Switch Firmware Version 10?
Five reasonable requests for future firmware
A new firmware update for Switch has dropped and we’ve spent a good amount of time today examining the minutiae of Version 9.0.0. The jump from v8.1.0 has brought a few minor enhancements along with it, including the ability to search for specific articles in the News Channel, use a QR Code to interface...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's File Size Reached A Mighty 60GB During Development
Thankfully, it was massively reduced
During a talk held by Bandai Namco at CEDEC 2019 last week, an interesting little tidbit of information has surfaced which reveals that Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's file size reached as high as 60GB during development. Bandai, which developed the game alongside Sora Ltd, says that their file size reduction...
News Say Goodbye To Celeste With The Free Farewell Update Now Available On Switch
More than 100 new levels to climb
The free farewell update for the highly-praised indie platformer Celeste is now available on the Nintendo Switch. It includes more than 100 levels, over 40 minutes of new music and various new mechanics and items. Here's an announcement from the Nintendo of America Twitter account: If you haven't already played...
News Japanese Nintendo Switch Online Subscribers Will Face Increased Renewal Prices
Luckily, it's not too big a jump
Nintendo Switch Online subscribers in Japan will have to pay a slightly higher fee to renew their subscriptions starting from October, as the service's standard price is due to rise. Japanese Nintendo reports that Nintendo has been sending emails to Switch Online subscribers in Japan to notify them of the change;...
Random Switch Owner Asked Nintendo Support To Draw Animals, Apparently It Worked
We like the monkey
As part of today's Very Important Video Game News Coverage™, we present to you one of the best stories we've seen relating to Nintendo's support department. Now, this story isn't so wonderful because Nintendo did a particularly excellent job repairing or replacing a dodgy Joy-Con, but because one employee has supposedly gone...
News DreamGlass Air Will Let You Play Your Nintendo Switch In Private Augmented Reality
Forget VR, it's all about AR
There's always talk of playing Nintendo Switch in virtual reality - a new Switch VR patent was discovered very recently, and Nintendo Labo VR already exists, of course - but you don't tend to hear about the possibilities of augmented reality. This upcoming product from Dreamworld might be about to change all that,...
News Nintendo Wins Another War Against Piracy As Court Ruling Sees Offending Sites Blocked
Sites found to be "unlawful"
Nintendo has taken another positive step towards fighting the piracy of Switch games, with the UK High Court employing an injunction which will block access to offending websites. Five of the UK's top internet service providers - BT, EE, Sky, Talktalk and Virgin Media - will be required to "block, or at least impede...
News The Mega Mushroom Makes A Return In Mario Kart Tour
Bigger than before
To build some excitement for the release of Mario Kart Tour on mobile later this month, Nintendo has been sharing information about the game over on the official Twitter account. In the latest update, we're introduced to the Mega Mushroom. In the brief clip below, you can see how this item increases a racer's size for a small...
News Level-5's Snack World Video Game Rated By The ESRB
Snack attack incoming
Got an appetite for more Level-5 games? Well then, be sure to save some room for The Snack World, as a western release appears to be on the way. After a rating for Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl Gold appeared on the Australian Classification Board in April, a classification has now popped up
News Nintendo Of Europe Unveils New Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament Portal
Join in and compete
Nintendo of Europe has today introduced a brand new website portal for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate players looking to take their gaming to the next level. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to visit the site to join and participate in tournaments happening all over Europe. Nintendo says that "attending local tournaments...
Monday9th Sep 2019
Review Blasphemous - A Nightmarishly Good Mix Of Metroid And Dark Souls
Witness the sickness
The Game Kitchen's Blasphemous opens with its central protagonist, the metal-masked Penitent One, last survivor of the Silent Sorrow Massacre, staggering to his feet atop a mass grave of bodies, each one an exact replica of himself. Here is a hero caught in an endless cycle of death and rebirth, charged with lifting a great...
Feature 20 Dreamcast Games We'd Love To See On Nintendo Switch
20 games to mark 20 years
The Dreamcast turns 20 in North America today - yes, 9/9/99 was now two decades ago - and in honour of the occasion we're republishing this article from last November when the console reached the same milestone in its homeland. Enjoy! The Sega Dreamcast turns 20 today – it launched on November 27th, 1998 in Japan – and...
News Could Nintendo's 'Switch Do' Trademark Relate To Its New Fitness Ring?
Just Do it
Update (Mon 9th Sep, 2019 11:55 BST): People are hypothesising online that this trademark could be related to that bendy ring that Nintendo teased last week. The full announcement is expected on September 12th. Nintendo "Do" certainly fits as a product name for this kind of device – and if you think it sounds dumb, just remember that...
Random Don't Worry, Nintendo Switch's 'X' Button Is Still Called 'X'
Confirmed!
Before anyone gets too concerned, we're happy to confirm that the X button found on your Nintendo Switch Joy-Con or Pro Controller is, and always will be, called 'X'. Because of course it is. As you may well be aware, the PlayStation corner of the internet has been in absolute meltdown over the last few days after PlayStation UK revealed...
News Bloodstained Team Shares Update On Incoming Switch Fix, But There's Still No Set Date
Switch is the priority
As you may recall - or even remember first hand if you bought it - Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on Switch didn't quite reach fan expectations in the overall quality department at launch. With assets less impressive than other versions, a weaker frame rate, and frustrating load times all adding up to disappointment, the...
Poll How Would You Like To See Dreamcast Classics Arrive On Switch?
Dreamcast turns 20 today in North America
9/9/99. It'll be a very long time until we reach a cooler date to launch a console (or anything else for that matter). Yes, it was twenty years ago today that Sega's Dreamcast landed in North America on a date that ranks alongside Sonic 2sday and Mortal Monday in the annals of video game history. Although...
News Patent Filed For New Nintendo Switch VR Headset
Update on the Labo kit on the way?
While it may not have been quite as convincing as other VR offerings in the market, Nintendo's Labo VR kit was a likeable experiment which proved that even on tech as humble as Switch, a decent virtual reality experience could be achieved. VR modes have since been added to several key releases, and it would seem...
Poll So, Which SNES Games Have You Been Playing On Nintendo Switch?
Mario? Zelda? Star Fox?
Last week, Nintendo Switch Online subscribers were treated to a whole new bunch of retro delights in the form of the new SNES app. Available to download as we speak, the new collection lets players jump into 20 classic games on the go, and we're sure plenty of you have been enjoying your time with them. As such, we thought...
News Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition Comes To Switch In January 2020
The Tokyo Game Show announcements begin
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition has been given a solid release date for Nintendo Switch. You'll be able to get your hands on it from 23rd January 2020. The news comes from this week's Tokyo Game Show, with Square Enix sharing a brand new trailer for the game ahead of the main event. You...
Reminder Do Us A Favour And Complete This Reader Survey
Got a few minutes to do us a solid?
Yes, it's that time of year again. Our partners over at Gamer Network have put together another riveting reader survey and we'd really appreciate it if you filled it out, mainly so we look like the most popular site on the network. If you hadn't realised we are solely funded through advertising and whilst, to be...
UK Charts Astral Chain Loses Its Number One Spot As NBA And Spyro Take Charge
Switch gives Spyro a new spark
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 7th September, revealing that PlatinumGames' Astral Chain hasn't managed to keep hold of its number one spot. The game fell to 11th place this week with a 73% drop in sales, leaving the chart's top spot open for any eager newcomers. That very position was taken by 2K's NBA...
Review Hyperforma - A Bit Like Atari's Breakout On Steroids
Enter the Matrix
Hyperforma, originally released on iOS back in March of 2018, is a hacking game based around block-breaking mechanics very much in the style of good old Atari classic Breakout. Set in a delightfully dark and malevolent version of cyberspace, it sees you take control of The User, who must delve deep into The Great Network – a...
Feature So Long, James Bowden - You And Your Hat Shall Be Missed
Nintendo UK's Community Manager moves on
That's Mr Bowden in the purple hat, if you hadn't guessed All good things must come to an end, and for Nintendo UK Community Manager James Bowden, the end is nigh. The man famous for his fetching line in headgear is leaving Nintendo UK and moving onto pastures new, and we couldn't bear the thought of him...
News My Friend Pedro Is The Latest Switch eShop Game To Snag A Physical Release
With exclusive extras
In what is becoming something of a trend with digital releases on Switch, it has been confirmed that My Friend Pedro will receive a physical release for the system this fall. The bonkers, balletic, banana-based title will be available at retail at "all major retailers", although pre-orders have already gone live at GameStop...
News Intense Bullet Hell Shmup Ghost Blade HD Scores October Switch Release
In physical and digital form
You may recall that a Switch release was confirmed for Ghost Blade HD towards the end of last year, with features like TATE mode support, leaderboards, achievements, and more being announced. Well, we now have a solid release window for the game of October 2019. It'll be launching digitally worldwide during that month,...
Gallery Get A Closer Look At Donkey Kong-Inspired Platformer Jet Kave Adventure
New screenshots shared
Platforming fans don't have long to wait before Jet Kave Adventure, a game inspired by none other than the Donkey Kong Country series, leaps onto Nintendo Switch. Ahead of the big release, the team has been kind enough to send us a batch of new and exclusive screenshots. We thought it'd be rude to keep them all to ourselves,...
News Astral Chain Writer Talks About How The Game's Story Was Put Together
Legions could have been rather different
Astral Chain has been out for just over a week now on Nintendo Switch, easily becoming one of our favourite games of the year so far. If you're as invested in the game as we are, you might want to check out this recent blog post shared by story writer, Akiteru Naka. Naka-san has worked as a game designer at...
News Dontnod's Bloodthirsty RPG Vampyr Sinks Its Teeth Into Switch This October
Physical release confirmed
Get those garlic cloves at the ready because Vampyr is just weeks away from chowing down on a Switch near you. The game launches on Nintendo's machine next month. Developed by Dontnod (Remember Me, Life Is Strange), Vampyr is an action RPG with a narrative-driven focus. The game follows the story of a doctor who has...
News Metroidvania Mable & The Wood Hunts Down A Switch Release This October
Kill or spare your enemies
Graffiti Games and Triplevision Games have revealed that Mable & The Wood is headed to Nintendo Switch this October. The game is a Metroidvania which has you hunting down huge beasts, taking their abilities, and shapeshifting into their forms. Unlike most games of the genre, though, Mable doesn't let you run, jump or...
Sunday8th Sep 2019
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: How To Get The Hylian Shield
It's dangerous to go alone
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BotW) is almost gleeful in the way it casts aside the traditions of the series to present an open-world adventure unlike any other. Not only is protagonist Link relieved of his signature green tunic and iconic hat (at least by default, anyway), the famous Maste
Guide Where To Find Unown In Pokémon GO: All About Unown Events And Rare Wild Appearances
Why You Probably Don’t Have One, And Why You Probably Won’t Want All 28
Since its debut in the Johto region Gameboy Color games Pokémon Gold and Silver, Unown (#201), has injected an air of mystery into the series. A trans-dimensional traveller that comes in 28 forms based on the Latin Alphabet, Unown retains its mystique in Pokémon GO by...
Mini Review FUZE4 Nintendo Switch - A Powerful Package That's For Serious Coders Only
Binary basics
Let’s get one thing straight: FUZE4 isn’t a game. Yes, you can play small snippets of games contained within, but it’s really more of an application focused on coding. It’s designed to teach newcomers the basics and allow seasoned coders to flex their coding skills right on the Switch. It’s not the kind of thing you’ll want...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - August 2019
August's best Switch eShop games!
Yet another month has flown by (a month and a week, in fact) and the Switch eShop is as busy, confusing, and fun as ever. You know what that means: it's time for this month's Nintendo Life eShop Selects! These awards aim to celebrate the best of Nintendo's digital store, giving some love and attention to the games...
News Everyone Gets A Mushroom When Peachette Makes Her Race Debut In Mario Kart Tour
“You get a Mushroom...everyone gets a Mushroom!”
Mario Kart Tour is coming to mobile devices later this month will definitely be different from the traditional Mario Kart games you've no doubt grown up with. To set it further apart from the existing entries in the series, Nintendo has now revealed Peachette – who only recently made her debut...
Video Digital Foundry Takes A Look At Final Fantasy VIII Remastered
"We're not dealing with the perfect port by any means"
One other game fighting for your attention on the Switch this week is Final Fantasy VIII Remastered. It was originally released as a PlayStation title in 1999 and the new version is now available on multiple platforms including the Switch. So, how does the remaster compare to the original? The...
News Microsoft Focused On Launching Ori Sequel Exclusively On Xbox One And PC
Could we still see a Switch release in the future?
Following the recent announcement of Ori And The Blind Forest for the Nintendo Switch, there have been requests for the sequel to also make the transition across to the hybrid system in the future. So, what are the chances of this actually happening? Microsoft previously stated it had no plans to...
News Iron Galaxy Helped Bring Overwatch To Switch, Nintendo Version Runs At 30fps
Cheers, love!
At the very beginning of the most recent Nintendo Direct, it was revealed the popular team-based shooter Overwatch would be coming to the Switch. Since then, Blizzard has been answering many questions about this particular version of the game and if it will support features like
Poll Box Art Brawl #7 - Star Fox
Barrel roll with the punches
Oh, hello there! We were so involved with the freshly released Super NES games on Switch we almost forgot about the big bout. Of course it's time for Box Art Brawl, the weekly showdown where three regional retro boxes battle to find out which was the fairest of them all. Last week Mega Man 3 gave itself a sound...
Mini Review A Duel Hand Disaster: Trackher - A Uniquely Taxing Twin-Stick Shooter
Double vision
The Switch is home to some fairly unique games, but A Duel Hand Disaster: Trackher is undoubtedly one of the most bizarre titles to hit the console since its launch. It’s also one of the most stubbornly difficult games to wrap your head around, and without thoroughly studying the optional tutorial, newcomers will find it equally...
News Players Spent $26 Million On DeNA's New Mobile Game Pokémon Masters In The First Week
Japan was the biggest spender
DeNA's new mobile game Pokémon Masters seems to have already proven itself as the next big money-maker for The Pokémon Company. In its first seven days, it banked $26 million according to market analyst Sensor Tower. And this doesn't even include China! In its release week, the game made more from in-game player...
Saturday7th Sep 2019
News Nintendo Files New Patent For Hinged Joy-Con Controller
Get flexible
Nintendo is always trying to improve existing products and the Joy-Con is no exception. While we're sure there is one design flaw in this controller many Switch owners would like to see fixed, it seems Nintendo is more interested in coming up with brand new ways to enhance and innovate. Presenting the hinged Joy-Con – a new Nintendo...
Reminder Rate Your Favourite GameCube Games
The Dolphin turns 18 in September, and we need your help
Update: Thanks to everyone who's rated their favourites so far. This is just a wee reminder if you missed this last week. Remember, you're scoring games - as many as you like - out of 10, not picking a top 10. Very good. Carry on! The Nintendo GameCube launched in Japan in September 2001 and...
News Nintendo Shares Colourful Graphic Of All The Recent Announcements For Switch
That's a lot of games
The Nintendo Direct presentation earlier this week was filled with so many quality announcements it was mindblowing at times. There were games we were expecting to see, like Overwatch, and then others such as Deadly Premonition 2, that completely shocked us. To help Switch owners absorb everything, the Nintendo of America...
Feature Beamdog On Bringing Baldur's Gate And Classic D&D RPGs To Switch
"Anyone that’s sick of codes in a box is going to be in for a treat"
There was a ripple of excitement amongst old-school RPG fans at the end of May when it was announced that a raft of D&D classics were heading to consoles, including your favourite Nintendo handheld hybrid. Beamdog, the developer behind the Enhanced Editions of Baldur's Gate,...
Review Umihara Kawase Fresh! - An Appealing Platformer That Makes Itself Hard To Love
Something fishy
There’s something strange about Umihara Kawase Fresh! It’s not the fish with human legs; it’s not the tadpole that lays frogs. It’s not even the pork pizza you serve to a pig. What’s strange is that it can’t seem to decide how difficult it is. Assuming you are not familiar with the Umihara Kawase series, the opening of...
Mini Review Legend Of The Skyfish - A Poor-Man's Zelda
Hook, line and stinker
You don’t need to look very long at Legend of the Skyfish to know which series it takes influence from. Heck, the clue is in the name itself. Taking place on a set of islands, you take on the role of Little Red Hook, a girl with a particular talent of traversing the land and vanquishing foes with – of all things – a...
Random There Are More Than 20 Flavours Of The New Fairy-Type Pokémon Alcremie
Move aside, Unown
Pokémon Sword and Shield include a lot of new pocket monsters unique to the Galar region. One of these is the Fairy-type cream Pokémon, Alcremie. Fans got their first glimpse of this creature in a special trailer showing off Gigantamaxing. While you've probably already seen this Pokémon, what you might not know is that there...
News Blizzard Has No Plans To Add Cross-Platform Progression To Overwatch Right Now
The focus has been on "trying to get Overwatch" on Switch
Blizzard has already said it's still trying to determine if "cross-system play" would make sense for Overwatch, so what about cross-platform progression? Unfortunately, if you do intend to pick up the Switch version of the game when it arrives next month, and you've already spent a lot of...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 7th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Well, that's another week down, and this one was full of Metacritic review bombing drama, SNES games galore, and only a bloomin' Nintendo Direct. Phwoar. So, it's absolutely time for us to sit b
News Yacht Club Games Officially Reveals The Shovel Knight Gold Edition amiibo
The rumours were true
Yacht Club Games has at last confirmed the existence of a gold Shovel Knight amiibo. After a GameStop leak earlier this week, the publisher and developer has now made an official announcement over on its website. This particular version of Shovel Knight is sporting arguably the greatest armour in the game: the Ornate Plate. If...
Friday6th Sep 2019
News Metacritic Takes Action Against Disgruntled Gamers Who Review-Bombed Astral Chain
Game now has a 9.0 rating
Update (Fri 6th Sep, 2019 15:45 BST): It would appear that Metacritic has taken action against review-bombers and has nuked a whole bunch of negative reviews. As a result, Astral Chain now stands at a 9.0 rating (thanks to Quarth for the heads-up). While it's good to see that little issue solved, the negative rev
News Switch's NES And SNES Games Will No Longer Be Added Monthly
Mixing it up
SNES games have finally arrived on Nintendo Switch, joining the already existing NES library to create an ever-growing treasure trove of retro delights for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. Previously, when we only had the NES games to enjoy, new titles were released (almost) religiously on the second Wednesday of every month, but...
News Yoshi's Island On Switch Fixes The Glitch Found In The SNES Classic Version
All better now
If you've booted up the Nintendo Switch Online's fancy new SNES app, you may well have already given Yoshi's Island a fresh spin. The 1995 classic is now available at no extra cost to Switch Online subscribers - and we'd definitely recommend diving into it. Now, we wouldn't blame you for missing it
News Niantic Pays $4m In Pokémon GO Trespassing Lawsuit, Will Introduce New Report System
Class-action lawsuit began three years ago
Pokémon GO developer Niantic will pay $4 million to settle a class-action lawsuit which was first raised against the company when the game first launched back in 2016. As you may remember, the early days of Pokémon GO's app store reign were slightly dampened with reports of dangerous play and...
News Nintendo Updates The Switch Online NES App To Version 4.0.0
Hide the controls
Although Nintendo has just made the SNES app available for Switch Online subscribers, it has also released a new update for the NES app. Version 4.0.0 allows you to hide the pesky bar at the bottom of the screen which displays the game controls. Before the update... After the update! In the game selection menu, you can now also...
Rumour Fortnite Might Be Getting A Splatoon Crossover, According To Data Miner
Well, we didn't see this coming
Two of the biggest and best online shooters available on Nintendo Switch might be about to join forces, should the findings of a data miner be anything to go by. Hypex, one of social media's most popular Fortnite leakers, has revealed that items potentially relating to Nintendo's Splatoon franchise have been...
Review The Long Journey Home - A Thrilling Space Epic Undone By Its Own Spitefulness
Homeward bound
The randomised yet finely-crafted adventures found within The Long Journey Home are filled with wonder. Manoeuvring your ship through vast and numerous solar systems, navigating unexplored planets and meeting strange and wonderful alien species – it's all good stuff. But the coin is always flipping in the vacuum of space; the cosmos...
News Nintendo's New Ring Controller May Have Been Revealed Years Ago, We Just Didn't Know It
Hiding in plain patents
In a recently released trailer, Nintendo has teased what it calls 'a new experience for Nintendo Switch'. It appears to be a flexible 'ring' controller which you click your right Joy-Con into for all sorts of stretchy, bendy activity. There's obvious speculation that it's some new form of Wii Fit, although the software itself...
Mini Review Creature In The Well - You've Never Played A Pinball Game Like This
Deflect and energise
If you’ve ever been fond of the classic game of pinball, then Creature in the Well may well be up your street. In a curious twist on the traditional dungeon-crawler, the game sees you take on the role of the last remaining BOT-C unit, a robot engineer, in a desolate world where sandstorms reign supreme. You’re tasked with...
Reminder Tetris 99's $30 Physical Edition Is Now Available In North America
Europe gets it later this month
Update (6th Sep 2019, 17:30 BST): As a reminder, Tetris 99's physical edition is now available in North America, with the European release coming in a couple of weeks' time on the 20th September. The bundle includes the digital game (which is already available at no extra cost to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers),...
News PlatinumGames Thanks Players For Making Astral Chain "Such A Success"
Exclusive art shared
It would appear that Astral Chain got off to a flying start after its launch last Friday; not only did it manage to grab first and second places in the UK and Japanese gaming charts respectively, but developer PlatinumGames has gone out of its way to thank players who have made it "such a success".
News Nintendo Just Teased A Brand New Fitness Experience For The Switch
More information coming next week
We've had the Wii Fit generation and now it looks like Nintendo wants to get into yoga or at least something fitness-related on the Switch. Whatever it is the above video is teasing, it shows a bunch of social gatherings from around the world using elastic-like bands with Joy-Con strapped inside – presumably...
Reminder The Super Nintendo App Is Out Today On The Switch
Includes 20 classic games
Today is an absolutely glorious moment for Switch Online members – with Nintendo finally making SNES games available. Provided you've got a paid subscription, you'll be able to head over the eShop and download this new library of classic games right away. Here's a tweet from the Nintendo of America Twitter account,...
Talking Point So, What's This New Nintendo Switch 'Ring' Thing All About?
Another Wii Fit hoop-la, or something different?
Last night Nintendo dropped a mysterious trailer for some new software and bit of kit that has the internet buzzing. A Nintendo Direct presentation was broadcast less than 48 hours ago, but there's more?! The fact that this 'new experience for Nintendo Switch' wasn't included in the Direct is...
News This Weekend's Smash Bros. Event Celebrates "The Ultimate Partnership"
Unlock even more spirits
To celebrate the arrival of Banjo-Kazooie in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, this weekend Nintendo is hosting a special tournament event. It's called "The Ultimate Partnership" and includes fighters who work as a team. Here's the official announcement from the Nintendo Versus Twitter account: ATTN fighters, a new time-limited...
News Irem's Vigilante Joins The Arcade Archives Downloadable Series This Week
Take the law into your own hands
If River City Girls is beyond your budget, and you still want some beat 'em up action on Switch this week, then it might be worth taking a look at Hamster's latest Arcade Archives game, Vigilante. It was originally released by the Japanese developer Irem (best known for R-Type) in 1988 and is designed for 1-2...
Thursday5th Sep 2019
News Indie Game Removed From Switch eShop Due To Hidden Code Editor Is Available Again
Includes co-op and new dev commentaries
Update: Thu 5th Sep, 2019 17:25 BST: A Dark Room is now available again on the Switch eShop. Publisher Circle has confirmed the news via PR: A Dark Room was removed from the eShop earlier in 2019 due to the presence of an unapproved ‘sandbox’ tool. As highlighted upon the game’s removal on 26th April,...
News SNES Games Headed To Switch Online, 20 Titles Release Today In North America
Friday if you're in Europe
Well, the months of rumours, speculation and player wishes have finally come true, as Nintendo has revealed that SNES games are indeed headed to Nintendo Switch. Just like the NES games already available on the console, this new SNES library will be available exclusively to Nintendo Switch Online members. The games will...
Review Torchlight II - A Brilliant Dungeon-Crawler Expertly Ported By Panic Button
Fill your boots
Looking at it from a purely objective standpoint, Torchlight II seems like a game that would grow stale within a matter of minutes. You kill, you loot, you level up, and then you do it all over again with slightly bigger numbers all around. Rinse and repeat for a few dozen hours, and that’s more or less Torchlight II in a nutshell...
News Sans From Undertale Is Coming To Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
But not as a regular fighter
After the reveal of SNK's Terry Bogard for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, we got a look at the new Mii Fighter costumes coming to the game. Possibly the highlight was the reveal Sans, from the cult-hit Undertale, would be an outfit for the Mii Gunner. Sans will even get his own music track and is priced at $0.75 USD. The...
News Full Patch Notes And All Fighter Adjustments In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 5.0
Banjo, Home Run Contest, and plenty more
After all the excitement from yesterday's Nintendo Direct, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has now been updated to Version 5.0. If you've managed to calm down after the hype of the big event, let's take a look through everything the update has to offer. Of course, the biggest updates here are the addition of...
News Nintendo Switch System Update 9.0 Is On The Way, Will Add SNES Controller Support
And stability?
We all love a good Switch system update here at Nintendo Life - so much so that the idea of system 'stability' has become something of an in-joke amongst our lovely reader community - and the latest of these appears to be just around the corner. Nintendo has confirmed the existence of Version 9.0, which will eventually take over from...
Video Here's How Xenoblade Chronicles' Switch Remaster Compares To The Wii Original
Switch vs Wii
Yesterday's Nintendo Direct ended with a wonderful little moment for Shulk fans: yes, Xenoblade Chronicles is getting a remastered Definitive Edition release on Switch. And we're really feeling it. When we were watching the show live, we were actually so distracted b
Round Up Everything Announced In The September 2019 Nintendo Direct
Overwatch! Star Wars! More Smash Bros. DLC! SNES games!
Well, the latest Nintendo Direct arrived yesterday with a whirlwind of announcements - some unsurprising, others utterly unexpected. Being the helpful souls we are, we've collected all the trailers in one place for your leisurely perusal. Lovely! If you missed the Direct you'll find the entire...
News Assassin's Creed: The Rebel Collection Is A Nintendo Switch Exclusive
Shiver me timbers, etc
Ubisoft has today announced that Assassin’s Creed: The Rebel Collection will be hitting the Nintendo Switch on December 6th – and it's a system exclusive. This pack contains Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag (and all of its DLC) and Assassin’s Creed Rogue – two titles from the history of the franchise that will be...
News Overwatch Coming To Nintendo Switch In October, Physical Version Is A Code In A Box
Time to team up
It has been confirmed that Overwatch Legendary Edition is indeed coming to the Nintendo Switch, with the news coming during the recent Nintendo Direct broadcast. It will launch on October 15th in North America. Blizzard has previously said that it wasn't against bringing the game to the console, and the unexpected appearance of an
News The First Three Dragon Quest Games Will Be Released On The Switch eShop In Japan
Alongside Dragon Quest XI S
On 27th September, Dragon Quest fans located in Japan will be able to play the first three games in the long-running series on the Nintendo Switch. Dragon Quest, Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line and Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation will all be made available on the same day as Dragon Quest XI S:...
Random Sakurai Tells Nintendo Fans To Check Out The Original Banjo-Kazooie On Xbox One
Seriously.
During the special Banjo-Kazooie presentation today, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai explained how Microsoft was more than happy for the bear and bird to join Nintendo's all-star brawler. Sakurai himself was "extremely grateful" and also noted how Rare welcomed the idea with open arms. With the iconic duo now...
News Shulk Gets Another Encore In Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition For Switch
A third chance to Shulk about with a huge sword
Here at Nintendo Life we're big fans of Xenoblade Chronicles, Monolith Soft's 2012 epic JRPG for Wii. We were big fans of it then, we were big fans of it when it was squeezed onto a portable console in Xenoblade Chronicles 3D for New Nintendo 3DS in 2015, too. However, if you somehow missed either of...
News Little Town Hero, The Next Game From The Creators Of Pokémon, Arrives In October
The Artist Formerly Known As Game Freak's TOWN
We've had our eye on the upcoming RPG title from Pokémon developers Game Freak for a while now. It's finally got an official name, and it's the one that was hinted at a while back - Little Town Hero. While it's not a massive change from the working title of 'TOWN', it's certainly nice to know its real...
News Deadly Premonition 2 Is A Switch Launch Exclusive
Original game is available right now, too
Update 5/9/19 9:10AM BST: We've had confirmation from Rising Star Games that Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing In Disguise is a Switch exclusive at launch. Other platforms are not being discussed at this stage, says the publisher. Original Story: 4/9/19 11:50PM BST: SWERY65's follow-up to the cult classic...
News You Can Share Switch And Steam Cloud Saves In Divinity: Original Sin 2
Keep your adventure going
One critically-acclaimed role-playing game worth checking is Divinity: Original Sin 2. It's been well received on PC and its definitive edition is now available on the Nintendo Switch for $49.99 / £44.99 – so you can slay monsters and unleash magic on the go. If you happen to have played the existing version of the game...
News Tetris 99 Is Being Updated To Version 2.0, Includes More Modes And DLC
Clear even more lines
It's official: Tetris 99 is receiving another update, but it's not for the faint of heart. Version 2.0 adds Invictus mode and can only be played if you've achieved Tetris Maximus status – which requires you to get first place at least once in the game's traditional online mode. In addition to Invictus mode are new daily...
Nintendo Download 5th September (North America)
Super NES games, Divinity: Original Sin 2 and Super Kirby Clash!
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 comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: NBA 2K20 (2K Games,...
News Japan-Only 'Anti-RPG' Moon Is Getting A Worldwide Switch Release 22 Years Later
As seen in the Japanese Nintendo Direct
Yesterday's Japanese Nintendo Direct was slightly different to the one we received in the west, and amongst the differences was the news that cult classic Moon is making a very welcome comeback. Described as an 'anti-RPG', the game originally released on PlayStation back in 1997. It stars a boy who is...
Review The Vanishing Of Ethan Carter - A Brief But Striking Experience That Will Stick With You
Hiding in plain sight
Released to rapturous critical acclaim in 2014 with its heartfelt tale and stunning presentation, PC indie darling The Vanishing of Ethan Carter isn't new per se. But whilst it slowly crept onto other platforms – starting with the PlayStation 4 in 2015, and then Xbox One in early 2018 – it's only now made its Nintendo debut...
News Blizzard Still Trying To Determine If Cross-Play Would Make Sense For Overwatch
And keeping close watch on the technology
During the most recent Nintendo Direct presentation, we officially found out Blizzard's team-based hero shooter Overwatch Legendary Edition would be coming to the Switch on 15th October. This announcement has re-raised questions about the possibility of Overwatch eventually receiving cross-play support,...
News Bethesda Brings Hell To Switch This November With The Release Of DOOM 64
Suprise, surprise
After being listed on multiple classification boards around the world over the past few months, Bethesda has now confirmed DOOM 64 for will be coming to the Nintendo Switch on 22nd November. If the title itself wasn't already enough of an indication, this classic first-person shooter started out life way back in 1997 on the...
Feature Puzzle Quest Creator On Remastering A Classic For Nintendo Switch
"We’ve been very careful not to break the feeling of the original game"
Back in 2007, Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords on Nintendo DS was an innovative blend of match-3 and RPG mechanics which created an entirely new take on the puzzle genre and went on to influence a swathe of hybrids in a similar vein. Publishers D3 Go! have now announced...
News Home Run Contest Is Back In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Play it today!
It's not the news we were expecting, but we sure are grateful for it nonetheless. Yes, Home Run Contest is coming back to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The mode, which was available in all previous Smash Bros. games other than the original release on N64, has players beating up the Sandbag as much as possible before sending it flying...
Nintendo Download 5th September (Europe)
Spyro, River City Girls, Gun Gun Pixies!
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 comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: Spyro Reignited Trilogy (Activision,...
News Pokémon Sword & Shield Will Feature A Pokémon You Can Drink
"Its body is made of tea"
If you thought a "whipped cream" Pokémon was the weirdest possible addition to the Galar region's Pokédex, you were clearly mistaken. In the most recent Nintendo Direct, Game Freak introduced two brand-new Pokémon for your battling (or drinking) pleasure: Cramorant, and Polteageist (the latter of which is apparently...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Will Feature Crafting And An 8-Player Online Mode
Weeds finally have a use, too!
Easily one of the most anticipated games coming to Switch next year, Animal Crossing: New Horizons was the subject of quite a lengthy section of yesterday's Nintendo Direct broadcast. During the footage, we were given info about several features that are new to the series. First up was crafting, which will allow you...
News Camps, Curry And Customisations Come To Pokémon Sword And Shield
Wild new details appeared! (Yes, we used that one again.)
Among the plethora of announcements made in today's Nintendo Direct were quite a few updates regarding Pokémon Sword and Shield - including character customisations, camps, and... curry rice? Yes, Game Freak have finally answered the prayers of their hungry fanbase and included that...
News The Sinking City Scores A September Switch Release, Physical Version "Might" Happen
There's not long to wait
A release date for The Sinking City's big launch on Nintendo Switch has finally arrived. You'll be able to get your hands on the game from 12th September. We've been keeping a close eye on this one for a while now, recently sharing Switch footage and
News Enlist In Rogue Company, A 5v5 Online Team Shooter Coming From Hi-Rez
Maybe you can hire them
Announced in yesterday's Nintendo Direct, Hi-Rez Studios - the maker of Paladins, SMITE and Realm Royale - is bringing a brand new IP to Switch (and other consoles). Rogue Company is a 5v5 online shooter tha
News Rejoice, Amiibo Addicts! Save Your Custom Dungeons To Them In Link's Awakening
Dig out one of your 13 Links
The Nintendo Direct trailer for the soon-to-be-released The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on Switch has shed light on a couple of extra details before the game launches in just a couple of weeks on 20th September. As you may already know, modular Chamber Dungeons are earned throughout your adventure and these can be...
News Step Right Up To The ScreamPark, A New Multiplayer Mode In Luigi's Mansion 3
Designed for two to eight players
Luigi's Mansion 3 is due out 31st October and just when we thought there were no surprises left, Nintendo has revealed a new multiplayer mode designed for two to eight players. "ScreamPark party mode" sees a Luigi team facing off against a Gooigi team on a single Nintendo Switch. As shown in the trailer above, the...
News Game Freak To Host 30th Anniversary Celebration Stream Next Month
Hosted by Junichi Masuda
Pokémon developer Game Freak has revealed that it will be hosting a video stream to celebrate its 30th anniversary next month. The stream will be taking place on 16th October and will be aired on both Twitter and YouTube. Game Freak's very own Junichi Masuda will be present to take fans on a journey through the history of...
News Trials Of Mana Remake Headed To Nintendo Switch Next Year
Updated graphics and gameplay
Originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 3 back in 1995, Trials of Mana is being treated to a full, high-definition remake on Nintendo Switch next year. You might be familiar with the original title thanks to the Collection of Mana bundle which launched on the console earlier this year. The remake is said to...
News Return Of The Obra Dinn Drifts Onto Nintendo Switch Later This Year
Land ahoy!
The award-winning Return Of The Obra Dinn is coming to Nintendo Switch this fall. Designed by Lucas Pope – the creator of the 2013 critical hit Papers, Please – Return of the Obra Dinn takes place on board a ghost ship from the 1800s. The ship's crew has either died or vanished, and it's up to the player to piece together what...
Wednesday4th Sep 2019
Review River City Girls - Streets Of Rage 4 Has Some Real Competition
A girls' fight out
The Kunio-kun series has been around for more than three decades in Japan, delivering a steady stream of quality titles mostly featuring its trademark art style: chunky characters with big heads. Some of the games made it to the west under various guises – Renegade, Super Dodge Ball, Crash ‘n The Boys, Nintendo World Cup and...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Latest Glitch Lets You Transform A Bookcase Into A Working Vehicle
Driven by Sidon, no less
It was only yesterday that we were talking about how incredible The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is, all thanks to the weird and wonderful things players are still discovering to this day (yesterday was all about an incredible fish-catching technique). Now, yet another cool trick has surfaced, and this one's safely on...
Watch Nintendo Direct September 2019 Broadcast - Live!
What's in store? Find out here!
Today's Nintendo Direct will feature "roughly 40 minutes" of information on Nintendo Switch games coming in 2019. It'll be taking place at 3pm PT / 6pm ET (so that's 11pm BST / midnight CEST) <liveblog id="nintendo-direct_2019-09-04_na" tags="#NintendoDirect" video="
Review Bubsy: Paws On Fire! - How Many Lives Does This Bobcat Have?
Paws for loading
"Bubsy's back!" While that phrase might strike fear into your very soul, there must be a fair amount of readers with at least a residue of affection for the orange bobcat. Bubsy the Bobcat hails from the age of mascot platformers that has come back into vogue with the current wave of '90s nostalgia, and he somehow remains in the...
Japanese Charts Astral Chain Just Misses Out On Number One As Switch Sales Soar
PS4 exclusive takes top spot
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 26th August - 1st September, revealing that PlatinumGames' Astral Chain has narrowly missed out on securing another number one position after its UK success earlier this week. The game sold 32,236 physical copies in its opening week, but it wasn't quite enough to beat PS4...
News Super Kirby Clash Is A New Free-To-Start Game Launching On Switch Today
Fight!
During today's Nintendo Direct, it was revealed that Kirby is returning to Nintendo Switch in a brand new free-to-start title called Super Kirby Clash. We've got the official description straight from Nintendo below to teach you more about the game, as well as an adorable selection of screenshots. Take a look: To defeat bosses this wicked,...
News Restore Order When Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast Strikes Back On Switch This Month
Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy coming in 2020, too
Oldschool Star Wars fans are in for a treat later this month when Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast slashes its way onto the Switch later this month, on 24th September. You'll take control of Kyle Katarn who must restore order after a former student of Luke Skywalker has betrayed the...
News Space RPG The Long Journey Home Launches On Nintendo Switch Today
Here's the launch trailer
Space exploration RPG The Long Journey Home is launching today on Nintendo Switch. A new trailer has been released to show the game in action. Yes, Switch owners can finally set off on the game's adventure of danger and discovery, catching up with players who have already experienced it on other platforms. The Long Journey...
Random Fan Proves That Samus' Power Suit Isn't All That Practical
But it still looks incredible
Now then, we all know that Samus looks the absolute business - we won't hear any other arguments on the matter, thanks - but is that Power Suit of hers really the most suitable bit of kit for space exploration? We didn't expect to be delving into this pressing gaming dilemma today, but this video has left us with no...
News Banjo And Kazooie Will Be Available In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Today
Guh-huh!
Oh yes! Banjo and Kazooie have finally been given a release date for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and that magical day is today! The news was revealed in today's Nintendo Direct, which also confirmed that a deeper dive will be given to the character immediately after the show. We'll make sure to update this article when that video drops, so...
News SNK's Terry Bogard Joins Smash Bros., And There Are Even More Fighters To Come
Further DLC characters are in the works
Challenger #4 for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has been confirmed as SNK favourite Terry Bogard, in development now and scheduled to release this November. Terry (of Fatal Fury and King of Fighters fame) is one of SNK’s biggest characters, so it seems that Nintendo UK's website s
News Torchlight II Might Receive A Special Switch Lite Patch In The Future
Easier on the eyes
If you haven't played Torchlight II before, now is the perfect opportunity, as it has just been released on the Switch eShop. In fact, Runic Games – the company originally behind it – was founded by some of the team who previously established Blizzard North and went on to create the Diablo series. As a result, you'll feel...
Hands On Trust Us, You Guys Are Really Going To Dig Shovel Knight Dig
It rocks, honestly
You know what Shovel Knight needs? More digging. At least that’s what developers Yacht Club Games and Nitrome (developer of Bomb Chicken) seem to have on their minds with their recent announcement of Shovel Knight Dig, a Shovel Knight spin-off game for the Nintendo Switch, promised to fans early next year. Unlike the spry...
News The Switch Version Of GRID Autosport Will Support GameCube Controllers
Classic control
This month sees the release of the "more authentic racing game" GRID Autosport on the Nintendo Switch. While it's not a full-blown racing simulator, the team at Feral Interactive still intend to make the Switch version as realistic as possible by filling it with plenty of additional options you wouldn't often find in your average...
News Nintendo Reveals The Switch eShop's Most Popular Games For August 2019 (Europe)
Did you buy any of these?
Nintendo has shared a list of the top 15 most-downloaded eShop games of August 2019 in Europe, and there's a wonderful mix of games sitting right at the top. The game on everyone's lips at the moment, Astral Chain, managed to make its way to fourth place (we already know it topped the UK physical charts this week) but top...
News There's A Gold Shovel Knight amiibo, And Fans Are Already Pre-Ordering It From GameStop
Get it while you can
The standard Shovel Knight amiibo GameStop has seemingly leaked yet another announcement ahead of schedule. If the title wasn't already a dead giveaway, it's a gold Shovel Knight amiibo. Provided you're located in North America, you can walk into your local GameStop right now and pre-order one using the following SKU: 103739...
News Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore Dances Onto Switch Early Next Year
Pre-orders now available
The 2016 Wii U release Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE is getting an encore on Switch. In today's Direct presentation hosted by Nintendo's Shinya Takahashi, it was revealed the game would be released on the hybrid platform next year on 17th January. Pre-orders are available now on the Switch eShop and here are some additional...
News Pay Your Respects, The 3DS YouTube Service Has Now Ended In Japan
The end of an era
In July, we found out the YouTube service for the 3DS would end in Japan on 3rd September. Well, it's now officially 4th September in Japan and according to Japanese Nintendo, Google has removed this app and service from the system's eShop. If you're located in this region, you'll no longer be able to download this free app for...
Hands On Sayonara Wild Hearts Is Pop Perfection In Video Game Form
Say goodbye to your eShop credit when this launches
“Sayonara” is Japanese for “goodbye". Alright, you probably didn’t need help with that one. On the other hand, with Sayonara Wild Hearts, a new video game on the Nintendo Switch developed by Swedish developer Simogo, you’ll probably need some help, both to understand it and to master it...
News HAL Laboratory Seeking Staff For New Project Based On The Kirby Series
The pink puff returns
HAL Laboratory appears to have no trouble pumping out new games starring the pink puffball on a regular basis and with this mind, it's currently recruiting for a new Kirby project, presumably targeting a Switch release in the near future. All up, the company is seeking an Action Programmer, UI Programmer, Graphics Programmer,...
News Watch Out Tetris 99, Sega Is Adding Two New Modes To Puyo Puyo Champions
Sharpen your skills
One tile-match puzzle game that arguably hasn't received enough attention on the Switch is Puyo Puyo Champions. Sega released this competitive take on the series earlier this year in May, but even it wasn't affordable enough to keep up with the popularity of Nintendo's online battle-royale game, Tetris 99. If you did overlook...
News Galaxy Champions TV Might Be The Smash TV Successor We've All Been Waiting For
"Good luck! You'll need it!"
Smash TV was one of those quintessential '90s arcade titles that got ported to every console known to man and was generally hailed as a ruddy good time by all who experienced it. Despite getting an unconnected sequel in the form of 1992's Total Carnage, Smash TV was never really iterated upon in the decades that followed...
News Omen Exitio: Plague Brings A Sinister Dose Of Lovecraftian Horror To Switch
Based on real events
If you like your horror on the more mysterious side of the spectrum, as opposed to gore and jump scares galore, you might want to take a look at Omen Exitio: Plague. The game launched on Switch in the US just last week, and a European release is just around the corner, too. It's inspired by the old gamebooks of the '80s and...
News Dante Returns To Switch In Devil May Cry 2 On 19th September, Pre-Purchase Now
A second helping
It looks like Capcom intends to drip-feed Switch owners each entry in the original Devil May Cry trilogy game by game – with today's Nintendo Direct revealing Dante will return later this month. As noted below, you'll be able to play the hack and slash shooter Devil May Cry 2 on the go on 19th September, and you can pre-purchase...
Exclusive Check Out Yooka-Laylee And The Impossible Lair's Most Amusing New Tonic
"We've got a bit of a reputation for putting googly eyes on everything"
Yesterday, we reported on the news that the upcoming Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair will employ over 60 'tonics' to change the way the game looks and plays. Tonics were a part of the original Yooka-Laylee, too, and it's great to see them return in this new title.
News Award-Winning Steampunk Adventure 80 Days Races To Nintendo Switch Next Month
And Heaven's Vault is coming next year, too
Developer Inkle's award-winning adventure game 80 Days is headed to Nintendo Switch, it has been confirmed. The good news doesn't stop there either, as the studio's open-world archaeological adventure Heaven's Vault will also arrive next year. If you've played 80 Days before, you're probably already sold...
News Nintendo UK Teams Up With Digital Schoolhouse To Bring Play-Based Learning To Pupils
And a Smash Ultimate Team Battle experience
Nintendo UK has announced that it has joined the Digital Schoolhouse programme as its new lead partner, a collaboration which will see the gaming giant bring play-based learning to thousands of pupils throughout this academic year. Digital Schoolhouse is a not-for-profit programme delivered by the UK...
Video Get A Behind-The-Scenes Look At The Puzzles And Gameplay Of Trine 4
Developer Frozenbyte shares all
The folks over at Modus Games and developer Frozenbyte have shared a brand new video for Trine 4, giving us a good, behind-the-scenes look into some of the ideas behind the game. This new clip dives into the inspirations, themes, and core goals of the project, and also provides a glimpse of some of the game's enemies...
Tuesday3rd Sep 2019
News Hideki Kamiya Slaps Down Demands For Nintendo Switch Exclusive Astral Chain On PS4
"It would be great to have Mario, Zelda, and Metroid on the PS4 too"
Astral Chain is a bit special, as you'll know from our glowing 9/10 review. It's PlatinumGames at its finest, offering thrilling combat, superb visuals and a nice mixture of gameplay styles – and it's exclusive to Switch. However, such a fact doesn't seem to have stopped people...
Review Spyro Reignited Trilogy - A Blast From The Past That's Still Got Wings
Flamin' hot
Remakes and remasters are one of those things that feels ironically modern, and whilst they’ve had a place in the industry longer than some people think, there’s no doubt that companies are seeing dollar signs in their eyes when they look back at older successful franchises. Bleeding us nerds for all our nostalgia is a safe and...
News Players Discover Ultimate Way To Catch Fish In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild, Years After Release
Try this at home
We knew that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was an incredible game from the moment the Nintendo Switch launched back in March 2017. What we couldn't have known at the time, though, is just how much there is to discover. Today marks the game's two-and-a-half-year anniversary, and yet players are still learning new tricks...
News Nintendo Direct Confirmed For Tomorrow, 4th September
It's official!
Nintendo has revealed that there will be a Nintendo Direct presentation airing tomorrow, 4th September. It will feature "roughly 40 minutes" of information which will focus on Nintendo Switch games coming in 2019. You can see the announcement for yourself below; it'll be taking place at 3pm PT / 6pm ET (so that's 11pm BST / midnight...
Review Bulletstorm: Duke Of Switch Edition - Puerile, Crass And Bloody Good Fun
Welcome to the Sausage Fest
There are one hundred and thirty-one ways to kill a bad guy in People Can Fly’s Bulletstorm. You can fling them into spiked walls and electrical sources, kick them off cliffs and bridges, set fire to them then fill them full of holes or just good old slo-mo shoot their heads off. You can slice them, dice them, explode...
News Exclusive Versions Of "Beloved" IPs Are Coming To Nintendo Switch, Says Virtuos Games VP
A return to the days of the Wii?
If you cast your mind back to the days of the Wii, one of the things Nintendo fans had to endure as a consequence of the power gap between the console and the PS3 and Xbox 360 was the existence of Nintendo-exclusive "reimaginings" of popular cross-platform titles. Some of these were surprisingly good, such as Call of...
Feature Where Does Nintendo Switch Fit In The PS5 And Xbox Project Scarlett Next-Gen War?
Industry experts give their verdict on a growing power gap
With sales of over 40 million units since 2017 and a raft of amazing exclusive and cross-platform titles to its name, the Nintendo Switch is arguably the console of the moment. Pulling together its handheld and domestic interests into a single machine was definitely a gamble for Nintendo,...
Rumour Looks Like Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag And Rogue Remastered Could Both Be Switch-Bound
To be revealed in the Direct tomorrow?
A (since deleted) retail listing has potentially revealed the existence of Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag and Assassin’s Creed Rogue Remastered for Nintendo Switch. The listing was spotted at Greek retailer The Console Club (you can still visit the URL, but a pop-up message states that "the product does...
News Dragon Quest XI S Developers Weigh In On 'Overpowered' Hero In Smash Bros.
"That’s because Mr. Sakurai likes him so much"
We were lucky enough to sit down with some of the developers of the upcoming Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition at PAX recently and after discussing that game's journey to Switch, we asked producer Hokuto Okamoto, assistant producer Hikari Kubota and the development...
Feature Dragon Quest XI S Developers On Bringing The Definitive Edition To Switch
"The entire history of the series is packed into this game"
On the 27th September Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition arrives on Switch after debuting on other platforms over two years ago. Japanese gamers were lucky enough to get the game on Nintendo 3DS (with a special feature that had both 3D and classic 2D views of...
News Prepare To Fight Or Run When You Summon Shadow Link With The Link's Awakening amiibo
Launching alongside the game
One thing to consider before the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on the Switch later this month, is whether or not you'll be picking up the new amiibo alongside the game. This toy-like Link amiibo comes with a very special feature that allows you to add Shadow Link to your own custom-made Chamber Dungeon...
News Nintendo Switch Lite Will Use NetFront Browser NX For Online Tech
Continuing Nintendo's partnership with ACCESS
It has been revealed that the Nintendo Switch Lite will make use of ACCESS' NetFront Browser NX to handle its online needs, continuing a partnership between Nintendo and ACCESS which has been going strong for almost a decade. According to a press release announcing the partnership, the browser component...
News '90s Super GP Is Still Alive, And Will Now Include Online Play
Racing ahead
One game we feel like we've been waiting a lifetime for is '90s Super GP. This arcade-style game, formerly known as 90's Arcade Racer, started out as a Kickstarter campaign and was originally targeting a Wii U release. In 2017, we received
Or buy it separately at a later date
Yesterday brought with it the fantastic news that Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is headed to Nintendo Switch on 8th October, meaning we only have just over a month to wait. Taking a deeper dive into the game's eShop page reveals some new facts, however. The game will include more than 60 'To
Video Panic Button's Torchlight II Is Out On Switch Today, Here's A New Trailer
The award-winning game returns
Today sees the launch of Torchlight II on Nintendo Switch, an award-winning dungeon crawler originally developed by Runic Games. A new launch trailer has appeared to show it off, and we've plonked it up above for you lovely lot to check out. As you may already know, this new version of the game for Switch, PS4 and...
News Two Babies Become Qualified Doctors In Dr. Mario World Later This Week
Is this even legal?
Regardless of how you feel about it, this week Baby Mario and Baby Luigi are joining the team in Nintendo's most recent Android and iOS release, Dr. Mario World. In an announcement over on Twitter, Nintendo revealed these two new characters would be coming to the game on 5th September, alongside 20 new stages: Previously...
News Konami Plans To Work With More "Globally Known IPs" In The Future
Game development on consoles is still the top priority
Konami – known for video game series like Metal Gear Solid, Castlevania, and Pro Evolution Soccer – has plans to work with more "globally known IPs" for consoles. During an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, Konami Europe president Masami Sa
Gallery Get A Closer Look At The Sinking City On Switch With These Exclusive Screenshots
Let them sink in
Open world investigation game The Sinking City is headed to Switch this year, and while we still don't have an exact release date locked in, all the signs are suggesting that this could well be worth keeping an eye on. Last week, we shared with you a brand new trailer which showcased the Switch version in action, alongside...
Video Take A Look At The Free Challenge Islands Update For Kingdom Two Crowns
Download it now
A free update is now available for Kingdom Two Crowns. It adds the Challenge Islands, which is said to represent the "greatest challenge" ever seen for hardened veteran monarchs. It's simply a matter of surviving long enough to claim the crown. This update includes three different islands (Dire Island, Skull Island and Plague...
News Light And Shadow Guide The Way In Candleman, A Pretty 3D Platformer Headed To Switch
"This candle's on fiiirreeeee"
From developer Spotlightor Interactive and publisher indienova comes Candleman, a 3D platformer leaping onto Nintendo Switch next month. Candleman doesn't look quite like your usual platform game, with its pretty art style and use of lighting helping it to grab our attention right off the bat. In fact, the lighting...
News Twin-Stick Action RPG Inferno 2 Blasts Onto Nintendo Switch Later This Month
Shoot your way through 80 levels
Launching on Nintendo Switch later this month is Inferno 2, an action RPG/shooter from Radiangames and 2Awesome Studio. With 80 levels to blast through, players will need to use the game's twin-stick mechanics to shoot everything in sight, exploring and collecting goodies as you go. Along the way, you can upgrade...
Monday2nd Sep 2019
Chicken-Wuss!
Imagine being in the unenviable position in which Square Enix found itself following the release of Final Fantasy VII in 1997. The studio had just put out a genre-defining game that many still say they haven’t topped and had catapulted itself to a position that invited unrealistically high expectations. Gamers are a notoriously...
News The Pokémon Sword And Shield Anime Will Be Set Across Every Region From Kanto To Galar
With Pokémon from each
Remember last week when an episode summary for the Pokémon anime revealed that a world exclusive announcement was coming? Well, it's arrived, and we have mixed feelings. On the one hand, the announcement just turned out to be an announcement for yet another announcement. Good grief. On the other, though, the little pieces...
Review Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy Of The Duelist: Link Evolution - A Decent Card Battler For Your Switch
Heart of the cards
Once upon a time, there wasn’t a single card-based game on Nintendo Switch, but now we have loads. We have the post-toys-to-life Lightseekers, the challenging warfare of Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Champions and the all-out silliness of Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission – and there’s even The Lord o
News Banjo-Kazooie Store Ads Suggest Smash Bros. Ultimate Release Could Be Imminent
Just days away?
New in-store advertisements appearing in Japan suggest that Banjo-Kazooie's arrival in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate could be coming very soon indeed. The image below shows an advertisement found within a 7-11 store in Japan, shared online by @PushDustIn. Advertising upcoming products, the poster shows off Banjo's upcoming Smash...
Talking Point Should We Expect A Nintendo Direct In September?
All signs point to 'very probably'
Update: Lo and behold, a Nintendo Direct only went and got announced for September, didn't it? Original Article: Looking at Switch's upcoming slate for the remaining months of 2019, there's a fair amount games we here at Nintendo Life Towers are going to have to cram in before we can even start thinking about the...
News Konami "Aware" Of Nintendo Switch, But Has No Plans To Bring PES To The Console
"All I can say is that I love the Switch"
In the world of virtual football, two brands rule the roost – EA's FIFA and Konami's PES. Each year, these two long-standing rivals battle it out for soccer supremacy, but there's one battleground where this contest hasn't yet played out, and that's on the Switch. EA has supported Nintendo's console with...
News Japanese Stores Are Quickly Selling Out Of The New Nintendo Switch Model
People want that juicy battery life
Over the last few weeks, Nintendo's revised Nintendo Switch console with improved battery life has been appearing in stores worldwide. You can tell the difference thanks to the new, bold red packaging, and while many won't feel the need to upgrade, there are plenty of Switch owners who have been trying to get...
News Yooka-Laylee And The Impossible Lair Leaps Onto Nintendo Switch On October 8th
eShop page reveals exact date
Update (4:15PM, 2nd Sept): The game's eShop page reveals that the release date for Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is October 8th 2019. Best get saving those pennies! Original story (15th August): Heads up, folks! It looks like we'll finally be able to get our hands on the upcoming Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible...
UK Charts Astral Chain Becomes PlatinumGames' First UK Number One
Off the chain
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 31st August, revealing that PlatinumGames' Astral Chain has entered the charts right at the very top of the pile. It managed to beat a number of other newcomers to achieve the feat, including 505 Games' action-adventure title Control. Things were tight between the top four, however, with...
News Get Discounts On Mario, Pokémon And Metroid In The Latest My Nintendo Rewards (Europe)
Plus Boxboy! and Bravely Default
The latest batch of My Nintendo game discounts for Europe has now gone live, giving players the usual chance to grab a handful of games at discounted prices. There are eight new discounts up for grabs this time, including a nice selection of Mario games, some highly enjoyable Pokémon games (we loved TCG on Game Boy...
Video Nintendo Welcomes Switch Lite To The Family With Flashy Console Trailer
Are you getting one?
We can't quite believe that it's already September, but boy do we have a cracking month ahead of us. As you'll probably be aware, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is heading to Switch, alongside other intriguing titles like DAEMON X MACHINA, Untitled Goose Game, and even
News Reggie Fils-Aimé Joins New York's Cornell University As Leader In Residence
The Regginator is back
Reggie Fils-Aimé is set to share his leadership wisdom with students at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. The ex-Nintendo of America president has joined the university's Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management as its first Leader in Residence. As part of the school's Leadership Program, Reggie will visit the...
News Mario Kart Double Dash's Special Items Are Making A Comeback With Mario Kart Tour
From the good ol' GameCube days
The Mario Kart nostalgia just keeps coming with the upcoming smartphone release, Mario Kart Tour. Last week, we shared the news that Diddy Kong is strapping in for a return to the series after 11 years away, and it also seems that the game will be receiving the Special Items last seen in Mario Kart: Double Dash!! on...
News Capcom Considers Dragon's Dogma "To Be An Important Franchise"
Sequel when?
Originally released in 2012, Capcom's Dragon's Dogma is one of the company's most successful new IPs of the modern era, although it's worth adding that it didn't sell quite well enough to assure an instant sequel. Still, given that it was updated in the form of Dark Arisen (which has been released on all current-gen formats, including...
Video Obsidian's The Outer Worlds Gets New Trailer, Switch Release Date Still A Mystery
Launches on other platforms next month
A brand new trailer has arrived for The Outer Worlds, Private Division and Obsidian Entertainment's latest sci-fi RPG. The video gives us a closer look at life in the Halcyon colony, from its bustling communities on Terra 2 to the dangerous frontiers on Monarch. You'll spot exotic wildlife, devastating...
News Pokémon Masters' Success Continues With 10 Million Downloads In Just Four Days
Pokémon's pretty popular, peeps
The latest Pokémon game on the block, smartphone title Pokémon Masters, has already amassed a whopping ten million downloads. The game's only been available worldwide since 29th August, meaning that the milestone has been accomplished in just four days. The day after launch, it was revealed that the game had...
News Charming Hand-Drawn Puzzler The Tiny Bang Story Comes To Switch Next Month
Search for clues
Ellada Games, which recently confirmed that its side-scrolling action-survival RPG Niffelheim is headed to Switch, has now announced another title for the console: The Tiny Bang Story. The game, which has received a healthy number of 'very positive' reviews on Steam, is a puzzle title set in a hand-drawn storybook land. Players...
Sunday1st Sep 2019
Feature A Guide To Shopping In Japan's Retro Gaming Paradise, Akihabara
The promised land
For readers of Nintendo Life, Akihabara will almost certainly need no introduction. It has for decades been the bastion of Japanese gaming and otaku culture, a sprawling metropolis of stores packed with gaming treasures which we just can’t find back home. The sheer amount of gaming stores to explore have made the trip to...
Rumour The Next DLC Fighter For Smash Bros. Ultimate Might Be Representing SNK
Update: The page has been taken down
Update (1st Sep, 23:55 BST): The Challenger Pack 4 page appears to have been taken down from Nintendo's UK website. Original story (1st Sep, 21:15 BST): If Nintendo's UK website is anything to go by, it looks like the next DLC fighter coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate after Banjo-Kazooie could be from SNK...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For September And October 2019
Zelda: Link's Awakening, Daemon X Machina and more!
Blimey, it's September already? We're well into the second half of the year and things are starting to ramp up after the normally quiet summer period for the games industry. With Switch Lite and a Zelda game on the horizon, Nintendo has plenty of goodies coming up for us to spend our cash on in the...
Video 14 Exciting New Games Coming To The Nintendo Switch In September
An action-packed month of releases
Hide your money, because this month is absolutely jam-packed with a selection of high-quality Switch games. Honestly, this is set to be one of the best months of 2019 – with things kicking off on 3rd September when Sypro Reignited Trilogy and Final Fantasy VIII Remastered arrive on the same day. It only gets...
Review Pokémon Masters - One Of The Best Pokémon Mobile Games, But Still Not Quite There
Gacha catch 'em all
While The Pokémon Company has been on mobile phones doing games and apps since 2011 – long before Nintendo seriously considered going mobile – it has never jumped into what many believe is the secret sauce to securing a successful mobile game: Gacha-style mechanics. These are games where you get characters through random...
News You Can No Longer Get 3DS And Wii U Discounts From My Nintendo In Japan
They're gone!
Depending on how you feel about the 3DS and Wii U, you may or may not be pleased to hear software discounts for these two systems are no longer being offered on the My Nintendo website in Japan. According to Japanese Nintendo, the page where you could once redeem these rewards no longer exists. If you attempt to navigate to it, you'll...
News Ubisoft Expected More From Starlink, Plans To "Create Better Products" For Family Market
And gained a lot of experience in the process
Ubisoft had ambitious plans to revitalise the toys-to-life video game genre but unfortunately fell short when sales for Starlink: Battle for Atlas failed to take off. Nowadays, you're more likely to find the entire bundle for a heavily reduced price in a bargain bin, and while it's a game that we...
News Risk Of Rain 2 Physical Switch Release Confirmed, Includes The Original Game
Double the fun
Risk of Rain 2 made a surprise splash on the Switch eShop not long ago. If you would prefer a hard copy of the game, though, you're in luck. According to a listing on Amazon, this version expected to arrive on 15th November for $39.99 USD. To top it off, the game will also include the original Risk of Rain, which was released last...
Poll Box Art Brawl #6 - Mega Man 3
Blue on blue
Ding ding! Round 6! Welcome once again to Box Art Brawl, the series where regional retro box art variations duke it out to discover which one rules the roost. Last week we saw Super Mario Kart race itself ragged until just one version took the chequered flag. The winner? Super Mario Kart, followed closely by Super Mario Kart, with poor...
News Escape From The Urlag Invasion When Greak: Memories Of Azur Arrives On Switch In 2020
Featuring traditional hand-drawn animation
Publisher Bromio and developer Navegante have revealed Greak: Memories of Azur will arrive on the Switch next year. The game is a side-scrolling single player game featuring traditional hand-drawn animation. The player takes control of three siblings and must guide them through the lands of Azur. You'll be...
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