Guide Pokémon GO Regional Pokémon: How To Catch All 27 Pokémon GO Regionals
Mime Jr. in 5km Eggs, Unova exclusives live: Travel and fill out your Pokédex with our handy guide
News Nintendo Reveals Average Age And Salary Of Its Employees (As Of March 2020)
So that's how much our uncle earns!
Every Virtual Boy game ranked
News A Game-Breaking Paper Mario: The Origami King Bug Has Been Discovered
Let's hope this one gets squashed, pronto
News - 2020, Week 30
Sunday26th Jul 2020
Gotta hop ‘til you drop
Animal Crossing: New Horizons released with plenty of fun new features, all put in place to grant players an improved level of creativity. Terraforming was the addition that initially got everyone talking but, after 300+ hours of gameplay, I’m just as enamoured with the game’s
News Paper Mario: The Origami King Launch Sales Compared To Past Entries (Japan)
A promising start
According to Famitsu's latest sales chart, Nintendo's new release - Paper Mario: The Origami King - sold 109,092 copies in its first week in Japan. It debuted in second place - with the PlayStation 4 exclusive Ghost of Tsushima taking out the top spot. How does this particular entry compare to previous Paper Mario launch weeks,...
Review Creaks - A Masterfully Told Dark Fairytale Packed With Clever Puzzles
Finely oiled
Amanita Design has made quite a name for itself producing distinctive, visually alluring and extremely intuitive point-and-click adventure-puzzlers for PC and mobile. Across the likes of Botanicula, Samorost and Machinarium there's an evident shared love for the absurd and a predilection for charming wordless narratives. Now, the Czech...
Random Artist Shows Off Totally Rad Cyberpunk 2077 Game Boy Concept
Launching in 2077
CD Projekt Red's new game Cyberpunk 2077 might not be out until November, but it's already established a fanbase. Blender artist, Tomek Dittrich, is such a big fan, he's gone to the extent of creating a "Nightcity Cyber Boy". The full 3D model of this concept even includes a Cyber Boy version of Cyberpunk 2077. In the brief clip...
News Here Are The Full Patch Notes For Cadence Of Hyrule Version 1.2.0
Download it today
Earlier this week, during the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase, we found out Cadence of Hyrule would be receiving three new paid DLC packs this year. As you probably already know, the first character pack is now available for $5.99 USD (or your regional equivalent). It contains Impa, Federick (the Shopkeeper), Aria, Shadow...
News Suikoden Creators Crowdfunding New JRPG Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
Targeting a 2022 release
The cult classic JRPG series Suikoden might be getting a spiritual successor titled, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. It's being developed by Rabbit & Bear - a new Tokyo-based studio founded by key creators of the Suikoden series - and is taking on the form of a Kickstarter project that's launching on 27th July (aka...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel #53 - Tetris
Block droppin' beats
Welcome one and all to Box Art Brawl, our weekly vote on a bunch of regional box art variants. It's Round #53 which means we've got a year's worth of brawls under our belts - thank you to all you box art critics and voters out there! This week we're introducing an ever-so-minor tweak to the format which will accompany the...
Saturday25th Jul 2020
Guide Pokémon GO Regional Pokémon: How To Catch All 27 Pokémon GO Regionals
Mime Jr. in 5km Eggs, Unova exclusives live: Travel and fill out your Pokédex with our handy guide
In the grand scheme of things, Pokémon GO is a forgiving game in terms of in-app purchases: it is very easy to have fun with the game and collect a huge number of the 400+ available monsters without ever spending anything in the in-game store...
News Classic Nintendo Source Code And Prototypes Allegedly Leaked
For SNES games and much more
Following on from those "massive" Nintendo leaks earlier this year, it has now reportedly happened again. Alleged prototype versions of classic Super Nintendo titles such as Yoshi's Island, Super Mario Kart, and
Poll No, Really, What Was Nintendo's Worst Year?
Some say 2020. They're joking, right?
Earlier this week you may have seen a certain tweet doing the rounds on Twitter insinuating that 2020 is the worst year Nintendo has had for a while. This comes following an underwhelming Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase which came on the heels of a Nintendo Treehouse stream that also disappointed fans...
News Another Crusade Wants To Be Super Mario RPG's Spiritual Successor
Kickstarter campaign includes a Switch goal
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars is considered to be one of the greatest Nintendo games of all time, so how would you feel about its spiritual successor being funded on Kickstarter? This is exactly what the Mexican-based team Dragon Vein Studios plans to do with its timed-battle RPG, Another...
Mini Review Neversong - A Lovingly-Crafted Metroidvania Which Sadly Ends Too Soon
Nightmares and dreamscapes
Neversong is an atmospheric adventure game from developers Atmos Games and Serenity Forge, in which a young boy by the name of Peet is searching for his kidnapped girlfriend, Wren. Set in various mysterious locales, the game is primarily a Metroidvania in design, but one which strikes a nice balance between narrative and...
Mini Review Monster Prom: XXL - A Silly, Knockabout Experience That's Perfect For Parties
John Hughes' worst nightmare
While going back to school is certainly not a desirable concept, it would certainly hold more appeal to find it populated by literal monsters, rather than the lousy figurative ones who made school life so difficult. Thankfully, Monster Prom: XXL offers a welcome opportunity to right those wrongs and ask a fantasy...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 25th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
And we've come to the end of another busy week in the world of video games - a week filled with analysis of a technical titan from a previous generation, the third anniversary of Splatoon 2, some freshly
Japanese Charts Paper Mario Loses Out To Ghost Of Tsushima On Debut
Paper cut
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 13th - 19th July, and Nintendo's latest Switch release Paper Mario: The Origami King has made its debut in second place - surpassing 100,000 sales. The PlayStation 4 exclusive Ghost of Tsushima has taken out the top spot in its first week. Animal Crossing: New Horizons has jumped up to the...
Feature Warface Devs On The Challenges Of Bringing CryEngine To Switch
"The longer you work with a tool, the better you become at using it"
The release of Crysis Remastered on Switch has left many a gamer who remembers trying to get that massively taxing game running well on a PC back in the late 2000s scratching their heads in disbelief. We're still putting the game through its paces for review but, by most accounts,...
News Mega Man's Live-Action Movie Still Happening, Expect Big News Soon
And the directors are "super excited"
In case you forgot, a live-action video game film based on Capcom's Mega Man series is still happening and some "big news" is apparently coming soon. The directors - Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman - revealed this during a recent interview with IGN. Mattson Tomlin (who helped write the screenplay for the...
Friday24th Jul 2020
News Nintendo Provides Another Update About Its Development Schedule
It may be impacted
Earlier this week, Nintendo released its annual report. We found out about the average age and salaries of the company's employees, and also discovered Nintendo's directors earn a relatively modest wage compared to other industry executives. In addition to this, it's revealed how its production, shipping, product supply, and...
News Sega Brings Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis To Nintendo Switch In 2021
Once again, it's exclusive to Japan
Another title announced during the Xbox Games Showcase, which also happens to be making its way to the Nintendo Switch in 2021 is Sega's Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis. According to Xbox Wire, this is the "latest entry" in the PSO2 universe - although, it's also been described as an "update" by Sega. The bad...
News Square Enix Is Offering Up To 50% Off Final Fantasy, Trials Of Mana And More
Big savings to be had
Publisher Square Enix is having another one of its eShop sales, with players being offered up to 50% off the price of some pretty amazing titles. Highlights include Trials of Mana, Collection of Mana, several classic Final Fantasy titles and a few unique JRPGs, such as I Am Setsuna and Oninaki. If you've been holding off...
News New Story DLC For The Outer Worlds Is Coming To Nintendo Switch In The Future
"No confirmed date"
Obsidian Entertainment has officially revealed its first expansion for The Outer Worlds. Peril on Gorgon is coming to the PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on 9th September, so what about a Switch release? According to the publisher Private Division, Nintendo's hybrid system will also be receiving this DLC in the future (thanks,...
News Street Fighter II's Zangief Was Nerfed Because One Player Was Too Good With Him
"It's your fault Zangief became weaker"
Russian wrestler Zangief has been part of the Street Fighter universe since he made his debut in Street Fighter II, the game which truly turned the franchise into a global phenomenon. He's traditionally been seen as one of the game's expert-level characters, primarily because of his slow speed, lack of...
Review Lost Wing - A Beautiful Score-Based Challenge That Almost Touches Greatness
It's OK, you can get it back
Some games are really difficult to review. This isn't self-important whining, we promise. Okay, maybe it is. A bit. But it's true – there are so many games out there that slot into their genre or type so neatly, so functionally, that sometimes one will come along where we found ourselves wondering what on earth there...
Arriving on Xbox, PC and PS4 this December
Yesterday, an hour before Microsoft hosted its Xbox Games Showcase, The Game Awards creator and host, Geoff Keighley, ran a special pre-show featuring some "additional world premieres" and exciting reveals. Square Enix popped up a few times throughout this event. As you've already no doubt heard, it's...
Making it XSEED's fastest-selling title on a single platform
XSEED Games has revealed its latest release Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town has become its fastest-selling title to reach 100,000 sales on a single platform in North America. Gematsu reached out to XSEED, and was told it was the Nintendo Switch version that achieved this...
News Spike Chunsoft's Summer Sale Offers Up To 80% Off Selected Switch Titles
STEINS;GATE! AI: The Somnium Files! Pixeljunk!
Not to be outdone by rival publishers Team17, Warner Bros and Square Enix – all of which are holding summer sales of their own right now – Spike Chunsoft has slashed the cos
Quiz Which Years Were These Classic Nintendo Games Released?
The Year of the Cart
After multiple decades in the home console gaming business, Nintendo's library of beloved games are etched in the memories of players across the planet. Most of us will never forget the first time we plugged that shiny new Super Mario World cartridge in the Super Nintendo's slot, or the magical holiday season when we first...
News Want A Jet Set Radio Sequel? Bomb Rush Cyberfunk Might Be Your Best Shot
Update: Console release confirmed
Update (Fri 24th Jul, 2020, 07:15 BST): Team Reptile has provided some extra information over on Twitter. A tweet says Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is on its way to consoles as well - we're guessing this includes the Switch and will let you know if we hear anything else. Oh, and this happened: Original article (Thu...
Random LEGO Super Mario Gets A Hulkbuster-Style Makeover
Mario SMASH!
It's only a matter of days until the totally adorable LEGO Super Mario sets hit the streets in Europe and North America, but lucky Japanese LEGO fans have had a chance to pick these sets up sooner and we're already seeing some great photos of what can be done with these kits. One of our favourite uses of LEGO Super Mario so far is by...
News Paramount Locks In 2022 Release Date For Sonic The Hedgehog's Movie Sequel
Speeding ahead
A few months ago, Paramount Pictures announced it was developing a sequel to the live-action family comedy, Sonic the Hedgehog. Once again, Jeff Fowler will be directing it, and Pat Casey and Josh Miller will be writing the script. Although the movie is still believed to be in the early development phases - according to Variety,...
News Fight Crab Scuttles To Switch This September
Giant Enemy Crab!
Here at Nintendo Life we've been anticipating the release of zany physics-based battler Fight Crab for a while now - over two years, in fact. Today publisher and developer Mastiff and partner Calappa Games have announced that the 3D crustacean-based scrapper will be arriving on Switch eShop on 15th September in North America,...
News Get Ready For Cyberpunk RPG Action With This Dex Story Trailer
Explore the streets of the dark Harbor Prime
Cyberpunk RPG Dex launches on the Switch eShop today, which we thought was rather good in our Dex review. It's a charming mash-up of Metroidvania and RPG, and well worth a look if you ask us. To celebrate the launch, QubicGames has released a story trailer which you can view above. It aims to...
Thursday23rd Jul 2020
News A Game-Breaking Paper Mario: The Origami King Bug Has Been Discovered
Let's hope this one gets squashed, pronto
Some bugs are worse than others; while we're used to seeing the odd graphical or audio issue in our games, these don't ordinarily render a game unwinnable – but it would seem that Paper Mario: The Origami King is saddled with a design hiccup which means you can't complete it. The issue – as detailed in...
Review Dex - A Compelling Cyberpunk Mash-Up
Augment your Switch with this cracking cyberpunk chronicle
Gaming and cyberpunk go hand in cybernetically-augmented hand. Like dystopian peanut butter and electric jelly. Our beloved medium has always been well-served with the genre, from Megami Tensei to Shadowrun to Deus Ex all the way up to the forthcoming Cyberpunk 2077. While it's not
Gallery Take The Weight Off In These Officially Licensed Super Mario Gaming Chairs
Launching in Europe next month
As we all know, serious gamers need serious gaming kit to show how serious they are about gaming, and there are plenty of peripheral accessories--some essential, others not-so-much--for gamers looking to branch out from the bare essentials. We've always fancied a session in one of those comfy-looking gaming chairs with...
Random What's Worse Than Getting Another 'Legacy Edition?' FIFA 21's Box Art, Apparently
"Why does the Fifa 21 Box Art look like my Powerpoint presentation?"
EA has released a new trailer for FIFA 21 and also revealed the upcoming series entry's box art, and online reaction has been mixed, to say the least. The cover features Kylian Mbappé of Paris Saint-Germain. As one of the world's finest players, it's little surprise to see him on...
News PES On Nintendo Switch Is "Getting Closer", Says Series Brand Manager
Also wants to bring ISS to Nintendo Switch Online
Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer might not be the force it once was, but the series still has its long-time fans, and those same fans would no doubt appreciate being able to play the game on Switch. While that might seem like a pipe dream for some, Robbye Ron, PES brand manager for Latin America, has...
News Balan Wonderworld, A 3D Platformer From The Creators Of Sonic The Hedgehog, Is Coming To Switch
Lined up for "Spring 2021"
A new game from Yuji Naka and Naoto Ohshima, perhaps best known as the creators of one Sonic the Hedgehog, has been announced as part of the Xbox Games Showcase. Square Enix is bringing Balan Wonderworld to Switch and other consoles in next spring. Described as a 3D action platforming game for 1-2
News Watch Out, Your Username Can Make Crysis Unplayable On Switch
A temporary problem, but a problem for sure
Crysis Remastered is now available on Nintendo Switch, and we're really liking what little we've played so far. Unfortunately it took some time before we were able to actually play it due to an oversight that seems to prevent the game from making 'proper' save data in specific circumstances. We changed...
News Hori's Pac-Man Split Pad Pro For Switch Is So Gorgeous We Want To Gobble It Up
Just in time to mark 40 years of pill-munching
Peripheral maker Hori scored a critical hit with its Split Pad Pro for Switch; while this pair of Joy-Con replacements can't be used wirelessly, we found the configuration to be much more comfortable to use for prolonged periods of time. The original Split Pad Pro was released to coincide with Daemon X...
News Free GRID Autosport Updates Will Add Multiplayer And Labo Support On Switch
Update: Online multiplayer and wheel support coming next week
Update #2 [Thu 23rd Jul, 2020 13:20 BST]: The much-anticipated online multiplayer update for GRID Autosport releases next Thursday, July 30th. This update also brings with it support for Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 03: Vehicle Kit, the HORI Pro Deluxe wheel and the HORI Pro Mini wheel
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Crysis Remastered On Switch
How does it hold up on Nintendo's hybrid system?
This week sees the release of Crysis Remastered on the Nintendo Switch - there are no delays for this particular version. Digital Foundry's John Linneman was eager to see how the game ran on the hybrid platform and decided to take a look. As suggested in earlier reports, the game is 900p docked and...
Fixes are still in the works
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night was released on the Switch and multiple platforms just over a year ago. Despite this, it's still got its fair share of problems that need to be sorted out. In an attempt to keep the game's community up to date, 505 Games Senior Community Manager has opened up a 'current status' page. It...
News Activision Blizzard Switch Sale Discounts Crash Bandicoot, Spyro And More
Up to 50% off
Continuing the current streak of publisher sales on Nintendo Switch is Activision Blizzard, which has reduced the prices of a handful of games for a limited time. You can currently get discounts on popular mascots Crash Bandicoot and Spyro, as well as Overwatch and Diablo. We've got all the info you need below. Original...
News Shin Megami Tensei III Remaster Is Getting Some Limited Edition Goodies In Japan
Including a plug-in aroma lamp!
Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster was something of a shock announcement during the recent mini-Nintendo Direct and will offer Switch owners the chance to experience a seminal release in the fran
Feature The 9 Strangest Choices For Licensed Karting Games
The racing tie-ins nobody really asked for
The Switch can’t avoid licensed kart racing games. It’s already seen its fair share of gems (Team Sonic Racing, Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled) and stinkers (Hello Kitty Kruisers, Garfield Kart Furiou
Random Test Your Memory With This Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Concentration Challenge
A little test from Nintendo
Earlier this year Nintendo released Brain Training for Nintendo Switch in Japan and Europe, although for some unknown reason it has yet to launch in North America. While there's still no sign of Dr Kawashima's daily brain sharpener reaching North American shores, Nintendo of America has tweeted a short video which tasks...
Nintendo Download 23rd July (North America)
Rogue Company! Carrion! Crysis!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Rogue Company (Hi-Rez Studios, Mon 20th Jul...
Nintendo Download 23rd July (Europe)
Crysis! Carrion! Rock of Ages 3!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Crysis Remastered (Crytek, 23rd Jul, £26.99 /...
News Hideki Kamiya Shows Off Replicas Of Bayonetta's Signature Pistols
Now where's Bayonetta 3?
At this point, we're so eager for an update on Bayonetta 3, we'll take anything we can get. Today's news - that at least confirms PlatinumGames hasn't forgotten about the Umbra Witch - is in the form of a photo. As you can see, it's Platinum's director and writer, Hideki Kamiya, wielding the Scarborough Fair Parsley and...
Less is so much more
We recently saw a custom-made Polly Pocket-style Animal Crossing toy which we thought was the height of miniature video game cuteness, but in the past few days we've discovered something that's even more impressive. The construction and photography of the tiny scene above is the work of Tatsuya Tanaka, a miniature artist who...
Rumour Rocketman Actor Is Reportedly Attached To A Tetris Movie
Story to focus on the race for IP rights
Remember a few years ago when a movie adaptation of Tetris was supposedly in the works? The one that was supposed to be the first in a trilogy of sci-fi thrillers? It always seemed a bit far-fetched, but stranger things have happened. After all, that Battleships film got made with Liam Neeson. However, it...
News Ubisoft's Second E3-Style Broadcast Will Take Place This September
Moving forward
A few weeks ago, third-party video game giant Ubisoft hosted its "E3-style" showcase titled Ubisoft Forward. During the event, the company revealed it would be hosting another broadcast in the near future. According to an update from Ubisoft CEO, Yves Guillemot, this second event will take place at some point in September. No exact...
Wednesday22nd Jul 2020
Review Waifu Uncovered - A Puerile Pin-Up Shooter That's Surprisingly Satisfying
Saucy shooter
One has to admire a developer who gives their game a title that lets you know exactly what to expect from the experience. Waifu Uncovered, a new release from the delightfully named developer One-Hand-Free Studio and indie/niche publisher eastasiasoft, does indeed boast a fine selection of attractive female characters and the gradual...
Talking Point Are You Prepared To Spend $70 On The Latest Games?
It wouldn't be the first time
It might not feel like it--especially with the avalanche of titles across all platforms constantly threatening to whittle our bank balance to zero given the chance--but video games remain one of the best value forms of entertainment going. Bloated summer blockbusters might deliver three hours of entertainment for the...
News Surprise! Rocket League Is Going Free-To-Play This Summer
Cross-platform progression is also on the way
After five years, Psyonix has revealed the next chapter of its popular "soccar" game, Rocket League. Later this summer, it will be going free-to-play across all platforms. This will also line up with its release on the Epic Games Store. Psyonix says the core gameplay will remain the same, but it will...
News Pokémon Rumble Rush Shuts Down, Just One Year Since Launch
Ho-oh dear
Update (Wed 22nd Jul, 2020 10:45 BST): And there we have it, Pokémon Rumble Rush is no more. The game is now unavailable to use, and loading up the app will present you with a simple maintenance screen. Original Article (Wed 15th Apr, 2020 14:00 BST): Smartphone game Pokémon Rumble Rush is set to shut down this July, just over a year...
News Dead Cells Has Now Sold 3 Million Copies, New Update Detailed
Update: Now live on Switch
Update (Wed 22nd Jul, 2020 09:40 BST): As promised, Dead Cells' 'Update 19' is now live on Switch. Make sure your copy of the game is up to date and get stuck in! Original Article (Thu 2nd Jul, 2020 10:00 BST): Motion Twin and Evil Empire have announced that Dead Cells has now surpassed three million sales over the...
Update: Dangen responds
Update: Dangen Entertainment's Head of Operations Dan Stern has contacted us directly presenting the publisher's side of the story in response to our original article (below) concerning the ongoing situation between the company and Protoculture Games. Below is the main body of his correspondence detailing the situation from...
News Fantasy Strike Is Now Free-To-Play, Download It Today From The Switch eShop
Two new fighters have also joined the battle
The Switch library has a great selection of top-quality fighting games, but one title you may have overlooked is Fantasy Strike. It was designed by David Sirlin, the lead designer of Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, and comes with cross-play support. If you haven't tried out yet, the good news is...
News Smash Bros. Wii U And 3DS Tournament Announced For Ultimate, Starts This Friday
And Animal Crossing and Ring Fit Adventure spirits return
This week, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is celebrating the 3DS and Wii U entries with a special tournament. Both of these games were released in 2014 and introduced downloadable content to the series for the first time ever. The upcoming 3DS and Wii U tournament starts this Friday on 24th July...
News Waluigi First Graced Us With His Presence 20 Years Ago
Wahhhh!
20 years ago this week, Mario Tennis was released for the Nintendo 64 in Japan. Excluding 1995's similarly named Mario's Tennis for the Virtual Boy, Mario Tennis was the very first in the series we know and love today, but it also introduced something far, far more important. Yes, Mario Tennis introduced Waluigi to the world, Wario's...
News The 30 Most-Downloaded Switch Games During The First Half Of 2020 (Japan)
Both retail and digital-only games included
In some ways, 2020 has felt like a pretty quiet year on the Nintendo front, but that doesn't mean that Switch owners have been starved of content. We'd argue that the opposite is true, in fact, especially if you're using this slight lull in major new releases to pick up games you might have missed, and...
News Nintendo Producer Says Working On LEGO Super Mario Was 'Taxing, But Fun'
"I felt it was a fun time"
In just over a weeks' time, we'll have our hands on the first ever Super Mario LEGO products and that lovely looking LEGO NES console. With a Starter Course, plenty of expansions and even an interactive toy, there's plenty to experience in the Mario collection, but how did the whole project come together? In an interview...
News 2D Cyberpunk Action-RPG DEX Is Receiving A Physical Release On Switch
Pre-orders open on 23rd July
The 2D cyberpunk action-RPG DEX arrives on the Switch eShop later this week. Now, Red Ant Games has announced it's teaming up with QubicGames to release a limited-edition physical version in Q4 2020. It's available for pre-order on Red Art Games from 23rd July and will be priced at 29.99€ (or your regional...
News Adult Swim Brings Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time To Switch Next Month
Experience Jack's "untold final adventure"
Earlier this year, we found out Samurai Jack would be making a comeback on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms in a brand new video game published by Adult Swim Games and developed by Soleil Games. Now, it's been confirmed Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time will officially arrive on all...
News Switch Online Subscribers Can Play Pokkén Tournament DX For Free Next Week (Japan)
With workarounds for western players
Next week, Nintendo Switch Online subscribers in Japan will have the opportunity to check out Pokkén Tournament DX for free for a limited time. The Pokémon brawler is the latest game to be offered as a free experience for subscribers, with the likes of Fire Emblem Warriors,
Video Captain Tsubasa: Rise Of New Champions Online Modes Revealed In New Trailer
"Build your dream team"
You'll be able to take your anime-style football gameplay online when Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions launches next month, as shown in this brand new trailer. We're only a month-or-so away now from this fresh Captain Tsubasa experience on Switch, so it makes sense that Bandai Namco would want to show off each and...
News Ninjala Shares More Details On Season 2, Crow Tengu DLC And In-Game Event
Season 2 launches next month
A brand new episode of the Ninjala Dev Diary series has been released, sharing more in-depth news surrounding the game's upcoming content. We have a full rundown of all the news for you below. Dedicated players will likely already know about the Crow Tengu DLC which actually launched yesterday, but the video also...
Tuesday21st Jul 2020
News Nintendo Reveals Average Age And Salary Of Its Employees (As Of March 2020)
So that's how much our uncle earns!
Ever fancied a job at Nintendo? Ever wondered what it'd really be like working at the house of Mario? Well, Nintendo's latest annual report gives us a quick insight into daily life inside those hallowed halls. A portion of the report focuses on its employees, providing a few quick statistics about its workers...
Every Virtual Boy game ranked
Nintendo is an odd company in many ways; deeply conservative in some respects, but also able to swing for the fences and invest money and resources in the pursuit of pure novelty. Time and again it puts out products that no other platform holder would have dreamed of, and more often than not those frivolities turn out...
Random Fan Photoshops Masks Onto Every Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Character
Everyone is here! (With masks)
The Super Smash Bros. gang might enjoy throwing, kicking, and Falcon Punching each other into oblivion in their spare time, but it turns out that they also know how to look after each other, too. Twitter user @gleed_ssb has taken on the almighty task of Photoshopping masks onto each and every character in the Super...
News Nintendo's Directors Earn A Relatively Modest Wage Compared To Other Industry Execs
How much do Nintendo bosses get each year?
In a new annual financial report, Nintendo has revealed just how much it pays out to some of the biggest names at the company. Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa is listed in the report, along with company directors Shigeru Miyamoto and Shinya Takahashi, revealing the total amount of compensation each...
Review Panzer Paladin - A Joyfully Unpretentious And Exuberant Action Title
Battling mythical creatures? That's a paladin
Big. That's probably the best word to describe Tribute's latest action platformer. Big and chunky. Everything's bold, brash and refreshingly straightforward. Of course, there's no shortage of pixel-heavy games on the Switch, but there are few that feel quite so immediate and responsive. Joymasher's...
News Crytek Reveals Docked And Handheld Resolutions For Crysis Remastered On Switch
Crysis averted?
Crytek has just released a half-hour video which shows Crysis Remastered running on Switch, and has also confirmed the resolutions that the game runs at in both docked and handheld modes. According to the developers, the game hovers around the 720p-900p mark when played docked. In handheld mode, it's hitting between 540p-720p. It...
News Warner Bros. 'Family Fun' Sale Hits Nintendo Switch, Up To 75% Off Top Games (North America)
Fancy some cheap LEGO games?
Warner Bros. is currently hosting a 'Family Fun' sale on Nintendo Switch, discounting plenty of games by as much as 75% for a limited time in North America. The list is predominantly made up of LEGO games, including LEGO originals and more franchise tie-ins than you can shake a plastic brick at. Have a browse:...
News UK Dad Has Been Sitting On The "Holy Grail" Of Pokémon Card Collections For 21 Years
First edition set could fetch £35,000 / $44,000
Thirty-four-year-old father of three Nigel Brookes has just discovered that he's the owner of a Pokémon Trading Card collection worth a cool £35,000 (around $44,000). Brookes was given the selection of cards – a 1999 Shadowless Pokémon card set purchased direct from Wizards of the Coast – by...
News Phil Spencer Shuts Down Idea Of Xbox Game Pass Coming To Other Platforms
They "aren't really that interested in having a full Xbox experience"
Last year, you might recall how the head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, spoke about bringing Microsoft's Game Pass service to more platforms. While the company has now achieved this within its own ecosystem, these comments have still got many people questioning if the subscription service...
News Untitled Goose Game Physical Edition Pre-Orders Are Now Live
Two options to choose from
Update (Tue 21st Jul, 2020 12:30 BST): And just like that, pre-orders for the physical edition of Untitled Goose Game have now gone live. You'll actually find two different options available; the cover we initially reported on below is for the standard release from Skybound Games (pre-order here, $34.99), and there's also...
Video Every Switch Trailer From Japan's Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase
The full round-up
As you've no doubt heard by now, the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase for Japanese viewers was slightly longer. It ran for about four extra minutes and featured additional games and information. For your convenience, we've grouped all of this together on the one page. Enjoy! Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster Shin...
News Turn-Based RPG Crown Trick To Launch On Switch This Year
"Roguelike royalty"
Team17 has announced that it'll be bringing Crown Trick, an upcoming RPG roguelike, to Nintendo Switch later this year. Said to be "steeped in strategic, synchronous, turn-based gameplay", Crown Trick has been developed by Tencent Games’ NExT Studios. It's set in a procedurally generated maze-like dungeon where enemy...
News It Looks Like That F-Zero Twitter Account Is Fake
But what about the Mario one?
Less than a week after a protected Twitter handle for F-Zero was discovered - featuring a recovery email that seemingly matched Nintendo's 'nintendo.co.jp' address - it now appears to have been confirmed as a fake account. Since then, the Twitter page has tweeted its first message in the form of a video, and let's just...
News Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin Locks In November Release, After Skipping Local Nintendo Direct Mini
Get ready to farm, craft and fight
Yesterday's Nintendo Direct Mini had a runtime of about eight minutes, but did you know the Japanese video went for more than 12 minutes? It filled in this extra time with a number of additional games, and one of them happened to be the beautiful-looking action, crafting and farming title, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin...
Guide Day Of The Devs July 2020 Showcase - Every Nintendo Switch Game Featured
Every confirmed Switch game from the July Developer Showcase
Following the unfortunate cancellation of E3 this year, Summer 2020 has been jam-packed with online digital events showcasing video games to look forward to over the coming months. Most recently, we've had the second Day of the Devs presentation of the year and we've collected together all...
News Nintendo Celebrates Splatoon 2's Third Anniversary With Special Art
Woomy!
Believe it or not, Splatoon 2 first launched on Nintendo Switch three years ago today on 21st July, 2017. It was a super exciting time for Nintendo fans, with a new Zelda, a (kind of) new Mario Kart and a new Splatoon game all launching within the first few months of the Switch going on sale. Naturally, Breath of the Wild took most of the...
News Visual Novel KukkoroDays Confirmed For Switch Release This August
"It’s a little serious, a little sad, and a little sexy, but most of all, it’s fun!"
Japanese developer Qureate has confirmed that it is bringing its visual novel KukkoroDays to the Switch later this year. The game places you in the role of a young man who happens to find a "lady knight from another world" has arrived in his bedroom. Very much...
Deals Zavvi UK Lists Discounted Boo Bundle With Shirt, Print And Mug
Spooktacular
Last summer, we shared a range of limited edition Boo merchandise from Zavvi that arrived as part of the retailer's tenth-anniversary celebrations. The items were pretty popular as you'd expect, but some of you were a little put off by the price point. Now, though, Zavvi's back with a tempting bundle, throwing a cool t-shirt, print and...
News Whimsical Tower-Defence Game Rock Of Ages 3 Rolls Onto Switch Today
Make & Break
Launching today on Nintendo Switch is Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break, a slightly bonkers take on tower-defence from Modus Games and developers ACE Team and Giant Monkey Robot. It's actually described as competitive tower-defence and arcade action all rolled into one. It brings back everything we liked about its predecessor, but adds...
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Guide Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Lost Items
Lost and found
If you've been playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons for any length of time, you've probably stumbled across a lost item or two. If you're wondering what to do with these items, you've come to the right place, although it's really not too complicated - you just need to chat with your residents. Animal Crossing: New Horizons Lost...
News Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase Airs Later Today
Will share updates on previously announced titles
Update: Watch it here! We've been hearing about a possible Direct broadcast taking place in the month of July, and now Nintendo has officially announced it will debut its very first Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase. This showcase airs later today across Europe and tomorrow in America and...
Guide Summer Video Game Events: Times And Dates For E3 2020 Alternatives - Full Conference List
All the digital presentations this summer
The cancellation of E3 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic this year created a vacuum in the middle of the 2020 video gaming calendar. Various online E3 'alternatives' have sprung up to fill the void and this guide is designed to help you navigate a summer schedule that has become quite busy. Below you'll...
Poll Did The Nintendo Direct Mini: Partners Showcase Meet Your Expectations?
Happy? Angry? Indifferent to the whole thing?
Today, Nintendo hosted the first of what appears to be a new, regular format for the company going forward, the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partners Showcase. At eight minutes long, today's show gave us a very quick look at just a small handful of games, providing release dates and content updates for titles...
Watch Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase July 2020
Directly to you
Announced just hours ahead of kick-off, the very first Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase is now live. Featuring "a few updates on a small group of previously announced Nintendo Switch games" with a focus on Nintendo's development and publishing partners, the video is available in full above. We'll list some of the biggest...
News Shin Megami Tensei III Is Coming To Nintendo Switch Alongside The Fifth Game
Both arrive in 2021
We already know that Shin Megami Tensei V – the next numbered entry in Atlus’ beloved Shin Megami Tensei series – is coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch, but we now also know that the third entry in the franchise is getting remastered for Nintendo's system. Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster is a remak
Hands On Using Dream Glass 4K Is Like Strapping A 200-Inch TV To Your Face
And it works will any HDMI console
The notion of strapping a huge TV to your face might seem like something out of a bad sci-fi movie, but with £180,000 of crowdfunding raised so far, DreamGlass 4K isn't some ill-conceived fantasy – it's happening right now, and we've been lucky enough to get some hands-on time with a beta unit to see what all of...
News Team17 Kicks Off Summer Switch Sale, Get Up To 90% Off Its Biggest Games
Worms, Yooka-Laylee, Overcooked, more!
Team17 is hosting a new sale on Nintendo Switch, slashing prices of some of its biggest games by as much as 90%. That tasty sounding 90% discount is available for Mugsters, and you'll find other great titles like the Yooka-Laylee games, Moving Out, Overcooked, My Time at Portia and more on sale, too. We have a...
News Nintendo Registers New 'Mario Sports' Trademark
It's been three years since the last Sports game launched
Nintendo has registered a new 'Mario Sports' trademark in both Europe and Australia, it has been revealed. The two listings - seen here and here - were registered in May 2020 and are set to expire ten years later in May 2030. In both cases, the trademark simply refers to 'Mario Sports' and...
News Gamer Girl Developer Removes Trailer And Marketing Materials Following Online Backlash
"Online abuse is real and is still happening every day"
Wales Interactive has pulled the announcement trailer for its upcoming FMV title Gamer Girl following a backlash online. Revealed last week, the game places you in the role of a livestream chat moderator who must guide the choices of novice female streamer Abicakes99 while tracking an unknown...
News Expect More Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcases Throughout 2020
'We can continue highlighting the breadth of games on Switch'
So, that's the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase of July 2020 all wrapped up - those eight minutes flew by, huh? - but don't worry, there's more where that came from. In a press release covering the details of the show, Nintendo has hinted at more Partner Showcases for 2020. Here's...
News Shin Megami Tensei V Is Getting A Simultaneous Global Launch On Nintendo Switch Next Year
Here's a new trailer, too
Atlus has confirmed that Shin Megami Tensei V will be getting a simultaneous global launch on Nintendo Switch in 2021, and has released fresh footage of the title. A Switch exclusive which was first announced way back in 2017, the game will be joined by stablemate Sh
UK Charts Paper Mario: The Origami King Loses Out In The Battle For Number One
But Nintendo takes half of top ten
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 18th July, revealing that Switch newcomer Paper Mario: The Origami King couldn't quite manage a top of the table debut. The game jumps into second place in its first week on sale, with new PS4 exclusive Ghost of Tsushima taking the number one spot. Animal Crossing: New...
News Cadence Of Hyrule Gets 3 DLC Packs, Season Pass And A Physical Edition
First DLC launches today!
The Nintendo Direct Mini: Partners Showcase got off to a pretty cracking start with lots of content announcements for Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda. Three paid DLC packs are coming to the game this year, with the first of those launching later today for $5.99. Here's a rundown of...
News Mario Kart Tour Is Getting A Landscape Mode And A New Control Layout
All coming in the next update
Mario Kart Tour's next update will add the option for players to enjoy the game in landscape mode as well as portrait mode, Nintendo has revealed. Since the game launched last September, Mario Kart Tour has been a portrait-exclusive affair. This newly announced landscape option helps the game to look a little more at...
News Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & The Secret Fairy Flutters To Switch This Winter
Ryza-gain
Koei Tecmo Europe and developer Gust Studios have announced a sequel to Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & The Secret Hideout coming to Switch (and PS4 and Windows PC) "this Winter". Described as a direct sequel, Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy sees Ryza return as the protagonist, the first character in the history of...
Update: And it's available now!
Update: And the game has now appeared on Switch eShop in three guises: the Starter Founder's Pack (£13.49 / $14.99), the Standard Founder's Pack ($29.99) and the Ultimate Founder's Pack ($59.99). Original Story (Mon 20th Jul, 2020 15:35 BST): Following last month's new footage of Rogue Company, the upcoming...
Review 1993 Shenandoah - One For Hardcore Amiga Fans Only
27 years in the making
To own a Commodore Amiga in the late '80s / early '90s was to be part of something truly special. You might have been lucky and previously stumbled upon a ZX Spectrum or Commodore 64 at home, but you had to use your imagination to make those arcade home conversions look, sound and play anywhere near the real deal. The Amiga...
News '90s-Inspired Platformer Kaze And The Wild Masks Will Hop Onto Switch
"A satisfyingly smooth, but challenging platformer"
Soedesco and developer PixelHive have today announced Kaze and the Wild Masks for Nintendo Switch. The game has had a console release in mind since early development, and PixelHive CEO, André Schaan, says that "both the Steam and console versions will truly complement the game in their own way."...
Feature I Am Dead Drops On Switch This September, And We Speak To The Devs To Find Out More
"The Switch audience has shown they are receptive to new types of game"
Revealed as part of the Nintendo Indie World Showcase back in March, colourful puzzle adventure I Am Dead will be landing on Switch in September this year, courtesy of publisher Annapurna Interactive. In it, you take control of museum curator Morris Lupton, a deceased resident...
News Kirby Studio HAL Laboratory Relocates Its Tokyo Base To Nintendo's New Building
Joins Game Freak and Nintendo EPD Tokyo
Kirby studio HAL Laboratory has relocated its main Tokyo office to Nintendo's new building in the city, it has been revealed. The company – which remains independent but has strong ties with Nintendo (referred to in Japan as "keiretsu") – has also taken on more staff, bringing its headcount up from 169 to...
Video Animal Crossing: New Horizons Gets Two New Japanese Commercials
Two new clips for your viewing pleasure
Just in case you'd forgotten about it, or somehow survived through the last few months without seeing it almost everywhere, Nintendo has released two new commercials in Japan for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The first stars a Japanese family who incorporate the game into their daily lives. It reminds us of...
News Horror Adventure Mundaun Announced For Switch, Here's A First-Look Trailer
"A lovingly hand-pencilled horror tale"
A brand new horror game, Mundaun, has been revealed for Switch. It's expected to launch on Nintendo's platform in Q1 2021. Mundaun is the first full-length title from Hidden Fields, a one-man studio founded by Swiss programmer and illustrator Michel Ziegler. The characters, scenes and environments you see in...
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