Rumour New Switch Model Launching Early 2021 Alongside A Strong Game Lineup, According To Reports
Update: Bloomberg backs up previous report from Taiwan
News Paper Mario Producer Says He's "Not Opposed To The Fans' Opinions"
But would like to keep making innovative and unique entries
Review PGA Tour 2K21 (Switch) - A Good Starting Point For Golf Fans On Switch
Can't see the Woods for the tees
Collect up to 40 Rusted Parts per week - without time traveling
Review A Short Hike (Switch) - A Landmark Game For All Ages
Walking on sunshine
News - 2020, Week 35
Sunday30th Aug 2020
News Platinum Celebrates The First Anniversary Of Its Switch Exclusive Astral Chain
But what's this about a sequel?
It seems like a lifetime ago (at least to us) since the action-adventure hack and slash Astral Chain arrived exclusively on the Nintendo Switch, but this week it's only just reached the one year mark. To celebrate the game's first anniversary, PlatinumGames prepared a special Lappy cake for the occasion, and Platinum...
Review Raji: An Ancient Epic (Switch) - A Refreshing Experience That Leaves You Wanting More
A Short but sweet tale
Since this review was originally published a patch has reportedly addressed or improved one or more of the issues cited. While we unfortunately cannot revisit games on an individual basis, it should still be noted that the updated game may offer an improved experience over the one detailed below. Hindu characters aren’t a...
News Mediatonic Wants To "Build Trust" With Community Before Releasing Fall Guys On Other Platforms
Ports are not a priority right now
Ever since the 60-player battle royale party game Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout was released, there's been a number of stories about the game potentially coming to the Switch and other platforms in the future. While there have been some promising signs so far, it seems Mediatonic (the UK developer behind the game)...
News Sega Still Working Out How To Share Sonic SXSW 2020 Announcements
"we're just making sure that we're doing it the right way"
At this year's SXSW, Sega was planning to host a 'Gotta Go Fast' Sonic the Hedgehog panel to discuss the blue blur's "latest" happenings and his next steps for 2020 and beyond. It was even set to feature "special guests" from the Sonic Team. In the following month, this conference was...
Review Hypnospace Outlaw (Switch) - A Clever Satire Of The Early Days Of The World Wide Web
Get your mouse and keyboard ready
Welcome to the Hypnospace Patrol Department, enforcer! Under the employ of Adrian and Dylan Merchant, owners of Merchantsoft and creators of Hynospace and the HypnOS, you'll spend the next dozen or so hours scrolling through the pages of an alternate reality version of 1990s internet which users access in their...
News Jet Force Gemini Style Platform Shooter Tamarin Unlikely To Come To Switch Anytime Soon
Ex-Rare talent involved with development
Don't let the cute and cuddly look fool you, the upcoming PS4 and PC release Tamarin has ties with ex-Rare veterans. It's got character designs in it from Banjo-Kazooie creator Steve Mayles, a soundtrack from Donkey Kong Country composer David Wise and reportedly "many other developers" from Rare's golden era...
Video Here's Your First Look At Wonder Boy - Asha In Monster World
The 1994 classic returns early next year
During the Gamescom 2020 live stream, Monster World IV fans got their first look at the remake coming to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in the first quarter of 2021. If you didn't see our original post, it's called Wonder Boy: Asha
Poll Box Art Brawl #57 - Shadow Of The Ninja / Blue Shadow
Rattling the Kage
Welcome back, one and all, to the latest edition of Box Art Brawl. After a week-long hiatus to charge our hadouken, we're returning with another bout featuring regional box art variants battling for your pleasure (and votes). Last time we took a look at Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door in a particularly close-run duel between...
Saturday29th Aug 2020
News Paper Mario Producer Says He's "Not Opposed To The Fans' Opinions"
But would like to keep making innovative and unique entries
The new Paper Mario for the Switch was originally rumoured to be returning the series to form. It gave some members of the Nintendo community high hopes the next entry would perhaps embrace the series' traditional RPG roots. Obviously, it didn't really happen. With this in mind - during a...
Review PGA Tour 2K21 (Switch) - A Good Starting Point For Golf Fans On Switch
Can't see the Woods for the tees
There hasn’t been an official PGA Tour golf game on a Nintendo system since Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12 chipped onto the Wii nine years ago. With Tiger's shine dimming over the years and EA seemingly ending its PGA Tour series in 2015 with an underwhelming Rory McIlroy game, that didn’t look like it was going to...
Review A Short Hike (Switch) - A Landmark Game For All Ages
Walking on sunshine
Why do we play games? Exploration would seem to be the watchword, the catalyst for every element of the most diverse and interesting form of entertainment there is. It doesn't matter what you're exploring; all that matters is that it's happening. In the most traditional sense, you're exploring an unfamiliar, possibly mystical...
Feature How Savvy Innovators Are Plugging Gaps In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
"This wouldn’t be the first time fans have made a tool to complement the game"
In a recent Instagram post, Nicole Cuddihy told her audience that creating more inclusive patterns for Animal Crossing: New Horizons characters has helped her accept her own skin, including “spots, blemishes and stretch marks.” Cuddihy is a New Horizons pattern...
Rumour New Monster Hunter For Switch Will Be Revealed Soon, According To Capcom Insider
Said to be powered by a Switch compatible RE Engine
Capcom has told fans multiple times that it won't be bringing its latest home console Monster Hunter game (Monster Hunter World) to the Nintendo Switch. At the company's 41st annual meeting of shareholders in June, though, management said it was open to developing a new entry that would be more...
News The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum Is Coming To Switch Next Year, My Precious
Return to Mordor
Last year, you might recall a story about Daedalic Entertainment possibly bringing a game based on Tolkien's famous series The Lord of the Rings to the Nintendo Switch. Well, it seems it really is happening! During the Future Games Show it was confirmed the German company's recently announced action-adventure game, The Lord o
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 29th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Another busy week has flown by with new reports of an upcoming Switch console revision and that surprise Nintendo Direct Mini, but now it's time to take a breather and chat about our weekend gaming plans. Members of Nintendo Life have done just that below, and we'd love for you to join in via o
News Emulation Expert M2 Expects To Collaborate With Sega Again In The Future
"Please stay tuned"
Earlier this week, Sega ended its Ages line with the release of Herzog Zwei in Japan (it's magnificent, by the way). In a follow-up interview with Japanese outlet Game Watch, Sega's Yosuke Okunari said the team was already working on its next project and hoped to
News First Paid DLC For Lonely Mountains: Downhill Revealed, Arriving "Soon" On Switch
Explore the largest mountain yet
At Gamescom 2020, Megagon revealed a paid expansion for its scenic mountain bike title, Lonely Mountains: Downhill. The Eldfjall Island DLC - coming "soon" to the Nintendo Switch and multiplayer other platforms - sees your rider travel by boat to a new location filled with all-new environmental and weather hazards...
Friday28th Aug 2020
News Nintendo's 'Share The Fun' Switch Sale Ends This Weekend, Up To 75% Off Multiplayer Games
Update: This is your last chance!
Update 2 (Fri 28th Aug, 2020 10:00 BST): As a quick reminder, Nintendo's multiplayer sale on Switch ends this weekend. You have until Sunday 30th August to take advantage of the deals, all of which can be found by heading to the Nintendo eShop. Update (Thu 20th Aug, 2020 14:15 BST): Nintendo's 'Share The Fun'...
Random Blair Witch's Switch Trailer Contains A Hidden Animal Crossing Code That Nobody Spotted
Can you find it?
Back in June, a Nintendo Switch launch trailer was released for Blair Witch, a Blair Witch Project spin-off game developed by the folks at Bloober Team. We didn't notice it at the time, but the video actually contains a hidden code that can be used inside Animal Crossing: New Horizons. As it happens, nobody spotted it at the time...
Random Fan Transforms A Real Nintendo Wii Into A Game Boy Color-Sized Handheld
And the games look better than ever before
The Switch has shown us what it's like to feel the power of a home console in the palm of your hands, but what if you could take some old Nintendo classics from the GameCube and Wii era and play them on a handheld reminiscent of the iconic Game Boy? Well, you can! GingerOfMods has transformed a real,...
News id Software Reveals The First Campaign Expansion For DOOM Eternal
Update: Here's the full trailer from ONL
Update (Fri 28th Aug, 2020 07:05 BST): Earlier this month, as part of the QuakeCon 2020 celebrations, id Software shared a teaser of its upcoming DLC campaign for DOOM Eternal. It's now revealed a full trailer at Gamescom Opening Night Live. See the original post (below) for more details about the upcoming...
News Square Enix Reveals Collection Of SaGa Final Fantasy Legend Limited Edition
Just don't expect a physical game card
One of the highlights of the recent Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase was the announcement of the Collection of SaGa Final Fantasy Legend - celebrating the SaGa series' 30th anniversary. The collection - featuring the first three Game Boy games - will arrive on 15th December. In Japan, there'll also be a
News It's Official, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Has Been Delayed Until Spring 2021
Gameplay reveal confirms it
Sorry, Star Wars fans, but it seems LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has officially been delayed until next Spring. The first sign of the setback was earlier this week via the official LEGO website - which said the game would be "coming in 2021" and now the Gamescom Opening Night Live gameplay reveal trailer has locked...
News The Next Pokémon Trading Card Expansion, Vivid Voltage, Has Been Revealed
Including Big Boy Pikachu!
The Pokémon Company International has lifted the lid on the next Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion today. Introducing Pokémon Sword & Shield - Vivid Voltage. This new set of cards is planned to launch worldwide on 13th November and introduces Mythical Pokémon Zarude to the Pokémon TCG for the first time. It...
Quiz How Well Do You Know Rare And Its Nintendo Games?
Rare replay
Veteran developer Rare celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2020. The British studio may be owned by Microsoft these days, but its back catalogue of brilliant games on Nintendo systems mean it will forever be associated with Nintendo in our hearts and minds. The company, a second party Nintendo developer from the mid-'90s, bolstered (and...
News Rocket League But With Alpacas Is The Game We Never Knew We Wanted
Alpaca Ball: Allstars is coming to Switch
Rocket League's great and all, but you know what would make it even more great? Goofy alpacas. Thankfully, the aptly named Alpaca Ball: Allstars has appeared on the scene to provide us with exactly that. The game, from Salt Castle Studio and Badland Publishing, will be launching on Switch across Europe and...
Japanese Charts Animal Crossing: New Horizons Rules Again As It Nears 5.6 Million Physical Sales
Nintendo takes 9 of the top 10
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 17th - 23rd August, revealing that Animal Crossing: New Horizons is number one once again. Was there ever any doubt? The game sold an admittedly lower-than-usual 42,863 physical copies this week, putting it just a few thousand shy of hitting 5.6 million boxed sales in...
News Jump Force Deluxe Edition Launches Today With A Day-One Patch On Switch
And here's the launch trailer
Today sees the launch of Jump Force Deluxe Edition on Switch, and Nintendo has released a shiny new launch trailer to celebrate. You can check it out for yourself above; it's fast-paced, energetic, and contains all the shouty, colourful, explosive action you'd expect. In case you're only just finding out about this...
News Blood Bowl 3 Brings Violent Fantasy Football To The Nintendo Switch In 2021
Touchdown!
At Gamescom 2020, Cyanide Studios announced it would be releasing Blood Bowl 3 on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms early on in 2021. The third entry in the violent turn-based strategy series set in the Warhammer Fantasy universe (and based on the board game of the same name) brings together 12 races - each with their own...
We can't put a spin on this one
It's obvious and often jarring when you realise that a game you're playing on your Switch is clearly designed for the simple taps and swipes of a mobile phone. Nintendo's handheld does have touch screen support, yes, but it's so underused (with exceptions, such as Anthill) that when a game like Linn: Path of Orchards...
Video Pikmin 3 Deluxe Gets A Charming New Japanese Clip
Game launches this October
This October sees the return of the Wii U title, Pikmin 3, in 'Deluxe' form on the Nintendo Switch. To help build up the excitement for this release and teach players a bit more about this particular entry, Nintendo has uploaded a new video on its Japanese YouTube account featuring more than three minutes of gameplay...
News The Horrifying Sequel To Little Nightmares Launches On Switch Next February
Another delay...
The last major update about Little Nightmares II was at last year's Gamescom, when developer Tarsier Studios said the puzzle-platform horror adventure would be launching this year. It seems that's now changed, as this year's Gamescom trailer has now revealed it'll be arriving next year on 11th February. Here's why it's been...
Deals Get Great Savings On Legend Of Zelda And Animal Crossing Goodies With Zavvi
Savings and freebies especially for you!
UK-based retailer Zavvi is celebrating its 11th birthday, and we're teaming up with them to offer you some pretty special deals on Zelda and Animal Crossing goodies to mark to occasion. First up is this Zelda Mystery Box. They're very limited (to just 200 units) and would usually cost £39.99, but below,...
News You Can Now Pre-Order A Darksiders Genesis Steelbook Case Without A Game Inside
It's physical collecting gone mad!
Buying physical Switch games with a download code inside is one thing, but now we have the option to buy a Switch case with nothing at all inside. It's a weird world. Yes, pre-orders have gone live for a Steelbook case designed for Darksiders Genesis, which came out on Switch earlier this year. To be a little more...
Thursday27th Aug 2020
Almost the very best
Let's get one thing straight before we begin: we're going to go into this entire review without comparing Nexomon: Extinction to Pokémon. This is a very original RPG with items that have original names such as “Super Potion” and “Max Revive”…actually, who are we trying to kid? We will compare it to Pokémon, because...
Review Spiritfarer (Switch) - A Striking Yet Benignly Haunting Gem With Big Ideas
Super-gatory
It's not exactly rare for a game to be about delivering folks to their deaths – usually via high-calibre ammunition – but it's certainly something new to see a game about ensuring a peaceful, fulfilling end of life. That's what Spiritfarer is, and it's certainly a unique thing; an instantly striking, benignly haunting little gem...
News Takeshi And Hiroshi Has Been Temporarily Removed From The Switch eShop In Europe
But it should be safe in other regions
Takeshi and Hiroshi, one of the stars of the recent Nintendo Indie World Showcase, has been temporarily taken down from the European Switch eShop. If you've been unsuccessfully searching for the game on the store or via Nintendo's official website, don't worry, it's not just you. A problem with the game's...
Head on over to the Switch eShop
Today sees the arrival of Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition on the Nintendo Switch. As part of this, Square Enix has released a special Lite version of the game that is listed on the eShop as a free demo. This Lite version allows you to play through a "substantial chunk of the start of the game"...
News Nintendo Is Reportedly Japan's Richest Company Of 2020
With billions in the bank
According to a newly posted financial analysis report, Nintendo has risen to the top of Japan's corporate leaderboard, becoming the richest company of 2020 in the country. The report, from Risk Masters, notes that Nintendo currently has a staggering 890.4 billion yen tucked away for a rainy day (which works out at around...
News Netflix's Resident Evil Series Has Been Officially Confirmed, First Details Released
Split across two timelines
The rumoured Resident Evil Netflix series has been officially announced today, with the first confirmed details being revealed. The show, based upon Capcom's survival-horror series of games, is set to tell a brand new story within the Resident Evil universe set across two timelines. Netflix has shared an official...
News Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition Roars Onto Nintendo Switch This November
Life finds a way... On Switch!
Frontier Developments has announced Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition for Switch. It'll launch on Nintendo's platform on 3rd November and is already available to pre-order from the eShop. Unsurprisingly based on the hit franchise, the game expands upon the official Jurassic World films and puts players in...
News Image & Form's New Game Is "Permanently Exclusive" To Xbox And Windows
Dev says it wanted a "strong partner"
Earlier this month, Thunderful CEO Brjann Sigurgeirsson confirmed Image & Form's new game - The Gunk, wouldn't be coming to the Switch, as it's exclusive to
News Warframe's Heart Of Deimos Expansion To Launch A Little Later Than Planned On Switch
Update: And it's live!
Update 2 (Thu 27th Aug, 2020 17:00 BST): Well, that didn't take long! Warframe's Heart of Deimos update is now live on Nintendo Switch. Make sure your game's up to date and get stuck in! Update 1 (Wed 26th Aug, 2020 09:45 BST): Warframe's next open-world expansion, Heart of Deimos, has now launched for PC, PS4 and Xbox One as...
News Space Invaders Forever Is Another Compilation Headed To Switch Later This Year
With "improved graphics and interactive sound"
TAITO and ININ Games have shared details on Space Invaders Forever, a new compilation of Space Invaders titles headed to Switch in one handy package. The bundle will be released both digitally and physically across North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, and is said to feature "greatly...
Random Robert Pattinson Reveals How His Favourite Video Game Made Him Cry
Final Fantasy spoilers ahead
Robert Pattinson - one of the stars in Christopher Nolan's latest film Tenet (and obviously the new Batman) - was recently asked by GameSpot Universe to reveal his favourite game of all-time. It happens to be Square's 1997 PlayStation hit, Final Fantasy VII. "Mine I think is a lot of people's favorite game: Final...
News The Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection Reploid Remixes DLC Is No Longer A Pre-Order Exclusive
It's finally available to all owners
If you didn't get around to pre-ordering Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection before its release on the Switch earlier this year, you likely missed out on the special timed pre-order exclusive: Mega Man Zero/ZX Reploid Remixes DLC. The good news is this downloadable content has now been made available for all...
News Retro-Style Racer Hotshot Racing Speeds Onto Switch This September
New release date and trailer appear
Upcoming '90s-arcade-inspired racer Hotshot Racing has been given a new release date on Switch and other platforms. It'll be speeding onto the eShop on 10th September. Developed by a team of racing game veterans who have previously worked on titles like Outrun 2 and Sonic & SEGA All Stars Racing Transformed,...
Nintendo Download 27th August (Europe)
Captain Tsubasa! Jump Force! Nexomon!
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: Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New...
News Nintendo Partners With Lunchables To Give Away Switch Consoles In The US
Will you be lucky enough to win?
Nintendo has announced a new partnership with Lunchables which will see fan-favourite characters appear on packaging, as well as a competition that will have 750 people walking away with a Switch console. Beginning on 1st September, characters from games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, The...
News Super Dodge Ball Is The Latest Arcade Archives Classic To Hit The Switch
If you can dodge a...
Hamster Corporation continues to provide the Nintendo Switch with plenty of retro goodness and this week it brings Super Dodge Ball by Technos Japan to the Arcade Archives Collection on the eShop. This action game was originally released in 1987 in arcades and was the second title in the Technos Japan line starring the...
Nintendo Download 27th August (North America)
Best Friend Forever, FF Crystal Chronicles and Windbound!
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: Best Friend...
Reminder The Second DLC Pack For Cadence Of Hyrule Is Now Available
"39 new and remixed Zelda songs"
Arguably the biggest and best announcement of last month's Nintendo Direct Mini: Partners Showcase was when we found out Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer would be receiving brand new content in the form of three DLC packs. The first pack was released on the same day, and now Nintendo has reminded u
News Ninjala Season 2 Is Here - Introduces New 'Board' Weapons, New Stage And Sonic Collab
Here's everything you need to know
Today sees the launch of Ninjala Season 2, and it's bringing new weapons, new abilities, a new stage and more along for the ride. The big and immediate change is the addition of 'board' weapons, including Festival Board, Ninja Caliber, Camu Camu Plate, and Home Run Surfer. These boards will introduce brand-new Gum...
News Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 Will Feature All-New Co-Op Boss Raids
And plenty more, too
One of the more exciting announcements during the August Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase was Puyo Puyo Tetris 2, a sequel to puzzle mash-up Puyo Puyo Tetris that looks like a fun addition to the Switch library. The showcase mentioned that there's "a lot more to reveal" about the game, but looking clos
Video High-Octane WWE 2K Battlegrounds Trailer Shows Jerry 'The King' Lawler Calling The Action
And Mauro Ranallo joins the team
A brand new trailer for WWE 2K Battlegrounds has appeared on the scene starring none other than WWE Hall of Fame commentator, Jerry “The King” Lawler. It's a high-energy, fairly bonkers video which sees Lawler telling viewers exactly why they should pick up a copy of the game when it launches next month, as well...
Wednesday26th Aug 2020
"Do you have a link cable?"
Nostalgia can be a potent drug, often muddling our actual memories of an experience in favour of how it made us feel, and such a phenomenon positively fuels a large portion of the game industry. Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition is an excellent example of this. Players want to recapture that feeling of...
News Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase Appears Out Of Nowhere, Watch It Here
Nintendo surprise-drops August 2020 show
Well, where did that come from!? A brand new Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase has been surprise-dropped on YouTube. It's just over eleven minutes long, featuring upcoming Switch games coming from third-party partners. The next edition of Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase is here! Watch now to...
Random Pokémon Fans Are Worrying That Ash's Pikachu Might Soon Evolve Into Raichu
But we seriously doubt it
A supposedly leaked summary for an upcoming episode of the Pokémon anime has sparked a dose of panic amongst the community, with some worrying that Ash's Pikachu, star of the show since its very first episode, may be about to evolve. The summary, which is for the 35th episode of Pokémon Journeys, has been shared online...
News Nintendo Reminds Us The Switch Online Service Now Has Over 80 Classic Games
With "more to come"
The Nintendo of America Twitter account recently uploaded a graphic that provides fans with a full-scale shot of all the NES and SNES games you can play when you subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online in this particular region. It also acts as a reminder that there are now more than 80 playable classics available with "more to...
News Sega Says It Wants To Re-Release More Past Titles On Nintendo Switch
While confirming the Sega Ages line has "come to an end"
Herzog Zwei might seem like any other Sega Ages release, but it's actually the final game in this retro line. Sega’s Yosuke Okunari confirmed this project had "come to an end" in a recent interview with the Japanese outlet Game Watch. Although the seri
News Mortal Kombat 11 Receives New Update - Full Patch Notes August 2020
Including several character adjustments
Grisly, gruesome fighter Mortal Kombat 11 has received a brand new update across all platforms, offering some general adjustments and tweaks to a number of characters. The update went live just yesterday, with the full patch notes being edited on Mortal Kombat's official site this morning. We've got a copy of...
Round Up All The Games From The Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase - August 2020
And rewatch the full show here!
Today, Nintendo decided to surprise-drop a brand new Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase, reminding us of some third-party games heading to Switch, offering up a few new announcements, and sending all of us poor folk in games media into overdrive as we scramble out of our sleepy mid-afternoon lull with no warning...
News Switch Is Getting A New Wonder Boy Game In 2021, With The Original Team Involved
It's a remake of Monster World IV with "full 3D graphics"
Sega's Wonder Boy series has enjoyed a welcome resurgence of late thanks to titles like Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap and the more loosely-linked Monster Boy, and it has now been announced that we'll be getting another entry in the franchise early next year. Wonder Boy – Asha in Monster...
News Here's Another Look At Hot Wheels' New Mario Kart Line
The Bowser's Castle Trackset
Earlier this month, during a special Comic-Con at home video stream, the Hot Wheels team revealed it would be bolstering its existing Mario Kart line with some new products - including the characters Cat Peach and Diddy Kong, glider karts and a special mystery Yoshi egg line. Now, in the latest update, Famitsu has...
Random Brazil's President Keeps Using Sonic Music In His Tweets, And Now The Mario Theme
What is going on here?
Keen readers of the site may remember a post we made back in February 2019, sharing the news that Brazil's president, Jair Bolsonaro, had unabashedly taken music from a Sonic game to use in a promotional video. That's a weird enough event on its own, but in a new set of videos, Bolsonaro has once again taken a classic Sonic...
News Kingdom Hearts: Melody Of Memory Brings An Exclusive Mode To Switch This November
And check out these new screenshots
We have a release date for Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory! The rhythm action game will launch on Nintendo Switch on 13th November, along with a special mode exclusive to the console. The game will have you playing as familiar faces from the beloved Kingdom Hearts series, including plenty of Disney stars who'll...
News Collection Of SaGa Brings The Final Fantasy Legend Trilogy To Switch This December
Oh (Game) Boy!
As a celebration of the SaGa series’ 30th anniversary, the first three Game Boy games are headed to Nintendo Switch this December in a bumper 8-bit collection. Collection of SaGa Final Fantasy Legend features the classic Game Boy trilogy that first launched in Japan in 1989, before getting rebranded in the West the following year...
News Rocky Comes To Switch In Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions
King of the ring
Survios is bringing Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions to Switch early next year, it has been confirmed. Starring some of the most famous fictional pugilists of all time – including Rocky Balboa, Apollo Creed, Adonis Creed, Ivan Drago, Clubber Lang and Viktor Drago – the game will take you from rookie to champion in its...
News Just Dance 2021 Announced For Switch, Launches This November
Was it ever in doubt?
As part of today's surprise Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase, Ubisoft has revealed that Just Dance 2021 will be launching on Nintendo Switch. No surprises there! This latest instalment in the world's biggest music game series comes with new songs, new modes, and an "improved" World Dance Floor. Details of these new...
News CD PROJEKT Takes On Pokémon GO With The Witcher: Monster Slayer
"It’s your job to become the monster slayer"
CD PROJEKT studio Spokko Games has lifted the lid on The Witcher: Monster Slayer, a smartphone Augmented Reality title which looks set to follow in the footsteps of Pokémon GO. Set in the same world as the popular line of video game action RPGs – which, in turn, as based on the books written by...
News Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack Brings Two 3DS Drummers To Switch This Winter
A previously Japan-only pair marches to Switch
A dual pack of Taiko no Tatsujin games has been announced in the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase and is headed to Switch in "Winter 2020". Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack will include localised and upgraded ports of two previously Japan-only 3DS titles: Taiko no Tatsujin: Don to Katsu...
Feature The History Of World Of Tanks Blitz, Wargaming's Military Action MMO Now On Nintendo Switch
Tanks for the memories
Today, Wargaming has announced that it's bringing the World of Tanks franchise to a Nintendo console for the very first time; World of Tanks Blitz has Switch in its sights, and it's advancing on your position imminently. If you’re not familiar with Wargaming (the company), you’re more than likely familiar with one of the...
News Three Brand New Paper Mario Spirits Are Being Added To Smash Bros. Ultimate
Event starts this Friday
Nintendo loves cross-promoting its games nowadays and this weekend in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, it'll be hosting a Paper Mario: The Origami King event featuring three brand new spirits. These paper-thin spirits include Olivia, Origami Princess Peach, and King Olly. The fight starts this Friday on 28th August and runs for...
Video Fast-Paced RTS Death Crown Gets Epic New Trailer
Still on track to launch this November
A brand new trailer has been released for Death Crown, the real-time strategy game headed to Switch this November. The video's a little different to your usual game trailer, opting to blend the title's standout visuals with a punchy alternative track from Russian band, intouchwithrobots. Even if you're not a...
News Crypt Of The NecroDancer Appears To Be Getting A Physical Release On Switch
Brace yourself for an official announcement
Brace Yourself Games appears to be releasing a physical copy of Crypt of the Necrodancer (at least in Europe) on the Nintendo Switch. There'll apparently be two different versions available - a standard edition and a collector's edition. According to Nintendeal, the standard copy will be priced at...
News Pixel-Art Platformer Witcheye Announced For Switch, And It's Out Tomorrow
With more than 50 levels to complete
Publisher Devolver Digital has announced that it will be bringing old-school, pixel-art platformer Witcheye to Nintendo Switch. We hope you have some pennies at the ready, because it'll be available as soon as tomorrow. The game, which was originally released on mobile around a year ago, was announced for...
News Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 Arrives On Switch This December
Now includes character-based skills and item cards
Puzzle mash-up Puyo Puyo Tetris was one of the highlights of the Switch's early software lineup, and it's getting a sequel later this year. Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 will showcase all of the modes from the original, alongside the new "Skill Battle" mode which introduces character-based skills and item...
News Cooking Sim Good Pizza, Great Pizza Is Getting A "Definitive" Release On Switch Next Week
"Simple, fun and challenging cooking gameplay"
You wait all this time for a pizza simulator on Switch, and then two of the things come along at once! Yes, next week sees the launch of Good Pizza, Great Pizza, a cooking simulator from TapBlaze and PM Studios. The game has players running a pizza shop, taking on challenges and fulfilling pizza orders...
Tuesday25th Aug 2020
Rumour New Switch Model Launching Early 2021 Alongside A Strong Game Lineup, According To Reports
Update: Bloomberg backs up previous report from Taiwan
Update: Bloomberg's Takashi Mochizuki has corroborated the report from Taiwanese newspaper United Daily News, stating that he has confirmed the report of a new Switch with "people briefed on the strategy". He says that "the specifications of the new machine have yet to be finalized, though the...
Random Nintendo Changed The Name Of Pikmin 3's Scaly Custard In The West, Thank Goodness
It has a very different flavour in Japan
The announcement of Pikmin 3 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch may well have whetted our collective appetites for another round of this juicy, adorable real-time strategy game, but did you know about this curious translation from the original on Wii U? One of the many pieces of fruit that you can find in the game...
Review No Straight Roads (Switch) - An Inventive Musical Brawler That Hits One Too Many Bum Notes
A hit single?
In the modern gaming industry, new game releases are largely put into one of two groups: Indies and AAA games. This, however, wasn’t always the case. Just a few generations ago, prior to indie games taking the spotlight, you had a lot of games that were often referred to as “AA” games. Such releases didn’t have the production...
Poll What's The Best Final Fantasy Game On Nintendo Consoles?
You've got the 'Final' word
Update: We've switched out Famicom's Final Fantasy V in the poll below for Final Fantasy V Advance on the GBA, the version available worldwide rather than Japan-only. We've left FF2 for Famicom as that's only available internationally (on Nintendo systems) in the GBA dual pack with FF1. What does this mean to you? Well,...
News Here's The First Official Netflix Trailer For Dragon's Dogma
Premieres next month
Last month, we found out Netflix's new anime, Dragon's Dogma, based on Capcom's action RPG of the same name would premiere on 17th September. Now, in the latest update, Netflix has released its first official trailer and another brief outline of the story: After losing his home to a dragon, Ethan sets out to hunt it down once...
News Vampire: The Masquerade - Shadows of New York Sinks Its Teeth Into Switch This September
Coming to Switch later this year
Update (Tue 25th Aug, 2020 09:45 BST): Draw Distance has now confirmed the release date for Vampire: The Masquerade - Shadows of New York. It'll launch simultaneously on Switch and other major platforms on 10th September. Alongside the standard edition of the game, PC players will also be treated to a deluxe version...
News NBA 2K21 Free Demo Now Available On Switch
Including four playable teams
Publisher 2K has released a demo for NBA 2K21 on Nintendo Switch, giving players the chance to check out the game ahead of its release next week. Also available on PS4 and Xbox One, the free demo includes four playable teams: Kobe Bryant and the All-Time Lakers, Bill Russell and the All-Time Celtics, the Milwaukee...
News Hobonichi Techo Reveals Mother Themed Line For 2021, Pre-Orders Open Next Month
Even more EarthBound merch!
Japanese planner company Hobonichi Techo has revealed a brand new line of merchandise based on the EarthBound (Mother) series launching in 2021. It'll be available for pre-order next month via Amazon Japan and the Hobonichi online store. What's on offer? There are all sorts of items including notebooks, calendars,...
News Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues Is Coming To Switch This October
Wax on, wax off
GameMill is bringing the Karate Kid spin-off series Cobra Kai to the Switch this year in video game form, it has been revealed. A side-scrolling brawler in the same style as Streets of Rage and Final Fight, Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues features an all-new storyline which is told from two sides – Daniel and his stud
News The Sinking City Is Safe On Switch Despite Delistings And Publishing Legal Battle
Developer Frogwares issues official statement
After a falling out with publisher Nacon, formerly known as BigBen InteractiveBigBen Interactive, Ukraine-based developer Frogwares has spoken out about issues surrounding the distribution of The Sinking City across multiple platforms. The game has been delisted on a number of stores as a result of this...
News Herzog Zwei Joins Japan's Sega Ages Line On 27th August
The "last announced" retro release
It's been a while since we really heard much about the Sega Ages line, but in a few day's time, the company will release Technosoft's real-time strategy game, Herzog Zwei, on the Japanese Switch eShop for 999 yen. Here's the announcement from the official Sega Japan Twitter account along with some screenshots:...
Book Review Flicking Through The Vibrant World Of Yooka-Laylee And The Kracklestone
Over a hundred pagies long
The spiritual successor to the legendary bear and bird besties, Yooka-Laylee, nearly shook the earth when they were revealed through a Kickstarter project by Playtonic Games, the brand new studio made up of ex-Rare developers. Since the original reveal back in 2015, the team has managed to put out not just one, but two...
News Limited Run Pre-Orders For Mighty Gunvolt Burst Open Later This Week
Standard and Collector's Edition on offer
On 28th August, physical pre-orders for Mighty Gunvolt Burst on the Nintendo Switch open on the Limited Run Games website. You'll be able to select from a standard edition or collector's edition. Here's exactly what you get if you opt with the collector's edition for $64.99 USD: a copy of the game, a 245...
Video Get Ready To Battle With Zoids Wild: Blast Unleashed's First Gameplay Trailer
Mecha power
We've been curious to see how Zoids Wild: Blast Unleashed is going to look since it got announced at the start of last month. Today, Outright Games and TOMY have released the first gameplay trailer which gives us a hint of what we can expect on 16th October when it lands on Nintendo Switch. This action-packed trailer shows off the...
News Stylish Murder Mystery Paradise Killer Scores September Switch Release
And it's 20% off for a limited time
Publisher Fellow Traveller and indie developer Kaizen Game Works have announced that Paradise Killer will be launching on Nintendo Switch next week. A super-stylish murder mystery game, Paradise Killer has you taking on the role of Lady Love Dies, an "investigation freak" who's tasked with figuring out who killed...
News Strategy Game Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars Gets New Screenshots Ahead Of This Week's Launch
Five screens for your viewing pleasure
Several new screenshots have been shared for Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars, a vampiric strategy title launching on Switch this week. You can check them all out below. The game has players taking on turn-based combat and exploring an overworld as a variety of different vampire clans, tackling each of the game's...
News Lair Of The Clockwork God Blends Point-And-Click And Platforming On Switch Next Week
And humour, too!
Next week sees the launch of Lair of the Clockwork God on Nintendo Switch, a point-and-click platformer that's bound to give you a good laugh along the way. The game, developed by BATFA-winning studio Size Five Games, follows the story of Dan and Ben, two lifelong friends setting off on a journey to save the world from multiple...
Monday24th Aug 2020
Collect up to 40 Rusted Parts per week - without time traveling
Ah, the Robot Hero of lore. Many have worked tirelessly, collecting the necessary recipes and crafting items required to build this monstrosity. Owning one is definitely less about utility and more about bragging rights, but any true Animal Crossing: New Horizons enthusiast knows the...
News Sega's Huge Nintendo Switch Sale Ends Today, More Than 30 Games Discounted (Europe)
Lots of SEGA AGES, Sonic and more
Update (Mon 24th Aug, 2020 11:00 BST): As a quick reminder, the Sega sale currently taking place on the Nintendo Switch eShop in Europe is about to come to an end. You have until the end of today, 24th August, to grab any of the deals listed below. Original Article (Mon 10th Aug, 2020 16:45 BST): Fans of fast blue...
News Pokémon HOME Will Introduce New Anti-Cheating Measures To Address Hacked Pokémon
Pokémon "with altered attributes"
Pokémon HOME, the mobile and Switch application used to store and transfer Pokémon across different games, will enforce anti-cheating measures to tackle issues surrounding hacked monsters, it has been revealed. The news comes from an update posted within the app itself, which discusses Pokémon "with altered...
Review Evergate (Switch) - Soulful, Sumptuous, And Essential
Puzzle-platforming perfection
Amidst the din of the many exciting announcements made at Nintendo's recent Indie World Showcase it may well have been pretty easy to miss Stone Lantern Games' Kickstarter-backed Evergate. This wonderful little puzzle/platformer stealth-dropped onto the eShop during the show and not only has it turned out to be one of...
News Team Chicken Rules The Roost In Splatoon 2's Splatfest
The results are in!
Update (Mon 24th Aug, 2020 04:15 BST): Nintendo's Chicken vs. Egg contest has officially come to close and it seems the chicken came first! It had a 2-1 victory over Team Egg. Here's the full breakdown courtesy of the Nintendo Versus Twitter: The #Splatoon2 #Splatfest results are in, and #TeamChicken rules the roost with a...
News New Game Boy Game Scores $28,000 On Kickstarter To Fund Development
And it's planned to launch this year
Independent developer Greenboy Games will release a brand new game for the Game Boy this year after a Kickstarter campaign generated more than $28,000 to help make the project a reality. The game in question is Where Is My Body?, an 8-bit point-and-click adventure inspired by the likes of Maniac Mansion. Players...
News Ninjala's Rumoured Sonic The Hedgehog Collaboration Has Been Officially Confirmed
The first collab is a biggie!
Back in April, before Ninjala had even properly launched on Nintendo Switch, dataminers got to work on the game's open beta release. Amongst a number of discoveries made was a potential upcoming collaboration with Sonic the Hedgehog, which we can now confirm to be true. The game's developer and publisher GungHo Online...
News Spiritfarer Was Thunder Lotus' "Most Ambitious Launch" Ever, And There's More Work To Be Done
"We're very proud of what we've accomplished"
Last week, the Nintendo Indie World Showcase left us with plenty of lovely surprises all ready to be played on the Switch eShop immediately after the show. Among the several games that were surprise-dropped on the day was Spiritfarer
Mini Review Bite The Bullet (Switch) - Looks Delicious, But Lacks Fine Flavour
Hunger pains
If we’re being honest with ourselves, we’ve all overindulged in food at some point in our lives (heck, 2020 has done a number on this writer’s belly alone). But could you imagine being able to consume literally anything and everything? You could argue that Pac-Man got there first, but Bite the Bullet is a run-and-gun action game...
News Puyo Puyo Champions Is Getting A Spectator Mode And New Secret Characters
And it's on sale right now!
Two new secret characters, Rafisol and Paprisu Sega has announced that it will soon be launching an update for Puyo Puyo Champions, introducing a new spectator mode, new playable characters, and more. The update is planned to arrive in the Switch version of the game in Japan on 27th August, with other platforms to...
News OrangePixel To Launch 'A Dozen' Games On Switch, Starting With Meganoid
First game arrives next month
Dutch indie developer OrangePixel has announced that it's set to launch "a dozen" games on Nintendo Switch, and it's all kicking off next month with Meganoid. OrangePixel is a one-man team that has been in the game development biz since 2004. Its pixel-art titles have launched across PC, mobile, PS Vita, and the 3DS in...
UK Charts Animal Crossing: New Horizons Fends Off PGA Tour 2K21 To Reclaim Number One
Another first place in the bag
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 22nd August, revealing that Animal Crossing: New Horizons has taken top spot once again. The Switch exclusive managed to beat this week's major new release PGA Tour 2K21, which launched across both PS4 and Xbox One. Last week's number one, EA Sports UFC 4, also available on...
News Mobile Puzzler Piffle Brings Cute Cats, Combos And Crafting To Switch
'A Cat Puzzle Adventure'
Launching next week on Nintendo Switch is Piffle, a cutesy puzzle game full of colour and adorable cats. A standard mobile puzzler on the surface, Piffle has players lining up shots to clear blocks from the screen. You'll need to collect an army of 'Piffle Balls' to help you do just that, before flinging them across the...
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