Guide Pokémon Sword And Shield - All Ash’s Pikachu Codes
Update: Last weekend to get all eight of Ash's Pikachu
Random March 31st 2021 Is Becoming An Increasingly Depressing Day For Mario Fans
Give the poor guy a break
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Zarude Distribution Begins In Europe And US
Global distribution starts now
News With The DLC All Wrapped Up, Here Are The 234 Pokémon Still Unavailable In Sword And Shield
Did your favourite make the cut?
News - November, 2020
Monday30th Nov 2020
Review Immortals Fenyx Rising - An Off-Brand Breath Of The Wild That's Still Worth A Look
Breath of the Assassin's Creed of War
Do you remember when you were five, and your mum would ask you if you wanted anything from the supermarket, and you'd probably reply with whatever branded cereal you'd last seen an advert for in-between episodes of Scooby-Doo? Then, two hours later, she'd return with whatever off-brand cereal approximation she...
Guide Nintendo Switch Cyber Monday 2020 Best Deals - Console Bundles, Games, Micro SD Cards And More
Grab yourself a bargain
Cyber Monday 2020 is here, and if you're anything like us you're keeping an eye out for Nintendo Switch best deals this Monday 30th November. Jostling for deals in crowded stores isn't something we'd recommend at the best of times, but this year the Black Friday 2020 weekend is more of an online extravaganza than ever before...
News Super Nintendo World Will Open February 2021, New Images And Mario Kart Ride Detailed
Is this Heaven?
After its lengthy delay, Universal Studios Japan's Super Nintendo World theme park will officially open on 4th February 2021. The news was shared by USJ's official Twitter account this morning, which also provided a great look at some of the park's finer details. There's a fantastic image of the park itself, which looks like it'll...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons' NookLink App Updated, New Catalog Feature Now Available
And it looks pretty useful
NookLink, the Animal Crossing: New Horizons service that's available inside the Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app, has received a brand new update which adds a handy new feature. When you first open your app after the update, you'll spot a brand new icon on the NookLink home screen called 'Catalog'. Heading here –...
News A "Premium" Set Of Poké Ball Replicas Launches Next Year
Pre-orders for the first ball now live!
The Pokémon Company International is set to launch a new set of collectable Poké Ball merchandise next year. Called the 'Die-Cast Poké Ball Replica Series', the range will include "premium replicas" of the iconic Poké Ball, Great Ball, Ultra Ball, and Premier Ball. They're being made in partnership with...
Feature DOOM Eternal Finally Gets A Switch Release Date - We Speak To Port Wizards Panic Button
"We had to take it to eleven"
It's taken a little longer than originally anticipated, but after battling through this calamitous year to get to Nintendo's console, Doom Eternal is finally coming to Switch on 8th December. Following its release on other consoles back in March (on the same day as Animal Crossing: New Horizons,
News The Pokémon Company Teams Up With Zavvi For A New, Exclusive Clothing Range
Update: Now available, here's a discount code
Update: As promised, the main bulk of the new Zavvi Pokémon range is now live (those limited Pikachu trainers will go live at 4pm UK time). If anything takes your fancy, make sure to use our special discount codes at checkout to save some cash: Use code NINTENDOLIFE20 for 20% off clothing, or...
"Well over $500k of games" lost
If you're old enough to have left the bosom of your parent's home then you'll no doubt be aware of a tradition that has been handed down from generation to generation – the unspoken but mutually understood rule that the outgoing child is able to leave belongings in the family home for years, if not decades, later...
News DOOM Eternal Blasts To Switch In December - Check Out The New Trailer
Go to Hell, finally
Many months after the game's launch on other platforms, Bethesda has put a date on the long-awaited Switch version of id Software's DOOM Eternal: it's finally coming to Switch on 8th December. Following a difficult year for the industry and its audience, there were fears that id Software's ambitious follow up to DOOM 2016 might...
Mini Review Picross S5 - You Know The Drill By Now, Surely?
It's Picross, but now there's a '5' on the tin
There are plenty of excellent puzzle games on the Switch, but arguably the most ubiquitous franchise out there is Nintendo’s own Picross series, which has featured fairly frequently ever since the platform’s launch year. With the launch of Picross S5, we’re now looking at the sixth (!) entry in...
UK Charts Hyrule Warriors Drops 14 Places While Animal Crossing Returns To Winning Ways
FIFA's back at number one
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 28th November, revealing that Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity has fallen 14 places in its second week on sale. After its sixth place debut last week, the Zelda spin-off finds itself down in 20th this week, just below the likes of 51 Worldwide Games and last year's Just...
News UK Black Friday Game Sales Are Down This Year, But Switch Is On The Rise
Switch breaks the negative trend
For the UK, last week was one of the most important and highest-earning weeks of the year for the gaming industry, with more than one million physical games being sold. As GamesIndustry.biz reports, however, this seemingly impressive number is actually 20% down on Black Friday 2019. Last year, UK gaming fans picked...
News Cheeky Cartoon Bullet-Hell Game The Crackpet Show Announced For Switch
Keep away from children
The Crackpet Show, a cartoon bullet-hell roguelike starring a cast of non-child-friendly critters, will blast its way onto Switch in 2021. The game has players taking on the role of cartoon animal gladiators who are taking part in savage tournament. It all takes place within a post-apocalyptic TV show, where the contestants...
Sunday29th Nov 2020
Random Smash Bros. Director Masahiro Sakurai Shares His Thoughts About The PlayStation 5
Highly recommends Astro's Playroom
Even the legendary video game director Masahiro Sakurai needs a break every once and a while, so what does he do when he's not working on new fighters and content for the Nintendo Switch title Super Smash Bros. Ultimate? He plays other games and systems on his insane gaming setup, of course. In his latest...
Guide Nintendo Switch Winter Games - All The Big Games Coming In 2020, And Beyond
All the big Switch games on the horizon
2020 has certainly been an unusual year. Along with juggernaut releases like Animal Crossing: New Horizons, we've seen big announcements like Paper Mario: The Origami King, Pikmin 3 Deluxe,
News It Looks Like Kadabra Can Finally Return To The Pokémon Trading Card Game
Spoon-bending magician lifts long-time ban
The magician Uri Geller has taken to social media to apologise for getting the pocket monster Kadabra banned from the official Pokémon Trading Card Game many years ago and has now given Nintendo permission to use it once again. "I am truly sorry for what I did 20 years ago. Kids and grownups I am...
Random Amateur Dev Releases Reimagined Remakes Of The 1993 Zelda CD-i Games
"not 1:1 remakes" but they "capture the spirit"
An amateur video game developer known as Dopply on Twitter has released reimagined remakes of the 1993 Phillips CD-i action-adventure games Link: The Faces of Evil and Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon. The games were created in Game Maker over four years and feature the original assets. Here's a bit more...
News Nintendo Shares Tips On How To Keep Your Switch And Joy-Con Germ-Free
And here's what you also shouldn't do...
The Switch might be all about sharing the joy, but it's also important to keep your system clean to help prevent the spread of germs and ensure your device and controllers stay in the best condition possible. With this in mind, Nintendo suggests using alcohol-based products to disinfect its hybrid system and...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel #69 - The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
Nice
Welcome back to Box Art Brawl, our weekly(ish) contest between box art variants from around the world. Last time, to coincide with the 30th anniversary of both that game and its host system, we looked at SNES launch title Super Mario World. Thirty years! Time has its own Magic Cape, it seems. In
Mini Review The Alto Collection - A Breezy Pair Of Smartphone Classics On Your Switch
Cruise Control
Some of the best mobile games are often the most straightforward. By happy coincidence, this also means that they’re especially easy to port over to other systems. The Alto Collection takes two of mobile gaming’s most celebrated titles, Alto’s Adventure and Alto’s Odyssey, and puts them together in one handy – albeit rather...
Video The Nintendo Life Holiday Gift Guide - 2020 Edition
Games, accessories, artwork and more
December is coming up and you know what that means...it's nearly the holiday season! The time of the year where we gift and receive presents. If you are having some difficulties with that first part - don't worry, our American-based video producer Zion has got you covered with this year's Nintendo Life Holiday...
Saturday28th Nov 2020
Video Immortals Fenyx Rising - Switch VS PlayStation 5 Graphical Comparison
More than 10 minutes of gameplay, too
Ubisoft's next major release for multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch is Immortals Fenyx Rising. We've obviously gone hands-on with it about a month ago, and now we've had even more time to see what it's like. To help tide you over until its release, our lovely senior video producer Alex Olney has...
Review Ghostrunner - A Thrilling Cyberpunk Epic Dulled By Performance Problems On Switch
Be a literal runner of blades
It seems the cyberpunk genre has seen something of a resurgence in the indie game scene lately, no doubt spurred on by CDProjektRed’s anticipated tentpole release which now appears set to launch somewhere in the actual year 2077 (only kidding, of course! It's sure to be here by at least 2055). Ghostrunner is the...
News Square Enix Announces SaGa Frontier Remastered, Launches On Switch In Summer 2021
"The 1998 PlayStation classic is back"
We've seen a lot of past-generation games return in 2020, and now to add to the already long list, Square Enix has announced it'll be releasing a remaster of its 1998 PlayStation JRPG, SaGa Frontier. Square Enix says SaGa Frontier Remastered will feature updated "graphics, events, cutscenes, enhancements" and...
News Dataminers Discover Unused Character Voice Clips In Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity
A sign of things to come?
If you were hoping Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity would receive some additional content over time, you might just be in luck. It is a Koei Tecmo Musou after all. Following on from a story we ran back in October about dataminers potentially uncovering the entire cast of playable characters in the new Hyrule Warriors game,...
News Buy One Qubic Fighting Game "And Grab 3 Others For Free" - This Weekend Only
Don't back down from this offer
Publisher QubicGames is this weekend hosting a special sale. If you buy any one of the following fighting games for €1.99 / $1.99, you'll get the rest of them for free - so that's four games all up! If you already happen to have at least one of these games in your Switch library, you'll also be eligible to claim...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 28th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Another long week has now been and gone, with huge Nintendo eShop sales across Europe and North America, an internet-melting Pokémon character voice reveal, and
News Door Kickers Gears Up For A Switch eShop Release This December
Get ready to kick some doors
Back in April, QubicGames announced a whole bunch of titles were en route to the Nintendo Switch eShop. One of them was the original Door Kickers game - not to be confused with Door Kickers: Action Squad. If you've been at all wondering
Friday27th Nov 2020
Guide Pokémon Sword And Shield - All Ash’s Pikachu Codes
Update: Last weekend to get all eight of Ash's Pikachu
Update: As a quick reminder, this is your last weekend to enter all of the Ash's Pikachu codes below into Pokémon Sword and Shield. The codes remain valid until 30th November. To celebrate The Crown Tundra, the second piece of DLC for Pokémon Sword and Shield, players can now get their hands...
Quiz How Well Do You Know Zelda: Breath Of The Wild?
We live in a calamitous age
The release of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity has sent many of us back once more to a world we first discovered in March 2017. We've returned to the huge open world of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild many times in the months and years since it launched alongside the Switch itself, but a lot of games have...
Guide Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity: Full Roster - Every Playable Character And Unique Action
Take a look at all 18 unlockable fighters
As a prequel story to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Koei Tecmo and Nintendo's Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity finally gives us the chance to play as other characters in this world. Nothing against the lovely Link, of course, but the world of Hyrule is filled with many colourful characters, so the...
News The Crown Prince Of Saudi Arabia Is Now SNK's Largest Shareholder
Update: Deal will eventually gobble up 51% of the company
Update #2 [Fri 27th Nov, 2020 12:40 GMT]: The Mohammad bin Salman Charity Foundation has confirmed that it is investing 813 million riyals ($223 million) in SNK, giving it a 33.3% stake in the company. That values the company at $669 million (thanks,
News Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Has Already Sold Over 500,000 Copies Globally
"an abundant Fall harvest"
The action, crafting and farming game Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin has only been out for a few weeks now, but it seems it's already a huge success. XSEED Games has announced its new release has sold over 500,000 copies (that's physical and digital sales combined) across multiple platforms worldwide. This makes it "one of the...
News Nintendo Switch Looks Poised To Smash 'Crazy Records' This Holiday Season
USA shipments up 30% year-on-year in October
It looks like Nintendo Switch could be on the verge of smashing new sales records this holiday season, as shoppers flock to stores to grab Black Friday deals in time for Christmas. This year has seen a number of welcome deals on Switch consoles as retailers battle it out to earn your custom over Black...
News The Revo K101 Plus GBA Clone Now Comes With Fancy New Colours, But Not Much Else
2015's best GBA clone hasn't change much in 5 years
Remember the Revo K101 Plus? We took a look at this smart little Game Boy Advance clone way back in 2015, and passed the following verdict: If you're looking for a decent GBA system but don't like the tiny form factor of the Game Boy Micro -–and can't afford the revised G
News The Pokémon Company Outlines Plan To Fix Minor Pokémon GO - Pokémon Home Transfer Bug
Will be resolved over the coming weeks
Earlier in November, The Pokémon Company finally made Pokémon HOME compatible with Niantic's augmented-reality smartphone game Pokémon GO. It allows trainers to transfer pocket monsters from GO to the Pokémon games on the Switch. While there have been no major issues, there have been a few minor problems...
News 3-In-1 Collection Space Invaders Forever Landing On Switch This December
In digital and physical form
Fans of retro gaming with a modern twist might want to keep an eye out for the Switch release Space Invaders Forever. Following on from its official announcement earlier this year, TAITO and ININ Games have now confirmed it'll be landing before the end of the year on 11th December. Once again, it'll be available in both...
News Nintendo's Latest UK Ad For Animal Crossing: New Horizons Is Packed Full Of The Feels
Take your friends along for the ride
Nintendo's supported the phenomenally successful Animal Crossing: New Horizons with some excellent regional commercials, and it's following up this format with an ad that's exclusively aimed at the UK market. The commercial – which is due to run on UK television networks from today – reinforces how the game...
Update: FIFPro wades in
Update: FIFPro has issued the following statement regarding this issue (thanks, Push Square): In light of recent media reports, FIFPro wishes to clarify the manner in which it obtains the image rights of players, and its role in defending the employment rights of professional footballers worldwide. FIFPro, a not-for-profit...
News Pokémon Shirts Expands To Include Pokémon Masks, All 151 Original Monsters Included
And they're not cheap
Following on from the successful launch of its smart Pokémon Shirts range, Original Stitch is now selling masks featuring the original 151 Pokémon. The new site allows you to choose from all your favourite generation one Pokémon on the front side, and then one of four colours of breathable mesh fabric on the back (white,...
News Original Bit.Trip Games Confirmed For Switch Via Surprise eShop Listing
Expected to launch next month
From time to time "coming soon" listings on the Switch eShop reveal games we didn't even know were on the way to Nintendo's hybrid platform, and today is one of those days. Over on the European eShop, six QubicGames listings have popped up for the Bit.Trip series starring CommanderVideo. There's Bit.Trip Core, Bit.Trip...
Another record smashed
Animal Crossing: New Horizons continues to take the world by storm, becoming the fastest ever game to reach six million physical sales in Japan's history. You may have spotted New Horizons' latest lifetime total in our Japanese chart round-up yesterday; the game sold another 37,290 physical copies in the region last week,...
News Warplanes: WW1 Sky Aces Fires Onto Switch Next Month
Featuring more than 30 historical planes
Aerial warfare title Warplanes: WW1 Sky Aces will be flying onto the Nintendo Switch eShop on 11th December, it's been confirmed. The game takes players back to World War I, with more than 30 historical planes being available as you aim to stay alive and change the tides of war. There are two modes to choose...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Hosting Headwear Tournament This Weekend
Hats, helmets and caps!
This week Nintendo is hosting a special headwear tournament in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Eligible fighters will need to be wearing either a hat, helmet or cap. So that's characters like Mario, Link, Samus, Captain Falcon and even Min Min from ARMS. This tournament will run for a total of three days and during this time...
Thursday26th Nov 2020
News Pokémon Sword And Shield's Gloria Has Finally Been Given A Voice, And It's (Very) British
Gloria arrives in Pokémon Masters
A tweet regarding a new update to Pokémon Masters has taken Twitter by storm this morning as fans of the series hear the voice of Sword and Shield protagonist Gloria for the first time. The character, who serves as the base female option players can choose from at the beginning of Pokémon Sword and Shield's...
News The Super Mario Bros. Game & Watch Can Now Run Pokémon, Zelda And More
DOOM was just the start
Hackers have wasted no time with the Super Mario Bros. Game & Watch - discovering its secrets before it was even officially released. Within just weeks, one talented individual known as 'stacksmashing' dug into the system
News Pokémon Teases 'Very Special' 25th Anniversary Celebrations For 2021
What could we see?
The Pokémon Company International has teased upcoming celebrations surrounding the series' 25th anniversary next year. The tease began with a special Pokémon brand performance during the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade today, where a troupe of Pikachu danced to the original Pokémon theme song in New York’s Herald...
Update: Could be fixed by December
Update: Developer Psyonix has provided another small update on its progress in fixing Rocket League's current split-screen multiplayer issue. Responding to a fan on Reddit, a Psyonix representative said: "Hi folks, if testing goes well, splitscreen support should return on Nintendo Switch with our game update...
Random Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin Inspected By Australia's Department Of Agriculture
"No items were of biosecurity concern"
The recently released Nintendo Switch title Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin is apparently such a convincing farming simulator, the Australian Government's very own Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment couldn't resist taking a look itself. Australian-based YouTuber Jay RPG recently shared a funny story...
Feature Ace Attorney's Hidden Legacy: The Evidence Capcom Didn't Present To The West
Despite long-standing objections, it seems the Great Ace Attorney is finally being localised
To say Capcom is having a rough time recently would be putting it mildly. Having been subjected to a "customised ransomware attack", we’ve witnessed no end of leaks about upcoming plans for the next few years, but amongst this all,
News Nicalis Is Issuing DMCA Takedown Notices To Free Versions Of Cave Story
"Do not support Nicalis. Do not buy Nicalis games"
Update: Ema – who worked on a fork of the CSE2 version of Cave Story – has gotten in touch to clarify some points: 1. This DMCA is strictly for CSE2, the fanmade decompilation of the original freeware version of Cave Story. Said freeware version is unaffected by the takedown, and can be...
Update: And it's back!
Update: And just like that, Abylight's Twitter account has been unlocked and is now back up and running. The studio has shared a message of thanks to fans: "Good news, anybody? The @abylight T
Rumour Resident Evil Revelations 3 Will Be A Switch "Focused" Release, Says Capcom Insider
"Outrage is RE Switch"
Capcom, as you might recall, suffered a massive leak not long ago. It seemingly confirmed a number of projects are on the way - including a game called Resident Evil Outrage, which is scheduled for Q4 2021. According to well-known Capcom insider Dusk Golem - who has made a number of
Random Turns Out Nintendo Might Be Right, You Can Have Too Much Super Mario Bros.
Maybe Nintendo knows best by removing games from distribution?
Super Mario Bros. turns 35 this year and has to rank as one of the most ported games Nintendo has ever produced. It's available, in some shape or form, on pretty much every system the company has produced, and in 2020 we got yet another way to experience it in the form of a brand-new...
Japanese Charts Momotaro Dentetsu Beats Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity To Number One
Switch hardware sales fend off PS5
Momotaro Dentetsu be like... Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 16th - 22nd November, revealing that Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity couldn't manage to claim number one on its debut week. The game sold an estimated 173,215 physical copies in its opening week, which would usually be more than enough...
News Watch Out, Europe - Importing Consoles From The U.S. Just Got A Lot More Expensive
Could now cost you hundreds extra
If you live in Europe and were one of the few people lucky enough to have ordered an Analogue Nt Mini Noir a while back, in the past day or two you may have realised that you’re now also unlucky enough to have been hit with an enormous customs charge. FedEx, who are handling Analogue’s shipments, are currently...
Nintendo Download 26th November (North America)
Empire of Sin! Picross! Warhammer!
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: Empire of Sin (Paradox Interactive, 1st...
News The Long-Lost Clockwork Aquario Is Being Pushed Back To 2021, New Screens Revealed
Update: physical editions revealed
Update: Strictly Limited Games has announced not one but two special editions for Clockwork Aquario. The standard version will sell for €29.99, while the collector’s edition (limited to 1.300 copies for PS4 and to 2,500 copies for Nintendo Switch worldwide) will cost €69.99. The Ultra Collector’s Edition...
News Nintendo Switch Online Members Can Now Get 50% Off The Switch NES Controllers (Europe)
A Cyber Deals special
As an additional treat in Nintendo of Europe's Cyber Deals offerings, Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can now pick up a pair of NES controllers for Switch at half price. The offer will be live for Nintendo Switch Online members from now up until 3rd December, taking the usual £49.99 asking price down to just £24.99...
News Cuphead's 'Delicious Last Course' DLC Has Been Delayed Until 2021
A "difficult decision" for the entire team
There have been a lot of video game delays this year, and the latest company to announce it has experienced some setbacks due to the global pandemic is Studio MDHR. In a letter on social media, the founders Chad and Jared Moldenhauer told fans they would just have to wait until 2021 to experience 'The...
News Don Your Green Beret, Konami's Rush'n Attack Hits The Switch Today
Always in a rush
Hamster is releasing Konami's 1985 run-and-gun shooter Rush'n Attack ("Russian Attack" - get it?) on the Switch eShop today. The title – which was released under the alternative name Green Beret in Japan and Europe – is part of Hamster's superb Arcade Archives range. You're tasked with going behind enemy lines to rescue POWs...
News Morbid: The Seven Acolytes Is A Souls-Like RPG Full Of Giant Boss Fights And Gore
And it launches on Switch next week
Launching next week on Switch is an isometric Souls-like action-RPG that's sure to put a gruesome spin on your festive celebrations this year. Morbid: The Seven Acolytes lands on the Switch eShop on 3rd December, promising "epic, brutal boss encounters," diverse environments, and plenty more besides. Said to...
Nintendo Download 26th November (Europe)
Cobra Kai! Tracks! Maid of Sker! Picross S5!
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: Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid...
News Sword Of The Necromancer Pushed Back To 2021 To Avoid "Craziness" Of Next-Gen Launch Window
And to allow devs to further refine the game experience
Sword of the Necromancer, which started out as a Kickstarter project, will now launch a month later than planned. According to game developers JanduSoft S.L and Grimorio of Games, the monster summoning action-RPG will arrive on 28th January 2021 for the Nintendo Switch and multiple other...
News The World Ends With You Composer Takeharu Ishimoto Will Return For The New Game
It's in safe hands
Takeharu Ishimoto, composer on the original The World Ends With You soundtrack, has revealed that he'll be returning to work on the newly announced Neo: The World Ends With You. The original game, and indeed the Remix version now available on Switch, is perhaps most remembered for its striking visuals and soundtrack. The music...
Wednesday25th Nov 2020
Random March 31st 2021 Is Becoming An Increasingly Depressing Day For Mario Fans
Give the poor guy a break
Considering he serves as the company mascot and generates more revenue per year than we could ever picture in our tiny minds, Nintendo sure seems hell-bent on ruining poor old Mario's day next year. 31st March 2021 is shaping up to be a pretty memorable day in Mario's history, but for all the wrong reasons. On that day,...
News Super Mario Maker Online Services To Be Terminated, Will Soon Be Removed From Sale
Goodbye, old friend
Nintendo has announced a discontinuation of online services for the original Super Mario Maker on Wii U, meaning players will no longer be able to upload their own courses. The discontinuation comes into effect on 31st March 2021; from that date, it will "no longer be possible to upload courses" and on that same day, the Super...
News Nintendo Adding Sharp As Switch Manufacturing Partner Could Boost Q4 Sales Year-On-Year
Switch is in for a decent final quarter
Bloomberg is reporting that Nintendo has increased Switch production by partnering with a manufacturing site based in Malaysia owned by Japanese tech giant Sharp. According to sources close to the matter, Nintendo has taken on this additional production stream to satisfy demand and future-proof against any...
News New Animal Crossing-Themed Nintendo Switch Lite Bundles Appear For Black Friday
Available at the Nintendo UK Store
New Nintendo Switch Lite bundles that include a copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons have arrived at the Nintendo UK Store just in time for Black Friday. You can pick up either a Turquoise or Coral Pink Switch Lite console as part of the new promotion, with Animal Crossing: New Horizons artwork featured on the...
The Last of Us Part II wins big
This year's Golden Joystick Awards winners have now been announced, and we have the full list of winners for you below. Animal Crossing: New Horizons earned 'Nintendo Game of the Year', which we must say is absolutely deserved considering the impact it had worldwide earlier in the year. Nintendo hasn't received all...
News Pikmin 3 Deluxe Updated To Version 1.1.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Fixes some bugs
Nintendo has released its very first update for Pikmin 3 Deluxe on the Switch. This small update bumps the game up to version 1.1.0. Based on the patch notes, it's a number of bug fixes (how appropriate). Here are the full details courtesy of Nintendo's official support page: Ver. 1.1.0 (Released November 24, 2020) - Fixes the bug...
News Square Enix Launches Permanent Work-From-Home Program Next Month
"80% of employees to be home based"
2020 has been a year like no other - with pretty much the entire tech and video game industry required to work from home during the height of the pandemic. With this in mind, Square Enix - publishing upcoming releases like Balan Wonderworld and the recently revealed NEO: The World Ends With You - has announced it...
Soapbox 10 Years On, We Need More Brave, Worthwhile Experiments Like Epic Mickey
The Brave Little 'Failure'
In some ways, the Wii era feels further away than it actually is. The modern gaming landscape, though certainly influenced by Nintendo's approachable little console, seems so laser focused on pixel counts, framerates and raytracing that Wii feels incredibly old-school in 2020. The idea that just ten years ago we were still...
Download it now
Nintendo has released another update for Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics on the Switch. This one focuses on a fix for a small issue. Below are the full patch notes, courtesy of the official support page: Ver. 1.1.3 (Released November 24, 2020) Online Fixed an issue that caused an error to occur when the software...
News Skeleton Crew's Enchanting Action-Adventure Olija Washes Up On Nintendo Switch In 2021
Explore, escape and survive
Update [Wed 25th Nov, 2020 00:15 GMT]: It seems the action-adventure Olija will no longer be released this year. Skeleton Crew and Devolver Digital have now confirmed it'll wash up on the Switch in 2021. Above is an updated trailer. Original article [Sun 12th Jul, 2020 08:45 BST]: Apart from Carrion, one other Switch...
News Paper Mario And Octopath Traveler Smash Bros. Spirits No Longer Limited-Time
Add them to your collection
Nintendo has done some fantastic cross-over spirit events in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, but one downside is they're often limited-time events, where you only get a handful of days to acquire them all. If you happened to miss out on the Octopath Traveler and Paper Mario: The Origami King ones, the good news is they've...
"I’d love to bring back F-Zero, SSX or Ridge Racer"
Nintendo Switch may have been slow off the starting line when it came to racers, 'realistic' or otherwise, but in the years since launch it's slowly but surely built up a fine catalogue of racing games in addition to everyone's favourite kart racing plumber. Criterion's evergreen Burnout Paradise...
News Absurd Battle Game Fight Crab Gets Free Update And Crazy Live-Action Trailer
New in-game skins make your crab ultra-shiny
Fight Crab is one of the very few games which somehow become more and more ridiculous the more you look at them, and the brand new trailer above is only making things even more bizarre. Titled 'Crab-Mageddon! The Complete Live-Action Story of Fight Crab', the trailer certainly captures the spirit of this...
Tuesday24th Nov 2020
Nintendo says it had "no choice but to step in"
Update: The #FreeMelee hashtag has evolved into #SaveSmash, and has, at the time of writing, picked up 21.7K tweets – enough for it to begin trending around the world on Twitter.
Guide Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity: Amiibo - What Do Amiibo Unlock?
Get your five-a-day
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild had some extensive and impressive support for amiibo, Nintendo's series of NFC-enabled figurines. The arrival of this prequel hack-and-slash adventure begs the question: What do amiibo unlock in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity? The answer is... well, the answer might be a little...
Review Serious Sam Collection - Two-Thirds Enormous Fun, One-Third Crushing Disappointment
Seriously below-par
The central joke of Serious Sam is that he isn't very serious at all. And nor are his games. In fact, they're extremely silly, and if they don't start behaving they're not going to get any sweets. Yes, Croteam's long-running flagship FPS is a gleefully daft blaster that revels in throwing as many enemies at you as possible,...
Random No, The World Ends With You Sequel Is Not A Persona 5 Rip-Off
Some think the games are a little too similar
As you've likely seen by now, Square Enix has announced a sequel to the Nintendo DS classic, The World Ends With You. Not long after NEO: The World Ends With You for the Switch and PlayStation 4 was revealed, Person
Video 21 Nintendo 64 Games Everyone Should Play
In no particular order
The N64 may have failed to reach the same dizzy commercial heights as the NES and SNES, but it's unquestionably home to some of the finest video games Nintendo has ever produced, and rightfully holds a special place in the hearts of many gaming fans. On that topic, do remember when we asked you, our lovely readers, to rank...
Feature GBA Mod Company Creates The Game Gear Sega Should Have Released In 2020
Showing them how it's done
The Game Gear Micro was a neat little product and all, but it wasn't exactly practical – it's absolutely tiny, so playing it for longer than five minutes is an exercise in pain, and the fact that Sega only included a handful of games on each unit means you have to buy five different consoles to get the whole collection...
Random It's Possible To Play PS5 (Or Any Other Console) Via Your GBA
Hope you don't mind a resolution drop
Whenever a new piece of technology arrives on the scene, there's always the temptation to push it in unexpected directions, and that's what YouTuber The Retro Future has done for the shiny new PlayStation 5. While this smart new console is technically capable of outputting an 8K signal, The Retro Future has...
News Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Is Already The Best-Selling Warriors Game Of All Time
Three million sales in less than a week
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is off to an absolutely flying start, shifting more than three million copies in less than a week. It only released on 20th November, but early UK sales data indicated that the game could well be on a path to huge success, with physical launch sales outdoing Hyrule Warriors:...
News More Dark Is A Puzzle-Platformer 'Intended For Adults', And It Launches On Switch This Week
60 levels in Hell
Ratalaika Games has announced that More Dark, a puzzle-platformer that launched on Steam last year, will be lurking its way onto the Switch eShop later this week. Featuring "animated blood and cruelty intended for an adult audience", More Dark has players taking on 60 platforming levels made up of a range of puzzles and gameplay...
Video Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Reimagined As A Game Boy Color Title
A link to the past
Nintendo and Koei Tecmo's latest game Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity looks great on the Switch, but have you ever wondered what it would have looked like if it was originally released on the Game Boy Color? In celebration of this Breath of the Wild prequel spin-off, Nintendo Wire has released a new "de-make" video based on this...
News Nintendo Switch Parental Controls Mobile App Gets Another Minor Update
Bug fixes and more
If you're still one of the Switch owners using the special parental controls mobile app, then it's time for an update. This latest version (1.14.0) adds support for iOS 14, Android 11 and also includes some bug fixes. This is the first update the app has received since July. While it's unknown what exact bugs have been resolved,...
News Next DLC Update For Minecraft Dungeons Arrives On 9th December
As well as a new season pass and free content
Mojang has announced its Minecraft Dungeons Howling Peaks DLC will arrive next month on 9th December. It adds a new area, new weapons and artifacts, and of course, plenty of new enemies. It's your job to travel to the top of the mountain to take out the Tempest Golem corrupted by a shard from Orb of...
News Designer Tetsuya Nomura Shares Neo: The World Ends With You Art To Celebrate The Game's Reveal
Talks about new character Rindo's design
Yesterday saw the very welcome announcement of Neo: The World Ends With You, a brand new game in Square Enix's The World Ends With You series and a sequel to the DS original. To celebrate the occasion, series character designer Tetsuya Nomura has shared a special piece of artwork. The piece shows off the new...
News Gal*Gun Returns Scores February 2021 Release On Switch, Opening Movie Revealed
Just in time for Valentine's
Publisher PQube and developer Inti Creates have revealed that Gal*Gun Returns will be coming to Switch in February 2021. It'll actually be arriving just in time for Valentine's Day with a 12th February launch, and the teams have shared the opening movie from the game to celebrate. It shows off the Gal*Gun girls you'll...
News Pikachu Returns To This Year's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Dancing Pikachu will also feature
The giant inflatable Pikachu will once again be participating in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on November 26th. This marks its 20th consecutive appearance in the parade. "Look for the iconic Pokémon to appear holding a snowman Pikachu and wearing a scarf in preparation for the cold weather! "...
News Defentron Brings '80s-Style 3D Tower Defence To Switch Next Month
"It all depends on you"
If you're looking for a new tower defence game to get stuck into this Christmas, you might want to keep an eye out for Defentron. A 3D tower defence title set in an '80s-style virtual universe, Defentron has you coming up with the best strategies to fend off waves of pesky computer viruses. You see, the action actually takes...
Monday23rd Nov 2020
Random Super-Clever AR Hacks Make Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Really Shine
Wanna be inspired?
With the right setup, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit can be a real blast. If you've got the imagination – and perhaps more importantly, the space – it can offer a Mario Kart experience truly unlike any other. Of course, some creative folk are taking things well beyond the norm, including the annoyingly imaginative people...
News Capcom's Releasing A Mini-Arcade System Packed With Mega Man And Street Fighter Games
Coming this Christmas in Japan
The craze for micro-consoles shows no signs of slowing down, with Capcom now revealing that it is about to release a mini-arcade machine packed with classic titles. Dubbed the Retro Station, this tabletop unit has an 8-inch screen and weighs 2.1 kg. It comes with the following titles: Mega Man The Power Battle Mega...
News Mortal Kombat 11 Receives Huge Update - Full Patch Notes (November 2020)
It's a big one!
A huge update has been released for Mortal Kombat 11 on Nintendo Switch, introducing gameplay adjustments, stability improvements, character tweaks, and more. The patch arrives alongside the release of Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, a "definitive" version of the game that also received a physical version in Europe. The update's full...
News Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity UK Launch Sales Are 'Nearly 324% Bigger' Than Original
But not as high as traditional Zeldas
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity has had a very decent start to life in the UK, with physical sales being significantly higher than those of Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition at launch. As you may have seen from our UK charts round-up earlier today, Age of Calamity managed to earn a sixth-place debut behind...
News Square Enix Announces NEO: The World Ends With You, A Sequel To The DS Original
Launching 2021
Square Enix has announced a sequel to the Nintendo DS classic, The World Ends With You. Titled Neo: The World Ends with You, the game will launch on both Nintendo Switch and PS4 in summer 2021. The release window was revealed alongside debut gameplay footage in an announcement trailer for the title, which you can see above. The game...
News Yes, The Super Mario Bros. Game & Watch Can Run DOOM
A stripped-down version, anyway
Nintendo's new Game & Watch handheld was pulled apart in pretty quick order, with hacker stacksmashing digging deep into the system's code before it even officially launched.
Guide Animal Crossing: New Horizons: King Tut Mask DIY Recipe And Guide To Tripping
We like King Tuts and we cannot lie
With the second summer update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, that good old tripping mechanic from games past was added once again. In addition, a mysterious (and ominous) accessory was also reintroduced for crafting... Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Tripping and King Tut Mask Guide: Mechanics such as...
News Store Your Switch Games In Style With This Animal Crossing-Themed 512GB SD Card
Joining the Zelda and Mario cards
If you're wanting to store your beloved digital Switch games in style, you'll struggle to find a micro SD card any cooler than this one. Yes, an Animal Crossing-themed micro SD has been added to Nintendo's officially-licensed range of SanDisk cards. It's the biggest of the lot, boasting 512GB of storage compared to...
Guide Why You Can't Time Travel To Toy Day In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Patience is a virtue
With the recent winter update v1.6.0 to Animal Crossing: New Horizons, players were elated to have new in-game holidays and events to look forward to... And then, like parents of children who have snuck into the Christmas presents one too many times, Nintendo locked away the holiday events
Review Cake Bash - Delicious Multiplayer Action That's Too Tasty To Ignore
Much ado about muffin
The majority of people, young or old, would be forced to concede that cakes are delicious. Nobody dislikes sweets, and anyone who did would rightfully be cast out from society and forced to live in some sort of modified bin. It's a canny move, then, to make a game about said desserts. It guarantees at least a 5/10 from any...
News Nintendo Reveals Japan's Best-Selling Switch Games Of 2020
And yes, Animal Crossing leads the way
Nintendo has shared a list of the Switch's best-selling titles so far this year in its home country of Japan. The list was detailed in the company's free winter edition magazine that was posted last week (thanks to Perfectly Nintendo for the spot) and covers all physical sales between 30th December 2019 and...
UK Charts Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Debuts In Top Ten, But Can't Unsettle Next-Gen Stars
A busy time for new releases
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 21st November, revealing that Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity has made a dent in the top ten in its debut week. Nintendo and Koei Tecmo's Warriors-style Zelda spin-off has entered the charts in sixth spot, serving as the best-selling Switch exclusive of the week. Despite this...
News Platformer Landflix Odyssey Has You Trapped Inside The TV Shows Of A Streaming Service
Update: December release date confirmed
Update (Mon 23rd Nov, 2020 13:45 GMT): A Switch release date has now been provided for Landflix Odyssey. The game will launch on the Nintendo eShop on 22nd December priced at $14.99, following launches on rival platforms on 27th November. Original Article (Mon 9th Nov, 2020 12:00 GMT): Developed and...
News The World Ends With You Anime Launches April 2021 In Japan, New Trailer Released
International release also planned for 2021
Square Enix has shared a brand new trailer for the upcoming anime inspired by DS JRPG, The World Ends With You. The trailer shows off some of the scenes you can expect to see in the final product before confirming an April 2021 release window for Japan. An international release is also expected in 2021,...
Random Someone's Made A Cover Of Hyrule Warriors' Main Theme Inside WarioWare D.I.Y.
And it's surprisingly great
The internet has always loved a good cover song or two, but it's not every day that you stumble across a brand new Zelda arrangement inside a ten-year-old Nintendo DS game, is it? As it happens, that's exactly what we have here. YouTube user Squishy Pixelz has recreated the 'Champions Unite' main theme from Hyrule...
Sunday22nd Nov 2020
Review Just Dance 2021 - Still Fun, But Feels More Like A Cash-Grab Than Ever Before
Blame it on the boogie
Just Dance 2021 is the latest in a long line of Just Dance games, each marginally different from the last. Much like serialised sports games, Ubisoft's choreographed creation is born anew each year, with a couple of new features thrown in, and a helping of new songs sprinkled over the top. Innovation is it not, but this isn't...
News Deep End's Kickstarter Project Romancelvania Brings The Love To Switch
"Dracula meets The Bachelor"
Who needs Castlevania when you can play Romancelvania instead? This Kickstarter project developed by The Deep End Games - a team comprised of individuals who previously worked on titles like Bioshock, Saints Row and Perception - has been fully funded for all platforms including the Nintendo Switch. This "thirsty"...
News The F-Zero Series Is Now 30 Years Old
Speeding away
The Super Famicom this week celebrates its 30th anniversary and you know what that means, right? The F-Zero series is now also 30 years old. The first game was released in Japan on 21st November 1990 and followed with a North American release in 1991 and a European release in 1992. Since the original game's arrival, Nintendo has...
Poll Box Art Brawl #68 - Super Mario World
It's a Mario, Mario, Mario, Mario World
Welcome back, you beautiful bunch, to Box Art Brawl — our regular poll to find out which of two or more vintage video game cover variants from around the globe is the best, better than all the rest (diew, diew, diew-diew, diew), better than anyone we ever met. Last time we watched F-Zero take itself to the...
News Capcom Has "No Plans" Right Now To Bring The Original Monster Hunter Stories To Switch
Second entry is a completely new start
If you were hoping the original Monster Hunter Stories game might be released on the Nintendo Switch ahead of the sequel's release, don't get your hopes up. Speaking to Gamereactor, Capcom's Ryozo Tsujimoto said the company had "no plans" to bring the original 3DS release from 2016 across to Nintendo's hybrid...
Mini Review Arcade Archives Zero Team - A Long-Lost Coin-Op Relic That's Worth Unearthing
We could be zeroes, just for one day
While the arrival of Streets of Rage 4 and The TakeOver might lead you to assume that the belt-scrolling brawler is back in vogue, it's still a pretty niche genre in 2020 – and, to be brutally honest, that has been the case since the mid-'90s, by which point Street Fighter II had made the one-on-one fighter the...
Video A Look At Ocean Software's Cancelled SNES Game Green Lantern
That never got the green light
Green Lantern might not be remembered for much other than a failed movie starring Ryan Reynolds over the past decade, but long before this in the early '90s, British developer Ocean Software was working on a licensed Super Nintendo video game for the DC Comics hero. This unreleased project has been largely shrouded in...
News Sonic Movie Sequel Scheduled To Start Production In March Next Year
Codenamed "Emerald Hill"
It's safe to say the Sonic the Hedgehog live-action movie was a huge success for Paramount Pictures when it arrived earlier this year in February. In just 10 days, it banked close to $210 million. Paramount didn't waste any time - greenlighting a sequel and locking in an official release date
Saturday21st Nov 2020
Hardware Classics Super Famicom
Still super after all these years
To many, it's the greatest video game console ever made. The Super Famicom — or Super Nintendo Entertainment System as it is more commonly known outside of its native Japan — is host to some of the finest pieces of interactive entertainment ever made. It was on this console that Nintendo refined so many of the...
PS5 consoles go missing in the UK
There's a famous story relating to the launch of the Super Famicom in Japan – an event which took place a staggering 30 years ago today – that Nintendo decided to ship the console to stores during the night to avoid deliveries being intercepted by Yakuza crime gangs. Dubbed "Operation Midnight Shipping", the...
News Nvidia Experiences "Record Gaming Console Revenue" Thanks To Strong Demand For Switch
Everyone's a winner
In Nvidia's latest earnings call, the tech giant revealed "strong demand" for the Nintendo Switch has contributed to the company's "record gaming console revenue". “We also have record gaming console revenue on strong demand for the Nintendo Switch" Nintendo's recent financial report revealed its hybrid system has now...
News Sega Ages Team Reveals The Most Popular Games In The Series
What were the highlights?
The Sega Ages line for the Nintendo Switch officially ended in August with the release of Herzog Zwei. So, what were the most popular games in the end? According to the Sega Ages team (courtesy of a translation by Oni Dino), in addition to sales,
Random Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Might Include A Popular Zelda CD-i Reference
So Morshu is canon now, yeah?
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity not only makes reference to the latest game in the mainline Legend of Zelda series but also pays its respects to various other entries in the timeline, such as Ocarina of Time and even
Review Chicken Police - Paint it RED! - No Fowl Play Here, This Is A Great Detective Adventure
Finger lickin' good
Chickens know things. It's obvious. They have that look in their eye, the slightly disdainful squint of someone who knows what you did and why you did it. They'd be perfect detectives, if not for the small obstacle of their inability to communicate in any meaningful way. Thankfully, developers The Wild Gentlemen saw the potential...
News Sealed Copy Of Super Mario Bros. 3 Sells For $156,000
We've got another new world record
Earlier this year in July, a sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. for NES sold for $114,000 USD. It set a new record for the most expensive video game ever sold. While most probably expected it to hold this record for some time, the highest price paid for a video game at auction has now been broken (again). Heritage...
News Eiji Aonuma Talks About The Possibility Of More Legend Of Zelda Spin-Offs
It's an idea first approach
Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma was recently asked in interview with IGN if Nintendo was looking to pump out even more Legend of Zelda spin-offs between the series' mainline releases. Aonuma said it's really an 'idea-first' approach and explained how a bunch of circumstances need to line up before a project like this...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 21st)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
With new updates for Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Super Mario 3D All-Stars, as well as the revelation that you can feed squirrels in Zelda: Breath of the Wild – we know
Friday20th Nov 2020
Guide Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Korok Locations
Seeds of evil
As a prequel story to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity features many returning characters, including the diminutive Koroks. These little plant people love nothing better than a spot of Hide and Seek, and once again you'll find them hidden around Hyrule, waiting to be found. Fortunately, there...
News Twitch Streamers Banned For Playing Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity
But who is to blame?
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity has been available in certain countries like Australia, New Zealand and Japan for nearly a day now. While you think this would mean it's safe to stream the game on a platform like Twitch, it seems not, as a number of streamers have been temporarily banned for 48 hours. This has seemingly...
Random 3D-Printed Rainbow Road Takes Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit To A Whole Other Level
We've all been doing it wrong
The fact that Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit allows you to design your own real-life tracks means that the creative freedom available is already through the roof, but some are now taking that to wonderful extremes. 3D printer manufacturer, BCN3D, has decided to take things into its own hands and create a surprisingly...
News New Restrictions Placed On Time Travel In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
You'll just have to wait for Toy Day
Time travel in Nintendo's lifestyle simulation series Animal Crossing has always been a bit of a controversial play style. While some players are eager to see what the future may bring, others believe it's the equivalent of cheating, as it allows you to unlock special items, earn Bells fast and participate in...
News You Can Now Visit Nintendo's Official Island In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Here's the code...
As part of the latest update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Nintendo has also shared a new Dream Address - allowing players to visit the official Nintendo island in the game. To visit this island, all you'll have to do is go to sleep on any bed in your home and then enter the following address when talking to Luna. Here's the...
News XIII Remake Was Received So Poorly That The 2003 Original Actually Sold Better Last Week (UK)
Every cloud has a silver lining?
Remember last week when we were feeling less-than-convinced over the XIII remake? Well, fans have certainly had their say, making an effort to go and buy the original game from 2003 over the disappointing new release. The remake launched on PS4 last week, leaving fans of the original title upset thanks to a number...
News Doom Eternal For Switch Will No Longer Receive A Physical Release
Hell no!
Update [Fri 20th Nov, 2020 04:30 GMT]: Surprise, surprise - the physical version of Doom Eternal for the Nintendo Switch has been cancelled. This game will now be a "digital-only" release. Here's a full response from Bethesda: "While Doom Eternal is 100% on track for an imminent digital-only release on Nintendo Switch, the absence of a...
Guide Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Tips And Beginner's Guide
16 starter tips to get you off on the right foot
So, you've gone and got your hands on Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity and you're looking for some tips to getting the best out of the game from the get-go? You've come to the right place! Koei Tecmo's combat-focused Dynasty Warriors series is renowned for its fast-paced hack-and-slash action which...
Guide Where To Buy Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity On Nintendo Switch
Hack-and-slash to the front of the queue
In the fashion of several of the company's announcements this year, Nintendo surprised us all recently with the announcement of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity — a Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild prequel in the Musou mould that's now available on Nintendo Switch.
Random Some Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Cases Have Gone A Bit Overboard
The poor box art
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is out right now on Nintendo Switch and we hope you're enjoying your copy if you've been lucky enough to pick one up. If you're a physical collector, we also hope you'll spare a thought for the poor souls who have to put up with this. In some countries – namely those that have more than one...
Review Kingdom Hearts: Melody Of Memory - A Marvelous Musical Trip Down Memory Lane
Simple and clean
It’s hard to believe that the Kingdom Hearts franchise has been around for nearly twenty years. The odd pairing of Final Fantasy and several Disney franchises always sounded like an idea that just wouldn’t play out right, but the series has gone on to garner quite a sizable and passionate fanbase over its long run. With last...
News Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Gets Day-One Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Version 1.0.1 arrives
'I can't believe this game has an update already,' Zelda said, looking deeply into the screen of her fancy, custom Switch console' Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is finally in our hands (happy launch day, everyone!) and the game has already been treated to an important update. The day-one patch takes the software to version...
News Sealed First Edition Pokémon Trading Card Booster Box Sells For A Cool $360,000
Smashes the record set in September
Pokémon trading cards have steadily risen in value over the past few years, aided in no small measure by the fact that the franchise as a whole seems to be growing in popularity all the time. Those individuals who got into the TCG "back in the day" are now of the age that they have a little more disposable...
News Nintendo's Official Online Magazine Gets A New Winter Edition
And it's free!
The latest issue of Nintendo's official magazine has arrived, this time boasting a winter theme. The free magazine follows the summer edition which launched back in August, featuring plenty of advertisements for Switch's biggest games and handy little features for some of the most popular titles. Just like before, the entire thing is...
Poll Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Is Out Today, Are You Getting It?
Come on in and have your say
If you've so much as glanced at our home page over the past couple of days, you'll no doubt be aware that today sees the launch of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity on Nintendo Switch. The game mixes the characters, locations and story of Zelda: Breath of the Wild with the strategic, hack 'n slash action of the Warriors...
Save on the Furniture & Fashion Plan
It's not just Animal Crossing: New Horizons that's being treated to a brand new update this week, as new features have also arrived in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. Two new AR features have made their way into the game, bringing its cast of cute, cuddly characters to life in new ways. There's an AR Camera mode...
Thursday19th Nov 2020
Review Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered - A Racer From A More Innocent Time
Cop a load of this
Here’s a fun fact for you: there isn’t a single person on this planet who can recite the titles of all 24 Need for Speed games in order. It’s actually physically impossible, like licking your own back or hearing the words “Hi, I’m Daisy” without getting irritated. While this ‘fact’ is open for debate, here’s one...
News Ubisoft's Immortals Fenyx Rising Was Born Out Of An Assassin's Creed Bug
Life finds a way
Immortals Fenyx Rising is now just weeks away from launching on Nintendo Switch, but we're still learning plenty of new, quirky facts about Ubisoft's next action-adventure title. In an interview with Game Informer, game director Scott Phillips has revealed a cool little tidbit about Immortals Fenyx Rising's early development. As it...
And Resident Evil! And Monster Hunter! And...
The fallout from Capcom's recent hack continues – we're now seeing reports which appear to lay out the publisher's release schedule for the next couple of years, and we have to admit, it reads like the most over-optimistic fan-made hoax we could think of. According to the document, if it is indeed...
Download it now
Following on from its announcement earlier this week, Nintendo has now officially released the winter update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. It adds Toy Day, Turkey Day and perhaps most importantly a new feature allowing users to
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Usage Guidelines For Businesses And Organisations Detailed
Take note
As Xbox's Phil Spencer put it, Animal Crossing has become a phenomenon. It's resulted in a lot of companies using the game as a market tool to increase the popularity of their own products. Not long ago, for example, IKEA released an entire catalogue featuring fully-furnished
News Watch Out, GoldenEye 007 – Hitman Studio IOI Is Working On A James Bond Game
We're shaken, and a little stirred
For many years now, it's been an accepted fact that, despite numerous attempts to better it (including a remake), the N64 title GoldenEye 007 is the best Bond game ever. So good, in fact, it's even had a spoof movie made about it, and has also inspired a
News English Version Of Persona 5 Scramble Listed By Multiple Asian Retailers
And it could be arriving early next year
Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers - will it or won't it get a western release? In Koei Tecmo's most recent financial report there was no mention of localisation but now we've got a more promising update. According to Persona Central, several Asian retailers have created listings for an English version...
News Phew! The Latest Monster Hunter Movie Trailer Has Massively Restored Our Hopes
Palico!
Paul W.S. Anderson's upcoming Monster Hunter movie hasn't had the smoothest of rides to market; initial shots from the set caused concern, as did the fact that the film places US marines from the modern-day in a fantasy setting – hardly something that is faithful to the original game series. Then there's
News Capcom Shares Six Short Clips Of Switch-Exclusive Monster Hunter Rise
Including Palamute customisation
We may well have several months to get through before we can dive into Monster Hunter Rise, but Capcom is thankfully easing the pain by sharing a new collection of gameplay videos. The developer's official YouTube channel has shared no less than six short clips over the past few hours, varying from around 10 seconds...
News Nintendo Calls Switch Piracy "A Worsening International Problem" As It Sues Another Hack Seller
Going to court
Piracy on the Switch is proving to be a real problem for Nintendo, but it's one the company is tackling head-on. The firm has already won cases against online stores re-selling devices which can "jailbreak" the Switch, coming away with a c
News Quirky School Sim Art Sqool Is Coming To Switch With All-New Features
Update: Out today!
Update: Art Sqool is now available on Nintendo Switch. A new series of trailers have been shared, and you can also catch a longer gameplay video in our original article a little further down the page. You'll find this quirky school sim waiting for you on the eShop for $9.99. Original Artic
Japanese Charts Switch Sales Remain Strong As Next-Gen Systems Hit The Market
Hardware sales narrowly beaten by PS5
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 9th - 15th November, revealing that the Switch has had a very solid week despite the next-gen arrivals from Sony and Microsoft. In the software charts, Switch titles accounted for half of the top ten, with two new PS4 entries gobbling up the top spots. New entry...
News Nintendo Switch Is The Hottest Black Friday Item This Year, Says UK Search Data
The most searched-for item of them all
Search data reveals that the Nintendo Switch has been the most sought after Black Friday item so far this year. In a report shared with Nintendo Life, data provider SEMrush has been crunching the numbers to find out which products and brands are receiving the
Nintendo Download 19th November (North America)
Age of Calamity! Sniper Elite 4! Serious Sam!
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: Hyrule Warriors: Age of...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nominated For Game Awards 2020 GOTY
Will it be the game of the year?
The nominations for this year's Game Awards have been revealed and Animal Crossing: New Horizons is in the running to take out the game of the year. It's up against, Doom Eternal, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Ghost of Tsushima, the indie hit Hades, and The Last of Us Part II. An
News EA Ignores Nintendo Fans Yet Again As FIFA 21 David Beckham Freebie Skips Switch
What a surprise...
In frustratingly familiar news, EA has once again shown a depressing lack of commitment to its audience on Switch as the console misses out on a popular new FIFA 21 treat. The company has unveiled that football legend David Beckham will be making a surprise appearance in the game's FIFA Ultimate Team mode; fans who play the game...
Nintendo Download 19th November (Europe)
Hyrule Warriors! Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin! Sniper Elite 4!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: Hyrule Warriors: Age...
News "Master The Art Of Drifting" When Absolute Drift Speeds Onto Switch This December
Get sideways
Have you ever wanted to live out your dreams as a tofu delivery boy drifting around mountain passes in an AE86, or at least in a car that looks very similar? Well, soon you'll be able to in the upcoming release Absolute Drift. It's a top-down minimalist driving game where you learn how to "master the art of drifting" across a series of...
Wednesday18th Nov 2020
Review Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - Not The Zelda Game You Want, But Perhaps The One You Need
Calamity game
You know the Gerudo Valley theme from Ocarina of Time? It's a kickass tune – probably top five Zelda tracks – and one that's sure to get your blood pumping. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is all Gerudo Valley, a rousing number that'll fire you up for the journey ahead. It's also a tad repetitive and just one part of the symphony...
News Cute Zelda-Style 2D Adventure Ocean's Heart Looks Like It's Switch-Bound
"Battle fearsome monsters and wield various weapons and ancient magic"
We love a good Zelda-style adventure, so it's easy to see why Ocean's Heart caught our eye – the game's visuals call to mind the likes of Link to the Past and Minish Cap, and the lead character has another connection with the series thanks to her clothing, which looks a lot...
News This Powerful Portable Console Has Us Dreaming Of A Nintendo Switch Pro
Quid pro quo
Nintendo hasn't confirmed that a Switch Pro is happening, but we've certainly heard enough rumours and the company's previous track record would suggest it will inject more power into its portable line in the fullness of time. With a "Pro" model likely to include incremental improvements over the current version, the latest handheld...
News Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Reportedly Leaked Just Days Out From Its Release
Not again
Uh-oh! It looks like there's been another leak on the Nintendo Switch front. Following on from the Paper Mario: The Origami King leak a week out from its release back in July, something similar has now reportedly happened to Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity just days out from its release. According to GoNintendo, social media
News Puma Is Releasing A Pair Of NES-Themed Sneakers Just In Time For Christmas
Ride to the Future
Puma has been doing some neat sneaker collaborations of late, taking on both Mario and his erstwhile rival Sonic, and now the sports brand is back with a pair of shoes which celebrate the iconic NES console. The "Future Rider" sneakers are due for release on December 4th, 2020, and boast the famous NES colouring, a "Po
News Nintendo Is Facing Another Class Action Lawsuit For Joy-Con Drift
Featuring a technical breakdown by an "expert"
Since the release of the Nintendo Switch, users have been experiencing issues with Joy-Con drift. It's resulted in multiple lawsuits and now another has been filed in the US. This latest one is based on a minor who experienced repeated drift issues with three pairs of Joy-Cons - even after getting them...
News Ubisoft Reveals Its Post-Launch DLC For Immortals Fenyx Rising
Game launches on 3rd December
Ubisoft's next big release Immortals Fenyx Rising may not even be available yet, but that hasn't stopped the third-party video game giant from revealing its post-launch DLC plans. There'll be free in-game events, weekly dungeon challenges and daily quests. On top of this, there'll be a season pass - featuring new...
News The Wii U First Launched Eight Years Ago Today
Oh you poor, poor thing
Eight years ago today on the 18th November 2012, Nintendo's Wii U hit the market in North America. Coming off the back of the Wii, Nintendo's most successful home console of all time, hopes were no doubt high for this latest system, but we all know how the story goes from there. With its blocky GamePad controller and HD...
News The Company Behind Switch's HD Rumble Is Also Responsible For PS5 Controller's Haptic Feedback
Thanks to the fittingly-named Immersion
When it launched back in 2017, one of the Nintendo Switch's many unique features was its new, shiny HD Rumble technology. The feature allowed players to experience rumble in games like never before, and titles such as 1-2-Switch actively made use of it to create gameplay experiences that wouldn't have been...
News Shadow Man Remastered Comparison Shots Show The N64 Classic In A New Light
Coming to Switch in 2021
Nightdive Studios has shared a new batch of screenshots for the upcoming Shadow Man: Remastered, giving us a taste of the game's revamped visuals ahead of release. The game makes use of Nightdive's proprietary KEX engine, which has previously been used on recent remasters of games like System Shock: Enhanced Edition, Turok,...
News Nintendo Enlists Brie Larson And Awkwafina To Expand Switch's Reach This Christmas
The stars show off why Switch is the must-have console
You could argue that any money Nintendo spends on marketing the Switch this Christmas is a waste, given that the console is selling like hotcakes and awareness is already super-high, but it's worth remembering that the hybrid system now has two next-gen rivals to contend with – and with that...
News Win Mario, Smash And Splatoon Medals By Competing In These In-Game Events (Europe)
Update: First event now live
Update: The first of the three events is now live! If you think you've got what it takes, jump into Super Mario Maker 2 and try your luck. Original Article (Thu 5th Nov, 2020 15:30 GMT): Nintendo is offering top players the chance to walk away with these lovely collectable medals, and all you have to do is play some...
News Pokémon GO Announces Gen 6 Launch, Seasons Feature, Level Cap Increase And More
Lots of exciting changes revealed
Pokémon GO fans have lots to be excited about today as developer Niantic lifts the lid on plenty of new features coming to the app over the next month or so. Generation 6 - Kalos Pokémon Make Their Debut First of all, the much-anticipated arrival of generation six Pokémon – those who first appeared in Pokémon...
News Nintendo And Champion Team Up For Limited Mario Range, Including Real-Life Overalls
Available from today
Nintendo and American sportswear brand Champion have kickstarted a partnership which sees a new range of limited-edition Mario clothing available in the US. The range continues Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary celebrations and includes a unique set of Mario graphics displayed on classic Champion designs. You'll...
News Nintendo Drops The Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Launch Trailer Ahead Of Release
Watch it now
With just two days to go until release, Nintendo has released the official launch trailer for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. The game will be available exclusively on Nintendo Switch from 20th November, and pre-orders from the Nintendo Official UK Store will give you automatic access into a competition to win some lovely figures...
News Yooka-Laylee Teams Up With GungHo's Volta-X For A New Collab
Update: Now live
Update: The Yooka-Laylee x Volta-X collab is now live! GungHo Online Entertainment America has shared all the details you need: Introducing the playable crewmate, Yooka (with sidekick Laylee on his back) and a new story mission. You can now experience new, character-specific skills and abilities once the loveable duo join your...
News Picross S5 Brings Your Next Puzzle Fix To Switch Next Week
And a Picross sale starts tomorrow!
Jupiter has revealed that Picross S5, the latest game in the Switch's Picross lineup, will be launching for the system on 26th November 2020. Following on from past titles, players can expect to enjoy a variety of Picross puzzles when the game arrives on the eShop. It'll be a download-only title and will be...
News Belt-Scrolling Brawler Zero Team Joins The Arcade Archives Range Tomorrow
Zero to hero
Hamster has confirmed that the next game in its popular Arcade Archives series is Seibu Kaihatsu's Zero Team, a side-scrolling fighter from 1993 which, until very recently, was considered something of a lost classic, due to the fact that it was never ported to consoles and only became playable in MAME in 2016. Seibu Kaihatsu is most...
News Minecraft Dungeons Adds Cross-Platform Multiplayer In Its Latest Update
Full patch notes inside
Update [Wed 18th Nov, 2020 03:30 GMT]: Cross-platform play is now available in Minecraft Dungeons, here are the full patch notes via the official game site: 1.6.0.0 - November 17, 2020 Cross-Platform Play: - Team up with friends across consoles and PC! Create a multiplatform alliance and battle together with the new...
Not a bad prize at all
If you're thinking of picking up a copy of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity ahead of its launch this Friday, you might want to consider heading to the Nintendo Official UK Store. If you pre-order the game from Nintendo UK before midnight on Thursday 19th November, you'll be automatically entered into a prize draw to win the...
News 3D Action Shooter Azur Lane: Crosswave Gets Switch Release Dates In Europe And North America
A slight wait for Europe
Idea Factory has shared an update revealing the finalised release dates for Azur Lane: Crosswave on Nintendo Switch. Those of you in North America will get the game on 16th February 2021, while those in Europe will have to wait just a little longer until the 19th. Already available on PS4 and Steam, Azur Lane: Crosswave is...
News Smash Bros. Ultimate's Next In-Game Event Celebrates Sleeveless Spirits
Show some skin
Following on from last week's "all mouth" Smash Bros. Ultimate event, this week Nintendo is hosting a sleeveless spirit one. It'll start later this week on 20th November, and will run for a total of three days. It's filled with sleeveless fighters and the reward is additional gold. If you haven't already, be sure to download...
Tuesday17th Nov 2020
News Super Mario 3D All-Stars Updated To Version 1.1.0, Sunshine Gets GameCube Controller Support
And inverted camera controls
Nintendo's "limited-time" Switch release Super Mario 3D All-Stars has received an exciting new update. This one adds GameCube controller support to Super Mario Sunshine, so you can now play this particular game with the same controls as found in the original game's release. Of course, you'll need to have access to a...
News 3DS System Update 11.14.0-46 Is Now Live
Final form stability
Just when you thought the 3DS was dead, Nintendo does the unthinkable and goes and releases a system update for this legendary handheld unit. Of course, at this point in the system's life, it's all about making it more stable than ever before. There are also some other "minor" adjustments to enhance the user experience. Here...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Winter Update Arrives This Thursday
Here's what's new...
Nintendo has announced that a free Winter update is set to arrive in Animal Crossing: New Horizons this Thursday. A new trailer for the update has been shared, giving us our first proper look at the new content we'll be able to enjoy over the coming months. It looks just as lovely as ever, and as well as the usual batch of new...
Review Sniper Elite 4 - The Nazi-Slaying Series' Best Entry Comes To Switch
Moisten Nagant
Rebellion's Sniper Elite 4 was released to some high praise back in February of 2017, and is widely regarded as the best entry in the long-running series to date; it's a fun and flexible sniper's paradise with ten lengthy campaign missions set across the largest, most varied and vertical levels that crack Nazi skull-exploder Karl...
News It Seems The Debug Cubes In The 3D All-Stars Version Of Mario Sunshine Are No Longer Visible
Thank the latest update
Back in September, you might recall how we ran a story about the discovery of visible debug cubes in the Super Mario 3D All-Stars version of Super Mario Sunshine. Well, as of the latest update (
News Amazing Nintendo Switch Black Friday Deal Slashes Console Price By £40 (UK)
Update: Already sold out?
Update: It seems the deal really was too good to pass up, as all listings have now changed to being currently unavailable. Hopefully Asda will update these listings with more stock, so keep checking back if you're keen on grabbing a discounted console. Original Article: An incredible Black Friday deal on Nintendo Switch...
News Animal Crossing Island Transfer App Launches On Switch This Week, Here's How It Works
Save data transfer finally arrives!
As part of the newly-announced Winter update headed to Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Nintendo has finally lifted the lid on the much-anticipated 'Island Transfer' feature. The feature will allow New Horizons players to transfer a single player's resident data from one Nintendo Switch system to another. To do...
Mini Review Five Dates - An Amusing Dating Sim That Doesn't Seem To Know Its Audience
“Are you courting?”
Lockdown in 2020 has undoubtedly forced us – as a society – to rethink a few things. Gone are the simple pleasures of attending a concert or a sports game, and even the anxiety-inducing dating scene has largely migrated to the online world. With this in mind, Wales Interactive has concocted a surprisingly funny, authentic...
News Microsoft Won't Be Taking Bethesda's Games Away From Nintendo Platforms
But wants to offer "best" experience on its own platforms
There have been some concerns about the future of Bethesda games on certain other platforms since the third-party video game giant responsible for the likes of Doom and The Elder Scrolls series was acquired by Microsoft in September. Fortunately, there's no need to worry (at
News Square Enix Is Teasing Something Related To The World Ends With You (Again)
Could it be a sequel this time?
Remember when Square Enix teased something related to its popular Nintendo DS RPG The World Ends With You not so long ago? It turned out to be an anime, but now the company is back with another tease. A new
News Ubisoft's Immortals Fenyx Rising Teams Up With Adventure Time
A tease of things to come?
In preparation for the launch of Immortals Fenyx Rising next month, Ubisoft has teamed up with the creators of Adventure Time for a special crossover trailer. In the video above, we see Adventure Time's Finn and Jake getting lost outside the land of Ooo, meeting a dangerous Cerberus along the way. Fenyx soon swoops in to...
News Nintendo Reveals Even More LEGO Super Mario Sets And Character Packs For 2021
Launching in the new year
The LEGO Super Mario collection is far from being complete, with plenty of new sets and additional packs heading our way next year. Nintendo has announced that on 1st January 2021, you'll be able to celebrate the new year in style by picking up the all-new Master Your Adventure Maker Set, as well as new Expansion Sets,...
Hands On Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise - More Of The Same, And That Might Be Fine
Will the sequel hook you?
The first Fitness Boxing launched two years ago, when Nintendo and developer Imagineer presumably decided it was their duty to eradicate obesity around the world. Last time we checked, though, a load of us are still packing plenty in the podge department, so now the pair are back with a sequel to make sure they get the...
News The Cotton Reboot For Switch Sure Is Shaping Up Nicely
Coming to the west early next year
The Cotton series by Success is one of those '90s shooter franchises that has a special place in the hearts of many retro gamers, so the news that we're getting a reboot on Switch and PS4 obviously went down rather well. Helpfully entitled Cotton Reboot!, the game a remake of the Sharp X68000 port of the 1991...
News Team17's Worms Series Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary
Special collection arrives on Evercade
Today is the 25th anniversary of Worms, the iconic series from Team17 that has appeared on more systems than we can count over its lengthy lifetime. The very first game in the franchise launched on 17th November 1995 on the Commodore Amiga, with more recent titles appearing on Nintendo Switch and other modern...
News Zavvi Launches Limited 'Mario 1985' Clothing Range, And We Have Discounts For You
Only available for one week
UK retailer Zavvi has kicked off a new 'Mario 1985' range of clothing and accessories, offering up some lovely Mario goods for a very limited time. Some items in the range will only be available for seven days, so we'd urge you to take a look through all the products below and pick up anything you fancy before it's too...
News Goodsmile's Latest Splatoon 2 Figma Action Figures Are Off The Hook, Pre-Orders Open
And they're not cheap
Cutesy toy makers Goodsmile have opened pre-orders for the latest set of Splatoon 2 figma action figures, and these are really off the hook. Pop idol duo Pearl and Marina, fan-favourite characters from the latest kid-squid-shooter on Switch, are now available to pre-order. They're due to release in July 2021, both coming with...
News Asia Is Now Nintendo's Fastest-Growing Market
Sales up by a whopping 152%
Nintendo's growth in the Asian market is outstripping that seen in other parts of the world, it has been confirmed. Speaking during a recent Nintendo investor Q&A, company president Shuntaro Furukawa addressed sales in Nintendo’s “other” region – the term it uses to refer to Australia, New Zealand and regions...
News Try Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise For Free With New Switch eShop Demo
Full game launches next month
A free demo has launched on the Switch eShop for Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise, an upcoming fitness title from Nintendo and developer Imagineer. The demo will give players the chance to try out the Daily Exercise and Free Training modes available in the full game. You can play these alone or with a friend to...
News Become The Star You Were Destined To Be In Celebrity Life, Coming To Switch In 2022
'A unique mix of strategy, RPG, and simulator'
Ever wanted to know what it's like to be world-famous, rocking up to red carpet events and having everyone know your name? Well, Celebrity Life aims to give you a taste of exactly that. From Polish publisher Game Factory, Celebrity Life is currently in development and is expected to launch on Switch...
News Limited Run Reveals Trover Saves The Universe Physical Release For Switch
Pre-orders open next week
Earlier this year, Limited Run Games announced a stack of physical releases for the Nintendo Switch. One of them was Trover Saves The Universe by Squanch Games - a studio established by Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland. Now, LRG has officially revealed the limited Switch Collector's Edition featuring a reversible...
News Sniper Elite 4 Fires Onto Switch Today, Here's The Launch Trailer
With exclusive features
Today sees the release of Sniper Elite 4 on Nintendo Switch, and developer Rebellion has shared a new launch trailer to celebrate. The Switch version of the game boasts a number of exclusive new features, perhaps making it just as enticing for those who've played it before on other platforms as it will be for those who will...
Monday16th Nov 2020
Random Did You Know You Can Feed Squirrels In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild?
How have we not noticed this?
And the animation is adorable, too... With all the tricks, glitches and discoveries spotted in Zelda: Breath of the Wild over the past few years, it's reached a point where seeing new things doesn't surprise us any more. This thing will keep on giving more for years and years to come, and we love it. For example, did...
Review Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin - A Unique Farming Sim Which Requires Vast Reserves Of Patience
Rice, Rice, Baby
As comedian Mitch Hedberg once said: "Rice is great when you're hungry and you want 2,000 of something." You can buy it anywhere. Everywhere. But those grains don't come from nowhere – they are grown in huge flooded paddy fields, filled with workers who painstakingly harvest the stalks, dry them on racks, hull them, and process...
New info on 2021 Monster Hunter titles, too
Earlier this month, Capcom's network was hit with a "customized ransomware attack". While no customer information was obtained in the hack, it has since become clear that internal email and file servers were compromised during the intrusion and around 1TB of data was stolen; Capcom has stated that it is...
Poll Pokémon Sword And Shield Launched A Year Ago, Has Your Opinion On Them Changed?
Better than you thought? Or a major let down?
Pokémon Sword and Shield, the latest entries in Game Freak's world-dominating monster-catching franchise, launched just over a year ago on 15th November 2019. Now that they've been in our hands for a good while, we thought it'd be interesting to see how fans of the series are feeling about them after...
News Games Like Animal Crossing Are Good For Your Mental Health, Claims Oxford University Study
"This lets us explain and understand games as a leisure activity"
A new study conducted by Oxford University claims that video games are good for your mental wellbeing. The groundbreaking study, which was undertaken in collaboration with academics at the university working with true gameplay data for the very first time, focused on people playing...
UK Charts Switch Games Pushed Down The Pecking Order As Next-Gen Excitement Takes Over
A busy week for rival platforms
There's a next-gen storm coming... UK chart data is now in for the week ending 14th November, revealing that a number of new releases on rival platforms have pushed Nintendo's biggest games out of those prestigious top spots. New titles in the Assassin's Creed and Call of Duty franchises have reached number one and...
News Scalpers Are Trying To Flog The New Game & Watch For £200, But Don't Fall For It
Stock is readily available
Last Friday saw the launch of Nintendo's brand new Game & Watch Super Mario Bros. edition system, revisiting the company's history with a lovely – if a little overpriced – collector's item. Being a limited-time release, it's perhaps unsurprising to see that scalpers have been buying up units to try and sell for a...
Soapbox Here's How I'd Fix The Pokémon Series
Alex decides to pika-part the mainline games
Soapbox features enable our individual writers to voice their own opinions on hot topics, opinions that may not necessarily be the voice of the site. In this piece, senior video editor Alex Olney explains how he would "fix" the Pokémon series... Pokémon is a series that has always been extremely dear...
News This Animal Crossing Loungewear Is The Perfect Chill-Out Collaboration
Tom Nook slippers? Count us in!
Animal Crossing: New Horizons has to rank as one of the most chilled-out video games ever – so it makes sense to align the series with the kind of clothing you wear when you're lazing about the house, busy doing nothin'. With that in mind, Gelato Pique has just revealed that it is producing a range of loungewear...
Beyond the mat
RetroMania Wrestling – billed by developer RetroSoft Studios as the official successor to the Technos 1991 arcade title WWF Wrestlefest – is now locked-in for release on Switch early next year. The game – which is also getting a physical release via Limited Run Games – arrives on February 26th, 2021. It showcases 2-8 player...
Rumour Amazon France Lists Nier Replicant For Switch, But The Retailer's Track Record Is Patchy
Can it be trusted?
A retail listing at Amazon France suggests a Switch version of the upcoming Nier Replicant remaster may be set to release next year. A remaster of the first game in the series, Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139... has only been officially announced for PS4, Xbox One and Windows and is set to launch in April 2021. The release...
News Happy 68th Birthday, Shigeru Miyamoto
Many happy returns!
Today is the 68th birthday of Nintendo legend and games industry icon, Shigeru Miyamoto. There really isn't all that much we can say about Miyamoto-san that hasn't already been said; with a portfolio consisting of franchises like Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Donkey Kong, Star Fox, Pikmin, and many more, he's created a...
Big screen entertainment that fits on your face
When it comes to television sets, bigger is usually best, but not everyone can fit a 70-inch behemoth in their living room – let alone their bedroom – so we've recently seen the rise of an alternative solution in the form of glasses which feature high-res screens that give the impression of viewing...
News Murderous Fantasy Roguelike In Celebration Of Violence Threatens Switch Next Week
And death is permanent
Fantasy roguelike In Celebration of Violence will launch on Nintendo Switch next week, Dolores Entertainment has announced. Described as "a rich and deep fantasy action roguelike game of exploration and murder," In Celebration of Violence was produced and developed by indie developer Julian Edison. It features methodical...
News Cutesy Co-Op Game Phogs! Introduces Its Play World Ahead Of Next Month's Launch
The third colourful world is revealed
With the game's launch just around the corner, publisher Coatsink has shared a quick look at another one of the vibrant worlds you'll be exploring in Phogs!. If this is the first you're seeing of Phogs!, the game has you taking on the role of a double-headed-sausage-dog-thing, with the two heads being called...
News Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince Is Getting A Story-Driven DLC Campaign
Your first look at 'Melody of Mystery'
Modus Games and developer Frozenbyte have announced a new DLC campaign for Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince. It'll launch on Switch in spring 2021. The DLC is called Melody of Mystery and sees the series’ star trio return to the Astral Academy to investigate an enchanted slumber which has enveloped the...
News Synthwave Puzzler SOLAS 128 Will Bring A New Rhythm-Based Challenge To Switch
More than 150 puzzles to beat
Developer Amicable Animal and publisher Armor Games Studios have announced that SOLAS 128, a rhythm-based puzzler, will be launching on Switch early next year. The game is described as a 'beam deflection' title that has you rotating and repositioning mirrors to connect light sources. All puzzles are connected to each...
Sunday15th Nov 2020
News Sega Reveals Never-Before-Seen Concept Art For The Sonic Adventure Games And Sonic Heroes
Along with some early music tracks
Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog YouTube channel this weekend held an Extra Life charity livestream to help raise money to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network - a network of 170 non-profit children’s hospitals throughout the United States and Canada. As part of this, there was a series of milestones throughout the...
News Sega Yakuza Producer Would Make A "Completely Different" Sonic Game, If Given The Opportunity
Says he would love to get involved at least once
Sonic's 30th anniversary is coming up next year, so how could Sega potentially keep this long-running series feeling fresh? What if it was to hand it over to Yakuza series producer, Daisuke Sato... In an official Sega interview recently, Sato was asked what Sega IP he would like to work on that he's...
Review Fuser - A Flawed, Dorky And Often Brilliant Music Game
Disc Joycon
The Harmonix office must be an absolute nightmare. Plastic instruments everywhere, like an elephant graveyard of peripherals, gathering dust and leaking memories of Rock Band parties long past. Do they use the fake drum sets as plant stands? Are the guitars mounted on the wall as if they used to belong to Van Halen? Or do they just chuck...
News Physicality Games Cancels Its Exclusive Pre-Orders For Switch, Will Refund All Customers
"We offer a sincere apology"
The Switch era has seen the rise of a bunch of different physical video game distributors. One company, known as Physicality Games, entered the market around a year ago. Unfortunately, the dream of offering "exclusive" pre-order physical releases for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 is already over. Anyone who ordered...
News Nintendo Australia Is Closing Down Its eBay Store Later This Month
It was fun while it lasted
Nintendo operates in all parts of the world and one of these locations happens to be Australia. In this same country, the global video game giant has been running an eBay page where fans can purchase Joy-Con battery packs, replacement parts for Labo Kits, amiibo and even 3DS cover plates. As of 30th November though, the...
Download it today
One of the more exciting Switch eShop releases this week (at least in North America) was Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin. Although it's only been available for a short time, there are already a few new updates. Version 1.02 stabilises overall system operations and the previous patch improves graphic data, adds in missing voice data and...
Saturday14th Nov 2020
News The Hidden Secrets Of Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. Game & Watch
See them yourself!
Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. Game & Watch has just been released and while it might be based on the company's classic hardware, this new version contains a number of hidden secrets. For your convenience, we've rounded them all up into a single post (thanks, Nintendo) - take a look below: Finish Super Mario Bros. and...
News Stardew Valley's "Very Big" 1.5 Update Is Almost Ready For Release
Creator still polishing and bug fixing
The Stardew Valley 1.5 update has been in development all year now, so when is it going to be ready for release? In a recent update over on Twitter, the game's creator Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone said it's now in the "home stretch". As you might have already worked out, it's a "very big update" so it requires a...
News Isabelle Is Totes Adorb In This Stunning Fan-Made Animal Crossing TV Series Teaser Trailer
So cute!
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a fantastic game, but what would it be like as a television series in the style of Dwarf Studios' 2019 stop-motion animation Rilakkuma and Kaoru? A fan-made project directed by Gabriel Salas explores this idea, and the results are absolutely stunning, even if it does only last for 41 seconds. Gabriel shares...
Mini Review Pure Pool - As Close To The Real Thing As You'll Get On Switch
A ball game right on cue
Pure Pool does exactly what it says on the tin. It’s a pool game through and through, and a darn good one at that. Developer VooFoo Studios has wisely restrained from flooding Pure Pool with wacky flourishes and overblown physics, instead focusing on delivering an experience that’s as close to the real deal as you’re...
News Police Find No Threat At Ubisoft Montreal After Hoax Emergency Call
Building safely evacuated
A reported hostage situation at Ubisoft Montreal appears to have been started by a hoax emergency call. Police say "no threat has been identified for now" and have evacuated the building. This all started local time early afternoon on Friday when news began circulating about police evacuating Montreal’s Mile-End...
News Exit The Gungeon's Hello To Arms Update Adds New Guns, Items, Modes And Much More
And it's available now
Update [Sat 14th Nov, 2020 12:00 GMT]: The 'Hello to Arms' update is now available! Here are the full update notes along with a brand new trailer, courtesy of the game's publisher Devolver Digital: Arsenal Mode: a new toggleable game mode in which weapons will be available as loot as well as for purchase in shops. Any number...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 14th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
It's been a pretty hectic week for the industry this week with the new console launches, and while Nintendo's been a little quieter, we've still had the launch of the special Game & Watch system, a Smash Ultimate update and details of
Friday13th Nov 2020
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Zarude Distribution Begins In Europe And US
Global distribution starts now
Update: Pokémon Sword and Shield's Mythical monster Zarude is now being distributed across select parts of Europe and the US, meaning its global distribution has finally begun. The Pokémon can now be redeemed by using special serial codes obtained from select retailers (with online options available if stores aren't...
News Pokémon HOME - Pokémon GO Connectivity Is Now Live, It's Just Not Available To Everyone Yet
Update: Limited to trainers at Level 24 and above
Update [Fri 13th Nov, 2020 11:40 GMT]: According to Serebii, players at Level 24 and above can now transfer Pokémon from GO to HOME. Original Article [Wed 11th Nov, 2020 01:30 GMT]: Good news trainers (well, kind of), Pokémon HOME is finally able to be connected with Niantic's augmented-reality...
Review Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. - A Gorgeous Object That Leaves You Wanting More
Time to shine?
Looking back on the history of Nintendo as a maker of video games, it's clear that the Game & Watch line was a significant step; not only did it allow Nintendo's core developers to hone their skills with snappy, engaging titles, it also gave them the opportunity to evolve their hardware talents, coming up with innovations such as...
Gallery Game Freak Has Moved In With Nintendo, And The New Offices Look Sublime
Rooms are based on Kanto locations
Here's an office space inspired by Pokémon Red and Blue's Lavender Town Earlier this year, it was reported that Pokémon developer Game Freak would soon be moving its headquarters to Kanda-Nishikicho in Tokyo. That move now appears to be complete, with the ever-growing company joining Nintendo – which has also...
News Three Indie Publishers Team Up For Black Friday Switch eShop Sale
And competitions to win free games
Indie publishers QubicGames, Klabater and All In! Games have teamed up to offer a special Black Friday sale on the Nintendo Switch eShop. Several games will be discounted over the next couple of weeks, with the sale starting today and ending on 30th November. You can find all of the discounts on a new webpage...
Poll Rate Your Favourite SNES Games
Help us assemble the top 50 Super NES games ever
It varies from person to person, of course, but your favourite console generation is often the one you played most in childhood — in that impressionable pre-to-early teen sweet spot where a foundation of gaming memories are formed. That's when you play the classics you return to later in life for...
News Pokémon The Movie: Secrets Of The Jungle Gets Its First English Trailer, Releases In 2021
And a name-change
The Pokémon Company has revealed that Pokémon The Movie: Secrets of The Jungle will release in 2021 in the west, sharing the very first English-language trailer in the process. Secrets of the Jungle, known as Pokémon The Movie: Coco in Japan, will be the 23rd film in the regular Pokémon series and features Ash and Pikachu...
News Forget Next-Gen, Nintendo's Also Launching A New Console Today
With significantly fewer teraflops
This week has been an incredibly exciting one for gaming fans, with Xbox, PlayStation and (technically) Nintendo all launching new systems in the space of three days. Now, it may not be a fancy pants, next-gen system like the Xbox Series X and PS5, but Nintendo's brand new Game & Watch: Super Mario Edition is...
News Five Nights at Freddy's Fans Are Getting A Physical Collection On Switch
Pack it up
Maximum Games has announced that it is publishing two physical Five Nights at Freddy’s titles on Switch soon. Five Nights at Freddy’s: Core Collection is coming on January 12th, 2021, and includes Five Nights at Freddy’s, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, Five Nights at Freddy’s 3, Five Nights at Freddy’s
News Abzu Is Just $1.99 On The Switch eShop, That's 90% Off
Dive in
If you haven't played the meditative oceanic adventure ABZÛ and happen to be located in North America, now is the perfect time to check it out. From now until November 19th, the game is available on the Switch eShop for just $1.99, instead of its regular price of $19.99. This sale extends to the UK - dropping the price from £14.99 to...
News Why Pokémon Sword And Shield Got DLC Instead Of A Standalone Follow-Up
Changing times
The current generation of Pokémon games on Nintendo Switch has potentially changed the way we'll get our regular pocket monster fix moving forward. Based on Pokémon Sword and Shield, it looks like the new model could be to release paid DLC expansion content, rather than make fans buy standalone follow-ups. What's the reason behind...
Poll Are You Getting Any Of These New Nintendo Switch Releases?
Let us know
This week sees the release of some big third-party releases, so we thought we would run a poll to see if our readers will be picking any of these games up. We've got Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered by EA, the rhythm-action title Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory by Square Enix and Ubisoft's Just Dance 2021. Nintendo might not...
News Super Mario Bros. 35 Receives Another Update - Fixes, Adjustments And More
Keep on running
Nintendo's Switch Online game Super Mario Bros. 35 might be a "limited-time" release, but that hasn't stopped it from regularly receiving updates. With this in mind, version 1.0.2 has now been released - it makes a number of fixes and adjustments, and improves the overall gameplay experience. Here are the full patch notes, courtesy...
Video Check Out These Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Ads Now Airing On Japanese TV
Only one week to go!
The launch of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is drawing ever nearer – we're exactly one week away, in fact – and Nintendo's marketing for the title is starting to ramp up. Two TV commercials that have begun airing in Japan are currently available to view on YouTube, and you can check them both out for yourself below...
News Sniper Hunter Scope Launches Next Week, Get It Free If You Own One Of These eShop Games
A Switch-exclusive on-rails shooter
Baltoro Games has announced that S.N.I.P.E.R. Hunter Scope will be firing onto a Nintendo Switch near you next week. The game is a Switch-exclusive on-rails shooter inspired by the likes of Virtua Cop, Time Crisis, Crisis Zone and all your favourite Horde Mode games, boasting more than 15 stages, 30 weapons, and...
News Nintendo Switch Achieves Its Best October Sales To Date In The US
"second-highest October sales" of any console in history
Nintendo of America has sent out a press release about its record sales in the United States last month. According to NPD data, October 2020 sales for the Switch are the "second-highest October sales of any video game console in history" within this region. The system shifted more than...
News It's Friday 13th, And A Creepy First-Person Survival Horror Just Launched On Switch
Feeling brave?
First-person survival horror game Apparition has launched on Nintendo Switch today, as if we really needed anything else to worry about right now. Yes, releasing on Friday 13th – a day often considered to be unlucky by superstitious types – Apparition has you taking hold of a camera and trying to prove the existence of...
News 'Guitar-Shooter' Metal Tales: Overkill Is Hoping To Launch On Switch
Kickstarter coming soon
Zerouno Games has announced that Metal Tales: Overkill, a '3D guitar-shooter', will soon receive a crowdfunding campaign to launch on Nintendo Switch. The game is an action-adventure title that has you fighting against a curse inflicted upon your metal-loving brothers, hoping to free them from an ancient evil. It features...
News Tiny World Racing Brings Cheap And Cheerful Top-Down Racing To Switch
Single-player and multiplayer supported
Launching later this month on Switch is Tiny World Racing, a cute little top-down racer that may well provide some cost-efficient multiplayer fun. The game has players blasting their way through a variety of environments in 20 tracks across five different tournaments. You'll come up against settings like...
Thursday12th Nov 2020
News Just Dance 2021 Launches On Switch Today, Here's The Full Track List
And a new TV ad appears
The latest entry in Ubisoft's lounge-dominating dance series has arrived, as Just Dance 2021 launches on Switch today. To celebrate the game's release, a brand new TV commercial has started doing the rounds and you can check it out for yourself up above. The game will have players strutting their stuff to 40 new songs and...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 9.0.2 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
More fixes
Nintendo's latest update for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which was announced earlier this week, is now live. As expected, it's a minor update - bumping the game up to version 9.0.2. As small as it might be, there are still a lot of interesting character fixes. There are also "various gameplay fixes" to look forward to. Below are the...
News Nintendo Wants To Know Whether You Prefer 2D Or 3D Zelda Games
Cast your vote here
How do you choose between something utterly fantastic and something breathtakingly wonderful? Well, we've no idea, but that's the challenge at hand here. Nintendo wants to know whether you're a bigger fan of Zelda games which are 2D (like Link's Awakening and The Minish Cap) or 3D (like Breath of the Wild and
News The Super Mario Game & Watch Has Been Hacked Already, And It Could Fix That Unfortunate Bug
Hack the planet
Nintendo's new Super Mario Game & Watch isn't officially out until tomorrow, but as we've already reported, some lucky people have gotten theirs early – and one such individual has been tearing the thing apart all day to find out precisely what makes it tick. Hacker stacksmashing has been posting th
Review Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues - A Surprisingly Decent Belt-Scrolling Brawler
Just remember, licence never replace eye, ear, brain
The Karate Kid movie series always seemed like a bit of a hard sell to this writer. Not to detract from the inarguable skill of said Kid, but there are plenty of films out there starring at least one Karate Adult. It stands to reason that the Karate Adult would simply be better at Karate than the...
News Nintendo Of America President Doug Bowser Congratulates Rivals On PS5 And Xbox Series Launches
A new generation of gaming arrives
Update: As you might have guessed following his tweet earlier this week, Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser has now also congratulated Sony on the launch of the PlayStation 5. Respect and good vibes all 'round. You love to see it. Original Article (Tue 10th Nov, 2020 15:00 GMT): As we mentioned earlier...
News Cross-Play Really Is Skipping The Nintendo Switch Version Of Mortal Kombat 11
Get over here! Maybe not...
It always seemed like there was a chance of Mortal Kombat 11 on Nintendo Switch falling behind the other versions and today might be the day. It's not been left out in the cold by itself though, as PC players have also being shafted. The official Mortal Kombat Twitter account has announced NetherRealm will be adding...
News Shakes On A Plane Brings Overcooked-Style Co-Op Chaos To Switch Next Month
Update: Release date revealed
Update: Publisher Assemble Entertainment and developer Huu Games have announced that Shakes On A Plane will now be launching a little later than planned on the 8th December. Inspired by acclaimed chaotic co-op titles such as Overcooked and Unrailed, Shakes on a Plane challenges players to work together with the odds...
News Lucky Fan Gets Nintendo's Super Mario Game & Watch Early - Has Yours Arrived Yet?
Watch the unboxing
Nintendo's Game & Watch series of handheld systems is making a surprise comeback this week, with a brand new Super Mario Bros. edition hitting store shelves tomorrow, but one lucky fan has received theirs ahead of schedule. YouTube user RG Geek has shared an unboxing video of Nintendo's shiny new toy for all to see, taking it...
News New Gameplay Details, Deluxe Editions And Season Pass Announced For Atelier Ryza 2
And a Season Pass, too!
Koei Tecmo Europe and developer Gust Studios have shared more details on the upcoming Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy, which is still on track to launch on Switch on 29th January in Europe. Firstly, new gameplay details have been shared which tell us all about several characters appearing in the game...
News Pokémon Designer James Turner Shares Original Pokémon Battle Revolution Art
Ah, the nostalgia
It's not often that we get to see behind-the-scenes looks at original concepts or early designs, but Pokémon designer James Turner has given fans of the series a small treat on social media. Turner, who recently served as art director on Pokémon Sword and Shield, has shared a couple of his designs from 2006 Wii title Pokémon...
News NPD: Switch Sold More Units In Q3 2020 Than Any Platform Since The DS In Q3 2009 (US)
Unstoppable
It's been another massive year for the Switch. Last week, Nintendo's latest financial earnings report revealed how the hybrid system had shifted 12.53 million units worldwide in six months between April and September this year. We've now got even more good news to share about the system. According to NPD's video game industry analyst,...
Japanese Charts Pikmin 3 Stays Top, Pokémon Sword And Shield Expansion Pass Makes Top Five
Switch takes nine of the top ten
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 2nd - 8th November, revealing that Pikmin 3 Deluxe has managed to keep hold of its first-place position The game shifted another 67,925 physical copies in its second week on sale, extending its lead at the top for another week. Ring Fit Adventure leapt up the charts...
News Konami's Gradius II Blasts Its Way Onto The Switch eShop This Week
A classic returns
The year might be slowing down, but Hamster's weekly Arcade Archives releases are still going strong. Today sees the arrival of Konami's 1988 shooter, Gradius II. This includes three Japanese versions and two overseas versions (also known as Vulcan Venture). Here's a little bit of backstory, straight from the PR: "Players will...
Nintendo Download 12th November (Europe)
Just Dance 2021! Need For Speed! Cooking Star!
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: Cooking Star Restaurant...
News Adorable Pikmin 3 Deluxe Coasters Appear On My Nintendo Europe
Just pay shipping
Europe's My Nintendo store is currently offering another lovely physical gift, with these Pikmin 3 Deluxe coasters now being available to those who have an account. Featuring four different designs in total, the coaster set can be claimed for just 400 Platinum Points on the My Nintendo website. As is always the case with My...
Nintendo Download 12th November (North America)
Serious Sam! Kingdom Hearts! Need For Speed!
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: Just Dance 2021 (Ubisoft, 12th...
Video Taiko No Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack Gets Two New Story Trailers
Two Taiko No Tatsujin RPGs headed to Switch
Next month sees the launch of Taiko No Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack on Switch, a collection of two never-released-in-the-west Taiko no Tatsujin RPGs. Celebrating the upcoming launch, Bandai Namco has shared two new trailers. The videos give us an insight into the stories that players will enjoy when...
Wednesday11th Nov 2020
News The First Review For Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Is Now In
Switch's next must-have?
The very first review of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity has now been published by Japanese publication, Famitsu. The review arrives just over a week ahead of the game's official release. Famitsu's scoring system has four different reviewers rate the game out of ten; in this case, the magazine's reviewers each awarded the...
Random Did You Know Mario Kart DS Loads Differently Depending On Your Chosen Console?
But why?
Well, here's an interesting little fact for you: Mario Kart DS actually behaves slightly differently depending on which Nintendo DS system you use to play it on. The DS classic, which has now been available for almost 15 years, features a different loading sequence if you play the game on an original Nintendo DS system, rather than any...
Rumour Has Nintendo Accidentally Leaked Metroid: Samus Returns For Switch?
Update: More and more evidence suggests it's just an oversight
Update: As shown in this tweet from Shinesparkers, the very same image has been used in the past to show off different games theoretically being played on a Switch, all shared by the same manufacturer behind the Metroid skin. This essentially proves that the image is photoshopped, rather...
News XIII Remake's Launch On PS4 Doesn't Give Us Much Hope For The Switch Release
Fans aren't happy
With the remake of XIII destined to launch on Switch in 2021, fans of Ubisoft's old first-person shooter will no doubt be looking forward to revisiting everything it has to offer. If yesterday's launch on PS4 is anything to go by, though, you might want to rethink all that. Originally appearing on GameCube back in 2003, XIII was...
News "Wide Variety" Of Third-Party Titles Planned For Switch Going Forward, Says Nintendo President
Good news, everyone!
The arrival of the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 this week means a lot of third-party publishers are now also making the leap to the next generation. What does this mean for the Nintendo Switch, though? According to company president, Shuntaro Furukawa, there's no need to worry. During Nintendo's six month financial briefing...
News It Takes "Just Under" Seven Days To Fully Charge Pokémon's GO Transporter
Or you can fork out some PokéCoins
We've known for a while time now that transfers between Pokémon GO and Pokémon HOME would have a cool-down period, so just how long do you have to wait if your GO Transporter runs out of energy? As highlighted by Nintendo Life contributor and Serebii.net webmaster, Joe Merrick, when you run out of energy,...
Review Dungreed - A Great Roguelite For Those New To The Genre
More like roguelove!
Live, die, repeat. Such is the way in roguelikes, which are experiencing somewhat of a resurgence in popularity lately, with the likes of Spelunky 2 and Hades dominating whatever remains of watercooler talk now that no one goes to the office any more. You live, making your way through dungeons, finding new weapons, beating a...
News Chinese Firm Which Ripped Off The NES With Jackie Chan's Help Has Filed For Bankruptcy
So long, Subor
While most of the world grew up with the NES (or Famicom), there are numerous examples of unofficial clone systems becoming incredibly popular in certain regions over the years – one of which was China. The Chinese market, like that in Brazil, was flooded with "Famiclone" systems which basically replicated the performance of...
News Nintendo Has No Plans For Cross-Platform Play Titles Across Switch And Mobile
Pokémon Unite happened after "advance discussions"
Back in June, The Pokémon Company surprised fans with the announcement of a brand new team-based battle game called Pokémon Unite. It's a cross-platform title for the Nintendo Switch and mobile devices. During Nintendo's recent six-month financials Q&A, president Shuntaro Furukawa was asked...
News The Team Behind Some Of The Best WWE Games Is Creating A New Title For All Elite Wrestling
Coming to "current and next-gen consoles"
If you like wrestling games, then the name Yuke's will be instantly familiar. This Japanese development team has been involved with some of the best grapplers ever made, including New Japan Pro Wrestling: Toukon Retsuden, WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw and, more recently, the official WWE games up until publisher 2K...
News Descenders' Last Update Added A Secret World That 'Less Than 0.1% Of Players' Will Find
Challenge accepted
Two weeks ago, downhill biking game Descenders received a pretty significant update. What we – and indeed, everyone – didn't know at the time, however, was that the update added a secret new world. Mike Rose, of the game's publisher No More Robots, has revealed that developer Rage Squid has included "an entire new world in...
News Splatoon 2's Mario-Themed Splatfest T-Shirts Are Back (North America)
Pick a side
To celebrate Mario's 35th anniversary, Splatoon 2 will be hosting a special Super Mario-themed Splatfest early next year in January. It's Team Super Mushroom verse Team Super Star. If you want to show your support for your select side and happen to be located in America, Nintendo's lovely and limited t-shirts are now back in stock...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Next In-Game Event Is Making Us Seriously Hungry
A new three-day tourney appears
We're pretty sure our eyes do this too when there's a pizza around... Nintendo has announced the latest tourney event to take place inside Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and we're suddenly feeling ridiculously peckish. Starting this Friday, 13th November, Smash players will be able to jump into a new 'All Mouth'...
Random Playing Switch With A 1977 Atari Joystick Is Neat, If A Little Impractical
Bridging a 40-year gap of gaming tech
The two pieces of tech may well be 40 years apart, but it's possible to play on a Nintendo Switch with a 1977 Atari joystick. YouTube channel Will It Work?, which we've featured on the site in the past thanks to a project which got a Wii Nunchuk working with Mario Kart Tour on mobile devices, has shared a new...
Tuesday10th Nov 2020
News Nintendo Convinced XSEED To Bring Sakuna To Switch, Pre-Orders About "2-To-1 Over PS4"
"we’re glad we took their request seriously"
The beautiful-looking action, crafting and farming title Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin might seem like the perfect fit for the Switch, but believe it or not, this system wasn't originally part of the plan. Speaking to Siliconera, XSEED games executive vice president, Kenji Hosoi, revealed how Nintendo...
News MiHoYo Accused Of 'Carelessly Putting Players At Risk' In Genshin Impact Data Breach
It "shows how little concern they pay"
Chinese developer MiHoYo, which recently launched Genshin Impact on PS4 and mobile devices, has been accused of a data breach that may have risked players' privacy. Reddit user TiltOnPlay reported the breach online yesterday, explaining that when visiting MiHoYo's website and entering their username while...
Random Turns Out The Xbox Series X Doubles Up As A Perfect GameCube Display Stand
Now there's a selling point
Today sees the start of a whole new generation of gaming, as the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S arrive in stores worldwide. Microsoft will tell you that the new Xbox consoles boast lots of exciting games, features, and more teraflops than you could ever need, but there's one feature that arguably puts one of them above...
News A Second Zarude Form Will Soon Be Distributed To Pokémon Sword And Shield Fans In Japan
'Dada Zarude'
Pokémon Sword and Shield players in Japan will soon be able to get their hands on a new form of Zarude, a Mythical Pokémon that appears in this year's animated movie. The new form, called 'Dada Zarude', will reportedly be distributed to fans who attend viewings of Pokémon the Movie Coco at Japanese cinemas starting next month. The...
News Nintendo's New Super Mario Bros. Game & Watch Will Ship With A Language Error
Nintendo apologises for the mistake
This Friday, a brand new Game & Watch system is being released by Nintendo in celebration of Super Mario's 35th anniversary. It's a pretty exciting launch for collectors and fans of Nintendo's history, but the company has today apologised for an error that will be present on all systems. As you may know, the...
News Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity amiibo Functionality Detailed
Scan for a suprise
As you might recall, the Champions amiibo line is getting a timely restock alongside the release of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. So what do amiibo actually do in the game? As explained in our preview: "Amiibo can be used once a day on the main menu to gain materials and even weapons." Destructoid further explains how this...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 9.0.2 Is Arriving Soon
Get ready!
Nintendo has revealed Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Switch will soon be updated to Version 9.0.2. Given the number, this isn't expected to be much other than a minor update with a few bug fixes and fighter adjustments here and there, but if there is anything notable - we're sure the patch will reveal all. The previous update...
News Turns Out This Kickstarted HDMI-Ready N64 Is A Bust
Buyer beware
N64 fans know that out of the box, the console doesn't exactly give you the best possible picture – which is why we've seen aftermarket options appear like RGB mods or external HDMI adapters. However, the king of the hill has to be the superb
News Sam & Max Save The World Is Being Remastered For Nintendo Switch
Available this December
The comic book crime-fighting duo Sam & Max return to the spotlight on 2nd December in Sam & Max Save the World Remastered. It'll be available to pre-order in the US on Switch for $19.99, with European pre-orders opening on Wednesday. Skunkape Games - a small indie developer made up of former Telltale employees -...
Review Carto - A Beautifully-Rendered Puzzler That Loses Its Way Too Quickly
Mind the map
Anyone who has ever played tile-matching, friendship-sabotaging board game Carcassonne will recognise Carto's main mechanic: square tiles must be placed according to the patterns on each side. If the patterns match the edge of another tile, they can be placed next to each other; a forest tile must border another forest tile, a desert...
Review Seven Knights: Time Wanderer - A Tragic Waste Of Time
Wander away from this one
Mobile games are very different beasts to console games. That’s why when successful properties like Granblue Fantasy and Azur Lane get standalone adaptations to home computers and consoles, they tend to unfold very differently to their pocket-sized counterparts. Console players demand more depth and don’t like...
News News Of COVID-19 Vaccine Causes Nintendo, Ubisoft And Activision Share Prices To Drop
World could return to normal by spring next year
2020 has been a pig of a year, thanks mostly to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic which has forced much of the world into lockdown and claimed the lives of over a million people. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel following the news that pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and BioNTech have...
News Serious Sam Collection Arrives On Switch Next Week, eShop Listing Reveals
"One of the most explosive shooter series of all time"
A Switch eShop listing for Serious Sam Collection has revealed that the shooter compilation will be heading to Nintendo's platform next week. As spotted by Nintendo Everything, the listing reveals that players will get their hands on Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter, Serious Sam HD: The...
News Pokémon Center Online Store Finally Expands By Launching In Canada
Europe next, please!
And oh look, it's opened just in time for Christmas! The Pokémon Company International has finally decided to open up its Pokémon Center online store to a new region, with the site now officially being available in Canada. Previously a US-only affair, the Pokémon Center has been selling a wonderful variety of high-quality,...
Video Nintendo Shares Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Course Creation Tips
Feeling stuck?
Amazingly, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit has already been out in the wild for almost a month now, and we're sure plenty of you have been building all sorts of crazy courses around your homes – probably annoying your cats in the process. If you're feeling a little stuck and are in need of some inspiration, though, the video above...
News GTA Publisher Take-Two Is Buying UK Veteran Codemasters
Deal will be done by early 2021
Update: It's happening. Take-Two has confirmed that it is indeed buying Codemasters for £759 million (US$994 million). The deal should be done by the first quarter of 2021. Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick has said the following about the deal: We are exceedingly pleased to announce this recommended transaction with...
News Billion Road To Receive Physical Switch Release, Will Be Distributed By LRG
Pre-orders opening soon
The folks over at Limited Run Games have announced they'll be distributing physical copies of Acttil's Billion Road for the Nintendo Switch. This upcoming hard-copy release will be available for pre-order later today on 10th November and will be up for a total of four weeks. Here's the official announcement via Twitter:...
News Good-Feel's Twin-Stick Shooter Monkey Barrels Is Getting A Physical Switch Release
Pre-orders now live!
Nicalis has announced that Monkey Barrels, Good-Feel's twin-stick shooter which launched on Switch last November, will soon be getting a physical release. This new edition of the game will be arriving on 11th December, coming with a recommended retail price of $39.99. It includes a full-colour instruction manual and a...
Monday9th Nov 2020
Random This Human-Sized Metapod Cocoon Is The Accessory 2020 Deserves
Just... wow
2020 will be remembered for a lot of things, and one of these things will no doubt be this incredible Metapod onesie-cushion-bed-thing that can fit actual humans inside of it. As part of Bandai's 'Premium' range, this Metapod cocoon is made of polyester and is approximately five feet long. The product listing encourages potential buyers...
Some of these sound pretty great
Nintendo of America has shared details of its upcoming Black Friday deals for the Nintendo Switch, and some of these sound very tempting indeed. Starting on 22nd November, five days ahead of the big day itself, you'll be able to get your hands on a Nintendo Switch with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and a three-month online...
Random New Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Mod Aims To Restore Hyrule Age Of Calamity Style
Breath of the Wild, but 100 years ago
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity may be just around the corner, but Zelda fans are already taking things into their own hands to experience Hyrule in a whole new light. As fans of the series will likely know, the upcoming Hyrule Warriors game will let us see the world of Zelda: Breath of the Wild as it was 100...
Hands On Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Makes You Wish You Didn't Know How It Ends
Breath of the Wild prequel makes a strong first impression
Silence, they say, is golden, and while Hyrule's own golden boy hasn't had much to say for many years now — beyond the odd 'hyaaa!' or 'eurghhh!' — the motormouth cast of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity highlight Link's stoic silence all the more. These characters spoke a lot in Breath...
Review Tropico 6 - This Enjoyable Empire-Building Epic Comes With A Few Technical Niggles
The great dictator
You'd be forgiven for thinking that a city builder/sim game such as Tropico 6 might be a poor fit for the Switch. A huge number of systems at play, an archipelago's worth of individually tracked citizens... it's something of a recipe for compromise. And, sure enough, there are compromises here – but far fewer than you may...
Poll Which Will Be Your Second Console - PS5 Or Xbox Series X?
Will it be "Wii-60" all over again?
While we're firmly focused on the world of Nintendo here, we're not totally oblivious to events elsewhere in the industry – and this week sees the commencement of the next-gen war as both Sony and Microsoft prepare to launch their respective systems. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X promise to deliver 4K...
Video Animal Crossing: New Horizons Trailer Shows Us What's New In November
The latest island goings-on
Autumn really is in full swing right now in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and this latest trailer from Nintendo shows off what you can expect to enjoy throughout this month. In the bugs and fish department, you'll be able to get your hands on the blowfish, damselfly, and more, and those pesky mushrooms can still be...
News The Game Boy Is Getting A New Wonder Boy And Ys-Inspired Adventure
Say hello to Coria and the Sunken City
Remember when we recently reported on the fact that the Game Boy was getting a brand-new RPG title in 2020? Well, if that brought a smile to your face, then you're going to be very pleased to hear that the plucky little console (and its more powerful sibling, the Game Boy Color) is getting another new release...
Mini Review Mad Rat Dead - A Delightful Mix Of Rhythm Action And Platforming
Rodent rave
There’s one thing that really stood out to us when we started getting to grips with Mad Rat Dead: this game is cool. Everything about it, from the stylish visuals to the sublime soundtrack, screams attitude, and the devs have done a remarkable job in conveying this feeling without going overboard. If you’re a sucker for rhythm games,...
UK Charts Animal Crossing Retakes Second, But Pikmin 3 Sees Disappointing Drop
Switch-only titles take six of top ten
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 7th November, revealing that Animal Crossing: New Horizons has managed to jump back into second place. Animal Crossing, alongside fellow evergreen smash hit Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, both see small rises in the pecking order this week as they overtake Ubisoft's Watch...
News Descenders Is Yet Another Switch Success Story, Six-Figure Revenue Earned In Opening Weekend
Becomes its publisher's "biggest Switch launch ever"
Last Friday saw the launch of Descenders on Nintendo Switch, an extreme downhill biking game that's been available on Steam and other consoles for several months now. Despite already being out in the wild elsewhere, the game's Switch launch has been a pretty major success. Mike Rose, of publisher...
News LEGO Shares Animal Crossing: New Horizons Designs Inspired By Its New 'DOTS' Range
Give your in-game home a makeover
If you're looking to give your Animal Crossing: New Horizons home a much-needed makeover, why not try out these new, artsy designs from LEGO? Celebrating this year's LEGO DOTS launch – a new 2D tile concept that hopes to spark new ways for kids and big kids alike to get creative – the company has shared a...
Sunday8th Nov 2020
News Switch Version Of Ubisoft's Prince Of Persia Remake Resurfaces Online
But will it make the Switch?
In September, the long-rumoured Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake was officially announced for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. While there was no formal mention of a Nintendo release, a Ubisoft Twitter account at the time posted and then removed a tweet making reference to a Switch version. Pre-orders for a...
News Kingdom Hearts: Melody Of Memory Complete List Of Songs Revealed
Listen up!
Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory arrives on the Switch next week and if you're a long-time fan of the series, you're probably eager to find out what the song list looks like in the full game. Well, today is your lucky day - with ResetEra user Chaserjoey sharing what is described as the "complete list of songs" for this upcoming...
News Scott Pilgrim VS. The World: The Game – Complete Edition Rated By PEGI
Available "holiday 2020"
One pleasant surprise during the Ubisoft Forward broadcast back in September was the announcement Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game – Complete Edition (including Knives Chau and Wallace Wells downloadable content) would be coming to the Switch and multiple other platforms this
Review Crimzon Clover - World EXplosion - Another Must-Have Shmup For Your Switch
Roll out the crimson carpet for this bullet hell classic
Yotsubane’s Crimzon Clover has had quite the journey over the past decade. Beginning as a homemade doujin soft distributed back in 2010, it received an arcade port in Japan in 2013, which was followed by another version for Windows, distributed internationally, a year later. Now, it’s been...
Feature How A Donkey Kong Clone Almost Scuppered Nintendo's Ambitions In The West
This Kong be CRAZY
The following feature is an excerpt from Ken Horowitz's excellent Beyond Donkey Kong: A History of Nintendo Arcade Games and has been reproduced here with the kind permission of both Horowitz and the publisher. 1981's arcade smash-hit Donkey Kong created a surge in revenue that lifted Nintendo’s prospects for its North...
News Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate Appears To Be Getting A Physical Release On Switch In The UK
And you can pre-order it now
Although there's been no mention of the Switch version of Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate receiving a physical release in North America, the game appears to be getting a hard-copy release on the hybrid system in the UK (and seemingly other parts of Europe). A listing for a physical version - including
News Nintendo Will Remain "King" Of Japan Over The Next Years, Says Game Industry Consultant
Widespread appeal of Switch makes it an unstoppable force
Bloomberg recently published a story about Microsoft setting its sights on Japan as the next console battleground. Fortunately, according to one game industry consultant, it's not expected to have any impact on Nintendo - at least in the near future. As noted by Bloomberg, Nintendo's...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel #67 - F-Zero
From zero to F-Zero
Welcome to Box Art Brawl, the weekly vote to find out which of two or more regional box art variants has what it takes to win your hearts and minds. Last time we boarded the Halloween train with a trio of Resident Evil 0 covers. While Japan and North America scarpered to lock themselves in the WC when the ticket man came, the...
Saturday7th Nov 2020
Review Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition - A Murder Park Simulator With Bite
Life Finds A Way!
Ever since Steven Spielberg first made the stunning discovery of the existence of dinosaurs back in the summer of 1993 (they certainly didn't exist before then, right?), the human race has been enraptured by the power and majesty of these mysterious, magnificent beasts. In the immediate aftermath of Spielberg's Oscar-winning find,...
News Mass Effect Legendary Edition Isn't Coming To Switch After All
We're out of luck
Update: Well, that's official, then – the Switch is missing out. Mass Effect Legendary Edition has been confirmed for current-gen Sony and Microsoft consoles (and PC) with next-gen enhancements on the way, but there's no love for Nintendo's console in this instance. Original Story [Tue 22nd Sep, 2020 10:45 BST]: The heavily...
News Bandai Namco Hosting Super Switch eShop Sale, Games For Under $15 (North America)
Dragon Ball, Mr. Driller and more!
Bandai Namco is currently running a Switch eShop sale in North America. It's offering a selection of games under $15. There's are all sorts of games up from grabs including Dragon Ball titles and even Katamari and Mr. Driller. Below is the full list (courtesy of Nintendo Everything):
News Two Of Grasshopper's Older Games Are Being Released On Switch Next Year
No word on a western release just yet
Earlier this year in May, the legendary video game designer Suda51 mentioned how he would be interested in releasing some of Grasshopper Manufacture's older titles on the Nintendo Switch. One of the games he mentioned at the time that had a "more realistic" chance of coming to the hybrid system was...
News Fire Emblem: Three Houses Is Now The Best-Selling Entry In The Entire Series
Another Switch success story
Nintendo's latest sales data reveals Fire Emblem: Three Houses has now shifted 3.02 million units worldwide. This makes it the best-selling entry in the entire Fire Emblem series as of June this year. It's taken the crown from Fire Emblem Fates on the 3DS. Yesterday, it was also revealed how Paper Mario: The Origami...
Random Ball Guy Is Getting His Very Own Pokémon Trading Card
Flex those muscles
One of the most memorable characters in Pokémon Sword and Shield is Ball Guy - a mascot for the Galar region Pokémon League. Each time you meet up with him throughout your journey, he gives you a different type of Poké Ball. It seems he'll be going beyond the video game very soon, as he's making an appearance in the upcoming...
Site News Nintendo Life Turns 15 Today
Teenage Kicks
Today marks fifteen years since our Nintendo Life began, and five years since I wrote about our ten-year anniversary, which feels like only yesterday. Back in 2015, Nintendo was teasing us with NX and games for mobile phones as interest really started to wain in the criminally-misunderstood Wii U. We woul
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 7th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
It's been another busy week with plenty of new data from Nintendo revealing that the Switch has now outsold the NES, that Super Mario 3D All-Stars sold over 5 million copies in just 12 days, and even an updated list of
Friday6th Nov 2020
News Sega Asks 650 Employees To 'Voluntarily Retire', Cuts Executive Salaries
Expects to record 10bn yen in extraordinary losses
Following this week's news that Sega Sammy is set to sell the majority of its shares in Sega Entertainment, the company has now announced that it is asking 650 employees to 'voluntarily retire' and will slash the salaries of top executives. The company, formed by a merger of both Sega and Sammy in...
News Hori Releases Accessibility Controller For The Nintendo Switch
Everyone can play
Following in the footsteps of Microsoft's Xbox Adaptive controller, Japanese accessory manufacturer Hori has released its very own accessibility controller designed for the Nintendo Switch. Introducing the Nintendo licensed "HORI Flex" Switch and joystick interface. As you can see, it's got all sorts of inputs, and can be wired to...
Reminder Pokémon Sword And Shield's Physical DLC Bundles Are Available Starting Today
Base game and all DLC included
Update: As a quick reminder, the physical Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass bundles are now available for purchase. You can find both games available from the Nintendo UK Store for £76.99 each below, with more Galar region merch also available, or you can get them slightly cheaper at Amazon: Sword UK / Shield...
News The "Brand-New" Dizzy Game Is A Remake, And It's Included Free With FUZE4 Nintendo Switch
Egg-citing news!
Update: The 'new game' is actually Fast Food Dizzy, a remake created especially using game design package FUZE4 Nintendo Switch. Fast Food Dizzy originally launched on the Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Amiga and Atari ST home computer systems back in 1989. The game is included for free with FUZE, and it even...
Review Descenders - An Addictive Downhill Dash Of A Roguelite You'll Want To Check Out
Roguebike
RageSquid's Descenders, which originally released into early access on PC all the way back in 2018, has always felt like it could be a pretty good fit for the pick-up-and-play nature of Nintendo Switch. A unique roguelite offering that swaps the dingy dungeon combat usually favoured by the genre for viciously fast downhill biking, its...
Random Charles Martinet Adds To Decades-Old Confusion Over Wario 'D'oh, I Missed' Dialogue
Update: Have we found a solution?
Update: It appears that Dr. Lava and DidYouKnowGaming? have provided an answer to the debate once and for all and – as it happens – both Martinet and Spindler are correct. As you'll hear in the video below (from the 5:04 mark), Spindler voiced Wario in Japan, saying the line 'So ein Mist!', while Martinet took...
News Bug Fables Version 1.1 Is Now Live - New Bosses, Quests And Much More
Full patch notes inside
Update [Fri 6th Nov, 2020 00:25 GMT]: The new update for Bug Fables is now live. To access it, all you need to do is update your own copy of the game. Version 1.1 adds a whole bunch of "scrumptious additions". Here's the full message from the team along with the patch notes: Attention Insect Adventurer! You are not...
Quiz How Well Do You Know Pikmin?
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
The release of Pikmin 3 Deluxe has seen us once again teaming up with our diminutive helpers to retrieve essential items and components and escape this strange planet we find ourselves on. The fabled Pikmin 4 might still be MIA, but this Deluxe version of the Wii U original has reminded us just how much...
News Crysis Remastered On Switch Updated To Version 1.5.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Improved performance and a lot of bug fixes
Updated: The Switch version of Crysis Remastered has received yet another update. This one bumps it up to version 1.5.0. The focus this time around is on improved game performance, and alongside this we've got a lot of bug fixes. One was even causing the frame rate to drop in the last fight on Exodus...
News The Origami King Is Now The Fastest-Selling Paper Mario Game Ever
Super Paper Mario has been dethroned
In Nintendo's latest six-month earnings report, it was revealed Paper Mario: The Origami King sold 2.82 million copies in less than three months. So how does this compare to previous entries in the series? Following in the footsteps of a lot of other first-party Nintendo releases this generation, it means The...
News Daemon X Machina Celebrates Its First Anniversary With A New Content Update
Version 1.4.0 has arrived
Believe it or not, but Daemon X Machina is now a year old. To celebrate, Marvelous has released an anniversary update. As previously revealed, you'll get new items, gear, suits and even a mission. Here's the full rundown (courtesy of Gematsu) along with the details from
News Capcom Caught Up In Cyber Attack, 1TB Of Sensitive Data Allegedly Stolen
Uh-oh!
The Japanese video game giant Capcom - best known for series like Street Fighter, Mega Man and Monster Hunter - is the latest victim of a cyber attack. The group claiming responsibility has reportedly stolen about 1TB of sensitive data. This is said to include visa records of employees, banking details of customers, and "proprietary business...
News '90s-Style 3D Platformer Clive ‘N’ Wrench Gets Brand New Trailer, Now Launching 2021
Another one for the wishlist?
A brand new trailer has been released for Clive ‘N’ Wrench, an upcoming 3D platformer from Dinosaur Bytes Studio and Numskull Games. As you can see from the gameplay footage on show, this one's heavily inspired by the classic 3D platformers of like Spyro the Dragon and J
News Fittingly, Tropico 6 Has Just Launched On Nintendo Switch
"Optimised for on-the-go and docked play"
If current events haven't made you feel tense enough over the past few days, the political "dictator simulator" Tropico 6 is now available to buy on Nintendo Switch. Yes, the construction, management and political sim – which was actually shown off in last week's Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase –...
News Indie World Showcase Star Raji: An Ancient Epic Gets A Welcome Update On Switch
A 'large number of issues" have been fixed
Raji: An Ancient Epic, which surprise-launched on Switch back in August following an Indie World Showcase presentation, has just been updated on Nintendo's platform. The patch fixes a "large number of issues" that were reported to the development team through player feedback, hoping to add new optimisation...
Mini Review YesterMorrow - A Time-Travelling Novelty Which Grows Old, Fast
Great Scott!
On paper, YesterMorrow is a really neat concept for a game. A side-scrolling adventure, its main twist is the ability to jump between two separate timelines, spaced several years apart. You play as Yui, a young girl whose life is thrown into disrepair after her home is destroyed and her family kidnapped by ‘Shadows’ during the...
News Here's Every Song Included In Fuser's Soundtrack At Launch
100+ songs will feature in total
Harmonix has the lifted the lid on the final batch of songs set to be included in Fuser, the upcoming rhythm action game that has you mixing and slicing a variety of songs together to form your own musical creations. These newly-revealed songs can be seen alongside everything previously revealed below. The game will...
News Adorable Multiplayer Brawler Cake Bash Cooks Up A November Release On Switch
Fight to be the tastiest cake
Publisher Coatsink and developers High Tea Frog have announced that Cake Bash, a four-player party game where you quite literally bash each other as cakes, will launch on Nintendo Switch on 19th November. The game launched on a variety of other platforms last month and was received fairly well by critics, so it's good...
Thursday5th Nov 2020
News Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Switch Games, With Plenty Being 'TBA'
Nintendo's current release schedule
As you'll have no doubt guessed if you've been browsing our home page this morning, Nintendo has kicked our news department into gear by releasing its latest financial earnings report. While it might be a lot of work for us poor souls, it does mean that we also get an updated list of confirmed future releases...
News Here Are The Top Ten Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games As Of September 2020
It's a very familiar list
Nintendo has provided updated sales figures for its best-selling games on Switch, giving us a great look at which titles have performed the best since the console launched back in 2017. Animal Crossing: New Horizons continues to sell like hotcakes – it actually managed to shift 14.27 million units between April and...
Review No More Heroes - A Crude And Madcap Anime Nightmare That Deserves Your Attention
I, I will be king
No More Heroes is gross. It’s a sleazy, grimy, ugly game with an indefensible moral vacuum of a protagonist in leering otaku Travis Touchdown. And it’s absolutely brilliant. Essentially a hack n’ slash title with some open-world elements, No More Heroes rises above its often-pedestrian gameplay with an overflowing reservoir...
Video 11 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In November
...and the Game & Watch!
It's that time of the year where you've probably already got a backlog of games and now more are on the way. Oh, dear! As we get closer to the end of 2020 - a year like no other, the month of November has something for everyone. There's a range of quality games coming out this month that cover just about every genre you...
News The Top Ten Best-Selling Games For Wii U, 3DS, Wii And DS (As Of September 2020)
Mario Kart still reigns supreme
Earlier today, we shared an updated list of the top ten best-selling Nintendo Switch games of all time, but how are the likes of the Wii U and 3DS doing, and even the Wii and DS before those? Well, it just so happens that Nintendo has also provided up-to-date figures for its best-selling games on those platforms. As...
Review No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle - A Confident Sequel And One Of Grasshopper's Best
No, MORE Heroes!
Bigger. Better. More. Not exactly the watchwords of the original, shockingly audacious No More Heroes, with its minimal content stretched out across the sweeping, empty landscape of Santa Destroy, memorable for its sheer desolation and entirely in keeping with its satirical take on the “open-world game”. But, as Grasshopper’s...
News Sega Sammy Set To Sell Majority Of Sega Entertainment
Game over, man
It's been a rough year for Sega Sammy, and as a result of some "extraordinary losses" due to the impacts of coronavirus, it will sell the majority of its shares in Sega Entertainment to Japanese amusement rental firm, Genda - a company with a "strong desire" to expand the arcade sector in Japan. Speaking to shareholders earlier...
News Switch Hardware Sales Reach 68.3 Million, Now Nintendo's Second Best-Selling Home Console Ever
Overtakes the NES
The Nintendo Switch has reached a grand total of 68.30 million hardware sales, officially overtaking the NES to become Nintendo's second best-selling home console of all time. The figure comes from Nintendo's latest financial earnings report, which reveal that the console has shifted 12.53 million units in the six months between...
Japanese Charts Pikmin 3 Deluxe Takes Top Spot As Switch Sales Reach 13 Million
Another impressive week
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 26th October - 1st November, revealing that Pikmin 3 Deluxe has debuted at the top of the pile. The game sold an estimated 171,349 physical copies in its opening week which – according to Astris Advisory Japan founder, David Gibson – puts it ahead of the Wii U original for...
News Dragon Quest Creator Promises "All Sorts Of Announcements" For 35th Anniversary
Taking place in 2021
Next year, Square Enix's long-running JRPG series Dragon Quest turns 35 years old. So, what can we expect? According to the creator, Yuji Horii, there'll be all sorts of announcements. Here's exactly what he had to say at this year's Dragon Quest X Fall Festival about the upcoming anniversary: “Next year, Dragon Quest will...
News It's Official, Drawn To Life: Two Realms Launches On Switch Next Month
A "revitalisation" of the series
Earlier this week, a Taiwanese rating and a leaked trailer seemed to give the game away on a new, upcoming title in the Drawn to Life series. Now, we have official confirmation that the game is the real deal. Drawn To Life: Two Realms, described as "a revitalisation of the beloved franchise and modern continuation...
News Super Mario 3D All-Stars Sold 5.21 Million Copies In Just 12 Days
That's a lot of sales
Super Mario 3D All-Stars, Nintendo's recent compilation of three classic Mario platformers, had a very strong start to life on the market – even if it couldn't beat Animal Crossing: New Horizon's tremendous early sales. The game shifted a whopping 5.21 million copies between 18th September (its launch date) and 30th...
News 20 Nintendo Switch Titles Sold Over A Million Copies Between April And September
Animal Crossing leads the charge
Nintendo has revealed that 20 games available on Switch have already managed to sell over a million copies so far this financial year. In its six-month earning report, the company notes that 15 Nintendo-published titles and five third-party titles have sold more than a million units between April and September 2020...
News Kalypso Is Releasing A Commandos 2 HD Remaster On Nintendo Switch Next Month
"one of gaming's most celebrated masterpieces"
Kalypso is releasing a HD remaster of the real-time tactical game Commandos 2 on the Nintendo Switch next month. This title was originally released on PC in 2001 and sees you take control of an elite group of Allied commandos as they go behind enemy lines during World War II to complete a series of...
With 100 new stages
ININ Games and developer Taito have revealed that Bubble Bobble 4 Friends: The Baron Is Back, an updated version of Bubble Bobble 4 Friends, will launch on Nintendo Switch on 17th November. The game will arrive both physically and digitally on that date across North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, with the Japanese...
Nintendo Download 5th November (North America)
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, FUSER & Chicken Police!
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: Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin...
Mini Review TENS! - Immediately Accessible Puzzle Action
Get ready for sum fun
For many, maths (or math, for you folks over the pond) isn’t always the most therapeutic of exercises. It can be downright perplexing at times, and if you don’t have a natural aptitude for numbers (like this writer), then frustration can set in quickly. It’s good, then, that TENS! – from developer Kwalee – doesn’t...
Nintendo Download 5th November (Europe)
Tropico 6! Jurassic World Evolution! TENS! Descenders!
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: Café Enchanté...
Gallery Another Look At Kingdom Hearts: Melody Of Memory Ahead Of Its Release
A Kingdom Hearts game like no other
One of the many exciting games arriving on the Nintendo Switch this month is Square Enix's rhythm-action game, Kingdom Hearts: Melody Of Memory. To help promote this upcoming release, a bunch of new screenshots have been released - revealing a little bit more about the game. If you would like to try before you...
News Bullish Nintendo Boosts Sales Forecast Amid "Strong Switch Momentum"
"The Switch production situation has now completely recovered"
Nintendo has defied tradition to raise its financial forecasts midway through the current fiscal year, citing increased demand for Switch hardware and software during a period which has been marked by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Nintendo is now confidently predicting that it will...
News Nintendo's FY 2021 Digital Sales Have Risen 139.4% Compared To Last Year
Digital sales hit 171.5 billion yen
Nintendo has had an impressive start across the board in the current financial year, but its digital business stands out as one of the areas that has seen the largest increase year-on-year. The company has reported that "the growth in sales of downloadable versions of packaged software for Nintendo Switch, as...
Wednesday4th Nov 2020
Review Control: Ultimate Edition - A Highly Convincing Proof-Of-Concept For Cloud Gaming On Switch
Upper Escherlon Gaming
If you haven't played Control yet, the game's newest release on Nintendo Switch might be enough to finally tempt you to give it a go. But one question looms large over the Switch's version of the game: does it actually run well on Nintendo's less-powerful home console? The short answer is: yes. The slightly longer answer is:...
News A New Drawn To Life Game Has Been Rated For The Nintendo Switch
Update: And now the trailer and release date has leaked
Update [Wed 4th Nov, 2020 02:05 GMT]: More evidence of a new Drawn to Life game has surfaced online. Following on from the rating in Taiwan along with the game's box art, the reveal trailer has now been leaked ahead of schedule. The clip gives us a look at the gameplay, and at the end, says it...
News The Latest Update For Borderlands 2 On Nintendo Switch Is Crashing The Game
Crashlands
Yesterday, Gearbox and 2K rolled out a new update for Borderlands 2 on the Nintendo Switch. It adds a field of view slider, makes some adjustments to fast travel, and also marks the release of the fifth campaign add-on - Commander Lilith & the Fight for Sanctuary - on the Switch eShop. Unfortunately, many players have been...
News Switch Emulator Adds Online Support, Then Loses It Double-Quick In Embarrassing U-Turn
"We apologize to our community for the confusion"
This week, the development team behind Switch emulator yuzu added support for online multiplayer. However, a week later, the function has been removed from the emulator – with no reason given by the developers. The following message was posted on a blog relating to the emulator: We are saddened...
News Gal*Gun Returns To Bare All In Super-Limited "Birthday Suit Collector's Edition"
"Limited run of only 3,000 units with more CUTE and LEWD content"
PQube and developer Inti Creates are resurrecting Bishōjo shooter Gal*Gun Returns for Switch, and they've just announced a 3,000 unit run of a limited-edition "Birthday Suit Collector's Edition" which comes packed with "CUTE and LEWD Gal*Gun content." Ahem. Created in partnership...
Talking Point What's Your Comfort Food Game?
When you find yourself in times of trouble
What with one thing and another, it's fair to say that 2020's been a challenging year, and many of us have been retreating into digital spaces for comfort and escape in our off-hours. Whether you find comfort in an old familiar favourite, or prefer to lose yourself in something unknown, the ability to...
Mini Review Touhou Spell Bubble - A Puzzle Bobble Sequel In All But Name
Taito hops onto the Touhou Project
The Touhou Project is one of the most noteworthy success stories of independent game development there has ever been. Since 1995, creator Jun'ya "ZUN" Ōta has self-published 22 games in the series – and over the course of that period, there have been numerous spin-off games created by fans of the series who want...
News Switch Success Means Nintendo Is Set To Become Market Leader In China, Overtaking Sony
Console gaming is on the rise in the region
The success of the Switch in China means that Nintendo is poised to become the market leader in that region, overtaking the Sony PlayStation 4, according to a report by Niko Partners. The Chinese console market is set to hit $2.15 billion by 2024, with the total number of console gamers expected to...
Video New Monster Hunter Rise Gameplay Shows Off A Great Sword Hunt
Get a closer look
Capcom has shared brand new gameplay footage from the upcoming Monster Hunter Rise, giving us another look at the Great Sword in action. The footage comes from a new Capcom TV livestream, and has been reshared to YouTube by friend of Nintendo Life, Arekkz Gaming. While we've already seen some Great Sword gameplay in the new title...
News Cyberpunk Parkour Game Ghostrunner Speeds Onto Switch Next Week
Release date confirmed
Co-publishers All In! Games and 505 Games have announced that Ghostrunner, a cyberpunk parkour game described as "AAA quality", will be launching on Switch next week on 10th November. It was originally planned to hit the eShop in October alongside its launch on other platforms, but
News Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Dry Twice Comes To Switch Next Spring
"You may just end up soaked to the bone!"
Note: The following trailer contains mature, sexual imagery. Assemble Entertainment and developer CrazyBunch have revealed that Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Dry Twice is headed to Nintendo Switch next spring. Also arriving on other consoles, this new port follows a successful launch on Steam last...
Random Hmm, That's An Odd Name For A Bakugan Attack
Anything but super effective
As you might have heard, Bakugan: Champions of Vestroia has just been released on the Nintendo Switch. We described it as an attempt to "shoehorn the long-running franchise into a Pokémon Let's Go-style affair" for younger players that failed miserably with zero care or charm. If that wasn't already enough of a red...
News Monster-Summoning Roguelike Sword Of The Necromancer Gets Anime-Style Opening Cinematic
Free demo appears on Steam
A brand new video has been released for Sword of the Necromancer, showing off the game's anime-inspired opening cinematic trailer. Made by Sunshine Animation Studio, the trailer gives us a quick tease of the game's story and the enemies you'll face ahead of the game's launch this December. A free 'prologue' version of the...
News A Remaster Of TY The Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue Is In The Works For Consoles
More news to come next year
If this year's TY the Tasmanian Tiger HD remaster wasn't enough for you, you'll be pleased to hear that a new console release of TY The Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue – originally released on GameCube – is also in the works. Krome Studios, the team responsible for bringing the original game to Switch and other...
News Rune Factory 4 Online Trial Is Now Live Outside Of Japan
Update: Live in the UK now, too
Update: We can now confirm that this trial is now live in the UK as well. Original Story [Sat 31st Oct, 2020 16:30 GMT]: Rune Factory 5 might be coming out next year, but have you played Rune Factory 4 Special on the Nintendo Switch yet? We praised this definitive version of the game, awarding it nine out of ten...
News Knights & Guns Brings A Mash-Up Of Shmup And Pang-Style Action To Switch Early Next Year
When swords are not enough...
Baltoro Games - the same publisher behind Urban Flow, Moto Rush GT and the Paratopic Switch port. - have just announced Knights & Guns for the Nintendo Switch. It's described as a mash-up between shmup and pang-style games, inspired by a number of classics and developed with a modern audience in mind. You'll take...
News Image & Form Reminds Us That It's Making More SteamWorld Games
"We're not ruling out sequels"
In this new era of gaming on Switch, indie games are being loved and appreciated more than ever before, but one indie franchise that's always been popular with Nintendo fans is the excellent SteamWorld series from Image & Form. The SteamWorld games have been a hit with Nintendo's audience since the Wii U and 3DS...
News YouTube Personality Boris The Slav King Is Getting His Own Game, And It's Coming To Switch
Stay Cheeki Breeki
Sometimes you stumble across an upcoming Switch eShop game and it absolutely confuses the hell out of you. The upcoming game Life of Boris: Super Slav by Lithuanian publisher SneakyBox would be one such title. In the game, you jump into the 'hilarious' world of YouTube personality Boris the Slav King, who has 3.2 million subs to...
News Wales Interactive Shares Switch Release Dates For Maid Of Sker And Five Dates
We don't have long to wait!
Publisher Wales Interactive has shared release dates for two upcoming titles heading to Switch. Stealth survival horror game Maid of Sker will be launching on 26th November, while interactive rom-com Five Dates arrives one week earlier on the 17th. If you're wanting to learn more about these two games, we have gameplay...
Tuesday3rd Nov 2020
News With The DLC All Wrapped Up, Here Are The 234 Pokémon Still Unavailable In Sword And Shield
Did your favourite make the cut?
With The Crown Tundra now available to enjoy in Pokémon Sword and Shield, the series' eighth generation of games is theoretically complete. Alongside the base games, we've had The Crown Tundra and The Isle of Armor DLC packs, both of which have added more content and more Pokémon into the mix. As you'll no doubt...
News Nintendo Reveals The Top 15 Most-Downloaded Switch Games In October 2020 (Europe)
The eShop's biggest games
Nintendo has shared an updated list of the most-downloaded Switch eShop games of the month across Europe, this time covering October 2020. This time around, an indie favourite has managed to secure top spot. Yes, beating Super Mario 3D All-Stars to the punch this week is the wonderful Hades, which also happened to be voted...
News Final Fantasy IX Is Getting A Physical Release On Nintendo Switch
Update: Launches on 27th November
Update [Tue 3rd Nov, 2020 00:55 GMT]: Square Enix has now confirmed the release date for the physical version of Final Fantasy IX on the Nintendo Switch. This version will arrive later this month on 27th November. You can pre-order it now from Play-Asia. Here's the official update from the Square Enix Facebook page...
Review Bakugan: Champions Of Vestroia - The Kids Deserve So Much Better
Pokemon: Let's No
The great big battle beasts of Bakugan, alongside their pint-sized schoolkid handlers, have been doing the rounds on TV and in various video/card games since 2007's Bakugan: Battle Brawlers series. This latest outing sees developer Wayforward attempt to shoehorn this universe into a Pokémon: Let's Go-style monster collectathon...
News Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition Is Out On Switch Today, Here's The Launch Trailer
All DLC included
Launching today on Switch is Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition, a rerelease of the original 2018 game that comes with all DLC included. As you may know already, Jurassic World Evolution is a park management game based on the hit film franchise. A new launch trailer has been released (see above) and we also have an official...
News Mother Is Getting Its Own Pop-Up Shops In Japan
As part of Hobonichi's project
While we've been waiting for the return of the Mother video game series, the Hobonichi Mother Project has been filling the void with all sorts of goodies. To top it off, it's now announced it will temporarily open two shop displays in Japan to sell Mother merchandise. The first shop, in Osaka, will open up later this...
News Bloodless Is Joining Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night As A Bonus Playable Character
More info coming later this week
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night might not have launched in the best state, but since then, it's received a number of updates to improve the overall experience. The latest one Artplay and 505 Games is rolling out allows players to take control of the Mary Poppins style umbrella-wielding character, Bloodless, as a...
News SMITE Adds Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles As Playable Characters
Turtle power
Update: The latest update has arrived in SMITE, meaning that the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are now available as playable characters. Details can be found below. All four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are available through an all-new Battle Pass dedicated to the classic franchise. Players can become the Turtle’s leader, Leonardo,...
Video Does Cloud Gaming Work On The Nintendo Switch?
Alex and Jon investigate
Last week Control arrived on Switch. Obviously, there has been a lot of discussion about a cloud-based future since then. If you haven't really investigated this game yet, you're technically purchasing the license to play it - meaning when the servers go offline, you'll never be able to access it again. Some other se
Random Animal Crossing Characters Rocked Up To An NFL Stadium Last Week
As should be the case every week
The launch of Animal Crossing: New Horizons earlier this year has undoubtedly given the franchise a level of mainstream appeal it had never quite achieved before, with all sorts of companies from fast-food chains to clothing stores jumping on the bandwagon to promote the
News Eighting Helped Nintendo Bring Pikmin 3 To The Switch
The dev behind the port
Nintendo's latest Switch game - Pikmin 3 Deluxe - is a port of the 2013 Wii U title. While Nintendo EAD was responsible for the original title, it seems Nintendo called on another team to help out with the new release. As revealed in the credits, the Deluxe version of the game is all thanks to Eighting. According to Nintendo...
News Victory Heat Rally Developer Is Aiming For Switch Release
Update: Kickstarter now live
Update: Victory Heat Rally's Kickstarter is well underway, with the campaign needing to generate another $9,000 in nine days to become a reality. If you're interested in learning more about the game and pledging your support, you can find the Kickstarter page right here. Original Article (Wed 26th Feb, 2020 17:15...
News Pokémon GO Has Made Over $1bn In 2020, Making This Its Best Year Yet
"Lol, who still plays this game?"
According to new data estimates, Pokémon GO is enjoying its most successful year yet with more than $1 billion being made in player spending in the first ten months of 2020. The data comes from Sensor Tower, which reports that player spending is already 11% up on last year with two months still left to go. The...
News Mayhem Brawler Brings Urban Fantasy-Themed Beat 'Em Up Action To Switch
Punching its way to the eShop next year
Hero Concept has announced Mayhem Brawler for Nintendo Switch, an 'urban fantasy-themed' beat 'em up that's hoping to play on your '90s arcade nostalgia. The title boasts comic book-style art and a punchy rock soundtrack, accompanying your gameplay whether you're taking on the fight alone or with friends in...
News Sniper Elite 4 Gets 'World-First' Switch Gameplay Trailer, Pre-Orders Now Live
Pre-order for 15% off
UK studio Rebellion has released a brand new gameplay trailer for Sniper Elite 4, the latest game in the series set to launch on Switch later this month. You'll see plenty of the series' signature x-ray kill cam, as well as the odd bit of stealth action, sniping, and a glimpse at the maps you'll be exploring. The Switch...
News Pure Pool Pots A November Release On Switch, New Gameplay Footage Appears
And pre-orders are 20% off
Ripstone Games has revealed that Pure Pool, described as "the definitive cue sports experience", will be launching on Nintendo Switch on 17th November. Pre-orders for the game are now live on the eShop ahead of the big day, with early buyers being treated to a very welcome 20% discount from the usual £12.49 / $14.99 /...
Monday2nd Nov 2020
News Spiritual Successor To "Underrated And Misunderstood" Zelda II Could Be Switch-Bound
"Our goal is to keep the features people love and alter the ones they didn't"
Zelda II: The Adventure Of Link gets a bad rap with fans of the series, largely because it deviates quite dramatically from the core gameplay template laid down by its beloved forerunner, The Legend of Zelda. Normal service woul
News Pikmin 3 Opening Week Physical Sales Were Lower On Switch Than Wii U (UK)
Not what Nintendo was hoping for
Last Friday saw the launch of Pikmin 3 Deluxe on Nintendo Switch, a new and improved port of Pikmin 3 which originally released on Wii U. In an unusual turn of events, the Switch version hasn't managed to outperform the original game in its opening week sales – in the UK, at least. Thanks to the Switch's...
Reminder Rate Your Favourite Wii Games
Help us assemble the top 50 Wii games ever
Reminder: This is a final call to rate your favourite Wii games before we publish the top 50 very soon. You'll still be able to rate the games and affect the ranking after the list goes live, of course, but there's nothing quite like the moment of anticipation, is there? We've added several games that were...
News Team Treat Wins Splatoon 2's Halloween Splatfest
It has done it again!
Update [Mon 2nd Nov, 2020 07:30 GMT]: Team Treat has done it again! Below are the full results: "With a thrilling 2-1 performance #TeamTreat are your #Splatoween champions! Congratulations to these fun-sized furies and thanks to everyone who participated! And be sure to grab your Super Sea Snails in Inkopolis Square!"...
Review Torchlight III - A Rewarding Dungeon-Crawler That Plays It A Little Too Safe
Still burning strong, though
Torchlight III has endured a rather rocky journey to its initial release. The project originally began as a free-to-play title called Torchlight Frontiers, which was all set to finally deliver on the grandiose MMO plans that Runic Games has been building towards since the first Torchlight. Alas, it wasn’t meant to be,...
Random PS5's DualSense Controller Works With Your Nintendo Switch, Kinda
(As long as you have an 8bitdo adapter)
One of the wonders of universal controller connectivity is that it's possible to use pads created for one console on totally different systems. Back in the days of the Master System and Mega Drive, it was possible to use controllers made for other systems because, unlike Nintendo, Sega opted for an...
News Every Switch Star Wars Game Is Currently On Sale, But You'll Have To Be Quick
Sale ends today
If you're wanting to add to your Star Wars game collection, today's certainly the day to do it. Every Star Wars title currently available on Switch has been reduced on the eShop across Europe and North America, but the sale ends later today. You can see all of the lovely discounts for yourselves below. UK/Europe (Ends 2nd Nov,...
Reminder My Nintendo Offering Discounts On Mario, Zelda And More Until The End Of The Year (Europe)
Missed any of these top games?
With the impending second lockdown heading to the UK this week, and indeed for everyone staying inside and doing their bit at the moment, there's never really been a better time to try out classic games that we missed the first time around. As such, we thought it worth reminding you that My Nintendo is currently...
Reminder The Warner Bros. Halloween Sale On Switch Ends Today (North America)
Now's your last chance!
Update: A quick reminder that Warner Bros.' Halloween sale is ending at 9am PT today. If you're yet to take advantage of the discounts below, now's your last chance. Original Article (Wed 21st Oct, 2020 17:30 BST): Warner Bros. has kickstarted a Halloween sale on Nintendo Switch in North America, discounting plenty of LEGO...
News Devolver Digital Switch Sale Discounts Plenty Of Indie Favourites, Ends Today
Get in there quick!
Indie publisher Devolver Digital is currently hosting a number of very welcome discounts on the Switch eShop, but you'll have to get a move on. You'll find a full list of the discounts available below (thanks, Nintendo Everything). There are plenty of cracking titles to choose from – simply click on any game that takes your...
UK Charts Pikmin 3 Deluxe Scores Top Ten Debut In Another Solid Week For Nintendo
Switch takes six of top ten
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 31st October, revealing that FIFA 21 is once again at the top of the table. The Switch version of EA's footie sim is still the worst-performing of the lot, but it's not all bad news for Nintendo's console. Six of the top ten games this week are Switch-only titles, including a...
News Time-Travelling 2D Platformer YesterMorrow Launches On Switch This Week
With a 25% launch discount
This week sees the launch of YesterMorrow on Nintendo Switch, a brand new 2D adventure platformer with a time-travelling twist. You'll be following the story of heroine Yui, who finds herself journeying into the past and navigating parallel timelines to save her family. It blends classic 2D platforming with action...
News Die By The Blade Smashes Kickstarter Goal To Bring "One-Hit-Kill" Sword Fighting To Switch
With single-player campaign and multiplayer
Die By The Blade, a 'one-hit-kill' fighting game that's been crowdfunding on Kickstarter, has smashed its goal to secure a release on Switch. A promising looking affair, Die By The Blade is inspired by the likes of Bushido Blade and Way of the Samurai, having players choosing their character, selecting...
News Crazy BMX World Brings The Popular 'Bike Rider' Series To Switch, And It's Super Cheap
Launching this week
Launching later this week on Nintendo Switch is Crazy BMX World, the latest entry in the popular Bike Rider series last seen on the 3DS and Wii U. Bike Rider – or Crazy BMX, as it's now being called in the west – is a runner-style game that's become something of a hit in Japan over the last few years. This new Switch release...
News Ninjala Season 3 Arrives, Adds New Arena, Weapons And Spectator Mode
Here are the full patch notes
As had been previously promised, Ninjala's third season is now live and brings plenty of new content along for the ride. Major new additions include Special Collections and the all-new Spectator Mode, but there are the usual gameplay tweaks and new weapons to enjoy, too. You can find the full (and very lengthy) patch...
Sunday1st Nov 2020
News Frame Rate And Resolution For Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Demo Revealed
How does it hold up?
Earlier this week, Nintendo released a demo for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - allowing everyone to try before they buy. Some have gone much further, putting the game's performance under the microscope. And if the demo is anything to go by, it looks like the frame rate will be up and down like a yo-yo. VG Tech - the same...
News Immortals Fenyx Rising Switch eShop File Size Revealed, Switch Gameplay Shown Off
Make some space
Immortals Fenyx Rising - previously known as Gods & Monsters - arrives on the Nintendo Switch early next month. If you're planning on downloading a digital copy of the game, you might be interested to know just how much space it will require. According to the eS
Review Part Time UFO - A Game About Picking Things Up That You Won't Want To Put Down
Grab it right away
A lot of people may not realise this, but HAL Laboratory isn’t actually owned by Nintendo. It may have been responsible for the likes of the Kirby, Smash Bros and Mother series and its main office may even be located in Nintendo’s Tokyo building, but the developer remains independent and could make games for other platforms if...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - October 2020
October's best Switch eShop games!
Another month has flown by with another bunch of quality games launching on Switch eShop in October, including an eccentric little game which managed to earn a coveted 10/10 score from this very website. These awards aim to celebrate the best of Nintendo's digital store, giving some love and attention to the games...
News Switch Version Of Horrifying '90s-Style Shooter Dusk Delayed
Dev unsure when it'll be released
There's been a lot of Nintendo Switch game delays this year, and another that won't be released on time is the horrifying first-person shooter, DUSK. In short, it's inspired by '90s favourites like Doom, Quake, Hexen and even Half-Life. It was originally scheduled to arrive on Halloween, but according to the game's...
Review The Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny - A Delightful Fighter That Shows Its Age In Places
The Future was Then
The Last Blade is a fighting game series set in Japan’s Bakumatsu era, a mid-nineteenth century period significant for the opening of Japan to western trade, investment and influence. It’s all a bit historical, but the distinct motifs of the era are what make The Last Blade so aesthetically interesting. First appearing in...
News Engine Software Would Be Happy To Chat With Suda51 About A Killer7 Switch Port
"who knows what the future brings"
Earlier this week, No More Heroes and No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle got announced for the Nintendo Switch. Once word spread that Engine Software was behind the Switch ports - the same company that brought the cult-hit action-adventure Killer7 to the
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