News Switch Can Break The Traditional Hardware Cycle And Become Nintendo's iPhone, Says Analyst
"They can continuously have an install base of 100 million consoles"
Random Animal Crossing's Stalk Market Is Turning Gamers Into Real-World Traders
"They’re kind of the same thing, concept-wise"
Random Someone Made A Manual For Super Mario 3D All-Stars To "Complete The Physical Set"
44 pages covering all three games
Video 17 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In October
Your backlog will be thrilled
Video Here's How Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Could Look Running On A 4K Console
Spoiler: it's utterly gorgeous
News - 2020, Week 41
Sunday11th Oct 2020
Caught in the crossfire
Epic's Apple lawsuit could have "significant and serious ramifications" for platform holders like Nintendo, a judge has warned. After its battle royale juggernaut Fortnite was removed from the App Store in August for violating terms and conditions, Epic called out Apple for taking 30% of the cut from developers and declared...
News Frame Rate And Resolution For Pikmin 3 Deluxe Demo Seemingly Revealed
How does it hold up on Switch?
Earlier this week, Nintendo released a Pikmin 3 Deluxe demo on the Switch eShop - allowing users to try before they buy. Of course, now that the demo is out - fans are doing a lot more than just playing it. They're also seeing how it holds up compared to the original title released on the Wii U in 2013, and well...if...
Mini Review Falcon Age - The Closest Most Of Us Will Get To Owning A Pet Falcon
Spread your wings and fly away
We can all agree that falcons are pretty cool. What’s even cooler is the notion that certain folks out there can utilise these majestic creatures for hunting purposes, coaxing the bird into their hand with just a simple whistle. If you happen to see someone with a falcon attached to their hand and rocking a tweed...
Review Let's Sing Queen - Makes The Rockin' World Go 'Round
Play The Game
When Freddie Mercury first penned Bohemian Rhapsody back in 1975, there's no way he could possibly have known the monumental challenge he was laying at the feet of Let's Sing Queen players some forty-five years down the timeline. Fair enough, the first half of the song isn't so bad – and let's face it, we've all cranked out "I...
News Retired Rapper Logic Reportedly Spent $226K On A First Edition Pokémon Card
That's a lot of dough
We know Pokémon cards are going up in value, but this might be a whole new level of insanity. According to TMZ, the now-former rapper Logic recently purchased a first edition Charizard (PSA 10) - dating back to 1999, for a whopping $226,000 (about £173,200) during a live auction. Cardhops confirmed the total transaction...
News Square Enix Will Share More Information About Bravely Default II Soon
A release date would be nice
This week marks the 8th anniversary of the original Bravely Default for 3DS. To celebrate, Square Enix's Twitter account for the game shared some new artwork by character designer Naoki Ikushima. Perhaps more interestingly, it said information about Bravely Default II for Nintendo Switch would be coming soon. Bravely...
Feature Skyforge Developer On Bringing The Fantasy Sci-Fi MMORPG To Switch
"Switch porting became one of the first big tasks done entirely remotely due to Covid"
A Switch release for fantasy sci-fi MMORPG Skyforge was announced by MY.GAMES and developer Allods Team recently with a 'Fall 2020' launch date. While the exact release date hasn't been announced, this is coming from the same team that dropped F2P tactical team...
News Retro Studios Seeking Three Product Testers And A Storyboard Artist
The hiring spree continues
Since the development of Metroid Prime 4 was officially restarted last year, Retro Studios has been on a non-stop hiring spree. It's now been discovered by Shinesparkers.net the studio wants to fill three product tester contract positions and a storyboard artist vacancy. The testing jobs were posted on 30th September and...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel #63 - Advance Wars: Dual Strike
What is it good for?
Welcome to Box Art Brawl, the contest which pits regional box art variants from across the globe against each other in a deadly duel to the death. Well, not really — you just vote for your favourite, like. It's a bit of fun, see? Last time we witnessed Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest give itself a sound thrashing as...
Saturday10th Oct 2020
Random Someone Made A Manual For Super Mario 3D All-Stars To "Complete The Physical Set"
44 pages covering all three games
Updated: Physical video game manuals are seemingly no longer a thing - even Super Mario 3D All-Stars didn't include one. To help fill the void, one fan has taken it upon themselves to create their very own hand-made manual for the game. Here's how they describe it: "This will complete the physical set as well as...
Poll Rate Your Favourite Nintendo 64 Games
Help us rank the Top 50 N64 games of all time
The Nintendo 64 is a console which tends to divide gamers. Launching back in 1996 (or 1997 in PAL regions) as the gaming industry's bread-and-butter switched from sprites to polygons, the console represents — from a certain perspective — the first time Nintendo really dropped the ball. Tired of the...
Review Prinny 1•2: Exploded and Reloaded - Masochistic Platforming That's Rough Around The Edges
The dood abides?
The best thing about Prinny 1•2: Exploded and Reloaded, a collection of Prinny: Can I Really Be The Hero? and Prinny 2: Dawn of Operation Panties, Dood!, is that game reviewers are paid by the word. Just that opening sentence has earned enough to buy several Wispa Golds, or your comfort food of choice. And you’ll need comforting...
News 505 Shuts Down Indivisible Production After Lab Zero Closure
Switch version to receive final update next week
As you might recall, Lab Zero Games – the studio behind Indivisible and Skullgirls – laid off its remaining workforce last month. So, what does it means for the future of Indivisible? A statement from its publisher 505 Games reveals there will be no more production on
Mini Review Macbat 64 - A Pitifully Weak Clone Of Those N64 Platformers You Know And Love
An utterly mediocre journey
Nostalgia is a powerful motivator in gaming. Providing a sense of comfort and familiarity, developers often target this feeling through sequels and remakes, but in the last decade, we’ve seen a greater rise in spiritual successors and that’s been particularly prominent for early 3D platformers, Yooka-Laylee and A Hat...
News Banjo-Kazooie, Byleth And Terry Bogard Smash Bros. amiibo Box Art Revealed
Arriving in 2021
Last weekend, Nintendo gave Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fans a first look at the Banjo-Kazooie, Byleth (Fire Emblem: Three Houses) and SNK's Terry Bogard (Fatal Fury) amiibo. A week on and we've n
"this could be amazing"
Like pretty much any other developer, Moon Studios would "love" to see its own character make a cameo in Nintendo's all-star brawler, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. We're referring here to Ori from Ori and the Blind Forest and more recently Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 10th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
With another week done and dusted – bringing us a Nintendo Treehouse: Live presentation, the tease of the upcoming Smash Bros. Ultimate update, and even a fan-made look at how Breath of the Wild 2 could look running in
Friday9th Oct 2020
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update 1.5.1 Patch Notes - Fixes Some Bugs
Improving island life
Following on from last week's 1.5.0 update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Nintendo has now rolled out version 1.5.1. As promised, this update resolves a new bug (introduced in the previous update) that caused an issue with the in-game passports. Along w
Review Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2: Grand Prix - A Massive Improvement On The Terrible Original
Happy Happy Joy-Con Joy-Con
We’re afraid we've got some bad news for you. If you opened this review expecting a typically sarcastic put-down of the latest half-hearted karting game with a cartoon licence cynically slapped onto it, you’re going to be deeply disappointed. Turns out this one's actually quite good. To be fair, you'd be forgiven for...
News Does Nintendo Have A Handheld Future Beyond The Switch? Yes, Say The Experts
"There is a market for millions who love a standalone games portable system"
The Switch is a transformative product in Nintendo's history. The hybrid console straddles the divide between domestic and portable gaming, giving players the best of both worlds – but it also marks a significant change from tradition; prior to its release, Nintendo...
News Super Mario Bros. 35 Receives Its Very First Patch - Bugs And Other Issues Resolved
Download it now
Roughly a week after its release, Nintendo's battle royale game Super Mario Bros. 35 has now received its very first patch. Earlier this week, there were reports of hackers ruining the experience for others, but at this point we're unable to confirm if this latest update has resolved these issues. Apart from the described fixes,...
News Kemco Discounts Six RPGs Across Switch, Wii U And 3DS For A Limited Time
With up to 50% off
Kemco has kickstarted an October sale across Nintendo Switch, 3DS and Wii U, slashing the price of six of its RPGs for a limited time. We have a full list of the games included for you below. Discounts range from 40-50% off, with each Nintendo system being treated to two deals each. Have a look through and make sure to jump on...
News Alwa's Legacy Is Another Switch Success Story, Blowing Steam Sales Out Of The Water
The Switch eShop's the place to be
The success stories of indie games landing on the Switch eShop continue to roll in, with Alwa's Legacy being the latest to perform significantly better on Nintendo's platform than elsewhere. Mikael Forslind, Co-founder and Game Designer at developer Elden Pixels, has revealed that Alwa's Legacy has sold more...
Random Bowser Shares His Top Three Favourite Horror Games (Doug Bowser, That Is)
Bowser's creepy classics
It's that time of year when spooky versions of usernames start popping up on social media and everyone's getting in the Halloween mood by watching their favourite scary movies and playing their favourite frightening games. Nintendo of America's president Doug Bowser has been getting in the spirit, too, and recently tweeted...
News The Man Behind Silent Hill: Shattered Memories Is Working On A Follow-Up, But There's A Catch
"The market has hit a point where these kinds of games actually make sense"
Sam Barlow's stock has risen sharply in recent years thanks to the award-winning FMV titles Her Story and Telling Lies, but back in 2009, he was employed at Climax UK as the lead writer and designer on Silent Hill: Shattered Memories, a horror title which has since gone down...
News Ray’s The Dead Is A Pikmin-Inspired Zombie Adventure, And It's Coming To Switch
With some dark comedy thrown in for good measure
Ragtag Studio has revealed that Ray’s The Dead, a dark comedy, action-adventure game, will launch on Nintendo Switch in 2021. With gameplay inspired by none other than Nintendo's very own Pikmin, players will take on the role of Ray as he works his way through an '80s-style suburbia, creepy forests...
News The Survivalists, A Follow-Up To Team17's The Escapists, Launches On Switch Today
With support for up to four players
Today sees the launch of The Survivalists on Switch, the latest game from Team17 and a follow-up to the much-loved The Escapists. While not a direct sequel as such, The Survivalists is described as being a "part of The Escapists' universe". It has players heading out to their very own procedurally-generated...
Poll Have You Won A Game Of Super Mario Bros. 35?
Mario's number one!
It's now been just over a week since the battle royale game Super Mario Bros. 35 was released on the Switch eShop. Keep in mind, it's a limited-time-only offer and will be removed on 31st March 2021 - so make the most of it while you can. Nintendo's decided to check in on everyone to see how they're doing so far and we thought...
News Switch Pre-Orders Are Now Live For Cloudpunk, A Futuristic Open World Adventure
And it's 20% off
Remember Cloudpunk, the neon-noir, futuristic open world game headed for Switch? Well, pre-orders have now gone live on the eShop ahead of its launch next week. If you need a quick recap, Cloudpunk lets you explore an "immense" vertical cyberpunk city with your hover car and on foot, unravelling mysteries in a world of corporate...
News Yacht Club's 8-Bit Ninja Game Cyber Shadow Has Been Slightly Delayed
Updated release date will be "ready to share soon"
Yacht Club Games - best known for Shovel Knight - has announced the 8-bit ninja platformer it's helping publish will be slightly delayed. In a post over on its official website, it promised the Cyber Shadow delay would only be a "minor" one - so we shouldn't have to wait much longer. The game was...
Mini Review This Is The Zodiac Speaking - A Murder Mystery Riddled With Technical Hiccups
Gaming can be murder
If you’re not overly familiar with the case of the Zodiac Killer, then chances are you’ve at least heard of it. The titular killer’s identity was never uncovered, and as such has been the focal point of many books, TV shows, and movies ever since. This is the Zodiac Speaking joins a growing list of games to tackle the...
News Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair Celebrates Its First Birthday With A Tasty 60% Discount
And there's a new comic strip!
Can you believe it's been a whole year since the launch of Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair on Switch? Well, Team17 and Playtonic Games can, because they've offered up a lovely discount to celebrate. Right now, and up until 11th October, Switch owners can buy the game from the eShop at a very welcome 60% off. That...
News Two Parsecs From Earth Brings Metroidvania-Style Planet Exploration To Switch Next Week
With 8 different endings to discover
Ratalaika Games and ABX Games Studios have announced that Two Parsecs From Earth will be exploring a Switch eShop near you next week. It's described as a Metroidvania-style exploration game in which players must choose a total of three abilities, guiding you on your very own adventure which can ultimately go...
News Ninjala Season 3 Detailed And Dated, And Another Collab Is On The Way
It all kicks off later this month
GungHo Online Entertainment has released another Dev Diary video for Ninjala, sharing the first details of the game's upcoming third season. Season 3 arrives on 28th October, running right through until 7th January. It'll add new weapons, a new stage, and plenty more besides, all of which is detailed below. The...
News Esports Life Tycoon Puts You In Control Of A Professional Esports Team
Launching on Switch this month
Ever wished you were a part of the ever-growing Esports gaming scene? Well, now you can be... but you'll be gaming within a game. Yes, Esports Life Tycoon is a management sim that focuses on the world of competitive gaming. You'll head a professional Esports team, training up a squad, counselling your star players,...
Thursday8th Oct 2020
News One Of Zelda's Most Iconic Locations Is Returning In Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity
"see what it looked like before it got destroyed"
When Nintendo and Koei Tecmo announced Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - a game set 100 years ahead of the events of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, many Zelda fans hoped to finally get a glimpse of the ranch before it was in ruins. Well, it turns out Lon Lon Ranch has in fact been added...
News Someone Is Already Playing Need For Speed On Switch, And It's Not Out Until Next Month
False start
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered might not be out until 13th November on the Nintendo Switch, but one lucky individual has reportedly downloaded the game from the eShop already. According to a thread over on the Nintendo Switch subreddit (and archived on ResetEra when the original post was removed by moderators), the full game was...
News Nintendo Has Wiped The Pikmin Short Movies From Wii U And Put Them On YouTube Instead
Now they're free!
Remember those cute little Pikmin movies that you could download onto your Wii U? Well, they're disappearing from the console today and have been reuploaded to YouTube. It's another sad day for the Wii U, then, but at least this means that everyone can now view the short clips for free. The announcement of the change has been...
Review Warsaw - A Brutal Experience Which Proves War Is Hell
Wojna to piekło
Waaaaarsaaaaaw. Lovely woody word, Warsaw. Almost worth a point or two by itself. It's a shame that such an enjoyable word to say has been attached to such a downer of a game as this. Don't get us wrong, that's not a knock on Warsaw's (Waaaarsaaaaw's) quality; it's a polished production through and through, and its component parts...
Hands On Pikmin 3 Deluxe - This Wii U Classic Is Shaping Up Well On Switch
I'll send Olimar loving to you
As the Switch continues to receive ports of Wii U games, the number of true exclusives on Nintendo's previous console is starting to dwindle. Pikmin 3 is the latest game to be given the Switch treatment, and while the majority of its improvements are minor, so far it looks like they're all positive ones. For those not...
Japanese Charts Animal Crossing Ends Super Mario 3D All-Stars' Run At The Top
Friendly fire
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 28th September - 4th October, revealing that Super Mario 3D All-Stars has fallen from its lofty first place position. The pesky, evergreen superstar that is Animal Crossing: New Horizons has claimed top spot once again this week, narrowly outselling Mario's new compilation by just over...
News You Can Now Download A Free Pikmin 3 Deluxe Demo From The Switch eShop
Try before you buy
If you're curious to try out Pikmin 3 Deluxe before it's released at the end of this month on 30th October, Nintendo has now released a free demo on the Switch eShop. It allows you to test the game's story mode and mission mode by yourself or with another player. If you end up buying the full game digitally, your progress from...
News Overcooked 2's Moon Harvest DLC Adds New Levels, Recipe And More
Yummy
Overcooked 2 has received yet another slice of tasty – and free – DLC on Switch and other platforms, adding plenty more content into an already-overflowing pot of loveliness. Actually released last week – you'll have to forgive us for missing it at the time – the new content arrives as part of the Moon Harvest Festival update. A brand...
News Koroks Are Hidden Across Stages In Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity
"Yahaha! You found me!"
During Nintendo's latest Treehouse: Live presentation, we got an extended look at Koei Tecmo's upcoming release, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. One of the highlights was the confirmation that Koroks would be returning. You'll even be able to collect Korok seeds. If you played The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,...
News Several Splatoon amiibo Have Been Restocked At The Nintendo UK Store
Fresh figures
Another day, another amiibo restock, and this time it's good news for Splatoon fans. Callie, Marie, Pearl and Marina have all returned to the Nintendo Official UK Store, giving amiibo collectors another chance to grab them for their collections. Pearl and Marina were originally released in a double pack, which has returned here, while...
News Game Dev Tycoon Has You Running Your Own Game Studio, And It's Out On Switch Today
With cross-save support!
Update: As promised, Game Dev Tycoon is now available on Nintendo Switch. You can find the game waiting for you on the eShop for £13.49 / $14.99, and you can find all the details you need to know about it below. Original Article (Tue 25th Aug, 2020 14:00 BST): Greenheart Games has revealed that it's bringing Game Dev...
Nintendo Download 8th October (North America)
I Am Dead, The Survivalists & FIFA 21
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: I Am Dead (Annapurna Interactive, 8th...
News Another Sunsoft Game Joins The Arcade Archives On Nintendo Switch
Embark on the grand adventure
Sunsoft's 1983 platform action game Arabian is the latest retro title to join Hamster's Arcade Archives on the Switch eShop. Here's the back story, along with some screenshots: Set in ancient Persia, a young Arabian boy embarks on a journey to rescue a captured princess. On ships, in caves, and in palaces... Make full...
Nintendo Download 8th October (Europe)
FIFA 21! Agatha Christie! I Am Dead!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail eShop - New Releases: Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders...
News Otome Adventure Piofiore: Fated Memories Launches On Nintendo Switch Today
Digitally and physically
Piofiore: Fated Memories, a "powerful and dramatic otome adventure", is launching today on Nintendo Switch. The game follows the story of Liliana Adornato, an orphan born and raised in a church in the centre of an Italian town. Three criminal organisations control parts of the city, and Lili discovers that she is in the...
News Here Are The Switch eShop's Best-Selling Games Of September 2020 (Japan)
And yes, Mario's on top
Nintendo has released an updated list of its best-selling titles in Japan, revealing which Switch games are currently doing the business on the Japanese eShop. Below, you'll find a list of the 20 best-selling games on the Japanese eShop for September 2020. Only paid downloads are included, and any games that were on sale...
News "Dog-Sledding Survival Game" The Red Lantern Launches On Switch This Month
Featuring lots of very good boys
If you're a fan of video games and dogs, then wow do we have the product for you. Timberline Studio has revealed that its dog-sledding narrative survival game, The Red Lantern, will be sliding onto Switch on 22nd October. It's a resource management game where you and your team of five sled dogs must survive the...
Wednesday7th Oct 2020
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Flight Sim And Space Combat Games
Choose your wingman
It's taken a while, but as with most other genres since Switch launched back in 2017, Nintendo's console has steadily built a good library of flight combat games. Whether you're shooting bogeys and blasting your way though the clouds or the cosmos, there's a host of quality dogfighting games available. All the games here lean...
Random Animal Crossing's Stalk Market Is Turning Gamers Into Real-World Traders
"They’re kind of the same thing, concept-wise"
If you've been playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons a lot lately then you'll no doubt be familiar with the "Stalk Market" – the act of buying up turnips in-game and selling them for a bumper profit before they turn bad. According to a new report by
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 9.0.0 Arrives Next Week
Save those replays!
Nintendo has announced that Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will be updated to Version 9.0.0 next week. The update perhaps unsurprisingly arrives alongside the new Minecraft characters on 14th October (or 13th for those of you in North America). It'll primarily add support for the new fighters, stage, and
News Yes, Monster Hunter Rise Really Is Running On Standard Switch Hardware
But what about those Switch Pro rumours?
When Monster Hunter Rise was revealed last month, questions were raised about the Switch hardware it was running on. After all, there have been rumours about a new and more powerful 4K Switch arriving next year and Monster Hunter Rise will be released alongside a number of other high profile releases early...
Random Zelda Fan Pens Heartwarming Message To The Person Who Bought Their Beloved DS
"I got this DS as a birthday gift when I was 10"
One of the really wonderful things about handheld gaming is the tangible connection the player makes with the console. Sure, home systems have iconic controllers we learn to love, but with a handheld, the entire system is in the palm of your hand – and the fact you can take it with you everywhere...
News Skies Of Arcadia Dev Says Remaster Or Sequel Depends On Sega
As he's not working on "SoA related games"
Believe it or not, but it's now been 20 years since Sega's JRPG Skies of Arcadia was released on the Dreamcast. It was followed up by the GameCube version Skies of Arcadia Legends in 2002. Kenji Hiruta - considered to be one of the "main devs" on the original release - took the anniversary as an...
News Atelier Ryza 2 Won't Be Censored In The West, Says Koei Tecmo
Your bottoms are safe
Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy is the direct sequel to one of the most successful entries in the long-running Atelier franchise, and has one of the most popular female protagonists of any modern RPG in the form of the bubbly Ryza – a character with thighs so epic she inspired a
News Super Nintendo World Will Now Open Spring 2021, New Mario Café And Store Revealed
And they open next week!
Nintendo has revealed that its Super Nintendo World theme park at Universal Studios Japan will now open in spring 2021 following delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Universal initially postponed the park's opening this summer; it was originally going to have its grand opening fall in line with Tokyo's 2020 Summer...
News Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Pre-Order Bonuses Begin With Exclusive Guardian Keychain
Don't mind if we do
Plenty of buying options for the upcoming Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity have already gone live, but we now have our first look at one of the pre-order bonuses you'll be able to get your hands on. Available exclusively at GameStop is this 'Bonus Mystery Guardian Keychain'. As you'd expect, this is a 'while supplies last' kind...
News Hori Reveals Huge Wave Of Pokémon Controllers And Accessories For Nintendo Switch
Pre-orders coming soon!
Accessory maker Hori has revealed a new range of officially licensed Pokémon peripherals and accessories for Switch and Switch Lite, including controllers, cases, protectors, and more. Set to be available across North America, Europe, South America, Australia, and New Zealand starting November 2020, these products are all...
Watch Nintendo Treehouse: Live - Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity And Pikmin 3 Presentation
A Nintendo Treehouse in October?!
E3 may well have been cancelled this year, but Nintendo's keeping the spirit alive with a brand new Nintendo Treehouse: Live presentation. The show will be a livestreamed presentation featuring two segments, with a "deep dive" into Pikmin 3 Deluxe, and a new stage reveal and gameplay detail showcase for Hyrule...
News BlackMilk's Super Mario Designer Range Now Live, Animal Crossing Range Also Announced
Update: The Animal Crossing line can now be viewed
Update: The Animal Crossing range is now available to view. You can check out all of the designs here ahead of the line's launch next week. Original Article (Mon 5th Oct, 2020 13:45 BST): If you're into your Nintendo fashion, you might want to keep an eye on clothes retailer BlackMilk over the...
Review Umihara Kawase BaZooKa! - An Odd Change Of Direction For A Classic Series
Kawase Kawa-sah Ba-ba-zoo-ka
Stumbling across the original Umihara Kawase for Super Famicom many years ago, we never thought it was the sort of thing that would become such a recurring series. Following traditional entries on PlayStation and 3DS (as well as a clutch of reissues and appearances in Blade Strangers and Crystal Crisis), you’d be...
Get ready for a deep dive!
Well, this is a surprise. Nintendo of America has announced it will be hosting a Treehouse: Live event later today featuring the October release Pikmin 3 and the November release Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. There'll be a deep dive into Pikmin 3 and a new stage and gameplay details shared about Age of Calamity...
News Super Mario Bros. 35 Files Suggest Levels From Other Mario Games Could Be Added Later
But will it ever happen?
Super Mario Bros. 35 is available right now on Nintendo Switch, free for anyone with a subscription to Nintendo's online service. It's great fun, especially if you're keen on trying out a fresh take on Mario's iconic platforming, but it can get a little repetitive after a while. It's only a minor complaint, but with the...
Video Donkey Kong '94 - The 101 Level Sequel to Arcade DK
It's on like (101 stages of) Donkey Kong
Nintendo's legacy owes so much to the original Donkey Kong; after all, this was the game that introduced the world to Mario. They could have played it safe with a Game Boy conversion – it still would have been impressive to have an arcade game in the palm of your hands – but Nintendo decided that wasn't...
News Nintendo Extends Overwatch Game Trial Offer To Switch Online Members In The West
Download it now
If you haven't tried out Blizzard's hero shooter Overwatch yet, next week is the perfect chance. Just like Japan, Nintendo will be offering a trial to Switch Online subscribers here in the west. It allows you to try out the full game from 13th - 20th October. There's no word on a sale just yet (like in Japan), but you will be
News Challenging 2D Action-Platformer Horned Knight Jumps Onto Switch This Winter
No shovels in sight
2Awesome Studio has revealed that its 2D action-platformer Horned Knight will be launching on Switch later this year. The game is described as a "challenging 2D action-platformer that pulls no punches", inspired by and trying to recreate the feel of the golden age of arcade games. You're tasked with rewriting destiny as the Hero...
News Bandai Namco Brings Family Trainer For Switch To Japan This December
Get a full-body workout across 15 mini-games
Publisher Bandai Namco has revealed the latest entry in its Family Trainer series - a series that's been around now since the Wii era. It's simply titled Family Trainer for Switch and comes with a Switch Joy-Con Leg Strap accessory. The newest entry will be released in Japan on 17th December. The aim is...
News John Wick Hex Brings Fast-Paced Strategy To Switch This December
An original new story
John Wick Hex, an action-oriented strategy game based on the John Wick franchise, will launch on Nintendo Switch on 4th December, it's been revealed (thanks, Gematsu). Created in close cooperation with the creative teams behind the films, the game is described as "fight-choreographed chess brought to life as a video game"...
News The Walking Dead's Rick, Daryl And Michonne Are Joining Brawlhalla As Playable Fighters
You won't find these in Smash
Ubisoft has announced that a selection of characters from AMC's The Walking Dead TV series will be joining the roster of playable characters in Brawlhalla. Michonne, Rick Grimes, and Daryl Dixon will be the chosen few being thrown into the mix, all appearing in-game on 14th October. Their arrival will kick off an event...
News Beyond Donkey Kong Digs Deep Into Nintendo's Often Overlooked Arcade Heritage
New book sheds light on a coin-op legacy
While Nintendo has long been a major force in the realms of domestic and portable video gaming, it's important to remember that the release that truly put the Japanese firm on the map was an arcade one: 1981's Donkey Kong. Shigeru Miyamoto's first masterpiece transformed Nintendo from a coin-op also-ran into...
Tuesday6th Oct 2020
News Switch Can Break The Traditional Hardware Cycle And Become Nintendo's iPhone, Says Analyst
"They can continuously have an install base of 100 million consoles"
The Nintendo Switch is selling amazingly well – so well, in fact, that Nintendo is struggling to keep pace with demand after more than three years from launch. Switch sales up are up 95% in the first half of the current financial year, and that has seen Nintendo's share value...
Video 17 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In October
Your backlog will be thrilled
Whether you're ready or not, the holidays are right around the corner and as per usual, they're bringing a batch of new games to Switch. The battle royale take on everyone's favorite platforming plumber, Super Mario Bros. 35 is off to a great start, Nickelodeon is taking another spin at the kart racing genre with,...
News Nintendo Is Being Sued Over Joy-Con Drift Yet Again, This Time By A Child
Here we go again...
Nintendo is facing yet more trouble over the Joy-Con drift phenomenon as a mother and her 10-year-old child file a class-action lawsuit against the company. 'Joy-Con drift' refers to an issue where your Nintendo Switch controller will register movement even when you aren't applying any pressure to the control stick. The problem...
News New Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Trailer Shows Breath Of The Wild's Robbie and Purah
New allies announced
Nintendo has dropped a new, but rather short, trailer for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, introducing some of the allies you'll meet in the game. We get a brief look at Sheikah researchers Robbie and Purah, as well as the King of Hyrule himself. You might remember both Robbie and Purah from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the...
News Spooky 3D Platformer Pumpkin Jack Will Haunt Nintendo Switch This Halloween
Inspired by PS2 era graphics
Headup has announced that the "comically creepy" 3D platformer Pumpkin Jack will be getting spooky on a Switch near you from 23rd October. The game, developed by Nicolas Meyssonnier, has you jumping, dodging and carving your way through enemies and puzzles in a battle of evil against good. You'll come up against a...
News It Looks Like Hackers Are Already Cheating In Super Mario Bros. 35
But Nintendo appears to be on the case
It's only been out for a matter of days, but it would appear that hackers have found a way to cheat in Nintendo's new Mario battle royale, Super Mario Bros. 35. As reported by Polygon, social media users began to notice some suspicious activity in the game earlier this week, with players topping the...
News Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered Officially Announced For Nintendo Switch
Will arrive one week after the X1, PS4 and PC release
After months of rumours and online retailer listings, EA has finally lifted the lid on Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered. This remaster (based on Criterion's 2010 game) is being handled by Stellar Entertainment - previously responsible for Burnout Paradise Remastered. The good news is it's...
PSA It's Diddy's Kong Quest, Not Diddy Kong's Quest
But you already knew this, right?
Towards the end of last month, Nintendo added even more classic games to its Super Nintendo online service. The highlight for most was Rare's 1995 release Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. As happy as Nintendo is to see everyone enjoying this absolute gem once again, the company's official UK Twitter...
Random Jet Set Radio Composer Hideki Naganuma Tried To Be An Employee Of Nintendo Twice
"Splatoon didn't need my music"
If you're a fan of funky fresh beats, you can't go past the famous video game composer Hideki Naganuma. He's best known for his music in the Jet Set Radio series back when he worked at Sega. For many years now, his fanbase has been begging Nintendo to allow him to compose some music for the squid shooter series...
News Nintendo Reveals The Top 15 Most-Downloaded Switch Games In September 2020 (Europe)
The eShop's biggest games
Nintendo has now shared an updated list of the most-downloaded Switch eShop games of the month across Europe, this time covering September 2020. And yes, you can probably guess which game has come out on top. Just as it did in the physical charts across both the UK and Japan, Super Mari
Review CastleStorm II - A Legitimately Great Game Hobbled By Poor Execution
Storm's coming
Zen Studios has always had a bit of an issue with being typecast as ‘that pinball studio’. To be fair, the studio has done a tremendous job in designing the dozens of tables in its Pinball FX line, but that’s far from the only thing the team works on. The most notable of these ‘other’ projects is Castlestorm, a fusion...
News Nintendo Deletes Tweet Possibly Revealing Release Period For Next Round Of Smash Bros. amiibo
"Available Fall 2021"
Last weekend, Nintendo gave us our first glimpse of Banjo-Kazooie, Byleth (Fire Emblem: Three Houses) and Terry Bogard (Fatal Fury) in amiibo form. All of them look absolutely stunning and are currently scheduled to arrive at some point in 2021. When exactly might we get our hands on them, though? Apparently, it could be...
Video Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Gets A Shiny New Commercial
It's out next week!
Next week sees the launch of Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit on Switch, Nintendo's latest attempt to bring innovative fun into your home through a combination of video games and physical toys. A new commercial has been posted online to build the hype (see above), showing off some of the exciting things you can do with the new...
News Nintendo UK Store Gets Limited-Time Mario 35 Merch, Including Nintendo Tokyo Exclusives
Feel like treating yourself?
A whole new wave of Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Collection goodies have appeared on the Nintendo Official UK Store, and there's a lot of great stuff on offer. The products include t-shirts, tote bags, mugs, and more, and – excitingly – some Nintendo TOKYO exclusive soft toys previously only available from...
News Devolver Digital's Disc Room Slices Up The Switch On October 22nd
Gulp, this isn't going to end well...
Devolver Digital has announced it will be releasing Disc Room on the Nintendo Switch and PC on 22nd October. The aim of this action game is to avoid getting sliced in half by giant discs while clearing room after room. Here's the premise, along with a video rundown from the four-person development team (some of...
News Overwatch Is Going Free-To-Play On Switch For A Week In Japan
A Nintendo Switch Online exclusive
Update: Overwatch's free trial is also heading to the west! Original Article (Tue 6th Oct, 2020 14:00 BST): Overwatch will temporarily be made free-to-play for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers in Japan later this month, as part of an ongoing benefit of the service in Nintendo's home country. Subscribers will...
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Video Here's How Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Could Look Running On A 4K Console
Spoiler: it's utterly gorgeous
If you've been keeping tabs on all the rumours circulating around the Nintendosphere recently, you may remember a Bloomberg report from last month which suggested that the company has been asking third-party developers to ensure their future titles are 4K-ready. The thought is that Nintendo might be planning to...
Reminder Sega's 60th Anniversary Sale On Switch And 3DS Ends Today (North America)
Mario & Sonic, Hatsune Miku, SEGA AGES and more!
Update: As a quick reminder, Sega's 60th anniversary sale is ending today. You've got just under an hour-and-a-half left to grab these deals at the time of writing, so get a move on if there's anything you fancy! Original Article (Tue 22nd Sep, 2020 16:30 BST): Sega is now hosting a pretty mighty...
UK Charts Super Mario 3D All-Stars Gets Kicked Out Of First Place
After two weeks at the top
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 3rd October, revealing that Super Mario 3D All-Stars has lost out on first place. After two consecutive weeks at the top, the Mario compilation now finds itself in third place behind two rival-platform newcomers. Activision's Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time has snagged top...
News Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe Now Officially Confirmed For Switch
Update: Release date revealed
Update: We now have a release date! Angry Video Game Nerd: I & II Deluxe will launch on Switch and PC on 30th October, slightly ahead of its launch on PS4 and Xbox One (thanks, Gematsu). Original Article (Fri 29th Mar, 2019 14:30 GMT): Back in Jan
Video Here's How Crazy Super Mario Bros. 35 Becomes When Played At Its Highest Level
We wouldn't survive a single second
If the thought of a screen full of pesky Lakitus makes you feel a bit queasy, you might want to look away now. Super Mario Bros. 35 has introduced our favourite plumber's platforming to the super-addictive genre that is battle royale, pitting 35 players against one another as they fling enemies at each other's...
News Don't Worry, Nintendo Says It's Working On Animal Crossing's New Passport Bug
And apologises for the inconvenience
Last week saw the release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons' latest update, taking the game to Version 1.5.0 and providing players with lots of spooky new content. As it happens, one particularly spooky new addition wasn't meant to be included, with a new bug accidentally being introduced which causes an issue...
Review Lost Ember - An Artistic Experience That Fails To Live Up To Its Potential
More aggravating than art
To different people, video games can represent different things. Some play games for their challenges, others play them for a good time, and some play it for an emotional experience. Lost Ember attempts to cater to an audience looking for an artistic, story-driven game, yet unfortunately fails to create an engaging piece of...
News A Look At Minecraft Steve's Smash Ultimate Moveset, Stage And Final Smash
One of Smash's more unique characters
Over the weekend, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai hosted a presentation which explored everything you need to know about the game's newest inclusion, Steve and Alex from Minecraft. The video showed off the new character's moves, stage and more, and we've gathered up a written account of all
News This 'Little Wireless Controller' For Switch Boasts A 40-Hour Battery And Fits In Your Pocket
And it's out now!
Gaming accessory maker PDP has released a brand new controller for the Nintendo Switch, ideal for those who want head outside with something a little more substantial than a Joy-Con This little wireless controller is rather literally called the 'Little Wireless Controller', boasting a wireless connection with a range of up to 30...
News Lovely Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Goodies Appear On Nintendo UK Store
Plush, amiibo and bundles!
If Super Mario 3D All-Stars wasn't enough, remember that we also have Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury launching early next year, bringing the Wii U great over to Switch with some exciting new content. Pre-orders for the physical version of the game have now gone live on the Nintendo Official UK Store, and there's...
Guide Where To Buy Monster Hunter Rise Series amiibo - Magnamalo, Palamute And Palico
Magnificent Magnamalo
When Monster Hunter Rise was revealed in the recent Nintendo Direct showcase, we also got our first glimpse at three tantalising amiibo figurines which go alongside the game. Palamute is a dog companion which you can ride around on during hunts. Palico is a cat-like combat companion and perhaps the most exciting amiibo is...
News High-Octane Mech Shooter Wing Of Darkness Hits Switch Early Next Year
Physical version also on the way
Developer Production Exabilities and publisher Clouded Leopard Entertainment have confirmed that the action shooter Wing Of Darkness will be coming to the Switch worldwide in February next year. You assume the role of a female pilot – known in the game as a "Fraulein" – as they battle hostile forces called...
News New Sword Of The Necromancer Video Shows Off The Game’s Mechanics And Features
A behind-the-scenes look
JanduSoft and Grimorio of Games have shared a new Dev Diary video for the upcoming Sword of the Necromancer, an action roguelike heading to Switch later this year. The video is the first in a series of three set to be shared to YouTube, all offering an in-depth, behind-the-scenes peek into the making of the game. This first...
Random Diddy Kong's Creator Is Publishing Drawing Tutorials On YouTube
Watch Kev Bayliss work his magic
Kevin Bayliss is a name that will be instantly familiar to anyone who considers themselves to be a hardcore Nintendo fan; not only was he responsible for the visuals in many of Rare's classic NES titles, he worked as a character designer on games such as Killer Instinct, Battletoads and Donkey Kong Country – in...
News Bomberman-Inspired Battler Ponpu Blasts Onto Switch This November
With a campaign and three multiplayer modes
Developer Purple Tree Studio and publisher Zordix have revealed that Ponpu, an upcoming battle game, will launch on Nintendo Switch on 5th November. A new trailer has been released to celebrate, which you can watch above. This "duck-on-duck destruction game" is inspired by Bomberman and features both a...
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