Guide 50 Best Nintendo 64 Games Of All Time
The top 50 N64 games ever
Random Four Years Later, Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Player Discovers Spicy Pepper Trick
Who knew they were this useful?
Hardware Can You Really "Make Your Own Switch Pro" With This $100 mClassic Dongle?
We go hands-on with the Marseille mClassic
Rumour Nintendo Will Expand Its Switch Online Service With Game Boy And Game Boy Color Titles
Update: Eurogamer corroborates report, claims "other retro platforms are also on the cards"
News - September, 2021
Thursday30th Sep 2021
Random Wait A Sec, That Sure Looks Like Mario In Sonic The Hedgehog's Marble Zone
Or lions, apparently
Sonic's had one heck of a journey over the last 30 years, and while he and Mario are the best of buds these days with their regular Olympic outings, the two were the largest of rivals in the gaming industry once upon a time. It's that particular fact that makes this little discovery all the more interesting, though, and all the...
News Grand Theft Auto Trilogy Reportedly Heading To Switch
Update: Korean rating confirms collection is coming
Update: A rating for 'Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition' has surfaced in Korea. No platforms are listed. Original Story [Thu 12th Aug, 2021 19:25 BST]: Ever since the Nintendo Switch launched plenty have hoped for some sort of Grand Theft Auto port on the system, with...
Review Castlevania Advance Collection (Switch) - Utterly Essential Thanks To Aria Of Sorrow
You're out there playing your high class games
Konami has been bringing back some of their older Castlevania titles recently. While 2019's Castlevania Anniversary Collection focuses mostly on the “Classicvania” style of games (stage-based progression, limited lives), this one features the “Metroidvania” style (open-ended exploration, RPG...
Review Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot + A New Power Awakens Set (Switch) - An Iconic Story Retold Well
A pleasant trip down Memory Lane
There are few characters in the world of anime more iconic than Goku, the Saiyan sent to Earth as a baby who eventually becomes one of the most powerful beings in the universe. His story has been told across almost every medium imaginable since his manga debut in 1984, including anime, video games, and the terrible...
News Astria Ascending, A JRPG From Final Fantasy Veterans, Launches Today On Switch
Here's the launch trailer!
Launching today on Nintendo Switch is Astria Ascending, a JRPG developed by indie team Artisan Studios and a host of renowned Final Fantasy veterans. Said to be "an epic adventure with the charm and pedigree of a classic JRPG", Astria Ascending has players taking control of the Demigods, a crew of eight heroes charged...
Video Want More Switch OLED Comparison Footage? Feast Your Eyes On This
Oh, and don't worry about the resolution
With Nintendo's Switch OLED console just around the corner, more and more of the things have been popping up in the wild. Just last week the world's first unboxing video appeared, followed shortly afterwards by the first comparison video, and now we have yet another look at the OLED sitting next to the...
News Splatoon 2 Version 5.5.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Weapon changes, fixes and more
Although Splatoon 3 is just around the corner, Nintendo is still committed to providing Splatoon 2 updates. The latest one - Version 5.5.0 is actually quite a large update. There are changes to multiplayer, including weapon changes and also a number of fixes. There are some "other changes" tied to the previous update,...
Rumour Developers Have Reportedly Been Working On "4K Switch Games"
Update: Nintendo says Bloomberg's report about a 4K dev kit is false
Update: Nintendo has now responded to Bloomberg's report, claiming it's "not true". Here is the full statement: "A news report on Sept. 30, 2021 falsely claims that Nintendo is supplying tools to drive game development for a Nintendo Switch with 4K support. To ensure correct...
News The 'Book4Games' Range Is Expanding To Include Metroid, Zelda And Game Boy Designs
Store your games in style
Not so long ago, we went hands-on with Book4Games' SNES cartridge storage cases – essentially a means of securely housing your loose games in fancy, book-style units. While we weren't totally convinced they were a must-have item, Book4Games clearly found some degree of success, as it's back with more designs – this time...
Hardware GB Operator Lets You Switch Between Game Boy And PC With Ease
Back up and play your Game Boy carts on PC
Casual readers would be forgiven for seeing the maker's name on the box of the GB Operator — a neat little device that lets you play your Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance carts on your PC — and confusing the company with Analogue, the producer of such quality retro-playing consoles as the...
News Capcom Confirms Monster Hunter Rise Collabs With Ghosts 'n Goblins And Sonic
Also announces the return of a classic monster in Sunbreak expansion
You may have been watching Capcom's Monster Hunter Showcase from Tokyo Game Show with us earlier, but if you weren't there are certainly a few Monster Hunter Rise updates that you need to know about. First up is a fun collaboration with
News Check Out This Forgotten Donkey Kong Country Comic From The UK
Warning: Lots of images contained within!
Here's a bit of Donkey Kong trivia for you, and no mistake. The Donkey Kong Jungle Action Special was an officially licensed British comic based on Donkey Kong Country for the SNES and published in 1995 by Fleetway Editions. Richard Burton (no, not that one) is listed as the Managing Editor – comic fans...
News Crysis Remastered Trilogy Gets A Nintendo Switch Launch Trailer
And it's looking gooood
Crytek has released a shiny new trailer for Crysis Remastered Trilogy on Switch ahead of the collection's 15th October launch, and it's all looking very slick indeed. The Switch-specific trailer gives us a fresh look at the trilogy running on Nintendo's platform – remember that single-player campaigns from Crysis 1, Crysis...
Japanese Charts Dragon Ball Z Debuts In Second As Switch Takes Seven Of The Top Ten
Hardware sales still lower than usual
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 26th September, revealing that Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot + A New Power Awakens Set has entered the rankings in second spot. The game sold an estimated 42,074 copies in its opening week in Japan, making it the highest-charting Switch game of the week...
News Playtonic Friends Presents Victory Heat Rally, A Throwback 'SuperScaler' Racer
Developer SkyDevilPalm goes right for the nostalgia
Playtonic Friends continues to expand its publishing line-up, and has now confirmed that it's teamed up with developer SkyDevilPalm to bring Victory Heat Rally to PC and Switch in 2022. It was previously successfully funded on Kickstarter, and we featured it in our Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight...
Nintendo Download 30th September (Europe)
FIFA 22! Darksiders 3! Hot Wheels Unleashed!
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 - Hercule...
News Top-Down Vehicle Combat Game 'Gearshifters' Speeds Onto Switch Tomorrow
Collectors Edition confirmed
Update: It's now been confirmed that Gearshifters will launch digitally on Switch tomorrow, 1st October, with the physical edition coming a little later on the 15th. Physical options include a Standard Edition (which will contain the game only), or a Collectors Edition which includes the game, soundtrack CD, a unique...
Video Here's Another Look At Square Enix's New Racing Game Chocobo GP
Start your engines in 2022
If you are keen on arcade-style racing games and are tired of waiting for Nintendo to release a new Mario Kart game, then Square Enix's Chocobo GP might be worth a look when it arrives next year exclusively on the Switch. The follow-up to the 1999 PlayStation classic Chocobo Racing
News Gang Beasts Gets Feisty On Switch Next Week, Physical Edition Also Confirmed
With Switch-exclusive local multiplayer
Popular multiplayer party hit Gang Beasts will punch its way onto the Switch eShop on 7th October, it's been confirmed. The Switch version comes packed with 21 stages and costume customisation, as well as online and local multiplayer – the latter of which is exclusive to Nintendo's platform. Gang Beasts was...
News Super Monkey Ball's Original Announcer Did Not Work On The New Game, According To Sega
He apparently hasn't been involved with the series for "some time"
The original Super Monkey Ball announcer, Brian Matt - who seemingly teased Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania and his own return to the role last June - is not featured in the new game's credits. According to a Sega spokesperson though, he was never actually involved with the new...
Nintendo Download 30th September (North America)
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania! Astria Ascending! Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl!
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 -...
News Taito Beat 'Em Up Typhoon Gal Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives On Switch
Available from the eShop
This week's Arcade Archives release from Hamster is Typhoon Gal / Onna Sanshirou. It was originally an action beat 'em up game released by Taito in 1985. Here's some PR and screenshots: "Players control martial-arts challenger Yuki as she faces off with the toughest opponents at rival martial arts schools. Yuki can use...
News Children Of Morta Has 'The Ancient Spirits' DLC On The Way, Free Update Out Now
Free update adds Japanese voiceover
Update: We've been advised that the free update originally due today (30th September) has had a small delay to 7th October. That free update will now arrive alongside the paid DLC next week. Original Article: The Switch is certainly not short of roguelites, but Children of Morta is a popular game in the genre...
Watch Monster Hunter Spotlight From TGS 2021 Online - Live!
Time for some juicy Rise: Sunbreak info
Tokyo Game Show is underway, and in addition to an in-person event there are also various online spotlights taking place. This one from Capcom is all about Monster Hunter, and will apparently have a particular focus on Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak. This promises to be a major expansion to the game next Summer...
News The Game Awards 2021 Will Be An In-Person Event This December
Hideo Kojima slated to win "Best Friend"
The Game Awards are like nerd Christmas, and Geoff Keighley is Santa Claus. He's also the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy, and he's replacing your dad, and the voice in your head, too. He's everywhere these days, after all: Summer Game Fest, Gamescom, that one
News Darksiders III Is Out On Switch Today, Here's The Launch Trailer
Return to an apocalyptic planet Earth
Darksiders III is now available on Switch, meaning that the entire series is now available to play on Nintendo's hybrid console. As you may already know, this new Switch edition of the game comes with both DLCs (Keepers of the Void and The Crucible) included, and is available to pick up both digitally on the...
News Creepy Tale 2 Brings Point & Click Terror To Switch In Time For Halloween
"This is not a story for good boys and girls"
Publisher No Gravity Games and developer Creepy Brothers have announced that Creepy Tale 2, a point and click adventure that's sure to bring some scares along for the ride, will spook the Switch eShop on 7th October. Unsurprisingly a sequel to the original Creepy Tale, already available on Switch,...
Wednesday29th Sep 2021
Guide 50 Best Nintendo 64 Games Of All Time
The top 50 N64 games ever
The Nintendo 64 tends to divide gamers. Launching as the gaming industry's bread and butter switched from sprites to polygons, it represents — from a certain perspective — the first time Nintendo really dropped the ball, ceding ground to Sony and its upstart PlayStation. The N64 was at the vanguard of polygonal gaming...
Review Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania (Switch) - Feature-Packed, But Far From Top Banana
"I really love bananas!" - AiAi
Super Monkey Ball is an incredibly simple idea: poor little monkeys are trapped in air-tight balls. They can probably breathe but it isn't specified, and all you have to do is roll them to the goal. Yet somehow the original two games and the expanded Deluxe compilation managed to take that premise and mould it into...
News Former Mario Movie Star John Leguizamo Isn't Happy With The Casting On The New Film
"I’m the only one who knows how to make this movie work script wise"
Last week, Nintendo finally lifted the lid on the cast for the upcoming Super Mario movie, with Chris Pratt's casting as Mario raising a few eyebrows. As you might expect, John Leguizamo - who played Luigi in the 1993 live-action Mario movie – has some words to say about this...
Random Check Out These Mock-Ups Of GameCube For Nintendo Switch Online
A fan can dream...
Last week, Nintendo revealed N64 and Sega Mega Drive titles would be coming to the Switch Online service, as part of a new "expansion pack" tier. It's essentially opened the door once again for all sorts of retro systems to be added in the future. One that's probably the most requested is Nintendo's GameCube (it's now 20 years ol
Poll Do You Use The Black Or White Theme On Your Nintendo Switch?
There's a correct answer
Among all the talk of big games coming up, the imminent double release of Metroid Dread and the OLED Switch model, we like to consider the big questions here at Nintendo Life. Stuff that matters. So we return to Themes, and the seminal choice that faces all Nintendo Switch owners - Basic White or Basic Black? It's a tough...
Review Darksiders III (Switch) - A Poor Switch Port Of A Distinctly Average Series Entry
Hellish
We're pretty big fans of the Darksiders franchise here at Nintendo Life. These games may pilfer their core mechanics from all over the shop, and make no attempt to hide the fact in the process, but they're pure comfort food; cosy, familiar, resolutely old-fashioned in how they go about their business, and for the most part a lot of...
Gallery Nintendo Reflects On Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Ahead Of The Final Fighter Reveal
It's been a long journey
Last week, Nintendo confirmed the final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC reveal would take place on 5th October. This will also seemingly be the last time we see the game's director Masahiro Sakurai showcasing a new fighter. Ahead of this very special occasion, Nintendo's Smash Bros. Twitter account in Japan has been...
News Streaming Giant Netflix Acquires Its First Video Game Developer
Says it wants to deliver a "great collection of exclusive games"
There's been a lot of discussion in recent times about the streaming giant Netflix expanding into video games with its popular service and now it has announced its very first developer acquisition. So, what's the company? It's Night School Studio - known for its debut game Oxenfree...
Video We Touched A Switch OLED Model, And We Liked It
Our hands-on impressions
In just nine days' time, Nintendo will be launching its latest, shiny, gorgeous looking console – the Nintendo Switch OLED. We've been lucky enough to go hands-on with the system, so we thought we'd share our thoughts with you lovely lot ahead of its official launch on 8th October. Our video team, made up of the...
News Modders Are Reimagining Mario Kart: Double Dash On DS
Chunky DS sprite nostalgia
A few notable gaming systems have a look; for the Game Boy - as one example - that look is pea green. We also think the DS has a look, those chunky character models that are sort of like the N64 but not quite, and the fact that it had such an extraordinarily varied library with these aesthetics. DS mods of well known...
News Japanese Developer Treasure Teases Future Releases For Switch Online
Gunstar Heroes and Sin & Punishment have already been locked in
One developer that showed up a few times during Nintendo's reveal of the N64 and Mega Drive NSO service was Treasure. The famous Japanese company - known for hits such as Ikaruga on the Dreamcast and GameCube - appears to have two games on the way to Nintendo's digital retro libraries...
News Konami Celebrates Castlevania's 35th With A 26-Disc Music Collection That Costs $250
What music they make!
This year marks Castlevania's 35th birthday, and Konami is celebrating the occasion with a lavish 26-disc music collection. The catch? It's exclusive to Japan at present and costs an eye-watering 28,600 Yen ($256 / £190). Comprised of two volumes that span the aforementioned 26 CDs, the collection launches on the 15th of...
News Nintendo's Monster Hunter Sale Discounts Five Games And Lots Of Rise DLC
Sale ends this weekend
Nintendo and Capcom have kicked off a special Monster Hunter franchise sale across Switch and 3DS, discounting several games and DLC items. All deals listed below will remain live on the Switch and 3DS eShops until 11:59pm PT on 3rd October, falling in line with the current Nintendo Blockbuster sale which is currently...
News Here's A Closer Look At Splatoon 3's Museum And Weapons, Including The Ninja-Like Zipcaster
Ready to revisit Inkopolis?
This year's flying by at a terrifying pace, but 2022 still somehow feels forever away, no doubt thanks to the fact that Splatoon 3 launches next year and we can't wait to see it in the sticky squid-like flesh. We're pretty thankful, then, that Nintendo has continued to drip-feed us new info on the game over on social...
News Here's Shin Megami Tensei V's First English Dub Trailer And Cast List
And pre-orders are live
ATLUS has shared the latest trailer for Shin Megami Tensei V, giving us our first listen of the English dub and revealing the voice talent featured in the game. The game, which launches both digitally and physically on Switch on 12th November, will have you exploring the expansive world of post-apocalyptic Tokyo. You'll bump...
News The Donkey Kong Series Has Surpassed 65 Million Sales Worldwide
As of March 2021
Nintendo has revealed that, as of March 2021, the Donkey Kong series of games have sold a whopping 65 million units worldwide. You probably know the story by now, but Donkey Kong was first brought to life by none other than Shigeru Miyamoto back in 1981, when the very first game in the series hit arcades. The game saw Jumpman, who...
News Kukoos - Lost Pets Is A Colourful 3D Platformer Inspired By The Nintendo 64 Era
Due for release this Fall
What's old is new, which is no bad thing when retro-style games combine treasured old gameplay styles with flashy modern visuals. We've seen a steady flow of 3D platformers in that vein over recent years, bringing to mind classics but in lovely HD. Another making its pitch in this genre is Kukoos - Lost Pets, developed by...
News The Point & Click Sale Discounts 10 Games On Switch
Sam & Max! Unavowed! Thimbleweed Park! More!
There's been an interesting trend of smaller developers and publishers teaming up on shared promotions, and another to emerge this week is The Point & Click Sale on Switch eShop. It's live now and a group of 10 games in the genre are on discount, running until 6th October at 8am Pacific / 11am Eastern...
News The Horrifying '90s-Style FPS Dusk Launches On Switch This Halloween
Pre-orders are now available
After skipping its Halloween release last year, DUSK - the '90s-style first-person shooter inspired by Doom, Quake, Hexen and even Half-Life - has now locked in release date. It'll now arrive this Halloween on 28th October. If you pre-order now, you'll get the retro-inspired game Dusk '82 for free. And if you would...
News Sheepo Is A Cute Creature-Collecting Metroidvania, Out Soon
Learn new abilities and movements from collected critters
Not every Metroidvania successfully stands out from the crowd on Switch, but Sheepo hopes to do so courtesy of a rather neat mechanic for 'upgrading' your character. The idea is that you're trying to discover and preserve varied creatures on a dying planet, and in the process inherit their...
News Another OLED Unboxing Has Surfaced - And This One's From Nintendo
"You can definitely tell that it's new and different"
Following on from the world-first Nintendo Switch OLED unboxing, and then the first Nintendo Switch / OLED comparison, we've now got Nintendo's own "official" unboxing of the new model, courtesy of Nintendo Minute's Kit and Krysta. Obviously, this isn't the unboxing you should watch if you want...
News Toy Soldiers HD Brings Its Action Strategy Blend To Switch In October
A slight delay to fix leaderboards
Toy Soldiers HD is an upcoming release that has had a few date changes, and now Accelerate Games & Signal Studios Family has pinned down 21st October for its arrival. It's a re-release of an action / strategy hybrid that has given plenty of players fond memories, with this version throwing in all of the DLC of...
Video Metroid Dread TV Commercials Are Coming In Thick And Fast
Check out the game's latest TV spots
Metroid Dread is so close to launching on Nintendo Switch that we can almost taste it (and the disgusting flavouring that'll come on the cartridge, too). With just days to go until that glorious day, Nintendo's been busy dropping several TV commercials for the game. We've actually shared one of these before –...
News The Toy-Themed Shooter Hypercharge: Unboxed Just Got Its "Biggest" Switch Update Ever
New maps, enemies, weapons and more
Digital Cybercherries has released the fourth major update for its toy-themed shooter Hypercharge: Unboxed. It's described as the "biggest update ever" to launch on the Switch and includes a "gargantuan amount" of free content. So, what's included? There are new characters, maps, weapons, enemies, a new play...
News Smash Bros. Ultimate's Upcoming Tournament Event Is Winged Characters Only
A hint for the last fighter? Nah, probably not
Next week is a big one for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, with Masahiro Sakurai to host a showcase to unveil the final fighter for the game on 5th October. It's been a long road. Before that, however, regular players have a themed online tournament to tackle, so far confirmed on the game's Japanese...
News 'Takorita Meets Fries' Is A Visual Novel About Discovering Fries For The First Time
And it comes to Switch this week
Can you imagine a world without fries? Can you imagine how absolutely dreadful such a life would be? Well, for poor Princess Takorita, that's exactly how life is. Yes, Takorita Meets Fries is a new visual novel from Ratalaika Games and Roseverte, and it does exactly what it says on the tin. In the game, Princess...
Tuesday28th Sep 2021
News New Pokémon Legends: Arceus Trailer Reveals Brand New Pokémon, Kleavor
And a deeper look at the game's features
A brand new trailer has dropped for Pokémon Legends: Arceus, giving us another close look at the game and even revealing a brand new Pokémon. The new footage offers a deeper dive into some of the game's menus and customisation options, while also showing off new ways to catch Pokémon – did you spot the...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 'Second Wind' Mod Gets Its Biggest Update Yet
A new town! New NPCs! New storyline!
While it's not an official expansion to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the free-to-download fan-made Second Wind mod has been on our radar for a while now. As we've re
News Here's A "First Look" Inside Metroid Dread's Nintendo Switch Game Case
Launches October 8th
The release of Metroid Dread is upon us and to fill in time until its arrival, we present you with what's being described as a "first look" inside the game's retail case for the US market. As you can see, the case itself is quite empty (as most Nintendo game cases are nowadays), but there is some lovely artwork on display -...
Random The New Trailer For Pokémon Diamond & Pearl Confirms What We All Knew About Bidoof
Bidoof, Bidoof, Bidoof is on fire
Bidoof is a meme. He is a phenomenon. Where did the love for this weird little beaver guy come from? He certainly wasn't always this popular, and he's not actually that good of a Pokémon. A large part of Bidoof's fame is due to his nature as an "HM slave" — the unofficial (and kinda mean) term used to describe a...
And you can still order a copy
Remember Goodboy Galaxy, the new Game Boy Advance game that hit Kickstarter towards the end of last month? Well, we're happy to report that the project has smashed its funding goals – and that's an understatement. With the campaign now wrapped up, Goodboy Galaxy
News Latest Square Enix Switch Sale Offers Up To 60% Off
Global discounts to celebrate Tokyo Game Show
Tokyo Game Show kicks off later this week, and while a lot of the attention will be on live streams and showcases, some of the big publishers will no doubt ensure that it's a global event. Square Enix is doing its bit in that respect by kicking off a big ol' Switch eShop sale, live now in North America...
Random The Song In This Metroid Dread Japanese Commercial Is A Certified Banger
Nintendo is "so cool"
Nintendo Japan has released a new commercial for Metroid Dread and the song in it seems to be getting a lot of attention on social media. Don't be fooled, this isn't some fan-made clip with popular music over the top of it, it's actually an official advertisement for the upcoming Switch release. Twitter user @ScrewyClassic...
Review Knockout Home Fitness (Switch) - Too Limited And Lightweight To Be A Contender
Fails to pack a punch
The Switch is slowly but surely becoming home to a new dawn of fitness games. The success of Ring Fit Adventure has clearly inspired a new batch of keep-fit titles, with the likes of Fitness Boxing 2, Active Life Outdoor Challenge and even Nintendo’s limited release Jump Rope Challenge all vying for a piece of the fitness...
News It's Official, Super Nintendo World Is Getting A Donkey Kong Expansion
"Set to open in 2024"
It seems the worst kept secret has finally been confirmed - Super Nintendo World is getting a Donkey Kong-themed "expansion" and it's set to open in 2024. According to an official Nintendo press release, this new area will allow park guests to walk through "lush" jungles where Donkey Kong and his friends live. There'll also be...
News Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases Gets A Rather Dramatic Launch Trailer
Out now in EU, next week in NA
While it doesn't have the snappiest name, we've been rather intrigued to see how Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases turns out on Switch. Though we don't yet have an answer on how well it stacks up on Nintendo's system (we do have a review planned), there is a rather dramatic launch trailer to enjoy. It...
News Limited Run's Axiom Verge Physical Releases Open For Pre-Order This October
Get a bundle or a standalone copy of the second game
Update [Tue 28th Sep, 2021 02:30 BST]: Limited Run has shared a look at the double pack collector's edition. Both games will be on a single cartridge. Four-week pre-orders for this version and the standard edition begin on 1st October. Original article [Thu 12th Aug, 2021 01:30 BST]: After...
News 'Disney Classic Games Collection' DLC Upgrade Will Be Available for $9.99
Existing owners of 'Disney Classic Games' won't be left out
Last week, Disney and Nighthawk Interactive confirmed the 'Disney Classic Games Collection' for Nintendo Switch. It's essentially an update of the 2019 Switch release Disney Classic Games: Aladdin And The Lion King repacked with The Jungle Book and Capcom's 1993 Super Nintendo version of...
News Here Are All The Changes Coming To Triangle Strategy Thanks To Player Demo Feedback
"We hope you’ll look forward to it"
Last week's Nintendo Direct gave us a fresh look at Triangle Strategy, the latest HD-2D RPG from Square Enix. As well as the new trailer and March 2022 release date, it was also confirmed that changes had been made to the title as a result of the feedback survey handed out to players who had tried the game's...
Review Steel Assault (Switch) - A Quick Bite To Savour With Classic Castlevania Flavour
*furiously shreds guitar*
Steel Assault is a pretty simple game. You play as a badass good guy whose job is to kill the badass bad guys, and you do so by violently blowing up a lot of minions, ninjas, and mech suits with the power of a lightning whip. It’s hard. Like, really hard. And just when it feels like it’s running short on ideas, the...
News This "Jumbo" Arcanine Poké Plush Is Available Now, Costs A Whopping $449.99
Pre-order it today
We've seen life-sized Snorlax, Meowth and even Slowpoke, and now we've got a "jumbo" Arcanine Poké Plush. It's available from the Pokémon Center in the US for a whopping $449.99 and is expected to ship in "late" May 2022. Pre-orders are live and you won't be charged this amount on your card until the item ships. Here's a bit...
News Switch Pre-Orders For Pokémon-Like 'Monster Crown' Go Live Today, October Launch Confirmed
Breed and fuse over 200 base monsters
Soedesco has announced that pre-orders for Monster Crown, the Pokémon-like monster collecting game from developer Studio Aurum, will go live on Nintendo Switch today. The game's been in the works for some time now, with a Kickstarter campaign going live back in 2018, and we actually shared
News 'Dandy Ace' Looks Like Hades X Persona, And It's Out On Switch Today
Plus new DLC!
Listen, we know there are quite a few roguelites on the market these days, but for fans of the genre, it's never enough. Give us a gimmick and a fresh art style, and we'll eagerly try them all. Dandy Ace is the latest isometric action-adventure deckbuilding roguelite, in which you'll play as Ace, a magician trapped in a mirror...
News Want A New Castlevania Game? You Need To Make Yourself Heard, Says Konami Director
"I think it depends on what our users say"
Konami's Castlevania series currently has a level of public awareness that is perhaps unprecedented in the franchise's 35-year history. Netflix's popular animated series has given Castlevania a legion of new fans, while re-releases such as Castlevania Advance Collection
News Danganronpa S: Ultimate Summer Camp Will Have Gacha-Style Microtransactions
Spike Chunsoft confirms on their blog
The Danganronpa Collection is coming to Nintendo Switch later this year, on the 3rd of December, but only one part of it is Switch-exclusive: Danganronpa S: Ultimate Summer Camp, an expanded standalone version of the board minigame "Ultimate Talent Development Plan" in Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony. Ultimate...
News Show Your Love For Metroid Dread With These Officially Licensed Switch Accessories
Switch case and controller available to order now
If Metroid Dread's super fancy Special Edition isn't exciting enough, there are now even more goodies to buy that'll let you really celebrate the game's release next month. From accessory maker PowerA, a brand new controller design and Switch case featuring Metroid Dread artwork are set to launch...
News Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Trailer Shows New Pokétch HM App, Poffins And More
Use HMs directly from the Pokétch!
Not content with only giving us a new look at Pokémon Legends: Arceus today, The Pokémon Company has also shared a brand new trailer for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. This latest clip gives us our first glimpse at how the Pokétch will work in the remakes – you'll notice some familiar apps...
Exclusive Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl - Nigel Thornberry Move Set Showcase
Smashing!
The launch of Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is just one week away. Come 5th October, fans of Nickelodeon series such as Spongebob, Ninja Turtles, The Loud House, Rugrats, Hey Arnold!, Ren & Stimpy and more will be able to scrap in a Smash Bros.-style free-for-all, and today Nintendo Life has an exclusive first look at one of the fighters:...
News Super Monkey Ball Rolls Into Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout September 30th
The latest collab is totally bananas
In the lead-up to the release of Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania early next month, Sega has been promoting all sorts of collaborations from Sonic the Hedgehog to Hello Kitty. It seems the star of the show AiAi will also be breaking out of his ball ahead of the game's arrival. The multiplayer battle royale party...
News The Next 'Musou' Game, Touken Ranbu Warriors, Launches On Switch In May 2022
Based on the popular browser-based card game
Did you like Hyrule Warriors and Fire Emblem Warriors? Then you might be interested to learn that Koei Tecmo has revealed that it is bringing Touken Ranbu Warriors to North America and Europe. Known as Touken Ranbu Musou in Japan, it's the next entry in the long-running 'Musou' series of video games...
News Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings Of Ruin - Title Update #4 Arrives This Week
With Dreadking Rathalos swooping in on 7th October
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is a rather good game, an excellent sequel in the spin-off series and a good jumping in point to the franchise for those that prefer RPGs to intense real-time hunts. Just like the mainline entries Capcom has also stayed busy with frequent free updates, in...
News Cult GameCube Shmup 'Castle of Shikigami 2' Is Headed To Switch This December
With new modes and a fresh translation
Publisher Degica Games and developers Alfa System and Cosmo Machia have confirmed that they will be releasing an updated version of the cult GameCube shoot ’em up Castle of Shikigami 2 on Switch in December. The vertically-scrolling blaster first appeared in arcades in 2003 and was ported to the GameCube in...
News Nintendo Shows Off Splatoon 3's 'Eeltail Alley' And That Awesome Crab Tank
Yes, "it's possible to scuttle about in crab form"
Splatoon 3 will likely be one of the biggest releases on Switch in 2022, with the IP being hugely popular in Japan in particular while also having a large and loyal fanbase globally. Nintendo will be going all-in on it, without doubt, most recently revealing new details in a Nintendo Direct...
News Console Exclusive The Legend Of Tianding Gets A New Switch Release Date
Stylish action with Taiwan's 'Robin Hood'
The Legend of Tianding is an eye-catching sidescrolling action title heading to Switch and PC, with a story based on the real-life "Robin Hood of Taiwan" Liao Tianding (1883-1909). Developer CGCG (along with publisher Neon Doctrine) has now given an updated release date of 1st November, so there's not long...
News Nintendo Announces New Splatoon And Smash Bros. Tournaments For The US And UK
With great prizes to be won!
Over the past few days, Nintendo's been super busy announcing a number of different tournaments set to take place for Splatoon 2 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fans. The best part? There are some great prizes to be won. We'll start with the US tournaments, where both Smash and Splatoon are being treated to new events:...
Deals Get Great Savings On LEGO Mario Toys With This 'Build Your Own' Bundle
Choose your favourite packs and save £22!
If you're still looking to jump into the LEGO Mario scene, or perhaps simply hoping to add to your already blossoming collection, this latest deal from UK retailer Zavvi is sure to offer a helping hand. Currently, a 'build your own bundle' offer on the site lets you grab a Starter Course, an Expansion Set...
News 'Pac-Man: Birth Of An Icon' Celebrates One Of Gaming's Most Timeless Characters
Waka-waka-wonderful
Namco's Pac-Man is a video game that needs no introduction. Toru Iwatani's 1980 coin-op smash-hit has spawned sequels, TV shows, songs, merchandise and much more besides, and the character is so famous he's even included in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster. Plenty has been written about the pill-shaped hero over the past 40...
Random Kero Kero Bonito And Soccer Mommy's New Music Video Is All About Miis
...and Richard
It's no surprise that UK band Kero Kero Bonito is really into video games — after all, they did the Bugsnax theme song. But their latest music video, for a song called "rom com 2021" recorded with American singer-songwriter Soccer Mommy, pulls inspiration from everyone's favourite avatar: Nintendo's Mii. The music video has a...
News A Little Golf Journey Brings A Relaxing Take On The Sport To Switch Next Month
"Intriguing narrative with puzzles aplenty"
Remember earlier this summer when Playtonic Friends announced A Little Golf Journey for Switch? Well, it may have come a little later than expected, but a solid release date has now been announced for the title – and we don't have long to wait. The game will be swinging onto the eShop on 14th October,...
Monday27th Sep 2021
Review Hot Wheels Unleashed (Switch) - Probably The Best Hot Wheels Game Ever
More die-cast fun than a game of D&D
There are few licences out there that are better suited to a video game than Hot Wheels. After all, when the whole brand revolves around collecting a wide variety of tiny cars then creating over-the-top tracks for them to race on, it’s fair to say that any game that manages to capture that essence of pure fun...
News Mario Party Superstars Includes 100 Minigames - Here's The Full List
All minigames from N64 to Wii U
Mario Party is always a good bit of fun when you have family or friends over, and while the boards themselves are often thought of as the main attraction, we all know that the minigames are really where it's at. Right? Well, the good news is that Mario Party Superstars, set to launch on Switch on 29th October, will...
News The First Switch OLED Comparison Video Has Surfaced
It's BIG
YouTubers have been getting their hands on the Nintendo Switch OLED ahead of release, and after last week's Switch OLED unboxing from Japanese YouTuber HikakinTV, another video has arrived: an unboxing from Nintendo Prime which also features a comparison to the original Nintendo Switch. As you can see, the OLED's screen is quite a lot...
Review Actraiser Renaissance (Switch) - A Noble Attempt At Resurrecting The Godly 16-Bit Classic
In the lap of the gods
The original Actraiser was a truly seminal release. Launched alongside the Super Famicom at the close of 1990, Quintet's skilful blend of platforming action and Populous-style world-building was immediately lauded as a stone-cold classic, and it's striking that in the 30 years that have passed since, it has never been...
Video We've Actually Played Metroid Dread, Does It Meet Our Expectations?
[The same 'dread' pun everyone else has made]
That's right, we've finally managed to get our mitts on Metroid Dread (temporarily); Nintendo UK were kind enough to invite us down for a good old fashioned preview in their showroom so we could have a go on it using one of those swanky new Switch OLED Model consoles to boot. Our expectations were high,...
News Rune Factory 5 Will Feature Same-Sex Marriage In The West
Players can marry all 12 candidates
Rune Factory 5 was one of the many games shown off in the September 2021 Nintendo Direct, and it was revealed that for the first time in the series, we're going to get the ability to marry people of the same gender — despite rumours to the contrary. T
News Sonic The Hedgehog Returns To The Macy's Parade, Almost 30 Years After Injuring Two People
He's hungry for blood again
The Sonic the Hedgehog Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon has a chaotic, yet thrilling history: He was the first-ever video game character to be represented as a Macy's Parade balloon, but he's also the most removed balloon in the parade's history. And now, he's back. He first appeared in the Thanksgiving parade in...
News Nintendo Infographic Shows Every Game Featured In September's Direct
Time to circle those favourites!
As has become something of a tradition at this point, Nintendo has shared its usual infographic showcasing all the games that were featured in last week's Nintendo Direct presentation. If you're keen on getting these downloaded and circling all of your favourites to share on social media, get the image saved and...
News Zarude Arrives In Pokémon GO This Week, Here's How To Get One
Jot down these dates and times
Another rare and elusive Mythical Pokémon is set to appear for the very first time in Pokémon GO this week, and you'll want to get your hands on one while you can. In celebration of the upcoming global release of Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle, which is set to launch worldwide on Netflix on 8th October,...
Gallery Feast Your Eyes On 21 Screenshots Of Bayonetta 3
Our closest look yet
Footage of Bayonetta 3 is finally out in the wild, and we've got the screenshots to prove it. Yes, as you'll probably already know, the first trailer for Bayonetta 3 was finally unveiled during last week's Nintendo Direct. Featuring just about as many terrifying monsters and sassy witches as you'd expect, the clip showed off...
News Capcom Will Share More On Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak In TGS Spotlight
Airing this week at a rather convenient time
For those of us that rather enjoy riding Palamutes named after dearly-departed canine friends and fighting awesome monsters, last week's Nintendo Direct started particularly well. It brought the reveal of Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, which promises to be a significant expansion for the game next Summer...
News Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania "Would Never Have Come To Be" Without The Fans
New camera and minigames explained
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania will be rolling onto Nintendo Switch in just over a week and from our time with the game so far, it's shaping up to be a very enjoyable experience indeed. We'll share our full thoughts on how the game stands up to the original Super Monkey Ball and
UK Charts Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Takes Pole In A Switch-Exclusive Top Three
New Super Lucky's Tale enters top 40
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 25th September, revealing that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has once again screeched into first place. The game leads a top three made up exclusively of Switch games, with Minecraft and Animal Crossing: New Horizons following close behind. Last week's number one...
News Pokémon Unite's Latest Update Fixes Crustle And Lucario Bugs
Ahead of this week's new character arrival
Yet another minor update has been released for Pokémon Unite, this time fixing bugs relating to two of the game's battle stars. The two Pokémon in question are Crustle and Lucario; issues which saw Crustle's strength being unintentionally boosted and Lucario's Extreme Speed doing more damage than...
Video Let's Take A Closer Look At Kirby And The Forgotten Land's Debut Trailer
Every scene analysed
One of the highlights from last week's Nintendo Direct was without question the reveal of Kirby and the Forgotten Land, a new 3D Kirby game headed to Switch next year. We were treated to just over two minutes of footage in total consisting of large 3D spaces, combat and copy abilities, and lots of Kirby waddling around on his...
Sunday26th Sep 2021
Rumour Game Boy And Game Boy Color Games Still Expected For Switch Online
And could be part of the "current" service
Nintendo lifted the lid on a new tier of Switch Online retro offerings this week. The new 'Expansion Pack' will be comprised of a "collection" of Nintendo 64 and Sega Mega Drive (Genesis) titles. So, what about those rumoured handheld systems for Nintendo's online service? While there's no sign of
News Hideki Kamiya Reminds Fans Bayonetta 3 Is A Nintendo Switch Exclusive
"simply buy a Switch" if you want to play it
Nintendo's latest Direct presentation went out with a bang - with the reveal of actual gameplay footage of Bayonetta 3. It's been dated to arrive on the Switch at some point in 2022, but there still seems to be some fans out there wondering if it'll be released on other platforms. The game's executive...
News Bayonetta 3 Might Have Borrowed A Mechanic From Platinum's Cancelled Xbox Exclusive Scalebound
And the links don't end there...
The Bayonetta 3 Nintendo Direct trailer began like a scene out of Astral Chain and ended up looking more like something from PlatinumGames' cancelled action-RPG Xbox project, Scalebound. Why, though? As highlighted by former Scalebound creative producer, JP Kellams on Twitter - it's quite possibly because Bayonetta...
News Mario Golf: Super Rush Version 3.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Koopa Troopa, Ninji and more
Mario Golf: Super Rush was a bit light on content at launch, but Nintendo and Camelot have enhanced the experience with a number of free updates. The latest one arrived earlier this week and bumps the game up to Version 3.0.0. It includes two new characters, two new playable courses, additional improvements and...
Mini Review Project Winter (Switch) - Social Deduction That Survives But Doesn't Thrive On Switch
Snow close, yet snow far
Project Winter is an interesting combination of survival and social deduction — think Among Us mixed with The Long Dark — that's brilliant in its best moments, but sadly kneecapped by the compromises you'll have to make to play it on Switch. The pitch may sound familiar: a team of between five and eight people, a few of...
News Two Namco Classics Join Hamster's Arcade Archives This Week
A double serve of retro games
Hamster Corporation joined in on the Nintendo Direct celebrations earlier this week, with not one but two Namco game releases on the Switch eShop. First up we've got the original PAC-MAN title, released in arcades in 1980. The same rules apply here - players must clear stages by eating all the dots in each round...
Saturday25th Sep 2021
News Switch's N64 Controller Is Hiding Some Extra Buttons
Cute as a button
A new image of the upcoming Switch N64 wireless pad shows that it has some extra buttons on the top. As spotted by our pals over at VGC, there are ZR, Home and Share buttons on the top of the device, alongside a USB-C charting port and a sync button. There are also four LED lights, as is the norm with Switch controllers. The Mega...
Sunday26th Sep 2021
Gallery 15 Screenshots Of Switch Online's N64 And Sega Mega Drive Launch Titles
Arriving "late" October
Switch Online is bolstering its lineup with a premium tier this October - made up of a collection of N64 and Mega Drive titles. Following on from the reveal, Nintendo's website has shared some direct screens - revealing what these games will look like with the standard 4:3 template. Unfortunately, there's no menus reveals...
Saturday25th Sep 2021
News Don't Worry, Nintendo Isn't Abandoning Switch Online's SNES And NES Libraries
People who "don't upgrade" can still look forward to new additions
Nintendo's new tier for the Switch Online service has raised some concerns about future support for the SNES and NES libraries. Will games continue to be added to this service, or is Nintendo done with these older retro libraries for good? It seems there's no need to worry. Axios...
News Sin & Punishment For Nintendo 64 Now Has An Official Western Box Art
Thank the Switch Online service
After a recent rumour, Nintendo yesterday lifted the lid on N64 games for its Switch Online service. They'll be arriving "late" next month as part of an 'Expansion Pass' which also includes Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) titles. Fans have been spotting some smal
News Splatoon 2 Is Getting Another Game Update Next Week
Nintendo isn't done with it just yet
During the Nintendo Direct this week, we got another look at the upcoming 2022 release Splatoon 3 followed by an explanation from a "Squid Researcher" breaking down the new trailer. While Nintendo is hard at work on the latest entry in the squid-shooter multiplayer game, it hasn't completely forgotten about the...
News The Shadowrun Trilogy Is Coming To Nintendo Switch In 2022
Three cult-classic cyberpunk fantasy RPGs re-awaken
The highly praised Shadowrun Trilogy - based on the cyberpunk fantasy tabletop RPG - has been announced for Switch. It's comprised of the PC releases Shadowrun Returns, Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut and Shadowrun: Ho
News Mamoswine Joins Pokémon Unite Next Week On September 29
Stampede into battle!
Pokémon Unite made its debut on mobile devices earlier this week - so what's next for the new free-to-play MOBA? Next week on 29th September, the Generation IV Ice/Ground-Type pocket monster, Mamoswine, will be joining the battle. Ahead of its release, the official game account shared the following clip showcasing its...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 25th)
Got gaming plans?
Well, it's been a Nintendo Direct week! The new voice of Mario has been revealed, Brewster's back in Animal Crossing, Kirby's gone all Last of Us in
Feature Tackling A Timey Wimey Virus In Doctor Who: The Edge Of Reality
"There may or may not be answers to questions that have been asked for years"
While many know all about the Doctor Who TV show, it's a franchise that has had a lot of optional lore and storytelling through other entertainment mediums — books (including audio books starring the main actors), spin-off shows and of course video games. Just recently...
Mini Review Fisti-Fluffs (Switch) - A Cute But Limited Kitty Brawler With Control Issues
A whisker away from competent
Cats can be devilish creatures. They can be cool as a cucumber one moment, nuzzling their squishy faces into their owners’ neck, before flipping and ripping the furniture apart in a rage that would make even Gordon Ramsay quiver in his boots. Fisti-Fluffs is the latest game to feature the furious felines, focusing on...
Friday24th Sep 2021
News Uh-Oh, Nintendo Switch Online's N64 Games Might Be 50Hz In Europe
Nintendo has "nothing to announce on this topic" when quizzed
Yesterday, Nintendo Switch owners got all excited by the prospect of N64 games coming to Nintendo Switch Online – but some eagle-eyed European fans have spotted something rather disturbing. During the North American version of the Nintendo Direct broadcast, the games shown ran at full...
News Banjo-Kazooie Is 'Coming Home' To A Nintendo Console Via Switch Online
Bayonetta's great and all, but B-K's back baby!
You could be forgiven for missing the biggest news buried in the latest Nintendo Direct — the real megaton that turned it into the finest 40-minute presentation Nintendo has ever assembled. No, we're not talking about a gameplay reveal for the elusive Bayonetta 3 or the long-awaited
News "Dreams Come True": Chris Pratt Talks About His New Role As Super Mario
But we'll have to wait to hear the voice
One of the biggest surprises from yesterday's Nintendo Direct wasn't even a game at all. During a special segment of the show, Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto took to the stage to announce new details regarding the upcoming Super Mario movie, including our first look at the English-language cast. Fan...
Round Up Here's Everything That Was Revealed In Nintendo Direct September 2021
And rewatch the full show here!
The latest Nintendo Direct came and went with a bang yesterday, showing off plenty of footage for games we know about, footage for games we didn't know about, and a fair few surprises that we're still trying to wrap our heads around. Below, we've put together a list of all the show's highlights as well as the full...
News Japan's Switch Online Service Gets The Six-Button Sega Mega Drive Controller
The "superior" gamepad
One of the highlights of the latest Nintendo Direct was the announcement Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) games will be coming to the Switch Online service next month as an 'Expansion Pack' service. This includes the addition of new (but old) controllers that are now wireless. There's a Nintendo 64 controller and a...
Feature Our Verdict On Mario Golf: Super Rush's 3.0 Update, Including New Characters And Courses
Ninji! Koopa Troopa! Snow and sun!
While Mario Golf: Super Rush was arguably a little undercooked at launch, there have been some notable content updates that have fleshed out the experience. The version 2.0 update was significant in early August, adding New Donk City and more importantly Ranked Online matches, boosting replay value. Though it's...
News N64 Gems Custom Robo And Its Sequel Are Coming To Nintendo Switch Online In Japan
Playable for anyone with a sub and a JP Nintendo Account
The announcement during the recent Nintendo Direct that N64 games are coming to Nintendo Switch Online's new 'Expansion Pack' tier — with games like Banjo-Kazooie and
News Disney Magical World 2 Is Getting Re-Released For The Switch
Mickey! Minnie! Donald Duck! It's basically Kingdom Hearts
One of the more surprising reveals of the Nintendo Direct, but one that probably not many people particularly cared about, was the re-release of Disney Magical World 2 for Switch. Originally, the game came out for 3DS as a sequel to the popular first game, also on 3DS, in 2016. It's...
News Nintendo Reveals Three More Classic Boards For Mario Party Superstars
Landing on Switch next month
Next month is looking pretty busy on the gaming front, and if the likes of Metroid Dread and the Switch OLED model isn't already enough, towards the end of October we're getting Mario Party Superstars. The game channels a lot of classic games and boards from the early Mario Party entries and during the latest Nintendo...
And they launch next month
Nintendo fans in Japan will soon be able to pick up new physical versions of both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Splatoon 2 that include their respective DLC, it's been announced. Nintendo shared the news yesterday during all the Direct commotion (the Japanese broadcasts of Directs often contain the odd...
Poll What Did You Think Of Yesterday's Nintendo Direct?
Kirby x Nier! Bayonetta 3 exists! Mario movie! More stuff!
Well well well, Nintendo sure put on quite a show in its September 2021 Nintendo Direct. Whether you liked it or not is the purpose of this poll, but it sure had some notable reveals, updates and big moments. Round Up: Here's Everything That Was Revealed In Nintendo Direct September 2021
News Bayonetta 3 Will 'Exceed All Your Expectations', Says Platinum's Hideki Kamiya
"It’s been a long four years for us too"
Pinch yourselves – yes, we really did get treated to the first ever look at Bayonetta 3 yesterday. It's real. It has actual gameplay. And relax... It's no secret that Bayonetta 3's grand reveal has been a long time coming – the fact that the game was first announced almost four years ago was even...
News Animal Crossing Series 5 amiibo Cards Are "Coming Soon"
Room for more?
Nintendo has announced that a new set of Animal Crossing amiibo cards are headed our way, although a release date hasn't yet been set. The new cards will arrive as Series 5, joining the already existing Series 1 - 4 cards that have been popping in and out of stock over the past few months. Nintendo says that "details on this card...
News Nintendo Shares Adorable Artwork For Kirby And The Forgotten Land
Cuteness overload
One of the bigger announcements during yesterday's Nintendo Direct, and easily one of the brightest moments of the show in the minds of plenty of the Nintendo Life team, was the reveal of Kirby and the Forgotten Land. A brand new Kirby game headed to Switch next year, this new release will see our favourite pink puffball head out...
News The 'Second Free Update' For Mario Golf: Super Rush Swings Onto Switch Today
Download it now!
Guess what? There's more free content available now for Mario Golf: Super Rush on the Nintendo Switch. It adds two new playable characters (Koopa Troopa and Ninji) and two new courses - the snowy BlusteryBasin and the desert-set Spiky Palms. In addition to this is the ability to change the difficulty level of CPU opponents. Here's...
Talking Point A Nintendo Direct With Something For Everyone, And Quite A Few Surprises
Aside from a couple of leaks and old rumours, Nintendo kept its cards close
The latest Nintendo Direct was quite something, one of Nintendo's longer broadcasts and positively packed with reveals and updates. The structure was clever in terms of getting maximum attention, too, showcasing long awaited titles, entirely new games and getting broad...
Update: In addition to the free gift bundle, you'll be entered into a prize draw
Update (Fri 24th Sep, 2021 12:30 BST): Anybody who pre-orders Metroid Dread or any bundle featuring the game from My Nintendo Store UK will now automatically be entered into a prize draw to win one of 10 Metroid D
News Rune Factory 5 Release Date Finally Confirmed For Next Year
Only 6 months to go!
Last night's Nintendo Direct was full of news, surprises, and long-awaited release date announcements, among which was the March 22nd launch date for Rune Factory 5. The farming, fighting, and friendship game is extremely popular among fans of the life-sim genre, and has become even more so after Harvest Moon's poorly-rated...
News Oh No, The Christmas Pokémon Jumpers Have Already Begun
Merry September!
If you love horrendous-yet-fantastic Christmas jumpers and you don't mind talking about them three whole months before the big day arrives, then boy do we have the product for you. And if you hate all of that stuff, we're very, very sorry. Yes, it may well only be September, but Merchoid has already put out one of the first...
News Splatoon 3 Gets A New Trailer, Story Footage And Has A Crab Mech
'Return of the Mammalians' is a big theme
Though it currently has a vague 2022 release window, Splatoon 3 had a notable appearance in the latest Nintendo Direct, with a look at the classic 4v4 Turf War mode and a sneak peak at the story content. In terms of the Turf War clips we can see a new arena in the environment, some interesting weapons and -...
News Nintendo Direct Offers Up Even More Metroid Dread Footage, And It's Still Looking Epic
Just two weeks to go!
With Metroid Dread's 8th October release date looming ever closer, it was hardly surprising to see the game featured in yesterday's Nintendo Direct – hype for the title has been sustained by not one, but two brand new trailers that aired during the show. As expected, the game still looks like it'll be an incredible outing...
News Wreckfest Brings Destructive Demolition Racing To Switch This Fall
With 16-player online and a "constant" 30fps
Tucked away inside yesterday's Nintendo Direct sizzle reel was the news that Wreckfest, Bugbear Entertainment's demolition racer, is heading to Switch this fall. Boasting a variety of tracks, dozens of vehicles, lots of customisation options and plenty of destruction, Wreckfest will be crashing into...
News Blossom Tales Sequel To Be Published By Playtonic Next Year
Zelda X Chrono Trigger X Princess Bride
Playtonic — the folks behind Yooka-Laylee — just announced their publishing arm, Playtonic Friends, and now they're announcing their next title: Blossom Tales II: The Minotaur Prince, a sequel to the original Zelda-inspired adventure game by Castle Pixel. "Think A Link to the Past meets Princes
Random Here's Some Clickbait - No Really, Splatoon 3's Latest Song Is Called 'Clickbait'
You won't BELIEVE what verse 2 looks like today
As part of yesterday's Nintendo Direct, we were treated to a fresh look at Splatoon 3, the latest instalment in Nintendo's squid-kid shooter franchise that's set to launch next year. It all looked rather exciting as you'd expect (catch up on it here if you missed it), but the new gameplay fo
News Side-Scrolling Platformer Lumione Looks Like Underwater Ori
Coming this October
Made by a team of university graduates with an average age of 23, Lumione is a impressive platformer that serves as the debut game for Glimmer Studio. With obvious inspiration from other hard-as-nails platformers like Ori and the Blind Forest and Celeste, Lumione takes the genre in a different direction: underwater. "The...
News 'Don't Touch This Button!' Will Test Your Puzzle Skills On Switch, Out Today For Just $5
And by the way, the hints lie
Launching today on Nintendo Switch is Don't Touch this Button!, a cheeky puzzle game from 9 Eyes Game Studio and Ratalaika Games. A minimalist take on the puzzle genre that has us reminiscing over all of our favourite browser games from back in the day, Don't Touch this Button! has you exploring a series of rooms from...
News Escape A Twisted Tower With Platforming In Aspire: Ina's Tale, Out This December
"Ina was trapped for a reason..."
Games very rarely let you play as the princess: the one who's trapped, kidnapped, and powerless, waiting for some guy to come and save her. But in Aspire: Ina's Tale, that's exactly who you are: the girl who was placed under a spell of perpetual sleep in a tower, and who needs to make her own escape. The tower is...
Thursday23rd Sep 2021
News Next Nintendo Direct To Air Today, 23rd September 2021
What do you hope to see?
Nintendo has announced that its latest Nintendo Direct presentation will air today, Thursday 23rd September. The show will be roughly 40 minutes long and will feature "information focused mainly on Nintendo Switch games launching this winter." It kicks off at 3pm PT / 6pm ET / 11pm BST / midnight (24th September) CEST and,...
Friday24th Sep 2021
Pricing, timing and more will be revealed soon
During the latest 'Direct' broadcast, Nintendo dropped some big news - with the reveal of a Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) 'expansion pack' for the Switch Online service. This will be a "new membership plan" and is launching "late" in October (aka next month). It will come packed with all...
Thursday23rd Sep 2021
Random Nintendo Direct Announcement Sends Smash Bros. Final DLC Fighter Speculation Into Overdrive
Master Chief, Waluigi, Fighters Pass 3...
As you might have heard, a new Nintendo Direct broadcast will be taking place tomorrow. The presentation will run for "roughly" 40 minutes and is expected to focus "mainly" on Nintendo Switch games launching this winter. While we've heard all sorts of rumours from Game Boy coming to Nintendo Switch Online...
We can't believe what we're seeing
We hope you're ready for today's edition of 'players are doing utterly crazy things in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild', because this one's pretty bonkers. A player named YukinoSan has managed to successfully shoot and destroy one of the Guardians patrolling Hyrule Castle with an arrow which was fired from...
Friday24th Sep 2021
News There's An Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update Coming Soon, And Brewster's Back
November can't come soon enough
Nintendo has announced in today's Nintendo Direct that new content is finally on the way for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, including the return of caffeine purveyor and fan-favourite character Brewster. An Animal Crossing Direct was announced for October (exact date TBA) which will feature more details about the...
Thursday23rd Sep 2021
News Here's What The Micro SD Card Slot Looks Like On The Nintendo Switch OLED
A new meaning for 'secure digital'
Japanese YouTuber HikakinTV has gotten his hands on the shiny new Switch OLED and has already issued an unboxing video that shows off the upcoming revision in the flesh. One part of the video is of particular note because it shows a part of the Switch which, until now, has remained hidden: its Micro SD car
Friday24th Sep 2021
News Nintendo Officially Reveals Kirby And The Forgotten Land
Slated for 2022
[Update: Fri 24th Sep, 2021 00:15 BST]: Well, who could have guessed: there's a new Kirby game in the works, and it's called Kirby and the Forgotten Land. It's a 3D open world game set in a post-apocalyptic city, with Super Mario Odyssey-meets-The Last of Us vibes. [Original: Thu 23rd Sep, 2021 17:10 BST]: Just a few hours ahead...
News The Super Mario Movie's Release Date And Cast Are Revealed
Chris Pratt! Jack Black! Seth Rogan! Charles Martinet!
The upcoming Super Mario movie now has a solid release date. As was revealed during today's Nintendo Direct, the movie will launch in North America on the 21st of December, 2022. We also got our first look at the cast, and there are some big names involved. Chris Pratt (Jurassic World,...
Thursday23rd Sep 2021
Watch Nintendo Direct September 2021 - Live!
40 minutes of Switch goodness!
As is so often the case, Nintendo is set to host a brand new Nintendo Direct presentation in the month of September. The day is finally here, so we hope you're ready to jump in. At roughly 40 minutes long, the show will feature "information focused mainly on Nintendo Switch games launching this winter." We've already...
Friday24th Sep 2021
News Nintendo Is Releasing N64 And Sega Genesis Wireless Controllers
Arriving alongside the NSO 'Expansion Pack'
Alongside the announcement of the Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis 'Expansion Pack' for the Switch Online service, Nintendo's Yoshiaki Koizumi revealed two new (but old) controllers. Wireless versions of the iconic Nintendo 64 controller and Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) gamepad will be available to Switch Online...
News Deltarune Chapter 2 Is Available Now On Switch As A Free Update
Following on from last week's surprise reveal
Update [Fri 24th Sep, 2021 00:05 BST]: During the latest Nintendo Direct presentation, Deltarune's second chapter was confirmed for the Switch. You should be able to update your existing copy right now. Enjoy! Update [Sat 18th Sep, 2021 02:00 BST]: Deltarune Chapter 2 is now available on PC. It...
Thursday23rd Sep 2021
News Castlevania Advance Collection Gets Updated Rating In Taiwan, Dracula X A Surprise Addition
Update: Official artwork also spotted
Update: As if it wasn't obvious enough already, the listing for Castlevania Advance Collection spotted in Taiwan now has official artwork associated with it (thanks, Gematsu), as well as more details on what games are included. The newly published description confirms that Castlevania: Circle of the Moon...
News The World's First Nintendo Switch OLED Model Unboxing Video Is Here
Including indirect gameplay footage
The Nintendo Switch OLED model is just weeks away from its official launch – the big day's 8th October, if you were wondering – and the very first unboxing video for the system is now live. The super-popular Japanese YouTuber HikakinTV has been given the honours, not only unboxing the system for our viewing...
News Castlevania Advance Collection Is Out Today On Nintendo Switch eShop
A lovely 'out now' Nintendo Direct moment
It's not exactly been a secret, courtesy of multiple rating listings, early retail pages and the appearance of official art, but Castlevania Advance Collection is indeed coming to Switch eShop. In fact, it may on the eShop by the time you read these words, as it's one of those lovely 'out shortly after the...
Feature Our Predictions For The September 2021 Nintendo Direct
Waluigi! Ring Fit 2! Brewster.....????
It's the most wonderful tiiiiiime of the yeeeear. No, not the holiday with the gift-slinging old man (although that's a good one too), it's Nintendo Direct time, baby! And, of course, as is traditional on Nintendo Direct Eve, we put out a tray of 1-Up Mushrooms and Super Stars for Miyamoto, and we sat around...
News 'WATA Certified' Copy Of Sonic The Hedgehog Sells For Record Price
Update: "Our customers trust us" says auction company founder, responding to Yuji Naka
Update (Thu 23rd Sep, 2021 10:30 BST): PR firm Goldin Solutions—representatives of both Goldin Auctions (the seller of this Sonic game) and grading company WATA—has contacted us to highlight the replies of Goldin Auctions founder Ken Goldin to Yuji Naka in a...
Reminder Bandai Namco's Summer Switch Sale Ends Today, Up To 85% Off (North America)
Dragon Ball, Digimon, Naruto and more!
Update: As a quick reminder, Bandai Namco's current Summer Sunset sale on Switch is about to come to an end. Make sure to pick up any deals by 11:59pm PT tonight. Original Article (Sat 11th Sep, 2021 17:00 BST): If Ubisoft's current sale isn't quite doing it for you, don't panic – Bandai Namco's here to...
News Final Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC Fighter Will Be Revealed October 5th
A new challenger approaches
While many Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fans were hoping to see the final fighter reveal during the latest Nintendo Direct broadcast, it seems we'll have to wait just a little bit longer... Nintendo has officially confirmed the game's director Masahiro Sakurai will be revealing the final fighter on 5th October in a special...
Friday24th Sep 2021
News Aspyr Is Bringing The Classic BioWare RPG Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic To Switch
Use the Force this November
Star Wars fans got quite surprised during the latest Nintendo Direct - with Aspyr lifting the lid on its Switch port of BioWare's iconic RPG, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. It'll be arriving on 11th November. "A beloved Star Wars game is coming to Nintendo Switch! Blast off to captivating planets and join...
Thursday23rd Sep 2021
Review Colors Live (Switch) - A Basic Art Application Elevated By Clever Hardware
The Sonar Pen is mightier than the thumb
Note: Special thanks to Sasha Stowe for acting as consultant for this review. You can find her art on Instagram and Twitter. A fair few ‘applications’ have made their way to the Switch, usually just stuff like YouTube, Calculator, Netflix, that sort of thing, but now we have a full-blown digital art...
Would you pay $25k for a "used" Mew cookie?
As predicted, the "limited-edition" Pokémon Oreos are now being listed on sites like eBay for some insane prices. Although they only were around $4 USD a box, they're now being listed by scalpers for absolutely ridiculous amounts. Although some listings are quite reasonable - asking for a few dollars...
Friday24th Sep 2021
News Yoko Taro's New Game Is A Swords-And-Sorcery Strategy RPG With Cards
'Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars'
In a shockingly weird twist during today's Nintendo Direct, Kirby is now in the world of NieR Automata (sort of) and NieR Automata developer Yoko Taro is making... a card game? Yes, this new Yoko-Tarot game is called Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars, and Square Enix has been teasing it for a while...
Thursday23rd Sep 2021
News Pokémon Unite Has Been Updated, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Has your main been nerfed?
Although Pokémon Unite is arguably a lot more accessible than your average MOBA, that doesn't make it any less complicated when it comes to fine-tuning the game's balance. Like all games under this banner, Unite has been receiving balance adjustments in every update to ensure the competition remains fair at all times. In...
News Actraiser Renaissance Hits Nintendo Switch Later Today
New visuals! New bosses! Updated music!
SNES classic Actraiser has been remastered for Nintendo Switch in the form of Actraiser Renaissance, which launches on the Switch later today. The game updates the original 16-bit Enix / Quintet title, which was unique in mixing platforming action sections with Populous-style city-building segments. The...
Friday24th Sep 2021
News Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Wave 2 DLC Arrives On Switch Next Month
Defend Hyrule as Purah & Robbie
There was some Zelda coverage in the latest Nintendo Direct, and apart from the reveal about Ocarina of Time coming to Switch Online, the main chunk of it was focused on the second wave of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Expansion DLC (Guardian of Remembrance). This new DLC will be officially arriving on October...
Thursday23rd Sep 2021
News Bayonetta 3 Finally Gets A New Trailer, Out In 2022
Another new hairstyle, and lots of action
It's been over four years since it was announced and with no meaningful updates since, but Bayonetta 3 was given the big finale in today's Nintendo Direct. In typical PlatinumGames style the trailer starts off vague and drops a tease related to Astral Chain, before everyone's favourite Witch makes her...
Friday24th Sep 2021
News Dying Light Platinum Edition Dated, Dying Light 2: Stay Human - Cloud Version Confirmed
Well, it's better than nothing
Update: During today's Nintendo Direct there was an appearance for Dying Light Platinum Edition, with a 19th October release date confirmed. While the first game is a port, sequel Dying Light 2: Stay Human - Cloud Version was announced for 4th February 2022, so for those willing to stream it'll be an option to...
News Switch Exclusive Chocobo GP Sure Wants To Be Mario Kart, Doesn't It?
Racing to the finish in 2022
Square Enix's rumoured Chocobo Racing sequel has been revealed, and it really looks like Mario Kart. Chocobo GP launches exclusively on Switch in 2022 and features a cast of Square Enix characters power-sliding around circuits that wouldn't look out of place in Mario Kart 8. Mario Kart
Thursday23rd Sep 2021
Random Is The Switch eShop Hinting At Bayonetta 3 News?
Oh no, not this again
This kind of flimsy rumour is something we'd normally toss right in the "terrible ideas for a news post" pile, but... it is Nintendo Direct day, and suddenly we find ourselves digging through the same pile for evidence of what to expect. You see, right before a Direct, much like the eye of a storm, the normal news cycle goes...
News New Threats Emerge In Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak DLC, Coming To Switch Summer 2022
A "massive" paid expansion
Nintendo's latest Direct event kicked off with a bang - announcing the new Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak DLC. It's noted how this new expansion will be a "massive paid" one - featuring new stories, locales, monsters, hunting actions and quest ranks. Here's a brief teaser of what to expect: Will you be checking out this...
News Koei Tecmo Sale Discounts Lots Of Atelier Games, Ninja Gaiden And More On Switch
Atelier Trilogy packs also reduced
Koei Tecmo has kicked off a very welcome sale on the Switch eShop, offering up tasty discounts on 20 games and bundles. The sale's currently taking place in both Europe and North America; we've rounded up the US prices for you below, but very similar deals are available elsewhere. Have a good look and see if...
News Atelier Series Teases Six Exciting Projects For Its 25th Anniversary
The first will be announced on October 2nd
Ahead of the 25th anniversary of the RPG series Atelier next May, Koei Tecmo and Gust have launched a special website. The series first started out with Atelier Marie: The Alchemist of Salburg on the original PlayStation in May 1997. To celebrate 25 years, the website will reveal a total of six projects...
Friday24th Sep 2021
News Triangle Strategy Has A Silly Name But Looks Great, Out In March
With changes influenced by demo surveys
Well, the team that brought us Octopath Traveler likes being literal with its game names, and so the final name of Triangle Strategy after its rather marvellous demo earlier in the year is... Triangle Strategy. Name aside, it's looking great and arrives on 4th March 2022. The trailer above gives a rather...
Thursday23rd Sep 2021
Poll Do You Call Handhelds Like Game Boy And Nintendo DS 'Consoles'?
Inconsole-able?
In a recent chat with a friend, we somehow strayed onto the topic of our 'favourite consoles'. I expected some light-hearted bants and joshing as we proposed winners and defended our favourites but the conversation took an unexpectedly contentious turn when I mentioned the 3DS while umming and ahhing. My pal responded and it went...
Japanese Charts Ni no Kuni II Enters The Top Ten, But Switch Hardware Sales Are Down
WarioWare remains in second place
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 19th September, revealing that WarioWare: Get It Together! is still Switch's highest-charting title. The game sold another 32,131 physical copies in its second week which was almost enough to net it that coveted number one spot; the PS4 version of...
Random Tonight's Direct Is Also Nintendo's 132nd Birthday
You don't look a day over 121
Where were you when you first found out that Nintendo is older than dirt? And, be honest: did you think to yourself, "I'm fairly sure the Victorians didn't have Game Boys"? Just to make sure we're all on the same page: Nintendo was founded in 1889 as a playing card company, manufacturing Hanafuda cards for the Japanese...
News The Forgotten City - Cloud Version Is Out Today On Switch
The Roman Scrolls
The Forgotten City is an intriguing game - it began life as an incredibly popular mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, which had so many downloads that eventually the team at Modern Storyteller decided to adapt it into a full blown release. It arrived this Summer on pretty much every platform, though the confirmed Switch release...
News Disco Elysium: The Final Cut Is Heading To Switch In October
With a retail version in early 2022
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut has been eagerly awaited on Switch since it was initially confirmed, and an age rating listing in late August indicated that it wasn't far away. Pleasingly, the most recent Nintendo Direct confirmed that the game is out soon on 12th October, with a physical retail version due in early...
Nintendo Download 23rd September (North America)
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot! Fisti-Fluffs! Beast Breaker!
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: Fisti-Fluffs (Rogue...
News The National Videogame Museum Is Doing A Live Island Tour Of Their Animal Crossing Exhibition
Blathers IRL
The Animal Crossing Diaries is an online exhibition covering the last year-and-a-bit of the pandemic through Animal Crossing: New Horizons, telling the stories of players, parents, and archivists that played the game. It's being hosted by the National Videogame Museum, a UK-based museum that covers... video games, obviously. In...
Nintendo Download 23rd September (Europe)
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot! Nintendo! Direct!
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: DRAGON BALL Z : KAKAROT + A NEW...
News Frantic Brawler Okinawa Rush Gets An October Release Date
Demo is out now
Okinawa Rush, a fast-paced brawler that was initially funded on Kickstarter, is gearing up for a Switch eShop release on 28th October (priced at $19.99USD). As you can see in the trailer it offers retro-styled mayhem, and there's a demo out now on the eShop if you want to give it a whirl. It's going for Amiga-styled visuals, which...
News JARS Is A Puzzle And Tower Defence Hybrid With Tim Burton Vibes
Out in October
When you say 'Tim Burton' many minds drift to a very distinctive film-making style, and perhaps to his animated movies in particular. It's a cool look, and it's cited as a source of inspiration for JARS - developed by Mousetrap Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment, and now confirmed for a 20th October release on Switch eShop...
News Rover Mechanic Simulator Will Send Switch Owners To Mars
Life on Mars?
Pyramid Games S.A.'s Rover Mechanic Simulator is headed to Nintendo Switch "in the coming months," it's been confirmed. After a successful launch on PC, the game's launching on Xbox today with a Switch version also in the works for a future release. The title puts you in the shoes of a Mars rover engineer, having you work on a variety...
Wednesday22nd Sep 2021
Rumour It Looks Like Nintendo Will Soon Unveil A New Controller For Switch
Update: Confidentiality date tweak suggests imminent reveal
Update: It appears that the mysterious new controller could be revealed much sooner than we first thought. On the original FCC application, a note read that all confidential material had an expiry date of 16th March 2022 (more details on that can be found in our original article below)...
Random PETA Wants Nintendo To Add A Gun-Toting Chicken To Smash Bros. Ultimate
Will use "wits, wings, weapons, and vegan fuel to pummel opponents"
Animal rights organisation PETA has a long history of targeting Nintendo, having previously used titles such as 1-2-Switch, Pokémon and even Super Mario 3D
News Pokémon Trading Card Game Online "Sunset FAQ" Explains Shut Down Process
Existing players will be required to transfer their data
Earlier this week, The Pokémon Company revealed its new Pokémon Trading Card Game Live app for mobile and PC. Of course, it's raised a lot of questions about what's going on with the existing game, Pokémon TGC Online. TPC has now released an extensive FAQ about the older version's "sunset"...
Gallery Here's Another Look At Nintendo's Switch OLED Model "In The Wild"
Releasing in stores October 8th
The release of Nintendo's Switch OLED model is now just over a few weeks away, and the excitement for this ever-so-slightly improved system with a better and bigger screen, wider stand, and new dock is starting to ramp up. Over in Japan, we've already seen some shots of Nintendo's new device in-store and now we've...
News Nintendo Reveals The Top 15 Most-Downloaded Switch Games In August 2021 (Europe)
The eShop's biggest games
Nintendo has shared an updated list of Europe's most-downloaded Switch eShop games, revealing which titles were the most popular during August 2021. Minecraft continues to sell incredibly well on the platform, moving up into first place this time around. It overtakes last month's number one The Legend of Zelda: Skyward...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Voice Actor Stephen Critchlow Passes Away, Aged 54
Was also credited for his work on FFXIV and much more
We've got some sad news today if you're a fan of Xenoblade Chronicles 2. The voice of the character Bana, Stephen Critchlow, has passed away at the age of 54. Critchlow's colleagues at the production company, Big Finish, were the first to share this information. The British talent was credited...
Thursday23rd Sep 2021
News Sonic's 30th Anniversary Symphony Album Is Now Available On Major Digital Services
Featuring songs from the past three decades
There have been all sorts of video game anniversary celebrations this year, but one of the highlights of the lot would have to be Sonic the Hedgehog's 30th anniversary. Earlier this year Sega held a special Livestream announcing new games and the return of some old ones, and following this was a very...
Wednesday22nd Sep 2021
News Wizard School RPG Ikenfell Is Getting A Physical Edition
Wait 'til my father hears about this, Potter
If you enjoyed Harry Potter, but wish that you could play something more LGBTQ+-friendly, then Ikenfell might scratch that particular itch: set in a world where magic-users must attend a school to harness and control their abilities, but where something powerful is on the loose, Ikenfell is all about how...
News Metroid Dread: Here's A Closer Look At The Deadly Areas You'll Explore On Planet ZDR
The latest Metroid Dread report is here
Nintendo has dropped the latest edition of its Metroid Dread report, giving us a great look at the areas you'll be exploring when the game launches on Switch next month. As you may already know from all the footage shared so far, Metroid Dread takes Samus on a new adventure through Planet ZDR. This unexplored...
Guide Pokémon Unite: How To Share Save Data Between Nintendo Switch And Mobile Devices
Carry on where you left off in Pokémon Unite for Switch and mobile
Pokémon Unite is available to download on both Nintendo Switch and mobile devices, and the free-to-play MOBA features cross-progression across platforms. This means that you can pick up where you left off in either version of the game. It's a simple process and in this guide we'll...
News Metroid Dread's Samus And EMMI amiibo Delayed In UK And Europe
Nintendo apologises and offers new date
Nintendo has announced that the double pack of amiibo set to launch alongside Metroid Dread next month have unfortunately been delayed across the UK and Europe, and will no longer appear at retail on 8th October as planned. Instead, the amiibo will now launch on 5th November. In a statement shared to social...
Hands On We Created A GameCube Pad In Minecraft-Style Farm Sim 'Staxel'
We tried, okay?
Gather round, folks, for a tale of love, loss, and failure: For never was a story of more woe, than this of Kate and her, er, GameCube controller. Let's back up a little. 'Twas a Friday night after a long and tiring week, and my partner and I sat down for a game of Staxel, which is a sort of Minecraft-Animal Crossing-Harvest Moon...
News F4F Unveils Its Stunning Skies Of Arcadia Aika Statue, Pre-Orders Are Now Open
Estimated release Q1, 2022
It's now been over 20 years since Sega's RPG Skies of Arcadia made its original debut on the Dreamcast. It was followed by the GameCube version 2002 and since then fans have been hoping for more. While today's news might not be directly game-related, it's at least something. Pre-orders for the Skies of Arcadia Aika First...
News Romantic Comedy Otome 'Cupid Parasite' Is Coming To Switch This Year
Plus two special editions!
Remember that movie Hitch, where Will Smith plays a terrible, egotistical matchmaker? Well, Cupid Parasite is a little bit like that, but also not really like that at all. You'll play as Lynette Mirror, a bridal advisor and matchmaker who is also secretly Cupid, the god of love. But she's about to meet her match (pun...
News Tactical Roguelite 'Evertried' Brings Strategic Turn-Based Battles To Switch Next Month
Can you make it to the top of the tower?
DANGEN Entertainment has announced that Evertried, a tactical roguelite game headed to Nintendo Switch, will launch on the eShop on 21st October. Set in the afterlife, Evertried has you taking on the role of a fallen warrior who must ascend a mysterious tower. Each floor of the tower offers up a unique...
News Pokémon Unite Producer Thanks Fans For Feedback And Details Latest Patch
Update: Available now on mobile devices
Update: Pokémon Unite is now available to download on mobile devices. As you might have already seen, the MOBA Pokémon Unite arrives on mobile devices today. Ahead of its release, the game's produ
News Story-Driven Arcade Tennis Game 'Slice Of Life' Gets New Trailer And October Release Date
A Switch exclusive!
Remember Slice of Life, the Switch-exclusive arcade-style tennis game that was revealed back in March 2020? Well, we've finally been treated to a new update on its progress, and a release date is right around the corner. Originally planned to launch last summer, the game will now arrive on Nintendo's eShop on 8th October 2021...
News These New Sega Charging Mats Let You Wirelessly Charge Your Phone In Style
Seven designs available
What's cooler than owning a phone capable of wireless charging? Using it with a wireless charging mat with Sonic's face on, that's what. Yes, a new collection of official Sega wireless charging mats have hit the market thanks to Numskull Designs, and they're available to pick up right now from Sega's store (visit here for...
News Ubisoft's Rabbids Invade The Palace Of Versailles In New Augmented Reality App
It's free, but you'll need to visit to play
Thanks to a new partnership with The Palace of Versailles, Ubisoft has announced an all-new Rabbid augmented reality game for mobile. Called 'Rabbids @ Versailles', this free app lets visitors of the palace take part in ten AR minigames which aim to give children "a fun-filled learning experience". These...
News 2D Anime Fighter 'Phantom Breaker: Omnia' Gets An English Dub Trailer
Coming to Switch in 2022
Phantom Breaker: Omnia is headed to Switch and other platforms early next year, and Rocket Panda Games has given us our first taste of the game's English dub. If you need catching up on this one, Phantom Breaker: Omnia is a 2D anime fighting game boasting 20 characters to choose from. Players can also choose between three...
News Red Wings: American Aces Is Flying Onto Switch 'Soon'
Online, co-op and a campaign all included
Last year brought us Red Wings: Aces of the Sky on Switch eShop, an arcade-styled flying game with a big emphasis on dogfights and action. Developer All in! Games has now confirmed a spin-off that's heading to Switch and PC 'soon' - Red Wings: American Aces. It's not just a shift in location and planes that...
News Mario Kart Tour Launches Event To Celebrate Its 2nd Anniversary
*Insert gripe about MK8's age here...
Mario Kart Tour is now two years old, and is evidently still popular enough to keep on rolling with fortnightly events and content updates. Nintendo is rolling out plenty of goodies to celebrate the landmark with the 2nd Anniversary Tour, which is running now until 5th/6th October. As you can see in the trailer...
News Smash Bros. Ultimate's Next Event Celebrates All Things Nature
Celebi, Venusaur, and Whispy Woods star
Do images get any cuter than this? Nintendo has unveiled its plans for the next Spirit Board event in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and this one's all about nature. That's right, starting on Friday 24th September, this latest three-day event will see numerous characters "related to nature" appearing on the...
News Frank And Drake Is An Intriguing 'Dual Narrative' Inspired By Frankenstein And Dracula
From the team that brought us STAY
While download stores are full of certain game 'types' all vying for the same audience, there are also Indie studios producing experiences that are rather unique. Frank and Drake, from Spanish studio Appnormals Team, may be one to watch when it arrives on Switch in Spring 2022. Appnormals Team previously developed...
Tuesday21st Sep 2021
News Atlus Reveals New Details About Persona's 25th Anniversary Celebrations
Anime, concerts and more to come!
The Persona series is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary, and as you might recall, Atlus has teased seven projects. The first reveal is tied to Persona anime and music. Anniversary ambassador Morgana revealed in the first "Persona 25th Times" broadcast that all of the past Persona anime would be made...
You think fashion's your friend - my friend, fashion is danger
It's Fashion Week in Pokémon GO and Fashion Challengers have sprung up in the game ready to battle. But what are Fashion Challengers? Where are Fashion Challengers? How many things will this guide feature the words 'fashion' and 'challengers'? This Pokemon GO Fashion Week guide will...
Feature Should I Play Story Of Seasons: Pioneers Of Olive Town Now?
All the DLC and major patches are now out
Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town was a bit of a mess at launch. Unlike its predecessor, the remake of Friends of Mineral Town for Switch, PoOT was just a bit lacklustre, with an empty world, zombie-like NPCs, and a crafting system so slow that you'd save time pressing coal into diamonds yourself with...
News 'Disney Classic Games Collection' Adds Aladdin SNES And "All Versions" Of The Jungle Book
Expected to arrive this November
Back in August, an ESRB rating revealed the 2019 Switch release Disney Classic Games: Aladdin And The Lion King would be repackaged with The Jungle Book. An update on this new collection - simply titled 'Disney Classic Games Collection
Random IGN's 'Best Video Game Of All Time' Tournament Is Getting WILD
You younguns need to play more NES games
[Update: Thu 30th Sep, 2021 14:30 BST] God of War (2018) is the winner, beating out Grand Theft Auto V. [Original: Tue 21st Sep, 2021 21:30 BST] Is Chrono Trigger better than Burnout 3? According to IGN's audience, it is not. Also,
News Dragon Quest XII Is Being Co-Developed By Square Enix, HexaDrive And Orca
HexaDrive has worked on Wind Waker HD in the past
While Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate doesn't have any confirmed platforms as yet, we do know who'll be doing the heavy lifting on the Unreal Engine 5-based JRPG. Japanese studio HexaDrive is involved (thanks, Push Square), and is a company with which Square Enix fans should be familiar – it...
News More Cotton Games Are Coming, Including The Extremely Rare Panorama Cotton
Along with Cotton 100% and Cotton Guardian Force Saturn Tribute
Earlier this year we had a Western release of Cotton Reboot!, which took a well regarded but niche arcade shoot 'em up title - or more accurately the best port of the arcade - and introduced it to a wider audience. It's pretty darn good, too. Strictly Limited Games and ININ Games are...
Random This Tiny Game Boy Is Probably The World's Smallest Game Console
The Thumby is about as niche as it gets
New mods and takes on classic hardware are a fun part of the gaming scene, as those with nostalgia for the good old days mess around with old systems to make them better or - sometimes - just sillier. A little while ago we shared the creation of a wide Game Boy Advance by YouTube channel / website The Retro...
Review RiMS Racing (Switch) - A Poor Switch Port Makes For An Uneasy Rider
Brake drag
In order to very quickly condense exactly what kind of motorcycle sim RiMS Racing is, consider this: There are over 500 fully licenced vehicle parts in this game and just eight actual bikes. This isn't a sleight on Raceward Studio's game, far from it, the eight bikes here are very obviously authentically detailed and lovingly crafted,...
News Lil Gator Game Is An Adorable Adventure Waddling Onto Switch
Playtonic Friends unveils its latest signing
Playtonic Friends - the publishing arm of the rather popular Yooka-Laylee team - is making early waves as it supports and releases smaller Indie games. It's now confirmed its next partnership, teaming up with development newcomers MegaWobble to bring Lil Gator Game to Switch and PC in early 2022. As you...
News Dragon Ball Card Warriors Is Heading To Switch Soon
Randomly announced in Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot launch trailer
Time sure flies, and the release of Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot + A New Power Awakens Set has rather crept up - it lands on Switch this week on 24th September. It's all
News Pokémon Unite Launches On Mobile Tomorrow Alongside A New Balance Patch
Supporting cross-platform play with Switch
As had been previously promised, Pokémon Unite is set to launch on mobile devices tomorrow with cross-platform play supported. A brand new trailer has been released to celebrate the occasion, also showing off some new Holowear for Gengar and Garchomp, which you can check out up above. If you're keen on...
News Rainbow Billy: The Curse Of The Leviathan Brings Wholesome RPG Vibes To Switch Soon
A family-friendly adventure RPG
Skybound Games and Manavoid Entertainment have announced that Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan, a family-friendly RPG, will be launching on Switch "soon". The game will be released on other platforms next month, and while Switch owners will have to be a little more patient, it looks like it could well be...
News Freedom Planet 2 Gets Updated Trailer, Hits Steam In Spring 2022
Hopefully a Switch version is on the cards
Freedom Planet made quite an impact back in 2014, then gracing the Wii U a year later and reminding us of the delights of 16-bit action platformers, particularly on the ol' SEGA Mega Drive / Genesis. It drew comparisons to Sonic games, especially as the project kicked off in part as a fan game, but also...
News Pokémon GO Will Receive A Fix For Players Unable To Evolve Inkay
"Thank you for your patience"
Earlier this month, Inkay and its evolution Malamar were introduced into Pokémon GO for the first time and in a nice touch, the Pokémon's quirky evolution method seen in the mainline games has been carried over, too. Unfortunately, though, the evolution is impossible to pull off for some players, causing Niantic to...
News Antonball Deluxe Is What Would Happen If Breakout And Mario Bros. Had A Baby
Update: Launches September 28th!
Update: Antonball Deluxe now has a release date. The game will launch on September 28th, 2021, with Proponent Games handling the publishing duties. You can view the Nintendo Switch launch trailer above. Original Story [Thu 17th Sep, 2020 22:20 BST]: Summitsphere's Antonball Deluxe – which was spawned from a game...
UK Charts Cruis'n Blast Just Sneaks Into Top 40, WarioWare Stays In Top Ten
But Deathloop takes the spoils
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 18th September, revealing that four Nintendo titles made it into the top ten this week. Last week's number one WarioWare: Get It Together! has managed to hold firm in the top ten, falling down to eighth place in its second week on sale, while evergreen stars Mario...
News Swery's "Small-Town Detective Thriller" The Good Life Launches Next Month
The same creator behind Deadly Premonition
It's official - the upcoming "small-town detective thriller" The Good Life will arrive on Nintendo Switch and all other platforms next month on October 15th. The game, in case you missed it, is from Hidetaka "Swery" Suehiro's company White Owls (along with Grounding Inc. and Playism). Swery is perhaps...
News 'Doom & Destiny Worlds' Brings Farting Giants To Switch This October
They might be stinky giants
Heartbeat Interactive's Doom & Destiny Worlds, an open-world, turn-based RPG that sees players build, farm and craft in up to four player local co-op, will release on Switch on 1st October. If that title seems familiar to you, you might be thinking of Doom & Destiny or Doom & Destiny Advanced, both previous...
Monday20th Sep 2021
News Pre-Order Pokémon Legends: Arceus At Amazon UK To Get A SteelBook And Poké Ball Replica
The best pre-order bonus yet?
If you're wanting to get your hands on a Pokémon Legends: Arceus pre-order ahead of the game's upcoming release, you might want to consider this new bundle from Amazon UK. The retailer has updated its listing of the game to include a SteelBook case and a special Poké Ball replica based upon the ancient ball design...
Random Nintendo Shares Gorgeous Metroid Art That's Just Perfect For Your Phone Wallpaper
Get 'em downloaded
Metroid Dread is just weeks away from launching on Switch and everyone's getting a little too excited – okay, maybe not everyone, but we are so shush. It's probably pretty handy, then, that Nintendo's decided to drop a collection of gorgeous Metroid art for us to hoover up and use as we see fit. Yes, in a Twitter thread today,...
Talking Point The Switch Is Following Nintendo's Successful Portable Playbook
Slowed down, but familiar
With the Nintendo Switch OLED model now just a couple of short weeks away, we're heading into the system's fifth Holiday season with three distinct 'tiers' in its hardware family. We've written previously about how each Switch iteration offers something different, in terms of features and price points, and how that stacks...
News Here's Our First Look At Pokémon Trading Card Game Live, Coming "Soon"
"Are you ready for a fresh challenge?"
The Pokémon Company has shared a quick teaser video for Pokémon Trading Card Game Live, a new app set to launch "soon". Seemingly serving as a new take on Pokémon TGC Online, this new app will let players enjoy matches anywhere, anytime on mobile and desktop. The trailer shows off some of the customisation...
Random Apple's iPhone 13 Pro Max Has A Larger Battery Capacity Than The Nintendo Switch
Power in your pocket
Apple has just announced its shiny new fondle-slabs for 2021, and amid the raft of yearly oh-so-slight improvements, larger battery capacity is one of the big enhancements across the entire iPhone 13 range. On average, the battery size has jumped 13 percent compared to last year's models, which means we're getting closer to the...
Review Metallic Child (Switch) - A Robot Smashing 'Roguelite' Anime Adventure
Isometric action inspired by Mega Man
The venerable hobby of “games” has borne witness to innumerable robotic sprogs. Metallic Child attempts to be a definitive answer to the likes of Mega Man, Astro Boy and - most formidably of all - Mighty No. 9. We jest, of course. Inafune's infamous crowdfunded project (resulting in an incredibly mediocre...
News Story Of Seasons: Pioneers Of Olive Town Is The Next Free Trial For Nintendo Switch Online
Free PoOT!
Following on from DAEMON X MACHINA's free trial for Nintendo Switch Online members (which ended yesterday), Nintendo has announced that the next free trial will be Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town. From the 22nd September, subscribers to Nintendo's online service will have access to Story of Seasons: PoOT for free, and can then...
Tuesday21st Sep 2021
News Alan Wake Remastered Has Been Rated For Nintendo Switch
Classification spotted in Brazil
It looks like Remedy Entertainment - the creator of Control - might be bringing its action-adventure game, Alan Wake Remastered, across to the Nintendo Switch. A new listing on the Brazil Advisory Rating Board suggests the title is en route to Nintendo's hybrid platform in some way or form. Being the "remastered"...
Monday20th Sep 2021
News THQ Nordic Celebrates Its Anniversary With A Bunch Of Switch eShop Discounts
SpongeBob, Darksiders, Destroy All Humans and more
Last week THQ Nordic celebrated its 10th anniversary, culminating in a showcase event and the announcement of another SpongeBob game for Switch; it also unveiled a batch of eShop discounts for the NA and EU stores that are running up to 29th September. It's a decent mix of old and new titles, from...
News Legendary Street Fighter II Artist Mick McGinty Has Passed Away
Also worked on Streets of Rage and Shining Force artwork
Mick McGinty, the man behind the iconic SNES Street Fighter II cover artwork, has died. McGinty was an immensely talented artist, as is evidenced by the impressive collection of work on his personal site, but for gamers of the '90s, his output will be almost synonymous with video game covers...
News Fortnite's Latest Collaboration Is With Fancy Fashion House Balenciaga
Buy the real baseball cap for just £295
Epic, that plucky underdog that courageously fights corporations with even more billions of dollars in the bank, has confirmed another big-name collaboration for Fortnite. This time it isn't another notable game brand, or a Hollywood star, but rather a high fashion brand. Rolling out at 5pm Pacific / 8pm...
Random These Mario And Luigi Cosplays Are So Good, Even Mario Himself Is Impressed
You'll want the sound on for this
They certainly look the part, but wait until you hear them... If you've ever been to a gaming expo or Comic Con-style event, you'll probably have noticed that Nintendo fans really bring it when it comes to cosplay. We've seen some great efforts over the years, and joining that list today are these fans who brought...
News Death's Gambit Brings Its Hardcore RPG Action To Switch In Expanded 'Afterlife' Edition
The Souls-like gets new weapons, bosses and more
Launching next week on Switch is Death's Gambit: Afterlife, an expanded version of the original 2018 release that'll bring new content to Nintendo's platform. The game has you playing as Death's right hand as you explore the unforgiving surroundings of Siradon. You'll need to use a variety of weapons...
News Super Arcade Football Launches On Switch Today, And It's Currently Half Price
Arcade footie for a fiver
Nintendo Switch is being treated to a new arcade football game today, complete with a launch discount that makes the deal even sweeter. Super Arcade Football, developed by OutOfTheBit, lets up to four players enjoy a couch co-op kickabout. You can take on the computer in a single-player mode, too, and match modifiers let...
News LOVE 3 Brings Reductive Retro Platforming To Switch
Custom spawns this December
Screenwave Media Games and Mokuzai Studios have announced that the third entry in the challenging retro platformer LOVE franchise will launch on Switch on December 7th. The cunningly titled LOVE 3 will include every level from LOVE, LOVE 2: kuso, and a remastered version of the original game, just in case you've missed...
Sunday19th Sep 2021
Random This Nintendo Switch UI Redesign Makes The Home Menu And eShop Look Like Apple's iOS
Folders, transparent menus, curved edges and more
Update [Sun 19th Sep, 2021 11:00 BST]: The same Reddit user 'porcorousseauu' has now taken feedback on board and revised their Switch UI redesigns. Here are the results: Original story [Tue 7th Sep, 2021 01:30 BST]: Since the arrival of the Switch, users have been calling for Nintendo to enhance...
Review Kitaria Fables (Switch) - A Delightfully Cute, Fantasy Life-Style RPG Adventure
One for the grinders
It's been seven years since Level-5's toylike RPG masterpiece Fantasy Life came to the 3DS in the West, and like addicts seeking our next hit we've been searching for something that replicates that feeling ever since. Between games like Ni No Kuni (also Level-5) and cutesy Rune Factory-likes such as Littlewood, we've come...
Random Waluigi "Invites Himself" To Super Smash Bros. In This Emotional Fan-Made Trailer
A real tear-jerker
Believe it or not, but there's now just one slot left to fill in the second Fighters Pass for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The game's director Masahiro Sakurai has also reiterated how this really will be the last character to join the battle. While it's still unclear who exactly the final fighter will be, there are obviously a lot...
Guide Kitaria Fables - How To Make Money, Find Materials, And Complete Quests
Plus tips & tricks for beginners to late-game players
Kitaria Fables is here, and we loved it — but it can be quite tricky to learn the ropes, especially when every upgrade costs tons of cash, and your pockets are perpetually empty. Or, perhaps, you've got all the money you need, but no idea where to find some of the required materials. We can...
Random Luigi Has Been Found Inside The Dreamcast Prototype Of Sega GT
L is real!
Over the course of the '90s, Sega and Nintendo were obviously direct competitors - we've seen this documented in texts like the 'Console Wars' by Blake J. Harris. Despite this, it seems there was some rather incredibly weird stuff going on behind the scenes at one of these video game companies - so weird actually, that it was "borrowing"...
News Baldo Gets A Second Switch Hotfix, Resolves All "Known" Bugs And Glitches
But players still seem to be encountering issues
Baldo: The Guardian Owls got off to a rough start when it arrived on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms. We ended up delaying our review and waiting until a hotfix was released. Unfortunately, even after the first patch - we still encountered quite a lot of problems. The Italian...
News Nintendo's Global Marketing Campaign For Metroid Dread Continues
This billboard was spotted in Mexico!
The release of Metroid Dread is fast approaching and it seems it's not just Japan that's getting behind MercurySteam's upcoming Nintendo Switch release. Over in Mexico - a large billboard has been spotted, and it's got some fans of the famous intergalactic bounty hunter in a state of disbelief. Again, this is...
Saturday18th Sep 2021
Hardware Can You Really "Make Your Own Switch Pro" With This $100 mClassic Dongle?
We go hands-on with the Marseille mClassic
The debate about the existence of a 'Switch Pro' rages on, with reports suggesting it would be announced this year seemingly being disproven by the arrival of the more modest Switch OLED Model. However, the promise of 4K gaming has clearly struck a chord with the general public, and in an effort to fill the
News Nintendo's Switch OLED Model Makes Its First Public Appearance In Japan
Launching worldwide October 8th
We're just over halfway through September and that means we're getting closer to the Switch OLED's release on October 8th. We've seen trailers from Nintendo, read "hands-on" first impressions from the media about it and now we've got a first look at the device in the wild. As highlighted by our friends at VGC, the...
Review Active Life Outdoor Challenge / Family Trainer (Switch) - Fit Enough For Purpose
Wii think we've seen this before
There used to be a time during the Wii era where you couldn't move for fitness games. The enormous success of Wii Fit led to a steady stream of imitators, from well-known established publishers all the way down to the shovelware merchants looking to cash in on the latest fad. One of the more unique offerings was...
News Pre-Order Mario Party Superstars From My Nintendo And Get Some Free Goodies (UK)
Existing orders will be upgraded
Metroid Dread isn't the only first-party Nintendo title arriving in the month of October. At the very end of it is the launch of Mario Party Superstars - first announced in June this year during Nintendo's E3 Direct. If you are planning on adding a physical copy of the game to your Switch library and happen to be...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 18th)
Got gaming plans?
Another busy week in the world of Nintendo has flown by. We've seen the return of a famed arcade racing series, a price 'adjustment' for Switch in Europe, the 20th anniversary of a treasured console, and a surprise Switch firmware update that included a much-requested feature:
News Sonic And Balan Wonderworld Creator Yuji Naka Is Now Making Smartphone Games
Retirement can wait
One of the most underwhelming releases in 2021 has been Balan Wonderworld - by Sonic the Hedgehog creator, Yuji Naka. This title reportedly had the potential to trigger epileptic seizures, was accused of featuring a
News Mario Kart Tour Teases New Event Ahead Of Its 2nd Year Anniversary Next Week
Start your engines
The Sydney tour has almost come to an end in Mario Kart Tour, and next up is a very special event to celebrate the two-year anniversary of the mobile racer. Yes, that's right - MKT is almost two years old and Nintendo is planning on an eight-city race. Here's the promo artwork, which shows off previous character unlocks and some...
Friday17th Sep 2021
Review Eastward (Switch) - A Creative Zelda-Like Adventure With Absolutely Killer Art
East? I thought you said Weast
The line between an homage and a copycat can often be a blurry one, and it feels like all too often that new games borrowing ideas from old games fall on the wrong side of it. Instead of offering creative new takes on favored concepts, these games are more content to prod you with a sharp elbow as they say...
Here's hoping for a worldwide release
South Korean fans who pre-order the upcoming Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl games for Nintendo Switch will receive a shiny version of either Zacian or Zamazenta, it's been announced. As reported by Serebii, the shiny Pokémon will be distributed via a code given to any players who pre-order either...
News There's A Hidden Secret Inside The LEGO Super Mario Question Block Set
And a lovely Easter Egg, too
It's weird to give a spoiler warning for a LEGO set, but this article will obviously spoil elements of the secrets and surprises in the Question Block. If you want to go in fresh, stop reading already. Ever since the LEGO Super Mario Question Block set was announced, we've been wondering... what's up with that little...
Gallery Is The Panasonic Q The Most Goshdarn Beautiful Nintendo Console Of All Time?
Shine get
This week, the Nintendo GameCube turns 20. This eye-catching system may have struggled against the incredible might of the PlayStation 2, but few would argue that Sony's machine was more attractive on a purely physical level. The boxy GameCube, complete with its unusual travel handle, is a true design icon and its appealing aesthetics are...
Random IKEA's Gaming Range Has The Essentials, Like A Mug Holder And Neck Pillow
Batman-chic
While the term 'gamer' is becoming increasingly vague, which is a positive sign that everyone from small children to retirees can love video games as a perfectly normal part of life, the conventional use of the phrase is still a segment of the market relentlessly targeted by companies. IKEA is another joining in, creating a range of...
News SUDA51 Would Love To Revive A Lesser-Known Nintendo Classic
"I know deep down inside me it’s not okay for me to make a Zelda game"
As you may have already seen, we've recently shared a video interview (and the full transcript if you prefer) with the one and only SUDA51, a hugely influential developer that recently brought us No More Heroes III on the Switch. We delve into the series, in terms of its...
Video SUDA51 On No More Heroes And The Future Of Travis Touchdown
Grasshopper has bigger plans
The recent launch of No More Heroes III completed the journey of series protagonist Travis Touchdown, capping off a trilogy of games (plus a spin-off) that began back on the Wii. Fans of iconic game director SUDA51 had waited a while for this one, and apparently thi
News SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake Heads To Switch Soon
That's a whole lot of SpongeBob
THQ Nordic has wrapped up its 10th Anniversary Showcase, and thankfully it included a Switch announcement among a number of PC and PS5 / Xbox Series titles. Unsurprisingly Nintendo's system will be getting SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake, the latest game for the iconic IP that is 'coming soon'. As you'd...
News Sega To Announce "New RPG" At This Year's Tokyo Game Show
Update: It's a mobile game
Update [Sat 18th Sep, 2021 17:45 BST]: Sega has now launched a website and released a teaser trailer for its "new RPG", which confirms it's a mobile game. More information including the title of this game will be revealed on 1st October during Sega's TGS2021 presentation. Original article [Fri 17th Sep, 2021 02:45 BST]:...
News Japan's Getting A Stunning Zelda: Skyward Sword Soundtrack With An Adorable Music Box
We need it
For the 500th time this year, we're here to express our excruciating jealousy over the amazing things Nintendo fans in Japan get treated to. This time, it's a stunning Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword soundtrack collection. From Nippon Columbia, the new soundtrack will be available to Japanese fans in either a Regular or First Press...
News Monster Hunter Rise Adds Mega Man's Rush In New Collab
And you don't have long to wait
Capcom has announced that Monster Hunter Rise is about to be treated to an exciting collaboration, teaming up with none other than Mega Man. From 24th September, you'll find that Mega Man's faithful robotic sidekick Rush arrives in-game as a Palamute layered armour set. As you can see from the trailer above, Rush...
News Dead Cells 'Practice Makes Perfect' Update Makes The Game Easier, But Only If You Want That
New Aspects feature adds "incredibly strong powers"
Motion Twin and Evil Empire have released the 25th – yes, twenty-fifth – update for Dead Cells. Called 'Practice Makes Perfect', the update intends to make things a little easier for new players or those who want to have a gentler time exploring everything the game has to offer. One new...
Watch THQ Nordic 10th Anniversary Showcase - Live!
Geoff Keighley and 'legendary franchises' promised
The season for showcases, and Geoff Keighley gracing our screens, never ends. This time around it's THQ Nordic's 10th Anniversary Showcase, in which the publisher promises "the return of legendary franchises and sequels to beloved games" with six new reveals. The show kicks off at noon PT / 3pm ET...
News Microids Signs "Historic" Agreement With Taito To Produce Two New Games
Will be based on the Japanese company's famous franchises
French video game publisher and developer Microids has signed what it's calling a "historic" agreement with Taitos to produce two new games based on the Japanese company's famous franchises. Both games are "already in production" and are scheduled to launch sometime next year in 2022...
DLC included
It's been quite the wait for Switch fans – Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom first released on PS4 back in March 2018 – but the chance to see Level 5's acclaimed RPG on Nintendo's system has finally arrived. Technically released as the 'Prince's Edition' on Switch, the game tells the story of Evan Pettwhisker Tildrum, a kid who lost...
News Jackbox Party Pack 8 Is Coming To Switch This Autumn
Including a new take on Drawful
The Jackbox Party Pack 8 is almost here, and what do you mean you didn't know there were already eight of them? The super-successful minigame collections have been a mainstay of game-savvy friend groups ever since Jackbox branched out from their "You Don't Know Jack" trivia games into a broader range of offerings,...
News Poetic Adventure The Lightbringer Arrives Soon On Switch
Demo out now on the eShop
Back in the Spring we highlighted The Lightbringer, which has been developed by Rock Square Thunder and will be released by Zordix Publishing. It's an adventure puzzle-platformer that looks rather promising, and an interesting touch is that story narration comes from the protagonist's sister and is fully voiced in verse...
News Retro Shooter ExZeus Has Been Polished Up For A September Switch Re-Release
Go ahead, mech my day
Ziggurat are on a roll with resurrecting games from decades ago — yesterday, we had the news that cult vampire classic Bloodrayne was getting "ReVamped" for the Switch, and today, Ziggurat have announced a September 30th release date for ExZeus: The Complete Collection on consoles and PC. ExZeus (AKA Counter Force) was an...
News Jaleco's Original Fairy Puzzle Game Soldam Joins The Arcade Archives
Not to be confused with the updated version
Following on from the release of Pop Flamer last week, Hamster's now made another Jaleco arcade classic available. This one is a puzzle game known as Soldam, which was originally released in 1992. If you feel like you might have already played this on the Nintendo Switch before, then you've likely played
Thursday16th Sep 2021
Review Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom (Switch) - A Sublime Port Of An Awesome Adventure
Ding Dong Delightful
Level-5's Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom originally released on PS4 back in March 2018 to pretty much unanimous critical praise, and playing it now in this latest Switch iteration, it's really not too hard to see why. This is a wonderfully well-crafted adventure that hits the ground running, nails pretty much every single...
Will Nintendo ask members to pay more?
A few weeks ago, known insider 'NateDrake' revealed on his podcast how Game Boy and Game Boy Color games would supposedly be coming to Nintendo's Switch Online service in the near future. Eurogamer added to this - noting how "other retro platforms" are also likely to show up. While no syst
News Switch Firmware Update 13.0.0 Weirdly Speeds Up Some Game Boot Times
So long, Switch click (sometimes, results are varied!)
Nintendo's firmware update 13.0.0 had the headline feature of adding support for Bluetooth devices, which was overdue but nonetheless welcome. It did some other work too, however, such as an 'Update Dock' option for the OLED model equivalents, effectively ensuring support of the LAN port that'll...
News New Kemco Sale Discounts Ten RPGs Across Switch And 3DS
Get up to 50% off
Are you ready for yet another eShop sale from Kemco? Because here we are with yet another eShop sale from Kemco. Yes, the publisher has returned with another chance to pick up a range of RPGs on Switch and 3DS at discounted rates, slashing their prices by as much as 50%. We've got all the deals for you below (the sale is active...
Back Page The Video Game Characters That Snuck Into The 2021 Met Gala
Video games, but make it fashion
On the Venn diagram of video games and fashion, the overlap is probably smaller than the number of people who actually owned a Virtual Boy, but that's alright. I'm here at the centre of the two circles, and if this article only entertains me, so be it! The Met Gala, which took place earlier this week, is a parade of...
News Here's Our First Official Look At Puma's Animal Crossing: New Horizons Collection
Shoes, shirts and more
As you may well be aware, Puma is set to launch a brand new Animal Crossing: New Horizons collection later this week, and Nintendo's finally given us our first proper look at what will be included. The collection's set to drop on Saturday, 18th September, and every single item included is featured in the video above. There...
News Charming RPG Eastward Is Out Today On Switch, Here's The Launch Trailer
A new single-player treat?
Today sees the launch of Switch's latest highly-anticipated RPG Eastward, and Nintendo's dropped a handy launch trailer to give us one more look at what it's all about. A charming-looking single-player RPG, Eastward has you following protagonists John and Sam in an "emotional journey across a world falling to ruin." As...
News Digital Art Software Colors Live Gets A Physical Release On Switch
Update: It's out now!
Update: The physical edition of Colors Live, sequel to the beloved 3DS digital art hit Colors! 3D, is now available at select retailers. You can get your hands on it from stores like Amazon, Best Buy
Soapbox 4 Years On And Switch Finally Got Bluetooth Audio, So Voice Chat Next?
Go on Nintendo, party like it's 2009
I can hear the pitchforks sharpening so let me just say it right away — I really like Nintendo. I spend the majority of my day focused on its hardware, games and related fun times. So I tease the company with affection, but good grief it deserves a little bit of gentle mocking from time to time. And so this...
News Bloodrayne 1 And 2 Are Getting "ReVamped" On Switch
Bloody hell
This Autumn, the Nintendo Switch will be getting remastered — sorry, ahem, ReVamped versions of third-person horror action games, Bloodrayne 1 and 2. As Rayne, a half-vampire ass-kicker and Nazi-slayer, you'll get to face supernatural threats and use your vampiric powers to save the day. The ReVamp will add a ton of new features,...
Japanese Charts WarioWare: Get It Together! Misses Out On A Debut Number One
But it leads the way for Nintendo
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 12th September, revealing that WarioWare: Get It Together! achieved a second-place finish in its opening week at retail. The game sold an estimated 72,277 copies in its debut week, leading the way for Switch but being outperformed by Tales of Arise...
Out Now Metal Slug 1st & 2nd Mission Get A Handy eShop Double Pack
Neo Geo Pocket Color goodness
We do like nice surprises, and the drop of Metal Slug 1st & 2nd Mission Double Pack on the Switch eShop has been a welcome arrival this week. Out now globally, this combines two Neo Geo Color titles in one, as you can see in the trailer above. If you search Metal Slug on the eShop you get a whole lot of results,...
Friday17th Sep 2021
News Tencent's New MOBA Pokémon Unite Has Surpassed 9 Million Downloads On Switch
A gift will be sent out to trainers later this month
The Pokémon Company has revealed the new MOBA Pokémon Unite has now exceeded 9 million downloads on Nintendo Switch. The free-to-download game is developed in partnership with TiMi Studios - a subsidiary of the Chinese video game giant Tencent. To celebrate this milestone, every player in the...
Thursday16th Sep 2021
Random Watch This Unboxing Of A Rare Transparent Green 2DS
We're green with envy, but not transparent
We've been begging, b e g g i n g Nintendo for transparent consoles pretty much since they stopped making them, and though they briefly listened to us in 2014, we only got red and blue 2DS models to tie in with the release of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire,
Nintendo Download 16th September (North America)
Eastward! Ni no Kuni II! Lost in Random!
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: Eastward (Chucklefish, 16th Sep,...
News Nickelodeon's New Brawler Might Get Character Voiceovers In The Future
Fighter DLC also confirmed
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl looks rather promising, but one thing a lot of fans have noted so far is that there are no character voiceovers in the game. You can hear the sounds of punches and kicks in battle, and even an announcer, but you won't hear SpongeBob's voice or the trademark lines of other Nickelodeon characters...
News Halloween's Coming Early With All This Festive Pokémon Merch
It's SEPTEMBER
Back in our day, patterned knits were reserved for Christmas and grandmas. These days, every holiday (at least, the ones not in summer) have their own jumpers, and that includes Halloween, a holiday that's literally supposed to be about wearing non-normal clothes. However, if it's spooky couture you're looking for, then you'll be...
Random Check Out This Game Boy Color And Nintendo DS Mash-Up
Two-in-one
We've seen plenty of cool retro mods over the years, but this latest effort from Game Boy Custom really stands out – mainly because it's fusing together a Game Boy Color with a Game Boy Advance and the internals of a Nintendo DS. Still with us? Good. The Aussie modder has sent a proof-of-concept prototype to our friends at Retro Dodo,...
News Gorgeous Pikmin-Like Adventure 'The Wild At Heart' Gets November Switch Date
Another charming adventure on the way
It wasn't long ago that developer Moonlight Kids and publisher Humble Games confirmed that The Wild at Heart would be heading to Switch. An utterly charming exploration and adventure title with Pikmin-esque mechanics of throwing buddies, it's already out on PC and Xbox. Pleasingly it now has its final Swit
News Arcade Platformer Steel Assault Will Come With A 'Retro Hard' Mode For People Who Like Pain
Launching on Switch this month
Tribute Games has confirmed that Steel Assault, a retro-style arcade platformer, will be blasting onto Switch at the end of the month. Developed by Zenovia Interactive, Steel Assault is described as "a fast-paced, action-packed, 2D platformer" which will have you punching and ziplining your way through a...
News 'SGC - Short Games Collection' Offers Five Bite-Sized Games In One Package On Switch
Looking for something unique?
If you're in the market for something a little different to play on your Switch, you should probably take a good look at SGC - Short Games Collection #1. Technically offering up five games in one, this collection is made up of short, bite-sized gameplay experiences that are sure to be on the more distinctively...
News New Switch Update Allows Users To Share Longer Twitter Messages
Come on, get tweeting
Nintendo yesterday released the 13.0.0 update for Switch and it's one of the biggest firmware updates there's been in a while. It includes support for Bluetooth audio, a Switch OLED model dock update and there's even a new update available for the Joy-Con controllers. Many users are still sifting through this update to see...
Nintendo Download 16th September (Europe)
Ni no Kuni II! Cruis'n Blast! Eastward! SkateBIRD! TOEM!
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: Colors Live (...
News Dojoran Looks Like A Fun Retro-Style Platformer About A Master Ninja Frog
Lands this week on Switch
With an average of 40+ new games a week on the Switch eShop, simply working through the list to find potential good 'uns can be a lengthy undertaking. One that caught our attention in its launch trailer, though, is Dojoran - it arrives on 17th September priced at $4.99USD / 4,99€. It's the work of Brazilian developer...
News Bloodshore Is An Upcoming FMV Game Blending Hunger Games And Twitch
Don't give them ideas...
Wales Interactive has established itself as the name in FMV games of the modern era, blending TV and film-style production with player choice and gameplay. On Switch it's released a number of titles including Maid of Sker and Five Dates, and has confirmed its next release - Bloodshore - for a November arrival on the eShop...
Wednesday15th Sep 2021
News Retailer Appears To Have Uncovered New And Sealed '90s SNES Games, And They're Up For Sale
What a find!
It's not often you stumble across brand new stock of games released in the '90s when browsing your favourite game store, but here we are with one of the most intriguing retail listings you're likely to see all year. German retailer Galeria Kaufhof has today added a brand new listing for Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals, known simply as...
Guide How To Connect Bluetooth Headphones To Nintendo Switch - Use AirPods With Switch
Can you connect Bluetooth headphones to Switch? Why, yes, you can
Does Nintendo Switch have Bluetooth? Can you use Bluetooth headphones on Nintendo Switch? It took a firmware update to enable, but the answer to those questions is yes. Switch allows for the use of wireless headphones directly with the console without the need for an external...
Thursday16th Sep 2021
PSA Remember To Update Your Joy-Con, As Well As Your Nintendo Switch
Controller updates arrive with Version 13.0.0
Nintendo has released Version 13.0.0 for the Switch and as you've probably already seen by now, it adds Bluetooth audio support, updates the Switch OLED dock and much more. Since this update has gone live, users have also noticed a new update has been issued for the Switch Joy-Con controllers. Here's...
Wednesday15th Sep 2021
Random Plant Your Plants In These Animal Crossing Plant Pots
Make Leif proud!
Plants! They're like babies for millennials with no money, which is... most of us, to be honest! Why not give your plants the very best — by which we don't mean fertiliser or plenty of sun, but these gorgeous Animal Crossing planters? Made as a collaboration between Sailor Mercury (the artist who made Froggy Computer) and
News Nintendo Switch System Update 13.0.0 Is Live, Adds Bluetooth Audio
And a Switch OLED dock update
The new Switch OLED model arrives next month and ahead of its release Nintendo has rolled out a sizable update - bumping the system firmware all the way up to version 13.0.0. We heard how Bluetooth audio support was spotted in an update earlier this year and now it's been officially released. Headphones, earbuds,...
Review NBA 2K22 (Switch) - Loading Aside, This Baller's Got It Where It Counts
Hoop Dreams?
With another year's NBA season not too far away, a brand new edition of NBA 2K makes its way onto Switch just in time to give b-ball fans a wealth of slam-dunking sports action to get stuck into. This time around developer Visual Concepts has made a few neat changes to shooting and defence, improved upon last year's controversial shot...
News Get Ready For A Sus Halloween: There's An Official Among Us Costume
You are a crewmate
So, what do we think people will be dressing as this Halloween? Witches? Goblins? The scary reality that we're all slowly dying? Ha ha! What fun. Our money is on social deduction game Among Us being the most-worn costume of the season, since they just announced a range of official, inflatable Halloween costumes (or just...
News Ubisoft's Latest Switch Sale Offers Up To 80% Off (North America)
Update: Sale ends today!
Update: Here's a friendly reminder that Ubisoft's current Switch sale is coming to an end today. You have until 23:59pm PT to grab any of the deals listed below. Original Article (Fri 10th Sep, 2021 19:00 BST): As is a pretty common occurrence these days, Ubisoft is hosting yet another sale on the Switch eShop, discounting...
News This Reimagined GameCube Controller Offers Wireless Play, Pre-Orders Open Now
Compatible with GameCube, Switch and PC
Thanks to its 20th anniversary yesterday, there's an awful lot of love going around for the GameCube at the moment. The console might not have performed spectacularly sales-wise, but it's often remembered very fondly indeed by those who did go ahead and pick one up two decades ago. If you just so happen to be...
Random These Gaming Shoe Concepts Are So Good We Wish They Were Real
We'll take the Nintendo 64 pair, thanks
Companies like Puma may well be launching all sorts of official Nintendo shoes these days – have you seen their Animal Crossing and Mario designs? – but that won't stop us from dreaming of having an entire wardrobe of the things. You know, for different days of the week or something... Exacerbating our...
Review SkateBIRD (Switch) - A Chirpy, Charming Tony Hawk-Alike That Fails To Stick The Landing
Flip the bird
The skateboarding game, as a genre, has been under-explored. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater defined it with such finesse in 1999 that there has barely been any room for improvement – as borne out by the continuing appeal of that first game two decades later. But considering how much it has in common with a 3D platformer – open...
Talking Point Was The GameCube Really A Portable Console In Disguise?
Love handles
If you're a Nintendo fan, then since day one you've probably always had at least two consoles on the go: one for the TV, and one for the car/bus/plane/bed. From 1989's Game Boy to Nintendo's boundary-blurring hybrid Switch, there has always been an option for players on-the-go. But the Nintendo Switch isn't their first foray into home...
Video We've Played Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania, So Is It Any Good?
"Monkey Tennis?"
Super Monkey Ball and its sequel were a mainstay for many who owned a GameCube, and Super Monkey Ball Deluxe was a similar treat for owners of other systems. SEGA has gone and remade the latter (which was just the first and second game with some added extras) from the ground
News This Switch Case Lets You Store Eight Cartridges, Available Now From My Nintendo (Europe)
Just pay shipping
The latest My Nintendo freebie has arrived, and this one really reminds us of the good old Club Nintendo days. For 500 Platinum Points, you can now claim a special Nintendo Switch Card Case which stores up to eight cartridges at once – similar cases were often released for the 3DS when Club Nintendo was around, and we're so fond...
News Nintendo Has "No Plans" For A Switch Price Drop In America
The trade price adjustment is for Europe only
Earlier this week, Nintendo announced it would be reducing the price of the base model Switch to £259/€269 across Europe, ahead of the OLED model launch on October 8th. If you happen to be located in the US and were hoping for something similar, it seems this won't be happening. Axios Gaming...
Video Nintendo Drops A New Metroid Dread Commercial
'Find Your Power'
We're just over three weeks away from the launch of Metroid Dread and Nintendo's keeping the hype train rolling with a brand new commercial. You can check it out for yourself above; there's gameplay footage as you'd expect, a voiceover that tempts you into a purchase (not that we need any convincing), and even a quick spotlight...
News Daemon X Machina Is Probably Getting A Sequel, But It's Going To "Take Time"
The development team is motivated to make it happen
Daemon X Machina is currently celebrating its second anniversary. As part of this, Nintendo has also released a Switch Online trial. That's not all, though... During a special anniversary live stream, the game's producer, Kenichiro Tsukuda, stated how his team would eventually make a second entry...
News Zynga's New Free-To-Play Star Wars Game Has Been Delayed To 2022
Confirmed alongside a new cinematic trailer
Following on from the delay of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Zynga's new "free-to-download" title Star Wars: Hunters has now also been delayed until 2022. The news the game would not make a 2021 release was delivered at the end of a new cinematic trailer featured on Nintendo's YouTube channel. The...
Feature Which Artist's Work Would You Love To See On A Pokémon Card?
[Artist's name], I choose you!
It's basically a nerd's version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Pokémon Company is once again running a competition where the winners get their art on a Pokémon trading card. Isn't that what we've all dreamed of since we very first saw a shiny Charizard on the playground? As much as I'd love to submit my...
News The Walking Dead's Negan and Maggie Join Brawlhalla As Playable Fighters Next Week
Joining Rick, Daryl and Michonne
New fighters just keep on coming in Brawlhalla, with two new characters from The Walking Dead set to appear next week. Both Negan and Maggie will be added to the game on 22nd September as 'Epic Crossovers'; their arrival kicks off new in-game celebrations that will also see the Walker Attack Game Mode featured as...
Tuesday14th Sep 2021
News Huge Nvidia Database Leak Lists Unannounced Third-Party Games
Update: Nvidia responds to confirm list, states they're 'speculative titles'
Update: Nvidia has responded to the leak and confirmed its authenticity, however in a statement provided to wccftech it has made clear that the list is 'speculative' and was used internally. The full statement is below. Nvidia is aware of an unauthorized published game...
Random A Rogue Space Particle Could Be Responsible For This Unsolved Super Mario 64 Speedrun Glitch
No, really
Back in 2013, speedrunner DOTA_Teabag was dashing through Super Mario 64's Tick Tock Clock stage when the titular plumber suddenly shot upwards through the floor and ended up on a higher platform. This totally unexpected and previously unseen glitch quickly became the trick other speedrunners wanted to emulate, but despite a $1,000...
Review Cruis'n Blast (Switch) - An Arcade Racing Icon Returns In Spectacular Fashion
A Blast from the past
Long-time Nintendo fans will know that the Cruis’n series has an interesting history with the company. The original arcade version of the first game, Cruis’n USA, was said to be the first title running on Nintendo's upcoming Ultra 64 hardware, a claim which ultimately turned out to be a bit of a porky pie. Its subsequent...
Random Xbox's Phil Spencer Reveals His Favourite GameCube Game
In an insane world, it was the sanest choice
As you may have noticed, today marks 20 years since the Nintendo GameCube launched in Japan and we (along with the rest of the internet) have been getting all nostalgic for Nintendo's purple box. As is customary on these significant anniversaries (or any anniversary when it comes to social media —...
Hardware Classics Nintendo GameCube
Indigo, Spice and all things nice
In many ways, the GameCube was a console out of time, arguably arriving too late (or perhaps too early) to realise its true potential. We can look back now and appreciate its quirks, admire its design and excellent software library, and lust after the variants that never made it to western shores, but in the early...
Anniversary Goodness Me, Is The GameCube Really 20 Years Old?
Time is the enemy
You know how it is. One minute you're a youthful, exuberant 20-something, looking forward to being unleashed into the world and making your way; forging new relationships, getting a job, perhaps renting your first home. Your whole life is ahead of you! Then – BOOM – you're suddenly past 40, the last two decades have been a blur...
News Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Adds Ren & Stimpy To Roster
Happy happy! Joy joy!
Update: As promised new characters for the Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl roster have been confirmed, and it's Ren & Stimpy! You can check out some footage and screens below. Original Article: Ahead of the arrival of Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl on the Switch next month, the team behind the game has been slowly revealing...
News Sonic Colours Ultimate Physical Editions Delayed In Europe, Look Set For October
Update: Amazon Spain sets a new target
Update (14th September): A member of the Nintendo Life team received an order update from Amazon in Spain, stating that it will be delivered on 11th October or later, so there's still quite a wait in that case. Original Article (23rd August): Just two weeks out from the September 7th release date of the...
Wednesday15th Sep 2021
News Sega Releases Its First Patch For Sonic Colors Ultimate On Nintendo Switch
And more are on the way
When Sonic Colors Ultimate arrived on the Nintendo Switch a few weeks ago some players began encountering all sorts of issues. We had a look ourselves and were also able to replicate these issues by following certain steps. Although there were problems present in o
Tuesday14th Sep 2021
News Unavailability Of Classic Titles Is "Holding Game Culture Back", Says Platinum's Hideki Kamiya
Games should be available to "everyone who wants to play them"
The way we play and consume classic video games has become a hot topic of late, thanks largely to some rather shady practices being employed by collectors to boost the value of certain titles. While some people are keen to increase the value of their collection while it sits on the...
Poll Cruis'n Blast Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
Come on, get Cruis'n
Today marks a very special day for retro arcade racing fans - with the return of the Cruis'n series. Yes, that's right, the latest 2017 arcade entry Cruis'n Blast is now available on the Nintendo Switch. It includes a total of 29 thrilling tracks, up to 23 upgradable vehicles and supports four players on the same console or...
Talking Point What Games Are You Looking Forward To Playing On Switch OLED?
14 games we're dying to (re)play
It's an odd phenomenon when new hardware comes along which makes you delve into your back catalogue for gems you might have missed, or perhaps just revisit classic titles to see how they look and perform on your shiny new system. It's something that PS5 and Xbox Series X gamers have encountered over the last year,...
News Forever Entertainment Is Remaking The 1993 Data East Beat 'Em Up Night Slashers
Coming to all major platforms
Forever Entertainment - the same company behind remakes of Panzer Dragoon and House of the Dead - has signed an agreement with G-Mode to create a remake of the 1993 Data East beat 'em up Night Slashers for all major platforms. There's no release date just yet, but i
News Pokémon 25: The Album Gets A Release Date, Includes 14 Tracks
Pre-order and get 6 tracks now
The Pokémon Company has been rather busy promoting the franchises' 25th Anniversary, and one of the biggest projects has definitely been Pokémon 25: The Album. With multiple videos featuring major artists (including Katy Perry with 'Electric', above) and EP releases, there's been a steady flow of new music. Now the...
News Astral Chain's "Superstar" Director Is Working On A New, Unannounced Game
"He’s working on something, but we can’t say what it is"
PlatinumGames' boss Atsushi Inaba has recently been speaking to VGC (alongside Hideki Kamiya) about a wide range of topics – including Star Fox Zero and Bayonetta 3 – and another subject that has cropped up is the current work status of Takahisa Taura, the director of the Switch...
News Happy's Humble Burger Farm Is A First-Person Horror That Would Make Gordon Ramsay Barf
Is this a stealth campaign for veganism?
Hey, remember that Make-A-Wish nightmare burger restaurant that a kid made in Minecraft? If not, that sentence probably seems pretty wild, but the point is that Happy's Humble Burger Farm is that nightmare burger restaurant made reality. Or virtual reality, at least, because it's a video game. [image:2
News JRPG 'MONARK' Introduces Key Characters Along With New Footage
Keep your ego in it
NIS America continues to bring some intriguing games to the Switch, and a JRPG from the publisher that's definitely on our radar is MONARK, which has developers with history in the Shin Megami Tensei franchise working on the project. Due in early 2022, it has a new trailer (above) that introduced ally characters along with some...
Memory Pak If Crashing In Burnout Is Wrong, Then I Don’t Want To Be Right
Car carnage
Happy birthday, GameCube! It's been twenty years since your gorgeous, chunky indigo shape graced our TV stands, and we were all introduced to that beedle-deedle-deedle-deedle-beedle-deedle-beedly-beep, BLUMP. You know the one I mean. The GameCube's catalogue is so stellar that I've already written several features about its games, from...
News Sumo Group Acquires Auroch Digital In Latest Notable Gaming Takeover
Sumo Group is in the process of a major takeover by Tencent
It's been a year with multiple major takeovers in the gaming industry, with Microsoft, EA and Tencent being notable companies investing in acquisitions. Today brings an example of how these acquisitions filter down to small but successful publishers and developers, with Sumo Group...
News Bonfire Peaks Has A New Demo And A Release Date
Yeaaaah, this box is on fire
Good news for fans of fiendish puzzlers: Bonfire Peaks, made by Corey Martin and Alan Hazelden's boutique company, Draknek & Friends, is almost here! With a brand-new release date of the 30th of September, you'll be able to play this box-burning brain-twister before the leaves start to turn. Which is perfect,...
News SpiderHeck Is A Chaotic Brawler With Lightsabers And Guns
I have the high ground, Arachnid
The Switch eShop isn't short of chaotic multiplayer games, but there's always room for one more. Especially when it features nimble spiders fighting with lightsabers - or 'laser swords' as the developer is legally obliged to call them - and guns. SpiderHeck is from solo developer Neverjam (Uvis Zviedris), and it's...
News Youtubers Life 2 Hopes To Rack Up The Likes With An October Release
It seems a small 't' keeps the takedowns at bay
Earlier in the year we shared the announcement of Youtubers Life 2, which either has an unannounced deal with Google to use the YouTube brand or gets away with it courtesy of a non-capitalised 'T'. Either way, the original shifted well over a million copies, showing there's an appetite for the concept...
News Last Soul Is An Upcoming Action Platformer With A Heroic Robot
Out in Q2 2022, will have a Kickstarter for "pre-orders and early fan bonuses"
For every game that sets out its stall as an action platformer with pixel-based visuals there's the challenge of trying to stand out from the crowd. Another that'll aim to do that next year (Q2) is Last Soul, the work of Canadian studio WULUM with publishing by Bonus...
Monday13th Sep 2021
Random Four Years Later, Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Player Discovers Spicy Pepper Trick
Who knew they were this useful?
If you saw a pepper that big, you'd be shocked too. Zelda: Breath of the Wild players seem to discover exciting new tricks and glitches every other day, even though the game's already been out for more than four years at this point. We've seen Hyrule be sent into chaos, areas where
News Bayonetta's Voice Actor Isn't So Sure About Her Future In The Role
At least Bayonetta 3 is still "OK"
Bayonetta 3 has been making headlines once again over the past week, and while PlatinumGames has said everything is fine on its end, there's a new development that's got some fans worried. In an exchange on Twitter, the character's voice actor, Hellena Taylor, told one of her "lovely" followers that they might...
Random This Amateur Coder Is Creating The 'GBA Remix' Nintendo Should Have Given Us
Minigame mash-up
Remember NES Remix and NES Remix 2? These two minigame-focused mash-ups took famous scenes or sections from popular NES titles and gave them a WarioWare-style spin, and both went down rather well in terms of critical response. Sadly, it seems they didn't go down well enough for Nintendo to give us more in the 'Remix' line, with the...
News Nintendo Switch Base Model Price Officially Reduced To £259/€269 Across Europe
Grab yours now
As had been previously rumoured, Nintendo has now officially reduced the RRP of the base model Switch in Europe. You'll now start to find consoles available for just £259.99 instead of the previous £279.99 asking price in the UK, and for €269.99 instead of €329.99 in other territories. The console is ready to pick up at its new...
The battle for Holiday sales is about to begin
Nintendo can't be accused of being reactive with the Switch ahead of the fast approaching Holiday season. In a time where sales and demand remain strong, the big N has been lining up a steady flow of varied games to keep the console on the wider gaming public's agenda. There are major first-party titles...
News Yoda Voice Actor Tom Kane Retires After Stroke Affects His Voice
Skywalker Saga will be his last game
Like many voice actors, you may not know what Tom Kane looks like — but Star Wars fans will probably know his voice. Across his three decades of work, he has given voice to Yoda, Admiral Ackbar, Qui-Gon Jinn, C-3PO, Magneto, Professor Utonium, and Darwin, the chimpanzee from The Wild Thornberries. Yoda is...
News The 'Thicc Boi SP' GBA Mod Offers Bluetooth Audio, Better Stamina And Wireless Charging
Update: Plans afoot to sell as a DIY kit
Update: Macho Nacho Productions – the outfit behind the amazing 'Thicc Boi SP' mod we covered in August – have revealed that it has not only improved the design to include a better battery (4,500 mAh lithium polymer), but it's also going to sell it as an upgrade kit so that people can install it...
Review Espgaluda II (Switch) - Localisation Issues Can't Spoil This Superb Shmup
There’s a fly in the full extent of the jam
Espgaluda II’s originally a 2005 arcade game by legendary developer Cave, responsible for the already-released Switch ports of Mushihimesama and Progear (via Capcom Arcade Stadium), the upcoming Deathsmiles I & II collection, and before that a string of high-quality arcade shmups stretching all the...
Reminder Try Daemon X Machina For Free With Nintendo Switch Online Game Trials
Update: Available now!
Update: Just a friendly reminder that the Daemon X Machina Nintendo Switch Online trial begins today. Make sure to give it a go if you haven't played already (full details can be found below). Original Article (Mon 6th Sep, 2021 10:20 BST): Daemon X Machina was a pretty big deal when it arrived in Septem
Random Nintendo Fan Collects Every Game Boy Game In Just Two Years
"I haven’t added up how much I spent..."
Several members of the Nintendo Life team would consider ourselves to be collectors, but none of us have ever managed to achieve anything quite like this. Twitter user Shouta, who lives in Japan, has managed to get his hands on every single Game Boy game ever released, completing the set in just two years...
News Tokyo's Super-Secret 'Nintendo Cafe' Isn't So Secret Anymore
"I am shouldering debt, and we are barely getting by, treading water"
Remember that super-secret cafe / bar in Tokyo dubbed the 'Mecca of Nintendo Fans'? We reported on it way back in 2018, but it's back in the news again because the owner has been forced to open it to the general public in order to combat financial woes brought on by the ongoing...
News 'The Year After' Is The Latest Game Headed To Game Boy, Physical Pre-Orders Now Live
Or play free online
It may well be 2021, but we really are swimming in new Game Boy games just lately. Joining the likes of new Game Boy titles Infinity and Tales of Monsterland is The Year After, a short narrative experience developed by Hadrian Lin. The game, which can be played to completion in around half an hour, is
Tuesday14th Sep 2021
News Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! Physical Switch Release Gets Delayed (Again)
A double delay for North America
If you've been holding out for the North American physical release of Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! on Nintendo Switch, unfortunately, it's been delayed again. Following on from the manufacturing and shipping delays in August - pushing the release date back to the end of September, publisher Serenity Forge has now...
Monday13th Sep 2021
UK Charts WarioWare Outsells Multiplatform Newcomers To Earn Debut Number One
Wario-a-numba-one!
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 11th September, revealing that WarioWare: Get It Together! has gone straight to number one. Nintendo's whacky microgame collection managed to outsell a number of new and popular multiplatform releases to get there, including the likes of Tales of Arise, NBA 2K22 and the new...
News The Letter: A Horror Visual Novel Brings Its Scares To Switch This Year
Character fates are in your hands
It's not arriving in time for Halloween, but The Letter: A Horror Visual Novel does a good job at signposting what to expect - it's now confirmed to be coming to Switch eShop in December, while there'll be a run of 2000 physical copies in a Limited Edition, which will be unveiled on 15th September on Play-Asia. The...
News There's An Official Life Is Strange: True Colors Lo-Fi Playlist
Is that HOT DOG MAN?
Sure sure sure, okay, this is probably of interest to very specific kinds of people — but if that's you, then congratulations, my friend. You've just found the soundtrack to your next few hours. At this point in time, you've probably already heard of lo-fi hip hop radio - beats to study/relax to, a never-ending radio-style...
News WarioWare: Get It Together! Features In Tetris 99's 24th Maximus Cup
Includes cool block designs
Tetris 99 continues to tick along and keep plenty of us mildly addicted, and now Nintendo's outlined details for the 24th Maximus Cup. These often tie-in with major game releases so, yep, it's themed on WarioWare: Get It Together!. Running this weekend - 17th to 20th September - you'll be able to jump in and compete to...
Random Animal Crossing Fan Shares Designs For All 20 Premier League Shirts
Download them for yourself!
Earlier in the year, Animal Crossing: New Horizons player and YouTube user Gametropolis created and shared designs for all 24 teams taking part in the Euros, letting other players represent their country or favourite side with pride. Now, they're back with a new set of kits that are just as impressive as before. That's...
News Oxenfree II Is Being Teased With New Signals 'Invading' The Original
Update only on Steam for now, but more platforms planned
Oxenfree is a critically acclaimed and intriguing experience, so there has understandably been excitement about its sequel that's due to arrive in 2022. Developer Night School Studio, which has already shown its flair for storytelling and engaging with its fanbase, is now teasing the sequel in...
Sunday12th Sep 2021
News First Screenshots Of Zynga's Free-To-Play Star Wars Game Surface Online
Soft launch expected to start soon
Apart from the upcoming release Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, one other title from a galaxy far, far away that's on its way to Nintendo's hybrid system is Star Wars: Hunters. If you don't remember this one, it's a third-person "free-to-download" competitive shooter that's being created by the FarmVille...
Rumour Switch Will Reportedly Receive A Price Cut Ahead Of The OLED Model's Launch
Update: It's official!
Update [Mon 13th Sep, 2021 10:00 BST]: The price cut has now been made official, with some retailers – including Nintendo's own store – now selling stock at the new price of £259/€269. Update [Sun 12th Sep, 2021 13:45 BST]: The same Twitter account has now shared an update, and it seems the price of the Switch will be...
Soapbox The Era Of Rock Band, Guitar Hero And Plastic Instruments Was Silly But Special
Wish fulfilment
Over the past few weeks it's been a lot of fun to share a huge range of music-themed features as part of the Nintendo Life VGM Festival. Much of our focus, quite rightly, has been on highlighting the amazing talents behind the soundtracks and audio design that we enjoy in games. For a little change, though, I wanted to reflect on a...
Review Residual (Switch) - A Deep, Vibrant 2D Survival Platformer With Just A Couple Of Issues
One small step for man and bot
Booting up Residual for the first time can feel a tad overwhelming. You’re chucked head-first onto a strange, seemingly barren planet with nothing but a few bits and bobs to get you started. You step out of the comfort of your ship into the harsh, unforgiving 2D environment and you can actually see your hunger and...
News Nintendo's Metroid Dread Marketing Campaign Is Well Underway In Japan
Samus returns
Nintendo has been criticised in the past for not giving the Metroid series enough spotlight compared to certain other franchises, but it seems things will be different this time around. Ahead of the release of Metroid Dread next month, Nintendo is rolling out the red carpet for its intergalactic bounty hunter. In addition to all of...
Random Graphic Designer Recreates Marvel's 'What If...?' Series With Wario
Wah If...?
Wario's latest game is out this week, and as you might have previously seen, he's let the whole world know about it. Fans have also been celebrating the arrival of WarioWare: Get It Together! on social media with fan art and more. While there are all sorts of creations, one of the standouts of the lot is a recreation of Marvel's new...
Feature Banjo And Final Fantasy On The Radio? VGM On Classic FM Was Only The Beginning
WeLoveGameMusic head on campaigning with the VGM community
It's September, and the VGM Fest is coming to an end soon — but we still have time for a few more celebratory interviews and features before we put video game music back on the shelf for a while. Today, we've got a chat with Richard Stokes, the lead at We Love Game Music, who tells us all...
News Ninjala's Spooky Season Seven Update Is Now Live On Nintendo Switch
New weapons, battles and more...
Update [Sun 12th Sep, 2021 07:00 BST]: Ninjala's seventh spooky season is now officially underway. It includes new "monstrous attire, 2 gum weapons, a new shinobi card, fashion lenses and a new eight-player battle royale mode. Learn more down below and also check out the latest trailer: Get a punch out of the new...
Saturday11th Sep 2021
Review Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions (Switch) - Comes Out Swinging On Switch
That’s how winnin’ is done!
The Rocky series has deservedly cemented itself as one of the most iconic franchises of modern cinema. It naturally spawned a number of games over the years, with developer Survios turning out the latest efforts: the 2018 VR title Creed: Rise to Glory and Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions. The latter is a departure...
News Platinum Would "Definitely" Port Star Fox Zero To Switch, If Given The Opportunity
But design decisions would likely be up to Nintendo
The Nintendo Switch has seen a lot of games ported across from the Wii U generation, but one many fans are still waiting on is Star Fox Zero. PlatinumGames noted last August how it had no idea if Nintendo would bring the game to the hybrid system, and mentioned how a future port might not even be...
News Select Super Mario LEGO Sets Appear To Be 'Retiring Soon'
Get Wave 1 while you can
It's been an exciting week if you're a fan of Lego and Nintendo's Super Mario series - with the reveal of the Super Mario 64 '?' Block, but it seems some older sets could soon be retiring. As spotted by VGC, the Lego's UK store will seemingly be retiring three Super Mario sets from Wave 1. They include the Boomer Bill...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 11th)
Big games, or micro games?
It's been another busy week of the Nintendo Life, with plenty of news and points of interest to chew over. There were some shenanigans and surprising visual glitches in Sonic Colors Ultimate, we shared our review of WarioWare: Get It Together!, a LEGO Super Mario 64 '?' Block was revealed, so
Video Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Spotlights "Employee Of The Month" SpongeBob SquarePants
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea...
When he's not putting in a shift at The Krusty Krab, Mr. Krabs' star employee SpongeBob SquarePants is busy training for Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl. Seriously though, GameMill Entertainment has just published a brand new YouTube video for the upcoming fighting game. Fair Play Labs' Markus Villalobos goes...
News Super Rare's Deponia Physical Collection For Switch Goes On Sale Next Week
"Limited to 4,000 copies total"
Back in April, Super Rare Games announced a handful of upcoming physical releases for the Nintendo Switch. One of these was the Deponia Collection - made possible with the help of Daedalic Entertainment. The physical distributor has now confirmed the collection will go on sale next week on 16th September. There'll be...
Quick Beats Pulstar, Mega Man, And Final Fight Composer Talks Joe Hisaishi And The Beatles
"I wish I had done one of the Mario games. Maybe Mario Party"
Throughout the Nintendo Life Video Game Music Festival we're speaking to a range of composers and musicians for a mixture of in-depth interviews and shorter, sharper (and perhaps a little goofier) Q&As where we ask just ten rapid-fire personal questions; we're calling these shorter...
We talk with the Hades composer, and Zagreus himself
We recently spoke to award-winning composer Darren Korb as part of our Quick Beats series, where he kindly answered ten quickfire questions about his musical tastes. However, that small snippet was just part of a much larger conversation we were lucky enough to have with Supergiant Games' in-house...
Quick Beats Save Me Mr Tako! Composer Talks Flyrule, Ravel And Star Wars D6
10 quick Qs for Marc-Antoine Archier
Throughout the Nintendo Life Video Game Music Festival we're speaking to a range of composers and musicians for a mixture of in-depth interviews and shorter, sharper (and perhaps a little goofier) Q&As where we ask just ten rapid-fire personal questions; we're calling these shorter features 'Quick Beats'...
Friday10th Sep 2021
News Wario Took Over Nintendo's Twitter And It Was Horrible
Peeee-yeww.
Does anyone else remember that trend of "hacking" into your friend's social media whenever they left it unattended, and posting things like "ha ha my bum smells"? We certainly do, and we were glad those days are long behind us... Except they're not, because Wario just "hacked" into the Nintendo Twitter account. And by "hacked", we mean...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Online Exhibition Opens With Player Diaries
The National Video Game Museum covers the last 18 months
Back in December, the UK's National Video Game Museum announced their latest project: documenting and archiving the first year of the global pandemic, through the lens of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Nine months later, the exhibit is ready, and it's gorgeous, with Animal Crossing-style...
News Platinum Really Wants To Show You Bayonetta 3, But It Can't
"It’s not our decision what to say and when to say it"
Bayonetta 3 was announced back in 2017, but since then, we've seen nothing of the game – not even a new trailer. There's no solid indication of when it will be released, either, and developer PlatinumGames has been forced to assure fans several times that production is proceeding as...
News There's More Crash Bandicoot Coming "Very Soon", According To Toys For Bob
25 years and counting
As you may have already heard, it's Crash Bandicoot's 25th anniversary this year. Yes, like all of the other classic mascots, Crash is also getting on. While many fans were hoping for a big reveal this week, unfortunately, all there's been so far is a special video message. In it, Toys for Bob co-studio heads, Paul Yan and...
News Metroid Dread Overview Trailer Keeps The Hype Rolling Ahead Of Next Month's Launch
And offers a closer look at the Chozo
With less than a month to go until launch, Nintendo has released a brand new overview trailer for Metroid Dread. And yes, it still looks incredible. You can check it out for yourself above; you'll find plenty of gameplay and action to enjoy, as well as a more detailed look at how the two new amiibo will work...
News Neo Geo Shmup Razion EX Gets A Switch eShop Release On September 16th
A blast from the past
Update [Fri 10th Sep, 2021 05:30 BST]: It's taken some time, but Razion EX is finally getting a Switch eShop release. It'll arrive next week on 16th September in both Europe and North America. The developer has also confirmed the game will be getting a physical reprint at some point in 2022 (see the box art below)...
Guide WarioWare: Get It Together Full Character Roster, Moves List, Beginner Tips
A guide to Diamond City's finest
WarioWare: Get It Together! is finally here and this time around the denizens of Diamond City have jumped from the sidelines and joined in the action. Yes, this latest addition to Nintendo's madcap microgame series lets you take direct control of a roster of twenty characters, each of whom has their very own attack...
Review The Outer Worlds: Murder On Eridanos (Switch) - A Fun Final Slice Of 'Whoddunnit' DLC
Set your impertinence levels to "flagrant"
The final slice of DLC for The Outer Worlds, Obsidian's superb action-RPG, Murder on Eridanos attempts to switch things up by ditching the mostly combat-centric action of the main game in favour of a narrative-driven whoddunnit that throws you into a tangled web of intrigue on a floating island of treachery...
News Pokémon Trading Card Game Broadcast Will Share "New Information" This Weekend
What could it be?
A special broadcast that's set to share new info regarding the Pokémon Trading Card Game has been teased for this weekend. As reported by Serebii, the broadcast will air on Sunday 12th September at 10:00 UTC. Very little has been given away about what the broadcast will contain, other than the fact that "new information" will be...
News Troubled Brawler Paprium Is Coming To "Modern Platforms" Via A Crowdfunding Campaign
Production of the physical edition is now on hold, though
The Paprium saga continues to be one of the most gripping stories in the world of retro gaming. Developed by WaterMelon Games – the same team behind the likeable Wii U RPG Pier Solar – side-scrolling fighter Paprium
News Excellent Shmup 'Crimzon Clover World EXplosion' Is Getting A Fancy Switch Physical Release
Update: Pre-orders delayed
Update: If you were hoping to get a pre-order in for any of the new Crimzon Clover World EXplosion physical bundles, you may have noticed that the launch didn't quite go to plan. Unfortunately, pre-orders have been delayed due to technical issues, but they'll now go live today, 10th September at 1pm EDT / 7pm CEST. All...
Poll WarioWare: Get It Together! Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
Have your say...
It's not every day that you get a new WarioWare game to enjoy, but today sees the series' Switch debut with WarioWare: Get It Together!. The first WarioWare game since Gold on 3DS, Get It Together! takes the series in a slightly new direction by letting two players enjoy its microgames together for the first time. We really enjoyed...
News Astria Ascending Showcases Combat In New Trailer
Just a few weeks away
It's felt like a relatively long build-up, but with a release date of 30th September we're not far off from getting our hands on Astria Ascending. Developer Artisan Studios has some genre veterans and luminaries working on the game - this includes narrative by Kazushige Nojima (whose credits include Final Fantasy X and
News There's A WarioWare: Get It Together! Button Pin Set Up For Grabs On My Nintendo (US)
Get it while you can
To celebrate the arrival of WarioWare: Get It Together! on the Switch this week, Nintendo has added a new item to its online store in the US. As you can see it's a themed button pin set featuring Wario and his friends. Here's the full description along with the size of the pins: "To celebrate this fun new feature, our new...
News South Korean Developer Pixelian Studio Brings Critadel To Switch Next Month
A futuristic action game with "GBA-inspired graphics"
Last month Nicalis revealed it would be bringing Critadel by Pixelian Studio (a small three-person development team based in Seoul, South Korea) to the Nintendo Switch at some point this year. It's now locked in for a release on 13th October and will be priced at $19.99 USD. If you missed our...
News It's The Konami Code's 35th Anniversary, And That Means Merch
Up, up, down, down... You know the rest
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the famous Konami Code, and for some reason, that means we're being treated to a new wave of merchandise based on, well... buttons. As you may well know, the hidden 'Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A' command was first used in Gradius back in 1986 – when you...
News Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin Gets Her Own Nendoroid Figurine
For making tiny rice
Princess Sakuna is everywhere these days — Smash Bros, Story of Seasons, and Metallic Child — which is no doubt due to her popularity. Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin has
News Hardcore Gaming 101's Latest Book Takes A Swing At Famous Beat 'Em Ups
Double Dragon! Final Fight! Streets of Rage!
As you'll most likely be aware, we're big fans of Hardcore Gaming 101's series of books, which so far have covered everything from Sega's arcade history to the best shmups of all time. The latest publication takes a similar approach but looks at the many excellent belt-scrolling beat 'em ups that
News Sonic Colors Ultimate Is Getting A Lovely Vinyl Soundtrack Release, And Pre-Orders Are Live
21 tracks on two discs
Sonic Colors Ultimate has had a bit of a mixed ride so far – we mostly enjoyed our time with the game when playing it for review, but some players have been reporting some rather wild, fun-ruining glitches. One thing most of us will be able to agree on, though, is that the game has a pretty ace soundtrack. While Ultimate's...
Reminder Game Builder Garage's European Physical Release Launches Today
Better late than never
When Nintendo first launched Game Builder Garage back in June, there was no mention of a physical release in Europe despite it receiving one across North America and Japan – which was odd. Fast forward to more than a month after launch, though, and a retail edition was finally announced after all. Now, that physical
News A Juggler's Tale Begins Its Switch Performance Later This Month
Not stringing us along
A Juggler's Tale, from German developer kaleidoscube, has featured in some showcases and promotions throughout the Summer - particularly on the Xbox side of the console fence. Pleasingly it is a game coming to pretty much every platform including Switch, with a release date of 29th September and a price of $17.99USD. Inspired...
Thursday9th Sep 2021
News Super Mario 64 LEGO '?' Block Revealed, Out In October
The mystery unfolds...
Yesterday LEGO was teasing its next Nintendo tie-in, confirming it'd be a big ol' '?' Block. It's now been fully unveiled in the trailer above, and as you can see it unfolds for a Super Mario 64 theme; it looks set to release on 1st October. It looks rather neat, but you'll need to save your pennies; the
Review Ultra Age (Switch) - Surprisingly Satisfying Devil May Cry-Style Hack-And-Slash Action
Devil May Try
Fans of hack-and-slash games in the Devil May Cry / Bayonetta mould don't have a particularly large library of titles to choose from on Switch, although with both of these famous franchises, plus the excellent Astral Chain and a (two-thirds dodgy) Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection port on the console, the quality of what is available is...
Review BloodRayne Betrayal: Fresh Bites (Switch) - Sheer Bloody Style Atones For Poor Platforming
Bloody re-vamp
The customer is always right, so the saying goes. But when BloodRayne Betrayal: Fresh Bites presents to you its wares, it’s not quite ready to concede that much. If the customer thinks there’s actually a few too many monsters on screen, well, they’re wrong. If they think those platforms are a bit too narrow, that’s also...
Update: Here's your last chance to claim
Update: Nintendo has kindly reminded us that its current free trial offer for Nintendo Switch Online ends tomorrow. Make sure to get on it over the next couple of days if you were thinking of signing up (full details and a word of warning about automatic renewals can be found in our original article below)...
News New Pokémon Funko Pops Are Coming, Including A Jumbo Charizard
Pre-orders available now!
Funko has unveiled several new Pokémon Pop figures set to join its lineup soon, including one that'll be particularly sought after (and yes, it's already sold out). Pidgeotto, Caterpie, Dragonite, and a metallic Squirtle are all currently available to pre-order, and a Jumbo Charizard completes the set. Unfortunately, the...
Video Here's Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Sonic Colors Ultimate On Nintendo Switch
Switch version described as the most "problematic" of the bunch
WARNING: The video above contains flashing images Last week, there were reports about Sonic Colors Ultimate players encountering glitches in the Nintendo Switch release. While some of these issues were caused by emulation, others were found within the actual release. Sega and Blind
News Build Your Own Village In Staxel, The Latest Farming Sim Headed To Switch
Pre-order now to get a discount
If the likes of Stardew Valley and Story of Seasons just aren't enough, you'll be able to get yet another farming sim fix later this month when Staxel arrives on Switch. "A creative farming and village life game with a cast of quirky characters", Staxel has you building and customising your very own village...
News World War Z Swarms Onto Switch In November, Gets A Glitzy New Trailer
Back from the dead
Update (9th September): Saber Interactive has now confirmed 2nd November as the global release date for World War Z on Switch, fleshing out the bare-bones details from the previous eShop store listing. It'll cost $39.99USD and regional equivalents on the eShop and at retail, and a 'Deluxe Edition' at $49.99USD will have various...
News Step Aside, Nintendogs: It's Time To Punch Cats In Fisti-Fluffs
Everybody was kitten fightiiing
"Fast-paced physics-based cat tussling fun" — is that the pitch for upcoming game Fisti-Fluffs, or is that what happens when we try to give our darling Mittens a bath? The answer is both, but this article is about the former. Fisti-Fluffs is, as you can hopefully tell by the title, a multiplayer competitive...
Random This Incredible Zelda Skull Kid Puppet Is Terrifying In All The Right Ways
Look away, kids
Nintendo's colourful catalogue of cutesy characters is usually on the bright and cheery end of the scale, but there are a few oddities that you really wouldn't want to meet down a dark alley. For many, The Legend of Zelda's Skull Kid is probably right up there on that list, and this fantastic effort from Miserable Beasts on...
Video Check Out The Fighting Mechanics In Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl
Game scheduled to launch next month
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is expected to arrive next month on the Switch according to a Nintendo listing, and ahead of release publisher GameMill Entertainment has been sharing various video exclusives with IGN. In the latest series of clips, we've got a closer look at the game's fighting mechanics - including...
News Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania 'SEGA Legends' Pack Brings Back Classic Consoles
And the Game Gear...
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania is leaving no stone unturned in its DLC offerings; in addition to fun SEGA-themed freebies there are paid tie-ins with the likes of Hello Kitty and, erm, Monster Rancher. There are various SEGA-related paid b
News Nintendo's Bringing Mario Kart Junior Esports Tournaments To UK Primary Schools
"We have seen first-hand the positive impact this has had on pupils"
Digital Schoolhouse, a UK-based initiative from Ukie which introduces play-based learning to the school curriculum, has teamed up with Nintendo UK and Outright Games to expand its primary school Esports program. After a successful pilot scheme last year, a new nationwide...
Japanese Charts Ring Fit Adventure Regains Control In A Familiar Top Ten
Only 18 sales split the top two
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 5th September, revealing that Ring Fit Adventure has once again found itself at the top of the pile. Nintendo's fitness RPG managed to (very) narrowly outsell Mario Kart 8 Deluxe this week to claim that top prize – the two were separated by just 18...
News Go To Battle As Anthropomorphic Warriors In Ruin Raiders, Out On Switch Soon
No, you can't pet the dog
The Switch has some absolute gems in the turn-based tactics genre, from big-hitting triple-A efforts right down to smart Indie games. Another hoping to join in is Ruin Raiders - developed by Overpowered Team, this adopts a bit of a roguelite approach alongside animal heroes. Strangely the trailer above lists PlayStation...
Nintendo Download 9th September (North America)
WarioWare: Get It Together! NBA 2K22! Cruis'n Blast!
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: WarioWare: Get It...
News Nintendo Switch OLED Pre-Orders Go Live In Japan Later This Month
Not long to go now!
Alongside the release of Metroid Dread next month, Nintendo will be releasing its brand new Switch OLED model. This slightly updated system has a new screen, a wider kickstand and a number of other minor enhancements. Although it's been available for pre-order in the west for some time now, Nintendo has only just locked in...
Nintendo Download 9th September (Europe)
WarioWare! NBA 2K22! Sonic Col(u)rs Ultimate!
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: NBA 2K22 (£49.99 /...
News 'Puzzle Car' Brings Relaxing, Minimalist Puzzles To Switch Today
With 50 levels to crack
If you're looking for a chilled out puzzler that'll help you unwind and relax after yet another stressful day, you might want to check out Puzzle Car when it launches on the Switch eShop later today. From QUByte Interactive and Brazilian developer Moraes Game Studio, the game has you switching out various tiles to create a...
News NFL 'Fan Pass' Is Getting Thrown Into Rocket League, Gridiron Mode Returns
Take it to the house
NFL is back this weekend, which is great news unless you're a UK-based Chicago Bears fan who has to stay up until 1am to watch Andy Dalton QB ahead of the future face of the franchise. Maybe that's a rather specific case, but the point is that the sporting juggernaut is about to get underway, so you can count on lots of tie-ins...
News Jaleco Action Game 'Pop Flamer' Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives Collection
Take control of a mouse with a flamethrower
Hamster's Arcade Archives release for the Nintendo Switch this week is the 1982 Jaleco action game, Pop Flamer. As the player, you'll take control of the "Pop Flamer" - a mouse with a flamethrower - to defeat monsters. You'll need to refuel your flamethrower by popping balloons, as the flames get weaker...
Quick Beats Sayonara Wild Hearts Composer On K-Pop, Nintendo Classics And Morricone
"Morricone was and still is so inspiring"
Throughout the Nintendo Life Video Game Music Festival we've been speaking to a range of composers and musicians for a mixture of in-depth interviews and shorter, sharper (and perhaps a little goofier) Q&As where we ask just ten rapid-fire personal questions; we're calling these shorter features 'Quick...
Wednesday8th Sep 2021
News Switch Has A Nintendogs-Style Game On The Way Called Puppies & Kittens
Life sims for interior design and doctors also coming, for you career-minded types
Microids is a publisher that's helped to bring us some intriguing titles on Switch, and it also has a growing range of life-sim games for those that enjoy raising puppies, designing furniture and so on. Today the 'Microids Life' sub-label has confirmed three games of...
Review WarioWare: Get It Together! (Switch) - More Magnificent Microgame Mayhem
Wario always win!
We've all been waiting a good long while now for a brand new WarioWare game to dive into as, in terms of a proper fully-formed entry in the series — one that isn't a greatest hits compilation or experimental spin-off — it's been well over a decade since the last mainline addition to the franchise dropped. However, the long wait...
News A New Limited-Time Pokémon Sword And Shield Distribution Event Has Been Announced
Will tie in with the upcoming movie release
Alongside the announcement of the new Pokémon movie coming to Netflix on 8th October, The Pokémon Company has also revealed a new distribution event is coming to the Switch games Pokémon Sword and Shield. As explained by Serebii.net, Dada Zarude and Shiny Celebi will be available to players through a...
News Metal Gear-Style Retro Stealth 'Em Up 'UnMetal' Hits Switch At The End Of September
"I'll show you a punchline!"
If you're after a retro-style stealth 'em up in the vein of the pre-Solid Metal Gear games (with a little more tongue-in-cheek humour than ol' 8-bit Snake), indie dev Unepic_Fran has just the thing for you. UnMetal was previously revealed for Steam where there's been a playable demo available for some time, but now its...
Thursday9th Sep 2021
News My Time At Portia Version 3.0 Update Adds New Quests, New NPC And More
Download it now
There might be a sequel to My Time at Portia on the way, but that hasn't stopped Pathea Games from supporting the original release. In fact, there's a new and rather sizable update now available to download on the Nintendo Switch. It includes new quests and side quests, new NPC, a new hairstyle and bug fixes. Here are the full...
Wednesday8th Sep 2021
News "Lost" Game Boy Color RPG Infinity Adds Switch Port Stretch Goal On Kickstarter
Update: Has passed $300,000 Canadian Dollars raised
Update #3: Infinity's continued success in its Kickstarter campaign has now led to a rather interesting new stretch goal, for an 'enhanced' Switch version (which would also come to Steam). If it reaches $350,000 Canadian Dollars (it's just over $300,000 at the time of writing) it'll make its way to...
News Crash Bandicoot Tweet Leaves Fans Pondering Over A Potential 25th Anniversary Surprise
Could something be on the way?
Tomorrow is Crash Bandicoot's 25th anniversary, and a potentially teasing tweet has left fans ruminating over the possibility of something new and exciting headed our way. The tweet, which you can check out below, mentions "a certain party right around the corner", possibly referencing the anniversary itself, or...
Round Up The WarioWare: Get It Together! Reviews Are In
Is it any good?
Only two days remain until WarioWare: Get It Together! launches on Switch, giving us our latest crazy taste of the series' microgame madness, but is it worth your valuable time and money? Reviews have started flooding in today – including our own, of course – so we've gone ahead and rounded up a selection of quotes and review...
Feature 'Bossa De Hyrule' Reimagines Zelda Music With Laidback Brazilian Beats
Dungeon bossa
Just prior to Nintendo Life VGM Fest kicking off in mid-August, we were contacted by Steven Morris — a musician and prolific producer of VGM covers — about a recent project he had undertaken to fuse music from the Legend of Zelda series with the relaxing tones and chilled beats of bossa nova. The result is Bossa de Hyrule, a...
News Prinny Presents NIS Classics Vol. 2 Brings Back Two More RPGs To Switch
RPGs with particularly fun names
You'll have to excuse this writer if he has to do some research on the two offerings coming in Prinny Presents NIS Classics Vol. 2, the follow up to - yes - Volume 1. That first volume only arrived recently, and though
Talking Point Which Nintendo Console Has The Best Start-Up Sound?
Ding! Boop! Click! etc!
Look, I know what you're thinking. You're already pre-emptively scrolling down to the comments to say "OBVIOUSLY it is the GameCube, Lord of All Noises", but just hold fire, okay? Let me at least make the case for some of the others. Before I do, though, a quick note as to why I'm not including the Nintendo 64, since I know...
News LEGO's Next Super Mario Set Is A Huge Question Block, Although What's Inside Is A Mystery
Schrödinger's Cat Mario
Update [Thu 9th Sep, 2021 12:30 BST]: All has now been revealed... Prolific plastic brick producer LEGO has teased the next in its line of LEGO Super Mario sets: a large question block. Of course, it can't be as simple as 'just a big ol' box made out of Lego' — there must be more to this latest Nintendo collaboration,...
News Pokémon Teams Up With Oreo To Launch Limited Edition Cookies
Feeling Pikipek-ish?
The Pokémon collaboration we've all been waiting for is finally here, folks. Yes, Pokémon Oreos are now a thing. Yum. Teased in a fancy new trailer (up above), this new collection of sweet crème delights will include 16 different designs in total. Pikachu's in there, of course, but you'll also find Bulbasaur, Charmander,...
Random This Working Replica Of Pokémon Legends: Arceus Took Two Weeks To Make
Something something tree textures
Nintendo fans are not a patient lot, it is known — but for anyone that can't quite wait until January 28th, when Pokémon Legends: Arceus comes out, then perhaps you can satisfy your needs with this fan-made replica that's entirely based on the trailers! Except, well, you can't actually play it, because Avatar...
News Chibi-Robo! Inspired 3D Platformer Misc. A Tiny Tale Confirmed For Switch
Arriving in 2022
If you are a fan of the Chibi-Robo! games and would like to see more titles like this, one to watch is Misc. A Tiny Tale by the small indie game developer Tinyware Games. It'll be arriving on Switch in 2022. It's a story-driven 3D platformer "collectathon" "heavily inspired" by Nintendo's robot series, Pikmin, Banjo-Kazooie and...
News Nintendo Celebrates 20 Years Of GameCube In New Smash Bros. Event
Starts this Friday
At a glance, you might think this week's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate event is about "forgotten games" but no, it's actually celebrating the Nintendo GameCube. Next week marks the 20 year anniversary of its original launch in Japan. As part of this event, all sorts of spirits tied to this particular console will feature - including...
News Gengar Joins Build-A-Bear's Range Of Pokémon Plush
Just in time for Halloween
Build-A-Bear's range of Pokémon toys is growing at a scary pace these days, which perhaps makes it all the more fitting that a Ghost-type 'mon is headed to the lineup next. That's right, the ghostly Gengar (who battes real tough) has been revealed as the next Pokémon ready to join your collection. It's only available in...
News My Singing Monsters Playground Launches This November, And Switch Is Getting A Physical Version
Update: Release date confirmed, plus new trailer!
Update: It has now been announced that My Singing Monsters Playground will launch on Switch on 9th November, and there's even a brand new gameplay trailer (up above) to prove it. It'll cost $39.99 when it launches in a couple of months' time, and Switch is being treated to a physical version...
News The New Pokémon Movie 'Secrets Of The Jungle' Comes To Netflix Next Month
The 23rd animated film is almost here
As part of Pokémon's 25th anniversary this year, The Pokémon Company has announced the 23rd film Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle will debut on Netflix here in the west on October 8th. It follows the adventures of Ash and Pikachu as they encounter the Mythical Zarude to overcome the danger that...
News Pokémon Unite Update Buffs Blissey And Adds A Funky Slowbro Training Outfit
And bug fixes, of course
The free-to-play Pokémon Unite has received yet another update, this time making tweaks to one of the game's fighters and adding a brand new Holowear option. Let's kick things off with the new Holowear, which has been given to Slowbro. Called 'Training Style', the new costume is now available to buy for 400 Aeos Gems and,...
News Crisis Wing Blasts Onto Switch This September
Enormous space skulls must be exploded
If you're a fan of early '90s style vertical shooters featuring pumping FM soundtracks and delightful pixel art stylings — and let's face it, who isn't? — then Pieslice Productions' Crisis Wing might just be right up your bullet strewn street. We're getting pretty sweet Truxton vibes off this one with its...
News Shin Megami Tensei V 'Nahobino' Trailer Showcases More Gameplay And Story
"A blasphemous being, neither human nor demon"
For long term fans of the franchise, or perhaps newcomers that are intrigued and preparing to jump in, the arrival of Shin Megami Tensei V on Switch can't come soon enough. It's that relatively rare type of release, a third-party exclusive that looks set to deliver a fascinating experience on Nintendo's...
News Mario Kart Tour Adds Yoshi 'Kangaroo' For Sydney-Themed Event
He can still steer with boxing gloves on, apparently
Mario Kart Tour continues to roll along with bi-monthly tour events, with the latest taking us to Sydney in Australia. It's live now and runs until 21st/22nd September, with the trailer above giving you a look at what's in store. The main additions for the event are a green double-decker bus -...
News Super Bomberman R Online's Second Season Adds Castlevania's Soma Cruz
Here are the Season 2 patch notes
Today sees the launch of Super Bomberman R Online's second season, bringing tweaks, new rewards, and even a new character. The new character in question is Soma Cruz, protagonist of Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow. He's now available for 500 Bomber Coins from the Character menu within...
News Get Ready For Hamster Maze, A 'Tamagotchi Infused Hamster Racing Game'
The wheel keeps turning
Back in more innocent times, owning a hamster meant playing with them, cleaning their cage and watching them dent the walls / irritate your parents when they ran around in their ball. Now they are, it seems, prime YouTube #content, with owners creating elaborate mazes for their hamsters to run, filming it, then watching tens...
News 'Bittersweet Birthday' Brings Bullet Hell Adventure To Switch In 2022
Shoot 'n stroll
Developer World Eater Games and publisher Pineapple Works have announced that their hybrid action adventure game Bittersweet Birthday will be released on Nintendo Switch in Q4 2022. The news comes fresh from a successful Indiegogo crowd-funding campaign. The game, which boasts some pretty delightful pixel art graphics, sees players...
Tuesday7th Sep 2021
Random Krispy Kreme Launches A Tasty Pokémon Dozen Doughnut Set
They don't look like Brock's, thankfully
Krispy Kreme is where you go to spend a surprising amount of money on doughnuts that, against all odds, are often tasty enough to be worth the price. It's the home of extravagant treats, including some that are themed to promote your favourite gaming things, now including Pokémon. As you can see in the...
News Nintendo Changed The Culture At Retro Studios Following Metroid Prime Crunch
Mike Wikan reckons Prime 4 "will be great"
Thanks to a recent interview on Reece Reilly's Kiwi Talkz podcast, today has brought some rather interesting details around Retro Studios and Nintendo. We've had the humorous tale of how the blowing mechanic was added to Donkey Kong Country Returns, and some
News Former Capcom Designer Wishes He Could Have Stopped The North American Mega Man Cover
"I couldn't believe this was allowed to happen"
The North American cover artwork for the first Mega Man game has become the stuff of legend. It's effortlessly one of the worst covers ever, not just because it's a rough illustration but because it totally fails to capture the nature of the lead character. A lot of the time, western covers for...
Feature Game Boy Games We Probably Won’t See On Nintendo Switch Online
Custom cart complications
Rumours abound that Game Boy games are finally coming to Nintendo Switch Online and we’ve been busy daydreaming about all the classic games we might be able to play again — and all the ones we won’t too. The record-shattering dominance of
News THQ Nordic Appears To Be Releasing Star Wars Double Packs
Update: Here's a look at the box arts
Update #3 [Tue 7th Sep, 2021 07:30 BST]: Here's a look at both of the box arts. We're now just waiting for an official announcement. The release date for both double packs according to Amazon is 16th November, although the game rental service GameFly still has the date down as 26th October. Update #2 [Sun...
News My Nintendo Now Has A Legend Of Zelda Smartphone Ring Up For Grabs
Absurdly sturdy smartphone ring
This writer didn't know that smartphone rings are a thing, but apparently they exist to help you "hold your phone, or rotate the ring so you can use it as a kickstand". A kickstand we can definitely get behind, especially if it's more sturdy than the original Switch model's little strip of plastic. And so we have...
News Spindle Is A Zelda-Like Where You Play The Role Of Death... And A Pig
Update: Kickstarter concludes with €59,091 raised
Update: Spindle's Kickstarter campaign has concluded with a grand total of €59,091 pledged. The game was already confirmed as coming to Switch. Here's the update released by the developer: Done! That was a very exciting 32 days. We've had all the emotions you can have in a Kickstarter...
Review Monster Harvest (Switch) - Poor Execution Of A Promising 'Stardew Valley X Pokémon' Premise
It hurt itself in its confusion!
It must be tough to be a hopeful dev working on a farm sim project. Stardew Valley—a simple looking project made by one guy—has so effectively raised the bar for what a pure farm sim can be that matching it seems almost impossible by this point. The only way that a new game could feasibly beat it would be by...
News Metroid Prime Trilogy Had A Core Dev Team Of Four, Surprisingly
Original designer "knew where all the skeletons were buried"
Earlier today we shared a rather nice detail about the development of Donkey Kong Country Returns, courtesy of an excellent interview on Reece Reilly's Kiwi Talkz podcast with former Retro Studios developer and senior designer, Mike Wikan. Naturally a lot of the interview focused on the...
Random Donkey Kong Blows? Of Course, And It's All Down To Shigeru Miyamoto
"We were like "What did we do wrong? What is he finding?'"
In a recent episode of Reece Reilly's Kiwi Talkz podcast, former Retro Studios developer and senior designer on Metroid Prime Mike Wikan revealed some interesting tidbits about his time working on Nintendo properties at the Austin-based studio. This included a fun anecdote involving Nintendo...
News Co-Founder Of Game Grading Service WATA Accused Of Selling Company's Games On eBay
Company policy doesn't allow this
A co-founder of retro game grading service WATA is now being accused of running a side business on eBay. Further investigations by Proof journalist, Seth Abramson, suggest WATA's Mark Haspel is selling graded games under an alias. Abramson was recently reviewing some of his previous purchases and
Video The History Of The 'Silhouette' Super Nintendo Emulator Might Be An "Elaborate Hoax"
MVG takes a closer look
The Switch generation has seen Nintendo call on emulation for games such as the Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection, but long before this, there was apparently an official emulator that could run Super Nintendo titles. Starting out life as 'Mirage', project 'Silhouette' was a SNES emulator for MacOS and Power PC that...
Random This LEGO NES Turns Into A LEGO Game Boy Which Turns Into A LEGO Transformer
...which turns into a LEGO Game Boy again
The LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System is extremely cool, but it just got cooler thanks to the work of builder Moko: now it's a Game Boy. And a mech! Using some (but not all) of the tiles and bricks from the NES set, Moko created a realistic-looking Game Boy, with a Super Mario-type game on the screen...
Video We Investigate Sonic Colours Ultimate's Bizarre Visual Glitches
Warning: Flashing images
WARNING: The video above contains flashing images. Over the weekend it came to light that several early purchasers of the digital version of Sonic Colors Ultimate were running into some fairly major visual glitches in the Switch version of the game, which included a host of flashing textures, blown-out lighting, warped...
Random Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Latest 'Glitch Craze' Involves Sticking Things To Link
Stuck on you
Oh boy, have there been a lot of glitches discovered in Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Not a week seems to go by without someone finding a new exploit or unintentional quirk, and the latest one happens to be one of the most bizarre yet. It involves things sticking to Link's arm, and creates all kinds of weird and wonderful gameplay...
News Footage Of WarioWare: Get It Together! Has Leaked Online Ahead Of Release
Wario won't be happy
Uh-oh, gamplay footage of the Nintendo Switch release WarioWare: Get It Together! appears to have leaked online ahead of the official release later this week. While it might not seem like a big deal - especially after Nintendo made a free demo available, if you want to go into the experience completely fresh, you might want to...
News Stardew Valley Has Sold Over 15 Million Copies
That's a lot of turnips
After last week's news that Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone is currently working on a new game, we can't be the only ones who ran to Google to figure out just how many copies of Stardew Valley he's sold in total. On Wikipedia, as of yesterday, the answer was ten million — but according to the presskit, the true figure is over...
News This Pokémon Trading Card Shop Is The World's Largest, Apparently
Spans five floors!
The Pokémon Trading Card Game went big during lockdown, with stock selling out all over the world and millions of cards being sold. We've also seen the value of rare cards reach
Mini Review The Magnificent Trufflepigs (Switch) - A Metal-Detecting Sim Short On Magnificence
beep beep beep BEEBEEBEEBEEP
From day one, The Magnificent Trufflepigs — a game about metal-detecting and romance — came out swinging for the fences with prestige TV powerhouse AMC (of Walking Dead, Mad Men, and Breaking Bad fame) as publishers. But is it the equivalent of a stash of rare Roman coins, or just another rusty bottlecap? The story...
News Oink! Check Out This Gameplay Footage For 'My Friend Peppa Pig'
'ACTUAL GAMEPLAY FOOTAGE'
Stop laughing at the back, there! Didn't you know that millions of people all over the world absolutely adore Peppa Pig? From its origins as a humble early-morning kid's TV show in the UK to its current status as a global merchandising behemoth, Peppa Pig is beloved by many – and pretty soon, those very same fans will be...
Quick Beats Sonic Mania Composer On Portuguese Rap And His Musical Hero
"Jun Senoue bought me sushi once"
Throughout the Nintendo Life Video Game Music Festival we're speaking to a range of composers and musicians for a mixture of in-depth interviews and shorter, sharper (and perhaps a little goofier) Q&As where we ask just ten rapid-fire personal questions; we're calling these shorter features 'Quick Beats'. We...
News Luna's Fishing Garden Is All About Fishing And Gardening, And Looks Charming
Will you be hooked?
With a typical Switch eShop week bringing 40+ new games, plenty arrive with very little attention. One that has caught our eye but could have easily been missed is Luna's Fishing Garden, which arrived on 2nd September in Europe but had a fresh press release as it's arriving a week later in North America, on 9th September. It's...
News Boulder Dash Deluxe Smashes Its Way Onto Switch This Week
Rockford Returns
Boulder Dash, the 1984 Atari classic that's been ported to just about every platform under the sun over the years (as well as spawning some twenty two sequels and redesigns, including Boulder Dash-XL 3D on the 3DS), is set to hit Switch this Friday in the form of Boulder Dash Deluxe. This all-new take on the seminal maze puzzler...
Monday6th Sep 2021
Review Baldo: The Guardian Owls (Switch) - Exquisite Ghibli-Esque Art Can't Hide Tortuous Gameplay
You Died
Since this review was originally published, patches and updates have reportedly addressed or improved one or more of the issues cited. Unfortunately, cannot revisit games on an individual basis, but it should be noted that the updated game may offer an improved experience over the one detailed below. Excruciating. It's not a word you...
Talking Point Just How 'Finished' Is Your Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Save File?
Any% of the Wild
It's four-and-a-half years since The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild launched on Switch (and Wii U — don't be forgetting the Wii U!) and it's one of those evergreen games I've been dipping back into ever since. That's not to say I'm constantly restarting the game (although there are plenty of people who begin again on the...
Random Even The Mega Drive Might Get Castlevania: Symphony Of The Night Before Switch
"It is not by my hand that I am once again given flesh"
We've made no secret of the fact that we really want to see Castlevania: Symphony of the Night come to Switch. It's arguably one of the greatest games ever made, and, alongside Super Metroid, is one of the true innovators of the 'Metroidva
News Switch Players Are Encountering All Sorts Of Glitches In Sonic Colors Ultimate
Update: We've managed to replicate the issues
Update [Mon 6th Sep, 2021 10:20 BST]: Although we previously encountered no issues with the game, by following steps published on Youtube by JustLemres (WARNING: contains flashing images) we can now independently confirm that the glitches seen online over the weekend can be reproduced on Switch hardware...
News Hand-Drawn Game Guide Kickstarter Taken Down Following "Legal Trouble"
Update #2: "We did not receive a cease and desist"
Cor, look at 'em Update #2: Phillip Summers has taken to Twitter to clarify some reporting around the cancellation of the Hand-Drawn Game Guide Kickstarter campaign. He states that "the party involved has been polite and I'm hopeful something can get worked out. They have every right to act as they...
Gallery These Framed Game Boys Are Truly Works Of Art
Where old consoles go to die
Handheld games consoles are more than just a means of playing things on the move – as objects we hold and stare at for hours on end, they need to be aesthetically pleasing as well as comfortable to use, and that can certainly be said of the Game Boy line. We've always felt that the Game Boy Pocket, Game Boy Color and...
News Japan's Pokémon Centers Are Currently Closed Due To Ongoing State Of Emergency
Won't open again until September 12th
All of Japan's Pokémon Centers are currently closed, and will remain so until September 12th, it has been announced. The closures began on August 28th, and include Pokemon Stores, Pokemon Cafes, and Pikachu Sweet cafes. Last week, Japan declared a state of emergency in 8 of its 47 prefectures due to rising...
News Monster Hunter Orchestra Concert Confirmed For Online Performance
Performed by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra
The Monster Hunter Orchestra Concert has been held annually in Japan since way back in 2009, and now it's been confirmed that this year's event will once again be an online performance. While it's disappointing for concert-goes in Japan, of course, the pleasing news is that fans will be able to watch it...
Random New Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch Lets You Fireproof Wooden Weapons
Death Mountain with a Deku Leaf
Another day, another tasty little Breath of the Wild glitch for you all. Yes, the game that keeps on giving... er, keeps on giving! The latest glitch for the four-year-old open-world adventure enables you to make any flammable weapon in your arsenal totally 'fireproof'. This means you could, theoretically, scale the...
News Digital Foundry Explores The Two Sides Of No More Heroes 3
Vice City
No More Heroes III has had time to settle in on Switch and, generally, there seem to have been positive vibes around its release. In our own review we appreciated the game's flair and action, albeit with the missions and boss fights being a rather different experience - in terms of quality - to the 'open world' segments. We can't say this...
News Tales Of Monsterland Is Yet Another New Game Boy Game, And It's Getting A Fancy Limited Edition
Unleash the monster
With rumblings that Game Boy and Game Boy Color titles are headed to Switch soon, now's the perfect time to report on the fact that we're getting another new Game Boy title. Bitmap Soft has teamed up with developer JJ Games to release Tales of Monsterland, a platform title that seems to take inspiration from Sega's Wonder Boy...
UK Charts Minecraft Blocks Mario Kart 8 Deluxe To Take Top Spot
The Switch version continues to flourish
The physical chart data for week ending 4th September is now in for the UK market, and in the absence of notable non-digital releases an old stager has re-taken top spot. Yes, it's Minecraft. As a reminder, the UK charts give the physical Switch iteration its own entry, so every week it spends in the top 10...
News Metallic Child Is Getting Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin Crossover DLC
Rogue-lite hits Switch this month
Forthcoming Switch title Metallic Child is getting a generous helping of crossover DLC from rice farming game Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, it has been revealed. While details are somewhat thin on the ground at present, publisher Crest has stated that Princess Sakuna will appear in the "Rogue-lite Core-Action" title,...
Quick Beats Mega Man Composer And Inti Creates Founder Talks Backdraft And Bongos
10 rapid-fire questions for Ippo Yamada
Throughout the Nintendo Life Video Game Music Festival we're speaking to a range of composers and musicians for a mixture of in-depth interviews and shorter, sharper (and perhaps a little goofier) Q&As where we ask just ten rapid-fire personal questions; we're calling these shorter features 'Quick Beats'...
News Beast Breaker Brings Its Blend Of Cute Mouse-Bouncing Action To Switch Soon
Mixing pinball and tactics
Vodeo Games was formed earlier this year by the creator of Threes, Asher Vollmer, with the stated goal of "making high quality games regularly and sustainably". The first title from the team is now rather close - previously planned with a 'Summer' window, Beast Breaker is due to arrive on 23rd September priced at $15.00 in...
News Conway: Disappearance At Dahlia View Is An 'Observational Thriller' Out In November
Time to crack the case
We're certainly fans of the enduring popularity of crime-solving mysteries that are at the core of numerous games, especially when we can figure out 'whodunnit' in the comfort of a cozy chair with Switch in hand. Conway: Disappearance at Dahlia View looks set to offer plenty of that intrigue, with confirmation that it arrives...
Sunday5th Sep 2021
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects (August 2021)
August's best Switch eShop games!
August was a pretty cracking month for eShop delights, with plenty of titles absolutely worthy of your time. These awards aim to celebrate the best of Nintendo's digital store, giving some love and attention to the games that could so easily be missed in the Switch's ever-growing library. So, let's get started...
News Take-Two Files Lawsuit Against Creators Of The GTA Reverse Engineering Project
Allows Grand Theft Auto 3 to be played on Switch
There have rumours recently about a Grand Theft Auto Trilogy remaster coming to the Nintendo Switch either later this year or at some point in 2022. Today's GTA news is a tad different. Rockstar Games' parent company Take-Two Interactive is now taking legal action against the 14 programmers behind...
Quick Beats Donkey Kong Country Composer Talks Aquatic Ambiance And Get Lucky
"There have been some amazing songs over the last decade"
Throughout the Nintendo Life Video Game Music Festival we're speaking to a range of composers and musicians for a mixture of in-depth interviews and shorter, sharper (and perhaps a little goofier) Q&As where we ask just ten rapid-fire personal questions; we're calling these shorter...
What's in the works?
The Stardew Valley creator has once again stated how he's not sure about future updates for the popular farming sim. During a Twitch livestream for the first-ever Stardew Valley Cup, Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone mentioned how he was currently focused on his "next game". As it's taking priority, there's no saying there'll be...
News Jet Set Radio Artist And Former Yakuza Director Ryuta Ueda Returns To Sega
As the Super Monkey Ball creator potentially exits
There have been a lot of key figures moving about in the Japanese video game industry in recent times, and the latest individual now making headlines is the art director of Jet Set Radio, Ryuta Ueda. After spending nearly a decade at Yahoo! Japan, Ueda announced in a Facebook post how he returned...
Feature WayForward On BloodRayne Betrayal: Fresh Bites And Bringing Back Bailey And Baker
"Bringing Laura and Troy back made a ton of sense"
WayForward is a studio that's no stranger to looking back, whether towards its own games — with re-releases of the Shantae series, for example — or revamping other developers' past work — as is the case with the team's upcoming remake of Nintendo's Advance Wars GBA duo, Advance Wars 1 + 2:...
Feature Sayonara Wild Hearts Composer On Creating The First 'Pop Album Video Game'
"I want to keep growing as a composer"
It seems as if video game music continues to grow and reach new heights with each passing year. Incredible soundtracks are no longer limited to big budget titles and the work of long-established names, as the Indie space and the growth of tools and knowledge has introduced a fresh generation of composers. One...
Saturday4th Sep 2021
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Deserted Island Diary Releases Later This Month
Update: Here are the first details
Update [Sat 4th Sep, 2021 15:00 BST]: Ahead of the release of the Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Deserted Island Diary later this month, VIZ Media has released the official description, revealing what fans can expect from this manga (via Comicbook.com): "In the global phenomena video game Animal Crossing, gamers...
Random Check Out These Mock-Ups Of Game Boy For Nintendo Switch Online
Will Nintendo release something similar?
The big rumour doing the rounds this week is about Nintendo potentially bringing Game Boy and Game Boy Color games to the Switch Online service very soon. Following on from a podcast about this, we confirmed with our own sources Nintendo's most famous handheld was making a return and this was
News Sensible Soccer's Spiritual Successor Signs For Nintendo Switch
The former Apple Arcade exclusive arrives next April
Looking for a football fix that's not FIFA or PES? Then why not hold out for the arcade-style game Sociable Soccer - which is currently scheduled for a Nintendo Switch release on 17th April 2022. Yes, that's right, "Sociable Soccer" - the spiritual successor to the classic Sensible Soccer series...
News A Game Boy Productivity Suite Has Been Fully Funded On Kickstarter
"The future's about to get more productive"
Have you ever wanted a comprehensive set of productive apps for the original Game Boy? Then this Kickstarter might be for you. Introducing the Game Boy Productivity Suite... an "all-in-one" cartridge with apps like a clock, a note pad, and a calculator. It apparently offers a level of "privacy and...
From the creator of the DOOM II mod Total Chaos
If you're craving more action inspired by old-school 3D shooters such as Duke Nukem, DOOM and Quake, then keep an eye out for Trigger Happy Interactive's upcoming release Turbo Overkill - a "brutal cyberpunk FPS" coming to the Nintendo Switch (and other platforms) in 2022. This ultraviolent cyberpunk...
Mini Review Necrobarista: Final Pour (Switch) - Decaf On Switch, But Still A Potent Blend
Could be robusta, but has strong notes
While video games often provide a very different storytelling experience to books and of course TV / cinema, the continual growth in the popularity of visual novels demonstrates that different mediums can blend to excellent effect. Necrobarista: Final Pour is another welcome entry in the genre on Switch, and it...
Talking Point What's The Best Sound In Video Games?
Our favourite bleeps, bloops, and vwoops
Our summertime Video Game Music Festival has largely, if not entirely covered the wonderful world of soundtracks, which you could probably have guessed from the name. But what about all the stuff that isn't-quite-music? Don't noises deserve love too? YES. So, here you go: Our favourite sounds in video games...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 4th)
Well, what ARE you playing?
It's been another fun week of the Nintendo Life, with some interesting news and announcements giving us plenty to chew over. A big one was the report that Nintendo is set to add Game Boy / Color to Nintendo Switch Online, there was intrigue around updated PEGI rating requirements around gambling, we shared our
*creeeeeeeeeeak*
Audio design is an underrated part of a video game's soundscape, though you almost definitely have appreciated a particularly good noise at some point in your gaming career — whether it's the creak of a Resident Evil door or the sound of Sonic collecting a ring, audio design helps create the right mood for a game. Our Nintendo...
Friday3rd Sep 2021
Rumour Nintendo Will Expand Its Switch Online Service With Game Boy And Game Boy Color Titles
Update: Eurogamer corroborates report, claims "other retro platforms are also on the cards"
Update: Our friends over at Eurogamer have done some digging and have separately corroborated our report that Game Boy and Game Boy Color games are headed to Nintendo Switch Online – and they've even gone as far as to claim that "other retro platforms are...
News Toshiba Sounds Alarm About Ongoing Chip Supply Issues
"The supply of chips will remain very tight until at least September next year"
An ongoing topic in consumer electronics over recent months has been the challenges in manufacturing, specifically due to issues obtaining key materials for producing chips and components. It's affected game consoles along with various other products - for example Sony...
News Get Up To 75% Off Switch Games In Humble Games' Publisher Sale
A Hat in Time, Forager, more!
Humble Games is currently hosting a publisher sale on Switch, knocking as much as 75% off some of its games available on the eShop. We've rounded up all the deals for your perusal below; the offers listed are available from the US eShop, but similar discounts can also be found across Europe. Have a browse, and feel...
News 505 Games' 15th Anniversary Sale Offers Plenty Of Discounts On Switch
Bloodstained, Ghostrunner, Horace and more!
Celebrating its 15th anniversary, 505 Games has kicked off a publisher sale on Nintendo Switch. The sale, which is taking place across North America and Europe, offers up plenty of discounts on popular games like Ghostrunner, Horace, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and more. You can find the full list...
Review Dodgeball Academia (Switch) - Impressive Presentation, But Lacks Depth On Court
A True Underdog Story
It's very difficult to make school appealing. Persona gave it a go, and Lego Harry Potter took its best shot, but in general we just don't want to go to school ever. Dodgeball Academia is up against it from the off, but compelling gameplay could have brought it back from the brink of enforced educational apathy. Sadly, it's...
"[Jeremy] insisted I make a cave level with waterfalls like Yoshi"
Last week a Kickstarter campaign went live for Goodboy Galaxy, the first brand new, commercial release for the Game Boy Advance for 13 years. A colourful 2D platformer with running, gunning and a space-faring good boy called Maxwell, it's a beautifully animated and incredibly...
Random This Lucky Switch Fan Received A Physical Copy Of Sonic Colors Ultimate One Week Early
Digital Deluxe owners can also play the game now
Sonic Colors Ultimate arrives on the Nintendo Switch next week, and while the majority of fans have to wait until then, it seems some individuals are already lucky enough to be playing a hard copy of the game. Reddit user kaydeejay1995 is one of those people - revealing how they received a physical...
News Animal Crossing Series 1-4 amiibo Cards Are Being Restocked In The US
Complete that collection
Still missing some of those elusive Animal Crossing amiibo cards? Well, today's your lucky day. Nintendo has announced that the original Animal Crossing Series 1-4 amiibo cards are being restocked across the US this month. Starting from "early September", packs will once again begin appearing in Target stores for $5.99...
News Pokémon Unite's First Official Tournament Has Been Announced
A sign of things to come?
The first official tournament for Pokémon Unite, the free-to-play MOBA title available now on Switch, has been announced for Japan. As reported by Serebii, this online event will take place on 19th September and registration is now open on Unite's official Japanese website. Sponsored by JCG, the tournament will consist of...
News Nintendo Confirms It Won't Be Attending Tokyo Game Show
Switch games from other studios will still appear
Nintendo has announced that it won't be attending this year's Tokyo Game Show, scheduled to take place from 30th September. The company has taken to social media to share the news with fans. A Google translation of the tweet below reads, "Nintendo will not exhibit booths or game titles at the 'TOKYO...
News Square Enix To Show More Of Project Triangle Strategy At TGS Next Month
Xbox, Capcom, Sega and more also confirmed
We're only a few weeks away from Tokyo Game Show 2021, which will be held as an online-only event this year starting on 30th September. Several publishers have now confirmed their attendance, including Square Enix. As revealed in the event's preliminary schedule, Square's lineup will be of particular note...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Has Now Surpassed Four Million Sales In Japan
There's no slowing down!
This week marks yet another major milestone for the best-selling Nintendo Switch title Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. If you saw yesterday's Japanese charts, Famitsu sales data reveals the game has now surpassed four million sales in Japan. Yep, that's right! This reportedly makes Mario Kart 8 Deluxe the fourth Switch game in Japan...
News Super Animal Royale Aims To Raise $30,000 In Fundraising For 'Petember'
Teaming up with Variety
Super Animal Royale was a recent arrival on Switch, a free-to-play title that adopts the last-animal-standing approach with quirky - and quite fun - mechanics and top-down gameplay. In September the developer Pixile Studios - along with publisher Modus - is also teaming up with Australian charity Variety to raise money for...
Quick Beats The Composer And Solo Dev Of 'The Garden Path' Talks Arcade Fire And Young Thug
"Music has never been better"
Throughout the Nintendo Life Video Game Music Festival we're speaking to a range of composers and musicians for a mixture of in-depth interviews and shorter, sharper (and perhaps a little goofier) Q&As where we ask just ten rapid-fire personal questions; we're calling these shorter features 'Quick Beats'. Today...
News Hollywood Voice Cast Revealed For 'The Last Worker' At The Venice Film Festival
Hello to Jason Isaacs
We've had our eye on Jörg Tittel's enigmatic game The Last Worker for a while now. We talked to the director earlier this year and discussed the themes and ideas behind the project, but a minute-long introduction trailer is all we've seen of the game itself, and it's more a tone-tease than a typical game trailer. Now, though,...
Thursday2nd Sep 2021
Random Have You Seen This Hidden Dialogue In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild?
Link! Link! Link? LINK.
If you just can't get enough of Princess Zelda's Princess-Diana-but-sad voice in Breath of the Wild, then get ready to start the game over again, because this Reddit user just found some extra dialogue that you'll only see if you do the story out of order. The first quest you get after leaving the Great Plateau is to find...
News New PEGI Gambling Criteria Means Remakes Of Old Pokémon Games Could Be Rated 18+
Update: PEGI offers further clarification
Update: A representative from PEGI has now provided further clarification on the updated rules regarding gambling in games, explaining that older titles would only be upgraded to 18+ if they were re-released with changes, technically making it a new game. You can find the full explanation underneath our...
News Two Classic '90s Games Are Being Reprinted On SNES, And Pre-Orders Are Open
Sega Mega Drive and NES options also available
Stone Protectors Piko Interactive, which you'll likely know for its strategy of hoovering up old gaming IPs to re-release them on old hardware, has two more titles for your retro-loving consideration. Both Jim Power: The Lost Dimension and Stone Protectors, two games that were first brought to life in...
Video 18 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In September
Sonic, Dragon Ball, Wario and more!
Can you believe it, we're now in September! The year has rolled by so far with game releases such as Monster Hunter Rise, Mario Golf: Super Rush, and more recently No More Heroes III. What's on the menu for this month, you ask? There's Sonic the Hedgehog, Dragon Ball Z and even Wario is back with a crazy new...
Friday3rd Sep 2021
Random Beat This Dentist At Smash Bros. Ultimate And Get A "Free Dental Clean"
If you lose though, be prepared to face the consequences...
Do you need a dental clean? Are you a decent Smash Bros. Ultimate player and happen to be located in the US? If you answered "yes" to all of these questions then perhaps you should consider the following offer. Zen Family Dental in Ashland, Massachusetts of the United States is giving...
Thursday2nd Sep 2021
News New Fighters Revealed In Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl eShop Leak
Spoilers ahead!
Much like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, it seems the developer of Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is planning on drip-feeding fans new fighter announcements leading up to the game's release. Unfortunately, though, there appears to have been a leak. The Switch eShop has revealed a handful of additional fighters ahead of schedule. If you...
Mini Review Golf Club: Wasteland (Switch) - Surprisingly Engaging Post-Apocalyptic Putt Putt
Not a birdie in sight
If the world were to become a wasteland, chances are your main priorities will be obtaining food, water, shelter, and perhaps an abandoned Game Boy to pass the time (because you know those puppies can last for decades). It’s unlikely that playing golf would be at the top of your bucket list at that point, so it’s a good...
News Crysis 2 & 3 Remastered Are Both Headed To Switch, But Only Individually
The Trilogy skips Switch in favour of standalone launches
Crytek has today unveiled its launch plans for Crysis Remastered Trilogy, an upcoming collection of Crysis, Crysis 2, and Crysis 3 remasters. The collection launches for PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 on 15th October as an all-in-one package, but Switch is...
News Pokémon Evolutions, A New Animated Series, Will Air Free On YouTube This Month
Eight episodes for eight regions
Update: Watch all eight episodes as they appear right here. The Pokémon Company has announced a brand new animated series called Pokémon Evolutions, which will air later this month as part of the company's ongoing 25th-anniversary celebrations. The eight-episode series will focus on all of the main series...
News Pokémon GO Task Force Issues Statement To Players, Promises Change
"We want to give you an update as promised"
Pokémon GO's 'Task Force', an internal group at developer Niantic which is hoping to address player feedback, has issued a statement to players to offer updates on its progress. As you may recall, Pokémon GO players banded together last month after being left frustrated and upset at Niantic's decision...
News Nintendo eShop Is Now Available In Argentina, Colombia, Chile And Peru
Update: Service goes live with 750+ items on the eShop
Update: And just like that, the eShop is now available across Latin America. Switch owners in Argentina, Colombia, Chile and Peru can now purchase games directly from the eShop, with more than 750 items available from day one. Titles available at launch include Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's...
Random This New Movie About The Moon Crashing To Earth Seems Real Familiar
Oh no, my tides
Right, so, there's this new movie called "Moonfall", and I don't know, it just seems... really... similar... to something... It's on the tip of my tongue. I swear I've seen this before. Moon... falling... everyone dying... I'm SURE this reminds me of something, I just can't remember what. In Moonfall, a mysterious force knocks the...
News Big Brain Academy: Brain Vs. Brain Arrives In Time For The Holidays
A surprise comeback
Nintendo likes to serve up some surprises, and today it's revealed a Holiday-season release that makes a lot of sense while also coming out of nowhere. Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain will bring back a series that enjoyed multiple entries and success in the DS era - it arrives on 3rd December on the eShop and at retail, and...
Japanese Charts Visual Novel 'Tsukihime' Takes Top Spot In Another Strong Week For Switch
No More Heroes III also earns top ten debut
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 29th August, revealing that Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon has debuted at number one. The visual novel remake launched on 26th August in Japan, earning itself 72,237 physical sales on Switch and a further 66,171 physical sales on PS4...
News Bravely Default Producer Keen To Continue Series But Admits A New Entry Might Take A While
"we’re still in the planning phase"
Last week, Square Enix revealed its Switch release Bravely Default II had sold around 950,000 units worldwide. It's on track to surpass the sales of the original 3DS release - which sold just over a million units in its lifetime. Naturally, it's raised questions about the future of the series. The good news is...
Accessory Review Inateck Ultimate Nintendo Switch Case
Complete with "360° protection" tech
With almost 90 million Nintendo Switch consoles out in the wild and in the hands of gaming fans, it's no wonder that so many accessory manufacturers have tried their hand at crafting their own carry case solution. Protecting your precious system is probably pretty high on your priority list if you're the type...
Random This Deep Sea Subnautica LEGO Build Makes Us Hate The Ocean Slightly Less
Crabsquid news
"How can you hate the ocean?" Alright, we'll admit that parts of it — specifically, the edge parts, where there is ice cream and sand — are pretty cool. It's the rest of it that creeps us out, and Subnautica, a game set almost entirely beneath the waves, just makes it a whole lot worse. On the very wet planet of 4546B, the inky...
News THQ Nordic Teases Six New Game Announcements In Geoff Keighley-Hosted Showcase
Celebrating 10 years!
THQ Nordic has announced an upcoming digital showcase that'll feature no less than six new game announcements. The showcase arrives in celebration of the company's tenth anniversary and will air on 17th September at 12pm PST / 8pm BST/ 9pm CEST. The seemingly inescapable Geoff Keighley will be there to host the event, because...
News Monster Hunter Stories 2 - Title Update #3 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today
Following on from our previous post, Capcom has now released Version 1.3.0 for Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. It features new Monsties and brand-new quests - and even more content will arrive later on this month. Here are the full patch notes for the lat
News Now Suezo From Monster Rancher Is Confirmed For Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania
Ok...
The Monster Rancher series isn't particularly well known outside of Japan, with long gaps between releases and Europe being skipped entirely for a DS release 11 years ago. Recently, though, Koei Tecmo confirmed that Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX is bringing the revamped PlayStation originals to the Switch on 9th December, which should be intere
Lovely, but expensive
If you saw yesterday's news announcing the lovely premium Ultra Ball replica from The Wand Company and wished you could have a complete set, well... Today's your lucky day. The My Nintendo Store is currently accepting orders for a complete set of The Wand Company's standard collection of Poké Ball replicas, including the...
News Marvel's Midnight Suns Gameplay Shows Card-Based Strategy With A Bit Of Fire Emblem
Marvellous
Marvel's Midnight Suns was arguably a highlight from the recent Gamescom Opening Night Live event; though it was a cinematic reveal it was a flashy title confirmed to be coming to Switch alongside other systems. Developed by Firaxis, perhaps the previous ports of the studio's big releases - XCOM 2 Collection and Sid Meier's Civilization...
News 'Beyond A Steel Sky' Is A Spiritual Successor To A Beloved 1994 2D Adventure Classic
Secure the Steel Sky Steelbook on Switch!
Every now and again, it pays off to be a fan of a cult classic, and today is that day for anyone who was hoping for a sequel to Beneath a Steel Sky, Revolution Software's dystopian point-and-click adventure game from 1994. You held out for almost 30 years, and finally, you're about to get your just deserts...
News Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 2 Blasts Onto Switch Next Year
And it's "more satisfying than ever"
Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 2, a follow-up to 2019's Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX, has been announced for Nintendo Switch and other platforms. A direct sequel to that first game, Luminous Avenger iX 2 sees the return of Copen and Lola for more high-speed action. Copen, who can seamlessly...
Talking Point It's A Golden Era For Video Game Music Fans, So How Do You Listen?
When you're not playing the games, obvs
Being a fan of Nintendo-based video game music has historically been pretty tough. Older aural aficionados would cling tightly to their Killer Cuts CDs, dedicated collectors wept at the triple-digit pricing of rare Japanese CD sets containing most, but never quite all, of a popular '90s RPG soundtrack, and...
News 'Minecraft Live' Set To Reveal New Content In October
Also, vote on a new mob
As we creep closer and closer to the release of Caves & Cliffs Part 2, which will completely revamp Minecraft's world generation (and probably break a lot of things in cool ways), it's hard not to get hyped — and now, we have a target to get hyped at. Minecraft Live is a livestream of all things Minecraft, from Mojang...
Nintendo Download 2nd September (North America)
Sonic Colors: Ultimate! Kitaria Fables! Golf Club Wasteland!
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: Sonic Colors:...
News Sol Cresta Brings More Shmup Action To Switch This December, DLC Too
Platinum's next release is en route
At BitSummit 2021 today, PlatinumGames announced a release date for its new shoot 'em up Sol Cresta. It'll be released on all platforms, including the Nintendo Switch, on 9th December this year for $39.99 / €39.99 or your regional equivalent. It's also been revealed how the game will be receiving "Sol Cresta...
Nintendo Download 2nd September (Europe)
Rustler! Family Trainer! Big Rumble Boxing!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail eShop - New Releases: Big Rumble Boxing: Creed...
News The Serpent Rogue Brings Potion Crafting Adventure To Switch Next Year
Yes, it's The Serpent Roguelike
It's pleasing to still see a steady stream of game announcements for Switch that look rather good, and we think The Serpent Rogue falls into that category. Developed by Sengi Games and published by Team17, it's an action adventure game that seems to have some intriguing possibilities. Its medieval fantasy setting is...
News Ninjala's Latest Crossover Welcomes Virtual Superstar Hatsune Miku
Bringing music, outfits and more!
GungHo Online Entertainment has announced that Hatsune Miku, global star of the virtual world, will soon be coming to Ninjala. She arrives in-game as part of her Magical Mirai 2021 tour, as revealed in Ninjala's latest dev diary which you can watch above. The event begins on 6th October and will run for an entire...
News Inti Creates Narrows Down Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 Launch To "Summer" 2022
"please wait just a little longer"
Apart from the announcement of Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 2 for Switch and multiple other platforms, Inti Creates has also provided an update about Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 during this year's BitSummit event. It has now narrowed down the launch window from "
News Kokopa's Atlas Is About Gardening And Exploring With A Tiny Bird Friend
Tweet about it
Tiny birds are having a moment, aren't they? There's the Spiritfarer tiny owl update, and Haven Park's tiny bird, Flint, and last year's A Short Hike... and now, Kokopa's Atlas, a game about exploring, farming, and building a life as Kokopa, a cat-person-astronaut-expl
Quick Beats Final Fantasy Composer And VGO Founder On Road Trip Music, Rock, And The '80s
Put on some Van Halen
Throughout the Nintendo Life Video Game Music Festival we're speaking to a range of composers and musicians for a mixture of in-depth interviews and shorter, sharper (and perhaps a little goofier) Q&As where we ask just ten rapid-fire personal questions; we're calling these shorter features 'Quick Beats'. Today's quick...
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Review Sonic Colors Ultimate (Switch) - The Best 3D Sonic Game Gets A Respectable Remaster
Just take my hand, we're gonna reach for the stars
Being a Sonic fan is hard. The Blue Blur has starred in quite a few legitimately great games over the years, but he’s also been in just about as many clunkers that tanked his reputation. Sonic has especially struggled when it’s come to his forays into 3D environments, yet there was an all too...
Random The Nintendo DS Browser Is On Sale, So Now You Can Use The Internet Wherever You Are
FINALLY
Imagine the world at your fingertips! Imagine, being able to check MySpace and download a pirated copy of Happy Feet in just 35 hours, all from the comfort of your bed! Imagine no more, because with the Nintendo DS Browser, you can do all that and more — and it's on sale for just $26.38! The DS and DS Lite did not have enough memory to...
Back Page Ranking Every Version Of Fairy Fountain From The Legend Of Zelda
Pick of the pixies
You may have noticed that we're doing a video game music festival while the summer months are still here — but you may also be wondering why we haven't included the most important music of all. Fear not! I'm here to save the day by ranking EVERY SINGLE VERSION OF FAIRY FOUNTAIN FROM THE LEGEND OF ZELDA. That's right, it's a...
Random Scooby-Doo's Shaggy Has Finally Appeared In The Mortal Kombat Series
Well, kind of...
In 2019, Mortal Kombat's community manager shut down the idea of cartoon character Shaggy from Scooby-Doo being added to Mortal Kombat 11 as a guest fighter - calling it a "dead meme" and noting how there was no chance of it happening. Now, in a weird turn of events, "Ultra Instinct Shaggy" - a meme that originated from the...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For September And October 2021
What's that coming over the hill? Is it a Metroid?
Well, we've made it through the quieter middle months of the year and we're now on the downhill slope speeding towards Holiday 2021 and the busiest time of the video gaming calendar. Switch owners have plenty to look forward to over the coming months — things are starting to heat up, with the...
News Nintendo, Creatures And Game Freak Register Trademarks For 'Time Gazer' And 'Space Juggler'
Presumably referring to Dialga and Palkia
Nintendo, Creatures and Game Freak, the three major forces behind The Pokémon Company, have registered brand new trademarks for 'Time Gazer' and 'Space Juggler'. They were spotted by PokéBeach, which reports that both of the new trademarks have been filed under the same terms as other trademarks which...
Rumour Could Monolith Soft's Website Be A Hint At A Xenoblade 3 Nintendo Direct?
Probably not
Rumours about a September Nintendo Direct are swirling faster than water down a toilet bowl, thanks to a "leak" from industry insider Zippo, and Nintendo historically doing something in September for at least the last five years. If that evidence sounds shaky to you, then perhaps this newest clue will help: Xenoblade developer Monolith...
News Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Release Date And File Size Seemingly Revealed
Get ready to rumble
Less than a week after finding out CatDog and April O'Neil would be joining the battle in the upcoming fighter, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, the game's release date and file size for the Nintendo Switch hasve now seemingly been revealed. According to a North America eShop listing and Nintendo's website,
Random Acapella Group Perfectly Recreates Nintendo Console Sound Effects
From Famicom to Switch
From the Switch's famous 'click' to the GameCube's iconic, erm... you know the little tune we're talking about, Nintendo's systems have boasted plenty of great start-up sounds over the years. Want to know how to make them sound even better, though? Acapella. MayTree, a popular acapella group from Korea, has shared a video of...
Feature 12 Switch Games Confirmed In The asobu Indie Showcase - BitSummit
Lots of intriguing titles from or inspired by Japan
Today brought us the asobu Indie Showcase, which serves as a rather enjoyable build-up to BitSummit, the Kyoto-based expo and online event. It was an excellent video showcasing 60+ games, 20 of which were BitSummit selections, and pleasingly a good number of them were Switch projects. In this...
News Ratchet & Clank-Inspired Adventure Game 'Effie' Is Getting A Special Boxed Edition On Switch
Update: Release date announced
Update: It's now been announced that Effie's special edition will launch for Nintendo Switch on 1st October 2021 and will include a specially designed case, a concept art book with concept drawings from the dev team, and a poster of the game's hero, Galand. You'll be able to get your hands on it from selected European...
News Get Super Cosy In These Super Fluffy Super Mario PJs
Gelato Pique's new line is Japan-only
Gelato Pique is back with more extremely fluffy cosy clothes, after their Animal Crossing line made us wildly envious of Japan's merch back in February. This time, it's Super Mario and friends who are getting pyjamafied, with designs featuring Mario, Yoshi, Boo, Mushrooms, and Super Stars. The PJs and vario
News Cave's Shmup Espgaluda II Locks In A September Switch Release For The West
Update: It's almost here!
Update #2: A listing on the Nintendo Switch eShop in the UK has now confirmed Espgaluda II will arrive here in the west on 9th September. It'll be available for £15.29 or your regional equivalent. Update #1: A new site and trailer have been published for the upcoming Switch port of Cave's Espgaluda II. We've also got...
News Platinum's Switch Exclusive Astral Chain Celebrates Its Second Anniversary
Is it time for a sequel?
Just over two years ago, PlatinumGames released the Nintendo Switch exclusive Astral Chain. We praised it at the time for its amazing visuals, fantastic presentation, varied gameplay and rewarding combat - awarding it nine out of ten stars. It was one of the Switch's stand-out hits at the time and is still one of the best...
Poll Why Do You Collect Video Games?
Nostalgia? Profit? Or just to play?
Video game collecting has been a hot topic of late, thanks largely to rather dubious sales of seemingly common titles for insane prices. However, it's certainly not a new thing; people have been collecting games for decades, and the popularity of retro gaming has turned millions of us into dutiful hoarders who...
News Tower Defence Meets Beat 'Em Up In The Last Friend, Coming To Switch This Month
Update: Release date revealed
Update: Skystone Games and Stonebot Studio have confirmed that The Last Friend is coming to Nintendo Switch and PC on September 30th, 2021. As you can see from the story below, it was originally supposed to be with us in 2019. A special free demo of the final game - The Last Friend: First Bite - is coming soon to...
Random Look How Big This Ditto Beanbag Is
It is so big
There is something wildly compelling about Large Pokémon. Everyone loves Fat Pikachu, or the $500 four-foot Mareep plushie, or the Snorlax bed, or the lifesiz
News Forget Professor Layton And Phoenix Wright, Switch Is Getting Its Very Own "Butt Detective"
Popular anime and book series comes to Switch in Japan
Oshiri Tantei might not be a household name in the west, but in Japan, this unusual character has starred in a wide range of books and TV shows since his inception in 2012, and comes courtesy of Yoko Tanaka (writer) and Masahide Fukasawa (illustrator), a duo known professionally as 'Troll'...
News Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania Will Have Hello Kitty Paid DLC
Sure, if you really want it
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania is going to have a surprisingly broad variety of free extra content, with SEGA bringing in iconic characters from its library. There will also be paid DLC though, with Hello Kitty confirmed to be one option when the game lands on 5th October. It'll cost $4.99 USD, which seems quite high for...
News Super Mario Labyrinth Is The Latest Video Game Board Game
Reminds me of the babe
Hey, remember Labyrinth? No, not the Bowie-in-tights movie, the board game from the '80s, with the moving tiles and the maze that you have to navigate. It's getting a new lick of Super Mario paint to celebrate the 35th anniversary of both Super Mario and Labyrinth, which is lovely. The game is playable with 2-4 players and is...
News This "Premium" Pokémon Ultra Ball Replica Looks Ultra Fancy
Pre-orders open now!
Last year, The Wand Company launched a line of die-cast Poké Ball replicas with the iconic, standard Poké Ball itself, and later the Great Ball, in collaboration with The Pokémon Company. That line of Ball designs continues with the Ultra Ball, the third in the series, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Pokémon. The Ultra...
News Play Detective In Outer Worlds DLC 'Murder on Eridanos', Landing Next Week On Switch
New weapons, outfits, and a higher level cap
Outer Wilds was announced for Switch in February with a release date window of "Summer", and since we've only got about 20 days left, it's-- sorry, what? Outer WORLDS? Oh. Right. The Outer WORLDS, not to be confused with the other game about space, is already out on Nintendo Switch, and soon, Switch...
Reminder Blastoise Joins Pokémon Unite Today
Along with a wonderful outfit...
If you've been enjoying the free-to-play MOBA action of Pokémon Unite, here's your friendly reminder that Blastoise is joining the ranks from today. The popular Water-type Pokémon, which first debuted way back at the very start with Pokémon Red and Blue, comes blasting onto the scene with a number of powerful...
News Stealthy Escape Game 'Sir, You Are Being Hunted' Stalks Onto Switch Next Year
Sir, You Are Being Ported
Kickstarter-funded procedural open-world survival-horror stealth video game Sir, You Are Being Hunted is bringing its ten thousand genre prefixes to the Nintendo Switch. But wait — Sir, You Are Being Improved, too, with a restored multiplayer, a new patch, and a full remaster, known as "Sir, You Are Being Hunted:...
Watch The asobu Indie Showcase 2021 - BitSummit
Expect a heck of a lot of games
The Indie showcases keep coming, and today we have one with a particular focus on Japanese developers along with some games heading to Japan from around the world. The asobu presentation (which will be bilingual in Japanese and English) is all set to bring two hours of gaming goodness, with 60+ games including 20 that...
