Rumour 'Switch Pro' Could Feature A Mini-LED Display, According To A New Report
Nintendo's looking to improve screen performance and battery life
News SNK Apologises For "Offensive Ad" Featuring Fatal Fury's Terry Bogard
We feel like we've been here before
News 2020 Isn't All Bad, Because The Game Boy Is Getting A Brand-New RPG Called Dragonborne
And you can pre-order it right now
Random Wow, The PS5 Really Does Dwarf The Switch
Perhaps more so than you might expect
News - 2020, Week 44
Sunday1st Nov 2020
News Frame Rate And Resolution For Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Demo Revealed
How does it hold up?
Earlier this week, Nintendo released a demo for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - allowing everyone to try before they buy. Some have gone much further, putting the game's performance under the microscope. And if the demo is anything to go by, it looks like the frame rate will be up and down like a yo-yo. VG Tech - the same...
News Immortals Fenyx Rising Switch eShop File Size Revealed, Switch Gameplay Shown Off
Make some space
Immortals Fenyx Rising - previously known as Gods & Monsters - arrives on the Nintendo Switch early next month. If you're planning on downloading a digital copy of the game, you might be interested to know just how much space it will require. According to the eS
Review Part Time UFO - A Game About Picking Things Up That You Won't Want To Put Down
Grab it right away
A lot of people may not realise this, but HAL Laboratory isn’t actually owned by Nintendo. It may have been responsible for the likes of the Kirby, Smash Bros and Mother series and its main office may even be located in Nintendo’s Tokyo building, but the developer remains independent and could make games for other platforms if...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - October 2020
October's best Switch eShop games!
Another month has flown by with another bunch of quality games launching on Switch eShop in October, including an eccentric little game which managed to earn a coveted 10/10 score from this very website. These awards aim to celebrate the best of Nintendo's digital store, giving some love and attention to the games...
News Switch Version Of Horrifying '90s-Style Shooter Dusk Delayed
Dev unsure when it'll be released
There's been a lot of Nintendo Switch game delays this year, and another that won't be released on time is the horrifying first-person shooter, DUSK. In short, it's inspired by '90s favourites like Doom, Quake, Hexen and even Half-Life. It was originally scheduled to arrive on Halloween, but according to the game's...
Review The Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny - A Delightful Fighter That Shows Its Age In Places
The Future was Then
The Last Blade is a fighting game series set in Japan’s Bakumatsu era, a mid-nineteenth century period significant for the opening of Japan to western trade, investment and influence. It’s all a bit historical, but the distinct motifs of the era are what make The Last Blade so aesthetically interesting. First appearing in...
News Engine Software Would Be Happy To Chat With Suda51 About A Killer7 Switch Port
"who knows what the future brings"
Earlier this week, No More Heroes and No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle got announced for the Nintendo Switch. Once word spread that Engine Software was behind the Switch ports - the same company that brought the cult-hit action-adventure Killer7 to the
Saturday31st Oct 2020
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For November And December 2020
The big Switch games still coming in 2020
The spooky season is almost over, the pumpkins will soon be smashed or cooked up into soups and pies (or absent-mindedly left to shrivel on the window sill before getting thrown in the trash in a couple of weeks) and November arrives with promises of longer nights, chillier days, and the long-awaited return...
Review Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty - A So-So Remake Of A Legendary Game
Maybe Abey
What a difficult game to review. Yes, yes, you're thinking. It must be so hard for you to review a well-received remake of a beloved classic. But, you see, it is, because Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty does so much wrong and is in many ways so utterly redundant that it's difficult to keep a cool head when approaching it. Here's the thing; there...
News Control's eShop Page Reminds Us About Harsh Realities Of A Cloud-Based Future
Losing control
Here in the west, it seems cloud gaming is now a thing on Nintendo's hybrid device. As you might have heard, a cloud version of Control got a surprise release on the Switch eShop this week and more games - like Hitman 3 - are on the way. While it might be better than nothing, there are admittedly some setbacks and it seems we're...
News Good Smile Releasing Pokémon Sword And Shield Marnie & Morpeko Figure
Arrives June 2021
Arguably one of the best characters in Pokémon Sword and Shield is Marnie - a rival of yours. You get to know her more as you journey across the Galar Region and since the launch of the new generation, this character has established quite the following. One of her trading cards in the original S&S set is even in high demand...
Review Disc Room - A Meat Grinder Of A Game Which Packs A Real Challenge
My god, it's full of discs
In 1977, the United States launched the Voyager program, in which NASA launched two probes into deep space as a sort of “bottle into the cosmic ocean”. Aboard these two probes, golden phonograph discs were included bearing images and sounds relevant to all cultures and forms of earthly life, and these were placed...
Poll Splatoon 2's Spooky Splatfest Is Underway, Which Side Are You Fighting For?
Team Trick vs Team Treat
Nintendo has brought Splatoween back from the dead to celebrate Halloween once again. This eerie event once again sees Team Trick take on Team Treat and will run until 1st November. Spooky-themed gear has also made a return. In order to claim it, all you have to do is check out the latest Splatoon 2 news article on your...
News Ruined King: A League of Legends Story Gives LoL A Turn-Based RPG Twist In Early 2021
LoL for the Switch
The League of Legends IP is heading to consoles early next year in the form of Ruined King: A League of Legends Story, and thankfully 'consoles' includes everyone's favourite hybrid system, too. Yep, the game — developed by Airship Syndicate and the first to be published by Riot Forge — is coming to Nintendo Switch and is...
Poll Box Art Brawl #66 - Resident Evil 0
From hero to zero
Welcome to Box Art Brawl, the battle between box art variants from around the globe scrapping to win your vote. Last time we lost our collective minds in the company of Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem, although we regained our composure enough to see the metaphysical North American and European version win with nearly...
News Boo! The Indie Survival Horror Game Lone Survivor Is Getting A Remake On Switch
Returning in 2021
Think back to the Wii U era, and one indie title you might remember is the survival horror release, Lone Survivor. It was developed by Superflat Games and published by Curve Digital. To cut to the chase, it's now getting a remake - Super Lone Survivor - on the Nintendo Switch and PC, and will come with a whole new scenario titled,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 31st)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Another eventful week down in the year 2020AD, and Nintendo dropped a surprise Direct Mini on us all, with games cropping up unexpectedly on eShop, including cloud versions coming the the West, and a prominent prognosticator p
Friday30th Oct 2020
News What's Up With The Frame Rate In The Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Demo?
It's all over the place
Nintendo recently released a demo for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity on the Switch earlier this week and while many Zelda fans have been enjoying it, one common concern seems to be about the game's frame rate. Frame rate tests so far reveal this new entry is targeting around 30fps, but in reality, can dip as low as 20fps...
Review Green Hell - A Brutal And Rewarding Open-World Survival Sim
Welcome to the Jungle
If you're a fan of relentlessly brutal open-world survival sims that fling you sans ceremony into a dangerous wilderness full of death and danger, then Creepy Jar's Green Hell might just be right up your street. Here is a survival effort that sticks admirably to its core conceit, never once allowing you an unearned foothold in...
Interview "There Would Be No Control On Switch Without The Cloud," Says Remedy
We speak to the team behind the game
It's fair to say that few Nintendo Switch fans expected to see Control hitting their consoles in 2020, even if the version they've gotten leverages the power of the cloud rather than the Switch's built-in processing grunt. Remedy's award-winning action title is a welcome addition to the Switch library...
News Retro Studios Is Remodelling Its HQ In 2021 To Aid Development Of Metroid Prime 4
At a cost of $530,000
The Nintendo-owned Retro Studios is remodelling its HQ next year, VGC reports. Famous for its work on the Metroid Prime and Donkey Kong Country franchises, Retro is currently involved in the production of Metroid Prime 4, a game it inherited when Nintendo decided to
Review Angry Video Game Nerd 1 & 2 Deluxe - A Double-Dose Of Accomplished Platforming Action
Don't get angry
There’s a reason that James Rolfe’s Angry Video Game Nerd character has outlasted and out-performed so many imitators – the veneer of showmanship and the pantomimed, goofy, insincere anger are worlds apart from the genuine venom spewed by those he seems to have influenced. The Nerd isn’t a dangerous, hateful entity – he’s...
Japanese Charts Nintendo Switch Claims The Entire Top 10 This Week
Top 11, actually
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 19th - 25th October 2020, showing that Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit has slipped down to number 5 as Animal Crossing: New Horizons regains the top spot in time for Halloween. Impressively, Switch games take every one of the top 10 entries, with Minecraft at number 7 and Pokémon Sword...
Random Your Halloween Costume Can't Compete With This Unreal Metroid Effort
The Chozo-n one
Trick or treating may be off the cards for Halloween this year, but all that indoor time will surely have given you ample opportunity to create the cosplay garb of your dreams, no? Ready for when you can venture out and plunge your hands into communal bowls of candy of an evening, right? Well, it doesn't really matter — your...
News Turrican Flashback Blasts Its Way Onto Switch In December
Rise against the Machine
If you've been itching for a bit of Turrican-themed action on your Switch, then you'll be delighted to hear that Turrican Flashback, the iconic and much acclaimed action shooter is landing on the Switch on 8th December. It will be available to buy on the eShop and it's also getting a physical release too. Developed with some...
Poll Pikmin 3 Deluxe Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
Reunite with tiny Pikmin on a great big adventure
Pikmin 3 Deluxe is out on Switch today and as usual with all the latest releases, we want to know if you'll be picking it up. Although this game originally launched on the Wii U, this new version includes all of the previous DLC, brand new prologue and epilogue missions, an unlockable "Ultra Spicy"...
Video Check Out Some Great Sword Gameplay From Monster Hunter Rise
What a big chopper!
Monster Hunter Rise hits Switch early next year, and will no doubt be on the 'must-have' list of many a Nintendo fan. The beast-busting franchise may have started life on the PlayStation 2, but it arguably found a new level of fame thanks to the Nintendo 3DS, so it's nice to see the Switch get some exclusive love. If you're keen...
News Retro's Hiring Spree Continues As It Recruits Veteran GTA Producer
More talent signs on
Since Nintendo announced Metroid Prime 4's development would be officially restarted at the beginning of last year, Retro Studios has been recruiting new talent for this ambitious project like there's no tomorrow. With this in mind, the Texas-based studio has now hired former Rockstar veteran, Marisa Palumbo, as lead producer...
Deals You Might Want To Switch Things Up With One Of These Licenced Cases From Numskull
Outatime!
If you like to take your Switch or Switch Lite on your travels, then getting a snazzy case to protect your treasured console is a must. We've just spotted this new range of licensed Switch cases from Numskull which are available to pre-order for delivery in November, and we just had to share. Whether you are a fan of Back to the Future,...
News New Pikmin Themed Goodies Are Now Available On My Nintendo (US)
Some Mario Kart items, too
This week sees the arrival of Pikmin 3 Deluxe on the Switch and to celebrate this particular release, Nintendo has added some new and appropriately themed rewards to My Nintendo in the US. Shipping fees apply. First up, we have a set of Pikmin 3 coasters (set of four) - available for a total of 400 Platinum Points. My...
News Banjo-Kazooie Composer Posts Remixes For Halloween, With A Full Album Coming
Banjo-KazooiEP
There are myriad spooky levels throughout the history of video games, although one of the best has to be Mad Monster Mansion from Banjo-Kazooie (officially known as The Best Video Game Of All Time™ around these parts — when this writer's around, at least). Composer Grant Kirkhope recently put out a remix of that level's creepy...
News Get Ready To Race As Speed 3: Grand Prix Whizzes Onto Switch Soon
Is this the one with the bus or the boat?
If you're in the market for a realistic racing game, then you might want to check out Speed 3: Grand Prix when it whizzes onto Switch on 10th November. The launch trailer above will give you a good idea what to expect with this racing sim, which has been developed by Lion Castle. Oh, and spoiler alert:...
Thursday29th Oct 2020
News SNK Apologises For "Offensive Ad" Featuring Fatal Fury's Terry Bogard
We feel like we've been here before
SNK has issued a public apology after it discovered an advertisement by a licensing partner was not up to the company's ethical standards. It insists it played "no part" in the creation of it, and had no prior knowledge of its content. It has also filed a complaint with the partners involved and asked for the ad...
News 2020 Isn't All Bad, Because The Game Boy Is Getting A Brand-New RPG Called Dragonborne
And you can pre-order it right now
2020's been a pretty torrid year by all accounts, but there's some light at the end of the tunnel – for those who love Nintendo's legendary Game Boy, at least. Indie studio Spacebot Interactive has announced that it will ship a brand-new RPG for the monochrome marvel early next year, and that pre-orders are open...
News No More Heroes 1 And 2 Are Both Available Now On Switch In Uncensored Form
Travis touches down
We've still got a long wait for No More Heroes III, as it's not coming to Switch until 2021, thankfully all is not lost if you are itching to play a bit of Travis Touchdown on Switch as the first two No More Heroes games, No More Heroes and No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle, which originally launched for the Wii console, have...
Talking Point Cloud Gaming On Switch – The Pros And Cons Of The Cloud
Cloudy with a chance of frame drops
In the years since Switch first launched, we've seen some remarkable ports of games we really didn't expect to see running on the handheld's mobile chipset, let alone running well. Getting cutting-edge cross-platform games on Switch requires hard work and real skill, and with exceptional examples like Witcher 3,...
Review Wallachia: Reign Of Dracula - Contra Meets Castlevania In This Excellent Action Title
Vampire slaying meets running-and-gunning
French studio Migami Games made a name for itself with excellent Castlevania fan games like The Lecarde Chronicles 1 and 2, but fan games don’t keep the lights on or put food on the table, so the team has understandably embraced commerci
Random Sorry, Mario Kart Live - Sega Beat You To The Punch Over 30 Years Ago
You won't fit this track in your house, however
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit is one of those "wow" concepts which can't help but raise a smile; being able to drive a tiny car around your living room and terrorise your pets is a good time, as you'll know if you've consulted our review. However, this isn't the first time a Japanese
Video Another Famous Zelda Location Returns In Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity
A blast from the past
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is a game set 100 years before the events of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. As a result, a lot of locations are still intact. With this in mind, our newest recruit Jon Cartwright has taken a closer look at some of the iconic places you can visit in the
Spoiler alert deployed
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity got a free demo yesterday, and, as is so often the case with these kind of things, dataminers have been working flat-out to pick apart the game code and find the secrets lurking within. They appear to have uncovered the entire roster of playable characters, which you'll find below. It goes...
News More Legend Of Heroes: Trails Of Cold Steel Games Are Coming To Switch
But only in Japan for now
Fans of Falcom's excellent Legend of Heroes series, rejoice – we're getting more JRPG goodness on the Switch next year, thanks to the fact that The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 1 and 2 are both being released on Nintendo's console. These two titles – originally released on Sony systems in 2013 and 2014...
News The Company Behind Control's Cloud Version Is Bringing More "Major" Titles To Switch
Working with "numerous industry-leading game developers"
Cloud tech firm Ubitus has stated that it plans to bring more "major" games to Switch following the launch of Remedy's Control: Ultimate Edition on Nintendo's console. Control is the first game title which Ubitus has simultaneously distributed to multiple markets around the globe using its...
Random Live-Streamed Opening Of $375,000 Box Of Pokémon Cards Goes Horribly Wrong
Sealed with a kiss?
We've seen plenty of big-money Pokémon card unboxings on YouTube of late, but one of the most recent has turned out to be something of a disaster. Members of the Dumb Money YouTube channel – which focuses on explaining how people can turn modest investments into piles of cash – kicked off a charity live-stream in which they...
News New Discovery Suggests Crash Bandicoot 4 Might Be Coming To Nintendo Switch
It's about time
Activision has been talking about bringing Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time to the Switch for a while and the official game site has even potentially revealed a Nintendo version ahead of schedule. Now, in the latest development
News Evidence Of Resident Evil 3: Cloud Version For Nintendo Switch Seemingly Uncovered
You can't escape the cloud
It seems as if the floodgates have opened for cloud game releases on the Nintendo Switch. Following on from the announcement of Hitman 3 and the release of Control on the eShop, dataminers have now supposedly uncovered evidence of Capcom's Resident Evil 3 remake coming to the hybrid system via c
News Aussie Gamers Are Locked Out Of Switch's Cloud-Based Future, It Seems
Down-beat down-under
Say what you will about cloud-based gaming, but the fact that we can play Control: Ultimate Edition on our Switch consoles with cool next-gen features like ray-tracing is something to be celebrated, and with more major games on the way, this approach could see the Switch's library expanded in interesting ways. However, not...
News Sakurai Wanted To Import Minecraft Stages Into Smash, But Gave Up Because It Was "Impossible"
At least he tried
Minecraft is all about creating and crafting things, so it's no surprise Masahiro Sakurai wanted to incorporate this in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate when he was working on the Steve and Alex fighter DLC. A fan-made mod recently demonstrated how it's possible to import skins from Minecraft into the game, and it seems Sakurai had...
Deals Introducing The Adorable, Limited-Time Animal Crossing: New Horizons Pastel Collection (UK)
Animal Crossing amiibo cards also back in stock
Tired of garish video game swag that sticks out like a sore thumb in your subtle, stylish country abode? Does that bright red and blue Mario cushion or green Legend of Zelda hoody clash with your classy Cath Kidston furnishings? Well, thankfully there's a new collection of Animal Crossing clothing and...
News Neo Geo Pocket's The Last Blade Lands On Switch, DLC Character Coming To Samurai Shodown
Mini brawler
We've seen lots of lovely Neo Geo Pocket games land on the Switch in the past year, and today SNK is bringing The Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny to the party. If you're a Neo Geo fan, then you are no doubt aware of The Last Blade and its sequel, but unless you owned a Neo Geo Pocket Color back in the days you might have overlooked The...
News Here's How Your Feedback Helped Shape Bravely Default II Ahead Of Its Release
"Thank you to everyone who got involved"
Bravely Default II might have been pushed back to 2021, but the good news is the development team has taken player feedback on board and used it to improve the overall experience. As of September, the demo has been downloaded around one million times, and there have been 22,000 questionnaire responses...
Video The History Of Nintendo's Game & Watch Range
Pocket power!
For many people (your humble scribe included), Nintendo's Game & Watch series served as an introduction to the wild and wacky world of video games. These pocket-sized devices familiarised a generation with the likes of Mario, Luigi and Donkey Kong, and were one of Nintendo's biggest successes in the games sector until the NES and...
Nintendo Download 29th October (North America)
Pikmin 3 Deluxe, Part Time UFO and No More Heroes!
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: Pikmin 3 Deluxe...
Nintendo Download 29th October (Europe)
Pikmin 3! No More Heroes 1+2! Oceanhorn 2! Control!
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: INSTANT Chef Party...
News Sci-Fi Love Story Haven Is Hitting Switch Later Than Other Systems
"Early 2021"
Indie studio The Game Bakers has just released a new story trailer for its futuristic title Haven, and has also announced that the game will be coming to Switch (and PS4) later than other versions. Haven is locked in for release on December 3rd on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Xbox One. Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 owners...
News Taiko No Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack Drums Out A Solid Release Date
Banger
If you're a fan of banging plastic drums then you'll be pleased to hear that we're getting another helping of Taiko No Tatsujin action on Switch later this year. Taiko No Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack brings two never-released-in-the-west Taiko no Tatsujin titles to Switch consoles on December 3
News Bakugan: Champions Of Vestroia Gets A New Trailer Ahead Of Next Week's Launch
Big anime creatures landing soon on Switch
A new trailer has dropped for the upcoming anime-style RPG Bakugan: Champions of Vestroia. A joint project between Warner Bros. Games, Spin Master and developers WayForward, it's certainly looking like an energetic, beautifully animated adventure with a whole bunch of colourful monsters to battle and plenty...
News Griftlands Brings Deck-Building Roguelite Action To The Switch In Winter 2021
"Outwit or overpower"
One other game revealed during the final mini Direct partner showcase was the deck-building roguelite, Griftlands. In this broken-down sci-fi world known as Harvaria, you'll need some sharp negotiating skills as every decision you make matters - whether it's the jobs you take, the friends you make, or the cards you collect...
Wednesday28th Oct 2020
Random Wow, The PS5 Really Does Dwarf The Switch
Perhaps more so than you might expect
Journalists and influencers have already gotten their hands on Sony's latest PlayStation, and yesterday we saw a flood of images of the shiny new console – many of which illustrated quite plainly what an absolute unit it is. The PS5 is the biggest PlayStation yet in terms of size, and comfortably overshadows...
Review Pikmin 3 Deluxe - Perhaps Not Worth A Double Dip, But The Choice Pick For New Players
Wii say U want a resolution
As each month passes the Wii U becomes less and less relevant, as most of its first-party library continues to be lifted up, piece by piece, and carried over to the Switch. Why, it’s almost like what Pikmin do – DO YOU GET WHERE WE’RE GOING WITH THIS? Pikmin 3 Deluxe is Nintendo’s attempt at a definitive port of...
News Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity's Free Demo Is Available Now
Update: It's live!
Update #2: And it's live! Update #1: The demo has been leaked on the Switch news feed, but it's not available to download yet. Original Story [Tue 27th Oct, 2020 16:30 GMT]: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is out on Switch in less than a month, but a tweet from Kelios on Twitter (thanks
Review Oceanhorn 2: Knights Of The Lost Realm - A Likeable But Ultimately Shallow Zelda Clone
Knight fever
It goes without saying that the early months of the Switch saw the new console effectively being defined as a portable Breath of the Wild machine that you could also maybe play other games on if you really wanted to. Still, those who snooped around the eShop could find some gems that were certainly worth a punt, and one of those early...
Farmful to life
Marvelous has revealed that the next instalment in the Story of Seasons life/farm sim series is coming to Switch on 23rd March 2021. Story Of Seasons: Pioneers Of Olive Town will put you to work cultivating your farm just next to the titular port town and this entry promises more customisation options and more freedom than ever to...
News Control: Ultimate Edition Is Available Now On Switch, But There's A Catch
Every cloud...
Remedy's critically-acclaimed action title Control has come to Switch – but not in the form you might expect. Control: Ultimate Edition is available now, but it's a 'cloud' version – which means the game is streamed to your console over WiFi and will therefore be subject to a degree of latency. The upside is that the visuals...
News Nintendo Shadow-Drops Another Nintendo Direct Mini, Watch It Here
Out of the blue
Suffice to say, 2020 has been a pretty crazy year and has played havoc with the promotional plans of video game companies like Nintendo. As a result, we've seen a bunch of smaller, "Mini" Nintendo Directs shadow-dropping without warning – and guess what? Another one has just been released, and you can check it out on this very...
Random This Prototype Sega Mega Drive Controller Is Giving Us Serious Wii Nunchuk Vibes
Genesis?
The development name for Nintendo's Wii — the 'Revolution' — was arguably the most apt codename for any console ever. Nintendo turned the traditional spec-chasing console model on its head with its accessible little system, and a huge part of its success came from its unconventional controller design with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk. As...
News Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Receives Its Very First Update
Includes some camera improvements
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit might be a different type of video game experience, but it seems it will still be receiving the same level of support as Nintendo's standard first-party releases. A few weeks after it raced onto the Switch, this real-life kart racer has now received its very first update. This bumps...
News Hitman 3 Is Coming To Switch, Just Don't Try To Play This One Offline
Head in the clouds
In today's surprise Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase, we got a range of exciting announcements such as Control Ultimate Edition – Cloud Version. Joining Control in the cloud is everyone's favourite smooth-headed assassin. Hitman 3 is a really great game, but it was always going to be a stretch to get it running on the...
News Sega's Sonic Double Packs Are Out Now On Nintendo Switch
It's official!
Back in August, two Sega double packs for Nintendo Switch were spotted online. One included Team Sonic Racing and Sonic Mania, and the other featured Sonic Forces and Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD. Today, Sega of America made it official, and both packs are out now! Readers locate
News Don't Worry, Immortals Fenyx Rising Will Make It To Switch In Time For Christmas
And you can pre-order it now
Immortals Fenyx Rising has captured the attention of many players due to the fact that it looks a lot like Zelda: Breath of the Wild – which, lest we forget, isn't a bad thing at all, given that Breath of the Wild 2 isn't going to be with us for a while yet. When the game was
Random Move Over, Nintendo Labo, And Get Ready For... PlayStation Labo?
No cardboard with this one
While Nintendo and Sony's streams have rarely crossed in the past (besides a famous exception or two), reports are coming in that a certain part of Sony's PS5 pack-in game might reference a recent Nintendo product, albeit indirectly. Well, we say 'indirectly', but it actually seems pretty direct — at least to western...
News Part Time UFO, The Latest Switch Game From HAL Laboratory, Is Available Right Now
Surprise!
Freshly announced in today's Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase, a new game from Kirby maestros HAL Laboratory has been surprise-dropped on Switch eShop today. It's called Part Time UFO and it sees you taking control of Jobski the UFO to fly around and help people by completing tasks for them. Cleaning up, fishing, doing a spot of...
News Koei Tecmo's Buddy Mission: Bond Comes To Switch Next Year
Best buddies
Nintendo and Koei Tecmo have jointly announced during the Japanese version of today's Nintendo Direct Mini that the visual novel-style adventure game Buddy Mission: Bond will launch on Switch next year. Featuring characters designed by Yusuke Murata (One Punch Man, Eyeshield 21), the game combines 2D story sequences with 3D segments...
Random Dataminer Uncovers List Of Words That Might Get You Banned In The New Kingdom Hearts Game
"honkers" is one of many
Since the beginning of time, players have been entering words into video games that they probably shouldn't be. Sometimes these words are funny and on other occasions, they can be rude, or even highly offensive and are used with the intention to hurt or perhaps harm others. With this in mind, Square Enix's upcoming release...
News Bravely Default II Hits Nintendo Switch In February 2021
Fan feedback has been taken on board, apparently
Bravely Default II now has a solid release date, and those who were hoping it would be here before Christmas might want to look away now. It has been confirmed that the RPG sequel will hit Switch on February 26th next year, and that feedback gained from the demo released in March will be factored...
News An Exciting New Trailer For No More Heroes III Has Been Revealed
Another Touchdown
We got the news that No More Heroes III would be delayed until 2021 last month, but at least we can enjoy the first two games on the Switch while we wait. While we wait for No More Heroes III, we can check out the new trailer (above) which will give us
News Fancy A Glimpse Of An Unpublished Final Fantasy Comic From The '90s?
"Four issues were outlined, two or three written. One and a half drawn..."
Comic book writer Kurt Busiek, whose impressive career includes runs on many familiar titles from Marvel and DC, has recently opened up on Twitter about a video game-related project he was involved with back in the early 1990s — a Final Fantasy comic. As Busiek points out,...
News My Time At Portia Sequel Reaches 100K Kickstarter Goal In Less Than 24 Hours
"We did it!"
It's safe to say the Kickstarter for the sequel to My Time at Portia has already been a huge success. In less than 24 hours - 19, to be precise - Pathea Games has raised well over $100,000 USD for its new game, My Time at Sandrock. Here's the latest Kickstarter update, celebrating this milestone: We did it! We’ve already reached...
News Tropico 6 Lands On Switch In The First Week Of November
"El Presidente" returns for election time
Announced for Switch earlier in the year, it's been confirmed in the latest Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase that management and political sim Tropico 6 is coming to Nintendo's console on 6th November. The game debuted on PC in March last year before jumping to
News Netflix Gives Us Another Look At Leon And Claire In Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness
Arriving next year
Netflix's library of video game series continues to grow, with the streaming giant yesterday announcing it would be creating a brand new show based on Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed. In case you forgot, it also
News Old-School Brawler 64th Street: A Detective Story Is Coming To The Switch eShop Tomorrow
Worth investigating
If you're a fan of side-scrolling fighters like Final Fight and Streets of Rage, then you'll be pleased to learn that the Jalceo-published 64th Street: A Detective Story is joining Hamster's Arcade Archives range tomorrow. Originally re
Deals Hey Listen! Get 20% Off Zavvi's Secrets & Legends Zelda Collection With This Code
Drape yourself in Hyrule's finest
If you're a Legend of Zelda fan, you'll likely be excited for the arrival of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity later in November. A playable demo of the game dropped on the eShop just earlier, but if you're still in a Zelda-y mood after playing that, you might want to check out this new line of clothing and other...
News Fangamer Has Just Launched A Range Of Goemon Merchandise
Mystical merch
Konami's Goemon series – also known as Mystical Ninja in the west – is one of those franchises that we hope and pray will get a proper revival one day soon. Until that time, we'll have to make do with Fangamer's amazing range of officially-licenced gear, which includes shirts, pin badges, posters and even a vinyl LP. You can check...
News Surviving The Aftermath Brings Grim Survival Strategy To Switch In Spring 2021
2020 begone!
Paradox Interactive and developer Iceflake Studios have announced as part of today’s Nintendo Direct Mini that Surviving the Aftermath is coming Nintendo Switch (alongside all the other platforms you'd expect) when it leaves Early Access and officially launches in Spring 2021. The strategy game puts you in a post-apocalyptic future...
News GungHo Distributes A Limited-Time Gift As Ninjala Passes 5 Million Downloads
Claim your free Jala until January
Gung-Ho Online has announced that its free-to-play arena brawler Ninjala has reached the five million worldwide downloads milestone. In celebration of this achievement, the developers have sent out a limited-time gift of 100 Jala (that's the in-game currency if you're not in the know) to all players. As detailed...
Tuesday27th Oct 2020
News Looks Like We're Getting Another Pokémon App This Year
And we should expect big things next year, too
Given that it's one of the most recognisable brands that Nintendo is associated with, it's understandable that we've seen more than one smartphone app relating to Pokémon over the years; Pokémon GO is obviously the most popular, but we've also had Pokémon Masters EX, Pokémon Duel and even Pokémon...
News You'll Soon Be Able To Invert The Camera Controls In Super Mario 3D All-Stars
Phew!
Update: And Nintendo of America has tweeted out the information featuring the new menu screens in English: It seems that the update will be dropping in the West on 16th November — it's all about time zones, see? As much as we enjoyed Super Mario 3D All-Stars, the absence of the option to invert the camera controls was something of a...
Review Transformers: Battlegrounds - Accessible Turn-Based Action That's For Noobs Only
Bah weep grana weep Ninty bong
Hot on the heels of fellow Hasbro license G.I. Joe comes this turn-based tactical outing for those robots that take on the form of mack trucks, massive pistols, sheds and benches, the Transformers! Given the sheer love fans have for the series, Transformers: Battlegrounds has a lot to live up to – even more so when...
News Phil Spencer "Not Sure" About Game Pass On Switch, But Says Xbox Could Be Open To Discussions
Here we go again
Head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, recently said it wasn't sustainable to continue releasing games on a case-by-case basis on devices such as the Nintendo Switch. So what about Xbox Game Pass then - could this subscription service on the hybrid system be a possible solution - perhaps even via Microsoft's streaming service, xCloud? In a...
News Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues Launches On Switch In November In Europe
Swept the leg
Update: And the game has appeared for sale on the North American eShop! It would appear that the late November launch only applies outside that region — we’ll update this post should the situation change. It took a few years, but the return of Daniel LaRusso and his old rival Johnny Lawrence to screens via YouTube a couple of...
News It's Been Three Years Since We First Embarked On A Super Mario Odyssey
About time for a return trip?
When was the last time you went on a nice long trip? Thanks to one thing and another this year, it's probably been quite a while, although it's hard to believe that three years have now passed since we first grabbed our caps and went on a kingdom-hopping jaunt in Super Mario Odyssey. It is, however, entirely true:...
Review The Red Lantern - A Survival-Focused Roguelite In Which Luck Plays Too Big A Part
What do forests and dogs have in common? Bark.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that every dog in possession of a big fluffy coat must be in want of belly rubs. At least, that's the thesis behind the wildly successful Twitter account, "Can You Pet The Dog", which judges games the only way they deserve to be judged: by whether or not the...
News Cult FMV Shooter Corpse Killer Is Shambling Towards Your Nintendo Switch
And we're getting physical versions, too
Originally released on the Mega CD back in 1994, Digital Pictures' Corpse Killer was, like stablemates Night Trap and Ground Zero: Texas, based on FMV sequences with very limited player interaction – yet it gained a cult following over the years that culminated in a remastered edition for PS4 and PC in...
News Nintendo Is Releasing Three Switch Bundles In Japan Next Month
Just in time for the holiday season
Nintendo has announced it will be releasing two Switch controller bundles and a new Switch console bundle in Japan next month. All three will be available on 20th November, just in time for the holiday season. Super Mario Party Joy-Con Bundle: First, we have a Super Mario Party bundle - featuring a copy of the...
Nothing is true, everything is permitted
There once was a time when any movie or TV show based on a video game was looked down upon by fans, but those days are in the past and we've seen several leading game properties make the leap from the interactive to the non-interactive realm – and soon, there's going to be one more to add to the list...
Random Crash Bandicoot 4 Dev Has A Cult Classic N64 Game On The Brain
Clue 2: It's one from GTA devs DMA Design...
Developer Toys For Bob has a long and storied history stretching back thirty years, although you may know them more recently for the Skylanders series and two excellent platformer compilations: the Switch version of Naughty Dog's (via Vicarious Visions) Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and the revival of...
Feature Evercade's Latest Cart Is Offering A Vital Connection To Nintendo History
You're making me Dizzy, my head is spinning
We've covered the Evercade console a few times on this site, mainly because we love the idea of a brand-new handheld system which uses old-school cartridges. This pocket-friendly device doesn't have the backing of a Nintendo or Sony-sized company behind it, yet the team involved have managed to not only...
News Persona 5 Scramble Localisation Not Mentioned In Koei Tecmo's Latest Report
Focused on other offerings
Word about the localisation of Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers has been floating around all year, but now, in Koei Tecmo's latest financial report there's no mention of a western release. In terms of console offerings, it's currently focused on Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity and a bunch of other games including
News Cyberpunk Parkour Game Ghostrunner Gets Pushed Into November On Switch
Out today on other platforms
We've had our eye on first-person parkour game Ghostrunner for a while now, and while the trailers look very impressive indeed, we're intrigued to see how all that cyberpunk glitz and wall-running action translates to Switch. The game is out now on other platforms and was supposed to be coming to Switch today, too,...
News Brunswick Corporation Elects Reggie Fils-Aimé To Board Of Directors
"You really like that throttle, don't you Reggie?"
Although Reggie Fils-Aimé stepped down from his role as Nintendo of America's president last April, it doesn't seem like he will be slowing down anytime soon. Following on from the news the former NoA president would be joining Rogue Games as a stategic advisor, he's now signed on with the board...
Random This Unofficial Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Mod Makes It Pad-Smashingly Hard
Anyone order a few Golden Lynels?
Zelda: Breath of the Wild contains some pretty tough enemies, but the Lynel is one of the hardest – and the Golden Lynel is even more difficult to overcome, making it a kill that only truly skilled players can obtain. If you're one such player, then you might be interested in upping the stakes a little with a new...
News Black Friday Comes Early In The UK With Up To £20 Off These Nintendo Switch Bundles
Deals-a-plenty
The magical day of consumer spending known as Black Friday may be one whole month away, but that's not stopped Amazon UK from firing early shots with a promotion which sees up to £20 off Nintendo Switch console bundles which include a game. If you are in the market for picking up a Nintendo Switch for the first time or you're...
Video Join Us For A Complete Series History Of Panel De Pon, With ScottTheWoz And Shesez
Panel de Puzzle Attack (we're pretty sure that's the name) turns 25!
On this day 25 years ago, Japan was introduced to one of Nintendo's greatest and most competitive offerings - Panel de Pon... however you may know it as Puzzle League or even Tetris Attack (despite it having nothing to do with Tetris). The series has been far from consistent with...
News Co-op Classic Pang Adventures Returns On Switch In Physical Form Next Year
A pang of nostaligia for Europe and Australia
Meridium Games has announced that a physical boxed edition of 2019's Pang Adventures — dubbed the "Buster Edition" — will be arriving on Switch in "Q1 2021". It'll be available in retail stores in Europe and Australia, although there's no specific word on North American distribution at the moment...
Monday26th Oct 2020
Rumour 'Switch Pro' Could Feature A Mini-LED Display, According To A New Report
Nintendo's looking to improve screen performance and battery life
As Sony and Microsoft prepare to release their next gen consoles into the wild, rumours about Nintendo's future plans for Switch hardware continue to come in thick and fast. You name it, Switch Pro will have it. 4K upscaling? Natch. 48-hour battery life? We'd expect nothing less. Wake...
Random Mario Kart Music Apparently Helps With Your Homework
Listen up, kids
A lot of people like to work with music playing in the background – it's easy to see how a favourite tune can inspire you to increased productivity or get you through a particularly tough day. However, a new craze has surfaced online which is based around using Mario Kart's more strident songs to encourage people to work faster...
News Switch Is No Longer The Only Way To Play Bloodstained On The Move
Ritual of the Night comes to smartphones
Back when Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night was first announced, PS Vita owners were getting all excited about taking Koji Igarashi's next Metroidvania classic with them on the move. However, as time went on the Vita version was canned (as was the Wii U edition) and, as it woul
Mini Review Vigil: The Longest Night - A Grim And Foreboding Metroidvania
They come at night
Developed by Taiwan studio Glass Heart Games and inspired by titles such as Salt & Sanctuary and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Vigil: The Longest Night is a gothic Metroidvania which places you in a grim, horror-filled fantasy world and expects you to unravel various mysteries in the role of Leila, a member of the...
News My Time At Portia Sequel Confirmed For Nintendo Switch, Coming 2022
Devs looking to raise $100,000 via crowdfunding
If you're a fan of Pathea Games' My Time at Portia, then you'll be pleased to learn that the developer has just announced a sequel named My Time at Sandrock – and it's coming to Switch. Similarly to its forerunner, My Time at Sandrock takes place in "perhaps the only wholesome post-apocalyptic world...
Deals Level-5's Gorgeous Ghibli RPG Ni no Kuni Has 84 Percent Hacked Off Its eShop Price [Europe]
Don't sleep on this one
Level-5's Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch certainly ranks as one of the best RPGs on Switch right now, and combines an uplifting story with gorgeous artwork courtesy of the legendary Japanese animation company Studio Ghibli. The game is currently on sale, with a massive 84 percent reduction on its typical retail price...
Review Supraland - A Playful Platformer With Squandered Potential
A sandbox of missed potential
Sometimes a game’s overambition can be to its detriment, and Supraland is a prime example of this. The game is a disappointing tale of clear purpose and great ideas that, unfortunately, does not create an enjoyable product. While it is impressive that the game was created by only two developers, Supraland feels closer...
News The SNES Encyclopedia Is An Exhaustive Resource For Nintendo Fans
Penned by Chris Scullion, no less!
As long-time readers of this very site will be aware, Chris Scullion really knows his stuff. That's why we get him to fill these hallowed pages with lovely words; he's something of a boffin when it comes to the world of Nintendo, having worked at Official Nintendo Magazine during its heyday. Scullion has been...
News Strife: Veteran Edition Shoots To Switch And Nightdive Discounts Its Turok Remasters
'90s FPS-RPG now available on the eShop
Nightdive Studios may have recently delayed its remaster of Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition until next year, but the developer has just put out Strife: Veteran Edition on Switch and discounted its remasters of N64 classics Turok: Dinosaur Hunter and
Video Jurassic World Evolution Switch Gameplay Highlighted In New Developer Spotlight
Welcome to Jurassic... World
Last month, Frontier Developments released a short Developer Spotlight video about the upcoming Switch release of Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition, and they've recently put out a second video (above) highlighting more gameplay from the Switch version, which lands on Switch eShop 3rd November. The video featu
UK Charts FIFA Still Top, But Nintendo's Fine Form Continues
Cadence of Hyrule's physical release struggles to make an impact, however
We've not seen many new releases over the past week so the UK chart hasn't changed a great deal – FIFA 21 remains in the top spot, which isn't very shocking – but what's most striking is that Nintendo's excellent retail performance has held firm for yet another week, with...
Anniversary Dig Out The Plastic And Reform The Band - Rock Band 3 Turns 10 Today
Let there be Rock (Band)
Time continues to tick on mercilessly and brings with it wave after wave of video game anniversaries designed (we're certain) to make us feel older than our years. Majora's Mask launched in North America two decades ago this very day — how can that be? Another game celebrating a significant birthday today is Rock Band 3...
News Fortnite Crosses The Streams With Ghostbusters Just In Time For Halloween
What about the packs?!
A new set of cosmetic gear has cropped up in the item shop in Fortnite and it's ready to tap into the wallets of every nostalgia-drenched thirty-something who dabbles in Epic's struggling little battle royale game. Yes, you can don the official garb of Messrs. Spengler, Stantz, Zeddemore and Venkman and bust out a variety of...
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