Random That Guy Playing The Switch OLED In His Hallway Is Driving Social Media Bonkers
"Realistically, he’d be on a toilet"
Everything you need to know about the new console
PSA Remember To Update Your Joy-Con, As Well As Your Nintendo Switch
Controller updates arrive with Version 12.1.0
Guide Nintendo Switch OLED Model Vs. Standard Switch / Switch Lite: Full Tech Specs Comparison
How does 'Switch OLED' compare to the standard Switch and Switch Lite?
Guide Which Nintendo Switch Is Best For Me? Should I Buy A Switch OLED?
Here's a Switch console breakdown and our recommendations
News - 2021, Week 27
Sunday11th Jul 2021
News Nintendo Highlights "Smoother Play Experience" In The Opening Hours Of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
It seems the game's camera has also been improved
There's less than a week to go until The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD arrives on the Switch. Nintendo has been reminding us about this Wii game's return non-stop since it was announced, and ahead of its release, it's promoted yet another quality of life improvement. In the Switch version, there...
News EA Is Bringing Another Legacy Edition Of FIFA To Nintendo Switch
Kick-off this October
Ahead of the England v Italy Euro final today, EA has dropped its official reveal trailer for FIFA 22. The cover star this year will be PSG player Kylian Mbappé and the game launches on 1st October this year. While there's no mention of a Nintendo Switch release in the main trailer, an official press release has confirmed...
News The Original Nexomon Game Is Coming Soon To Nintendo Switch
Evolve and collect over 300 unique creatures
If you're looking for something similar but different to the old-school Pokémon games, perhaps Nexomon might be of interest. Publisher PQube and VEWO Interactive have announced the original entry, currently available on Steam, iOS and Android devices, will be "coming soon" to all consoles including the...
Book Review Ask Iwata: Words of Wisdom from Satoru Iwata, Nintendo's Legendary CEO
A wonderful insight into Iwata-san, and Nintendo itself
This book review was originally published on 17th April, and we've republished it on 11th July 2021, marking six years since Satoru Iwata passed away. It's been said often that Satoru Iwata wasn't just a CEO of a hugely successful company, he was far more. That sentiment is frequently...
News Team Sonic Racing '30th Anniversary Edition' Listings Surface Online
Everybody's Super Sonic racing
In 2019, Sega and Sumo Digital released Team Sonic Racing across multiple platforms. While it didn't receive anything like DLC in the end, it seems the retail version of the game for Switch and PlayStation will be getting a special package update to celebrate Sonic's 30th Birthday. According to Sonic fansite Tails'...
Saturday10th Jul 2021
News This Ultra-Rare Copy Of The Original NES Zelda Just Sold For $870,000
It's now the most expensive video game collectable ever
Update [Sat 10th Jul, 2021 07:30 BST]: Well, it's official - a week later the same Legend of Zelda NES cartridge has now sold for $870,000 USD. This not only surpasses the amount Super Mario Bros. sold for, but also makes it the highest-priced video game that has ever been sold at an auction...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Hacker Arrested For Selling Modified Save Data
Was sold online as the "ultimate save data"
We've heard in the past about crackdowns on street sales of modded Nintendo hardware and games, but this story is slightly different. Back in April, Tokyo-based Chinese national Ichimin Sho posted an advertisement on a Japanese e-commerce site selling "ultimate save data" for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of...
News The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Is Getting Free DLC Inspired By The Netflix Show
And here's a first-look at Season 2
During the first-ever WitcherCon, CD Project Red announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition would be receiving some free DLC inspired by The Witcher series on Netflix. And yes, they'll be released for every version of the game including the Switch version. More details will be shared soon. Once...
News WayForward Brings RWBY: Arrowfell To Nintendo Switch In 2022
And here's your first look
The new Arc System Works' published RWBY game (originally announced last September) has been officially revealed as RWBY: Arrowfell. This side-scrolling 2D adventure will be developed by the Shantae, River City Girls and Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp developer WayForward in conjunction with Rooster Teeth. It's been...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 10th)
What are your weekend gaming plans?
Another week, another addition to the Nintendo Switch family. Yes, we all got a little post-E3 surprise drop (surprise might be a bit generous, to be honest) in the form of the Switch OLED announcement. It elicited a variety reactions from existing Switch owners and Nintendo fans, although none so passionate as...
Friday9th Jul 2021
News Nintendo Plugs Its NSO Zelda Games Ahead Of Skyward Sword HD's Release
Experience Link's classic adventures while you wait
Next week sees the release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD on the Switch. Although it's only an updated version of a 2011 Wii title, Nintendo has been promoting it non-stop since it was originally announced. It's now using the lead-up to the game's release to promote Link's classics...
News Nintendo Reveals The Top 15 Most-Downloaded Switch Games In June 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 June 2021. Taking top spot this time around is Nintendo's quirky game creator tool, Game Builder Garage; the game didn't receive a physical release in Europe, perhaps helping it to climb...
Random "Of Course You Know What A Heart Is!": Nintendo Pokes Fun At Skyward Sword's Shortcomings
Thankfully, things have been tweaked on Switch
Skyward Sword on Wii made collecting items a pain in the... heart. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD launches on Nintendo Switch next week (that came around fast, didn't it?!) and fans of the series have been keen to learn about the improvements this rerelease is bringing to the table. Thankfully,...
Guide Monster Hunter Stories 2 Multiplayer - How To Unlock Multiplayer
Everything is fun with friends
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin may be an epic single player RPG, but Capcom has also included a rather comprehensive set of multiplayer options, which can be played in local or online setups. In this guide we break down the unlock requirements and the options you have for playing with friends and others...
News Xenoblade Chronicles Developer Monolith Soft Reports Huge Profits, Up By 138.2%
Shulk's return has likely helped
Monolith Soft - best known for the Xenoblade Chronicles series in recent years - has become one of Nintendo's top developers. It's also supported some key projects like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Following on from its release of
News First 4 Figures Reveals Sonic's Shadow The Hedgehog Statue Line
Chaos control!
Pre-orders for the Sonic the Hedgehog - Shadow statue line are now available from the First 4 Figures website. There are two versions of Super Shadow and two versions of Shadow the Hedgehog. If you place an order before 21st July, you'll get the early bird special. Each of the individual statues is currently on sale for $533.49 USD,...
News Sakurai Reminds Us There's Only One DLC Fighter Left For Smash Ultimate (Again)
"This is the end"
Later this year will see the arrival of the final DLC fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. If you're hoping for a surprise or even something like a third Fighters Pass, it seems it really won't be happening. The game's director, Masahiro Sakurai, has already gone on record on a number of occasions in recent times - stating how...
Guide Monster Hunter Stories 2 - Weapon Builds And How To Forge And Upgrade Armor
Get ready
Developing your armor and weapon builds can be vital to success in Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, so this guide is focused on key strategies to ensure you have the best gear, along with a breakdown of weapon types to help you in battle. Visit the Smithy: Early in the story you'll learn about the Smithy in your home village,...
Gallery First 4 Figures' Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Link Takes Aim
On point
First 4 Figures has carved out quite a niche when it comes to creating officially licenced statues and figures from famous game series. The company has been doing some stellar work with Nintendo of late, with Luigi's Mansion and Metroid being two series that have been immortalised in collectable form.
News Capcom Has Released A Day-One Update For Monster Hunter Stories 2
Meet the Monsties
This week's major Nintendo Switch release is Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. It's the follow-up to the 2016 3DS original. As planned, Capcom has rolled out its day-one update for the game. While you can play the game as it is on release, this update coming in at ar
Review Boomerang X (Switch) - Frantic First-Person Action That'll Keep You Coming Back
Ninja glidin’
Boomerangs are cool, right? Over the last few decades, we’ve seen a number of bonkers-looking video game weapons such as Cloud Strife’s Buster Sword, Samus’ hand cannon, and even Mario’s very own F.L.U.D.D device. But when it comes to real-life weapons, nothing quite screams cool like a deadly, razor sharp boomerang. It’s a...
Guide Monster Hunter Stories 2 Monstie Eggs - How To Get The Best Monstie Eggs And Party
Don't scramble your thinking
A key to success in Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is finding new 'Monsties' for your party, developing their abilities and ensuring you have the tools to succeed throughout the story. In this guide we focus on how to find the best Eggs and develop a well balanced party. Monster Hunter Stories 2 Monstie...
Guide Monster Hunter Stories 2 Guide - Hints, Tips And How To Master The Hunt
You have a long journey ahead
Welcome to our Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin guide hub. Capcom's spin-off is now in stores, a sequel that takes the solid foundations from the 3DS original and delivers an interesting and bright RPG experience on Switch. Serving as both a fun change of pace for core series veterans and a gentle introduction...
News DKC Artist Steve Mayles Shares Gorgeous New Piece To Celebrate Donkey Kong's 40th
"Nostalgic for Kongs"
Today marks Donkey Kong's 40th anniversary, with the original game hitting Japanese arcades back on 9th July 1981. To celebrate the occasion, ex-Rare staffer Steve Mayles – now of Playtonic Games – has shared a lovely piece of new artwork featuring our favourite ape duo. You can see the full piece for yourself in Steve's...
News Fancy A Switch OLED For £800? Scalpers Are Already Flogging Pre-Orders
No thanks, mate
Like a plague of gnats hovering around your face on a hot summer's day, or the tidal wave of noisy pop-up ads found on modern tabloid websites, scalpers are once again refusing to go away. Earlier this week saw the announcement of a brand new Switch, the Switch OLED model, and with
News Songs For A Hero Is A Musical RPG Where The Soundtrack Narrates Your Actions
And it's Brazilian-made!
You know when you listen to a particular song that makes you feel like you're in a music video, even though you're actually just shopping for lentils in your local grubby cornershop? Well, now you can be the star of your own music video. Sort of. Not really. Kinda? Songs For A Hero is a musical RPG in which the lyrical...
Guide Where To Buy LEGO Luigi - LEGO Super Mario Adventures With Luigi Starter Course
I'm-a Luigi, Number One!
It might have taken a while (a year to the day, in fact) for Luigi to catch up with his brother, but now you're able to have a proper fraternal reunion in bricky blocky form. Yes, LEGO Luigi has arrived as part of the new LEGO Super Mario Adventures with Luigi Starter Course set. LEGO Luigi is interactive in much the same...
Guide Monster Hunter Stories 2 Battle Guide - How To Win Battles
All about the small details
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin will have you engaging in a lot of battles, so in this guide we give a big focus on the rock-paper-scissors combat, along with details on how to team up with companions and Monsties for incredibly powerful attacks. We also provide some smaller hints and tips to help you through the...
News Massive 'What The Golf?' Update Launches A Week Early
120 new levels!
The games industry is full of delays and postponements and Metroid Dread finally being released after 15 years, so it's actually quite nice to be able to write a story about What The Golf's huge new update being released a week early — even if it was by mistake! "The update for the golf game for people who hate golf released...
News Nintendo's Giving You The Chance To Win 15 Monster Hunter amiibo (North America)
And a poster set, too!
If you're feeling lucky, you might want to enter Nintendo's latest sweepstakes which is offering up no fewer than fifteen Monster Hunter amiibo figures. The giveaway is taking place over on the North American My Nintendo website, with ten lucky winners set to walk away with nine Monster Hunter Rise amiibo, six Monster Hunter...
News Here Are The Switch eShop's Best-Selling Games Of June 2021 (Japan)
Game Builder Garage prevents a Mario number one
Nintendo has released an updated list of its best-selling titles on the eShop in Japan, this time covering June 2021. The list sees two new entries at the top, with Game Builder Garage managing to keep Mario Golf: Super Rush from a debut digital number one. Innersloth's Among Us completes the top...
Feature Introducing Chrono Faction, A Premium Collectible Card Game Coming To Switch
Will feature no micro-transactions or F2P mechanics
In May we shared a tease from developer Mojo Bones for its next release, Chrono Faction. Heading to Switch, it'll be the studio's first project on Nintendo hardware since the enjoyable Siesta Fiesta on 3DS way back in 2013. It's a very different game, however, as it's a CCG (collectible card game)...
Video Here's How Hot Wheels Unleashed Will Let You Build Your Very Own Tracks
Track Builder gives you the developer's own tools
A new trailer for Hot Wheels Unleashed has lifted the lid on the game's Track Builder, a feature that'll let you design and build your very own trademark orange tracks from the comfort of your sofa. The Track Builder actually gives players the exact same tools, items, tracks, and layouts that were...
News Grindstone 'Lost Lair' Update Adds 20 Levels, New Challenges, New Gear
Free stuff!
Grindstone, the match-em-up puzzle game that's all about killing lots of critters on your way up a mountain, just got even better with the Lost Lair update, which is out now. The update adds twenty levels, new gear, a new area, a new enemy, new weekly challenges, new story and a new cutscene. Phew, that's a lotta new. The Lost Lair is...
Guide Monster Hunter Stories 2 Treasure Chests - Tips For Finding Special Items
Get all the goodies
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin has a huge world to explore, from varied towns and villages, to intriguing dungeons and monster dens, right through to the enormous spaces of the open world. However there are some quirks and small details you'll need to know to ensure you get the most out of the world, and more importantly...
Thursday8th Jul 2021
Random That Guy Playing The Switch OLED In His Hallway Is Driving Social Media Bonkers
"Realistically, he’d be on a toilet"
Nintendo revealed its Switch OLED with another one of those lifestyle commercials - showing people playing it in real life. It starts off with a guy spending some time with Metroid Dread on the couch (believable), a woman by the pool enjoying the new Zelda title (again, yeah...it could happen), and then we get...
Everything you need to know about the new console
After years of rumours and speculation, Nintendo finally lifted the lid on its revised and upgraded Switch system in June 2021 and the Nintendo Switch OLED Model launched on October 8th (the same day as Metroid Dread). The newer system featu
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Monopoly Has Been Officially Revealed
Pre-order are now live
Update [Thu 8th Jul, 2021 00:30 BST]: Toymaker Hasbro has now officially confirmed the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Monopoly set. Pre-orders are available now for $24.99 and it arrives this August in the US. Here is what's included along with a description of the customised gameplay: 4 character tokens, 4 Skill cards, 35...
News A Hand-Drawn Guide To Metroid Is Coming, And It Looks Absolutely Stunning
Pre-orders coming soon
Last summer, the super-talented Philip Summers launched a beautiful hand-drawn game guide for The Legend of Zelda on NES. Available as a PDF or (to a very limited extent) in physical form, the guide featured completely hand-drawn and hand-written pages full of glorious art, tips, maps, walkthrough info and more to help you...
News Capcom Confirms The Physical Copy Of Monster Hunter Stories 2 Will Not Require A Download
"Apologies for any confusion"
Update #2 [Thu 8th Jul, 2021 02:45 BST]: In an update on social media, Capcom has confirmed the physical version of Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin will not require a download or installation to start playing and apologises for any confusion. In saying this, there will be a day one patch, which requires 0.5GB...
Review Ys IX: Monstrum Nox (Switch) - A Fine Action-RPG With Performance Issues On Switch
Ysy like Sunday morning
It’s been a little over three years since we last saw a new entry in the Ys (rhymes with “geese”) franchise, when Lacrimosa of Dana broke the nearly twenty-year period where new entries skipped Nitnendo consoles. We absolutely loved that release, and now that Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is out, we can confidently say that it...
Talking Point Where Does The Switch OLED Announcement Leave The Rumoured Switch Pro?
Was it hot air all along, or is it still coming?
This week, Nintendo did its usual thing of shadow-dropping a major announcement on a (largely) unsuspecting world, and now the dust has settled on the reveal of the Switch OLED Model, it's time to ask the vital question: where does that leave the much-rumoured Switch Pro? In case you somehow missed...
Video Days Ahead Of Release, Zelda: Skyward Sword Gets New 'A Hero Rises' Trailer
"Will you fall? Or will you soar?"
We're just days away from the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD on Switch, an HD rerelease of the original that first appeared on Wii back in 2011, and Nintendo has dropped another new trailer to keep the hype rolling. As you'd expect, the new clip gives us another close look at some of the game's...
News Microids To Reveal Panzer Dragoon And The House Of The Dead Switch Physical Editions
Teaming up with Forever Entertainment
Forever Entertainment is quite the mover in the retro remaster scene, seemingly being SEGA's preferred partner for reviving some classics and also working on un-named remakes for Square Enix. It's now been confirmed that the company is partnering up with Microids for retail and collector's editions of a couple...
News Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness Is Streaming On Netflix Starting Today
The latest gaming Netflix Original
Starting today, Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness is available to stream on Netflix, offering up a new and original story for fans of Capcom's horror game series. Split across four episodes, the show takes place after the events of Resident Evil 4. It follows RE4's protagonist, Leon S. Kennedy, as he encounters a...
Video Here's Another Look At Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Running On Switch
Reunite with Goku and friends this September
One of the highlights during Nintendo's E3 presentation this year was the announcement Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot would be coming to the Switch. This followed a number of rumours, so it was nice to see it finally confirmed. Since then, there's been no information really shared about this upcoming release -...
News Yep, Nintendo Is Teaming Up With 'Edible' For Mario Kart Snack Gifts
Sure, why not...
Nintendo of America seems to be on a quest to team up with various food products and services in recent months, because people like to eat and also play games, we suppose? In any case, a new partnership has been born with 'Edible', serving up some rather tenuous ties to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. For those unaware, Edible is a company...
News Sonic Colors: Ultimate Trailer Showcases Enhanced Visuals, Rival Rush And More
Blue Blur minus the SD blur
Sonic Colors: Ultimate is SEGA's showcase release for its famous mascot's 30th anniversary this year, bringing the well-regarded Wii-exclusive to a range of platforms, from the fanciest new 4K machines to the versatile Switch. It's not far away, due on 7th September, so there's a new trailer (above) to showcase benefits...
News No More Heroes III Switch File Size Seemingly Revealed
How big is Travis' new game?
This August, the legendary assassin Travis Touchdown makes his glorious return in No More Heroes III for the Switch. Grasshopper Manufacture's new game requires players to battle to the top of the Galactic Superhero Rankings and stop alien invaders in their tracks. If you're planning on picking this game up digitally,...
Nintendo Download 8th July (North America)
Monster Hunter! Boomerang X! A Plague Tale!
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: MONSTER HUNTER STORIES 2: Wings...
Random Neopets Or Pokémon? Why Choose, When You Can Have Both
Sorry, Digimon, you're not invited
Remember a couple of months ago, when we heard a rumour that Neopets could be coming to Switch? Well, don't be surprised if that never happens, but in the meantime, take a look at these rather nice combinations of Pokémon and the brushes from Neopets, and imagine a world in which the two live in harmony. The...
Feeling lucky?
Pre-orders for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD just got a whole lot tastier over at the My Nintendo Store in the UK, with all buyers being entered into a draw to win this lovely 'Link on Loftwing' figurine from First 4 Figures. Completely sold out on the manufacturer's website, the figurine is a pricey prize, initially...
Random Mario's Nips Are Back In This Beachy Nintendo Pic
Thank goodness
Ah, to live in the Mushroom Kingdom, where the sun always shines (unless Bowser's nicked the Shine Sprites again) and the sea is always a lovely bright blue (filled with horrible underwater platforming levels). We're not bitter because the pandemic is stopping us from getting on a plane or heading to the beach. Not at all. No. We love...
News Lonely Mountains: Downhill Update Adds New Modifiers, Including A Mario Kart-Style Mirror Mode
Plus new obstacles, checkpoints and a Super Bike
Lonely Mountains: Downhill, Thunderful and Megagon's excellent bike trial game, has received another new update that hopes to give players a "completely fresh" experience. The update adds all-new Modifiers for the game's daily leaderboard competition Daily Rides, essentially giving experienced...
Japanese Charts Mario Golf: Super Rush Stays Top For A Second Week As Switch Dominates
Double eagle
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 4th July, revealing that Mario Golf: Super Rush has managed to stay top of the pile for a second consecutive week. The game sold another estimated 31,685 physical copies this week, helping it to stay ahead of Game Builder Garage which is still performing nicely in second...
News New Poké Lid Alert: It's Vulpix's Time To Shine
They're pretty grate
We only found out about the Poké Lid project a few months ago, but we've fallen deeply in love with the Pokémon-themed manhole covers all the same. These manhole covers are new takes on a traditional art in Japan: representing the beauty of the Japanese countryside in an otherwise very practical piece of round metal. The...
Nintendo Download 8th July (Europe)
Monster Hunter Stories 2! Silver Case 2425! Pictooi!
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: Monster Hunter...
Deals Get A Nintendo T-Shirt, Mug And Coasters For Just £10.99 Combined (UK)
Go on, treat yourself
Update (Thu 8th Jul, 2021 16:15 BST): The deal has sadly changed from £8.99 to £10.99. Saying that, £10.99 for all the goodies mentioned below is still a pretty great offer! Original Article: UK retailer Zavvi has a cracking new offer available for Nintendo fans, offering up a variety of goodies at a heavily reduced price...
News Crash Drive 3 Arrives To Offer Crazy Car Action On Switch
With online cross-play across 9 platforms
A good trend of recent years has been the increasing normality of cross-platform online multiplayer, helping ensure that whatever your system of choice you have a better chance of finding full lobbies. Crash Drive 3, from M2H, has launched today on Switch and across nine platforms - including PC stores,...
Wednesday7th Jul 2021
Guide Which Nintendo Switch Is Best For Me? Should I Buy A Switch OLED?
Here's a Switch console breakdown and our recommendations
In October 2021 Nintendo launched a OLED hardware revision of its Switch console: the Switch OLED Model. The original Switch launched in March 2017, with the Switch Lite joining the lineup in 2019. But is the OLED Switch better? Is there a difference between Nintendo Switch consoles? In this...
Guide Switch OLED Battery Life - How Does It Compare To The Switch And Switch Lite?
Plug in and play
Nintendo's Switch OLED Model arrived on 8th October 2021, and brought with it a massively improved screen which is brighter, offers more convincing contrast, and is larger in size, coming in at 7 inches corner-to-corner (the original Switch has a screen size of 6.2 inches while the Switch Lite has a screen of 5.5 inches).
Guide How Much Internal Storage Does A Switch Have? Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, OLED
How many games can you store on the new Switch?
How many GB of memory does a Switch have? The Nintendo Switch OLED Model not only features a bigger screen than the standard Switch and the Switch Lite, but it also has double the amount of internal storage buried within compared to the previous Switch consoles: 64GB compared to 32GB. Hardware...
Does it run any better? "Nope"
Nintendo has announced a new Switch and it has got owners of the older models wondering if it's time for an upgrade. The company is yet to make an official statement about this - and likely won't directly address it, but it has clarified the OLED model does not have a new CPU or a RAM upgrade. Apart from the improved...
News Another Nintendo Console Has Gotten An Upgrade, But It's From 18 Years Ago
GBA SP battery tech finally catches up with screen upgrades
You can keep your fancy-pants Switch OLED Models, chum – for retro fans, the news that the GBA SP is getting a battery upgrade is arguably more exciting ('arguably' being the operative word here). While older Nintendo systems like the Game Boy and Game Boy Advance have been subject to...
Review Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings Of Ruin (Switch) - A Franchise Riding High
An ideal introduction to the series
Monster Hunter is a series with a longstanding tradition of being impenetrable to casual first-time players, with systems layered upon systems and tricky combat. In the mainline series Monster Hunter: World provided a multi-platform mainstream breakthrough, while on Switch the recent Monster Hunter Rise followed...
News Switch OLED Trailer Shows Tweaked Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Footage
Now sporting more detail and a lower camera angle
Officially revealed back in February this year, the chibi-style pair of remakes Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are scheduled for release on Switch on 19th November. While many fans were delighted to see these games return on Switch, it's fair to say that a portion of the Pokémon...
News Nintendo's Switch OLED Dock Can Be Purchased Separately
But it will not be sold at retail
There are a lot of fine details we're still learning about the newly announced Switch OLED model. While we've already discussed the dock in a number of other posts, it seems we've found a little bit of extra information that's worth sharing. Just like the original Nintendo Switch dock, users will be able to buy...
News Here's A Look At The Official Carry Case Releasing Alongside The Switch OLED
It comes with screen protectors, too
Whenever a new system is revealed, you often get a bunch of accessory announcements with it. In the case of the Switch OLED model, Nintendo has shared a first look at the official carry case and screen protector. The case has got a black and white design to match the new colour of the system and will also come...
News Physical And Collector's Editions Of Among Us Are Here
Call an emergency meeting
Among Us is finally getting a physical version, and not only that — it's getting THREE Collector's Editions to boot. The Crewmate Edition, priced at $29.99, includes: Among Us base game and all of the DLC items: Airship, Polus and MIRA HQ Skins, along with the Hamster Pet, Bedcrab Pet, Brainslug Pet, Stickmin Pet and...
Guide How To Update Your Switch Joy-Con And Pro Controller
Keep up to date with our guide
Like any other piece of consumer hardware that's connected to the internet, the Switch is subject to regular firmware updates which add functionality, fix bugs and introduce exciting new features. However, what a lot of people don't realise is that alongside these system updates Nintendo often issues firmware updates...
News Universal's New Streaming Exclusivity Deal Will Affect Super Mario Movie
US streaming service Peacock gets exclusive rights
Universal Pictures has just struck a deal with streaming service Peacock, which will make its new movies Peacock exclusives in the US for the first and last four months of their 18-month streaming window, after it has finished its cinema showings. This deal, which comes into effect in 2022, will...
News Danganronpa: Decadence Locks In A December Release For North America And Europe
Four games in one collection
One of the highlights for many during Nintendo's E3 Direct last month was the announcement the Danganronpa series would be coming to the Nintendo Switch later this year. Spike Chunsoft has now announced it will bring Danganronpa: Decadence - the four-in-one collection to the system on 4th November in Japan and 3rd of...
Soapbox Could Switch OLED Actually Make A Reality Of Nintendo's Cheesy Tabletop Dream?
Time to annoy fellow coffee shop patrons
The Switch 'hybrid' concept has, over the course of four years, proven to be a significant and important success for Nintendo. It's not just about the sales figures and huge profits, but it's lifted Nintendo's brand back to the sort of influence last enjoyed in the days of DS and Wii, albeit the outrageous...
News Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Gets A Release Date And Setting
Off to Hong Kong Island
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, published by Nacon and developed by Kylotonn Studios, is certainly an intriguing release on the way to Switch. It's a title that promises an open-world approach to driving, which brings to mind the concept of the Forza Horizon series as an example. Though it may not be as sparkly on Switch as...
News Upcoming Gollum Game Gets New Trailer To Show Off Stealth-Parkour Gameplay
Precious new footage
What do you think of when you think about Lord of the Rings' weaselly jewellery hoarder, Gollum? Is it parkour? It's totally parkour, isn't it? The Lord of the Rings: Gollum recently got a new trailer at E3, but at less than a minute long, and mostly focused on story, it didn't give us much more of a look at the game. This new...
News This Guide To Japanese RPGs Is Amazing, And Also Out Of Stock
For now, at least
If you're a long-time reader of the site then you'll be familiar with the output of UK publisher Bitmap Books, which has produced the likes of Game Boy: The Box Art Collection and The SNES Visual Compendium. You may also be aware of the talents of one Kurt Kalata, who is a contributor to Nintendo Life via
News Tails Of Iron Is An Adventure RPG With Heroic Rats, Arrives On Switch Soon
Frogs are the bad guys, so take down that Kermit poster
Rats can get a bit of bad press at times - just this week A Plague Tale: Innocence - Cloud Version arrived on Switch to show hordes of rats as terrifying creatures of death. Tails of Iron is one game keen to show that they're not all bad, though. Developed by UK-based Odd Bug Studio and...
News Level-5 Is Hiring For A New RPG Project
It's likely to be a mobile game
The creators of Professor Layton, Yo-Kai Watch, Ni No Kuni, and Fantasy Life are recruiting for a new RPG that's in development. The fact that Level-5 describe the project as "brand new" means that it won't be a continuation of any of those series, and the artwork above appears to show some concept art for the RPG,...
News Among Us Has Been Localised Into Irish
Immaculate craic
Among Us' success continues to grow, and one of the measures of success is just how many official translations something has — including minority languages and languages that aren't even spoken any more, like Harry Potter's Latin, Ancient Greek, and Scots translations. According to its Steam page, Among Us supports 12 languages...
News Supernatural Detective Game 'Unavowed' Gets Surprise Switch Release
Point-and-click fans, take note
You might not have heard of Unavowed, but if you're a fan of adventure games, point-and-clicks, and excellent narratives in the vein of old-school Monkey Island, you should have heard of Wadjet Eye. The American studio is perhaps the closest spiritual successor to the point-and-click games of the 90s (well, except...
News Tetris 99 Hits The Fairway With A Brand New Mario Golf: Super Rush Theme
Tee up this weekend
As somewhat expected, Nintendo has announced it will be hosting a special themed event in Tetris 99 to celebrate the release of Mario Golf: Super Rush. The 22nd Maximus Cup event will begin on 9th July and runs through until 12th July. If you participate, and are able to accumulate 100 event points, you'll be able to unlock a...
News Dreamscaper Release Date Moves Forward On Switch
A pleasant dream
While game delays have been an inevitability in recent times, occasionally we get a title a little early to balance things out. Upcoming Switch eShop release Dreamscaper is the latest game to do this; it's now due to arrive a week earlier on 5th August, which ties in with its upgrade to version 1.0 on Steam. This is an action RPG...
News Hermitage: Strange Case Files Will Bring Mystery To Switch This Summer
Set in a book shop, which is fine by us
As we recently highlighted, there's a bit of a boom of visual novels on Nintendo Switch, no doubt helped by the system's format being particularly well suited to the genre. Another has now been confirmed as an upcoming Summer arrival - Hermitage: Strange Case Files. Previously released on Steam in China by...
News Pokémon GO Banks A Cool $5 Billion In Revenue In Just 5 Years
Pikachu returned
You know that Pokémon GO? It's still pretty popular, by all accounts — specifically the bank accounts of Niantic and The Pokémon Company (and by extension Nintendo). Data from Sensor Tower (thanks, MCVUK) indicates that the hit AR mobile Pokémon catchathon is still doing incredible business around the globe and has now hit the...
News Stylish Puzzle Platformer 'Out Of Line' Out Now On Switch In Europe
Arrives in North America soon
A rather beautiful looking puzzle platformer that's been on our radar is Out of Line, from developer Nerd Monkeys and publisher Hatinh Interactive. It was originally confirmed for late June but seemed to slip slightly, but the good news is that it's out right now on the Switch eShop in Europe; it's got a 10% launch...
Random Slime Biscuits Celebrate Dragon Quest In Crunchy Style
Mmm, delicious slime
Japan has quite a few regional delicacies — Tokyo Banana, for example — and it's traditional to buy beautifully-wrapped boxes of these tasty treats to take home to family and friends as souvenirs. In Fukuoka, one of these delicacies is Niwaka Senpei, a thin, crunchy biscuit with eyes on it and a little slit for your nose,...
Set playtime free
You see that picture up there? Four friends, chilling in a pub garden, playing from Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics, as you do. We've been dreaming of this sort of scenario for a long while now, and as things start to approach a degree of normalcy following the events of the last year or so, we're looking forward to Summer...
Tuesday6th Jul 2021
PSA Remember To Update Your Joy-Con, As Well As Your Nintendo Switch
Controller updates arrive with Version 12.1.0
Nintendo has rolled out Version 12.1.0 for the Switch and as you might have already heard, it allows you to delete old software data to download new data. This update also comes with a bunch of stability improvements. Since this update has gone live, users have also noticed a new update has been issued...
Guide Nintendo Switch OLED Model Vs. Standard Switch / Switch Lite: Full Tech Specs Comparison
How does 'Switch OLED' compare to the standard Switch and Switch Lite?
Nintendo's latest iteration on the Switch — the Nintendo Switch OLED Model — offers the premium experience thanks to its upgrades and enhancements over the other models. If you're after the real nitty gritty technical differences between the upcoming Nintendo Switch OLED...
News Nintendo Switch System Update 12.1.0 Is Now Live
Download it today
After last month's update was halted the day after its release, Nintendo has now Version 12.1.0 of the Switch system firmware. This seems to be a minor patch - at least on face value. It allows Switch users to now delete old data for software, to make it easier to download newer data, and as usual, there are some general system...
Guide Nintendo Switch OLED Screen: Why Is OLED Better Than LCD?
How much of an upgrade is the new Switch's screen?
The premier system in the Nintendo Switch family of systems — the Nintendo Switch OLED Model (to give its official name) — is certainly a looker, with a bigger, brighter screen than the standard model. The premium Switch features an upgraded touch screen over the LCD touch screens found in both...
News Yes, Switch OLED Works With Your Old Dock
And vice versa
Wait! Don't throw away your Nintendo Switch dock just yet! It's still good — even if it doesn't have that snazzy new LAN port. The newly-announced Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) isn't much bigger than the old one, although it seems like the size difference is just enough that
Random The Internet Reacts To The New Switch OLED Model
Get yer memes, get yer fresh memes here
Wellll, wellllll, wellllllllll. It looks like every single games journalist and influencer was right after all, with a few hundred caveats. The much-rumoured Switch Pro has turned out to be a sliiiightly underwhelming new Nintendo Switch model with a bigger OLED screen, a hole for the internet to go into, and...
News Nintendo FAQ Confirms That Switch OLED Joy-Cons Are The Same As Existing Controllers
Hopefully with stick improvements, but don't bank on it
Nintendo's Joy-Cons are very smart, clever little controllers in various ways - HD Rumble, motion controls and the flexibility to be turned sideways for on-the-go multiplayer. However, you don't have to go far to find someone that has encountered reliability issues with the analogue sticks -...
Talking Point Nintendo Switch OLED Model Looks Lovely, But May Also Disappoint
In tricky times, just make the screen bigger
Well, after over two years of speculation, Nintendo has finally unveiled the new Nintendo Switch, simply called the OLED model that's due to arrive on 8th October. It falls in line with some of the more recent rumours, offering a larger and higher quality screen – at 720p resolution – along with some...
Gallery Nintendo Switch OLED Model In All Its Glory
It's the little differences
Perhaps not the 'Switch Pro' that you were expecting, but Nintendo has finally lifted the lid on the latest hardware to enter the Nintendo Switch family, the OLED Model. From the name itself it's clear Nintendo wants to draw attention to the larger OLED screen along with the other smaller updates such as the improved...
News Nintendo Confirms There's No CPU Or RAM Upgrade In The OLED Switch
It really is all all about the screen
After months of Switch Pro rumours, Nintendo finally revealed its new hardware SKU - but it would seem that under the hood, the Switch OLED Model is very much the same beast as the original Switch. While there were rumours that the new version would boast a more powerful processor to handle
News Mario's Creator Shigeru Miyamoto Is Still "Hooked" On Pokémon GO
"It's a dream come true"
Even after five years, Niantic's augmented reality game Pokémon GO remains popular as ever. It's not just avid trainers who are still obsessed with the game though. During Nintendo’s 81st annual General Meeting of Shareholders, the heads of the company were asked what their favourite games were, and it seems in recent...
News thatgamecompany's Sky: Children Of The Light Starts 'The Little Prince' Season
An impossibly cute crossover
Update: As you can see in the trailer above, this season based on 'The Little Prince' has launched. You can play the story for free or pick up the Adventure Season Pass at £9.99; that pass will increase rewards and extras. The story will introduce the "Starlight Desert" area and will be playable in parts over the next...
Poll What's The Best Metroid Game?
Prime cuts
The reveal and upcoming release of 'Metroid 5', better known as Metroid Dread, has had many of us going back to either revisit games in the franchise or catch up on ones we missed first time round. We compiled our personal ranking of the best Metroid games long ago, but we thought it was time to update that list and let Nintendo Life...
News Nintendo Labo Toy-Cons Will Have "Differences In Game Experience" On Switch OLED
Awkward and snug fits expected
Today's reveal of the Nintendo Switch OLED hasn't led to much disruption in terms of what games can be played and enjoyed; the system is the same under the hood, albeit the bigger screen and other goodies will still make it desirable. However it is a teeny bit wider, which will impact Nintendo Labo. The Labo range has...
News Miyamoto Discusses Minions Producer's "Outside Director" Role At Nintendo
"Chris's input... will be of great help to us in the future"
The translation of Nintendo's recent Q&A meeting with shareholders has been published and shows the official translation of comments from company president Shuntaro Furukawa and representative director and fellow Shigeru Miyamoto on the appointment of Chris Meledandri as an...
Random This Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 3D Embroidery Is Sew Cool
Link's Appliqué-ening
Embroidery is very cool right now. Maybe it's the pandemic, maybe it's just that we're all desperately in search of a skill that will make us feel creative in an era in which our creativity is constantly monetised and turned into labour. Or maybe it's just that making things with pretty thread colours is fun! Who knows! One...
Reminder A Plague Tale: Innocence - Cloud Version Is Out Now On Switch
Oh rats
A Plague Tale: Innocence is a game with some vocal supporters, this writer included - largely linear in nature, it tells the tale of two siblings as they try to survive in a gritty but also fantastical 1340s France. It recreates the era of the French Inquisition and an invading English army, with its hook being the consistent presence of...
News Pokémon GO’s Fifth Anniversary Is Today, And Here's What's Planned In-Game
Flying Pikachu are involved
Can you believe Pokémon GO is now five years old? When the smartphone title launched back in 2016, big things were expected, but it's fair to say that it has outstripped even the most optimistic of predictions and has become both a critical and commercial hit for The Pokémon Company, developer Niantic and, of course,...
Random An Official Animal Crossing Stamp Rally Is Opening At A Japanese Aquarium
Fishing competitions and AC swag for the summer event
Next up in our ongoing series of 'Japan gets all the best stuff', a Japanese aquarium is hosting an official (and totally real-life) Animal Crossing: New Horizons summer event partially based on Blathers' in-game Museum Day Stamp Rally.
Monday5th Jul 2021
News Grab The Master Sword Early With This Incredibly Easy Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch
Campfire + Mash 'A' = Voilà
When it comes to Zelda weaponry, the old 'uns are generally the best 'uns in our book. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild might give you a wealth of cool swords and spears and glowing Guardian blades to experiment with, but once you get your mitts on the Master Sword — the series' sacred blade — it can be hard...
Feature 30 Hours Into The Game With A Higher Metascore Than Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
The House In Fata Morgana Game Diary, Part 3
Writer's note: I will not discuss specific spoilers in this piece, because anyone who plays The House In Fata Morgana for as long as it takes to get to the twists deserves to have them preserved — but I will discuss the motifs that weave through the game, so be warned if you want to go into the game...
News "King Pokémon" Attracts The Ire Of Fans Over Comments Regarding Famous Artist's Signature
"I've never seen someone be so blatantly disrespectful"
Fellow TCG collector Leonhart (left) with Gary Haase (right) If you're into the Pokémon Trading Card Game, you may have heard of the name Gary Haase. Known to many as "King Pokémon", this 67-year-old father of three's claim to fame is that his TCG collection is reportedly worth a cool $10...
News It Looks Like Metroid's 'Dark Samus' amiibo Is Getting A Reprint
Coming this October
It can be intensely frustrating when desirable amiibo figures go out of active circulation, but Nintendo has made efforts to solve this issue by putting certain characters back into production – and it seems that Metroid's Dark Samus is the next one to get a reprint. US retailer Best Buy has a listing for the figure with a...
Soapbox It's The Summer Of Visual Novels On Switch, And It's Just The Beginning
I should probably learn to read
Visual novels. Are they games, or are they slideshows? Well, let's get one thing straight, because this is a soapbox: I personally don't particularly care. I enjoy an evening curled up with a good book, and likewise, I enjoy an evening curled up with a good visual novel on auto-play, occasionally unfurling my hand...
Rumour Please Let This Super Monkey Ball amiibo Be Real
We'd literally go bananas
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania might be getting its own AiAi amiibo, if a new leak is to be believed. The fact that it's a third-party amiibo isn't the sticking point here – we've already seen the likes of Dark Souls,
News Nintendo And Tencent Launch Super Mario Party And Switch Demonstrations In China
Teaming up with IKEA and Holiday Inn Hotels
Nintendo and Tencent have been enjoying a solid partnership in the Chinese market, with Switch console sales beating rivals in the country. With official sales now beyond 4 million units, efforts continue to grow the userbase and increasingly tap into a potentially huge market. Daniel Ahmad, Senior...
UK Charts Mario Golf Holds Onto First Place While Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Returns To The Top Ten
Another decent week for Nintendo in the UK
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 3rd July, and the big news is that Mario Golf: Super Rush has held onto the top spot for the second week running. PlayStation title Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart has dropped down the chart from 3rd to 6th place, allowing the evergreen Mario Kart 8...
News Risk System Is A Daring Shmup Blasting Onto Switch Soon
There's lore, but just shoot everything
The shoot 'em up genre is alive and well, with a mix of retro remasters / re-releases, long overdue sequels and Indie efforts continuing to grace the Switch eShop. Another on the way soon is Risk System, developed by Newt Industries and ported / published for Switch by Hidden Trap, which lands on 15th July...
News Charity Speedrunning Marathon 'Games Done Quick' Is Back For The Summer
Proceeds will go to Doctors Without Borders
Imagine going back in time, to an eight-year-old version of yourself who can't beat that last boss in the Zelda/Metroid/Mario game you got for Christmas, and nonchalantly telling that frustrated pre-teen that, one day, someone would be able to beat the entire game in under 15 minutes. Presumably, then you...
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