Guide Best Nintendo Switch Micro SD Cards - Cheapest Memory Cards In 2022
The best deals and prices on SD cards for your Switch
Guide Animal Crossing: New Horizons: May Fish And Bugs - Catch These Critters Before June 1st
All the insects and fish disappearing from New Horizons at the end of the month
Guide Pokémon GO Spotlight Hour Times: This Week's Featured Pokémon And Mystery Bonus - 17th May
Spotlight Hour Pokémon details, as we get them
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Shmups
Shoot ‘em up, all of ‘em
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News - May, 2022
TodayTue, 17th May 2022
News Spiritfarer Version 1.14 Is Ready To Download, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
New life breathed into the game
Thunder Lotus' beautiful management sim all about death and the afterlife — Spiritfarer — has received a brand new update, and it's a big one in terms of fixes. Luckily for fans across the globe, many of the tweaks in the update involve fixing typos and errors in multiple languages. At the end of last year, the...
News Antonblast Looks Like The Wario Land Successor We've Been Begging For
Back it now on Kickstarter
It's been nearly 14 ruddy years since we last got a proper Wario Land game. Of course, the WarioWare series is fantastic too, and we'd love to see it continue to thrive, but we'd be lying if we said we didn't miss the classic platforming gameplay of the core Wario Land series. While Nintendo doesn't seem to be in any rush...
Random Fan Creates Animal Crossing: New Horizons Island For "Ugly" Villagers
No pretty ones allowed
The Animal Crossing series is known for its cute and cuddly vibes. You wake up, go fishing, talk to villagers, and generally have a lovely time. But with such a large cast of characters, players all have their own favourites, and many of the animals are created to reflect real breeds of that particular animal, or even...
News Here's A Look At Follower Quests In Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
They're better at the game than us
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, a 'massive expansion' for the game, is creeping ever closer. Due on 30th June, it'll add a whole lot of content and also new features, one of which is Follower Quests. Revealed in a Digital Event for the game earlier this month, these are single-player only and involve you heading...
News Take-Two Raises Eyebrows With Lavish Praise For FIFA Brand
FIFA 2K24, anyone..?
Last week, EA's long-term partnership with FIFA came to an end, with EA rebranding its football franchise as 'EA Sports FC'. FIFA subsequently stated that it will work with other developers using the FIFA brand going forwards, and it looks like one of those could be Take-Two Interactive. In a discussion with
News Guild Of Dungeoneering Brings Doodled Dungeon Crawling To Switch This Week
The Ultimate Edition lands
Gambrinous has revealed that it's bringing the adorable hand-drawn dungeon crawler Guild Of Dungeoneering Ultimate Edition to Switch! Released back on Steam in 2015, fans have been begging to see a Switch version since the console launched, and now, Gambrinous can deliver the goods on 19th May and will be playable in...
Guide Pokémon GO Spotlight Hour Times: This Week's Featured Pokémon And Mystery Bonus - 17th May
Spotlight Hour Pokémon details, as we get them
The Pokémon GO Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour events were first introduced to the game in February 2020. Every week for one hour only (6pm - 7pm local time) a specific surprise Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild and a Mystery Bonus will activate. This gives you a chance to catch...
News 'Hyrule Highlands II' Is Classic Zelda Music With Celtic And Folk Flair
That's Celtic with a hard 'C'
Game music is, pleasingly, getting increased recognition and appreciation for its role in the industry. So many of our favourite experiences are enhanced and in part defined by the soundtrack, and we can see this in the love shown towards iconic tracks. Fan-made performances and arrangements are easy to find, and some...
News Newly-Translated Article Reveals Sega And Nintendo's Worries Of A '90s Atari-Style Crash
“It’s almost like a return of the 1982 Atari Shock"
Many of us think of the '90s as the golden age of video games. The Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis / Mega Drive were brimming with a huge variety of games. But when Sony's PlayStation hit in 1995, it was an indication of another huge shake-up in the video game industry — though even then,...
News Take-Two Interactive Plans On Releasing 8 'New Iterations' Of Past Games
More remasters could be on the way to Switch
Take-Two Interactive, the holding company responsible for such studios as Rockstar Games, 2K, and Private Division, has announced via its financial report that it plans on releasing 8 'new iterations of previously released titles' over the course of FY2023 - FY2025. While the terminology itself is...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Trick Lets You Take Your Horse Up Death Mountain
Freeze, I said freeze!
Glitches and tricks for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild just keep on coming, don't they? The latest, from prolific glitch enthusiast channel Gaming Reinvented, allows you to take your horse to places it's never been before: up a mountain full of hot, flaming lava. The trick essentially allows you to semi-permanently...
Random Sorry GameCube, LeBron James Likes The Nintendo 64 More
The King has spoken
King James, otherwise known as the Los Angeles Lakers' player LeBron James, recently held a Q&A on Twitter, and unsurprisingly there were a number of video game questions thrown at the basketball superstar. One, in particular, that's already received quite a bit of attention on social media is a question from the technology...
PSA Rocket League's New Cross-Platform Voice Chat Is Enabled By Default
"This is honestly a scary thing"
Psyonix's free-to-play title Rocket League has received a new update, and it's made "voice chat" available across all platforms. While this kind of update is normally a welcome one within many online communities, in the case of Rocket League, not everyone is overjoyed by this new update. Some members of the...
News Pokémon HOME's Diamond & Pearl And Legends: Arceus Compatibility Update Scheduled For This Week
Version 2.0 incoming
At the end of last week, The Pokémon Company and Nintendo announced the cloud storage service Pokémon HOME would finally be receiving an update to make it compatible with the most recent entries in the series Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon Legends: Arceus. While an exact date wasn't shared, it
News Sega Releases New Sonic Origins Gameplay Footage, Out On Switch This June
See Super Sonic, Knuckles and more in action...
Sonic Origins speeds onto the Nintendo Switch next month, and if you're eager to see more footage of the blue blur's new 4-in-1 collection, you've come to the right place. Sega's shared some brand new footage of the game during South Korea's Rulicon online broadcast last weekend. It showcases the game...
Random Man Rescues "Abandoned" Nintendogs, Becomes Viral Sensation On TikTok
Update: See how the story ends
Update [Tue 17th May, 2022 01:30 BST]: TikTok user Ben 'bennypvideo' Pollard has now uploaded part four and part five (the final chapter) of this story. In the final part, he decides to rehome the dogs. You can see how the entire story unfolds on YouTube or watch the last segment below: Original story [Wed 4th May,...
YesterdayMon, 16th May 2022
Guide Where To Buy Nintendo Switch eShop Credit, Gift Cards And Online Membership
Update: Get discounted eShop credit at our store
Update (May, 2022): We're currently offering 10% off $50 Switch eShop credit vouchers at our very own store. Simply hit the link below, add the product to your basket (US only, sorry!), and enter code NLIFE10 at checkout to get this deal. Note: The 10% off code isn't limited to a single purchase, so...
Random Many At Retro Studios Weren't 'Excited' To Work On Mario Kart 7
Studio was brought in to assist development
It's widely known at this point that Retro Studios - famed for the Metroid Prime series and for reviving Donkey Kong Country - was recruited by Nintendo to help out on development for the 3DS release of Mario Kart 7. The developer had just wrapped work on Donkey Kong Country Returns and according to...
Talking Point In An Age Of Endless Delays, Nintendo's First-Party Flow Is Extraordinary
The hits keep coming
When Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp was postponed earlier this year in response to current events in Ukraine, there was an interesting perspective that did the rounds. It meant a longer than normal gap between Nintendo retail titles, and we'd have to wait — gasp — for a few weeks to play Kirby and the Forgotten Land...
News You Can Play Mario Kart 64 In Glorious HD Thanks To This Fan-Made Texture Pack
Yippee!
The Nintendo 64 fan scene has been pretty darn busy lately, with the Zelda: Ocarina of Time PC port finally launching — and getting a shed-load of fun and unusual mods — and even more games rumoured to be made available through reverse engineering. Next on the list, however, is a very smooth and shiny update to a pa
News Fall Guys Is Going Free-To-Play, Comes To Switch This Summer With Cross-Play And A Huge Update
Wait, Summer? Not... Fall? Aw.
Fall Guys is going free-to-play, according to a Big Announcement livestream that premiered today. As of June 21st, 2022, Fall Guys Season 1 will be free on all consoles, for all players. Anyone who already purchased the game will be entitled to a free Legacy Pack, which includes: Three Costumes (Veggie Dog, Regal,...
Random Stop Calling Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl A 'Smash-Killer', Pleads Lead Artist
"I'd really rather you not"
When Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl launched on the Switch in October 2021, the comparisons to a certain Nintendo platform fighter were natural and inevitable. Heck, we spent our review trying — and admittedly failing — to avoid the obvious similarity to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Indeed, when a game comes out that...
News Watch A Full Match Of Mario Strikers: Battle League From Nintendo France
Kicking off soon
Nintendo France has shared brand new gameplay footage for the upcoming Mario Strikers: Battle League, the first Mario Strikers title in the series for 15 years. In fact, this new footage is the first time we've seen a full match play out in-game. Next Level Games' soccer game looks like it will be retaining the energy and character...
Review Soundfall - A Beat-Based Shooter That Can't Hit The High Notes But Still Rocks
Sounds good
When playing an instrument, it can be thrilling to finally nail that song that you’ve been trying to master for some time. Rhythm games are built on this concept, challenging you to replay levels as many times as needed until you get it perfect. Sometimes rhythm mechanics even work well in other genres — just look at how Runner3...
Random Indie Horror Dev Launches Kickstarter To Create A Game For Pokémon Mini
Pokémon Silver Falls
Hands up — who had a Pokémon Mini back in the day? The microconsole launched in 2001 in Japan and North America — right before the GameCube came out — and the following year in Europe. it came in three colours, had ten games released for it (only 4 made it to America, with an additional game coming to Europe), and is...
News Meet Your Nopon Party Members In Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Riku and Manana team up
The official Japanese Xenoblade account is spoiling us again today with some more juicy details on the upcoming Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Today, we've got a few more details on the two lead Nopon characters from the game — Riku and Manana. Nopon's are the adorable (or annoying, depending on who you ask) mascot characters for...
News Capcom Showcases New Weapon Skills For Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
More stuff to forget when a big monster is leaping at you
Monster Hunter Rise is a marvellous videogame, but on 30th June it'll (hopefully) get even better with the arrival of its 'massive expansion' - Sunbreak. The DLC will add a new location, cast, additional and overhauled monsters, along with some interesting gameplay tweaks and mechanics. In...
News Splatoon 3's Newest Sub-Weapon Is Called The 'Angle Shooter'
Tripwires, but with ink
Splatoon 3 can't seem to keep a lid on the pot at the moment in terms of updates and weapons, and today, Nintendo has revealed a brand new sub-weapon for the upcoming ink shooter. Called the Angle Shooter, the best way we can describe this gun is that it seems to set up tripwires. Aiming the gun at the wall, the ink bounces...
UK Charts Nintendo Switch Sports Is Number One For A Third Week
Kirby tilts 'n' tumbles out of the top 20
It's a very similar story in this week's UK charts. The top two spots remain unchanged for the third week in a row — Nintendo Switch Sports and LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga's universal appeal means they are the top two selling boxed games this week. Third and fourth are also exactly the same as last...
News Feast Your Eyes On Disney Speedstorm's Newest Course
Be our guest
Gameloft has given us a sneak peek at its latest track for the upcoming free-to-play racer, Disney Speedstorm. In a teaser video shared on Twitter and YouTube, it looks like we're going to Beast's Castle, as the racers swerve past the Enchanted Rose and between teacups in this Beauty and the Beast-inspired course. The track looks like...
News The Wholesome Direct Returns With News On Coffee Talk, PuffPals, And Moomins
Moomincredible news
What do cats, frogs, birds, witches, and snow-white Finnish teddy-bear-things all have in common? That's right! They're all wholesome, a sort-of game genre that has blossomed over the past few years. Wholesome games are all about prioritising fun, friendship, and relaxation — and they'll all be in the next Wholesome Direct...
News Ukrainian Studio Frogwares Receives Epic MegaGrant
Funds will help relocate employees to safer areas in Ukraine
Ukrainian developer Frogwares, famous for its work on such titles as Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter and The Sinking City, has received a 'MegaGrant' from Epic Games. With headquarters located in the capital city of Kyiv, the studio has stated in a Twitter post that the MegaGrant...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 'Online Challenge' Kicks Off This Month (Europe)
My Nintendo Gold Points up for grabs
Nintendo is set to launch a 'European Online Challenge' for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, with the event running from 18:00 to 21:00 (CEST) / 17:00 to 20:00 (BST) on May 20th, 2022. The event allows participants to compete in 1 vs 1 matches via the 'Online Tourney' menu; players will be limited to two lives with...
News Part Fort, Part Nite, All Cop: Robocop Is Now In Fortnite
And so is Ali-A, who is not a robot or a cop
The latest IP crossover is (rolls dice) Robocop in (rolls dice) Fortnite, which means that the ultimate showdown is now possible: Robocop vs The Terminator vs Alien vs Predator. This is what the multiverse has been working up to, surely. The Robocop outfit will include the LEG-209 Back Bling, which can...
Sunday15th May 2022
Feature Nintendo Switch OLED Model Vs Steam Deck
Which of these expensive monsters belongs on your credit card bill?
When Valve announced that it planned to make a handheld called the Steam Deck, it was immediately compared to the Nintendo Switch. You can understand that kneejerk reaction. They both let you play “proper games” on the go, they share a similar shape, and they would both have you...
News Atlus Wants To Know If You Would Like More Nintendo Switch Games
It's open to ports, remakes and new releases
It's that time of year again when Atlus releases its annual survey - asking fans about their gaming habits as well as what games and series they would like to see more of in the future. This time around, there's also an English version of the survey open to residents in North America. You can still...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Collector's Edition Goodies To Ship At A "Later Date" (Europe)
It might be a similar rollout in North America
We've got an update for the European Xenoblade fans out there. According to Nintendo UK's official website, the extra contents of the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Collector's Edition won't be released in time for the game's new launch date - 29th July. If you do reserve a physical copy of the Collector's...
Video Bandai Namco Shares New Gameplay Footage Of Digimon Survive
Launching on Switch this July
In case you missed it, Digimon Survive has finally locked in a release date - it'll be arriving on 28th/29th July for the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms. Ahead of the game's launch, Bandai Namco has debuted some new gameplay footage of this turn-based tactical RPG at Rulicon 2022. It showcases a battle...
Random Daisy Fans Are Worried She's Been Dropped From Mario Strikers
Benchwarmer
It's been a big week for video game football - with Electronic Arts and football's international governing body FIFA announcing they would be going separate ways. It seems that's not the only football drama currently taking place though. Nintendo's upcoming release Mario Strikers: Battle League is looking great and all, but concerns...
Random Portal 64 Demake Shows Portal Running On "Real N64 Hardware"
GLaDOS would be pleased
Valve's Portal: Companion Collection will see the release of Portal and Portal 2 on a Nintendo system for the first time ever, but have you ever wondered what the original 2007 game might have looked like if it got a release during the N64 era? Well, there's now a 'Portal 64' demake in the works. It's still in development,...
Feature Games That Got Us Through Tough Times
The power of gaming
As you may have seen across the web, May is mental health awareness month. While a lot of the stigma around the topic has eased, the issues and challenges remain across all parts of society. Throughout this month there are efforts to encourage support, understanding and knowledge around the topic. There are various ways to help...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel #96 - Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Which one doesn't suck?
Hello hello hello, and welcome back to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last week, it was Mother's Day in many parts of the world, so we took a look at Mother 2 / EarthBound, where the box art for Japan and North America is very different. We thought this would be a close one since both are very good, but your votes...
Saturday14th May 2022
Random Former Nintendo Employee Admits He Was "Really Worried" About Leaking Saucy Waluigi Artwork
Kit was concerned Nintendo Minute was making a "terrible mistake"
Nintendo's purple mischief-maker Waluigi created some saucy scenes last May when a new render of him holding a rose surfaced online. This same render was first shared during an episode of Nintendo Minute, and it seems it actually caused some drama in the office before the video was...
News Zelda: Twilight Princess HD Dev Would "Love" To Bring The Game To Switch
But Nintendo hasn't asked, apparently...
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 will no longer be released this year on the Nintendo Switch, and it's left Zelda fans with nothing to really look forward to in 2022. One rumour is Wind Waker and Twilight Princess will fill this space. Interestingly though, if they are getting released on the...
News Ubisoft's China-Exclusive Rabbids Game Getting Global Switch Release
Update: Arriving this June
Update [Sat 14th May, 2022 14:00 BST]: An official PR for Rabbids: Party Legends has been released - confirming a launch for 30th June 2022. A listing for the game is also on the Switch eShop. Get ready for a trip down the Rabbid hole with Rabbids: Party of Legends, coming June 30 to Switch, Stadia, Xbox One, and PS4...
News Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Reveals Three New Characters, Jenny Available Now
Will be joined by Hugh Neutron and Rocko
Last week, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl said it was going "back to the lab again" to share some new character news. Jenny Wakeman (My Life As A Teenage Robot), Hugh Neutron (Jimmy Neutron) and Rocko (Rocko's Modern Life) are the latest character announcements for the game. Jenny is available now and will come...
Review Metal Max Xeno: Reborn - A Welcome Rebirth Despite Its Flaws
Don't get mad, Max
Metal Max fans in the west are not what you’d call spoiled for choice, especially in regards to English-language releases. It would be more accurate to say that series fans are “Metal Max-starved.” In the span of the series’ 31-year existence, only two games have been released in English —2006’s Metal Saga (thusly...
News Reggie Doesn't Seem To Think Nintendo Has "Abandoned" F-Zero, Says There's Still Hope
Some dev could still be "playing around with an idea"
One series we're sure many Nintendo fans would love to see make a return is the F-Zero. Although the Nintendo 64 version got a re-release in March via the Switch Online service, there hasn't been a new entry in the futuristic racing series since the 2004 Game Boy Advance title, F-Zero Climax...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 14th)
Go on, tell us
Well, it's certainly been a bit of a busier week for us here at Nintendo Life! Looking at game announcements, we're going to be getting Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards on the Switch Online Expansion Pass, plus Alan Wake has been confirmed for release on the Switch later this year. Finally, of course, we had a brand new Indie World...
Feature Backlog Club: Week Two, May - Getting SNEStalgic With Earthbound
Mother 2 knows best
This article is part of our new experimental series, Backlog Club, where we (Nintendo Life!) pick a game that's likely to be on our list of "games we should get around to playing", and then we (NL + you!) spend the next month playing that game. This is the halfway point, the Part One of two, where we stop for a minute to check in...
Friday13th May 2022
News April NPD: Switch Has Overtaken PS4 Sales In The US
Now fourth best selling console
The Nintendo Switch continues to sell like hot cakes, despite reports of a 20% decrease YoY from Nintendo's own financial report. Now, the hybrid console has reached another remarkable milestone by surpassing the total sales of the PS4 in the US. This means that the Switch is now the fourth best selling console in...
News Square Enix Declines To Comment On Yuji Naka's Balan Wonderworld Lawsuit
Update: Square Enix's response
Update #2 [Fri 13th May, 2022 11:45 BST] As part of Square Enix's earnings briefings today, the company has confirmed it had a lawsuit case with Yuji Naka, but has declined to comment further. The only response the prominent Japanese developer gave was to say that Balan Wonderworld "is a game that we recommend with...
Random People Are Recording Concerts On Their 3DS Consoles, And We Love It
A new level of immersion
We've never really been fans of the idea of buying an expensive ticket for a concert only to spend the 2 hours or so it's likely to last holding some sort of recording device up in the air, watching the whole thing through the lens of a screen. Call us old fogeys, but to us, concerts are one of few experiences in life where...
News Nintendo Reveals Two Gorgeous New Areas In Xenoblade Chronicles 3
And an old friend is back
We know a fair amount about Xenoblade Chronicles 3 already — we've met some of the characters and poured over many of the game's combat in the upcoming RPG. Today, Nintendo has introduced us to two of the game's areas — and one's got a particularly familiar foe for Xenoblade fans to
News Sega Plans To Leverage More Past IP With 'Remasters, Remakes, Reboots'
Along with planned 'Super Games'
As part of its financial earnings report, SEGA Sammy Group announced that it will leverage existing and past IP by means of "remasters, remakes, reboots, etc", aiming to strengthen its core properties by FY2024. The company also makes reference to the so-called 'Super Games' which, if you cast your mind back, may...
News Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards Joins Switch Online's Expansion Pack Next Week
The pink puff returns
The pink puff is Kirby is currently celebrating his 30th anniversary, and to keep the celebrations rolling, Nintendo has announced it will be adding Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards to the Switch Online Expansion Pack next week on 20th May. This title was originally released in the year 2000 for the N64 and is a side-scrolling...
News NoA President Responds To Alleged Working Conditions At Nintendo, Finds Reports "Troubling"
Internal message to staff reveals Bowser's thoughts
Nintendo of America was last month named alongside hiring firm Aston Carter in a workers' rights complaint, when an individual worker claimed their legally protected right to unionise was violated. Nintendo issued a response to this, stating how the worker was "a contractor previously terminated...
News Nintendo 8th Place In "Top 10" Game Revenues For 2021
Tencent takes out the top spot
Although Nintendo is forecasting a drop in profits and sales for the current financial year, its hardware and software are still selling like there's no tomorrow. The Switch has now sold more than 107 million units and software has surpassed 822 million units, as of March 31, 2022. It should come as no surprise then...
Review As Far As The Eye - A Nomadic Roguelite City-Builder Launched In A Right Old State
As far as you can get before the game crashes
Promoted as a nomadic city-builder with roguelite elements, As Far As The Eye promises to scratch a lot of itches. It caught our attention as an intriguing spin on hex-based Civilization-style strategy when it released on Switch two weeks ago, so we had to check out what looked to be a soothing indie...
Every Stamp Card side quest and reward
Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising is the first look into the backdrop world of what is a new series of JRPGs — starting with the upcoming Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. To introduce this world in this side-scrolling Metroidvania-esque adventure, players control three characters CJ, Garoo, and Isha while exploring...
News Fall Guys Teasing "Big Announcement" For Next Week
Tune in for an update on the Switch release
Remember the battle royale-style game Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout? It got announced for the Nintendo Switch in February last year and then got delayed on a few occasions. In February, the developer Mediatonic said it was finalising this particular version of the game, and now in an update, it's revealed...
News Hear The Blue Lions Roar In New Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Trailer
The Kingdom of Faerghus strikes
Nintendo has released a brand new trailer for the upcoming Musou game Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. This trailer focuses on Dimitri Alexandre Blaiddyd and his house, the Blue Lions, showcasing all of the characters that fall under his banner that you'll be able to play as. In the trailer, we see the house leader...
Random You Can Now Play As A Squirrel In Nintendo Switch Sports
Go nuts on the court
Silly costumes and characters have always been the norm in video games. Think of the various Mario and Nintendo costumes in Bayonetta 2 — Witch Time in a Princess Peach dress? Yes please. Link in Breath of the Wild could also get Rex's outfit from Xenoblade Chronicles 2. But let's take things back a step a second and look at...
Video We Take A Look At Limited Run Games' Brand New Store
With more to come soon!
New physical game stores don't come around very often, okay, so we're pretty excited about this. We got an invite to attend the grand opening of Limited Run Games' new store, which is bursting with physical games of both the new and retro variety — and not just games the publisher and distributor. Situated inside the...
Random This "Vibe Check" Of Splatoon 2's Characters Is A Map Of Memes And In-Jokes
Inkdecipherable
Following on from the news that the Octo Expansion DLC for Splatoon 2 is now available for free as part of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, Nintendo has issued a "vibe check" to fill players in on the relationships, grudges, crushes, and, er, edibility (?) of all of the game's characters. Look, it's best if you just take...
News Lawsuit Brought Against Game Grading Firm, WATA, Alleging Market Manipulation
Class-action also alleges false statements and false advertising
In August last year WATA generated plenty of headlines, as criticism started to mount over the boom of retro game prices amid allegations of wrongdoing from the game grading firm. Claims surfaced alleging that the company was artificially driving high prices, along with claims of...
News Peggle-like-Rogue-like Roundguard Gets Massive 2.0 Update On Nintendo Switch
New mode, new bosses, new relics, new rules!
Peggle's great, but there aren't nearly enough things trying to eat you. Enter Roundguard, a "bouncy dungeon crawler" that combines the pinball physics of Peggle with the roguelikeitude of, well, Rogue. Roundguard has been out on Switch for a couple of years, but now it's getting a lick of paint with the...
News Body-Horror Game 'Oxide Room 104' Gets Release Date, Physical Version Also Coming
Well, that's put us off motels
It was only a month ago that body-horror game Oxide Room 104 was confirmed for Switch and a bunch of other platforms, and now it has a firm release date. It'll give us sleepless nights when it lands on the eShop on 17th June, with a physical edition to come later in the Summer. The hook with this one, beyond plenty of...
News Art Of Rally Speeds Onto Switch With A Physical Release, Pre-Orders Now Live
Choose from a standard and collector's edition
If you loved Art of Rally as much as we did, you might be interested in this physical release for Nintendo Switch. Serenity Forge has announced it will be making a standard ($34.99 USD) and collector's edition ($74.99 USD) available on the Switch, PS4 and PS5 on the 16th of September. There'll also be...
Back Page EVERYONE STAY CALM. Here's How To Game Safely On Friday 13th
Oh god Mercury is in retrograde as well, we're all doomed
Right. Okay. Are you sitting down? Good. Don't move. It's Friday the 13th of May, and you know what that means, right? No, it's not Jason Vorhees' birthday — it's the unluckiest day of the year, for... reasons. And this one's especially bad, if you believe in superstition and astrology,...
News The House In Fata Morgana Dev Announces New Game, Project Code Name "M"
More bloody murder on Switch
Novectacle, the creator of The House in Fata Morgana — the game that was once the proud owner of a perfect Metacritic score — has announced its next project, and while we don't have many details, we are thoroughly on board for more murder mystery on the Switch. Titled Project Code Name “M” — or just "M"? —...
News Yamauchi Family Looking To Redevelop The Area Around Original Nintendo HQ
Though it might take a while
Nintendo's founding Yamauchi Family still seemingly has a great deal of fondness for the video game company. In a significant move, it has acquired around 3000 square metres of land in Kyoto, specifically surrounding Nintendo's original headquarters in the city's Shimogyo Ward. The headquarters itself has already been...
News Kao The Kangaroo Trailer Showcases Friends And Family
I get by with a little help from my friend
A new trailer for the upcoming Kao the Kangaroo has been released by publisher Tate Multimedia, showcasing the characters that will be joining and supporting Kao on his adventure. First up is Walt, a mentor figure to both Kao and his father, who we presume will teach Kao new tricks as he progresses through...
Thursday12th May 2022
News Bruce Lee's Family Responds To Suggestion That Fei Long Won't Appear In Future Street Fighters
Fei Long, farewell?
Update #2: The Bruce Lee family has responded to the claim — which Lindholm says was "hypothetical thinking" (see the first update below) — via Twitter: Update: The archived version of the stream has now been taken down by the composer. Lindholm has also be in touch with Nintendo Life offering further clarification of his...
News Sonic Fan Content Flagged As "Made For Kids" On YouTube, Harming Creator Income
"At this point in time I do not believe I can continue making animations"
Sonic the Hedgehog is a brand that's enjoying a boom in mainstream attention right now, with the success of the Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie luring in fans old and new. As a brand, though, it's maintained a strong presence online even in quieter times, with the enthusiast...
Random DOOM Fan Has A Novel Way To Display A Destroyed Switch Cartridge
Rip and tear
Over the last week or so, word has got out that Limited Run Games is requesting a select few users destroy their DOOM cartridges owing to an issue relating to Nintendo Account connections. The company is apparently requesting users "disable" their media and send proof before any replacement copy is sent out, citing "international...
News Nintendo Releases New Introductory Video For Mario Strikers: Battle League
Update: Now in English!
Update [Thu 12th May, 2022 15:30 BST] Nintendo of America has now published the recent overview trailer in English! The trailer details a number of skills and systems that you'll be able to play around with when kick-off starts on 10th June. The two skills the trailer goes into in particular are: Team Tackle - You can push...
Guide Where To Pre-Order Mario Strikers: Battle League On Switch
Best deals, cheapest prices and pre-order bonuses detailed
First announced in the February Nintendo Direct, Mario Strikers: Battle League (or Mario Strikers: Battle League Football as it's known in Europe) will bring the much-loved Mario Strikers series to Switch for the first time. It's launching on 10th June 2022 and will support up to eight...
News Capcom Releasing "Multiple Major New Titles" By March 31, 2023
Here's what you can expect
Capcom also released its earnings report yesterday - recording another year of record sales and profits. Along with this sales update, it also mentioned how it planned to release "multiple major new titles" by March 31, 2023. While only a small amount of these games are currently locked in for the Nintendo Switch, at the...
News Nintendo Says The Ratio Of Switch Online Expansion Pack Users Is "Especially High" In The US
And the service will continue to expand
Update: Nintendo's official translation of the Q&A has now been released and differs subtly from VGC's earlier translation, specifically with regards to the proportion of Nintendo Switch Online users in the US who have upgraded to the Expansion Pack tier. Nintendo's translation specifically highlights...
Feature There's No Storytelling Like Minecraft's Exquisite Emergent Narrative
Story time!
It's the fifth anniversary of Minecraft's Switch release today, and we're celebrating the only way we know how: By writing lots of words about it. Hooray! I was away from home when my house caught on fire. I didn't even hear about it until the next day, when it was far too late: The beautiful Tudor-style cottage was naught but a...
News Kingdom Hearts Cloud Versions Updated, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Kingdom Hearts III gets graphics and performance mode
The controversial Cloud versions of the Kingdom Hearts games on Switch have received a new update today, Square Enix Japan has announced. This means that all three collections — Kingdom Hearts - HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind...
News The Outbound Ghost Is An Adorably Spooky RPG That Pays Tribute To Paper Mario
With reflex-based combat and more
Cast your mind back to last year when we took a look at The Outbound Ghost, an adorable-looking game with Paper Mario-inspired visual, while it was still on Kickstarter. Fast-forward a year later, and the game is paying homage to the Nintendo RPG series in more ways than one. The game received a new trailer (which...
Review Seven Pirates H - A Rich Bounty Of Fan Service, But Lacks Depth
A bountiful sea of fan service awaits you
Pirates are always a sure way to make a game exciting. Who doesn’t love the idea of sailing the seas, plundering and pillaging along the way with a trusty crew at their side? There is just one thing that can make the pirate’s life even more appealing, and that is, of course, copious fan service. That’s...
News Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series Is A Brand New Anime That Looks Terrifying
But also kinda heartwarming
The Pokémon Company has announced a brand new anime premiering globally in 2022 called Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series. Select markets will start seeing the new series as early as Spring, with premieres occurring in additional regions through to the end of 2022 and beyond. Here's a synopsis of the new series from...
News Pokémon HOME Will Soon Be Compatible With Diamond & Pearl Remakes And Legends: Arceus
What fans have been waiting for
The Pokémon Company and Nintendo have finally confirmed something that fans have been begging for. Pokémon HOME will be getting an update that will allow the most recent Pokémon games — Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon Legends: Arceus — to be compatible with the Cloud service storage...
Feature Just How Accessible Are Switch Games Like Xenoblade, Pokémon, And Mario Odyssey?
Seven Switch games from an accessibility perspective
When it comes to accessibility features in video games, things have improved somewhat in recent years, with many developers now consciously providing elementary options that tweak the gameplay experience to better suit players of different abilities and with specific impairments. There remains...
News Here's Your First Look At Neon White Running At 60FPS On Nintendo Switch
Will maintain this frame rate in docked and handheld
One title we're incredibly excited to get our hands on is the first-person card shooter game Neon White by the Donut County developer, Ben Esposito. It was previously confirmed for the Nintendo's hybrid system last July, and during yesterday's Indie World presentation, Annapurna Interactive...
News Alan Wake Remastered Is Heading To Switch This Fall
He's a writer, you know
In an announcement that was expected ages ago following the appearance of an age rating, Alan Wake Remastered is confirmed to be heading to Switch this Autumn / Fall as an eShop-only release. Previously released on PS4/PS5 and Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S, the pleasing news is that it'll be running natively, not as a Cloud...
News Peach And Bowser Settle An Old Score In Mario Kart Tour's Latest Update
Spears shall be shaken, shields shall be splintered
Nintendo has teased an upcoming update for Mario Kart Tour, with the 'Peach vs. Bowser Tour' due to launch on May 17th at 11pm PT. It sounds like a great way for our favourite Princess to finally enact revenge on Bowser, who has spent much of his life trying to kidnap the poor woman; she just wants...
News Konami Just Recorded Its Most Profitable Year Ever
Staggering results!
Konami Holdings Corporation (soon to be Konami Group Corporation, by the way) has recorded its most profitable year ever in its financial results for FY2022. Its operating income has risen from 36.6 billion yen in FY2021 to 74.4 billion yen, marking a 103.6% increase. The overall profit increase after taxes yielded a 69.9%...
News Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope Still On Track For 2022 Release
Ubisoft shares a brief update
In July last year, Ubisoft and Nintendo revealed Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope - a sequel to the 2017 tactical turn-based Switch release Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. Last we heard, the game was "coming 2022", and it seems it's still on track. In the French company's latest earnings
News Takashi Hamamura, Veteran At HAL Laboratory, Has Resigned
Onto greener pastures
Takashi Hamamura, game designer for HAL Laboratory, has announced that he has resigned from the company. In a tweet posted on April 28th, the veteran stated (via a rough translation) "Today was the last day of work at HAL Laboratory. I would like to finally do game design research activities from next month. If you are...
Japanese Charts Nintendo Switch Sports Dominates As Kirby Holds Strong
Sports, yeah!
The latest Japanese charts are in and thanks to 'Golden Week', today's figures cover two weeks' worth of sales, from April 25th to May 8th. This means, of course, that's it's the debut entry of Nintendo Switch Sports, which storms to the top of the pile with 304,588 units sold. Kirby and the Forgotten Land continues to sell well,...
News Take A Look At Netflix's Two Teaser Trailers For Resident Evil
Oh, joy!
Netflix has shared not one, but two teaser trailers for its upcoming Resident Evil series, showcasing a different yet intriguing take on Capcom's long-running survival horror franchise. The first is available via all usual social channels, and depicts the Wesker family moving to 'New Raccoon City" in the year 2022, before showcasing a...
News EA's Live Service Battle Royale Game Has Now Generated $2 Billion In Earnings
"Full games" can't compete
If you had any doubts about the live service model in video games, you might want to check out EA's latest earnings report. The third-party video game giant responsible for series like Battlefield, The Sims and Need for Speed has revealed Respawn Entertainment's battle roya
Nintendo Download 12th May (North America)
Mini Motorways! Soundfall! Attentat 1942!
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: Mini Motorways (Dinosaur Polo...
Nintendo Download 12th May (Europe)
Wolfstride! Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising! Mini Motorways!
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 eShop - New Releases: Aery - A New Frontier...
News Rune Factory 5 Passes 500,000 Global Sales On Switch
A decent yield
The March arrival of Rune Factory 5 on Switch in North America and Europe was very welcome, following its initial release in Japan back in May 2021. The excellent Rune Factory 4 Special also graced the Switch in early 2020, so the RPG / farm-sin series has been quite well served on Nintendo's hybrid. The IP's fans seems to have shown...
Gallery We Breakdown The Two Trailers For Netflix's Resident Evil
Zombies, Tyrants, and Lickers abound
Netflix has unveiled two teaser trailers for its upcoming Resident Evil series, due to release on July 14th. You check out the trailers themselves in our original post, but in the meantime, there's an awful lot to unpack here, so we thought we'd share some of the most intriguing images from the two trailers and...
News Two Point Campus' Spy School Wants You To Be The Next James Bond
No shaking or stirring, yet
We're pretty much doing a few rounds at the movies at Two Point Campus! Following last month's Wizardry Course reveal, Two Point Studio has uncovered the next course you'll be able to get your students to enroll in — Spy School. We say the movies, but let's reiterate something here — Two Point Campus sounds like the...
News It's Official, FIST: Forged in Shadow Torch Hops Onto Switch Later This Year
More Metroidvania goodness
Publisher Microids has announced that TiGames' jumping-and-punching Metroidvania F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch is coming to the Switch later this year! This announcement comes a few months after the game was rated for the console in Taiwan. Called a Metroidvania that "punches above its weight" by our friends over at...
News 505 Games Confirms 'Spring Showcase', Airing Soon
More game reveals on the way
We're rapidly heading into the busy season of digital events and showcases, as publishers and developers of all sizes highlight gaming goodness through various streams and formats. 505 Games is now joining in, confirming its 'Spring Showcase' for 17th May at 6am Pacific / 9am Eastern / 2pm BST / 3pm CEST; it'll be the...
News Rakuen, An Emotional 2D Adventure From Composer Laura Shigihara, Is Coming To Switch
Bring your handkerchiefs
RPG Maker adventure game Rakuen, which came out on Steam in 2017, is finally getting a Switch port! Created, designed, composer, and written by Laura Shigihara — whose voice you can hear on the Deltarune soundtrack, To the Moon, and Minecraft, as well as being the composer for
News Space Tail: Every Journey Leads Home Will Bring A Heroic 'Good Boy' To Switch
Paws for thought
People like cats, we get it. The gaming world - and Switch - is full of cat games, either starring cats or centred around caring for them, or just focus on chilling in a virtual cat café. So many cats. Some of us prefer the qualities that dogs can offer, though, and a rather charming title on the way to Switch later this year will...
Wednesday11th May 2022
News Team Cherry (Kind Of) Shares Update About Development Status Of Hollow Knight: Silksong
"It can't be too much longer, surely"
If there's one indie game Nintendo Switch fans are absolutely dying to get their hands on, it's got to be Hollow Knight: Silksong. For those of you who are eager for a bit of an update on this follow-up to original release, it seems we've finally got one. At the end of last month, the Unity Blog posted its...
News Nintendo Says It Wants To Avoid A Repeat Of Wii U With Switch's Successor
The generational transition must be "as smooth as possible"
Update: Nintendo's official translation of the Q&A has now been released and differs subtly from VGC's earlier translation, specifically with regards to Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa calling the transition 'a major concern'. Here is the official translation, which highlights the...
Round Up Everything Announced In Nintendo's May 2022 Indie World Showcase
All 20 games and trailers from the May 11 presentation
Nintendo delivered its latest Indie World Showcase today (Wed 11th May 2022), a nearly 25-minute presentation of games from independent developers coming to Switch soon (or even today). Above you can find our lovely video team's impressions, and below you'll find the video of the full Indie...
Poll If Nintendo Released Mother 3 In The West, What Would It Be Called?
EarthBound 2? Earth3ound? MotherEarth?
Last weekend we celebrated Mother's Day by having a real Mother of a blow-out. We began with our weekly Box Art Brawl poll pitting EarthBound against Mother 2. We then took a look back at memories old and new of both EarthBound and the legendary (and legendari
News Star Wars: The Force Unleashed For Switch Has Been Updated, Here's What's Included
See the full patch notes for Version 1.0.2
The Nintendo Switch version of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed might not be the definitive edition of the game, but it's still arguably worth a look if you're a fan of the famous galaxy far, far away. If you did end up purchasing this version of the game, you might be interested to know there's now a new...
Watch Nintendo Indie World Showcase May 2022 - Live!
20 minutes of downloadable goodies on the way
Nintendo last held an Indie World just before the Holiday season in December, so it feels like a good time for another batch of top-notch downloadable goodies. Today's show kicks off at 7am PT / 10am ET / 3pm BST / 4pm CEST, and you can watch it live right here. Nintendo has confirmed that it'll be...
News Ex-Retro Studios Devs Laud Metroid Prime's Camera System
"You never lose sight of Samus"
In a recent video compilation from YouTuber KIWI TALKZ, a group of ex-Retro Studios developers spoke about the late Mark Haigh-Hutchinson, a LucasArts alumni who was in charge of the camera system for the Metroid Prime games. Mark sadly passed away in 2008 from pancreatic cancer and his former co-workers had a lot to...
News FIFA Will Work With Other Developers To Launch Brand New Football Games
So long, Electronic Arts
One headline sending shockwaves through the video game industry (and football world) today is EA's split with FIFA. As we've already heard, Electronic Arts will be dropping the FIFA branding from its name in favour of 'EA Sports FC'. It's touted as the "future of interactive football", but it seems FIFA could have other...
News Harvest Moon Meets Pokémon In Weird And Cute 'Ooblets' Out On Switch This Summer
I choose Oob!
have you ever wanted to have a dance-off with your Pokémon? How about rearing a weird and wonderful farm? Or pop a little hat on your Piplup? Well, Glumberland's Ooblets will let you do all of that and more. Inspired by the Pokémon series with a big dollop of Harvest Moon's farming and town management, this weird and adorable has...
News Nintendo Reports That More 3DS Games Launched Last Year Than In 2020
Eight games to two!
If you thought it was all over for the 3DS, think again. Nintendo's marvellous handheld is still hanging in there, despite the fact that production of the console ceased in 2020, and that the eShop will be closing next year. That hasn't dampened developers' spirits, however, as Nintendo has reported that the console got eight...
Guide Where To Buy Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Collector's Edition, Pro Controller And amiibo
Release date, pre-order info and more
As part of March's Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Digital Event, Capcom announced that the game's upcoming Sunbreak expansion will be receiving a Collector's Edition that includes some physical goodies you won't want to miss, as well as a brand new set of Monster Hunter amiibo. It's also since been revealed that...
News Psychological Horror RPG 'Omori' Gets A June Release Date On Switch
Japan's Indie World confirms
OMOCAT's highly-anticipated Switch port of its horror RPG, Omori, was one of the featured games during Japan's Indie World showcase. And the presentation also confirmed an official release date for the game — 17th June! While we initially reported that the game's physical edition would be shipping out on the same day,...
Deals Nintendo Switch Consoles Are $40 Off In The US Right Now
A rare and welcome price drop
In what is a very rare occurrence indeed, Nintendo Switch consoles are available at a significantly reduced price in the US today. A number of retailers have been slashing the price of the standard Nintendo Switch model to just $259.99, down from $299.99. While Amazon and Walmart were also offering this lower price...
News EA Reveals It's Working On An Unannounced Remake For 2023
Plus a major IP
Electronic Arts (EA) shared its investor presentation this Tuesday, which is used to tantalise investors and make sure they stay on board for the next financial year. And this year's presentation has a few juicy morsels, one of which reveals that EA is working on a Remake for the end of 2023. We already know EA is publishing the...
News Soundfall Finds Its Rhythm On Switch Today
Yep, another 'out today' treat from Indie World!
As is the norm, today's Indie World showcase had quite a few 'out today' reveals, and one of them was Soundfall. Developed by Drastic Games, it looks rather intriguing, as it'll blend action looter play with rhythm-based mechanics. The trailer gives a good flavour of the gameplay, and impressively...
Random Mario Would Feel Quite At Home In Elden Ring's World
Mushroom Limgrave?
Mario has seen his fair share of locale over the years, from the tropical paradise of Isle Delfino to the bustling streets of New Donk City, and even... well, outer space. With not an ounce of fear in his heart, our favourite plumber takes to new challenges with gusto, but do we think he would last in Elden Ring's vast and deadly...
News Pro Tennis: World Court Is The Next Ace In The Arcade Archives Line-Up
A forehand winner for the collection
It's our weekly Wednesday update on the Arcade Archives series. Except for last week, when the magic happened on Thursday. Golden Week, hey? This week, we've got something a bit different for Hamster's series; after weeks of shumps, platformers, racers, and puzzle games, we have a sports game coming to the eShop...
News Bandai Namco Reports A Near 50% Rise In Profits For FY2022
A roaring success
Bandai Namco has released its financial results for FY2022 and its looking mighty promising for the publisher. With a total of ¥125 billion ($963 million) in profits, this marks a staggering 48.2% rise from the previous year. Net sales rose 20% to a total of ¥889 billion ($6.8 billion), due largely in part to the monumental...
News Ring Fit Adventure Switch Sales Have Now Surpassed 14 Million
Wii Fit is still the fitness record holder
One game that's hanging in the top 10 best-selling Nintendo Switch releases is Ring Fit Adventure. Yep, it's managed to somehow keep up with games like Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl and
News Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood And Teef Bags A Physical Release
Pre-orders open very soon
Warhammer 40,000: Shootas Blood and Teef is the next game from Guns, Gore and Cannoli developer Rogueside, promising the same over-the-top 2D gameplay set within the Warhammer universe. It's due out on Switch this year and you can now bag yourselves a physical edition via
News A Boy And His Blob Scores A Limited Run Games Physical Switch Release
Pre-orders go live later this week
The reboot of A Boy and His Blob, originally released on the Wii in 2009, and now available on the Nintendo Switch will be receiving a Limited Run Games physical release for both the Switch and PlayStation 4. For this particular game, there'll be two different versions - a standard release and a deluxe edition...
News OPUS: Echo Of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition Takes Off On Switch Today
The third entry in a unique series
We've sometimes flown the flag for SIGONO's OPUS titles on Switch - we've had OPUS: The Day We Found Earth (in which you follow clues to find stars and planets) and OPUS: Rocket of Whispers (an emotive story told largely through top-down exploration). The third entry was included in today's Indie World showcase,...
News Suda51 Was "A Little Surprised" By The Praise For Killer7
"I wondered if I had really made a game with such power"
Suda51 has been a key, unique figure in the video game industry. The founder and CEO of Grasshopper Manufacture, his games exude style, excess, humour, and violence, and as a result, Suda51 has become one of the most well-known directors today Arguably the title that got Suda51's name on the...
News Totally Accurate Battle Simulator Promises A "Wobbly Experience" On Switch This Summer
Put it on the TABS
During today's Indie World showcase, Swedish developer Landfall made an appearance to announce that its hit wobbler-based strategy game, Totally Accurate Battle Simulator, will flail its way onto the Switch this summer. Often called TABS, this goofy battle sim is meant to capture the feeling of playing with action figures as a...
Out Now 'Mini Motorways' And 'Gibbon: Beyond The Trees' Arrive On Switch
Very different themes, of course
Today's Indie World featured a decent range of 'Out Today' reveals, giving us some interesting options if we fancy spending some credit right now. OPUS: Echo Of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition Takes Off On Switch Today Soundfall Finds Its Rhythm On Switch Today
News 'Gunbrella' Is a Noir-Punk Adventure From The 'Gato Roboto' Dev
Out in 2023
During the Indie World Showcase today, publisher Devolver Digital announced Gunbrella, a new 'noir-punk' action adventure title from developer Doinksoft, who created the charming metroidvania Gato Roboto. We've only got a vague '2023' release window for this one, so it's likely going to be a while before it's in our hands. Here's some...
News Capcom Reports Another Year Of Record-High Sales And Profits
Monstrous figures
Capcom has had yet another hugely successful year. In a report published by the company today, it has announced that its operating income in the year ending March 2022 is up by 24% and net income is up by 30.6% compared to the 2020-2021 period. That means Capcom has had nine consecutive years of operating income growth. A lot of...
News 'Another Crab's Treasure' Is An Upcoming 'Shells-Like' Adventure Game
That's crab-tastic
Developer Aggro Crab has announced its new game Another Crab's Treasure at today's Indie World showcase. Due for release in 2023, the game is an amusing take on the 'souls-like' genre with challenging combat and a vast underwater world to explore. Here's some info on the release from the publisher: As Kril, players will explore...
News Card Shark Demo Arrives Today, Full Release To Be Dealt On 2nd June
A good hand
Having made its debut in a Nintendo Indie World broadcast back in 2020, Card Shark by developer Nerial featured in the latest showcase with two announcements - a demo is arriving on the eShop later today, and the full game will launch on 2nd June. The concept of Card Shark is that you fleece and cheat your way to the top of 18th century...
News ElecHead Zaps Mega Man-Inspired Puzzle Platforming Onto Switch This Summer
Sparks of joy
Indie developer NamaTakahashi has revealed that his NES-inspired puzzle-platformer ElecHead is coming to Switch this summer! The game was shown off during the latest Indie World presentation, where a little robot called Elec must bright light back to the world. The little fella is absolutely adorable, and the game looks utterly...
News Nature Sim 'Cloud Gardens' Delayed Just Ahead Of Its Release
A "minor setback"
The intriguing nature sim Cloud Gardens from publisher Coatsink and developer noio has been delayed indefinitely, just prior to its planned release. The game, which sees you grow flora across a range of urban scenery, was due to arrive on Switch on May 12th (so, tomorrow), however publisher Coatsink cites a "minor backend issue" as...
News We Are OFK Will Be A 'Making-Of-The-Band Series & Interactive EP', Out This Summer
Episodes and music to be released over five weeks
Today's Indie World broadcast included some rather left-field titles, which is ideal for the platform of course. A title with a particularly interesting premise is We Are OFK, which is due to arrive this Summer. OFK is a relatively new Indie band, having released its debut single 'Follow/Unfollow'...
News SILT Brings Monochrome Puzzle Gameplay To Switch In June
Just keep swimming!
SILT, the underwater puzzle-adventure game from publisher Fireshine Games and Brighton-based developer Spiral Circus, will be making its way to the Switch next month. Here's an overview of the game from it's official page on My Nintendo Store: Silt is a surreal underwater puzzle-adventure game. Alone in an underwater abyss,...
Tuesday10th May 2022
News Meet The Switch Controller That Promises 'No Drifting, Ever'
Update: Joy-Con design may soon follow
Update: Wed 11th May, 2022 13:40 BST: Jack He, business director of Gulikit, has spoken with WePC regarding the design of the KingKong 2 Pro controller and how the company intends to revolutionise analogue sticks and eliminate drifting issues: "When I was still a student, I encountered the problem of stick...
Talking Point As Switch Hardware Sales Slow, How Long Can Nintendo Delay 'Switch 2'?
Stuck between a rock and a global chip shortage
Nintendo's report for the 2021/22 financial year dropped today, and while Switch continues to sell well and software sales are looking healthy, signs that enthusiasm for the five-year-old system is beginning to ebb are also apparent. To be clear, the results present a far from gloomy outlook for the...
News Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch Games
Bayonetta 3 still on for 2022, Metroid Prime 4 and Advance Wars TBA
With Nintendo publishing its latest financial report, the company has reshared and updated its list of upcoming releases. We've had plenty of brand new releases to etch into the calendars over the last period, what with that beefy February Nintendo Direct. The updated schedule...
News Here Are The Top Ten Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games As Of March 2022
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl overtake Let's Go!
Nintendo has just published its latest financial report, and one of the biggest highlights of it is seeing the total sales figures for the company's most popular games. And there are no newcomers or big surprises here. Once again, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is at the very top — will it ever...
Review Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising - Tedious Side Quests Mar This Prequel's Metroidvania Charm
A mixed intro to the world of Suikoden's spiritual successor
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, a spiritual successor to the legendary Suikoden series of Japanese role-playing games, blew past its funding goals on Kickstarter two years ago, raising a whopping 4.5 million USD and shattering all its stretch goals in the process. It’s safe to say...
Random Switch Console Sales Outstrip The Poor Wii U's Total Software Sales
The Switch has pilfered most of its games, after all
Nintendo's latest financial results demonstrate strong sales for the Switch, despite a 20% drop YoY as a result of semiconductor shortages. With a total of 107.65 million Switch units sold, the console is inching ever closer to the lifetime sales of the Game Boy and the Nintendo DS. Just to...
News It's Official, Metroid Dread Is The Best-Selling Game In The Metroid Series
Knocks off Prime to claim the bounty
Following on from the February news that Metroid Dread had sold 2.74 million units from its October launch to the end of 2021 — a figure which put it behind only GameCube's Metroid Prime in the series' best-seller list — Nintendo's end of year financial results have confirmed that MercurySteam's 2D entry is...
News Nintendo Switch Has Now Sold Over 107 Million Units
Though shortage of parts results in 20% decrease YoY
Nintendo has published its latest financial report, giving us a look at the total Switch sales so far. It's looking good, with combined might of the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, and Nintendo Switch - OLED Model selling 107.65 million units, inching ever closer to that 110 million...
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Will Have A Gorgeous Switch Pro Controller
Look at it
Today brought the latest Monster Hunter Digital Event, once again focused on the upcoming 'massive expansion' for Monster Hunter Rise - Sunbreak. It had some nitty gritty details that we've covered here, but also unveiled a rather handsome Pro Controller, pictured above. You can see some nice shots of it
News Nintendo Indie World Showcase To Air This Week
Get ready for around 20 minutes of Indie goodness
We've been due some form of Nintendo broadcast, so the happy news is that we have an Indie World this week, it'll air on 11th May (tomorrow!). The show will kick off at 7am Pacific / 10am Eastern / 3pm BST / 4pm CEST and will feature "roughly 20 minutes of information on upcoming indie games headed...
News Sword Of The Vagrant Launches On Switch This June
The Vagrant re-emerges
Publisher Rainy Frog has announced that side-scrolling action RPG Sword of the Vagrant will be making its way to the Switch this coming June. Originally released on Steam in 2018 under the title The Vagrant, the Switch release marks a slight name change for the O.T.K Games-developed title. Here's a breakdown of the original...
News A New Pokémon X Converse Range Is Coming To Stores In Japan
We want all of them
The Pokémon franchise has seen its fair share of merchandise across the years. From trading cards to cuddly toys and even themed cars, there's something for every fan to enjoy. Over in Japan, footwear company Converse is launching a new collaboration with Pokémon, launching ranges for both children and adults. The children's...
Random Here's Why Wolfenstein 3D On SNES Replaced Dogs With Rats
"You can't shoot dogs!"
We love a good documentary here at Nintendo Life, and CREATORVC's upcoming film, First Person Shooter, looks like it will fill a big gap in our lives. Shooting for a Q4 2022 release, this 3+ hour documentary is all about the genre's rise. Ahead of its release later this year, CREATORVC has shared a six-minute snippet with IGN...
News Espeon Is The Next Pokémon Joining Pokémon Unite's Roster
Coming 16th May
The latest addition to Pokémon Unite has officially been revealed today, and it's another fan-favourite Pocket Monster! Psychic-type Eeveelution Espeon — who debuted in Pokémon Gold and Silver — is coming to the MOBA on 16th May. This official reveal comes after we reported that dataminers had uncovered a few potential new...
News Nintendo Confirms 10-For-1 Stock Split To Boost Share 'Liquidity' And Investor Base
In other words, 1 currently held share will become 10 shares soon
Nintendo has taken the opportunity with its annual financial results to make some notable business moves, even if they're little to do with the games we get to play or the systems we own. In addition to a planned share buyback, the company has announced a major shift to its shares /...
News Nintendo Reveals Opening Cinematic For Mario Strikers: Battle League
Out on Switch this June
While Nintendo's western branches are seemingly focused on promoting Nintendo Switch Sports and certain upcoming releases, its homeland (Japan) appears to be really excited about the release of Mario Strikers: Battle League next month. Last week, Nintendo's Japanese YouTube channel shared an introductory overview trailer -...
News It's Official: EA Drops The 'FIFA' Brand In Favour Of 'EA Sports FC'
The "Future of Interactive Football"
Well folks, it's official: EA Sports has ended its partnership with FIFA and has rebranded its tentpole football series as 'EA Sports FC'. The move has been in the making for quite a while but has now been confirmed via an announcement from EA itself. The statement clarifies that everything in the FIFA series...
News Kirby And The Forgotten Land Sells Over Two Million Copies In Just Two Weeks
And is the fourth best-selling Kirby game ever
Kirby and the Forgotten Land has set a number of records since it crashed onto our Switch's on its delightful warp star of adorableness. It marked the franchise's biggest launch in the UK ever, and it was the third best-selling game of March in the US. Now, in another equally amazing re
News Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Update Adds New Cards, Accessories And Much More
Download it today
Konami's new free-to-play title Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel just got an update, so now might just be the perfect time to try it out. It bumps it up to Version 1.1.1, which includes new cards, solo gates, selection packs, accessories and much more. Here are the patch notes, courtesy of the Twitter account @MasterDuelSite: htt
News Pokémon Legends: Arceus Has Sold Over 12 Million Units Globally
And over 11 million of those were in 10 weeks!
We know the Pokémon series is always a big seller, but we're always surprised when we actually see the numbers. As part of Nintendo's latest financial results, published today, the company revealed that Pokémon Legends: Arceus has sold over 12.64 million units worldwide up to March 2022. Despite...
News Three More Street Fighter Legends Are Coming To Ubisoft's F2P Brawlhalla
Arriving May 25th
Capcom's iconic Street Fighter series is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, and while there's no sign of the newer entries coming to the Switch any time soon, Capcom has been giving Nintendo fans their Street Fighter fix in different ways. It's released collections like the Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection, and...
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Event Reveals Follower Quests, New Monsters And More
Along with a snazzy new trailer, of course
Today brought us the May Monster Hunter Digital Event, which unsurprisingly was dedicated to the upcoming 'massive expansion' for Monster Hunter Rise - Sunbreak; it launches on 30th June. The headline part of the broadcast was the flashy new trailer (above) that set the scene for some further details. An...
News Switch Online's "Missions & Rewards" Adds More Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Icons
Here's a look!
Are you still participating in Switch Online's "Mission & Rewards"? If so, you can now access the second wave of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe icons - this time featuring racers like Pink Yoshi and Peach. Wahoo! Here's a look at what exactly you can obtain (via GoNintendo). These icons will be available until 16th May for 5 to 10 'My...
News Nintendo Aiming To Spend Over $400 Million On Another Share Buyback
Similar to a move in August 2021
The Switch-led successes for Nintendo over the last five years have enabled the company to once again generate significant profits and enhance its already impressive cash reserves. While investment has clearly gone into game development, will continue in terms of hardware R&D, and of course into major...
Watch Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Digital Event (May) - Live!
Gear up for 'exciting new info'
Monster Hunter Rise is getting close to the release of its 'massive expansion', with Sunbreak due to launch on 30th June. We now have another Digital Event to look forward to, with the expansion's Director Yoshitake Suzuki taking the lead. It's promised that "the development team is set to reveal exciting new info...
News The Voice Of Mario, Charles Martinet, Will Be At This Year's MomoCon
It's-a-Momo, Mario!
In-person events have been slowly returning around the world, and MomoCon is the latest annual convention to come back after a two-year hiatus. And they've got an extra-special guest to celebrate. The gaming, comic, and pop culture show will take place in Atlanta at Georgia World Congress Center from 26th to 29th May, and will...
News Nintendo Forecasts Profits And Sales To Drop In This Financial Year
Still expects Switch to once again pass 20 million hardware sales
After the dizzying highs of the 2020/2021 financial year, the most recent financial results from Nintendo show an expected but relatively modest drop following the pandemic / lockdown-related boom. The results are still very strong, yet we're now into the sixth year of the Switch...
News Raw Fury's Next Entry In The 'Kingdom' Series Is "A Love Letter" To The Eighties
No platforms announced yet
Publisher Raw Fury and developer Fury Studios have announced the next entry in the Kingdom series, but with a very different vibe. Kingdom Eighties will still be a strategy game like its predecessors, but instead, the game shuns the Medieval aesthetic for something a bit closer to home — the 1980s. The teaser doesn't...
News Gravitar: Recharged Reimagines The 'Golden Age Of Gaming'
Out this June
Atari has announced Gravitar: Recharged, a retro shooter that will launch on Switch on June 2nd, 2022. Featuring both single player and co-op gameplay, the game is said to be a return to the "golden age of gaming" and joins the publisher's Atari Recharged series as its sixth entry. Here's a breakdown of the game from Atari: You’re...
News 'Lost In Play' Is A Gorgeous Point-And-Click Game, Out This Summer
One for the 'Hey Arnold!' fans
Publisher Happy Juice Games has announced the upcoming launch of a brand new point-and-click game for Switch: Lost in Play. It's an homage to Saturday morning cartoons that looks to deliver a feel-good adventure that will make players nostalgic for their childhood. It's described as a cross between Alice in Wonderland,...
News EA Has Renewed Its Partnership With Middle-Earth Enterprises
It's already working on a Lord of the Rings mobile game
Electronic Arts is known for creating blockbuster games based on series like Star Wars, but it's also worked with plenty of other famous IPs in the past. One, Nintendo gamers from the 2000s might recall, is Middle-Earth's The Lord of the Rings series. Now, many years later, the games giant has...
News Physical Editions For 'Goomba Sim' Wunderling DX Available To Pre-Order
What a wunderful world
Bitwave Games — publisher and developer of the "world's first Goomba simulator", Wunderling — has announced that it's partnering with Premium Edition Games to release two physical versions for the expanded version (Wunderling DX) of this quirky and colourful platformer. Announced last week on Twitter, pre-orders for both...
News Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 2 Launch Trailer Highlights Over-The-Top Combat
Let's go, dood!
The second collection of Nippon Ichi / NIS America RPGs, Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 2, is out today in North America on Nintendo Switch. To celebrate, NIS has unveiled a launch trailer to show off all of the crazy tactical combat, over-the-top special moves, and variety of gameplay systems on offer. The collection features...
Monday9th May 2022
Guide Where To Pre-Order Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes On Switch
Special Editions, cheapest prices and best deals
The latest Warriors game has been announced for Switch, with Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes set to launch on 24th June 2022. The game takes place within the same universe as the much-loved Fire Emblem: Three Houses, albeit with a brand new protagonist, and those who've already played the original
News Negative Fan Reaction To 'Return To Monkey Island' Made Its Creator 'Sad'
"I didn't want Return to Monkey Island to be just a throwback game"
Last month, the internet was roused from its dreary state by the announcement that Return to Monkey Island was in development and would mark a return to the franchise for its original creator, Ron Gilbert. Better yet, it's slated to release at some point this year (we just don't...
Hands On Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge - The Ultimate 'Retro Throwback'?
We chat to Dotemu and Tribute Games about the road from 1987 to 2022
It feels like an age ago now, but when Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge was announced it triggered excitement among gamers of all ages. For sure, some of the reaction came from players of a certain vintage that remember the original show and the TMNT arcade game,...
Rumour Sonic Team Is Working On A Brand New 2D Sonic Game
Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles said to be playable
Stick your tin-foil hats on for this one, folks. A new 2D entry to the long-running Sonic the Hedgehog series is reportedly in development at SEGA. Specifically, Sonic Team is said to be working on the game with "no outside involvement". News of the new entry comes from an insider by the name of Zippo...
Mini Review Citizen Sleeper - A Tabletop RPG-Inspired Gem You Shouldn't Sleep On
A sleeper hit
Citizen Sleeper places you in the role of a synthetic robot-person—called a Sleeper—who awakens on a grimy space station bustling with all kinds of morally and legally grey activities and organizations. Your character escaped from working at a colony for a megacorporation who literally owns their body and now has to contend with...
News Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes "Undergoing A Technical Investigation" For Switch
But don't get your hopes up...
If you're a fan of the Suikoden series, you've no doubt heard of (or even backed) Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. Announced back in 2020, the game was fully funded within two hours of the Kickstarter's launch and made over $4.5 million by the campaign's end. At the time, the Nintendo Switch was not a confirmed...
Video We Instantly Make Nintendo Switch Sports Better
Well, the bowling at least
Nintendo Switch Sports is a bit of a bare bones experience, to say the least. We said just as much in our review, and our lovely video team previously discussed the reasoning behind our 6/10 score in more detail. To clarify, it's not a "bad" game by any means, but the lack of scope with the sports on offer is glaring, and...
News Reggie Thought Metroid: Other M Would Be A 'Defining Moment' For The Franchise
"It really didn’t touch the player the way we hoped it would"
Metroid: Other M hasn't has the smoothest of rides since it launched for the Wii back in 2010. Although widely praised for its combat and visuals, heavy criticism was given for Samus's characterisation and the overall narrative. Although the game has earned some positive reprisals from...
News Live A Live Switch Remake Took "Three Years" To Make, Says Original Director
"We were able to develop passionately until the end"
Square Enix's next big RPG release is the Live A Live remake for Switch this July, an HD-2D remake of the Super Famicom cult classic. In anticipation of the release, Famitsu sat down with the original's director, Takashi Tokita — who went on to direct Parasite Eve and co-direct Chrono Trigger...
Random Kanye West's E3 Game Pitch To Miyamoto Was Apparently "Very Moving"
"Wow!"
It's no secret at this point that Kanye West wanted to work with Nintendo on a video game idea. The presidential candidate and occasional rapper pitched an idea to the publisher but was ultimately rejected, with Reggie Fils-Aime himself "politely declining" the opportunity to work with Mr. West. Now, thanks to a story related by Twitch...
News Alwa's Awakening Gets A NES Physical Release And Unique 'Digical' Version
Update: We unbox the NES version
Update: Retro-Bit has been kind enough to send us samples of Alwa's Awakening physical NES release and its 'Digical' version, so feast your eyes on them below: Original Story [Wed 15th Sep, 2021 16:30 BST]: Retro-Bit is producing a physical version of Elden Pixels' Alwa's Awakening and will be making the game...
News Get Your Funky Kong On With This Donkey Kong Country Ska Album
In a ska-bound land
David Wise's work on the Donkey Kong Country series soundtracks is arguably some of the most iconic of the SNES era. The original set the tone, from the 'Main Theme' to 'Aquatic Ambience' to 'Gan-Plank Galleon'. And because of Wise's excellent work, we've all heard of 'Stickerbush Symphony' from Donkey Kong Country 2 and the...
News Nintendo Shows Off A Bunch Of Splatoon 3 Weapons On Twitter
They're looking squidtastic
Nintendo is slowly but surely keeping the conversation around Splatoon 3 alive via its official Twitter profile. Over the course of the last few days, weapons for the upcoming game have been shown off, detailing their purpose and how you can utilise them to full effect. We have to say they're looking pretty delicious!...
News After The Game Boy-Like GameShell, Clockwork Pi's Next Trick Is A Computer You Build Yourself
1983 called, and it wants its consumer tech back
Remember the Clockwork Pi GameShell? We covered this open source DIY handheld in 2018, mainly because it resembled a Game Boy and could run MAME, Game Boy Advance and NES titles. It raised $290,429 on Kickstarter and we really enjoyed tinkering around with it – so the news that
Review The King Of Fighters: The Ultimate History
Bitmap Books' latest epic packs a punch
Capcom's Street Fighter has had many rivals over the years, including the likes of Virtua Fighter, Mortal Kombat and Guilty Gear. However, one franchise stands out as the true competitor: SNK's King of Fighters. Since its inception in 1994, the series has offered what many fans consider to be the only...
News Stardew Valley Sells Over 20 Million Copies
No need to be a ConcernedApe
The absolutely lovely and charming farm sim Stardew Valley has arguably redefined and perfected the genre. Capturing the hearts of many across the world since its original release on PC back in 2016, ConcernedApe has continued to update the game for free ever since, and his love, passion, and dedication for the game has...
News David Ward, Co-Founder Of UK Game Developer Ocean Software, Has Passed Away
A "legend of the UK games industry"
Co-founder of Ocean Software, David Ward, has sadly passed away. A titan of the UK games industry, Ward's Ocean Software was one of the biggest European game developers and publishers in the '80s and '90s. This news was revealed by Just Flight founder Andy Payne on Twitter, and there has been an outpouring of...
Update: Solve the mystery
Update [Mon 9th May, 2022 14:30] Spike Chunsoft has now officially announced that Hidden Bats is actually an alternate reality game (ARG) where people online need to solve a missing persons case. An ARG is a kind of interactive game that uses the real world to help tell a story across multiple platforms. Hidden Bats asks...
News Former Nintendo Manager Joins The Forza Team As Its 'Director Of Quality'
Nintendo's loss, Xbox's gain
A former Nintendo manager has joined Xbox to become 'Director of Quality' for the Forza franchise. Heather Gearreald worked at Nintendo of America for nearly 5 years as its 'Quality Assurance Manager' and 'Software Development Manager', before announcing her move to Turn 10 Studios via LinkedIn. As reported by our...
Random The Octopath Traveler Composer Wrote Music For A Yu-Gi-Oh Game
It's time to b-b-b-b-b-b-b-boost!
We can imagine that one of the most fun things about being a video game composer (except, you know, writing music for a video game) is the variety of projects you'll get to work on. One time you might be writing music for a cyberpunk action-adventure game, then your next project might be a cute and cuddly...
News The Nintendo Switch Online App Now Lets You Toggle Between Light And Dark Modes
We can see the light!
The latest update to the Nintendo Switch Online mobile app has gone live, and while it's only a teeny, tiny one, it's certainly a helpful one. While the app has always "been" in Dark Mode as a default, this new update will allow you to toggle between both Light and Dark Mode. This comes a few months after the company changed...
UK Charts Nintendo Switch Sports And LEGO Star Wars Retain The Top Two Spots
Kirby and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe jump up
This week in the UK charts, there aren't any changes at the top at all! April's major Switch release, Nintendo Switch Sports, has held on firmly to the number one spot, with LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga also keeping its position right behind the motion-controlled game. Where To Buy Nintendo Switch...
News AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative Delayed By Two Weeks In Europe
Australia and New Zealand too
Spike Chunsoft has announced that its upcoming murder mystery sequel, AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative, has been delayed in Europe. The game was originally scheduled to release on June 24th alongside the North American release, but in Europe and Oceania, Switch owners will need to wait until 8th July to get...
Sunday8th May 2022
Poll Does Nintendo Really Need To Release Mother 3 In The West Anymore?
We'd be first in line, but have all the fans played it already?
That Mother 3 never got officially localised and released outside Japan has been a source of sadness and frustration for EarthBound fans in the West since the game launched on Game Boy Advance back in 2006. The sequel to cult classic EarthBound — the SNES entry in the Mother series...
Based on Dawn's Piplup from the anime series
Another Pokémon distribution event has been announced for Pokémon Legends: Arceus and Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl on the Nintendo Switch. Up for grabs this time is a special Piplup based on the one used by Dawn in the anime series. It will be available to trainers located in South...
Back Page Pokémon Moms Speak Out About Palindromic Regions And Raising Champions
A trio of Pokémom
In the magazine business, the Back Page is where you'd find all the weird goofs that we couldn't fit in anywhere else. Some may call it "filler"; we prefer "a whole page to make terrible jokes that are tangentially related to the content of the mag". We don't have (paper) pages on the internet, but we still love terrible jokes...
Memory Pak Making New Memories With Earthbound In 2022
"Getting real big Undertale vibes from this"
I didn't have a SNES growing up. I didn't have a NES, either. I had an N64, though, so I'm not totally hopeless. Lately, I've been able to remedy the gaps in my gaming knowledge, since Nintendo's been adding a ton of games that I either missed (because of being a baby) or missed (as in, bemoaned the...
News Dying Light Switch Patch Includes "A Number Of Tweaks, Updates, And New Features"
Now live
Although Dying Light 2 was limited to a cloud release on the Nintendo Switch, the first Dying Light was actually a remarkable achievement on the hybrid platform. With this in mind, the Switch version of the original game has this week received a new update. According to the game's official social channels, this latest update brings...
News New Minecraft Patch Addresses "Freezing Issues" On Nintendo Switch
You should be able to play again now
The survival crafting game Minecraft has recently been experiencing some issues on the Nintendo Switch. Players on this platform have been reporting a build of the game "freezing", making the whole thing unplayable. There has been mention of this across social media and certain subreddits. Fortunately, it seems...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel #95 - Earthbound / Mother 2
It's going to get Ness-y
Greetings, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last week, we took a look at the SNES classic Super Castlevania IV, and boy, you folks really didn't like the Japanese box art, did you? The North American variant took a resounding victory with 94% of the vote; one of the most decisive Box Art Brawls we've perhaps...
Soapbox Mother 3 Isn't Sad, It's Hopeful
It's SMILES and Tears, remember?
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've got on their minds. Today, Alana wants to tell you why you should find hope and not just gloom in Mother 3. You'll still cry, though, don't worry. Now, are you ready? Say… Fuzzy Pickles!...
Video Join Us As We Celebrate 'The MOTHER We Share: Our EarthBound Story'
Mother-lovin' Sunday
It's the second Sunday in May, which means it's Mother's Day in a great many countries around the world (although not in the UK, where Mothering Sunday falls in March). We're celebrating Mother's Day this year in a very special way and looking back fondly on one particular Mother that Nintendo fans around the world are united in...
News Pokémon: Master Quest Is Now Available On Pokémon TV
Gotta watch it all
If you enjoy watching the Pokémon anime series, you might be interested to know that the Pokémon: Master Quest arc has now been added to the Pokémon TV service. It's the fifth season of 'Pokémon the Series' and continues the journey with Ash, Misty and Brock. Here's some PR: "This fifth season of Pokémon the Series follows...
Saturday7th May 2022
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Shmups
Shoot ‘em up, all of ‘em
Updated with Layer Section & Galactic Attack S-Tribute and Toaplan Arcade Garage: Hishou Same! Same! Same! Enjoy! The humble shoot ‘em up has been a staple genre ever since the very beginning of video games when Spacewar! laid down the basic groundwork in 1962. No, that is not a typo; in the year that Marilyn...
Guide Amazon Prime Day 2022 - When Is It And What Deals Can We Expect?
Switch games? Console bundles? More?
One of the best times of year for picking up fantastic deals on Nintendo Switch games, consoles and more is fast approaching – Amazon has confirmed that its famous Amazon Prime Day sale will return in July 2022. In previous years' events, the sale has actually lasted for a grand total of 48 hours, so it's...
News Reggie "Hated" Donkey Konga And Was Worried It Would Hurt The DK Brand
"I pushed back hard"
Update [Sat 7th May, 2022 12:30 BST]: G4 has now uploaded the full interview with Reggie - adding some much-needed context to that line about how much he "hated Donkey Konga". It turns out, he was just protective and was worried about the music rhythm series ruining the Donkey Kong brand. In the end, though, he admits it sold...
Guide Where To Buy Nintendo Switch Sports
Physical copies include Leg Strap Accessory
Fans of Wii Sports, rejoice: the series is back on Nintendo Switch with a brand new, very fitting name. Yes, Nintendo Switch Sports brings back the Wii's iconic party sports game with six sports appearing at launch: Volleyball, Football, Bowling, Tennis, Badminton and Chambara. Golf is also headed to the...
News Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Teases Character News
"Back to the lab again"
It's been a while since we got an update from Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl , but next week that should be changing - with the official game account on social media teasing character news. Apparently, there's going to be a reveal of sorts taking place next week during an IGN broadcast on the 13th of May. Attached to the tweet...
Video Nintendo Shares New Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Footage
A younger Ethel saves the day
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 will be arriving on the Nintendo Switch this July, and in the lead-up to the big release, its official Japanese social account has been sharing new clips of gameplay and cinematics. The latest one was uploaded yesterday, and although it's only a brief look at a cinematic, it's still exciting to...
Feature 11 Switch Games To Play During Mental Health Awareness Month
Inspirational, thought-provoking experiences
Every May you'll see various organisations, groups and individuals taking the opportunity to raise mental health awareness. It's a topic that now has far more research, understanding and knowledge attached to it, in the process helping people recognise and get help for related issues. The stigma around...
News Datamine Reveals What Pokémon Unite Might Add In The Future
A new mode, playable wild PKMN and more...
It looks like Pokémon Unite could be getting some exciting new content in the near future, according to recent datamines. Warning: possible spoilers ahead. As highlighted by TheGamer (via Eurogamer), dataminer 'ElChicoEevee' has reportedly uncovered files that suggest there could be an update making wild...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 7th)
The force is still with us
If you've noticed that things have been a bit quieter this week, that's because it's Golden Week in Japan, a series of four national holidays where a lot of companies grant time off. For others, Star Wars Day was on 4th May (okay, okay, May the 4th), and that's also considered a bit of a holiday, depending on who you talk...
Friday6th May 2022
Video Is Nintendo Switch Sports Really That Bad?
Our video team clarify the review score
Nintendo Switch Sports has been out for a good few days now and the latest entry to the 'Sports' franchise (yes, it's a franchise now, we say so) has drawn mixed feelings from players, including us. In our review for the game, we said it was a "charming but barebones offering", highlighting the lack of any...
Soapbox Crossing The Line: How I Helped Corrupt The Animal Crossing Economy
New Horizons for NMT fungibility
It's midnight by the pier. I check I’m alone, feel nervously into my pocket and count the money with my fingers. It's all there: 40 massive sacks of coins. Big pocket. I flip up the lid of the wheelie bin and dump the lot. 4 million bells erased from the universe and no one need ever know. How did it come to this?...
News Capcom Reiterates That 13GB Monster Hunter Rise Update Will Be Mandatory For Online Play
Even if you don't buy the Sunbreak expansion
Update [6th May at 13:30BST]: Capcom has published an updated customer information page (Japanese), reiterating the information from the March event that you'll need to download and install a 13GB update on 30th June in order to access online play in Monster Hunter Rise. It'll be mandatory for online...
News Don't Worry, Genshin Impact Is "Still In Development" For Nintendo Switch
miHoYo provides an update
The insanely popular free-to-play action RPG Genshin Impact was confirmed for a Nintendo Switch release at the start of 2020, and since then there have been no official updates about the status of this version. Tired of waiting, the good folks over at GoNintendo reached out to the publisher and developer miHoYo, and asked...
Random This Pokémon Fan Now Owns A Second Incredibly Rare Official Pokécar
Lugia joins Pikachu for a double battle
What is the ultimate piece of merch? A limited-edition game console? A rare print of a game? A giant plush? Well, Tiktok user Mewisme700 might just have the answer to this burning question that not even a burn heal will cure. This Pokémon Fan and merchandise collector has shared a video on her Tiktok showing...
News Metroidvania 'Souldiers' Sees Two Week Delay, Now Releasing In June
Soulmates with the summer
Retro Forge Games, developer of the upcoming pixel art Metroidvania Souldiers, has just today announced that the game is being delayed very slightly. The development team is very apologetic for this short notice rescheduling, as the game was originally due out this month, on 19th May. Now Metroidvania fans will have to...
News Lunistice Is An Adorable '90s Inspired 3D Platformer
Out September 2022
Publisher Deck13 Spotlight has announced Lunistice, a 3D platformer boasting an art style inspired by SEGA Saturn games from the '90s. It will release on Switch on September 2nd, 2022. Developed by A Grumpy Fox, the game's Steam page states that development of Lunistice initially started with a self-imposed 30-day limit to create...
Review Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 2 - A Colourful, Characterful, LOL-Worthy Pair
Take a walk on the funny side in the RPG classics
In the long history of video games, it is impossible to catch everything at the time of launch. That is why re-releases and remasters can be so useful; introducing a whole new generation to games that might not have the same cultural penetration as the bigger releases in a genre but still deserve to...
News Grown-Up Mecha RPG 'Wolfstride' Lands On Switch Very Soon
Stumble through 'a giant mecha tournament'
Some release announcements come remarkably close to launch day, and Wolfstride definitely falls into that category. Developed by Ota Imon and published by Raw Fury, it's confirmed that it'll arrive on the Switch eShop on 10th May in North America and Europe, and 12th May in Japan; it'll be priced at...
News Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Speeds Past Original Movie At The Global Box Office
Gotta go fast
Sega Corporation has today announced Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has now surpassed global box office sales of $331.64 million - speeding past the $319.71 million sales record set by the original film in 2020. It follows on from the movie experiencing the biggest opening for a video game movie ever - grossing $72.1 million in the US within...
Gallery Check Out This Awesome New Key Art For Mario Strikers: Battle League
Why so serious?
After a period of silent treatment regarding Mario Strikers: Battle League (likely to keep the focus on Nintendo Switch Sports), it looks like Nintendo is finally looking to start boarding the hype train for its next big release. We've already seen a brand new introductory video for the game (albeit in Japanese), and now Nintendo...
News Nintendo Highlights New Banner And Titles Feature For Splatoon 3
Lord and Lady Squid
Splatoon 3 is one of the most anticipated games for the Switch this year, with the sequel launching on September 9th. Nintendo has already unveiled some tasty details for the game, including the fact that all "basic" weapons from the previous games will be available, along with a couple of new weapons, including the Triple
News Grookey Is The Latest Pokémon To Join The Build-A-Bear Range
Available to order now
The Build-A-Bear line just keeps getting better and better. If you've already picked up the latest Sonic ones, you can now refocus your attention on the Pokémon line - with the release of Grookey. Yes, that's right - the Grass-Type monkey-like Pokémon is now available on the Build-A-Bear website in both the
Guide Summer Game Fest 2022: Dates, Conference Times, How To Watch, Everything You Need To Know
All Geoff, all Summer
Summer Game Fest has established itself as a host platform, of sorts, for gaming reveals and events that can stretch over the Summer months. With E3 skipping 2022, it sets the stage for the Geoff Keighley-led event to take the lead. It starts with a 'cross-industry' showcase event full of world premieres and announcements,...
News Techno-Alien Shmup 'Remote Life' Launches On Switch Later This Month
It's a hard life
Indie publisher Ratalaika Games has today announced that it is bringing Next Game Level's hit Steam shoot 'em up Remote Life to Switch later this month. Launching on PC back in 2019, and sitting at a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam, Remote Life was created by one person who was inspired to create a shmup with a few of his own...
News New Marvel Fortnite Skin Celebrates Release Of 'Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness'
"Show chaos magic as the Scarlet Witch"
This week sees the arrival of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness in cinemas, and to celebrate what is arguably the biggest release in MCU's Phase 4 so far, the popular battle royale game Fortnite has released a new Scarlet Witch skin. It follows on from a recent leak. So, what can you expect from...
Thursday5th May 2022
Random Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Players Really Want Nintendo To "Fix" Coconut Mall
MK Tour's version of the Wii track includes moving cars
If you're played the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC wave, you've likely noticed some differences with the Wii track Coconut Mall. The major thing players don't seem to be happy about are the static cars just before the final turn. Nintendo recently reminded everyone to check out Coconut Mall in MK8D...
News Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Is Finally Part Of The Video Game Hall Of Fame
Along with Ms. Pac-Man, DDR, and Civilization
A couple of months ago, we reported that one of the most influential video games of all time, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, was up for a spot in The Strong Museum's World Video Game Hall of Fame. Quite rightly, many people couldn't understand why it wasn't already in there! Luckily, we don't need...
Review Fragrant Story - A Goofy, Final Fantasy Tactics-Style Indie Swansong For 3DS
Needs a little more watering
Thought the 3DS was done for, did you? Well, despite Nintendo’s best efforts with the announcement of the 3DS eShop's closure in 2023, the company’s popular handheld is still alive and kicking, and it’s recently seen a brand-new release with Fragrant Story. This odd micro-SRPG comes from an indie developer William...
Nintendo Download 5th May (North America)
Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising! Citizen Sleeper! Best Month Ever!
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: Eiyuden...
Poll Budget Line Box Art - Is It 'Fine', Or A Sin Against All That Is Good And Pure?
Player's choice? Surely not!
The world's greatest secret agent really blending in there When it comes to box art, we're sticklers here at Nintendo Life Towers. Our Box Art Brawl series — which compares and contrasts regional box art variations and asks you to vote for your favourite — made a welcome return recently following a hiatus, and it...
News Ubisoft Reportedly Looking To Block Takeover Bids Via A New Partnership
Company shares jump 10% in light of takeover reports
Ubisoft's founder - the Guillemot family - is reportedly looking into partnering with a private equity firm with a view to acquire the games publisher. In light of the reports, company shares have jumped 10% over the course of the last day or so. As reported by equities news and data service...
Random Take A Look At GoldenEye 007 Played Across 4 Separate Screens
The dream multiplayer set-up!
GoldenEye 007 for the N64 is a truly seminal video game. It was one of the first examples of the FPS genre to demonstrate just how viable it could be on consoles, with an excellent single-player campaign backed up by a multiplayer mode that's still enjoyed by many to this day. Times, however, have moved on. Although...
News Former Konami Staff Discuss Elusive Castlevania Creator's Work
"I realised he wasn’t fit to be a team leader"
The creator of Castlevania, Hitoshi Akamatsu, is a notoriously difficult person to track down. Despite creating one of Konami's most well-known franchises, the director of the three main NES / Famicom games has all but vanished from the industry. Never prone to interviews even back in the day,...
News Marvel's Midnight Suns Pushed Back To The Second Half Of 2022
Update: It's now been rated
Update [Thu 5th May, 2022 02:25 BST]: Following on from the delay in November last year, this game has now been rated by the Australian Classification Board. It received an 'M' for Mature rating and contains "mature themes and supernatural violence" along with in-game purchases. It's at least a sign that it's still on...
Feature Save Me, Mr. Tako! Dev On Japan, 'Franglais', And Parting Ways With Nicalis
"Since it was delisted and not transferred, I can’t legally use the original version"
It's a year to the day since Save Me Mr Tako: Definitive Edition arrived on Switch eShop, and with an anniversary update and physical version now available to pre-order, we thought it was a great time to revisit this interview with the game's creator. Enjoy! In...
Poll What Is Your Most Played Sport In Nintendo Switch Sports?
Go on, tell us
Nintendo Switch Sports has almost been out for an entire week now, so we thought we would check in on the Nintendo Life community to see how everyone is getting along with the game. We're wondering what sport you've played the most so far? If you need a reminder - this six-in-one collection currently includes tennis, bowling,...
News Nintendo Close To Hitting $1.8 Billion In Revenue From Mobile Games
Most of that is from Fire Emblem Heroes
Nintendo is close to reaching a total of $1.8 billion in revenue from its mobile games, which at the time of writing includes Super Mario Run, Dr. Mario World, Mario Kart Tour, Dragalia Lost, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, and Fire Emblem Heroes. As reported by
News All Elite Wrestling Game Gets First Footage, Is Called 'AEW Fight Forever'
Hoping they'll pin down a Switch version too
The Switch has a few quirky Indie wrestling games with retro vibes, which is nice, and the questionable WWE 2K18; the latter was not a high point for the genre, to put it mildly. Those hoping for wrestling action a bit more grounded in the current scene may be keeping an eye on All Elite Wrestling's first...
News Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest Showcase Is Set For 9th June
"Game announcements, reveals + Day of the Devs"
WIth the demise of E3, for this year at least, our June fix of game showcases will come from individual companies and Summer Game Fest, the Geoff Keighley-led event that has its own show in addition to hosting a range of other broadcasts. The main Summer Game Fest Showcase, which will kickstart the...
News '80s Anime-Inspired 'Nirvana' Combines F-Zero Racing With Visual Novel Romance
And it speeds onto Switch tomorrow
RedDeerGames and developer Dev9k have announced that futuristic, romantic visual novel meets racing game Nirvana is coming out on Nintendo Switch pretty soon — tomorrow, 6th May! Nirvana is a new version of 2020's Nirvana: Pilot Yume but without some of the original game's more steamy, saucy scenes. It's a...
News Risk Of Rain 2's First Big Expansion Delayed To Late 2022 On Switch
I'm not crying, it's just the rain
Fans of 3D roguelike shooter Risk of Rain 2 will have to wait a bit longer to get their hands on the game's first expansion on Switch. In its latest Dev Thoughts video, developer Hopoo Games announced that the upcoming expansion, 'Survivors of the Void', will now release in Q4 2022 on Switch rather than in the...
News Surprise! Hasbro And Nintendo Release Monopoly Junior: Super Mario Edition
And it appears to have already sold out
If you were a fan of Hasbro's Super Mario Monopoly when it was released back in 2020, but are looking for something that's a bit more accessible for younger audiences, you might want to check out Monopoly Junior: Super Mario Edition. This new themed version is available on Amazon for $21.99 USD. Junior is...
News Ganryu 2 Patch Improves Frame Rate Issues On Switch
Difficulty rebalance and minor bug fixes also noted
Ganryu 2 - Hakuma Kojiro recently launched on the Switch, and although its Shinobi-style retro-flavoured action showed plenty of promise, its release was undoubtedly tainted by some severe frame rate issues. In our own review of the game, we stated that "it’s so confusing a technical train wreck...
Nintendo Download 5th May (Europe)
Best Month Ever! Nirvana! Wildcat Gun Machine!
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 eShop - New Releases: Best Month Ever! (Klabater, 5th...
News Take A Look At La Pucelle: Ragnarok From 'Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 3'
Dood?! Dood...
NIS America has been bringing back some retro classics through its 'Presents' series, with Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 3 arriving on 31st August in North America and 2nd September in Europe; it'll include La Pucelle: Ragnarok and Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure in one package, and today the publisher has focused on the former in...
News Shmup Classic 'Fighting Hawk' Is The Next Arcade Archives Game On Switch
Take flight this week
Shmup fans, strap yourselves in, because Taito's Fighting Hawk is the latest game to enter the Arcade Archives collection on Switch. Originally released back in March 1989, Fighting Hawk is very much your typical shmup, with tanks, airplanes, gunships, and other heavy machinery just waiting to be blown to smithereens by your...
News Operation Highjump: The Fall Of Berlin Aims To Blend Metal Slug And Indiana Jones
Due out this year
There are a whole bunch of Metal Slug games available on the Switch eShop, and some other rather fun run and gun titles have made their way to the system over the years. Operation Highjump: The Fall of Berlin will now hope to join the higher ranks in the genre when it launches later this year on Switch. Developed by Mansion Games,...
News Ace Attorney's 20th Anniversary Concert Takes Place Later This Week
Here's the full tracklist
As you might recall, the Ace Attorney series is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary. Yep, it's been a whole 20 years since the series originally made its Japanese debut on the Game Boy Advance in 2001. It's still going strong 20 years later, and to pay respect to the series, a special 20th anniversary orchestral...
News Rocket League Heads To The Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix In New Fan Pass
No pit stop necessary
In anticipation of this weekend's Miami Grand Prix, the Formula 1 Fan Pass for Rocket League is now available. The soc-car game lets you play out matches of football in the skins of your favourite Formula 1 cars from the 2022 season. The Fan Pass will cost 1100 credits and it unlocks a newly designed car, with two more updates...
Wednesday4th May 2022
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Micro SD Cards - Cheapest Memory Cards In 2022
The best deals and prices on SD cards for your Switch
If you're lucky enough to own a Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite or Switch OLED and tend to download games from the Nintendo eShop, you may be quickly running out of storage space. A lack of digital storage is one of the Switch's few weaknesses, and the fact that there are so many amazing...
Guide Best Star Wars Games - Every Star Wars Game On Nintendo Systems Ranked
We sort the padawans from the poodoo
It's Star Wars Day, so what better time to revisit this ranked list of Star Wars games on Nintendo consoles while we have that Obi-Wan trailer open in another tab, eh? Enjoy! The release of Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker may have 'ended' Star Wars as we've known it for the past four-and-a-half...
Review RAD2X Is The Only HDMI Cable You Need For Your Retro Consoles
It's (ahem) rad!
Since TVs shifted into the glorious realm of HD, there's been a bit of a battle going on in the world of retro gaming. Relying on RGB output was arguably the most sensible way of extracting the best possible picture from your consoles in the CRT-filled '90s, but that isn't always the case now (in fact, many modern TV sets have...
News Reggie Fils-Aimé Wanted The 3DS To Launch At $199, But Was Rebuffed
"With 3DS, we did not let the poor sales performance linger"
When the 3DS launched it had a tough task as the successor to DS, a portable family of systems that had become Nintendo's greatest success story. Though the 3DS (and 2DS) range of systems couldn't hit those heights, by the end of its run it had been a reasonable success with 75.94 million...
News Reggie Talks About NoA Union Issues: "This Isn't The Nintendo That I Left"
"The reports I hear really strike me as just not the company I knew"
As you might have heard over the past few weeks, Nintendo of America has come under fire for its alleged treatment of part-time and contract workers. NoA actually issued a response to one of these complaints, noting how the video game giant was "fully committed" to providing a...
News Reggie Thought Game Boy Micro Was "A Nonstarter" But Was "Forced" To Launch It
"We were operating in silos and this made us ineffective"
You'll have been seeing a lot of Reggie Fils-Aimé on the internet this week, following the release of his book Disrupting the Game, From the Bronx to the Top of Nintendo. Though primarily a business leadership book, there are interesting insights into his life, career and his years with...
News Inappropriate Names In Nintendo Switch Sports Prompt Report Function Requests
Improved filtering, too
Many Switch owners have likely been destroying relationships with their friends and family this past weekend, attempting to beat them at tennis or bowling in Nintendo Switch Sports. The family-friendly game launched last week, and players have been getting together to try the game both offline and online. However, the online...
News Grab Five Star Wars Games In The 'Heritage Pack', Out Now
25% off for Star Wars Day
Publisher Aspyr has launched the Star Wars: Heritage Pack, a bundle consisting of five 'legacy' STAR WARS titles on Nintendo Switch (sorry, no Knights of the Old Republic here). The bundle includes the recently released Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, alongside Star Wars: Republic Commando, Star Wars Episode I: Racer,
News Reggie Fils-Aimé Recalls Touching Advice He Received From The Late Satoru Iwata
"You have very good ideas. But you won't always be right."
This week has brought the launch of Disrupting the Game, From the Bronx to the Top of Nintendo by Reggie Fils-Aimé, a business leadership book from the former Nintendo of America President that offers plenty of interesting insights. While it's selective and careful about detail it gives...
Random WWE's Stone Cold Steve Austin Says Breath Of The Wild Is The Best Zelda Game
"That's a bold choice"
Wrestling and video games go together pretty perfectly, so it perhaps shouldn't be a surprise when some of the world's most famous wrestling superstars have some strong opinions. However, if there's one wrestler that fans might be surprised to hear talk about video games, it's the legendary Stone Cold Steve Austin. The Hall...
Deals Lots Of Top Nintendo Switch Games Are £15 Off In The UK Right Now
Update: Sale still live, but stock is running low
Update (Wed 4th May): This fantastic bank holiday sale is still running as of Wednesday 4th May, meaning that the prices found below are still the best available for lots of top Switch games in the UK right now. Plenty of these titles are now showing as being 'Low Availability', so you might want to...
Review Anbernic RG503 - Now Packing OLED Goodness, But Is That Enough?
Check out that '90s vibe
Anbernic has adopted a somewhat strange upgrade path for its devices of late. After the success of the RG351 (which spawned the excellent RG351V), the RG300X and more recent
News DLC Trailer Released For LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
"I am one with the Force and the Force is with me"
A new trailer has been released that showcases the various DLC Character Packs available for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. The packs displayed in the new trailer include the Bad Batch Character Pack, the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Character Pack, The Mandalorian: Season One and Season Two...
Video No, Nintendo Switch Sports' Online Mode Isn't Fake
Alex sets the record straight
There's a theory doing the rounds (because of course there is) that the online modes in Nintendo Switch Sports aren't actually the real deal. In response to this, our senior video producer Alex Olney is here to set the record straight. As you've probably already worked out from the title above, no - the online mode...
News Sonic's New Voice Actor For Sonic Prime Has Been Revealed
The existing Sonic VA's aren't going anywhere, either
Yesterday, Netflix released the first proper teaser of its new Sonic Prime series. We got a glimpse of the blue blur and now in addition to this, the cast has been revealed. For this particular series, there'll be a brand new Sonic voice actor - revealed as the experienced Canadian VA Deven...
Review Toaplan Arcade Garage: Hishou Same! Same! Same! - M2 Delivers Two Seminal Sharky Shmups
Send in the Toaplanes
M2’s ShotTriggers series has been an ongoing pilgrimage of preservation for some of the greatest shoot-em-up’s in arcade history. Hishou Same! Same! Same! combines an early Toaplan series of two: Hishouzame and Same! Same! Same!, known in the West as Flying Shark and Fire Shark, respectively. Both original arcade titles are...
News Nintendo Showcases Its Switch eShop Highlights For April
Which ones have you played?
Nintendo UK has shared its monthly eShop highlights video, and there's a lovely and varied selection on offer this time. April proved to be a pretty packed month on the eShop, so picking out a few key releases for last month can't have been easy. This time around, we've got a couple of RPGs — one of the classic...
Talking Point If 1-2-Switch Sequel Rumours Are Somehow True, How Could Nintendo Improve It?
1-2-Switch-2
Nintendo rumours and the world of 'insiders' can occasionally be a strange, baffling place. While there's no shortage of legitimate leaks, some of the speculation can come across as tall tales, fever dreams, or even the potential machinations of Nintendo trying to bait and identify internal leakers. One bit of speculation that just...
News Happiness And Duty Clash In Otome 'Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei' This Summer
Gameplay systems within!
If you're looking to find your true (virtual) love, then we might just have the thing for you. Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei is the latest otome makings its way to Switch this summer. Read on if you're a fan of pretty visuals, pretty boys, and a compelling narrative. Idea Factory International's upcoming visual novel...
Random WWE Superstar 'The Miz' Really Wants To Be Johnny Cage In The Next Mortal Kombat Movie
"I have been working on my splits"
Last year, the Mortal Kombat movie series got a reboot, banking $22.5 million at its domestic box office opening in the US. Although we got to see quite a lot of the Mortal Kombat cast, not everyone featured in the movie. One, in particular, that was missing was Johnny Cage. Fortunately, a sequel has been...
News Chaotic Shooter 'Wildcat Gun Machine' Is Out Now And Feline Dangerous On Switch
Lap up the launch trailer
All hell is being furociously let loose as Wildcat Gun Machine blasts onto Nintendo Switch today! To celebrate, publisher Daedalic Entertainment and developer Chunkybox Games have released a new trailer showcasing the colourful cartoony visuals, bullet hell chaos, and real-life cats. No, a real fluffy friend isn't included...
News Painterly Platformer 'Running On Magic' Launches On Switch This Summer
The Grim Reaper awaits
Publisher Meteorbyte Publishing has announced Running on Magic, a pixelated platformer in which you take on the role of a desperate mage on a journey to avoid the Grim Reaper. The game will consist of constantly scrolling levels and you'll need to use your platforming skills to cross deadly chasms and fearsome creatures...
News My Fantastic Ranch Will Be A Management Sim With 'Extraordinary Animals'
Targeting young gamers, in particular
Pretty much every type of game can be found on the Switch, including a range of sims. We have serious options like Civilization VI and quirky titles like Two Point Hospital, among many examples, and now publisher Nacon is planning to release a colourful game in the genre that'll be suited to younger players...
News Altus Releases 'Accolades' Trailer For 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
Out now on Switch
Atlus has shared a new trailer for 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim focusing on a selection of accolades from press reviews of the game. In our own review, we called the game "a wonderful achievement in dynamic storytelling", recommending it to all who might be interested in visual novels. And yes, we're featured in the trailer itself -...
News Lonely Mountains: Downhill Brings Back Its '60s Themed 'Flower Power' Season
Blossoming once again
Lonely Mountains: Downhill has established itself as a success story for publisher Thunderful and developer Megagon Industries, passing 2.5 million players across platforms. It's pretty darn decent on Switch, too, and has had a number of notable updates and 'seasons' over the last couple of years. The mountain biking game -...
News Save Me Mr Tako: Definitive Edition Gets Update, Physical Pre-Orders Now Open
With a brand new Japanese localisation!
The adorable Game Boy-inspired Save Me Mr Tako: Definitive Edition celebrates its one-year anniversary tomorrow, and to celebrate, the game recently got a brand new update! The little pea-green octopus' adventure will get a brand new Japanese localisation courtesy of 8-4. This means that the game will now...
Tuesday3rd May 2022
As ranked by you lovely people
Yes, following the Japanese and North American anniversaries last year, today it's the last of the GameCube's 20th birthdays... well, almost! The cube-ular console and its launch lineup was let loose in Europe on 3rd May 2022, and two weeks later on 17th May in Australasia. We'll take any opportunity to look back...
Guide Pokémon GO Community Days 2022: May Community Day - Alolan Geodude
How to get the most out of Pokémon GO’s monthly Community Day events
Monthly Community Days are the main pillar of the Pokémon GO calendar: every month, for six hours on a Saturday or Sunday, a featured collectable monster is set loose in greater numbers than usual. With a selection of great perks – increased shiny rates, exclusive moves and...
News Nintendo Updates Its 'Switch Online + Expansion Pack' Trailer With New Footage
More bang for your buck
Since Nintendo introduced its higher-priced Expansion Pack tier to the Switch Online service, it's continued to bolster it with more DLC offerings and retro content. The latest addition just the other week was the Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion. It's now updated the official 'Switch Online + Expansion Pack - Overview Trailer'...
News Reggie Had To Fight For Wii Sports As A Pack-In, And Miyamoto Wasn't Happy
"We do not give away our software"
Nintendo has a history of bundling games with hardware, going back to the NES and Game Boy era. Yet it's never been a fixed policy, nor one that's always matched between regions. Take Wii Sports as an example - it became integral bundled in with the Wii offering when it was included in all territories apart from...
News Oops, An Italian Voice Actor May Have Spoiled Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2
Potential spoilers abound!
Because of its recent delay, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 rumours are swirling around, with fans dissecting every screen, trailer, and interview. Nintendo has been pretty coy about sharing information on the upcoming Zelda game, even refusing to reveal the title in case it gives away too much. Except the...
Rumour Could Switch Get Zelda: Wind Waker And Twilight Princess This Year?
Sigh, here we go...
Rumours surrounding the potential ports of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess on Switch are seemingly never-ending. With the recent delay of Breath of the Wild 2 into 2023, key industry figures are once again speculating that the classic GameCube (and Wii) titles may just see the light...
Random Of Course Someone Has Already Smashed Their TV Playing Switch Sports
Update: It's happened again
Update [Tue 3rd May, 2022 03:15 BST]: Unsurprisingly, this isn't an isolated case. It seems there are other Switch users out there who are also not bothering to wear a Joy-Con wrist strap when playing Nintendo Switch Sports. Here's another player who has supposedly smashed their television while playing this new release...
News Capcom Fighting Collection Is Getting A Global Physical Release, Pre-Orders Now Live
Update: Pre-orders appear at US retailers
Update: If you were wanting to get your hands on a copy of the standard physical edition, you're in luck! Pre-orders for the game have now appeared across a number of popular US retailers – we've added all the links you need in our original article below. Original Article (Wed 23rd Feb, 2022 12:45 GMT):...
News Reggie Fils-Aimé Had "A Serious Conversation" About Bringing Mother 3 West With Iwata
"Maybe the Wii U had done better in the marketplace"
Today has been a day full of Reggie Fils-Aimé tidbits. The former President of Nintendo of America's new book, Disrupting the Game, launches in North America today, and we had a chance to read it ahead of time. You can read our thoughts on the book right here in our review. However, fans who...
News The Nintendo Experience In Melbourne, Australia Has Closed For Good
Open for over 13 years
Upstairs in an EB Games store in Melbourne, Victoria, was a cool little experience that Nintendo fans could go and visit. Aptly named the Nintendo Experience, this upstairs section was the place to go for midnight launches, signings, Nintendo merch, and just try the newest Nintendo releases out. Sadly, last weekend, the...
News Get Your First Look At Sonic Prime On Netflix
Preview trailer reveals a brief tease
Netflix has unveiled its first look at the upcoming Sonic Prime series via a 'Netflix After School' preview trailer. It's pretty short, but it features none other than our favourite blue hedgehog racing to collect rings before bragging about himself. Typical Sonic... Originally announced way back in February...
"I wanted to get Nintendo's permission"
The Super Smash Bros. competitive scene has a huge following, but Nintendo's relationship with this part of the community and fighting game tournaments, in general, hasn't always been the best. Now adding to this bumpy history is a new story this time from the famous Twitch Streamer and Fortnite player Ni
Review Disrupting The Game: From The Bronx To The Top Of Nintendo - Reggie Fils-Aimé
Intriguing insights blended with business can-do tropes
Reggie Fils-Aimé is an iconic figurehead of 21st Century Nintendo, arriving in the public eye at a pivotal moment of the company's history as it underwent a Satoru Iwata-led revolution. After the GameCube's challenging generation in the face of new competition from Microsoft's Xbox and the...
News Shigeru Miyamoto's Creative Process Never Stops, Says Reggie Fils-Aimé
A lovely story about smoking pipes
Today saw the launch of Disrupting the Game, From the Bronx to the Top of Nintendo, written by Reggie Fils-Aimé; we've shared our thoughts on it in a review. It gives intriguing detail on Fils-Aimé's broader career outside of Nintendo, as well as insights on the big N from a Nintendo of America perspective. A big...
Feature 18 Best Credits Sequences And Loading Screens That Let You Do Stuff
Who said waiting had to be boring?
Credits and loading screens within video games generally aren't particularly interesting for players. Credits sequences are a great way to take note of the amazing developers that make our favourite games, but they're more often than not devoid of any interactive element. Loading screens, meanwhile, are just that:...
News Former Nintendo Of America Associate Producer Talks Crunch On Zelda: Ocarina Of Time
"You’re putting in some serious time to get it done"
Back in the late '90s, all eyes were on Nintendo and the development of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. After numerous delays, the game launched in November 1998 to rapturous applause and plaudits and is now widely considered one of the best video games ever made. But, with the delays and...
Random Metroid Prime's Logo Went Through 53 Different Iterations
"I wanted to blow my brains out"
Anyone with a background in graphic design or illustration knows just how many different iterations of a logo are required before landing on the perfect end result. It can be a taxing process, but when it comes to a massive game like Metroid Prime, the time and effort is undoubtedly worth it when you see just how...
News Mother 3 Producer Shares Thoughts On Localisation, And Why It Hasn't Happened
The game's "unique writing style" might be the issue
One of the most requested GBA localisations is the 2006 cult-hit RPG Mother 3. We heard in February how much the game's producer Shinichi Kameoka would "love to see" this particular entry get a worldwide release, so why hasn't it happened? In the latest episode of the Kit & Krysta P
News Pre-Orders Open For New, High Fashion Pokémon Clothing Line From Irregular Choice
Spicy, but pricey
If you're feeling as bold as a Boldore and love Pokémon more than life itself, this extravagant but pricey new line of Pokémon clothing could be just the ticket. Fashion brand Irregular Choice, known for its quirky and 'out-there' footwear and accessories, is launching a perfectly on-brand set of Pokémon goods that's sure to...
News Polymega's Next Update Brings More SNES And Super Famicom Support
Version 1.1.20 brings the goods
Playmaji's retro all-in-one console, Polymega, is due its next big update very soon, and with it, it will bring even more support for SNES and Super Famicom games. While the updated games support for one of Nintendo's best ever consoles is enough on its own, Playmaji is bringing a slew of changes to its retro system,...
Review Layer Section & Galactic Attack S-Tribute - A Solid Switch Port For An Epic Space Shmup
A locked-on epic
City Connection, now a fairly prolific shoot-em-up publisher, have been hit-and-miss with its quality control. While some games land fine, others feature severe lag issues, leaderboards that don’t properly differentiate full clears (or disallow auto-fire registries), and usually come devoid of original bonuses. While Layer Section...
News Man Dies Following An Incident Involving Stolen Pokémon Cards
Two others charged with petty theft
A man who allegedly stole Pokémon cards and a pizza from a Target in Kissimmee, Florida has died after police opened fire on the suspects leaving the store. As reported by the Orlando Sentinel (via Vice), police were responding to a report of a vehicle with covered or unmarked license plates. More than
Random This Star Fox LEGO Arwing Set Deserves A Barrel Roll Full Of Votes
Jeez laweez!
It's always a fantastic day when we get to talk about people's lovely LEGO Ideas sets, especially when they're based on Nintendo things! We've seen attempts to get Zelda, Metroid, Animal Crossing, and even a Kirby set made — or sometimes even get enough votes to be considered by the strict LEGO jury — but we t
Random Wario Really Wanted You To Shop At TESCO In 2009
Every little helps 'n' all that
If you cast your minds back to the mid 2000s, you'll remember that the WarioWare series was just starting to take off, with the launch of WarioWare Inc.: Mega Microgame$! in 2003 making a big splash on GBA. The earlier titles in the series didn't feature much voice acting, and it wasn't until the 3DS entry WarioWare...
News Square Enix Extends Season One Of Chocobo GP
Changes in how gil is carried over are coming too
Square Enix's kart racer Chocobo GP hasn't had the smoothest of launches — with the controversy surrounding the microtransactions, Square has had to step in and make amends to the system. Now, the company has announced that it will be extending season one. The current season, which was
News Fornite Brings Back Lightsabers And Blasters For Star Wars Day Celebrations
May the fourth-nite be with you
Epic Games is the latest studio joining in the May the Fourth celebrations. For a whole fortnight, Fortnite is bringing back many of its Star Wars weapons, items, and costumes. Starting today, until 17th May, players can get lightsabres, blasters, Imperial Stormtrooper outfits, a Boba Fett costume, and more. Not...
News Redout 2 Gets A Release Date And Snazzy Trailer, Online Limited To Six Players On Switch
Promises 'extensive career mode'
Redout was a title that aimed to give its own spin on futuristic ant-grav racing, bringing to mind the likes of WipEout and F-Zero. It was a reasonable effort, though there were certainly areas for improvement; the hope is that its sequel will build on the IP's potential. Saber Interactive and developer 34BigThings...
News Bandai Namco Is Working On Another Dragon Ball FighterZ Game Balance Update
"We hope for your continued support"
One of the best fighting experiences you can have on the Nintendo Switch is the third-party title Dragon Ball FighterZ. Although Bandai Namco is seemingly done with the DLC, it still appears to be releasing some updates for the game. In a post via social media, the official Dragon Ball game and Bandai Namco...
News Neon Action Shooter 'Furi' Gets New DLC And A Free Update Later This Month
That's 'Onnamusha', not 'Onimusha'
Six years after the game was first released and four years after it launched on Switch, The Game Bakers' Furi is getting some brand new content later this month. Available on 17th May, the 'Onnamusha' DLC will cost $6.99 and lets you play as a new fighter — the Onnamusha Rider — who comes equipped with some...
Random The F-Zero X Announcer's Voice Was Inspired By Ridge Racer
This is just what I wanted to see!
Inspiration can come from all sorts of places, and that's certainly the case for part of F-Zero X. Former associate producer at Nintendo of America, Jim Wornell, has revealed the inspiration for the game's announcer's voice. And it came from certain other popular racing game from the '90s — Ridge Racer. In an...
News Wreckfest Gets Pre-Order Trailer And Outlines Optional 'Season Packs'
"Crash couches, school busses and toilets while you’re on the couch, school bus or toilet!"
Wreckfest is a title that's built up a fanbase on various platforms, and Switch owners will finally be able to see what the fuss is about when it launches on 21st June. A new trailer has been released to promote pre-orders opening on the eShop, and like...
Monday2nd May 2022
Guide Animal Crossing: New Horizons: May Fish And Bugs - Catch These Critters Before June 1st
All the insects and fish disappearing from New Horizons at the end of the month
Every month in Animal Crossing: New Horizons a selection of the game's 80 fish, 80 bugs and
Guide Nintendo Switch Online Missions And Rewards: May 2022 - Animal Crossing, Mario Kart & Kirby
Earn Platinum Points to unlock new 'user elements'
Nintendo has added 'Missions' and 'Rewards' to its Nintendo Switch Online subscription service. These elements can be accessed by navigating to the NSO icon on your Switch home screen then selecting the 'Missions & Rewards' section. Here, you'll find a list of available missions, which are...
Guide Animal Crossing May Day Maze - Date, Start Time, May Day Tours And The "Special Visitor"
Rover's return
The Animal Crossing: New Horizons May Day event arrives, as you may well guess, at the start of May. It originally came to the game as part of an update along with the arrival of old favourite characters Leif the Sloth and (dodgy) art dealer Redd
Random Nintendo Switch Sports Contains A Neat Easter Egg In Its Credits
Let's play ball!
Nintendo Switch Sports has just launched worldwide and gamers are swinging their Joy-Con like it's 2006 all over again (in fact, one poor soul has already chucked a Joy-Con straight into his television set). It's a neat return for the franchise that boasts some fun sporting events and solid presentation, but we thought the game was...
Squeenix deal includes Tomb Raider, Deus Ex and 50+ games
Embracer Group, the Swedish video game holding company and parent of Gearbox, Saber Interactive and THQ Nordic (among many others), has entered into an agreement to acquire several studios and a selection of IP from Square Enix. Included in the deal are three studios — Crystal Dynamics,...
Feature Will These 10 Classic Western RPGs Ever Come To Switch?
We maxed out our Intelligence to make these predictions
Month after month, the Nintendo Switch continues to add classic Japanese role-playing games through remakes, ports, and its online emulation service. Recently, we took a look at 10 classic JRPGs that – surprisingly – hadn’t made it to Switch yet. But what about RPGs developed west of...
News May The Fourth Be With You For These Switch Star Wars Savings
KOTOR and Jedi Knight games for cheap!
Star Wars Day is pretty close now — if you read all the dates out loud this week, you'll notice one of them sounds like a very well-known phrase from the massive multimedia franchise. Us Switch owners who want to get in on the action of the sacred day of May 4th (or 4th May, as we know it in the UK), well,...
Plus Dragon Quest, Mana, and more
As Golden Week kicks off in Japan, a number of Japanese publishers and developers are slashing the price of their games to celebrate. Square Enix is the latest company to join in the part, as they bring up to 70% worth of savings to some of their biggest IPs. This sale, which sees some classics — like multiple...
Random Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch Lets You Break Metallic Treasure Chests
Doing so yields some bizarre results
More than five years after the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and the glitches just keep on coming. The latest comes courtesy of YouTube channel Gaming Reinvented, a regular when it comes to glitch discoveries. You know the metallic treasure chests hidden around the land of Hyrule? The ones...
News Actraiser Renaissance Version 1.10 Descends Onto Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Update: Yuzo Koshiro shares his work
Update: Yuzo Koshiro, the legendary composer behind the original Actraiser and Renaissance, has shared on Twitter a few snippets of some of his updated music for the new update. Koshiro confirmed that he and his sound team have updated 13 songs, but the composer has chosen seven of them to show off and give the...
Guide Amazon Gaming Week 2022 - Best Offers On Switch Games, Accessories And SD Cards
Time to expand your Switch storage?
Today sees the return of Amazon Gaming Week, a special promotion that offers up a variety of deals across gaming products including accessories, storage solutions, and – of course – games themselves. Amazon Gaming Week 2022 is running from 2nd - 8th May across the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy,...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons To Get A Lovely Second Soundtrack This June
Update: Available to pre-order now!
Update: Both the 'Original Soundtrack 2' collection and the K.K. Slider vinyl release are now available to pre-order at PlayAsia with worldwide shipping available. Here are the links you need (more info in our original article below): <products id="18687,18688"> Original Article (Thu 28th Apr, 2022 11:00...
Random Resident Evil Is The Latest Franchise To Get Its Own 'Heardle'
"What're yer listenin' to?"
It seems folks are still jumping on the hype train after the roaring success of Wordle, the bite-sized daily word game from creator Josh Wardle. We've seen spin-offs involving the world of Pokémon and the craze is even branching into music with the likes of Heardle. With the music game becoming successful in its own...
News A Bunch Of NIS America Games Get Huge Price Cuts On 3DS (Europe)
Only for a week, mind!
Ever since the announcement of the upcoming 3DS / Wii U eShop closure, gamers have been clamouring for sales left, right, and centre, eager to grab some last-minute deals to bolster their game libraries. RPG games for the 3DS in particular have become highly sought after, and while this latest sale doesn't include the likes...
News Don't Worry, Splatoon 3 Will Have All "Basic Weapons" From The Previous Games
Update: Three classics confirmed to return!
Update: We've got official confirmation from @SplatoonNA on three of the returning weapons for Splatoon 3. The official Splatoon Twitter account has showcased the Splattershot, Splattershot Jr., and the .96 Gal, and it's promised to share even more weapons further down the line. Let's take a look and...
News Vesper: Zero Light Edition Looks Like The Perfect Game For Switch OLED
Console exclusive launches this month
Developer Cordens Interactive has announced Vesper: Zero Light Edition, an enhanced version of Vesper for PC. The game will launch on Nintendo Switch as a console exclusive on May 12 at $7.99 / €7.99 / £7.99. Pre-orders for the game can bag 20% off the listed price for a limited time. The new version of the...
A fresh round on the streets
Seba Games Dev's love letter toStreets of Rage and Final Fight — Fight'N Rage — is getting a free update today! The game first launched on the Switch in September 2019, and received a glowing 9/10 review from us, where we praised its "surprisingly deep and satisfyingly weighty combat engine". Now, the side-scrolling...
UK Charts Nintendo Switch Sports Takes First Place
And Kirby is back in the top ten
We've got a newcomer at the top of this week's UK charts, with Nintendo Switch Sports storming to the number one spot. With the bank holiday weekend in the UK, it's perhaps no surprise that families want to get together and play some virtual ball — we know what the English weather can be like, right? Where To Buy...
News AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative Highlights New And Returning Characters
Plus new gameplay elements and screens
Spike Chunsoft's AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative isn't hiding much when it comes to detail. The company has sharedeven more information about the upcoming sequel, which sees fan favourite character Mizuki take centre stage along with a brand new investigation agent, Ryuki. Between these two...
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Guide Best Castlevania Games On Nintendo Consoles
Far from a miserable pile
Castlevania first launched in Japan on the Famicom Disk System on 26th September 1986, but in honour of the series' 35th anniversary on NES in North America today, it's the perfect time to revisit this ranked list of every Castlevania game on Nintendo consoles. Enjoy! The Castlevania series has a rich history on Nintendo...
Guide Where To Pre-Order Xenoblade Chronicles 3 On Switch
First pre-orders go live, Special Edition revealed
The next game in Monolith Soft's Xenoblade series is just around the corner, with Xenoblade Chronicles 3 now launching earlier than originally planned. Nintendo has announced that the game will now release on Switch on 29th July 2022, earlier than the September release window that was given earlier...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For May And June 2022
Mario Strikers! Fire Emblem Warriors!
It's already been a pretty hectic year in terms of new major releases on Switch, and while May looks to be giving us the slightest of breathers in the 'major Nintendo-published game' department, June is ready and waiting to pummel our poor bank accounts once again. As always, we've been busy compiling a list of...
Video 8 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In May 2022
"May the games be with you"
We're now five months into 2022! We've just got the release of Nintendo Switch Sports this week, so what's ahead? Well, there are all sorts of interesting games coming to the hybrid system this month. Starting out with Eiyuden Chronicle on the 10th, it'll be followed by Cotton Fantasy, Kao the Kangaroo
PSA Experiencing Switch OLED Blackouts In Docked Mode? Swap Your HDMI Cable
Prevent this issue from happening again
Switch OLED is quite a lovely system, but the docked experience appears to have been causing some trouble for some users. In a lengthy thread over on the Nintendo Switch subreddit, a user has reportedly worked out how to fix television blackouts lasting "about four to five seconds at a time" when the OLED...
Video 7 Nintendo Switch Games Exclusive To Japan That We Really Want Localised
Yo-Kai Watch 4, Dragon Quest X and more!
As much as we love the Nintendo Switch, one downside is the fact so many great games still are still exclusive to Japan. With this in mind, our American-based video producer Zion Grassl has rounded up a bunch of games that we would love to see localised. There are all sorts of games from Yo-Kai Watch 4,...
News Nintendo Reportedly Expecting 10% Decrease In Switch Sales Due To Supply Issues
Aims to "sell more" software in response
Although there's still a lot of demand for the Switch, Nintendo is reportedly bracing itself for a decline in hardware sales. According to Nikkei Asia, the Japanese video game giant expects to sell "only about 20 million Switch game consoles" in the current fiscal year, which would be a 10% decrease from...
Feature Backlog Club: Week Zero, May - It's Time To Play Earthbound
Sorry, "Mother 2"
Rule number one of Backlog Club: Work through your pile of unplayed video games one at a time, and discuss them with other people. Rule number two of Backlog Club: Don't talk about Backlog Club. Just kidding! Tell everyone. Please. Hello again, and welcome back to Backlog Club, our new and experimental feature which forces us to...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - April 2022
The best of the last month's eShop games!
The year is moving along quickly, and the Switch has been relatively busy in terms of major releases. On the eShop, though, April proved to be another packed month with a range of highly regarded ports and awesome new games. Once again, then, it's time to try and pick the best of them all from the last...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel #94 - Super Castlevania IV
Die, Box Art. You don't belong in this world.
Hello hello, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! In last week's fierce battle, we pitted the brutal, calculating, unsympathetic pink blob that is Kirby against... well, Kirby. The EU and Japanese box arts for Kirby's Dream Land went head-to-head, and although the abstract nature of Japan's...
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