"Who cares? Play it as a handheld"
News Popular Twitch And TikTok Star Pokeprincxss Has Been Sued By Nintendo
Forcing a name rebrand and payment
News Nintendo Is Permanently Reducing The Price Of Switch Joy-Con
Update: Now confirmed for North America
News - October, 2020
Saturday31st Oct 2020
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For November And December 2020
The big Switch games still coming in 2020
The spooky season is almost over, the pumpkins will soon be smashed or cooked up into soups and pies (or absent-mindedly left to shrivel on the window sill before getting thrown in the trash in a couple of weeks) and November arrives with promises of longer nights, chillier days, and the long-awaited return...
Review Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty - A So-So Remake Of A Legendary Game
Maybe Abey
What a difficult game to review. Yes, yes, you're thinking. It must be so hard for you to review a well-received remake of a beloved classic. But, you see, it is, because Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty does so much wrong and is in many ways so utterly redundant that it's difficult to keep a cool head when approaching it. Here's the thing; there...
News Control's eShop Page Reminds Us About Harsh Realities Of A Cloud-Based Future
Losing control
Here in the west, it seems cloud gaming is now a thing on Nintendo's hybrid device. As you might have heard, a cloud version of Control got a surprise release on the Switch eShop this week and more games - like Hitman 3 - are on the way. While it might be better than nothing, there are admittedly some setbacks and it seems we're...
News Good Smile Releasing Pokémon Sword And Shield Marnie & Morpeko Figure
Arrives June 2021
Arguably one of the best characters in Pokémon Sword and Shield is Marnie - a rival of yours. You get to know her more as you journey across the Galar Region and since the launch of the new generation, this character has established quite the following. One of her trading cards in the original S&S set is even in high demand...
Review Disc Room - A Meat Grinder Of A Game Which Packs A Real Challenge
My god, it's full of discs
In 1977, the United States launched the Voyager program, in which NASA launched two probes into deep space as a sort of “bottle into the cosmic ocean”. Aboard these two probes, golden phonograph discs were included bearing images and sounds relevant to all cultures and forms of earthly life, and these were placed...
Poll Splatoon 2's Spooky Splatfest Is Underway, Which Side Are You Fighting For?
Team Trick vs Team Treat
Nintendo has brought Splatoween back from the dead to celebrate Halloween once again. This eerie event once again sees Team Trick take on Team Treat and will run until 1st November. Spooky-themed gear has also made a return. In order to claim it, all you have to do is check out the latest Splatoon 2 news article on your...
News Ruined King: A League of Legends Story Gives LoL A Turn-Based RPG Twist In Early 2021
LoL for the Switch
The League of Legends IP is heading to consoles early next year in the form of Ruined King: A League of Legends Story, and thankfully 'consoles' includes everyone's favourite hybrid system, too. Yep, the game — developed by Airship Syndicate and the first to be published by Riot Forge — is coming to Nintendo Switch and is...
Poll Box Art Brawl #66 - Resident Evil 0
From hero to zero
Welcome to Box Art Brawl, the battle between box art variants from around the globe scrapping to win your vote. Last time we lost our collective minds in the company of Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem, although we regained our composure enough to see the metaphysical North American and European version win with nearly...
News Boo! The Indie Survival Horror Game Lone Survivor Is Getting A Remake On Switch
Returning in 2021
Think back to the Wii U era, and one indie title you might remember is the survival horror release, Lone Survivor. It was developed by Superflat Games and published by Curve Digital. To cut to the chase, it's now getting a remake - Super Lone Survivor - on the Nintendo Switch and PC, and will come with a whole new scenario titled,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 31st)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Another eventful week down in the year 2020AD, and Nintendo dropped a surprise Direct Mini on us all, with games cropping up unexpectedly on eShop, including cloud versions coming the the West, and a prominent prognosticator p
Friday30th Oct 2020
News What's Up With The Frame Rate In The Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Demo?
It's all over the place
Nintendo recently released a demo for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity on the Switch earlier this week and while many Zelda fans have been enjoying it, one common concern seems to be about the game's frame rate. Frame rate tests so far reveal this new entry is targeting around 30fps, but in reality, can dip as low as 20fps...
Review Green Hell - A Brutal And Rewarding Open-World Survival Sim
Welcome to the Jungle
If you're a fan of relentlessly brutal open-world survival sims that fling you sans ceremony into a dangerous wilderness full of death and danger, then Creepy Jar's Green Hell might just be right up your street. Here is a survival effort that sticks admirably to its core conceit, never once allowing you an unearned foothold in...
Interview "There Would Be No Control On Switch Without The Cloud," Says Remedy
We speak to the team behind the game
It's fair to say that few Nintendo Switch fans expected to see Control hitting their consoles in 2020, even if the version they've gotten leverages the power of the cloud rather than the Switch's built-in processing grunt. Remedy's award-winning action title is a welcome addition to the Switch library...
News Retro Studios Is Remodelling Its HQ In 2021 To Aid Development Of Metroid Prime 4
At a cost of $530,000
The Nintendo-owned Retro Studios is remodelling its HQ next year, VGC reports. Famous for its work on the Metroid Prime and Donkey Kong Country franchises, Retro is currently involved in the production of Metroid Prime 4, a game it inherited when Nintendo decided to
Review Angry Video Game Nerd 1 & 2 Deluxe - A Double-Dose Of Accomplished Platforming Action
Don't get angry
There’s a reason that James Rolfe’s Angry Video Game Nerd character has outlasted and out-performed so many imitators – the veneer of showmanship and the pantomimed, goofy, insincere anger are worlds apart from the genuine venom spewed by those he seems to have influenced. The Nerd isn’t a dangerous, hateful entity – he’s...
Japanese Charts Nintendo Switch Claims The Entire Top 10 This Week
Top 11, actually
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 19th - 25th October 2020, showing that Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit has slipped down to number 5 as Animal Crossing: New Horizons regains the top spot in time for Halloween. Impressively, Switch games take every one of the top 10 entries, with Minecraft at number 7 and Pokémon Sword...
Random Your Halloween Costume Can't Compete With This Unreal Metroid Effort
The Chozo-n one
Trick or treating may be off the cards for Halloween this year, but all that indoor time will surely have given you ample opportunity to create the cosplay garb of your dreams, no? Ready for when you can venture out and plunge your hands into communal bowls of candy of an evening, right? Well, it doesn't really matter — your...
News Turrican Flashback Blasts Its Way Onto Switch In December
Rise against the Machine
If you've been itching for a bit of Turrican-themed action on your Switch, then you'll be delighted to hear that Turrican Flashback, the iconic and much acclaimed action shooter is landing on the Switch on 8th December. It will be available to buy on the eShop and it's also getting a physical release too. Developed with some...
Poll Pikmin 3 Deluxe Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
Reunite with tiny Pikmin on a great big adventure
Pikmin 3 Deluxe is out on Switch today and as usual with all the latest releases, we want to know if you'll be picking it up. Although this game originally launched on the Wii U, this new version includes all of the previous DLC, brand new prologue and epilogue missions, an unlockable "Ultra Spicy"...
Video Check Out Some Great Sword Gameplay From Monster Hunter Rise
What a big chopper!
Monster Hunter Rise hits Switch early next year, and will no doubt be on the 'must-have' list of many a Nintendo fan. The beast-busting franchise may have started life on the PlayStation 2, but it arguably found a new level of fame thanks to the Nintendo 3DS, so it's nice to see the Switch get some exclusive love. If you're keen...
News Retro's Hiring Spree Continues As It Recruits Veteran GTA Producer
More talent signs on
Since Nintendo announced Metroid Prime 4's development would be officially restarted at the beginning of last year, Retro Studios has been recruiting new talent for this ambitious project like there's no tomorrow. With this in mind, the Texas-based studio has now hired former Rockstar veteran, Marisa Palumbo, as lead producer...
Deals You Might Want To Switch Things Up With One Of These Licenced Cases From Numskull
Outatime!
If you like to take your Switch or Switch Lite on your travels, then getting a snazzy case to protect your treasured console is a must. We've just spotted this new range of licensed Switch cases from Numskull which are available to pre-order for delivery in November, and we just had to share. Whether you are a fan of Back to the Future,...
News New Pikmin Themed Goodies Are Now Available On My Nintendo (US)
Some Mario Kart items, too
This week sees the arrival of Pikmin 3 Deluxe on the Switch and to celebrate this particular release, Nintendo has added some new and appropriately themed rewards to My Nintendo in the US. Shipping fees apply. First up, we have a set of Pikmin 3 coasters (set of four) - available for a total of 400 Platinum Points. My...
News Banjo-Kazooie Composer Posts Remixes For Halloween, With A Full Album Coming
Banjo-KazooiEP
There are myriad spooky levels throughout the history of video games, although one of the best has to be Mad Monster Mansion from Banjo-Kazooie (officially known as The Best Video Game Of All Time™ around these parts — when this writer's around, at least). Composer Grant Kirkhope recently put out a remix of that level's creepy...
News Get Ready To Race As Speed 3: Grand Prix Whizzes Onto Switch Soon
Is this the one with the bus or the boat?
If you're in the market for a realistic racing game, then you might want to check out Speed 3: Grand Prix when it whizzes onto Switch on 10th November. The launch trailer above will give you a good idea what to expect with this racing sim, which has been developed by Lion Castle. Oh, and spoiler alert:...
Thursday29th Oct 2020
News SNK Apologises For "Offensive Ad" Featuring Fatal Fury's Terry Bogard
We feel like we've been here before
SNK has issued a public apology after it discovered an advertisement by a licensing partner was not up to the company's ethical standards. It insists it played "no part" in the creation of it, and had no prior knowledge of its content. It has also filed a complaint with the partners involved and asked for the ad...
News 2020 Isn't All Bad, Because The Game Boy Is Getting A Brand-New RPG Called Dragonborne
And you can pre-order it right now
2020's been a pretty torrid year by all accounts, but there's some light at the end of the tunnel – for those who love Nintendo's legendary Game Boy, at least. Indie studio Spacebot Interactive has announced that it will ship a brand-new RPG for the monochrome marvel early next year, and that pre-orders are open...
News No More Heroes 1 And 2 Are Both Available Now On Switch In Uncensored Form
Travis touches down
We've still got a long wait for No More Heroes III, as it's not coming to Switch until 2021, thankfully all is not lost if you are itching to play a bit of Travis Touchdown on Switch as the first two No More Heroes games, No More Heroes and No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle, which originally launched for the Wii console, have...
Talking Point Cloud Gaming On Switch – The Pros And Cons Of The Cloud
Cloudy with a chance of frame drops
In the years since Switch first launched, we've seen some remarkable ports of games we really didn't expect to see running on the handheld's mobile chipset, let alone running well. Getting cutting-edge cross-platform games on Switch requires hard work and real skill, and with exceptional examples like Witcher 3,...
Review Wallachia: Reign Of Dracula - Contra Meets Castlevania In This Excellent Action Title
Vampire slaying meets running-and-gunning
French studio Migami Games made a name for itself with excellent Castlevania fan games like The Lecarde Chronicles 1 and 2, but fan games don’t keep the lights on or put food on the table, so the team has understandably embraced commerci
Random Sorry, Mario Kart Live - Sega Beat You To The Punch Over 30 Years Ago
You won't fit this track in your house, however
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit is one of those "wow" concepts which can't help but raise a smile; being able to drive a tiny car around your living room and terrorise your pets is a good time, as you'll know if you've consulted our review. However, this isn't the first time a Japanese
Video Another Famous Zelda Location Returns In Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity
A blast from the past
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is a game set 100 years before the events of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. As a result, a lot of locations are still intact. With this in mind, our newest recruit Jon Cartwright has taken a closer look at some of the iconic places you can visit in the
Spoiler alert deployed
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity got a free demo yesterday, and, as is so often the case with these kind of things, dataminers have been working flat-out to pick apart the game code and find the secrets lurking within. They appear to have uncovered the entire roster of playable characters, which you'll find below. It goes...
News More Legend Of Heroes: Trails Of Cold Steel Games Are Coming To Switch
But only in Japan for now
Fans of Falcom's excellent Legend of Heroes series, rejoice – we're getting more JRPG goodness on the Switch next year, thanks to the fact that The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 1 and 2 are both being released on Nintendo's console. These two titles – originally released on Sony systems in 2013 and 2014...
News The Company Behind Control's Cloud Version Is Bringing More "Major" Titles To Switch
Working with "numerous industry-leading game developers"
Cloud tech firm Ubitus has stated that it plans to bring more "major" games to Switch following the launch of Remedy's Control: Ultimate Edition on Nintendo's console. Control is the first game title which Ubitus has simultaneously distributed to multiple markets around the globe using its...
Random Live-Streamed Opening Of $375,000 Box Of Pokémon Cards Goes Horribly Wrong
Sealed with a kiss?
We've seen plenty of big-money Pokémon card unboxings on YouTube of late, but one of the most recent has turned out to be something of a disaster. Members of the Dumb Money YouTube channel – which focuses on explaining how people can turn modest investments into piles of cash – kicked off a charity live-stream in which they...
News New Discovery Suggests Crash Bandicoot 4 Might Be Coming To Nintendo Switch
It's about time
Activision has been talking about bringing Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time to the Switch for a while and the official game site has even potentially revealed a Nintendo version ahead of schedule. Now, in the latest development
News Evidence Of Resident Evil 3: Cloud Version For Nintendo Switch Seemingly Uncovered
You can't escape the cloud
It seems as if the floodgates have opened for cloud game releases on the Nintendo Switch. Following on from the announcement of Hitman 3 and the release of Control on the eShop, dataminers have now supposedly uncovered evidence of Capcom's Resident Evil 3 remake coming to the hybrid system via c
News Aussie Gamers Are Locked Out Of Switch's Cloud-Based Future, It Seems
Down-beat down-under
Say what you will about cloud-based gaming, but the fact that we can play Control: Ultimate Edition on our Switch consoles with cool next-gen features like ray-tracing is something to be celebrated, and with more major games on the way, this approach could see the Switch's library expanded in interesting ways. However, not...
News Sakurai Wanted To Import Minecraft Stages Into Smash, But Gave Up Because It Was "Impossible"
At least he tried
Minecraft is all about creating and crafting things, so it's no surprise Masahiro Sakurai wanted to incorporate this in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate when he was working on the Steve and Alex fighter DLC. A fan-made mod recently demonstrated how it's possible to import skins from Minecraft into the game, and it seems Sakurai had...
Deals Introducing The Adorable, Limited-Time Animal Crossing: New Horizons Pastel Collection (UK)
Animal Crossing amiibo cards also back in stock
Tired of garish video game swag that sticks out like a sore thumb in your subtle, stylish country abode? Does that bright red and blue Mario cushion or green Legend of Zelda hoody clash with your classy Cath Kidston furnishings? Well, thankfully there's a new collection of Animal Crossing clothing and...
News Neo Geo Pocket's The Last Blade Lands On Switch, DLC Character Coming To Samurai Shodown
Mini brawler
We've seen lots of lovely Neo Geo Pocket games land on the Switch in the past year, and today SNK is bringing The Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny to the party. If you're a Neo Geo fan, then you are no doubt aware of The Last Blade and its sequel, but unless you owned a Neo Geo Pocket Color back in the days you might have overlooked The...
News Here's How Your Feedback Helped Shape Bravely Default II Ahead Of Its Release
"Thank you to everyone who got involved"
Bravely Default II might have been pushed back to 2021, but the good news is the development team has taken player feedback on board and used it to improve the overall experience. As of September, the demo has been downloaded around one million times, and there have been 22,000 questionnaire responses...
Video The History Of Nintendo's Game & Watch Range
Pocket power!
For many people (your humble scribe included), Nintendo's Game & Watch series served as an introduction to the wild and wacky world of video games. These pocket-sized devices familiarised a generation with the likes of Mario, Luigi and Donkey Kong, and were one of Nintendo's biggest successes in the games sector until the NES and...
Nintendo Download 29th October (North America)
Pikmin 3 Deluxe, Part Time UFO and No More Heroes!
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: Pikmin 3 Deluxe...
Nintendo Download 29th October (Europe)
Pikmin 3! No More Heroes 1+2! Oceanhorn 2! Control!
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: INSTANT Chef Party...
News Sci-Fi Love Story Haven Is Hitting Switch Later Than Other Systems
"Early 2021"
Indie studio The Game Bakers has just released a new story trailer for its futuristic title Haven, and has also announced that the game will be coming to Switch (and PS4) later than other versions. Haven is locked in for release on December 3rd on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Xbox One. Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 owners...
News Taiko No Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack Drums Out A Solid Release Date
Banger
If you're a fan of banging plastic drums then you'll be pleased to hear that we're getting another helping of Taiko No Tatsujin action on Switch later this year. Taiko No Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack brings two never-released-in-the-west Taiko no Tatsujin titles to Switch consoles on December 3
News Bakugan: Champions Of Vestroia Gets A New Trailer Ahead Of Next Week's Launch
Big anime creatures landing soon on Switch
A new trailer has dropped for the upcoming anime-style RPG Bakugan: Champions of Vestroia. A joint project between Warner Bros. Games, Spin Master and developers WayForward, it's certainly looking like an energetic, beautifully animated adventure with a whole bunch of colourful monsters to battle and plenty...
News Griftlands Brings Deck-Building Roguelite Action To The Switch In Winter 2021
"Outwit or overpower"
One other game revealed during the final mini Direct partner showcase was the deck-building roguelite, Griftlands. In this broken-down sci-fi world known as Harvaria, you'll need some sharp negotiating skills as every decision you make matters - whether it's the jobs you take, the friends you make, or the cards you collect...
Wednesday28th Oct 2020
Random Wow, The PS5 Really Does Dwarf The Switch
Perhaps more so than you might expect
Journalists and influencers have already gotten their hands on Sony's latest PlayStation, and yesterday we saw a flood of images of the shiny new console – many of which illustrated quite plainly what an absolute unit it is. The PS5 is the biggest PlayStation yet in terms of size, and comfortably overshadows...
Review Pikmin 3 Deluxe - Perhaps Not Worth A Double Dip, But The Choice Pick For New Players
Wii say U want a resolution
As each month passes the Wii U becomes less and less relevant, as most of its first-party library continues to be lifted up, piece by piece, and carried over to the Switch. Why, it’s almost like what Pikmin do – DO YOU GET WHERE WE’RE GOING WITH THIS? Pikmin 3 Deluxe is Nintendo’s attempt at a definitive port of...
News Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity's Free Demo Is Available Now
Update: It's live!
Update #2: And it's live! Update #1: The demo has been leaked on the Switch news feed, but it's not available to download yet. Original Story [Tue 27th Oct, 2020 16:30 GMT]: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is out on Switch in less than a month, but a tweet from Kelios on Twitter (thanks
Review Oceanhorn 2: Knights Of The Lost Realm - A Likeable But Ultimately Shallow Zelda Clone
Knight fever
It goes without saying that the early months of the Switch saw the new console effectively being defined as a portable Breath of the Wild machine that you could also maybe play other games on if you really wanted to. Still, those who snooped around the eShop could find some gems that were certainly worth a punt, and one of those early...
Farmful to life
Marvelous has revealed that the next instalment in the Story of Seasons life/farm sim series is coming to Switch on 23rd March 2021. Story Of Seasons: Pioneers Of Olive Town will put you to work cultivating your farm just next to the titular port town and this entry promises more customisation options and more freedom than ever to...
News Control: Ultimate Edition Is Available Now On Switch, But There's A Catch
Every cloud...
Remedy's critically-acclaimed action title Control has come to Switch – but not in the form you might expect. Control: Ultimate Edition is available now, but it's a 'cloud' version – which means the game is streamed to your console over WiFi and will therefore be subject to a degree of latency. The upside is that the visuals...
News Nintendo Shadow-Drops Another Nintendo Direct Mini, Watch It Here
Out of the blue
Suffice to say, 2020 has been a pretty crazy year and has played havoc with the promotional plans of video game companies like Nintendo. As a result, we've seen a bunch of smaller, "Mini" Nintendo Directs shadow-dropping without warning – and guess what? Another one has just been released, and you can check it out on this very...
Random This Prototype Sega Mega Drive Controller Is Giving Us Serious Wii Nunchuk Vibes
Genesis?
The development name for Nintendo's Wii — the 'Revolution' — was arguably the most apt codename for any console ever. Nintendo turned the traditional spec-chasing console model on its head with its accessible little system, and a huge part of its success came from its unconventional controller design with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk. As...
News Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Receives Its Very First Update
Includes some camera improvements
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit might be a different type of video game experience, but it seems it will still be receiving the same level of support as Nintendo's standard first-party releases. A few weeks after it raced onto the Switch, this real-life kart racer has now received its very first update. This bumps...
News Hitman 3 Is Coming To Switch, Just Don't Try To Play This One Offline
Head in the clouds
In today's surprise Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase, we got a range of exciting announcements such as Control Ultimate Edition – Cloud Version. Joining Control in the cloud is everyone's favourite smooth-headed assassin. Hitman 3 is a really great game, but it was always going to be a stretch to get it running on the...
News Sega's Sonic Double Packs Are Out Now On Nintendo Switch
It's official!
Back in August, two Sega double packs for Nintendo Switch were spotted online. One included Team Sonic Racing and Sonic Mania, and the other featured Sonic Forces and Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD. Today, Sega of America made it official, and both packs are out now! Readers locate
News Don't Worry, Immortals Fenyx Rising Will Make It To Switch In Time For Christmas
And you can pre-order it now
Immortals Fenyx Rising has captured the attention of many players due to the fact that it looks a lot like Zelda: Breath of the Wild – which, lest we forget, isn't a bad thing at all, given that Breath of the Wild 2 isn't going to be with us for a while yet. When the game was
Random Move Over, Nintendo Labo, And Get Ready For... PlayStation Labo?
No cardboard with this one
While Nintendo and Sony's streams have rarely crossed in the past (besides a famous exception or two), reports are coming in that a certain part of Sony's PS5 pack-in game might reference a recent Nintendo product, albeit indirectly. Well, we say 'indirectly', but it actually seems pretty direct — at least to western...
News Part Time UFO, The Latest Switch Game From HAL Laboratory, Is Available Right Now
Surprise!
Freshly announced in today's Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase, a new game from Kirby maestros HAL Laboratory has been surprise-dropped on Switch eShop today. It's called Part Time UFO and it sees you taking control of Jobski the UFO to fly around and help people by completing tasks for them. Cleaning up, fishing, doing a spot of...
News Koei Tecmo's Buddy Mission: Bond Comes To Switch Next Year
Best buddies
Nintendo and Koei Tecmo have jointly announced during the Japanese version of today's Nintendo Direct Mini that the visual novel-style adventure game Buddy Mission: Bond will launch on Switch next year. Featuring characters designed by Yusuke Murata (One Punch Man, Eyeshield 21), the game combines 2D story sequences with 3D segments...
Random Dataminer Uncovers List Of Words That Might Get You Banned In The New Kingdom Hearts Game
"honkers" is one of many
Since the beginning of time, players have been entering words into video games that they probably shouldn't be. Sometimes these words are funny and on other occasions, they can be rude, or even highly offensive and are used with the intention to hurt or perhaps harm others. With this in mind, Square Enix's upcoming release...
News Bravely Default II Hits Nintendo Switch In February 2021
Fan feedback has been taken on board, apparently
Bravely Default II now has a solid release date, and those who were hoping it would be here before Christmas might want to look away now. It has been confirmed that the RPG sequel will hit Switch on February 26th next year, and that feedback gained from the demo released in March will be factored...
News An Exciting New Trailer For No More Heroes III Has Been Revealed
Another Touchdown
We got the news that No More Heroes III would be delayed until 2021 last month, but at least we can enjoy the first two games on the Switch while we wait. While we wait for No More Heroes III, we can check out the new trailer (above) which will give us
News Fancy A Glimpse Of An Unpublished Final Fantasy Comic From The '90s?
"Four issues were outlined, two or three written. One and a half drawn..."
Comic book writer Kurt Busiek, whose impressive career includes runs on many familiar titles from Marvel and DC, has recently opened up on Twitter about a video game-related project he was involved with back in the early 1990s — a Final Fantasy comic. As Busiek points out,...
News My Time At Portia Sequel Reaches 100K Kickstarter Goal In Less Than 24 Hours
"We did it!"
It's safe to say the Kickstarter for the sequel to My Time at Portia has already been a huge success. In less than 24 hours - 19, to be precise - Pathea Games has raised well over $100,000 USD for its new game, My Time at Sandrock. Here's the latest Kickstarter update, celebrating this milestone: We did it! We’ve already reached...
News Tropico 6 Lands On Switch In The First Week Of November
"El Presidente" returns for election time
Announced for Switch earlier in the year, it's been confirmed in the latest Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase that management and political sim Tropico 6 is coming to Nintendo's console on 6th November. The game debuted on PC in March last year before jumping to
News Netflix Gives Us Another Look At Leon And Claire In Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness
Arriving next year
Netflix's library of video game series continues to grow, with the streaming giant yesterday announcing it would be creating a brand new show based on Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed. In case you forgot, it also
News Old-School Brawler 64th Street: A Detective Story Is Coming To The Switch eShop Tomorrow
Worth investigating
If you're a fan of side-scrolling fighters like Final Fight and Streets of Rage, then you'll be pleased to learn that the Jalceo-published 64th Street: A Detective Story is joining Hamster's Arcade Archives range tomorrow. Originally re
Deals Hey Listen! Get 20% Off Zavvi's Secrets & Legends Zelda Collection With This Code
Drape yourself in Hyrule's finest
If you're a Legend of Zelda fan, you'll likely be excited for the arrival of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity later in November. A playable demo of the game dropped on the eShop just earlier, but if you're still in a Zelda-y mood after playing that, you might want to check out this new line of clothing and other...
News Fangamer Has Just Launched A Range Of Goemon Merchandise
Mystical merch
Konami's Goemon series – also known as Mystical Ninja in the west – is one of those franchises that we hope and pray will get a proper revival one day soon. Until that time, we'll have to make do with Fangamer's amazing range of officially-licenced gear, which includes shirts, pin badges, posters and even a vinyl LP. You can check...
News Surviving The Aftermath Brings Grim Survival Strategy To Switch In Spring 2021
2020 begone!
Paradox Interactive and developer Iceflake Studios have announced as part of today’s Nintendo Direct Mini that Surviving the Aftermath is coming Nintendo Switch (alongside all the other platforms you'd expect) when it leaves Early Access and officially launches in Spring 2021. The strategy game puts you in a post-apocalyptic future...
News GungHo Distributes A Limited-Time Gift As Ninjala Passes 5 Million Downloads
Claim your free Jala until January
Gung-Ho Online has announced that its free-to-play arena brawler Ninjala has reached the five million worldwide downloads milestone. In celebration of this achievement, the developers have sent out a limited-time gift of 100 Jala (that's the in-game currency if you're not in the know) to all players. As detailed...
Tuesday27th Oct 2020
News Looks Like We're Getting Another Pokémon App This Year
And we should expect big things next year, too
Given that it's one of the most recognisable brands that Nintendo is associated with, it's understandable that we've seen more than one smartphone app relating to Pokémon over the years; Pokémon GO is obviously the most popular, but we've also had Pokémon Masters EX, Pokémon Duel and even Pokémon...
News You'll Soon Be Able To Invert The Camera Controls In Super Mario 3D All-Stars
Phew!
Update: And Nintendo of America has tweeted out the information featuring the new menu screens in English: It seems that the update will be dropping in the West on 16th November — it's all about time zones, see? As much as we enjoyed Super Mario 3D All-Stars, the absence of the option to invert the camera controls was something of a...
Review Transformers: Battlegrounds - Accessible Turn-Based Action That's For Noobs Only
Bah weep grana weep Ninty bong
Hot on the heels of fellow Hasbro license G.I. Joe comes this turn-based tactical outing for those robots that take on the form of mack trucks, massive pistols, sheds and benches, the Transformers! Given the sheer love fans have for the series, Transformers: Battlegrounds has a lot to live up to – even more so when...
News Phil Spencer "Not Sure" About Game Pass On Switch, But Says Xbox Could Be Open To Discussions
Here we go again
Head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, recently said it wasn't sustainable to continue releasing games on a case-by-case basis on devices such as the Nintendo Switch. So what about Xbox Game Pass then - could this subscription service on the hybrid system be a possible solution - perhaps even via Microsoft's streaming service, xCloud? In a...
News Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues Launches On Switch In November In Europe
Swept the leg
Update: And the game has appeared for sale on the North American eShop! It would appear that the late November launch only applies outside that region — we’ll update this post should the situation change. It took a few years, but the return of Daniel LaRusso and his old rival Johnny Lawrence to screens via YouTube a couple of...
News It's Been Three Years Since We First Embarked On A Super Mario Odyssey
About time for a return trip?
When was the last time you went on a nice long trip? Thanks to one thing and another this year, it's probably been quite a while, although it's hard to believe that three years have now passed since we first grabbed our caps and went on a kingdom-hopping jaunt in Super Mario Odyssey. It is, however, entirely true:...
Review The Red Lantern - A Survival-Focused Roguelite In Which Luck Plays Too Big A Part
What do forests and dogs have in common? Bark.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that every dog in possession of a big fluffy coat must be in want of belly rubs. At least, that's the thesis behind the wildly successful Twitter account, "Can You Pet The Dog", which judges games the only way they deserve to be judged: by whether or not the...
News Cult FMV Shooter Corpse Killer Is Shambling Towards Your Nintendo Switch
And we're getting physical versions, too
Originally released on the Mega CD back in 1994, Digital Pictures' Corpse Killer was, like stablemates Night Trap and Ground Zero: Texas, based on FMV sequences with very limited player interaction – yet it gained a cult following over the years that culminated in a remastered edition for PS4 and PC in...
News Nintendo Is Releasing Three Switch Bundles In Japan Next Month
Just in time for the holiday season
Nintendo has announced it will be releasing two Switch controller bundles and a new Switch console bundle in Japan next month. All three will be available on 20th November, just in time for the holiday season. Super Mario Party Joy-Con Bundle: First, we have a Super Mario Party bundle - featuring a copy of the...
Nothing is true, everything is permitted
There once was a time when any movie or TV show based on a video game was looked down upon by fans, but those days are in the past and we've seen several leading game properties make the leap from the interactive to the non-interactive realm – and soon, there's going to be one more to add to the list...
Random Crash Bandicoot 4 Dev Has A Cult Classic N64 Game On The Brain
Clue 2: It's one from GTA devs DMA Design...
Developer Toys For Bob has a long and storied history stretching back thirty years, although you may know them more recently for the Skylanders series and two excellent platformer compilations: the Switch version of Naughty Dog's (via Vicarious Visions) Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and the revival of...
Feature Evercade's Latest Cart Is Offering A Vital Connection To Nintendo History
You're making me Dizzy, my head is spinning
We've covered the Evercade console a few times on this site, mainly because we love the idea of a brand-new handheld system which uses old-school cartridges. This pocket-friendly device doesn't have the backing of a Nintendo or Sony-sized company behind it, yet the team involved have managed to not only...
News Persona 5 Scramble Localisation Not Mentioned In Koei Tecmo's Latest Report
Focused on other offerings
Word about the localisation of Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers has been floating around all year, but now, in Koei Tecmo's latest financial report there's no mention of a western release. In terms of console offerings, it's currently focused on Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity and a bunch of other games including
News Cyberpunk Parkour Game Ghostrunner Gets Pushed Into November On Switch
Out today on other platforms
We've had our eye on first-person parkour game Ghostrunner for a while now, and while the trailers look very impressive indeed, we're intrigued to see how all that cyberpunk glitz and wall-running action translates to Switch. The game is out now on other platforms and was supposed to be coming to Switch today, too,...
News Brunswick Corporation Elects Reggie Fils-Aimé To Board Of Directors
"You really like that throttle, don't you Reggie?"
Although Reggie Fils-Aimé stepped down from his role as Nintendo of America's president last April, it doesn't seem like he will be slowing down anytime soon. Following on from the news the former NoA president would be joining Rogue Games as a stategic advisor, he's now signed on with the board...
Random This Unofficial Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Mod Makes It Pad-Smashingly Hard
Anyone order a few Golden Lynels?
Zelda: Breath of the Wild contains some pretty tough enemies, but the Lynel is one of the hardest – and the Golden Lynel is even more difficult to overcome, making it a kill that only truly skilled players can obtain. If you're one such player, then you might be interested in upping the stakes a little with a new...
News Black Friday Comes Early In The UK With Up To £20 Off These Nintendo Switch Bundles
Deals-a-plenty
The magical day of consumer spending known as Black Friday may be one whole month away, but that's not stopped Amazon UK from firing early shots with a promotion which sees up to £20 off Nintendo Switch console bundles which include a game. If you are in the market for picking up a Nintendo Switch for the first time or you're...
Video Join Us For A Complete Series History Of Panel De Pon, With ScottTheWoz And Shesez
Panel de Puzzle Attack (we're pretty sure that's the name) turns 25!
On this day 25 years ago, Japan was introduced to one of Nintendo's greatest and most competitive offerings - Panel de Pon... however you may know it as Puzzle League or even Tetris Attack (despite it having nothing to do with Tetris). The series has been far from consistent with...
News Co-op Classic Pang Adventures Returns On Switch In Physical Form Next Year
A pang of nostaligia for Europe and Australia
Meridium Games has announced that a physical boxed edition of 2019's Pang Adventures — dubbed the "Buster Edition" — will be arriving on Switch in "Q1 2021". It'll be available in retail stores in Europe and Australia, although there's no specific word on North American distribution at the moment...
Monday26th Oct 2020
Rumour 'Switch Pro' Could Feature A Mini-LED Display, According To A New Report
Nintendo's looking to improve screen performance and battery life
As Sony and Microsoft prepare to release their next gen consoles into the wild, rumours about Nintendo's future plans for Switch hardware continue to come in thick and fast. You name it, Switch Pro will have it. 4K upscaling? Natch. 48-hour battery life? We'd expect nothing less. Wake...
Random Mario Kart Music Apparently Helps With Your Homework
Listen up, kids
A lot of people like to work with music playing in the background – it's easy to see how a favourite tune can inspire you to increased productivity or get you through a particularly tough day. However, a new craze has surfaced online which is based around using Mario Kart's more strident songs to encourage people to work faster...
News Switch Is No Longer The Only Way To Play Bloodstained On The Move
Ritual of the Night comes to smartphones
Back when Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night was first announced, PS Vita owners were getting all excited about taking Koji Igarashi's next Metroidvania classic with them on the move. However, as time went on the Vita version was canned (as was the Wii U edition) and, as it woul
Mini Review Vigil: The Longest Night - A Grim And Foreboding Metroidvania
They come at night
Developed by Taiwan studio Glass Heart Games and inspired by titles such as Salt & Sanctuary and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Vigil: The Longest Night is a gothic Metroidvania which places you in a grim, horror-filled fantasy world and expects you to unravel various mysteries in the role of Leila, a member of the...
News My Time At Portia Sequel Confirmed For Nintendo Switch, Coming 2022
Devs looking to raise $100,000 via crowdfunding
If you're a fan of Pathea Games' My Time at Portia, then you'll be pleased to learn that the developer has just announced a sequel named My Time at Sandrock – and it's coming to Switch. Similarly to its forerunner, My Time at Sandrock takes place in "perhaps the only wholesome post-apocalyptic world...
Deals Level-5's Gorgeous Ghibli RPG Ni no Kuni Has 84 Percent Hacked Off Its eShop Price [Europe]
Don't sleep on this one
Level-5's Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch certainly ranks as one of the best RPGs on Switch right now, and combines an uplifting story with gorgeous artwork courtesy of the legendary Japanese animation company Studio Ghibli. The game is currently on sale, with a massive 84 percent reduction on its typical retail price...
Review Supraland - A Playful Platformer With Squandered Potential
A sandbox of missed potential
Sometimes a game’s overambition can be to its detriment, and Supraland is a prime example of this. The game is a disappointing tale of clear purpose and great ideas that, unfortunately, does not create an enjoyable product. While it is impressive that the game was created by only two developers, Supraland feels closer...
News The SNES Encyclopedia Is An Exhaustive Resource For Nintendo Fans
Penned by Chris Scullion, no less!
As long-time readers of this very site will be aware, Chris Scullion really knows his stuff. That's why we get him to fill these hallowed pages with lovely words; he's something of a boffin when it comes to the world of Nintendo, having worked at Official Nintendo Magazine during its heyday. Scullion has been...
News Strife: Veteran Edition Shoots To Switch And Nightdive Discounts Its Turok Remasters
'90s FPS-RPG now available on the eShop
Nightdive Studios may have recently delayed its remaster of Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition until next year, but the developer has just put out Strife: Veteran Edition on Switch and discounted its remasters of N64 classics Turok: Dinosaur Hunter and
Video Jurassic World Evolution Switch Gameplay Highlighted In New Developer Spotlight
Welcome to Jurassic... World
Last month, Frontier Developments released a short Developer Spotlight video about the upcoming Switch release of Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition, and they've recently put out a second video (above) highlighting more gameplay from the Switch version, which lands on Switch eShop 3rd November. The video featu
UK Charts FIFA Still Top, But Nintendo's Fine Form Continues
Cadence of Hyrule's physical release struggles to make an impact, however
We've not seen many new releases over the past week so the UK chart hasn't changed a great deal – FIFA 21 remains in the top spot, which isn't very shocking – but what's most striking is that Nintendo's excellent retail performance has held firm for yet another week, with...
Anniversary Dig Out The Plastic And Reform The Band - Rock Band 3 Turns 10 Today
Let there be Rock (Band)
Time continues to tick on mercilessly and brings with it wave after wave of video game anniversaries designed (we're certain) to make us feel older than our years. Majora's Mask launched in North America two decades ago this very day — how can that be? Another game celebrating a significant birthday today is Rock Band 3...
News Fortnite Crosses The Streams With Ghostbusters Just In Time For Halloween
What about the packs?!
A new set of cosmetic gear has cropped up in the item shop in Fortnite and it's ready to tap into the wallets of every nostalgia-drenched thirty-something who dabbles in Epic's struggling little battle royale game. Yes, you can don the official garb of Messrs. Spengler, Stantz, Zeddemore and Venkman and bust out a variety of...
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Sunday25th Oct 2020
News IDW Releasing Sonic The Hedgehog Hardcover Comic Collection In 2021
272 pages of the blue blur
It's Sonic's 30th anniversary next year and to celebrate IDW is releasing a hardcover collection of its Sonic the Hedgehog comic on 8th June next year. All up, it includes 272 pages covering the first twelve issues of the comic book series. This is also volume one - so more volumes are expected to be released. Here's the...
News Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & The Blade Of Light Switch eShop File Size Revealed
Small game, big adventure
The big surprise this week was when Nintendo announced it would be bringing the original game in the Fire Emblem series to the west for the first time ever. Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light is arriving exclusively on the Switch eShop on 4th December and is priced at $5.99 (or your regional equivalent)...
News PowerA Continues Mario's 35th Anniversary Celebrations With Three New Switch Controllers
Arriving later this month
Following on from PowerA's new Switch controller designs in September, it's now got three more officially licensed Mario themed ones on the way. There's an enhanced wireless pro controller, an enhanced wired pro controller, and a wireless GameCube style controller. According to listings on Amazon, all three controllers...
Review HyperBrawl Tournament - A Fun And Frantic Arcade Handbrawler
The Beautiful Maim
Milky Tea's HyperBrawl Tournament sees teams of futuristic handbrawlers compete in chaotic 2v2 matches where they duke it out — literally kicking, punching, stabbing and hammering each other into submission — in order to stick a great big metal ball into each other's neon nets for a GOOOOOOOAL! It's Speedball blitzed with...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel #65 - Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem
Chattur’gha, Narokath, Santak, Pargon, Pargon...
Welcome one and all to Box Art Brawl, the battle between two or more regional box art variants to find out which one's the most aesthetically pleasing to the most discerning, intelligent — and may we say charming — of all internet users: your lovely selves. Last time we commiserated about the...
News Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 To Be Shown To The Public For The First Time Next Month
Will be playable at Japan's Digital Games Expo
Back in June, during the BitSummit Gaiden online event, Inti Creates announced it would be reviving its flagship 2D side-scrolling series Azure Striker Gunvolt for a third outing. Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 is described as a "true blue sequel" to Azure Striker Gunvolt - with action supervisor Keiji...
Mini Review Double Pug Switch - Not The Greatest Runner, But Still A Good Boy
One for the dog lovers
Switch might be a natural home to platformers but outside of 2018’s excellent Runner3, and the less-excellent Bubsy: Paws On Fire!, we’ve seen little of the runner sub-genre. Targeting the dog lovers, Double Pug Switch from The Polygon Loft seeks to fill that niche. Bringing us a challenging platformer, you play as Otis,...
Saturday24th Oct 2020
Random Not Everyone Is Happy With Cadence Of Hyrule's Interior Artwork
What does it look like in your own region?
If you've got full artwork inside your Cadence of Hyrule Switch game case, consider yourself lucky, as fans of the game in certain regions around the world have opened up their latest physical purchase to discover it's a completely blank canvas. One individual, located in Spain, was nice enough to upload...
Review G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout - Bland, Forgettable Saturday Morning Fare
G.I. No
There was a huge red flag right from the off, when G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout had not been accurately renamed Action Force: Operation Blackout for a British audience. We don’t want to be reminded of the incredibly crap films, we want to be reminded of the brilliant IPC comic Battle, and its Action Force strips that eventually spun off...
News Of Course Scalpers Are Already Listing Fire Emblem's 30th Anniversary Edition
Not again!
This week, Nintendo announced it would be bringing Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light to the west for the first time ever. The catch - because there's always one - is that it'll be another "limited-time" release and will only be available on the Switch eShop until 31st March 2021. Alongside this, Nintendo is offering a
Review Tennis World Tour 2 - A Promising Seed With Far Too Many Faults
John McEnwoe
Let's forget the warm-up and jump straight to the first serve, shall we? Tennis World Tour 2 demands a level of precision from its players that it simply isn't capable of facilitating. This is a sombre and serious tennis sim that bases its take on the sport around the perfect timing of shots and their precision placement on court. It's...
News SuperData: 3D All-Stars Is Now The Biggest Digital Launch For A Mario Game On Nintendo Switch
High demand, limited release
Digital video game sales have reached an all-time high this year. Just last week, for example, FIFA 21's digital sales in the UK outsold physical purchases at launch for the first time ever. Now, according to SuperData's monthly report for September, Super Mario 3D All-Stars has set a new digital launch sales record for...
News Nightdive Studios Delays Its Enhanced Edition Of Blade Runner
Release date now "TBD"
Nightdive Studios has confirmed Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition will no longer be released this year on the Nintendo Switch and other platforms. In an interview with our friends over at Eurogamer, Nightdive's CEO Stephen Kick said the launch date was now "TBD". "There have been some obstacles we've had to overcome in terms of...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 24th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Here we are at the end of another week, which this time brought us a seriously hot take on Nintendo's business practices, a Super Mario Bros. 35 bombshell, and the announcement of an iconic
Friday23rd Oct 2020
"Who cares? Play it as a handheld"
If you were to ask anyone to explain the benefits of owning a Nintendo Switch, we'd argue most would demonstrate the console's ability to 'switch' between handheld and docked play. It's the entire selling point of the system after all, and having a console be so versatile can only be a good thing, right? Wrong –...
News Nintendo Is Permanently Reducing The Price Of Switch Joy-Con
Update: Now confirmed for North America
Update: Nintendo has now confirmed that the Joy-Con price drop will also come to North America. Just like Japan, the discount only applies to single Joy-Con purchases. The single Joy-Con products below will be reduced from $49.99 to $39.99 starting from 9th November. While this is a welcome change, it's worth...
Review Pokémon Sword & Shield - The Crown Tundra - Great New DLC Marred By Decades-Old Design
Cold Pokémon go brrr
Pokémon Sword & Shield is now finally complete with the release of The Crown Tundra, the second part of the DLC pass to go alongside The Isle of Armor. But how does it stack up compared to its great – if inconsistent – main game? Well, we'll tell you, because we’re nice like that. We have to be honest, our first...
Poll Do You Play Your Switch More In Docked Or Handheld Mode?
Analyse this
Earlier today you may have caught the latest quote from a certain well-known analyst suggesting that Nintendo would do well to scrap the standard Switch entirely and concentrate on the handheld-only Switch Lite model. We (and most industry onlookers, we'd wager) would argue that the console's namesake hybrid nature is its greatest...
Review Pumpkin Jack - The Perfect Platforming Treat For The Spooky Season
Tonnes of skele-fun
We don’t know about you, but Halloween is one of our favourite times of the year. Autumn is in full force, supermarkets are littered with skeletons and pumpkins, and it’s possibly the only time of year where it’s acceptable to watch The Exorcist on repeat while gorging on Toblerone (although you'll forgive us if that's been...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield's Crown Tundra DLC Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Version 1.3.0 has arrived
Pokémon Sword and Shield's second piece of DLC, The Crown Tundra, is now available on the Nintendo Switch. As previously noted, this extra content includes a new adventure, the chance to catch legendary pocket monsters from past generations, new Pokémon, a new Galarian Star Tournament, a new way to battle and much more...
Gallery Lots Of Gorgeous Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Screenshots Appear
Ahead of its launch next month
We're now less than a month away from the launch of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity on Nintendo Switch, and plenty of lovely screenshots have been shared ahead of the big day. The images below come courtesy of 4Gamer, and show off lots of the game's main cast, stunning scenery, some of the attacks you'll be able to...
News Pokémon HOME Update Out Now, Adds Crown Tundra DLC Compatibility
Download it today!
The cloud and storage service Pokémon HOME has today been updated to version 1.2.0 on Nintendo Switch and version 1.3.0 on mobile devices. Most notably, this update adds compatibility with part two of Pokémon Sword and Shield's Expansion Pass, addresses some other issues and much more. Below are the full patch notes: - Added...
News Apex Legends' Switch Version Has Been Delayed
"We don’t want to rush anything out"
EA and developer Respawn Entertainment have announced that Apex Legends has been delayed on Nintendo Switch. The game was originally planned to launch on the console this fall alongside its release on Steam (which will be happening on 4th November), but has sadly been pushed back to next year. Chad Grenier,...
Random Thanks Fire Emblem, Mother 3 Is Now Trending On Social Media (Again)
"Lucas can’t take much more"
Yesterday, Nintendo surprised everyone when it announced it would be localising the original entry in the Fire Emblem series for the first time ever. Yes, that's right, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light will be released on the Switch eShop this year on 4th December. As happy as everyone is about...
Random Japan's Former PM Wasn't So Sure About Promoting Tokyo 2020 As Mario
“I waited for over ten minutes in that pipe”
The now-former prime minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, who retired due to health reasons in September, recently spoke to Nikkan Sports about making an appearance at the 2016 Rio Olympics closing ceremony (as Mario) to promote Tokyo 2020. He admitted he wasn't thrilled with the idea when it was initially...
Feature We've Had Tetris 99 And Mario 35... So, What's The Next Nintendo Battle Royale?
99 Links drop onto an Eventide Island...
The recent arrival of Super Mario Bros. 35 as the second Battle Royale-inspired online multiplayer experience to come following the excellent Tetris 99 poses the question of what other classic Nintendo franchises could be given similar treatment. As enticements to sign up for the Nintendo Switch Online...
Reminder Cadence Of Hyrule's Physical Edition With All DLC Included Launches Today
Are you getting it?
Just in case it had slipped your mind, here's your friendly reminder that a lovely physical Zelda game is out today! Yes, Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda's physical release with all DLC included is now available. If you haven't already bought the game digitally, this is a fantastic way...
News Transformers: Battlegrounds Is Out Today On Switch, Here's The Launch Trailer
Autobots vs Decepticons
Today sees the launch of Bandai Namco and Outright Games' Transformers: Battlegrounds on Nintendo Switch, and a brand new trailer has been released to celebrate. Developed by UK team Coatsink, the game throws players into "intense" tactical combat and tells an original story within the Transformers universe. We were also...
Review GONNER2 - Another Way To Die In An Increasingly Crowded Genre
I live, I die, I die some more
It’s been three years since GoNNER dropped on Switch, a game we thought pretty highly of. Bringing us a challenging 2D platformer with rogue-like mechanics, it told the story of Ikk, our altruistic blob-like hero that set out to help a land-bound whale called Sally. Placing us in a series of procedurally generated...
Video First 4 Figures Unboxes Its Stunning Varia Suit Samus Statue
It's just mindbogglingly beautiful
Expensive-but-fantastic statue maker First 4 Figures has shared an unboxing video of its delightful Varia Suit Samus figure. Available as a standard edition or a super fancy Exclusive edition that includes LED lights, the figure has entered its 'last chance to pre-order' stage on First 4 Figures' website. The...
News Even Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Is Getting A Battle Royale Game
Don't worry, you can play normally too
Launching on Switch next week in Europe – and a little later in North America – is a video game adaptation of the hit TV show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? It has all your favourite things from the show, like tough questions, lifelines, and lots of money to be won, but it also has a battle royale mode?...
News Lonely Mountains: Downhill DLC Adds The Game's Biggest Mountain Yet And New Challenges
With added thunderstorms and volcano
The first paid DLC for Lonely Mountains: Downhill is now available on Nintendo Switch, celebrating a major milestone for the game with some very welcome new content. Called 'Eldfjall Island', the DLC adds brand new challenges across four trails, with new outfits, paint jobs, and accessories to unlock along the...
Random Test Your Nintendo Knowledge With This New Video Series
Know your Min Mins from your Minccinos?
Think you know everything there is to know about Nintendo? Want to prove that to yourself and the rest of the Nintendo Life community? Then get stuck into these new videos. Nintendo has started a brand new video series titled 'Do You Know Your Nintendo?', with four episodes available to view on YouTube at the...
News Dragon Marked For Death Gets New Quests, Character Adjustments And More In Huge Update
Here are the full patch notes
2D side-scrolling action RPG Dragon Marked for Death has received a mighty update on Switch and other platforms, adding new Level 120 quests, character adjustments for all playable characters, equipment and item adjustments and more. We have the full patch notes for you below, but we'll warn you now that this is a big...
News Step Aside FIFA, Soccer Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives This Week
Meet the "father" of all football games
Before EA's annual FIFA releases, there was a Nintendo title known as Soccer. It didn't include card packs, online play, or even in-game ads - instead it was a simple but "exciting" take on the beautiful game starring a bunch of international teams. This week the classic football game joins Hamster Corp's...
Thursday22nd Oct 2020
News The Original Fire Emblem Is Coming To The West For The First Time Ever On Switch
But it'll only be available for a limited time
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, the very first game in the Fire Emblem series, will launch in the west for the first time as a rerelease on Nintendo Switch. The 8-bit game, previously exclusive to the Famicom in Japan, will launch in the US and Europe on the Nintendo Switch eShop...
News The Outer Worlds On Switch Has Been Updated To Version 1.2
Visual changes and more...
Update (Thu 22nd Oct, 2020 01:30 BST): The long-awaited patch for The Outer Worlds is finally here. It bumps the game up to version 1.2 and includes a bunch of features, changes and fixes. Below are the full patch notes from the official game site: The next time you launch The Outer Worlds on your Nintendo Switch, you...
News Nintendo Discounts Three Major Mario Games On Switch For A Limited Time (Europe)
33% off three Mario hits!
As part of Nintendo's ongoing Super Mario 35th Anniversary celebrations, a small selection of Mario hits are currently reduced on the Nintendo Switch eShop in Europe. As you'll likely be aware, it's not all that often that Nintendo-published games get discounted, so if you're still to pick up any of the three titles below,...
News Minecraft Steve's Meat Gets The Chop In Smash Bros.
Nintendo must have had some 'meat-ings'...
It's official - Steve's win screen in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has been slightly adjusted as of update 9.0.1. Last week, the internet couldn't help but notice how the Minecraft character's steak looked like something else...and well, it seems Nintendo has decided to adjust this animation in the latest...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 9.0.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Fixes, fixes and more fixes
Nintendo's latest update for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which was announced yesterday, is now live. This minor update bumps the game up to version 9.0.1 and fixes multiple issues linked to the new DLC fighters from Minecraft. Opponents will no longer fall through the stage when these characters create a block in a...
Random Here's How Microsoft's Phil Spencer Reacted To Minecraft Steve's Smash Bros. Meat
"[long pause] Yeah. Who did that?"
You probably know the story by now, but when Minecraft's Steve joined the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster earlier this month, fans quickly discovered that his victory screen contained a very unfortunate bit of meat placement. It quickly did the rounds on social media and became one of the biggest gaming stories...
Hands On Immortals: Fenyx Rising Could Be The Switch Adventure You Need This Holiday
A Greek Mythological take on the Breath of the Wild formula
Last year at E3, the world was given the first look at a brand new, animated adventure from Ubisoft named Gods & Monsters, and after a year's worth of radio silence, we were finally treated to our first look at gameplay, along with a new take-it-or-leave it name, Immortals: Fenyx...
News Early Build Of Pokémon Sword Allegedly Leaked Online
Out in the wild
Earlier this year, Nintendo was on the receiving end of a massive source code leak. Since then, we've heard and discovered all sorts of things about the company's older video games and hardware. The leaks haven't stopped, either. In the latest development, there's now been another Pokémon one, but this time it's rather different as...
Review MindSeize - Slick Mega Man Zero-Style Action Jammed Into A Metroidvania
Nothing to Seize at
When it’s in full flow, MindSeize has the flair and feel of Mega Man Zero. And believe us, that’s not something we’d say lightly, considering that Capcom’s beloved handheld series remains at the apex of 2D action gameplay. There’s a similarity in certain aspects of the game’s design, but mostly in its mechanics and...
News Nintendo Gives Xenoblade Chronicles Some Love With 7-Minute Relaxation Video
Simply beautiful
Despite our best efforts to lighten the mood with far too many Mario Kart cat articles, life's pretty tough for a lot of us right now, so this new video from Nintendo might just be exactly what the doctor ordered. The Big N has given the Xenoblade Chronicles series a slightly random but much-appreciated bit of attention, sharing a...
Japanese Charts Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Speeds Into First Place
As Nintendo takes nine of top ten
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 12th - 18th October, revealing that Nintendo's Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit has debuted in first place. Combined sales of the Mario and Luigi bundles reached an estimated 73,918 units in its opening week, comfortably sitting ahead of the second-place game, Animal...
News Torchlight III Arrives On Switch Today, Here's The Launch Trailer
"A perfect fit for the Nintendo Switch"
Echtra Games' Torchlight III launches today on Nintendo Switch, and a brand new trailer has been released to get you in the mood. The game will have you exploring the vibrant world of Novastraia, hack’n’slashing your way through quests and boss battles across randomly-generated areas. This new Switch...
Nintendo Download 22nd October (North America)
The Red Lantern, Supraland and GONNER2!
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: The Red Lantern (Timberline Studio,...
News 2D Metroidvania DeathStick Brings Dimension-Shifting Platforming To Switch
But it won't be out for a while
Update: DeathStick will now go by the name 'Akatori'. Further details here. TeamNora Games and publisher HypeTrain Digital have announced that they'll be bringing DeathStick, an upcoming action-platformer, to Nintendo Switch. The teams describe the game as "a beautiful 2D pixel art Metroidvania/slasher platformer,"...
Nintendo Download 22nd October (Europe)
Horace! Transformers! GONNER2!
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: Asterix & Obelix XXL: Romastered...
News Tactical RPG Shores Unknown Hits Early Access In February, Ahead Of Its Full Launch On Switch
Featuring gridless turn-based combat
Developer Vallynne has revealed that its upcoming tactical RPG Shores Unknown will be available in Early Access on PC in February 2021, where it'll hoover up player feedback ahead of its full release on Switch. A Switch release date hasn't yet been confirmed – that'll come a little later down the line – but...
News Optillusion Is Bringing Its Award-Winning Puzzle Adventure Moncage To Switch In 2021
Check out the brand new trailer!
Optillusion has announced it will launch its vignette puzzle adventure title Moncage on Nintendo Switch, PC and mobile next year, with the assistance of publisher XD Network. To celebrate, it's released a brand new trailer - showcasing the unique gameplay that combines optical illusions and vignette puzzles. There...
News THO Simulator Is Your Chance To "Examine Damage" And, Erm, "Ensure Safe Roads" On Switch
No, not THQ Simulator
While scrolling through the upcoming Switch releases this morning, this new addition to the sim genre caught our eye. What's this? THQ Simulator? we thought for the briefest of moments before re-reading the title. Nope, this new game from prolific sim publisher Aerosoft actually casts you as part of a specialist relief...
Wednesday21st Oct 2020
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Local Wireless Multiplayer Games
Games best played with multiple Switches
The Switch's facility with local couch co-op games is one of the key selling points of the console. The ability to crack (read: carefully slide) off the Joy-Con and get involved in some same-screen multiplayer mayhem is super convenient, although the introduction in September 2019 of Switch Lite — the...
News The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Has Received A New Update On Nintendo Switch
Thronebreaker, too
It's been just over a year since The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition arrived on the Nintendo Switch and it's still receiving minor updates to further improve the overall experience. Update 3.7 focuses on a language fix and resolves issues with cloud saves tied to the PC version of the game. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 9.0.1 Arrives This Week
Fighter adjustments incoming
Nintendo has announced that Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will be updated to Version 9.0.1 this week. This follows on from last week's major update which added the new Minecraft character DLC and Mii Outfits. It
News Nintendo Reminds Us Its Super Mario Bros. Game & Watch Will Only Be Around For A Limited Time
Get it while you can
If you're planning on picking up the special Super Mario Bros. Game & Watch, just be mindful that it's also a limited time deal. The official website for this system celebrating Mario's 35th anniversary has reportedly been updated and now includes the following message below - noting how this product will be sent to...
News Rodea The Sky Soldier Is Being Removed From The Wii U And 3DS eShops In Japan
Following its removal in Europe and NA
Rodea the Sky Soldier, an action-adventure title produced by Sonic lead programmer Yuji Naka, will be removed from the Wii U and 3DS eShops in Japan next month. The game's delisting follows similar removals in Europe and North America earlier this year, meaning the title will soon be unavailable digitally...
Review Crown Trick - A Refreshingly Slow-Paced, Turn-Based Rogue-Like Adventure
Crowning Glory?
Roguelikes and roguelites have a tendency to throw players through their shapeshifting gauntlets of murder and death at a rather frenetic pace. Recent popular examples, such as Hades and Dead Cells, really emphasise this almost uniform focus on speed and it's one that's quite understandable in a genre where repetition is such a...
News Sword And Shield's Crown Tundra Galarian Star Tournament Is The Game's "Hardest Challenge"
And unlocking it takes time
Previews of The Crown Tundra DLC, the second DLC to be released for Pokémon Sword and Shield, have revealed new details regarding the Expansion Pass' new content. In a report from VG247, more details on the DLC's post-game Galarian Star Tournament have been shared. The write-up confirms that the tournament –...
News New Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Scans Show Off The King, Purah, Robbie And More
But will they be playable?
Next month sees the arrival of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calmaity - a game set 100 years before the events of Breath of the Wild. Koei Tecmo has revealed quite a bit about it so far, and now, in the December 2020 issue of Nintendo Dream, some new character renders have been shared. Perhaps the highlight is the "other...
Random It Turns Out Some Cats Love Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit
Nintendo Life cats meet Mario
At the end of last week, we shared an article highlighting the struggles being faced by the world's cat population as a result of Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit. The extremely important and serious piece of journalism explored a variety of lovely kitties, finding that many appeared to be scared of the zooming Mario RC...
News New Pokémon Video Series Explores The UK Areas That Inspired Sword And Shield's Galar Region
Update: Episode 2 arrives
Regrettably, this incredible Pokémon bus didn't stop by Nintendo Life HQ on its travels... Update: Episode 2 is now live and we've added it below; Sam and Mark take their first steps into the Wild Area, guided by Clare Siobhán. Original Article: Pokémon Sword and Shield's Galar region is full of exciting towns,...
News Five Dates Has You Playing As A Millenial Trying To Find Love In Lockdown
Featuring over 7 hours of filmed footage
The latest live-action game from Wales Interactive has been detailed, tasking players with finding love through a dating app during the coronavirus lockdown. Five Dates follows the story of Vinny, a London-based millennial who finds himself chatting to five potential matches. You'll be making all of his...
News Chicken Police Is A Real Thing, And It's Bringing Buddy-Cop Noir Adventure To Switch
"Could a suspicious case be solved by chickens?'
Note: The following trailer contains mature language that may be unsuitable for some viewers. If you're looking for something truly unique, you needn't look any further than Chicken Police. From Hungarian developer The Wild Gentlemen and published by HandyGames, Chicken Police is a dialogue-heavy...
News Multiplayer Horror Dead By Daylight Gets Graphics Update, Halloween Event And More
A New Tome: UNLEASHED
Behaviour Interactive has released brand new content for its 1 v 4 asymmetrical multiplayer horror game, Dead by Daylight. The update adds a new Tome called 'Unleashed', a new 'Hallowed Curse' collection of in-game cosmetics, a limited-time event for Halloween, and a "massive graphical overhaul". It's all been detailed in...
Random Yes, You Can Pet The Palamute In Monster Hunter Rise
Good doggo
To help fans get familiar with Monster Hunter Rise, the official Twitter account is uploading short clips of the game. In the very first one, it shared a video of your hunter's new dog-like companion - the Palamute. This good boy is able to be pet and can also perform a few tricks. Take a look below: The Palamute is not only a...
News Smash Bros. Ultimate's Delayed Tournament Is Back On Track Thanks To New Patch
Time to win that eShop grand prize!
Update: And just like that, the European Tournament has been rescheduled. Original Article: At the end of last week, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate players in Europe should have enjoyed the very first tournament of the new European Online Challenge series. The event was delayed due to "technical issue
News Team Meat Shares Hours Of Juicy Super Meat Boy Forever Gameplay
As the original game turns 10 years old
[Gameplay starts at around the 10-minute mark] It feels like we've been waiting for this game forever – if you'll excuse the pun – but this new boatload of gameplay footage suggests that Super Meat Boy Forever is finally on the home stretch. Team Meat co-founder and Creative Director Tommy Refenes has...
News Free Demo For Kirby Fighters 2 Appears On The Switch eShop
Try before you buy
If you're yet to buy the recently-released Kirby Fighters 2 on Nintendo Switch, you might want to consider checking out the game's free demo which has just arrived on the eShop. The demo lets you explore an early portion of the game's Buddy Fighters Tower, and also provides a taste of the multiplayer action you can enjoy in the...
News Super Met Boy Announced For Switch - And No, It Has Nothing To Do With Super Meat Boy
Japanese launch confirmed, worldwide release to follow
Flyhigh Works has announced that Super Met Boy, not to be confused with the very similarly named Super Meat Boy, is headed to Nintendo Switch. It's been developed by Japanese indie dev Rebuild Games and is described as a "casual arcade action" game. You take on the role of the game's main...
Tuesday20th Oct 2020
News Luigi Can Be Unlocked As A Secret Playable Character In Super Mario Bros. 35
Well, Nintendo kept that quiet
Super Mario Bros. 35 has been available to play on the Nintendo Switch eShop for almost three weeks now, and players have finally discovered a very exciting secret indeed. It turns out that Luigi is available in the game as a playable character – something that Nintendo hasn't publicly revealed up until this point...
News NPD Analyst Thinks Limited-Time 3D Mario Games Will Be Sold Individually On Switch
"I don't think these games will disappear"
When Nintendo revealed the Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection for the Switch in September, it made it very clear it would be a "limited-time" release that would only available until the end of March 2021. What will happen to each of these games in this collection once it's gone, though? NPD's industry...
Review Horace - A Heart-Warming Nostalgia Trip And Must-Play Masterpiece
Horace doesn't go skiing
The name “Horace” has cultural cachet in the world of British retrogaming, and we can’t help but believe that the evocation thereof is very, very intentional on the Horace developers’ part. After all, their game is steeped in nostalgia; the pop culture of days past infuses Horace from its opening nod to Thames TV’s...
Poll What Was The Best Switch Launch Game (That Wasn't Zelda: Breath Of The Wild)?
No Link option
As great as the Wii U was (and there's a good reason why the majority of its library has reappeared on its successor), it was never a 'cool' console. Nintendo's mixed messaging and marketing did little to endear it to anybody who wasn't a total devotee to all things Mario — something the company remedied with its next hardware...
News Monster-Catching Metroidvania Monster Sanctuary Scores December Release Date On Switch
Pokémon and Metroidvania in one
Team17 and Moi Rai Games have announced that Monster Sanctuary, a monster-taming Metroidvania-style RPG, will be launching on Switch on 8th December. We first heard about this one back in November 2018, when the game smashed its Kickstarter goals to fund a launch on Nintendo's platform. Since then, development has...
News XIII Remake For Switch Delayed Again, Will Now Arrive In 2021
Other versions launch this November
Microids has revealed the Nintendo Switch version of the XIII remake will no longer release alongside other versions of the game. Instead of being launching next month on 10th November, it'll now be arriving in 2021. No reason was provided, but the PR informs fans to stay tuned for a future announcement regarding...
News Warner Bros. Was Worried Mortal Kombat 11 Wouldn't Be "Nintendo-Friendly"
Switch release turned out to be a big success
The release of Mortal Kombat 11 on the Switch marked the ultra-violent series' long-awaited return to Nintendo hardware. Unsurprisingly, there was some hesitation about bringing the game across to Nintendo's new platform prior to release. Earlier this year at BIG Digital 2020, Nintendo of America's...
Review Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut - Showing Its Age, But Still A Fun Ride
Risky click of the day
Though Shantae has become a mainstay in recent years, it wasn’t too long ago that this franchise was scarcely more than a niche curiosity. The original Shantae was an indie game in a time before indie games were in vogue, and its release at the very end of the Game Boy Color’s lifespan didn’t do it any favors in...
News Pokémon HOME Maintenance Scheduled Ahead Of Sword And Shield's Crown Tundra DLC Launch
Preparing for the new content
Scheduled maintenance for the Pokémon HOME app has been detailed ahead of this week's The Crown Tundra DLC launch in Pokémon Sword and Shield. The maintenance will affect both the mobile and Nintendo Switch versions of the app, and is set to take place from Thursday 22nd October at 23:00 UTC until Friday 23rd October...
News Postal Redux Has A Hidden Cheat System On Switch - Here's All The Codes And How To Input Them
Shh, it's a secret!
Postal Redux, the HD remake of Running with Scissors' dark, twin-stick isometric shooter, is now available on Nintendo Switch, and there's a secret, hidden cheat system which allows you to completely transform your game. This cheat system hasn't been revealed before now, but we've been chatting with the game's publishing team to...
News Party-Based RPG Battle Hunters Pushed Back To November On Switch
Update: Developer announces slight delay
Update: Developer Phase Two Games has announced that its squad-based fantasy adventure RPG Battle Hunters will now be launching on Switch on 5th November, slightly later than the original October plan. Toby Charlton, Co-Founder of Phase Two Games, has shared the following: "The old adage that time waits for...
News Nintendo First Revealed The Switch Four Years Ago Today
How time flies
Believe it or not, Nintendo gave us our very first look at its Switch console four years ago today. Blimey. The video above was shared on 20th October 2016, finally unveiling the Switch for the whole world to see. Up until its official reveal, it had been heavily rumoured that Nintendo's NX console – as it was codenamed back then...
News Quirky Point-And-Click Later Alligator Is Being Treated To A Physical Edition And Cute Merch
Pre-orders open today!
Indie point-and-click game Later Alligator will receive a physical edition release and a nice selection of merchandise when it arrives on Switch, it's been confirmed. The newly-revealed goods are launching courtesy of Fangamer, with pre-orders for the physical game going live today. The physical release is scheduled for Q1...
Video 3D Platformer Pumpkin Jack Gets A Frightfully Action-Packed Launch Trailer
Pricing and launch discount revealed
Pumpkin Jack is preparing for a spooktastic launch on Switch later this week, so what better time is there to see more gameplay footage ahead of the big day? The game's publisher, Headup, has shared with us this brand new launch trailer, and it's packed to the brim with exciting platforming action. We get to see...
News Haunted Hallows Celebrates Its Rocket League Return With Ghostbusters
"Just make sure you don't cross the streams"
It's the spooky season once again, and that means Haunted Hallows is returning to Psyonix's Rocket League. Charge up your Proton Packs, because this year sees the return of special Ghostbusters content. There'll be event challenges to complete - unlocking specific themed items, like Ghostbusters Wheels,...
News Truck Driver Sets Course For A November Release On Switch
Digitally and physically
Soedesco has revealed that Truck Driver will be launching on Nintendo Switch on 17th November. A new trailer has been released to mark the occasion, which you can see for yourself above. Truck Driver arrives both digitally and physically on the same day and has been fully optimised for Nintendo's platform. The game will...
News Guide Humanity To Mars When Mars Horizon Lifts Off On Switch This November
Release date locked in
Developer Auroch Digital and publisher The Irregular Corporation have revealed that Mars Horizon will be blasting off on Nintendo Switch on 17th November. Mars Horizon is a strategy simulation game which has you leading a major space agency, guiding humanity to Mars. You'll need to construct a base, design and build rockets,...
News Apple Arcade's Where Cards Fall Will Launch On Switch Early Next Year
"A captivating coming-of-age story"
Where Cards Fall, an indie adventure described as a "slice of life story", is heading to Nintendo Switch early next year, it's been confirmed. From developer The Game Band and publisher Snowman, Where Cards Fall originally launched on Apple's App store earlier this year, but is being treated to a Switch and PC...
Monday19th Oct 2020
News A Limited Edition Fortnite Nintendo Switch Bundle Has Been Announced For Europe
Update: Pre-order now from Nintendo UK!
Update (Mon 19th Oct, 2020 16:15 BST): The limited-edition Fortnite Switch console is now available to pre-order from the Nintendo Official UK Store ahead of its launch on 30th October. It includes a Nintendo Switch console and dock with a unique Fortnite design, exclusive Joy-Con, plus a free Wildcat Bundle...
News Legendary Pokémon Found In Sword And Shield's Crown Tundra DLC Have A 100% Catch Rate
Capture guaranteed!
This week sees the launch of Pokémon Sword and Shield's second piece of DLC, The Crown Tundra, bringing with it the chance to catch all legendary Pokémon from past games. If you're worried about missing one, or if the idea of intense battles against so many legendary 'mon sounds a bit daunting, you have nothing to fear. New...
Video Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Trailer Shows Breath Of The Wild's Hestu In Action
And we weren't expecting that voice
The latest trailer for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity has appeared, showing off yet another character who will make the leap from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Yes, Hestu, the giant, maraca-playing Korok, will appear in the new title. Interestingly, Hestu has been granted a super high-pitched, overly...
News Pikmin 3 Deluxe Demo Glitch Lets You Play More Of The Game Than Originally Intended
Whoops!
In this modern era gaming, where regular patches and updates for our favourite games are the norm, it's not exactly uncommon to come up against the odd glitch or two when a game first launches. What we don't see all that often, though, is a demo that accidentally lets its players enjoy more of the game than was originally intended. Ahead of...
News If You're Feeling Creative, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Even Works With Ramps And Tunnels
The ceiling's the limit
Nintendo's shiny new toy, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, is now available to buy on Switch. It might be rubbing people's cats up the wrong way, but this clever, creative way to play one of the best multiplayer series of all time is certainly providing lots of enjoyment for new buyers. If you've
Review Cloudpunk - An Evocative Noir Adventure Ruined By A Messy Switch Port
Blade Scunner
Nivalis, the futuristic metropolis in which the events of Cloudpunk take place, really is the heart and soul of Ion Lands' captivating "neon noir" adventure game. A wonderfully evocative voxel art city, it immediately transports us to a future that so precisely recalls the neon-drenched storefronts, rain-soaked streets and seedy...
Review ScourgeBringer - A Gripping, Tough-As-Nails Roguelite For Dead Cells Fans
Bring the Pain
Do you love a properly hard challenge? Do you thrive in hostile and punishing game environments where constant death is an expected and necessary part of the cycle? Well then, Flying Oak Games' ScourgeBringer might just be right up your street. Here we have a tough as nails roguelite that funnels its players through a never-ending...
News Ring Fit Adventure Has Now Outsold Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Physical Sales In Japan
And sales are still rapidly rising
Ring Fit Adventure is proving to be so popular in Nintendo's home country of Japan that it has now sold more physical copies than one of Switch's biggest releases, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. If you keep up to date with our regular Japanese chart updates, you'll have seen that Ring Fit Adventure...
Poll One Year Later, How Are You Getting On With Ring Fit Adventure?
Still breaking a sweat? Or is it gathering dust?
Over the past few months, Switch owners all around the world have been transforming their living rooms into makeshift workout areas, gripping their trusty Ring Fit Adventure Ring-Con to get in some much-needed exercise during lockdown. In fact, the game actually celebrated its first anniversary just...
Random See Super Mario 64's Jolly Roger Bay Like Never Before In This 360º Interactive Video
Or watch in VR
With the release of Super Mario 3D All-Stars last month, plenty of us have been reexploring the glorious, nostalgic locations found within Super Mario 64. If you find yourself in a particularly strong Mario mood at the moment, you might want to check out this lovely recreation of one of the game's famous levels. YouTuber user...
Feature Nintendo And Velan Studios On Bringing Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Into The (Real) World
"This is perhaps the most technologically complex and riskiest project I've worked on"
Following its announcement back in September, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit recently sped into homes across the land, and no doubt many of you have been crafting intricate circuits around your home, pulling off daring manoeuvres between chair legs, leaving tyre...
UK Charts FIFA Leads, But It's Been A Mightily Impressive Week For Nintendo
Switch takes a good chunk of the top ten
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 17th October, revealing that FIFA 21 is still sitting pretty at the top of the charts. The Switch version continues to sell poorly compared to other versions – although that's no real surprise – but Nintendo's console has had a pretty cracking week in the...
News Hand-Animated Puzzle Adventure LUNA The Shadow Dust Launches On Switch This Week
"Step into a moving picture-book"
Launching later this week on Nintendo Switch is LUNA The Shadow Dust, a point-and-click puzzle adventure from Lantern Studio. The game is brought to life by some lovely looking hand-animated cinematics, telling its story through its visuals and soundtrack alone. It tells the tale of two playable companions who...
Sunday18th Oct 2020
Review The Survivalists - Surprisingly Light On Danger
At first I was afraid, I was petrified
The Survivalists is not the most enticing title that Team17 could have gone with for this one. Yes, it sets the stage for this follow-up to The Escapists in keeping with its traditional nomenclature, but they really should have front-loaded the monkey butlers, and called the game – for example – Monkey...
Review Zoids Wild: Blast Unleashed - Flashy Fighting Ruined By Basic Gameplay And A Lack Of Content
Into the Zoid
This new Switch release takes us on a trip down memory lane to the world of Zoids, Tomy's massive mechanical animals and their mad human riders who've been doing the rounds since all the way back in 1984. Zoids Wild: Blast Unleashed, which originally released as Zoids Wild: King of Blast in Japan last year, ties into the long-running...
Random Sakurai's Cat Is Also Curious About Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit
The demon beast appears
Legendary game designer and director of the Super Smash Bros. series, Masahiro Sakurai, has been playing Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit this weekend, and like other cats, his own seems to be equally as intrigued by Nintendo's latest release. He shared the following image over on his Twitter account yesterday. This cat in the...
News GameStop Switch Allocation Has Reportedly Improved
Did Reggie play a part?
Earlier this month, GameStop announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Microsoft - including enterprise and commercial elements. Microsoft will reportedly share digital revenues with GameStop on every Xbox it sells. There have been some concerns raised about how this partnership will potentially impact other console...
News Grant Kirkhope's Goal Is To Compose For Illumination's Super Mario Movie
"I would pour my entire life and soul into that project"
Legendary video game composer, Grant Kirkhope, recently revealed on the podcast Kiwi Talkz that his goal in the immediate future is to compose for Illumination's CGI Mario Movie - scheduled to make its big-screen debut in 2022. Kirkhope feels he knows Mario enough at this stage after working...
News Kingdom Hearts Director Possibly Teasing Future Switch Project
"I’m sure I’ll be back"
It was only last month the Kingdom Hearts director, Tetsuya Nomura, was saying there were currently "no specific plans" to bring more games in this particular series to the Nintendo Switch, after the release of Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory. At the time, though, he did mention how he still found the Switch an...
Poll Box Art Brawl #64 - International Superstar Soccer 98
Fresh blood is coming in... again
Welcome back to Box Art Brawl, the series where we throw two or more regional box art variants into a ring and watch them kick seven shades out of each other in a fight for your vote. Last time we watched Advance Wars: Dual Strike give itself fifteen birthday bumps in a two-way bout between East and West. It...
Saturday17th Oct 2020
Video The Best Nintendo Switch Games You've Probably Never Heard Of (Part 2)
Well, maybe...
Have you played every single Switch game in existence? Of course not! Do you know who has, though? Our very lovely senior video producer Alex Olney. Oh, wait, no he hasn't...but that's not stopped him from putting together this list of games you've "probably" never heard of (part 2). If you're wondering about the first part, you can...
Video This Might Just Be The Greatest Guardian Kill We've Ever Seen In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
Seriously, it's impressive!
Guardian Stalkers in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild are something you're taught to fear from the beginning. Early on in Link's adventure, the natural instinct is to turn around and run - or at least duck for cover - before one of these ancient machines shoots you down with its long-distance laser beam attack...
Microsoft's Xbox 360 has been dethroned
Earlier this week, the NPD predicted the Switch would be the best-selling console this holiday season in the US. The device is apparently in high-demand - with households expected to pick up "multiple" units in the fourth quarter. Adding to this is the lack of available inventory of new PlayStation and Xbox...
Review Hardcore Mecha - Thrillingly Overblown Anime-Style Robot Action
Mechnificent
If you're a fan of great big robots mercilessly smashing each other's massive metal heads in – and let's face it, who isn't? – then RocketPunch Games' superbly stylish 2D side-scroller Hardcore Mecha would like a very loud word. This is an absurdly overwrought anime adventure spread across a solid seven-hour campaign which sees you...
News Stardew Valley's Next Big Update Is Adding Split-Screen Co-Op
And it's confirmed for Switch
Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone has announced the long-requested split-screen co-op feature is finally being added to Stardew Valley. This includes the Switch version of the game and will of course be part of the 1.5 update. According to Barone, the number of simultaneous players may vary. In other words, some platforms...
Xbox games should have access to full ecosystem, says Phil
Microsoft and Nintendo have collaborated a lot lately, but there are no guarantees moving forward, according to Head of Xbox Phil Spencer. When asked by Kotaku this week about the possibility of more Microsoft published games coming to other consoles - like the Nintendo Switch, Phil replied...
Review Ben 10: Power Trip! - An Underwhelming Adaptation Of A Cartoon Favourite
It's hero time
The Ben 10 franchise is one of the most popular productions from Cartoon Network, with a fourteen-year run that’s spanned five iterations of the TV show, with the current one being a reboot of the first show. As one would expect of a multimedia franchise such as this, a litany of video game adaptations (of varying quality) have been...
Reminder The Pokémon Sword And Shield Theme Returns To Tetris 99 This Weekend
Don't miss it!
To promote the upcoming Pokémon Sword and Shield DLC (The Crown Tundra), Nintendo's battle royale game Tetris 99 is this weekend hosting a special pocket monster-themed event from 16th - 19th October. If you missed this theme the first time around, it's a little easier now - as it is unlocked at 50 events points instead of 100...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 17th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
The air's getting colder and the days are getting darker, but this week has been just as busy as ever in the world of Nintendo. The company has been dishing out legal hammer blows against a fan-made Zelda project and a popular TikTok star, Minecraft's Steve arrived in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – along with...
Friday16th Oct 2020
Random Yep, Cats Really Aren't Liking Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit
Less than impressed
Any cat owners receiving their shiny new copy of Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit today were probably already worrying about how their feline friends would adapt to a new, speedy Mario kart boosting around the living room. As you might expect, early indicators reveal that it's not going well. The thing's only been in people's hands...
Guide Where To Buy Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit On Nintendo Switch
Speed is of the essence
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit might not be the Mario Kart sequel you were expecting in 2020, but it's sure to become one of the year's hottest products. You use your Switch and the wonders of "Mixed Reality" technology to control a RC car and race it around a custom-built track in your living room, kitchen or bedroom. The...
Review Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit - A Joyful Fusion Of Reality And Fiction
Built it and they will come
Nintendo products have always had a certain magic about them. From the earliest examples, such as the simplistic-yet-addictive Game & Watch handhelds, to more recent offerings like the motion-driven Wii, touch-focused DS or cardboard-based Labo, the Japanese veteran has a genuine knack for creating toys which raise a...
Random New Smash Bros. Mod Allows You To Download And Install Skins Directly From Minecraft
Give Steve and co an alt look
In Minecraft, players have the ability to change their avatar's skin. There are even special packs featuring characters like Banjo-Kazooie, Joanna Dark, Master Chief and Super Mario. Unfortunately, in Nintendo's all-star fighting game Smash Bros. Ultimate, there are only so many alternate costumes for Steve. To make up...
PSA You Can Play Mario Kart Live Outside, But We Wouldn't Recommend It
It's against the rules
Keep this to yourself, but it's perfectly possible to play Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit outside. Nintendo doesn't want you to know this - in fact, the game's packaging warns against doing so - but you can, if you so wish, drive your little RC car outdoors. Because the connection exists between the Switch console and the car...
News Final Fantasy VII / VIII Remastered Twin Pack Officially Confirmed For Europe
And Aus/NZ and the Middle East, too!
Square Enix has confirmed that the Final Fantasy VII / VIII Remastered Twin Pack release will officially launch in Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand later this year. Originally exclusive to Asia, this double pack includes the Switch versions of Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VIII...
News Ruined Your Mario Kart Live Cardboard Gates? Don't Worry, You Can Print More At Home
Disaster averted
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit is out today, meaning Switch players all over the world are now busy setting up their very own Mario Kart race tracks in their living rooms. Should things take a bit of a wrong turn, however, Nintendo's got your back. As you'll know if you've read our Mario Kart Live review, the software and Mario RC...
Video Watch The Grand Opening Of Super Nintendo World's Mario Café And Store
And get a good look inside, too!
As you may already know, the brand new Mario Café and Store located at Universal Studios Japan has now opened its doors, and an opening ceremony took place to welcome the very first visitors inside. You can check out that ceremony in the video above; both Mario and Luigi – yes, the real, living versions that are...
Random The Award-Winning RPG Disco Elysium Has Been Ported To Game Boy
"Well, the first part of it at least"
While you wait for the multi-award-winning RPG Disco Elysium to come to Nintendo Switch, why not play the Game Boy version instead? Disco Elysium fan Colin Brannan has "ported" the first part of this game to Nintendo's legendary portable unit. If you don't have all the necessary equipment to play it on this...
News Hooray! Race With Ryan Is Getting Paid DLC And A Physical Deluxe Edition
Update: The Deluxe Edition is out now
Update: The Race With Ryan Deluxe Edition is now available for $29.99 / £24.99 / €29.99, both digitally and physically. A new trailer has been released to celebrate, and we have a rundown of everything included below: Race With Ryan Road Trip Deluxe Edition is the ultimate Race With Ryan experience bringing...
News New Mario Themed Physical Goodies Are Now Available On My Nintendo (US)
Get them while you can
Nintendo has restocked My Nintendo in the US with new physical rewards. This time around these goodies are all Super Mario themed and are "inspired" by Paper Mario: The Origami King, Super Mario 3D All-Stars, and the latest Switch release, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit. Shipping fees apply. Paper Mari
Review I Am Dead - A Quirky Adventure That's Pleasantly Rewarding, Despite Its Faults
Dead good
I am dead. I am dead. I am dead. At the risk of getting a bit dark, that has quite a ring to it, doesn’t it? A lovely little get-out for those unwanted conversations, invitations and generally being approached by anyone at all. “What do you think of this political climate?” “I am dead.” “Oh, sorry mate. Didn’t realise. Never...
News Asphalt 9: Legends Receives Its Second Major Update On Nintendo Switch
Includes 10 new supercars and a new location
If you like fast cars and free-to-download games, it might be worth checking out Asphalt 9: Legends on the Switch. This arcade racer was released on the hybrid system last October and in its first week was downloaded more than one million times. It's now received its second major update - adding a new...
Poll Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
Mario Kart enters the real world
Today sees the arrival of Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit on the Nintendo Switch. Obviously, it's similar but also different from any other Mario Kart game ever released. Instead of taking control of a virtual kart, this time around you're operating a remote control car. Obviously, one big factor with this game is...
News Pre-Orders For The Bayonetta Nendoroid Figure Are Now Live
And it'll ship next year
Goodsmile has opened pre-orders for its adorable Bayonetta Nendoroid figure, set to release worldwide in July 2021. The figure comes with three face plates – a standard expression, a combat expression, and a winking expression – and can be adjusted to bend into different positions. Plenty of optional parts are also...
Thursday15th Oct 2020
Random Sakurai Didn't Appreciate The "Rough" Comments During TGS, So He Decided To Turn Them Off
"I couldn't stand it"
This year, like every other convention, the Tokyo Game Show was transformed into an online-only event. Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai appeared during one segment and gave out an award to the indie title Baba is You, while briefly showcasing it. When he wasn't busy helping out with the show, like everyone else,...
Exclusive Torchlight III Character Class Guide - Best Builds And Tips, Straight From The Devs
Our beginner's guide to classes, Relics, Forts and more
Torchlight III arrives on Switch on 22nd October, just a week and change after its full launch on consoles and PC (it spent several months this year in Early Access on PC). This second sequel to the beloved original from Runic Games switched form during development from a free-to-play title to...
News For The First Time, A Super Nintendo World Promo Image Has Teased A Non-Mario Franchise
Will other series get theme parks, too?
Ever since the moment we first heard about Super Nintendo World, right up until the opening of its new café and store, we've only ever been treated to Mario-themed delights and teases. Now, though, another franchise is finally having its say. Twitter user @journey3310 has shared a photograph of a c
News Sega Surprises Everyone By Releasing A Canned Golden Axe Sequel, Including The Original Devs
A tale of "nightmare hours, inept management, industry realisations and heroics"
Sega turns 60 this year, and the company is celebrating that fact on multiple fronts – one of which is the utterly insane Game Gear Micro. Another way Sega is marking the occasion is by
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Steve Glitch Makes Your Opponents Fall Through The Stage
Bye bye, Samus!
A number of small glitches have been discovered since Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's latest character, Steve, joined the ranks earlier this week, but this one is perhaps the most game-breaking of all. Spotted and shared online by Reddit user, -BunsenBurn-, the glitch occurs when Steve – or any one of his alt costumes – creates two...
News Yoshi's Crafted World Studio Good-Feel's Next Game Is Giving Us Serious Goemon Vibes
"Gamers outside of Japan will like it too..."
In the latest issue of Famitsu, there's an interview with Etsunobu Ebisu, president of Good-Feel, to mark the studio's 15th anniversary. Since its inception in 2005, Good-Feel has worked exclusively on Nintendo hardware, creating titles such as Wario Land: Shake It!, Kirby's Epic Yarn,
News Fortnite Players On Switch Struggling To Aim With Gyro Controls After Most Recent Update
"This issue really ruins gameplay for me"
Epic recently rolled out a new update for Fortnite and it's reportedly causing some serious problems for Nintendo Switch players who use gyro aiming assist. Since version 14.30 dropped, gyro aim in the Switch iteration has apparently been stuttering and at times completely unresponsive. Here's some video...
News Torchlight III Confirmed For Launch On Nintendo Switch Next Week
Your legend awaits
Update: Torchlight III's Switch launch has been confirmed for Thursday 22nd October, just over a week after the action-RPG's launch on other consoles — good news for fans who may have been expecting a longer gap between platform releases. We'll be checking out the Switch version soon, so keep an eye out for more info. Original...
News Digimon Survive Has Been Delayed To 2021
Update: The game's producer makes it official
Update: We now have confirmation that Digimon Survive has indeed been delayed to 2021. The game's producer, Kazumasa Habu, has shared the following (thanks, Gematsu): The Digimon Survive team would like to extend our thanks to fans from around the world for their support during development, especially...
News Dr Disrespect Gets His Own Skin And Map In Rogue Company
The controversial streamer joins the battle
Twitch streamers and YouTubers appearing in video games has become increasingly common nowadays. The latest internet star to receive this treatment is the controversial figure Guy "Dr Disrespect" Beahm. He joins the online multiplayer shooter Rogue Company as a Legendary Skin for the character Dallas...
News Minecraft's Steve Was Codenamed "Pickel" During Smash Bros. Fighter Development
No, not that one
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai has to be ultra-careful whenever he's working on a new DLC fighter in order to avoid giving away any hints ahead of the character's official reveal. It's also why each character in development has a special codename. As you might recall, Joker was "Jack" and Hero was "Brave"...
News 3D Shooter Azur Lane: Crosswave Is Coming To Nintendo Switch Next Year
Update: February 2021!
Update: It has been confirmed that Azur Lane: Crosswave will be launching "physically and digitally" on Switch in the west in February 2021. Original Story [Wed 23rd Sep, 2020 10:30 BST]: Idea Factory is bringing Azur Lane: Crosswave to the west in 2021, it has announced. Based on the Chinese side-scrolling shooter Azur...
Mini Review Space Crew - Bomber Crew's Sequel Takes Us To The Future
Aiming For The Stars
It’s been two years since Bomber Crew landed on Switch and at the time, we thought quite highly of it. Developed by Runner Duck, it successfully mixed a real-time management simulation with strategy, taking place in a World War 2 setting. It was quite surprising then to see a sequel putting us in charge of an intergalactic...
News Nintendo Delays Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament Due To Version 9.0.0 Technical Issues
Something's not right
Nintendo has announced that the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate European Online Challenge tournament has been delayed thanks to "technical issues" brought about by the game's latest patch. Tomorrow was supposed to play host to the very first European Online Challenge. Called 'Throwback Throwdown', the event was to be inspired by...
News Super Mario 3D All-Stars Posters Now Available On My Nintendo Europe
Just pay shipping!
A nice selection of Super Mario 3D All-Stars posters has appeared on the My Nintendo store in Europe, available to fans at no extra cost besides the shipping. The set features three posters – one each for Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy – and can be claimed for just 300 of your Platinum Points on...
News Nintendo UK Store Hosts First 4 Figures' Gorgeous Legend Of Zelda Statues
Pre-orders available for the Majora's Mask statue
For a long time we've eyeballed the drop-dead gorgeous figurines and game-related statuettes produced by First 4 Figures. They may be pricey, but they're particularly spicy, and Nintendo's Official UK Store has several of them available on its site, including Princess Zelda from Breath of the Wild,...
Reminder The Kingdom Hearts: Melody Of Memory Demo Is Now Available On The Switch eShop
"dive into amazing rhythm-action"
Update (Thu 15th Oct, 2020 09:05): This demo is now available across all regions - including North America. Enjoy! Original article (Thu 15th Oct, 2020 03:55 BST): While there's no sign of the mainline Kingdom Hearts series showing up on the Switch anytime soon, next month Square Enix will at least be releasing...
News Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & The Secret Fairy Launches On Switch In January
And there's a Limited Edition to pre-order
Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy will launch on Nintendo Switch early next year, with a 29th January release date now locked in for Europe. The game is the 22nd entry in the franchise, and follows Ryza and friends as they embark on an all-new JRPG quest to discover the secrets behind the...
Nintendo Download 15th October (Europe)
Mario Kart Live! Cloudpunk! G.I. Joe!
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: 9 Monkeys of Shaolin (Koch Media,...
Japanese Charts Animal Crossing Has To Settle For Second As FIFA 21 Tops The Table
Switch sales see slight boost
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 5th - 11th October, revealing that new release FIFA 21 has debuted in first place. The game sold an estimated 39,152 physical copies on PS4 to go top of the charts, narrowly beating this week's boxed sales of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The Switch version of FIFA also...
Nintendo Download 15th October (North America)
Mario Kart! Space Crew! Zoids!
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: Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit (Nintendo,...
Review Projection: First Light - A Brilliant Game Cruelly Betrayed By Poor Mechanics
Meant for Greta things
Oh, what a heartbreaker Projection: First Light is. It starts off so well. The opening sequence is a marvellous showcase of intelligently-crafted, dialogue-free storytelling, utilising the game's striking shadow puppetry art style to brilliant effect as your heroine, Greta, chases an effervescently glowing butterfly through...
Wednesday14th Oct 2020
Random Minecraft Steve's Smash Ultimate Win Screen Is, Erm, Unfortunate
How did this get approved?
The latest kid on the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate block has arrived in the form of Minecraft's Steve, the seventh fighter to be added in one of the game's Fighters Pass expansion packs. He's got a pretty unique moveset and a strikingly different visual style, but it's something else that's caught the eye of players. Should...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 9.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Minecraft DLC, Mii Fighter Costumes and more
Steve, Alex, Zombie and Enderman from Minecraft are now all available as playable fighters in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Of course, to access these characters, their stage - Minecraft World - and the new music, you'll need to have purchased Fighters Pass Vol. 2. In addition to this, Nintendo has made...
News Zelda-Esque Oceanhorn 2 Brings Its "Epic" Open-World Adventure To Switch This Month
October release date secured
The ex-Apple Arcade exclusive action-adventure RPG Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm will be launching on Nintendo Switch on 28th October, it's been confirmed. The game has players embarking on "an epic adventure through a gorgeous open world, in an attempt to save Gaia by uniting the land folk against imminent...
News Here's Let’s Sing 2021's Full Tracklist, Brand New Legend Mode Also Detailed
Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Maroon 5 and more
All of the songs set to appear in Let’s Sing 2021 have now been revealed, with the game boasting a 30-track setlist that includes current smash hits and a few old classics. We already knew about a few of these – such as Billie Eilish's bad guy, Jonas Brothers' Sucker, and Panic! at the Disco's High...
Random Steve's Smash Bros. Side Special Is Super Cheap
Minecraft's Minecart
We're always cautious not to label characters as "Overpowered" when they've been with us for less than 24 hours. That's not what we're doing. Steve has been a well-rounded technical fighter and is an utter blast to play around with...but his side special can be positively deadly. On paper it isn't too different to Bowser Jr's,...
Review AVICII Invector Encore Edition - A Fitting Tribute To A Much-Missed Musical Talent
Nintendo SVICII
The music of sadly-deceased electronic musician Avicii didn’t initially strike us as a great match for a rhythm action game. The marriage of a single contemporary artist with the medium of video games gives us PTSD flashbacks to The Black Eyed Peas Experience. Thankfully, unlike Will.I.Am and Fergie’s barely-listenable dreck,...
Random Atari Shows Off Concept Art For Its New Hotels, And It All Looks Insane
First hotels to open in Nevada and Arizona
While the Atari that arcade gaming fans knew and loved in the '80s has long gone, the name continues to find itself attached to all sorts of fancy new projects, including the 'Atari Hotels' venture which we first spoke about earlier this year. In a new press release, innovation and strategy agency GSD...
Random OK, We Really Need This Pokédex Game Boy Advance Console
The bespoke mod to rule them all?
Nintendo's handhelds have been the focus of fan-made mods for years, with industrious individuals doing everything from fitting better screens to creating entirely new case designs to make their Game Boy, GBA or DS stand out from the crowd. However, Rose Colored Gaming has been doing this for longer than most, and...
Video The Monster Hunter Movie's First Official Trailer Is Here
Monsters, guns and one-liners aplenty
The very first trailer for the upcoming Monster Hunter movie has arrived, and you can check it out for yourself above. Revealed exclusively by IGN, the trailer shows off a number of scenes you'll get to see in the final product, planned to launch this December. Some of the monsters featured include the Diablos,...
Soapbox 10 Years On, Kirby's Epic Yarn Is Still The Pink Puffball's Finest Outing
Fluff and nonsense
It's time for a Nintendo Life Soapbox confession. Ready? While the majority of the gaming world takes Masahiro Sakurai's most cherished child heartily to their collective bosom (squeezing his squidgy body in their embrace, no doubt), I've always found Kirby a bit... what's the word? Oh yes: rubbish. I'm not talking about how he...
News Switch Predicted To Be Best-Selling Console This Holiday Season In The US
Next-gen's limited supply pays off
Although Sony and Microsoft are both launching next-generation hardware this November, the Switch — at least in the US — is still expected to be the best-selling console this holiday season. According to NPD's industry analyst, Mat Piscatella, the Switch will lead in sales this Christmas - with households...
News Minecraft's Steve And Alex Join The Smash Bros. Ultimate Roster Today
Zombie and Enderman, too
Following on from the surprise reveal not long ago, Steve, Alex, Zombie and Enderman from Minecraft are now all available in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. This second character in the Fighters Pass 2 comes with a new stage known as Minecraft World and adds seven additional songs to the game. If you have already purchased the...
News Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin Pre-Orders Go Live, Standard And Deluxe Editions Available
Physical or digital?
Pre-orders for Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin are now available for Nintendo Switch ahead of the game's launch next month. You'll find the digital version waiting for you on the Switch eShop as we speak for $39.99 / £34.99, or you can opt to go with one of two physical releases. There's a standard edition, which is just the...
News Pokémon GO's 'Strange Eggs' Will Have You Walking Further Than Ever Before
A new 12km category appears
For only the second time since the app's launch back in 2016, Pokémon GO has received a new type of egg that can be used for hatching specific types of Pokémon. Introducing 'Strange Eggs'. These new eggs join the already-existing 2km, 5km, 7km, and 10km varieties, topping them all with a walking distance requirement of...
News JRPG Cris Tales Has Been Delayed To 2021
"The decision to delay was a tough one"
Modus Games has today announced that upcoming JRPG Cris Tales will no longer be launching next month as planned. Originally destined for Switch and other consoles on 17th November, the title will now arrive on all platforms – both current and next gen – in 2021. Christina Seelye, the company's CEO, says...
News Fast-Paced Stealth Action Game Quantum Replica Announced For Switch
Time to take down the government
PQube and ON3D Studios have announced that Quantum Replica, a fast-paced action stealth title, will be launching on Switch and rival consoles next year. The game has you taking on the role of a fugitive named Alpha as you attempt to infiltrate a shadowy government organisation. Your goal is to reclaim your lost...
News Axiom Verge 2 Has Been Delayed Until The First Half Of Next Year
"I apologize to all of Axiom Verge’s fans"
Although a trailer last year said Axiom Verge 2 would be arriving this Fall, it seems this will no longer be the case. In an update on the official game site, the creator Thomas Happ announced the anticipated sequel would be delayed. The aim now is to have the game out by the first half of 2021 and Happ...
News Sniper Elite 4 Takes Aim At A November Release Date On Switch
Locked and loaded
We now have a release date for the upcoming Sniper Elite 4 on Nintendo Switch. You'll be able to get your hands on the game next month from 17th November. Both boxed and digital editions are on the way for this latest mainline entry into Rebellion's award-winning tactical shooter series. If you need a recap on what it's all about,...
News Listen Up, Smash Bros. Ultimate Is Hosting A "Big Ears" Spirit Board Event Later This Week
And it starts this Friday!
Alongside the Minecraft-themed Super Smash Bros. Ultimate update, Nintendo has also announced another Spirit Board Event. This time around it's focused on "big ears" and will feature a range of characters such as Rouge the Bat from the Sonic the Hedgehog series, the Nintendo Badge Arcade bunny, Meowth from the Pokémon...
Tuesday13th Oct 2020
News Nintendo Lawyers Hit Fan-Made Zelda Game With Fatal Copyright Claim
And that's that
Nintendo's legal team has swooped in once again, filing a copyright claim on a fan-made Legend of Zelda game which has forced the project to be entirely delisted. Well-known modder Kaze Emanuar, who has been releasing a number of unofficial Nintendo-based projects over the last few years, launched a title called 'The Missing Link'...
Guide Amazon Prime Day 2020 - Best Deals On Nintendo Switch Games, Consoles, Micro SD Cards And More
Grab a bargain
It's that magical time of the year again, Amazon Prime Day! This annual event is usually held earlier in the year (it happened in July last year), but as we've discovered throughout the course of this year, 2020 likes to do things a little differently! Delays aside, Amazon Prime Day 2020 is reportedly shaping up to be the best one...
PSA Is Your Switch Overheating? Perhaps The Joy-Con Rails Need A Clean
Learn how to prevent this issue
Although the Switch is a hybrid wonder, the system can get quite hot when you're playing more demanding titles or happen to be enjoying a prolonged play session. And as with any device, there's an increased chance of it overheating as it ages. If you've ever noticed your own system was too hot to handle, you might...
Video 21 Best Switch Games for Under $5
Good games, happy wallet
Video games can be an expensive hobby and you never know how long it's going to take for one to go on sale. With the holidays right around the corner, there's no better time to ease off and give some cheaper games your attention. We haven't just selected any ol' random games, we've ensured all the titles here are actually...
Video Here's How Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Looks Running At 4K, 60FPS
Mario's dungarees have never looked so good
Earlier this month, we shared a YouTube video from site user SnazzyAI which showed off the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2's reveal trailer in glorious 4K. Now, they're back with a similar look at the fighting beast that is Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Just like before, this video aims to replicate...
Video New Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Trailer Teases Breath Of The Wild's Yiga Clan
"I'm gonna kill you all!"
Another brand new trailer has appeared for the upcoming Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, and if you're still not feeling the hype yet, perhaps this one can change your mind. The short clip shows off Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Yiga Clan, as well as its fearsome leader Master Kohga. He's fully voiced throughout the video,...
News Select Your Minecraft Biome In Smash Bros. Ultimate With Specific Button Inputs
No more surprises
As we get closer to update 9.0.0 for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Nintendo has been sharing more information about the new Minecraft DLC coming to the game. Alongside Steve and Alex, there'll also be a brand new stage known as Minecraft World. It features six different biomes, but if you would rather play on a specific
Review UnderHero - A Solid Anti-RPG Platformer With An Eye For Undertale
Zero to Hero
Five years ago, the indie gaming scene was changed forever with the release of Undertale, a sort of ‘Anti-RPG’ that focused on mocking traditional RPG tropes as much as it did celebrating them. Suffice to say, it resonated with a lot of people and it’s clear that the uniquely unconventional design had no small effect on UnderHero...
Review Ikenfell - A Magical Little Turn-Based RPG Adventure With Charm To Spare
Bewitched
There's certainly no shortage of turn-based RPGs available on Switch these days and an even greater number of retro-pixel indie efforts that present their strategic adventures in an increasingly overused 8 or 16-Bit graphical style. Honestly, we love them really but it can definitely feel a little wearisome at times prepping yourself to...
Random Fan Recreates Mario's Bob-omb Battlefield And Delfino Plaza In Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2
It's-a-me, Tony!
Well, here's a crossover we never thought we'd see. Last month saw the release of both Super Mario 3D All-Stars on Switch and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 on rival platforms, and both games proved to be pretty popular with gaming fans. One YouTube user has decided to blend the two, however, using Pro Skater's 'Create a Park' level...
News Hori Is Releasing Another Super Mario Themed D-Pad Joy-Con On 23rd November
Let's-a go!
Japanese peripheral maker Hori is releasing another Super Mario D-Pad Joy-Con for $24.99 on 23rd November. This controller is restricted to handheld use and cuts a number of features such as Bluetooth, Gyrosensor, HD rumble, the battery and the SL/SR buttons. Obviously, it's not compatible with the Switch Lite. Here's the official...
News Indivisible's Final Switch Update Is Now Live, Adds Co-Op Mode And New Game+
A free update and paid DLC
As promised, Indivisible's final update on Nintendo Switch has now arrived in the form of both a free content update and a premium expansion. It arrives just days after publisher 505 Games confirmed that production of new content for the game will be ending earlier than expected. Promised guest characters and backer...
News A Follow-Up To The Outer Worlds Is Already In Pre-Production, Says Industry Insider
Is Obsidian gearing up for a second adventure?
Obsidian Entertainment is supposedly already working on a sequel to its action-RPG The Outer Worlds, which made its debut on the Nintendo Switch in June this year after multiple delays. The scoop comes courtesy of industry insider and Niko Partners senior analyst Daniel Ahmad, who says the follow-up is...
News 2D Action-Platformer Hardcore Mecha Is Getting A Limited Physical Release On Switch
Only 2,800 copies will be printed
Hardcore Mecha developer RocketPunch Games has teamed up with physical publisher Red Art Games to release a special, limited run of the title on Switch. While the digital version will hit the eShop later this week, this physical edition is planned to launch in Q1 2021. Pre-orders are going live on Red Art Games'...
News Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3 Brings More Intense Restaurant Sim Gameplay To Switch
It launches tomorrow!
Tomorrow sees the launch of Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3?! on Switch, the latest instalment in the million-selling restaurant sim series. As you might expect, this is a sequel to the super-fun Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2!! which launched on Nintendo's console back in 2019. In the game, you'll be travelling across the US to...
Monday12th Oct 2020
News Popular Twitch And TikTok Star Pokeprincxss Has Been Sued By Nintendo
Forcing a name rebrand and payment
Popular TikTok user and Twitch streamer Pokeprincxss has been forced to rebrand and hand over money to Nintendo after being sued by the company. Gaining a mighty 1.9 million followers on TikTok and more than 50,000 followers on Twitch, the star has been se
Review FIFA 21 - EA Insults Switch Owners Yet Again With This Half-Baked Effort
Don't spend your Mané on this
Okay, enough's enough. Ever since EA first brought the FIFA series to the Switch with FIFA 18, Nintendo fans have been given a lesser version of the game seen on other systems. At first, we gave EA the benefit of the doubt and put it down to the challenges of porting a game to a less powerful system with a user base...
First Impressions Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition On Switch
Our thoughts on a hands-off demo with developer Frontier
It's rare that a game launches these days without a dreary, ill-defined subtitle hanging off the end, and that's doubly true of Switch ports. 'Definitive', 'Enhanced' and 'Special' Editions are ten-a-penny, and it generally takes some digging to find exactly what makes them so. Frontier's...
News Professor Layton Dev Level-5 Has No Plans For Future Games Outside Of Japan, Says Report
North American operations 'virtually halted'
Level-5, the studio behind titles such as Professor Layton, Ni No Kuni, Yo-Kai Watch and Inazuma Eleven, has 'virtually halted its operations in North America' according to a new report.
Video Here's A Look At All 24 Track Themes Available In Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit
It's out this Friday!
If you're itching to see more of Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit before it speeds into living rooms this Friday – can you believe we're only days away already? – then you'll want to check out the video above. A series of short clips have been uploaded to the game's official Japanese website, and Nintendo Everything has taken...
News Two Brand New Doctor Who Games Have Been Revealed For Switch
Both will launch early 2021
Two new Doctor Who games are set to launch early next year on Nintendo Switch, it's been confirmed. The two titles have been made by Maze Theory in partnership with BBC Studios, aiming to expand the Doctor Who interactive universe. The games are Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality, a new first-person adventure which is said...
News A Short Hike's Sales Have Been "Much Stronger" On Switch Compared To PC
Switch strikes again
One of the more popular indies to arrive on Switch in recent weeks is A Short Hike, a game which not only took the crown as our favourite Switch eShop game of August 2020, but also nabbed a rare 10/10 score in our review. It's a lovely experience that deserves to perform well, and thankfully, it would appear that the game is...
UK Charts FIFA 21 Goes Straight To Number One, But Only 2% Of Sales Were On Switch
Mario 3D All-Stars falls to fifth
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 10th October, revealing that FIFA 21 has unsurprisingly gone straight in at number one. EA's footie sim, which always performs very strongly indeed in the UK, has managed to hold last week's big releases at bay to shine at the top of the table. When looking at all of FIFA...
News Fantasy Battle Royale Spellbreak Is Getting Its First Seasonal Content Update Next Week
New Clash Mode, weekly quests, talents and more
Indie studio Proletariat has announced that its fantasy battle royale game Spellbreak will receive its first seasonal content update on 22nd October. This is the first major update for the title and will introduce Clash Mode – offering a new way to play via team deathmatch – as well as new...
News Grood Is A 'Heavy Metal-Fueled' Shmup Firing Onto Switch Next Week
And it's only $5
Launching at the end of next week on the Nintendo Switch eShop is Grood, a shoot 'em up that'll have you taking on an army of robotic enemies and bosses. You'll be travelling through woods, swamps, cities, frozen lands, deserts, and more to do just that, piloting your very own vehicle – called GROOD – along the way. Your...
Video Get Hyped For Pikmin 3 Deluxe With These New Japanese TV Commercials
Four videos for your viewing pleasure
We're almost half-way through October, which means that those adorable little Pikmin are just weeks away from waddling onto a Switch near you. Yes, Pikmin 3 Deluxe launches exclusively for Switch on 30th October, and Nintendo is gearing up for its release with a new batch of Japanese commercials. Four new...
Sunday11th Oct 2020
Caught in the crossfire
Epic's Apple lawsuit could have "significant and serious ramifications" for platform holders like Nintendo, a judge has warned. After its battle royale juggernaut Fortnite was removed from the App Store in August for violating terms and conditions, Epic called out Apple for taking 30% of the cut from developers and declared...
News Frame Rate And Resolution For Pikmin 3 Deluxe Demo Seemingly Revealed
How does it hold up on Switch?
Earlier this week, Nintendo released a Pikmin 3 Deluxe demo on the Switch eShop - allowing users to try before they buy. Of course, now that the demo is out - fans are doing a lot more than just playing it. They're also seeing how it holds up compared to the original title released on the Wii U in 2013, and well...if...
Mini Review Falcon Age - The Closest Most Of Us Will Get To Owning A Pet Falcon
Spread your wings and fly away
We can all agree that falcons are pretty cool. What’s even cooler is the notion that certain folks out there can utilise these majestic creatures for hunting purposes, coaxing the bird into their hand with just a simple whistle. If you happen to see someone with a falcon attached to their hand and rocking a tweed...
Review Let's Sing Queen - Makes The Rockin' World Go 'Round
Play The Game
When Freddie Mercury first penned Bohemian Rhapsody back in 1975, there's no way he could possibly have known the monumental challenge he was laying at the feet of Let's Sing Queen players some forty-five years down the timeline. Fair enough, the first half of the song isn't so bad – and let's face it, we've all cranked out "I...
News Retired Rapper Logic Reportedly Spent $226K On A First Edition Pokémon Card
That's a lot of dough
We know Pokémon cards are going up in value, but this might be a whole new level of insanity. According to TMZ, the now-former rapper Logic recently purchased a first edition Charizard (PSA 10) - dating back to 1999, for a whopping $226,000 (about £173,200) during a live auction. Cardhops confirmed the total transaction...
News Square Enix Will Share More Information About Bravely Default II Soon
A release date would be nice
This week marks the 8th anniversary of the original Bravely Default for 3DS. To celebrate, Square Enix's Twitter account for the game shared some new artwork by character designer Naoki Ikushima. Perhaps more interestingly, it said information about Bravely Default II for Nintendo Switch would be coming soon. Bravely...
Feature Skyforge Developer On Bringing The Fantasy Sci-Fi MMORPG To Switch
"Switch porting became one of the first big tasks done entirely remotely due to Covid"
A Switch release for fantasy sci-fi MMORPG Skyforge was announced by MY.GAMES and developer Allods Team recently with a 'Fall 2020' launch date. While the exact release date hasn't been announced, this is coming from the same team that dropped F2P tactical team...
News Retro Studios Seeking Three Product Testers And A Storyboard Artist
The hiring spree continues
Since the development of Metroid Prime 4 was officially restarted last year, Retro Studios has been on a non-stop hiring spree. It's now been discovered by Shinesparkers.net the studio wants to fill three product tester contract positions and a storyboard artist vacancy. The testing jobs were posted on 30th September and...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel #63 - Advance Wars: Dual Strike
What is it good for?
Welcome to Box Art Brawl, the contest which pits regional box art variants from across the globe against each other in a deadly duel to the death. Well, not really — you just vote for your favourite, like. It's a bit of fun, see? Last time we witnessed Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest give itself a sound thrashing as...
Saturday10th Oct 2020
Random Someone Made A Manual For Super Mario 3D All-Stars To "Complete The Physical Set"
44 pages covering all three games
Updated: Physical video game manuals are seemingly no longer a thing - even Super Mario 3D All-Stars didn't include one. To help fill the void, one fan has taken it upon themselves to create their very own hand-made manual for the game. Here's how they describe it: "This will complete the physical set as well as...
Poll Rate Your Favourite Nintendo 64 Games
Help us rank the Top 50 N64 games of all time
The Nintendo 64 is a console which tends to divide gamers. Launching back in 1996 (or 1997 in PAL regions) as the gaming industry's bread-and-butter switched from sprites to polygons, the console represents — from a certain perspective — the first time Nintendo really dropped the ball. Tired of the...
Review Prinny 1•2: Exploded and Reloaded - Masochistic Platforming That's Rough Around The Edges
The dood abides?
The best thing about Prinny 1•2: Exploded and Reloaded, a collection of Prinny: Can I Really Be The Hero? and Prinny 2: Dawn of Operation Panties, Dood!, is that game reviewers are paid by the word. Just that opening sentence has earned enough to buy several Wispa Golds, or your comfort food of choice. And you’ll need comforting...
News 505 Shuts Down Indivisible Production After Lab Zero Closure
Switch version to receive final update next week
As you might recall, Lab Zero Games – the studio behind Indivisible and Skullgirls – laid off its remaining workforce last month. So, what does it means for the future of Indivisible? A statement from its publisher 505 Games reveals there will be no more production on
Mini Review Macbat 64 - A Pitifully Weak Clone Of Those N64 Platformers You Know And Love
An utterly mediocre journey
Nostalgia is a powerful motivator in gaming. Providing a sense of comfort and familiarity, developers often target this feeling through sequels and remakes, but in the last decade, we’ve seen a greater rise in spiritual successors and that’s been particularly prominent for early 3D platformers, Yooka-Laylee and A Hat...
News Banjo-Kazooie, Byleth And Terry Bogard Smash Bros. amiibo Box Art Revealed
Arriving in 2021
Last weekend, Nintendo gave Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fans a first look at the Banjo-Kazooie, Byleth (Fire Emblem: Three Houses) and SNK's Terry Bogard (Fatal Fury) amiibo. A week on and we've n
"this could be amazing"
Like pretty much any other developer, Moon Studios would "love" to see its own character make a cameo in Nintendo's all-star brawler, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. We're referring here to Ori from Ori and the Blind Forest and more recently Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 10th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
With another week done and dusted – bringing us a Nintendo Treehouse: Live presentation, the tease of the upcoming Smash Bros. Ultimate update, and even a fan-made look at how Breath of the Wild 2 could look running in
Friday9th Oct 2020
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update 1.5.1 Patch Notes - Fixes Some Bugs
Improving island life
Following on from last week's 1.5.0 update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Nintendo has now rolled out version 1.5.1. As promised, this update resolves a new bug (introduced in the previous update) that caused an issue with the in-game passports. Along w
Review Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2: Grand Prix - A Massive Improvement On The Terrible Original
Happy Happy Joy-Con Joy-Con
We’re afraid we've got some bad news for you. If you opened this review expecting a typically sarcastic put-down of the latest half-hearted karting game with a cartoon licence cynically slapped onto it, you’re going to be deeply disappointed. Turns out this one's actually quite good. To be fair, you'd be forgiven for...
News Does Nintendo Have A Handheld Future Beyond The Switch? Yes, Say The Experts
"There is a market for millions who love a standalone games portable system"
The Switch is a transformative product in Nintendo's history. The hybrid console straddles the divide between domestic and portable gaming, giving players the best of both worlds – but it also marks a significant change from tradition; prior to its release, Nintendo...
News Super Mario Bros. 35 Receives Its Very First Patch - Bugs And Other Issues Resolved
Download it now
Roughly a week after its release, Nintendo's battle royale game Super Mario Bros. 35 has now received its very first patch. Earlier this week, there were reports of hackers ruining the experience for others, but at this point we're unable to confirm if this latest update has resolved these issues. Apart from the described fixes,...
News Kemco Discounts Six RPGs Across Switch, Wii U And 3DS For A Limited Time
With up to 50% off
Kemco has kickstarted an October sale across Nintendo Switch, 3DS and Wii U, slashing the price of six of its RPGs for a limited time. We have a full list of the games included for you below. Discounts range from 40-50% off, with each Nintendo system being treated to two deals each. Have a look through and make sure to jump on...
News Alwa's Legacy Is Another Switch Success Story, Blowing Steam Sales Out Of The Water
The Switch eShop's the place to be
The success stories of indie games landing on the Switch eShop continue to roll in, with Alwa's Legacy being the latest to perform significantly better on Nintendo's platform than elsewhere. Mikael Forslind, Co-founder and Game Designer at developer Elden Pixels, has revealed that Alwa's Legacy has sold more...
Random Bowser Shares His Top Three Favourite Horror Games (Doug Bowser, That Is)
Bowser's creepy classics
It's that time of year when spooky versions of usernames start popping up on social media and everyone's getting in the Halloween mood by watching their favourite scary movies and playing their favourite frightening games. Nintendo of America's president Doug Bowser has been getting in the spirit, too, and recently tweeted...
News The Man Behind Silent Hill: Shattered Memories Is Working On A Follow-Up, But There's A Catch
"The market has hit a point where these kinds of games actually make sense"
Sam Barlow's stock has risen sharply in recent years thanks to the award-winning FMV titles Her Story and Telling Lies, but back in 2009, he was employed at Climax UK as the lead writer and designer on Silent Hill: Shattered Memories, a horror title which has since gone down...
News Ray’s The Dead Is A Pikmin-Inspired Zombie Adventure, And It's Coming To Switch
With some dark comedy thrown in for good measure
Ragtag Studio has revealed that Ray’s The Dead, a dark comedy, action-adventure game, will launch on Nintendo Switch in 2021. With gameplay inspired by none other than Nintendo's very own Pikmin, players will take on the role of Ray as he works his way through an '80s-style suburbia, creepy forests...
News The Survivalists, A Follow-Up To Team17's The Escapists, Launches On Switch Today
With support for up to four players
Today sees the launch of The Survivalists on Switch, the latest game from Team17 and a follow-up to the much-loved The Escapists. While not a direct sequel as such, The Survivalists is described as being a "part of The Escapists' universe". It has players heading out to their very own procedurally-generated...
Poll Have You Won A Game Of Super Mario Bros. 35?
Mario's number one!
It's now been just over a week since the battle royale game Super Mario Bros. 35 was released on the Switch eShop. Keep in mind, it's a limited-time-only offer and will be removed on 31st March 2021 - so make the most of it while you can. Nintendo's decided to check in on everyone to see how they're doing so far and we thought...
News Switch Pre-Orders Are Now Live For Cloudpunk, A Futuristic Open World Adventure
And it's 20% off
Remember Cloudpunk, the neon-noir, futuristic open world game headed for Switch? Well, pre-orders have now gone live on the eShop ahead of its launch next week. If you need a quick recap, Cloudpunk lets you explore an "immense" vertical cyberpunk city with your hover car and on foot, unravelling mysteries in a world of corporate...
News Yacht Club's 8-Bit Ninja Game Cyber Shadow Has Been Slightly Delayed
Updated release date will be "ready to share soon"
Yacht Club Games - best known for Shovel Knight - has announced the 8-bit ninja platformer it's helping publish will be slightly delayed. In a post over on its official website, it promised the Cyber Shadow delay would only be a "minor" one - so we shouldn't have to wait much longer. The game was...
Mini Review This Is The Zodiac Speaking - A Murder Mystery Riddled With Technical Hiccups
Gaming can be murder
If you’re not overly familiar with the case of the Zodiac Killer, then chances are you’ve at least heard of it. The titular killer’s identity was never uncovered, and as such has been the focal point of many books, TV shows, and movies ever since. This is the Zodiac Speaking joins a growing list of games to tackle the...
News Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair Celebrates Its First Birthday With A Tasty 60% Discount
And there's a new comic strip!
Can you believe it's been a whole year since the launch of Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair on Switch? Well, Team17 and Playtonic Games can, because they've offered up a lovely discount to celebrate. Right now, and up until 11th October, Switch owners can buy the game from the eShop at a very welcome 60% off. That...
News Two Parsecs From Earth Brings Metroidvania-Style Planet Exploration To Switch Next Week
With 8 different endings to discover
Ratalaika Games and ABX Games Studios have announced that Two Parsecs From Earth will be exploring a Switch eShop near you next week. It's described as a Metroidvania-style exploration game in which players must choose a total of three abilities, guiding you on your very own adventure which can ultimately go...
News Ninjala Season 3 Detailed And Dated, And Another Collab Is On The Way
It all kicks off later this month
GungHo Online Entertainment has released another Dev Diary video for Ninjala, sharing the first details of the game's upcoming third season. Season 3 arrives on 28th October, running right through until 7th January. It'll add new weapons, a new stage, and plenty more besides, all of which is detailed below. The...
News Esports Life Tycoon Puts You In Control Of A Professional Esports Team
Launching on Switch this month
Ever wished you were a part of the ever-growing Esports gaming scene? Well, now you can be... but you'll be gaming within a game. Yes, Esports Life Tycoon is a management sim that focuses on the world of competitive gaming. You'll head a professional Esports team, training up a squad, counselling your star players,...
Thursday8th Oct 2020
News One Of Zelda's Most Iconic Locations Is Returning In Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity
"see what it looked like before it got destroyed"
When Nintendo and Koei Tecmo announced Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - a game set 100 years ahead of the events of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, many Zelda fans hoped to finally get a glimpse of the ranch before it was in ruins. Well, it turns out Lon Lon Ranch has in fact been added...
News Someone Is Already Playing Need For Speed On Switch, And It's Not Out Until Next Month
False start
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered might not be out until 13th November on the Nintendo Switch, but one lucky individual has reportedly downloaded the game from the eShop already. According to a thread over on the Nintendo Switch subreddit (and archived on ResetEra when the original post was removed by moderators), the full game was...
News Nintendo Has Wiped The Pikmin Short Movies From Wii U And Put Them On YouTube Instead
Now they're free!
Remember those cute little Pikmin movies that you could download onto your Wii U? Well, they're disappearing from the console today and have been reuploaded to YouTube. It's another sad day for the Wii U, then, but at least this means that everyone can now view the short clips for free. The announcement of the change has been...
Review Warsaw - A Brutal Experience Which Proves War Is Hell
Wojna to piekło
Waaaaarsaaaaaw. Lovely woody word, Warsaw. Almost worth a point or two by itself. It's a shame that such an enjoyable word to say has been attached to such a downer of a game as this. Don't get us wrong, that's not a knock on Warsaw's (Waaaarsaaaaw's) quality; it's a polished production through and through, and its component parts...
Hands On Pikmin 3 Deluxe - This Wii U Classic Is Shaping Up Well On Switch
I'll send Olimar loving to you
As the Switch continues to receive ports of Wii U games, the number of true exclusives on Nintendo's previous console is starting to dwindle. Pikmin 3 is the latest game to be given the Switch treatment, and while the majority of its improvements are minor, so far it looks like they're all positive ones. For those not...
Japanese Charts Animal Crossing Ends Super Mario 3D All-Stars' Run At The Top
Friendly fire
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 28th September - 4th October, revealing that Super Mario 3D All-Stars has fallen from its lofty first place position. The pesky, evergreen superstar that is Animal Crossing: New Horizons has claimed top spot once again this week, narrowly outselling Mario's new compilation by just over...
News You Can Now Download A Free Pikmin 3 Deluxe Demo From The Switch eShop
Try before you buy
If you're curious to try out Pikmin 3 Deluxe before it's released at the end of this month on 30th October, Nintendo has now released a free demo on the Switch eShop. It allows you to test the game's story mode and mission mode by yourself or with another player. If you end up buying the full game digitally, your progress from...
News Overcooked 2's Moon Harvest DLC Adds New Levels, Recipe And More
Yummy
Overcooked 2 has received yet another slice of tasty – and free – DLC on Switch and other platforms, adding plenty more content into an already-overflowing pot of loveliness. Actually released last week – you'll have to forgive us for missing it at the time – the new content arrives as part of the Moon Harvest Festival update. A brand...
News Koroks Are Hidden Across Stages In Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity
"Yahaha! You found me!"
During Nintendo's latest Treehouse: Live presentation, we got an extended look at Koei Tecmo's upcoming release, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. One of the highlights was the confirmation that Koroks would be returning. You'll even be able to collect Korok seeds. If you played The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,...
News Several Splatoon amiibo Have Been Restocked At The Nintendo UK Store
Fresh figures
Another day, another amiibo restock, and this time it's good news for Splatoon fans. Callie, Marie, Pearl and Marina have all returned to the Nintendo Official UK Store, giving amiibo collectors another chance to grab them for their collections. Pearl and Marina were originally released in a double pack, which has returned here, while...
News Game Dev Tycoon Has You Running Your Own Game Studio, And It's Out On Switch Today
With cross-save support!
Update: As promised, Game Dev Tycoon is now available on Nintendo Switch. You can find the game waiting for you on the eShop for £13.49 / $14.99, and you can find all the details you need to know about it below. Original Article (Tue 25th Aug, 2020 14:00 BST): Greenheart Games has revealed that it's bringing Game Dev...
Nintendo Download 8th October (North America)
I Am Dead, The Survivalists & FIFA 21
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: I Am Dead (Annapurna Interactive, 8th...
News Another Sunsoft Game Joins The Arcade Archives On Nintendo Switch
Embark on the grand adventure
Sunsoft's 1983 platform action game Arabian is the latest retro title to join Hamster's Arcade Archives on the Switch eShop. Here's the back story, along with some screenshots: Set in ancient Persia, a young Arabian boy embarks on a journey to rescue a captured princess. On ships, in caves, and in palaces... Make full...
Nintendo Download 8th October (Europe)
FIFA 21! Agatha Christie! I Am Dead!
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: Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders...
News Otome Adventure Piofiore: Fated Memories Launches On Nintendo Switch Today
Digitally and physically
Piofiore: Fated Memories, a "powerful and dramatic otome adventure", is launching today on Nintendo Switch. The game follows the story of Liliana Adornato, an orphan born and raised in a church in the centre of an Italian town. Three criminal organisations control parts of the city, and Lili discovers that she is in the...
News Here Are The Switch eShop's Best-Selling Games Of September 2020 (Japan)
And yes, Mario's on top
Nintendo has released an updated list of its best-selling titles in Japan, revealing which Switch games are currently doing the business on the Japanese eShop. Below, you'll find a list of the 20 best-selling games on the Japanese eShop for September 2020. Only paid downloads are included, and any games that were on sale...
News "Dog-Sledding Survival Game" The Red Lantern Launches On Switch This Month
Featuring lots of very good boys
If you're a fan of video games and dogs, then wow do we have the product for you. Timberline Studio has revealed that its dog-sledding narrative survival game, The Red Lantern, will be sliding onto Switch on 22nd October. It's a resource management game where you and your team of five sled dogs must survive the...
Wednesday7th Oct 2020
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Flight Sim And Space Combat Games
Choose your wingman
It's taken a while, but as with most other genres since Switch launched back in 2017, Nintendo's console has steadily built a good library of flight combat games. Whether you're shooting bogeys and blasting your way though the clouds or the cosmos, there's a host of quality dogfighting games available. All the games here lean...
Random Animal Crossing's Stalk Market Is Turning Gamers Into Real-World Traders
"They’re kind of the same thing, concept-wise"
If you've been playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons a lot lately then you'll no doubt be familiar with the "Stalk Market" – the act of buying up turnips in-game and selling them for a bumper profit before they turn bad. According to a new report by
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 9.0.0 Arrives Next Week
Save those replays!
Nintendo has announced that Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will be updated to Version 9.0.0 next week. The update perhaps unsurprisingly arrives alongside the new Minecraft characters on 14th October (or 13th for those of you in North America). It'll primarily add support for the new fighters, stage, and
News Yes, Monster Hunter Rise Really Is Running On Standard Switch Hardware
But what about those Switch Pro rumours?
When Monster Hunter Rise was revealed last month, questions were raised about the Switch hardware it was running on. After all, there have been rumours about a new and more powerful 4K Switch arriving next year and Monster Hunter Rise will be released alongside a number of other high profile releases early...
Random Zelda Fan Pens Heartwarming Message To The Person Who Bought Their Beloved DS
"I got this DS as a birthday gift when I was 10"
One of the really wonderful things about handheld gaming is the tangible connection the player makes with the console. Sure, home systems have iconic controllers we learn to love, but with a handheld, the entire system is in the palm of your hand – and the fact you can take it with you everywhere...
News Skies Of Arcadia Dev Says Remaster Or Sequel Depends On Sega
As he's not working on "SoA related games"
Believe it or not, but it's now been 20 years since Sega's JRPG Skies of Arcadia was released on the Dreamcast. It was followed up by the GameCube version Skies of Arcadia Legends in 2002. Kenji Hiruta - considered to be one of the "main devs" on the original release - took the anniversary as an...
News Atelier Ryza 2 Won't Be Censored In The West, Says Koei Tecmo
Your bottoms are safe
Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy is the direct sequel to one of the most successful entries in the long-running Atelier franchise, and has one of the most popular female protagonists of any modern RPG in the form of the bubbly Ryza – a character with thighs so epic she inspired a
News Super Nintendo World Will Now Open Spring 2021, New Mario Café And Store Revealed
And they open next week!
Nintendo has revealed that its Super Nintendo World theme park at Universal Studios Japan will now open in spring 2021 following delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Universal initially postponed the park's opening this summer; it was originally going to have its grand opening fall in line with Tokyo's 2020 Summer...
News Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Pre-Order Bonuses Begin With Exclusive Guardian Keychain
Don't mind if we do
Plenty of buying options for the upcoming Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity have already gone live, but we now have our first look at one of the pre-order bonuses you'll be able to get your hands on. Available exclusively at GameStop is this 'Bonus Mystery Guardian Keychain'. As you'd expect, this is a 'while supplies last' kind...
News Hori Reveals Huge Wave Of Pokémon Controllers And Accessories For Nintendo Switch
Pre-orders coming soon!
Accessory maker Hori has revealed a new range of officially licensed Pokémon peripherals and accessories for Switch and Switch Lite, including controllers, cases, protectors, and more. Set to be available across North America, Europe, South America, Australia, and New Zealand starting November 2020, these products are all...
Watch Nintendo Treehouse: Live - Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity And Pikmin 3 Presentation
A Nintendo Treehouse in October?!
E3 may well have been cancelled this year, but Nintendo's keeping the spirit alive with a brand new Nintendo Treehouse: Live presentation. The show will be a livestreamed presentation featuring two segments, with a "deep dive" into Pikmin 3 Deluxe, and a new stage reveal and gameplay detail showcase for Hyrule...
News BlackMilk's Super Mario Designer Range Now Live, Animal Crossing Range Also Announced
Update: The Animal Crossing line can now be viewed
Update: The Animal Crossing range is now available to view. You can check out all of the designs here ahead of the line's launch next week. Original Article (Mon 5th Oct, 2020 13:45 BST): If you're into your Nintendo fashion, you might want to keep an eye on clothes retailer BlackMilk over the...
Review Umihara Kawase BaZooKa! - An Odd Change Of Direction For A Classic Series
Kawase Kawa-sah Ba-ba-zoo-ka
Stumbling across the original Umihara Kawase for Super Famicom many years ago, we never thought it was the sort of thing that would become such a recurring series. Following traditional entries on PlayStation and 3DS (as well as a clutch of reissues and appearances in Blade Strangers and Crystal Crisis), you’d be...
Get ready for a deep dive!
Well, this is a surprise. Nintendo of America has announced it will be hosting a Treehouse: Live event later today featuring the October release Pikmin 3 and the November release Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. There'll be a deep dive into Pikmin 3 and a new stage and gameplay details shared about Age of Calamity...
News Super Mario Bros. 35 Files Suggest Levels From Other Mario Games Could Be Added Later
But will it ever happen?
Super Mario Bros. 35 is available right now on Nintendo Switch, free for anyone with a subscription to Nintendo's online service. It's great fun, especially if you're keen on trying out a fresh take on Mario's iconic platforming, but it can get a little repetitive after a while. It's only a minor complaint, but with the...
Video Donkey Kong '94 - The 101 Level Sequel to Arcade DK
It's on like (101 stages of) Donkey Kong
Nintendo's legacy owes so much to the original Donkey Kong; after all, this was the game that introduced the world to Mario. They could have played it safe with a Game Boy conversion – it still would have been impressive to have an arcade game in the palm of your hands – but Nintendo decided that wasn't...
News Nintendo Extends Overwatch Game Trial Offer To Switch Online Members In The West
Download it now
If you haven't tried out Blizzard's hero shooter Overwatch yet, next week is the perfect chance. Just like Japan, Nintendo will be offering a trial to Switch Online subscribers here in the west. It allows you to try out the full game from 13th - 20th October. There's no word on a sale just yet (like in Japan), but you will be
News Challenging 2D Action-Platformer Horned Knight Jumps Onto Switch This Winter
No shovels in sight
2Awesome Studio has revealed that its 2D action-platformer Horned Knight will be launching on Switch later this year. The game is described as a "challenging 2D action-platformer that pulls no punches", inspired by and trying to recreate the feel of the golden age of arcade games. You're tasked with rewriting destiny as the Hero...
News Bandai Namco Brings Family Trainer For Switch To Japan This December
Get a full-body workout across 15 mini-games
Publisher Bandai Namco has revealed the latest entry in its Family Trainer series - a series that's been around now since the Wii era. It's simply titled Family Trainer for Switch and comes with a Switch Joy-Con Leg Strap accessory. The newest entry will be released in Japan on 17th December. The aim is...
News John Wick Hex Brings Fast-Paced Strategy To Switch This December
An original new story
John Wick Hex, an action-oriented strategy game based on the John Wick franchise, will launch on Nintendo Switch on 4th December, it's been revealed (thanks, Gematsu). Created in close cooperation with the creative teams behind the films, the game is described as "fight-choreographed chess brought to life as a video game"...
News The Walking Dead's Rick, Daryl And Michonne Are Joining Brawlhalla As Playable Fighters
You won't find these in Smash
Ubisoft has announced that a selection of characters from AMC's The Walking Dead TV series will be joining the roster of playable characters in Brawlhalla. Michonne, Rick Grimes, and Daryl Dixon will be the chosen few being thrown into the mix, all appearing in-game on 14th October. Their arrival will kick off an event...
News Beyond Donkey Kong Digs Deep Into Nintendo's Often Overlooked Arcade Heritage
New book sheds light on a coin-op legacy
While Nintendo has long been a major force in the realms of domestic and portable video gaming, it's important to remember that the release that truly put the Japanese firm on the map was an arcade one: 1981's Donkey Kong. Shigeru Miyamoto's first masterpiece transformed Nintendo from a coin-op also-ran into...
Tuesday6th Oct 2020
News Switch Can Break The Traditional Hardware Cycle And Become Nintendo's iPhone, Says Analyst
"They can continuously have an install base of 100 million consoles"
The Nintendo Switch is selling amazingly well – so well, in fact, that Nintendo is struggling to keep pace with demand after more than three years from launch. Switch sales up are up 95% in the first half of the current financial year, and that has seen Nintendo's share value...
Video 17 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In October
Your backlog will be thrilled
Whether you're ready or not, the holidays are right around the corner and as per usual, they're bringing a batch of new games to Switch. The battle royale take on everyone's favorite platforming plumber, Super Mario Bros. 35 is off to a great start, Nickelodeon is taking another spin at the kart racing genre with,...
News Nintendo Is Being Sued Over Joy-Con Drift Yet Again, This Time By A Child
Here we go again...
Nintendo is facing yet more trouble over the Joy-Con drift phenomenon as a mother and her 10-year-old child file a class-action lawsuit against the company. 'Joy-Con drift' refers to an issue where your Nintendo Switch controller will register movement even when you aren't applying any pressure to the control stick. The problem...
News New Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Trailer Shows Breath Of The Wild's Robbie and Purah
New allies announced
Nintendo has dropped a new, but rather short, trailer for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, introducing some of the allies you'll meet in the game. We get a brief look at Sheikah researchers Robbie and Purah, as well as the King of Hyrule himself. You might remember both Robbie and Purah from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the...
News Spooky 3D Platformer Pumpkin Jack Will Haunt Nintendo Switch This Halloween
Inspired by PS2 era graphics
Headup has announced that the "comically creepy" 3D platformer Pumpkin Jack will be getting spooky on a Switch near you from 23rd October. The game, developed by Nicolas Meyssonnier, has you jumping, dodging and carving your way through enemies and puzzles in a battle of evil against good. You'll come up against a...
News It Looks Like Hackers Are Already Cheating In Super Mario Bros. 35
But Nintendo appears to be on the case
It's only been out for a matter of days, but it would appear that hackers have found a way to cheat in Nintendo's new Mario battle royale, Super Mario Bros. 35. As reported by Polygon, social media users began to notice some suspicious activity in the game earlier this week, with players topping the...
News Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered Officially Announced For Nintendo Switch
Will arrive one week after the X1, PS4 and PC release
After months of rumours and online retailer listings, EA has finally lifted the lid on Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered. This remaster (based on Criterion's 2010 game) is being handled by Stellar Entertainment - previously responsible for Burnout Paradise Remastered. The good news is it's...
PSA It's Diddy's Kong Quest, Not Diddy Kong's Quest
But you already knew this, right?
Towards the end of last month, Nintendo added even more classic games to its Super Nintendo online service. The highlight for most was Rare's 1995 release Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. As happy as Nintendo is to see everyone enjoying this absolute gem once again, the company's official UK Twitter...
Random Jet Set Radio Composer Hideki Naganuma Tried To Be An Employee Of Nintendo Twice
"Splatoon didn't need my music"
If you're a fan of funky fresh beats, you can't go past the famous video game composer Hideki Naganuma. He's best known for his music in the Jet Set Radio series back when he worked at Sega. For many years now, his fanbase has been begging Nintendo to allow him to compose some music for the squid shooter series...
News Nintendo Reveals The Top 15 Most-Downloaded Switch Games In September 2020 (Europe)
The eShop's biggest games
Nintendo has now shared an updated list of the most-downloaded Switch eShop games of the month across Europe, this time covering September 2020. And yes, you can probably guess which game has come out on top. Just as it did in the physical charts across both the UK and Japan, Super Mari
Review CastleStorm II - A Legitimately Great Game Hobbled By Poor Execution
Storm's coming
Zen Studios has always had a bit of an issue with being typecast as ‘that pinball studio’. To be fair, the studio has done a tremendous job in designing the dozens of tables in its Pinball FX line, but that’s far from the only thing the team works on. The most notable of these ‘other’ projects is Castlestorm, a fusion...
News Nintendo Deletes Tweet Possibly Revealing Release Period For Next Round Of Smash Bros. amiibo
"Available Fall 2021"
Last weekend, Nintendo gave us our first glimpse of Banjo-Kazooie, Byleth (Fire Emblem: Three Houses) and Terry Bogard (Fatal Fury) in amiibo form. All of them look absolutely stunning and are currently scheduled to arrive at some point in 2021. When exactly might we get our hands on them, though? Apparently, it could be...
Video Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Gets A Shiny New Commercial
It's out next week!
Next week sees the launch of Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit on Switch, Nintendo's latest attempt to bring innovative fun into your home through a combination of video games and physical toys. A new commercial has been posted online to build the hype (see above), showing off some of the exciting things you can do with the new...
News Nintendo UK Store Gets Limited-Time Mario 35 Merch, Including Nintendo Tokyo Exclusives
Feel like treating yourself?
A whole new wave of Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Collection goodies have appeared on the Nintendo Official UK Store, and there's a lot of great stuff on offer. The products include t-shirts, tote bags, mugs, and more, and – excitingly – some Nintendo TOKYO exclusive soft toys previously only available from...
News Devolver Digital's Disc Room Slices Up The Switch On October 22nd
Gulp, this isn't going to end well...
Devolver Digital has announced it will be releasing Disc Room on the Nintendo Switch and PC on 22nd October. The aim of this action game is to avoid getting sliced in half by giant discs while clearing room after room. Here's the premise, along with a video rundown from the four-person development team (some of...
News Overwatch Is Going Free-To-Play On Switch For A Week In Japan
A Nintendo Switch Online exclusive
Update: Overwatch's free trial is also heading to the west! Original Article (Tue 6th Oct, 2020 14:00 BST): Overwatch will temporarily be made free-to-play for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers in Japan later this month, as part of an ongoing benefit of the service in Nintendo's home country. Subscribers will...
Monday5th Oct 2020
Video Here's How Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Could Look Running On A 4K Console
Spoiler: it's utterly gorgeous
If you've been keeping tabs on all the rumours circulating around the Nintendosphere recently, you may remember a Bloomberg report from last month which suggested that the company has been asking third-party developers to ensure their future titles are 4K-ready. The thought is that Nintendo might be planning to...
Reminder Sega's 60th Anniversary Sale On Switch And 3DS Ends Today (North America)
Mario & Sonic, Hatsune Miku, SEGA AGES and more!
Update: As a quick reminder, Sega's 60th anniversary sale is ending today. You've got just under an hour-and-a-half left to grab these deals at the time of writing, so get a move on if there's anything you fancy! Original Article (Tue 22nd Sep, 2020 16:30 BST): Sega is now hosting a pretty mighty...
UK Charts Super Mario 3D All-Stars Gets Kicked Out Of First Place
After two weeks at the top
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 3rd October, revealing that Super Mario 3D All-Stars has lost out on first place. After two consecutive weeks at the top, the Mario compilation now finds itself in third place behind two rival-platform newcomers. Activision's Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time has snagged top...
News Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe Now Officially Confirmed For Switch
Update: Release date revealed
Update: We now have a release date! Angry Video Game Nerd: I & II Deluxe will launch on Switch and PC on 30th October, slightly ahead of its launch on PS4 and Xbox One (thanks, Gematsu). Original Article (Fri 29th Mar, 2019 14:30 GMT): Back in Jan
Video Here's How Crazy Super Mario Bros. 35 Becomes When Played At Its Highest Level
We wouldn't survive a single second
If the thought of a screen full of pesky Lakitus makes you feel a bit queasy, you might want to look away now. Super Mario Bros. 35 has introduced our favourite plumber's platforming to the super-addictive genre that is battle royale, pitting 35 players against one another as they fling enemies at each other's...
News Don't Worry, Nintendo Says It's Working On Animal Crossing's New Passport Bug
And apologises for the inconvenience
Last week saw the release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons' latest update, taking the game to Version 1.5.0 and providing players with lots of spooky new content. As it happens, one particularly spooky new addition wasn't meant to be included, with a new bug accidentally being introduced which causes an issue...
Review Lost Ember - An Artistic Experience That Fails To Live Up To Its Potential
More aggravating than art
To different people, video games can represent different things. Some play games for their challenges, others play them for a good time, and some play it for an emotional experience. Lost Ember attempts to cater to an audience looking for an artistic, story-driven game, yet unfortunately fails to create an engaging piece of...
News A Look At Minecraft Steve's Smash Ultimate Moveset, Stage And Final Smash
One of Smash's more unique characters
Over the weekend, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai hosted a presentation which explored everything you need to know about the game's newest inclusion, Steve and Alex from Minecraft. The video showed off the new character's moves, stage and more, and we've gathered up a written account of all
News This 'Little Wireless Controller' For Switch Boasts A 40-Hour Battery And Fits In Your Pocket
And it's out now!
Gaming accessory maker PDP has released a brand new controller for the Nintendo Switch, ideal for those who want head outside with something a little more substantial than a Joy-Con This little wireless controller is rather literally called the 'Little Wireless Controller', boasting a wireless connection with a range of up to 30...
News Lovely Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Goodies Appear On Nintendo UK Store
Plush, amiibo and bundles!
If Super Mario 3D All-Stars wasn't enough, remember that we also have Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury launching early next year, bringing the Wii U great over to Switch with some exciting new content. Pre-orders for the physical version of the game have now gone live on the Nintendo Official UK Store, and there's...
Guide Where To Buy Monster Hunter Rise Series amiibo - Magnamalo, Palamute And Palico
Magnificent Magnamalo
When Monster Hunter Rise was revealed in the recent Nintendo Direct showcase, we also got our first glimpse at three tantalising amiibo figurines which go alongside the game. Palamute is a dog companion which you can ride around on during hunts. Palico is a cat-like combat companion and perhaps the most exciting amiibo is...
News High-Octane Mech Shooter Wing Of Darkness Hits Switch Early Next Year
Physical version also on the way
Developer Production Exabilities and publisher Clouded Leopard Entertainment have confirmed that the action shooter Wing Of Darkness will be coming to the Switch worldwide in February next year. You assume the role of a female pilot – known in the game as a "Fraulein" – as they battle hostile forces called...
News New Sword Of The Necromancer Video Shows Off The Game’s Mechanics And Features
A behind-the-scenes look
JanduSoft and Grimorio of Games have shared a new Dev Diary video for the upcoming Sword of the Necromancer, an action roguelike heading to Switch later this year. The video is the first in a series of three set to be shared to YouTube, all offering an in-depth, behind-the-scenes peek into the making of the game. This first...
Random Diddy Kong's Creator Is Publishing Drawing Tutorials On YouTube
Watch Kev Bayliss work his magic
Kevin Bayliss is a name that will be instantly familiar to anyone who considers themselves to be a hardcore Nintendo fan; not only was he responsible for the visuals in many of Rare's classic NES titles, he worked as a character designer on games such as Killer Instinct, Battletoads and Donkey Kong Country – in...
News Bomberman-Inspired Battler Ponpu Blasts Onto Switch This November
With a campaign and three multiplayer modes
Developer Purple Tree Studio and publisher Zordix have revealed that Ponpu, an upcoming battle game, will launch on Nintendo Switch on 5th November. A new trailer has been released to celebrate, which you can watch above. This "duck-on-duck destruction game" is inspired by Bomberman and features both a...
Sunday4th Oct 2020
PSA Use A Wired Connection When Playing Smash Bros. Ultimate Online
Sakurai insists
At the very end of the latest Super Smash Bros. Ultimate broadcast, Masahiro Sakurai briefly touched on the game's 8.1 update and mentioned how the team made improvements to the online multiplayer. In addition to this, he also advised players to use a wired connection when playing Smash online - rather than a wireless one: "
Review Rivals of Aether - A Surprisingly Complex Alternative To Smash Bros.
Earth, wind and fire (and water)
After diving into the unmitigated disaster that is Bounty Battle just recently, we can't say we were particularly enamoured with the idea of slogging our way through yet another Smash Bros.-esque indie fighting effort quite so soon. However, Rivals of Aether is an experience that's just about as far removed from that...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - September 2020
September's best Switch eShop games!
The number of amazing indies releasing on Switch seems to be showing no signs of slowing down, and last month had a truly wonderful selection of delights to explore. These awards aim to celebrate the best of Nintendo's digital store, giving some love and attention to the games that could so easily be missed in...
Review Goosebumps Dead Of Night - Survival Horror For Kids That's Far Too Short
Reader beware, you're in for a meh
It's embarrassing to admit this, but Goosebumps Dead of Night can be – on the rare occasion – a touch frightening. Given that the books and films (upon which this game is based) were about as scary as rocket salad, we were rather surprised to find this outing to be genuinely – whisper it – quite atmospheric...
News Monster Hunter Hits Cinemas This December, Here's Your First Look
What in the Hell?
Just last weekend, Capcom revealed Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness - an upcoming Netflix anime CG series. Now, following on from this, we've got our first proper look at the new Monster Hunter movie. This brief teaser trailer shows Milia Jovovich (best-known as Alice in the
News EA's Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Remaster Expected To Be Announced Next Week
Racing ahead
EA's worst kept secret seems like it's almost ready to go. In case you forgot, we're talking about the long-rumoured Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit remaster based on Criterion's 2010 release. In the latest development, the official Need for Speed account has now uploaded some new tweets and there's also a countdown that's showed up on the...
News Australian Rating For Immortals Fenyx Rising Reveals "In-Game Purchases"
Fight or flight
Ubisoft's upcoming open-world action-adventure game Immortals Fenyx Rising might look similar to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, but one thing it will have in it that Zelda doesn't is in-game transactions. This information comes from the Australian Classification Board, which has rated the title
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel #62 - Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
A Kong time ago...
Welcome to Box Art Brawl, the video game cover contest that pits regional variants against each other in a fight for your vote. Last time we observed a thrilling duel between Okamiden North American / European cover and the Japanese variant. Ultimately, it was an easy victory for Japan with over 70% of your votes going to the...
And even more "amazing content" is coming next year
As fun as Minecraft Dungeons is, one thing missing is cross-platform multiplayer. Well before the game's release, the team at Mojang gave everyone a heads up about this and said it was "looking forward" to enabling this feature for free in a future update. So when can we expect it to arrive? At...
Saturday3rd Oct 2020
Review The Long Dark - Just Like Real Life, Nature Is Your Enemy Here
I am just going outside and may be some time
Playing The Long Dark made us feel cold. Sure, the longer nights are slowly drawing in, but this ambitious port of Hinterlands' 2017 survival hit exudes such a frosty atmosphere that we were reaching for the blankets. The stylised visuals, muted use of colour and the sheer pitch-black oppression of the...
News Nintendo Reportedly Arguing Switch Joy-Con Drift "Isn't A Real Problem"
Cue outrage
Joy-Con drift has been an ongoing topic throughout the Switch's life, but Nintendo is reportedly arguing it "isn't a real problem" and "hasn't caused anyone any inconvenience". Ouch! This is all according to the US law firm Chimicles Schwartz Kriner & Donaldson-Smith (CSK&D), who is now supposedly calling on consumers who...
News Two Members Of "Notorious" Video Game Piracy Group Team Xecuter Arrested
Facing 11 felony counts
Two members of Team Xecuter - one of the world's most "notorious videogame piracy groups" - have been arrested. This is the same enterprise infamously known for exploiting vulnerabilities in Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft video game hardware. The United States Department of Justice revealed Max Louarn - a 48-year-old French...
News Full Smash Bros. Ultimate Minecraft Song List Revealed - Seven Tracks In Total
But there's no original Minecraft music
As always, with a new Smash Bros. Ultimate fighter comes a new song list - and alongside Steve and co there'll be a total of seven new tracks added to Nintendo's all-star brawler. Unfortunately, the team wasn't able to include original Minecraft tracks. Here's Sakurai's full explanation: "we unfortunately...
Everyone is here!
During the latest Super Smash Bros. Ultimate presentation, the game's director Masahiro Sakurai revealed the new Mii Fighter costumes coming to the game. These are the seventh lot. We've got Minecraft themed ones, Travis from No More Heroes, the one and only Bomberman, and Gil from
News Banjo-Kazooie, Byleth And Terry Bogard Smash Bros. amiibo Release Planned For 2021
Here's your first look!
At the very end of the latest Smash broadcast, Masahiro Sakurai showed fans a first-look at the Banjo-Kazooie, Byleth (Fire Emblem: Three Houses) and Terry Board (Fatal Fury / King of Fighters) amiibo. Unfortunately, you'll have to hold out until 2021 for each one. Sakurai hopes ev
News This Is What Kirby's Minecraft Form Looks Like In Smash Bros. Ultimate
From puffball to puffblock
Earlier this week when Steve and Alex were announced as the new reps in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, there was a fake image doing the rounds on the internet of Kirby when he apparently used his copy ability on the Minecraft characters. Fortunately, we've now got a look at the real Minecraft x Smash Bros. version of Kirby...
Mini Review Super Blood Hockey - Violent Sports Action That Gets Tired Too Quickly
A Gordie Howe hat trick
What’s sport without a bit of blood, eh? Whether we want to admit it or not, we all feel a tad bit of satisfaction when some pansy footballer finally gets a bloody nose after taking one too many dives, or when a boxer gets so messed up his face becomes a physical embodiment of 2020. Hockey is undoubtedly one of the more...
Yes, please!
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity might look similar to any other Musou game, but Koei Tecmo says it's much more than this. At the online-only Tokyo Game Show last weekend, three members of the team discussed how they've worked "very closely" with Nintendo's Zelda team, who supervised all the work and were "100 times" more involved with...
News Minecraft's Steve And Alex Are Coming To Smash Bros. Ultimate On October 13th
Zombie and Enderman, too
Following on from the official reveal earlier this week, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game director Masahiro Sakurai has now locked in the release date for the newest DLC fighter in his latest live stream. The Minecraft reps Steve, Alex, Zombie and Enderman will all be arriving in Smash Bros. Ultimate on 13th October (that's...
Watch Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Sakurai Presents Minecraft's Steve And Alex, Live!
Info and release date to be revealed
Earlier this week, Minecraft's Steve and Alex were revealed as the next character to join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a DLC fighter, but we weren't treated to the usual deep dive from series director, Masahiro Sakurai. Thankfully, that will be corrected today, as Sakurai presents a roughly 45-minute-long live...
News Smash Bros. Ultimate's New Stage Minecraft World Will Feature Six Different Biomes
Break some blocks
Alongside Steve and Alex, Sakurai and his team are bringing an all-new level to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Introducing Minecraft World - featuring six different biomes. Here is what each biome looks like: Plains:: Birch Forest:: Savanna:: Taiga::
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 3rd)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
We've finally reached the end of a week which has brought us a brand new Super Smash Bros. character, a brand new Animal Crossing update, and some understandably upset Pokémon GO fans, but
Friday2nd Oct 2020
Quiz How Well Do You Know Minecraft?
Soon to be Smashin'
With the announcement of Steve, Alex, Zombie and Enderman coming to Smash Bros. Ultimate as DLC Challenger #7, it's the perfect time to test on your Minecraft knowledge. As the best-seling video game of all time, many of you will likely have a deep understanding of the game mined from years of experience, and there'll be a few of...
It was in the works before Tetris 99's release
Since the reveal of Nintendo's latest battle royale game Super Mario Bros. 35, there have supposedly been some comparisons to a fan-made Mario Battle Royale game that received a takedown notice last June. Reports about Nintendo's game being a "rip off" are "not true", according to a translation by
Review Super Mario Bros. 35 - A Six-Month Jolt Of Life For An Iconic Classic
The sweetest plumb
The original Super Mario Bros. has been officially re-released no fewer than 19 different times over its 35-year history. From graphical updates (Super Mario All-Stars) to handheld upgrades (Super Mario Bros. Deluxe), to various Virtual Console re-releases and most recently its inclusion in Switch Online’s NES catalogue, if...
Japanese Charts Super Mario 3D All-Stars Leads A Very Nintendo-Dominated Top 10
Nine of the week's best-sellers are on Switch
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 21st - 27th September, revealing that Super Mario 3D All-Stars has managed to stay in first place for a second week running. The game sold another 63,803 physical copies in its second week on sale, ensuring that the evergreen Animal Crossing: New Horizons...
News Mojang: Bringing Minecraft To Smash Is The Result Of An "Amazing Collaboration" With Nintendo
"we couldn’t be more excited"
Nintendo has maintained rosy relations with Microsoft for a number of years now, and obviously, this extends to the Xbox Game Studio, Mojang (aka the team behind Minecraft and more recently Minecraft Dungeons). We've just seen more proof of this with the announcement that Steve, Alex, Zombie and Enderman will all be...
First Impressions Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit
Don't get RC about it, you might like it
You probably don't need us to tell you that Mario Kart is one of Nintendo's crown jewels; the series has sold a staggering 150 million copies to date, with 35 million of those attributable to the most recent mainline instalment, Mario Kart 8 – which, in a rather unique twist, is currently the best-selling...
News Talks About Minecraft In Smash Bros. Began "At Least" Five Years Ago
A long time coming
In Masahiro Sakurai's words - Minecraft, the best-selling game in the world, is coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. This wasn't a decision made overnight, though. Daniel 'Kappische' Kaplan - a former business developer for Mojang - recently revealed "talks" about bringing Steve and co to Nintendo's all-star fighting series...
News Velan Reveals An Early Prototype Of Its Mario Kart RC
The finished product is "essentially a mini-console on wheels"
Nintendo has released a developer interview video featuring Velan Studios, the team behind Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit. While the entire thing is worth watching, one of the highlights would have to be a look at one of the prototype karts. Here it is, along with some extra insight from...
Video Here's Minecraft Steve Getting Added To The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Mural
Welcome to the party, Steve!
As we're sure you've seen by now, the latest character to be revealed for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is none other than Minecraft's Steve. As is tradition at this point, the character has been added to the legendary Super Smash Bros. mural, settling down in a nice little spot between Sonic, Daisy, and Pokémon's...
News Officially Licensed Keychain Tetris Launches In Japan Next Week
Clear lines wherever you go
Want to become the ultimate Tetris player, but can't always take your Switch with you wherever you go? Then here's the next best thing - Tetris Mini. It's an officially licensed keychain handheld by Gametech. And yes, it's a bit of a revival. It's arriving in Japan next week on 8th October and will come in six different...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield 'Battle of Legends' Online Competition Announced
Sign-ups now open
A new online competition is headed to Pokémon Sword and Shield, and legendary and mythical Pokémon will have a starring role. This new contest allows each player to have one Legendary Pokémon or Mythical Pokémon on their Battle Team and – just like past events – will have trainers competing against one another from around...
Mini Review Micro Pico Racers - Sadly Not In The Same League As Micro Machines
Drifting to sleep
At first glance, you’d be forgiven for thinking that Micro Pico Racers is the second coming of the classic racing franchise Micro Machines. Indeed, with its colourful pixelated design (and the blatant fact that it has the word Micro in the title), the game is a clear homage to Codemasters’ series of arcade racers...
Video New Trailer Gives In-Depth Look At Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit
3, 2, 1...Go!
Nintendo has just released a brand new extended trailer for Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, coming to Switch on 16th October. It gives us our best look at the game yet - explaining how the kits, karts and tracks work. Set up for the game involves placing down four gates, then driving through each one to create a course layout. An area...
Video Fuser's Latest Trailer Is A David Hasselhoff-Filled Assault On The Senses
Anyone can be a DJ
A new, extended trailer has been released for Fuser, the upcoming rhythm action game from NCSOFT and Harmonix, and it's certainly something. The video highlights one of the game's key features which allows players to create their very own DJ personas and customise their performance stages, essentially letting you be whoever you...
News Ninjala 2.1 Update Focuses On Balancing, Rules And Matchmaking - Full Patch Notes
A mandatory update arrives
Ninjala has received a new update which takes the game to Version 2.1. The update includes battle balance refinements, new event-specific rules, new matching and UI features, bug fixes, and more, all of which can be seen in the full patch notes posted below. The update went live today, 2nd October in Europe, and yesterday...
Thursday1st Oct 2020
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons' NookLink App Gets A Neat New Feature
Just in time for Halloween!
As had been promised when the game's Version 1.5.0 update was released, Animal Crossing: New Horizons' NookLink app has now been updated. The update introduces a new feature which allows you to quickly perform Reactions in-game by using your smartphone. As you can see in the image below, you can simply tap on your chosen...
News Minecraft's Steve Revealed As Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Next DLC Fighter
And Alex, Zombie and Enderman!
Minecraft's Steve has been revealed as the next fighter to join the roster in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The news comes straight from today's short Super Smash Bros. presentation, which revealed the new character before a quick message from series director Masahiro Sakurai. Alongside Steve, Alex, Zombie and Enderman...
Guide Super Mario Bros. 35 - How To Win And Top Tips For Mario's Switch Battle Royale
Be the last Mario standing
Super Mario Bros. 35 is now available for free on the Nintendo Switch eShop, transforming Mario's classic platforming gameplay into a 35-player battle royale competition. It sounds pretty hectic on paper, and just like Tetris 99, it really is hectic when you reach the final stages. If you're wondering how to win a round...
News Every Smash Bros. Ultimate Stage Has To Be Reworked For Minecraft Steve's Inclusion
"It's a massive challenge"
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's next addition, Steve from Minecraft, already appears to be one of the most intriguing and different characters in the game so far. Indeed, the work needed to implement the character into the game sounds like quite the challenge as a result of his potential moveset and universe. Speaking...
Reminder CIRCLE Entertainment's Autumn Switch Sale Ends Today, Up To 85% Off Select Games
17 games discounted
Update: Just as a quick reminder, today is the final day of CIRCLE Entertainment's sale on the Switch eShop. If any of the deals below take your fancy, make sure to snap them up now while you still have the chance. Original Article (Fri 11th Sep, 2020 14:30 BST): CIRCLE Entertainment has kicked off a very welcome sale on the...
Bug fixes and more
Square Enix has rolled out a new update for its online multiplayer co-op game Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition on the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. It adds skippable cutscenes in certain events and resolves multiple bugs in the game to improve the overall experience. Here are the full patch notes courtesy...
Gallery Minecraft Steve's Alt Costumes And Screenshots
A closer look
Want a closer look at Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's latest roster addition? Of course you do. Yes, as you've probably heard by now, Steve from Minecraft will be the next fighter to join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. It's an interesting pick, and one that will definitely bring something different to the game's already hugely varied list...
News Minecraft Steve's Smash Bros. Release Date And Further Details Will Be Revealed This Weekend
Stay tuned!
So, there we have it. Steve from Minecraft is the next fighter set to join the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster. Well, Steve and Alex, Zombie and Enderman! Today's quick presentation stopped short of giving us the usual excruciating detail for the character, or even a release date. Thankfully, though all of that info will be arriving...
News Nintendo Wins $2 Million In Lawsuit Against Switch Piracy Hack Store
Hacking tools to be destroyed
Nintendo has taken another positive step in its fight against Switch piracy, winning a legal battle to the tune of $2 million. As we reported back in May, Nintendo recently filed a lawsuit against Uberchips.com and its owner, Tom Dilts Jr., a website accused of selling tools that can enable customers to play pirated...
Watch Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's 7th DLC Character Revealed - Live!
Who will it be?
The next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC fighter is moments away from being revealed, and the hype is reaching its usually high and near-unbearable levels. The reveal will be broadcast live from 7am PT / 10am ET / 3pm BST / 4pm CEST; Nintendo says the presentation will be roughly three minutes long and followed by a brief message...
News The Latest Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update Has Removed Harv's Hacked Fences
"Goodbye my fav hacked item"
Yesterday, Nintendo rolled out version 1.5.0 of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and while the main purpose of this update was to add some spooky seasonal content in time for Halloween, it seems to have also removed certain hacked items. One item, in particular, that's gone missing since this update is a hacked fence - the...
News Super Mario Bros. 35 Is Now Available On The Nintendo Switch
Playable until 31st March 2021
It's now officially the 1st of October and that means Super Mario Bros. 35 is available on the Switch eShop. Super Mario Bros. 35 is a Switch Online battle royale game just like Tetris 99. In other words, you'll need a subscription. You compete against 35 other players to be the last Mario standing, and all you have...
Review Trollhunters: Defenders Of Arcadia - WayForward Take A Big Step WayBack
You're trolling us, surely?
Aliens: InfestationCall off the hunt, the trolls have been located. Somehow they have infiltrated WayFoward, usually purveyors of fine digital entertainment, and forced them to create this, the drabbest platformer in recent memory. Worse, it is cynically wrapped in the skin of a TV show that is, by all accounts,...
News Nintendo Is Absolutely Killing It In The UK Right Now
Tops software and hardware charts for September
Nintendo has dominated the UK charts throughout September in terms of both software and hardware sales, a new GamesIndustry.biz report reveals. GfK Entertainment data suggests that more than 1.07 million physical games were sold in the UK last month, with 41.7% of those being Switch titles. The...
Feature Rogue Company Goes Free-To-Play - We Speak To The Devs About The Latest Update
F2P launch brings Custom Matches, Masteries and more
Team-based online shooter Rogue Company has reached the end of its paid Early Access period and is now available to play for free on Switch eShop. While some players will have picked up one of the various Founder's Packs when the game launched back in July, there will likely be a huge influx of...
Nintendo Download 1st October (North America)
Super Mario Bros. 35! Ys Origin! Herzog Zwei!
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: Super Mario Bros. 35...
Nintendo Download 1st October (Europe)
Super Mario Bros. 35! Alwa's Legacy! Ys Origin!
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: Let's Sing Queen (Koch...
News Horace, A Quirky, Nostalgic Robot Platformer, Comes To Switch Later This Month
Pre-orders are live, too
505 Games has announced that it is bringing humorous, nostalgic narrative platformer Horace to Switch on 21st October and it's up for pre-order on Switch eShop now. Developed by two-man team Paul Helman and Sean Scapelhorn, Horace has you take the role of the titular robot in a heart-warming little adventure filled with...
News Animal Crossing, Pokémon, Mario And More Nominated In Golden Joystick Awards 2020
Voting now open! Here are the nominees
The full list of nominees for The Golden Joystick Awards 2020 has been revealed, and the voting is now open. A number of top Nintendo titles appear throughout the categories – and there's even a 'Nintendo Game of the Year' section to consider – with the likes of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Pokémon...
News Flipon Brings Even More Match-3 Puzzle Action To The Switch eShop Next Week
Inspired by the greats
Seeking an alternative to Tetris Attack / Panel de Pon, then how about Flipon? It's bringing more match-3 puzzle action to the Nintendo Switch eShop on 8th October. The game features "fast-paced arcade puzzle" gameplay, mixed with "gravity and silliness" to create a fun experience. You'll take control of Kat and her space...
News Taito's 1984 Action Platform Game Ben Bero Beh Joins The Arcade Archives
Save the day
Hamster's latest Arcade Archives release is Taito's 1984 game, Ben Bero Beh. It's filled with plenty of unique characters such as the enemy from Elevator Action and Chack'n from Chack'n Pop (another Taito game). This action platform arcade title requires you (a superhero) to avoid obstacles and put out fires to rescue NAO-Chan (your...
News Powertris Combines Tetris And Pipe Mania, And It's Out On Switch Today
A tribute to classic puzzlers
Powertris, a puzzle game that blends the gameplay of Tetris and Pipe Mania, has launched today on Nintendo Switch. As you'll see in the new trailer above, you're tasked with simultaneously linking falling blocks and making circuits by connecting one socket to another. It's all about fast thinking as you watch out for...
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