Guide Pokémon Sword And Shield - All Ash’s Pikachu Codes
Update: Last weekend to get all eight of Ash's Pikachu
Random March 31st 2021 Is Becoming An Increasingly Depressing Day For Mario Fans
Give the poor guy a break
News Pokémon Sword And Shield's Gloria Has Finally Been Given A Voice, And It's (Very) British
Gloria arrives in Pokémon Masters
Quiz How Well Do You Know Zelda: Breath Of The Wild?
We live in a calamitous age
Guide Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity: Full Roster - Every Playable Character And Unique Action
Take a look at all 18 unlockable fighters
Nintendo says it had "no choice but to step in"
News - 2020, Week 48
Sunday29th Nov 2020
Random Smash Bros. Director Masahiro Sakurai Shares His Thoughts About The PlayStation 5
Highly recommends Astro's Playroom
Even the legendary video game director Masahiro Sakurai needs a break every once and a while, so what does he do when he's not working on new fighters and content for the Nintendo Switch title Super Smash Bros. Ultimate? He plays other games and systems on his insane gaming setup, of course. In his latest...
Guide Nintendo Switch Winter Games - All The Big Games Coming In 2020, And Beyond
All the big Switch games on the horizon
2020 has certainly been an unusual year. Along with juggernaut releases like Animal Crossing: New Horizons, we've seen big announcements like Paper Mario: The Origami King, Pikmin 3 Deluxe,
News It Looks Like Kadabra Can Finally Return To The Pokémon Trading Card Game
Spoon-bending magician lifts long-time ban
The magician Uri Geller has taken to social media to apologise for getting the pocket monster Kadabra banned from the official Pokémon Trading Card Game many years ago and has now given Nintendo permission to use it once again. "I am truly sorry for what I did 20 years ago. Kids and grownups I am...
Random Amateur Dev Releases Reimagined Remakes Of The 1993 Zelda CD-i Games
"not 1:1 remakes" but they "capture the spirit"
An amateur video game developer known as Dopply on Twitter has released reimagined remakes of the 1993 Phillips CD-i action-adventure games Link: The Faces of Evil and Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon. The games were created in Game Maker over four years and feature the original assets. Here's a bit more...
News Nintendo Shares Tips On How To Keep Your Switch And Joy-Con Germ-Free
And here's what you also shouldn't do...
The Switch might be all about sharing the joy, but it's also important to keep your system clean to help prevent the spread of germs and ensure your device and controllers stay in the best condition possible. With this in mind, Nintendo suggests using alcohol-based products to disinfect its hybrid system and...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel #69 - The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
Nice
Welcome back to Box Art Brawl, our weekly(ish) contest between box art variants from around the world. Last time, to coincide with the 30th anniversary of both that game and its host system, we looked at SNES launch title Super Mario World. Thirty years! Time has its own Magic Cape, it seems. In
Mini Review The Alto Collection - A Breezy Pair Of Smartphone Classics On Your Switch
Cruise Control
Some of the best mobile games are often the most straightforward. By happy coincidence, this also means that they’re especially easy to port over to other systems. The Alto Collection takes two of mobile gaming’s most celebrated titles, Alto’s Adventure and Alto’s Odyssey, and puts them together in one handy – albeit rather...
Video The Nintendo Life Holiday Gift Guide - 2020 Edition
Games, accessories, artwork and more
December is coming up and you know what that means...it's nearly the holiday season! The time of the year where we gift and receive presents. If you are having some difficulties with that first part - don't worry, our American-based video producer Zion has got you covered with this year's Nintendo Life Holiday...
Saturday28th Nov 2020
Video Immortals Fenyx Rising - Switch VS PlayStation 5 Graphical Comparison
More than 10 minutes of gameplay, too
Ubisoft's next major release for multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch is Immortals Fenyx Rising. We've obviously gone hands-on with it about a month ago, and now we've had even more time to see what it's like. To help tide you over until its release, our lovely senior video producer Alex Olney has...
Review Ghostrunner - A Thrilling Cyberpunk Epic Dulled By Performance Problems On Switch
Be a literal runner of blades
It seems the cyberpunk genre has seen something of a resurgence in the indie game scene lately, no doubt spurred on by CDProjektRed’s anticipated tentpole release which now appears set to launch somewhere in the actual year 2077 (only kidding, of course! It's sure to be here by at least 2055). Ghostrunner is the...
News Square Enix Announces SaGa Frontier Remastered, Launches On Switch In Summer 2021
"The 1998 PlayStation classic is back"
We've seen a lot of past-generation games return in 2020, and now to add to the already long list, Square Enix has announced it'll be releasing a remaster of its 1998 PlayStation JRPG, SaGa Frontier. Square Enix says SaGa Frontier Remastered will feature updated "graphics, events, cutscenes, enhancements" and...
News Dataminers Discover Unused Character Voice Clips In Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity
A sign of things to come?
If you were hoping Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity would receive some additional content over time, you might just be in luck. It is a Koei Tecmo Musou after all. Following on from a story we ran back in October about dataminers potentially uncovering the entire cast of playable characters in the new Hyrule Warriors game,...
News Buy One Qubic Fighting Game "And Grab 3 Others For Free" - This Weekend Only
Don't back down from this offer
Publisher QubicGames is this weekend hosting a special sale. If you buy any one of the following fighting games for €1.99 / $1.99, you'll get the rest of them for free - so that's four games all up! If you already happen to have at least one of these games in your Switch library, you'll also be eligible to claim...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 28th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Another long week has now been and gone, with huge Nintendo eShop sales across Europe and North America, an internet-melting Pokémon character voice reveal, and
News Door Kickers Gears Up For A Switch eShop Release This December
Get ready to kick some doors
Back in April, QubicGames announced a whole bunch of titles were en route to the Nintendo Switch eShop. One of them was the original Door Kickers game - not to be confused with Door Kickers: Action Squad. If you've been at all wondering
Friday27th Nov 2020
Guide Pokémon Sword And Shield - All Ash’s Pikachu Codes
Update: Last weekend to get all eight of Ash's Pikachu
Update: As a quick reminder, this is your last weekend to enter all of the Ash's Pikachu codes below into Pokémon Sword and Shield. The codes remain valid until 30th November. To celebrate The Crown Tundra, the second piece of DLC for Pokémon Sword and Shield, players can now get their hands...
Quiz How Well Do You Know Zelda: Breath Of The Wild?
We live in a calamitous age
The release of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity has sent many of us back once more to a world we first discovered in March 2017. We've returned to the huge open world of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild many times in the months and years since it launched alongside the Switch itself, but a lot of games have...
Guide Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity: Full Roster - Every Playable Character And Unique Action
Take a look at all 18 unlockable fighters
As a prequel story to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Koei Tecmo and Nintendo's Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity finally gives us the chance to play as other characters in this world. Nothing against the lovely Link, of course, but the world of Hyrule is filled with many colourful characters, so the...
News The Crown Prince Of Saudi Arabia Is Now SNK's Largest Shareholder
Update: Deal will eventually gobble up 51% of the company
Update #2 [Fri 27th Nov, 2020 12:40 GMT]: The Mohammad bin Salman Charity Foundation has confirmed that it is investing 813 million riyals ($223 million) in SNK, giving it a 33.3% stake in the company. That values the company at $669 million (thanks,
News Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Has Already Sold Over 500,000 Copies Globally
"an abundant Fall harvest"
The action, crafting and farming game Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin has only been out for a few weeks now, but it seems it's already a huge success. XSEED Games has announced its new release has sold over 500,000 copies (that's physical and digital sales combined) across multiple platforms worldwide. This makes it "one of the...
News Nintendo Switch Looks Poised To Smash 'Crazy Records' This Holiday Season
USA shipments up 30% year-on-year in October
It looks like Nintendo Switch could be on the verge of smashing new sales records this holiday season, as shoppers flock to stores to grab Black Friday deals in time for Christmas. This year has seen a number of welcome deals on Switch consoles as retailers battle it out to earn your custom over Black...
News The Revo K101 Plus GBA Clone Now Comes With Fancy New Colours, But Not Much Else
2015's best GBA clone hasn't change much in 5 years
Remember the Revo K101 Plus? We took a look at this smart little Game Boy Advance clone way back in 2015, and passed the following verdict: If you're looking for a decent GBA system but don't like the tiny form factor of the Game Boy Micro -–and can't afford the revised G
News The Pokémon Company Outlines Plan To Fix Minor Pokémon GO - Pokémon Home Transfer Bug
Will be resolved over the coming weeks
Earlier in November, The Pokémon Company finally made Pokémon HOME compatible with Niantic's augmented-reality smartphone game Pokémon GO. It allows trainers to transfer pocket monsters from GO to the Pokémon games on the Switch. While there have been no major issues, there have been a few minor problems...
News 3-In-1 Collection Space Invaders Forever Landing On Switch This December
In digital and physical form
Fans of retro gaming with a modern twist might want to keep an eye out for the Switch release Space Invaders Forever. Following on from its official announcement earlier this year, TAITO and ININ Games have now confirmed it'll be landing before the end of the year on 11th December. Once again, it'll be available in both...
News Nintendo's Latest UK Ad For Animal Crossing: New Horizons Is Packed Full Of The Feels
Take your friends along for the ride
Nintendo's supported the phenomenally successful Animal Crossing: New Horizons with some excellent regional commercials, and it's following up this format with an ad that's exclusively aimed at the UK market. The commercial – which is due to run on UK television networks from today – reinforces how the game...
Update: FIFPro wades in
Update: FIFPro has issued the following statement regarding this issue (thanks, Push Square): In light of recent media reports, FIFPro wishes to clarify the manner in which it obtains the image rights of players, and its role in defending the employment rights of professional footballers worldwide. FIFPro, a not-for-profit...
News Pokémon Shirts Expands To Include Pokémon Masks, All 151 Original Monsters Included
And they're not cheap
Following on from the successful launch of its smart Pokémon Shirts range, Original Stitch is now selling masks featuring the original 151 Pokémon. The new site allows you to choose from all your favourite generation one Pokémon on the front side, and then one of four colours of breathable mesh fabric on the back (white,...
News Original Bit.Trip Games Confirmed For Switch Via Surprise eShop Listing
Expected to launch next month
From time to time "coming soon" listings on the Switch eShop reveal games we didn't even know were on the way to Nintendo's hybrid platform, and today is one of those days. Over on the European eShop, six QubicGames listings have popped up for the Bit.Trip series starring CommanderVideo. There's Bit.Trip Core, Bit.Trip...
Another record smashed
Animal Crossing: New Horizons continues to take the world by storm, becoming the fastest ever game to reach six million physical sales in Japan's history. You may have spotted New Horizons' latest lifetime total in our Japanese chart round-up yesterday; the game sold another 37,290 physical copies in the region last week,...
News Warplanes: WW1 Sky Aces Fires Onto Switch Next Month
Featuring more than 30 historical planes
Aerial warfare title Warplanes: WW1 Sky Aces will be flying onto the Nintendo Switch eShop on 11th December, it's been confirmed. The game takes players back to World War I, with more than 30 historical planes being available as you aim to stay alive and change the tides of war. There are two modes to choose...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Hosting Headwear Tournament This Weekend
Hats, helmets and caps!
This week Nintendo is hosting a special headwear tournament in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Eligible fighters will need to be wearing either a hat, helmet or cap. So that's characters like Mario, Link, Samus, Captain Falcon and even Min Min from ARMS. This tournament will run for a total of three days and during this time...
Thursday26th Nov 2020
News Pokémon Sword And Shield's Gloria Has Finally Been Given A Voice, And It's (Very) British
Gloria arrives in Pokémon Masters
A tweet regarding a new update to Pokémon Masters has taken Twitter by storm this morning as fans of the series hear the voice of Sword and Shield protagonist Gloria for the first time. The character, who serves as the base female option players can choose from at the beginning of Pokémon Sword and Shield's...
News The Super Mario Bros. Game & Watch Can Now Run Pokémon, Zelda And More
DOOM was just the start
Hackers have wasted no time with the Super Mario Bros. Game & Watch - discovering its secrets before it was even officially released. Within just weeks, one talented individual known as 'stacksmashing' dug into the system
News Pokémon Teases 'Very Special' 25th Anniversary Celebrations For 2021
What could we see?
The Pokémon Company International has teased upcoming celebrations surrounding the series' 25th anniversary next year. The tease began with a special Pokémon brand performance during the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade today, where a troupe of Pikachu danced to the original Pokémon theme song in New York’s Herald...
Update: Could be fixed by December
Update: Developer Psyonix has provided another small update on its progress in fixing Rocket League's current split-screen multiplayer issue. Responding to a fan on Reddit, a Psyonix representative said: "Hi folks, if testing goes well, splitscreen support should return on Nintendo Switch with our game update...
Random Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin Inspected By Australia's Department Of Agriculture
"No items were of biosecurity concern"
The recently released Nintendo Switch title Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin is apparently such a convincing farming simulator, the Australian Government's very own Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment couldn't resist taking a look itself. Australian-based YouTuber Jay RPG recently shared a funny story...
Feature Ace Attorney's Hidden Legacy: The Evidence Capcom Didn't Present To The West
Despite long-standing objections, it seems the Great Ace Attorney is finally being localised
To say Capcom is having a rough time recently would be putting it mildly. Having been subjected to a "customised ransomware attack", we’ve witnessed no end of leaks about upcoming plans for the next few years, but amongst this all,
News Nicalis Is Issuing DMCA Takedown Notices To Free Versions Of Cave Story
"Do not support Nicalis. Do not buy Nicalis games"
Update: Ema – who worked on a fork of the CSE2 version of Cave Story – has gotten in touch to clarify some points: 1. This DMCA is strictly for CSE2, the fanmade decompilation of the original freeware version of Cave Story. Said freeware version is unaffected by the takedown, and can be...
Update: And it's back!
Update: And just like that, Abylight's Twitter account has been unlocked and is now back up and running. The studio has shared a message of thanks to fans: "Good news, anybody? The @abylight T
Rumour Resident Evil Revelations 3 Will Be A Switch "Focused" Release, Says Capcom Insider
"Outrage is RE Switch"
Capcom, as you might recall, suffered a massive leak not long ago. It seemingly confirmed a number of projects are on the way - including a game called Resident Evil Outrage, which is scheduled for Q4 2021. According to well-known Capcom insider Dusk Golem - who has made a number of
Random Turns Out Nintendo Might Be Right, You Can Have Too Much Super Mario Bros.
Maybe Nintendo knows best by removing games from distribution?
Super Mario Bros. turns 35 this year and has to rank as one of the most ported games Nintendo has ever produced. It's available, in some shape or form, on pretty much every system the company has produced, and in 2020 we got yet another way to experience it in the form of a brand-new...
Japanese Charts Momotaro Dentetsu Beats Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity To Number One
Switch hardware sales fend off PS5
Momotaro Dentetsu be like... Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 16th - 22nd November, revealing that Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity couldn't manage to claim number one on its debut week. The game sold an estimated 173,215 physical copies in its opening week, which would usually be more than enough...
News Watch Out, Europe - Importing Consoles From The U.S. Just Got A Lot More Expensive
Could now cost you hundreds extra
If you live in Europe and were one of the few people lucky enough to have ordered an Analogue Nt Mini Noir a while back, in the past day or two you may have realised that you’re now also unlucky enough to have been hit with an enormous customs charge. FedEx, who are handling Analogue’s shipments, are currently...
Nintendo Download 26th November (North America)
Empire of Sin! Picross! Warhammer!
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: Empire of Sin (Paradox Interactive, 1st...
News The Long-Lost Clockwork Aquario Is Being Pushed Back To 2021, New Screens Revealed
Update: physical editions revealed
Update: Strictly Limited Games has announced not one but two special editions for Clockwork Aquario. The standard version will sell for €29.99, while the collector’s edition (limited to 1.300 copies for PS4 and to 2,500 copies for Nintendo Switch worldwide) will cost €69.99. The Ultra Collector’s Edition...
News Nintendo Switch Online Members Can Now Get 50% Off The Switch NES Controllers (Europe)
A Cyber Deals special
As an additional treat in Nintendo of Europe's Cyber Deals offerings, Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can now pick up a pair of NES controllers for Switch at half price. The offer will be live for Nintendo Switch Online members from now up until 3rd December, taking the usual £49.99 asking price down to just £24.99...
News Cuphead's 'Delicious Last Course' DLC Has Been Delayed Until 2021
A "difficult decision" for the entire team
There have been a lot of video game delays this year, and the latest company to announce it has experienced some setbacks due to the global pandemic is Studio MDHR. In a letter on social media, the founders Chad and Jared Moldenhauer told fans they would just have to wait until 2021 to experience 'The...
News Don Your Green Beret, Konami's Rush'n Attack Hits The Switch Today
Always in a rush
Hamster is releasing Konami's 1985 run-and-gun shooter Rush'n Attack ("Russian Attack" - get it?) on the Switch eShop today. The title – which was released under the alternative name Green Beret in Japan and Europe – is part of Hamster's superb Arcade Archives range. You're tasked with going behind enemy lines to rescue POWs...
News Morbid: The Seven Acolytes Is A Souls-Like RPG Full Of Giant Boss Fights And Gore
And it launches on Switch next week
Launching next week on Switch is an isometric Souls-like action-RPG that's sure to put a gruesome spin on your festive celebrations this year. Morbid: The Seven Acolytes lands on the Switch eShop on 3rd December, promising "epic, brutal boss encounters," diverse environments, and plenty more besides. Said to...
Nintendo Download 26th November (Europe)
Cobra Kai! Tracks! Maid of Sker! Picross S5!
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: Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid...
News Sword Of The Necromancer Pushed Back To 2021 To Avoid "Craziness" Of Next-Gen Launch Window
And to allow devs to further refine the game experience
Sword of the Necromancer, which started out as a Kickstarter project, will now launch a month later than planned. According to game developers JanduSoft S.L and Grimorio of Games, the monster summoning action-RPG will arrive on 28th January 2021 for the Nintendo Switch and multiple other...
News The World Ends With You Composer Takeharu Ishimoto Will Return For The New Game
It's in safe hands
Takeharu Ishimoto, composer on the original The World Ends With You soundtrack, has revealed that he'll be returning to work on the newly announced Neo: The World Ends With You. The original game, and indeed the Remix version now available on Switch, is perhaps most remembered for its striking visuals and soundtrack. The music...
Wednesday25th Nov 2020
Random March 31st 2021 Is Becoming An Increasingly Depressing Day For Mario Fans
Give the poor guy a break
Considering he serves as the company mascot and generates more revenue per year than we could ever picture in our tiny minds, Nintendo sure seems hell-bent on ruining poor old Mario's day next year. 31st March 2021 is shaping up to be a pretty memorable day in Mario's history, but for all the wrong reasons. On that day,...
News Super Mario Maker Online Services To Be Terminated, Will Soon Be Removed From Sale
Goodbye, old friend
Nintendo has announced a discontinuation of online services for the original Super Mario Maker on Wii U, meaning players will no longer be able to upload their own courses. The discontinuation comes into effect on 31st March 2021; from that date, it will "no longer be possible to upload courses" and on that same day, the Super...
News Nintendo Adding Sharp As Switch Manufacturing Partner Could Boost Q4 Sales Year-On-Year
Switch is in for a decent final quarter
Bloomberg is reporting that Nintendo has increased Switch production by partnering with a manufacturing site based in Malaysia owned by Japanese tech giant Sharp. According to sources close to the matter, Nintendo has taken on this additional production stream to satisfy demand and future-proof against any...
News New Animal Crossing-Themed Nintendo Switch Lite Bundles Appear For Black Friday
Available at the Nintendo UK Store
New Nintendo Switch Lite bundles that include a copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons have arrived at the Nintendo UK Store just in time for Black Friday. You can pick up either a Turquoise or Coral Pink Switch Lite console as part of the new promotion, with Animal Crossing: New Horizons artwork featured on the...
The Last of Us Part II wins big
This year's Golden Joystick Awards winners have now been announced, and we have the full list of winners for you below. Animal Crossing: New Horizons earned 'Nintendo Game of the Year', which we must say is absolutely deserved considering the impact it had worldwide earlier in the year. Nintendo hasn't received all...
News Pikmin 3 Deluxe Updated To Version 1.1.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Fixes some bugs
Nintendo has released its very first update for Pikmin 3 Deluxe on the Switch. This small update bumps the game up to version 1.1.0. Based on the patch notes, it's a number of bug fixes (how appropriate). Here are the full details courtesy of Nintendo's official support page: Ver. 1.1.0 (Released November 24, 2020) - Fixes the bug...
News Square Enix Launches Permanent Work-From-Home Program Next Month
"80% of employees to be home based"
2020 has been a year like no other - with pretty much the entire tech and video game industry required to work from home during the height of the pandemic. With this in mind, Square Enix - publishing upcoming releases like Balan Wonderworld and the recently revealed NEO: The World Ends With You - has announced it...
Soapbox 10 Years On, We Need More Brave, Worthwhile Experiments Like Epic Mickey
The Brave Little 'Failure'
In some ways, the Wii era feels further away than it actually is. The modern gaming landscape, though certainly influenced by Nintendo's approachable little console, seems so laser focused on pixel counts, framerates and raytracing that Wii feels incredibly old-school in 2020. The idea that just ten years ago we were still...
Download it now
Nintendo has released another update for Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics on the Switch. This one focuses on a fix for a small issue. Below are the full patch notes, courtesy of the official support page: Ver. 1.1.3 (Released November 24, 2020) Online Fixed an issue that caused an error to occur when the software...
News Skeleton Crew's Enchanting Action-Adventure Olija Washes Up On Nintendo Switch In 2021
Explore, escape and survive
Update [Wed 25th Nov, 2020 00:15 GMT]: It seems the action-adventure Olija will no longer be released this year. Skeleton Crew and Devolver Digital have now confirmed it'll wash up on the Switch in 2021. Above is an updated trailer. Original article [Sun 12th Jul, 2020 08:45 BST]: Apart from Carrion, one other Switch...
"I’d love to bring back F-Zero, SSX or Ridge Racer"
Nintendo Switch may have been slow off the starting line when it came to racers, 'realistic' or otherwise, but in the years since launch it's slowly but surely built up a fine catalogue of racing games in addition to everyone's favourite kart racing plumber. Criterion's evergreen Burnout Paradise...
News Paper Mario And Octopath Traveler Smash Bros. Spirits No Longer Limited-Time
Add them to your collection
Nintendo has done some fantastic cross-over spirit events in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, but one downside is they're often limited-time events, where you only get a handful of days to acquire them all. If you happened to miss out on the Octopath Traveler and Paper Mario: The Origami King ones, the good news is they've...
News Absurd Battle Game Fight Crab Gets Free Update And Crazy Live-Action Trailer
New in-game skins make your crab ultra-shiny
Fight Crab is one of the very few games which somehow become more and more ridiculous the more you look at them, and the brand new trailer above is only making things even more bizarre. Titled 'Crab-Mageddon! The Complete Live-Action Story of Fight Crab', the trailer certainly captures the spirit of this...
Tuesday24th Nov 2020
Nintendo says it had "no choice but to step in"
Update: The #FreeMelee hashtag has evolved into #SaveSmash, and has, at the time of writing, picked up 21.7K tweets – enough for it to begin trending around the world on Twitter.
Guide Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity: Amiibo - What Do Amiibo Unlock?
Get your five-a-day
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild had some extensive and impressive support for amiibo, Nintendo's series of NFC-enabled figurines. The arrival of this prequel hack-and-slash adventure begs the question: What do amiibo unlock in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity? The answer is... well, the answer might be a little...
Review Serious Sam Collection - Two-Thirds Enormous Fun, One-Third Crushing Disappointment
Seriously below-par
The central joke of Serious Sam is that he isn't very serious at all. And nor are his games. In fact, they're extremely silly, and if they don't start behaving they're not going to get any sweets. Yes, Croteam's long-running flagship FPS is a gleefully daft blaster that revels in throwing as many enemies at you as possible,...
Random No, The World Ends With You Sequel Is Not A Persona 5 Rip-Off
Some think the games are a little too similar
As you've likely seen by now, Square Enix has announced a sequel to the Nintendo DS classic, The World Ends With You. Not long after NEO: The World Ends With You for the Switch and PlayStation 4 was revealed, Person
Video 21 Nintendo 64 Games Everyone Should Play
In no particular order
The N64 may have failed to reach the same dizzy commercial heights as the NES and SNES, but it's unquestionably home to some of the finest video games Nintendo has ever produced, and rightfully holds a special place in the hearts of many gaming fans. On that topic, do remember when we asked you, our lovely readers, to rank...
Feature GBA Mod Company Creates The Game Gear Sega Should Have Released In 2020
Showing them how it's done
The Game Gear Micro was a neat little product and all, but it wasn't exactly practical – it's absolutely tiny, so playing it for longer than five minutes is an exercise in pain, and the fact that Sega only included a handful of games on each unit means you have to buy five different consoles to get the whole collection...
Random It's Possible To Play PS5 (Or Any Other Console) Via Your GBA
Hope you don't mind a resolution drop
Whenever a new piece of technology arrives on the scene, there's always the temptation to push it in unexpected directions, and that's what YouTuber The Retro Future has done for the shiny new PlayStation 5. While this smart new console is technically capable of outputting an 8K signal, The Retro Future has...
News Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Is Already The Best-Selling Warriors Game Of All Time
Three million sales in less than a week
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is off to an absolutely flying start, shifting more than three million copies in less than a week. It only released on 20th November, but early UK sales data indicated that the game could well be on a path to huge success, with physical launch sales outdoing Hyrule Warriors:...
News More Dark Is A Puzzle-Platformer 'Intended For Adults', And It Launches On Switch This Week
60 levels in Hell
Ratalaika Games has announced that More Dark, a puzzle-platformer that launched on Steam last year, will be lurking its way onto the Switch eShop later this week. Featuring "animated blood and cruelty intended for an adult audience", More Dark has players taking on 60 platforming levels made up of a range of puzzles and gameplay...
Video Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Reimagined As A Game Boy Color Title
A link to the past
Nintendo and Koei Tecmo's latest game Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity looks great on the Switch, but have you ever wondered what it would have looked like if it was originally released on the Game Boy Color? In celebration of this Breath of the Wild prequel spin-off, Nintendo Wire has released a new "de-make" video based on this...
News Nintendo Switch Parental Controls Mobile App Gets Another Minor Update
Bug fixes and more
If you're still one of the Switch owners using the special parental controls mobile app, then it's time for an update. This latest version (1.14.0) adds support for iOS 14, Android 11 and also includes some bug fixes. This is the first update the app has received since July. While it's unknown what exact bugs have been resolved,...
News Next DLC Update For Minecraft Dungeons Arrives On 9th December
As well as a new season pass and free content
Mojang has announced its Minecraft Dungeons Howling Peaks DLC will arrive next month on 9th December. It adds a new area, new weapons and artifacts, and of course, plenty of new enemies. It's your job to travel to the top of the mountain to take out the Tempest Golem corrupted by a shard from Orb of...
News Designer Tetsuya Nomura Shares Neo: The World Ends With You Art To Celebrate The Game's Reveal
Talks about new character Rindo's design
Yesterday saw the very welcome announcement of Neo: The World Ends With You, a brand new game in Square Enix's The World Ends With You series and a sequel to the DS original. To celebrate the occasion, series character designer Tetsuya Nomura has shared a special piece of artwork. The piece shows off the new...
News Gal*Gun Returns Scores February 2021 Release On Switch, Opening Movie Revealed
Just in time for Valentine's
Publisher PQube and developer Inti Creates have revealed that Gal*Gun Returns will be coming to Switch in February 2021. It'll actually be arriving just in time for Valentine's Day with a 12th February launch, and the teams have shared the opening movie from the game to celebrate. It shows off the Gal*Gun girls you'll...
News Pikachu Returns To This Year's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Dancing Pikachu will also feature
The giant inflatable Pikachu will once again be participating in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on November 26th. This marks its 20th consecutive appearance in the parade. "Look for the iconic Pokémon to appear holding a snowman Pikachu and wearing a scarf in preparation for the cold weather! "...
News Defentron Brings '80s-Style 3D Tower Defence To Switch Next Month
"It all depends on you"
If you're looking for a new tower defence game to get stuck into this Christmas, you might want to keep an eye out for Defentron. A 3D tower defence title set in an '80s-style virtual universe, Defentron has you coming up with the best strategies to fend off waves of pesky computer viruses. You see, the action actually takes...
Monday23rd Nov 2020
Random Super-Clever AR Hacks Make Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Really Shine
Wanna be inspired?
With the right setup, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit can be a real blast. If you've got the imagination – and perhaps more importantly, the space – it can offer a Mario Kart experience truly unlike any other. Of course, some creative folk are taking things well beyond the norm, including the annoyingly imaginative people...
News Capcom's Releasing A Mini-Arcade System Packed With Mega Man And Street Fighter Games
Coming this Christmas in Japan
The craze for micro-consoles shows no signs of slowing down, with Capcom now revealing that it is about to release a mini-arcade machine packed with classic titles. Dubbed the Retro Station, this tabletop unit has an 8-inch screen and weighs 2.1 kg. It comes with the following titles: Mega Man The Power Battle Mega...
News Mortal Kombat 11 Receives Huge Update - Full Patch Notes (November 2020)
It's a big one!
A huge update has been released for Mortal Kombat 11 on Nintendo Switch, introducing gameplay adjustments, stability improvements, character tweaks, and more. The patch arrives alongside the release of Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, a "definitive" version of the game that also received a physical version in Europe. The update's full...
News Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity UK Launch Sales Are 'Nearly 324% Bigger' Than Original
But not as high as traditional Zeldas
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity has had a very decent start to life in the UK, with physical sales being significantly higher than those of Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition at launch. As you may have seen from our UK charts round-up earlier today, Age of Calamity managed to earn a sixth-place debut behind...
News Square Enix Announces NEO: The World Ends With You, A Sequel To The DS Original
Launching 2021
Square Enix has announced a sequel to the Nintendo DS classic, The World Ends With You. Titled Neo: The World Ends with You, the game will launch on both Nintendo Switch and PS4 in summer 2021. The release window was revealed alongside debut gameplay footage in an announcement trailer for the title, which you can see above. The game...
News Yes, The Super Mario Bros. Game & Watch Can Run DOOM
A stripped-down version, anyway
Nintendo's new Game & Watch handheld was pulled apart in pretty quick order, with hacker stacksmashing digging deep into the system's code before it even officially launched.
Guide Animal Crossing: New Horizons: King Tut Mask DIY Recipe And Guide To Tripping
We like King Tuts and we cannot lie
With the second summer update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, that good old tripping mechanic from games past was added once again. In addition, a mysterious (and ominous) accessory was also reintroduced for crafting... Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Tripping and King Tut Mask Guide: Mechanics such as...
News Store Your Switch Games In Style With This Animal Crossing-Themed 512GB SD Card
Joining the Zelda and Mario cards
If you're wanting to store your beloved digital Switch games in style, you'll struggle to find a micro SD card any cooler than this one. Yes, an Animal Crossing-themed micro SD has been added to Nintendo's officially-licensed range of SanDisk cards. It's the biggest of the lot, boasting 512GB of storage compared to...
Guide Why You Can't Time Travel To Toy Day In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Patience is a virtue
With the recent winter update v1.6.0 to Animal Crossing: New Horizons, players were elated to have new in-game holidays and events to look forward to... And then, like parents of children who have snuck into the Christmas presents one too many times, Nintendo locked away the holiday events
Review Cake Bash - Delicious Multiplayer Action That's Too Tasty To Ignore
Much ado about muffin
The majority of people, young or old, would be forced to concede that cakes are delicious. Nobody dislikes sweets, and anyone who did would rightfully be cast out from society and forced to live in some sort of modified bin. It's a canny move, then, to make a game about said desserts. It guarantees at least a 5/10 from any...
News Nintendo Reveals Japan's Best-Selling Switch Games Of 2020
And yes, Animal Crossing leads the way
Nintendo has shared a list of the Switch's best-selling titles so far this year in its home country of Japan. The list was detailed in the company's free winter edition magazine that was posted last week (thanks to Perfectly Nintendo for the spot) and covers all physical sales between 30th December 2019 and...
UK Charts Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Debuts In Top Ten, But Can't Unsettle Next-Gen Stars
A busy time for new releases
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 21st November, revealing that Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity has made a dent in the top ten in its debut week. Nintendo and Koei Tecmo's Warriors-style Zelda spin-off has entered the charts in sixth spot, serving as the best-selling Switch exclusive of the week. Despite this...
News Platformer Landflix Odyssey Has You Trapped Inside The TV Shows Of A Streaming Service
Update: December release date confirmed
Update (Mon 23rd Nov, 2020 13:45 GMT): A Switch release date has now been provided for Landflix Odyssey. The game will launch on the Nintendo eShop on 22nd December priced at $14.99, following launches on rival platforms on 27th November. Original Article (Mon 9th Nov, 2020 12:00 GMT): Developed and...
News The World Ends With You Anime Launches April 2021 In Japan, New Trailer Released
International release also planned for 2021
Square Enix has shared a brand new trailer for the upcoming anime inspired by DS JRPG, The World Ends With You. The trailer shows off some of the scenes you can expect to see in the final product before confirming an April 2021 release window for Japan. An international release is also expected in 2021,...
Random Someone's Made A Cover Of Hyrule Warriors' Main Theme Inside WarioWare D.I.Y.
And it's surprisingly great
The internet has always loved a good cover song or two, but it's not every day that you stumble across a brand new Zelda arrangement inside a ten-year-old Nintendo DS game, is it? As it happens, that's exactly what we have here. YouTube user Squishy Pixelz has recreated the 'Champions Unite' main theme from Hyrule...
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