Random Switch Owners Are Discovering Just How Frustrating Super Mario Sunshine Can Be
"Miyamoto retire," says one player
News Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online SNES And NES Service With Four More Titles
Donkey Kong Country 2 and more out today!
News Naughty Game Starring Princess Peach Hit With Nintendo Copyright Complaint
After 8 years in development
News - 2020, Week 39
Sunday27th Sep 2020
News Capcom Reveals Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness - A New Netflix Series Arriving In 2021
Update: It's official
Update: Capcom has now officially announced its new Resident Evil CG anime Netflix series. It'll be arriving in 2021. RESIDENT EVIL: Infinite Darkness, a new CG anime series, is coming to Netflix in 2021. Whoops! It looks like Netflix Portugal has lifted the lid on a new Capcom CG anime series ahead of schedule...
Round Up Tokyo Game Show 2020 - Here Are The Nintendo Switch Highlights
Monster Hunter Rise, Hyrule Warriors and much more!
This year's online-only Tokyo Game Show had a lot of Nintendo Switch highlights, so we've decided to throw them all into a single post for your viewing convenience. There are 40 minutes of the new Monster Hunter Rise game, a new trailer and gameplay footage for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity and...
"We're on top of all of that"
Last week, Ori and the Will of the Wisps got released on the Nintendo Switch, and while a lot of players have been enjoying the game, it's not been the best experience for everyone. For some players, the game appears to be randomly crashing, slowing down and freezing. One user over on the Nintendo Switch subreddit...
Video Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity - Goron Champion Gameplay Footage
See Daruk in action!
Yesterday, Koei Tecmo gave Zelda fans a first look at the gameplay in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. Alongside this was the reveal of a younger version of Impa (who originally appeared in Zelda: Breath of the Wild) and a brand new trailer. While today's Tokyo Game Show event didn't show off any new characters, we at least...
Mini Review Unrailed! - Take To The Tracks With Friends If At All Possible
A light carriage
We’ve seen numerous co-op survival games before, but keeping your train alive is certainly a new one. Having seen an early release last year on PC, Unrailed now jumps to Switch for full release. Developed by Indoor Astronaut, it offers a simple premise and you must stop your train from crashing, guiding it to a nearby station...
News Koei Tecmo Brings Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires To Switch Early Next Year
Another Musou game is on the way
If you're seeking a new Musou-style game that perhaps isn't Zelda-themed, be on the lookout for Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires. At this year's online-only Tokyo Game Show, Koei Tecmo announced it would be bringing the game to the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms early next year with the help of Omega Force...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel #61 - Okamiden
'Den again
Welcome back to another round of Box Art Brawl, the series that sends two or more regional variants of game covers into an arena to pugilise for your pleasure. Last week we enjoyed the epic duel between the North American / European Metroid: Other M box and the rather lovely Japanese variant. The result was predictable from the start,...
Saturday26th Sep 2020
Arriving on Switch at a later date
Last year, as you might recall, a Zelda fan smashed a PlayStation 4 in rage when miHoYo revealed its Breath of the Wild look-a-like, Genshin Impact. The protests didn't end there, either - with other Zelda owners holding up their own c
News Mojang To Reveal Next Big Minecraft Game Update At Its October Live Show
"you don't want to miss the beginning of the show"
This year's Minecon replacement - Minecraft Live - is taking place this year on 3rd October and promises to feature plenty of updates and scoops about the insanely popular sandbox game. That's not all, though. In addition to this, the team will reveal the next big Minecraft game update. Here's...
Video Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity World Premiere Gameplay Footage
More than 10 minutes of action!
Koei Tecmo obviously shared its first look at Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity gameplay earlier today. If you don't want to hear the bits in between, above is a cut version, courtesy of the YouTube channel GamersPrey: The official Japanese Nintendo website has also shared some additional screenshots of the gameplay...
Poll It's Been One Year Since Mario Kart Tour Was Released, Are You Still Playing It?
Racing ahead
One year ago, Nintendo officially released Mario Kart Tour on Android and IOS mobile devices around the world. To celebrate the game's first anniversary, Nintendo will be hosting a special tour, appropriately named "1st Anniversary Tour" and will show a preview of it at a later date. Can you believe it's been one year since...
News Young Impa Revealed As A Playable Character In Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity
Confirmed in first gameplay video
During Koei Tecmo's live stream of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, a new playable character was revealed. According to multiple translations, it's a "younger Impa", who originally appeared as a much older Impa in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Nintendo of America has also confirmed this on
News It's-A Me, Mario - The Ultimate Mario Action Figure Is Now Available In The US
Includes over 30 phrases and sound effects
Nintendo has teamed up with Jakks Pacific to bring to life the "ultimate" It's-a me, Mario action figure. Kids of all ages can have endless fun with this 12-inch tall Mario, packed with over 30 phrases and sound effects from the iconic character's video game history. Listen to phrases like "woo-hoo",...
News M2 Is Bringing Aleste Collection To Switch And Making A Special Game Gear Micro
Update: An all-new game has been added
Update: Sega has announced that a new Aleste game has been added to its upcoming collection for Switch. The game is Aleste 3 for the Game Gear, an all-new entry. Original story [Wed 16th Sep, 2020 13:30 BST]: Emulation expert M2 has just announced that it is bringing a collection of Aleste titles to the...
Video Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity – Champions Unite! Tokyo Game Show Trailer
Join the legendary Champions
Koei Tecmo has shared a new trailer of its upcoming Musou Switch title Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity at this year's online version of the Tokyo Game Show. This two minute and 30-second trailer shows a little gameplay of each of the four legendary Champions. Here's Nintendo of America's official tweet about it along...
Review Vampire: The Masquerade - Shadows of New York - One For The Bookworms Out There
Nintendosferatu
There are visual novels, and there are visual novels. Vampire: The Masquerade - Shadows of New York joins the likes of Phoenix Wright and the not-yet-on-Switch Danganronpa series in marrying the visual novel form with its second-most prominent genre, that of detective work. What's the most prominent? I'll tell you when you're older...
News Uncover 423 Different Types Of Panties In Gal*Gun Returns When It Arrives Next Year
That's a lot of underwear
PQube and Inti Creates are celebrating the 10th birthday of the Gal*Gun series by remastering the game that started it all. Gal*Gun Returns will hit Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Steam in 2021, with the Nintendo release getting both a digital and a physical edition. The original game hit Xbox 360 in 2011 (a PS3 arrived...
News Breath Of The Wild Players Will Receive A Bonus Training Sword In Hyrule Warriors
Who needs the Master Sword?
If you purchase Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity when it arrives later this year and happen to have save data for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on your Nintendo Switch, you'll unlock a bonus weapon in Koei Tecmo's latest Musou-style game. This information was revealed during the live stream for the game during...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 26th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
With more NES and SNES games to tuck into on Switch, lots of excitement around Super Mario 3D All-Stars and yet another Nintendo lawsuit to tuck into, this week's been another busy affair. Thankfully, then, it's time to sit down and discuss our weekend gamin
Friday25th Sep 2020
News Don't Worry, Split-Screen Multiplayer Will Return To Rocket League On Switch
"We are working on resolving this issue"
Since a certain Rocket League updated rolled out last week, players on the Nintendo Switch have noted the disappearance of split-screen multiplayer. It's got a lot worried over on social media - with many wondering if it'll even return to the Switch version. There's no need to panic though, as it appears to...
Random Grand Theft Auto 3 Is Up And Running On The Switch, It's Just Not Official
Homebrew community works its magic
One company that hasn't really jumped on the Switch bandwagon is Rockstar Games. While it released L.A.Noire with the help of port specialist Virtuos in 2017 since then it seems to have moved on. With no sign of the Grand Theft Auto series coming to Nintendo's hybrid platform anytime soon, the homebrew community...
News This 3D All-Stars Bug Allows You To Complete A Mario Sunshine Mission In Less Than 10 Seconds
But no one knows how to trigger it
A Japanese speedrunner known on Twitter as toobou appears to have discovered a brand new Super Mario Sunshine bug introduced in the "limited-time" Switch release Super Mario 3D All-Stars. In the "Scrubbing Sirena Beach" mission, players are assigned with cleaning up "at least 95%" of the goop. As can be seen in...
News This NES-Based Take On Smash Bros. Has A Wi-Fi Chip In The Cart For Online Play
Old-school meets the nu-school
We've seen plenty of games attempt to take on the might of Super Smash Bros. over the years, but few have been as unique as Super Tilt Bro. on the NES. For starters, yes, it's a NES game. Secondly, the cartridge actually has a Wi-Fi chip inside so you can play online with other people. On your NES. This open-source...
News All Animal Crossing: New Horizons Players Will Receive A Ring Fit Adventure Item In-Game
“Your sweat is so shiny and beautiful!"
In a cool little bit of cross-promotion, Animal Crossing: New Horizons players will soon be treated to a free Ring-Con from Ring Fit Adventure to display in-game. Perfect for placing inside your living room next to the already-available Switch and TV combo, the Ring-Con will be given to all players who...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Fall Update Adds Spooky Halloween Fun Next Week
And another update is already in the works
Nintendo has revealed that Animal Crossing: New Horizons' fall update arrives next week on 30th September. Available for free, the update is set to add some spooky touches to the season, with Halloween costumes, character customisation options, DIY projects and festivities. We have a full rundown for you...
Review Going Under - This Satrical Dungeon-Crawler Proves Employment Really Is A Grind
We're in the money
We’ve seen plenty of games critique capitalism in recent years and on Switch alone, 2020’s already had The Outer Worlds and Journey To The Savage Planet make the jump. Joining them next is Going Under by Aggro Crab, but rather than take us to a science fiction setting, it brings that satirical humour into an all-too-familiar...
News Wallachia: Reign Of Dracula Might Be The Closest We Get To A New Castlevania On Switch
Bloodstained aside, of course
Love Castlevania, but sad that Konami doesn't seem interested in making a new one (unless it's on a smartphone)? Had your fill of the excellent Bloodstained titles currently available on Nintendo's console? Then you might be interested to learn that PixelHeart is bringing Migami Games'
Quiz How Well Do You Know Kirby?
Pink and puffy
A brand new Kirby game has appeared out of nowhere on Nintendo Switch eShop! It's great to see the ravenous little guy back on Switch and we thought it was high time to test your knowledge of the pink puffball with one of our little quizzes while we're playing the game for review. Kirby has appeared in over thirty games since...
News Brawler64 Aims To Be The Ultimate Wireless N64 Controller
Retro fighter
We've seen lots of third party controllers pop up for retro systems over the years, including the excellent Hyperkin Admiral for the N64, but we could always use another one, couldn't we? Retro Fighters currently has a Kickstarter on the go which
News Animal Crossing Switch Consoles And amiibo Cards Are Getting Restocks
Go! Go! Go!
In case the brand new update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons wasn't enough good news, Nintendo has now revealed that both the Animal Crossing Switch console and the series amiibo cards will be seeing restocks. Currently only confirmed for North America, the restocks will be available at select retailers only. The Switch system will...
Random Someone's Made A NES Game That Can Track The International Space Station
Interstellar
When Nintendo was putting together the final hardware for what would become the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) back in the '80s, it's unlikely that it would ever have envisioned the humble hardware being used for something like tracking the International Space Station. As the ISS was launched in 1998, that wouldn't have made much...
News Ubisoft Appears To Tease Rayman Project, Deletes Post After Fans Get Too Hyped
Update: "We have no information to share at this time"
Update 2 (Fri 25th Sep, 2020 11:45 BST): Ubisoft Montpellier has now uploaded a second post, apologising for the first. "You may have recently seen a post on our page that includes visuals from Rayman and may be confusing," it reads. "We have no information to share at this time regarding the...
News Phil Spencer Praises Animal Crossing: New Horizons During The TGS Xbox Showcase
Says it's an "iconic" Japanese game
As you're probably aware, this year's online-only Tokyo Game Show is currently underway in Japan. Xbox kicked things off with its very own event, and to begin, head of Xbox Phil Spencer delivered a message praising the Japanese game industry. Alongside series like Final Fantasy, Resident Evil and Persona, he also...
News Nintendo Switch Launches In Brazil With More Than 100 Games Available Day One
Console, games and accessories available now!
As was promised last month, the Nintendo Switch is now officially available in Brazil. Hoorah! The console, its games, and accessories like the Pro Controller are now available to purchase at various retailers, with the usual Grey and Neon Red/Neon Blue system options on offer. It has a suggested retail...
News Football Manager 2021 Touch Launches On Switch A Month After Other Platforms
Just in time for Christmas
Sega has revealed that Football Manager 2021 Touch will be launching on Nintendo Switch in December following a slightly earlier November release on other platforms. The full-fat experience, simply called Football Manager 2021, now has a locked-in release date of 24th November on the Epic Games Store and Steam. It'll also...
News Postal Redux Brings The Controversial Shooter To Console For The First Time On Switch
Including a new 'Rampage' mode
Postal Redux, an HD remaster of the now 23-year-old twin-stick shooter, is set to launch on Switch next month. This is the first time that any game from the franchise has appeared on console. Said to be "more than just a remaster", Postal Redux includes new levels and a challenging new gameplay mode called Rampage...
Video Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition Team Discusses Bringing The Game To Switch
There's not long left to wait!
As was announced at the end of last month, Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition is stomping its way to Nintendo Switch on 3rd November. Originally launching on other major platforms in 2018, this Complete Edition comes with all DLC included. To celebrate the game's upcoming release, Senior Community Manager Jens...
News Joker And Hero amiibo Launch Today In Europe, Stock Still Available At Nintendo UK Store
Get them while you can!
The first two amiibo figures for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's DLC roster have finally been released into the wild today, and stock is still available! Both Joker and Hero are available from the Nintendo Official UK Store for their usual £12.99 RRP. If you can remember the old days of amiibo when stock would sell out within...
Thursday24th Sep 2020
Loop Dreams
Did you know that rollercoasters were originally invented, in their American form at least, as an attempt to rid the country of sin? Apparently LaMarcus Thompson, the "Father of the American Rollercoaster", was so sick of the disgraceful antics of his fellow citizens that he got to work building the Switchback Gravity Railway on Coney...
Random Microsoft Shuts Down Rumours That It's Buying Sega Next
Sonic X?
Microsoft shook the gaming world to its very core recently by announcing that it was gobbling up ZeniMax, the parent company of video game giant Bethesda – a purchase which gives it control of million-selling brands such as The Elder Scrolls, DOOM and Fallout. When you drop a cool $7.5 billion on a company, it's almost inevitable that...
Reminder Rocket League Is Now Free-To-Play On Nintendo Switch
"Get it now and take your shot"
Update (Thu 24th Sep, 2020 07:45 BST): The day has arrived - Psyonix's Rocket League is now a free-to-play game across all platforms including the Nintendo Switch. Admittedly there's been some teething issues, so if you encounter any problems, don't be surprised. You can view the full patch notes over on the
Review SEGA AGES Herzog Zwei - A Seminal RTS And One Of The Best Two-Player Games Ever Made
Duke it out
When it launched on the Sega Mega Drive / Genesis back in the very early days of the system, Techno Soft's Herzog Zwei confounded quite a few people. It came from a studio which – in the west, at least – was most famous for its Thunder Force series of blasters. The top-down perspective looked similar to the free-roaming overhead...
Random Well, Here's A Crazy New Theory About Mario's Origins
"Oh my gorshk!"
We all know that Mario began life as the protagonist of Donkey Kong, although he was referred to in the early days simply as "Jumpman" and it has been widely reported that he only gained his famous moniker when the resemblance between the character and the late Mario Segale – the landlord of Nintendo of America's Tukwila warehouse...
News The Plot Thickens On Prince Of Persia Remake As Switch Box Art Appears Online
Is it coming to Switch or not?
Just in case the whole situation surrounding Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake's potential Switch version wasn't confusing enough, a retail listing spotted online now appears to show an official-looking render of the title's box art. If you've missed the story on this one, you'll probably want to catch up on...
Friday25th Sep 2020
News Capcom's Monster Hunter Rise amiibo Designs Revealed
Exclusive to specific stores
Last week, during Capcom's special Monster Hunter Direct, the company announced it would be releasing three new amiibo alongside Monster Hunter Rise in March next year. The three figures include Palamute, Magnamalo and Palico - all different special layered armour sets in-game. Originally Capcom only showed artwork of...
Thursday24th Sep 2020
News Duke It Out In Kirby Fighters 2, Now Available On The Nintendo Switch
It's official!
After yesterday's listing, Nintendo has now officially announced Kirby Fighters 2 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. It's available for $19.99 / £17.99 and is out today on the Switch eShop. Kirby Fighters 2 sees the return of chaotic Kirby battle action - with a selection of 17 iconic copy abilities. This entry also marks the...
Random Amazon's Luna Controller Sure Does Look Familiar
Where have we seen that design before?
Amazon has just lifted the lid on its cloud gaming service Luna – and its controller certainly reminds us of something. Luna is powered by Amazon's Web Service infrastructure and, like rivals such as Google Stadia and Microsoft's xCloud, will allow players to stream games across multiple devices, including...
News God Of War Dev Joins Retro Studios As Environment Designer For Metroid Prime 4
More talent signs on
Retro Studios has already signed some incredible talent to help it out with the development of Metroid Prime 4, and somehow it's still bringing in the big guns. In the latest update, it's been discovered the studio has hired Santa Monica senior game designer, Jon Marcella, as an environment designer for Metroid Prime 4. He most...
Video 35 Hidden Secrets And Exploits In Super Mario 3D All-Stars
Did you know about these?
Super Mario 3D All-Stars may well be made up of three pretty old games – can you believe that even Super Mario Galaxy is now 13 years old? – but we're willing to bet that we know of a fair few secrets that will blow your Mushroom Kingdom socks off. In the video above, Nintendo Life newbie Jon takes you through 35...
News Dead Cells' Free Barrels o' Fun Update Is Now Live On Nintendo Switch
Explosive new content
Update: Get those Barrel Launchers at the ready, folks, because Dead Cells' Barrels o' Fun update is now live on Nintendo Switch. You can find all the details you need for this update in our original story below. Original Article (Wed 12th Aug, 2020 10:30 BST): Yesterday, Motion Twin and Evil Empire dropped a brand new update...
Japanese Charts Super Mario 3D All-Stars Goes Top With 210,000 Boxed Sales In Three Days
Mario's-a-number one!
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 14th - 20th September, revealing that Super Mario 3D All-Stars has debuted in first place. Was there ever any doubt? The new compilation of Mario classics shifted more than 210,000 physical copies in just three days to get there, comfortably beating last week's number one, Ring...
News Nintendo Recruits Love Island's Laura Whitmore As Ring Fit Adventure Ambassador
Luck of the Irish
Remember the days of the Wii and DS, when cash was so plentiful that Nintendo was capable of securing the talents of celebrities like Beyonce, Patrick Stewart, Ant & Dec and [checks notes] Jedward? Well, it would seem that those glory days are back with us once more, as Nint
Random Travis Touchdown For Smash? That's A Big "No Comment" From Suda51
Could he be added as a DLC fighter?
One guy who arguably deserves a spot in Smash Ultimate's Fighters Pass Vol. 2 is Travis Touchdown from the No More Heroes series. The first two titles were originally exclusive to the Wii and next year the third game will be arriving on the Switch. With this in mind, Suda51 has now got the Smash
News Cadence Of Hyrule's Skull Kid DLC Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The third and final DLC pack
The third and final DLC pack for Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda is now live, adding a very familiar face and some new story content. The pack is called 'Symphony of the Mask' and has you playing as Skull Kid as you work your way through a new map. It adds new songs and a new...
News A New Nintendo Switch Steering Wheel Hits The Market Next Month For Just $15
"Perfect for Mario Kart"
Numskull Designs has announced a brand new steering wheel accessory for the Nintendo Switch that's set to launch next month. Housing each Joy-Con on either side of the main unit, the wheel sticks to tables or other surfaces with suction cups on the bottom, ready for you to take it for a spin in games like Mario Kart 8...
News Ninjala's Cosmetic-Only Sonic Skins Cost An Eye-Watering £16 Each
Or £48 for the set
Ninjala's brand new Sonic the Hedgehog collab is now live, meaning fans can finally get their hands on Sonic costumes in-game – not that you'll want to. Amazingly, each costume costs a staggering £16 when totting up the necessary Jala (Ninjala's in-game currency) to purchase them. As you can see in the images below shared by...
News Transformers: Battlegrounds Gets Its First Gameplay Trailer, Digital Deluxe Edition Revealed
Including an exclusive arcade mode
Outright Games has released Transformers: Battlegrounds' first gameplay trailer today, also lifting the lid on a fancy deluxe edition release. The trailer (up above) shows off some fan-favourite Autobots as they battle it out with the dastardly Decepticons. You can expect to enjoy "exciting tactical combat and...
Nintendo Download 24th September (North America)
Kirby Fighters 2! Rocket League! Rivals of Aether! Bacon Man!
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: Kirby...
Nintendo Download 24th September (Europe)
Kirby Fighters 2! RollerCoaster Tycoon 3! Unrailed!
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: BIG-Bobby-Car - The...
News Read HAL's Translated Blog Post On The Creation Of Kirby Fighters 2
The first in a series
HAL Laboratory has published the first blog post in a series about Kirby Fighters 2, featuring Planning Director Tadashi Kawai. Within this article, they discuss the development of the newly-released title. We have gone ahead and translated the article below. Hello everyone. I'm Tadashi Kawai, the Planning Director for Kirby...
News Strictly Limited Games Is Releasing A Physical Collector's Edition Of Darius Cozmic Revelation
Pre-orders open this month
Strictly Limited Games has announced that it is partnering with legendary Japanese company Taito to produce a physical collector's edition of the upcoming Darius Cozmic Revelation. The pack contains G-Darius HD (an update of G Darius) and Dariusburst Another Chronicle EX+. The former is being developed by M2, while the...
News Hey Dood, NSO Members Can Now Download A Disgaea 5 Game Trial
Play the "full version" until 29th September
At last week's Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase, NIS America and Nippon Ichi Software lifted the lid on Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny. It's arriving next year in the summer and will be the first entry to use 3D models. Heck yeah, dood! To help people get to know this tactical role-playing series a...
News Pokémon Café Mix Adds New Co-Op Team Event And A Very Hungry Snorlax
And Snorlax Maniac Pikachu is revealed
A number of new updates have made their way to Pokémon Café Mix, the free-to-play Pokémon puzzler which launched on the Switch eShop this June. Most notably, the game has added its first-ever team event, where players can join forces to recruit new Pokémon staff. This new function lets you form a team of...
Wednesday23rd Sep 2020
News Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online SNES And NES Service With Four More Titles
Donkey Kong Country 2 and more out today!
Four more classic Nintendo games are now available on the Nintendo Switch Online service. Most noticeably is the addition of Rare's 1995 release Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. The two other games for SNES include Mario's Super Picross by Jupiter (releasing for the first time in the US) and The...
Video There Are Changes In Super Mario 3D All-Stars, And We've Found 35 Of Them
"Hoo-hoo" in A minor
Different versions of games always have subtle differences between them; if a developer has an opportunity to improve something or make something more relevant to a new audience, they'll take it. That's just what Nintendo did in Super Mario 3D All-Stars, tweaking the controls, adjusting textures, changing words, it's all game...
News Nintendo Applies For Pokémon HeartGold And SoulSilver Trademarks, But Don't Get Your Hopes Up
A wild trademark appeared!
Nintendo has applied for Pokémon HeartGold And SoulSilver trademarks in its home country of Japan, reports Japanese Nintendo. Both trademarks are said to cover 50 different types of products and services – including video games, as you might expect. The trademarks were filed on 7th September 2020, with both...
News Nintendo Is Getting Sued Yet Again Over Switch Joy-Con Drift
"The Japanese giant chose not to modify the components subject to this failure"
Joy-Con drift has been a real bone of contention for Switch owners ever since the console launched in 2017, and Nintendo has faced more than one lawsuit over this alledged design fault. It's now facing another, this time in France. French consumer organisation UFC-Que...
Talking Point Does Nintendo Have A Refund Problem?
All digital purchases are final, but should they be?
A mainstream shift towards digital distribution and media consumption has been in motion for years now, but the events of 2020 have arguably accelerated the adoption and acceptance of digital purchases. Lockdown measures throughout the year have prevented trips to your local game emporiums, and...
Review Ori And The Will Of The Wisps - This Xbox Classic Is A Must-Have On Switch
A beautiful sequel that stands on its own merits
Back in September of 2019, one of the most surprising announcements was that Ori and the Blind Forest, an indie game under the ownership of Xbox Game Studios, would be getting a port on the Switch. After the much-anticipated sequel released on Xbox earlier this year, many wondered whether Ori and the...
Reminder Untitled Goose Game's Free Multiplayer Update Drops Today
Honk? Honk!
Just in case the eShop's most beloved feathery goose had slipped your mind over the past few weeks, here's your reminder that Untitled Goose Game is being treated to some double-honk multiplayer goodness today. Available for free, this new content lets you and a friend terrorise the poor inhabitants of Goose Game's village as a team...
News Oops! Nintendo Seems To Have Accidentally Revealed Kirby Fighters 2
The pink puffball looks to be returning
Well here's something we weren't really expecting any time soon...a new Kirby game! And the listing for it is live, so all we need now is an official announcement from Nintendo. As spotted by multiple Twitter users, it looks like Nintendo has accidentally revealed Kirby Fighters 2 - exclusively for the Switch...
Thursday24th Sep 2020
News Bravely Default II Has Been Rated For The Nintendo Switch
A release may be imminent
It looks like Bravely Default II will arrive on the Nintendo Switch before the end of this year. As spotted by the good folks over at VGC, the upcoming JRPG produced by Team Asano, developed by Claytechworks and published by Square Enix has been rated by the Australian Classification Board earlier this week on 22nd...
Wednesday23rd Sep 2020
News "AAA-Quality" Parkour Game Ghostrunner Is Looking Fantastic On Switch
And it launches next month
Publishers All In! Games and 505 Games have revealed that Ghostrunner, a cyberpunk parkour title, will be slicing its way onto Switch next month. The game will be available digitally on the Switch eShop from 27th October. To celebrate the news, a brand new trailer has been released (see above), showing gameplay captured...
Poll Did You Know That Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Supports Up To Four Players?
Or did you think it was just two?
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit might not necessarily be the future of the Mario Kart series, but it's shaping up to be a fun detour which mixes real-world RC cars with AR visuals displayed via your Switch's screen. The game's trailer does an excellent job of communicating just how cool a concept this is, but there's...
Gallery Here's A Look At Some Of The Costumes In Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit
Games launches this October
Let's be honest - none of us expected Nintendo's next Mario Kart title to use real RC cars and augmented reality. That's not the only different thing about Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit compared to the mainline series. The racers in this upcoming release will also be able to wear costumes. Something that we haven't...
News Limited Run Reveals Doomguy Helmet Collector's Bundle, Pre-Orders Open This Friday
Yes, you can wear it
If you love DOOM as much as we do, and have played the hell out of the original game on your Nintendo Switch, you might be interested in this new offering from Limited Run Games coming soon. It's a special "limited-edition" classic DOOM helmet collector's bundle. This includes a "full-size" helmet you can wear, a recreation of...
News Fangamer's Talking Conker Plush Comes With Brand New Voice Lines, Pre-Orders Now Open
Need a drinking buddy?
Rare's heavy-drinking squirrel is getting his own Fangamer plush with brand new voice lines recorded by Conker himself, Chris Seavor. You can order the Conker Talking Plush right now for $32 USD or your regional equivalent. This official Conker plush, designed by Versiris, is about eight inches tall when seated. It features...
News Mario Kart Tour's New Los Angeles Event Jumps Aboard The Mario Sunshine Hype Train
Mario (Sunshine) joins the roster
Another new tour has arrived in Mario Kart Tour, bringing a new – and very timely – Mario variant along for the ride. The Los Angeles event is available to play right now, running up until 6th October at 10:59pm PT. It continues the game's theme of racing through famous, real-world locations. While LA may be...
News Smash Bros. Ultimate Hosting Game Boy Spirit Event - Featuring Shantae, Pokémon, Zelda And More
Stick it in your pocket
The Game Boy - where would handheld gaming be without it? With this in mind, this week Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is paying its respect to this past Nintendo generation with a special Spirit Board event. This event will start on 25th September (this Friday) and will run for a total of three days. During this time you'll...
News You Only Have One More Week To Download Nintendo's Jump Rope Challenge
Jump on this while you can!
If you haven't gone ahead and downloaded Jump Rope Challenge yet, you should probably get on it pretty sharpish, as the limited-time game will only be available on the eShop for one more week. Back in June, this cute little game appeared pretty much out of nowhere on the Switch eShop for free. It was created by a small...
Let's get this party started
We're so close to the release of the free-to-play version of Rocket League that the ball is almost over the goal line. In preparation, Psyonix has made a new minor patch available (version 1.82). Once free-to-play has officially launched on 23rd September (8 a.m. PDT / 3 p.m. UTC), later this week on 26th Septemb
News Turn-Based RPG Crown Trick Generates An October Release On Switch
Monsters only move when you do
Team17 and developer NExT Studios have announced the release date for their upcoming turn-based RPG, Crown Trick. You'll be able to get your hands on it from 16th October. Said to 'redefine the roguelike genre with synchronous turn-based combat', Crown Trick has you navigating your way through various monsters and...
News Move Over, Untitled Goose Game - There's An Even Mightier Waterfowl Coming To Switch
Run and gander
You might assume that Untitled Goose Game is the only goose-related piece of software you need on your Nintendo Switch (especially now it has a bonus co-op mode), but we'd argue that there's always room for more avian fun on your console, which is why we're pleased to report that publisher Playism is bringing Blastmode and MP2 Games'...
News Unrailed! Brings Chaotic Co-Op Railroad Construction To Switch Today
And there's a free demo!
Today sees the launch of Unrailed! on Nintendo Switch, a chaotic co-op game that's said to be a true test of friendship. The game has players working together in either local or online multiplayer with up to four players being supported in total. You're tasked with guiding a train through dangerous, procedurally generated...
News R-Type Final 2's Release Date Confirmed For Spring 2021
Blasting off again
R-Type Final 2 will hit Switch and other formats early next year, it has been revealed. The latest issue of Weekly Famitsu magazine confirmed the news. The shooter – which is the sequel to the 2003 PlayStation 2 original (itself part of a series which began life in arcades in the '80s) – was crowdfunded to the tune of...
News Super Mega Baseball 3 Is Getting Custom Cross-Platform Online Leagues
And a new 'Watch' mode, too
Next week sees the launch of Super Mega Baseball 3's fourth update, and this one's a biggie. The game is set to receive a brand new mode called Online Leagues, which will let you set up your very own league before inviting friends from other platforms to join in the fun. You can choose to play casually by opting for...
News The Game Awards 2020 Takes Place This December Without A Live Audience
To be streamed from three cities
Annual gaming ceremony The Game Awards will return for 2020, it's been confirmed. The show is set to take place on 10th December as an all-digital event. This year's event will actually be streamed live from three different cities – Los Angeles, London and Tokyo – and will be shown across 45 global video...
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News Naughty Game Starring Princess Peach Hit With Nintendo Copyright Complaint
After 8 years in development
Nintendo has hit another fan-made game with a copyright takedown notice, although this title is quite different from the usual ones making headlines. Peach's Untold Tale by South American-based developer Ivan Aedler, is a free hentai-style parody adult game starring the Mushroom Kingdom's princess that's well...far from...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Fall Update Is 'Around The Corner', Says Nintendo
Bringing "spook-tacular tricks and treats!"
It feels like it's been forever since we last heard about the promised fall update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, but a new post from Nintendo's Canadian website gives us a small – and we mean, very small – update. The post details free updates heading to a selection of games in the near future,...
News Did You Miss Out On The Super Mario Anniversary Pin Set? You're Not Alone
So limited they're already gone
During the Super Mario 35th Anniversary Direct earlier this month, Nintendo announced a special Mario pin set would be made available on My Nintendo in the US and Canada. Obviously, it's a limited supply thing and well, that's caused some drama. Nintendo recently ran its first wave, and according to multiple comments...
Guide Nintendo Switch Games With Small Text: The Worst Offenders - How To Use Zoom On Switch
Text-ual dysfunction
One common issue with many Switch games — especially games ported from other platforms — is uncomfortably small on-screen text. Whether it's dialogue in a box, menu text, or the User Interface (UI), it can often be difficult to read on Nintendo's handheld hybrid console. It's not something that blights ported games...
News Online Retailer Adds Mention Of 'Switch Pro Consoles', But Does It Mean Anything?
Is a new hardware revision on the way?
A major online retailer has updated its website to include mentions of Nintendo Switch and 'Nintendo Switch Pro' consoles. The retailer in question is MediaMarkt, a multinational retailing giant that operates across Europe. The mentions of a Switch Pro have been spotted on its Polish website and can be seen...
Random Super Mario Sunshine Trick Lets You Safely Jump Off Those Pesky Bloopers
No more Game Overs!
Super Mario Sunshine is finally available to play on a modern console thanks to the release of Super Mario 3D All-Stars, and just as it did in the early 2000s, it's absolutely doing everyone's head in. As those of you who have played the game will know, a number of levels feature moments that feel slightly unfair, with the...
Poll What's The Best 3D Sonic Game?
Rate every 3D Sonic platformer on Nintendo systems
Update: Due to overwhelming love for Shadow the Hedgehog (well, most of it was "no Shadow, huh?"), we've decided to add that GameCube release to the shortlist below. We've also added Game Gear's Sonic Labyrinth, previously excluded on grounds of being more of a puzzler. The more the merrier, as they...
Review Othercide - A Challenging But Ultimately Rewarding SRPG
Wake me up inside
You know you’re in for a rough time when a game tells you upfront that you’re going to lose a lot. One of the first things you see in Othercide – the latest release from Lightbulb Crew – is one such message, which plainly says, “your Daughters will die, and you will lose, only to rise stronger again.” Indeed, Othercide...
Feature Jankenteam On Reviving Alex Kidd For A Whole New Generation Of Players
"He's my little son"
The first new Alex Kidd title since 1990's Alex Kidd in Shinobi World is coming to the Switch in 2021, and it's a fresh coat of paint for a franchise-defining Sega classic, in the form of Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX. Remaking a game as widely-played and beloved as Miracle World raises all manner of challenges; how will it...
News Super Mario 3D All-Stars Is The UK's Third-Biggest Game Launch Of 2020
And Nintendo's 15th biggest of all time
As regular readers of the site will have already seen, Super Mario 3D All-Stars got off to a cracking start in the UK, jumping straight in at number one in its debut week. As it turns out, the game's early success was even bigger than we first thought. As reported by ReedPop's Christopher Dring, who has been...
News Neo Geo Shmup Andro Dunos Is Getting A Switch-Based Sequel
Coming this year, apparently
Well, that was unexpected. Andro Dunos might not be at the top of your list of must-have side-scrolling blasters from the early '90s, but it's just been announced that it's getting a sequel, and it's coming to Switch. The original game launched on SNK's legendary Neo Geo system in 1992, with Visco Corporation handling...
News Super Mario 3D All-Stars Wallpapers Are Now Available On My Nintendo (US)
Celebrating 35 years
My Nintendo in the US is offering two brand new themed wallpapers based on Super Mario 3D All-Stars. Of course, it's all part of Mario's 35th-anniversary celebrations. Both wallpapers are available for 50 platinum points each and can be downloaded in twelve different resolutions (desktop and mobile). Here's a look at each one:...
News Prepare To Get Comfy With These New Animal Crossing Cushions
Bums on seats
Animal Crossing fans will be delighted to hear that the Nintendo UK Store will soon be launching the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Pastel Collection which will be arriving later this year. If that sounds like your cup of tea, then you can register your interest here. While we wait to find out more about this collection, we can let you...
News The Hilarious Fight Crab Is Adding A Sword-Wielding Deer As DLC
The deer from DEEEEER Simulator, no less
As if the game needed to be any more bonkers, Fight Crab will soon be adding a whole new animal to purchase as DLC – deers. Yes, as part of a collaboration with DEEEER Simulator: Your Average Everyday Deer Game, the aptly named 'Deer' character will be trotting into the game this October. Players will be...
News Nintendo Needs Someone To Fill A Spokesperson Role In Japan
Have you got what it takes?
Nintendo is a big company and is always looking for one person or another to fill a particular role. With this in mind, its Japanese website recently posted a new listing for a spokesperson, who would be based in Kyoto, Japan. Noticeably the position is seeking someone who will formulate and execute a "global" public...
Video King Of Seas Gameplay Trailer Teases Pirate RPG Ship-Based Combat
No, not Sea of Thieves
A new trailer has been released for King of Seas, an action-RPG planned to launch on Switch this autumn. The video shows off some of the gameplay you can expect to enjoy when the game releases later this year, including quick glimpses of its all-important ship-based combat. It comes with the following description: King of...
News In An Unusual Twist, Remothered: Broken Porcelain Will Now Launch Earlier Than Planned
Well, that makes a nice change
In an industry where delays have almost become the expected thing for new releases, indie publisher Modus Games has revealed that Remothered: Broken Porcelain will be doing the opposite, launching earlier than originally planned. Ah, that feels better. The game's original release date of 20th October has been...
News Thunderful Opens Its Own Store, Kicks Things Off With Limited Edition SteamWorld Goodies
Products from Zoink, Image & Form and Rising Star
Thunderful Publishing, the games publisher made up of Zoink Games, Image & Form, and Rising Star Games, has opened its very own online store. The store is set to feature limited-edition games and soundtracks, all pulled from its impressive library of games across its various development studios...
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Random Switch Owners Are Discovering Just How Frustrating Super Mario Sunshine Can Be
"Miyamoto retire," says one player
The release of Super Mario 3D All-Stars serves as the perfect opportunity for younger gaming fans to experience classic Mario games for the first time, while also giving us older folk a chance to revisit some of our favourite titles. All three games in the release - Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine and Super...
Random Forget The Switch, Super Mario 64 Has Been Ported To Dreamcast, PS2 And PS Vita
The ports we REALLY wanted, right? Right?!
Super Mario 3D All-Stars is available now on Switch, and it's a good time indeed. However, if you're of the opinion that Mario's 3D adventures should be available on even more consoles, then you'll be pleased to learn that industrious coders have converted the sublime Super Mario 64 to three non-Nintendo...
Talking Point Could Monster Hunter Rise Hint At New Switch Hardware On The Horizon?
All just a little bit of history repeating?
Friday 26th March 2021. The date that Monster Hunter Rise, a brand-new and bespoke entry in Capcom's beast-battling series, will be arriving on Nintendo Switch. It's not the only game to land that day — Balan Wonderworld is scheduled to drop on the last Friday in March, too — but Capcom's game is the...
News Microsoft Has Just Bought Bethesda, Giving It Doom, Fallout, Elder Scrolls And Wolfenstein
2020 sure is wild
Update: Xbox boss Phil Spencer has confirmed that future Bethesda games will still come to other consoles on "a case by case basis" (thanks, Jason Schreier). Original Article: Microsoft has just purchased Bethesda parent company ZeniMax Media for $7.5 billion, giving it ownership of franchises such as DOOM, Wolfenstein, Elder...
Review WWE 2K Battlegrounds - A Disappointingly Poor Wrestlefest
We've Cena lot better than this
The one-word catchphrase is a mythical achievement in professional wrestling. If you’re so well-loved by the fans that you can get a single word ‘over’ with the crowd – Ric Flair’s “woooooo”, Steve Austin’s “what”, Daniel Bryan’s “yes” – you’ve clearly earned legend status. In trying to...
Rumour Advert Suggests Smash Ultimate's Next DLC Fighter Could Be Revealed By Early October
And possibly playable, too?
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fans believe that the game's next DLC fighter could be revealed as early as 4th October thanks to a newly-spotted advertisement. Twitter user @OnuaUlt has shared a photograph of a current advertisement seen in a Japanese 7-Eleven store. The advert is for Smash Ultimate's Fighters Pass Vol. 2,...
Reminder Bandai Namco's Summer Switch Sale Ends Today, Get Up To 84% Off (North America)
Dragon Ball, Naruto, Ni no Kuni and more!
Update: As a quick reminder, Bandai Namco's summer Switch sale is coming to an end today. You have until 11:59pm PT to pick up any of the deals listed below. Original Article (Wed 9th Sep, 2020 17:00 BST): If there's one thing you can regularly rely on, it's that Bandai Namco will eventually host another...
News Relive Nintendo's Glorious Past With This Game Boy: The Box Art Collection Book
Update: Pre-orders open September 28th
Update: Bitmap Books has confirmed that pre-orders will go live on the 28th September at 17:00 BST. Original Story [Wed 15th Jul, 2020 15:30 BST]: If you've been keeping up with our Box Art Brawl series, where we pit various game covers from different regions against each other to see which is the prettiest,...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe And Super Mario Party Double Pack Appears In The US
Cheaper than buying individually
A double pack release containing both Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Mario Party in one tasty bundle has appeared for Switch owners in the US. The bundle is available exclusively at Target, with pre-orders already open as we speak. It launches on 4th October and is priced at $99.99, meaning you're effectively saving...
News Monster Hunter Rise To Receive Free Content After Launch, Targeting 30 FPS
And other new details
We may well be a few months away from the launch of the recently-revealed Monster Hunter Rise, but interesting details are already starting to appear online. YouTuber Arekkz Gaming has been gathering info on the title from Capcom Community Manager, Josh 'Socks' Dahdrai, and has shared several new facts about the game in a ne
Site News Jon Cartwright Joins The Nintendo Life Video Team
We're sure you'll make him feel welcome
We're over the moon to announce that Jon Cartwright has joined Nintendo Life's video team. You might recognise Jon's lovely face and smooth voice from the YouTube channel GameXplain, as well as his consistently hilarious Twitter account, JonComms. Jon will be joining Alex and Zion as they continue to make...
News Monster Hunter Rise amiibo Will Be Exclusive To Specific Stores In North America And Europe
Your choices are limited
With two new Monster Hunter games coming to Switch next year, it's a pretty exciting time for fans of the series, and a brand new wave of amiibo make the deal even sweeter. As you may already know, we're being treated to new figures for Palamute, Magnamalo, and Palico, all of which unlock different special layered armour...
UK Charts Super Mario 3D All-Stars Goes Straight To Number One
Was there ever any doubt?
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 19th September, revealing that Super Mario 3D All-Stars has triple-jumped its way to number one in its debut week. The game managed to overtake last week's number one Marvel's Avengers, leading a top ten which features no less than four Switch exclusives. The ever-present Animal...
Review Bake 'n Switch - A Fine Multiplayer Adventure Which Needed Longer In The Oven
Baking Bad
When it comes to the simple pleasures in life, few things can ever beat a good meal. We’ve seen cooking factor into various games by now, often as a side mechanic, but increasingly becoming that experience’s core focus. Developed by Streamline Games, we now find Bake ‘n Switch arriving on Switch, described as a “violently cute...
Video The World Ends With You's Upcoming Anime Series Gets A New Trailer
Launching internationally next year
A new trailer has been released for The World Ends With You: The Animation, a new, upcoming anime series based on the video game. As you may know already, the show will be based on the original Nintendo DS title from 2007, with members of the original development team returning to bring the story to life. A...
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