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News - July, 2020
Friday31st Jul 2020
Guide Where To Buy Ring Fit Adventure For Nintendo Switch
Get your Ring Fit
Update: 31st July - Multiple retailers have stock again, including Amazon, Nintendo UK and GameStop. Check out the links below. Update: 16th June - Various U.S. based retailers now have fresh stock of Ring Fit Adventure. Stock sells out quickly, but at the time of writing Amazon do have stock. Give the links below a try and...
News Official Board Game, Pokémon Trading Card Game Battle Academy, Launches Today Worldwide
"Easy-to-learn and fun-to-play"
Update: Today sees the release of Pokémon Trading Card Game Battle Academy, an adaptation of the Trading Card Game that The Pokémon Company describes as an "easy-to-learn and fun-to-play board game". The product can now be found at participating physical and online retailers all around the world. TPCI senior...
Quiz Can You Name These Nintendo Console Games From Their Box Art?
The devil's in the detail
Over the years there have been some truly iconic covers for games on Nintendo platforms. Often you only need to catch the most fleeting of glimpses to recognise a classic from your collection. Today we're going to put your Nintendo console box art knowledge to the test! We've selected fifteen great games from Nintendo...
Random This Life-Size Atelier Ryza Statue Will Cost You $25,000
Realistically-proportioned thighs don't come cheap
Remember Ryza from Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout? She caused quite a stir a while back thanks to her ample thighs and is soon to star in a direct sequel to that game. She's also getting immortalised as a life-size statue that is sure to fit elegantly into any home.
News 'Anti-RPG' PlayStation Title Moon Arrives On Switch eShop This August
Its first English release since 1997
Tokyo-based developer Onion Games - which previously worked on games like Little King's Story, Chibi-Robo! and even Super Mario RPG - has announced its cult-classic 'anti-RPG' Moon will be released on the Switch eShop (here in the west) next month on 27th Augus
News Nintendo Dropped Every LEGO Mario Prototype 6,000 Times To Ensure Its Quality
"That is Nintendo quality"
Nintendo is a brand known for its quality assurance, especially when it comes to new hardware - you know about the Game Boy that survived being bombed, right? - and it has once again proved its commitment to releasing only the very best with the new LEGO Mario range. The project's lead designer, Jonathan Bennink, has...
And lots of other discounts, too
Arc System Works has kicked off a lovely sale on the Switch eShop in North America, discounting the prices of a number of games that could well be worth a look for fighting fans. You'll find all of the discounts available below, although we want to make sure you spot the discount on Dragon Ball FighterZ - Ultimate...
News Sega's President Has Just Resigned For "Personal Reasons"
Kenji Matsubara had been in charge since 2017
Sega's parent company Sega Sammy Holdings has revealed that its president and chief publishing officer Kenji Matsubara has resigned from the firm due to "personal reasons." Prior to joining Sega, Matsubara had been CEO of Koei Tecmo for 9 years; he later joined the Japanese arm of Zynga, which is famous...
Review Rock Of Ages 3: Make & Break - Between A Rock And A Hard Place
Gathers an enormous amount of moss, sadly
Some games just aren't a good fit for the Switch. It's a sad truth, but a truth nonetheless. Rock Of Ages 3: Make & Break falls into that category, we're sorry to say. The most egregious problem to be found in this Nintendo Switch incarnation is, quite simply, a lack of suitability to the handheld...
News LEGO Assembles Massive Super Mario Build Made Out Of Nearly 23,000 Bricks
It's LEGO Mario time!
To celebrate the arrival of Super Mario LEGO, LEGO has assembled a "massive" Mario build made out of nearly 23,000 bricks. It apparently took six master builders more than 110 hours and is 1.2 meters in height. Just like the original build, it's got its own digital screen that lights up with various different animations. Here...
Japanese Charts Switch Sales Surpass 12 Million As Animal Crossing Returns To Number One
Hardware sales go from strength to strength
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 20th - 26th July, revealing that Animal Crossing: New Horizons is back at number one yet again. The game sold just under 100,000 physical copies last week, extending its lead as the best-selling Switch game in the region by another huge leap.
News Banner Of The Maid Brings Bodice-Busting Tactical Action To Switch Next Month
Take the role of Napoleon Bonaparte's sis
Tactical role-playing title Banner of the Maid finally has a confirmed release date: August 12th, 2020. It will cost $16.99 in North America. Set during the French Revolution and starring Pauline Bonaparte, sibling of the famous Napoleon Bonaparte, the game mixes real-life characters and events with fantasy...
News Level-5 Teasing Major Announcement For Yo-Kai Watch Jam: Yo-Kai Academy Y
Update: A demo is releasing on 3rd August
Update (Sat 1st Aug, 2020 13:00 BST): Level-5 has announced it will release a demo for this game on the Japanese Switch eShop on 3rd August. According to Japanese Nintendo the release of a packaged version and western localisation is still undecided. Original article (Fri 31st Jul, 2020 05:00 BST):...
News Fight Crab Dev Explains Why The Game Is About Crabs Fighting
It all makes sense now
One upcoming Switch game we're looking forward to getting our claws on this September is Fight Crab. In this title, two crustaceans enter an arena and only one comes out the victor. So how did this concept come about and why are crabs the star of the show? In an email interview with USgamer recently, Japan-based indie...
News Streets Of Rage 4 Physical Editions Hit Stores Today
Get your hands on a copy now
If you've been hoping to get hold of a physical copy of Streets of Rage 4 on Switch, you'll be pleased to know that the game is now available in stores and online. Launching yesterday in the US and today in Europe, there are actually two different physical editions you can choose from. There's a standard retail version,...
Random Here's A GameCube For Each Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, Because Why Not?
Turtles in a cube shell
The world's a mess right now, so why not end your week right by enjoying the simple things in life - just like these Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle-themed GameCubes. They're not official, as you might expect, but are in fact the result of a restoration project. Twitter user and retro shop owner @2ButtonHero is responsible for...
News Alt Lab's Smash Stick Kickstarter Campaign Is Now Live
Update: It's reached its goal
Update (Sat 1st Aug, 2020 13:05 BST): The $70,000 goal has been reached, stretch goals have now been unlocked. We did it! Thanks to all of you and your support, our KS campaign got fully funded in 22 hours! We couldn't have done this without all of you. This has been an incredible journey so far and this is just the...
News Kaiju-Battling Strategy Title Volta-X Hits Switch On August 12th
With a free limited preview event just beforehand
GungHo Online has revealed that its real-time strategy title Volta-X launches on Switch on August 12th, with a price tag of $19.99. On August 7th, GungHo will be holding a special preview event between 5 p.m. to August 8, 9 p.m. PDT, but this will be accessible to PC players only. The game features...
Thursday30th Jul 2020
News Nintendo Brings Back Animal Crossing Camera Trick, But Properly This Time
Problem solved!
Update (Thu 30th Jul, 2020 09:45 BST): In a slightly surprising turn of events, today's Version 1.4.0 update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons has added a workaround for the camera trick Nintendo originally patched out. Previously, we reported on a glitch of sorts that allowed users to temporarily remove the game's UI, creating the...
Such as age and gender
We've already heard Paper Mario: The Origami King producer, Kensuke Tanabe, discuss the creative restrictions tied to the series and how it is "no longer possible to modify Mario characters", and now in a more recent interview with GamesRadar, he's touched on it again. He reiterated how it's been this way since Paper Mario:...
Don't miss the show!
Originally arriving as part of July 2020's 1.4.0 update, the fireworks shows from previous entries returned in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. On Sunday evenings throughout August, you'll be able to enjoy a bright display in the night sky above your island, whichever hemisphere you reside in. We've collected all the information...
News Stardew Valley Is Getting A Glorious Physical Switch Release, And Pre-Orders Are Now Open
Standard and Collector's Editions available
One of the most popular indie hits on Switch is finally getting the physical treatment fans have been hoping for, as Fangamer has revealed a gorgeous new release for the wonderful farming sim, Stardew Valley. There are actually two different physical editions in the works - a standard release and a...
News New Animal Crossing: New Horizons Datamine Uncovers Exciting Potential Future Additions
Is the game about to get even bigger?
The latest Animal Crossing: New Horizons update - Version 1.4.0 - has only been available for a matter of hours, but dataminers have already started digging through the game's files to see if they can uncover juicy, new details. A well-known dataminer known as Ninji has found several new references which could...
Review Rogue Company - A Solid, If Unspectacular Hero Shooter With Plenty of Potential
Derivative delight
Hi-Rez Studio's Rogue Company arrives on Nintendo Switch in paid beta form with three tiers of Founder's Packs – starter, standard, and ultimate – available to competitive shooter fans whose trigger fingers are too itchy to wait for the free to play version slated to arrive later this year. This one's an absolute mish-mash of...
Download it now
A few days after it was announced, the Wave 2 summer update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons has now been released. As previously mentioned it adds firework shows and dreaming. Save data is also protected thanks to the new island backup & restoration service. In addition to this, Nintendo has released the full patch notes on...
Guide Animal Crossing: New Horizons: How To Back Up Your Island Data
Kept safe under lock and key
Players around the world have put serious work into their animal-inhabited islands and the looming dread of losing it all thanks to a corrupted or stolen Switch system is a real fear for some. Animal Crossing: New Horizons was one of the few games initially exempt from the cloud save data backup service offered through...
News Atari Has Looked To Nintendo For Inspiration With Its New VCS Console
"Nintendo has done an amazing job of breaking from the mold"
We've been keeping an eye on the upcoming Atari VCS system over the years, mainly because following the drama around the new console has been massively entertaining. However, for all of the issues it has experienced, the VCS does appear to be nearing the finish line – and Atari's Chief...
Monster Hunter, Okami, DMC, more
Update: Just as a quick reminder, Capcom's Switch sale ends at 11:59pm PT today. Make sure to grab these deals while you still can. Original Article (Wed 22nd Jul, 2020 17:00 BST): If you're looking for some new games to check out on your Switch, this new sale from Capcom might come in very handy indeed. A number...
News Here Are The Final Games To Join Nintendo's 'Double Gold Points' Promotion (Europe)
Earn back 10% of your purchase
Update: The final batch of games to be added to Nintendo of Europe's Double Gold Points promotion (full details below) have now arrived: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order These three titles join all of those previously listed:
News Nintendo Is Aware Of Paper Mario's Game-Breaking Bug, Will Resolve Issues ASAP
"We apologize for any inconvenience"
Last week, a game-breaking bug was discovered in Paper Mario: The Origami King, which had the ability to completely "destroy" a player's save and progress about 20-30 hours into their adventure. As we previously explained, the bug is tied to the area where you visit four spas in the Shangri-Spa area in order to...
News Top Smash Melee Player Unsure About Future Involvement In Competitive Scene
"the game does not bring me the happiness that it used to"
The top Super Smash Bros. Melee competitive player, Juan "Hungrybox" Debiedma, (who has been terrorising the scene with Jigglypuff for the past decade) is questioning his future commitment to the 2001 GameCube title. In a recently published video on his YouTube channel, Debiedma said he...
Nintendo Download 30th July (Europe)
Fairy Tail! Samurai Shodown! Lost Wing!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: FAIRY TAIL (KOEI TECMO EUROPE, 30th...
News Samurai Shodown Is Getting A Free DLC Fighter From Tencent's Honor Of Kings
Update: It's Gongsun Li!
Update: The free DLC fighter from Honor of Kings is Gongsun Li, who launches on August 5th. Original Story [Fri 24th Jul, 2020 13:30 BST]: SNK's Samurai Shodown has been a worthy addition to the collection of fighters currently on the Nintendo Switch, so it's great to see the company supporting the game with ongoing free...
Nintendo Download 30th July (North America)
Lost Wing! Skully! Animal Crossing Summer Update!
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! Switch eShop - New Releases: Lost Wing (2Awesome...
"I still can’t believe we had the opportunity to do that!"
When it comes to all-conquering multiplatform games these days, there are a few titles which tend to dwarf the rest through mainstream cultural saturation. If you're not in their target demographic, it might be possible to miss these games, but you can't escape their influence. Minecraft...
News BPM: Bullets Per Minute Dev Wants To Bring The Rhythm Action FPS To Switch
"We don't want a bad port"
Ever wondered what would happen if Doom and Guitar Hero got it on and had a baby? BPM: Bullets Per Minute is what. It's an FPS roguelike with a focus on shooting, reloading and jumping to the game's music, and it looks pretty incredible – as you can see from the trailer for the PC version shown below. As is tradition...
News Inti Creates Rolls Out Version 1.3.0 Update For Bloodstained: Curse Of The Moon 2
Adds Legend style and fixes some bugs
The updates for Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 just keep on coming. Following on from the introduction of a Boss Rush mode earlier this month, Inti Creates has now rolled out the version 1.3.0 update. It adds "Legend" style, fixes a display bug and multiple other issues, here's the full rundown: Ver. 1.3.0...
Three previously-unannounced titles break cover
The Taiwanese ratings board has done it again. Days after revealing that the superb Crimzon Clover is coming to Switch, we've got three new ratings for the previously-unannounced Liege Dragon, Redout: Space Assault and World of Tanks Blitz. Liege Dragon is another JRPG from Kemco which aims to...
News Peaky Blinders: Mastermind Brings The Hit TV Series To Switch This August
Release date now confirmed
Curve Digital has announced that Peaky Blinders: Mastermind, a game based on the hit TV drama, will be launching on Switch next month. You'll be able to get your hands on it from 20th August. The game is a puzzle-adventure title developed by FuturLab, which has worked in collaboration with the creative and production...
News Worm Jazz Mixes Bomberman With Snake, And Yes, It's Slithering Towards Switch
Starring a "boogie-woogie worm"
Worm Jazz – a puzzle title which was created during a game jam event – has been confirmed for release on the Nintendo Switch. Described by its developer – Inconspicuous Creations – as a cross between Bomberman and Snake, it features a "boogie-woogie worm" called Mr. Mark who has to steer his elongating body...
Wednesday29th Jul 2020
Review Carrion - A Shockingly Violent Metroidvania Where You're The End Boss
Carrion screaming
We haven't played a lot of games that made us feel like a monster. A real predator. The measured and ultimately law-abiding stealth of the Batman: Arkham series had its power-fantasy moments, but nothing that made us sit back and think for a minute about what we've done. Enter Carrion. Taking control of an amorphous,...
Reminder The Week-Long Pokkén Tournament DX Trial Starts Today
Get ready for battle!
One game that perhaps deserves a little more love is the Nintendo published and Bandai Namco developed fighter, Pokkén Tournament. The game originally made its debut in Japanese arcades in 2015, was followed by a Wii U release in 2016, and most recently was ported across to the Nintendo Switch in 2017. If you haven't actually...
Talking Point Is Nintendo Making As Many Games As It Used To?
Quality AND quantity?
A little over seven years ago, Nintendo made a big, but understated move that would go on to have an enormous impact on its future: it unified its handheld and console divisions. At the time, this just seemed like a move that would allow the two kinds of development teams to better share ideas and development resources, but...
Reminder Use Your Switch Game Vouchers While You Still Can (North America)
They expire soon!
Remember Nintendo Switch game vouchers? Do you still have one left and happen to be located in North America? Well, you better hurry up and use it then. Although Nintendo ended the promotion within this region on July 31st last year, anyone who did buy them then will soon be unable to redeem anything, as they expire after one year...
Fixes multiple issues, improves the online experience and more
Nintendo has just released another update for the recently released game compilation, Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics. This updates the game to version 1.1.2. According to Nintendo's supports official patch notes, this fixes multiple issues with particular games, fixes several...
Gallery A Closer Look At Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Second Summer Update
Arriving tomorrow!
Yesterday, Nintendo announced that Animal Crossing: New Horizons would be receiving its second summer update a little earlier than planned. Now arriving tomorrow, the update will add firework shows, island hopping via dreaming, and the much-needed save data backup service. If you saw our announcement post you've probably already...
News Still Not Convinced On Paper Mario: The Origami King? This Accolades Trailer Might Do The Trick
Have you played Mario's latest?
It may not have had the same social media impact as Animal Crossing: New Horizons earlier in the year, but Nintendo's latest major release, Paper Mario: The Origami King, should hopefully still be fresh in the mind. In case it slipped you by, or perhaps for anyone who wasn't truly convinced at the first time of...
News PGA Tour 2K21 Uses Some Seriously Impressive Mapping Tech To Bring Courses To Life
It's "an incredibly cool process to see"
Today, 2K has shared a video all about next month's PGA Tour 2K21, giving us an inside look at how state-of-the-art mapping technology is being used to bring real-life courses into the game. The development team at HB Studios have partnered with Terra Imaging to capture and process detailed aerial drone...
News Neko Ghost, Jump! Is A Cutesy Puzzle-Platformer Inspired By Super Paper Mario
Update: The Kickstarter is a success
Update (Wed 29th Jul, 2020 09:45 BST): And it's a success! Neko Ghost, Jump! is now just over 100% funded with over two days to go. This means that the game is now confirmed for Switch, but there are still some stretch goals that the development team hopes to hit before the campaign is over. If you haven't...
News Nexomon: Extinction Gets Three New Trailers And A Confirmed Release Date
A new take on Pokémon's monster-catching
A small wave of new trailers have appeared for Nexomon: Extinction today, the Pokémon-like monster-catching game that's headed for Switch. Oh, and speaking of heading for Switch, we now have a confirmed release date, too. The game will be launching on 28th August, so we won't have long to wait to check it...
News Let's Sing Queen Brings 30 Of The Band's Greatest Hits To Switch
The show must go on
A brand new entry in the Let's Sing series has been announced today, and you can probably already tell what makes this new title unique from the rest. Yes, Let's Sing Queen will be arriving on Switch and other platforms this October, giving fans the chance to pick up a microphone and sing along to 30 of the British rock band's...
News Power Rangers: Battle For The Grid Is Getting A Physical Collector's Edition On Switch
And there's a limited pre-order bonus
Power Rangers: Battle For The Grid is set to receive a physical collector's edition later this year, publisher Maximum Games has confirmed. This fancy physical release will include the full Collector's Edition game, and also throws in a new, previously unavailable character, Lauren Shiba. As seen at the end of...
News Megadimension Neptunia VII Celebrates Switch eShop Launch With A 20% Discount
Dimension hop on your Switch today
Today sees the release of the "beloved" Neptunia RPG, Megadimension Neptunia VII, on the Nintendo Switch eShop. To celebrate the occasion, Idea Factory is offering a three-week-long launch discount of 20% off the $29.99/£26.99 standard price - reducing it to $23.99/£21.59 (offer expires on 17/08/2020). If you'd...
News Blue Characters Star In This Week's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Spirit Event
Starts this Friday
This week, Nintendo is hosting a special Super Smash Bros. Ultimate event featuring all sorts of blue characters. While Sonic the Hedgehog didn't make the cut, Metal Sonic and Chaos did. So did Krystal from Star Fox Adventures, Rover from the Animal Crossing series, Dialga from the Pokémon series, and Jack Levin from the F-Zero...
News Physical Edition Release Dates Announced For Sci-Fi Horror The Persistence
And the box art has been revealed, too
Perp Games and indie developer Firesprite Games have announced final release dates for the upcoming physical releases of The Persistence, a sci-fi horror game which first launched on the Switch eShop a couple of months ago. Switch owners in Europe will be the first to get their hands on a copy, with PAL...
Tuesday28th Jul 2020
Update: We chat to Modern Vintage Gamer about the leak
Update (Tue 28th Jul, 2020 14:45 BST): To provide some extra clarification about the recent Nintendo 64 leaks, we reached out to the YouTube channel Modern Vintage Gamer. How significant is this N64 leak - can much be achieved with all of the data that's been discovered? MVG: Nintendo has...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 'Clone' Genshin Impact Gets New Beta Footage Trailer
And yep, it still looks eerily similar
Remember Genshin Impact, that Zelda: Breath of the Wild 'clone' that made an angry fan smash up their PS4 in disgust? Well, we've now been treated to a brand new trailer that shows off some beta gameplay footage. As you'll be able to immediately tell, th
News Suikoden Successor Eiyuden Chronicle Could Be Our First Confirmed Switch 2 Game
Team isn't confident it can be ported to current Switch hardware
Update #2: Eiyuden Chronicle has already passed its console stretch goal, but sadly, it doesn't seem like that confirms the game is Switch-bound, as we originally assumed. The Kickstarter page now lists Nintendo's "next-gen" console as a target platform and not Switch. When we...
And it's free!
Your next Animal Crossing: New Horizons update is just around the corner, with the promised Summer Update – Wave 2 arriving earlier than originally planned. Following on from the first wave, which launched at the start of this month, this second wave was supposed to be launching in August. Today, Nintendo has confirmed that it'll...
News Pokémon GO Players Spent $8.9 Million On Saturday, The Highest Daily Total Since 2016
And then another $8.6 million the next day
Pokémon GO has just recorded its highest daily player spending total since July 2016, the month in which the app first launched. Last weekend, on Saturday, 25th July, players of Niantic's monster-catching mobile hit spent a combined total of $8.9 million. The figure comes from new Sensor Tower data...
Gallery These Terrifying Pokémon Drawings Will Chill You To The Core
They'll Haunter your dreams forever
Ah yes, Pokémon. That lovely, child-friendly franchise full of cutely drawn critters, bold, bright colours and characters that stay lovingly in the mind for years and years. Well, forget all that, because super-talented artist David Szilagyi has taken some of Pokémon's best-known characters and transformed them...
Review Ageless - Not Quite The Next Celeste, But Worth A Look All The Same
Another hidden gem?
Though it still certainly occupies a niche, it’s been fascinating to see how 2018’s seminal Celeste has begun to influence the design of platformers in the time since its release. That unique blend of approachable but punishing gameplay and a surprisingly emotional story was something that had never really been done before,...
News Cuphead's 'Delicious Last Course' DLC Will Arrive 'When It's Ready'
StudioMDHR provides an update
Update (Tue 28th Jul, 2020 16:00 BST): Sorry folks, while Geoff did indeed talk about Cuphead and announce the game for the PS4 during his latest Summer Game Fest broadcast, unfortunately - we're going to have to "wait a little bit longer" for the DLC. StudioMDHR's Maja Moldenhauer said 'The Delicious Last Course' will...
Random Hotel Returns Lost Switch To Owner, And Even Looks After Their Animal Crossing Island
Complete with adorable note
Losing your Switch while out and about would be an absolute nightmare - and something which we're thankfully yet to experience - but this lovely story shows that sometimes all is not lost. Skylar Challand, who recently had a stay at a Hilton Garden Inn in Maine, accidentally left a Nintendo Switch console in their hotel...
News Shaun The Sheep's Switch Party Game Is Getting One Of The Cheapest Physical Editions We've Seen
Launching this September
Last October, the Switch received a brand new party game based on the universe of Shaun the Sheep. Called Home Sheep Home: Farmageddon Party Edition, it's available as we speak on the eShop for £8.99. Today, Greenlight Games has announced that it's producing a 'budget' physical boxed edition, set to launch in the UK on 1st...
News Magical Puzzle-Platformer Ageless Launches Today On Nintendo Switch
"A pixel-art world of wonder"
Update (Tue 28th Jul, 2020 13:35 BST): And it's here! Ageless launches on Nintendo Switch today; you'll find it available for £10.99 on the eShop and there's a new trailer to be seen above. We'll have a full review of the game for you very soon, so keep an eye on our homepage if you want to read our thoughts...
News Persona 5 Scramble Still Planned For The West, According To Koei Tecmo Report
But when is it being released?
Although we're still yet to see a mainline Persona game released on the Nintendo Switch, one entry in this series that has been made available (at least in Japan), is the spin-off, Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers. We've been getting updates from Koei Tecmo on a regular basis about a possible western release...
News CrossCode Patch For Switch Fixes Crashes, Performance Issues And Multiple Bugs
Expect more updates in the future
Earlier this month, Deck13 Interactive and Radical Fish Games their 2D action RPG CrossCode on the Nintendo Switch. As much as we enjoyed the game, admittedly it contained some annoying performance issues and a few other problems. Developer Deck13 has now submitted patch 1.0.8 to Nintendo, and it's expected to go...
News Speed 3: Grand Prix Brings Explosive Arcade Racing To Switch
Single-player and splitscreen confirmed
Upcoming arcade racer Speed 3: Grand Prix will be zooming onto Nintendo Switch later this year, it's been announced. Set to be released both on the Switch eShop and at retail, Speed 3: Grand Prix has players jumping into Formula One-style cars for some explosive racing. We really mean 'explosive', too; you'll...
Random Tokyo Fire Department Uses Animal Crossing To Share Public Safety Tips
Health and safety is fun after all!
The huge success of Animal Crossing: New Horizons has inspired a number of different companies to jump on the bandwagon in recent times - fashion brand Valentino shared some custom designs for fans, and KFC actually used it to give away free chicken -
News Point-And-Click Horror Saint Kotar Smashes Kickstarter Goal To Launch On Switch
A 'frightening tale'
Nintendo Switch will be receiving a brand new choice-driven point-and-click adventure next year thanks to a very successful Kickstarter campaign. Saint Kotar, a "modern 2.5D story-driven" take on the genre, generated a total of $58,000 (or 129% of its funding goal) to secure a release on Switch. It's all set within a...
Monday27th Jul 2020
Review Crysis Remastered - A Technical Miracle And One Of The Best Shooters On Switch
Switch Mode Engaged
Of all the big-name ports that have arrived on Switch thus far, there's something about Crysis that makes it feel a little extra special. Here is a game that absolutely beasted even the most high-end PCs when it released back in November of 2007 with its GPU-melting graphics – light-years ahead of everything else at the time...
News Dragon Quest Rivals Is Getting A New Name And A Single-Player Mode
Major update arrives next month
Dragon Quest Rivals, a free-to-play game which is currently available on Switch, PC and mobile devices in Japan, is set to receive a pretty major update next month. Square Enix has confirmed that August will bring with it a brand new single-player mode as well as a name change. Going forward, the app will be called...
Guide Where To Buy Joker And Hero Super Smash Bros. amiibo
Love that Joker
It's been a while since we've had any lovely new amiibo to buy, and now there are two new ones with us in the shape of Persona 5's Joker and Dragon Quest's Hero – the first two characters from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Fighters Pass DLC to be immortalised in plastic. Several stores have the two figures and you can order them...
News The FunKey S Is A Handheld Console That Fits On Your Keyring
"What is this, a handheld for ants?!"
The impossibly dinky retro handheld FunKey S is close to finishing its Kickstarter run, and has raised an impressive £124,000 so far – and it's easy to see why. This diminutive handheld system is small enough to fit onto your bunch of keys, yet it runs Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, SNES and even PlayStation...
News We Almost Got A Pokémon MMO Back In 2005
What could have been...
In case you missed it, there's been a recent leak which has offered up all kinds of Nintendo stuff, such as early prototypes of famous games. However, information has also been uncovered relating to games which never made it into production, the most exciting of which is a proposed
News Professor Layton And Pilotwings Appear In Latest My Nintendo Rewards (Europe)
And Game Freak's HarmoKnight
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 four new discounts available this time around, including good old Professor Layton and Pilotwings Resort, which remains the newest game in the series eight...
Talking Point Have You Missed E3 This Year?
How have you enjoyed the online alternatives?
2020 has been an unusual year, that's for sure. If we think back to our expectations at the end of 2019, there was plenty to look forward to for gamers across the spectrum. Both Microsoft and Sony had new hardware coming, and despite Nintendo's slate looking relatively blank (aside from Animal...
News Earthlock 2 Might Not Make It To Nintendo Switch, It Seems
"Unfortunately, as of now, we can't promise it"
SnowCastle Games has revealed that Earthlock 2 is coming to next-gen consoles as well as the PS4 and Xbox One, but it would seem that bringing the game to Switch might be a bridge too far. When Nintendo Life reader Adam Bardugo contacted SnowCastle regarding a Switch release, he was told:...
UK Charts Paper Mario Takes A Slight Fall As Animal Crossing Returns To Second
Nintendo takes five of top ten
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 25th July, revealing that Paper Mario: The Origami King has fallen by just a couple of places in its second week on sale. The game ended up in fourth place this week, giving way to Animal Crossing: New Horizons which has once again served as Nintendo's highest-charting...
News Red And Green Voted Most Popular Pokémon Games In Japanese Poll
But which are your favourites?
Throughout June, Japanese site Goo Ranking held a poll to see which Pokémon games would be voted as the most popular. It might not come as much of a surprise, but the original Pokémon Red and Green - released as Pokémon Red and Blue in the west - have come out on top. You can see the top ten results below. It's...
News This New Pokémon Smartphone Case Collection Is A '90s Nostalgia Overload
Orders go live next month
Tech accessory company CASETiFY has teamed up with The Pokémon Company to release a new wave of Pokémon goods that look sure to bring back good old memories from the '90s. The new products follow a similar and very successful campaign from last year, which saw a number of designs based on the original 151 Pokémon appear...
News Dr. Mario World Celebrates The Character's 30th Anniversary With 8-Bit Dr. Mario
Available for a limited time
A new character is appearing in Dr. Mario World for a limited time, all in celebration of the franchise's 30th anniversary. Yes, 30 years ago today, Dr. Mario first launched for the Famicom in Japan. Everyone's favourite plumber experienced quite the career change on 27th July 1990, ditching his usual Goomba-stomping,...
Random Bloober Team's Mind-Bending The Medium Was Intended For The Wii U Almost A Decade Ago
"Do you know about Medium? If not, you will"
During Microsoft's recent Xbox showcase, Bloober Team – the studio behind Observer, Layers of Fear and Blair Witch – revealed its next project, called The Medium. This uni
News Bandai Namco, SNK, Capcom And More To Host Fighting Game Roundtable Stream
Starring famous producers and directors
Bandai Namco has revealed that it, along with a selection of other fighting game publishers, will be hosting a special roundtable livestream on 1st August. The full line up of publishers includes Arc System Works, Arika, Bandai Namco, Capcom, Koei Tecmo, and SNK (thanks, Gematsu), and will kick off at 9am...
News Bullet-Hell Shmup Crimzon Clover Is Heading To Switch, According To New Rating
"Take the role of a skilled pilot in the fight to destroy massive waves of enemies"
The Taiwanese ratings board has listed a rating for Crimzon Clover World Explosion, a bullet-hell shmup which appears to be headed to Switch thanks to publisher Degica. Originally released on PC back in 2014, Crimzon Clover World Explosion is a vertically-scrolling...
News Netflix's The Witcher Is Getting A Prequel Series Set 1200 Years Earlier
The Witcher: Blood Origin
Following on from its successful The Witcher series, Netflix has announced a new six-part prequel called The Witcher: Blood Origin, set 1200 years before the events of the main show. The announcement was made on social media today, confirming that the main series' showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich will be returning...
News Ultra Foodmess Brings Chaotic Multiplayer Shenanigans To Switch Next Month
11 'crazy' modes to explore
Launching on Nintendo Switch early next month is Ultra Foodmess, a competitive party game for up to four players. The title probably gives it away somewhat, but the game has players taking on the roles of a variety of food characters, battling each other in what appears to be a pretty chaotic looking set of game modes...
Sunday26th Jul 2020
Gotta hop ‘til you drop
Animal Crossing: New Horizons released with plenty of fun new features, all put in place to grant players an improved level of creativity. Terraforming was the addition that initially got everyone talking but, after 300+ hours of gameplay, I’m just as enamoured with the game’s
News Paper Mario: The Origami King Launch Sales Compared To Past Entries (Japan)
A promising start
According to Famitsu's latest sales chart, Nintendo's new release - Paper Mario: The Origami King - sold 109,092 copies in its first week in Japan. It debuted in second place - with the PlayStation 4 exclusive Ghost of Tsushima taking out the top spot. How does this particular entry compare to previous Paper Mario launch weeks,...
Review Creaks - A Masterfully Told Dark Fairytale Packed With Clever Puzzles
Finely oiled
Amanita Design has made quite a name for itself producing distinctive, visually alluring and extremely intuitive point-and-click adventure-puzzlers for PC and mobile. Across the likes of Botanicula, Samorost and Machinarium there's an evident shared love for the absurd and a predilection for charming wordless narratives. Now, the Czech...
Random Artist Shows Off Totally Rad Cyberpunk 2077 Game Boy Concept
Launching in 2077
CD Projekt Red's new game Cyberpunk 2077 might not be out until November, but it's already established a fanbase. Blender artist, Tomek Dittrich, is such a big fan, he's gone to the extent of creating a "Nightcity Cyber Boy". The full 3D model of this concept even includes a Cyber Boy version of Cyberpunk 2077. In the brief clip...
News Here Are The Full Patch Notes For Cadence Of Hyrule Version 1.2.0
Download it today
Earlier this week, during the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase, we found out Cadence of Hyrule would be receiving three new paid DLC packs this year. As you probably already know, the first character pack is now available for $5.99 USD (or your regional equivalent). It contains Impa, Federick (the Shopkeeper), Aria, Shadow...
News Suikoden Creators Crowdfunding New JRPG Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
Targeting a 2022 release
The cult classic JRPG series Suikoden might be getting a spiritual successor titled, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. It's being developed by Rabbit & Bear - a new Tokyo-based studio founded by key creators of the Suikoden series - and is taking on the form of a Kickstarter project that's launching on 27th July (aka...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel #53 - Tetris
Block droppin' beats
Welcome one and all to Box Art Brawl, our weekly vote on a bunch of regional box art variants. It's Round #53 which means we've got a year's worth of brawls under our belts - thank you to all you box art critics and voters out there! This week we're introducing an ever-so-minor tweak to the format which will accompany the...
Saturday25th Jul 2020
Guide Pokémon GO Regional Pokémon: How To Catch All 27 Pokémon GO Regionals
Mime Jr. in 5km Eggs, Unova exclusives live: Travel and fill out your Pokédex with our handy guide
In the grand scheme of things, Pokémon GO is a forgiving game in terms of in-app purchases: it is very easy to have fun with the game and collect a huge number of the 400+ available monsters without ever spending anything in the in-game store...
News Classic Nintendo Source Code And Prototypes Allegedly Leaked
For SNES games and much more
Following on from those "massive" Nintendo leaks earlier this year, it has now reportedly happened again. Alleged prototype versions of classic Super Nintendo titles such as Yoshi's Island, Super Mario Kart, and
Poll No, Really, What Was Nintendo's Worst Year?
Some say 2020. They're joking, right?
Earlier this week you may have seen a certain tweet doing the rounds on Twitter insinuating that 2020 is the worst year Nintendo has had for a while. This comes following an underwhelming Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase which came on the heels of a Nintendo Treehouse stream that also disappointed fans...
News Another Crusade Wants To Be Super Mario RPG's Spiritual Successor
Kickstarter campaign includes a Switch goal
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars is considered to be one of the greatest Nintendo games of all time, so how would you feel about its spiritual successor being funded on Kickstarter? This is exactly what the Mexican-based team Dragon Vein Studios plans to do with its timed-battle RPG, Another...
Mini Review Neversong - A Lovingly-Crafted Metroidvania Which Sadly Ends Too Soon
Nightmares and dreamscapes
Neversong is an atmospheric adventure game from developers Atmos Games and Serenity Forge, in which a young boy by the name of Peet is searching for his kidnapped girlfriend, Wren. Set in various mysterious locales, the game is primarily a Metroidvania in design, but one which strikes a nice balance between narrative and...
Mini Review Monster Prom: XXL - A Silly, Knockabout Experience That's Perfect For Parties
John Hughes' worst nightmare
While going back to school is certainly not a desirable concept, it would certainly hold more appeal to find it populated by literal monsters, rather than the lousy figurative ones who made school life so difficult. Thankfully, Monster Prom: XXL offers a welcome opportunity to right those wrongs and ask a fantasy...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 25th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
And we've come to the end of another busy week in the world of video games - a week filled with analysis of a technical titan from a previous generation, the third anniversary of Splatoon 2, some freshly
Japanese Charts Paper Mario Loses Out To Ghost Of Tsushima On Debut
Paper cut
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 13th - 19th July, and Nintendo's latest Switch release Paper Mario: The Origami King has made its debut in second place - surpassing 100,000 sales. The PlayStation 4 exclusive Ghost of Tsushima has taken out the top spot in its first week. Animal Crossing: New Horizons has jumped up to the...
Feature Warface Devs On The Challenges Of Bringing CryEngine To Switch
"The longer you work with a tool, the better you become at using it"
The release of Crysis Remastered on Switch has left many a gamer who remembers trying to get that massively taxing game running well on a PC back in the late 2000s scratching their heads in disbelief. We're still putting the game through its paces for review but, by most accounts,...
News Mega Man's Live-Action Movie Still Happening, Expect Big News Soon
And the directors are "super excited"
In case you forgot, a live-action video game film based on Capcom's Mega Man series is still happening and some "big news" is apparently coming soon. The directors - Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman - revealed this during a recent interview with IGN. Mattson Tomlin (who helped write the screenplay for the...
Friday24th Jul 2020
News Nintendo Provides Another Update About Its Development Schedule
It may be impacted
Earlier this week, Nintendo released its annual report. We found out about the average age and salaries of the company's employees, and also discovered Nintendo's directors earn a relatively modest wage compared to other industry executives. In addition to this, it's revealed how its production, shipping, product supply, and...
News Sega Brings Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis To Nintendo Switch In 2021
Once again, it's exclusive to Japan
Another title announced during the Xbox Games Showcase, which also happens to be making its way to the Nintendo Switch in 2021 is Sega's Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis. According to Xbox Wire, this is the "latest entry" in the PSO2 universe - although, it's also been described as an "update" by Sega. The bad...
News Square Enix Is Offering Up To 50% Off Final Fantasy, Trials Of Mana And More
Big savings to be had
Publisher Square Enix is having another one of its eShop sales, with players being offered up to 50% off the price of some pretty amazing titles. Highlights include Trials of Mana, Collection of Mana, several classic Final Fantasy titles and a few unique JRPGs, such as I Am Setsuna and Oninaki. If you've been holding off...
News New Story DLC For The Outer Worlds Is Coming To Nintendo Switch In The Future
"No confirmed date"
Obsidian Entertainment has officially revealed its first expansion for The Outer Worlds. Peril on Gorgon is coming to the PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on 9th September, so what about a Switch release? According to the publisher Private Division, Nintendo's hybrid system will also be receiving this DLC in the future (thanks,...
News Street Fighter II's Zangief Was Nerfed Because One Player Was Too Good With Him
"It's your fault Zangief became weaker"
Russian wrestler Zangief has been part of the Street Fighter universe since he made his debut in Street Fighter II, the game which truly turned the franchise into a global phenomenon. He's traditionally been seen as one of the game's expert-level characters, primarily because of his slow speed, lack of...
Review Lost Wing - A Beautiful Score-Based Challenge That Almost Touches Greatness
It's OK, you can get it back
Some games are really difficult to review. This isn't self-important whining, we promise. Okay, maybe it is. A bit. But it's true – there are so many games out there that slot into their genre or type so neatly, so functionally, that sometimes one will come along where we found ourselves wondering what on earth there...
Arriving on Xbox, PC and PS4 this December
Yesterday, an hour before Microsoft hosted its Xbox Games Showcase, The Game Awards creator and host, Geoff Keighley, ran a special pre-show featuring some "additional world premieres" and exciting reveals. Square Enix popped up a few times throughout this event. As you've already no doubt heard, it's...
Making it XSEED's fastest-selling title on a single platform
XSEED Games has revealed its latest release Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town has become its fastest-selling title to reach 100,000 sales on a single platform in North America. Gematsu reached out to XSEED, and was told it was the Nintendo Switch version that achieved this...
News Spike Chunsoft's Summer Sale Offers Up To 80% Off Selected Switch Titles
STEINS;GATE! AI: The Somnium Files! Pixeljunk!
Not to be outdone by rival publishers Team17, Warner Bros and Square Enix – all of which are holding summer sales of their own right now – Spike Chunsoft has slashed the cos
Quiz Which Years Were These Classic Nintendo Games Released?
The Year of the Cart
After multiple decades in the home console gaming business, Nintendo's library of beloved games are etched in the memories of players across the planet. Most of us will never forget the first time we plugged that shiny new Super Mario World cartridge in the Super Nintendo's slot, or the magical holiday season when we first...
News Want A Jet Set Radio Sequel? Bomb Rush Cyberfunk Might Be Your Best Shot
Update: Console release confirmed
Update (Fri 24th Jul, 2020, 07:15 BST): Team Reptile has provided some extra information over on Twitter. A tweet says Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is on its way to consoles as well - we're guessing this includes the Switch and will let you know if we hear anything else. Oh, and this happened: Original article (Thu...
Random LEGO Super Mario Gets A Hulkbuster-Style Makeover
Mario SMASH!
It's only a matter of days until the totally adorable LEGO Super Mario sets hit the streets in Europe and North America, but lucky Japanese LEGO fans have had a chance to pick these sets up sooner and we're already seeing some great photos of what can be done with these kits. One of our favourite uses of LEGO Super Mario so far is by...
News Paramount Locks In 2022 Release Date For Sonic The Hedgehog's Movie Sequel
Speeding ahead
A few months ago, Paramount Pictures announced it was developing a sequel to the live-action family comedy, Sonic the Hedgehog. Once again, Jeff Fowler will be directing it, and Pat Casey and Josh Miller will be writing the script. Although the movie is still believed to be in the early development phases - according to Variety,...
News Fight Crab Scuttles To Switch This September
Giant Enemy Crab!
Here at Nintendo Life we've been anticipating the release of zany physics-based battler Fight Crab for a while now - over two years, in fact. Today publisher and developer Mastiff and partner Calappa Games have announced that the 3D crustacean-based scrapper will be arriving on Switch eShop on 15th September in North America,...
News Get Ready For Cyberpunk RPG Action With This Dex Story Trailer
Explore the streets of the dark Harbor Prime
Cyberpunk RPG Dex launches on the Switch eShop today, which we thought was rather good in our Dex review. It's a charming mash-up of Metroidvania and RPG, and well worth a look if you ask us. To celebrate the launch, QubicGames has released a story trailer which you can view above. It aims to...
Thursday23rd Jul 2020
News A Game-Breaking Paper Mario: The Origami King Bug Has Been Discovered
Let's hope this one gets squashed, pronto
Some bugs are worse than others; while we're used to seeing the odd graphical or audio issue in our games, these don't ordinarily render a game unwinnable – but it would seem that Paper Mario: The Origami King is saddled with a design hiccup which means you can't complete it. The issue – as detailed in...
Review Dex - A Compelling Cyberpunk Mash-Up
Augment your Switch with this cracking cyberpunk chronicle
Gaming and cyberpunk go hand in cybernetically-augmented hand. Like dystopian peanut butter and electric jelly. Our beloved medium has always been well-served with the genre, from Megami Tensei to Shadowrun to Deus Ex all the way up to the forthcoming Cyberpunk 2077. While it's not
Gallery Take The Weight Off In These Officially Licensed Super Mario Gaming Chairs
Launching in Europe next month
As we all know, serious gamers need serious gaming kit to show how serious they are about gaming, and there are plenty of peripheral accessories--some essential, others not-so-much--for gamers looking to branch out from the bare essentials. We've always fancied a session in one of those comfy-looking gaming chairs with...
Random What's Worse Than Getting Another 'Legacy Edition?' FIFA 21's Box Art, Apparently
"Why does the Fifa 21 Box Art look like my Powerpoint presentation?"
EA has released a new trailer for FIFA 21 and also revealed the upcoming series entry's box art, and online reaction has been mixed, to say the least. The cover features Kylian Mbappé of Paris Saint-Germain. As one of the world's finest players, it's little surprise to see him on...
News PES On Nintendo Switch Is "Getting Closer", Says Series Brand Manager
Also wants to bring ISS to Nintendo Switch Online
Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer might not be the force it once was, but the series still has its long-time fans, and those same fans would no doubt appreciate being able to play the game on Switch. While that might seem like a pipe dream for some, Robbye Ron, PES brand manager for Latin America, has...
News Balan Wonderworld, A 3D Platformer From The Creators Of Sonic The Hedgehog, Is Coming To Switch
Lined up for "Spring 2021"
A new game from Yuji Naka and Naoto Ohshima, perhaps best known as the creators of one Sonic the Hedgehog, has been announced as part of the Xbox Games Showcase. Square Enix is bringing Balan Wonderworld to Switch and other consoles in next spring. Described as a 3D action platforming game for 1-2
News Watch Out, Your Username Can Make Crysis Unplayable On Switch
A temporary problem, but a problem for sure
Crysis Remastered is now available on Nintendo Switch, and we're really liking what little we've played so far. Unfortunately it took some time before we were able to actually play it due to an oversight that seems to prevent the game from making 'proper' save data in specific circumstances. We changed...
News Hori's Pac-Man Split Pad Pro For Switch Is So Gorgeous We Want To Gobble It Up
Just in time to mark 40 years of pill-munching
Peripheral maker Hori scored a critical hit with its Split Pad Pro for Switch; while this pair of Joy-Con replacements can't be used wirelessly, we found the configuration to be much more comfortable to use for prolonged periods of time. The original Split Pad Pro was released to coincide with Daemon X...
News Free GRID Autosport Updates Will Add Multiplayer And Labo Support On Switch
Update: Online multiplayer and wheel support coming next week
Update #2 [Thu 23rd Jul, 2020 13:20 BST]: The much-anticipated online multiplayer update for GRID Autosport releases next Thursday, July 30th. This update also brings with it support for Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 03: Vehicle Kit, the HORI Pro Deluxe wheel and the HORI Pro Mini wheel
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Crysis Remastered On Switch
How does it hold up on Nintendo's hybrid system?
This week sees the release of Crysis Remastered on the Nintendo Switch - there are no delays for this particular version. Digital Foundry's John Linneman was eager to see how the game ran on the hybrid platform and decided to take a look. As suggested in earlier reports, the game is 900p docked and...
Fixes are still in the works
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night was released on the Switch and multiple platforms just over a year ago. Despite this, it's still got its fair share of problems that need to be sorted out. In an attempt to keep the game's community up to date, 505 Games Senior Community Manager has opened up a 'current status' page. It...
News Activision Blizzard Switch Sale Discounts Crash Bandicoot, Spyro And More
Up to 50% off
Continuing the current streak of publisher sales on Nintendo Switch is Activision Blizzard, which has reduced the prices of a handful of games for a limited time. You can currently get discounts on popular mascots Crash Bandicoot and Spyro, as well as Overwatch and Diablo. We've got all the info you need below. Original...
News Shin Megami Tensei III Remaster Is Getting Some Limited Edition Goodies In Japan
Including a plug-in aroma lamp!
Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster was something of a shock announcement during the recent mini-Nintendo Direct and will offer Switch owners the chance to experience a seminal release in the fran
Feature The 9 Strangest Choices For Licensed Karting Games
The racing tie-ins nobody really asked for
The Switch can’t avoid licensed kart racing games. It’s already seen its fair share of gems (Team Sonic Racing, Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled) and stinkers (Hello Kitty Kruisers, Garfield Kart Furiou
Random Test Your Memory With This Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Concentration Challenge
A little test from Nintendo
Earlier this year Nintendo released Brain Training for Nintendo Switch in Japan and Europe, although for some unknown reason it has yet to launch in North America. While there's still no sign of Dr Kawashima's daily brain sharpener reaching North American shores, Nintendo of America has tweeted a short video which tasks...
Nintendo Download 23rd July (North America)
Rogue Company! Carrion! Crysis!
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! Switch eShop - Highlights: Rogue Company (Hi-Rez Studios, Mon 20th Jul...
Nintendo Download 23rd July (Europe)
Crysis! Carrion! Rock of Ages 3!
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 eShop - Highlights: Crysis Remastered (Crytek, 23rd Jul, £26.99 /...
News Hideki Kamiya Shows Off Replicas Of Bayonetta's Signature Pistols
Now where's Bayonetta 3?
At this point, we're so eager for an update on Bayonetta 3, we'll take anything we can get. Today's news - that at least confirms PlatinumGames hasn't forgotten about the Umbra Witch - is in the form of a photo. As you can see, it's Platinum's director and writer, Hideki Kamiya, wielding the Scarborough Fair Parsley and...
Less is so much more
We recently saw a custom-made Polly Pocket-style Animal Crossing toy which we thought was the height of miniature video game cuteness, but in the past few days we've discovered something that's even more impressive. The construction and photography of the tiny scene above is the work of Tatsuya Tanaka, a miniature artist who...
Rumour Rocketman Actor Is Reportedly Attached To A Tetris Movie
Story to focus on the race for IP rights
Remember a few years ago when a movie adaptation of Tetris was supposedly in the works? The one that was supposed to be the first in a trilogy of sci-fi thrillers? It always seemed a bit far-fetched, but stranger things have happened. After all, that Battleships film got made with Liam Neeson. However, it...
News Ubisoft's Second E3-Style Broadcast Will Take Place This September
Moving forward
A few weeks ago, third-party video game giant Ubisoft hosted its "E3-style" showcase titled Ubisoft Forward. During the event, the company revealed it would be hosting another broadcast in the near future. According to an update from Ubisoft CEO, Yves Guillemot, this second event will take place at some point in September. No exact...
Wednesday22nd Jul 2020
Review Waifu Uncovered - A Puerile Pin-Up Shooter That's Surprisingly Satisfying
Saucy shooter
One has to admire a developer who gives their game a title that lets you know exactly what to expect from the experience. Waifu Uncovered, a new release from the delightfully named developer One-Hand-Free Studio and indie/niche publisher eastasiasoft, does indeed boast a fine selection of attractive female characters and the gradual...
Talking Point Are You Prepared To Spend $70 On The Latest Games?
It wouldn't be the first time
It might not feel like it--especially with the avalanche of titles across all platforms constantly threatening to whittle our bank balance to zero given the chance--but video games remain one of the best value forms of entertainment going. Bloated summer blockbusters might deliver three hours of entertainment for the...
News Surprise! Rocket League Is Going Free-To-Play This Summer
Cross-platform progression is also on the way
After five years, Psyonix has revealed the next chapter of its popular "soccar" game, Rocket League. Later this summer, it will be going free-to-play across all platforms. This will also line up with its release on the Epic Games Store. Psyonix says the core gameplay will remain the same, but it will...
News Pokémon Rumble Rush Shuts Down, Just One Year Since Launch
Ho-oh dear
Update (Wed 22nd Jul, 2020 10:45 BST): And there we have it, Pokémon Rumble Rush is no more. The game is now unavailable to use, and loading up the app will present you with a simple maintenance screen. Original Article (Wed 15th Apr, 2020 14:00 BST): Smartphone game Pokémon Rumble Rush is set to shut down this July, just over a year...
News Dead Cells Has Now Sold 3 Million Copies, New Update Detailed
Update: Now live on Switch
Update (Wed 22nd Jul, 2020 09:40 BST): As promised, Dead Cells' 'Update 19' is now live on Switch. Make sure your copy of the game is up to date and get stuck in! Original Article (Thu 2nd Jul, 2020 10:00 BST): Motion Twin and Evil Empire have announced that Dead Cells has now surpassed three million sales over the...
Update: Dangen responds
Update: Dangen Entertainment's Head of Operations Dan Stern has contacted us directly presenting the publisher's side of the story in response to our original article (below) concerning the ongoing situation between the company and Protoculture Games. Below is the main body of his correspondence detailing the situation from...
News Fantasy Strike Is Now Free-To-Play, Download It Today From The Switch eShop
Two new fighters have also joined the battle
The Switch library has a great selection of top-quality fighting games, but one title you may have overlooked is Fantasy Strike. It was designed by David Sirlin, the lead designer of Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, and comes with cross-play support. If you haven't tried out yet, the good news is...
News Smash Bros. Wii U And 3DS Tournament Announced For Ultimate, Starts This Friday
And Animal Crossing and Ring Fit Adventure spirits return
This week, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is celebrating the 3DS and Wii U entries with a special tournament. Both of these games were released in 2014 and introduced downloadable content to the series for the first time ever. The upcoming 3DS and Wii U tournament starts this Friday on 24th July...
News Waluigi First Graced Us With His Presence 20 Years Ago
Wahhhh!
20 years ago this week, Mario Tennis was released for the Nintendo 64 in Japan. Excluding 1995's similarly named Mario's Tennis for the Virtual Boy, Mario Tennis was the very first in the series we know and love today, but it also introduced something far, far more important. Yes, Mario Tennis introduced Waluigi to the world, Wario's...
News The 30 Most-Downloaded Switch Games During The First Half Of 2020 (Japan)
Both retail and digital-only games included
In some ways, 2020 has felt like a pretty quiet year on the Nintendo front, but that doesn't mean that Switch owners have been starved of content. We'd argue that the opposite is true, in fact, especially if you're using this slight lull in major new releases to pick up games you might have missed, and...
News Nintendo Producer Says Working On LEGO Super Mario Was 'Taxing, But Fun'
"I felt it was a fun time"
In just over a weeks' time, we'll have our hands on the first ever Super Mario LEGO products and that lovely looking LEGO NES console. With a Starter Course, plenty of expansions and even an interactive toy, there's plenty to experience in the Mario collection, but how did the whole project come together? In an interview...
News 2D Cyberpunk Action-RPG DEX Is Receiving A Physical Release On Switch
Pre-orders open on 23rd July
The 2D cyberpunk action-RPG DEX arrives on the Switch eShop later this week. Now, Red Ant Games has announced it's teaming up with QubicGames to release a limited-edition physical version in Q4 2020. It's available for pre-order on Red Art Games from 23rd July and will be priced at 29.99€ (or your regional...
News Adult Swim Brings Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time To Switch Next Month
Experience Jack's "untold final adventure"
Earlier this year, we found out Samurai Jack would be making a comeback on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms in a brand new video game published by Adult Swim Games and developed by Soleil Games. Now, it's been confirmed Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time will officially arrive on all...
News Switch Online Subscribers Can Play Pokkén Tournament DX For Free Next Week (Japan)
With workarounds for western players
Next week, Nintendo Switch Online subscribers in Japan will have the opportunity to check out Pokkén Tournament DX for free for a limited time. The Pokémon brawler is the latest game to be offered as a free experience for subscribers, with the likes of Fire Emblem Warriors,
Video Captain Tsubasa: Rise Of New Champions Online Modes Revealed In New Trailer
"Build your dream team"
You'll be able to take your anime-style football gameplay online when Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions launches next month, as shown in this brand new trailer. We're only a month-or-so away now from this fresh Captain Tsubasa experience on Switch, so it makes sense that Bandai Namco would want to show off each and...
News Ninjala Shares More Details On Season 2, Crow Tengu DLC And In-Game Event
Season 2 launches next month
A brand new episode of the Ninjala Dev Diary series has been released, sharing more in-depth news surrounding the game's upcoming content. We have a full rundown of all the news for you below. Dedicated players will likely already know about the Crow Tengu DLC which actually launched yesterday, but the video also...
Tuesday21st Jul 2020
News Nintendo Reveals Average Age And Salary Of Its Employees (As Of March 2020)
So that's how much our uncle earns!
Ever fancied a job at Nintendo? Ever wondered what it'd really be like working at the house of Mario? Well, Nintendo's latest annual report gives us a quick insight into daily life inside those hallowed halls. A portion of the report focuses on its employees, providing a few quick statistics about its workers...
Every Virtual Boy game ranked
Nintendo is an odd company in many ways; deeply conservative in some respects, but also able to swing for the fences and invest money and resources in the pursuit of pure novelty. Time and again it puts out products that no other platform holder would have dreamed of, and more often than not those frivolities turn out...
Random Fan Photoshops Masks Onto Every Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Character
Everyone is here! (With masks)
The Super Smash Bros. gang might enjoy throwing, kicking, and Falcon Punching each other into oblivion in their spare time, but it turns out that they also know how to look after each other, too. Twitter user @gleed_ssb has taken on the almighty task of Photoshopping masks onto each and every character in the Super...
News Nintendo's Directors Earn A Relatively Modest Wage Compared To Other Industry Execs
How much do Nintendo bosses get each year?
In a new annual financial report, Nintendo has revealed just how much it pays out to some of the biggest names at the company. Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa is listed in the report, along with company directors Shigeru Miyamoto and Shinya Takahashi, revealing the total amount of compensation each...
Review Panzer Paladin - A Joyfully Unpretentious And Exuberant Action Title
Battling mythical creatures? That's a paladin
Big. That's probably the best word to describe Tribute's latest action platformer. Big and chunky. Everything's bold, brash and refreshingly straightforward. Of course, there's no shortage of pixel-heavy games on the Switch, but there are few that feel quite so immediate and responsive. Joymasher's...
News Crytek Reveals Docked And Handheld Resolutions For Crysis Remastered On Switch
Crysis averted?
Crytek has just released a half-hour video which shows Crysis Remastered running on Switch, and has also confirmed the resolutions that the game runs at in both docked and handheld modes. According to the developers, the game hovers around the 720p-900p mark when played docked. In handheld mode, it's hitting between 540p-720p. It...
News Warner Bros. 'Family Fun' Sale Hits Nintendo Switch, Up To 75% Off Top Games (North America)
Fancy some cheap LEGO games?
Warner Bros. is currently hosting a 'Family Fun' sale on Nintendo Switch, discounting plenty of games by as much as 75% for a limited time in North America. The list is predominantly made up of LEGO games, including LEGO originals and more franchise tie-ins than you can shake a plastic brick at. Have a browse:...
News UK Dad Has Been Sitting On The "Holy Grail" Of Pokémon Card Collections For 21 Years
First edition set could fetch £35,000 / $44,000
Thirty-four-year-old father of three Nigel Brookes has just discovered that he's the owner of a Pokémon Trading Card collection worth a cool £35,000 (around $44,000). Brookes was given the selection of cards – a 1999 Shadowless Pokémon card set purchased direct from Wizards of the Coast – by...
News Phil Spencer Shuts Down Idea Of Xbox Game Pass Coming To Other Platforms
They "aren't really that interested in having a full Xbox experience"
Last year, you might recall how the head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, spoke about bringing Microsoft's Game Pass service to more platforms. While the company has now achieved this within its own ecosystem, these comments have still got many people questioning if the subscription service...
News Untitled Goose Game Physical Edition Pre-Orders Are Now Live
Two options to choose from
Update (Tue 21st Jul, 2020 12:30 BST): And just like that, pre-orders for the physical edition of Untitled Goose Game have now gone live. You'll actually find two different options available; the cover we initially reported on below is for the standard release from Skybound Games (pre-order here, $34.99), and there's also...
Video Every Switch Trailer From Japan's Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase
The full round-up
As you've no doubt heard by now, the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase for Japanese viewers was slightly longer. It ran for about four extra minutes and featured additional games and information. For your convenience, we've grouped all of this together on the one page. Enjoy! Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster Shin...
News Turn-Based RPG Crown Trick To Launch On Switch This Year
"Roguelike royalty"
Team17 has announced that it'll be bringing Crown Trick, an upcoming RPG roguelike, to Nintendo Switch later this year. Said to be "steeped in strategic, synchronous, turn-based gameplay", Crown Trick has been developed by Tencent Games’ NExT Studios. It's set in a procedurally generated maze-like dungeon where enemy...
News It Looks Like That F-Zero Twitter Account Is Fake
But what about the Mario one?
Less than a week after a protected Twitter handle for F-Zero was discovered - featuring a recovery email that seemingly matched Nintendo's 'nintendo.co.jp' address - it now appears to have been confirmed as a fake account. Since then, the Twitter page has tweeted its first message in the form of a video, and let's just...
News Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin Locks In November Release, After Skipping Local Nintendo Direct Mini
Get ready to farm, craft and fight
Yesterday's Nintendo Direct Mini had a runtime of about eight minutes, but did you know the Japanese video went for more than 12 minutes? It filled in this extra time with a number of additional games, and one of them happened to be the beautiful-looking action, crafting and farming title, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin...
Guide Day Of The Devs July 2020 Showcase - Every Nintendo Switch Game Featured
Every confirmed Switch game from the July Developer Showcase
Following the unfortunate cancellation of E3 this year, Summer 2020 has been jam-packed with online digital events showcasing video games to look forward to over the coming months. Most recently, we've had the second Day of the Devs presentation of the year and we've collected together all...
News Nintendo Celebrates Splatoon 2's Third Anniversary With Special Art
Woomy!
Believe it or not, Splatoon 2 first launched on Nintendo Switch three years ago today on 21st July, 2017. It was a super exciting time for Nintendo fans, with a new Zelda, a (kind of) new Mario Kart and a new Splatoon game all launching within the first few months of the Switch going on sale. Naturally, Breath of the Wild took most of the...
News Visual Novel KukkoroDays Confirmed For Switch Release This August
"It’s a little serious, a little sad, and a little sexy, but most of all, it’s fun!"
Japanese developer Qureate has confirmed that it is bringing its visual novel KukkoroDays to the Switch later this year. The game places you in the role of a young man who happens to find a "lady knight from another world" has arrived in his bedroom. Very much...
Deals Zavvi UK Lists Discounted Boo Bundle With Shirt, Print And Mug
Spooktacular
Last summer, we shared a range of limited edition Boo merchandise from Zavvi that arrived as part of the retailer's tenth-anniversary celebrations. The items were pretty popular as you'd expect, but some of you were a little put off by the price point. Now, though, Zavvi's back with a tempting bundle, throwing a cool t-shirt, print and...
News Whimsical Tower-Defence Game Rock Of Ages 3 Rolls Onto Switch Today
Make & Break
Launching today on Nintendo Switch is Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break, a slightly bonkers take on tower-defence from Modus Games and developers ACE Team and Giant Monkey Robot. It's actually described as competitive tower-defence and arcade action all rolled into one. It brings back everything we liked about its predecessor, but adds...
Monday20th Jul 2020
Guide Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Lost Items
Lost and found
If you've been playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons for any length of time, you've probably stumbled across a lost item or two. If you're wondering what to do with these items, you've come to the right place, although it's really not too complicated - you just need to chat with your residents. Animal Crossing: New Horizons Lost...
News Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase Airs Later Today
Will share updates on previously announced titles
Update: Watch it here! We've been hearing about a possible Direct broadcast taking place in the month of July, and now Nintendo has officially announced it will debut its very first Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase. This showcase airs later today across Europe and tomorrow in America and...
Guide Summer Video Game Events: Times And Dates For E3 2020 Alternatives - Full Conference List
All the digital presentations this summer
The cancellation of E3 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic this year created a vacuum in the middle of the 2020 video gaming calendar. Various online E3 'alternatives' have sprung up to fill the void and this guide is designed to help you navigate a summer schedule that has become quite busy. Below you'll...
Poll Did The Nintendo Direct Mini: Partners Showcase Meet Your Expectations?
Happy? Angry? Indifferent to the whole thing?
Today, Nintendo hosted the first of what appears to be a new, regular format for the company going forward, the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partners Showcase. At eight minutes long, today's show gave us a very quick look at just a small handful of games, providing release dates and content updates for titles...
Watch Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase July 2020
Directly to you
Announced just hours ahead of kick-off, the very first Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase is now live. Featuring "a few updates on a small group of previously announced Nintendo Switch games" with a focus on Nintendo's development and publishing partners, the video is available in full above. We'll list some of the biggest...
News Shin Megami Tensei III Is Coming To Nintendo Switch Alongside The Fifth Game
Both arrive in 2021
We already know that Shin Megami Tensei V – the next numbered entry in Atlus’ beloved Shin Megami Tensei series – is coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch, but we now also know that the third entry in the franchise is getting remastered for Nintendo's system. Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster is a remak
Hands On Using Dream Glass 4K Is Like Strapping A 200-Inch TV To Your Face
And it works will any HDMI console
The notion of strapping a huge TV to your face might seem like something out of a bad sci-fi movie, but with £180,000 of crowdfunding raised so far, DreamGlass 4K isn't some ill-conceived fantasy – it's happening right now, and we've been lucky enough to get some hands-on time with a beta unit to see what all of...
News Team17 Kicks Off Summer Switch Sale, Get Up To 90% Off Its Biggest Games
Worms, Yooka-Laylee, Overcooked, more!
Team17 is hosting a new sale on Nintendo Switch, slashing prices of some of its biggest games by as much as 90%. That tasty sounding 90% discount is available for Mugsters, and you'll find other great titles like the Yooka-Laylee games, Moving Out, Overcooked, My Time at Portia and more on sale, too. We have a...
News Nintendo Registers New 'Mario Sports' Trademark
It's been three years since the last Sports game launched
Nintendo has registered a new 'Mario Sports' trademark in both Europe and Australia, it has been revealed. The two listings - seen here and here - were registered in May 2020 and are set to expire ten years later in May 2030. In both cases, the trademark simply refers to 'Mario Sports' and...
News Gamer Girl Developer Removes Trailer And Marketing Materials Following Online Backlash
"Online abuse is real and is still happening every day"
Wales Interactive has pulled the announcement trailer for its upcoming FMV title Gamer Girl following a backlash online. Revealed last week, the game places you in the role of a livestream chat moderator who must guide the choices of novice female streamer Abicakes99 while tracking an unknown...
News Expect More Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcases Throughout 2020
'We can continue highlighting the breadth of games on Switch'
So, that's the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase of July 2020 all wrapped up - those eight minutes flew by, huh? - but don't worry, there's more where that came from. In a press release covering the details of the show, Nintendo has hinted at more Partner Showcases for 2020. Here's...
News Shin Megami Tensei V Is Getting A Simultaneous Global Launch On Nintendo Switch Next Year
Here's a new trailer, too
Atlus has confirmed that Shin Megami Tensei V will be getting a simultaneous global launch on Nintendo Switch in 2021, and has released fresh footage of the title. A Switch exclusive which was first announced way back in 2017, the game will be joined by stablemate Sh
UK Charts Paper Mario: The Origami King Loses Out In The Battle For Number One
But Nintendo takes half of top ten
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 18th July, revealing that Switch newcomer Paper Mario: The Origami King couldn't quite manage a top of the table debut. The game jumps into second place in its first week on sale, with new PS4 exclusive Ghost of Tsushima taking the number one spot. Animal Crossing: New...
News Cadence Of Hyrule Gets 3 DLC Packs, Season Pass And A Physical Edition
First DLC launches today!
The Nintendo Direct Mini: Partners Showcase got off to a pretty cracking start with lots of content announcements for Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda. Three paid DLC packs are coming to the game this year, with the first of those launching later today for $5.99. Here's a rundown of...
News Mario Kart Tour Is Getting A Landscape Mode And A New Control Layout
All coming in the next update
Mario Kart Tour's next update will add the option for players to enjoy the game in landscape mode as well as portrait mode, Nintendo has revealed. Since the game launched last September, Mario Kart Tour has been a portrait-exclusive affair. This newly announced landscape option helps the game to look a little more at...
News Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & The Secret Fairy Flutters To Switch This Winter
Ryza-gain
Koei Tecmo Europe and developer Gust Studios have announced a sequel to Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & The Secret Hideout coming to Switch (and PS4 and Windows PC) "this Winter". Described as a direct sequel, Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy sees Ryza return as the protagonist, the first character in the history of...
Update: And it's available now!
Update: And the game has now appeared on Switch eShop in three guises: the Starter Founder's Pack (£13.49 / $14.99), the Standard Founder's Pack ($29.99) and the Ultimate Founder's Pack ($59.99). Original Story (Mon 20th Jul, 2020 15:35 BST): Following last month's new footage of Rogue Company, the upcoming...
Review 1993 Shenandoah - One For Hardcore Amiga Fans Only
27 years in the making
To own a Commodore Amiga in the late '80s / early '90s was to be part of something truly special. You might have been lucky and previously stumbled upon a ZX Spectrum or Commodore 64 at home, but you had to use your imagination to make those arcade home conversions look, sound and play anywhere near the real deal. The Amiga...
News '90s-Inspired Platformer Kaze And The Wild Masks Will Hop Onto Switch
"A satisfyingly smooth, but challenging platformer"
Soedesco and developer PixelHive have today announced Kaze and the Wild Masks for Nintendo Switch. The game has had a console release in mind since early development, and PixelHive CEO, André Schaan, says that "both the Steam and console versions will truly complement the game in their own way."...
Feature I Am Dead Drops On Switch This September, And We Speak To The Devs To Find Out More
"The Switch audience has shown they are receptive to new types of game"
Revealed as part of the Nintendo Indie World Showcase back in March, colourful puzzle adventure I Am Dead will be landing on Switch in September this year, courtesy of publisher Annapurna Interactive. In it, you take control of museum curator Morris Lupton, a deceased resident...
News Kirby Studio HAL Laboratory Relocates Its Tokyo Base To Nintendo's New Building
Joins Game Freak and Nintendo EPD Tokyo
Kirby studio HAL Laboratory has relocated its main Tokyo office to Nintendo's new building in the city, it has been revealed. The company – which remains independent but has strong ties with Nintendo (referred to in Japan as "keiretsu") – has also taken on more staff, bringing its headcount up from 169 to...
Video Animal Crossing: New Horizons Gets Two New Japanese Commercials
Two new clips for your viewing pleasure
Just in case you'd forgotten about it, or somehow survived through the last few months without seeing it almost everywhere, Nintendo has released two new commercials in Japan for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The first stars a Japanese family who incorporate the game into their daily lives. It reminds us of...
News Horror Adventure Mundaun Announced For Switch, Here's A First-Look Trailer
"A lovingly hand-pencilled horror tale"
A brand new horror game, Mundaun, has been revealed for Switch. It's expected to launch on Nintendo's platform in Q1 2021. Mundaun is the first full-length title from Hidden Fields, a one-man studio founded by Swiss programmer and illustrator Michel Ziegler. The characters, scenes and environments you see in...
Sunday19th Jul 2020
Review Vigor - Stealthy Scavenging Marred By Technical Issues
Bohemian Rhapsody?
Bohemia Interactive's Vigor, originally released on Xbox back in August of last year, finally arrives on Switch in this paid Founder's Pack edition - with a free to play version due sometime before the end of this year - and what we've got here is a pretty decent looter shooter premise with some good ideas thrown into the mix,...
Random Animal Crossing Mod Wipes Out All The Sea Bass In New Horizons
There are plenty more fish in the sea
One fish we know you're probably sick of hooking by now in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the sea bass. According to a story over on Polygon, it has got to the point where a modder by the name of 'SmuggestGirl' has decided to eradicate this sea roach from the game. Their mod, simply titled 'No Sea Bass',...
News Online Retailer Lists Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit For Nintendo Switch
Are the rumours true?
During the EA Play conference this year, a representative of the company said the third-party giant was planning to bring "seven new games to Switch" over the next 12 months. Not long after this, industry insider Jeff Grubb revealed one of these titles - according to his own source - was likely to be a remaster of Criterion...
News Metacritic Implements 36-Hour Delay On User Reviews, To Ensure "Gamers Have Time To Play"
Paper Mario is one of the first titles to trial this new system
Review-bombing has become a serious problem on the review aggregate website Metacritic. Over the past few years, we've seen user scores for a number of high profile Nintendo Switch games plummet on release. This happened to Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! in 2018,...
Poll Box Art Brawl #52 - Mega Man 2
Mega 'The Rock' Man returns!
Welcome back to Box Art Brawl, our weekly poll to find out which of three regional box art variants whips the behinds of the other two. This week is a rather special edition because we've reached Round #52, which means it's been one year since we began this fun little exercise. We hope you've enjoyed it so far; from...
News Team17 And SMG Studio Unpack Version 1.2 Of Moving Out For Nintendo Switch
Includes a new mover, four new dance moves and more
If you love high-tension co-op games like Overcooked, Team17's other multiplayer game, Moving Out - by SMG Studio, might be worth a look. We rather enjoyed the game, when it first arrived in April - awarding it seven out of ten stars - but said it was a shame there wasn't more to sink our teeth...
Saturday18th Jul 2020
Guide 50 Best Nintendo DS Games Of All Time
As voted for by you
This ranked reader-voted list of the 50 best Nintendo DS games is governed by Nintendo Life User Ratings and can change depending on those scores. Feel free to rate your favourites and, perhaps, rejig the ranking below. Enjoy! One of the joys of Nintendo's Switch is how it marries the company's home console heritage with its...
Guide Best Professor Layton Games Of All Time
The mainline Layton games, ranked by you lovely lot
The release of Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy – Deluxe Edition on Nintendo Switch marked the belated debut of the Layton clan on Nintendo's current console. A clutch of excellent puzzle games came out for the Nintendo DS and 3DS handhelds, but it took a...
Random Brie Larson Reveals Her Favourite Animal Crossing: New Horizons Villager
It's one of the hamsters
Yesterday, The Witcher actor Henry Cavill sent the internet wild when he posted an Instagram video of himself building his very own gaming PC. Now, a YouTube video uploaded by Captain Marvel star Brie Larson is doing the rounds online. It showcases her new island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Unfortunately, she's had to...
News Waifu Uncovered Temporarily Pulled From Japanese eShop Due To Explicit Scene
Naughty, naughty
This week saw the release of One-Hand-Free Studios' Waifu Uncovered on the Nintendo Switch eShop. As you might recall, it mixes bullet-hell shoot 'em up action with "a light-hearted story" in which you de-robe one of eight "beautiful females" by blasting away their virus-infected clothing. It even comes with a "one finger mode" for...
News Sega Wants To Take "Good Care" Of 2D And 3D Sonic In The Future
Takashi Iizuka reassures fans
Can you believe it? Sonic the Hedgehog is almost 30 years old. With this in mind, Sega wants to start looking after the blue blur a little more. This was mentioned by Sega's Aaron Webber earlier this year in May - when he said the company wanted to put "more time" into each of its Sonic video games, rather than rush...
News Super Mario Sunshine Is Now 18 Years Old
We're ready to return to Isle Delfino, Nintendo
18 years ago on 19th July 2002, Nintendo released Super Mario Sunshine on the GameCube in Japan. It was followed by a North American release in August, and a European release in October. If this game was a person, it would have now reached adulthood in a lot of countries. This tropical-themed entry...
Soapbox It's Time For WWE No Mercy To Make A Comeback On Nintendo Switch
The champ deserves a comeback run
In case you haven’t been keeping tabs on the WWE video game scene, it’s currently in a state of complete anarchy. Ever since THQ went bust and 2K Games took over the licence in 2013, the games have been gathering a steady flow of criticism, which has been rapidly gaining in pace as each instalment is released...
News Activision Says It's Evaluating Additional Platforms For Crash Bandicoot 4
Will it make the Switch?
One game we would really love to see make its way across to the Nintendo Switch, is the recently announced Activision title, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time. So far, the Toys for Bob-developed game has been confirmed for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 and is arriving this October. What about other platforms, like Switch...
Mini Review Rez Plz - Not Quite A Game To Die For
In need of a jolt
Searching for a dose of that old The Lost Vikings magic on your Nintendo Switch? We'd love to push Rez Plz forward as a blood-soaked candidate, but unfortunately there are just too many sore points for our liking. In this co-op puzzle-platformer, you'll find yourself guiding a pair of wizard twins through a SNES-era fantasy world...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 18th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
With yet another week down - this time bringing with it a new Switch update, the LEGO NES console and an official Animal Crossing Instagram account, no less - it's finally time to sit back and chat about our weekend gaming plans. Members of Tea
Friday17th Jul 2020
Guide Best Animal Crossing Games Of All Time
Is New Horizons the latest AND greatest?
When it launched back in March 2020, it seemed like half the planet was playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Nintendo's serene life sim series has a habit of becoming a part of your daily routine like doing your teeth or walking the dog. Consequently, it etches itself into your brain; reme
News Paper Mario Producer Says It's No Longer Possible To Modify Mario Characters
Playing by the rules
In the same VGC interview where Kensuke Tanabe said Nintendo wouldn't ignore casual players, the Paper Mario: The Origami King producer touched on the creative restrictions tied to the Paper Mario series - when asked about what it takes to design a new character (and villain, for that matter) to stand alongside the all-time...
Review Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus - A Rare Gem In The 40K Video Games Catalogue
In the grim darkness of 2020, there are still good games
Bulwark Studios' Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus throws players into the great big metal shoes of Magos Dominus Faustinus, chief commanding Tech-Priest aboard the monolithic Ark Mechanicus, who's just discovered a mysterious signal emanating from deep within the bowels of the planet Silva...
Feature Upcoming Nintendo Switch RPGs To Look Out For In 2020
Still plenty more to come
Since launching in 2017, we’ve seen some outstanding games launch on Nintendo Switch, becoming home to many fine RPGs in the process. We’ve previously explored the best Nintendo Switch RPGs and best action-RPGs, but 2020 alone has already been filled with great examples, and all catering to the different sub-genres...
News You Can Now Pre-Order The Amazing SEGA Astro City Mini
Update: Play Asia pre-orders now live, $150 price tag
We recently reported on Sega's upcoming new micro-console, the Astro City Mini which comes packed with 36 classic arcade games. Originally launched in 1993, the Astro City cabinet is still one of the most recognisable features in Japanese arcades, and is beloved by collectors. Here are all the...
News SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated Has Been Patched On Switch
Better than before?
As fun as SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated has been, as noted in our review, the Nintendo Switch version admittedly had some technical issues holding it back from true greatness. Though Battle for Bikini Bottom doesn’t bring anything new to the table as a 3D platformer, its strong level desi
News Shiny Wailord Appears In Pokémon Sword And Shield Max Raid Battles For A Limited Time
A guaranteed shiny? Yes please
Max Raid Battles have shifted in Pokémon Sword and Shield for a limited time, allowing fans to get their hands on an elusive shiny Wailord. From now until 19th July at 23:59 UTC, Max Raid Battles will feature more water-type Pokémon than usual. Players will come across the likes of Kingler, Mantine, Sharpedo,...
News Move Aside Mario, A New F-Zero Twitter Account Has Been Discovered
Second time's a charm
Following on from the discovery of a private Super Mario Twitter account earlier this week, there are now reports that another account - with a recovery email potentially linked to Nintendo - has been discovered. Yep, this time it's for Nintendo's dormant F-Zero franchise which hasn't received a new entry in about 16 years...
Poll Paper Mario: The Origami King Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
Come on in and vote!
Today, Paper Mario: The Origami King launches on Nintendo Switch. Considering it was only actually revealed in May we really haven't had that long to wait, but we're sure there are plenty of fans that have been eager to get stuck in ever since. Of course, any game with Nintendo's most famous mascot on the cover is bound to draw...
Quiz How Well Do You Know The Koopalings?
Super Koopa
Making their debut in the evergreen classic Super Mario Bros. 3 for NES, the Koopa Kids are a bunch of minions serving at the pleasure of Bowser. Originally believed to be the children of Mario's nemesis, their exact relation to the King of the Koopas is a little hazy these days, with Bowser Jr. being Bowser's only confirmed offspring...
News Moderate A Streamer's Chat In Gamer Girl, Coming To Switch This September
A "multi-branching" live-action game
Wales Interactive and FMV Future have revealed Gamer Girl, a new live-action FMV game headed to Switch this September. The game is said to be the first live-action title to have been entirely improvised by the cast, in a production style similar to The Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity. Players take on...
Video Crysis Remastered 'Tech Features' Trailer Shows The Game Running On Switch
See the tech used to bring the game to life
Developer Crytek has shared a brand new video for Crysis Remastered, which just so happens to be launching on Nintendo Switch next week. The video takes a look at some of the tech being utilised to make the game run as well as it can on Nintendo's portable console. Apparently, the game will feature...
News Colors Live And The Colors SonarPen Are Now Available To Pre-Order
For those who missed out on the Kickstarter
If you missed out on the Colors Live Kickstarter campaign but wish you could have secured a copy for yourself, you'll be pleased to know that general pre-orders have now gone live. The team behind the game has opened pre-orders on its very own store via Gamefound. There are two different options to choose...
News 2D Open-World Crafting Game Forager Receives A Major Update
New modes, pets and more
If you love games like Minecraft, Stardew Valley, Terraria now might be the perfect time to take a look at Hopfrog's 2D open-world crafting game, Forager. The game arrived on the Switch eShop roughly one year ago and has just received a major update across all platforms. Here's the full rundown from Humble Games:
Random Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Mod Swaps Snake For Ninja
"GGs"
With Super Smash Bros. Ultimate throwing the door open to a number of popular third-party franchise characters, it wouldn't be completely out of the question to see the ultra-popular Fortnite be represented in some way later down the line. For many, when you think of games like Fortnite, you think less about its in-game characters and more...
News SteamWorld Dig And SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition Are Getting Physical Switch Releases
Update: Pre-orders now live
Update (Fri 17th Jul, 2020 13:45 BST): Following a slight hiccup last week which forced Super Rare Games to temporarily halt pre-orders, the two SteamWorld releases are back up on the site and are available to pre-order. At the time of writing the collector's double pack has sold out, but both titles can still be...
News Merge Games Delays Its All-Star Indie Brawler Bounty Battle
"we still had significant improvements to make"
At Nintendo's Indie World Showcase in March, publisher Merge Games revealed the indie brawler, Bounty Battle. The Dark Screen-developed multiplayer brawler is inspired by games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate but replaces all of the famous industry mascots with indie icons. The game was scheduled to...
Video Of Course You Want To Watch Paper Mario: The Origami King's Launch Trailer
Out today!
Today's the day, folks! Paper Mario: The Origami King is out on Switch as we speak, and Nintendo has treated us to a lovely launch trailer to celebrate. We're sure you know all about it at this point, especially if you've read through our full review of the game, but we'll share this official wording from Nintendo for you just in case:...
Thursday16th Jul 2020
News Pirate RPG King Of Seas Announced For Nintendo Switch
"Our most ambitious project to date"
Italian developer 3DClouds has today announced its latest and "most ambitious" project, King of Seas. The game is an action RPG set in the golden age of pirates, throwing players into ferocious sea battles as they search for lost islands and hidden treasure. It's all set in a procedurally generated world - we...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Players Discover '4th Level' Glitch Workaround
After Nintendo patched out early methods
One of the more popular glitches you can perform in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the 'climbing the fourth level' trick which, as you can probably guess, allows you to build and climb onto a fourth tier of ground. Usually, players can only walk around on three levels, using terraforming to craft them and...
News Super Mario Maker 2 Version 3.0.1 Is Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Update: English patch notes released
Nintendo released its final major update for Super Mario Maker 2 earlier this year in April. That doesn't necessarily mean it's completely stopped supporting the game, though. It still plans to release minor updates to further polish the experience and the first update since 3.0.0 is now available. According to...
Review CrossCode - The Zelda-Like RPG You Never Knew You Wanted
A Role Playing Game Game
A little over five years ago, a new studio named Radical Fish Games unveiled its dream concept for a new game. Called CrossCode, it promised to merge the RPG trappings and graphical style of '90s SNES RPGs with the world and puzzle design of the Zelda series. An ambitious goal, to say the least, and one that approximately...
News Hasbro Celebrates Super Mario's 35th Anniversary With Monopoly And Jenga
Let's-a-go!
This year is Mario's 35th anniversary, and as you might have heard, there's a rumour that Nintendo is remastering most of his back-catalogue on Switch. Apart from this, LEGO is joining in on the celebration with appropriately-themed sets, and now, Hasbro will be releasing Super Mario Monopoly and Jenga. This Super Mario Celebration...
News The Remaster Of Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Won't Support Local Multiplayer
Due to "development reasons"
Oh dear, we've just found out Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition won't support offline or local multiplayer. Despite claims from the official PlayStation website last month that "couch co-op play" would be included in this next-gen remaster, Square Enix has now revealed that this n
News Series Producer Suggests Metroid Prime 4 'Won't Ignore Casual Players'
Kensuke Tanabe discusses Nintendo's game creation philosophy
Series producer Kensuke Tanabe has hinted that the upcoming Metroid Prime 4 won't ignore casual players, despite being a title that could be perceived as an experience for 'core gamers'. Tanabe, who is responsible for franchises such as Metroid Prime, Donkey Kong and Paper Mario, has...
Japanese Charts Animal Crossing Loses Top Spot To eBaseball Powerful Pro 2020
Switch hardware sales up week-on-week
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 6th - 12th July, revealing that Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been knocked off top spot. The game has been dominating the chart for the majority of its time on sale, but this week's new entry eBaseball Powerful Pro Baseball 2020 managed to debut in number one...
News Get Saucey In Overcooked 2's New Free Update - Sun's Out Buns Out
Now available!
A new and free update for Team17's delicious and ever-expanding game Overcooked 2 is now available. Introducing Sun's Out Buns Out - a new summer parade themed pack. It includes two new canine chefs, summery recipes, five new levels, and kitchens on top of parade floats. There are also new hazards like fireworks and confetti to...
News Reggie Fils-Aimé Joins Rogue Games As A Strategic Advisor
Life after Nintendo
The former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé really isn't slowing down. After joining Spin Master's Board of Directors in May, he's now signed on with the Los Angeles-based publisher Rogue Games, as a strategic advisor to the board of directors. @Rogue_Co Today we welcome @Reggie, former president of...
Nintendo Download 16th July (Europe)
Paper Mario! Warhammer 40k! Neon Abyss!
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: Paper Mario: The Origami King...
News Pokémon-Like Nexomon: Extinction Shows Off Three Of The Game's Regions
Fire, desert and ice areas revealed
Several regions available to players in upcoming monster-catcher Nexomon: Extinction have been unveiled, giving potential players a good look at some of the areas and monsters they'll find on their journeys. Each area in the game is said to be home to different creatures, challenges, and stories. We've already...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield 'Armor Beginnings' Online Competition Announced
Featuring Pokémon from the new DLC
The next online competition for Pokémon Sword and Shield has been announced, and this one has a focus on the newly-released Isle of Armor DLC. It's called Armor Beginnings and asks players to use Pokémon found in the new expansion, potentially giving some of the more uncommon monsters a chance to shine. All...
News Human: Fall Flat Is Getting Another Special Physical Release This September
The 'Anniversary Edition'
If you're a physical collector who missed out on Human: Fall Flat's physical release back in 2018, you'll be pleased to know that you'll have another chance to grab a boxed copy of the game this year. Curve Digital's physics-based platform-puzzler originally received the physical treatment thanks to Super Rare Games - it...
News Gamescom 2020 Partners Revealed - EA, Ubisoft, Sega And More
Event starts on 27th August
Gamescom 2020 - like everything else this year - might have been cancelled in real life, but in the digital world, the show will go on. The preparations for this event have already begun - with numerous companies now confirming their attendance. Some of the bigger partners that will be making an appearance include...
Nintendo Download 16th July (North America)
Paper Mario, Neversong and Panzer Paladin!
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: Paper Mario: The Origami King (Nintendo,...
News Save Chefs From Crazy Bunnies In Radical Rabbit Stew, Out On Switch Today
A "hare raising action-arcade game"
Update (Thu 16th Jul, 2020 19:00 BST): Today sees the launch of action-arcade puzzler Radical Rabbit Stew on Nintendo Switch. A new launch trailer has been released to celebrate (see above) and those who download the game during its first week on the Switch eShop will receive a 10% launch discount, taking the...
Now with 100 levels in total
Streamline Games has unveiled a tasty-looking dollop of fresh content for its upcoming party brawler Bake 'N Switch, a game which first appeared in December's Nintendo Indie World Showcase. Today, we learn that the game will include a second world, complete with new characters and plenty more levels. It's all shown off...
News Kangaroo Hops Onto Hamster's Arcade Archives Collection This Week
Hop on
This week Sun Electronics' 1982 action arcade release, Kangaroo, joins Hamster's Arcade Archives collection on the Switch eShop. Here's a description from the official PR: A mama kangaroo must pummel her way through enemy monkeys to save her baby kangaroo. Jump and use ladders to make your way up. Punch enemy monkeys to defeat them, and...
News New Screenshots Released For Fantasy Battle Royale Game Spellbreak
Coming to Switch later this year
Developer Proletariat has shared a new selection of screenshots (as well as a short trailer) for Spellbreak, an upcoming magic-focused battle royale game launching on Switch. The game was first revealed for Switch just last month, swapping the assault rifles and rocket launchers found in Fortnite for magic-based...
Video New Trailer Shows More Of Paper Mario: The Origami King's Gorgeous World
Only one day to go!
Nintendo has shared a brand new trailer for Paper Mario: The Origami King, which just so happens to be launching on Switch tomorrow, 17th July! The video explores some of the game's stunning scenery, from Autumn Mountain to the Scorching Sandpaper Desert. It really is beautiful, isn't it? If you haven't already, make sure to...
Wednesday15th Jul 2020
PSA Remember To Update Your Joy-Con, As Well As Your Nintendo Switch
Controller updates arrive with Version 10.1.0
Yesterday, as you probably already know, Nintendo rolled out a new system update for the Switch. Version 10.1.0 is one of the smaller updates in recent months and sees the return of sweet stability improvements. It's not just the system itself that's been updated, though. It turns out there's also a new...
Review Paper Mario: The Origami King - A Puzzling Battle System Can't Kill This Funny Adventure
You'll be creasing with laughter
The Paper Mario series has seen more ups and downs over the years than the lid of Picasso’s pencil case, with Nintendo and developer Intelligent Systems trying their best to nail the formula again. A large number of Paper Mario fans believe GameCube title Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is the best game in the...
Glass half full, man
How many hours have you clocked up playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons? A quick check of my profile page shows '185 hours or more' at the time of writing. For someone who routinely complains about not having enough hours in the day to play through epic RPGs--somebody who loves nothing better than a short, sweet and finite...
News Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online SNES And NES Service With Three More Titles
Available now!
Today, the Nintendo Switch Online service adds Rare's 1994 Super Nintendo classic, Donkey Kong Country. Alongside this is the arrival of the SNES title Natsume Championship Wrestling (originally released in the same year), and the 1990 Electronic Arts NES title, The Immortal. Here's the official rundown of each game: Donkey Kong...
News Fans Have Discovered A Private Mario 35th Anniversary Twitter Account
Adding weight to remaster reports?
A private Super Mario Twitter account possibly held by Nintendo has been discovered by fans, potentially adding weight to reports from earlier this year surrounding upcoming remasters on Switch. The account in question carries the Twitter handle @SuperMario35th, currently showing a temporary name of 'aaaaaaaaaaa'...
Round Up The Paper Mario: The Origami King Reviews Are In
Is it any good?
In just a couple of days' time, we'll all be jumping and hammering our way into Paper Mario: The Origami King on Switch. If you've already visited our homepage today, you'll have spotted that reviews for the game have now gone live. So, what do the critics think? Below, we've rounded up a selection of quotes and review scores from a...
News Dark Open-World RPG Vampire’s Fall: Origins Launches On Switch This Autumn
A tribute to classic RPGs
Indie developer Early Morning Studio has announced that its dark, gothic, turn-based RPG Vampire’s Fall: Origins will be sinking its teeth into Nintendo Switch this autumn. Already available on Steam, the game is described as "a 2D open-world RPG featuring tactical turn-based combat set in a medieval fantasy world"...
News Cel-Shaded Visual Novel Necrobarista Launches On Switch In 2021
New date, new trailer
Update (Wed 15th Jul, 2020 16:30 BST): Route 59 Games has provided an update on the Switch edition of Necrobarista, confirming that it's now scheduled to launch for the system in 2021. A new trailer has been released today to celebrate the game's launch on Steam next week. You can check that out above. Discover a tale of...
News Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum'n'Fun! Surpasses One Million Sales, Free DLC Now Available
Drum roll please...
Update (Wed 15th Jul, 2020 09:30 BST): Good news! The free DLC, known as the 'Over 1 Million Sold Celebration! I LOVE GAMES' pack, has also been distributed to a number of other regions around the world including Europe and Australia. If you own a copy of the game, make sure to check the eShop in your region to see if you can...
News Nintendo Locks In Release Dates For Its Joker And Hero Smash Bros. amiibo
Update: European release date also confirmed
Update: The release dates for both amiibo have now also been confirmed for Europe. Joker and Hero will both launch in Europe on 25th September, the same day as Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. Original Article: One of the highlights during the most recent Super Smash Bros. Ultimate presentation was...
News Netflix's Dragon's Dogma Anime Will Arrive This September
Here's a first look
Netflix has already turned the Castlevania video game series by Konami into a highly successful animated show. Now, following in its footsteps is a new anime based on Capcom's action role-playing game, Dragon's Dogma. It's launching on 17th of September. As previously noted in the
News Natsume's Legends Of Ethernal Gets New Screenshots And Story Details
"Who is friend? And who is foe?"
Natsume Inc. and indie developer Lucid Dreams Studio have shared a selection of new screenshots and story details for Legends of Ethernal, a 2D action-adventure game heading to Switch this fall. We'll kick things off with the new story info. Below, you'll learn about the game's protagonist, Wilfred, as well as the...
News Play As A Boss And Battle Against Your Friends In Bossgard, Launching Today On Switch
1v5 battle mayhem
If you're looking for something new and a little different on Switch, you might want to take a look at Bossgard which launches on Nintendo's platform today. Bossgard is a party-style, asymmetrical multiplayer game which has one player taking on the role of a big, bad boss. The boss player will face off against all other players...
News Deadly Premonition Origins Is On Sale For Half Price Until 26th July
Solve the original case
There's been a lot of concerns raised over the past week about the performance of Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing In Disguise. If you're still interested, but a bit worried about this aspect of the game, why not opt with the original outing until the sequel is p
News Nintendo's Ace Pilots Star In This Week's Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
Starts this Friday
This week, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is hosting a tournament for all of its top pilots. The line-up includes Fox and Wolf from Star Fox, Captain Falcon from the F-Zero series, Zero Suit Samus from the Metroid series, and...Olimar from Pikmin. Eek! All of the stages featured in this upcoming tournament will include vehicles. The...
News Twin-Stick Arcade Racer Inertial Drift Delayed Until September
"We're in the home stretch now"
Publisher PQube has announced that its upcoming twin-stick arcade racer Inertial Drift will no longer be launching next month as planned. The studio took to social media last night to inform fans that the game has been pushed back from a 7th August release to the 11th September. We've been keeping our eye on this...
News One Line Coloring Is A Connect-The-Dots Style Puzzler Coming To Switch
With over 100 models to draw
If you prefer life on the more relaxing end of the gaming scale, you might want to keep an eye out for One Line Coloring which launches on Switch next month. Inspired by Connect-the-dots (or dot-to-dot, as you might call it), One Line Coloring has players drawing objects line-by-line, slowly transforming them from a...
Tuesday14th Jul 2020
News Nintendo Switch System Update 10.1.0 Is Now Live
Super stable
Nintendo has rolled out a new update for the Switch and it bumps the hybrid device up to version 10.1.0. This is the smallest update that's been released in recent months, and according to the official support patch notes, sees the return of sweet stability improvements. Ver. 10.1.0 (Released July 13, 2020) General system stability...
News Nintendo Officially Unveils The LEGO NES Console, Launches Next Month
Official images released
Update (Tue 14th Jul, 2020 13:10 BST): It's official! Nintendo has confirmed that the LEGO NES console is indeed the real deal. It will launch on 1st August priced at £209.99 / $229.99, and will remain exclusive to LEGO Retail stores for the remainder of the year. From 2021, it will also be available at other leading...
News This Officially-Licensed Switch Controller Comes With Motion Controls And Mappable Buttons
Pre-orders now open!
Accessory maker PowerA has launched pre-orders for a brand new controller designed for Nintendo Switch and, as you can see, it's a rather lovely-looking beast. Designed to be the "ultimate utility controller for gaming at home and on-the-go" the Nano Enhanced Wireless Controller is officially-licensed, comes with a rechargeable...
News You Can Now Watch Episode One Of Pokémon Journeys On YouTube And Pokémon TV
See the start of Ash and Pikachu’s latest adventure
The Pokémon Company has made the first episode of Pokémon Journeys: The Series available on Pokémon TV and the official Pokémon YouTube channel in select regions. This is the 23rd season of the iconic animation. This premiere ep is titled "Enter Pikachu!" and is a flashback of Ash as a young...
Review Neon Abyss - A Fun Romp, Even If It Doesn't Glow With Originality
It's Abyss of alright
The Binding of Isaac begat Enter the Gungeon, which begat Neon Abyss: you could almost end this review there. Neon Abyss is so similar to Enter the Gungeon that we were fairly taken aback at first. Being a side-scroller, though, it's actually closer to its less-beloved spin-off Exit the Gungeon. So yes, this is another...
News Crysis Remastered's 'Improved Destructible Environment' Shown Off In Short Switch Clip
Plus 'vegetation bending features'!
With Crysis Remastered's July launch date being pushed back on other systems but remaining safely intact on Switch, it's easy to see why fans might be a little concerned over the game's performance on Nintendo's machine. The game was delayed on other consoles in a bid to meet fan expectations, so how come the...
News Octopath Traveler Celebrates Its Second Anniversary With Some Adorable Artwork
Here's to many more!
The Switch library is filled with a lot of fantastic JRPGs, but one of the standouts would have to be the excellent Octopath Traveler. Believe it or not, but this new IP is now two years old. To celebrate this special occasion, Square Enix has shared some chibi-style artwork on the official Octopath Traveler Twitter account...
News Game Director Swery Will Rewrite At Least One Scene In Deadly Premonition 2
"I am really sorry"
Update: Version 1.0.2 is now available. Original Article: Deadly Premonition 2 was released on the Switch last week, and as you might have heard, the frame rate isn't the best. Now, along with this, the director and writer Hidetaka 'Swery' Suehiro has taken to Twitter to apologise for his
News You Can Now Enjoy Raid Battles Using Your Pokémon Trading Cards
A new way to play
The Pokémon Company has come up with a way to incorporate Raid Battles into the Pokémon Trading Card Game, and you can get stuck in straight away. If you're unaware, Raid Battles traditionally have players teaming up to battle giant, powerful Pokémon. The feature was introduced in mobile hit Pokémon GO and is also a prominent...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Deadly Premonition 2 On Switch
"You have to see this to believe it"
As you've probably heard by now, there are some technical issues with the latest Nintendo Switch release, Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise. The game's director has already said he intends to get the awful frame rate sorted out, and publisher Rising Star has confirmed the development team
News Pokémon Center Online Store Adds New Shirts, Posters And More
Feel like treating yourself?
If you or someone you know is in the market for some lovely new Pokémon merchandise, you'll want to check out the latest offerings over at the official Pokémon Center store. A whole new wave of items has appeared over the past few days, including lots of new t-shirts featuring favourite monsters from Pokémon Sword...
News Nintendo Switch Parental Controls Mobile App Gets A Small Update
It still exists
The Switch isn't the only thing that's been updated recently. Nintendo has also released an update for the system's Parental Controls mobile app, designed for Android and iOS devices. According to patch notes via Perfectly Nintendo, Version 1.13.0 addresses a few issues and requires 18MB of free space. Below are the full patch...
News Curse Of The Sea Rats Smashes Its Kickstarter Campaign, Will Sail Onto Switch In 2021
Break the magic spell
The Kickstarter campaign for Curse of the Sea Rats has officially ended. As you might recall, it achieved its original goal of €15,000 in just nine hours. So how did it wrap up? It absolutely smashed this target in the end by 1600% - reaching all of its stretch goals. Thanks to the support of almost 6,000 backers, it has been...
Monday13th Jul 2020
News Nintendo Opens Official Animal Crossing Instagram Account
And it's already gaining lots of followers
If the thought of having regular Animal Crossing images beamed into your eyeballs on a daily basis sounds like a dream come true, you'll be pleased to hear that Nintendo has started its very own official New Horizons Instagram account. Popping up just hours ago, the new account promises to "introduce...
Random A Super Smash Bros. Fan Is Reimagining Every Fighter As A Hollow Knight Bug
And it's wonderful
We've seen plenty of fan-made takes on the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster over the past couple of years - like the time someone decided to transform John Cena into Captain Falcon, or when the art director of God of War created an incredible collection of 'realistic' Sma
News Ubisoft Forward: All The Nintendo Switch Announcements From Ubisoft's 'E3-Style' Show
And rewatch the event here
Just in case you missed the Ubisoft Forward showcase, we've put together a handy list of all the announcements related to the Switch, as well as one or two other important things of note. Before we jump into those, though, let's kick things off with the full video. If you're wanting to jump in without anything being...
News Nintendo Is Offering Real-Life Super Smash Bros. Invitations To My Nintendo Users (Japan)
Get your hands on the iconic envelope!
If you've ever dreamt of receiving your very own Super Smash Bros. invitation, or perhaps staging your own character reveal video at home, this new gift set from My Nintendo would come in super handy. As you'd expect, the items you see below are sadly exclusive to the Japanese site, but if you happen to have...
News Nintendo Reveals The Most Popular Games In Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
Did your favourite make the list?
Have you been enjoying the nice variety of games available in Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics since it launched last month? Well, so have plenty of others, and Nintendo has now revealed which of the 51 games have proven to be the most popular. If you're anything like us, you'll have found a handful that you...
News LEGO Mario Starter Course Goes Up For Pre-Order At The Nintendo UK Store
Let's-a-go!
If you're wanting to get your hands on the LEGO Mario Starter Course, you'll be pleased to know that it has now popped up for pre-order at the Nintendo Official UK Store. It's available at the RRP of £49.99, but also includes a free gift while stocks last. At the time of writing, any pre-orders you make will also come with a Super...
UK Charts Animal Crossing Takes Second Place In Another Decent Week For Nintendo
New Switch games enter top 40
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 11th July, revealing that Animal Crossing: New Horizons is back up into second place. The game managed to sneak ahead of PS4's The Last of Us Part II this week, also keeping some of Switch's other most popular titles - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Minecraft - safely behind it...
News Wipeout-Inspired Shooter Lost Wing Speeds Onto Switch Later This Month
"A shot of pure unadulterated adrenaline"
2Awesome Studio has announced that Lost Wing will be speeding and blasting its way onto Switch at the end of this month. Originally planned to release last year, Lost Wing's development was extended thanks to community feedback given during a closed beta. It may well have put the game
News Cheap, Simplistic Puzzler Get 10 Quest Could Be Your Next Addiction On Switch
And it's only $3
Launching later this week on Nintendo Switch is Get 10 Quest, a simplistic puzzler from indie publisher Fantastico Studio and Inlogic Games. Said to be a "fun and addictive" number puzzle, Get 10 Quest includes two different game modes across 80 levels. You can catch a glimpse of the gameplay in the trailer above, where the player...
News Ninjala Reaches 3 Million Downloads, Another In-Game Gift Promised For All Players
Claim it by 26th August
GungHo Online Entertainment has announced that Ninjala has now surpassed a new milestone, with a total of three million downloads now being recorded on Switch. The news comes just a couple of weeks after the game celebrated reaching the 2 million mark, showing that it's still gaining plenty of new fans. Just like last time,...
Sunday12th Jul 2020
Random Suda51 Appears In Devolver Direct Credits, Shows Two Seconds Of No More Heroes 3
He's at it again
Grasshopper Manufacture CEO Gochi Suda keeps popping up in places we least expect. This time around it was during the credits of Devolver Digital's Direct presentation. Why was he present? To show off another two seconds of No More Heroes 3 footage, of course. Yep, we actually got a whole two seconds of No More Heroes 3 footage...
News Devolver Digital Brings Reverse Horror Game Carrion To Switch On 23rd July
Assume the role of an amorphous creature
During yesterday's Devolver Digital broadcast, Head of Xbox Phil Spencer made a surprise appearance and announced a release date for the upcoming reverse horror game, Carrion. It will be arriving on the Nintendo Switch on 23rd July. So, how exactly does a reverse horror game play out? Instead of taking...
Poll Box Art Brawl #51 - Super Aleste / Space Megaforce
A Megaforce to be reckoned with
Welcome to Box Art Brawl, our weekly contest that pits three box art variants from around the world against each other in a fight for your vote. Last week observed three versions of ActRaiser 2 locked in combat. While Japan trailed from the very beginning, it was an exceptionally close fight between North America and...
News Sony Has Reportedly Delayed The Monster Hunter Movie Until 2021
A monster setback
Sorry Monster Hunter fans, but the big-screen adaptation has reportedly been delayed until next year. According to Deadline, Sony has decided to push back Screen Gems' upcoming film starring Milla Jovovich from 4th September to 23rd April 2021. While no reason has been provided, it's likely tied to the coronavirus pandemic and...
Saturday11th Jul 2020
News GameStop's Internal Database Lists Multiple New SKUs For Nintendo Switch
Are announcements on the way?
As you might have already heard, there have been rumours swirling around the internet for the past week about a possible Nintendo Direct broadcast taking place later this month, on 20th July. It all stems from an insider, who goes by the name Kelios on ResetEra. According to VGC, this user previously leaked accurate...
News Paper Mario: The Origami King Leaked Online Ahead Of Next Week's Release
How will this unfold?
Oh no, Paper Mario: The Origami King has been leaked online less than a week out from its official release. This has been confirmed by a well-known dataminer over on Twitter, who is now sifting through the Switch game's files. Gaming Reinvented adds to this - revealing how late-game content is already circulating on the...
Feature Remembering Satoru Iwata, Five Years On
A visionary that shaped a gaming generation
Five years ago today, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata passed away. We're republishing this obituary from 2015 to pay tribute to the great man. Satoru Iwata passed away on 11th July 2015, at 55 years of age. He was Nintendo's 4th company President, and oversaw a period of extraordinary success and then...
Random The Pokémon Company Re-Uploads Its Pokémon Unite Videos, And Fans Aren't Happy
"you don't care about fans"
Last month, when The Pokémon Company revealed its new online battle game Pokémon Unite, eagle-eyed trainers noticed the Nintendo Switch featured in the promotional trailer was incorrectly mirrored. The Pokémon Company has now addressed this editing error (as can be seen above), but in the process, it's taken down all...
News This Sealed Copy Of Super Mario Bros. Just Sold For $114,000
That's a new world record
Remember when a super rare sticker sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. on NES sold for $100,150 USD last February? Well, another copy of the exact same game (in a similar condition) has now broken this record - going for the sum of $114,000 USD (this roughly equates to £90,000). That makes this particular copy the most...
News Don't Worry, Crysis Remastered Is Still Coming To Nintendo Switch On July 23rd
Crisis averted
Last week, we got our first look at Crysis Remastered. After seeing fans' reactions, Crytek decided to delay the game "by a few weeks" - explaining how it was committed to delivering a high-quality experience, across all platforms. So what's going on with the Switch release now? Well, according to Crytek's official Crysis account on...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 11th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Yet another week has passed us by, giving us the very first review score for the upcoming Paper Mario game, as well as not one, but two cases of Animal Crossing fans being left upset over the game's
Friday10th Jul 2020
News "Inappropriate" Stealth Game Don’t Get Caught Won't Be Coming To Switch After All
Update: Listing was an "accident" and has been removed by Nintendo
Update: Ultimate Games have gotten in touch to let us know that Don’t Get Caught will not be released on the eShop, and the listing was an "accident". The listing has since been removed by Nintendo. Original Story [Thu 9th Jul, 2020 15:30 BST]: It's long been said that Nintendo's...
Random Nintendo Of America Originally Wanted Pikachu To Be "A Tiger With Huge Breasts"
Pika-who?!
This little fella could have looked very different It's hard to imagine a world without Pikachu in it at this point - the cuddly little critter has been an ever-present star for both The Pokémon Company and Nintendo since the late '90s - but its design could have been significantly different here in the west if Nintendo of America had...
Quiz Can You Match These Links To The Zelda Game They're From?
Links between worlds
The main hero of the the Legend of Zelda series has appeared in multiple different forms over the years. Cute and cartoon-y, dark and gritty, realistic or impressionistic, but nearly always garbed in green, Link (or whatever you chose to name him in your save file) is always ready with the Master Sword in hand to fight the...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update 1.3.1 Patch Notes - The Zen Bridge Glitch Has Been Fixed
And various other issues have been addressed
A week after the release of wave one summer update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Nintendo has released version 1.3.1. Most importantly, it resolves the glitch that was preventing players from walking over their zen bridges on the third tier of their island. Yay! It also fixes a number of issues...
Rumour Is A Tomb Raider Collection Coming To Nintendo Switch?
We've missed you, Lara
The Nintendo Switch already has a lot of big-name video game franchises, but one that's still not graced the beloved hybrid system is the legendary Tomb Raider series starring the one and only Lara Croft. This might be about to change, though. You see, the website Game Rant has shared promotional artwork for a title known as...
News Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Version 1.1.2 Is Now Live
Update: English patch notes now available
It's now been just over a month since Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition was released on the Switch. At launch, it received two updates - containing a lot of fixes, and now, version 1.1.2 has been rolled out. Here are the full patch notes, courtesy of Nintendo's official support page: Ver. 1.1.2...
News Nintendo Treehouse Live Airs Today With Reveal Of New WayForward Game
Plus Paper Mario footage
Nintendo has revealed that it will be broadcasting a Treehouse Live event on Friday 10th July (that's today!) which will include gameplay footage of Paper Mario: The Origami King. You can watch it live right here. The event will also give us the first reveal of "a title in a franchise new to developer WayForward," which is...
Reminder Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Second Fishing Tourney Kicks Off Tomorrow
Earn yourself some nice rewards
As a quick reminder for any keen Animal Crossing: New Horizons players, the next fishing tourney event takes place tomorrow on Saturday, 11th July. If you took part in New Horizons' first fishing tourney on Saturday 11th April, you'll be pretty clued up on how it all works, but let us go over a few things here just...
Review Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 - Another Faithful Tribute To The Classic 2D Castlevanias
A classic Castlevania by any other name
During the 2015 Kickstarter campaign for Castlevania spiritual successor Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, one of the reward tiers promised a retro-styled prequel minigame. Nobody really knew what to expect at the time, but three years later it resulted in Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon. Developed by Inti...
Watch Nintendo Treehouse: Live - July 2020
Paper Mario and...?
E3 may well have been cancelled this year, but that doesn't mean we can't have some lovely Nintendo Treehouse Live footage to enjoy. Nintendo has said that today's digital event will include gameplay footage of Paper Mario: The Origami King as well as the reveal of a brand new third-party game from developer WayForward. It all...
News WayForward's New Switch Game Is Bakugan Champions Of Vestroia, Coming In November
A Switch exclusive
If you tuned in to the 30-minute Nintendo Treehouse July 2020 presentation earlier, you may have been eager to see more of the imminently-releasing Paper Mario: The Origami King, which was the main focus of the broadcast. However, yesterday Nintendo teased an announcement
News Story Of Seasons: Friends Of Mineral Town Is Out Today In Europe, Here's The Launch Trailer
Available at retail and on the eShop
Today's the day, folks - Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town is out today on Nintendo Switch in Europe and Australia. Marvelous Europe has shared a new launch trailer to keep the hype going (see above) and you'll find the game waiting for you at select retailers or on the Nintendo Switch eShop for £42.99...
News Dead Cells' Glorious Prisoner's Edition To Launch In August With All DLC On The Cart
A welcome update
Update: Signature Edition Games has revealed that the lovely Prisoner's Edition of Dead Cells will now feature the Bad Seed DLC - and the Rise of the Giant DLC - on the cart, and has also provided a new release date. Originally, the Bad Seed DLC was planned to be included as a digital download code, but following "unprecedented...
In mint condition, too!
A super-rare Pokémon card has just been sold at auction, causing quite the stir in the world of collecting thanks to its near-legendary status and eye-watering price point. The 'Super Secret Battle “No. 1 Trainer” Trainer Promo Hologram' card shown before you is one of the most sought-after cards in the entire Pokémon...
News WayForward Confirms River City Girls Will Be Returning To The Streets
"stay tuned for updates in the future"
One of the beat 'em up highlights last year was River City Girls by WayForward. It put a fun twist on the classic Kunio-kun series - requiring Misako and Kyoko to fight their way across the city in order to rescue their boyfriends Kunio and Riki. During this week's Limited Run Games 'LRG3' livestream, it was...
News Superhot: Mind Control Delete Will Come To Nintendo Switch, Eventually
"Before we port, we must finish the game on Steam first"
The team behind the excellent slow-motion shooter Superhot has just announced a sequel of sorts. Superhot: Mind Control Delete is due to hit PC, PS4 and Xbox One on July 16th – and it's also coming to Switch, in the fullness of time. Originally intended as free DLC, Superhot: Mind Control...
News You Can Now Battle Team Rocket's Jessie And James In Pokémon GO
Find 'em while you can!
Jessie and James, the most iconic members of the dastardly Team Rocket, have made their way into Pokémon GO. For a limited time, you can take them on in battle and pick up some sweet goodies. This week, Team Rocket hot air balloons have been doing the rounds in Pokémon GO as a way for players to battle the pesky bad guys...
News Inti Creates Is Adding A Boss Rush Mode To Bloodstained: Curse Of The Moon 2
Update arrives next week
Inti Creates has announced it will launch version 1.0.2 of its latest release Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 on 16th July. That's next week! This update will contain a brand new boss rush mode, along with various bug fixes. Below are some additional details, along with the trailer: Ver.1.2.0 (Update on...
Thursday9th Jul 2020
News What Comes After Switch? Nintendo Discusses Plans For Future Game Consoles
Could we get a Switch 2?
The Switch has been on the market for just over three years at this point, and while it still has a good few years of life left in it, Nintendo will no doubt have half an eye on the future. We already know about Sony and Microsoft's plans for the next-generation, but what will Nintendo do when the time comes to move on from...
Old friends, new console
Nearly two decades ago, the Nintendo fanbase was graced with Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town, the first entry in the series for the Game Boy Advance. Offering up a low-key and easily accessible gateway into the farm sim genre, it quickly garnered a following and earned itself the reputation of being one of the better...
News Atlus Says Persona 5 Scramble's Sales Exceeded Its Expectations
Still no word on localisation
Ever since Joker joined the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster, there have been calls for Atlus to release the mainline Persona series on the Nintendo Switch. While there's still no sign of it happening, the spin-off Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers has already made its way across to the hybrid system in Japan...
News Swery Says He Will 'Fight With The Producer' To Work On Deadly Premonition 2's Awful Frame Rate
Update: And Jim Sterling clarifies statement
Update: Game director and writer Hidetaka Suehiro, known as Swery, has commented on Deadly Premonition 2's frame rate situation in a live stream. Here's what he had to say, via a translator: "There will not be a patch released in time for the release date, but Swery's going to take everyone's opinions...
News Every Nintendo Switch Physical Release Announced During Limited Run Games' Livestream
Castlevania, Bug Fables and more
Limited Run Games today revealed more than 30 physical games during its LRG3 livestream. Many of these are coming to the Nintendo Switch later this year, so we've rounded them all up into a single post. Enjoy! Shantae - Pre-orders open this September You asked for it, you got it! The original GBC Shantae will be...
News Here Are Japan's Top Ten Best-Selling Games Of 2020 So Far
And hardware sales, too
With June now well and truly behind us, we find ourselves in the second half of 2020. In that time, we might not have had quite as many top tier Nintendo releases as we might have expected, but the Switch continues to sell well and one title in particular has been smashing records all over the place. Newly compiled data from...
News Looks Like We're Finally Getting A New Zoids Game In The West
Update: Zoids Wild: Blast Unleashed arrives this October
Update: Zoids Wild: Blast Unleashed is a brand new Zoids video game which "combines simple and intuitive 3D combat with spectacular, anime graphics" and is releasing exclusively to Switch on October 16th 2020. Here's some PR: In Zoids WIld: Blast Unleashed players will let loose the wild...
News WayForward Is Releasing Two Classic Shantae Games On The Nintendo Switch
And one is returning to GBC
If you've been wanting to relive some of the half-genie hero's earlier adventures on your Nintendo Switch, we've got some exciting news to share. WayForward has announced it will be bringing Shantae and Shantae: Risky's Revenge to the system. Pre-orders for the original game on Switch (both physically and digitally) will...
Nintendo Download 9th July (North America)
CrossCode, Deadly Premonition 2 and Bloodstained 2!
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: Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing...
News Konami's Seminal Shooter Gradius Blasts Off On Switch Today
Shoot the core!
Alongside the likes of Space Invaders and R-Type, Konami's Gradius is considered to be one of the most influential shmups of all time. Released in arcades in 1985, it introduced the world to the notion of the 'weapon bar', a feature which allowed players to tactically upgrade their Vic Viper ship. Gradius has since inspired multiple...
News After 27 Years, Amiga Shmup 1993 Shenandoah Finally Launches On Switch
Good things come to those who wait
We love a good shmup here at Nintendo Life towers and the Switch is home to some of the finest examples of the genre known to mankind. We've seen some big names like Ikaruga, R-Type Dimensions EX and SEGA AGES Thunder Force IV make the jump over to the Switch over
Video Paper Mario: The Origami King Gets A New Commercial
'Join the Adventure'
A new commercial for Paper Mario: The Origami King has popped up on YouTube, and you can check it out for yourself above. Called 'Join the Adventure', the 30-second advert shows off plenty of the locations you'll be exploring in the game and also teases us with quick looks at some of the battles you'll be taking part in - did...
News Elden: Path Of The Forgotten Brings "Brutal, Technical Combat" To Switch Today
With a nice sprinkle of horror thrown in
Launching today on Nintendo Switch is Elden: Path of The Forgotten, a retro-inspired action-adventure game that could well be worth your time. It has you guiding the titular Elden on a mission across a blighted land to save their mother from ancient horrors. Promising "brutal, technical combat", the game...
Japanese Charts Animal Crossing Still Reigns Supreme As Nintendo Takes Nine Of Top Ten
Catherine: Full Body enters in ninth
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 29th June - 5th July, revealing that Animal Crossing: New Horizons is still sitting pretty at the very top of the table. The game sold an estimated 53.506 physical copies in the region this week, comfortably distancing itself from the closest competition as it has...
Nintendo Download 9th July (Europe)
Superliminal! Catherine! Bloodstained!
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: Catherine: Full Body (SEGA, 7th...
News Scratch That 8-Bit Itch With Panzer Paladin, Side-Scrolling Onto Switch This Month
Use your enemies' weapons against them
Tribute Games has revealed that Panzer Paladin will be bringing its retro-inspired platforming action to Switch on 21st July. The game has you piloting your very own Paladin power armour to fight off giant demons and use their own weapons against them. There's a core swordplay mechanic present throughout, and...
News Sony's Investment In Fortnite Creator Epic Won't Impact Its Titles On Other Systems
Sony's $250 million gets it 1.4% of Epic
In case you missed it, Sony just pumped a whopping $250 million into Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite and the popular Unreal Engine. Sony is acquiring a 1.4% stake in Epic, to be precise, which means the deal values Epic at $17.86 billion. The move makes Sony a minority shareholder in the firm, which...
News The ESA Reminds Us That E3 Will Return
The show must go on
E3 might have been cancelled this year due to the global pandemic, but that doesn't mean it won't be making a return. A fresh new tweet from the official expo account has reminded followers that the convention still exists "thanks to video games" and that it will be back. There's also a short promotional video attached, take a...
News Giraffe And Annika Promises A "Magical, Mystery-Filled Adventure" On Switch Next Month
Check out the new trailer
NIS America has shared a brand new trailer for the upcoming Giraffe and Annika, set to launch on Switch on 28th August. The video gives us a chance to check out a few of the locals and learn the basics of exploring Spica, the island on which the game is set. If you're unaware, players will follow the story of Annika, a...
Wednesday8th Jul 2020
News The First Review For Paper Mario: The Origami King Is Now In
A must-have, or simply mediocre?
The very first review of Paper Mario: The Origami King has now been released courtesy of Japanese publication, Famitsu. The review arrives just over a week ahead of the game's official release. As you many know, Famitsu's scoring system has four different reviewers rate the game out of ten. The magazine's reviewers...
Guide Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Pearls - How To Get More Pearls
The ocean is your oyster
Although the ability wasn't present at launch, Animal Crossing: New Horizons players are now free to swim and dive in the waters around their islands — which brings forth a whole host of new sea creatures and crafting materials to collect. The rarest of these novel collectables are pearls, which are as stunning as they...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Version 1.2.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Bug fixes and more
Nintendo has rolled out a new update for Pokémon Sword and Shield. This bumps the game up to version 1.2.1. According to the official support page, it fixes a bug and several other issues to improve the gameplay experience. Take a look below: Ver. 1.2.1 (Released July 7, 2020) A bug in regards to the number of digits for...
Guide Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Pascal - Spawn Times, Scallops And Mermaid Clothing Rewards
Hey maaan, about that scallop of yours...
For those who have played any of the mainline Animal Crossing games since Wild World on the Nintendo DS, Pascal is the lovably familiar red otter whose philosophical mind and affinity for scallops are unparalleled. Many players were thrilled at his reappearance in New Horizons — what's more, he's brought...
News Sega's New Astro City Micro-Console Is Packed With 36 Arcade Gems
Update: Trailer and official site are live!
Update: Sega has just released the trailer shown above, as well as the official Japanese site. Original Story [Tue 7th Jul, 2020 10:15 BST]: You may have assumed that, with the release of the Mega Drive Mini and the upcoming
Get hooked
You may have already met social media-mad C.J. while he was visiting your island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The fish-crazy beaver appears on random days challenging you to catch certain fish and paying top dollar for your catches. However, C.J. also appears on certain Saturdays throughout the year to host the Fishing Tourney. In...
Guide Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Mermaid Furniture - How To Get The Mermaid Furniture Set
Long time no sea
Ah, the Mermaid furniture series. Love it or hate it, it has become an iconic staple of Animal Crossing catalogues since its introduction in New Leaf. Luckily, the furniture and clothing have been revamped for New Horizons, delighting collectors and completionists alike. Read on for all of the details on this nautical furnishings...
Review Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise - A Fun Game, In Disguise
That game you like is going to come back in style
Let’s get the bad (though perhaps unsurprising) news out of the way first: from a pure technical perspective, Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise is a train wreck. Anyone who can't handle unstable framerates, crude character animation, moiré-like patterns and other visual artifacts or...
Random Running Zelda: Breath Of The Wild With 29 Mods Is As Chaotic As You'd Expect
You've never seen Hyrule like this
We've seen some pretty cool Zelda: Breath of the Wild mods over the years - just last week we saw Ocarina of Time's Lon Lon Ranch be modded into the game, and someone even got Samus and her Gunship in there once - but nothing even comes close to the absurdity you're
Random Rather Than Pay A Fortune For The Legendary SNES PlayStation, One Man Built His Own
The dream of the '90s is finally here!
The discovery of the SNES PlayStation sent shockwaves through the gaming community back in 2015. A collaboration between Sony and Nintendo, the unit was intended to meet the challenge of CD-based systems like the Mega CD and TurboDuo, but it was never released; Nintendo infamously left So
Random This Paper Mario: The Origami King Pamphlet Is An Advertising Masterclass
Bravo, Nintendo. Bravo
If you hadn't already guessed from the title, Paper Mario: The Origami King has a pretty strong origami theme running throughout its plot. It's set in the Origami Kingdom, features origami characters, and with the entire series being rather literally about paper, you can bet that there'll be plenty of origami puns to be found...
News Octopath Traveler To Be Represented In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Next Event
New spirits arrive this weekend
Nintendo has shared details of its next Spirit event coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and this time Square Enix's popular RPG Octopath Traveler will be joining in the fun. Four new Spirits will be added to the Spirit Board, all in celebration of the Octopath's second anniversary. The Spirits will split the...
News Shin Megami Tensei Is Being Added To Japan's NSO Super Famicom Collection
Gun-Dec is also on the way
We know Donkey Kong Country was just confirmed for the Nintendo Switch Online here in the west, but once again, Japan's monthly line-up seems to be slightly better. Instead of Natsume Championship Wrestling, in its place is the 1992 Super Famicom RPG Shin Megami Tensei by Atlus. Here's the rundown, courtesy of
News First 4 Figures Provides First Look At Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask Statue
Update: Pre-orders are live
Update: Pre-orders are now open. <products id="12638"> Original Story [Tue 16th Jun, 2020 15:45 BST]: Makers of super-lovely, super-pricey gaming statues, First 4 Figures, have teased us with a first look at their upcoming figure inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. This is actually the second time...
News Psyonix Celebrates Rocket League's Fifth Anniversary With A Huge Infographic
Soaring to new heights
Following on from Pokémon GO turning four, Rocket League is now five - yes, five - years old. When it was originally rolled out on PC and PS4 in July 2015, the world went absolutely bonkers for this new futuristic hybrid sport, Soccar. Since then, Psyonix's game has grown each year. The Nintendo Switch version arrived in...
News WWE 2K Battlegrounds Scores September Switch Release, New Trailer Appears
Featuring more than 70 WWE superstars
2K has revealed that the upcoming arcade-style brawler WWE 2K Battlegrounds will be launching on Nintendo Switch and other platforms on 18th September. The game will feature a roster of more than 70 WWE superstars and legends at launch, with additional characters to be added at a later date. When the game was...
News Here Are The Switch eShop's Best-Selling Games Of June 2020 (Japan)
Animal Crossing loses top spot
Earlier this week, we shared a list of the top 15 most-downloaded Switch games in Europe for the month of June, revealing that Animal Crossing: New Horizons had once again returned to the top spot. Things are a little different over in Japan, however, as you're about to find out. Below, you'll find a list of the 20...
Reminder Catherine: Full Body Is Out Now For The Nintendo Switch
She's back
The cult classic Catherine: Full Body is now available on the Nintendo Switch. This action-adventure puzzler comes with all the original add-on content and three new voices from the Persona series. Here's a bit about the backstory: Our story centers around commitment phobic Vincent, who is at a crossroads of taking the next step in his...
News New Book Charts The Oral History Of Street Fighter II, And It's On Kickstarter Now
Over 60 people interviewed
UK book publisher Read-Only Memory has announced that it is releasing a book which charts the history of Capcom's Street Fighter II, as told by the people who made it happen. "The culmination of several years of research by acclaimed games writer Matt Leone, Like a Hurricane gathers together over 60 voices, spread across...
Tuesday7th Jul 2020
News No, Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2's Voice Work Isn't Complete
Update: Podcast which ran the interview issues statement
Update: The Spanish podcast 'A Coffee With Nintendo' which ran the recording has issued its own statement on the confusion: Update: [Mon 6th Jul, 2020 17:45 BST] GameXplain has done some digging and apparently the original interview was mistranslated. Voice actors Navarro and Nerea Alfonso...
News Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Is Reportedly Up For Sale
Update: Microsoft might also be interested
Update (Tue 7th Jul, 2020 07:45 BST): According to a report from The Information (via vg247), Xbox giant Microsoft has shown interest in acquiring Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. This places it alongside Take-Two Interactive, Electronic Arts and Activision-Blizzard. At this stage, no deal has been...
News Waifu Uncovered Mixes Bullet-Hell With Boobies, And Even Comes With A "One Finger" Mode
"Destroy the clothes, save the waifus!"
Eastasiasoft has confirmed that it is bringing One-Hand-Free Studios' Waifu Uncovered to the Nintendo Switch eShop on July 16th, with digital pre-load starting this week, on July 9th. Described as a "sexy and naughty" shmup, Waifu Uncovered mixes bullet-hell action with "a light-hearted story" in which you...
Mini Review Superliminal - A Mind-Bending Visual Puzzler With A Powerful Message
Well seasoned perspective
Ever since Valve’s iconic puzzler Portal launched back in 2007, we’ve seen a number of developers put their own spin on the genre, including ChromaGun, The Witness, and The Talos Principle. Superliminal is one of the more successful efforts; a mind-bending jaunt into a mysterious facility that turns out
News Stardew Valley Creator Teases Version 1.5 - Expect New End-Game Content And Much More
What's behind the door?
One game that just seems to keep getting better with age is the lifestyle farming simulator, Stardew Valley. The previous patch - version 1.4 - was rolled out at the end of last year, and in the latest update on Twitter, creator Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone has now teased version 1.5. This update is apparently coming along...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Adds New Limited-Time Item To Celebrate Japan's Tanabata Festival
Grab it while you can!
If you're still loving life on your island getaway and want to keep up to date with everything going on in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, you'll want to make sure you pick up this latest limited-time item. Available from Nook Shopping, this brand new seasonal item has appeared to celebrate Tanabata, a special Japanese...
News Splatoon And Animal Crossing iPhone Cases Are Once Again Available In The UK
Act fast!
Update: Great news! The Splatoon and Animal Crossing iPhone cases have appeared on the My Nintendo website once again in the UK. They're available right now for the same prices as before (£29.99 for the fancy Splatoon ones, £24.99 for the more basic designs), although expect to see shipping fees on top. Act fast if you want one, because...
News Demon-Slaying RPG Ys Origin Announced For Nintendo Switch, Physical Editions Confirmed
Launching in 2020
Ys Origin, the prequel to the popular action-RPG franchise's entire series, will be launching on Nintendo Switch later this year, it has been confirmed. The news comes from publisher Dotemu, which has revealed that alongside a digital eShop release, fans will be able to pick up one of two physical versions from Limited Run Games...
News Retro-Style RPG CrossCode Gets Treated To Some Lovely Physical Editions On Switch
Pre-orders now live!
If you're wanting to get your hands on a physical edition of CrossCode, the retro-inspired 2D action RPG launching on Switch later this week, you're most certainly in luck. A number of different options are available to pre-order as we speak. Three different editions are available in total - the Retail, Steelbook, and...
News New Video Shows Super Nintendo World's Thwomp With Red Glowing Eyes
Watch out, Yoshi
Although Super Nintendo World's launch in Japan has been officially delayed, there's still new footage of the park surfacing on social media on a daily basis. Last weekend, we got a look at Mario's enemy Thwomp in action and now, in the latest update, someone has captured footage of it at night-time. While it might not sound all...
News Nintendo Shares A Quick Taste Of Paper Mario: The Origami King's Soundtrack
The soothing sounds of the Café theme
We're now just ten days away from Mario's next grand adventure in Paper Mario: The Origami King and if you're anything like us, you'll be itching to jump in and explore its new open-world design. Thankfully, Nintendo has given us another quick taste of what the game will offer with a lovely soundtrack tease...
Mini Review kuso - An Accessible Yet Challenging eShop Gem
The least appropriately-named game of all time?
The sheer purity of kuso is almost disconcerting. A simple 2D platformer with no major traversal mechanics besides running and jumping, it's quite a difficult sell to the seasoned platform veteran. You have the ability to drop checkpoints instantly (a little like Ori and the Blind Forest), which means...
Random Niantic Got Rian Johnson To Direct A Pokémon GO Commercial
"It was a real pleasure"
Niantic's augmented reality mobile game Pokémon GO has just turned four years old. To celebrate in style, it's teamed up with the Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Knives Out director, Rian Johnson, to produce a special commercial for Pokémon GO Fest 2020 (taking place on 25th - 26th July). Johnson describes himself as a...
News Square Enix Trademarks Super Famicom RPG Live A Live In Australia And Europe
Will it finally be localised?
Square Enix has a huge library of role-playing games, and some of them haven't even been released in the west. One game, in particular, that never got officially localised was the 1994 Super Famicom RPG, Live A Live. With any luck, we might finally see this game make its way to other regions. Gematsu has discovered...
News Death Crown Brings Fast-Paced Real-Time Strategy To Switch This November
Games will be 'settled in a matter of minutes'
Real-time strategy title Death Crown is set to launch on Nintendo Switch this November, it has been confirmed. The game first launched on Steam last year, generating 'very positive' user reviews since release, and is now headed to consoles with a customised control system and two DLC packs included -...
News Award-Winning And Utterly Bonkers Kart Racer Supermarket Shriek Announced For Switch
Here's something a little different...
PQube and Billy Goat Entertainment have revealed that Supermarket Shriek is screeching and shouting its way to Switch later this year. The game has you taking control of a man and a goat in a shopping cart (yep, the absurdity is already strong with this one). It's a physics-based experience in which making...
News Adventures Of Chris Is A '90s-Inspired Platformer Starring A Charmingly Unlikely Hero
Everyone loves an underdog
Graffiti Games and Guin Entertainment have revealed that Adventures of Chris, a new and upcoming platformer, will be launching on Switch this summer. You'll be playing as the titular Chris, a "chubby underdog kid with wacky superpowers", taking on platforming challenges and villains aplenty. Chris has an intriguing skill...
News MX vs ATV All Out Races Onto Switch This September
With split-screen and 8-player online
THQ Nordic and Rainbow Studios have announced that MX vs ATV All Out will be racing onto a Nintendo Switch near you this September. Described as "the complete off-road racing and lifestyle experience", the game has players choosing from bikes, ATVs and UTVs and refining their rider style and their own private...
News Yacht Club Is Seeking A Gameplay Programmer For A New 3D Project
More Shovel Knight, or something else?
Earlier this year, Yacht Club games revealed it would be moving on from Shovel Knight's original outing after six years of development. Although the company hasn't made any official announcements yet, at least one project in the pipeline seems to be 3D. Gamasutra's Job Board has issued a reminder of this -...
Monday6th Jul 2020
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Latest Update Has Given Visitors A New Way To Ruin Your Island
Better watch your stuff
The first of Nintendo's promised summer updates for Animal Crossing: New Horizons has now arrived, bringing the ability to swim, dive, catch sea creatures and more along for the ride. The arrival of the update has gone down well with its most dedicated fans, wh
News Nintendo Reveals The Top 15 Most-Downloaded Switch Games In June 2020 (Europe)
The eShop's biggest games
Nintendo has shared a list of the top 15 most-downloaded Switch eShop games of June 2020 in Europe, and you won't be surprised to learn that Animal Crossing: New Horizons has once again returned to top spot. The game managed to earn itself a place just ahead of Minecraft Dungeons, while Nintendo's new release 51 Worldwide...
News Nintendo Issues Statement Following Allegations Of Abuse By Former EVO CEO
"We are deeply disturbed by the allegations"
Last week, it was confirmed that the online version of fighting game event EVO – created in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic – has been cancelled following allegations of abuse by former CEO Joey Cuellar. Cuellar has been ejected from the company and will no longer be involved "in any...
Talking Point What Do Abuse Scandals Say About The Smash Bros. Community, And Its Future?
Where now for Smash, and esports as a whole?
Before we begin, we'd like to point out that this article discusses sexual coercion, sexual assault, rape, and sexual abuse of minors, and links to stories of these accounts. We appreciate this might be outside of our usual remit but we feel very strongly that this is a topic we simply could not ignore...
Random 8BitDo's Xbox Cloud Gaming Controller Sure Looks Familiar
Play xCloud games with a SNES pad? Sure, why not!
Peripheral maker 8BitDo has been producing amazing controllers for quite some time now, and has never made any secret of the fact that it borrows heavily from Nintendo's school of hardware design. In fact, many of its pads – including the SN30 and NES30 – are based on Nintendo controllers, a fact
Random Fans Have Spotted A Mistake In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Newest Stage
Did you notice?
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's latest DLC character Min Min has been available for around a week now, along with a brand new stage, music, and more, but have you noticed the mistake that seems to have slipped through during development? We wouldn't blame you for missing it, but eagle-eyed fans have
Mini Review The Almost Gone - An Abstract Experience You Won't Be Able To Put Down
When life flashes before your eyes
The Almost Gone is a point-and-click puzzle game in which you investigate a variety of different locations presented as miniature dioramas. The story plays out as you piece together clues and examine objects, and it’s one that doesn’t shy away from tough subjects, such as alcoholism. It’s an abstract...
Deals The Sega Genesis Mini Is Now On Sale For Just $40
Go! Go! Go!
If you've been holding out on buying the Sega Genesis Mini (or the Mega Drive Mini as we'd call it here in the UK), you'll be pleased to know that there's never been a better time to jump in and grab one. At the time of writing, Amazon is selling the console at a whopping 50% off the regular asking price, meaning you can now snap one up...
News Animal Crossing, Mario And Star Fox Discounts Appear In Latest My Nintendo Rewards (Europe)
Plus Animal Crossing and Splatoon themes
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. Just three new discounts are available this time, with Mario, Animal Crossing and Star Fox taking centre stage. As always, you can take advantage of these...
UK Charts Animal Crossing Climbs Back To Third As Nintendo Takes Five Of Top Ten
Even Happy Home Designer's up there
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 4th July, revealing that Animal Crossing: New Horizons has returned to third place and is once again the highest-charting Nintendo title. The life sim joins several other games exclusive to Nintendo systems in the top ten this week, including Bravely Second: End Layer...
Sunday5th Jul 2020
News Animal Crossing Glitch Prevents Players From Walking Across Their Zen Bridges
"Fix the game!"
On Friday, Nintendo rolled out Version 1.3.0 of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. It added swimming, diving, wet suits, and also fixed various bugs. Unfortunately, it's also added a new glitch. A number of players are no longer able to cross over the zen bridges on their island. This broken bridge glitch seems to only be affecting some...
News Crysis Remastered Switch eShop File Size Revealed
Make some space
It's been a big week for Crysis Remastered - trailers, screenshots and important details about it got leaked ahead of schedule, all of this was then officially revealed, and then Crytek announced the game had been delayed. The reason it's been pushed back is so the developer can polish it up a little more and deliver a "high...
News New Video Shows Thwomp In Action At Super Nintendo World
Run for your life
Super Nintendo World's opening in Japan might have been delayed, but that hasn't stopped enthusiastic members of the public from uploading new footage of the park to various social media platforms. Earlier in the week, we got a fantastic close-up shot, and while characters like Yoshi were moving and even coins and Koopa shells...
Review Ultracore - DICE's Lost 1994 Run And Gun Shooter Is Reborn On Switch
A roll of the DICE
Back in the forgotten, misty year of 1994, a game called Hardcore (developed by Digital Illusions, now better known as DICE) was previewed in game magazines for Mega Drive, Mega CD and Amiga. Then, thanks to the encroaching next generation of consoles, publisher Psygnosis canned the title when it was borderline completed. And now,...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - June 2020
June's best Switch eShop games!
With June done and dusted, we now find ourselves halfway through what has been an eventful, and tough year. Thankfully, one small silver lining is that wonderful video games are still flying at us from every direction, including a number of lovely options on the Switch eShop. These awards aim to celebrate the best of...
News Untitled Goose Game Might Be Getting A Physical Release On Nintendo Switch
Honk!
If you've been holding out for a physical release of Untitled Goose Game on the Nintendo Switch you just might be in luck. This exact listing has recently been spotted on Amazon Germany. As you can see below, it seems to reveal it will be published by Skybound Games - best known in recent times for The Walking Dead: The Final Season. It's...
Mini Review Across The Grooves - A Time-Travelling Tale That's All About Relationships
Time after time
Across the Grooves is an interactive graphic novel that puts you in the shoes of Alice. Having lived a relatively normal existence thus far, Alice’s life is turned upside down when she receives an odd package from her ex, Ulysse. A vinyl record is contained within, and when Alice plays it, she’s launched back into the past to...
Poll Box Art Brawl #50 - ActRaiser 2
Raise your act
Welcome back to Box Art Brawl, the weekly contest between box art variants from around the globe to find out which is the best, better than all the rest. Last week Puzzle Bobble, or Bust-a-Move as it's known in North America, graced us with its presence. It wasn't a contest, really - Japan absolutely stormed it with over two thirds...
Saturday4th Jul 2020
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Games Of 2019
The best games from Switch's third year
2019 was a fantastic year for Nintendo Switch owners, with a stellar lineup from the platform holder itself joined by a near-endless stream of brilliant third party games; finding the time to play them all was by far the biggest problem facing Switch (and Switch Lite) gamers. Nintendo's console got off to a...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Games Of 2018
The very best games from Switch's sophomore year
Cast your minds back, if you will, deep into the mists of time, all the way back to 2018. Yes, a lot has happened since then, not least where Nintendo Switch is concerned! After a barnstorming opener which featured genre-defining winners like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario...
News Switch Owners Can Claim A Free Game Today If They Already Own One Of These Titles
Update: Today's your last chance
Update: Just as a reminder, today is the final day you'll be able to take advantage of this free game offer. Check out all the details below. Original Article (Fri 3rd Jul, 2020 13:30 BST): Want to get your hands on a brand new Switch game for free today? Of course you do! Today sees the launch of Infini on...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Games Of 2017
I just wanna go back, back to 2017
Remember 2017? While it might be something of a hazy memory now, that was the fateful year when Nintendo released the Switch to the world. The portable powerhouse would hit the ground running with the wonderful The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild upon its March 2017 launch. July 2017 saw the colourful...
News id Software Will Share The Release Date Of DOOM Eternal For Switch "Pretty Soon"
Expect the full experience when it arrives
One blockbuster third-party title that's yet to land on the Switch is DOOM Eternal. This latest entry in the hellish demon-slaying series has been available on other consoles since the 20th March, so what's going on with the Nintendo port? id Software's executive producer Marty Statton previously mentioned...
News The World Ends With You: Final Remix Is On Sale For Half Price Until 19th July
Relive the DS classic on Switch
To celebrate the official reveal of The World Ends With You: The Animation at Anime Expo Lite 2020, Square Enix's Nintendo Switch game - The World Ends With You: Final Remix - is currently 50% off. Instead of paying the usual price of £39.99 / $49.99, you'll only have to fork out £19.99 / $24.99. This sale ends on...
News Nintendo's Mobile Business Is Here To Stay
It remains a "significant" part of the company
Last month, a report from Bloomberg said Nintendo was looking to cut back its mobile games business. While this could be interpreted as the beginning of the end for the entire division, it seems unlikely. As company president Shuntaro Furukawa previously mentioned in May, Nintendo is still "continuing...
Review Outbuddies DX - Offers Lots To Love, But The Failings Of This Metroidvania Bring It Down
With buddies like these...
You can’t move for Metroidvania games these days, and given that a huge percentage of these are indie games with retro-style graphics, we propose a new subgenre called Retroidvania. Outbuddies DX fits rather nicely into this new pigeonhole we just created, and we can safely say that of all the Retroidvania games we’ve...
News The World Ends With You: The Animation Airs In 2021, Here's Your First Look
Square Enix's hit game returns as an anime
Square Enix has officially announced The World Ends With You: The Animation will launch internationally in 2021. This all-new anime, based on the original Nintendo DS game from 2007, will see the Tetsuya Nomura, Takeharu Ishimoto and other members of the original development team return to once again bring...
Reminder Tetris 99's Limited-Time Xenoblade Chronicles Event Is Now Live
Unlock another special theme
This weekend Tetris 99 is celebrating the release of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition on the Nintendo Switch with a special themed event. This limited-time event ends on 6th July. If you participate and happen to earn 100 points, you'll unlock a special Xenoblade Chronicles theme featuring some appropriate sound...
Joe Hawk's Rising
If you've ever indulged in a little of Redlynx's Trials series, tried your hand at some Tony Hawk's Pro Skater or dabbled a little with Hello Games' Joe Danger on last-gen consoles, you'll have a good idea of what Urban Trial Tricky is attempting to aim towards. Tate Multimedia has created a messy mish-mash of all three here, with...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 4th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
With another week out of the way - this time bringing a brand new Smash Bros. update, a new Animal Crossing update, and even an apology from Nintendo over Joy-Con drift(!)
Friday3rd Jul 2020
Random Have Super Smash Bros. Boxes Been Teasing Future Games All Along?
What are the chances?
Ever since Melee arrived in 2001, the Super Smash Bros. games have all been treated to a subtitle in their name, rather than following any sort of numerical sequel-style system. After the original Super Smash Bros. on N64, we had Melee on GameCube, Brawl on Wii, the less-imaginative for Wii U and
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update 1.3.0 Patch Notes - Swimming, Diving, Wet Suits And More
The first wave of summer fun has arrived
Following on from the official announcement last week, Nintendo has now rolled out the first-wave summer update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons alongside the version 1.3.0. Below are the full patch notes, courtesy of Nintendo's support page: Ver. 1.3.0 (Released July 2, 2020) The software has been updated...
Review Catherine: Full Body - The Ultimate Version Of A Surreal Cult Classic
A Rare Vintage
One of our absolute favourite games from the last console generation, Atlus' Catherine is a sublimely stylish mix of visual novel, dating simulation and fiendish block tower puzzler that tells a captivatingly warped story whilst constantly challenging its players with its clever and rewarding platform puzzle elements. Originally...
Video 12 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In July
Another great month
This month is going to be action-packed for Switch owners. If you're able to resist Catherine: Full Body early next week, you can instead jump into the brilliant retro-inspired 2D action-RPG CrossCode a few days later or the sequel to Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon. If Bloodstained isn't enough,
Quiz Can You Name These Switch Games From Their Menu Icons?
Iconic
The menu icons for your Switch games have become a hot topic amongst certain fans who love to scrutinse them and suggest how they might be improved. It's easy to understand; these images replace box covers as the key art presenting a game to anyone who buys digital, so how it looks on our menu screens is important, right? And with so many...
News PlatinumGames Addresses Wonderful 101 Kickstarter Custom Fees, And Backers Aren't Happy
Things go from bad to worse
Last weekend, it was brought to our attention that UK-based backers of the recent The Wonderful 101 Kickstarter campaign had been hit with import fees of around £17, an extra cost that fans weren't aware of when backing the project. It seems that only the UK has been impacted, all thanks to a strange decision on...
Random Isabelle Reclaims The Official Animal Crossing Twitter Account, But Fans Have Mixed Feelings
"Please shut up about your sock"
During the build-up to Animal Crossing: New Horizons' launch this year, Nintendo decided to make full use of its official Animal Crossing Twitter account by giving it a new lick of paint. Usually 'ran' by Isabelle, the account was given over to Tom Nook, with a change of profile picture and tweet style put in place...
News EVO 2020 Has Been Officially Cancelled
Update: The online event has now also been axed
Update (Fri 3rd Jul, 2020 05:15 BST): EVO 2020's online replacement tournament has now been officially cancelled. The CEO, Joey Cuellar, will no longer be involved with the event after serious allegations of sexual misconduct. Tony Cannon will be replacing him in this role. Below is the full...
Review Infini - A Clever Spatial Puzzler That Looks Like No Other Game You've Played
To Infini and beyond
There's a mind-boggling degree of variety out there on the eShop right now, with multiple genres and virtually all tastes catered for in one way or another. But there isn't much out there that's downright weird. Or nothing that even approaches Infini, in any case. The world of games is a pretty conservative place when you...
Random Yes, You Can Swim In The Winter Months Of Animal Crossing: New Horizons
In case you were wondering...
Ever since Nintendo revealed wave one of its "Summer Update", some Animal Crossing: New Horizons players located in the Southern Hemisphere have been worried about not being able to swim because they're currently in the winter months. The promotion for this update was entirely focused on summertime, so it's easy to...
News Crowdfunding Drive For Go-Karting Firm Previously Known As MariCar Fails Spectacularly
Raises less than 1 percent of its target goal
Remember MariCar? It's a company which offers go-kart tours around Tokyo, with participants famously dressing up as characters from the Super Mario series. As you can imagine, this annoyed Nintendo, which took MariCar to court for copyright infringement case against the karting firm in 2017. It was...
Random These Fan-Made Pokémon LEGO Models Are Incredible
A Pokémon Master Builder
We don't know about you, but whenever we sit down and try to build something with LEGO, we find ourselves hopelessly picking up different bricks, staring at them in hopes that they might magically hop across the table and create something that our minds simply can't imagine. Thankfully, there are plenty of people out there...
Japanese Charts Animal Crossing Returns To Number One And Smashes A New Switch Sales Record
Nintendo takes eight of top ten
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 22nd - 28th June, revealing that Animal Crossing: New Horizons has returned to its usual spot at the top of the chart. With last week's number one, The Last of Us Part II, dropping down to fourth, several of Nintendo's current, popular titles were able to jump back into...
News Captain America Takes A Break From The Avengers To Play Some Fortnite
The Cap is back
Fortnite has previously collaborated with musicians, filmmakers, Disney, Star Wars, and Thanos, so it's no surprise to see the first Avenger Captain America has now made his way to the insanely popular free-to-play battle royale game. Yes, if you needed a reason to return to Chapter 2 - Season 3, then this might be it. Keep in mind,...
Video Pokémon: Twilight Wings Episode Six Is Now Live
Catch up on all episodes here
The sixth episode of the online-exclusive Pokémon anime series, Pokémon: Twilight Wings, is now available to watch. You can check it out for yourself above. We'll let you jump in and watch it for yourself rather than spoiling it ahead of time, but feel free to read its synopsis below. After getting into an argument...
Thursday2nd Jul 2020
Perfectly reasonable, if you ask us
Those of you who positively love moaning about the fact that we cover Brie Larson way too much here at Nintendo Life are going to get a kick out of this story, because the Academy Award-winning actor – famous for her roles in Captain Marvel, 21 Jump Street and Room (as we
News The Super Mario 64 PC Port Just Got A 60fps Patch
Smoother than before
The Super Mario 64 PC mod - that Nintendo tried to take legal action against - has certainly come a long way since its unofficial release in May. When it first arrived it included 4K and ultra-widescreen support and in the following month, modders added in a modern Mario model and some imp
Video See Ocarina Of Time's Lon Lon Ranch Inside Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
New mod brings back an iconic location
Ever wanted to see how one of the Legend of Zelda franchise's most iconic locations, Lon Lon Ranch, would look inside Breath of the Wild's Hyrule? Well, friends, you're most certainly in luck. Modder Waikuteru, who we featured on the site recently for an impressive attempt at placing Skyward Sword's Sandship...
News GC Loader Ditches The GameCube's DVD Drive So You Can Run Games From An SD Card
DVD drive playing up? This might be what you're after...
A short while back, we reported on a new optical drive emulator option for the Sega Saturn and Sega Dreamcast, and we've since been made aware of another product which does very much the same thing – but for the Nintendo GameCube. The GC Loader is GameCube DVD drive replacement that allows...
News New Video Gives Us Our Best Ever Look At Super Nintendo World
What a sight to behold
If you've been keeping an eye on our coverage of Super Nintendo World over the past few weeks, you'll have seen a number of aerial photographs, shots from the ground, and even a video of Y
News Splatoon 2 Version 5.2.2 Update Patch Notes
More changes and fixes to multiplayer
Nintendo might have officially stopped supporting Splatoon 2 with regular Splatfest, but it's still updating the game on a regular basis. The popular squid shooter has already received three updates this year, and now to add to this, it's received a fourth. Below are the full details, according to the official...
News Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Gets Boss Revenge And Customisation Updates Today
All for free!
As promised, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is receiving a couple of welcome updates today on Nintendo Switch, introducing a Boss Revenge mode and some new customisation options. The best part? They're both free! The updates were first mentioned last month when the team unveiled a 2020 development roadmap, detailing a number of...
Review Biped - A Polished, Nintendo-Style Experience That's A Little On The Short Side
The true walking simulator
The simple act of walking in video games is rarely, if ever, a challenging endeavour. It’s more likely that we’re asked to perform more complex moves like jumping, punching, or kicking, but walking is more of an immediate, automatic action that we probably take for granted. Biped flips this concept on its head, and...
News Namcot Collection: Series 1 Pulled From Japanese eShop After Customers Receive Wrong Games
Update: DLC returns on July 8th
Update: It has been confirmed that the DLC for Namcot Collection Series 1 will be returning to the Japanese eShop on July 8th. Phew! Original Story [Thu 18th Jun, 2020 15:30 BST]: Well, here's a strange one. Namcot Collection: Series 1, a free-to-start bundle available in Japan, has been removed from the Switch...
News Minecraft Dungeons Version 1.3.2.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
New features, balancing changes and bug fixes
Mojang has today released its first DLC pack for Minecraft Dungeons. Along with this is a free update for the game. Version 1.3.2.0 adds new features, makes some game balancing changes and also fixes a lot of bugs that have been affecting the experience. Here's the full update, courtesy of the official...
News RPG Maker MV Gets A New Switch Release Date After Lengthy Delay
Western release locked in
NIS America has confirmed a new release date for the upcoming RPG Maker MV. It'll launch on Switch on 8th September in North America, slightly later on 11th September in Europe, and a week later on the 18th in Oceania. The game was originally planned to launch way back in February 2019 before being delayed, and while we've...
You can now double-under
One Switch release nobody saw coming was Jump Rope Challenge. It was developed by a small group of Nintendo developers while working from home in Japan and is available on the eShop until the end of September. Surprisingly it's now been updated with new themed costumes, new backgrounds, and the ability to double jump. The...
Nintendo Download 2nd July (North America)
Catherine: Full Body, Superliminal & Vigor!
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: Catherine: Full Body (Atlus, Tue 7th...
Nintendo Download 2nd July (Europe)
Trials of Cold Steel III! Dune Sea! Keen!
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: The Legend of Heroes: Trails of...
News Jaleco's P-47: Thunderbolt Joins The Arcade Archives Roster Today
Take down enemies on land, sea and in the air!
Hamster has announced that NMK and Jaleco's side-scrolling shmup P-47 Thunderbolt is joining its Arcade Archives range today. Originally released on Jaleco's Mega System 1 arcade system back in 1988, P-47 Thunderbolt (also known as "P-47: The Freedom Fighter" and "P-47: The Phantom Fighter" elsewhere...
News Save The Date, Devolver Digital's Direct Broadcast Airs On 11th July
Filling the void
With E3 cancelled this year, every video game company is doing its own thing. Admittedly, it's not that much different for the publisher Devolver Digital. As usual, it'll be hosting its own pre-recorded and presumably violent conference. Take a look below: As noted, it'll air next week (via Twitch) on 11th July at 12 pm PST / 3...
News Loot Boxes Are The Same As Gambling, Says The UK's House Of Lords
"There is a connection... between loot box spending and problem gambling"
Loot boxes in video games have been something of a contentious topic for a while now, and the UK's House of Lords ("The House of Lords Select Committee on the Social and Economic Impact of the Gambling Industry", to be precise) has just added its voice to the conversation,...
News NBA 2K21's Legend Edition Will Pay Tribute To The Late Kobe Bryant
Will be known as the 'Mamba Forever' Edition instead
2K has revealed that NBA 2K21's 'Legend Edition' will be replaced by the 'Mamba Forever' Edition in tribute to Kobe Bryant, who passed away this year at the age of 41. This edition will be available in current and next-gen variants showing a painted image of Bryant at two different points in his...
Feature Missile Dancer Dev Terarin Games On Shmup Design, Future Plans And Embracing Western Players
"Shmups have a simple mechanism, but making good shmups is difficult"
Like so many Japanese gamers, Terarin Games' Junichi Terayama grew up with Nintendo. "The first video game I played was Xevious on the Famicom. However, I didn't have a Famicom as a kid; I was playing it at my friend's house." Despite the lack of unrestricted access to the...
Reminder The First DLC Pack For Minecraft Dungeons Is Now Available
Welcome to the jungle
Mojang's Minecraft spin-off - Minecraft Dungeons - has just received its first DLC pack, Jungle Awakens. It adds three new story missions, new weapons, new armor, new artifacts, and some dangerous puzzles. There are also new mobs, and the "wicked" Jungle Abomination to defeat. If you own the Hero Edition (available for $29.99...
Wednesday1st Jul 2020
News Capcom Says "No" To Monster Hunter World On Nintendo Switch (Again)
But something else might be in the pipeline
One game a lot of people would really like to be able to play on Switch is Monster Hunter World. Capcom has already explained how the game was built ground-up for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, but that hasn't stopped the question from popping up at least once a year on average. Most recently, at the...
News Here's Your First Look At Crysis Remastered Running On Nintendo Switch
Update: But it's been delayed
Update: After seeing fans' reactions to the leaked footage and screenshots of Crysis Remastered over the past couple of days, Crytek has announced that it will delay the game's launch on all platforms. The following message was shared to social media today (you can find our original article with the new Switch trailer...
News Paper Mario: The Origami King Features A Seamless Open World And "Huge Maps"
"There are huge maps to explore at every turn"
We're just a couple of weeks away from the launch of Paper Mario: The Origami King, the latest title in Mario's much-loved spin-off series and the first to appear on Switch. We already know that some features, such as the game's battle system, have been somewhat reworked for the new game, but we now...
News Nintendo Appears To Be Dropping The 3DS From Its HackerOne Bug Bounty Program
It had a good run
Nintendo has made a name for itself over the past generation rolling out regular firmware updates for systems like the 3DS that improve the overall system stability and security. It seems, though, that its support for this particular device may finally be winding down after nine years. Well known Nintendo dataminer OatmealDome...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For July And August 2020
Paper Mario, Deadly Premonition 2 and more!
July has arrived, and we don't know about you but we're still blasting away with the likes of XCOM 2, BioShock and Borderlands Legendary Collections from the end of May. Add to that June's Clubhouse Games and Bu
Review Mr. Driller: DrillLand - As Much Fun As It Was 18 Years Ago, If Not More So
Want a great puzzler? Bosch, here's one
There was a time when Mr. Driller was widely considered one of the best puzzle series around. After the first game hit arcades in late 1999, it spawned a bunch of sequels throughout the following decade, with 11 different versions launching in 10 years. And then... nothing. We haven’t had a new one since...
A huge achievement
According to Famitsu's Japanese chart estimates, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has now surpassed five million physical sales in Nintendo's home region. The game is the first on Switch to reach the impressive milestone. The five million sales total has been achieved in just over three months and leaves New Horizons comfortably...
Review Yes, Your Grace - A Curious Mix Of Kingdom Management And Medieval Adventure
Red weddings and royal whodunnits
Modern European royalty has things easy. Without any form of meaningful power to wield, all they have to deal with is intra-family bickering and the odd scandal. The regal protagonist of Yes, Your Grace has to deal with all this, plus a kingdom on the brink of bankruptcy, starvation, and a drug epidemic. Oh, and...
News YouTube Doesn't Seem To Work In The Wii U Browser Anymore
Fortunately, the app still works
Another nail has seemingly been driven into the Wii U's coffin. According to multiple sources, YouTube no longer supports the system's internet browser. For many users, this was the preferred way to view YouTube videos on the system. Now, if you attempt to load a video on YouTube within the Wii U browser, you'll be...
News 16-Year-Old Student Arrested For Allegedly Threatening To "Blow Up Konami’s Headquarters"
Individual was upset by connectivity problems with Konami's PES mobile game
A 16-year-old student has been arrested in Japan for allegedly threatening to blow up Konami's Tokyo headquarters. According to Yomiuri, the suspect made the threats between June 16th and June 18th on the review section of an online app store. Another Japanese outlet,
Random Fans Have Made Their Very Own Splatoon 2 Instruction Manual
Remember the good old days?
We know we've said this plenty of times before, but we sure do miss the good old days of flicking through a game's manual. We imagine a fair few of you will have similar memories to us, picking up a new game from the store and eagerly looking through the booklet on the way home before loading it up, but that's sadly...
News Smash Bros. Celebrates Min Min's Arrival With An Appropriately-Themed Tournament
Starts this Friday
It's been a big week for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate with the arrival of Min Min and Version 8.0.0, and now to top it off Nintendo is hosting a special tournament that's only open to fighters who are proud of their arms and fists. Do you see where this going? The main representative of this tournament is Min Min from ARMS, and...
News UK Nintendo Switch Sales Are Off To An Impressive Start In 2020
A significant boost year-on-year
Nintendo is reportedly enjoying a strong start to the year in the UK with Switch hardware sales being significantly up year-on-year. According to a new report from VGC, Nintendo Switch sales have more than doubled in the first half of 2020 compared to that very same period last year. VGC says that this surge in...
News Nintendo's Free eShop Game Jump Rope Challenge Is Keeping Switch Owners Active
Mixing fitness with fun
One release that popped up out of nowhere last month was Jump Rope Challenge. It's a free Switch eShop download that's available until this September. The aim of it - as you probably already know - is to jump at least 100 times per day. As basic as it is, it seems Switch players around the world are sticking with this new...
News Ninjala Surpasses 2 Million Downloads, All Players To Receive Free Gift
And a new dev diary appears
Last week saw the launch of Ninjala on Nintendo Switch, a new online arena brawler that's often been likened to Nintendo's own Splatoon, and publisher GungHo Online Entertainment has revealed that it has now surpassed a whopping two million downloads. It actually managed to generate one million downloads in its first 16...
News Ninjala Season 2 And 3 To Add New Stages, Weapons, Spectator Mode And More
Here's what's coming next
If you've been enjoying your first few days with Ninjala, you'll be excited to know that the developers have plenty more content up their sleeves, all ready to be unleashed in new, upcoming seasons. Details for both Season 2 and Season 3 have now been revealed, including teases for new stages, weapons, costumes, Season...
News Co-Op Puzzle Platformer Rez Plz Brings A Deathly Twist To Switch Later This Month
Release date confirmed
Update: It has now been confirmed that Rez Plz, an upcoming puzzle platformer with an intriguing character resurrection mechanic, will launch on Switch on 15th July for $14.99. A brand new gameplay trailer has also been released today (above). REZ PLZ is a pixel-art puzzle platformer with a new twist on co-op and single...
News Team17's Frantic Action-Platformer Neon Abyss Gets Free Demo On Switch
Download today!
On 14th July, run ‘n’ gun action-platformer Neon Abyss will launch on Nintendo Switch. If you can't wait to get stuck in, or if you're eager to see what it's all about, you'll be pleased to know that a free demo will be available on the eShop starting from today. The free download lets you jump right into the game’s frantic...
News Bandai Namco Hosting "Play Anime Live" Digital Showcase Later This Month
Expect news, trailers and more
If you love anime, you might be interested in checking out Bandai Namco's "Play Anime Live" digital showcase later this month. The publisher promises to share the latest news and trailers about upcoming anime video games coming to console, PC, and mobile devices. This live event will be streamed across YouTube,...
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