Guide Splatoon 3: amiibo Unlocks And Rewards - Full List
You lip-sync, we drip ink
News Limited-Time Pokémon Sword And Shield Distribution Event Continues, Final Code Live
Update: Ash's last Pokémon is ready!
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Golf Games
Spoil your walk with Switch
Talking Point What On Earth Is Going On With Square Enix?
We don't have enough gil!
News Stardew Valley Creator Shares Update On Version 1.6 Release
It's coming "when it's ready"
News - September, 2022
Friday30th Sep 2022
Mini Review The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition (Switch) - And Another One!
The Neverending Story
Yes, that's right, it's another slightly different version of the game that point blank refuses to crawl into a corner and die. Rejoice! The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition has sneaked its way onto the Switch eShop, giving players the option to purchase a full version or, if you already own Skyrim, a less expensive...
News Assassin's Creed Anniversary 'Mega Bundle' Includes Six Games, Out Now On Switch
Plus all solo DLC packs
Ubisoft has launched a brand new Assassin's Creed Anniversary Edition Mega Bundle, giving you the chance to pick up six full games plus lots of DLC in one handy package. Available now on Switch, the bundle includes Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, Assassin’s Creed Rogue, Assassin’s Creed II, Assassin’s Creed...
Random Chris Pratt Is Mario In This Unreal Engine Super Mario Bros. Remake
A fan-made creation like no other
If Chris Pratt taking on the voice of Mario in the upcoming Super Mario Bros. animation wasn't already enough for you, a "lifelong Nintendo fan" and beginner Unreal Engine user is reimagining the Super Mario Bros. NES title as a realistic game starring the new voice of Mario. Yes, Chris Pratt is even infiltrating...
Review Various Daylife (Switch) - A Simple Yet Repetitive JRPG Best For Bite-Sized Sessions
Another day in the life
At this point, it seems almost certain that Square Enix is using an AI to randomly generate new titles in its “Underlined Serif Title” RPG series. Triangle Strategy already felt like it was pushing the limits, but we’ve now been graced with the delightful Various Daylife. After an initial exclusive launch on the Apple...
News Splatoon 3's Latest Update Is Now Live (Version 1.1.2), English Patch Notes Released
Download it today!
Splatoon 3 has got off to an amazing start - setting sales records and receiving plenty of praise from fans and critics alike. Nintendo's already issued two updates for the game this month and now we've got a third one. It bumps the third title up to Version 1.1.2. Nintendo of America issued a reminder to Splatoon players about...
News Nintendo's Huge Switch eShop Sale Ends This Weekend, Up to 75% Off 1000+ Games (Europe)
Savings on Hades, DOOM Eternal, and more
Update: Here's a friendly reminder that Nintendo's huge eShop sale is coming to an end this Sunday, 2nd October. If you want to take advantage of the sale, make sure to top up your account with our discounted eShop credit (details below), and buy any games that catch your eye before time runs out! Original...
News Fan Discovers GameCube Dev Kit That Uses Early Wii Menu Build
A sensor of history
Update [Mon 3rd Oct, 2022 16:00]: A previous version of this article reported that a GameCube development kit was found in an early build of the Wii's menu. This was incorrect — a GameCube development unit was discovered to be using an early build of the Wii menu. We have amended the article to reflect this. A GameCube...
Review Let's Sing ABBA (Switch) - La Question C'est Voulez-Vous
ABBA-go hero
Let's start with a question: Why are you here? Of all the many games launching in the latter third of 2022, this is perhaps the most dependably, dryly predictable in form and function: a Let's Sing game featuring songs by Abba. Sure, you might be curious about the playlist or the various modes in this particular entry of the...
News Physical Edition Of Bayonetta On Switch Unexpectedly Delayed (EU + UK)
Originally due out today
Fans of the Bullet Witch Bayonetta will have to wait for physical copies of the game's Switch release for just a bit longer in the UK and Europe. Nintendo has announced that the My Nintendo Store exclusive has been pushed back to "the first half of October". The physical launch was originally due out today, and Nintendo UK...
News Pokémon-Inspired MMO Adventure Temtem Now Has Over 1 Million Players
Switch players included
More games are having a shot are recreating a Pokémon-style experience nowadays, and one of the more successful titles is Temtem by the Spanish studio Crema Games. The developer finally released the game on the Nintendo Switch earlier this month, and now just weeks later has announced it's surpassed one million players. It...
News Here's How The 14-Foot Tall LEGO Bowser Was Built
King Koopa-sized
San Diego Comic Con had a pretty monstrous-sized Koopa built all out of LEGO bricks to deal with back in July. We were stunned by this 14-foot tall LEGO Bowser back when it was first shown off, and now LEGO has decided to share some behind-the-scenes footage of just how dear Bowser was put together. Using the 2,807-piece Bow
News New Digimon Survive Update Resolves Chapter 10 Story Bug
Players should now be able to proceed
Digimon Survive might not be exactly what everyone was expecting it to be, but it's still one of the best-presented visual novel experiences of 2022 - and is well worth a look if you're a fan of Bandai's digital monsters series. With this in mind, Bandai Namco has now updated this latest game in the series to...
News Star Fox 2 Made Its Debut On The SNES Classic Console Five Years Ago
You can now play it on the Switch Online service
The Star Fox series has been a staple of Nintendo systems since the Super Nintendo era, but there was one game in the series that went missing during this generation - Star Fox 2. While the game was mostly ready to go by 1995, by then PlayStation had entered the market and the N64 was just around the...
News Wait, Is Rosalina Evil In Mario + Rabbids? The Internet Sure Seems To Think So
Making lunch of the Lumas
Yesterday, the Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope story trailer dropped and gave us a bunch more footage of all the characters we are going to be able to see when the game releases for Switch on October 20th. On top of the classic team, the Rabbid Lumas and the newly-introduced
News Mario Kart Tour Finally Gets Long-Awaited Battle Mode In New Update
Let battle commence!
Mario Kart Tour is getting a new update from developer DeNA, finally adding the much-anticipated Battle Mode to the game, its first inclusion in three years. The two introductory course for Battle Mode include GBA Battle Course 1 and GCN Cookie Land, with the new tour kicking off on October 4th at 11pm PT / October 5th at 8am...
Random Animal Crossing: New Horizons amiibo Glitch Results In Naked Bob
Have you seen Naked Bob?
What is it with Animal Crossing: New Horizons and surprise nudity? Whether it's the accurate portrayal of classical statues (junk and all!) or the weird glitch that made villagers lose their clothes, we're starting to wonder if this is some plot of Tom Nook's to generate interest
News We've Got To Wait A Bit Longer For Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Collector's Editions (EU + UK)
"You what!?"
While those in America and Canada are starting to get hold of their Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Collector's Editions, the UK and Europe will have to wait a bit longer to even pre-order them. Pre-orders were due to open in September, however, customers have started to receive emails confirming that the Special Edition has had to be pushed...
Random Scrapped Super Mario World Files Include This Tiny Guy, And We're In Love
He smol
There are a multitude of things that get left out of video games during development and are either hidden away in the finished code or wiped off the face of the earth before we can get our eager Nintendo-obsessed eyes on them. One extremely small detail removed from Super Mario World has recently been brought to our attention by...
Thursday29th Sep 2022
News Fired Nintendo Worker Comes Forward With An Account Of Their Dismissal
Claims they asked Doug Bowser a "downer question"
After filing a complaint against Nintendo of America and recruitment firm Aston Carter earlier this year which alleged "concerted activities" and "coercive actions", the former contractor who filed that complaint with the NLRB has come forward, revealing their identity and offering further details...
Rumour Fans May Have Translated The Zonai Text In Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Trailer
But the debate is ongoing
A brand new Zelda trailer always brings a lot of excitement, and there was an extra layer of jubilation with the newest The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom trailer — one, because we have a name, and two, we have a release date — 12th May 2023! But what everyone is really after are the theories. The answers. And...
Review Let's Build A Zoo (Switch) - A Creative, Cartoonish Tycoon Sim With A Sinister Twist
Create new and exciting affronts to the natural order
We’ve all walked around a zoo and wondered just how hard it could be to run one. After all, you just need to get the animals in one place and keep them from escaping, right? However, if the plethora of zoo management sims on the market is anything to go by, there is a lot more to it. While many...
News Nintendo Survey Asks Fans What Pokémon Games & Spin-Offs They Want
A new Mystery Dungeon, another remake and more...
Every now and then companies will send out surveys to diehard fans asking what kind of games they would like to see in the future based on certain franchises. We've seen Atlus and others like Capcom do this, and most recently it seems Nintendo has issued one, specifically about Pokémon. As...
News Surprise! Skyrim Anniversary Edition Is Out Now On The Switch eShop
Wait, I know you
Let's admit it: we knew that The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition was coming to Switch. You knew it too, and seemingly so did all of Taiwan and Europe after the game was rated in each region over the course of the last few months. What we didn't know was when we would be ab
News Switch Online N64 Controllers Were Restocked Today, Did You Get One? (US)
And they sold out in record time again
One of the best ways to enhance the Switch Online + Expansion Pack service is to pick up some of Nintendo's retro controllers. Earlier today, it seems there was another surprise restock of Nintendo 64 controllers in the US for Switch Online members. Unfortunately, they were sold out in record time once again...
News Bayonetta 1 & 2 Receive New Update Ahead Of Third Game's Launch
Includes additional language support
PlatinumGames' anticipated release Bayonetta 3 is finally launching on the Nintendo Switch next month, and ahead of its launch, Nintendo has issued a new update for the original Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2 on the system. Version 1.1.0 for both games includes additional language support options. Here are the patch...
News Don't Worry, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Special Editions Are On The Way
Check your emails
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 got off to a strong start when it was released in July, but one minor setback was the delay of the special edition/collector's edition in select locations around the world. Months later, it seems Nintendo has finally got around to shipping the fancier physical copies of the game in the US and certain other...
News Check Out Ed Sheeran's Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Song 'Celestial'
Update: Music video out now
Update [Thu 29th Sep, 2022 17:15]: Pretty much a week to the hour later, Ed Sheeran has dropped the music video for his Pokémon collaboration song 'Celestial'. What's more interesting, however, is that The Pokémon Company states that the song "will be featured in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet!" We're thinking...
Random Wiglett Is Evidence Of Crab-Like Pokémon Evolution, Says Fan
Become as crab
Nature abhors a vacuum, but nature bloody loves a crab. You see, there's this thing called "convergent evolution", in which two entirely separate species end up evolving into very, very similar-looking (but unrelated!) forms. The most famous and eminently meme-able example of this phenomenon is carcinisation — multiple crustacean...
Review Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris (Switch) - One For Forgiving SAO Fans Only
This link takes a long time to get started
Anime fans around the world will be familiar with Sword Art Online. The light novels and the sprawling media empire that they spawned follow the exploits of Kirito as he stumbles from being trapped in one online video game to another. Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris is the latest game to follow...
Feature We Take The Fan-Created 'Super Mario Bros. 5' For A Spin
Spoilers: It's a blast
Although Nintendo seems to have largely forgotten about it, Super Mario Maker 2 still has its fans. Indeed, so it should; it's a remarkably accessible creative tool for users to turn the Mario levels of their dreams into a reality with an incredibly intuitive UI and toolkit that built on the foundation of the remarkable Wii U...
News Bullet Hell Metroidvania 'The Knight Witch' Finally Gets A Release Date On Switch
Brewing up a storm in November
Cast your minds back to April of this year. Yes, to some it might just seem like yesterday, but we promise, it's been pretty much half a year at this point. Team 17 had announced a pretty sweet looking metroidvania and bullet hell mashup called The Knight Witch, but unfortunately gave no indication as to when we'd be...
News Gorgeous Pixel-Art Metroidvania Secures Funding For A Switch Port
Update: Kickstarter stretch goal passed!
Update [Thu 29th Sep, 2022 11:00 BST]: With its Kickstarter ending later today, the pixel-art Metroidvania Rebel Transmute has successfully passed the stretch goal required for a Switch version of the game. At the time of writing, the finding stands at $25,611, surpassing the $24,000 needed to get the game...
News Terraria's Huge New 'Labor Of Love' Update Is Now Live, Here's What's Included
And it's entirely free
Although Re-Logic issued its 'Journey's End' update for Terraria on the Nintendo Switch earlier this year, it's not done with the game just yet. The team behind this 2D crafting, survival and exploration experience has now released a brand new 'Labor of Love' update. It bumps the game up to Version 1.4.4 and includes new...
Japanese Charts Splatoon 3 Closes In On 3 Million Copies Sold
There's just no stopping it!
Crikey, there's just no stopping Splatoon 3, is there? For a game that caused many to question the validity of its own existence, its success in Japan (and worldwide, mind you!) has proven that the franchise is undoubtedly as popular as ever. Selling 301,845 copies last week, the sequel is swifly closing in on 3 million...
News Mario Kart Tour Prepares For Battle With A New Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
Preparations are indeed being made
Mario Kart Tour has just received a new update, bringing the game up to a nice round 'Version 3.0.0'. There's not a great deal to note here, as the update appears to be mainly preparation for the upcoming Battle Mode and Spotlight Shop which, as previously reported, is Nintendo's alternative to the game's...
Nintendo Download 29th September (North America)
Overwatch 2! Penko Park! PICROSS S8!
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: Overwatch 2 (Blizzard, 4th Oct,...
News Meet "The Galaxy's Greatest Heroes" In Gorgeous Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope Trailer
It'll have you raving
Ubisoft's Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is out very, very soon — it's nearly October, after all! And in preparation, we've got a brand new trailer that shows off some of the game's gorgeous visuals, but in cutscenes and in gameplay. Who are "the galaxy's greatest heroes" though? Well, it's Mario, Luigi, Peach, and their...
News Limited Run Games Launches Book Publishing Imprint 'Press Run'
SNES and Virtual Boy encyclopedias out now
Limited Run Games has announced that it has launched a book publishing imprint called 'Press Run', which aims to bring gaming related books to the masses, including retrospectives, encyclopedias, and more. Led by gaming experts Jeremy Parish (1Up Network, USgamer, IGN, Retronauts) and Jared Petty (IGN,...
Wednesday28th Sep 2022
News Footage Of Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's Weird Little Fella 'Wiglett' Revealed
Update: Official trailer drops
Update [Thu 29th Sep 2022, 14:10 BST]: The Pokémon Company has just dropped a brand new trailer for Wiglett, yesterday's rather unusual discovery. He's coming to Pokémon Scarlet & Violet this November, and now we know a little bit more about this strange creature. According to the official Pokémon Scarlet &...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Shares Details On October Updates And Beyond
Be Prepared
Gameloft has given Disney Dreamlight Valley players a heads-up as to what updates to expect in the game over the coming weeks — yes, it really is October very soon (less than a week, even!). And perhaps the biggest thing to note is that the iconic villain from The Lion King, Scar, is coming to the game "in around 3 weeks". Previously...
News We've Played Sonic Frontiers, But What Did We Think Of It?
Check out our impressions right here
Ah, Sonic Frontiers... The game isn't even out and yet it seems everyone and their nan has given their own hot take on Sega's latest entry. After some pretty poor gameplay demonstrations earlier this year, public opinion has slowly become more positive as we get closer to that November 8th release date, with...
News Splatoon 3 To Receive New Update This Week, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Touching up the ink
A hefty update is set to come to Splatoon 3 on September 29th for North America and September 30th for Europe and Japan. The update is mainly focused on fixing communication issues as well as certain problems which have arisen during online battles. The full patch notes were published by Nintendo Japan, with the following...
Review Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival (Switch) - A Solid Entry That Marches To A Familiar Beat
The same old song and dance
More than twenty years after its initial inception, chances are you know by now whether or not the Taiko no Tatsujin franchise is for you. Featuring rhythmic gameplay via four methods of control (buttons, touch screen, motion controls, or the drum accessory itself), the new entry from Bandai Namco — Taiko no Tatsujin:...
News Nintendo: Upcoming Splatoon 3 Patch Will Resolve Super Sea Snails Glitch
Some players didn't receive their snails...
If you participated in the recent Splatoon 3 Splatfest, but haven't yet received your Super Sea Snails, don't worry - Nintendo is on the case. Apparently, there's been a slight issue - where some Splatoon 3 players who voted and have viewed the final results have not received their Super Sea Snails...
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Prepares For Title Update 2, Here Are The Patch Notes
2 Hunt 2 Furious
The next big Title Update for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak drops tomorrow, 29th September, and ahead of this free update, Capcom has shared the patch notes for version 12.0.0. This second glut of free content brings in three more monsters to the hunt — Flaming Espinas (who debuted in Monster Hunter Frontier, Violet Mizutsune (a...
News Mario Movie Twitter Account Has Thousands Of Followers Before Making A Single Post
Let's-a... wait?
Following a contentious casting announcement, and a period of delays and new release dates, we found out that Illumination's upcoming Mario movie (tentatively titled Super Mario Bros.) will be getting its first teaser trailer at New York Comic C
Review Voodoo Detective (Switch) - Stylish And Low-Stress Monkey Island-Inspired Adventuring
Voodoo you think you are?
You may have heard of a little game releasing on Switch this month – a point-and-click graphic adventure featuring Voodoo mysticism, set in the Caribbean and with music by Peter McConnell, composer on Monkey Island 2? That’s right! It’s Voodoo Detective, the magical, mystical debut from Short Sleeve Studio, hot on the...
News Find Out How Pokémon Cards Are Made In This Never-Before-Seen Internal Video
Snap!
If you've ever wanted to see how the cards for the Pokémon Trading Card Game are made, then PokéBeach's latest discovery will make you extremely happy. And even if you don't, this is one of the most satisfying videos we've ever seen (thanks,
News Splatoon 3 Players Discover Sloshing Machine Exploit That Allows You To Splat Through Walls
Patch incoming, surely
The astronomical rise of Splatoon 3 was always going to result in players finding exploits in the game, but we didn't think that one such problem would let you splat players through walls. Glance over Twitter, however, and it not only seems that this issue exists, but that players are using it to their own advantage. Because...
Random Fans Make Kirby Card Game Featuring Chef Kawasaki In A Micro Bikini
But it has now been removed from sale
We never really expected to write about anything like this, but Automaton Media has reported on a rather unusual fan-made Kirby card game. That seems relatively harmless on its own — despite the fact that it's a card game featuring Kirby, a pretty huge Nintendo property, that was being sold on the Japanese...
News It's Summer Time In Harvestella As Square Enix Shares A Heap Of New Info
Locations, jobs, and... sandwiches?
Harvestella is one of about ninety (haha, joking) farming sims launching on the Switch in the coming months, so naturally Sqaure Enix will be keen to show off more of the game and get the hype train rolling ahead of its official release on November 4th. We've already been treated to a demo (and be sure to tell us...
News Smurfs Kart Nails Down A November Release Date
Update: Trailer and physical edition revealed!
Update [Wed 28th Sep, 2022 16:00 BST]: Microids has released the debut trailer for Smurfs Kart and confirmed a final release date, with the racing title zooming onto Switch on November 15th, 2022. The trailer itself is pretty standard stuff, running through some key karting skills that, if you're a...
News The Shadowrun Trilogy Is Getting A Limited Run Physical Release On Switch
Pre-orders open later this week
Following on from a digital release earlier this year, the highly praised Shadowrun Trilogy - based on the cyberpunk-style fantasy tabletop RPG - will soon be getting a Limited Run Games physical release on the Nintendo Switch. Pre-orders will be made available later this week on September 30th. There's a standard...
News Legendary Japanese Puzzle Franchise 'Magical Drop' Returns With A New Entry
Magical Drop VI launches this Winter
Publisher Forever Entertainment has announced that Magical Drop VI will be launching on Nintendo Switch this Winter, marking a return for the Japanese puzzle franchise after the most recent entry, Magical Drop V, released way back in 2012 on Steam. The Magical Drop series features classic colour-matching...
News Scizor And Scyther Are The Latest Pokémon To Join Pokémon Unite
And more Pokémon are on the way
Pokémon Unite for Switch and mobile devices has continued the expansion of its fighter roster with the release of the Pokémon Scizor and Scyther. Scyther (the bug and flying-type) and its evolved form Scizor (the bug and steel-type) come with a whole range of moves, which you can see in the character spotlight...
News My Nintendo Store Is Back Online After Almost A Week Of Maintenance (UK)
Update: It's back!
Update: No less than minutes after we shared the news that the My Nintendo Store was still down in the UK, it's back online! Coincidence? Yes. Though we'd like to think we spurred on the store's re-opening. Head on over there to take a look at it! Original article: The UK 'My Nintendo Store' has been down for maintenance since...
News Gigantosaurus Looks To Take On Mario Kart With Prehistoric Karting Mayhem
More of the same prehistoric formula
We could fill a starting grid with all of the Mario Kart-esque racers which have sought to ride in the plumber's slipstream over the past few years, and Gigantosaurus: Dino Kart looks to be the latest to join the fleet. Published by Outright Games in collaboration with Cyber Group Studios, the team has today...
News SNK Celebrates Art Of Fighting 30th Anniversary With A New Illustration
The original game launched in 1992
Last week SNK celebrated Art of Fighting's 30th anniversary. This particular fighter was first released for Neo Geo and arcades in September 1992. It helped pave the way for the genre and eventually got a second game (1994) and third game (1996). SNK shared this special occasion by sharing a new drawing by SNK...
Anniversary Picross S Turns 5 - We Doff Our Caps To Switch's Most Dependable Puzzler
We salute you, Sir
It's five years to the day since Jupiter's long-running puzzle series first made the jump to Switch with Picross S, and please forgive us if we get a little nostalgic. With the eighth entry in the S saga coming to the Switch eShop in a matter of hours, there's no denying that each new entry amounts to a fresh DLC pack featuring...
News Overwatch 2 Gets New Defence Matrix To Combat "Cheaters And Disruptive Players"
Out with the old and in with the new
Overwatch 2 will arrive as a free-to-play game on the Nintendo Switch and other platforms very soon — on October 4th. Replacing the original Overwatch servers in the process, the sequel is set to introduce a huge number of new players to the online game increasing the prospect of disruptive behaviour and...
Tuesday27th Sep 2022
Review Tunic (Switch) - Old-School Adventuring With Nods To Zelda, Unforgiving And Ingenious
Surprisingly, the fox isn’t saving a princess from a pig-man
The opening moments of Tunic fooled us into thinking we were in for a derivative Zelda-like adventure. A diminutive fox-like character wearing a green tunic reminiscent of a certain hero wakes up on a beach. From an isometric camera angle, this fox (known as the Ruin Seeker) finds a...
News You Can Now Add Splatoon 3 Widgets To Android And iOS Home Screens
Stay fresh with this cool new feature
Nintendo has added a cool new feature to the Switch Online mobile application - allowing users to add Splatoon 3 widgets to their phone's main menus. To access these new features, you'll need to have the app downloaded on your device of choice and be logged in with your Nintendo Network ID. Be sure to also...
News Pokémon Center's Very Big, Very Round Spheal Plushie Is Now Available In America
Update: The big boi is ready to be bought
Update [Tue 27th Sep, 2022 12:45 BST]: Folks, it's official — the big ol' Spheal plush which was previously exclusive to Japan is now available in America! The company revealed via the official @Pokemon Twitter that the much-admired Spheal plushie can now be purchased on the Pokémon Center US store for a...
News Pokémon Unite's Next Batch Of Playable Pokémon Revealed In New Datamine
Spoilers ahead
The Pokémon Unite roster is set to expand with a public test website for the game confirming Clefable, Zoroark and Sableye will all be "available to play" in a future update. There's been no major announcement about these Pokémon just yet, but a dataminer has revealed some of the game's artwork for each of these monsters (below)...
News You Can Now Play NES Games On The Analogue Pocket
SNES functionality also recently made available
Here's something for retro gaming fans to celebrate this morning — thanks to Adam Gastineau, you can now play NES games on your Analogue Pocket. This tiny little handheld device can already play a number of retro handheld games with FPGA accuracy, and now you can add the 8-bit Nintendo console to...
News Nintendo Introduces Two New Fire Emblem Engage Characters
Meet the twins
The tactical RPG series Fire Emblem is returning early next year on the Switch with the new game Fire Emblem Engage. In the lead-up to its release, Intelligent Systems and Nintendo have been slowly sharing more footage and information about the characters and gameplay in this new entry. The latest news drop focuses on the new monk...
News Pre-Orders For Good Smile's Metroid Dread Samus Aran Figma Are Now Live
Coming late 2023
After teasing its reveal for the best part of 2022, Good Smile Company has now finally unveiled the much-anticipated 'Samus Aran: DREAD ver.' online, with pre-orders now available (thanks Nintendo Soup!) Modelled on Samus' appearance in MecurySteam's Metroid Dread, the figure is highly posable and comes with all of the added...
News Nintendo Shares "Thank You" Message And End Credits For Dragalia Lost
On the game's fourth anniversary
Nintendo and Cygames' mobile RPG Dragalia Lost officially closes its doors on 30th November, and with the main story now over and services gradually being reduced, the Big N has shared a message thanking players for their support of the popular mobile game. On the game's fourth anniversary — today — Nintendo...
News Tunic Aesthetics And Ratchet & Clank Action Meet In 'Trifox', Out On Switch Next Month
How do you out-fox a fox with a gun?
Belgian developer Glowfish Entertainment's debut game Trifox rides in on the bushy tail of Tunic's Switch arrival to ask a key question: what if your fox protagonist had explosives — or magic, or a giant hammer for that matter? The answer can be found when the game releases on Switch on October 13th,a full day...
News Capcom Fighting Collection Receives A Free QoL Update, Out Now For Switch
Viewable hitboxes, new gem colours and more!
Update [Tue 27th Sep, 2022 02:30 BST]: This update is now live for the Capcom Fighting Collection. You can see the full patch notes over on Capcom's official website. There are even some Switch-specific fixes in there! Original article [Thu 22nd Sep, 2022 04:55 BST]: The official Street
Community Found A Great Switch Game We Didn't Review? We Want To Know
Highlight a 'hidden gem' with a shoutout
With the busy month of September coming to an end, publishers are shadow-dropping great-looking games on Switch eShop even in these closing days. Dropsy is the latest one, a point-and-click adventure coming hot on the tail of the most anticipated point-and-click adventure of the last decade or more, and from...
News First-Person Horror Game 'Charon's Staircase' Ascends Onto Switch In October
Update: Release date officially announced
Update [Tue 27th Sep, 2022 16:00 BST]: SOEDESCO has today revealed that Charon's Staircase will be ready and waiting on Switch to accompany you on your Halloween weekend. The game will launch on 28th October — both physically and digitally. We've got a few brand new screenshots of the upcoming...
Mini Review Penko Park (Switch) - A Worthy Spiritual Successor To Pokémon Snap
“We’re going to make a fortune with this place”
There has never been a better time to be a Pokémon Snap fan than during the Switch era. From the excellent New Pokémon Snap delivering a sequel over 20 years in the making to the long-awaited rerelease of the original Pokémon Snap on the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack, it seems like the...
Anniversary Dragon Quest V Is 30 Years Old Today
The best Dragon Quest?
One of the Super Famicom's most-celebrated RPGs turns 30 today in Japan. Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride was the series' first game on the 16-bit console, and even today, Dragon Quest V is fondly remembered, despite the game not receiving an official Western release until its 2009 DS port. The Super Famicom (or...
News Taiwanese-Developed Action RPG Xuan Yuan Sword 7 Arrives On Switch In 2023
The long-standing series makes its Nintendo debut
Softstar Entertainment and DOMO Studio's Xuan Yuan Sword 7 will be coming to Switch next year. eastasiasoft announced that the 2020 action RPG — which saw PlayStation 4 and Xbox One ports in 2021 — will be coming to Nintendo's console in 2023 (thanks, Gematsu!). The Xuan Yuan Sword series,...
News Smash-Style Indie Brawler Slap City Gets A Surprise Release On Switch eShop
Featuring new characters and online crossplay
Nintendo Switch is home to all sorts of brawlers and if the existing lineup of offerings wasn't already enough, Ludosity (the same team behind Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl) has today released Slap City. Slap City is an indie-themed platform fighter featuring characters like Ittle Dew and Ultra Fishbunjin...
News First 4 Figures Expands Kirby Range With Two King Dedede Statues, Pre-Orders Open
Can our wallets enter mouthful mode for this?
Known for its range of appealing yet eye-wateringly expensive collectables, First 4 Figures is setting about expanding its Kirby range with two new King Dedede statues (thanks, Nintendo Everything!). Coming in either classic or masked appearance, the figures are available as both Standard ($509.99) and...
News Retro Top-Down Shooter 'Splatter Zombiecalypse Now' Takes Zombies Into Film Noir
You should've gone for the head
Following in the slipstream of HBO's The Last of Us trailer, Splatter Zombiecalypse Now makes it quite the 24 hours for zombie news. Unlike Ellie and Joel's foray into the realms of live action, however, this Untold Tales / Dreamworlds collaboration does have a release date, as the zombie-hunting rampage begins on...
Monday26th Sep 2022
Review Hokko Life (Switch) - An Animal Crossing-Like That Lacks Charm And Originality
Horsing about on island life
In recent times, life sims and 'wholesome' gaming have taken almost every platform by storm, and now developer Wonderscope Games presents Hokko Life, a colourful community simulator encouraging you to take life at your own pace. This intriguing animal-filled life sim echoes one of Nintendo's most popular titles but...
News Team Gear Wins Splatoon 3's Deserted Island Splatfest
Update: Team Fun led at the Halftime Report
Update [Mon 26th Sep, 2022 09:45 BST]: The winner of the first proper Splatfest for Splatoon 3 is Shiver's Team Gear! At the time of writing this, Team Gear also received the highest number of votes in our poll — 54% of you sided with Deep Cut's blue idol. That means Shiver has won two Splatfests so...
News Tactics Ogre: Reborn Producer: "We Didn't Think About Making It HD-2D"
A classic reborn
One of the most exciting games amidst Square Enix's huge slate of releases over the next six months is Tactics Ogre: Reborn, an enhanced version of the PSP version of Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together, the classic Super Famicom strategy RPG. And given Square Enix's recent retro visual style in HD-2D, many were disappointed this...
Video Get A Closer Look At Splatoon 3's Upcoming amiibo
Smallfry, he's our guy
Ever since their first reveal during Splatoon 3's dedicated August Direct, we have been eagerly awaiting news of the Splatland's newest amiibo. Then, last week, things began to shift when an online listing seemed to suggest that the three interactive figures could be
Random Kirby Gets An Elden Ring Makeover In This Detailed Crossover Art
Consider us felled
There are a whole horde of things that you never want to come across in Elden Ring: a teleport trap just as you discover a new area, a pack of wolves falling from the sky when you are low on Crimson Tears, an oncoming attack from Kirby in a full suit of armou- wait, what? That's right folks, in a crossover that you never knew you...
News NieR: Automata Anime Will Not Follow The Game's Story, Says Director
'I brought up the idea of changing things around'
It was way back in February of this year that we learnt NieR: Automata would be getting its own anime series. As a sword-swinging action JRPG set in a dystopian future, this decision made a lot of sense. After seven long months of silence on the project, however, this weekend's Aniplex Online Fest...
UK Charts Mario Kart 8 Gains Ground As Splatoon 3 Continues To Dominate
Nintendo's racer aims for gold
Splatoon 3 continues its dominance in the UK market (physically, at least) thanks to the latest charts data. The multiplayer sequel comes in at number one again, but right on its heels is none other than Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Originally released back in April 2017 - over five years ago now - Nintendo's kart racer has...
News Ubisoft Unveils Two Adorable Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope Figurines
Each comes with a code for an in-game weapon skin
In the run up to the launch of Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope on October 20th, Ubisoft has unveiled two new 'Ubicollectible' figurines based on the game. Depicting the Rabbids versions of Mario and Peach respectively, each will come with a code for an in-game weapon skin. We should also mention...
Random A Look Into The Birthplace Of Banjo-Kazooie Developer Rare Ltd
Or 'Ultimate Play the Game', as it used to be known
As that weird android from Ridley Scott's Prometheus once said: "big things come from small beginnings". Or was that Lawrence of Arabia..? Anyway... It's a quote that can be attributed to the creation of many of our favourite game developers, but is perhaps most valid when describing the early days...
News A Mysterious New Silent Hill Game Has Been Rated In Korea
Could it be..? That town..?
Rumours of a Silent Hill revival from Konami have been doing the rounds for quite some time now and it looks like it's all-but-confirmed thanks to a new rating from The Game Rating and Administration Committee of Korea (cheers, Gematsu). Titled, Silent Hill: The Short Message, the rating comes from UNIANA, a company that...
News How Many '80s References Can You Spot In This Upcoming, Nostalgic Point-And-Click?
Out on Switch in the spookiest month
It's almost Spooky Season, and what better kind of game to curl up with than a cosy little point-and-click that'll have you yearning for the '80s and also lets you solve a murder? Epic Llama's Unusual Findings aims to do both of those things with its retro pixel style and immaculate '80s vibes. Headbands,...
News Pokémon Art Experience Is Coming To Manchester Next Month (UK)
Smeargle would be happy
The Pokémon Company has revealed that it will be taking over the Trafford Centre in Manchester next month! From 17th October to 13th November — just five days before Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's release — 'Pokémon Art Through the Ages' will let kids (and adults) learn about different art techniques. During the...
News E3 Returns On June 13th, 2023 With A Vision "To Reunite The Industry"
Will have separate 'business' and 'gamer' days
Back in July, it was confirmed that, following some uncertain years, E3 2023 would definitely be happening, and now we know the exact dates of the show: Tuesday 13th to Friday 16th June 2023. The once-annual event is now being run by ReedPop, which is behind other popular events such as PAX East and...
News Netflix Is Bringing Back 'Onimusha' As An Anime Helmed By Takashi Miike
Breaking the three-year Onimusha silence
As part of its TUDUM showcase, Netflix has announced that an Onimusha anime series is in the works and has revealed a number of first-look images via a tweet from their Anime account. According to Eurogamer, the show will utilise a '3DCG' character art style with hand-drawn backgrounds. Such an approach has...
News Absurd Point-And-Click Adventure 'Dropsy' Drops On Switch Later This Week
Clowning about
Publisher Devolver Digital has announced that point-and-click adventure game Dropsy will be heading to the Switch very soon on September 29th. Original released on Windows, OS X, and Linux back in 2015, Dropsy is an "open-world" point-and-click title that stars Dropsy the Clown as the titular character in a story that "harnesses...
News Prepare For Cozy Gaming Season With Hand-Drawn Adventure 'A Winding Path'
Sketches an October release date
Coming from indie developer Three Eyed Games, A Winding Path will see you thrown into a fantasy world in which the rain has ceased to fall, the rivers are drying up and the crops are failing — sounds pleasant, right? Fortunately, this monochrome adventure is all about putting this world right, and publisher Flynn's...
Sunday25th Sep 2022
News Stardew Valley Creator Shares Update On Version 1.6 Release
It's coming "when it's ready"
Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone's lifestyle-farming simulation Stardew Valley is getting a 1.6 update in the future. In June, he revealed how it would focus on modding and also add in some "new content". So, what's the latest? Don't worry - it's still on the way. In response to a fan's question on social media asking about...
Random This Super Mario Maker 2 Fan Spent Seven Years Crafting 'Super Mario Bros. 5'
An unofficial project featuring 40 courses across 8 worlds
Nintendo has officially ended support for Super Mario Maker 2, but there's still a passionate fanbase out there taking the game to the next level. One player, in particular, who never left the latest entry was Nintendo fan and Twitter user @MetroidMike64. This talented individual has gone...
News No Man Sky's 4.0 Update Will Be "Fully Focused" On The Nintendo Switch Launch
And "delivering that technical mini miracle"
One of the many titles coming to the Nintendo Switch next month is the ambitious space epic No Man's Sky. The release of the game lines up with the 4.0 update, and if you're wondering what else might be included, it seems the Switch version is "the focus" of this next game update. Hello Games' founder...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel - Star Fox Adventures
“Meanwhile, in a lost corner of the Lylat System...”
Hi everyone; welcome to another edition of 'Box Art Brawl'! We hope you've all had a fun and productive week since our last battle. Last time, we took a look at a GameCube classic with Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life to celebrate the recent announcement of its remake, Story of Seasons: A...
News Anime-Style 3D-2D Shoot 'Em Up Angelian Trigger Locks In A Switch Release
Take note, Space Harrier fans
The Nintendo Switch is already home to a lot of retro and modern shoot 'em up games, and if you're hungry for more - you'll want to be on the lookout for Angelian Trigger, arriving on the hybrid system in 2023. This anime and Space Harrier-style game by PiXEL will feature a unique 3D-2D style of gameplay with both...
Back Page 8 Completely Real 'Life Simulators' That We Want To See On Switch
Reporting live from MUGS
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 pages on the internet, but we still love terrible jokes —...
News Oxenfree II For Nintendo Switch Has Been Delayed Until 2023
"Thank you for your patience"
Back in April last year, an Indie World presentation went out with a bang - revealing Oxenfree II: Lost Signals for the Nintendo Switch. Unfortunately, it seems the same title has been delayed again. In an update on social media, developer Night School Studio said it needed some more time to make the game "truly...
Saturday24th Sep 2022
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Golf Games
Spoil your walk with Switch
We've reformatted this list to fit our new style. Enjoy! When it comes to golf, we're down for almost anything. Crazy golf, mini golf, putt-putt, or any other variant; we're always up for a round. We'll even play normal, proper, ‘big‘ golf. After all, nothing beats walloping a tiny ball around the countryside in...
News Rare On GoldenEye 007's Return: "We Just Kept Talking Until We Made It Happen"
"There were lots of conversations"
Planets aligned a few weeks ago - with Nintendo announcing the N64 classic GoldenEye 007 would be getting a re-release on modern platforms. It's kind of a miracle, considering how long the game has been stuck in licensing hell. Rare's boss Craig Duncan has now shed some light on the situation behind the scenes...
Review Airoheart (Switch) - Adequate Adventuring For Link To The Past Obsessives
"We have 2D Zelda at home"
It’s said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and if that is indeed the case, then Airoheart is one of the most sycophantic releases on the Switch today. There's certainly no shortage of 'Zelda-likes' available on the console, but this is a game that stretches the term “inspired by” to its absolute...
News New Avatar: The Last Airbender Nintendo Switch Listing Appears Online
But there's still no official announcement
Back in August, Amazon Japan seemingly revealed an unannounced Avatar: The Last Airbender video game, based on the popular Nickelodeon anime-style cartoon series. A follow-up rumour then suggested the game would be arriving on November 8th. Now, in the latest development, the same title, known as "Avatar:...
Talking Point Where Are All The Lord Of The Rings RPGs On Console?
Boil 'em, mash 'em, stick 'em in a RPG
The year was 2002. Peter Jackson was about to release the second instalment in the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy, EA had bagged the rights to the video game adaptations of the films and Vivendi was just about to release its own console adaptation, not of the New Line Cinema property, but adapted directly from...
News Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope Won't Include Multiplayer
The team wanted to focus on the "solo experience"
If you were hoping for some more multiplayer action in the upcoming Switch release Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, we're sorry to say but there won't be any options like this on offer. Speaking to Screenrant, producer Xavier Manzanares clarified how the team decided to focus exclusively on the "solo...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 24th)
The splat-best of the Splatfest
After last week's Nintendo Direct extravaganza, this week has seemed a little more relaxed by comparison. As we have prepared ourselves for the weekend's coming Splatfest (go Team Fun!) we have taken our time recuperating from what is already shaping up to be an amazing slate of upcoming games. In the Direct's...
News Bandai Namco Releases Switch Demo For Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival
Don Chan is back!
Today marks the digital release of Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival on the Nintendo Switch. If you're still on the fence about this latest entry, Bandai Namco has released a demo which you can download from the Switch eShop right now. It comes with some sample songs including Donderful Everyday and Symphony No.5. It also...
Friday23rd Sep 2022
Save further with our discounted eShop credit
Update: As a quick reminder, Nintendo of America's huge sale is coming to an end this Sunday, 25th September. If you want to take advantage of the sale, make sure to top up your account with our discounted eShop credit (details below), and buy any games that catch your eye by then! Original Article...
Review Return To Monkey Island (Switch) - An Impeccable Encore For An Adventure Gaming Icon
Look behind you! A three-game series!
In 1990, Ron Gilbert created the seminal point-and-click adventure The Secret of Monkey Island. It grabbed hearts and hasn’t let go for 32 years. In 1991, he concluded Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge on a bombshell cliffhanger. In 1992, he departed Lucasarts, and the secret third part of his trilogy went...
News Splatoon 3 Players Labelled "Cheaters" For Abusing Special Weapons
Seeing red ink
Splatoon 3 is a game where victory tastes extra sweet, especially when you can take on players online, and it hasn't taken players very long to discover exploits within the game. And in Japan, some players are being called "cheaters" for abusing the 'Tenta Missiles' special weapon. Siliconera has reported on this issue which has been...
News Fire Emblem Engage Continues To Look Stunning In New Gameplay Clips
From the official Japanese Twitter
September 2022's Nintendo Direct opened with the official reveal of Fire Emblem Engage, a brand new Fire Emblem game, which is releasing next January. And, in the days since, the official Japanese Fire Emblem Twitter account has been sharing clips of some of your future squad members in combat — and it looks...
News Chris Pratt Has Seen The Super Mario Movie Teaser, Says He's "Blown Away"
"You will be too, I promise you"
Illumination has now locked in a Comic-Con "teaser trailer premiere" of the upcoming Super Mario Bros. movie for October 6th. If you're concerned at all, apparently there's nothing to worry about according to Hollywood actor Chris Pratt - who will be voicing Mario in the film. In a brief message via social media,...
News Takaya Imamura Celebrates Star Fox Adventures' 20th Anniversary
Update: Former Rare artist Wil Overton shares art too
Update: It's not just Star Fox's creator who's getting in on sharing art for the GameCube game's anniversary. Former Rare artist and magazine cover designer Wil Overton reveals that he managed to get the Star Fox crew — with Fox McCloud, Krystal, Peppy Hare, Slippy Toad, and General Pepper —...
News Video Game YouTuber Dunkey Launches His Own Indie Publishing Company
"I'm sick of all the spam"
YouTuber Jason 'Dunkey' Gastrow has announced his very own indie game publishing company called Bigmode. In a five-minute upload on his YouTube channel, Gastrow explained how he felt he had been sitting on the sidelines for too long, waiting for "great games" to appear, and now wanted to leave a mark on the industry by...
News Detective Pikachu 2 Game "Nearing Release" According To Pokémon Job Profile
One "unannounced project" is also listed
In case you missed it, there's a new Detective Pikachu game on the way to the Nintendo Switch. When The Pokémon Company originally announced it in 2019, it was mentioned how it would conclude the original game's story. If you're wondering what's happened to this project since then - don't worry, it's still...
Exclusive When Is 'Shovel Knight Dig' Set? Here's The Official Shovel Knight Timeline
Let's start at the very beginning
Since the initial launch of Shovel Knight back in 2014, Yacht Club Games' 2D adventure title has since blossomed into a bonafide franchise thanks to the inclusion of spin-off titles Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon and Shovel Knight Dig. The latter is the latest release from the franchise and is available now on the...
News Moon Dancer Brings NES-Style Beats And Sci-Fi Shmup Action To Switch Next Week
Dark side of the moon
Receiving a Steam release earlier this year (to positive reviews) followed by a Japanese Switch release back in July, publisher Regista has announced that the sci-fi shoot 'em up Moon Dancer will be flying in for Western consoles on September 29th. After having a blast
News Dragon Quest Treasures Overview Trailer Showcases Impressive Scope
The RPG where treasure is everything
Square Enix has been gradually trickling new information for its upcoming RPG Dragon Quest Treasures, which is due to launch on December 9th, 2022. We've previously been given a deep dive into monster recruitment and how these factor into your treasure-hunting endeavors, while an earlier update shed so
News Splatoon 3 Is A Streaming Hit In China... But It Hasn't Officially Launched There Yet
Imports are helping it make a splash
We all expected Splatoon 3 to be a huge hit in Japan, but the third mollusc shooter has taken the entire world by storm since its release two weeks ago. It's even made an impact in countries where it hasn't been released! One such case is in China — as highlighted by Niko Partners Senior Analyst Daniel Ahmad...
Random Mortal Kombat Logo Was Nearly Scrapped After Being Mistaken For A Seahorse
Thank goodness it wasn't!
The Mortal Kombat logo is arguably one of the most recognisable in all of gaming: the silouetted dragon swooping around to resemble the Yin and Yang symbol is stunning in its sheer simplicity. It almost wasn't to be, however, if co-creator John Tobias had listened to a comment from his sister, who mistakenly thought that...
News Yacht Club's New Game Engine Is Powering An Unannounced 3D Project
Mina the Hollower is also running on it
We've heard before about the Shovel Knight developer Yacht Club Games working on a "new 3D project" and now it seems to have come up again during an interview Ars Technica. Yacht Club's game designer Alec Faulkner has revealed how the Mina the Hollower engine is also powering a new "unannounced 3D game":...
Thursday22nd Sep 2022
Review Shovel Knight Dig (Switch) - A Finely Formed Roguelite That Strikes 16-Bit Gold
"Now dig on this"
Since the last 8-bit-style game came out, Shovel Knight has been branching out more into other genres as developer and publisher Yacht Club charts a course for where its eponymous nobleman will go next. In December, we got the wonderful Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon, which smartly blended falling block puzzle mechanics with...
Guide Pikmin 4: Everything We Know So Far - Release Date, Gameplay, And Trailers
It's been over seven years...
Pikmin 4 is real. Alright, that's not everything we know. We've gathered together all the juicy information we have on the upcoming sequel to the beloved-yet-kinda-niche Nintendo strategy game, a title that we first heard about long, long ago. The amount of info that we have is steadily increasing, but make sure to...
News Illumination's Super Mario Movie Reconfirms Release Date, Teaser Coming Next Month
Update: Debut teaser at New York Comic Con
Update: We originally reported that the Super Mario Bros. animated movie had not received an official release date prior to New York Comic Con's announcement. However, Nintendo revealed back in April 2022 that the film will launch on 7th April 2023 in North America and 28th April in Japan. Further reading...
Review Easy Come Easy Golf (Switch) - Everybody's Golf Spiritual Successor Scores A Birdie On Switch
Finally, golf for everybody (with a Switch)
Clap Hanz is a studio closely linked with PlayStation, producing hugely popular titles Everybody's Golf / Hot Shots Golf across multiple generations (over the course of 20 years+). Recently it loosened up its swing and went another way, however, releasing Clap Hanz Golf on Apple Arcade. It's that title...
Friday23rd Sep 2022
News Zelda-Like 'Oceanhorn 2' Scores A Limited Run Physical Release On Nintendo Switch
Pre-orders open next week
If you're eager for a Zelda-like fix while you wait for the new game in the series to arrive, one game you might want to check out is Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm. It started out as an Apple Arcade exclusive and was eventually released on the Switch eShop in October 2020. Now, in the latest development, physical...
Thursday22nd Sep 2022
Nintendo Download 22nd September (North America)
Tunic! Shovel Knight Dig! Trails from Zero!
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: Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm...
News Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope For Nintendo Switch Has Gone Gold
Ready for release
Next month is shaping up to be something special with quite a number of exciting Nintendo Switch releases. One of these games happens to be the Ubisoft title Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope. If you're looking forward to this, you'll be pleased to hear the game has now officially "gone gold". It means the main development of the...
News Mario Strikers: Battle League Second Free Update Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Pauline and Diddy Kong join the match
Last week, Nintendo announced Mario Strikers: Battle League would be getting some new content - including new characters, a new stadium and even some fancy new gear. This same update is now officially live. It most notably adds Pauline and Diddy Kong to the character selection lineup. There's the new...
News Fighting Game 'Die By The Blade' Reminds Us Of Bushido Blade In The Best Way
Live by the sword
Picture this — a 1v1 fighter, with warriors who use swords, and the chance to kill your opponent in one hit? You thought of the PlayStation classic Bushido Blade, didn't you? And it's about time we finally got a spiritual successor. And that's exactly what Grindstone and Triple Hill Interactive's brand new game, Die by the Blade,...
Japanese Charts Splatoon 3 Sells Another Half A Million Physical Copies
And Dragon Quest X dominates
Newsflash — Splatoon 3 is still inking all over the charts in Japan (and everywhere, really!). Following last week's bumper sales, this week's Famitsu Japanese charts reveal that, despite an expected drop in sales, the third mollusc-based shooter has still managed to shift an incredible 506,610 physical units. That...
News Octopath Traveler II Is 90% Complete According To Square Enix
'We are currently in the last stretch'
Announced during September's Nintendo Direct Showcase after heavy rumour of its existence, Octopath Traveler II is coming to the Switch in early 2023. In a recent interview with Famitsu, developer Square Enix sat down to discuss just how far through the process it is with the game and we are pleased to see that...
Random Wii Music Walked So 'Trombone Champ' Could Run, And We Need A Switch Port
Coming up trumps
If you are unfortunate enough to have not graced Twitter in the past 24 hours (we don't necessarily blame you), then you probably will have missed the meteoric rise of Trombone Champ, and with it's Mii-style visuals, it had us feeling a bit reminiscent. This Guitar Hero-inspired game from Holy Wow Studios is an absolute hoot (or...
News Select Pre-Orders For Atari 50 Get Gravitar: Recharged For Free
Steelbook Edition also available!
Atari has today announced that pre-orders are now live for Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration, the interactive history collection that features classics from eight different Atari hardware platforms. As an added bonus, pre-orders from major retailers in North America will bag a digital copy of Gravitar:...
News WarioWare-Inspired 'Atari Mania' Will Be Gracing Your Switch Next Month
Featuring over 150 unique microgames
Atari's take on the WarioWare formula, Atari Mania, has bagged a firm release date and will be landing on the Switch on October 13th. Originally announced back in June, the game will feature over 150 microgames inspired by the Atari's comprehensive catalog spanning several decades. The game comes as Atari itself...
Video Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope Talks Your Ear Off, But Has Fun In Spades
Our hands-on impressions after three hours
Recently we were invited down to Nintendo's UK headquarters by Ubisoft – we can only assume they got permission first – to have a bash at the upcoming strategy bwaaah-athon that is Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope. We sat down and were able to play around three hours of the turn-based tactical crossover...
News Wizorb Brings Fantasy-Style Breakout To Switch Next Month
Get on the ball
After originally releasing on the Xbox 360 back in 2011, Tribute Games has announced that the fantasy brick breaker Wizorb will be coming to Switch on October 6th, 2022. The above trailer will provide all of that you need to know about the game: once-peaceful kingdom, mystical hero wizard, Breakout-style gameplay — you get the...
News AAA Clock Is About To Get A New Time-Telling Rival On Switch
We're all wound up
We've been poking fun at the Switch clock app AAA Clock for a little while now. But it won't be the only time-telling application in town very soon, as publisher kids room has announced Clock Maker: My Clock - ver. digital (with timer). How many seconds do you think it takes to say that out loud? (Thanks Automaton!) On 6th...
Wednesday21st Sep 2022
News Nvidia Employee Comment Confirms Chip Rumoured To Be Used In 'Switch Pro' Is Real
An in-Tegra piece
There was a point a year or so back when it seemed every day brought with it a new 'Switch Pro' rumour, although things have recently been quieter on that front. However, an Nvidia employee has confirmed — apparently accidentally — the existence of a chip, the Tegra239, rumoured to have existed since 2021 and supposedly meant...
Random Unseen Screens Of Cut Super Mario 64 Stage Found In 1996 Nintendo Report
But wait, there's more!
Always ready to unpack a little more of Nintendo's history, a collaboration between preservation site Forest of Illusion, @Render_Archive and @Nintoid has amounted in the upload of a long sought-after Nintendo Company Report from 1996. The edition includes a wealth of nostalgic gaming material from sales reports to upcoming...
Review The DioField Chronicle (Switch) - A Solid Tactical RPG That Falls Short Of Its Ambitions
It was I, DioField!
Published by Square Enix and developed with assistance from Lancarse, The DioField Chronicle looks and feels like most tactical RPGs out on the Switch in many ways, but with everything just slightly tweaked. The characters are all undeniably stylised, but never quite as much as Fire Emblem: Three Houses. The politics are front...
Random The Pokémon Company Has No Issues With Nuzlocke Runs
Update: Another official statement has been made
Update [Wed 21st Sep, 2022 10:26 BST]: In a statement mimicking its response to Joe Merrick, The Pokémon Company has doubled down on its stance regarding Nuzlocke runs, stating to Eurogamer that "The Pokémon Company International does not have any issues with fans or creators playing the video games...
News Minecraft's Latest Update Is A Beast, Here Are The Patch Notes
Gameplay and performance fixes a-plenty
The latest Bedrock Minecraft update has arrived and it's a big one, folks. Version 1.19.30 brings with it a heap of gameplay updates, bug fixes, and technical improvements, making your mine-crafting a more enjoyable experience than ever before (hopefully). There's a lot to get through, so we're just going to...
Mini Review OneShot: World Machine Edition (Switch) - A Brilliant And Bittersweet Indie Darling
You've only got OneShot
A cat-like child named Niko wakes up in a decrepit house, locked in a room with a bookshelf, a password-locked computer, and a TV remote control on the floor. It’s too dark to read the books and there’s no sign of a password anywhere – it's up to you to find a way out. Not long after, Niko stumbles upon a massive...
News Surprise! Nintendo Has Launched Two New Social Media Accounts
Tweets now in Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese
Nintendo has transformed into a global company over the years and is always looking to extend its audience reach. With this in mind, the Nintendo of America Twitter account has today announced the company will now also be delivering news on this platform in Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese. Nintendo...
Talking Point What Do You Think Of The Harvestella Demo?
Is it a JRPG with farming, or a farm sim with JRPG elements?
Ahead of its November 4th release date, Square Enix's take on the farming game genre, Harvestella, recently received a demo on Switch, so you can try before you buy. The save will transfer over to the full game, if you decide it's worth the £50 / $60. As part of a farm sim-filled...
PSA There's A Bug In Splatoon 3 That May Affect Splatfest Results
Nintendo offers a work-around
Nintendo has reported that a bug has been found in Splatoon 3, and it might cause votes to not count towards this weekend's Splatfest results. Sharing the details on Twitter, the Big N says that some players have found that conch shell's that they've picked up before voting for their Splatfest team — which is either...
Thursday22nd Sep 2022
News The New Splatoon 3 amiibo Could Be Arriving Soon By The Looks Of It
Release window may have been narrowed
Splatoon 3 has been out for a few weeks now, but one thing we're still missing is the trio of brand new amiibo. As you might recall, in August Nintendo revealed Inkling (yellow), Octoling (blue) and Smallfry would be arriving at some point "this holiday". If you're wondering if these amiibo will be delivered...
Wednesday21st Sep 2022
Random Explore A Pokémon Overworld Created By Neural Network
Or, what Pokémon would look like if Ditto copied it
Ever wondered how a Pokémon game might turn out if it were created using a neural network? No, we can't say we have, either. But, we kind of have answer thanks to Ollin Boer Bohan, a Deep Learning Scientist at NVIDIA, who has created a playable Pokémon overworld using a neural network. Spoilers:...
News Sonic Team Unveils New Animated Logo
Get used to it
Sonic Frontiers is out soon, and as part of this, developer Sonic Team has come up with a fresh new animated logo. It revealed this via social media, and in an English post over on the official Sonic Channel website in Japan. This logo is intended to be used for not only the latest video game project but also other forms of Sonic...
News Newly Translated Interviews Reveal "Serious Debate" Over FLUDD In Super Mario Sunshine
"He wanted the GameCube Mario to be something wild"
Shmuplations has translated two interviews from 2002 on the development of the then-upcoming Super Mario Sunshine, and both reveal some rather interesting details about how the game's FLUDD mechanic, and Mario's short-sleeved look, came to be (thanks, Time Extension!). The first of these...
News Splatoon's Manga Series Returns For The Third Game
The Inkling and Octoling are back!
As part of the Splatoon 3 rollout, the manga series has returned to cover the third game, out now on Nintendo Switch. The first chapter was featured in the September 15 issue of Coro Coro Comics magazine. Manga artist Sankichi Hidenoya is once again doing the art, but story details haven't been revealed just yet...
Random Miyamoto Had Some Sage Advice On Game Industry Success In 1989
Still relevant today
Shigeru Miyamoto is probably the most recognisable name in the game industry today. He's essentially the "father" of Mario, Zelda, Donkey Kong, and Pikmin — the latter of which he thoroughly enjoyed representing in last week's Nintendo Direct. But even back in the NES days, Miyamoto was full of sage advice, as revealed in a...
News All Picross S Games Are Getting Patched With Touchscreen And Multiplayer Support
Turning the Picross frown into a Pic-happy smile later this month
Picross S8 is coming to the Switch on September 29th, but in a move that might shock followers of this addictive puzzler series, it will bring along with it an update to all of developer Jupiter's other Picross games, bringing both 'touch panel operation' and '4-player simultaneous...
News Master Detective Archives: Rain Code 'Mysteriful' Limited Edition Revealed
Pre-orders now live
Announced during the latest Nintendo Direct showcase, Master Detective Archives: Rain Code is the new detective action title from the minds behind the Danganronpa series. Due for launch in Spring 2023 (the pre-order pages currently display a launch date of June 30th, 2023, but this is likely a placeholder), pre-orders for the...
News NPD Results Show PlayStation 5 Outsold Switch In August (North America)
A quiet month for Nintendo
The monthly NPD sales figures have been released for August, and it shows that last month was a pretty quiet one for Nintendo. Mat Piscatella of the NPD Group shared the results on Twitter, and in August, the PS5 outsold the Switch in both dollar sales and unit sales. The Switch is still, overall, the best-selling console...
News 2K Warns Customers Of Security Breach And Phishing Scam
'We deeply apologise for any inconvenience and disruption'
2K has taken to Twitter via its @2KSupport account to warn players of a phishing scam. The scam comes as a result of a security breach from an "unauthorised third party" that accessed customer information through one of its help desk platform vendors. According to the statement, illegal...
News Atlus Has "No Plans" For New Game Announcements At Upcoming Concert
Sorry folks
October is shaping up to be a busy month for the Nintendo Switch with the release of multiple titles including the Atlus game Persona 5 Royal. Atlus will also be hosting a concert for the series next month, featuring various performances. It's got some fans wondering about the possibility of a new game announcement, but it seems not...
News Nintendo Switch Sports Is The Best Selling Physical Game During August (EU)
Switch is also the best selling console
Data on Europe's best selling games during the month of August is now available courtesy of GameIndustry.biz, showcasing a strong presence from Nintendo with Nintendo Switch Sports being the best selling physical game. Coming in at number seven in the charts (keep in mind that Nintendo doesn't provide data on...
News Switch Online Users Can Soon Try Out A Trial Version Of Jackbox Party Pack 3
No-quibble Quiplash!
Nintendo has announced that Nintendo Switch Online users in Europe will be able to try out the hilarious Jackbox Party Pack 3 at no extra cost between September 28th and October 4th. You'll be able to play the entirety of the game during this time period, but we'd highly recommend getting some friends or family members round to...
Tuesday20th Sep 2022
News The 3DS And Wii U Are Losing Two More Features Next Month
Update: Changes to Switch log-ins too
Update: You will also be unable to link your Facebook or Twitter account to your Nintendo Account, even on Nintendo Switch. Here is the information on what's changing from Nintendo: As of October 25 , 2022, it will no longer be possible to link a Facebook or Twitter account to a Nintendo Account. - This...
It's more than zero
We don't blame you if you’re intimidated by Falcom’s The Legend of Heroes: Trails series. This massive saga is now up to its twelfth mainline game in Japan, with the West falling behind at an alarming rate. However, one piece of the puzzle has been missing for years – Crossbell. After years of begging, fans are finally...
Guide Splatoon 3: All Sunken Scroll Locations
Rock and scroll
The Splatoon franchise is rich with in-universe lore and Splatoon 3 is no exception. One of the best ways to learn about all things inkling is to complete the game's single-player story mode, in which you can find Sunken Scrolls — individual pages of a book which come together to provide information about the Splatlands. There are...
Reminder New Limited-Time Pokémon Sword And Shield Distribution Now Live (North America)
Receive a Shiny Eternatus
Update [Tue 20th Sep, 2022 03:05 BST]: The event to receive a Shiny Eternatus is now live in North America. Unfortunately, it's been delayed until early October in Australia and New Zealand (via Vooks.net): Original article [Tue 13th Sep, 2022 03:45 BST]: Despite the fact we'r
News Radiant Silvergun Is Back Up On The North American eShop
Update: You can now shmup to your heart's content
Update #2 [Tue 20th Sep, 2022 14:30 BST]: Treasure fans, shmup fans, rejoice — Radiant Silvergun is now available to purchase from the eShop once again! It appears that the game was re-uploaded to the store earlier today. The web store hasn't updated yet, but we've double-checked the eShop on the...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Return To Monkey Island
Here's what the critics had to say
September has been filled with all sorts of announcements, and there have even been new games released like Splatoon 3. To celebrate 'Talk Like A Pirate Day' one other title that's now available on the Nintendo Switch is Return to Monkey Island. Yes, this the next big entry in the Monkey Island point-and-click...
News Nightdive Studios Was Apparently "Close" To Reviving GoldenEye 007
"We came *this* close to doing this"
Rare's iconic first-person shooter GoldenEye 007 was thought to be stuck in licensing hell, but after ongoing rumours and last week's Nintendo Direct, it was officially announced for the Switch Online N64 service. It's coming to Xbox Game Pass and Rare Replay with some minor enhancements, too. Sure, it might not...
News Footage Of Perfect Dark's Cut Feature 'Perfect Head' Emerges Online
Heads rolled
We often laud Rare's incredible library of games on the N64, and while the focus has recently been on its seminal movie tie-in shooter GoldenEye 007 over the past week, we want to turn your attention to Perfect Dark for just a few minutes. Footage of one of the game's cut features from E3 1999 has been shared online. As highlighted by...
Wednesday21st Sep 2022
News Among Us X Hololive VTuber Collab Officially Announced
Unlock all sorts of cosmetics
Update [Wed 21st Sep, 2022 00:55 BST]: Innersloth has now officially announced its new Hololive VTuber cosmicube collaboration. This cosmicube will allow players to unlock their favourite VTuber cosmetics, and will release alongside v2022.9.20 for 110 stars. These items will be available for purchase until 20th December...
Tuesday20th Sep 2022
News Loop8: Summer Of Gods Is A Time-Travel RPG From The Producer Of Lunar And Grandia
Hazy summer days with demons
XSEED Games recently announced that it would be bringing SIEG Games' time-travel, emotion-driven AI RPG Loop8: Summer of Gods to Switch in 2023! This beautiful-looking game might be another coming-of-age story set in a Japanese school, but it has an all-star development team and a heavy focus on building relationships...
News Fire Emblem Engage Switch File Size Seemingly Revealed
Arriving early next year
At last week's Nintendo Direct, a new Fire Emblem game was revealed. Fire Emblem Engage had been rumoured for some time and will now be arriving on the Switch early next year on 20th January 2023. If you're planning on picking up a digital copy of this game, it seems Nintendo's official website has now provided an idea of...
Video NieR:Automata For Nintendo Switch Gets A New Trailer
See the game running on Nintendo hardware
NieR:Automata The End of YoRHa Edition will make its debut on the Nintendo Switch next month, and ahead of release, Square Enix has shared a brand new trailer at the 2022 Tokyo Game Show. It's another look at the Switch version in action. This port of the game is being handled by the team over at Virtuos...
News Sega Shares The First Official Teaser For Netflix's Sonic Prime
Release window also confirmed
Sega has finally shared the first trailer for Netflix's upcoming animated Sonic show, Sonic Prime. The trailer also confirms that the show will debut on the streaming service this Winter, following rumours in August that it will be dropping in December. Sonic Prime will star the titular blue hedgehog alongside Dr...
Rumour Sonic Frontiers Will Reportedly Target 30fps On Switch
Gotta go... fast?
With two back-to-back positive showings at both Gamescom and Tokyo Game Show, the hype for Sonic Frontiers is building. And one curious attendee at last week's TGS approached Sega to find out just how the game will run. And it sounds like Sega is targeting 720p and 30fps on Switch for the blue blur's open-zone game. Shared on...
Exclusive 'Penko Park' Combines Pokémon Snap's Cuteness With Majora's Mask Creepiness
Coming to Switch soon!
Do you love Pokémon Snap, but hate waiting 20 years for new instalments? Do you wish that Pokémon would lean way more into its darker side, like all the ghost Pokémon that steal children? Do you enjoy Take a good look at Penko Park, an upcoming Switch game that draws its inspiration from the animal photography gameplay of...
Watch We're Grinding In Splatoon 3, And We Want Your Company!
Join the lovely Alex on his mission
We're already at the grinding stages of Splatoon 3! That's right, we're working our little socks off trying to see everything there is to see in Splatoon 3 — not just for our benefit, but for you, the lovely readers too. We say we, but leading the charge is our resident Splatoon expert Alex over on the video...
Will you resist?
If you have a weakness for gorgeous aesthetics, then 1000xRESIST might just be the game for you. The debut game from Canadian studio Sunset Visitor is coming to Switch and PC in mid-2023, and it looks absolutely stunning. Revealed by publisher Fellow Traveller, 1000xRESIST brings together all sorts of creators from fields of...
Monday19th Sep 2022
Talking Point What On Earth Is Going On With Square Enix?
We don't have enough gil!
If you take even a quick glance at a release schedule for the next six months, you'll see that there are a heck of a lot of games coming out. Look a little closer, though, and you'll spot that maybe 50 of them are from Square Enix. And that's just on the Switch! We're exaggerating, of course, but it's hard to ignore the...
Review Radiant Silvergun (Switch) - A Superb Shmup That's Still One Of The Very Best
No refuge
Making it business to boycott sensible business practices, Treasure’s commitment to dying consoles once cemented it as Japan’s most revered boutique developer. A practice that gave rise to some of gaming’s most significant works, Radiant Silvergun is a product of both spectacular overachievement and unapologetic showboating. Once...
News The Metroid Dread Vibes Are Strong In Action-RPG Platformer 'Trinity Fusion'
E.M.M.I-diately familiar
Indie developer Angry Mod Games has announced its upcoming action-RPG platformer Trinity Fusion, currently slated for released on "PC and consoles" in 2023. We've not had full confirmation that this includes Switch at the time of writing, but it's looking highly likely, at least. Featuring high-tech, futuristic environments...
I choose you!
Fun fact: at this time last year, we had only just learned of the existence of Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars. Not only has that game and its sequel—Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden—come out since then, but we’ve now received yet another sequel in Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden. As you’d probably expect, this...
News Super Sonic Will Apparently Be Mandatory For Some Bosses In Sonic Frontiers
"There will be bosses that blue Sonic can't even scratch"
Sega's 'open-zone' Sonic Frontiers is racing toward its launch on November 8th and we've now got a bit more context around boss battles and how Super Sonic will factor into them. In speaking with IGN, Sonic Frontiers director Morio Kishimoto states that Super Sonic will be mandatory in order...
News Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Tokyo Game Show Trailer Is Its Best Yet
Voice acting included
Last week, we were a bit swept up in all of that Suikoden news from Konami, weren't we? However, the series' spiritual successor also got its own time in the spotlight during the Tokyo Game Show too. Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes got a brand new trailer, and this is the most detailed look we've seen of the upcoming...
UK Charts Splatoon 3 Holds Firm In Another Strong Week For Nintendo
Splat-tastic!
We've got the latest UK Charts for your curious eyes and its another strong week for Nintendo, with Splatoon 3 once again coming in at number one. The sequel launched on September 9th to critical acclaim (including our own glowing review) and has clearly proven to be a smash hit with audiences. Over in Japan, it performed even better,...
News La-Mulana Director To Remake Obscure Konami MSX IP After Winning Contest
The Maze of Galious returns
La-Mulana series director Takumi Naramura has proven his chops at creating games inspired by the MSX computer, and now it looks like he's going to get his hands on one of the most well-known games on the system. The director has won a competition run by Konami to have the chance at remaking the 1987 classic, The Maze of...
Sunday18th Sep 2022
News School Girl Ninja Hack 'N Slash Samurai Maiden Launches On Switch December 8
Fight evil undead in the historic Sengoku period
Last month, D3 publisher announced it would be bringing the school girl ninja hack 'n slash Samurai Maiden to the Nintendo Switch this Winter. Now, in line with the Tokyo Game Show, it's locked-in a release date. The game will be arriving in Japan (physically and digitally) on 1st December and will...
Video Square Enix Shares 20 Minutes Of Octopath Traveler II Gameplay Footage
Launching on Switch February 2023
One of the many surprises of the Nintendo Direct earlier this week was the announcement of Octopath Traveler II, a direct follow-up to Square Enix's 2018 retro-inspired RPG featuring HD-2D graphics. This next one will follow eight new travellers as they journey through the land of Solista. Each one has their own...
News Disney's Upcoming Free-To-Play Switch Racer Reveals A New Playable Character
Goofy will be added after launch
Following on from a reveal at Disney's video game showcase last weekend, Disney Speedstorm has now announced another playable racer on the way. This time round it's the Mickey Mouse character Goofy and he'll be joining the race after the launch of the game. Here's a quick look: Last weekend, it was announced the...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel - Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life
"Your dad and I shared the same dream, you know..."
Hello everyone; welcome to another edition of 'Box Art Brawl'! It's kind of mad that another week has passed already, right..? Where is the time going?! Never mind. Last week, we took a look at one of the all-time greats on SNES: Mega Man X. It was a ruddy close one, too! Europe and North America...
Saturday17th Sep 2022
News Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Announces Season Pass 2 & Bardock DLC, Coming 2023
Discover the story of Goku's Saiyan father
Bandai Namco shared some new Dragon Ball announcements at this year's Tokyo Game Show, and apart from the update about the new survival game The Breakers, there's also been some exciting news for fans of Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot. The open-world action game focused on Goku and friends will be receiving a...
Review Jack Move (Switch) - A Short, Sharp, And Utterly Gripping Cyberpunk RPG
In bird culture, this is considered a Jack Move
It feels like most JRPGs these days don’t really tread much into hard science fiction. Sure, big franchises like Final Fantasy or Xenoblade aren’t afraid to mix in some tech alongside their magic, but it’s rare that you’ll see developers fully commit to a world that’s all robots and...
Due to his "deep" understanding of IPs
There's been a lot of conversation about the future of the Super Smash Bros. series since the development of Ultimate wrapped up, but if you ask Katsuhiro Harada about it, there's only one guy who can handle it. Speaking to IGN to promote Bandai Namco's next-gen fighter Tekken 8, director Katsuhiro Harada was...
News Splatoon 3 Datamine Might Have Revealed New Game Modes For Salmon Run
Could Mr. Grizz be up to something?
Splatoon 3 has been out for just over a week now and if you're wondering what's on the horizon for Nintendo's latest squid-shooter, a new datamine might have the answer. According to the well-known Nintendo dataminer OatmealDome, there are possibly three new modes coming to the game's Salmon Run mode in a future...
News Ion Fury Follow-Up Phantom Fury Announced For Nintendo Switch
Shelly 'Bombshell' Harrison returns in 2023
At this year's Realms Deep showcase, Slipgate Ironworks and 3D Realms announced Phantom Fury, a follow-up to Ion Fury. The new game sees the return of Shelly 'Bombshell' Harrison but is now set in a full 3D world. It's described as a "road movie-inspired" first-person shooter and will require players to...
News Quake-Powered FPS Wrath: Aeon Of Ruin Launches On Nintendo Switch In 2023
Get ready to destroy Guardians
One game we've been waiting to see show up on the Switch is Wrath: Aeon of Ruin. This retro-inspired first-person shooter powered by the original Quake Engine was first teased for Nintendo's hybrid system way back in 2019. So, what's the latest? At Realms Deep 2022, the "dark fantasy horror" FPS kicked in a Spring...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 17th)
A post-Direct blowout
*deep breath* There was a Nintendo Direct this week! And it was chock-a-block full of games. But the big news is that we, at last, know the name (and release date) of Breath of the Wild's follow-up. RIP The Sequel to... The Legend of Zelda:
Friday16th Sep 2022
News Limited-Time Pokémon Sword And Shield Distribution Event Continues, Final Code Live
Update: Ash's last Pokémon is ready!
Update #4: The very last code, Ash's Lucario, is live! You can grab this Fighting/Steel-type Pokémon now until 29th September — HAD0UW0CATCH. Happy training! Update #3: The code for Ash's Sirfetch'd is now live until 22nd September — H1SSATSUNEG1. Treat it well! Update #3: The code for Ash's Gengar is now...
Random Nintendo Confirms How To Pronounce Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
Yes, it's tears, not tears
Well, thank goodness that's over with! Since the reveal of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom at the most recent Nintendo Direct presentation, some fans have been feverishly debating how to pronounce the new title: is it tears (as in crying), or te
Review NBA 2K23 (Switch) - Michael Jordan Challenge Is A Slam Dunk In Another Solid Switch Port
A 'Magic' season for Switch b-ball
It's once again reached that time of year when another entry in the NBA 2K franchise slam-dunks onto our consoles. Yes, it's sometimes difficult to muster much excitement for these annual instalments, and it's easy to dismiss them as just another incremental update that looks and plays almost identically to the...
News Splatoon 3 Version 1.1.1 Update Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
It's a big one!
Exactly a week after its release, Nintendo has rolled out a new update for its latest first-party title Splatoon 3. This bumps the game up to Version 1.1.1 and includes a whole lot of changes. There are adjustments to Splatfests, player controls, the game's multiplayer - including Salmon Run, Story Mode adjustments and much more...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Receives Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
What's This?
Gameloft's charming, heartwarming life sim Disney Dreamlight Valley has captured more than 'One Little Spark' of imagination in many. And now the game has received a pretty large update which aims to smooth out the experience and fix a number of little niggles and issues that players have been experiencing. We've reported on a few...
News Persona 5 Royal Switch Special Edition Will Take Your Heart, Pre-Orders Open
Did you see this coming?
The dream is almost here — we're just over a month away from Persona 5 Royal's release on Switch. This much-begged-for port sees the expanded, tuned-up version of the original Persona 5 make its way over to Nintendo's hybrid console, alongside Xbox and PlayStation 5. And budding Phantom Thieves can get pre-ordering right...
Random Reddit User Creates The Ultimate 3DS Emulator With A Steam Deck
Bigger is better after all
The Steam Deck is widely known for its remarkable emulation capabilities, with users most recently managing to enable gyro controls for Wii U emulation. It's not entirely surprising when you consider that the Steam Deck is effectively a portable PC, but it's still impressive nonetheless. Now, one Reddit user has taken...
News Konami Is Bringing Suikoden I & II Back With HD Remasters On Switch Next Year
FINALLY
Officially announced at the Tokyo Game Show, Suikoden I and Suikoden II are finally returning. And not just with a simple port of both games, as they're both getting the HD remaster treatment. Suikoden I & II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification, a double-pack of the first two games in the series, will be coming to Switch in 2023...
News The Pokémon Diamond And Pearl Remakes Just Won A 'Global Award'
And some trainers aren't happy...
During the 2022 Tokyo Game Show today, the winners of the Japan Game Awards were announced. One winner, in particular, that seems to have people talking on social media is the 2021 Switch title Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Not only did it take out the 'best sales award' but it was also recognised...
News Three Sega Genesis / Mega Drive Games Have Been Added To Switch Online's Expansion Pack
Earthworm Jim and more!
Nintendo has just added three more games to the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive app for the Switch Online Expansion Pack service. The latest editions include Alisia Dragoon, Beyond Oasis (The Story of Thor) and Earthworm Jim! Japan has also received the same three titles.
News Lots Of Splatoon amiibo Have Been Restocked To Coincide With Splatoon 3's Launch
And they all work with the new game
If you've been having a blast with Splatoon 3 and want to unlock some extra in-game goodies, or if you're simply wanting to fill in the gaps of your ever-growing amiibo collection, you'll be pleased to know that plenty of Splatoon series amiibo have been restocked. As well as looking lovely on your shelf, all...
News Nintendo Infographic Shows Every Title Featured In September's Direct
Want that one, that one, that one...
Following on from its Direct presentations, Nintendo is in the habit of throwing up an infographic on its social channels showcasing the logos of every game that featured in the stream. A couple of days on from the September 2022 Nintendo Direct, the company has now put out its latest one via Twitter. With the...
News Taito Rail Shooter 'Operation Wolf' Gets Brand New Game 35 Years Later
The return of an arcade classic
Put this one on the record as "something we weren't expecting" — Microids has announced that it will be releasing Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission, which is an officially licensed "new vision" for Tatio's Operation Wolf series, which started on the NES back in 1987. The original was followed by three sequels,...
News Dragon Ball Z's Most-Powerful Farmer Will Be Playable In Dragon Ball: The Breakers
And Majin Buu, too!
As we approach the release date of Dragon Ball: The Breakers, the online action game where you can play as multiple Dragon Ball characters from different arcs, Bandai Namco has shared a brand new trailer for the game, showcasing a few more new characters. And it looks like Bamco is embracing the weird and wonderful world of the...
News Prodeus Brings Old-School DOOM-Like Carnage To Switch Next Week
"This is the Boomer Shooter you’ve been waiting for"
Humble Games and Bounding Box Software have announced that their old-school, blood-pumping shooter Prodeus is leaving Early Access next week and coming to Switch. On 23rd September, you'll be able to load up your weapons and suit up in this stunning-looking retro-style shooter, which combines...
News Mario Kart Tour Celebrates Its Third Anniversary With A New Tour Update
Goodbye 'Mario Vs. Luigi', hello 'Anniversary Tour'
Mario Kart Tour's latest tour - Mario Vs. Luigi - is about to wrap up. But where one tour ends, another begins. This time, the game will be celebrating its third anniversary on September 25th with the 'Anniversary Tour' - very fitting, indeed! Announced via Twitter, as usual, the tour will kick...
News Wolfenstein-Inspired 'Rise Of The Triad: Ludicrous Edition' Looks... Well, Ludicrous
Retro FPS launches 'Early 2023'
In a collaboration with developer and publisher Apogee Entertainment, New Blood Entertainment, and Nightdive Studios, the 1995 classic FPS Rise of the Triad is getting a re-release on Switch with a boatload of new features and improvements. Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition is billed as the definitive version of...
Random Game Development Lecturers Are Already Showing Off Sakurai's Videos
Class is now in session
Masahiro Sakurai's YouTube videos are causing quite a stir in the video game community. With short, snappy delivery and easy-to-understand fundamentals, they're proving a hit with both industry veterans and newcomers alike. Now, as expected, it appears as though Sakurai's videos are already being utilised in game development...
Random Masahiro Sakurai Now Has One Million Followers On Twitter
He's also received two silver play buttons from YouTube
Japanese game director Masahiro Sakurai - responsible for some of the greatest crossovers in video game history - has recently hit one million followers on Twitter. Yes, he's now got a million fans checking out his social media account on a daily basis. According to Sakurai's profile, he...
Thursday15th Sep 2022
News Switch Online N64 Controllers Are Back In Stock Now (UK)
Update: And they’re gone again
Update: And they’re all gone again. We hope you got one if you wanted one — we’ll keep an eye out for future restocks. Update [Thu 15th Sep, 2022 18:50 BST]: It's been a while, but My Nintendo Store UK has restocked the wireless Nintendo 64 controller for Nintendo Switch Online. (Thanks for the tip, Joel!)...
Random Fans Take Splatoon 3 Locker Designs To A Whole New Level
Moai head, Moai head, Moai head
If you have read near enough any of the articles here at Nintendo Life over the past few weeks, you will know that we are serious fans of Splatoon 3. The game seems to balance those little quirks that made the former games so successful, with just enough new features that the latest entry really does feel like "the...
Talking Point What Did You Think Of The Latest Nintendo Direct?
"Zelda blowout", they said
Nintendo Direct week is both the joy and the bane of a games journalist's work week. So much to talk about! So little time! So much hype! And then you spend the next two weeks slooowwwwly dissecting it all, discussing it all, and finding out the details that the Direct didn't tell you. This Direct was a pretty good one by...
News It Takes Two Switch Physical Version Appears To Require A Download
Make some space
One rumoured game that did end up getting announced at the latest Nintendo Direct was the EA Originals title It Takes Two. This award-winning co-op platform adventure takes two friends on a crazy adventure across a huge variety of gameplay challenges. You can also invite a buddy to join you with the free Friend's Pass trial...
News Toby Fox Shares Update On Deltarune, New Screens And Music Showcased
Sorry, still no new chapters this year
As we reported just last week, Toby Fox has once again reiterated that no new chapters of Deltarune will be launching this year. We're very sad, of course. However... new screens and music have been showcased via a more substantial development update to tide us over. The update comes via the official Deltarune...
News Square Enix Announces PowerWash Simulator For Nintendo Switch
Keep it clean
If you get joy out of washing and cleaning with hoses, you might want to keep an eye out for PowerWash Simulator. At the Tokyo Game Show today earlier today, Square Enix announced FuturLab Limited would be bringing the game to Switch at some point in the near future. This independant studio originally teamed up with SE last May as part...
News You Can Now Purchase Shigeru Miyamoto's Pikmin T-Shirt
Get it while you can!
In case you somehow missed it, Pikmin 4 is finally getting released on the Nintendo Switch in 2023. In addition to this announcement, and some focus on the mobile title Pikmin Bloom, during the Direct Shigeru Miyamoto also took a moment to show off the Pikmin t-shirt he designed. If you're also wanting one and happen to be...
Feature Rayman Is Back In 'Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope' - So Is He Actually Cool Now?
It'll take an arm and a leg
The '90s gave us a ton of platforming mascots — Sonic, Gex, Spyro, Crash Bandicoot, Aero the Acro-Bat, James Pond, and the list goes on. Plenty of fun, cute animals who can do all sorts of fun things like run fast, glide around, spin rapidly, and trap enemies in bubbles. And then there's Rayman. So what is Rayman? He's...
Poll What Switch Online N64 Game Are You Most Excited About?
A new batch of titles are on the way
Nintendo's Direct presentation earlier this week was loaded with all sorts of announcements, and one of the highlights was the segment announcing a new batch of N64 games for the Switch Online's Expansion Pack service. While GoldenEye 007 is arguably the highlight for many Switch owners out there, we're still...
News Yakuza Dev Still Doesn't Think Switch Is The Right Platform For The Series
It's not compatible with the "underground feeling"
In recent years Sega's Yakuza series has gone beyond the PlayStation - making its way across to the Xbox and PC. What are the chances of a Switch release then? Speaking to GameSpot, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio head Masayoshi Yokoyama explained how the team is hesitant to port the series across to...
News Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Will Include Online Battles
Revealed at the Tokyo Game Show
The 2022 Tokyo Game Show has kicked off, and earlier today, Capcom took to the stage to run through its slate of upcoming releases and updates. And one of the company's big featured titles was the Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection, and this won't just be a simple collection of ten games, oh no. Director...
Japanese Charts Splatoon 3 Physical Sales Splatter All Over The Competition
Nearly two million retail copies sold
If you've been paying attention to the news, this week's Japanese charts from Famitsu will be pretty predictable. Splatoon 3 has inked all over the charts, and — in the week of 5th to 11th September — the third squid-based shooter has sold just under a staggering 2 million copies. These are only physical...
News Kemco TGS Sale Discounts 15 RPGs Across Switch And 3DS
Up to 55% off
With the Tokyo Games Show 2022 bound to bring us news galore from the JRPG genre, KEMCO's latest sale (who would have thought they'd do another one?) is here to ensure that your Nintendo consoles are sufficiently stocked to the very brim in that genre department as we head into Fall — especially after all the games announced during...
Friday16th Sep 2022
News The "Last Day" To Play The Original Overwatch Will Be Early Next Month
Assault maps are also being dropped
Overwatch 2 will arrive on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms early next month as a free-to-play title. As part of this, Blizzard has announced it will be shutting down the original game's servers. This will take place just days before the second game's launch on 4th October. Here's how Blizzard's...
Thursday15th Sep 2022
Nintendo Download 15th September (North America)
Return to Monkey Island! Jack Move! Foretales!
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: VARIOUS DAYLIFE (SQUARE...
Random This Fan Found A Sealed Copy Of Nintendo Power #1 - Should He Open It?
More tense than Deal Or No Deal
We all know what it's like to search through boxes of old junk only to discover an absolute gem hidden amongst the rubble. It might be an old magazine you cherished as a child, or a boxed NES game that you thought had been lost to the ages. It's an invigorating feeling, to be sure, but we reckon you'd be hard-pressed...
Video New Gameplay Footage Of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion Surfaces
Launching on Switch this December
The 2022 Tokyo Game Show is now underway in Japan, and as expected - all sorts of new gameplay footage and announcements are beginning to surface online. Japanese outlet Famitsu has uploaded a whopping 13 minutes of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion. Showing off more gameplay in this HD remaster. Keep in...
News Chroma Squad Dev's Next Project Is A Magical Girl Turn-Based RPG
Play dress-up to get powers
Brazil-based developer Behold Studios is best known for delivering the Super Sentai/Power Rangers-inspired RPG Chroma Squad back in 2015. Now, the developer is moving on from tokusatsu to magical girl with its next game, Mahou Senshi Cosplay Club. This marks the developer's return to its RPG roots following 2019's party...
News Psychedelic Survival Horror 'Saturnalia' Creeps Onto Switch Next Month
Evil expressionism
Developer and publisher Santa Ragione has announced Saturnalia, a psychedelic survival horror that makes use of expressionistic visuals to convey an eery and chilling atmosphere. The game will launch on Switch on October 27th — just in time for Halloween, then — and takes place in the Italian region of Sardinia in 1989...
News Cooking Mama: Cookstar Creators' New Game Comes With A Side Order Of Nile Rodgers
C'est Chic
If you cast your mind back to 2020, you may remember the sworded release of a little game called Cooking Mama: Cookstar. Controversy surrounded the game after the mild-mannered cooking sim was abruptly pulled from the Switch eShop shortly after its release, leading to rumours of built-in cryptocurrency mining, unlawful use of copyrighted...
News Virtua Racing-Inspired 'Formula Retro Racing World Tour' Speeds Onto Switch
'90s style racer launches later this year
Developers Repixel8 and CGA Studio Games have announced that the next entry to the Formula Retro Racing series — Formula Retro Racing World Tour — will launch on Switch on December 14th, 2022. The new entry boasts the same crisp low-polygonal graphics, rapid 60fps racing, and split-screen multiplayer...
News LEGO Bricktales Is Building To An October Launch On Switch
Brickin' it
Indie-dev-turned-publishing powerhouse Thunderful has announced the release date for the next video game based around Denmark's most beloved export (well, bacon and the lovely Felix on our video team are pretty good, too). Lego Bricktales is launching on Switch — and all the other places you usually find your video games — on 12th...
News Make The Switch To Virtual Fuel In 'Gas Station Simulator', Coming Next Month
BPRPG
Only on the day Powerwash Simulator was announced for the Switch would a title like Gas Station Simulator not take us by surprise. You would think that the life sim genre had reached its strangely-specific peak with the likes of Goat Simulator, but — as a cursory search of 'simulator' on the Switch eS
News Dungeon-Crawling JRPG 'Demon Gaze Extra' Bags A Physical Launch On Switch
Day-One Edition comes with added goodies
Publisher Red Art Games has announced that dungeon-crawling JRPG Demon Gaze Extra will be getting a physical release on Nintendo Switch, launching on January 13th, 2023. The game, developed by Dragami Games LTD, will cost €59.99 and will be available for pre-order later today on the official Red Art Games...
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Gets A Date For Its Next Major Free Update
Spoiler: It's really close!
Capcom has today announced that the free 'Title Update 2' for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak will be launching on September 29th. That's just two weeks away! The update contains a number of new monsters and quests. Here are the full details from the official website: New Monsters – A rare species and subspecies make...
News Splatoon 3 Will Be At EGX 2022, Come And Splat Us Live On Stage
Battle against Nintendo Life in a Splatoon 3 tournament!
Next week, Splatoon 3 will be showcased at EGX 2022 from 22nd to 25th September at ExCeL London, with fans able to take part in a series of casual 'Turf-War' tournaments. Not only that, but we'll be there too! Nintendo Life will have a curated freeplay area of 15 stations featuring a...
Wednesday14th Sep 2022
Poll So, How Are You Pronouncing Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom?
Tears or Tears? Or both?
As the dust settles on another Nintendo Direct, we think it's fair to say that our little gaming minds have been sufficiently blown. We've got news of GoldenEye! Pikmin 4! Fire Emblem Engage! Tunic! But - and let's be real for a minute here - the thing that really left us Sheikah not stirred was the brand new trailer,...
Review Temtem (Switch) - An Innovative Pokémon-Like, With Depth And Grind In Equal Measure
Into Temtemtion
At the beginning of our Temtem adventure, we had every intention to review the Pokémon-inspired massively multiplayer game based on its own merit, steering clear of comparisons between the two as best we could. Developer Crema never shied away from where Temtem’s blueprints came from during its successful Kickstarter campaign and...
News The New Fire Emblem Hero Was Created By A VTuber Designer
It all makes sense now
Nintendo kicked off its latest broadcast with the official reveal of Fire Emblem Engage, arriving on Switch in 2023. During the first look, players were introduced to the game's protagonist - a new character rocking a red and blue hairstyle. If you're wondering why this new hero looks like a VTuber, it turns out the...
News Don't Worry, Nintendo Hasn't Cancelled Advance Wars For Switch
It's still just delayed...
One of the many games Switch fans were hoping to hear more from during the latest Nintendo Direct was Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp. The anticipated two-in-one game release has already suffered multiple delays and was pushed back again earlier this year due to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. Fans of the original Game Boy...
Random Undertale Creator Is Now Writing Columns For Famitsu, Replacing Sakurai
Get ready for 'Toby Fox's Secret base'
Toby Fox, the creator of Undertale and Deltarune, will seemingly begin writing columns for Weekly Famitsu Magazine, according to Famitsu itself. The column will be called "Toby Fox's Secret Base" with the first piece featuring in Weekly Famistu Magazine dated September 29th, 2022. Fox will effectively be...
PSA Switch Connection Problems? We Wouldn't Recommend Nintendo's Network Fix
These are the Switch ports you want, right?
It seems that lots of people have been having connection issues with Splatoon 3 since its launch last week, and that's caused many to search the internet for any kind of tips or tricks to help them maintain a better internet connection. And this has brought to light a Support Page
Hands On The Witch Is Back - Bayonetta 3 Is Real, And We've Played It
It's about (witch) time
Believe it or not, it’s been nearly five whole years since the wickedly stylish witch Bayonetta revealed the fact her action combat series would become a trilogy, and it’s been almost eight years since Bayonetta 2 released on Wii U. That original reveal trailer showed so little and left us with so many questions. Would...
News Switch Online's N64 Library In Japan Is Getting One Extra Game
Harvest Moon 64 returns in 2023
Nintendo's latest Direct was packed out with farming simulators, but somehow we've missed out on one here in the west. During the announcement of more N64 games for the Switch Online service, Japan's segment revealed one extra title. Instead of 9 games between now and 2023 (GoldenEye 007 included), it'll be receiving...
Reminder Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Minecraft amiibo Are Now Available
Update: Stock appears at My Nintendo Store
Update: The double pack for Steve and Alex has finally appeared on the My Nintendo Store UK. You can order a set below for £25.99. Stock is also still available at Amazon and Best Buy for those of you in the US. <products id="20292,20535,20536"> Original Article: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate...
News Dev Behind PlayStation Series 'Everybody's Golf' Releases New Game On Switch
A former Apple Arcade exclusive
The Nintendo Switch Sports update wasn't the only golf-related news shared during the latest Direct. In Japan's broadcast, Easy Come Easy Golf was announced for Switch. This isn't just any old golf game, it's actually from Clap Hanz - the developer behind the PlayStation series, Everybody's Golf /
News Highly Acclaimed Management Sim 'Factorio' Is Heading To Switch
It's out soon too!
During Nintendo's Direct Presentation yesterday, it was announced that the acclaimed PC management sim Factorio will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch on October 28th, 2023. Originally launched in 2020, Factorio tasks players with building and managing a factory-style system, utilising resource gathering and automated...
News Super Sonic Shines In New Sonic Frontiers Trailer
More from the frontier
Sonic Frontiers is due to release on Switch on November 8th. While that is just a few short months from now, we are still being provided with more and more footage at an alarmingly fast rate (could we really resist a speed reference?) Today's 'TGS Trailer' continues this trend with a fresh look at the game's Titan Battles, as...
News Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered Brings PlayStation 2 Remake To Switch In December
Update: Announced during the Nintendo Direct
Update [Wed 14th Sep, 2022 10:50 BST]: SaGa fans, you may have spotted something very exciting in the sizzle reel during yesterday's Nintendo Direct. Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered is launching on the Switch eShop on 1st December 2022! Here's an official overview of the game from the eShop...
News Surprise! Fitness Boxing Fist Of The North Star Has Been Announced For Switch
A crossover no one expected
Fitness boxing developer Imagineer has revealed its new Switch game Fitness Boxing Fist of the North Star during the latest Direct broadcast. Yes, it's crossing over with the popular manga and anime series Fist of the North Star. You'll have characters like Kenshiro as your instructor, and after you've warmed up you'll...
News Dragon Quest Manga's Video Game Adaptation Gets Simultaneous Global Release
Infinitely amazing
Who wants another Square Enix announcement? Back in 2020, the company revealed a brand new Dragon Quest spin-off game based on the manga and anime Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai. Two years later, we now know that the game — developed by Game Studio and Kai Graphics — is coming to Switch in a simultaneous worldwide release...
News Apple Arcade Launch Title From Key Bravely, Octopath Staff Out Now On Switch
How's your Various Daylife going?
Did you know that some of the people who worked on the Bravely and Octopath series made a game for Apple Arcade? It almost slipped our minds, too! Until yesterday, in the Nintendo Direct, Various Daylife made a surprise appearance. Launching on the service back in 2019, this simplified RPG is now available to buy on...
News Switch's Officially-Licensed Micro SD Card Collection Expands With New Fortnite Designs
Joining Mario, Zelda and more
Storage space has always been one of the Switch's downsides, with the system's internal memory never really being enough to house the many games, patches and more we find ourselves downloading these days. The issue makes a microSD card an essential purchase for any Switch owner and thankfully, there are plenty of great...
News Why Settle For One 'Front Mission' Remake When You Can Have Three?
Yep, three!
Cast your minds back to early this year, you might recall that Front Mission 1st and Front Mission 2 remakes were confirmed during the Nintendo Direct presentation in February. Now, publisher Forever Entertainment has showcased more footage for both titles and confirmed that, yes, a third remake is also on the way. Front Mission 2
News Octopath Traveler Has Now Sold Over 3 Million Units Physically And Digitally
Square-Enix has a lot to celebrate
As the dust settles on September's Nintendo Direct presentation, Square-Enix has revealed that Octopath Traveler, the studio's HD-2D RPG, has now shipped and digitally sold over 3 million copies. It's a solid milestone for the game that originally launched on Nintendo Switch back in 2018, before making its way to...
News You Can Now Download A Harvestella Demo From The Switch eShop
Try out Square Enix's new farming sim RPG
One of the many Square Enix titles on display at Nintendo's September Direct broadcast was the farming sim RPG Harvestella. If you have been eager to try this one out, you're in luck. Ahead of its November release on the Switch, a demo has now been made available on the Switch eShop. Some of the other...
News Ryza Returns In Her Third 'Atelier' Game, Alchemist Of The End & The Secret Key
Mixing it up
Teased by Koei Tecmo just last week, Ryza is back! Atelier Ryza: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key was announced during yesterday's Nintendo Direct, and it sees Reisalin "Ryza" Stout returning as the star in her third Atelier game. And we don't have long to wait, as the game will bubble up on Switch on 24th February in the West,...
News This Undertale-Inspired Timeloop RPG Will Have You Live-Die-Repeating A Lot
'In Stars and Time' comes to Switch next year
Waking up with each day feeling the same may have been a standard part of Pandemic living, but it is the driving force behind In Stars and Time, a new timeloop RPG coming to Switch in 2023. You will play as Siffrin, a hero who is attempting to stop a tyrannical ruler with their group of friends, but the...
News Praise The One Who Waits For This 'Cult Of The Lamb' Vinyl, Pre-Orders Open Today
Cult-ure shock
Those of you with a good enough memory to recall anything before yesterday's Nintendo Direct announcements (were there even games back then?) might remember the release of the creepy life-sim-come-cult-builder, Cult of the Lamb. Well, we had a great time with it — as seen in our 8/10 review — and now those of you who had a blast...
Tuesday13th Sep 2022
News More N64 Games Are Coming To The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack
Yes, including THAT one
Nintendo has announced that a new batch of Nintendo 64 games will be coming to the Expansion Pack tier of its Nintendo Switch Online subscription service. As detailed in the latest Nintendo Direct for September 2022, the following eight titles — as well as the long-rumoured return of GoldenEye 007
News GoldenEye 007 Is Returning To Nintendo Switch
James Bond returns, finally
Nintendo has announced that GoldenEye 007 is finally coming back. During its September 2022 Nintendo Direct, the company confirmed that Rare's seminal N64 first-person shooter — which has never been officially released on any other console — is "coming soon". The Direct announcement was light on specifics, with no...
News Here's A Look At The Stunning Box Art For Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
Brings a tear to the eye
The box art for the newly-named Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been revealed along with several versions of the key art that will be used for the upcoming game — and we have to say it's a real looker! Apparently, a picture paints a thousand words, so we'll pipe down and just get to it, shall we? Behold the box art for...
News 'The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom' Launches In May 2023
New trailer for the game formerly known as BOTW2
Nintendo has finally announced the real title for the game formerly known as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 — say hello to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, launching on 12th May 2023. The new trailer (above) doesn't give much away in terms of new gameplay, focusing on some...
News 3DS System Update 11.16.0-49 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Super stable
Following the 3DS system update late last month, Nintendo has now issued another one. This bumps the system up to Version 11.16.0-49. Here are the full patch notes, courtesy of Nintendo's support website: Ver. 11.16.0-49U (September 12th, 2022) "Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been...
Wednesday14th Sep 2022
News Switch Online Versions Of Pokémon Stadium 1 & 2 Won't Support Transfers
Read the fine print
At the latest Nintendo Direct broadcast, the next batch of games coming to the Switch Online N64 service were revealed. Apart from titles like Mario Party, and the long-rumoured return of GoldenEye 007, Nintendo also confirmed Pokémon Stadium and its sequel Pokémon Stadium 2 would be
Tuesday13th Sep 2022
Round Up Everything Announced In The September 2022 Nintendo Direct - Every Game Reveal And Trailer
What were your favourite announcements?
Another Nintendo Direct has graced the internet, bringing with it a host of awesome announcements and updates. Clocking in at 40 minutes in length, we've got a hunch there was probably something for everybody here, regardless of what kind of games you're into! Not much murky space horror though. Read More:...
Watch Nintendo Direct September 2022 - Live!
40 minutes of yummy, scrumptious reveals and updates
It's that time again, folks! Nintendo is about to bring the big guns with a full-fat, juicy Nintendo Direct just for us - and the rest of the internet... At "roughly 40 minutes" in length, the showcase will mostly be focused on games launching this winter. Emphasis on the "mostly", there - this...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 3 Will Launch This Holiday
Tis the season
It feels like Wave 2 for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's DLC pass only just launched, but we're already looking ahead to Wave 3. Nintendo confirmed during its September Direct that eight more courses will be arriving at the start line this Holiday season. That makes it the perfect family game to fall out over before the celebrations, then! The...
News Hori Officially Announces Switch Split Pad Compact Western Release
The follow-up to the Split Pad Pro
Towards the end of last month, the popular accessory maker Hori announced it would be releasing a follow-up to the Split Pad Pro called the Split Pad Fit. Now, a month later, it's officially announced the western release. Locally, it'll be known as the 'Split Pad Compact'. Apart from the name change, this...
Talking Point What Do You Want To See At Today's Nintendo Direct Showcase?
Zelda? Metroid? More Zelda?
Update [Tue 13th Sep, 2022 12:15 BST]: The day is upon us and we are buckling up for what is sure to be 40 minutes of top-notch announcement content. Alongside the writers below, our wonderful video production team have now also given their thoughts on what to expect from the Direct. Check out their thoughts in the new...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 DLC Introduces New Hero, Swimsuits, Wave 2 Out October
Meet Ino
Have you spotted that silhouette in Xenoblade Chronicles 3's Expansion Pass? Well, now we know who that character is! Ino is a mechanical companion who you'll be able to recruit when Wave 2 launches on 13th October. Ino will be a Defender hero with the class "Noponic Champion", but she'll also have what looks like her own skill tree...
News Fire Emblem Engage Unites New And Returning Characters, Out Next January
Joy-Con hair!
Kicking off today's Nintendo Direct in style is the Fire Emblem series! Nintendo and Intelligent Systems announced a brand new Fire Emblem mainline game, Fire Emblem Engage. This new game seems to bring old favourites together with some new characters, and a protagonist with curiously-coloured hair. Plus, the game is out pretty darn...
News Resident Evils 7, 8, 2, And 3 Are Coming To Switch, But There’s A Catch
Yes, they're 'Cloud Versions'
During today's Nintendo Direct Showcase, Capcom revealed that several Resident Evil games will be coming to the Switch. These include Resident Evil: Village, Resident Evil: Biohazard (7), Resident Evil 2, and Resident Evil 3. The catch, of course, is that all games will be avail
Talking Point What Did You Think Of The September 2022 Nintendo Direct?
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! Fire Emblem Engage! Pikmin 4!
Well, that was one heck of a Nintendo Direct, wasn't it? While it perhaps wasn't the massive Zelda blowout we were all expecting, Nintendo had no shortage of first-party reveals and exclusives, amidst some big Indies and multiplatform releases. Let's start with the biggie, then — Breath...
News Splatoon 3's Next Splatfest Is On The Way
Time to pick a side
The Nintendo Direct Showcase has just confirmed that the next Splatoon 3 Splatfest is coming 23rd September 5pm PT/1am BST - 25th September 5pm PT/1am BST. The theme for this one is slightly more unusual than those we have seen before, with you having to choose what you would bring to a deserted island: Gear, Grub or Fun? We...
News Kirby's Return To Dream Land Deluxe Flies To Switch Next February
Give us more Kirby!
Originally released on Wii back in 2011, Kirby's sword swinging adventure is coming to the Switch in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe on February 24th, 2023. The game is set to bring over all of the powered-up fun from the original and combine it with some new features such as the Mecha Copy Ability which seems to turn Kirby...
News Tunic Is Confirmed For Switch, And It's Coming Very Soon
Blimey, September's a full one!
A Switch release for indie darling (and hitherto Xbox console exclusive) Tunic has been announced for Switch, and it's coming in just a couple of weeks, launching on 27th September. Our friends over at Pure Xbox absolutely adored this cute-looking Zelda-style adventure, awarding it an impressive 9/10 when it launched...
News Classic GameCube Action RPG 'Tales Of Symphonia' Getting Switch Remaster
Embark on the Journey of Regeneration again
If you had a GameCube and you loved RPGs, then you've likely played Tales of Symphonia. The first Tales of game to be released in Europe, it's arguably among the best games on the system. Now, fans who may have got into the esteemed Tales of series late will be able to try out this classic when it gets a...
News Pikmin 4 Is Set For A 2023 Release, Following Years Of Speculation
Not lost in a fire, then
In an announcement that we genuinely hadn't predicted, Shigeru Miyamoto just made an appearance at the Nintendo Direct Showcase to reveal that Pikmin 4 is on its way, finally! Check out the teaser trailer above. While there was little in terms of gameplay or release information, Miyamoto stated that the game is going to...
News Story Of Seasons: A Wonderful Life Remakes A Farming Classic
The music... Oh, the music
Xseed Games has announced that it will be releasing Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life for the Nintendo Switch, launching in Summer 2023. The game is a full remake of Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life, which originally launched on the GameCube back in 2003. It sure looks and sounds familiar too, with the main theme bringing...
News Mario Strikers: Battle League Scores Second Free Update, Coming This Month
He's got a foot like a traction engine
One of the pieces of update news to come out of the Nintendo Direct Showcase was the reveal of the new content coming to Mario Strikers: Battle League. The big take aways from this announcement was the arrival of two new players: Pauline and Diddy Kong. Making a name for herself following Super Mario Odyssey,...
Out Now Treasure's Classic Arcade Shmup 'Radiant Silvergun' Surprise Drops On Switch
Update: Currently unavailable on the North American eShop
Update [Wed 14th Sep, 2022 09:35]: Radiant Silvergun has randomly disappeared from the North American Switch eShop. The trailer has also been made private on YouTube. We've popped the Japanese reveal trailer up top for now so you can still get your shump goodness. For more information on the...
News Splatoon 3 Sales Cause Nintendo's Shares To Surge
Biggest jump since December 2020
After Splatoon 3 inked all over Japanese sales records over the weekend, it's perhaps no surprise that the success of Nintendo's squid-based shooter has caused the company's shares to surge. Bloomberg reports that Nintendo's share jumped 5.5% in Tokyo today, which means this is the
News Nintendo Switch Sports Golf Will Tee Off A Bit Later Than Expected
Coming this Holiday
Nintendo Switch Sports has been a constant for many during the past few months, and with five sports already included in the game, fans have been waiting eagerly for an update that's been due on the fairways for a little while. During today's Nintendo Direct, we now know that golf — which will be added as a free update —...
News Octopath Traveler 2 Journeys Onto Nintendo Switch February 2023
Shouldn't that be sixteen paths?
Update: You can pre-order a special Collector's Edition of the game over on the Square Enix store! And while we haven't had a look at it, we can use our imagination — because it sounds like it'll be gorgeous: OCTOPATH TRAVELER II Standard Edition Game OCTOPATH TRAVELER II Travelers Bust Set Bust figurines of the...
News The Minds Behind Danganronpa Reveal 'Master Detective Archives: Rain Code'
Out in 2023
Spike Chunsoft has revealed Master Detective Archives: Rain Code, a noir-adventure game set to release on the Switch in Spring 2023. From the creators of the Danganronpa series, the game certainly displays a similar visual style to the iconic RPG series, with gameplay that actually reminds us of Atlus' Persona franchise. Here's some...
News Sifu Punches Its Way To Switch In November
Everybody was Kung Fu fighting
Get working on your martial arts moves, as the Kung Fu action brawler Sifu is coming to Nintendo Switch on November 8th. The Direct Showcase revealed a small trailer of the game (above), demonstrating the appealing hand-to-hand combat in all its crunchy action. Sifu will see you taking on hoards of opponents as you...
News Retro Fighters New Bluetooth Brawler64 Controller Is Switch-Compatible
And it's fully-funded!
We've covered Retro Fighters' rather-lovely controllers (and peripherals) a few times here at Nintendo Life, but the company's newest Kickstarter has just launched, and it looks like a fantastic upgrade to the original Brawler64 controller. The Brawler64 N64 Blu
News Fatal Frame: Mask Of The Lunar Eclipse Haunts Switch Next Year
Wii classic gets a new lease of life
KOEI TECMO AMERICA has announced that Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse will be making its way to the Switch in Early 2023, bringing the classic Wii title back to life with bumped-up visuals and an all-new photo mode. Here's some official info from Koei Tecmo: "The remastered game features an all-new...
News Fae Farm Promises The Depth Of Stardew Valley And The Charm Of Fantasy Life
Co-op farming sim out Q2 2023
Publisher Phoenix Labs has announced Fae Farm, a brand new farming sim that "invites players to escape with friends into an enchanted world filled with wonder". Due to launch in Q2 2023, Fae Farm is being built with co-op play in mind and lets you drop in and out of sessions both online and via local multiplayer...
News Nintendo Direct Livestreams Return To Nintendo's New York Store
Be part of the moment
In case you somehow missed it, we're getting a full 40-minute Nintendo Direct tomorrow - "mostly" focused on games coming out on the Switch this winter. If you happen to be based in New York, or somewhere nearby, you can go and join the party at the Nintendo NY Store for this event. As GoNintendo notes, it's the first time...
Video Unboxing The New Splatoon 3 Nintendo Switch OLED & Pro Controller
Felix takes a look
Splatoon 3 arrived on the Switch last week, and as part of this, Nintendo has also released a new themed OLED system and a new Pro Controller. If you've been wanting a closer look, but haven't been able to secure one just yet, don't worry - because Felix has! Check out the video above to see the new themed Switch in all its...
News PlatinumGames Launches Free Switch Demo For Sol Cresta
Get a taste of the game's 'Dramatic Mode'
PlatinumGames has announced that it has launched a free Nintendo Switch demo for its shoot-em-up title Sol Cresta. The demo - titled Sol Cresta Trial Version - is being rolled out today, however the specific time of its release may differ depending on your region (at the time of writing, it is not yet...
News Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion Refreshes PSP Favourite This December
Our reunion...
Square Enix had an incredibly healthy showing during today's Nintendo Direct, and one of its biggest announcements was an official release date for Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion. The remake of the PSP game is launching on Switch (and other consoles) on 13th December with beautiful visuals and rearranged music. The developer...
News Rune Factory 3 Special Heading To Switch In 2023
New series also in development
Xseed Games has announced that Rune Factory 3 Special will be launching on Switch in 2023, remastering the game for a new generation. It also revealed that a new Rune Factory series is now in development, though no further information was provided for this. Here's some features you can expect in Rune Factory 3...
Hands On All Of The Exciting Upcoming Games We Played At PAX West 2022
Indies, Nintendo Switch titles and more!
Recently, we sent our American video producer Zion Grassl to PAX West 2022 to try out the latest and greatest games coming out in the near future. Now that he's completed his assignment, he's put together the above video - where he and his friend, Zach Driscoll, share their impressions about all the games...
News Critically-Acclaimed Co-Op Game 'It Takes Two' Confirmed For Switch
Howdy there, partner
Hazellight Studios' Game of the Year winner at the 2021 Game Awards, It Takes Two, is making the jump to Switch on 4th November. This was one of the many announcements that was heavily rumoured by multiple people last week, but it's fantastic to see this acclaimed title finally hop over to the hybrid console. This platforming...
News A New Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Makes A Symphony On Switch Next February
Melodies of life
It's finally happened! During today's Nintendo Direct, we found out that we're finally getting a brand new Theatrythm game on the Switch. Consoles haven't seen a new rhythm-based Final Fantasy game since the 3DS' Curtain Call, but now, Theatrhythm Final Bar Line will be changing that when it launches on 16th February 2023. This new...
Random Reggie Fils-Aimé Played A Ton Of GTA During The GameCube Era
Wait... that wasn't on GameCube!
Ex-Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé is well known for his showmanship and love for Nintendo games, but if a recent interview is anything to by, it seems he may have spent more of his time on the PlayStation 2 during the early 2000s rather than the GameCube. Traitor, right..? Nah, we're kidding...
News Bayonetta 3 Bewitches With Demonic New Gameplay Trailer
Out this October
PlatinumGames' Bayonetta 3 stomped its way into today's Nintendo Direct, but our favourite witch had more to deliver afterwards with a solid look at the upcoming game's combat and gameplay. Releasing on 28th October, we can see Bayonetta in action as she kicks and flips her way through demons in the upcoming third entry. You'll...
News Is Mr. Spock Faster Than A Xenomorph? You Can Find Out In Fall Guys Season Two
To boldly fall...
Epic Games' much enjoyable (if not a little frustrating on Switch) online survival game, Fall Guys, will soon be launching into its second season, and things are about to get a whole lot more cosmic. The latest foray into the final frontier, 'Satellite Scramble', is due to lift off on September 15th. The first season, 'Free for...
Monday12th Sep 2022
Guide Where To Buy The Splatoon 3 Nintendo Switch OLED Model Console And Pro Controller
Available now!
Update: The Splatoon 3 Switch OLED and Pro Controller are available right now! Stock is selling out super fast, so be sure to check all of your options below and pick one up before they're all gone. Original Article: Nintendo has unveiled a special Splatoon 3-themed Switch OLED console that looks perfect for fans of the series –...
Guide Where To Buy Splatoon 3 On Nintendo Switch
Best deals, cheapest prices and amiibo!
Update: Splatoon 3 is now available! Below, you'll find all the best deals available at launch. Original Article: Kids and squids alike will no doubt be looking forward to Splatoon 3, the latest game in Nintendo's family-friendly shooter series that's headed to Switch later this year. If you're super keen,...
News Nintendo Direct Showcase Confirmed For Today (September 13th)
It's happening!
After a whole bunch of rumours, Nintendo has officially announced a new Direct Showcase, scheduled to air on September 13th at 7am PT / 10am ET / 3pm BST / 10pm AWST / 2am NZST. Nintendo UK has also announced that it will not stream the Direct as a mark of respect for the country's current period of national mourning; as such, it...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: Star Coins - How To Earn Money Fast And Easy
Money makes the valley go 'round
Figuring out how to earn money fast in Disney Dreamlight Valley is essential for upgrading your new home, literally and figuratively. House upgrades cost a significant amount of money, and the local shops don’t invest in themselves. Unlike most life sims, though, Dreamlight Valley has several efficient ways to...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: How To Make Ratatouille
How to invite Remy to the valley
The Disney Dreamlight Valley ratatouille recipe is essential if you want Remy to set up shop in the valley – and you do. Getting Remy to re-open Chez Remy is one of the most important things you can do early in Dreamlight Valley, and entering his realm should be your first priority. How to make ratatouille in...
News Splatoon 3 Connection Issues? Looks Like An Update Is On Its Way
Spatchville
This weekend was marked by the release of Splatoon 3, and we must say, we just think it's neat! Selling a record-breaking number of copies over its opening weekend, the game has been enjoyed by millions in its early days, with many agreeing that Nintendo's newest splat sequel has a lot going for it. Read More: Splatoon 3 Review...
News Dispatch Games Posts Several Updates Around Its Company Status And Products
Update: The saga continues, again
Update: [Mon 12th Sep, 2022 11:00 BST] - As promised, Dispatch Games has provided a bit more context around what the heck is happening with both the company itself and its products. It's not a particularly comforting update, granted, but at least it's not silence. Chiefly, Dispatch’s “revoked” status as a...
Random Switch eShop 'Team Picks' Logo Looks Awfully Familiar
The Team "selects"
We miss Nintendo Selects. Nintendo's budget marketing label was used to indicate the company's best-selling titles that were sold at lower prices. Introduced in 2015 and used on Wii U and 3DS titles, every time we saw this little gold logo, we were always a bit excited to see those first-party titles at a reduced price. Sadly,...
News Paper Animal RPG Is An Adorable Mash-Up Of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon And Paper Mario
Wrap it up
With multiple indie developers taking up the Paper Mario mantle — in aesthetics and gameplay — Paper Animal RPG aims to do something a bit different with this crafty style. Developed by Cuddling Raccoons Studio, Paper Animal RPG is an utterly adorable take on the N64 Paper Mario's visuals, leaning into the slightly-more pixelated...
Random Bored Splatoon 3 Players Are Recreating Pong And Screensavers In The Lobby
Like watching ink dry
Here at Nintendo Life, we're big fans of Splatoon 3 — as if you couldn't already tell from our glowing review — and while the lobby wait times can go on a little, being able to ink your surroundings and zip around is better than staring at a board while you twiddle your thumbs. An update is on the way which should address...
News Splatoon 3 Becomes The Fastest Selling Nintendo Switch Game In Japan
Nintendo releases domestic sales figures
To say the Splatoon franchise has become a breakthrough hit for Nintendo since its debut on the Wii U back in 2015 would be somewhat of an understatement. Although the first entry sold modest numbers, all told, its focus on fast-paced multiplayer with a unique spin resonated with fans worldwide and has since...
News Square Enix Is Now Part Of A Blockchain
After dipping its toes in NFTs
After months of hints and talking about NFTs, Square Enix has finally become part of a blockchain. Gameindustry.biz reports that the Japanese developer and publisher has partnered with Oasys, which claims to be "an eco-friendly blockchain built for the gaming community, offering the best user experience with fast...
News Koumajou Remilia II Brings More Castlevania Inspired Gameplay To Switch
Sequel will be playable at TGS
Publisher CFK has announced that it will be launching Koumajou Remilia II: Stranger's Requiem on the Switch. The game is a sequel to the Castlevania-inspired side-scroller Koumajou Remilia: Scarlet Symphony featuring characters from 'Touhou Project', which launched on the Switch's eShop just earlier this year, with a...
Mini Review Little Orpheus (Switch) - A Whimsical Tale That Left Us Wanting
Absurd tales straight from the centre of the Earth
Developed by The Chinese Room of Dear Esther and Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture fame, Little Orpheus sheds some – but not all – of the studio’s reputation for making games with a focus on engaging stories rather than gameplay. Fear not, the studio's flair for an intriguing setup remains...
UK Charts Splatoon 3 Inks Its Way To The Top Spot
You've gotta be squidding me!
Ladies and gentlemen, the week! Welcome back to another Monday folks, but hey, it's not all doom and gloom. Here we have the latest UK charts for you to take a look over and brighten your day being safe in the knowledge that a Nintendo title is once again at number one! In case the title didn't give it away already,...
Poll What's The Best Contra Game? Rate Your Collection And Help Us Find Out
Run 'n' Rank!
This week marks the 30th anniversary of Contra III: The Alien Wars (or Super Probotector: Alien Rebels) on the SNES in Europe. That's crazy, right? Despite Konami's rather lacklustre attempt to revitalise the franchise with Contra: Rogue Corps in 2019, we here at Nintendo Life still have a spot in our hearts for the run 'n' gun shooter...
News Here's The Debut Trailer For Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway
Coming to Switch next month!
After its initial reveal back in July, publisher GameMill Entertainment has revealed the first official trailer for Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway. Due for launch on October 7th, 2022, the game will feature over 40 playable characters from Nickelodeon franchises, including SpongeBob Squarepants,
Sunday11th Sep 2022
News Xenoblade Chronicles Studio Monolith Soft Helped Out With Splatoon 3
Returning for the third time
Monolith Soft has become one of Nintendo's top developers working on huge IPs like Xenoblade Chronicles and also assisting as a support team on multiple other projects. If the release of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 wasn't already impressive enough this year, it seems the Japanese studio has provided assistance with Splatoon...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel - Mega Man X
Mavericks, assemble!
Hi folks; welcome to another edition of 'Box Art Brawl'! Last week, poor ol' Solid Snake got himself trapped in a digital space and needed your help to escape by voting for your favourite Metal Gear Solid: Ghost Babel box art. In the end, despite strong competition from North America, it was Europe that won out with 45% of the...
Random Masahiro Sakurai Shows Off His Silver YouTube Play Button
His English channel now has more than 440k subs
Last month, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai launched his own YouTube channel about creating games in English and Japanese. Fans flocked to both channels and they quickly skyrocketed in subscribers. Now, just weeks later, he's shown off the silver Play Button he received from...
News Ubisoft Announces Just Dance 2023 Edition, Out On Switch This November
Pre-orders are now live
At today's Ubisoft Forward event, the French company announced Just Dance 2023 Edition, the latest entry in the long-running rhythm game series. Pre-orders are now live on the Ubisoft Store. This new one is coming to the Nintendo Switch on 22nd November this year and will include a new art direction, new user interface,...
Video Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope Showcases Wiggler Boss Battle Gameplay
The angry caterpillar
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope launches October 20th exclusively on the Switch, and at the latest Ubisoft Forward event, fans of Mario and the Rabbids got a look the new "Wiggler Boss Battle Gameplay". Apart from the battle itself, it showed a new planet, some additional gameplay such as puzzles to solve, places to visit, and...
Saturday10th Sep 2022
News LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Galactic Edition Announced, Out November 1st
Includes six new character packs
Warner Bros. and TT Games announced the all-new Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Galactic Edition at today's Disney and Marvel games showcase. It'll be arriving on Switch and all other platforms on 1st November 2022. It includes six new packs in the Character Collection 2 as well as the seven packs from the...
Review Tinykin (Switch) - A Wholesome Platforming Spin On Pikmin
Good things come in small packages
Splashteam, developer of the humourous 2D platformer Splasher, is back again but with a different cast of curious creatures in its newest project, Tinykin. It's an imaginative and very pleasant 3D platformer that challenges you to think outside the box and find a new purpose in everyday objects — especially since...
Sunday11th Sep 2022
News Rayman Returns In Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope DLC
Ubisoft's classic mascot is back!
Ubisoft Forward kicked off its 'Ubisoft Forward' event this year with a "first look" at a quest in its upcoming Switch exclusive Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope. As exciting as all of this was, the highlight of this segment was arguably the reveal of Rayman at the very end. During the show, game
Saturday10th Sep 2022
Round Up Every Switch Announcement At The Disney & Marvel Games Showcase
Monkey Island, Mickey Mouse, Midnight Suns & more
Disney held its first ever video game showcase earlier on - showcasing all sorts of announcements, trailers and reveals for new and upcoming games. The line up included content from Marvel, Disney, Pixar, Lucasfilm and 20th Century Studios. We've now rounded up all the Switch-related news into a...
News Crikey! TY The Tasmanian Tiger 4 Is Getting A Nintendo Switch Release
Celebrating 20 years down under
The Aussie developer Krome Studios has today announced TY the Tasmanian Tiger 4 is "coming soon" to Switch. This particular entry in the series originally debuted on PC in 2013 (eventually landing on Steam in 2015) and is a new 2D adventure featuring the art of TY's creator, Steve Stamatiadis, and 40 levels of...
Gallery Six Lovely Screenshots Of Disney Illusion Island, Coming To Switch In 2023
"Be a part of an authentic Mickey cartoon"
The highlight of Disney and Marvel's 'D23 Expo' on the Switch front was easily a new 2D co-op platform adventure starring Mickey and friends. Disney Illusion Island will support up to four players as they platform and puzzle solve and take down some epic bosses. Nintendo's website includes some screenshots...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 10th)
What a week for franchises
It's finally here, folks. After what feels like an age of trailers and Directs galore, this week finally saw the release of Splatoon 3! Here at Nintendo Life, we have you covered for all things concerning ink, squids and merchandise (or should we say Murch-andice?) We have put together a comprehensive Tips, Tricks and...
News Disney's Free-To-Play Racer Coming Soon, Monsters Inc Characters & Track Revealed
Mike and co return
During the 'D23 Expo', Gameloft shared an update for its upcoming free-to-play racer Disney Speedstorm. A new trailer revealed the cast of Monsters, Inc. will be making their way onto the race track. This includes Mike, Sulley, Randall and Celia. A new Monsters, Inc. themed course was also revealed. In addition to this...
Friday9th Sep 2022
Guide Splatoon 3: amiibo Unlocks And Rewards - Full List
You lip-sync, we drip ink
If you've got your hands on a copy of the excellent Splatoon 3, you might be aware that there's a whole host of previously released amiibo that are compatible with the game. This includes the original amiibo released with the Wii U original Splatoon, as well as the shinier, newer amiibo released alongside Splatoon 2. Note...
News Nintendo Direct Zelda Announcement Rumours Intensify
Update: Direct officially announced
Update #3 [Mon 12th Sep, 2022 15:22 BST]: The latest Nintendo Direct has now been announced. It will air on September 13th, but will not be live streamed on Nintendo's UK YouTube channel. You can read more in our latest story: Nintendo Direct Showcase Confirmed For Tomorrow Update #2 [10th Sep, 2022]: Jeff...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: How To Upgrade Your House
Home sweet (expensive) home
Figuring out how to upgrade your house in Disney Dreamlight Valley might not seem like a big deal at first, but once you start gathering more recipes and crafting furniture, that initial house gets small pretty fast. Getting your first house upgrade is fairly straightforward, but after that, you’re on your own. Someone...
News Alterium Shift Is A Super NES-Inspired RPG With Three Different Story Paths
Octopath Shift
If you were extra vigilant throughout this year's 'not-E3' season, and you like your JRPGs, then you may have spotted Alterium Shift during the 2022 Guerilla Collective showcase. Originally slated for a PC and "unspecified console" release, publisher Gravity Game Arise and developer Drattzy Games have revealed that the game will...
News The First Review For The New Action RPG Trinity Trigger Is Now In
Launching in the west "early" next year
One JRPG Switch fans will want to be on the lookout for next year is FuRyu's co-op action title Trinity Trigger. As you might have already read, it's been developed by an all-star cast - with talent that's previously worked on games like Secret of Mana, Xenoblade Chronicles and Octopath Traveler. The other...
Guide Splatoon 3: Tips, Tricks, And Hints
Splat with the best of 'em
Splatoon 3 is out now for Nintendo Switch. With months of Directs and trailers galore in the lead up to its September launch, you would think that we would be in the perfect place to dive straight into the game's online play, racking up win after win, right? Well, you'd be wrong. Although we absolutely love the latest...
News Nintendo Switch Is No Longer The Best-Selling Console Of 2022 In The UK
But for how long?
If there's one thing that's defined the most recent console generation, it's shortages. Shortages of semiconductors, parts, and other components, have led to a shortage in stock for both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles and have also affected Switch production. But we seem to have hit a turnaround if August's monthly...
News These Stunning Hollow Knight Mini Figurines Need A Home On Your Shelf
Collect all eight
While we wait on the next Hollow Knight: Silksong update, Fangamer has announced its Hollow Knight mini figurine line is now available for purchase. These PVC figurines can be purchased for $10 USD each or in a set for $80 USD. These figures range between 2.4 to 3.4 inches tall and include the following characters: The Knight,...
Review Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling Into Darkness (Switch) - Makes You Work For The Good Stuff
Insert obligatory Nietzshe quote here
Made in Abyss feels like an anime/manga ripe for a game adaptation, especially given its almost Happy Tree Friends-esque combination of cute visuals with incredibly disturbing violence. We finally got that adaptation in the laboriously named Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness, which manages to be...
Guide Splatoon 3: How To Transfer Your Splatoon 2 Save Data
A splat from the past
Splatoon 3 is finally here and we are all ready to put our previous skills into practice in a brand new franchise entry. But skills won't be the only thing that we are transferring over between the games, oh no. Did you know that you can make your Splatoon 3 set-up even easier and grab some tasty bonuses while you are at it?...
Poll Splatoon Switch OLED Vs. Pokémon Switch OLED - Which Do You Prefer?
Make your choice!
With the launch of Splatoon 3 (that's today, by the way!) and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on November 18th, Nintendo is celebrating both games with their very own Nintendo Switch: OLED Model designs. While we love both designs in their own way, we at Nintendo Life most definitely have our preferences, and we want to know yours too!...
Guide Splatoon 3: Alterna Logs - How To Unlock
One way, no Alterna-tive
If you’ve been playing through Splatoon 3’s rather excellent single player campaign Return of the Mammalians, you may have discovered a few entries in the ‘Archive’ tab on your menu called Alterna Logs. These provide information about what Alterna actually is, as well as a whole heap of lore about the Splatoon...
Random Billy Mitchell Claims Doctor Won't See Him Due To Donkey Kong Cheating Accusations
According to court documents
By this point, if you've heard of Donkey Kong, then you've also probably heard of Billy Mitchell. The former 'King of Kong' held multiple world records in arcade games such as Pac-Man and the aforementioned, but many have since been called into question, with some accusing him of playing via Multiple Arcade Machine...
Saturday10th Sep 2022
News 2D Co-Op Platformer Disney Illusion Island Announced Exclusively For Switch
Go on an adventure with Mickey & friends
At the Disney & Marvel 'D23 Expo' earlier today, Switch fans were treated to a special exclusive announcement. Introducing Disney Illusion Island - a brand new 2D four-player co-op adventure starring "Mickey & Friends". In this new game, you'll go on an adventure with Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy...
Friday9th Sep 2022
News Sega Reveals Main Theme Song For Sonic Frontiers, Have A Listen
The ending theme song has also been revealed
Update [Fri 9th Sep, 2022 01:30 BST]: Following on from Sonic Frontiers' ending theme song, which was released earlier this week, Sega has now released the main theme song 'I'm here'. Here's who is credited on this song: Vocals & Lyrics by Merry Kirk-Holmes (To Octavia) Composed & Arranged by...
Random Hidden Texture Found In Super Smash Bros. Melee Stage 20 Years Later
Super Snack Bros.
Getting good at Super Smash Bros. Melee (and any Smash Bros. game at that) is a matter of muscle memory. You learn the controls until your thumbs are moving independently of your mind, you merely need to think and your character attacks, and before you even register an oncoming punch, your shield is up. What this has produced in...
News My Nintendo Store Adds New Splatoon 3 Themed Rewards (North America)
Grab a bag and sticker set
It's the launch day of Splatoon 3 around the globe and to celebrate this special occasion in North America, Nintendo has added a few new rewards to its My Nintendo store. First up we've got a Splatoon 3: Splatsville Shopping Bag for 800 Platinum Points. It's made out of woven polypropylene. Here are the dimensions: 15.35"...
Poll Splatoon 3 Is Now Available For Nintendo Switch, Are You Getting It?
Go on, tell us!
Splatoon 3 is finally available on the Nintendo Switch, and as usual, we want to know if the community here on Nintendo Life will be joining in on the fun. If you're still not sure about the latest entry in the series, be sure to check out the following materials to help you decide. This includes our very own Nintendo Life review:...
News Fisti-Fluffs Publisher 'Rogue Games' Moves To A Four-Day Work Week
Workers are apparently seeking "balance"
Publisher Rogue Games, which has launched Switch games such as Fisti-Fluffs and Super Mega Zero, has announced that it will be moving to a four-day work week, with employees set to have every Friday off with no additional hours added to prior work days. The news comes via Game Developer, who interviewed...
Thursday8th Sep 2022
Guide Which Is The Cheapest Switch eShop Region?
Time to move to Mexico?
One of the best things about the Nintendo Switch is its region-free eShop. That means that you can buy or download games from any region, and play them with no issue on your console. It also means that you can access games that are region-specific, or prices and sales in one region but not another, as long as you know how...
News New Limited-Time Pokémon Sword And Shield Distribution Announced For Europe
Get Genesect, Volcanion, and Marshadow this month
Update: We've included a few more retailers in the list below! Generation IX might be on the horizon, but Pokémon Trainers across the world are still busy catching and battling 'em all in Pokémon Sword & Shield, and it looks like Europe, in particular, will need to head back to Galar again to...
Random Popular Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch Can Get You 10,000 Arrows In Minutes
Still, Legolas needed more
While some people are still discovering new things to do in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, others are making the game do new things for them. We have reported on a number of occasions about the Inventory Slot Transfer glitch in the game and how it can be used to max out your materials or provide
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Splatoon 3
Here's what the critics had to say
We're back with another review round up, and this week the focus is Nintendo's upcoming first-party release Splatoon 3. Before we dive into it, we want to first take a moment to mention our own review here on Nintendo Life. We said it was "excellent" - awarding the game 9 out of 10 stars and acknowledging it as...
News Nintendo Has Revealed A Splatoon 3 World Map
Take a look!
In the latest volume of Nintendo's 'Ask the Developer' series, an official world map for Splatoon 3 was revealed. Inklings and Octolings have always wondered about how the world of Splatoon fits together, so this map should help. You can see all sorts of landmarks such as Splatsville, Inkopolis bay, Salmonid swim zones and more! Have a...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Receives Multiple Fixes On Switch, More To Come
Fixer Upper
Disney Dreamlight Valley proved to be a bit of a surprise at launch, and we found it to be a charming, heartfelt take on the life sim genre in our review. However, we noticed that the game wasn't well optimised for Switch, and since launch, others have reported multiple bugs with this version of the game. Gameloft, the developer behind...
News Persona 5 Royal Switch eShop File Size Seemingly Revealed
A small size for a big RPG
After lots and lots of begging, Persona 5 Royal will, at last, be coming out on the Switch next month. And for those who are looking to download the game on the eShop, we've got a rough idea of just how much space it'll take up. Spotted on the Japanese eShop, Twitter user @ScrambledFaz has shared screens of the game's...
News Splatoon 3 amiibo Unlocks Detailed, Here's What You'll Receive
Clothing, gear, kicks and more!
Since the original Splatoon game, amiibo functionality has been supported. This feature returns in Splatoon 3, so what kind of unlocks can amiibo collector's expect? Destructoid has put together a list of all the unlocks. To activate your amiibo in Splatoon 3, you'll need to find the amiibo stand in Splatsville. From...
Nintendo Download 8th September (North America)
Splatoon 3! White Day! Voice of Cards!
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: Splatoon 3 (Nintendo, 9th Sep,...
Mini Review BPM: Bullets Per Minute (Switch) - A Ripping Roguelike FPS, Metal But Muddy
Rip and Shred until it is done
If there ever was a genre that was perfect for Switch, it has to be roguelikes. The pick-up-and-play nature of them is perfect for getting a game in on your commute or on your work break. Another ironically great genre for a Nintendo platform is the First Person Shooter, thanks to the inclusion of gyro-aim. Mash these...
News Good Smile Company Releasing Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade Figures, Pre-Orders Are Now Live
Roy and Lilina return next year
The Good Smile Company is back at it releasing another set of stunning Nintendo-themed figures. Following on from the release of Blyeth earlier this year, it's now announced a few more Fire Emblem statues. The two new 1/7 scale figures are Roy (shipping in December 2023) and Lilina (shipping in November 2023). Both...
News SNK Rules Out New KoF Games For Switch Due To System's "Technical Limitations"
"at the moment there are no plans"
Over the past five years, the Nintendo Switch has become a fantastic system for fighting game enthusiasts. In saying this, there are still some serious gaps in its collection - with the hybrid device so far missing out on games like Tekken and also the modern Street Fighter games. A few other newer titles we're...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Splatoon 3 On Switch
Another "polished" first-party release
This week marks the release of Splatoon 3 on the Nintendo Switch. So far there's been our own Nintendo Life review, as a well as a round-up of impressions, and now we've got technical analysis from John Linneman of Digital Foundry. So, how does the third game hold up on Switch? Jumping right into it - the game...
News Splatoon 3 Launch Day Patch Detailed Ahead Of Game's Release
A final lick of paint
Splatoon 3 finally launches tomorrow, and — as is customary in this day and age — Nintendo has prepared a launch day patch for the game to get the final release all prepared for some ink-tastic action this weekend. Available later today, and downloadable once you've got that game loaded up onto your Switch, version 1.1.0...
News Dead Cells Huge 'Enter The Panchaku' Update Finally Arrives On Switch Today
Pan nunchaku? Sign us up
After hitting "a snag" (along with a few more delays) with the release of Dead Cells' latest free update, Enter the Panchaku, Motion Twin has announced that Switch owners — and other console players — can at last experience this latest batch of new content! There are a ton of new features in Enter the Panchaku — not...
News Cannon Dancer, The Strider 'Spiritual Successor', Officially Confirmed For Switch
Physical release also coming
Just a few weeks ago we caught wind that Cannon Dancer — often referred to as the unofficial sequel to the Capcom classic Strider — would be coming to the Switch. With no official announcement nor Western confirmation, we kept our excitement tightly under wraps. But the wrapper is off now, folks! We now have a brand...
Random Man Steals Pokémon Cards, Then Stupidly Tries To Sell Them Back
He got caught... obviously
A man has been arrested after attempting to sell Pokémon cards back to the very same trading card store he robbed just one month prior. On August 9th, 2022, shortly before midnight, a trading card store in Bellingham, Washington, reported that around $20,000 worth of Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering cards had been...
News Beast Breaker Studio 'Vodeo Games' Runs Out Of Funds And Shuts Down
"There will be no new Vodeo Games"
Vodeo Games, the developer behind the turn-based RPG Beast Breaker, has announced that it will be shutting down after failing to secure the necessary funds to keep its team together. The announcement was made via a Twitter post yesterday evening at 7:30pm BST, with Vodeo Games stating that "despite a year of avid...
Japanese Charts JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Takes The Crown With Modest Sales
Three new entries for the week
The latest Japanese charts are now in and it introduces a few new entries for the week with the likes of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R, The Last of Us: Part 1, and Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure tops the charts with a respectable 19,807 units sold across the...
Random Animal Crossing Fan Is Visiting Every In-Game Artwork In Real Life
And they're not Redd's fakes either!
Picture the scene: the year is 2020, the land is plagued by a global pandemic (the likes of which we have never seen), and while the world begins to fall to pieces right before your very eyes, you — like many of us — start to become increasingly interested in fishing, real estate, weeding, fossil hunting and,...
News Over-Bowled In Wii Sports? PBA Pro Bowling 2023 Could Be A Strike On Switch
Take to the lanes
Nintendo has a rich history with bowling. After Wii Sports became the definitive bowling experience on game consoles, the motion controls of each subsequent appearance from Bowling seemed perfectly tailored to the sport's signature swing. If you have become tired of taking to the lanes with Matt time and again (and, we can't lie,...
Nintendo Download 8th September (Europe)
Splatoon 3! Temtem! Disney Dreamlight Valley!
Important: The EU update for this week - rather bizarrely - seems to just focus on the highlights, leaving out every other game release. We'll keep an eye out and see if Nintendo updates its site with anything else and update this post in due course. The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has...
News Spiders With Laser Swords? Oh Heck, Sign Us Up, Please!
Better than the sequel trilogy
If you've ever fancied yourself as a bit of a Jedi Master (or a Sith Lord?? Hey, you do you!), then the upcoming multiplayer brawler SpiderHeck will let you play out your wildest lightsaber fantasies against your friends in local and online multiplayer! The catch? Well... You'll be playing as spiders. Launching later...
Wednesday7th Sep 2022
Review Splatoon 3 (Switch) - The Pinnacle Of The Series And Switch's Slickest Shooter
Peak squid performance
When the original Splatoon launched on the Wii U back in 2015, it was pretty groundbreaking. Nintendo making an online shooter? It sounded like a recipe for confusion, but as they so often do, Nintendo took a formula that had been refined to the point of parody and decided that it would be fun to be able to swim in bullets...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Update Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
You're a gem!
Monolith Soft's Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has received its first update since the game launched back in July! Nintendo released the patch notes earlier today on its Japanese site (thanks Perfectly Nintendo for translating!), and it seems that version 1.1.1 fixes several bugs throughout the game. Many of the fixes in this patch are...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: How To Raise Friendship Fast
Friends 4 Life
Figuring out how to raise friendship in Disney Dreamlight Valley is essential if you want to keep progressing quickly. Unlocking new areas to explore outside the meadow requires you to reach at least rank five in your relationship with three villagers. Even aside from uncovering new places to explore, raising your friendship level...
News Three New Pokémon Introduced In Latest Scarlet & Violet Trailer
Meet Armarouge, Ceruledge, and Klawf
With a new Pokémon Scarlet & Violet trailer dropping earlier today, we were expecting to see a couple of new Pokémon amidst the fields. And we did indeed, even if it was only brief and we didn't get time to get to know them! But don't worry, we spotted you. First up is the most obvious one, and the star of...
News Nintendo Reveals Colourful Pokémon-Themed Switch OLED
Launching just ahead of Scarlet and Violet
In addition to a brand new trailer for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Nintendo has announced a special edition Switch OLED based on the new entries. Set to launch on November 4th, 2022 at a suggest retail price of $359.99, the Switch's Joy-Con controllers match the main colour themes of Scarlet and Violet,...
Random Is Masahiro Sakurai Throwing Shade At Pokémon's Trees?
"Don't just make a tree and be done with it"
Over the past few weeks, veteran game developer Masahiro Sakurai has been posting videos to his YouTube channel 'Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games', detailing various aspects of game development and how aspiring creators can apply it to their own work (don't worry though, we won't be covering all of them...
Round Up Four New Switch Games Announced At NISA Showcase 2022
GrimGrimoire! Process of Elimination! Void Terrarium 2!
NIS America's Showcase Live took place earlier today, and we got a glimpse at four brand new Switch games coming out in 2023. The publisher — known for the Disgaea and Trails series — has revealed four new Western releases for us to savour next year. And you can get the lowdown on what...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Noah Voice Actor Thanks Fans For "Outpouring Of Love"
No, thank you!
One of the best Switch games we've seen this year is Monolith Soft's Xenoblade Chronicles 3. We said it was an epic, emotionally-charged masterpiece in our Nintendo Life review, awarding it an "outstanding" score. Of course, it wouldn't be as great as it was without the efforts of the talented voice actors. In fact, the voice of Noah...
News Illumination Website Reverts Super Mario Movie Release Date Back To Spring 2023
Update: Will you make your mind up?
Update [Wed 7th Sep, 2022 11:40 BST]: Well, false alarm folks! The Illumination Studios website has been updated once again, reverting the Super Mario Bros. Animated Film's release window back to 'Spring 2023'. We're not sure what happened here, whether the 'Holiday 2023' was a mistake or prematurely announced,...
News Auto Battle Pokémon With 'Let's Go!', Scarlet And Violet's Newest Feature
Teamwork makes the dream work
There was a whole lot of new information for us in the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trailer including new monsters, villains and pathways; though one featu
Random Splatoon 2's Final Splatfest Dictated The Direction Of Splatoon 3
"I'm an agent of chaos"
Nintendo has kicked off another round of 'Ask the Developer', a series in which key members of a game's development team dive into the creative process behind some of Nintendo's biggest Switch games. This time, of course, we're looking at Splatoon 3, which is due to release later this week. You can read the full interview...
Poll Is It Just Us, Or Was That Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Trailer A Little Confusing?
Time was clearly of the essence
After drip-feeding us Pokemon Scarlet and Violet reveals for the past few months, today saw the release of the newest ScarVi trailer (yes, that's what we're calling it, sometimes in our best pirate voice), which promised to be packed full of new information to get us pumped and ready to explore Paldea. While it...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Trailer Breakdown - Everything You Missed (September)
New Pokémon types, auto battling, and a car with a face
Another PokéScarVi (that's Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, don'tcha know) trailer has dropped, and we've got our magnifying glass in hand and speculation cap on, ready to dissect it into tiny little parts. Below we break down every detail we've found in the recent trailer. Shall we get going?...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's Three Story Paths Have Been Revealed
Victory Road! Path of Legends! Starfall Street!
After much mystery surrounding Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's multi-path possibilities, today's trailer has shed some light on the story elements that we can expect to find in the game and revealed that the three different paths are just that: different paths. The Paldea region will not be governed by...
Random This Splatoon 3 Smallfry Toy Has Stolen Our Squid Kid Hearts
Smallfry is a good guy
The wait has been long, but finally, budding Inklings and Octolings can return to the arena on Friday as Splatoon 3 launches on Switch. And do you know what else comes with new game releases? Envy over all of the cool merchandise that we miss out on! And Nintendo Tokyo has set our hearts on fire by revealing a rather adorable...
News Nintendo Switch Is More Profitable Than Vinyl, CDs, And DVDs In The UK
Record scratch
We know that the Nintendo Switch pretty much dominates game and hardware sales most of the time — but what about when we compare it to other physical media? Well, it turns out — in the UK, at least — that not only is the Switch the most profitable gaming 'format' in the country, but it's also even more popular than other media...
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak amiibo Arrive At GameStop (US)
Get them while you can
As of tomorrow, Monster Hunter Rise fans located in the US will be able to get hold of the Sunbreak amiibo line at GameStop. GameStop put out the announcement via social media, mentioning how these exclusive amiibo would be available online and in-store on 7th September. Customers will be able to select from Canyne Malzeno -...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Trailer Introduces Us To Rival Team, Victory Road, And More
Seek your treasure!
As promised, a brand new trailer for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet is here! We've had a handful of smaller updates over the past month, with introductions to Cyclizar and Grafaiai, but today's trailer gives us a look at Team Star, Victory Road, and a few new Pokémon too! It was a bit of a blink-and-you'll-miss-it affair, but...
News The Karate Kid TV Series Cobra Kai Is Getting A Second Video Game
"Cobra Kai never dies!"
Update [Wed 7th Sep, 2022 03:00 BST]: The first official gameplay trailer has now been shared for Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising. It's narrated by Chozen Toguchi actor Yuji Okumoto. The game will be available on Switch in digital and physical form in Fall this year. Original story [Thu 7th Jul, 2022 05:45 BST]: QUIET! Right, now...
News Team Star Is Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's New Set Of Villains
Multiple squads and boss characters incoming!
During the new trailer for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, it was revealed that the games will once again feature a new villainous team in the form of 'Team Star', which consists of the in-game schools' "most rebellious students" and will be made up of several squads. Each squad will be headed up by a...
Random These '00s-Inspired Switch Magazine Ads Are Making Us Nostalgic
"Who Are You?"
Remember game magazines? Remember how awesome they were? Yes, a few of them are still knocking about to this day; in the UK, we've got the likes of Edge, Wireframe, Retro Gamer, and Switch Player to name but a few, but for those who grew up in the '80s, '90s, and '00s, magazines like NGamer, CVG, and Mean Machines were the absolute...
News Nintendo Crowns The Winners Of Splatoon 3's 'Enter The Splatlands' Tournament
Invitational ink
PAX West 2022 hosted the first ever Splatoon 3 invitational tournament earlier this week, where some of the best players from around the world came together to shoot, slosh, splat and roll their way to victory. As the first marker of Splatoon 3's competitive play (in a professional sense, of course) the tournament would set the...
News The Spirit And The Mouse Is Squeaking Onto Switch Very Soon
Gaming mouse
Lovers of small animals exploring towns at night are having a great time this summer, as The Spirit and the Mouse follows hot on the tail of Stray, a game about a cat (shouldn't it be the other way around?). Made by a tiny indie studio based in Montreal, Canada, The Spirit and the Mouse is an adventure game that features Lila (a mouse)...
Tuesday6th Sep 2022
Review Disney Dreamlight Valley (Switch) - A Surprisingly Touching Take On The Life Sim Genre
A rough, but charming, work in progress
Note: Since the publication of this review, the publisher changed its plans to make Disney Dreamlight Valley free-to-play. Also, myriad updates and patches have been added to the game which may have altered and modified the gameplay experience from the one detailed below. Imagine waking up and seeing Mickey...
News Pixel Art Metroidvania 'Lucid' Is A Stunning Homage To Celeste And Metroid
Coming to Switch in 2024
Publisher Apogee Entertainment has announced a brand new 2D platforming adventure called LUCID that it has described as a 'Celestoidvania' (we're not sure what to make of that particular moniker!), combining the excellent gameplay mechanics of Celeste with the exploration and non-linearity of Metroid and Castlevania. Coming...
News Toby Fox Provides Deltarune Development Update, No "New Chapters" This Year
But there are some anniversary plans
Undertale creator Toby Fox has shared a development update on his current project Deltarune. If you have been wondering where the next chapter is, it seems there won't be any new chapters released this year. Toby shared this news via his Twitter account: "We won't be able to put out any new chapters of...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For September And October 2022
Splatoon 3! Mario + Rabbids! Bayonetta 3!
Summer's almost over, but Switch's sizzling roster of exciting upcoming games is showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, September and October have plenty of great titles in store for us as you're about to see. Below, you'll find a selection of featured titles hand-picked by us, as well as lots of other...
Review Circus Electrique (Switch) - Repetitive Turn-Based Battling In A Gripping Steampunk London
Roll up, roll up
Circus Electrique is quick to pique the interest of any fans of a turn-based tactical RPG, especially those who loved Darkest Dungeon. However, its unique design raises the question of what Darkest Dungeon would be like if it were filled with mechanical mimes and pretentious police officers, all while being set in a gritty,...
Random Ever Wanted To Know What It's Like To Peel A Pokémon And Eat It?
Spoiler: It's horrifying
We've all dreamed of eating Pokémon, despite our best judgment. Sure, they're our companions, our pets, our ticket to the Pokémon League, and more... but some of them also look tasty. Would a Miltank burger be any good? Is a Squirtle soup unethical? And which of the many fish Pokémon would taste best? We'll never be able...
Random GlaDOS Actress Really Wants Valve To Make Portal 3
"You've got my blessing!"
One of the biggest surprises of the year was undoubtedly the launch of Portal and Portal 2 via the Portal: Companion Collection on Switch. Widely regarded as two of the greatest video games of all time, the ports run like butter on Nintendo's hybrid console, no doubt introducing a swathe of new players to the world of...
News New Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Trailer Drops Tomorrow
We're feeling red and purple!
It seems like we can't go a week without some new Pokémon Scarlet & Violet info, and following Grafaiai's reveal last week, The Pokémon Company has revealed that it's sharing a brand new trailer for the upcoming Generation IX games. Tomorrow at 6am PST / 9am EST / 2pm BST / 3pm CEST, we'll be getting another look...
Random Wii U Emulation On Valve's Steam Deck Supports Gyro Controls
Dual screen 3DS and Wii U gaming also possible
Valve's Steam Deck has already proven it's able to run all sorts of video game emulators. What's even more impressive though is just how capable it is when it comes to Wii U and 3DS emulation. As highlighted by the website Steam Deck HQ, Valve's handheld PC is not only able to split screens across...
Random Beta Footage From Cancelled Kirby N64 Racer Glides Onto The Internet
In a time before GameCube
Beta footage can often be a double-edged sword. On the one hand you get to see the origins of some of your favourite games - with poorer graphics and mechanics to boot - but on the other you occasionally experience a sense of delayed loss, especially when seeing footage from a game that never saw the light of day. We are...
News Dragon Quest Treasures Lifts The Lid On Monster Recruitment And More
Cirriculum Vitae not required
With the likes of Splatoon 3, Bayonetta 3, and Sonic Frontiers launching in the coming weeks and months, you might have forgotten that a little game called Dragon Quest Treasures will be making its way to the Switch on December 9th, 2022. Although billed as a Dragon Quest spin
Round Up Eastasiasoft Showcases 10 New Switch Games, Coming Soon
That's a lotta titles
Eastasiasoft today revealed its 'Fall 2022 Showcase', providing a rundown of everything that the studio will be releasing over the coming months. The showcase revealed 13 new titles, 10 of which will be playable on the Switch. The presentation comes in at 10 minutes in length, with highlights across a wide range of genres. We...
News Tencent Acquires 49.9% "Minority Passive Stake" In Ubisoft Founder's Company
Gets 5% voting rights in Guillemot Bros. Ltd
In the latest round of video game firm acquisition news, Ubisoft has announced that Tencent has acquired "a 49.9% economic stake with 5% voting rights in Guillemot Brothers Limited", Ubisoft's largest shareholder and a company formed by Ubisoft's CEO and founder Yves Guillemot and his family. In a press...
News AeternoBlade II Dev Accuses Publisher PQube Of Withholding Payments
Update #2: Corecell replies to PQube, highlighting 'contradictions'
Update #2 [Tue 6th Sep, 2022 18:30 BST]: Corecell has now responded to PQube with an "additional announcement", highlighting what it calls 'contradictions' in PQube's account of events and saying "There is consistency in the truth and confusion in lies." Here's the statement in...
News Mario Kart Tour For Mobile Has Now Made Close To $300 Million In Revenue
Gold Pass subs and gacha elements combined
Mario Kart Tour might not be banking the same amount of money as titles like Pokémon GO, but for a mobile racing game, it's still been quite successful. The last major sales update in April last year, revealed Tour had surpassed 200 million in downloads and $200 million in player spending since releasing...
PSA Get Muting Folks, Splatoon 3 Spoilers Are Inking All Over The Internet
Dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge
A big company like Nintendo would never let any of their biggest games see the light of day before their official release, right? Well, if Paper Mario, Metroid Dread, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and now, Splatoon 3 are anything to go by, we'd err on the side of ca
News Get Ready For A Mario + Rabbids Update At Ubisoft Forward Later This Week
Broadcast will take place September 10th
If you're eager to get an update on the upcoming Switch game Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, Ubisoft has now confirmed it will be featuring the game at its upcoming 'Ubisoft Forward' event. Yes, following on from the news of the broadcast's September 10th return, the company has now provided some additional...
Monday5th Sep 2022
Rumour The Mario Movie's True Title Probably Won't Shock Anyone
The bros are back in town
It's been a long time since we last heard news of Illumination's Mario movie. After taking the internet by storm with its, shall we say, interesting lead cast, we heard in April that the plumber's return to the big screen was to be pushed back to 2023. A cause for celebration for some, this release date delay might have...
Random Wii U Owner's Son Stuffs A Bunch Of Switch Carts Into The Disc Drive
We're not entirely sure that will work...
If you're even remotely present on the veritable hellscape that is Twitter, then you'll have no doubt seen a meme in which gamers take photos of their Switch console docked with a game disc from another platform resting on top; a metaphor of the user's desire to see a port of said game arrive on Switch...
News World Of Anterra Looks Like Skyrim On Super NES, Coming To Switch In 2023
No lollygaggin' here, then
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and the Super Nintendo aren't two things we often put in the same conversation, but when 81monkeys Kickstarter project is involved, there's no better pairing or comparison. World of Anterra is a beautiful open-world RPG inspired by Bethesda's mammoth title, and it promises an...
Guide Switch, Xbox, PS5 Power Consumption Comparison - How Energy-Efficient Is Nintendo Switch?
How much are your consoles costing you?
Whether you're in a country with pricey electricity bills, or you just want to reduce your overall spending, or even help to save the environment (every little helps!), you might want to look to your consoles — especially since a prominent British energy company recently called them "vampires" and advised us...
What a beautiful Duwang!
Anime games are in a weird spot. During the late '90s to mid-2000s we would get varied games like Berserk: Guts’ Rage, and Arc System Works’ Fist of the North Star. Aside from Dragon Ball — which in the last few years has gotten an RPG, 2D fighter, and even a Dead By Daylight clone — most anime series are relegated...
News First 4 Figures Reveals Legend Of Zelda 'Link On Horseback' Resin Statue, Pre-Order Now
Update: Early bird pricing ending soon
Update 2: The Early Bird pricing shown below comes to an end at 9am BST on 6th September. If you're interested in grabbing one of these, we'd definitely suggest doing so before the prices go up! Update 1: First 4 Figures has now officially unveiled the new 'Link on Horseback' resin statue. Here's the rundown...
News TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection Has Potential For A 2000s Sequel, Says Konami Producer
"Never say never!"
For the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, 2022 has been totally radical. We got the excellent beat 'em up, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, Netflix released Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie, rumours are circulating about an AAA console title next year, and we have just been treated to a gnarly...
PSA Sega Mega Drive Mini 2 Is Now Available To Pre-Order In The UK
Be quick, supplies will be low!
The Sega Mega Drive Mini 2 has been made available for pre-order in the UK and Europe, exclusively through Amazon. At the time of writing, the price of the console has been set at £104.99, which bizarrely is actually more expensive than North America, where it's currently priced at $99.99 (Update: as mentioned in...
Tuesday6th Sep 2022
News Koei Tecmo Teases Next Chapter In The Atelier Series
"We hope you're excited"
At the end of last month, it was discovered Koei Tecmo's Tokyo Game Show lineup would include a new game from Atelier developer Gust. Now, in an update, the company has shared a 25th-anniversary trailer for the Atelier series - not only highlighting this RPG series' extensive history but also teasing a brand new game at the...
Monday5th Sep 2022
Deals Grab A Free 128GB Micro SD Card With This Switch OLED Labor Day Deal (North America)
Bigger screen, bigger memory
The Labor Day sales are now on in North America, providing some select gaming bargains in North America. One deal that has really caught our eye (thanks, GamesRadar) is all about expanding the Switch OLED's memory capabilities, as Walmart is currently selling the console and a 128GB memory card for the same price as the...
UK Charts TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection Cleans Up On Switch
More than half of all boxed sales were on Nintendo's platform
It's another new week and we have the latest UK charts for your perusal right here (you're welcome!). There are a few new additions to shake things up with Naughty Dog's The Last of Us: Part I coming in at pole position (despite, in our opinion, a pretty lofty asking price) along with F1...
Random This Fan-Made Crash Bandicoot Game Remakes A Hidden GBA Minigame
Aku Aku-knowledging the past
After having a lot of fun with Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time when we reviewed the game last year, we have been eager to hear more news about the orange blur. An upcoming fan project from Unknown Door Games seems to do just that, though in a slightly less official release/full game kind of way. Posting their...
Watch Nintendo VS At PAX West - Live!
Drive into the Splatlands
The Nintendo invitationals are today at this year's PAX West, and Nintendo has a treat in store for us tonight. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is making its return to the PAX Arena, with 12 of the best Mario Kart 8 players racing it out to become the winner. The person with the most points after 8 races wins. The checkered flag waves...
News New Tales From The Borderlands Footage Provides Laughs And Thrills
New entry launches next month
At the Gearbox Showcase during PAX West, 2K and Gearbox Software have lifted the lid on New Tales from the Borderlands with an extensive look at brand new gameplay. The footage is from the PC release of the title, which is due to launch on October 21st, 2022 alongside the Nintendo Switch version. Clocking in at nearly...
Sunday4th Sep 2022
Poll Do You Actually Want Switch Ports Of Wind Waker And Twilight Princess?
The rumour mill is turning...
There's always a Switch rumour these days. When it's not "new Metroid", it's "Switch Pro"; when it's not either of those, it's "Zelda remakes". The latest rumour is a Nintendo Direct focused on Zelda ports, and maybe a Metroid, which means chances are high that it's actually about the Switch Pro, right? Now, we're...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects (August 2022)
Nintendo Life's picks of the best eShop games in August!
We're approaching the fall season very quickly, and that means it's time for another dose of our eShop Selects! While August may have been a quiet month for Nintendo first-party titles (save one little pink puffball who we'll be getting to in a moment), our eShop wallets have been crying at...
News Metroid Prime Dev Retro Studios Pitched A Zelda Game Called 'Heroes Of Hyrule'
Another "spin-off" like Project X
Retro Studios is currently developing the next Metroid Prime game, but there was a time in its history when it was apparently working on a Legend of Zelda pitch, codenamed Project X. We've covered it extensively here on Nintendo Life in the past, and during a search for more information about it YouTube channel...
News Uh-Oh, Splatoon 3 Appears To Have Leaked Online Ahead Of Its Release
Footage and cracked versions are already circulating
It seems another first-party Switch game has leaked a week out from release. This time it's the team-based shooter Splatoon 3. If you head over to the Splatoon subreddit, social media or YouTube, you should be able to see all sorts of spoilers related to the game's story mode - including boss...
News Retro's Mysterious Zelda Spin-Off 'Project X' Apparently Had A Playable Prototype
Described as a "simplified" version of Whack-A-Mole
New details have emerged online today about Retro Studios' mysterious Legend of Zelda title 'Project X'. Although this spin-off never saw the light of day, it seems there was actually a working prototype. In the same 'DidYouKnowGaming?' YouTube video, the gameplay within this title was discussed...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Metal Gear: Ghost Babel
Or just 'Metal Gear Solid', if you like
*beep beep, beep beep* Snake: This is Snake. Colonel, can you hear me? Campbell: Loud and clear. What's the situation, Snake? Snake: I've arrived in a sort of digital space. Hard to know exactly what's going on, but I'm in a blank room, and the words 'Nintendo Life' and 'Box Art Brawl' appear to be...
News Playasia Celebrates 20 Years With New Video Game Publishing Branch
Expect "amazing indies & games from Japan"
The online independent retailer Playasia turns 20 years old this year, and to celebrate this special occasion - it's launching its own publishing label. Playasia Publishing is officially described as a "new video game software branch" that aims to "further the goal" of providing games for video game fans...
News Chocobo GP For Nintendo Switch Has Received A New Patch (Version 1.2.1)
Return to the track
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe isn't the only racer on Switch getting some attention, the relatively new racer on the block Chocobo GP has also been receiving regular patches. The latest one (Version 1.2.1) follows on from the major update in July (Version 1.2.0), which was described as a "large-scale update" featuring improvements,...
Mini Review Super Space Serpent SE / Perpetuum Mobile Bundle (Switch) - A Minteresting Pair
Seriously Mintered
Remember Jeff Minter? Both Perpetuum Mobile and Super Space Serpent SE are heavily inspired by the likes of Tempest and Polybius, and this is no bad thing. There’s always room for more wireframe, purple, and nice liquid trance beats in the gaming world. Although Perpetuum Mobile sounds like an iPhone game, it’s actually a...
Saturday3rd Sep 2022
Mini Review LEGO Brawls (Switch) - Disappointingly Basic Brick Battles That Stutter On Switch
All minifigures, except the price
Originally released back in September of 2019 on Apple Arcade, Lego Brawls is a Super Smash Bros. style fighting game that sees you jump into eight-player action as one of over 200 unlockable Lego minifigures. You'll battle it out here across a slew of Lego-themed arenas in free-for-all fights or cooperative...
News Oh No! Ark's Ultimate Survivor Edition For Switch Has Been Delayed
Fans will now have to wait until next month
When Ark: Survival Evolved stumbled onto the Switch back in 2018, it was borderline unplayable on the hybrid system. Studio Wildcard is looking to turn this around with Ark: Ultimate Survivor Edition - a complete revamp of the original game, rebuilding the title on Unreal Engine 4 and enhancing the...
Soapbox Forget Marvel, The Perfect Capcom Crossover Is Simpler Than You Think
Ryu from Streets needs new challengers
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Scott saves Capcom a lot of money and bother with a crossover suggestion everyone can get behind... Sure, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate may be the 'most...
News Ubisoft Will Now Close Online Services For Three Wii U Titles In October
Shut down was originally planned for this month
Back in July, Ubisoft announced it would be shutting down multiple online services for a selection of its older games on 1st September. This included the Wii U versions of Assassin's Creed 3, Rayman Legends and ZombiU. Well, we're now past that date - and Ubisoft
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 3rd)
Time for some downtime with our favourite games
In the week that brought us the results of Splatoon 3's first Splatfest, we have been busy with lots of quality gaming content over here on Nintendo Life. September is now upon us which not only means that we are preparing for a complete barrage of new gaming titles coming to our consoles over the next...
Video Shovel Knight Dig Switch Gameplay Footage, Direct From PAX West 2022
8 minutes of action-packed digging
Earlier this week, Shovel Knight confirmed he would be returning later this month on 23rd September in an all-new vertical adventure, co-developed by Yacht Club Games and Nitrome (Bomb Chicken). If the new release date trailer for Shovel Knight Dig wasn't already enough, we've now got some Nintendo Life footage (8...
News River City Ransom Director & Miracle Kidz President Passes Away
Worked on multiple classics at Technōs Japan
We've got some incredibly sad news coming out of Japan today. Miracle Kidz president Mitsuhiro Yoshida passed away at the end of last month on August 30th. Yoshida worked at Technōs Japan (known best for the beat 'em up series Double Dragon) - helping create classics like Kunio-kun (Downtown Nekketsu...
Friday2nd Sep 2022
News Mario Kart Tour To Remove Gacha Elements Next Month
An in-game shop will be implemented
Nintendo has announced a handful of new updates coming to its mobile racing game, Mario Kart Tour, throughout September. But one big change — coming in October — is that the game will no longer have gacha elements, instead opting for what it's calling a 'Spotlight Shop'. If you've ever used a capsule toy...
News We Might Get A Brand New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Game In 2023
BOOYAKASHA!
We keep saying that 2022 is the Year of the Turtle — with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge and The Cowabunga Collection releasing this past summer. But it looks like Nickelodeon and Paramount want to keep the celebrations going in 2023, as the studios are reportedly planning a brand new TMNT game. Reported on by...
Soapbox Endless Zelda Remakes Are A Poor Substitute For Backwards Compatibility
But we'll buy them anyway
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Kate discusses her love/hate relationship with remakes... There is nothing quite as emblematic of our lost and distant childhood than video games. They are one of the few...
News Skyrim Anniversary Edition Has Been Rated For Nintendo Switch (Again)
The Elder Scrolls V might be returning...
If you haven't played The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim by now, seriously - what's your excuse? This absolutely epic Bethesda-developed RPG has been ported to just about every modern gaming platform under the sun at this stage, and it seems there's potentially more to come on the Switch front. Yes, although...
News Nintendo Reiterates That Splatoon 3's 'Salmon Run' Mode Will Be Available 24/7
That's off the hook!
Splatoon 3 is just around the corner - no really, literally just around the corner, as in next Friday - and Nintendo has reconfirmed something pretty cool that you may have missed first time around. That's right, it's been reiterated that Splatoon 3's 'Salmon Run' mode will be available 24/7, so if you're lying in bed at 3am...
News Evercade EXP Handheld Will Come Bundled With 18 Classic Capcom Titles
Including Street Fighter, Mega Man, Strider, and more
Initially announced back in May, Blaze Entertainment's Evercade EXP looks like a natural progression of its original Evercade handheld, showcasing a streamlined design with a solid glass-covered 800x480 pixel 4.3-inch IPS screen and built-in Wi-Fi for firmware updates, along with a USB-C port and...
Review City Wars: Tokyo Reign (Switch) - A Deep Deckbuilder That Stands Out In The Crowd
The city that nevers sleeps
These days, it feels like deckbuilding elements are finding their way into all kinds of roguelikes, but it’s not too often that you see new releases purely built around card games. City Wars: Tokyo Reign is one of those rare releases, and we’re pleased to report that it presents an interesting and unique take on CCG...
News Bandai Namco's Lineup For Tokyo Game Show 2022 Revealed
Anime games and lots more
The Tokyo Game Show begins in just a few weeks, and ahead of this event - the full lineup for each publisher has been revealed. Following on from Square Enix, we've now got Bandai Namco's lineup - featuring plenty of anime, Pac-Man, Klonoa and more. Fans can look forward to seeing upcoming games like Dragon Ball: The...
News Live A Live Switch Remake Sells 500k Units Worldwide
A whole new chapter
Producer Takashi Tokata has revealed that Live A Live, Square Enix's 2022 HD-2D remake of the 1994 Super Famicom hidden gem, has smashed past 500,000 sales worldwide since its release in July this year. Tokata, composer Yoko Shimomura, and comedian Nobuo shared this milestone during a livestream today, which celebrates the...
Video 14 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In September 2022
Splatoon, Monkey Island, JoJo and more!
September is here and it's another action-packed month for the Nintendo Switch. Splatoon 3 is likely to be the main focus for many this month, but there are also plenty of other games worth a look. We've got titles like JoJo and Monkey Island returning. Taiko no Tatsujin and
News Sega Releases New Sonic Frontiers Overview Trailer, Take A Look
Learn about Sonic's newest adventure
If you're still unsure about whether or not to pick up Sonic Frontiers this November, then check out this new overview trailer from Sega. It's perhaps the most comprehensive one yet, as short as it is. It's planned to be the first of a series of spotlight trailers - providing a look at the high-speed and...
Random Nintendo Needs To Make This Fan-Designed Pokémon Game & Watch A Reality
What's the time, Mr. Mime?
There are a few Nintendo products that hold an innate nostalgic feel, and the humble Game & Watch line is one of them. Originally released in 1980, the game/digital clock combo takes gaming back to simpler state, and has recently been something of a nostalgic signifier for Nintendo's anniversaries (last year's Game...
News Pac-Man World Original Staff Not Credited In Switch Remake
"We are looking into it currently"
Bandai Namco's Pac-Man World: Re-Pac has been a blast from the past for those of us that had a PlayStation growing up. So imagine being one of the people who worked on the original game, seeing all of your work on-screen, prettied up and refined — it's likely exciting! But for former Namco Hometek game designer...
Random This Pokémon Crystal Bug Lets You Hack Game Boys Over The Internet
No Porygons were harmed
If you've not heard of the Mobile Game Boy Adapter, we don't blame you. This Japan-only Game Boy peripheral can connect to a Japanese mobile phone and play certain Game Boy games online. They didn't sell very well back in the day, but trust fans to track this peripheral down to find an unusual way of using it. And, a security...
Random Bob-omb Battlefield Gets Added To 'GoldenEye With Mario Characters' Mod
It's-a Bond, James-a Bond
In celebration of GoldenEye 007's 25th anniversary last month, a diehard Mario fan, known on YouTube as StupidMarioBros1Fan, sought to remake the game with Super Mario 64 characters at the helm. The result was fantastic — in a kind of deeply horrifying way — and the team has now dropped an update to the PC fan game...
Random If You Enjoyed 'Hand-Drawn Gaming Guides', This New Magazine Is Just For You
Patreon support now available
Phil Summers, the artist behind 'Hand-Drawn Game Guides', is venturing into the world of print game magazines. Dubbed 'Hand-Drawn Gaming', the magazine will be a bi-monthly release consisting of 8 pages; not a huge amount, you might think, but the great thing about this, of course, is that the entire thing will be...
News OmegaBot Is A Colourful, Retro-Inspired Platformer, Reboots On Switch In 2023
Robots really are a thing of the future
We heard back in June that Red Art Games' upcoming release, OmegaBot, would be landing on Switch in September (much like every other game in the world!). However, today the studio has reached out to say that the game is being pushed back to a release on January 20th 2023. In its statement, Red Art Games...
News Serve Coffee To Dead Hipsters In 'Necrobarista', Which Is Getting A Limited Physical Release
Coffee coffin
What's dark, bitter, and makes you poop? That's right! It's death! But also, coffee. Finally, the two have been brought together at last in Necrobarista, an anime-inspired cinematic visual novel where the dead are allowed one last cuppa before being punted into the great beyond. Set in Melbourne — the Australian city that loves its...
Thursday1st Sep 2022
Guide Where To Buy Xenoblade Chronicles 3 On Switch
Best deals and cheapest prices
The next game in Monolith Soft's Xenoblade series is finally here, with Xenoblade Chronicles 3 now available on Nintendo Switch. You can read our full review of the game if you're wanting to learn more, but for those of you looking to secure a copy at the best prices available, you're already in the right place. We'll...
Random First Generation iPad Gives Wii Shop Error Message When Loading Netflix
'Aaaand it’s gone'
Technology has progressed a lot since 2011. It was the year that saw the release of both the original 3DS and Wii Family Edition, while tablet sales began to pick up following the stellar success of the first iPad. Booting up Apple's earliest tablet - running on iOS 5.1.1 no less - yesterday, one user received a blast from the...
Rumour New Metal Gear Solid Remasters Reportedly Incoming
"Metal Gearrrr?!"
If various rumours over the last year or so are to be believed, it seems Konami may well be on its way to a bit of a resurgence. After partially stepping away from the console market and leaving some of its key franchises lying dormant, the publisher is apparently looking to revive major IP like Metal Gear Solid, Castlevania, and...
News Here's Your First Look At Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Grafaiai
Here it is...
Update: We've now got some new details on the Toxic Monkey Pokémon from the official Scarlet & Violet website, which seems to suggest that Grafaiai is indeed based on the aye-aye primate. Grafaiai, like its inspiration, is a nocturnal creature and is a Poison/Normal-type Pokémon. And that saliva it spits out? It's poisonous...
Review Ooblets (Switch) - An Adorable Life Sim Full Of Charm, Character, And Dancing
It's nice to meet Oob!
Following six years of development, Glumberland finally presents Ooblets, a quirky, creature-collecting life sim set in a rundown town. But this game offers more than just creature collecting. Between farming, making friends, and busting a move, players are responsible for restoring life to Badgetown and its surrounding areas...
News Paper Mario Tribute 'The Outbound Ghost' Gets Physical Release Date On Switch
OooooOOOOooo~
Conradical Games' The Outbound Ghost has been haunting our thoughts ever since it was confirmed to be coming to Switch, and we might not have too long to wait. Merge Games has confirmed it's working on a physical release of the turn-based RPG, heavily inspired by Paper Mario, and we should be able to pick up a box of this ghostly...
Random McDonald's Advertises Pokémon Violet And... Pokémon Violet?
A Ditto has been let loose
Marketing mistakes are both unfortunate and hilarious. Remember that embarrassing spelling mistake on the 3DS release of Resident Evil Revelations? Yep - hilarious! Now, it's the turn of McDonald's in Singapore, who has recently advertised a collaboration with Pokémon to promote the upcoming release of Pokémon Scarlet...
News Mana, Xenoblade Alumni's Co-Op RPG 'Trinity Trigger' Coming West Next Year
By Gods!
FuRyu's action RPG Trinity Trigger is coming out in Japan in just a few weeks, but today, XSEED Games has announced that it will be bringing the game over to western shores "early" next year! With staff including worldbuilding artist Yuki Nobuteru (Secret of Mana), character designs by Raita Kazama (Xenoblade Chronicles), a story written...
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Reveals QoL Updates Coming Later This Month
More shortcut loadouts and armour lock
Last week, Capcom announced its second free title update for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak would be arriving in "late" September. Apart from the addition of the Flaming Espinas and several other monsters, the DLC will also be receiving some enhancements in other areas. As showcased by the official Monster...
Guide PAX West 2022 - Every Nintendo Switch Game At PAX
A jam-paxed schedule
PAX West, a gigantic gaming festival that takes place in Seattle, is this weekend — and if you're going, then you might be wondering what's on offer. Being a Nintendo-focused website, we're most interested in what's going to be there for Switch, especially after Gamescom's rather disappointing Nintendo-less showfloor. We've...
News Animal Crossing And Splatoon 3 Concerts To Headline Nintendo Live 2022
Ready to rock
After three years of Covid delays, Nintendo Live is coming back to Tokyo from October 8th to 9th. The event will feature live presentations, entertainment, gaming tournaments and some playable game demos all topped off with live music performances — the line-up for which has just been announced. Pulling out three performances a day,...
News The Pokémon Company Is Suing Chinese Publishers Over Copyright Infringment
Mobile game seemingly shares stark similarities to Pokémon
The Pokémon Company is suing six Chinese companies over a mobile game that shares stark similarites to the Pokémon franchise itself, citing copyright infringement and unfair competition behaviour, as reported by South China Morning Post (thanks, GamesIndustry,biz). The Japanese giant,...
News Treasure's "Highly Requested" Title Has Been Leaked
We hope you're feeling radiant
When developer Treasure revealed that it was working on a "highly requested" title, our ears perked up. Responsible for some of our favourite games ever, the possibilities had us excited. However, it seems the announcement has slipped out a little early, as Gematsu has spotted "unused images" on publisher Happinet's...
Nintendo Download 1st September (North America)
Disney Dreamlight Valley! Temtem! ANNO: Mutationem!
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: Disney Dreamlight...
Mini Review Restless Soul (Switch) - A Minimalist Adventure With An Overabundance Of Banter
Signed, souled, delivered
Having helped many an indie developer reach a broader audience, Canadian publisher Graffiti Games has an impressively diverse catalogue of titles, with last year’s Blue Fire being particularly well-received on Switch. Restless Soul, from developer Fuz Games, is a visual blend of Tamagotchi-style sprites in a Kindle...
News Mario And Luigi Go Head To Head In Mario Kart Tour's New Update
"You were my brother, Luigi! I loved you."
The Bowser Tour is about to wrap up in Mario Kart Tour, but Nintendo is right on its heels with a brand new update, this time pitting brother against brother in the 'Mario Vs. Luigi Tour'. It's not known exactly what, if anything, the new tour will introduce in terms of tracks or items, but Nintendo has...
News Square Enix's Lineup For Tokyo Game Show 2022 - Final Fantasy, Harvestella & More
TGS starts later this month
This year's Tokyo Game Show kicks off later this month on 15th September, and ahead of the event, TGS has started revealing the publishers and developers that will be in attendance. Square Enix will be at the event, and as part of this, it'll be showcasing a long list of games. Fans can expect to see all sorts of games...
Japanese Charts SD Gundam Battle Alliance Is Switch's Top-Seller In Strong Week For Sony
PlayStation dominates the top ten
We have a turn-up for the books in the weekly Famitsu charts! Not only are there eight new titles in the software sales category, but Sony has taken a firm grasp of the top ten, with seven of the week's best sellers releasing on either the PlayStation 4 or 5. The best-selling Switch game of the week is SD Gundam...
News Sega Shares "Sonic Frontiers Players' Reactions" Video
See what players at Gamescom had to say
Sonic Frontiers is easily one of the most anticipated releases of 2022, and ahead of its launch in November, players and press have been going hands-on at all sorts of events and previews. The latest opportunity to play the game before release was at Gamescom last weekend, and as part of this, Sega has now...
News It's Official, A Third 'Voice Of Cards' Is Coming To Switch Very Soon
Update: Announced today
Update [Thu 1st Sept, 2022 09:40 BST]: Square Enix has officially announced Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden, and it's coming to the Switch eShop in less than two weeks — on 13th September. This month is already a packed month, and Square Enix has a ridiculously full release slate for the rest of the year — but...
News Game Boy-Inspired Metroidvania 'Haiku The Robot' Gets September Switch Date
WALL.E with a sword
September is already setting up to be a packed month for game releases. Lego Brawls, Temtem, Splatoon 3, Return to Monkey Island, The DioField Chronicle... the list goes on. But despite the fact that our micro SD cards are already dropping a belt loop to make way for all of this upcoming content, we couldn't help but get e
Rumour Biomutant Listing For Switch Surfaces Online
Second time lucky?
Another THQ Nordic game could be on the way to Nintendo Switch in the near future. As highlighted by GoNintendo, the open-world action role-playing game Biomutant has surfaced on Portuguese retailer Gaming Replay. The listing suggests it'll be arriving this year on October 25th. There's even a placeholder box art:...
Talking Point What Was Your First Mario Kart Game?
Let's-a goooo!
Today (September 1st, 2022) marks 30 years since the launch of Super Mario Kart in North America. In the years since, Mario Kart has gone on to be one of the most successful Nintendo franchises of all time, with the latest mainline release - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - topping the Switch's best-selling titles with over 40 million units...
News Takashi Iizuka: 2022 Is Sonic The Hedgehog's "Biggest Year" Ever
Movies, games and more to come!
If you haven't already noticed, there's a lot going on with the blue blur Sonic the Hedgehog this year. So far there's been a movie released, a retro collection and in November we'll be able to get our hands on the new open-zone adventure, Sonic Frontiers. Oh, and there's a new Netflix series coming this winter as...
News PAX West 2022 Nintendo Stream Times - Splatoon 3 & Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Invitationals, And More
All the dates and times you need
With Gamescom now over, there's just enough time to catch your breath before the next big event in the gaming calendar, PAX West! The 2022 show is running from Friday 2nd to Monday 5th September and there are a whole load of Nintendo-themed events lined up that you'll want to keep an eye on, even if you're not...
Nintendo Download 1st September (Europe)
Dusk Diver 2! LEGO Brawls! Made in Abyss!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail eShop - New Releases: Dusk Diver 2 (Reef...
News LEGO Brawls Trailer Promises 77 Trillion Character Customisation Options
"Almost anything is possible"
Minifigure brawler LEGO Brawls is coming to Switch tomorrow (September 2nd) and publisher Bandai Namco has today released a new trailer, 'Minifigure Mania', which shows off the game's expansive customisation options. Showing the Brawler Builder function in action, the new trailer shows how you will be able to customise...
News New To Temtem? This Handy Tips And Tricks Trailer Is Here To Help
From Trainer to Tamer
The Pokémon-inspired online team builder, Temtem, is coming to Switch on September 6th. After an early access release on PC and PS5 back in 2020, the game has racked up its fair share of loyal fans with an already impressive knowledge of the game. In any normal situation, this would be enough to put prospective Tamers off...
News First Class! Two Point Campus Enrolls One Million Players Worldwide
"We're so excited to have you here!"
At the beginning of last month, we were blown away by the amount of fun that we had getting to grips with Two Point Campus — earning the game a top-of-the-class 9/10 in our review. It is therefore with great joy that we spotted Two Point Studios' announcement that the game has now amassed over one million...
