News Nintendo's Huge Switch Sale Ends This Weekend, More Than 1,000 Games Discounted
Stock up on discounted eShop credit here
Review Ocean's Heart (Switch) - Charming 2D Zelda-Like With Obvious Nods To Minish Cap
The Legend of Talia: The Wind Wannabee
News Capcom's "Suspicious" Resident Evil Tease Was Just A Website Update
Update: We hope you didn't get too excited...
News Pokémon Bank Will Be "Free To Use" When 3DS eShop Purchases End
Payments will no longer be required
News - 2022, Week 07
Sunday20th Feb 2022
News Bandai Namco Comments On The Future Of Dragon Ball FighterZ
Says it's considering events, but DLC might be done
Bandai Namco ended its two-day 'Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2022' event with the release date reveal of Android 21 (Lab Coat) for Dragon Ball FighterZ. In case you missed it, she will arrive next week on February 24th. So what's planned for this Dragon Ball game now that this
PSA Update All Your 3DS Games, Even The Ones You Don't Own (Just In Case)
Yes, really
Our pals over at the Nintendo Life YouTube channel are full of wisdom, and today's advice comes to you from our very own Zion Grassl, who wants you to know that you should download every single update that exists on the eShop. Wait, shouldn't you just download the updates for the games you own? Well, yes, you should do that. But what...
News Leak Suggests More Nintendo Lego Sets Are Coming, Including An Adult-Focused $229.99 Set
Could we be getting the SNES in Lego form?
A new leak has revealed nine new Nintendo-themed Lego sets are on the way, one of which will cost $229.99 – the same amount the NES Lego set retailed for (thanks, VGC). The sets were discovered as listings on Eu
Mini Review Raging Blasters (Switch) - Another Fantastic Shmup We'd Love To See In The West
Compile killer
It’s just as well one can never have too many shoot-'em-ups, because, no bones about it, Raging Blasters is absolutely fantastic. A Japan-only release on Switch (though available on Steam) that's magically entirely in English from top to bottom, this is the kind of indie-gaming labour of love that deserves a great lungful of...
Video What's Going On With Nintendo's Mii, And Why Are They Dying Out?
From hero to zero
As much as we're enjoying Nintendo Switch Sports this weekend, it's got us wondering what's going on with Nintendo's Mii. For a while now, it seems like they've been on the way out. So, what's up? Nintendo is still incorporating them into games, but instead of placing them in the spotlight, they're now more of an optional extra...
"They always get gun shy working with 3rd party developers"
Nightdive Studios has shot to fame in recent years - remastering classics like Turok, Shadow Man and most recently the Sega Saturn and PlayStation classic, Powerslave Exhumed. As much as it loves reviving these sorts of games, there's still one company, in particular, it would like to help...
Feature Brownies President Talks 'Egglia Rebirth' And Working On 'Mother 3'
"Itoi-san replaced all the placeholder text... and it just completely changed the tone"
Assembled by a team of former Mana series veterans at Brownies and released on 10th February, Egglia Rebirth is a cracking good RPG on Switch that began life on mobile devices. Egglia, in its initial incarnation, was one of the company's first projects after...
News Metroid Prime 4 Dev Retro Studios Is Advertising Job Openings On ArtStation
"Your next mission awaits"
Earlier this week, it was discovered Retro Studios had a new Twitter banner, and now there's been another minor development. A Nintendo advertisement over on ArtStation has been spotted promoting the team behind Metroid Prime 4 - informing users of the website that their "next mission awaits" and that "Retro is hiring"...
Saturday19th Feb 2022
News Art Of Rally Dev Releasing Its OG Title 'Absolute Drift' In Physical Form On Switch
Return to the track
Absolute Drift - a game about sending a car sideways - got a late release on the Nintendo Switch back in 2020. Since then, developer Funselektor Labs has successfully launched Art of Rally - the hit top-down 3D rally game. Now, with the help of the publisher Serenity Forge, Funselektor's "debut title" Absolute Drift - first...
News Nintendo's Huge Switch Sale Ends This Weekend, More Than 1,000 Games Discounted
Stock up on discounted eShop credit here
Update: Nintendo of Europe's ridiculous eShop sale ends this weekend. If you're wanting to grab these deals before they disappear, you have until February 20th. It's hard to say no to XCOM 2 Collection for £3.99! We've gathered up some of the highlights for you below – remember you can save even more...
Review Ocean's Heart (Switch) - Charming 2D Zelda-Like With Obvious Nods To Minish Cap
The Legend of Talia: The Wind Wannabee
When someone talks about spiritual successors in the video game industry, a few names immediately come to mind. Stardew Valley, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, and Yooka-Laylee all aimed to bring back genres synonymous with long dormant franchises. If a spiritual successor exists to bring back something...
Random Here's Steam Deck Running The GameCube And Wii Emulator Dolphin
Valve's new handheld system arrives next week
Valve's handheld gaming computer the Steam Deck launches next week on 25th February. Ahead of the release, Dolphin Emulator's Twitter account has shared a photo showing the software running on the new system's OS. As highlighted in the Reddit post below, it seems the Dolphin team may have been able to...
Feature Switch Hidden Gem 'In Other Waters' Is Diving Into The World Of Tabletop RPGs
Like Dungeons and Dragons, but underwater and in space
In Other Waters is a surprising little gem of a game that came to the Switch back in 2020, telling the story of an alien ocean through little more than a three-colour dashboard, full of knobs and switches. You experience the story, and the world, through the descriptions of biologist Dr Ellery...
News Nintendo Reveals Japan's Best-Selling 3DS eShop Games From 2011 - 2020
Animal Crossing, Pokémon and more...
Ahead of the 3DS and Wii U eShop closure, Nintendo's website has rounded up the top 15 best-selling games on the 3DS eShop in Japan from 2011 through to 2020. Monster Hunter, Pokémon and Animal Crossing have frequently charted to the top over the years, and some other popular series include Battle Cats,...
News 'Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour' Returns - Games, Announcements And More
"an unforgettable 2-day event"
Update #2 [Sun 20th Feb, 2022 01:05 GMT]: Bandai Namco's day two coverage of Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2022 has now concluded. One highlight, in particular, was the announcement Android 21 (Lab Coat) would be released next week on 24th February. Update [Sat 19th Feb, 2022 06:30 GMT]: Bandai Namco's day one...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 19th)
Can those old eShops handle the strain this weekend?
Another week, another dollar. Err, yes — that's how that saying goes. Various things happened this week in the world of Nintendo, but by far the biggest story was definitely the lovely Felix joining our lovely video team. What's that? Oh yes, there was also the matter of Nintendo's announcement...
News Capcom Street Fighter Skin Pack Added To Minecraft As DLC
"Fists will fly this month in Minecraft Marketplace!"
There have been some rumblings online about a possible Street Fighter reveal very soon, and if that wasn't already enough - Mojang and Capcom have now teamed up for a special Minecraft x Street Fighter collaboration. This Capcom-approved 'World Warrior' DLC from 5
Friday18th Feb 2022
Wii're in
Update: The Nintendo Switch Sports Online Play Test is now over. Feel free to let us know your thoughts in the comments section at the bottom of the page. Nintendo Switch Sports is bringing back the Wii Sports brand on Switch at the end of April 2022, but before it launches proper Nintendo is running an Online Play Test of the game over...
News Old Pokémon Games Are Dominating The 3DS eShop Charts - Is It Thanks To Pokémon Bank?
Also because everyone loves Pokémon games
Savvy Pokémon fans will know that the 3DS is a very important artifact in the Pokéworld. As the only console that has Pokémon Bank, the storage system for all your digital battle-pets, and the Virtual Console, the 3DS is basically Noah's Ark for Pokémon, allowing players to transfer their shinies,...
PSA Get All The Harvest Moon Games Before The 3DS And Wii U eShops Close
They've bought the farm
If you're embedded within the farming game community, you'll know all about the Harvest Moon / Story of Seasons schism, in which (Western localisation team and publisher) Natsume and (developer) Marvelous went their separate ways. Natsume kept the Harvest Moon name in the West, and cranked out a bunch of wildly disappointing...
News Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition Shows Off Optional Upgrades
Or you can go retro by disabling the filter
Chrono Cross had been in the rumour mill for what felt like an eternity, so the reveal of Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition in the most recent Nintendo Direct was very welcome indeed. It arrives on 7th April and is shaping up to be an interesting release in multiple ways, especially the inclusion...
News Metroid Prime 4 Dev Retro Studios Updates Its Twitter Profile With A New Banner
It's happening!
Try not to get too excited now, but the Metroid Prime 4 developer Retro Studios has just updated its banner on Twitter. Yes, it's perhaps the most significant update we've got in some time from the Nintendo studio working on what's arguably one of the most important upcoming first-party releases. Until now, we've not really heard...
News Finished Ring Fit Yet? Blast Your Quads With Switch-Exclusive 'Let's Get Fit' This Spring
Let's get fit-sical
If you've pumped untold quantities of iron and wrung every ounce of sweat from Ring Fit Adventure, it's possible you're on the look out for your next fitness fix on Switch. There are several to choose from, but it looks like there's a new challenger on the block: enter Let's Get Fit. Freshly announced for "Spring 2022" from...
Random Artist Imagines Social Media Posts If Pokémon Were Real
People would probably be dead a lot more
If Pokémon were real, you can bet there would be a lot more posts on Twitter about Snorlaxes blocking the M25, or a Psyduck coming in through your cat flap. There would be Nextdoor rants about someone's neighbour having a really loud Kricketune. Facebook support groups for people whose cute pets evolved into...
It's not just your connection that'll Drop
And so it goes on. With Square Enix uploading all of the past Kingdom Hearts games to The Cloud, naturally the enthusiastically-titled Kingdom Hearts 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue has arrived – another compilation, this time bringing one full game, one four-hour teaser for Kingdom Hearts III and another...
News GBA Sky Garden Showcased For Mario Kart Tour, Spot The Differences From MK8 Deluxe
More comparison fodder ahead of MK8 Deluxe's Booster Pass
With the snappily titled Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass first wave not being far away, there's been plenty of chatter around whether Nintendo has utilised Mario Kart Tour equivalents of retro courses (and of course there are actual Tour tracks in the wave) as foundations, leading to...
News Video Game History Foundation Calls Out Nintendo's "Destructive" 3DS & Wii U eShop Closure
Asks Nintendo to "rethink" things when it comes to preservation
Nintendo this week announced the closure of the 3DS and Wii U eShop, and well...it's caused quite an uproar online. So, what now that roughly 2,000 games will no longer be purchasable on the 3DS and Wii U digital storefronts? There's seemingly not much that can be done from
Review Voice Of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden (Switch) - A Fine Follow-Up To Yoko Taro's Cosy Card RPG
Fast and fabulous
Well, that was fast, wasn’t it? Not even four months ago, Square Enix released Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars, which proved itself to be an enjoyable, relaxing, and interesting take on a classic JRPG from creative director Yoko Taro and his team. The title subtly hinted at the possibility that there would be more entries...
Guide How To Redownload Games From The 3DS eShop - Downloading Digital Games You Already Own
Your games need rescuing
The Nintendo 3DS eShop will close after March 2023, but you'll still be able to redownload games you already own "for the foreseeable future". When Does The 3DS And Wii U eShop Close? Nintendo eShop Closure Guide 29 Best 3DS eShop Games You Should Get Before They're Gone Forever But if you're not sure how to actually do...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Has Been Rated In Australia
Launching on Nintendo Switch this September
The Nintendo Direct last week went out with a bang - revealing Xenoblade Chronicles 3 was coming to Switch this September. Now that the secret is out, the game has been rated by the classification board in Australia. It's received a classification of 'M' for 'Mature' and contains "fantasy themes and...
News Stunning Mother 3 Tribute Video Gets Side-By-Side Comparison With The Game Boy Advance Original
You've got to see this
Earlier this week, you might have seen a gorgeous 3-minute fan-made trailer showcasing Mother 3 as a 3D game. It was so beautiful, even our American-based video presenter Zion got a little emotional. Curiomatic - the same YouTube channel behind the original video - has now released a side-by-side comparison clip to illustrate...
Japanese Charts Pokémon Legends: Arceus And Switch Remain Dominant
Legendary performance
Ever since its release Pokémon Legends: Arceus has been leading the charge in the Japanese charts, and that's continued in the period of 7th February to 13th February; it's also making ground on Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl in terms of overall sales in the country. The top 10 is also dominated by familiar...
Random This New Japanese Pokémon Show Has An Actual Pikachu Car
Pi-car-chu, Pikarchu?
Pokémon is a franchise with a dizzying range of spin-off games, merchandise, films and of course TV shows. There are also plenty that pass us by in the West, of course, with a new show announced for Japanese TV that could be rather fun. It's a variety show called 'Pokemon to Doko Iku!?', which will have an abbreviated title...
News Aksys Announces New Games And Limited Editions On Their 'All Aksys' Livestream
Aksys not denied
The 'All Aksys' livestream, which took place on 17th February, is the publisher's version of a Nintendo Direct showcase with a clever name. It was also entirely focused on Aksys games, of course — a studio known for localising Japanese games for English-speaking markets. Here are the two new game reveals from the livestream, both...
Thursday17th Feb 2022
News Thousands Of Dollars Of Rare Factory-Sealed SNES Games Unearthed After 27 Years In Storage
TMNT! Evermore! Chrono Trigger! Sunset Riders!
When a video game store in Nebraska closed its doors for the final time in 1994, its entire stock was packed away and placed in storage, waiting for a new owner. Now, almost 30 years later, the stock has been unearthed and documented – and YouTube channel THISISGAMEROOM was there to record it. As you...
News The Risqué 'Duel Princess' Returns To PC Following Switch And Steam Delisting
Stormed the Japanese eShop chart before being yanked, apparently
Qureate’s tower-defence RPG Duel Princess is available again on PC following its delisting from the Switch eShop and Steam store last month. The game – which features a bevvy of anime-style ladies in rather compromising positions – was pulled from the Japanese Switch eShop in...
PSA Don't Let This Pokémon Legends: Arceus Softlock Catch You Out
Was introduced in ver. 1.0.2
Like any other Switch game, Pokémon Legends: Arceus has been subject to a series of updates since launch, updates which are intended to fix bugs and solve issues. However, ver. 1.0.2 has introduced a glitch that can 'softlock' your game if you're not careful. Please note: the following information could be considered a...
Random Where Does Hyrule Truly End In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild? Let's Find Out
It's larger than you think
Hyrule in Breath of the Wild is big. Really big. You just won't believe how vastly, hugely mind-bogglingly big it is. You may think it's a long way down the road to the chemist, but that's just peanuts to Hyrule in BOTW. However, while the map itself is vast, the actual edges of the world – as in, what you can actually...
News Nintendo Of America Launches A Packed My Nintendo Store
Now selling games, merchandise and exclusives
Nintendo of America was tweaking its official website early yesterday (16th February), and it transpires it was preparation for launching a new My Nintendo Store. It's a big step up on the region's previous offering and is now similar to the equivalent in the UK, as one example. You can see what it has...
PSA Nintendo Says Switch Sports Won't Work On The Switch Lite
Update: ...but it actually does?
Update: We've tested Nintendo Switch Sports on the Switch Lite with some Joy-Con (you can download the playtest app now, but you can't actually get into any games) and it does seem to be another case of Nintendo being overly cautious here to avoid disappointment. You can use Joy-Con to play Nintendo Switch Sports on...
Review River City Girls Zero (Switch) - An Authentic, Endearing 16-Bit Brawler Romp
Hit and run
The first entry in the convoluted Kunio-kun saga, localised in 1986 as Renegade, is considered the progenitor of the scrolling beat-em-up. While later efforts would evolve its arena-based model into the classic belt-scrolling format we know today, it was Technos that established the genre’s significant hallmarks: damsels in distress,...
News 1,000 "Digital-Only" Titles Estimated To Disappear When Nintendo Closes 3DS & Wii U eShop
It's like Nintendo's version of the Blip, but worse
Nintendo yesterday announced the beginnings of a phased shutdown for the 3DS and Wii U eShop stores. It's set to wipe out a huge amount of digital content on these systems, but just how many games can we expect to disappear? While we already know Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation and its D
Random This Disc Will Wipe Your Nintendo Wii Clean
Such power
As you'll no doubt know if you've used a games console in the past decade, the process of packing it up for resale or donation to another person is a lengthy one. It's no longer a case of simply unplugging said console and boxing it up for a new lease of life; most modern machines will have game installs, WiFi connection data and perhaps...
Guide MLB The Show 22 Tech Test - Out Now On Switch, Here's How You Access It
With a sneaky trick for you EU players
MLB The Show 22 will represent a series debut on Switch, and indeed the first PlayStation Studios title (it's developed by Sony Dan Diego) to grace Nintendo's platform. In preparation for its early April arrival it's getting a Tech Test in which players will be able to dive into a variety of online matches and...
News This Good Smile Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nia Figure Can Now Be Pre-Ordered For $259.99
"limited" stock - so act fast
Last week was an exciting time for Xenoblade fans - with the confirmation of Xenoblade Chronicles 3, coming to the Nintendo Switch this September. If that wasn't already enough, Good Smile Company has now officially revealed its Xenoblade Chronicles 2 painted plastic 1/7 scale Nia figure. It can be pre-ordered from now...
News Mario Strikers: Battle League Switch File Size Seemingly Revealed
Will require 3GB of free space
One of the many surprise announcements of last week's Nintendo Direct was the news that the Mario Strikers series would be making a return. The next entry - Mario Strikers: Battle League, will take to the pitch on 10th June and supports both online and local multiplayer. If you're planning on going the digital route...
Random In Pokémon Legends, Who Needs Basculegion When You Have A Bridge Of Bidoofs
God dam
Pokémon Legends: Arceus players are pulling a Breath of the Wild: Finding weird ways to explore the world that probably weren't intended by the developers. For example, did you know that you can cross large bodies of water with naught but a pocket full of Bidoofs? (Okay, technically they're Bibarels. But our Bidoof news tag covers...
News Crunchyroll Is Now Available On Switch
Finally!
Slowly, very slowly, the Switch is adding more media apps to its library. We have YouTube, Twitch and Pokémon TV, and now we can add Crunchyroll to the list, available on both the European and North American eShop. It's a familiar and well-known service, boasting a huge collection of anime that you can watch for free with ads or with...
Hardware With One Change, These Hori Pokémon Controllers Would Be Perfect For Arceus
Feeling the (e)motion
We're no strangers to Hori's Split Pad Pro, having sampled both the original version and some of its more recent re-skins, but the Japanese accessory maker has given the product a fresh push in 2022 to coincide with the release of Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Nin
Random This Animal Crossing: New Horizons Island Exists To Raise Diabetes Awareness
That's so sweet
Over 1 in 10 Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes, according to a 2019 report from the CDC — which includes Type 1, caused by your own body attacking itself; Type 2, which can be prevented or delayed with lifestyle changes; and gestational diabetes, which develops in pregnant women and usually goes away after the baby is...
News Namco's Dragon Spirit Is Coming To Arcade Archives On Switch
Arrives in early March
Namco's 1987 fantasy-themed shmup Dragon Spirit is joining the Arcade Archives series on Nintendo Switch, it has been revealed. Notable for fusing traditional shmup mechanics with dragons and other mythical beasts, the game shares similarities with another Namco classic, Xevious, in that the player has a standard shot for...
Nintendo Download 17th February (North America)
Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection! More Voice of Cards! Monark!
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:...
Nintendo Download 17th February (Europe)
Assassin's Creed Collection! Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires! Infernax!
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:...
Video Two Point Campus' Archaeology Course Channels The Spirit Of Indiana Jones
Dig in
Sega has released a video for its forthcoming Two Point Campus, and this one focuses on the game's Archaeology Course. Here's some PR: Have you always wanted to discover ancient ruins, dig up artifacts that have been lost for thousands of years or find remnants of ancient civilisations? In Two Point Campus you can summon your inner...
News tERRORbane Will Bring Its Wacky Battle Against The Developer To Switch Soon
The bugs are deliberate, ok?
tERRORbane was a particularly interesting Indie game that 'did the rounds' in multiple showcases last Summer. Developed by BitNine Studio, it promises a comedic experience that'll subvert expectations; pleasingly it finally has a release date pinned down, arriving on Switch on 1st April. On the surface this a title...
Wednesday16th Feb 2022
News Pokémon Bank Will Be "Free To Use" When 3DS eShop Purchases End
Payments will no longer be required
Following on from Nintendo's announcement it would discontinue the 3DS eShop and the Wii U eShop as of March 2023, The Pokémon Company has announced it will be making the Pokémon Bank service on 3DS entirely free. Until now, users had to pay to access the entire service. As long as you download Pokémon Bank...
News Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation And DLCs Will Also Disappear From The 3DS eShop
Possibly one of the most important losses
The upcoming closure of the Wii U and 3DS eShop for new purchases and downloads has been notable news today, with plenty pointing out various download-only or DLC classics that will be lost when the stores close. You will be able to redownload content you already own for the foreseeable future, but you won't...
"it will no longer be possible to make purchases"
Nintendo has announced the discontinuation of the 3DS eShop and the Wii U eShop as of "late March" 2023. While you'll still be able to redownload games and DLC, receive software updates and play online beyond this date, the ability to purchase games will "no longer be possible" and new content will...
Download it today
Nintendo has released its first Animal Crossing: New Horizons update for 2022. Once again, it's filled with fixes for both the main game and the DLC component, Happy Home Paradise. You can get the full rundown below, courtesy of Nintendo's official support page notes: Ver. 2.0.5 (Released February 15, 2022) Fixed Issues Fixed...
We put Cloud in your cloud
We begged for this, you know. We begged on our damn, dirty knees for Kingdom Hearts to come to Switch. Not Melody of Memory, that's a half-measure. We wanted the full shebang, 1.5 + 2.5 ReMix. And now we've got it... in the most cursed form possible, a Cloud Version. Don't worry, we're not going to spend the whole review...
Soapbox A Week After Jailing One Pirate, Nintendo Just Made Piracy A Reality For Countless Fans
The timing is impeccable, even by Nintendo's standards
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Damien discusses the less-than-ideal timing of Nintendo's announcement regarding its 3DS and Wii U eShops... Nintendo has just announced that...
Review Monark (Switch) - A Solid SRPG From Veteran Shin Megami Tensei And Persona Devs
Freud would be proud
Not even a year ago, FuRyu revealed a curious new game called Monark that was heavily marketed as being the lovechild of several ex-Atlus staff who were instrumental in the early days of the Shin Megami Tensei and Persona series. Monark has certainly managed to deliver on that promise, as this is a title that retains the dark...
News Nintendo Could Be Using AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution To Boost Switch Performance
An unholy alliance alongside the NVIDIA GPU
With the Nintendo Switch still going strong in terms of its sales momentum and popularity, Nintendo and various third-parties continue to utilise its mobile technology for the best possible results. There's little doubt that meeting 2022 expectations around visuals and performance will be a challenge for...
"Nintendo is unhinged"
The day we all feared has finally come – Nintendo has confirmed that in 2023, it will be closing the Wii U and 3DS eShops in order to focus entirely on its Switch platform. It's the natural course of things – especially in the digital age, where we don't "own" anything – but there's still a feeling of bitterness about...
Featuring music from '90s dance icons Utah Saints
UK studio Bitmap Bureau (Xeno Crisis, Battle Axe) has just lifted the lid on its next game, Final Vendetta. Described as "paying homage to the iconic arcade titles of the '80s and '90s", Final Vendetta offers solo and co-op modes, four different game modes and "a thumping dance/techno soundtrack by...
News Taking Part In The Nintendo Switch Sports Online Playtest? Make Sure You Keep Your Mouth Shut
First rule of Nintendo Switch Sports is you don't talk about Nintendo Switch Sports
Online playtests for Nintendo Switch Sports are taking place over this weekend, but if you're lucky enough to take part, you'll need to make sure you keep your mouth shut about it. Nintendo has
Feature Our Nintendo 3DS And Wii U Memories, In Infographic Form
Wow, we sure liked Netflix on Wii U
Alongside the rather dispiriting — perhaps even controversial, depending on your take — news of the Wii U and 3DS eShop being shutdown in the next year, Nintendo also shared a rather neat trip down memory lane. Similar to the year-end Switch website many of us used, you can visit My Nintendo 3DS & Wii U...
Poll The End Is Coming, But How Much Will You Miss The Wii U And 3DS eShop?
Be honest...
Recently we've had news that isn't necessarily surprising, but has undoubtedly ruffled feathers and caused some upset among Nintendo fans: Nintendo is beginning a phased shutdown of the Wii U and 3DS eShop stores. This means that there's now limited time to purchase download-only games and content on both platforms. You will be able to...
News Sega Announces Third Sonic The Hedgehog Film And Live-Action Knuckles Series
The new "original Knuckles series" will launch in 2023
Sega Corporation and Paramount Pictures have announced Sonic will be getting a third film along with a new live-action series. Development of the third feature film has already commenced development, even though the second film isn't out until April. As for the live-action series, the...
News There's A Flight Simulator Game Coming To The Nintendo Switch
Plane and simple
Step aside, Microsoft Flight Simulator! There's a new "pretend to fly planes" game on the block, and this one doesn't require 100GB of free space! It's Take Off - The Flight Simulator, a mobile game that's being ported over to everyone's favourite console, the Nintendo Switch. Take Off includes 24 different planes to choose from,...
Site News Say Hello To Felix, The Newest Member Of Our YouTube Team
Two become three (again)
That's right! While our YouTube team was briefly reduced to two, it's now back to three thanks to the addition of Felix Sanchez. You might already know Felix from his personal (and very musical) YouTube channel, but he's now joined Alex and Zion on our
News Puzzle & Dragons Returns To Nintendo Switch This Week
Franchise is now 10 years old
A new instalment in the Match-3 RPG Puzzle & Dragons lineage, one of the most popular mobile franchises of recent years, is coming to Nintendo Switch this month as part of the series' 10th-anniversary celebrations. Puzzle & Dragons started life on smartphones but would also come to the 3DS as a special Super...
News "If It Smells Like Money, Konami's Going To Be There In A Heartbeat" - PlatinumGames Talks NFTs
"It doesn’t have any benefit for users at the moment"
The topic of NFTs in gaming has been a hot one for quite some time now, with companies like Konami, Square Enix and Ubisoft all committing time an
News Double Fine's Grim Fandango Remaster Is Getting A Physical Release On Switch
Go on a grand noir adventure in the afterlife
If you've been holding out for a physical release of Double Fine's Grim Fandango remaster on the Switch, you're in luck. The Xbox game studio is teaming up with iam8bit to release a hard copy of the game on Nintendo's hybrid system and pre-orders are now open. This 'exclusive edition' will set you back...
News A Musical Story Boogies On Down To Switch Town In March
Play that funky music, Joy-Con
Grab your bell bottoms and your disco dancin' shoes, because A Musical Story is bringing the '70s to the 2020s next month. The stylish rhythm game, clad in the smoky browns and oranges of the era, has finally got a release date: March 3rd, 2022. A Musical Story is a groovy tale about a young man exploring his memories...
Tuesday15th Feb 2022
News Capcom's "Suspicious" Resident Evil Tease Was Just A Website Update
Update: We hope you didn't get too excited...
Update: We hope you didn't get too excited about yesterday's Resident Evil tease because all Capcom has done is add some information relating to past titles to its dedicated series website. As you can see, another update to the portal is scheduled for the 22nd of February. Original Story [Tue 15th...
Random Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Player Defeats Lynel By Bonking Him With A Rock
The Boulder feels conflicted
Lynels are the fiercest enemy in Breath of the Wild — fiercer even than most of Ganon's boss forms — and most people would be right to steer well clear of the muscular lads. But if you have the right tools, Lynels are apparently a piece of cake. And those tools are easy to come by, because one is the Magnesis power,...
News Genshin Impact Creator Announces "Immersive Virtual World Experience" HoYoverse
Still no news on the Switch version, though
Genshin Impact developer MiHoYo is creating an " immersive virtual world experience" called HoYoverse. The message was delivered by the Chinese studio's co-founder and CEO Haoyu Cai, who said that HoYoverse will be a cross-media "virtual world" that "integrates games, anime, and other diverse types of...
News The Upcoming Super Mario Movie Is Getting Its Own Range Of Toys
Who wants a plastic Toad?
We know the core voice cast, but pretty much everything else about the forthcoming Super Mario movie is very much shrouded in secrecy, with very little known about the plot, setting or what it will actually look like. However, we do know that it will be accompanied by a range of toys created by Jakks Pacific. Two toys have...
News Don't Worry, The Klonoa Collection Is Getting A Physical Release On Switch
Will include remasters of the original game and sequel
One of the many surprises of the latest Nintendo Direct was Klonoa Phantasie Reverie Series - featuring remasters of the classic platformers - Klonoa: Door to Phantomile and its sequel Klonoa 2: Lunatea’s Veil. After a number of trademarks surfaced for the collection last year, this...
Review Sol Cresta (Switch) - PlatinumGames' Intriguing Shmup Doesn't Do Enough To Stand Out
Ready, aim, formation change
Platinum Games, best known for the Bayonetta series, is an odd fit for a sequel to an '80s shoot-em-up that started life as a Galaxian hack. Moon Cresta, by Nichibitsu, introduced a ‘docking’ system that would power up the craft after four alien attack waves. It was a novel idea at the time, and landed well with...
News Nintendo Introduces The Protagonists Of Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Meet Noah and Mio
Nintendo's Direct last week went out with a bang - finally revealing the existence of Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Although it's not out until this September, Nintendo and Monolith Soft are already sharing all sorts of information about the game. Over on social media, the latest posts from Nintendo's European Twitter account have gone...
News Super Mario RPG Director Would Love His Final Game To Be "Another Mario RPG"
Super Mario RPG celebrated its 25th last year
Before Paper Mario and the Mario & Luigi series, there was the 1996 SNES title, Super Mario RPG. If you've ever wondered about a possible sequel, you're not alone. In fact, Chihiro Fujioka - one of the game's directors is also up for it. In a recent interview with the YouTube channel MinnMax, Fuj
Random Please Don't Drop Your Switch, Says Nintendo
"Do not drop it or hit it against a hard object"
Remember when Nintendo helpfully suggested that you not sit on your Switch? Or when it warned against placing it in your backpack without first popping it inside a case? Better still, can you recall when the company was thoughtful enough to remind you that
Poll Will Mario Kart 8's Deluxe Booster Course Pass Make You Buy The NSO Expansion Pack?
Or are you still on the fence?
Nintendo recently announced the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass, the DLC that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has been sorely needing for quite some time. The Booster Course Pass will come in separate waves all the way up until the end of 2023, with the first wave coming in March. It will cost $24.99 USD / $32.99 CAN /...
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It's been just over a few months now since Spike Chunsoft released the Danganronpa series on the Nintendo Switch but it hasn't forgotten about it just yet. In a message over on social media, the company announced it had issued a new patch for the series on Switch - Danganronpa Decadence (specifically - Danganronpa: Trigger Happy...
News Team17 CEO Says "Action Will Be Taken" Following Negative Report
"I'm committed to taking action, I won't brush over anything"
Last week, Eurogamer reported on issues at the heart of veteran British games publisher Team17, which has recently been attempting to handle the fall out from its cancelled NFT project. The report, which includes interviews with many Team17 staffers, exposed poor pay and accusations of...
Mini Review Grapple Dog (Switch) - A Cracking GBA-Style Platformer, With Echoes Of Go! Go! Beckham!
"What's Updog?" finally has a coherent answer
A long time ago in 2002, long before many of you were even born, there was an obscure little Game Boy Advance platform game developed by Denki based on the football man David Beckham. It was called Go! Go! Beckham! Adventure on Soccer Island and, quite frankly, it was magnificent. Why are we bringing up...
News This Official Nintendo Direct Infographic Showcases All Its Reveals
That's a lot of logos
Last week's Nintendo Direct was one of the busiest 40 minutes that the company has ever delivered in a showcase, with a rather broad mix of titles on show. Keeping track of it all was hard work and - more importantly - rather exciting, setting us up well for games over the next six months. Round Up: Everything Announced In...
Random Disney+ Chip 'n Dale Reboot Features A Cute Nod To The 1990 NES Game
"A comeback 30 years in the making"
Disney is rebooting Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers with a new movie, and the first trailer contains a cheeky little nod to Capcom's 1990 NES game. Described as "a comeback 30 years in the making", the new movie will launch exclusively on Disney+ on May 20th, 2022 and is a "hybrid live-action/CG animated...
Soapbox NSO Isn't Game Pass, But Nintendo Is Learning The Benefits Of Subscription Models
SLOWLY, but steadily adding value
In Nintendo's February 2022 Direct, we found out that yet another boon is being added to the rapidly-expanding number of benefits that come with Nintendo's Switch Online Expansion Pack: The 48 DLC tracks for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. We already have access to the catalogue of N64 games (which are being sllllooowwwly...
News 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim Switch Pre-Orders Open Today As New Trailer Drops
Coming in April, digital and physical
Atlus has posted a new trailer for 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim while announcing that pre-orders for the upcoming Switch version are now live. Vanillaware's acclaimed side-scrolling adventure game is launching on Switch on 12th April and if you're at all interested in its sci-fi tale — or have heard good things...
Random Pokémon Legends: Arceus Glitch Discovered That Makes Things Very Big
See a doctor if your tent flaps keep getting bigger
Pokémon glitches are a big part of the series — remember Missingno.? — and Pokémon Legends: Arceus has its fair share. Sadly, they're largely graphical ones that don't give you cool powers. As documented by a few people on Twitter, there's a particular area on the map in the Alabaster...
Feature 'Arcade Paradise' Dev On Animal Crossing And CoD Influences, And Its Toilet 'Boss Battle'
"We wanted to make the most generous game ever created"
There are a lot of similar games on the Switch eShop, which can be a blessing when you're seeking a particular genre or style. Titles with the creative conviction to be rather different and quirky are a little harder to come by, so in that respect Vostok Inc. remains as a bit of a standout,...
News Among Us Collector's Editions Release Dates Announced
Soon it will be among you
The two collector's editions for social deduction party game Among Us, which include the physical game and a smorgasbord of other goodies, now have a release date: April 19th in the US and Canada, and May 31st in Europe, the UK, and Australia. You can pre-order the Impostor Edition and the Ejected Edition on Maximum Games'...
News Gyro And 'Flight Stick' Control Update Available For Fortnite On Switch
More options to suit players
Even for those of us that aren't active players of Fortnite, there's no denying that the free-to-play juggernaut has set high standards in world building, season pass desirability, IP crossovers and control / accessibility options. The latest update, which should be live for all or rolling out very soon, adds to the...
News MLB The Show 22 Pitches In With An All-Platform Tech Test This Week, But It's NA-Only
Online Co-Op also confirmed
MLB The Show 22 is going to be an intriguing release on the Switch in early April, with the Nintendo's hybrid system getting a version alongside PS4 / Xbox One and PS5 / Xbox Series X|S. It'll be a fully cross-platform experience too - on Switch you'll be able to take on PlayStation and Xbox players in online matches, and...
News Check Out The Launch Trailer For River City Girls Zero
Super Famicom classic hits Switch this week
River City Girls Zero hit the Switch eShop yesterday, and it is accompanied by a slick new launch trailer, which you can view above. The game is basically the localised version of the 1994 Super Famicom title Shin Nekketsu Koha: Kunio-tachi no Banka, but comes with the added bonus of new motion-comic...
News BloodRayne: ReVamped Gets Patch To Add The Game's Original Cheat Codes
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Ziggurat Interactive have announced that an upcoming patch for BloodRayne: ReVamped and BloodRayne 2: ReVamped will add a host of bug fixes and address various common issues, as well as adding a much-requested feature: The ability to use the games' original cheat codes. The patch is out today, alongside a sale on the Nintendo...
News PC Engine Classic 'Moto Roader MC' Is Getting Resurrected On Switch
The 1992 title gets a new lease of life
Ratalaika Games has announced that it is resurrecting the classic PC Engine / TG-16 top-down racer Moto Roader MC for Switch this month. Originally released in 1992, Moto Roader MC is actually the third game in NCS' Moto Roader series. The first title was released on the standard PC Engine in 1989, with Moto...
News POST VOID Is Super Rare Originals' Next Game, Coming To Switch This Spring
Post Void Pat, Post Void Pat
Fast-paced gory gunmanship is the name of the game in POST VOID, an upcoming all-caps FPS published by new label Super Rare Originals. Imagine DOOM combined with deep-fried psychedelic visuals in every colour you can imagine (and some you can't conceive), and you've come close to what POST VOID looks like. It's chaos,...
News Zombie Rollerz: Pinball Heroes Will Bring Its Wizardry To Switch Soon
10 different heroes included
The Switch eShop has a decent line-up of quality and varied pinball games, whether you're looking for accurate recreations of real-life classics or something more fantastical. Zombie Rollerz: Pinball Heroes definitely falls into the latter category as you combine pinball gameplay with tackling hordes of monsters and...
News Sadako Rising: Dead By Daylight Will Haunt Us With 'Ringu' Content Soon
Brings back Yoichi Asakawa
It was confirmed some time ago that The Ring, or 'Ringu' to use the correct name from Kōji Suzuki’s original movie adaptation, would come to Dead By Daylight. It's an iconic horror franchise, and it's now been announced that the new content will arrive in the The Sadako Rising Chapter on 8th March. As you can see in...
News Former PS4 Exclusive 'Crystar' Gets A New Gameplay Trailer
Cry me a river
Action RPG Crystar – which was previously a PS4 exclusive – has just received a new gameplay trailer ahead of its launch on Switch this April. Published by NIS America and developed by Gemdrops, Crystar places you in the shoes of four different characters and has battle mechanics which are focused around crying. Yes, you read...
News The Next Free Switch Online Trial For Japan Has Been Revealed
It's Neko Tomo: Smile Mashimashi
Nintendo has revealed its next free trial for Switch Online service subscribers located in Japan. This time around, it's the Japanese exclusive Neko Tomo: Smile Mashimashi by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Neko Tomo originally launched on the Switch (and 3DS) in 2018 and follows on from Teddy Together. 'Smile...
News A Bioshock Movie Is In The Works At Netflix
"Would you kindly" meets "Are you still watching"
The Bioshock games are on their way to the big screen, as Netflix makes moves to turn the series into a movie. The media giant announced their plans on the 15th February on their nerd-culture-focused "Geeked" Twitter account. The only information we have at this point is that Netflix, 2K, and...
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Feature 16 Tracks That Need To Be In The Mario Kart 8 DLC
The hype begins
There are 48 new tracks coming to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe over the next two years, as part of the "Booster Course Pack" DLC that was announced in the February 2022 Nintendo Direct. Those 48 tracks will all be remakes of old, beloved tracks — and we've already seen the first wave, which brings 8 new courses and two new cups, the Golden...
Random Pokémon Legends: Arceus Has A Secret 'Modern Day' Room Containing A Nintendo Switch
But we're not supposed to see it
Pokémon Legends: Arceus contains a secret room that is packed with modern-day items, it has been discovered. The discovery was made by @DeepGameRes and is shown off in the video above by YouTuber Faz Faz (thanks, VGC). As you can see, the room is full of objects which wo
Reminder You Don't Need The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass To Play The DLC
That's what friends are for
It's only around a month before we'll be able to dive into some shiny new content in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, with the release of the 'Booster Course Pass' first wave. Up to the end of 2023 there'll be six waves that'll bring a combined 48 courses to the game, priced at $24.99 USD / $32.99 CAN / £22.49 to get them all; it'll...
Review Dynasty Warriors 9: Empires (Switch) - A Disappointing, Dialled-Back Downgrade
Under Siege
Koei Tecmo's Dynasty Warriors series has followed much the same rhythm of releases since way back in the early noughties, with each mainline entry in the franchise since 2003's Dynasty Warriors 4 followed by both an Xtreme and Empires spin-off, the latter of which adds a little bit of strategic tinkering to the usual Musou mix. It's...
News Nintendo Expects Sales Of 'Evergreen' Games To Decline, Putting A Focus On New Titles
Time for new hits to take the lead
In its Q3 financial results at the start of February Nintendo confirmed that it was increasing its forecast for software sales over the year from 200 million to 220 million units. While the runaway early success of Pokémon Legends: Arceus is certainly a factor in that, 'evergreen' older titles are still...
Rumour GoldenEye 007 Remaster Could Be Announced In The "Next Couple Of Weeks"
"I think that Microsoft is going to be the one to announce that first"
Remember that GoldenEye 007 re-release we mentioned a while back? Well, it seems like we could be finding out more about it officially in the next couple of weeks. That's according to VentureBeat's Jeff Grubb, who said: I think that Microsoft is going to be the one to an
News Capcom Just Started A Countdown Timer, But What's It For?
Place your bets now
Countdown timers are sadly part of the whole internet hype machine these days, and Capcom has just kicked off one of its own this week. If you visit this link, you'll be welcomed by a countdown that currently reads 6 days, 19 hours. That means whatever this countdown is leading to will be revealed to the world on Monday,...
ICYMI Kharon's Crypt Is Like Zelda Viewed Through The Lens Of Dark Souls, And It Rules
Don't let this one pass you by, like we did
Given how many games arrive on Switch each week, we can surely be forgiven for missing the odd gem here and there. We've tried whenever possible in the past to retrospectively right this wrong, and today, we're looking to shed a little light on Kharon's Crypt - Even Death May Die, an utterly fantastic...
Video Mother 3 Trailer In The Style Of Link’s Awakening? Okay, We’re Listening
Mother 3D
What, we have to write words here? Why? This 3-minute fan-made trailer for Mother 3 said all we need to say. It's flippin' gorgeous, done in a style that's somewhere between the recent Link's Awakening Switch remake and claymation, and it makes us want to throw a big pile of money at Grezzo to make it reality already. The video comes to...
Random Nintendo, Stop Teasing Us With Chocolate Joy-Con
"Please note that this is a fictional product and is not available for sale"
It's Valentine's Day today, and that means that millions of cards, gifts and flowers will be exchanged all over the world – but Nintendo has broken our hearts by showing off a set of chocolate Joy-Con and then pointing out that they're not available for purchase. I mean,...
UK Charts Pokémon Legends: Arceus Still On Top, Despite 45% Decline In Sales
King of the hill for the third week running
Pokémon Legends: Arceus has held onto the top spot in the UK sales chart for the third week running, despite shedding 45% of its sales. The new Pokémon title held off Dying Light 2, which is available on other systems but has been delayed on Switch. Elsewhere,
News PlatinumGames CEO Insists 'Freedom' Would Be Important In Any Takeover Talks
"That’s also what’s most important to us"
These are slightly peculiar times in the games industry, with some eye-watering mergers and acquisitions in addition to high profile share purchases. Microsoft has been making shock moves such as launching the process to buy Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion, and Sony recently hoovered up Halo and...
Feature Atelier Series Producer On Popularity Polls, Seamless Battles, And Returning To Sophie
"We looked over the reactions we received on social media"
2022 is the 25th anniversary year of Koei Tecmo and Gust Co.'s Atelier RPG series. It debuted in 1997 back on PlayStation with Atelier Marie: The Alchemist of Salburg, and Switch owners have several entries in its library to choose from, including the very successful Atelier Ryza and
Random Brighten Your Beloved's Valentine's Day With A Downloadable Kirby Card
Because nothing says "I adore you" like a .pdf
In case you're forgetful — or just an old grouch — it's Valentine's Day, that heart-filled square on Cupid's calendar when lovers are variously delighted and/or obliged to gift each other cards, sweetmeats and other treats. Ahh, you can feel the amour in the air... If you've gone and forgotten,...
News Focus Home Interactive Acquires 'Metal Slug Tactics' Studio Leiker
Fifth studio to be picked up by the publisher recently
Focus Home Interactive has acquired the French developer behind the upcoming Metal Slug Tactics, it has been announced. Leiker Studio joins the likes of Dotemu (Streets of Rage 4, Windjammers 2), Douze-Dixiémes (Shady Part of Me), Streum On (Space Hulk: Deat
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