Guide How To Spot Fake Paintings And Statues In Animal Crossing: New Leaf
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News - March, 2020
Wednesday1st Apr 2020
News Nintendo's Servers Haven't Been Hacked, It Was All An April Fool's Joke
Another fake identified
Update: Like the Flipnote Studio rumour, this one also appears to be an elaborate fake. You can listen to the eight fan-created tracks on Video Game Music Resources (the YouTube channel behind the joke). On the plus side, it means Nintendo's internal development servers haven't been breached. Phew! Original Story [Wed 1st...
Tuesday31st Mar 2020
News Atlus Survey Asks Fans If They Would Like To See Persona 5 Scramble Localised
Joking about
One of the bigger third-party games that has already been released on the Switch this year is Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers. The only issue is it's not available outside of Japan yet. In its latest online survey designed for fans who recently picked up Persona 5 Royal on the PlayStation 4, Atlus asked them if they'd like to...
News Super Mario 35th Anniversary Rumours Intensify
A new Paper Mario, 3D remasters, and more
At the moment, there's a report going around that suggests Nintendo will remaster most of Mario's back-catalogue to celebrate the iconic plumber's 35th anniversary this year. If you read our original story about it, you'll already know this news surfaced on VGC, and was then backed up by
Review Zombie Army Trilogy - Undead Action From The Team Behind Sniper Elite
Schlock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
It's 1945, World War Two is drawing to a rather bloody close and everybody's favourite angry auntie Adolf Hitler has just been informed that it's not looking great for him and his goose-stepping grunts. Being the level-headed Fuhrer that he is, little Adolf reacts to this news by immediately killing the...
News Modder Shrinks The N64 Down To The Size Of A Game Boy Advance SP
And it plays original carts, too
Portable N64 mods – where the console's internals are placed in a handheld shell complete with an LCD screen and battery so you can play Super Mario 64 on the road – have been around for years, but this latest effort has to rank as one of the most impressive yet. GmanModz has taken the guts of the N64 and placed...
News The Definitive Edition Of Xenoblade Chronicles Won't Include Any Extras From The 3DS Port
No amiibo functionality...
Remember when the New Nintendo 3DS was originally released? At the time, to get some extra sales out of the system, Nintendo made certain content - and even games - exclusive to this particular unit. One title only playable on this device was Xenoblade Chronicles 3D. This particular port included additional features like...
News The Outer Worlds Gets A New Switch Release Date And A Day-One Patch
Make sure you have space
After being pushed back due to issues surrounding the coronavirus outbreak, The Outer Worlds finally has a solid release date on Nintendo Switch. You'll be able to get your hands on the game both physically and digitally from 5th June. As you may remember, the physical version of the game was initially planned to release...
Review One Step From Eden - A Mega Man Battle Network Spiritual Successor With Brutal Difficulty
The rockin'est, rock-steady beat of madness
One Step From Eden makes absolutely no secret of its cribbing from Capcom's late, occasionally great Mega Man Battle Network series. It essentially lifts the ingenious battle system from the GBA cult classic wholesale, makes a series of tweaks and additions, then sets you to work. There's no gallivanting...
Random Bored At Home? Why Not Try Making This Delicious Looking Animal Crossing Cake?
Straight from the Nook Cook Book
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is turning out to be a truly scrumptious game to play both at home and on the go, but this is taking things to a whole other level. Instagram user keempossible, a self-taught baking enthusiast and instructor, has gone to the trouble of making this adorable Animal Crossing-inspired cake...
Video The Best Switch Games To Play When You Can't Leave The House
Because it's raining outside
When you can't go outside what should you do? Play video games, of course! Our lovely senior video producer Alex Olney has been indoors a little more regularly than usual as of late, and to help pass the time he's decided to put together a video of the best Nintendo Switch games to play in this situation. Games like...
Video Deleted Scene Shows Baby Sonic Before The Movie's Redesign
Here's how he would have looked
If you had the chance to see the Sonic the Hedgehog movie in cinemas this year, you'll be well aware of a certain Baby Sonic who makes an appearance during the film. Interestingly, Baby Sonic was never officially revealed before the movie's huge redesign, meaning we never got the chance to see how he would have looked...
News New Metroidvania 9 Years Of Shadows Needs Your Help To Launch On Switch
Update: And it's funded!
Update (Tue 31st Mar, 2020 17:30 BST): And just like that, 9 Years of Shadows has been successfully funded. The Kickstarter campaign will still be live for another 23 days, during which time any further financial support will go towards the project's stretch goals. The first of those goals, which will bring animated intro...
News Square Enix Teases Limited Edition Trials Of Mana Switch And PS4 Consoles
Yes please!
With Switch's Trials of Mana remake now just a handful of weeks away from release, developer Square Enix has teased a limited edition system featuring artwork from the franchise. The image you can see above was shared to the official Mana Series Twitter account, where it has been revealed that fans will soon be able to have a go at...
Video 'Sexy Senior Dating Sim' Later Daters Gets Its Very Own Raunchy Theme Song
Try getting this out of your head
Later Daters will be swinging onto a Switch near you next month, so developer Bloom Digital Media has shared a brand new music video to get you all in the mood. This 'sexy senior dating sim' has you rocking up as the newest resident to the Ye OLDE retirement community. There, you’ll join a cast of flirts and...
News Atari's Arcade Classic Pong Comes To Switch As An RPG
Pong Quest
In today's episode of 'gaming mashups we never expected to see', we share the news that Atari classic Pong is headed to Nintendo Switch in the form of an RPG. PONG Quest is "a humorous new RPG reimagining of the flagship arcade classic" that's set to launch on Switch and other platforms this spring. The game has you exploring a fantasy...
Video Nintendo Takes A Look Back At Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Biggest Moments
What a game, huh?
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is now well over a year old, and what an amazing time we've all had with the latest entry in Nintendo's all-star series. The gaming giant itself has shared a new video today to celebrate all things Smash, taking a look back at some of the best moments of the past year and a bit. Understandably, much of...
News Pokémon GO To Throw Out The Rule Book By Offering Stay-At-Home Raid Battles
Pokémon GO Fest to be re-imagined
The latest in a string of new updates for Pokémon GO will see a hugely significant change to the game's signature Raid Battles, as developer Niantic does its bit to help players stay safe at home during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In a
More details coming soon
Taito has announced Bubble Bobble 4 Friends will be receiving a new free update that adds additional content to the game. This includes new stages and the character, Baron von Blubba. Here's a bit from the PR about it: Taito are currently developing and expanding the game’s content to deliver everything fans wish for,...
Video Take A Closer Look At Super Mega Baseball 3 Ahead Of Next Month's Launch
Enjoy cross-platform play
With Super Mega Baseball 3 just around the corner, developer Metalhead Software has released a brand new video to give us a closer look at the game. As well as showing off some new footage, the video talks us through a broad overview of the things you can expect to find in next month's release. The team stresses that while...
News Airhead Brings New Metroidvania-Style Platforming To Switch In 2021
"An immersive 2.5D platform experience"
Nintendo Switch will be getting its hands (and head) on a promising looking platformer next year in the form of Airhead, it has been announced. The game has you diving into dark caverns and exploring ancient structures in a bid to solve the mystery of Head's significance in this world. You see, you'll be...
Monday30th Mar 2020
Update: Galaxy, Sunshine, 64 all reportedly in the works
Update: In addition to the report mentioned below, a second report from Eurogamer now lists Super Mario Galaxy as one of the confirmed remasters, "alongside a couple of other 3D Mario favourites". The report's author, Tom Phillips, has also
UK Charts Animal Crossing: New Horizons Sales Fall By 81% In Disappointing Week For Nintendo
The game loses top spot
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 28th March, revealing that Animal Crossing: New Horizons has fallen from its triumphant first-place debut into third. Nintendo's life sim saw its week-on-week sales plummet by 81% at retail, while Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and FIFA 20 both saw boosts to last week's figures to
Review Good Job! - This Laugh-Riot Feels Like 2020's Answer To Untitled Goose Game
Promoted to ‘essential’
We’ve all been in a job that we didn’t like very much. Heck, a lot of people – this writer included – have had jobs that they’ve actively hated, filled with menial tasks that make time grind to an absolute halt. Given the current world climate, chances are you’re safe and sound in your own home (and if you do...
Reminder All Final Fantasy Games Reduced On Nintendo Switch, Sale Ends Today
Most are 50% off!
Update (Mon 30th Mar, 2020 10:00 BST): As a quick reminder, the Final Fantasy sale currently taking place on Nintendo Switch ends today. You can find all the details you need below - you'll find that every Final Fantasy game available on the system has been nicely discounted. Original Article (Wed 18th Mar, 2020 11:00 GMT): More...
Random Escape From Wasps In Animal Crossing: New Horizons With A Well-Timed Party Popper
Try this at home
Shaking trees is a way of life in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. It presents you with all sorts of great stuff like money, tree branches, fruit, and - we'd argue - even happiness itself, but it also provides you with the bane of any poor villager's existence. Wasps. As series veterans will know, the traditional way to avoid being...
News NIS America Hosts 'Hidden Gems' Switch eShop Sale, Save Up To 60% (North America)
And one game on 3DS, too!
Yet another sale has popped up on the Nintendo eShop, this time from the folks at NIS America. A number of titles from the publisher are currently reduced on Switch (as well as one 3DS game), all available at either 50 or 60% off. NIS America is calling it the 'hidden gems' sale, so perhaps you might find one or two...
News Tropico 6 Confirmed For Nintendo Switch
As part of a new publishing deal
Popular management sim Tropico 6 has been officially confirmed for Nintendo Switch. The game will be treated to a release on Nintendo's hybrid machine thanks to a new publishing partnership deal between Koch Media and Kalypso Media. Rumours of a Switch release began to circulate back in January after a product...
News Aeterna: Noctis Is A New Metroidvania Aiming For A Release On Switch
But it needs your support
The list of new and upcoming Metroidvania games grows once more, as Aeterna Noctis becomes the latest game of the genre to fight for your attention on Kickstarter. Planned to launch on Switch in 2021 if successful, Aeterna: Noctis is a 2D non-linear platformer that promises an "affordable but challenging difficulty" and...
News A New SteamWorld Game Is Now In Development From Image & Form
Job request reveals all
A brand new game in Image & Form's SteamWorld universe is now in development, the company has revealed. The news actually comes the studio's Twitter account, where the team has put out the call for any talented 2D artists who might fancy working on the new title. Naturally, it stops short of giving away too much. In a...
News Sega Forever Isn't Just About Smartphone Games Anymore
Social channels will celebrate everything Sega
A few years back, Sega launched its Sega Forever series – a range of free-to-play smartphone releases of its classic titles from yesteryear. It was seen as Sega's way of reconnecting its fans with its esteemed back catalogue, and,
News Interested In The Splatoon-Like Ninjala? Check Out This 10-Minute Animated Film
Ninjala Episode 0
One of the stars of last week's Nintendo Direct Mini, Ninjala has been on our radar for some time now. Nintendo fans have noticed the title's similarities to the Splatoon series and the developer's president, Kazuki Morishita, seems to think that
News Sniper Elite Spin-Off Zombie Army Trilogy Comes To Switch Tomorrow, Here's A Launch Trailer
"Rip through the undead"
Zombie Army Trilogy is just a single day away from releasing on Nintendo Switch, so the folks over at Rebellion have put together a shiny new launch trailer. The game, which is a Sniper Elite series spin-off, initially launched on other platforms a few years ago. Our sister site Push Square said
Sunday29th Mar 2020
News PC Jedi Knights Are Destroying Star Wars Players On Nintendo Switch
"This is a disaster"
Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy has finally been released on the Nintendo Switch, but there seems to be a disturbance in the force. There is reportedly an issue with the game's online multiplayer component. While there's no mention of a cross-play feature in the official Nintendo description, right now, PC players are able...
News Evicted Villagers Have Been Glitching Out Plots Of Land In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
A warning for all residents
Nintendo has already rolled out two updates for Animal Crossing: New Horizons on the Nintendo Switch. Despite this, there still seems to be some serious glitches that could potentially ruin your experience. According to a post on the Animal Crossing website, Bell Tree Forums, there's a glitch that can bug plots of land...
Review Operencia: The Stolen Sun - A Rich And Satisfying Dungeon Crawler
Dungeon Master
Zen Studios' Operencia: The Stolen Sun doesn't really get off to the brightest of starts on Nintendo Switch. Opening with a prologue that sees you assume control of King Attila and his wife Reka as they attempt to close a portal between their land and the underworld, things kick off here with a ten-minute introduction that highlights...
Random Pichu Player Shocks Himself While He Plays Smash Bros. Ultimate
Don't try this at home
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fan and mechanical engineer, Eric Heckman, came up with an electric idea to wire a taser to a GameCube controller, so he could shock himself while he played as the Pokémon fighter, Pichu. In an email to Kotaku, Heckman explained how it's was a "pretty simple" design. Apart from the controller,...
Mini Review Mekorama - It May Look Like Captain Toad, But Don’t Let That Fool You
Dior-iffic
Mekorama looks a lot like Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker. There’s no getting around this, but in the same way that Metroid Prime looks a lot like other FPS titles, it doesn’t quite play the same. In fact, Mekorama is played entirely on the Switch’s touch screen (or with an on-screen cursor, if you wish), and feels completely...
Poll Box Art Brawl #36 - Streets Of Rage 3
A Bare Knuckle sandwich
Bienvenido a Box Art Brawl, our weekly look back at the same game's retro box art from around the world with a cheeky vote attached. To coincide with the release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons we took a look at the first game in the series last week. Despite the North American and European variants being very similar, the...
News WayForward Doesn't Plan To Release DLC For Shantae And The Seven Sirens
At least for now
Not long after all the Nintendo Direct Mini presentation earlier this week, the talented team at WayForward locked in a Switch release date for Shantae And The Seven Sirens. It'll be washing up on the Switch on 28th May, and is expected to launch for $29.99 USD. While this new expansive quest is the "biggest outing" to date, there...
Saturday28th Mar 2020
Poll Has Your Family Bought A Second Switch To Play Animal Crossing: New Horizons 'Properly'?
One Switch, One Island. Two Switches...
Resisting this beauty was hard to begin with, but it's even harder if you're sharing your island with someone else. The reception of Animal Crossing: New Horizons has arguably exceeded the lofty expectations of even the most discerning fans, and it couldn't have come at a better time. Millions of people are...
Guide Zelda: Link's Awakening Walkthrough: A Guide To Wake From Kohohit Island
Don't go alone, take this
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is one of the most beloved entries in the entire series, despite the fact that it made its debut on one of the most technically humble pieces of Nintendo hardware: the Game Boy. Since then, it has been reborn on the Game Boy Color, but it is the Switch remake has brought it to an even...
News Nintendo Files Patent For The Switch Lite
Better late than never
Companies are always filing patents for new product designs, but this time it's a little different. Nintendo Co., Ltd. recently registered a design at the Japanese patent office for the Switch Lite – a handheld system which launched in September last year. The description notes how the device is "an electronic computer...
News Fitness Fanatics Are Now Paying Ridiculous Prices Online For Ring Fit Adventure
When extreme price gouging pays off
There's been on-going demand for Nintendo's exercise game Ring Fit Adventure since it was released last October, and in recent months it's become even harder to find due to the coronavirus outbreak – with shortages and supply issues reported worldwide. Now, in North America, there seems to be some extreme price...
Review Gigantosaurus: The Game - Yet Another Poor Licensed Tie-In
A gigantic mess
Licensed games continue to be incredibly hit and miss. There are certainly examples of titles that have got it right, such as South Park: The Stick of Truth and its sequel, but sadly there are countless other games that just simply feel like shameless cash grabs, relying solely on the popularity of the property over compelling...
News Nintendo Shares Colourful New Graphic Of The Games Showcased In This Week's Mini Direct
Something for everyone
This week, Nintendo shadow-dropped a Mini Direct presentation. In it, the company confirmed some release dates, revealed some brand new games and rolled out updates for existing ones. There were a few other goodies like a game demo for Bravely Default II and the confirmation an ARMS character was coming to
Mini Review Mystic Vale - Green-Fingered Players Take Note
A nice spot of cardening
It's all well and good to want to save and enrich the environment, but is gardening really good fodder for a deck-building card game? Most such games we've experienced are about legendary battles between blade and magick, not cultivating plum trees. But keep an open mind and you'll find plenty to enjoy in the digital version...
News EB Canada Reminds Us To Set Aside 24 GB For The XCOM 2: Collection On Switch
Make some space
The Nintendo Direct Mini earlier this week revealed a lot of upcoming third-party titles for Switch. 2K, in particular, announced three of its major franchises were en route to the hybrid system. This had a lot of people buzzing until the huge download requirements for the physical versions were uncovered. At the time of this...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 28th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
So, we've reached the end of yet another hectic week full of sneaky, surprise Nintendo Directs and a whole bunch of people who have been angrily slating Animal Crossing. Thankfully, then, it's finally time to have a quick rest. Members of Team Nintendo Life have shared their gaming plans for the weekend...
News Netflix Confirms Fourth Season Of The Castlevania Animated Series
"Season four is coming"
Good news Castlevania fans, Netflix's successful animated series of the same name will be receiving a fourth season. This announcement, which included a brief clip from the third season, was made on Netflix's official NX Twitter account. Here it is: At the moment, no other details about the fourth season have been...
Friday27th Mar 2020
Review Panzer Dragoon: Remake - Doesn’t Quite Nail The Landing
In-flight entertainment
Since this review was originally published, an update has reportedly addressed or improved one or more of the issues cited. While we unfortunately cannot revisit games on an individual basis, it should still be noted that the updated game may offer an improved experience over the one detailed below. When Nintendo revealed...
Random Wreak Havoc With This Cheeky Animal Crossing: New Horizons Prank
Friendships will be lost
If you're looking to lose all of your closest friends and ruin everyone's day, you've certainly come to the right place. For the most part, the Animal Crossing fan community seems to be a lovely, charming place full of welcoming players who enjoy everything about Nintendo's chilled out series. That doesn't mean that there...
News Bandai Namco Announces The Namcot Collection For Nintendo Switch
Launching in Japan this June
During the Japanese Nintendo Direct, Bandai Namco revealed it would be releasing the Namcot Collection for Switch on 18th June 2020. No, it's not a typo, 'Namcot' was the name Namco used for its console publishing business between 1984-1995. This upcoming collection will be available as a physical release and as a free...
Random Watch Isabelle And The Doom Slayer Rip And Tear In This Incredible Fan-Made Animation
I- Isabelle?!
As you may well know by now, the Animal Crossing and DOOM fan communities have had a particularly nice bonding session over the past few weeks thanks to New Horizons and DOOM Eternal sharing the same release date. It's brought some truly fantastic fan creations, including
News Good Job! Is A Brand New Puzzler From Nintendo, And It's Out Now On Switch
Here's a closer look
Tucked away inside yesterday's Nintendo Direct Mini was a brand new game from Nintendo itself, Good Job!. Similarly to The Stretchers, a game which also launched out of nowhere back in November, this new title is packed to the brim with barmy puzzles. It has you taking on the role of a clumsy child trying to climb the corporate...
Random Rare Uses Banjo-Kazooie To Remind People To Stay At Home
You can't argue with the bird and bear
For the safety of everyone, and particularly society's most vulnerable, a very clear message is being spread around the world at the moment: stay home. The coronavirus (COVID-19) is having a huge impact on all aspects of life, but game developer Rare is doing its bit to help get that all-important message...
News The Elder Scrolls: Blades Gets Reconfirmed For Switch, Launches This Spring
But there's still no solid release date
During the latest Nintendo Direct Mini, Bethesda's mobile port The Elder Scrolls: Blades was briefly highlighted in a sizzle reel towards the end of the presentation. In case you forgot, this game was originally announced for the Switch at E3 last year and then got delayed
News Here Are The Full Patch Notes For Ring Fit Adventure Version 1.2.0
The biggest update yet!
Nintendo's Switch workout game Ring Fit Adventure has just received a substantial update adding a new score-based rhythm game - featuring 17 music tracks - and a jogging mode where you can run non-stop. If you're wondering what else this latest update contains, and if there are any hidden extras, Nintendo's now released the...
Mini Review Pooplers - We’re Not Kidding, This Game Really Is Poop
Flat-ulent gameplay
After the monumental success of the Splatoon franchise, many folks were quite rightly expecting some copycats to appear. Given the high accessibility of the games and their family-friendly nature, some – this writer included – even encouraged more of the same from other developers. But we’re not sure any of us were...
Hands On Getting Our Feet Wet With Trials of Mana
So far, so good
Trials of Mana is every bit one of those ‘lost classics’ that bafflingly never made it outside of Japan until recent times. The ‘90s were a fantastic time for RPG’s, yes, but their popularity on western shores was still not an entirely dependable factor, leading to developers not deeming it worth the cost of localizing many...
News Shantae And The Seven Sirens Sets Course For Switch This May, New Details Revealed
Physical version confirmed
WayForward has revealed that Shantae and the Seven Sirens, the fifth entry in the Shantae series, will launch on Nintendo Switch on 28th May. The expansive quest, which contains new locales, friends, enemies, and transformations, is expected to launch for $29.99. It's said to be packed with "multiple towns and more...
News A Major Update For Hypercharge: Unboxed Is Now Live
Based on player feedback
Update: Just over a month ago we covered the major update coming to multiplayer shooter HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed (see the original story below). Well, that update is now live and includes the following highlights: - Tutorial: (Sgt. Max Ammo talks you through everything you need to know) - Stats Page: (Check your progression in...
News Clubhouse Returns This June With 51 Tabletop Classics From Around The World
Play with up to four people locally or online
One series we didn't necessarily expect to make a return was Clubhouse Games. You might recall the original Nintendo DS entry released in 2005. While it wasn't the most thrilling concept, it was still a fun game to play with both friends and family, and even featured online play. If you've been craving...
Video Hi-Rez Studio's New Shooter Rogue Company Gets Explosive Gameplay Trailer
Coming to all platforms this summer
Hi-Rez Studios and developer First Watch Games have released a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming team shooter, Rogue Company. The new video gives us a look at some of the action, tactics, and locations you'll find within the game, including fast-paced gameplay and a whole lot of sassy remarks from the...
News Disney Junior's Gigantosaurus Brings Family Fun To Switch Today
'Gigantosaurus: The Game'
Update (Fri 27th Mar, 2020 13:30 GMT): Gigantosaurus: The Game, a racing action game based on the popular animated series currently airing on Disney Junior, is launching today on Switch. A brand new trailer for the game has been released alongside its launch (see above) and we have more details in our original article for...
News Free-To-Play FPS Warface Reaches 1 Million Registered Switch Players In Just One Month
The stats are in
In just a single month, Switch's latest free-to-play shooter Warface has reached one million registered players on the platform. The game's developer, Allods Team, has shared some key stats to show off just how much success it's been having. Take a look: Players have completed 495,387 PvP matches Total playtime for Warface on...
Reminder Get Ready For ARMS In Smash Bros. Ultimate With This Free Online Trial
Play the game until 6th April
During Nintendo's latest mini Direct presentation, it was confirmed the sixth official DLC fighter for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate would be from ARMS. As fun as this new fighting game was when it originally launched in 2017, not everybody got around to playing it. That's why Nintendo is offering Switch Online members a...
News Stickernauts Paintwars Is A New Toys-To-Life Game Where You Design Your Own Figures
Now funding on Kickstarter
The toys-to-life genre hasn't been having the best time as of late - Ubisoft's Starlink: Battle for Atlas didn't perform nearly as well as the company would have hoped, and even Nintendo's own amiibo line seems to be slowing down rather dramatically - but this independent team is having a good go at restoring its former...
Thursday26th Mar 2020
Rumour New Info About The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Emerges
Grab the salt
It's been a while now since Nintendo revealed a sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was in development. Although there have been no official updates, there are some rumours currently making headlines around the internet. One that seems to have gained traction comes from the Twitch stream of Tyler McVicker - an individual...
Download it now
Less than a week after the first update rolled out for Animal Crossing: New Horizons on the Switch, Nintendo has bumped the game up to Version 1.1.1. According to the official patch notes, this incredibly minor update resolves an issue impacting the balance: Fixes a major issue impacting game balance. What's this major issue...
News Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy Is Out Today On Switch
As seen in the Direct Mini
Update 2 (Thu 26th Mar, 2020 16:00 GMT): And there we have it! Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is being made available today on Nintendo Switch. The game was shown off in today's Nintendo Direct Mini, where it was also revealed that Star Wars Episode I: Racer will be getting a Switch remake. Here's a feature list:...
News Buying BioShock, Borderlands Or XCOM Physically? Expect Huge Download Requirements
New Switch collections require lots of GBs
As part of today's Nintendo Direct Mini, publisher 2K Games revealed a wonderful selection of remastered treats for Nintendo Switch. Bioshock: The Collection, XCOM 2: Collection and Borderlands Legendary Collection are all coming to the console on 29th May, bringing a total of eight games on one day. It...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Sixth DLC Fighter Is From ARMS
And they're arriving soon
As part of today's Nintendo Direct Mini, it has been revealed that the next fighter to arrive in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will be from ARMS. The presentation stopped short of telling us exactly which character would be appearing, instead teasing us with the following image. The new fighter will be launching in Smash...
News A Nintendo Direct Mini Has Just Been Shadow-Dropped, Watch It Here
It's here!
Nintendo has released a brand new Nintendo Direct Mini, following on from last week's Indie World Showcase. The show features 25 minutes of news on a selection of Switch games coming this year. We've begun our coverage of individual titles from the presentation below, so feel free to visit any of the following articles for more...
News Atlus Is Removing Code Of Princess From The 3DS eShop Next Week
But you can still get the enhanced port on Switch
If for some reason you've always wanted the action RPG Code of Princess on the Nintendo 3DS but still haven't got around to purchasing it after all these years, now is the time to take action. Next week, on 31st March, Atlus will be removing the game from the eShop. Here's the official tweet...
News Star Wars Episode I: Racer Is Aspyr's Next Nintendo Switch Release
AKA: the best bit from the movie
If you're old enough to recall the crushing disappointment that was Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace then you'll no doubt recall the highlight of that particular film – the excellent podracing sequence. That section was turned into not one but two different video games. Sega produced an amazing arcade...
Random Is The World Of Animal Crossing: New Horizons All A Lie?
An existential crisis reveals all
The world of Animal Crossing is a magical place where real-life humans can escape the hectic, depressing reality of the real world and enjoy a peaceful getaway full of cute critters and pretty music. Heck, somehow even doing the weeding feels like fun. But is it all too good to be true? In a similar vein to The...
Poll What Did You Think Of The Nintendo Direct Mini?
Nintendo dropped a Mini on us
Well, after what seemed like an absolute age Nintendo finally ended 2020's Direct 'drought' without warning by dropping a 28-minute Nintendo Direct 'Mini' on us. Featuring a varied collection of games both new and new on Switch, along with a peppering of fresh announcements and updates to existing titles, it seems to...
News Lots Of Mega Man Games Are Now On Sale On Nintendo Switch
Update: Today's the last day!
Update (Thu 26th Mar, 2020 09:30 GMT): As a quick reminder, today is the final day of the current Switch Mega Man sale. The sale ended in North America a couple of weeks ago, but those in Europe have until the end of today, 26th March, to get in on the action. If you're wanting to grab any of the deals below, now's...
Directs and demos dropping all over the place
Today's Nintendo Direct Mini has thrown up a few little surprise treats, not least more information on Square Enix's upcoming Bravely Default II, with a deeper look at the characters and gameplay in a four-minute segment from the broadcast. You can check out the trailer above,
Video Digital Foundry Delivers Its Verdict On Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Reduced frame rate is a "worthy sacrifice"
Ever wondered what's under the hood of Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Nintendo Switch? Probably not, given the type of game it is, but that hasn't stopped Digital Foundry from taking a look. To cut to the chase, the game renders at 1920 x 1080 in docked and 1280 x 720 while in portable. Anti-aliasing is...
News Panzer Dragoon: Remake Flies Onto Nintendo Switch Today, Physical Version Coming Soon
Lock-on, Tommy
Well, that came out of the blue, didn’t it? Forever Entertainment’s much-hyped remake of Sega’s Panzer Dragoon has launched today on Switch as a timed console exclusive. The game was previously slated for a winter release. The Japanese version launches on April 2nd. A comprehensive reimagining of Team Andromeda’s on-rails...
News Borderlands Legendary Collection Brings Three Games From The Series To Switch
"2K <3 Switch"
The good news from 2K just keeps coming, as the Borderlands series is finally headed to Nintendo Switch. Borderlands Legendary Collection will bring three games from the franchise to Nintendo's machine - Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition, Borderlands 2, and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel - on 29th May. Yep, that's the same day as...
News Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Contains A New Epilogue Story, Launches In May
And a limited edition has been revealed
Today's Nintendo Direct Mini has confirmed that Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition will be launching on Nintendo Switch on 29th May. You can check out the game's specific portion of the Direct above; Nintendo says that it will feature updated graphics, improved battle HUD and menus, more than 90...
News Ninjala Will Be Free-To-Play When It Launches Worldwide This May
Chew on this
Remember that new "action game epic to follow Splatoon and Fortnite" which was hinted at in Japanese monthly CoroCoro comic? Well, GungHo Online Entertainment America has just premiered a new trailer for Ninjala,
News All Three BioShock Games Are Coming To Switch
2K Games shows Switch some love
It has been confirmed today that BioShock: The Collection is coming to the Nintendo Switch. Following on from rumours a while back, the announcement was made during today's surprise Nintendo Direct broadcast. The collection brings BioShock Remastered, BioShock 2 Remastered and
News XCOM 2 Collection Brings Award-Winning Turn-Based Tactics To Switch This May
Along with all of the expansions
2K Games has revealed that Firaxis Games' critically-acclaimed XCOM 2 is coming to the Nintendo Switch. The game will launch on the console alongside four DLC packs – Resistance Warrior Pack, Anarchy’s Children, Alien Hunters, Shen’s Last Gift – as well as the War of the Chosen expansion. You'll have the...
News Get A Closer Look At Animal Crossing's Bunny Day Event, Earth Day Event Also Teased
It looks as lovely as you'd expect
Today's Nintendo Direct Mini showed off plenty of new games coming to Switch, but it also gave us more information on content coming to Animal Crossing: New Horizons. New footage in the presentation has given us a closer look at all of the fun we can expect to enjoy throughout the Bunny Day celebrations, which...
News Burnout Paradise Remastered Finally Pulls Up On Nintendo Switch This Year
Open world racing hits Switch in 2020
In today's surprise Nintendo Direct Mini it has been confirmed that the remaster of Criterion Games' classic open world racer Burnout Paradise is finally coming to Nintendo Switch in 2020 after debuting on PC and other consoles back in 2018. The game took the Burnout series - famous for its entertaining...
News Totally Reliable Delivery Service Brings Crazy Co-Op Action To Switch Next Week
Play with friends local or online
If you're looking for your next barmy co-op game to enjoy with friends or family at home, you might want to consider the crazy world of Totally Reliable Delivery Service. The game has you joining up to three of your friends to haphazardly deliver parcels in an interactive sandbox world. Not unlike some of the real...
News Capcom’s Shinsekai: Into The Depths Launches On Nintendo Switch Today
Water surprise!
Capcom has just launched its underwater exploration title Shinsekai: Into The Depths on the Nintendo Switch eShop with a price of $19.99. Previously an Apple Arcade exclusive, it tasks the player with uncovering the secrets of an underwater world packed with puzzles, wildlife and mystery. The aquatic setting isn’t just for show,...
News PlatinumGames Is Revealing Its Fourth And Final Surprise On 1st April
That's a funny day for an announcement
PlatinumGames rarely drops a lot of information at once, but when it does, it's often big news. Over the past few months, it's successfully funded a Kickstarter project for The Wonderful 101: Remastered, revealed Project G.G. - the powerful climax to the Hideki Kamiya superhero trilogy, confirmed there'll be a...
Nintendo Download 26th March (Europe)
One Piece! Saints Row! Good Job! Shinsekai! Panzer Dragoon!
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 eShop - New Releases: ONE PIECE:...
Feature Capcom On Bringing Shinsekai: Into The Depths To Switch
Diving deep into an underwater mystery
Today, Capcom surprised us all by launching its underwater exploration title Shinsekai: Into The Depths on the Nintendo Switch eShop. Previously an Apple Arcade exclusive, the game places you in the role of a lone explorer who is determined to unravel the secrets of a vast ocean world. We spoke to Peter...
News Pokémon GO Player Spending Soars As More Trainers Bunker Down
Gotta stay inside
Niantic's outdoor mobile game Pokémon GO is reportedly making even more money than it previously was now that people around the globe are locked down indoors. According to Sensor Tower data (via VentureBeat), global player spending in the game reached $23 million last week on 16th March, which was an increase of 66.7% from the...
News Mario, Splatoon And Zelda Tunes Come To Ring Fit Adventure Via A New Rhythm Game Mode
Download the update now
A free update for Nintendo's hit exercise game Ring Fit Adventure has been announced via today's surprise Nintendo Direct Mini. A new score-based Rhythm Game mode will enable you to stretch and squeeze your Ring-Con to the beat of some swingin' Nintendo tunes from the likes of Super Mario Odyssey, Splatoo
News Fancy A Passionate Tryst On Switch? Get Involved With Catherine: Full Body This July
Loving Vincent
Atlus has announced via today's Nintendo Direct Mini that self-described 'action adventure puzzler' Catherine: Full Body is headed to Switch on 7th July 2020. This cult classic originally released as plain old Catherine on PS3 and 360 before getting a Full Body re-release last year which featured extra conten
News Fresh Pokémon Sword And Shield Expansion Pass Details Revealed In New Trailer
Gigantamax starters, Kubfu, new costumes
A brand new trailer for the upcoming Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass has arrived, giving us a good look at more of the exciting things in store this summer. The trailer kicks things off with a look at Gigantamax versions of your Sword and Shield starter Pokémon's final evolutions, Rillaboom,...
News Mr. Driller Finally Makes His Nintendo Switch Debut This June
Dig for victory
Bandai Namco's classic Dr. Driller is making his way to the Nintendo Switch in June, it has been revealed. Dr. Driller DrillLand will boast updated visuals and HD cutscenes, as well as five different themed attractions which each have their own gameplay rules, as well as a final boss to defeat. Multiplayer will play a big part in...
Nintendo Download 26th March (North America)
One Piece Pirates, Zombie Army and Ara Fell
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: One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 (Bandai...
News World Health Organisation Recommends Playing 'Active' Video Games To Stay Healthy At Home
For 30 mins per day
In ongoing efforts to provide support and advice to everyone dealing with the impacts of the coronavirus, The World Health Organisation (WHO) has listed 'active' video games as one way to stay healthy. WHO has taken to social media to share a list of physical activities that can be performed at home, helping you to remain active...
Wednesday25th Mar 2020
News Buying A Nintendo Switch Is Proving To Be Difficult In The US Right Now
Nintendo apologises
Getting your hands on a Nintendo Switch system isn't as straightforward as you might hope in the US at the moment, with stock issues at a number of major retailers hinting at wider distribution struggles. Well-known stores such as Amazon, Target, GameStop, and Best Buy have been struggling to keep up with demand both online and...
Random Can Animal Crossing Players Stop Imprisoning Poor Tommy, Please?
How very dare you?
We all know that paying off Tom Nook's hefty loans can prove to be a challenging task, but some people are going too far in their attempts to dodge payments. And it needs to stop. As spotted by GamesRadar+, there seems to be a worrying new trend popping up amongst Animal Crossing: New Horizons players at the moment. Several fans...
News Did You Know You Can Customise Your Joy-Con's Colours In Animal Crossing: New Horizons?
Mix it up
As long as your copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons is updated to Version 1.1.0 (or higher, if you're reading this in the future), you should have been presented with your very own in-game Nintendo Switch through the mail. It's rather adorable, and the design you receive actually changes depending on your real-life system. If you picked...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Sold A Whopping 1.88 Million Copies In Three Days In Japan
Switch's best ever launch
Update (Wed 25th Mar, 2020 09:45 GMT): The reports were true, as new Famitsu data (thanks, VGC) confirms that Animal Crossing: New Horizons sold a phenomenal 1.88 million copies in just three days in Japan alone. As mentioned in our original article below, this means New Horizons has had the best l
New Horizons is a hit
The success Nintendo has seen thanks to the launch of Animal Crossing: New Horizons is truly off the charts, with new data now revealing that more Switch consoles were sold in Japan last week than at the console's launch. The game, which has just had the most successful launch of any Switch title ever in the region, has...
News Switch Has Now Surpassed Wii's Lifetime Sales In Japan
But Wii's worldwide total remains on top
The Nintendo Switch had a hugely successful week in Japan last week, shifting a massive 392,576 units according to Famitsu data. This places the console at an estimated 12.8 million sales over its relatively short lifetime, which means Nintendo's latest machine has just hit a new, significant milestone. As...
News Sega Celebrates 60th Anniversary With New Website, New Character And "Special Content" Tease
Exciting times ahead
Originally founded back in June 1960, Sega is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. To kick things off, the company has opened up a brand new website, along with the reveal of a brand new promotional character. We don't know which fact makes us feel more old - that Sega has been around for so long or that 1960 was 60...
News Nintendo Donates Thousands Of Respirator Masks To Fire And Rescue Teams In The United States
Amidst the COVID-19 crisis
A lot of major companies around the world at the moment are doing their part to help combat the spread of the coronavirus outbreak and now Nintendo has joined the fight. As N95 Respirator masks are among some of the most requested items for first responders and health care providers, Nintendo's North Bend production...
Japanese Charts Switch Sales Soar As Animal Crossing: New Horizons Dominates
Records broken left, right and centre
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 16th - 22nd March, reconfirming Animal Crossing: New Horizons' huge debut success. As had been reported earlier today, the game has managed to sell a phenomenal 1,880,626 physical copies in its first three days on sale in Japan. It's the strongest launch for any...
Review SeaBed - A Moving Visual Novel Masterpiece, If You Give It A Chance
Ooh, mysterious girls
Anyone who has ever studied literature will know all too well that even works universally agreed to be timeless classics don’t necessarily appeal to everyone in the general public. Such will doubtless be the case with SeaBed, a visual novel developed by Paleontology Soft and brought West by localisation specialists Fruitbat...
News Sony Intends To Remove More Nintendo Projects From Its PS4 Exclusive Dreams
A case-by-case takedown
Last weekend, news surfaced on social media that Sony had begun to take action against certain uploads and projects in Media Mocule's latest title, Dreams. In particular, Nintendo-themed ones. A user named @Piece_of_Craft shed some light via Twitter, explaining how they h
News Forget Dark Souls, Duck Souls+ Waddles Onto Switch This Week
A fast-paced action platformer
Launching later this week on Nintendo Switch is Duck Souls+, a new release from Brazilian developer Green Dinosaur Games. Is this the part where we're supposed to say that Duck Souls is the Dark Souls of ducks? Let's move on. The game is described as a fast-paced action platformer which stars a little duck on a...
News Falcon Punch Is A New Nintendo-Focused Print Magazine, And It Sounds Amazing
Packs a punch
Former Super Play illustrator and current Rare staffer Wil Overton has announced on Twitter than he's part of a team which is creating that most uncommon of beasts: a Nintendo-centric print magazine. The excellently-named 'Falcon Punch' will boast Overton's trademark anime-style artwork and will aim to cover features and reviews...
News The Xenoblade Chronicles Developer Monolith Soft Now Has 243 Employees
Some big projects are in development
Monolith Soft has grown in strength and size ever since it was acquired by Nintendo in 2007. In recent years, it helped with the landscape design in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and its definitive edition of the original Xenoblade Chronicles is expected to be released on the Switch at some po
Video The Wonderful 101: Remastered Gets A Shiny New Trailer
Meet the all-star cast
PlatinumGames has released a new trailer for The Wonderful 101: Remastered, set to launch on Nintendo Switch this May. In the 60-second clip, we're introduced to the game's main cast of heroes and their own, specific superpowers. Those who have played the original game on Wii U will, of course, be familiar with the colourful...
News Nintendo Of America Shuts Its Repair Centers To Prevent The Spread Of COVID-19
"We apologize for the inconvenience"
After the closure of Nintendo of America's headquarters and the Nintendo store in New York, the company's repair centers have now had to shut up shop due to preventive measures put in place to stop the spread of the coronavirus outbreak. Here's the full statement: Due to preventive measures put in place for the...
News Smash Bros. Ultimate's Cherry Blossom Spirit Event Celebrates All Things Pink
Starting later this week
This week's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirit event is focused on all things pink. Yep, starting this Friday, and running for a total of three days, is a brand new cherry blossom spirit event. This in-game event lines up with the trees blossoming in Japan right now. During this one, you'll be able to acquire spirits like...
Tuesday24th Mar 2020
News Nintendo Shuts Down Kickstarter Campaign Over Animal Crossing Copyright Infringement
Here we go again
Nintendo is well known for being understandably protective over its products and trademarks, so it comes as little surprise that the gaming giant has taken legal action on a Kickstarter campaign found guilty of copyright infringement. The ‘New Adventures Passport Travel Holder’ launched with a funding target of £1,000, giving...
Guide When Is Disney Plus Coming To Nintendo Switch? Release Date And Rumours
Itching to watch Disney+ content? You're not alone...
In case you hadn't heard, Disney+ is Disney's big push into the world of streaming. The service promises to deliver vast amounts of existing content – including TV shows and movies from the world of Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar and (of course) Disney – as well as brand-new productions, such as...
News Animal Crossing Devs Reveal How Long New Horizons Has Been In Development
It started shortly after New Leaf
Although Animal Crossing: New Horizons was only confirmed for the Nintendo Switch in September 2018, unsurprisingly the game had been in development for many years before it was announced to the public. In fact, the deserted island concept dates all the way back to 2012 – not long after Animal Crossing: New Leaf...
News Updates For Animal Crossing: New Horizons May Be Postponed
"we have to be flexible"
Coronavirus has already delayed certain video game releases and updates, and as much as Nintendo is pushing onwards with its own projects, there's a real chance some of its future releases and planned content may be postponed. Speaking to The Washington Post recently (thanks for the heads up, GoNintendo),
News PETA Takes A Dig At Animal Crossing: New Horizons With 'Vegan Guide' To The Game
And they really don't like Blathers
When you start your island life in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, you're immediately tasked with gathering resources by picking fruit from trees, fishing, bug catching, and more. These activities help your island to grow thanks to Tom Nook's Nook Miles scheme, but should players be a little more concerned about...
Review La-Mulana 2 - A Deep And Challenging Metroidvania For Your Switch
Passing the torch
As indie game development has massively ramped up over the past decade or so, there’s also been an equivalent rise in the popularity of the Metroidvania genre. We’ve seen countless fascinating examples of how elements of the genre can be bent or expanded upon to create amazing new experiences, but one of the finest examples of...
News Resident Evil 3 Datamine Uncovers Curious References To Nintendo Switch
What is that doing in there?
Last week, players on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One were treated to a demo of the upcoming Resident Evil 3 remake, which is following in the recent Resident Evil 2 remake's footsteps by skipping Switch. Curiously, a data miner has reportedly discovered a number of references to
Review La-Mulana - Packed With Peerless Puzzles That Demand Dedicated Players
It belongs in a museum!
If there’s one element that it feels modern game design has largely left in the past, it’s mystery. There are some bastions of it still around today, such as the delightfully esoteric Dark Souls series, but most games these days just aren’t made to have impenetrable secrets. By that, we mean of the sort that can grind...
Random Fiancé Recreates Wedding Cancelled By Coronavirus In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
It doesn't get any more romantic
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is without doubt one of the most wholesome games to grace the Nintendo Switch this year - even if it hasn't been for everyone - but this story tops pretty much everything we've seen so far. With the ongoing coronavirus outbreak causing havoc among events around the world, including...
News Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Experiences A Massive Increase In Downloads And Revenue
That cross-promo event is working wonders
Believe it or not, but downloads for Nintendo's mobile offering Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp have risen by 150% since the release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. It's gone from receiving 520,000 installs last month to a whopping 1.3 million as of March 21st. On the revenue front, it's experienced its best...
News Nintendo Remembers ARMS Exists, Announces Official Online Tournament
Registration now open
In the early days of the Switch, we were pretty excited about the possibilities Nintendo's shiny new IP, ARMS, could bring to the table. We were hopeful that ARMS was going to turn into a genre-defining experience from Nintendo, following Splatoon's success in the world of online shooters, but Spring Man and co. didn't seem to...
News Devolver Digital's Pikuniku Is Just 99 Cents On The Switch eShop Right Now
Join the revolution
Update: The same title is also available on the UK eShop for just £0.89. Other regions also appear to be running the same discount. Original article: If Drawful 2 for 9 cents wasn't your kind of game, perhaps you would be more interested in Devolver Digital's absurdly wonderful puzzle-exploration game, Pikuniku. At the...
News In Other Waters "Is Like The ASMR Of Video Games", And It's Coming To Switch
Pre-orders go live today
In Other Waters, a "unique narrative adventure", will be heading to Nintendo Switch on 3rd April, it has been confirmed. The game puts players in the shoes of AI assistant, Ellery Vas, revealing the mysteries of the turquoise depths of an alien ocean. She's a Xenobiologist (which is someone who essentially studies aliens,...
News Goosebumps The Game For Switch Is Another Code-Only Physical Release
A spooky surprise
Ever since the Switch arrived on the scene, a number of publishers have been releasing physical games with a code inside the box and not much else. If you're in it just for the case, that's fine, but it also means an internet connection is still required and when servers eventually go offline, there's no way to download the game...
News Pokémon GO Receives More Updates To Help Players In Isolation, Some Events Cancelled
Including a new one-PokéCoin bundle
As we all adjust our lifestyles to help prevent further spread of the new coronavirus, Pokémon GO developer Niantic has issued another set of new updates to help players stay at home. Perhaps most notably, the bundle of 30 Incense that has been available to purchase for just one PokéCoin has been joined by a...
News Pinball Wizard Zen Studios Brings Its Tactical RPG Dread Nautical To Switch This April
Branching out
Zen Studios, best-known during in recent years for games like Pinball FX3, has announced Dread Nautical – a horror-themed strategy RPG that's arriving on Nintendo Switch on 29th April. The game was previously released on Apple Arcade late last year. It's described in full as a tactical, turn-based RPG featuring roguelike elements,...
News Save Your Nuts Is Like Rocket League With Squirrels, And It Scuttles To Switch Next Month
Multiplayer madness
Triple Scale Games has today revealed that Save Your Nuts, an upcoming party game featuring a nutty cast of sports-playing critters, is headed for Nintendo Switch next month. The game is a competitive multiplayer affair that actually stars a number of local critters like dogs, squirrels, raccoons, beavers, wolves, and...
Video Check Out The Crazy Shenanigans Of Helheim Hassle With This New Dev Commentary
Head-arm combos are something to behold
PerfectlyParanormal, the team behind the utterly bonkers Manual Samuel, will soon be back on a Switch near you with Helheim Hassle. With the new game's release coming ever closer, the studio has released a brand new commentary trailer to show off more of its crazy ways. The game has you playing as Bjørn, a...
Monday23rd Mar 2020
Random Bandai Namco Twitter Account Complains About Animal Crossing, Tweet Quickly Deleted
Someone isn't happy
Animal Crossing: New Horizons has received endless praise from critics and has been smashing sales records since it launched last Friday, but not everyone's happy. Just a few hours ago, the official Bandai Namco US Twitter account shared a new tweet, directly tagging Nintendo of America. It complained about New Horizons only
Random Animal Crossing: New Horizons Lets You Poop, And It's Actually Really Useful
Bravo developers, bravo
Let us just quickly kickstart this article by saying that we can't believe we're writing this, either. Animal Crossing: New Horizons has introduced a number of great new features, with plenty of new tricks appearing over the last couple of days that weren't around in past games. Now, another new feature has arrived that...
Review Saints Row IV: Re-Elected - Marvellously Madcap Open-World Fun
POTUS power
Few games do ‘fun’ with as much enthusiasm and self-awareness as Saints Row. While GTA tempers its acerbic tone and pop culture devotion with a firm set of in-game rules, Volition’s open-world series has always aired towards the silly and the slapstick. Want to throw yourself into oncoming traffic and ragdoll your way to insurance...
UK Charts Animal Crossing: New Horizons Absolutely Smashes It Out Of The Park
What an opening week!
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 21st March, revealing that Animal Crossing: New Horizons has had an absolutely tremendous first week on sale. The game has debuted straight in at number one, comfortably ahead of this week's other major release, DOOM Eternal. It's been a strong week for the UK physical market all...
News Tactical JRPG Grand Guilds Brings Turn-Based Card Combat To Switch This Week
"The full SRPG experience"
Launching later this week on Nintendo Switch is Grand Guilds, a new JRPG with a card-based twist. The game is described as "a story-driven, turn-based, tactical RPG" which throws in card combat mechanics for good measure. You and your guild must embark on a grand adventure while engaging in this tactical combat; each...
Review Wunderling - A Fun And Fresh New Take On The Typical 2D Platformer
Wunderfully addictive
Since the advent of platform gaming, the genre has come on leaps and bounds. Although some (this writer included) would argue that many titles overcomplicate their gameplay, introducing unnecessary additions that threaten to overwhelm younger gamers. Thankfully then, Wunderling is perhaps one of the most accessible platform...
News This Switch Arcade Controller Doubles Up As A Charging Dock
With six face buttons and a turbo setting
If you're still searching for that ideal arcade-style setup for your Switch, this new dock-like controller might just be the solution you were hoping for. Called the 'Switch Charging Stand Arcade Controller Mini', this device hooks up to your Switch using the console's USB-C port, either directly housing...
News Inti Creates CEO Teases Three Unannounced Games
To be revealed "directly"?
It looks like a handful of new titles from Inti Creates could be headed our way soon, with a tweet from the company's CEO teasing upcoming announcements. Inti Creates head Takuya Aizu shared the following message to Twitter today, noting that the company has three titles currently under development and that show...
News ITTA Is A Brand New Boss Rush-Style Bullet Hell Game, And It's Coming To Switch
Update: April release date secured
Update (Mon 23rd Mar, 2020 16:45 GMT): Glass Revolver and publisher Armor Games Studios have revealed that ITTA will be launching on Nintendo Switch on 22nd April. A new trailer, shared above, has been released alongside the announcement. More details can be found below in our original article. Original Article...
Sunday22nd Mar 2020
Random Animal Crossing Players Are Filling Up Their Islands With Bugs And Fish
Blathers, we need you now!
If you've played an Animal Crossing game before, you'll know the opening phases of the game can be a little slow at times. You often have to go the extra mile to get ahead early on and in the latest release Animal Crossing: New Horizons it's no different. If you take a quick look over on social media, you can see a lot of...
News Masahiro Sakurai Says "It's A Total Blank Slate" After He Finishes Smash Bros. Ultimate's DLC
What could be next?
Masahiro Sakurai is dedicated to making Super Smash Bros. Ultimate the best fighting game it can possibly be. That's why he's working around the clock, and sometimes even risking his own health to meet certain deadlines. Although there's a "high probabilit
News My Nintendo Celebrates Animal Crossing: New Horizons With Two Themed Wallpapers
Embrace island life
My Nintendo in both North America and Europe is currently offering two new themed wallpapers to celebrate the launch of Animal Crossing: New Horizons on the Nintendo Switch. One is multicolor pattern featuring many familiar faces and the other is a lovely island design. Both will set you back 50 Platinum Points and can be used...
Feature Which Nintendo Switch Game Did We Miss?
Tell us and we might cover it!
When we first started covering digital downloads back in the Virtual Console Reviews and WiiWare World days of the site’s history, we made it our goal to review everything. Every single title – no matter how small – would get a review. It was a policy that worked well in those early years, and even when the Wii U...
Mini Review Talisman: Digital Edition - A Superb Adaptation Of A Board Game Classic
You won't be bored board gaming on the go
Talisman is a superb board game that conjures forth innumerable fond memories. The vast multitude of characters to choose from, each more unbalanced than the last. The hundreds upon hundreds of Adventure Cards offering something new to see on every play. Spellcasting battles leading to pure salt from the...
Pulled punches
Few shonen anime series fit popular culture’s continued obsession with western superhero tropes quite as well as My Hero Academia. This long-running manga and anime follows the journey of Izuku Midoriya, a young boy born without powers (or Quirks, as they’re known in the series’ canon) in a world where extraordinary abilities...
News GameStop Is Temporarily Closing All Of Its Storefronts
Will continue to process orders digitally
The struggling video game retailer GameStop has tried everything possible to remain open during the COVID-19 outbreak, but as of 22nd March will be closing all access to physical stores across the US. An official PR explains how for all locations not already closed in accordance with state and local orders,...
Poll Box Art Brawl #35 - Animal Crossing
Population: indoors
Welcome to Box Art Brawl, the weekly perusal of regional retro box art variants that ends with a vote on the best of the bunch. Last week Perfect Dark for the Nintendo 64 battled itself in round #34 and, quite frankly, we thought Japan's moody red and black cover would absolutely destroy the competition, as lovely as they are...
Saturday21st Mar 2020
Random Brie Larson Says She's More Than Happy To Be In An Animal Crossing Movie
She's an original fan after all
We've already heard how the Captain Marvel star and Oscar winner Brie Larson would like to play Samus Aran in a Metroid movie, and now in an interview with People.com, she's been as
News Here Are The Full Patch Notes For Animal Crossing: New Horizons Version 1.1.0
Welcome to island paradise
Nintendo's been drip-feeding us details about Version 1.1.0 of Animal Crossing: New Horizons all week now. While we already know most things about the new update, the official patch notes over on the support page reveal a few extra details. Ver. 1.1 (Released March 20, 2020) Online connectivity features It's now...
Review Exit The Gungeon - Fine-Tuned Action That's Less Compelling Than Its Forerunner
Beating a hasty retreat
Having created one of the finest indie roguelikes of recent years in Enter The Gungeon, some might have wondered how developer Dodge Roll would follow it up. The answer, of course, is to Exit The Gungeon. This is no direct sequel, but rather more of an extended epilogue. Having faced and killed their past, our four...
News Mario Project In PS4's Dreams Comes To A Halt For Containing "Copyrighted Material"
The beginning of the end
It appears to have finally happened – after a few months of PlayStation 4 users creating absolutely any kind of game they wanted to in Media Molecule's latest hit Dreams, Sony has begun to take action against certain themed uploads. Dreams content creator @Piece_of_Craft shed some light on the situation, explaining how...
News Limited Run's Streets Of Rage 4 Physical Pre-Orders Are Now Live
Return to the streets
Update - Sat 21st Mar, 2020 01:25 GMT: Pre-orders for the Classic Edition and Standard Edition of the game are now live. The standard edition will set you back $34.99 and the Classic Edition including various extra goodies is $59.99. Pre-orders will close one week after the digital release (TBD).
News Animal Crossing Producer Hopes Fans Will Use New Horizons To "Escape" Reality Right Now
And "enjoy themselves during this difficult time"
It's hard to avoid news about a certain global pandemic right now, and while the Animal Crossing: New Horizons development team isn't exactly thrilled about this, the producer Hisashi Nogami suggests players make the most of it. Speaking to The Verge, Nogami took a moment to talk about all the...
News Drawful 2 Is Just 9 Cents On The Switch eShop Right Now (North America)
Fun for everyone
If you've ever played The Jackbox Party Pack, you might have also experienced the co-operative party game Drawful. Rather than relying on Joy-Cons, the game makes use of your smartphone or tablet device and requires players to draw a set of words and then get others to guess what they've created. The sequel - Drawful 2 - is much...
Mini Review ibb & obb - Another Co-Op Gem For The Switch
To ibb, to obb
Ibb & Obb is a clever 2D puzzle platformer in which you and a friend (or an online stranger) must work closely together in order to successfully navigate a series of increasingly complex levels. The twist here is that the levels take place across two opposing planes, each with their own gravitational pull. The two playable...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 21st)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
It's been a hugely busy week this week with all sorts of Animal Crossing shenanigans going on around the world, so we couldn't be more pleased to have finally reached the weekend. Members of Team Nintendo Life have shared their gaming plans for the next couple of days below, and we'd love for you to join in...
News The Sonic Movie Gets An Early Digital Release At The End Of This Month
Racing out of cinemas
If you weren't able to catch the Sonic The Hedgehog movie in cinemas before the COVID-19 outbreak, there's no need to worry as Paramount Pictures has decided to bring forward the film's digital release. It'll now be made available at the end of this month on 31st March, which is pretty crazy considering its theatrical release...
Video Meet The Main Composer Behind The Streets Of Rage 4 Soundtrack
"There is a big story behind me being involved"
Streets of Rage 4 might not have a release date yet, but that hasn't stopped DotEmu, Lizardcube and Guard Crush Games from revealing more about this upcoming release. Following on from the news the legendary composer Yuzo Koshiro would be
Friday20th Mar 2020
Review DOOM 64 - Will Tide You Over Until DOOM Eternal Arrives On Switch
Eternal doom
Players of a certain generation might recall just how special it was having an actual Doom on Nintendo 64. The FPS that put corridor shooters firmly on the map was pretty ubiquitous in its ports – even back in 1997 – but having a graphically superior take with bigger levels, more guns and even more challenging demons to slay made...
News NookLink Is Now Up And Running On The Nintendo Switch Online App
Link up with New Horizons today
The new Animal Crossing: New Horizons mobile service 'NookLink' is now live on the Nintendo Switch Online app. In case you've forgotten, it allows you to scan in custom design QR Code patterns from the previous games Animal Crossing: New Leaf and Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer. In addition to t
"It's becoming very tiring and frustrating for a lot of us"
This weekend, countless UK Switch owners will flock to their local GAME store to pick up a copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, despite the fact that the rest of the country – not to mention much of the world – is currently in the grip of a coronavirus outbreak which is forcing people...
And it didn't go unpunished
Pokémon GO can be a wonderful way to pass the time, but there's definitely a time and a place. Italy is currently in lockdown following a large number of coronavirus cases being reported in the country, and has been since 9th March. At present, people have been told to stay in their homes unless they're running...
News GameStop To Stay Open During COVID-19 Outbreak Because It Is 'Essential Retail'
"Due to the products we carry"
To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the United States, stores across the country deemed non-essential are temporarily shutting up shop. According to IGN, struggling video game retailer GameStop has decided not to comply with these ordinances. Leaked internal memos, sent from GameStop corporate, inform stores to...
News Have DOOM Eternal Envy? Remember DOOM 64's Out On Switch Today For Just £3.99
Every demon has a silver lining
Today is a truly wonderful day in the world of gaming, with both Animal Crossing: New Horizons and DOOM Eternal finding their way to stores. Of course, the Nintendo Switch version of DOOM Eternal has sadly been pushed back, so if you don't have access to another console or are waiting to have the game on Switch, you...
Random Animal Crossing Characters Rocking Out To DOOM Music Is The Video We All Need Right Now
Introducing 'DOOMANIMAL'
The Animal Crossing and DOOM fanbases have been collaborating with all sorts of wonderful stuff over the past few weeks, but this latest creation might just be the cherry on top. Andrei Mishanin, a Russian artist
Video Magician's Quest - The Animal Crossing Clone You've Probably Never Heard Of
Harry Potter meets Animal Crossing?
If you’ve played an Animal Crossing game, we bet you’d probably agree that there’s nothing else out there truly like it. From the way you can interact with the animal villagers to the way the game syncs up to the internal clock in your system to make the wild world that much more immersive, it’s truly a...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Is Already Selling Out In Japanese Stores
Crazy scenes
With all of the crazy stuff going on in the world right now, it's perhaps unsurprising to hear that even video game stores are seeing unusually high levels of demand. Early reports coming in from Japan suggest that a number of retail stores have experienced particularly lengthy queues during midnight launches for Animal Crossing: New...
News Spyro-Inspired 3D Platformer Clive ‘N’ Wrench Comes To Switch As A Console Exclusive
Play it this year
Dinosaur Bytes Studio and Numskull Games have today revealed Clive ‘N’ Wrench, a brand new 3D platformer that'll be hopping onto a Switch near you later this year. Inspired by genre classics like Spyro the Dragon and Jak & Daxter, the game stars a rabbit and monkey duo - why do so many great platforme
Gallery Feast Your Eyes On 20 Story Of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town Screenshots
That's a lot of screenshots
Earlier this week, the western release date for Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town was finally revealed - 10th July, if you missed it - and now we've been treated to even more good news in the form of 20 new screenshots. If you're excited to check out this Game Boy Advance remake on your Switch, make sure to take...
News My Nintendo Offering Seven Day Trial For The Switch Online Service (North America)
Connect with others
If you'd like to play Animal Crossing: New Horizons or something else online and don't want to fork out for a subscription, My Nintendo in North America is currently offering a Nintendo Switch Online seven day trial that can be redeemed for 100 Platinum Points. This reward is redeemable until the end of this month and the code...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Producer Shares Special Artwork To Celebrate Today's Launch
Watch it be created before your eyes
It might have slipped under your radar, what with Nintendo, the media, and its fans not really talking about it very much, but Animal Crossing: New Horizons has launched today on Switch. Ha, yeah right. Of course you know it's out today, but that hasn't stopped Nintendo sharing a celebratory piece of art just...
News Good Smile's Isabelle Nendoroid Gets A Fourth Run, Pre-Orders Are Now Live
Don't miss out!
To celebrate the release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons on the Nintendo Switch, Good Smile Company has re-released its Isabelle Nendoroid for the fourth time in a row. Pre-orders are now live, so if you've missed out on previous occasions, we suggest you claim one for yourself while you still can. This lovely Animal...
News Mechstermination Force Is The Latest Switch Indie To Go Physical
Pre-orders go live next week
Super Rare Games has today revealed that the next indie release to receive a limited edition physical release on Switch is none other than Mechstermination Force. Pre-orders for the new release are set to open on March 26th at 6pm GMT on Super Rare Games' website. 4,000 copies have been printed in total, and each...
News GDC Organisers Reveal New Three Day Summer Event For August
The show must go on
At the end of February, this year's Games Developers Conference – scheduled to take place this month, in March – was postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. A statement on the GDC website said the plan was to host the annual event later on in summer. Everything has now been sorted and in place of the original conference...
Thursday19th Mar 2020
News Amazon Is Delaying Shipments Of Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Sad, but understandable
Retail giant Amazon is delaying the shipment of Animal Crossing: New Horizons pre-orders, leaving buyers without the game at launch. It's a challenging time for everyone at the moment, including retailers who are struggling to keep up with sudden spikes in demand, and we're hearing more and more reports of delivery delays...
News Nintendo Is Already Fighting Off Hackers In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Cheaters could be banned
Animal Crossing: New Horizons isn't even properly out yet and hackers are already carving their way through the game like a hot knife through butter. It seems Nintendo was well prepared for such invasions, however, with today's Version 1.1.0 patch already working towards getting rid of the issue. In just a handful of days,...
News You Can't Access Seasonal Events In Animal Crossing: New Horizons By Time Travelling
Which means no spoilers
Today sees the launch of Animal Crossing: New Horizons' very first update, despite the fact that the game isn't technically supposed to be out yet. It adds some pretty neat stuff, but the update's official
One meetup already "postponed indefinitely"
Earlier this week, Masahiro Sakurai's regular column in the Japanese magazine Famitsu leaked online early. While early translations indicated the development of the upcoming DLC fighters for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate could potentially be impacted by the coronavirus outbreak, we've now got a full...
News You Can Now Access Your Nintendo Switch eShop Wish List Online
Nice and easy
In a bid to make things more convenient for Switch owners, Nintendo has revealed that you can now access, manage, and add games to your eShop wish list online. Adding games to your wish list from the Switch eShop has always been relatively straightforward, allowing you to keep tabs on any releases you're interested in when browsing...
News The First Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update Gifts Players A Nintendo Switch
And it's now live!
Earlier this week, Nintendo revealed it would be rolling out its first major update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons before the game was even released. This update – which is now available to download – will give you access to online multiplayer features and much more. There are also a few surprises in Version 1.1.0. To...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Director "Thrilled" By The Isabelle X Doom Slayer Artwork
"I’m in awe of how much creativity our fans have"
Ever since it was confirmed DOOM Eternal and Animal Crossing: New Horizons would be released on the same day, fans of both games have been creating and sharing artwork featuring Doom Slayer and Isabelle together. While we've already heard DOOM Eternal creative director Hugo Martin talk about how...
Random This Free Android App Transforms Your Smartphone Into A Switch Joy-Con
Currently in the alpha stage of development
If you've got a Joy-Con that's drifting, you've lost one, or you need a few more, there's a new smartphone app that's here to solve all of your controller-related problems on the Nintendo Switch. It's called Joy-Con Droid by DeepBlue Labs and is currently in its alpha testing phase on Android devices. In...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield's Latest Event Rotates Some Version Exclusives
Fossil rewards, too
A brand new Wild Area event in Pokémon Sword and Shield has begun and this time, players have the chance to catch creatures usually exclusive to the opposite version of the game. Running until March 25th at 23:59 UTC, the 'Pokédex Completion Event' sees these usually-unobtainable Pokémon appearing in Max Raid Battles. Some...
Talking Point Jargon-Heavy Xbox Series X And PS5 Reveals Vindicate Nintendo's Approach
Show, don't tell
Cast your mind back to when Nintendo lifted the lid on the Nintendo Switch. The reveal trailer was packed with footage of people playing the console, showing how the machine seamlessly transitioned from home system to handheld in the blink of an eye. You could take your AAA games with you, finally, and the detachable Joy-Con...
News Ubisoft Hosts Major Switch eShop Sale, Up To 75% Off Top Games (North America)
Mario + Rabbids! Assassin's Creed! Rayman!
Ubisoft is currently hosting a 'Spring Sale' on the Nintendo Switch eShop in North America, slashing the prices of lots of its games by as much as 75%. The sale's been live throughout the week and will remain active over the coming weekend. We've listed all of the games included for you below, so make sure...
Hands On First Impressions Of Sea Of Stars, The Next Project From The Messenger Dev Sabotage
Hands off, actually
There is certainly no shortage of retro-inspired titles across all platforms these days. In fact, it can sometimes feel like every other game is a pixel art 'homage' to a retro classic. Still, when those games are done well and do more than fondle your nostalgia zones, the results can be potent. Sabotage Studio's first game, The...
Video Ash Ketchum Voice Actress Explains The Process Of Pokémon Anime Dubbing
From Japanese to English
In a new video from Vanity Fair, voice actress Sarah Natochenny talks us through the process of dubbing the Pokémon anime. If you're a fan of the show, or even if you're just mildly interested in anime or film at all, the video's a pretty fascinating watch. Natochenny provides the voice for lead character Ash Ketchum in...
Video Check Out DOOM 64's Brand New DOOM Eternal-Inspired Level
New lore revealed
Although Switch owners won't be able to tuck into the new and exciting DOOM Eternal tomorrow, they can enjoy the rerelease of DOOM 64. A special stage has been made for this new rerelease and we can now see it in action for the first time. We first heard about this new level earlier in the month, when senior developer
News PC Engine Mini Production And Shipment Delayed Indefinitely By Coronavirus
Update: Japanese version now available to order
Update [Wed 18th Mar, 2020]: Well, that was unexpected. The adorable Japanese white PC Engine Mini is now available to order from Play Asia. We're not sure how much stock the online retailer has, so you'd better act fast! <products id="10326"> Update [Fri 6th Mar, 2020 12:05 GMT]: Konami has...
Nintendo Download 19th March (North America)
Animal Crossing! Exit the Gungeon! DOOM 64!
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: Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Nintendo,...
Review Neon City Riders - There's Little Substance Under That Retro-Tinged Veneer
Retrograde step
Nostalgia is as potent a force in modern video games as it is in cinema, TV and music. We all appreciate a dose of something warm and familiar in these scary times. But the trouble with such rose-tinted glasses is that they can often obscure a litany of flaws and a critical lack of imagination. Such is the case with Neon City Riders...
Nintendo Download 19th March (Europe)
Exit The Gungeon! Animal Crossing! Beyond Enemy Lines!
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 eShop - New Releases: Animal Crossing:...
News Here's A Closer Look At Wingspan, One Of The Indie World Showcase's Quieter Stars
A strategy card game
This week's Indie World Showcase showed off several exciting looking games headed to Switch, and quietly nestled among them was Wingspan. It was only shown for the briefest of moments in the presentation, but we now know a little more. It's actually a strategy card game that can either be played alone or with up to five...
News EVO 2020 Will "Move Forward" With Its Plans, As It Continues To Monitor COVID-19
Fighting fit
Despite a number of high profile video games event such as E3 cancelling plans for this year to prevent the spread of COVID-19, it appears this year's EVO Championship series in North America is still "moving forward" with its plans. The official Twitter account for EVO 2020 explained how it would continue to actively monitor updates...
Wednesday18th Mar 2020
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Version 1.1.1 Is Now Live, Pokémon Home Also Updated
Gotta update 'em all
It's been a while since we've heard much about Pokémon Sword and Shield. In fact, the last major news about it was the reveal of the new mythical monkey Zarude, and before this in January, we found out about the Expansion Pass coming to the game, and the launch of
Poll Animal Crossing: New Horizons Is Shipping Early, Are You One Of The Lucky Ones?
Do you have your copy already?
Animal Crossing: New Horizons isn't technically supposed to be released until Friday, but it seems that some physical copies are finding their way into the hands of eager fans slightly ahead of schedule. Over the past few hours, reports have been appearing online suggesting that select stores are already allowing...
Guide 8 Steps To Making Your Gaming Backlog A Thing Of The Past
Sure you still want everything on Switch?
The backlog is a dangerous beast, one that haunts players far and wide. You can see all of the new games upon the horizon that you’re itching to get your hands on, like Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Doom Eternal and someday even Metroid Prime 4. But what about the pile of games waiting for you at home?...
News Story Of Seasons: Friends Of Mineral Town Launches This July In The West
The GBA classic returns
Marvelous Europe has revealed that the western release of Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town will launch on Switch this summer. You'll be able to pick it up from 10th July. The game, which is a remake of Game Boy Advance title Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town, will be available both physically and digi
Random Sorry, The Froggy Chair Doesn’t Seem To Be In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Dataminers rip the game apart, to no avail
Dataminers have been getting their hands dirty with Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and they’ve got some bad news – the legendary Froggy Chair isn’t in the game. The chair has been part of the series since the very beginning but has more recently become something of a phenomenon when it comes to...
News With Just Two Days To Go, Animal Crossing: New Horizons Gets Another New Trailer
It's nearly time
Today is Wednesday, 18th March, and you know what that means, right? There are only two more days until Animal Crossing: New Horizons! Yes, the wait is finally almost over, and the game has been treated to yet another trailer to keep fans going in this final stretch. We see Fang and Drake having a chat with the player character, a...
Random There's Now A Grand Total Of Three Games On The Switch eShop In China
Mario, Mario, and more Mario
If you've ever complained about the games on the Switch eShop, take a moment to consider players over in China. While hundreds of games get added to the eShop across various regions on a monthly basis, the Chinese Tencent Switch has had just one game since December. Until now, that is. According to Daniel Ahmad, Senior...
News Octopath Traveler Has Sold 2 Million Copies, Game Is 50% Off For A Limited Time
Now's the time to buy!
Nintendo has revealed that Square Enix's Octopath Traveler has now sold two million copies. The turn-based RPG had shipped one million units by August 2018, three weeks after it first went on sale, but the title has been steadily selling more and more copies over the past few months to reach this latest milestone. To...
News Amazon Mexico Lists May Launch Date For Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
And it matches up with the previous listing
Once we get past this week, what Nintendo Switch games are there to anticipate? Probably the next one most likely to be released is Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition. It's been rated in various regions, listed on the Sw
News Shadow Man Returns From The Deadside Next Year In A Fully Remastered Release On Switch
With cut content from the original game
Remember last August when Nightdive Studios said the 1999 Acclaim classic Shadow Man for Nintendo 64 and multiple other platforms had a chance of resurfacing on the Switch? Well, dreams – or should we say nightmares – do come true. Nightdive Studios, in partnership with Valiant Entertainment, will be...
Round Up All The Games From The Nintendo Indie World Showcase - March 2020
Trailers and info for each game
Another Indie World Showcase has been and gone, and once again we've been treated to a very welcome look at what's to come in the not-too-distant future on Switch. There were more than 20 lovely-looking indies squeezed into the under 20-minute show, and we've gone ahead and rounded up all of them for you down below...
News New Pokémon Anime Appears On YouTube In Japan For A Limited Time
As self-isolation takes over
For a limited time, the new series of the Pokémon anime currently airing in Japan is being uploaded for free viewing on YouTube. The episodes are reportedly being shared online in response to the coronavirus outbreak, giving all of those stuck inside the opportunity to check out the show in their spare time. At...
Mini Review Stela - A Pretty Platform-Puzzler That Badly Wants To Be Inside
Caught in Limbo
If Stela is wholly successful at anything, it's as a tribute to Inside. It follows Playdead's immersive platform-puzzler template to a quite remarkable degree, while its shortcomings only enhance the reputation of the 2018 eShop release. Are you someone who thought Inside was merely a generic 2D platformer with pretty window dressing...
Japanese Charts Pokémon Games Land In Second And Third As Nioh 2 Debuts On Top
My Hero One's Justice 2 debuts in fourth
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 9th - 15th March, revealing that Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX has slipped down to second place after topping the charts in its opening week. The game managed to shift an estimated 46,391 units this week, not managing to fend off the brand new PS4...
News We're Dying To Get Our Hands On I Am Dead When It Launches Later This Year
A puzzle adventure game set in the afterlife
Overlooking the morbid title, I Am Dead was perhaps one of the most charming reveals during the recent Nintendo Indie World Showcase. It's a puzzle adventure game being published by Annapurna Interactive –known for titles such as Donut County – and is being developed by Hollow Ponds and Richard Hogg...
News Cyanide & Happiness Brings Part One Of The Freakpocalypse To Switch This Summer
The whole world is against this weirdo
The popular webcomic by Explosm comes to life as a video game in the form of Cyanide & Happiness – Freakpocalypse: Part 1. It's a grim setting in this one as you take control of a "weird, unpopular, ginger-headed orphan" named Coop "Go Away, Weirdo" McCarthy, who must make the world a better place...
Video Check Out Genshin Impact’s Opening Cinematic
Setting the scene
Genshin Impact has gotten a lot of attention thanks to the fact that it looks a lot like Zelda: Breath of the Wild, but the game has slowly been shaping up into much more than that over the past few months. The developer behind this ambitious cross-platform action RPG has now relea
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate "Reflection" Tournament Begins On Friday
Right back at ya!
There have been some reasonably exciting Super Smash Bros. Ultimate events so far this year. Just last week, for example, we got three new Ring Fit Adventure spirits. While this week isn't quite as impressive, it's still an interesting premise. This week's event takes on the form of a "reflection" tournament, limiting the line-up...
News Introducing The 3D Action-Adventure Blue Fire, A Timed-Exclusive For Switch
And it's arriving this summer
Kicking off the Indie World Showcase was the premiere of Blue Fire – a 3D action-adventure from the Argentine developer, Robi Studios. It'll launch first on the Nintendo Switch this summer, as a timed-exclusive. As the player, you'll explore the mysterious and "beautiful forgotten kingdom" of Penumbra, while you...
News Pixel-Art Boss Rush Game Eldest Souls Will Slay On Switch This Summer
Another Indie Showcase star
If you watched yesterday's Indie World Showcase, you might have noticed the debut Switch footage of Eldest Souls, a boss rush action game headed for the system this summer. In the game, the Old Gods have broken free from their long imprisonment, determined to wreak a terrible vengeance on all those who defied them...
Tuesday17th Mar 2020
News Yikes, Nintendo Network Services And eShop Are Currently Down Across Switch, Wii U And 3DS
Update: And it's back?
Update (Tue 17th Mar, 2020 18:50 GMT): Nintendo has yet to announce anything officially, but it appears that services are once again running as normal. We've had success accessing the eShop, and multiple users have reported similar success stories. If you're still struggling to access the eShop or other online services...
News 87-Year-Old Animal Crossing Superfan Has Her Own Character In New Horizons
Pleased to meet you, Audie
Remember Audrey, the Animal Crossing-loving grandmother who clocked up almost 4,000 hours of playtime on Animal Crossing: New Leaf? Well, it would appear that she has been immortalised in Animal Crossing: New Horizons by getting a character named after her. Audrey rose to fame last year when her grandson,
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Street Date Broken, Inside Cover And Cartridge Design Revealed
Spoiler alert
It's not out until Friday, but it appears that physical copies of Animal Crossing: New Horizons are already worming their way out of certain retailers and into the hands of buyers. YouTube user CrocO'clock has shared an unboxing video online, giving us an early look at the inside cover and the cartridge. If you're not wanting to see...
Rumour Sony Could Be Raiding Konami For Castlevania, Metal Gear And Silent Hill IP
Smash and grab
Konami and Nintendo go back a long way. It's highly debatable whether the former would have enjoyed the success it has had over the years without the NES, as titles such as Castlevania, Gradius and Contra all found a receptive audience on the system. Likewise, you could argue that the NES (not to mention the SNES and Game Boy)...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Version 1.1.0 Update Arrives Before The Game's Even Out
New content ready for launch
Animal Crossing: New Horizons isn't even out yet, but its first major update is already locked in and ready to go. The game will be updated to Version 1.1.0 at 2am CET this Thursday, 19th March. If you're planning on buying the game on launch day (Friday 20th) or after, you'll be able to update your game as normal when...
Random Fancy This Animal Crossing Water Bottle? That Will Be $10,932.64, Please
Update: “There was an error in the bell to dollar conversion on Amazon”
Update: Looks like it was all a big mistake! Everyone get back to work. Original Story [Tue 17th Mar, 2020 11:30 GMT]: Animal Crossing fever has finally reached fever pitch this week. We've reviewed New Horizons and given it a
News EB Games In Australia Cancels Its Animal Crossing: New Horizons Midnight Launch
"Due to the government restrictions"
It should probably come as no surprise at this point, but if you live in Australia and were planning on attending the midnight launch event for Animal Crossing: New Horizons at the main EB Games store in Melbourne, unfortunately, the event has now been cancelled. This decision is unsurprisingly linked to the...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Gets Metascore Of 91, Here's How That Ranks On Switch
Compared with Switch's other stars
Yesterday, the gaming media was finally allowed to gush about Animal Crossing: New Horizons, sharing reviews of the new release ahead of this week's launch. We awarded the game full marks, and looking at reviews across the board shows that we weren't alone in giving out high praise. Now, as the review dust settles...
Review 3000th Duel - A More Approachable Alternative To Dark Souls
Karma is served
Nearly 9 years after its initial release, Dark Souls’ influence is as strong as ever. Its brutal difficulty and focus on slow, methodical gameplay have become iconic staples in modern gaming, with some games taking inspiration from the title, and others outright copying it. 3000th Duel sits somewhere in the middle. It’s a...
News Switch Timed Exclusive Baldo Is Giving Us Serious Studio Ghibli Feels
Like anime you can play!
We're massive fans of the work of Japan's legendary Studio Ghibli here at Nintendo Life, so we were pleasantly surprised when we saw footage of Naps Team's Baldo during today's Indie World showcase. The action-adventure RPG looks like an anime movie you can play (where have we seen that before?) and promises to be full of...
News A Custom Tom Nook Emoji Has Been Added To Twitter For A Limited Time
#AnimalCrossing
To help promote the upcoming Nintendo Switch release Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Tom Nook is teaming up with the social media platform Twitter. For a limited time, if you use the hashtags 'AnimalCrossing' or 'AnimalCrossingNewHorizons' the face of Nook will appear in your tweet. While it's not the first time something has been...
Watch Nintendo Indie World Showcase March 2020 - Live!
Tune in live!
It's not quite the full-fat Nintendo Direct many were hoping for, but Indie World Showcases always show off a wonderful selection of indie titles headed to Nintendo Switch. Toady's presentation is set to show roughly 20 minutes' worth of new indies headed our way, and it all kicks off at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 5pm UK / 6pm CET. Make sure...
News Bounty Battle Is Smash Bros. For Indies, And It's Coming To Switch This Summer
Starring 25 indie fighters
As part of today's Nintendo Indie World Showcase, it was revealed that Switch is getting a Super Smash Bros.-style brawler that's all about indies this summer. Bounty Battle, a game from publisher Merge Games and French developer Dark Screen Games, is a 1-4 player beat 'em up starring
Site News Say Hello To Our Resurrected Sister Site, Pure Xbox
What's in the box?
While you obviously come to Nintendo Life to get the latest news, reviews and features from the world of Nintendo, it's equally obvious that many of us will own more than one games console. To that end, the network this very site is part of has grown over time; many of you will be aware of our Sony site, Push Square, but what you...
News Save 30% On WayForward's Switch Library To Celebrate 30 Years
From now until the end of March
A few weeks after the independent developer and publisher WayForward celebrated its 30th anniversary, the Nintendo Switch eShop across multiple regions including the US and UK is hosting a special sale on select games. Save 30% on WayForward's Switch lineup to celebrate 30 years of indie excellence! Embark on a...
News No Man's Sky Dev Hello Games Is Bringing The Last Campfire To Switch This Summer
And it looks adorable
Perhaps the most adorable of all the games highlighted in today's Indie World Showcase was The Last Campfire, a new game from the developer behind No Man's Sky. The Last Campfire is set to have players heading out on a journey through a beautiful wilderness filled with lost folk, strange creatures, and mysterious ruins. Your...
News Development Of New Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighters Could Be Impacted By Coronavirus
New Sakurai column leaks early
The development of upcoming Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC fighters may be impacted by the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, new translations reveal. Series director Masahiro Sakurai writes a regular column in Japanese magazine, Famitsu, and excerpts of this week's entry appear to have leaked online a day ahead of...
News Trials Of Mana Demo Releases On Japanese eShop Tomorrow, Will Include English Language Support
Update: It's now available!
Update: The demo has gone live across all regions. Once again, it includes English Language support (voice and text) and your save data will transfer across from the demo to the full version. There's also a few limitations: You can only level up to Level 7 and can only access the beginning of the story. Enjoy! Original...
Video 20 Streamers Compete In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 'Feed All The Dogs' $1,000 Speedrun
This should be prime time TV
We often describe The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild as the game that keeps on giving, largely because its players are still exploring, experimenting, and discovering new things more than three years after it first launched. The latest craze to hit the speedrunning portion of the Breath of the Wild fan community...
News Exit The Gungeon Brings Elevator Action To Nintendo Switch Today
Dungeon crawling? This is dungeon climbing!
Fans of Dodge Roll and Singlecore's gloriously OTT Enter the Gungeon will be pleased to learn that the game's madcap sequel is coming to the Nintendo Switch later today. Forget dungeon crawling, Exit the Gungeon is a bullet-hell dungeon climber which sees you trying to escape the infamous Gungeon alive...
News Team17's Moving Out Gets Free Demo, Pre-Order Bonus Revealed
Try before you buy
Team17 has announced that a free demo of SMG Studio and DevM Games’ frantic couch co-op game Moving Out is now available on Switch. The game, which looks set to be a similar experience to the wonderful Overcooked series (albeit with more moving house and less cooking), is also now up for pre-order on the Switch eShop. Every...
News Start Living The Good Life When SWERY's Next Project Arrives On Switch Later This Year
They're flocking to Switch
White Owls, the team led by cult developer Hidetaka Suehiro, AKA SWERY of D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die and Deadly Premonition fame, has confirmed via today's Nintendo Indie Direct Showcase that it is bringing The Good Life to Switch in 2020. The game, self-described as a 'deb
"effective immediately"
Last weekend, Nintendo's New York store released a message via its social media channels, explaining how it would be reducing store hours to combat the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) and protect its employees and guests. Now, in light of recent developments and the advice of health experts, it's made the "difficult...
Video Rebellion Offers Up Seven Reasons You Should Get Zombie Army Trilogy On Switch
"Slay on-the-go"
Zombie Army Trilogy is set to blast its way onto Nintendo Switch at the end of this month, and developer Rebellion has launched a new trailer to show off seven reasons it thinks you should go ahead and pick it up. The trilogy comes packed with everything previously released on other consoles including three story campaigns and a...
News Bloober Team Is Bringing Blair Witch To Switch This Summer
Must. Fight. Pun...
Blair Witch, the survival horror FPS based on the iconic found-footage movie (series, actually) with the full title The Blair Witch Project, is headed to Nintendo Switch this summer. As announced in today's Nintendo Indie World Showcase developer Bloober Team has confirmed the game, which launched originally on PC and other...
News Prepare Yourself For Curious Expedition, A Roguelike Explorative Sim On Switch In April
Curiouser and curiouser
Thunderful Games has announced that it's bringing Curious Expedition, a 'roguelike expedition sim', to Switch this April. Developer Maschinen-Mensch's game released on PC back in 2016 and the Switch version arrives on the 2nd April, sandwiched cosily between the PS4 and Xbox One releases. As you can see from the trailer...
News Pokémon: Twilight Wings Episode Three Is Now Live, And It Stars Wooloo
Watch it online for free
The third episode of the Pokémon: Twilight Wings anime has now gone live. You can watch it for yourself above. This episode stars the fan-favourite Wooloo and continues the story laid out in the first two episodes. If you need to catch up on those first, you can find them available for free right here:
News Q-Games' PixelJunk Eden 2 Mixes Grooves And Green Fingers On Switch This Summer
Synaesthesia vīnea
Q-Games has announced via the latest Nintendo Indie Direct Showcase that it is bringing a sequel to PixelJunk Eden to Switch this year. The predictably (and sensibly) named PixelJunk Eden 2 is scheduled for release this summer and it's good to see Q-Games and studio head Dylan Cuthbert, veteran of the Star Fox franch
Monday16th Mar 2020
Review Animal Crossing: New Horizons - An Accessible And Addictive Masterpiece
The shores of Bell
Back when – what feels like forever ago – we found out that a new Animal Crossing game would be coming to Switch, we were told basically diddly squat about the whole thing, but excitement ensued nonetheless. As time went by and we learnt more and more about it, the hype reached ever higher rungs on the big ladder of...
News Nintendo Reiterates Plans For Animal Crossing: New Horizons Save Data Workarounds
Solutions planned for 2020
If there's been one minor blip on the Animal Crossing: New Horizons hype train, it's the confusion surrounding the game's options for transferring and restoring save data. Back in February, it was revealed that save data recovery is a one-time-only deal - and only for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers in special...
News Banned Horror Game Lust For Darkness Returns To Switch After Offending Content Gets Cut
The controversial title returns
Controversial horror game Lust for Darkness is set to return to the Switch eShop this week after originally being removed from the store. This new, edited release will launch under the name Lust for Darkness: Dawn Edition on 20th March. Despite being available on the European store since launch with a PEGI 18 rating,...
News Nintendo Announces Indie World Showcase For Tomorrow
20 minutes of indie gaming goodness
Nintendo has confirmed that it will broadcast a new Indie World Showcase tomorrow, March 17th 2020. The show will feature around 20 minutes of information on upcoming indie games for Switch. Here are the important times to take note of: 10am PT, 1pm ET, 5pm (UK), 6pm (Europe). As ever, we'll be covering the...
Round Up The Animal Crossing: New Horizons Reviews Are In, And We're In For A Treat
Nook will be pleased
Animal Crossing: New Horizons will finally be in our hands at the end of this week, and the reviews are now in. Hopefully, you'll already have seen our very own review where we described the game as "a masterpiece that has been well worth waiting for", but what about everywhere else? How has the game been received by critics...
UK Charts Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Sales Jump By 108% To Speed Into Second Place
Pokémon drops to third
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 14th March, revealing that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has had a pretty stellar week in the region. The game saw a 108% boost in sales week-on-week as more Switch stock arrived at retail, seeing it soar up the charts into second place. The only game to sell better this week was Nioh 2, a...
News Switch Comic Book App InkyPen Adds Vertical Mode And More In New Update
TATE mode comics!?
InkyPen, the Nintendo Switch app which serves as an ever-growing comic book service, has just received a brand new update which takes it to Version 1.2.0. It's added several community-requested features and fixes, including the ability to read comics in vertical mode. The vertical mode is naturally designed for those who like to...
Random Real Football Teams Are Using FIFA To Play Matches Postponed By Coronavirus
And Football Manager, too
While the threat of the new coronavirus continues to impact major events across the globe, video games remain just as safe and fun as ever, and real sports team are using this to their advantage in rather wonderful ways. With all major English football leagues enforcing a temporary ceasefire until 3rd April, teams up and...
News Switch Was The UK's Top Console In February, Here Are All The Best-Selling Games
GTA V and FIFA still reign supreme
A GamesIndustry.biz report reveals that February was a rather quiet month in the UK this year; the 1.7 million game sales total recorded last month sees a 15.4% drop year-on-year. Just under 900,000 of those sales were digital (although this figure doesn't include sales from all publishers), with the rest being...
News Gamescom Is Still Going Ahead For Now, Coronavirus Threat Being Evaluated "Daily"
Official statement provided
With the likes of E3 2020, GDC, and more major gaming events all being postponed or cancelled by the threat of the coronavirus outbreak, the first half of the year is looking a little bare. Naturally, then, all eyes now fall to gamescom which is currently planned for August. The event organisers have issued an official...
Sunday15th Mar 2020
Review Langrisser I & II - Fire Emblem’s Erstwhile Rival Gets A Second Shot At Glory
Back from the dead
Back in the early '90s, there were two very similar fantasy-styled SRPG franchises that battled each other for relevance: Fire Emblem and Langrisser. Though each series offered certain defining gameplay or stylistic characteristics that the other didn’t, they were about neck and neck when it came to the overall experience being...
Hands On The Dongii Is A Switch Dock That Fits In Your Pocket, And We Love It
Update: Kickstarter campaign is live once more
Update #3 [Sun 15th Mar, 2020 15:00 GMT]: The Kickstarter is now live again, and we've had an official statement from Better Digi: Dear Dongii fans, First of all, thanks to all backers’ love right from the beginning. A few days ago we got a little problem with Nintendo copyright. Our company highly...
Random Twitter Almost Thought 2B From NieR: Automata Was Confirmed For Smash
Nintendo's automated tweets cause some confusion
Yesterday, a Twitter account petitioning for the YoRHa combat android 2B (from NieR: Automata) to be added to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a DLC fighter, tricked a lot of people. You see, in the lead-up to Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Nintendo of America's Twitter has been sending out automated...
News Ring Fit Adventure Is So Popular It Keeps Selling Out
Nintendo can't keep up with the demand
Ring Fit Adventure for the Nintendo Switch is in-demand big time. In an update earlier this week, a Nintendo spokesperson told Polygon the company's latest fitness video game was "selling out" across North America. the Ring Fit Adventure game is selling out at various retail locations in the Americas. We are...
News Nintendo Places Third In Metacritic's 2019 Game Publisher Rankings
And 505 wins
Earlier this week, we heard about a Reddit user who had been busy compiling a lot of data from the review aggregate site Metacritic to illustrate the best and worst reviewed Nintendo Switch games since the system was launched. Now, Metacritic has put together a list to determine "the best and worst game publishers" of 2019, according...
Review Syder Reloaded - A Free-Scrolling Shmup Switch Owners Should Check Out
Free to roam
The Defender-style free-scrolling shmup sub-genre has always had a lot of untapped potential, and while some free-scrolling shmups like Fantasy Zone and Black Bird have garnered a fanbase of admirers, the style of allowing the player to control the movement of the screen still feels unexplored. Syder Reloaded is another take on this...
Poll Box Art Brawl #34 - Perfect Dark
Yeah, we know it's Japan
Welcome back to Box Art Brawl, the weekly vote where you decide which retro regional box art variant wins in the beauty stakes according to sophisticated modern tastes. Oh yes. Last week Castlevania for the N64 entered the ring in a third appearance for the series and one of the closest fought brawls to date. In the end...
News New Splatoon Artwork Celebrates White Day In Japan
A gift from the Squid Research Lab
Nintendo wrapped up its regular Splatfests in Splatoon 2 some time ago, with Team Chaos (led by Pearl) taking out the grand finale. Since then, there have been some minor patches for the game, and from time to time, new official artwork has released on the Splatoon social accounts. Today is one of those days: To...
News Nintendo's New York Store Is Reducing Its Opening Hours To Combat COVID-19
"we are working hard to protect you, and our employees"
Nintendo's New York store will be taking new steps to combat the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, officially known as COVID-19. As of Sunday, 15th March, and continuing for the foreseeable future, the store will reduce its opening hours. From Monday to Friday, it will be open from 11:00 am...
Saturday14th Mar 2020
News Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Appears On The European Switch eShop
We'll take a release date now
After the new Animal Crossing game launches next week, what's on the horizon for Nintendo? While it's hard to predict, one upcoming Switch title that does seem like it will be arriving very soon is Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition. Following on from ratings in both North America and
Video The Animal Crossing Switch Is One Of The Most Beautiful Things Humankind Has Ever Created
And here's the proof
Animal Crossing: New Horizons isn't out quite yet, but in North America, you can buy a special themed console which – let's face it – is one of the most gorgeous things we've ever laid eyes on. The console launched yesterday, and we spared no expense in snapping one up and getting a video and gallery live on the site for...
Mini Review NinNinDays - A Short And Sweet Visual Novel With Some Rough Edges
An everyday tale of near-naked ninjas
There are certain things those familiar with romantic comedy, slice-of-life visual novels have doubtless come to expect by this point: a scene involving a maid costume; a heroine who can’t cook; a date at an amusement park; and some sort of boob-based misunderstanding. NinNinDays from Qureate has all of these...
News First Mario, Zelda And Metroid Next? LEGO Wants To Create More Nintendo-Themed Sets
"We hope to have a long and fruitful relationship"
Don't get us wrong, the Super Mario Lego reveal earlier this week was great and all, but where are The Legend of Zelda and Donkey Kong sets? They'd be amazing, right? If you're still imagining what else Nintendo and LEGO could eventually come up with, the good news is there seems to be a real chance...
Random Twitch Chat Just Beat The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
But it didn't go alone
Against all odds, Twitch chat has managed to complete yet another video game. Well, kind of. It's not quite as straightforward this time around, but it still is quite the feat. With the help of his followers, streamer Pointcrow was able to conquer Nintendo's highly-praised action-adventure title, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of...
Gallery Here Are Some New Screenshots Of Zarude In Pokémon Sword And Shield
And that pink Shiny Celebi
At the end of February, The Pokémon Company unveiled the new 'Rogue Monkey Pokémon' Zarude. It'll be appearing alongside a pink Shiny Celebi in the upcoming film Pokémon the Movie: Coco and the Switch titles, Pokémon Sword and Shield. As revealed
News The Switch Might Be Getting Another Bandai Namco Remaster
Is Mr. Driller or something else on the way?
Monkey Craft might not necessarily be a household name, but you're probably at least familiar with its previous release. It was the company contracted by Bandai Namco to help bring Katamari Damacy REROLL to the Nintendo Switch in 2018 and has also assisted with another Bamco remaster on the hybrid device...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 14th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
It's been another busy old week in the world of Nintendo, with more Joy-Con drift legal woes, the world's first Animal Crossing: New Horizons review and a potential slip up regarding a Nintendo Direct all coming in
Feature Oxenfree Developer On Mixing Up Demons, Drinks, And Drama In Afterparty
"We wanted to make something that felt [...] like an R-rated Pixar movie"
Just last week, Night School Studio put out Afterparty on the Switch, a release that we absolutely loved. The follow up to 2016's Oxenfree proves itself to be a worthy successor, mixing a darkly humorous story with a cutting edge focus on directly marrying cutscenes with...
Friday13th Mar 2020
News It's Now A Little Easier To Get Original Color Magearna In Pokémon Home
Server-side fix saves the day
The launch of Pokémon Home on Switch and mobile devices got off to a slightly rocky start, with a number of early players reporting issues surrounding 'Original Color' Magearna - a Pokémon that you can receive as a gift in-game. There has been some confusion on the matter from the start, but users who successfully...
News Niantic Updates Pokémon GO To Protect Players From The Coronavirus
Will continue until "further notice"
The COVID-19 pandemic – commonly known as the coronavirus outbreak – has already had a huge impact on the games industry. Certain games have been delayed, Switch stock is in short supply in some locations around the world, and most recently it's resulted in the
Review Dead Or School - Mutant-Slaying With A Sense Of Style
A diamond in the rough
Dead or School is a game full of obvious jank: likely the product of a tiny team of three working on a very tight, crowdfunded budget to realise a very – perhaps overly – ambitious creative vision. It’s questionably optimised, particularly in handheld mode, where it chugs quite a bit. Its 2D sprites appear obviously...
News Nintendo Of America Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19
All staff allowed to work from home
After delaying game releases and shutting down this year's E3, the coronavirus outbreak has now hit Nintendo of America's headquarters in Redmond, Washington. The Seattle Times is reporting
News PlatinumGames Reveals New "Next-Generation" Game Engine
"Bigger, more expressive, more creative"
PlatinumGames' recently revealed action game, Project GG Tying in with the recent reveal of its new Tokyo office - the third announcement of the Platinum4 - PlatinumGames has now shared information on a brand new game engine being developed in-house to help the stu
News Switch Is Still The Best-Selling Console Of 2020 In The US, Tops February Charts
But general hardware sales fall
It's probably to be expected as PlayStation and Xbox fans start to turn their attention towards next-generation hardware coming later this year, but the Nintendo Switch is still sitting pretty as the best-selling games console of 2020 in the US. The news comes from American market research company NPD Group; company...
News Coronavirus Isolation Is Causing A Spike In Online Gaming Traffic In Italy
Bored kids flock to games like Fortnite
We're all more than aware of the havoc being caused by the coronavirus outbreak - E3 is the latest major gaming event to be cancelled as a result - but the spread is naturally causing unique situations depending on your location. Italy is one of a number of countries which has decided to close its schools in...
News Dragon: Marked For Death Is Receiving A "Massive Update" On 21st April
Version 3.0.0 is on the way
The side-scrolling action-RPG Dragon: Marked for Death by Inti Creates was definitely an interesting concept, but the game itself didn't live up to expectations. Since its release early last year, it's been patched a few times over, and soon it'll be bumped up to Version 3.0.0. According to the Inti Creates Twitter...
Video Get Hyped For Animal Crossing: New Horizons With This Original Song
We all wanna go to New Horizons
With Animal Crossing: New Horizons rapidly approaching, we've been finding ourselves increasingly impressed with the wonderful creativity shown by the community. As suc
News Langrisser I & II Is Out On Switch Today, Here's A Launch Trailer
The legendary RPG series reborn
Langrisser I & II, a single package containing remakes of both RPG classics, is launching today on Nintendo Switch. NIS America has shared a launch trailer to mark the occasion. Both of the two games featured have been entirely remastered with HD graphics, re-orchestrated music, and quality of life improvements...
News Truck Driver Already Has Some Pretty Major Updates In The Works
Including an entire engine upgrade
Earlier this month, it was revealed that Truck Driver would be truckin' on over to Nintendo Switch sometime soon. We still don't have an exact release date yet, but publisher Soedesco has revealed lots of plans for future updates. Of course, the game is already out on PS4 and Xbox One, so we guess it's pretty...
News Super Mega Baseball 3 Hits The Switch Next Month, Includes Cross-Platform Play
More "bat-breaking, player-taunting, home run action"
Following on from the release of Super Mega Baseball 2 last July, Metalhead Software has now announced the third entry in the series – Super Mega Baseball 3 – for the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Steam. It will include cross-play support, be priced at for $44.99 USD (or the...
News Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath Is Getting Physical On Switch This May
Standard and limited editions
Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath started its bounty hunting journey on Switch in January with a digital-only release on the eShop, but a lovely physical edition is just around the corner. There are actually both Standard and Limited editions currently in the works, the latter of which is shown off in the trailer above. The...
News Square Enix "Exploring Other Options" To Share Its Games, Now That E3 2020 Has Been Axed
"More to come, stay tuned"
Square Enix put on quite an impressive show at last year's E3, so how is it going to back it up now that this year's expo has been officially cancelled? The Japanese publisher and developer has released a statement (via Twitter), saying how it is "exploring other options" to share its 2020 and next-gen line-up with fans...
The perfect (Play)tonic
In these trying times we could all do with a some relief - a little pick-me-up to get us through the day. When we're feeling blue, throwing on some classic Rareware tunes from the likes of Donkey Kong Country and Banjo-Kazooie perks us up no end. As luck would have it, both composers behind those winners feature on the...
News Overwatch's Archives 2020 Event Is Now Live
New missions, brawls and rewards
Overwatch's annual Archives event is now live once again, with players across Switch, PS4, Xbox One and PC all now able to dive back into storied events. For Archives 2020, each of the previous three Archives Brawls will have new Challenge Missions, with new Brawls unlocked each week. Brand new rewards are also...
Thursday12th Mar 2020
News Nintendo Wins Switch Patent Dispute Against Peripherals Manufacturer Gamevice
PTAB invalidates all 19 claims
Remember when the peripherals manufacturer Gamevice launched a case against Nintendo and the Switch? It accused both Nintendo of America and Nintendo Co. Ltd in Japan of violating its patent on a "combination computing device and game controller" with a "flexible bridge section". It then dropped the case and filed...
News Mario Makes For An Excellent First-Person Shooter, And You Can Play It For Free
Shoot Goombas with a plunger
Good old Mario's found himself as the star of more games than we can count over the years, and he's tried his hand at a good number of different genres along the way. One type of game we've never had, though, is a Mario first-person shooter. We can't imagine Nintendo ever making such a game, but Sean Noonan has taken...
News LEGO Super Mario Officially Unveiled, Features Interactive Mario And Fan-Favourite Characters
Mario's all powered up
After the tease posted earlier in the week, Nintendo has now fully lifted the lid on its LEGO Super Mario collaboration. The new project is said to bring "a reimagination of the LEGO building experience", with players essentially being able to build their own customised Mario levels using LEGO blocks. Perhaps the most...
Random Husband Buys 36 amiibo To Jokingly Spite Isabelle-Hating Wife At Christmas
"It's horrific"
For any fans of the series who have been patiently waiting for Animal Crossing: New Horizons to appear, Christmas probably feels like an eternity ago. Regardless, this story should still give you a little chuckle to brighten your day. Ian Cheng decided to surprise his wife Vera at Christmas with 36 Isabelle amiibo. The problem here...
News The Next Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Patch Will Fix A Game-Breaking Glitch
Save your team
Did you pick up Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX when it was released last week? If so, you'll be pleased to hear Nintendo and The Pokémon Company will soon be releasing a patch for it that fixes a game-breaking bug. According to the official patch notes, there's a glitch that occurs in dungeons with a fixed party. Here's...
"And will have more to share as the year continues"
So, it's official, E3 2020 has been officially cancelled due to "increased and overwhelming" concerns about the COVID-19 virus. A number of major third-party publishers such as Ubisoft have already issued statements, and now it's Nintendo's turn. Here's a response provided to GameSpot by a...
Wednesday11th Mar 2020
Review Overpass - A Slow-And-Steady Racer That Strays Off The Beaten Track
Muddy textures
The active ingredient of pretty much every racing game that you care to mention, from Out Run to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, is speed. Overpass might require you to get to the finishing line in the shortest time possible, but it's almost wholly lacking in that S-factor. It sounds perverse, but in order to make suitably rapid progress here...
Thursday12th Mar 2020
Mini Review Half Past Fate - A Great-Looking Rom-Com Adventure Brimming With Personality
NOT a Steven Seagal movie
If you’re in your teens or beyond, chances are you’ve probably found yourself falling head over heels in love with someone at least once in your life. We all know the feeling: you see a stunning stranger out of the corner of your eye, someone who you’re absolutely sure is way out of your league, but your eyes lock,...
News Westwood's Classic Blade Runner Is Getting An Enhanced Edition On Switch
With Nightdive Studios at the reins
Promotional art from the game's recent rerelease on GOG.com Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition, a "modern restoration" of the 1997 classic from Westwood Studios, is to be released on Nintendo Switch and other platforms, it has been announced. Nightdive Studios has partnered with Alcon Entertainment to make this...
Nintendo Download 12th March (North America)
La-Mulana! Overpass! R.B.I. Baseball 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: Dead Or School (Studio Nanafushi, Fri 13th...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Pocket Camp Crossover Event Is Now Live
Get a Tom Nook shirt
With Animal Crossing: New Horizons now only eight days away from launch, a special crossover event has begun in the series' mobile offering, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. Designed to give Pocket Camp players a taste of the island life they can expect to enjoy in New Horizons, the event features several little nods to the new...
News Inbento Combines Food, Puzzles And Cute Cats, And It's Out On Switch Today
Update: Launch trailer revealed
Update (Thu 12th Mar, 2020 14:45 GMT): As promised, inbento has launched today on Switch. To celebrate, publisher 7Levels has released a launch trailer which you can check out above. Full details can be found in our original article below. Original Article (Thu 20th Feb, 2020 11:00 GMT): Next month sees the launch...
Nintendo Download 12th March (Europe)
Overpass! Langrisser I & II! Dead or School!
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 eShop - New Releases: DEAD OR SCHOOL (£24.99 /...
News Devolver Digital And Limited Run Games Will Still Stream E3 Presentations
"The show must go on"
Indie publisher Devolver Digital has made a name for itself over the past few years hosting parody presentations around the time of E3. Despite taking to Twitter yesterday to tell everyone to cancel their "E3 flights and hotels" before the annual expo was officially called off, the company will still go ahead with its own...
News The 2D Adventure-Horror Game Whispering Willows Is Getting A Physical Release
Pre-orders go live later this month
The new online video game retailer Physicality Games has announced it'll be teaming up with Akupara Games and Mastiff to release a physical version of the 2018 2D adventure-horror title Whispering Willows for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. The hard copy of the game will be available exclusively from...
News Sounds Like CD Projekt Red Is Already Working On Its Next Witcher Game
But Cyberpunk 2077 needs sorting first
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition can easily offer its players 100 hours or more of enjoyment, but there's always room for more, right? It would appear that developer CD Projekt Red is already cracking on with the next instalment in The Witcher franchise, as studio president Adam Kiciński offered a...
News Hamster Adds Taito's 1986 Action Shoot 'Em Up KiKi KaiKai To The Arcade Archives
Save the Seven Lucky Gods
This week's Arcade Archives release by Hamster is Kiki KaiKai. This Taito action shoot 'em up title was first released in arcades in 1986 and is all about a young Shinto shine maiden named Sayo who must rescue the Seven Lucky Gods after they're kidnapped by monsters. The game is available now on the Switch eShop, supports...
News Wargroove's Caesar Joins Tiny Metal: Full Metal Rumble In Free DLC Campaign Out Today
Special rules mix things up
Tiny Metal: Full Metal Rumble is getting a brand new - and completely free - DLC campaign today starring none other than Caesar of Wargroove fame. In the new campaign, Tiny Metal's Nora must team up with Wargroove's canine star to save the world. You'll need to outmanoeuvre enemies to deliver Caesar safely back home to...
News 2020 BAFTA Games Awards To Be Streamed Online Due To Coronavirus
No red carpet event
This year's BAFTA Games Awards is the latest event to feel the effect of the ongoing concerns surrounding the new coronavirus outbreak. Rather than hosting its traditional red carpet event, BAFTA has decided to change up the format and livestream the winners online. A statement regarding the change has been shared today,...
Wednesday11th Mar 2020
News Fan-Made Website Lets You Create And Share Animal Crossing Town Tunes
Practice for the real thing
If your hype for Animal Crossing: New Horizons is running as wild as ever, you may want to spend a little bit of time with this excellent fan-made Town Tune tool. Yes, as the title of this article suggests, you can now go ahead and create your very own Animal Crossing Town Tune online thanks to the folks at NookNet...
News Nintendo's Request To Dismiss Joy-Con Drift Lawsuit Gets Rejected
Case will go to arbitration
The ongoing class-action lawsuit concerning alleged Joy-Con drift issues will go to arbitration, it has been confirmed. According to Law360 (thanks, VGC), US District Judge Thomas S. Zill
Rumour Two Nintendo Presentations Expected To Air Before The End Of March
Is it finally happening?
The UK-based retailer GAME may have lifted the lid on a Nintendo Direct presentation ahead of schedule. Now, to add to this, VentureBeat staff writer, reporter and verified Twitter user Jeff Grubb has published an article claiming a Nintendo Indie World video will "likely" be broadcast on 18th March, and a proper
News E3 2020 Is Officially Cancelled
Update: Statement confirms
Update (Wed 11th Mar, 2020 15:40 GMT): Well, that's it then... E3 2020 is officially cancelled. Event organiser Entertainment Software Association has issued the following statement confirming the news: "After careful consultation with our member companies regarding the health and safety of everyone in our industry –...
Feature Animal Crossing: A Brief History
Looking back on Nintendo's most evergreen of series
Like most games made by Nintendo, the story of Animal Crossing – Nintendo’s charming social life-sim series – begins in Japan, with a man named Katsuya Eguchi. After he nabbed a job at Nintendo in 1986 he was forced to move away from his hometown of Chiba and relocate to Kyoto, the city where...
News Switch Dock Mod Adds Built-In GameCube Controller Ports
That's one way to do it
Nintendo may well have released its own official GameCube adapter for your Switch, but what if you could do one better and have GameCube controller support built-in? Well, one Reddit user going by the name of i_AM_hank has taken things into their own hands and done exactly that, modding their Switch's dock to include an...
News Switch Is Getting A New "Action Epic" To Follow Fortnite And Splatoon In 2020
Well colour us intrigued
A new "action game epic to follow Splatoon and Fortnite" is planned for release on Nintendo Switch in 2020. The news comes from the latest issue of the monthly CoroCoro comic in Japan (thanks, Ryokutya2089 / Gematsu), which reportedly teases the game
Japanese Charts Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Debuts In First, Switch Sales Go From Bad To Worse
A mixed week for Nintendo
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 2nd - 8th March, revealing that Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX has managed to debut in first place. The game managed to shift an estimated 138,548 units in its opening week, comfortably leading the way in a week otherwise lacking new releases. Fellow Pokémon titles...
News 2K Sports Is Making NFL Games Again, But There’s A Pretty Big Catch
And we’re not talking about one thrown by a quarterback, either
If you’re a fan of the NFL, then you’re probably familiar with EA’s Madden series, which has been the only game in town for what feels like forever. Sadly, EA’s series has skipped the Switch entirely, which means unless you have a PS4 or Xbox One, you’re missing out on all...
News Get A Ring Fit Adventure Workout In This Week's Smash Bros. Ultimate Spirit Event
Three brand-new spirits are up for grabs
Should you be exercising more? Do you not workout in Ring Fit Adventure enough because you're too busy button-mashing in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate? Well, this week you can combine your two favourite games together. As usual, Nintendo has announced a new spirit event for its all-star fighting game, and this...
News Pooplers Is Splatoon With Pooping Babies, And It's Coming To Switch Next Week
"Every baby poops"
Splatoon was a pretty unique release when it first appeared on Wii U; it had all the hallmarks of a competitive online shooter but with one key difference – victory was about which team could colour most of the map, not how many people you 'splatted' out of the game. Outside of an excellent sequel, we've not seen this concept...
Talking Point Has Coronavirus Finally Put E3 Out Of Its Misery?
Game over?
Update: And it's official - E3 2020 has been cancelled. News that E3 2020 is on the verge of being cancelled makes us think of years gone by. There was a time when the mere mention of the Electronic Entertainment Expo gave gamers the world over a spurt of the old dopamine. E3 may have been a comparatively small industry-only event but it...
News Adam’s Venture: Origins Sets Course For Nintendo Switch
Physical release confirmed
Adventure game Adam’s Venture: Origins is making the leap to Nintendo Switch. The game, which launched on PS4, Xbox One and Steam back in 2016, will be releasing on Nintendo's platform in both digital and physical form. It has players setting off on an adventure across the globe, solving intricate puzzles and...
Random Super Mario Cat Bros. Needs To Become A Real Game
Check out this lovely short film
With all of the MAR10 Day celebrations going on yesterday, we're really feeling the Super Mario love at the moment, and this video has made us realise one very important thing: Super Mario Cat Bros. needs to happen immediately. The video above, shared online by Mr.TVCow, combines the familiar Super Mario gameplay...
Random Streets Of Rage Composer Put His Name On Title Screens Because His Mum Told Him To
“That wasn’t my suggestion”
Yuzo Koshiro is arguably one of the most famous composers of video game music in the world thanks to his incredible work on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive and, more recently, for his sterling efforts on franchises such as Atlus’ Etrian Odyssey. While Koshiro’s tunes for titles like Revenge of Shinobi, ActRaiser...
News Beyond Enemy Lines Returns For More Call Of Duty-Style FPS Action On Switch
But can it improve on the rather poor original?
While Switch is starting to get a handful of decent military-style FPS shooters, it still lacks the world’s most famous example of that genre – Call of Duty. Activision seems content to sit it out as far as Switch is concerned, but until that changes, Nintendo fans are short on viable options –...
News Aussie Band Says It "Just Licensed" Five New Songs For A Tony Hawk 2020 Game
Is an announcement on the way?
Back in the early 2000s, one video game series absolutely shredding was Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. These games became some of Activision's best-selling releases and gave the skateboarding scene a much-needed boost. While the Birdman himself certainly hasn't fallen from grace over the years,unfortunately, you can't say the...
News The Coral Nintendo Switch Lite Releases In Europe And Australia On 24th April
A new splash of colour
Update (Wed 11th Mar, 2020 09:15 GMT): It has now also been confirmed that the Coral Switch Lite will be launching in Europe on the very same day as the Australian release, on 24th April. You can pre-order from the Official Nintendo UK Store. Original Article (Wed 11th Mar, 2020 06:00 GMT): Last month, Nintendo announced a
News Ubisoft "Exploring Other Options" As E3 2020 Closes Its Doors
Sounds like a Ubisoft Direct is coming
With E3 2020 now officially cancelled, game publishers and developers who were planning to attend the event will need to start thinking about their options. One of E3's major and consistent guests, Ubisoft, has already commented on its plans regarding the event's cancellation. The studio has shared an update...
News If Mario Odyssey's Cappy Had Its Own Party Game, It'd Probably Look Just Like This
Chapeau comes to Switch this month
If you're looking for a brand new, utterly bonkers party game to enjoy with friends and family, Chapeau might just be exactly what you're after. From Austrian developer Salt Castle Studio, Chapeau has players bouncing, floating, and zooming through the air as various pieces of headwear, essentially replicating any...
Tuesday10th Mar 2020
News The First Animal Crossing: New Horizons Review Is In, And It Might Surprise You
Japanese magazine Famitsu gives its verdict
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is days away now, and the wait is proving to be unbearable for some fans. Will this latest instalment in the long-running series live up to the incredible hype? Can it possibly top the superb New Leaf on the 3DS? Will it be the Switch's must-have title for 2020? We can't...
Random GAME Mentions Non-Existent Nintendo Direct, Quickly Removes All Evidence
Is a Direct just around the corner?
As the Nintendo fanbase goes into its gazillionth day without a Direct presentation (we may have exaggerated that slightly for effect), a slip up from UK retailer GAME might give us reason to believe that a show is just around the corner. Might. Earlier today, Nintendo and LEGO teased a collaboration for the...
News Graph Shows All Nintendo Switch Game Metascores Over Three Years
The very best (and worst)
The Nintendo Switch is now a little over three years old, and over that time we've been treated to a pretty huge number of games. Some have been real winners, like Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey, for example, while others have been... Well, a bit pants. Of course, one of the many ways we can assess the...
News Super Mario Lego Is A Thing That Is Happening
Block-busting
We're getting Super Mario Lego, it has been confirmed. The Danish toy firm is joining forces with Nintendo to create a range of toys which feature the world's most famous plumber, and, judging from the teaser tweet, some kind of electronic connectivity is going to be featured. The video shows a Mario toy with a screen inside,...
News Pre-Booking Tickets For Pokémon The Movie: Coco In Japan Will Get You 2 Mythical Pokémon
Sword and Shield codes for Japanese moviegoers
We've already been introduced to the 'Rogue Monkey Pokémon' Zarude in the trailer for the upcoming Pokémon movie and it seems that Japanese movie fans who pre-book tickets for the Pokémon the Movie: Coco will be able to get their hands on the beast, in addition to an old favourite. The movie is set...
News Shigeru Miyamoto Approves Of People Uploading Gameplay Videos
"I think it’s good that there’s a variety of ways to enjoy things"
While streaming and uploading footage of video games online has become a common practice nowadays, not every company is necessarily thrilled about it. For example, a number of Japanese companies like Arc System Works and Atlus have released special recording and streaming...
News DOOM Eternal Will Let You Customise The DOOM Slayer, Even As A Unicorn
So, Isabelle costume for Switch, right?
DOOM Eternal is set to be one of the biggest, baddest, brutalest(?) games coming to Switch this year, but even the mighty DOOM Slayer can't say no to the cuddly cuteness of a unicorn. That's right, the upcoming sequel to 2016's DOOM will allow you to use special in-game skins to customise your character as...
News This Portable Nintendo 64 Is The Stuff Of Dreams
Use your real cartridges and memory cards
Ever wondered what it'd be like to take your Nintendo 64 games on the go? Well, with this new custom console, you can do exactly that. YouTube user smackedsam has shared a video showing off his latest design, a portable N64 console that can play all of your original cartridges. The body was 3D printed and...
News Get Four Nintendo Switch Games For Free When You Buy Trancelation At Launch
And it'll be discounted, too
Launching later this week on Nintendo Switch is Trancelation, a game that aims to expand your language skills and vocabulary in a arcade-like setting. You'll be able to grab it starting from this Friday, and there's a pretty special bonus in place for those who do. Let's quickly discuss what the game's all about first...
News Hell Yes! Doom 64's Re-Release Includes An Entirely New Chapter
Defeat the Mother Demon's sister
Switch owners might not be getting their hands on DOOM Eternal later this month, but they'll at least be able to relive the hellish Nintendo 64 title DOOM 64 for just $4.99 / £3.99 (or the regional equivalent). If the game itself wasn't already enough, Nightdive Studios – the talented team behind this port –...
News Have Yourself A Wonderful MAR10 Day!
Do do do dodo do, do.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for Nintendo's biggest star, as MAR10 Day pops up on our calendars once again. Yes, as is now tradition, this particular day of the year is cause for celebration for those who love Super Mario. Why? Well, because 'MAR 10' looks just like 'Mario', so why not? If you've missed the news,...
News This Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch Dock Has Just Melted Our Little Hearts
And no, it's not a cake
The official Animal Crossing-inspired Switch dock on the way from Nintendo is truly lovely, but this fan-made effort is also a wonderfully adorable alternative. Reddit user Minituo has shared the image above online, showing off their creation for the world to see (and presumably for them to fall in love with immediately)...
News Former Nintendo Of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé Joins GameStop's Board Of Directors
"The gaming industry needs a healthy and vibrant GameStop"
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé has been appointed to GameStop's board of directors. He'll be teaming up with Bill Simon and J.K. Symancyk. Simon has worked in retail executive roles over the past 30 years and Symancyk is the current president and chief executive of...
News Vampire: The Masquerade – Coteries Of New York Sinks Its Teeth Into Switch This Month
A single-player narrative experience
After originally being planned for a 2019 release, Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York has now received a more solid launch date for Nintendo Switch. You'll be able to get your hands on it from 24th March. The game is a single-player narrative experience set in the universe of tabletop
News Amazon Japan Is Doing Its Part To Defeat Coronavirus By Offering Free Pokémon Anime
Binge while you self-isolate
Like other countries worldwide, Japan is entering a period of lockdown at the moment to combat the spread of the coronavirus – and Amazon Japan is doing its part to help this effort. Lots of Japanese residents are currently undergoing a period of self-isolation to prevent the virus from spreading, and that means...
News Capcom Updates Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition To Version 1.0.1
Fixes a few bugs
Capcom gave the Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition quite a lot of attention leading up to its release last month. The game's producer revealed style and weapon switching and also a Bloody Palace local co-op mode. In addition to this, the team has now released Version 1.0.1. According to patch notes via the official Capcom Twitter...
News Miyamoto Has Lots Of "Exciting Things" On His Plate, Wants To Work On A Smaller Project
What's next from the man behind Mario?
The last few days have presented us with an avalanche of interesting snippets from the one and only Shigeru Miyamoto, and this latest story revolves around his "exciting" plans for the future. The Mario, Zelda, and Donkey Kong creator recently had an interview with Japanese magazine Famitsu, with translations...
Competition Celebrate MAR10 Day And Win Super Mario Odyssey Art Prints
Super Mario art prints up for grabs
Today is 10th March, otherwise known as Mario Day, and in honour of the occasion we're teaming up with the Nintendo Official UK Store to give away a prize bundle of the 6 Super Mario Odyssey-themed A3 art prints. But why is it Mario Day on 10th March? you might well ask. Well, the fine people of the Americas...
News Here's How Racing Apex Became Hotshot Racing
"You could see the potential there, and what this could become"
Lucky Mountain's low-poly speed-fest Racing Apex is a game we've been keeping a close watch on for quite some time now, and has recently evolved into Hotshot Racing. The brainchild of former EA, Rockstar and Sony London staffer Trevor Ley, Racing Apex was an attempt to capture the...
News Limited Run Announces Tiny Metal Physical Compilation For Switch, Pre-Orders Open This Friday
Two-in-one
If you enjoy modern turn-based experiences like Advance Wars, one game worth taking a look at is Tiny Metal. It was first released in December 2017 and received a sequel titled Tiny Metal: Full Metal Rumble in March 2019, adding more maps, units, and carnage to the game. Both of these titles will now be released on the Nintendo Switch in...
News Gorgeous Mario Figures And Art Prints Appear On Nintendo UK Store To Celebrate MAR10 Day
And a competition, too!
To celebrate MAR10 Day, the Nintendo Official UK Store has released some new and exciting physical products that may well catch your eye. First up is the Mario and Yoshi Figurine from First 4 Figures - a product which was actually revealed back in March of last year. First 4 Figures is known for its high-quality - and very...
Monday9th Mar 2020
Random It's OK, We Didn't Know There Was An Animal Crossing Movie Either
You learn something new every day
Animal Crossing fever has gripped the world of Nintendo thanks to the impending arrival of New Horizons on the Nintendo Switch. But did you know that an animated Animal Crossing movie is a thing that exists? We're ashamed to admit we didn't know either until today; we'd better hand in our 'Diehard Nintendo Fan'...
News Miyamoto Reveals The Moment He Knew He Could Trust Illumination With A Super Mario Movie
"It took a really long time for things to come together"
Super Mario is getting a new CGI-based movie in 2022, with Despicable Me studio Illumination handling the heavy lifting. However, Mario's creator Shigeru Miyamoto is intimately involved and has been speaking to Japanese publication Famitsu about the exact moment he realised he could trust...
News Nintendo Discounts Top Games For MAR10 Day On Switch eShop And In-Store (North America)
A tasty $20 off in-store and online
Tomorrow sees the grand return of 'MAR10 Day' (because it's March 10th - get it?) and Nintendo is celebrating by slashing the prices of some of its biggest Switch games. Available from now until 14th March at 11:59pm PT, you can grab the following discounted games from the Switch eShop. Seeing Mario games with a...
News Rocket League's March Update Goes Live Tomorrow, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Quality of life improvements aplenty
Rocket League developer Psyonix is set to launch its March update tomorrow, 10th March, and has provided a list of all the changes set to appear in-game. The update sees a number of tweaks and quality of life changes designed to improve players' experience with the game, including setting adjustments and new...
News New Pokémon Art Collaboration Offers Up Generous Helpings Of Nightmare Fuel
"I hope to be able to shift people’s understanding about time in general"
The Pokémon Company has just unveiled a collaboration with American artist Daniel Arsham which will present some of the brand's most famous characters in a way that hasn't been seen before. Based on Arsham's creative concept of “fictional archaeology,” the project will...
Review Afterparty - A Hellishly Good Night Out, Without The Hangover
Hell yes
Night School made a relatively big splash with its 2016 debut Oxenfree, a ghostly story-based video game that set new standards on how dialogue can be executed in a game. The follow up to that title was always going to be an interesting one, then, as the question would be how Night School would iterate or, potentially, break away from the...
Random The Latest Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Craze Is Seeing How High You Can Flip A Guardian
The only way is up
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild may be three years old now, but that doesn't mean people aren't discovering new things about it – as well as amusing new ways to pass the time. Only last week, we saw one man beat the game without allowing Link to take a single step, and this week, we've got the craze that some (well, us)...
News Nintendo Reveals The Top 15 Most-Downloaded Switch Games In February 2020 (Europe)
And Mario Kart's nowhere to be seen
Nintendo has shared a list of the top 15 most-downloaded Switch eShop games of February 2020 in Europe, and the usual suspects haven't made it to the top. Instead, this month sees Unravel Two take top spot as the most downloaded Switch game of the month, with DOOM 3 - no doubt boosted by the huge, recent DOOM...
Random Someone's Selling Bars Of Soap That Resemble Super Smash Bros. Characters
And they're pretty cheeky
We doubt many of you reading this have ever wanted to smell like your favourite Super Smash Bros. character, but it seems like this is actually about to become a reality. Smashersoap is a new, upcoming range of soaps that resemble fighters from Nintendo's legendary fighting series. As you can probably guess, this is an...
News Peggle-Inspired Dungeon Crawler Roundguard Bounces Onto Switch This Week
"Intuitive pinball physics-based gameplay"
Launching later this week on Nintendo Switch is Roundguard, an indie roguelike that blends dungeon-crawling with gameplay inspired by Peggle. Described as "a bouncy, cartwheeling cascade of heroes and treasure", the game has players pinging themselves around monster-infested rooms in an attempt to reach...
News Zelda's Wonderful Hyrule Historia Book Is Getting A Digital Release
At a fraction of the price
A few years ago now, The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia burst onto the scene as an absolutely must-own book which covered the history of the Zelda series. It was so good, in fact, that it ended up being the number one best-selling book in the US soon after launch. If you never managed to get your hands on it, or didn't...
News Mario Kart Tour Multiplayer Modes Are Now Live
Better late than never
Update (Mon 9th Mar, 2020 09:30 GMT): The Mario Kart Tour multiplayer content has now officially arrived. Nintendo is celebrating the launch with a retweet campaign on Twitter which could end up seeing each and every player receive 30 rubies and an in-game badge. Original Article (Tue 3rd Mar, 2020 03:05 GMT): When the...
UK Charts Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX Goes Straight To Number One
In a successful week for Nintendo
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 7th March, revealing that Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX has debuted at the very top of the pile. The game managed to outsell last week's number one Call of Duty: Modern Warfare to take the crown, knocking the likes of that and FIFA 20 down a place or two in the...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Treated To New 'Personal Island' Commercials
The launch is near
With no Nintendo Direct to speak of and a relative lack of major releases in the coming months (that we know about, at least), Nintendo's marketing has been largely centred around Animal Crossing: New Horizons lately. That trend is continuing, too, with a new series of 'Personal Island' commercials beginning to surface. The...
News Release Of Free-To-Play Title Auto Chess: Heroes Of Paragon Is Postponed, But Not Cancelled
"We are currently working on resolving the issue as soon as possible"
The 'auto battler' genre has grown in popularity since it was born via the Dota 2 mod Auto Chess last year. If you're not familiar with this type of game, it's basically like chess – but the catch is that once you've placed your pieces and the match has begun, you have no...
News You Can Now Stream Songs From Pokémon Mystery Dungeon's OST For Free On YouTube
A very welcome surprise
In what is a very unusual move from The Pokémon Company, a selection of music from Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team has been shared to YouTube for free streaming. The uploads are almost certainly in place to celebrate the recent launch of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon:...
News Team17 Teases A 2020 Return For Worms
A new game on the way?
It looks like something new in the wacky world of Worms is set to arrive in 2020, as shown by this new tease from series developer Team17. The studio has taken to Twitter to reveal that the stars of Worms' famous turn-based strategy games are on their way back "like you’ve never seen them before". Will this be a brand new...
News PSVR Survival Horror The Persistence Is Coming To Switch This Summer
In physical form, too
Developer Firesprite Games has announced that The Persistence, a sci-fi horror experience that originally launched on PlayStation VR, is headed to Switch and other platforms this summer. The game has players trying to survive onboard a doomed, deep-space colony starship in the year 2521. Unfortunately, this ship is overrun...
Video New Mortal Kombat 11 Trailer Shows Off Spawn With Debut Gameplay Footage
Available later this month
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and NetherRealm Studios have revealed a brand new trailer for Mortal Kombat 11, giving us a first proper look at upcoming character, Spawn. The video comes from Final Kombat 2020, the championship finale of the Mortal Kombat 11 Pro Kompetition eSports series, and shows us just how...
Sunday8th Mar 2020
Guide Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Everything We Know So Far
NookPhone? Yay! No cloud saves? Booo…
Following its reveal in 2018, we’ve all been clamouring for more information about Animal Crossing: New Horizons. If you’re after details on the game - scheduled to arrive very soon on 20th March 2020 - you’ve come to the right place; we’ve compiled everything we know so far about Animal Crossing: New...
News The Winner Of The Nintendo PlayStation Isn't Oculus VR Founder Palmer Luckey After All
"I'm looking to not have this machine just buried in a closet somewhere"
As you might have heard, earlier this week the elusive Nintendo PlayStation was sold for $360,000 USD. A tad underwhelming after the owner previously knocked back a $1.2 million offer. Who ended up buying it, though? While it was believed to be Oculus VR founder Palmer Luckey,...
Random Meet The World's First Legitimate "Bellionaire" In Animal Crossing
Playing the Stalk Market
Although most people stopped playing the original Animal Crossing on the GameCube a long time ago, there's still a dedicated community out there speedrunning the game. One of these individuals, known as 'BrianMp16' on YouTube and Twitch, recently achieved a rather significant milestone in the game. He
IMMORTALIZE!
Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late is the third iteration of the indie visual novel/2D-Fighter from developer French Bread which was first released in Japanese arcades all the way back in 2012. An update in 2017 added four new characters, a bunch of new modes and gameplay tweaks for console versions, and this latest iteration adds yet...
News My Nintendo Celebrates Mario Day With A 20% Discount On Select Merch (North America)
Redeem it while you can
To celebrate Mario Day on March 10th, My Nintendo in North America and Canada is offering all members a 20% discount on select Mario-themed merchandise from the Nintendo Online Store. The catch is, you'll have to redeem the discount with 450 Platinum Points. This offer ends on March 31st and after this, you'll have until...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - February 2020
February's best Switch eShop games!
Yet another month has flown by (and a whole other week at this point), and there were plenty of cracking games flooding onto the Switch's eShop over that time. These awards aim to celebrate the best of Nintendo's digital store, giving some love and attention to the games that could so easily be missed in the...
Mini Review Oddmar - An Acclaimed Mobile Platformer That Just About Holds Its Own On Switch
Inspector Norse
When Oddmar hit iOS and Android in 2018, it prompted many to proclaim its beautiful cartoon graphics and tight 2D platformer gameplay worthy of the Nintendo Switch itself. Now that Oddmar has hit the Nintendo eShop, we have a chance to put those lofty claims to the test. Do you know what? Those people were right, at least for the...
Poll Box Art Brawl #33 - Castlevania (Nintendo 64)
Got its Reinhardt in the right place
Welcome back to Box Art Brawl, the weekly contest where retro video game box art variants duke it out for your approval. Last week we broke the 'rules' and featured a non-Nintendo platform example in the spiky blue form of Sonic the Hedgehog for the SEGA Mega Drive / Genesis. The hedgehog's first game cover is...
News The Witcher Is Returning In A Brand New Dark Horse Comic This June
Tough times for Geralt
The world of The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt still has plenty of tales to tell, that's why CD Projekt Red has once again teamed up with Dark Horse to release a new comic book series. It's officially titled The Witcher: Fading Memories. It is the first issue (of four) and is due out on 17th June 2020. It's being written by Bartosz...
News Assault Android Cactus+ Physical Pre-Orders For Switch Open On 12th March
Super Rare stock
Following on from its reveal of seven new titles in February, Super Rare Games has now shared details on the first release of the lot, Assault Android Cactus+. Pre-orders will go live for the game on 12th March, exclusively on the Super Rare Games website, and it will set you back £29.99 / $32.62 USD (or the regional equivalent)...
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Saturday7th Mar 2020
Guide How To Spot Fake Paintings And Statues In Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Putting an end to Redd's 'crazy' ways
Looking for information on Crazy Redd in Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Switch? You'll be wanting to read our guide on how to spot fake paintings and statues in New Horizons, then! If you're after information on fakes and forgeries in New Leaf on 3DS, very good! As you were... We've all been there before...
Guide Pokémon Sword And Shield: Pokédex Galar Region
The full Gen 8 Galar Region Pokédex from Pokémon Sword and Shield
Pokémon Sword and Shield brought Gen 8 to Switch last November and to celebrate we created the sparkling Gen 8 Pokémon database below. It features the full Galar Pokédex, including the 81 new Gen 8 Pokémon and all returning Pokémon. Use the tool below to find out about the new...
News SXSW 2020 Cancelled, Sega Reschedules Its Sonic The Hedgehog Panel
Will now take place in April
Update - Sat 7th Mar, 2020 02:45 GMT: SXSW will no longer go ahead this month due to the coronavirus outbreak. In a full statement, it was revealed how the event organiser was "exploring options" to reschedule the event. As a result of this, Sega will no longer be running a panel at SXSW. Instead, it'll host a Sonic...
News Square Enix's Yoshinori Kitase Would Like To Remake Final Fantasy V
Reviving the medieval-fantasy RPG
Next month is a busy period for Square Enix, with not one but two remakes coming out. This has got many fans of the company wondering what else could be remade in the future. While Square Enix hasn't said anything official itself, during a recent interview with Game Reactor, veteran producer Yoshinori Kitase –...
Video Check Out These Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch Accessories
Spend some bells
If you need more Animal Crossing goodness in your life, why not check out the above video by our American-based video producer Zion Grassl. He's tested out five Animal Crossing: New Horizons themed accessories for your viewing pleasure. There's a Hori protector and vault case, two Power A Enhanced Wireless Controllers, Controller...
News Miyamoto Reminds Us Nintendo Wants Its Characters To Go Beyond Video Games
With the power of collaboration
At the start of the year, Nintendo's President Shuntaro Fukukawa spoke about the company expanding beyond its core business dedicated to video game platforms, in order to increase the number of people who have access to its IP. He went on to state how the company was starting to see the results with the opening of its...
Review Psikyo Shooting Stars Bravo - A Fine Shmup Selection, But Input Lag Remains An Issue
Continued delay
Just as Psikyo Shooting Stars Bravo is the companion game to the earlier release of Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha, what you're reading now should also be considered the companion to our earlier review of the latter title. We suggest, to help digest the full context of this review, that the reader also hop over and read this companion...
News We're Getting Serious Captain Toad Vibes From New Switch Puzzler Mekorama
100 levels to solve
Later this month sees the launch of a cute little puzzler on Switch called Mekorama, and this new trailer is giving off some serious Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker vibes. The game has you guiding 'B', a little robot who bears a striking resemblance to Star Wars' BB8 in our opinion, around a variety of rotatable, isometric puzzle...
Video Alex Answers Your Questions About Animal Crossing: New Horizons
21, to be precise
There are only a few more weeks until the release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons on the Switch now. To tide you over until then, our lovely senior video producer Alex Olney has taken time to answer 21 of your questions, now that he has gone hands-on with it. Unfortunately, he's still under embargo, so he can't answer every...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 7th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Yet another week has flown by, with several interesting tidbits from a Shigeru Miyamoto interview appearing online and even news of an upcoming
After six years the team wants to do something else
At this year's PAX East, Yacht Club Games said it was "absolutely" considering a direct sequel to Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove. Now, in a Reddit AMA on the Nintendo subreddit, the talented indie developer and publisher has added to this previous c
Friday6th Mar 2020
News Miyamoto Says The Success Of The Switch Was All Thanks To The "Good Timing" Of Its Release
Gauging the mobile market
The one and only Shigeru Miyamoto has been in the headlines a few times already this week, speaking about how he's broken his habit of "upending the tea table" and how Nintendo has worked hard to escape its 'childish' reputation. Now, in the same interview with Japanese magazine Famitsu (as translated by
Random Zelda Fan Beats Breath Of The Wild Without Link Taking A Single Step
A small step for Link?
Beating Zelda: Breath of the Wild isn't especially hard, but it takes a moderate amount of effort – especially if you want to do it in style. That's precisely what YouTuber PointCrow has done – he's bested this classic action-adventure without allowing Link to take a single, solitary step. Naturally, he couldn't help it...
News Nintendo PlayStation Sells For Significantly Less Than Was Previously Offered
Update: Auction ends well below $1.2 million
Update: The console has sold for $360,000, including the buyer's premium. That means the $1.2 million previously offered by a private buyer would have made much more sense. You live and learn, clearly. Only one bid was made, wh
News Switch NES Controllers Are Back In Stock With 50% Off (Europe)
Update: Offer now live in Europe
Update (Fri 6th Mar, 2020 11:20 GMT): More stock of the NES controllers for Nintendo Switch are now available in Europe. As before, the price has been slashed by 50%, meaning you can grab a pair for £24.99.
News Tiny Font Won't Be A Problem When The Outer Worlds Arrives On Nintendo Switch
Easier on the eyes
Overly small text can quite frustrating when it comes to certain releases on the Nintendo Switch. Often when you swap a game from docked to handheld mode, the user interface isn't properly scaled. It's led to some developers issuing updates for certain Switch releases which increases the size of the text or overlay. One common...
Random The Wii U Is Getting Two New Physical Releases This Year
And you can pre-order both right now
Even though first-party support for the Wii U came to a halt a number of years ago, that hasn't stopped third-party developers and publishers from pumping out new releases for Nintendo's previous generation of console hardware. PixelHeart – a publisher and distributor of retro and next-generation games – has...
Review Murder By Numbers - Ace Attorney Meets Picross In This Engaging Detective Adventure
Holmes and Robotson
There's a lot going on in Murder By Numbers. Mediatonic's rather mad mashing together of Ace Attorney-esque sleuthing and Picross-style pixel puzzles manages to cover sexism in the workplace, divorce, suicide, overbearing parents, the dangers of social media, the vacuous and often sleazy nature of the Hollywood TV industry and,...
Video Three New Animal Crossing: New Horizons Commercials To Brighten Your Day
Good things come in threes
With exactly two weeks to go until the launch of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, fans of the series really are starting to be spoiled with exciting new marketing material. The latest content to be thrown our way is a set of three commercials from Japan, all of which show off a variety of things you can see and do in the...
News Nintendo Joins Microsoft And Bungie With 'Work From Home' Policy In Face Of Coronavirus
"We are continuing to closely monitor COVID-19 developments"
Nintendo and joined the likes of Microsoft and Bungie by bringing in a 'work from home' policy for its staff in the face of the growing threat of the global coronavirus outbreak. Echoing statements released by Microsoft and Destiny studio Bungie, Nintendo told Kotaku: Nintendo of...
News New Documentary Uncovers The Amazing Story Of EarthBound Beginnings
A story 25 years in the making
The Mother series – better known as EarthBound in the west – is one of those franchises that benefits from a massive amount of attention from the Nintendo fanbase, despite the fact that the company has done relatively little to encourage such devotion over the years. Sure, Mother 2 was localised as EarthBound on...
Random You Can Run Around With A Paper Bag On Your Head In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
The ultimate fashion statement
We've heard how Animal Crossing: New Horizons has a lot of different character customisation options and won't lock options behind gender, and now to follow on from this, it's been discovered you can run around in the game with a paper bag on your head. This
News The Company Responsible For E3 2020's Creative Direction Just Resigned
Update: ESA issues statement
Update [Fri 6th Mar, 2020 17:25 GMT]: The Entertainment Software Association has issued us with the following statement: We can confirm that iam8bit is no longer part of the inter-agency group working on E3 2020. We greatly value their passion for the video game industry and the contributions they brought toward our...
Poll Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
Come vote in our Em-poll-eon
Today sees the launch of the latest Pokémon game on Nintendo Switch, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX. As such, we thought it'd be a good idea to bring back our good old launch day poll. With Pokémon Sword and Shield quickly becoming one of the Switch's best-sellers, it's hardly surprising that The Pokémon...
News Switch Metroidvania Dandara Gets Free 'Trials Of Fear Edition' Update
Here's what you'll get for free
Dandara, a Metroidvania title that launched on Switch in 2018, has just been treated to a brand new update known as Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition. The best news? It's completely free. The update adds a whole bunch of new content to the base game available on Switch, Xbox One, PC and mobile, including three new...
News Nintendo, Microsoft And Multiple Third-Party Publishers Commit To This Year's Gamescom
The first exhibitors have signed up
As more video game developers and publishers cancel their convention appearances worldwide due to the coronavirus outbreak, Gamescom – the annual European video game trade fair held in Germany – has decided to share a list of the first exhibitors who have signed up for this year's event. Smack bang in the...
News 2020 Pokémon Europe International Championships Are The Latest Coronavirus Victim
Safety is "top priority"
We've already seen several gaming events cancelled, postponed, or otherwise affected by the coronavirus outbreak, and today sees a familiar fate for the 2020 Pokémon Europe International Championships. In a statement issued today
Video Hideki Kamiya Talks All Things Wonderful 101 As Kickstarter Comes To A Close
"I think it's one of my very best games"
After a month of tremendous success, PlatinumGames' The Wonderful 101: Remastered Kickstarter campaign is coming to close. As the team prepares for the next chapter of the game's release - presumably chuckling to themselves as they think about the $2 million they've just acquired - the studio has released a...
News Rainbows, Toilets & Unicorns Is A Real Video Game, And It's Coming To Switch Next Week
Nope, it's not April Fools yet
Where do we even start? Indie publisher Fantastico Studio has revealed that Rainbows, toilets & unicorns, a bullet hell shoot 'em up, is coming to Switch next week. Described by its developers as "the most irreverent shooter ever", Rainbows, toilets & unicorns tasks players with making their way through enemy...
News Nintendo Scores Publisher And Platform Of The Year Awards At MCV/Develop 2020
Here are all the winners
Last night, Thursday 5th March, saw the MCV/Develop Awards 2020 take place at The Brewery in central London, UK. Dating back almost 20 years, the MCV and Develop Awards were combined this year into a single event, aiming to "bring together every aspect of our multi-faceted, multi-talented industry". Nominees for the awards...
Thursday5th Mar 2020
Random Masahiro Sakurai Was So Tired He Passed Out While Bathing At The Gym
Oh dear...
For the past year now, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai has been working around the clock to develop additional DLC fighters. He puts excessive hours in the game's creation and often doesn't take breaks. He has even spoken about his health issues previously and how it has required him to rethink his work-life balance...
News Miyamoto Has Broken His Habit Of "Completely" Reworking Games Mid-Development
No more “upending the tea table”
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto currently acts as a 'Creative Fellow' at the Japanese video game giant – passing on his ideas and knowledge to the next generation of game designers. As a result, he's not quite as involved as he used to be. For example, he no longer comes in mid-development to "completely" rework...
News Nintendo Has Worked To Escape Its 'Childish' Reputation, Says Miyamoto
Believes Nintendo offers 'peace of mind'
"Urgh, you like Nintendo? That's so childish". If you just so happened to find yourself at high school age as consoles like the Xbox 360 burst onto the scene, showing any kind of passion for the likes of Mario and Pokémon would likely result in some playground numpty coming out with a sentence like that...
Hands On Dipping Into Island Life In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Book with the Nook
Animal Crossing games don’t come around all that often – at least not mainline games – so it’s hardly an understatement to say that hype surrounding Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been a touch feverish recently. Well, we were lucky enough to get our hands on i
News E3 2020 Concerns Grow As Los Angeles Declares State Of Emergency Over Coronavirus
ESA issues a revised statement
This year's upcoming E3 conference is under threat as its host city, Los Angeles, has today declared a state of emergency over the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Governor Gavin Newsom made the call after a California man sadly lost his life to the virus while onboard a cruise ship. The action has caused E3 event...
News The Next Sega Ages Game Is G-LOC: Air Battle, Famous For Its Insane Rotating Arcade Cabinet
Update: First screens break cover
Update [Thu 5th Mar, 2020 14:45 GMT]: The first screenshots from the game have appeared online and the game's page has also gone live on the Japanese Sega Ages website. Original Story [Wed 4th Mar, 2020 12:45 GMT]: Sega has announced the next entry in its Sega Ages range: G-LOC: Air Battle.
News Ubisoft Confirms Its Free-To-Play Team-Based Sports Title Roller Champions For Nintendo Switch
Roll on
Last year, around the time of E3, a new Ubisoft IP known as Roller Champions was leaked ahead of its official reveal. Pro Controller assets were also discovered, seemingly confirming the free-to-play team-based sports game for Switch. Now, many months on, a Ubisoft press release has confirmed the game is indeed coming to Nintendo's hybrid...
"Attributing violence to video gaming is not scientifically sound"
The debate about whether or not violent video games contribute to violent behaviour is one that has raged for decades, but The American Psychological Association has recently reaffirmed its stance that there is no causal link between violent video games and the behaviour of those who...
Video Switch's Trials Of Mana Remake Gets Brand New Gameplay Trailer
Combat, upgrades and abilities
Square Enix has released a brand new trailer for the upcoming Trials of Mana remake on Nintendo Switch, showing off almost four minutes of gameplay. The trailer gives us a look at some of the features we can expect to enjoy in the game, including your party of three - who are chosen from six heroes available to you in...
News PlatinumGames Was "Really Terrified" The Wonderful 101 Kickstarter Wouldn't Be A Success
"Thankfully, it was"
It might be hard to believe considering the project has now raised nearly $2 million USD, but PlatinumGames was actually "really nervous" about The Wonderful 101: Remastered Kickstarter prior to its launch. The main concern was that it wouldn't be successful and could potentially flop due to a lack of interest. Speaking with...
Nintendo Download 5th March (Europe)
Pokémon! After Party! Ibb & Obb!
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 eShop - New Releases: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team...
Review Boulder Dash 30th Anniversary - An Awkwardly-Ported Tribute That's For Fans Only
On the Rocks
It’s amazing to us that 2020 is only Boulder Dash’s 30th anniversary. In fact, come to think of it, that can’t possibly be right, because we remember this one back on the Apple II. Indeed, a quick glance online reveals that Boulder Dash was first released in 1984, which would make this Switch version Boulder Dash 36th Anniversary,...
Nintendo Download 5th March (North America)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, Murder by Numbers, Afterparty!
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: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon:...
News Niantic Brings Paid Special Research Story To March's Pokémon GO Community Day
Niantic used Pay Day!
To say Pokémon GO has been a financial success for all parties involved would be something of an understatement. Since launching back in 2016 it's done pretty well for itself, with 2019 being the game's most successful year yet. In-game player spending pulled in nearly $900 million for makers Niantic last year, stimulated...
News Prinny 1•2: Exploded and Reloaded Brings Two PSP Disgaea Spin-Offs To Switch This Fall
Dood! DOOD!
Switch already boasts a plethora of Prinnies in the three Disgaea games already on the system, but the Prinnies are irrepressible and NIS America has announced that it is bringing two spin-off platformers from the PSP to Switch this autumn in the form of Prinny 1•2: Exploded and Reloaded. Dood! Combining both humorously named entries...
News P.O.W. Prisoners Of War Is This Week's Arcade Archives Release On Switch
"Experience an intense jailbreak"
Hamster's Arcade Archives release on the Nintendo Switch eShop this week is P.O.W. Prisoners of War. It's a side-scrolling action beat 'em up by SNK that was originally released in arcades in 1988. It followed with a home console release on the NES a year later. This standalone Switch version will be available on...
News Darius Cozmic Collection 2 Confirmed, Existing Collection Getting New Games Today
New content is approaching fast!
Taito has revealed that it is working on Darius Cozmic Collection 2, with a release expected this winter. No games have been confirmed at present (one would assume 1997's excellent G-Darius will make the cut), nor has it been specified which consoles it will be launching on. The company has also revealed that the...
News Wonderful 101 Kickstarter Hits $2 Million Dollars, 'Luka's Second Mission' Unlocked
Another stretch goal complete
With just 30 hours left to go before the campaign wraps up, the Kickstarter for The Wonderful 101: Remastered has crept over the $2 million line. Wowzers. PlatinumGames has taken to social media to thank all of the backers who have made the campaign such a mighty success. Director Hideki Kamiya recently revealed that...
News Zombie Army Trilogy Marches Onto Switch Later This Month
Take down Hitler’s Nazi zombie army
Back in December last year, we brought you the news that Zombie Army Trilogy would be making its way to the Switch. Now we have a firm date for the launch - indie UK studio Rebellion has announced that the cult Sniper Elite spinoff will be available both digitally and at retail
News Slice Of Life Is A New Arcade-Style Tennis Game Coming Exclusively To Switch
With a story mode to boot
Launching exclusively on Nintendo Switch later this year is Slice of Life, an arcade-style tennis game. The game tells the story of Drake Lacasse who is rebuilding his life after an unfortunate mishap. Players are tasked with balancing their time between making new friends, getting in their essential tennis training and...
News Co-Op Gravity Puzzler Ibb & Obb Is Launching On Switch Today
Check out the launch trailer
Update (Thu 5th Mar, 2020 10:00 GMT): As a reminder, ibb & obb is launching on Nintendo Switch today. To celebrate, the team has released a brand new trailer which you can check out above. Original Article (Mon 17th Feb, 2020 14:00 GMT): Quicky co-op puzzler ibb & obb is set to jump (and fall) onto a Nintendo...
News Numskull Games Is Bringing Holy Potatoes! Compendium To Switch This May
Spud you like a new collection?
Numskull Games has announced that it is publishing Holy Potatoes! Compendium on the Nintendo Switch this May. A collection of three titles originally released in digital form only, Holy Potatoes! Compendium is yet another physical release to add to your groaning shelves, and is made up of the following titles: Holy...
News Pokémon GO’s Competitive GO Battle League Kicks Off 13th March, Details Revealed
Updates and improvements promised
Pokémon GO developer Niantic and The Pokémon Company have today revealed that the first season of the game's upcoming competitive mode, GO Battle League, will be launching on 13th March. The GO Battle League is set to allow players to compete in Trainer Battles against other players around the world, rising up...
News Space Robot Puzzler Factotum 90 Crash Lands On Switch Later This Month
Use two robots as a team to progress
Previously available on a number of platforms - including the good old Wii U - Factotum 90 is back once again, this time launching on Nintendo Switch. If you haven't checked this one out before, Factotum 90 is a puzzle game which has you controlling two cute little robots as you explore 30 different levels. You...
Wednesday4th Mar 2020
News Please Konami, Stop Trolling Us And Release Castlevania: SotN On Switch Already
iOS and Android are getting it, so where's the Switch version?
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is unquestionably one of the best games of the '90s, and arguably one of the most influential titles of the past few decades. Along with Super Metroid, it sired the Metroidvania genre which continues to see new additions up to this very day. It also...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch Stock Might Not Be As Limited As We Thought
Nintendo's Hong Kong webpage says more systems will be made
You'd be forgiven for thinking the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch is a limited one-time offer, but it turns out this might not actually be the case. A Nintendo Switch subreddit user by the name of hlin1993 recently spotted an interesting footnote on the bottom of the Hong...
News 10-Character Island Names For Animal Crossing: New Horizons Now Confirmed
The best of upgrades
Animal Crossing: New Horizons might well have received upgrades in the more traditional game departments - like shiny HD loveliness and new character customisation options - but one more welcome upgrade has been confirmed today. Yes, your island name can be up to ten characters in length. Get in. Eagle-eyed viewers of
Review Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX - Fun, But Only In Short Doses
Titled Zangoose Game
When it comes to Pokémon spin-offs, the Mystery Dungeon series is probably the lengthiest. For every short-lived game like Pokémon Dash or Pokkén Tournament, there’s a Mystery Dungeon title offering potentially hundreds of hours of gameplay. Of course, whether you’d actually want to play one of them for hundreds of hours...
Feature Castlevania Season 3 Review - Netflix Ups The Ante With A Darker, Raunchier Series
Did anyone order burning devil goat turds from the sky?
Warning: The following review contains outright spoilers for the first two seasons of Castlevania, as well as slight spoilers for the third season. Consider yourselves warned! After enduring a development period that stretches back an entire decade, Warren Ellis' vision of the Castlevania...
News A "Furry Adventure" Is Coming To A Nintendo Switch Near You
'Nekojishi: Lin & Partners'
If you like anthropomorphic animal characters with human personalities and characteristics then you're in luck. Nekojishi: Lin & Partners looks certain to be funded on Kickstarter soon, so it looks like you won't have to wait too long to play with furries on the go on your Nintendo Switch. The team behind the...
News Katie Casper Resigns From Her Position At Nintendo Of America "After Nearly Six Years"
"it's time for me to return to being a fan"
Nintendo of America's product lead Katie Casper has officially resigned from her position. She's best remembered in more recent years as the Nindies Showcase co-host and has been with the company for "nearly six years" now. According to her LinkedIn profile, she was with Nintendo for 5 years and 9 months...
News DuckTales: Remastered Returns To Digital Storefronts, Includes The Wii U eShop
Quack, it's back!
Last year in August, Capcom pulled the 2013 DuckTales: Remastered from all digital storefronts, including the Wii U eShop. It was believed to be tied to the game's license, as it's all about the Disney-owned character, Scrooge McDuck. Now, roughly eight months later, the Capcom-Unity blog has announced the remaster has returned to...
News Pokémon GO's Nickname Entry Is Censoring Real Pokémon Names
Ho-Oh's a big no-no
When you head out into the real world to play Pokémon GO, catching new monsters who are happily chilling outside your local post office, you're given the option to choose a nickname for your new virtual pet - just like the main series games. As you'd expect, developer Niantic has some restrictions on what you can call your...
News Here Are The Full Patch Notes For Luigi's Mansion 3 Version 1.3.0
New features, fixes and more
Alongside the release of Luigi's Mansion 3 part one multiplayer DLC is version 1.3.0. It's the biggest update released for the game since its arrival last Not only does it add and unlock the new multiplayer content, but you also get a few additional features here and there. There's been a number of fixes made to the...
News Introducing Dongii, The Dinkiest Nintendo Switch Dock We Ever Did See
Docking on the move
We love the official Nintendo Switch Dock, but honestly, it's a bit of a faff to take along with you on a journey if you want to dock your Switch outside of your home. Don't even get us started on the lack of stock for buying a second Switch Dock either - Nintendo just doesn't seem to keep them around for us to buy. While this...
News Pokémon Home Will Be Temporarily Down This Week To Fix Pokédex Glitch
And a future update is planned too
Pokémon Home is set to undergo a spot of maintenance later this week in order to fix a glitch that has been affecting a number of players across the globe. From Friday 6th March at 01:30 UTC to 08:00 UTC, the service will be taken down as developers get to work implementing the fix. The bug in question concerns...
Guide Check Out The Best Fan-Made Animal Crossing Merch On Etsy
Crazy Redd approved
What's that? There's a new Animal Crossing game coming to Switch in March, you say? Jeepers creepers, how did I miss that news, macmoo?! Yes, as we're sure practically anybody who's ever played a Nintendo console knows by now, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is coming to Switch soon. In the run up to release we've seen a host of...
Japanese Charts Pokémon Sword And Shield Return To The Top, Switch Sales Still Suffering
Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection takes sixth
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 24th February - 1st March, revealing that Pokémon Sword and Shield have returned to the top of the pile. The two games shifted an estimated 24,886 units between them this week, overtaking last week's number one, Persona 5 Scramble. Mega Man Zero/ZX...
News New N64 Mod Combines The Worlds Of Super Mario 64 And Banjo-Kazooie
What's Mario doing in Spiral Mountain?
When taking a nostalgic look back at the good old Nintendo 64, it's hard to imagine how things might have been without its adored platforming greats. The likes of Super Mario 64 and Banjo-Kazooie now form unforgettable childhood memories for many, and while the two might get a little muddled in our ever-ageing...
News 80's Overdrive Is Speeding Onto Switch, If This Cheeky Tease Is To Be Believed
We see what you did there
When we first started this site way back when, we never expected to find out about new games coming to Nintendo platforms via hastily-put-together images of everyday objects, yet here we are. Insane Code, the development team behind arcade racer 80's Overdrive (their strange contraction, not ours), appears to have revealed...
News Boo! Conjure Up Fun Today With Part One Of The Luigi's Mansion 3 Multiplayer DLC
Now available on Switch
Whether or not you've been excited about the release of the DLC multiplayer pack for Luigi's Mansion 3 on the Nintendo Switch, it's now been released on the eShop. This first part adds three "bone-chilling" new costumes (Mummigi, The Green Knight, Groovigi) that Luigi can wear in the ScareScaraper mode and also includes some...
News Ratalaika Games' Direct-Style Showcase Reveals Seven Visual Novels Coming To Switch
Here's the full rundown
Yesterday, we shared the news that indie publisher Ratalaika Games was planning to host a Nintendo Direct-style presentation to show off several games coming to Switch. That presentation has now gone live, revealing a whopping seven new visual novels headed for our favourite hybrid console. You can watch the show in full...
Mini Review Spartan Fist - This ARMS-Style Brawler Fails To Pack A Punch
Not quite a knockout
Spartan Fist is described as a 'first-person puncher', and for better or worse, that's exactly what it is. Taking place within a series of procedurally-generated arenas, the game is reasonably fun for short bursts, but thanks to some dodgy controls and a distinct lack of variety, it ultimately fails to pack a punch. Taking...
News Twin-Stick Shooter HyperParasite Blasts Onto Switch Next Month With Early Bird Discounts
Release date locked in
Twin-stick shooter HyperParasite has received a solid, final release date for Nintendo Switch. You'll be able to get your hands on it from 3rd April. Described as a "fresh take" on the familiar twin-stick shooter, HyperParasite is said to offer "incredibly slick fast-paced action" and "responsive controls". Back in October, a...
News Spiky And Round Fighters Clash In This Week's Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
Starts this Friday
This week's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament focuses on spiky and round fighters. On one side, you've got characters like Sonic the Hedgehog, Bowser, Cloud, Ridley and even the famous blue shell from the Mario Kart series, and the competition is comprised of characters such as Kirby, Pac-Man, Jigglypuff, Meta Knight, and a...
Tuesday3rd Mar 2020
News Nintendo Switch System Update 9.2.0 Is Now Live
Need some more stability?
To tie in with the Switch's third anniversary, Nintendo has released a system update for its beloved hybrid device. As we're in between major updates, the focus is exclusively on stability improvements – so don't expect much. Below are the full patch notes for Version 9.2.0 (Released March 2, 2020): General system...
News Bloodstained Axes Roguelike Stretch Goal, Will Replace It With A New "Randomizer" Mode
Switch version to receive more enhancements
Since its bumpy launch on the Nintendo Switch, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has been drastically improved with multiple performance patches. Last month, for example, version 1.04 was released. It resolved stability issues, fixed some dialogue issues and improved the game's animation. Now, in the...
News Play Animal Crossing: New Horizons In Style With This Adorable Island Switch Dock
With designs for all four seasons
If the official Animal Crossing Nintendo Switch system isn't quite your thing, perhaps this fan-made New Horizons-inspired Switch dock will do the trick? This 3D-printed rendition of your new island getaway serves as a complete docking station for your Nintendo Switch console. Made from ABS plastic, the dock...
Review Double Dragon & Kunio-Kun Retro Brawler Bundle - A Stunning Retro Collection
Come for the Dragons, stay for the Kunio
Being a Kunio fan in the West is tougher than the mean streets Kunio and his friends come from. We've had to endure butchered localizations and dozens of titles being missed because they were simply deemed “too Japanese for Western consumption”. In fact, even nowadays, few Western gamers might realise the...
News "Why Make It Mini?" NES Creator Says People Would Still Buy A Regular System Today
Would you?
For those who weren't alive during the era of Nintendo's iconic NES (or Famicom as it was known in Japan), the relatively recent release of the NES Classic Edition has provided perhaps the most authentic way to experience the console ever since. The miniature system looks and feels just like the real thing - although the console itself...
Random Brie Larson Seems As Excited For Animal Crossing: New Horizons As We Are
Welcome to the club!
Captain Marvel and Kong: Skull Island star Brie Larson has proven time and time again that she's a fan of Nintendo's work - she once suggested that she'd like to make a Metroid movie and was even spotted fangirling over Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser - and that trend is now continuing with the upcoming release
News Hideki Kamiya Would Love To Release Viewtiful Joe 3 And "Finish That Trilogy"
Also wants to see the original game on Switch
Last weekend, Hideki Kamiya told fans at PAX East 2020 to "email Capcom" if they wanted to see sequels to particular series. One of the games mentioned was Viewtiful Joe, which was first released on the GameCube in 2003 and received a sequel the following year. Following up on this in an interview with...
News Ratalaika Games Teases "Surprise" For Switch In Upcoming Nintendo Direct-Style Presentation
"We are very excited"
Update: The presentation has now aired, revealing a whopping seven new visual novel games for Nintendo Switch. Original Article: Indie developer and publisher Ratalaika Games has teased several new announcements and a "surprise" set to appear in a Nintendo Direct-style presentation this week. The studio will be hosting a...
Talking Point Nintendo Switch Turns 3: Challenges Await, But What A Ride So Far
Switch is maturing like a fine wine
It's a cliché that the latest thing is often branded the greatest thing, but when it comes to video games it's a difficult notion to escape. Every piece of software and hardware builds on the foundation of what came before and, more so than in any other medium, a sequel or successor stands a very good chance of...
News Fan Recreates Entire Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Shrine Inside Nintendo Labo
Full layout, Magnesis, enemies, the lot!
While the hype surrounding Nintendo Labo appears to have faded as quickly as it came, there's no denying that it really is a fantastic piece of kit in the right hands. Showing off that fact wonderfully is this full recreation of a shrine from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Twitter user Green_Squid...
Video Fan Beats Pokémon Platinum Without Taking Any Damage
After more than 138 hours' playtime
Beating Pokémon games might feel a little easier to accomplish these days, but fans have been coming up with ways to make each game tougher for years. The latest intriguing attempt to catch our attention is this one by Smallant1, who decided to try and complete Pokémon Platinum without taking any damage. Now,...
News So, Who Owns The Wonderful 101 IP Now? PlatinumGames Refuses To Say
"Unfortunately, we can't give you any details"
The impending release of The Wonderful 101: Remastered is one of the most surprising developments of 2020 so far; originally published by Nintendo on the Wii U, the game was something of a commercial flop at launch but quickly gained a cult following – a following which has gleefully jumped on board...
News Truck Driver Sets Course For Switch With Brand New Features
Gyro controls confirmed
Soedseco has revealed that Truck Driver is set to receive both physical and digital launches on Nintendo Switch, and it'll come with some very welcome extras over its rival-platform counterparts. For those not in the know, Truck Driver has players exploring an open world by truck after inheriting one from your father - your...
News Mario Is Number One In This Poll About Most Wanted Live-Action Video Game Movies
Mario Kart places third
After the success of the Sonic and Detective Pikachu movie, Hollywood is now licking its lips at the prospect of more live-action films (featuring CGI) based on popular video games. It does help, though, to know what the fans want, and according to a recent poll conducted by The Hollywood Reporter and Morning Consult, it's a...
News 2020 BAFTA Games Awards Nominations Revealed, Luigi's Mansion 3 Shines For Nintendo
Here are all the nominees
This year's 2020 BAFTA Games Awards are right around the corner, set to take place on 2nd April. A full list of all the nominees for this year's show has now been revealed, and we've got all the details you need below. Luigi's Mansion 3 stands out as Nintendo's best chance for a BAFTA this year, finding itself nominated in...
News Another Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch Case Pops Up For Pre-Order (UK)
Holds 4 games and 2 SD cards too
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is well and truly on the... Well, horizon, and we're starting to see more and more merch and accessories appear for the big release. The latest to pop up on the scene is this Nintendo Switch carry case inspired the game. It can hold either an original Switch console or the Switch Lite...
News 4-Player Beat 'Em Up Jitsu Squad Lands On Kickstarter With One Eye On Switch
Muscling in on Streets of Rage 4's turf
Fans of old-school arcade-y beat 'em ups in the vein of Final Fight and Streets of Rage take note: there's a new game that's just hit Kickstarter and it could be right up your alley. Jitsu Squad is a colourful, co-op brawler for up to four players and a Nintendo Switch version sits at the start of the stretch...
News Save The Date, Rhythm RPG Nocturne Aims For A 2023 Release On Switch
Three years and counting
It's not often that we hear about an indie game coming to Switch three years before its planned release date, but that's the exact situation we find ourselves in with Nocturne. This story-driven rhythm RPG has just seen its 'Prelude' - essentially the first chapter of the game - launch on Steam today, alongside news of a...
Monday2nd Mar 2020
Reminder Today's Your Last Chance To Grab Classic DOOM Games For £1.20 On Switch
Go! Go! Go!
Update (Mon 2nd Mar, 2020 17:00 GMT): As a quick reminder, today is the last day of the mighty DOOM sale on Nintendo Switch. The new 2016 game is now back to full price, but the classics are still at their heavily reduced prices. Get 'em while they're hot! Original Article (Tue 25th Feb, 2020 16:45 GMT): If you've been on the fence...
News Nintendo Named And Shamed As Benefiting From The Use Of Chinese Forced Labour Camps
Along with 83 other companies, including Sony and Microsoft
A new report by the US State Department-funded Australian Strategic Policy Institute has discovered that at least 83 companies are directly or indirectly linked to Chinese forced labour camps when it comes to the creation of their products – and Nintendo is one of the firms named,...
News PlatinumGames Admits Wonderful 101 Kickstarter Had Nothing To Do With Raising Funds
"It was more about gauging interest"
Japanese studio PlatinumGames shocked quite a few people when it launched a crowdfunding campaign for a remaster of the Wii U title Wonderful 101; not only was the game a Nintendo exclusive, it was also something of a commercial flop upon release. PlatinumGames later revealed that it had
Gallery Another Huge Batch Of Animal Crossing: New Horizons Screenshots Appears
Not long left to go!
Just last week, we shared a gallery of lots of lovely Animal Crossing: New Horizons screenshots taken from the official North American website. Today brings yet another avalanche of screens, this time from the Japanese site. Once again, we have the folks over at
News This New Adapter Will Transform Your Keyboard Into A Nintendo Switch Controller
Ever wanted to try Smash with a keyboard?
When it comes to playing on your Nintendo Switch, you already have a number of different controller options, but what if you could also hook up your keyboard for a more PC-like experience? Well, this new Kickstarter campaign is hoping to let you do just that. The Edgeguard Adapter is a small device which...
Review Bloodroots - Wonderfully Flowing Combat Makes This Hotline Miami Rival Stand Out
Blood sport
Games like Hotline Miami and Katana Zero have become instant modern classics thanks to their razor-sharp and utterly addictive gameplay loops. Following hot on their heels is Bloodroots from developer Paper Cult, a supremely stylish, confident action title that encourages improvisation and experimentation at every turn as you take down...
News Listen, You Really Don't Need To Worry About Bayonetta 3, Says PlatinumGames
"Things are going very well"
PlatinumGames has been soaking up a lot of media attention lately thanks to new game announcements and office expansions, but if there's one thing fans want more information on, it's the current status of Bayonetta 3 on the Switch. Despite repeated assurances that development is progressing nicely, the fact that we've...
Random This 1990 Super Mario Bros. 3 Happy Meal Reminds Us Of Simpler Times
With four toys to collect
Super Mario toys can often be found doing the rounds at McDonald's restaurants around the world these days, but it's pretty crazy to think that this was also the case 30 years ago. Back in 1990, this Super Mario Bros. 3 Happy Meal box was produced alongside a handful of new toys. According to DinosaurDracula, this...
News Admit It, You Want This Lovely Walnut Switch Carry Case Just As Much As We Do
It's good in wood
Switch carry cases are pretty commonplace these days, but if you're looking for one which will give your console that truly unique look when it's in transit, then this dark walnut offering should fit the bill. Available from Etsy shop SoriaWorks, the case uses a strong set of magnets to keep it closed, and there's even a gap which...
News An Officially-Licenced FIFA Match Was Just Decided By A Game Of Rock-Paper-Scissors
"I cannot believe it"
FIFA 20 might be something of a cash cow for EA, but things haven't been all that rosy with the game's online functionality for quite some time – a situation confirmed by the fact that Donovan "Tekkz" Hunt, one of the best FIFA players on the planet, recently stated that "no-one enjoys playing it". Eek. FIFA 20's online...
News Plague Inc Banned In China As Coronavirus Outbreak Spreads, Switch Version Unaffected
Switch version will still be supported
Strategy simulation game Plague Inc. has been suddenly pulled from the app store in China. The ban has been enforced by the Chinese government following a recent surge in popularity for the title. While the expanded version of the game available on Nintendo Switch and other platforms worldwide naturally...
News Get Discounts On Zelda, Metroid, Yoshi And More With My Nintendo Rewards (Europe)
Top 3DS games on offer
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 reduced prices. There are six new discounts available this time around, including titles from top Nintendo franchises like Zelda, Metroid, and the adorable Yoshi. As always, you can take...
News WayForward Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary, Thanks Fans For Their Support
How time flies
WayForward, the independent developer and publisher perhaps best known for its very own Shantae series, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The exact anniversary date actually came just yesterday, and the company has shared a celebratory piece of artwork. In recent times, WayForward has treated us to games like Vitamin...
Random Croatia's Second-Biggest City Misses Pokémon GO Raid Day Due To Incorrect Map Data
"Apparently Niantic thinks that Split belongs to Italy like it did during WW2"
Residents of the Croatian city of Split have missed out on Pokémon GO raid day because Niantic was relying on incorrect map data. The hiccup was spotted by Reddit user jaleCro (thanks, VG247): Apparently Niantic thinks that Split belongs to
UK Charts Two Point Hospital Grabs Second Spot, And It Sold Best On Switch
55% of sales were on Nintendo's platform
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 29th February, revealing that Two Point Hospital has managed to leap ahead of FIFA 20 into second place. The hospital management sim couldn't quite compete with a 30% week-on-week increase in sales for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, but you'll be interested to know...
News Smash World Tour 2020 Will Have Ultimate And Melee Players Fighting Over $250,000 Prize
Doing what Ninten-won't?
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News E3 2020 "Moving Ahead Full Speed" Despite Coronavirus Concerns
"We will continue to be vigilant"
After seeing a number of publishers pull out of PAX East last week due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus outbreak, as well as the postponement of GDC, thoughts naturally fall to another major gaming event coming up in the near future: E3. The 2020 show is set to take place this summer from 9th - 11th June,...
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Guide Animal Crossing: New Horizons: All Villagers and Special Character Confirmed So Far
Update: Over 50 Villagers Added!
A major part of what makes the Animal Crossing series so memorable is its wonderful and wacky characters. Anyone who's played any of the previous entries can most likely list a few of their favourite villagers off the top of their heads. So with the latest entry in the series, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, landing...
News No, The Wii U Version Of Battlefield Isn't Being Added To Smash Bros. Ultimate
Sakurai stamps out speculation
Earlier this week, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai uploaded a picture from the Switch entry to Twitter, featuring Pit from the Kid Icarus series (see above). It sent many of his followers into a frenzy, as the Battlefield level in the background (picturing Inkling Girl) was actually the one from
"masters of the platform, and they're proving it again"
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But it might depend on when it is released
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News Japan Picks Its Favourite Final Fantasy Game And Character
FFX and Cloud win
Japan's National Broadcaster NHK recently ran some fan polls focused on Square Enix's long-running and much-loved Final Fantasy series. One asked participants to name their favourite game and received a total of 468,654 votes, and the other asked them to pick their favourite Final Fantasy character of all-time. The best game award...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For March And April 2020
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What would you do with five days left to live?
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What Nintendon't
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News Hideki Kamiya Tells Fans To "Email Capcom" If They Want Games Like Okami 2 And Viewtiful Joe 3
Or a Devil May Cry crossover with Bayonetta...
Before Hideki Kamiya was blocking millions of insects on Twitter and leading the charge at PlatinumGames, he was working with Capcom and Clover Studio. During this period he helped bring multiple new IPs to life, including the side-scrolling beat 'em up series Viewtiful Joe and the stunning...
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Same Pu, different game
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