Guide Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass DLC - Price, Course List, All Mario Kart 8 Tracks
Everything you need to know about Mario Kart 8's expansion
Guide How Do You Access The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass DLC?
You have to download it manually
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Fornis Region Unique Monsters
Every Unique Monster in Fornis, with maps
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Controllers
Nintendo's official pads and quirky alternatives
News - 2022, Week 31
Sunday7th Aug 2022
Review Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 2 (Switch) - An RPG Classic That Time Hasn't Been Too Kind To
Old, but gold?
Back in the early 2000’s, the Dark Alliance subseries of the Baldur’s Gate franchise was created as a means of bringing the Baldur’s Gate experience to console players. Either due to hardware limitations or a simple lack of audience interest at the time, the computer RPG design of traditional Baldur’s Gate wouldn’t work for...
News Sega Rolling Out New Update For Sonic Origins, Here's What's Included
Update: Full patch notes detailed
Update [Sun 7th Aug, 2022 01:55 BST]: Sega has released a full list of patch notes for Version 1.04 of Sonic Origins. It includes updates for a number of titles and plenty of bug fixes. Here's the full rundown (via the Sonic Origins website): Sonic Origins - Version 1.04 (August 5th, 2022) Make sure to update your...
Creative producer Tetsuya Nomura chimes in
If you weren't already overloaded with some amazing RPG experiences on Switch, this winter, Square Enix will also be releasing the action-RPG Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion on the hybrid platform. We've previously heard how it's going to go "way beyond" a remaster, but just how far will it go? In a...
Feature Nintendo eShop Selects - July 2022
The best of the last month's eShop games!
Another month has been and gone, and that means it's time for another look back at the eShop last month. July was a pretty big month for physical RPG releases, but the eShop has had a fair few hidden nuggets that may have passed you by. Once again, we've tried to pick the best of the best for you! It's the...
Round Up EVO 2022 - Every Nintendo Switch Announcement & More
New fighter DLC, arcade cabinets, game updates!
EVO 2022 is taking place this weekend, and as part of this fighting game celebration, various companies have been announcing all sorts of related news. This includes plenty of news related to the Nintendo Switch. Here's what's been revealed so far. If there's more, we'll be sure to add it to this...
Poll Box Art Brawl - The Legend Of Zelda: The Minish Cap
Hats off to our competitors!
Hello folks, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last week, we took a look at one of the Game Boy Advance's launch games: Castlevania: Circle of the Moon. As expected, the Japanese cover art with its landscape orientation and additional characters like Dracula and Hugh Baldwin absolutely nailed the poll...
Saturday6th Aug 2022
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - All Secret Area Locations
Is it secret? Is it safe?
Warning: This guide contains spoilers for Xenoblade Chronicles 3! Secret Areas in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 are hard to find places that require thorough exploration and use of your various traversal skills to reach. As a reward for seeking out and finding all of these areas you'll net yourself some sweet XP. In order to...
Video Digital Foundry's Smash Bros. Ultimate VS MultiVersus Comparison
Can WB's new brawler compete?
There have been a lot of brawlers 'inspired' by Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and the latest one to arrive on the scene is the Warner Bros. title MultiVersus - featuring iconic heroes and cartoon characters like Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Bugs Bunny and Tom & Jerry. The tech experts over at Digital Foundry...
News Bayonetta 3 Rating Reveals New Story And Online Details
"Warning: May contain spoilers"
If this year wasn't already busy enough for the Switch with titles like Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, there's also Bayonetta's next outing to look forward to this October. If you are eager to learn more about the story of Bayonetta 3, Australia's Classification Board has detailed what's in...
Back Page How To Make Your Own Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Monster Name
The Ballad of Sharpwitted Tracy
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...
Mini Review MADiSON (Switch) - Jump Scares Aplenty In This Effective, If Unoriginal, Horror
Say cheese!
To anyone familiar with the recent spate of first-person horror titles, MADiSON will seem instantly familiar. With its moody lighting, tight corridors, and affinity for jump scares, there's little here that really sets it apart from the likes of Outlast or Layers of Fear on the surface. Diving into the game a bit deeper, however, unveils...
News Valve's Steam Client Beta Adds Support For Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
Sharing the joy
If you love being able to sync your Nintendo controllers with new devices and applications, you might be a fan of Valve's latest update to Steam. The company responsible for hits such as Half-Life, Team Fortress 2 and the Portal series has revealed it's added support for Nintendo's Joy-Con controllers in its latest Steam Client beta...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 6th)
Fight to live, live to play games
It's been a busy week for Nintendo fans, and for us at Nintendo Life! Not only has Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Wave 2 finally dropped, but Game Freak and The Pokémon Company gave us plenty of news on Pokémon Scarlet & Violet! Nintendo also delivered its Q1 financial results, where it reported
Friday5th Aug 2022
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - How To Complete The Nopon Register Quest
All 19 Nopon located
Very early on in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 you'll meet a Nopon called Shillshill at the Hillside Ferronis Hulk who'll task you with a quest that'll last you pretty much the entire duration of the game's main campaign. Yes, the Nopon Register is needing filled in and you've been charged with finding all 19 Nopon on it. This is a...
News Inti Creates' New Project Is A Stunning Mash Up Of Castlevania And Mega Man
Time to purge some demons!
Developer and publisher Inti Creates, known for its work on games such as Mega Man Zero, Azure Striker Gunvolt, and the Castlevania-inspired Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon, has announced that it is working on a brand new 2D action platformer that looks like a beautiful mash up of all three. Grim Guardians: Demon Purge ta
Guide Best Switch Games... That Don't Fit In Other Lists Of Best Switch Games
Celebrating the games that defy genre
We make a lot of lists here at Nintendo Life, you may have noticed. Why? Because we've all been that person who really wants a game that's like another game they really enjoyed, and they want some more recommendations. It's easy to lump games together by genre to answer that query — but what about all the...
Random Pokémon Fans Are Excited For This Very Small, Specific Change
Scarlet and Violet reportedly fixes a fan favourite Pokémon
Pokémon fans have, rather expectedly, been quite divided on the upcoming mainline titles Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. While many are embracing the new open-world nature of the games and the apparent freedom it affords players, others are disappointed that the games seem to be a step back...
Review Strange Horticulture (Switch) - An Odd Occult Puzzler That Blossoms Into A Fantastic Mystery
It’s a grower
Strange Horticulture takes on some big challenges. It’s a carefully authored story that wants to be driven by interaction, and it’s a single-scene play space that wants to create immersion in a whole world. It’s such a tricky line to walk between structured gameplay that’s interactive but dry and a carefully managed story...
Rumour Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Wave 2 Datamine Might Have Revealed Future DLC Tracks
What's planned for the next Booster Course waves?
Well, it looks like there's potentially been another leak for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass. Following the recent release of Wave 2, it seems dataminers have been able to identify new courses with the assistance of "music preview files" included within the latest Version 2.1.0...
News Adventure Game 'Calme' Reminds Us Of Ni No Kuni And Octopath Traveler
It's a long way off though
Developer Nonohara Works has announced Calme, an isometric adventure game that kind of reminds us of the likes of Ni No Kuni and Octopath Traveler in terms of its art direction. It's heading to the Switch, but you better get comfortable, because the game is in the very early stages of development and allegedly won't be...
News GAME's 'Home Arcade' Range Lets You Build The Arcade Of Your Dreams
Pac-Man, Galaga, Space Invaders and more!
UK retailer GAME has kicked off a new 'The Home from Home Arcade' campaign in partnership with Arcade1Up, a manufacturer of officially licensed arcade cabinets. If you've ever wanted to create the arcade of your dreams in your spare room, or even just pick up a full-size cabinet to plonk in your lounge,...
PSA Some Players Are Reporting 'Sticky Balls' In Nintendo Switch Sports
Stuck on you?
Sticky balls and sports don't go together, especially when it comes to bowling. We're trying to bowl the ball and get a strike, not have the ball stuck to us! Unfortunately, some Nintendo Switch Sports players have been reporting that exact issue. One such player, @MCwreckshin, has tweeted at Nintendo directly about the issues...
Random Mario's Nips Return For Summer 2022
We can all breathe a sigh of relief
Mario's nipples are, surprisingly, a subject of great debate. Every year, Nintendo has posted a nice, summery render of our plumber boy at the beach, and this year is no different. But when Mario's at the beach, and not at work, he trades in his overalls for swimming trunks — and that means this is the only time...
News Square Enix Is Potentially Looking To Sell Stakes In Its Studios
After reporting declining financial results
Square Enix has been a mainstay in the industry for years, but it looks like the Japanese publisher and developer is struggling, having reported declining financial results for Q1 2023 (besides the huge success of its MMORPG, Final Fantasy XIV). And, following the publication of those results, Eurogamer...
News Shovel Knight Nendoroid Looks Better Than We Could Have Hoped For
Pre-orders now open
The Shovel Knight Nendoroid (No. 1929), originally revealed in a prototype form, is now available for pre-order via Play-Asia, and it looks absolutely stunning. Coming in at 10cm in height, the Nendoroid comes with additional parts including his "iconic shovel, a powerful attack effect for combat scenes, and a treasure chest...
Reminder Nintendo's Tetris 99 'Second Chance' Maximus Cup Starts Later Today
Unlock themes you missed out on in the 30th event
Update [Fri 5th Aug, 2022 04:30 BST]: This is your reminder that this special Tetris 99 event will begin later today. It's well worth participating if you have missed out on some past events, as each theme will only require you to earn 10 event points per round. You can see what's on offer in the...
Poll What’s Your Favourite New Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC Track In Wave 2?
Let us know
Nintendo's Booster Course Wave 2 DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe finally got released yesterday, and now that everyone has had a chance to try it out, we're eager to know what your favourite track is in the game. While you might have been excited for a certain track in the lead up, perhaps your mind has now changed. Have you enjoyed...
News Freedom Planet 2 Switch Port Now In Development, Arriving Summer 2023
Launching on PC this September
GalaxyTrail has finally confirmed Freedom Planet 2 will be coming to the Nintendo Switch, as well as Xbox and PlayStation. All of these console ports are "now in development" and are scheduled for release in Summer 2023. The release schedule for PC and Linux remains on track - launching on these platforms next month:...
News Sky-High Sundae Is Coming To Mario Kart Tour Very Soon
Ice cream delivery for next week!
We've all had a taste of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's brand new course, Sky-High Sundae, by now. This sweet course is sprinkled with bright colours and dangerous paths with perilous pits to fall down. Coming as part of Wave 2 of the Booster Course Pass, it stood out as the only new course, however, Nintendo confirmed in...
Random This Ace Attorney Musical Mashup Casts Edgeworth And Phoenix As Backstreet Boys
Backstreet's back, ALL RISE!
We can't decide if this Backstreet Boys-meets-Ace Attorney combination is brilliant, or horrifying. We think it's both, but we also admire the musical skill it takes to think, "you know what would go well together? Boybands and an old DS game about the legal system." It's like the first person to find out that chocolate...
News Take Note Of 'Made In Abyss' RPG's New Screens, Notebook, And Primeval Creatures
Write it down!
When you're going cave diving, what do you need? A notebook? We're not sure about that! But the upcoming Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness wants you to bring one with you. Well, not in real life, but there's a key mechanic in the action RPG, and it's not really for Abyss diving. It's for recording details of the people...
News Psychedelic DOOM-Like 'POST VOID' Shoots For September Release
idspispopd!
POST VOID has finally nabbed a release date. The game is only the second title to be published as part of Super Rare's new publishing label, after Grapple Dog earlier this year. The DOOM inspiration in this vibrant, gory first-person shooter is about as clear as its love of colour, and much like DOOM, POST VOID is all about being fast...
Thursday4th Aug 2022
Guide Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass DLC - Price, Course List, All Mario Kart 8 Tracks
Everything you need to know about Mario Kart 8's expansion
Nintendo released a course of DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Switch, which is officially the best-selling Switch game of all time. The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Pack contains 48 extra tracks taken from previous games in the series, along with the odd new track, too. In this guide, we've...
Guide How Do You Access The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass DLC?
You have to download it manually
The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass is now available. 32 new courses are available now, with a further 16 coming in Wave 5 and Wave 6. The DLC is available as a separate purchase, of course, but it is also part of the
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Cadensia Region Unique Monsters
Every Unique Monster in Cadensia, with maps
Hello, and welcome to our ongoing guide to every Unique Monster location in Xenoblade Chronicles 3. There's a ton of these massive beasts to find and fight in Monolith Soft's latest adventure — somewhere in the region of around 140 — and plenty of them are super-tough to locate, hidden away in secret...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 2 Is Now Available
Get those engines revving
Update: Nintendo has waved the checkered flag! Wave 2 is now ready to race for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe owners in all regions! Get on over to the track, get your updates downloaded, and pull up at the starting line. We'll see you there, and keep an eye out for our impressions of the eight courses in the near future! Original...
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Chain Attacks Guide
Because team work makes the dream...eh...something
Warning: As with all our Xenoblade Chronicles 3 guides, the following article contains spoilers. There are multiple overlapping systems at work within Xenoblade Chronicles 3's wonderfully strategic combat system. From returning elements such as auto-attacks, positional attacks, class-based tactics...
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Pentelas Region Unique Monsters
Every Unique Monster in Pentelas, with maps
Hello, and welcome to our ongoing guide to every Unique Monster location in Xenoblade Chronicles 3. There's a ton of these massive beasts to find and fight in Monolith Soft's latest adventure — somewhere in the region of around 140 — and plenty of them are super-tough to locate, hidden away in secret...
Random Rejoice! Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Coconut Mall Has Been 'Fixed'
The Shy Guys are ready
Wave 2 of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass might have just dropped. But wait, stop your engines. Why not go and check out Coconut Mall before diving into the new courses? Why would you want to do that, you ask? Well, Nintendo might have brought in Wave 2 today, but it's also confirmed that it's updated one of the...
A stumbling sophomore outing
After the launch of Wave 1 of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass, everyone and their nan turned their attention towards Wave 2; specifically, when on earth it would be coming out. Excitment reached fever pitch (just check out the comments section of any Mario Kart Tour related content if you don't believe us!), so...
News Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge Has Been Updated For Switch
Here's what's included in the latest patch
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge has been available for a few months now, and if you're like us, you're probably still playing it on a regular basis. Whether you have or haven't picked it up just yet, now is a great time to jump in and give it a go - with Tribute Games and Dotemu just...
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Keves Castle Region Unique Monsters
Every Unique Monster in Keves Castle, with maps
Hello, and welcome to our ongoing guide to every Unique Monster location in Xenoblade Chronicles 3. There's a ton of these massive beasts to find and fight in Monolith Soft's latest adventure — somewhere in the region of around 140 — and plenty of them are super-tough to locate, hidden away in...
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Origin Interior Unique Monsters
Every Origin Interior Unique Monster, with maps
Hello, and welcome to our ongoing guide to every Unique Monster location in Xenoblade Chronicles 3. There's a ton of these massive beasts to find and fight in Monolith Soft's latest adventure — somewhere in the region of around 140 — and plenty of them are super-tough to locate, hidden away in...
News It's Official, Tactics Ogre: Reborn Is Coming To Switch
Update: Square Enix details improvements
Update: Square Enix has shared some more details about the upcoming Tactics Ogre: Reborn on an official blog post. The developer has detailed all of the improvements to this version of the Super Famicomtitle, which is based on the PSP remake of the same name. We'll list them briefly here along with a...
Random Someone Turned Super Mario 64 Into A First-Person Horror Game
If you see the ghost of Peach, RUN!
Luigi has made a name for himself as a ghostbuster, but why does Mario have to miss out on the fun? Never fear, because there's now a new "Super Mario 64 inspired horror experience" made by developer 'CM9_Animation'. In this game, players embark on Mario's scariest adventure yet! In Another Princess Is In Our...
Soapbox All I Want From Mario Kart 8's DLC Is More Tracks Like Baby Park
Baby Park > Rainbow Road
As someone who gets paid to have opinions about video games, I have to check myself a fair bit. Do I love a particular game because I'm blinded by nostalgia? Am I kinder to a particular genre because I have a soft spot for it, even if some of the games are a bit pants? Are there developers who I'm willing to forgive for...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For August And September 2022
Splatoon 3! FIFA 23! Pac-Man!
We're slowly but surely making our way towards the busy end of the year, and the next couple of months have several gems that are due to launch on Switch. Did someone say "Splatoon"? Below, you'll find a selection of featured titles hand-picked by us, as well as lots of other games and accessories that are launching...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet File Size For Switch Seemingly Revealed
Arriving November 18th
The new Switch games Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are getting closer to release. Not only will trainers have to decide what version they're getting, but they'll also have to work out if they'll be picking up a physical or digital copy of the game. If you are going the digital route, according to Nintendo's official webpage...
News Download More Ghosts In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Latest Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
No, not you, Boo!
At last, Nintendo has finally released Wave 2 of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass. This Wave adds eight new courses to the best-selling Switch game, including seven retro and one brand new course entirely. But that's not all Nintendo has done. We've already covered the big change that Nintendo has made to the...
News Retro 'Zeldavania' Infernax Has Been Updated On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Adds QoL and accessibility features
Berzerk Studio's fantastic, tough-as-nails retro adventure game Infernax has just received a pretty hefty update. Available on all platforms now, Nintendo Everything reports that update 1.02 brings a huge number of quality of life and accessibility updates that should help improve the game and adds accessibility...
News Nikkei Report Says No New Nintendo Hardware Is Coming This Fiscal Year
"No" to the Switch Pro
Update [Fri 12th Aug, 2022 02:45 BST]: An English translation of this article has now been made available. It confirms this was a comment made by Nikkei, not the Nintendo president. In the same interview, Furukawa mentioned how Nintendo would continue to sell three Switch models (the standard model, Lite and OLED model). Via...
News SNK Announces Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol.2, Coming Soon
"More info" is on the way
SNK has announced Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol.2 is "coming soon". No platforms have been revealed just yet, but the Switch is in with a good chance after the first volume was released on the platform last year. There's no word on the lineup of games this volume will include at the moment, but we're likely to see...
Japanese Charts Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Digimon Survive Take Top Two Spots
PlayStation 5 sales surge too
The Japanese charts for the week of 25th July to 31st July are in from Famitsu, and it's a big week for RPGs and the Switch. The top two spots are taken up by two brand-new releases this week. Monolith Soft's Xenoblade Chronicles 3 runs away with the number one spot, selling a staggering 112,728 physical copies. No...
Mini Review Turrican Anthology Vol. 2 (Switch) - Mega Turrican Steals The Show Amidst The Filler
Could have been turrific
If you wanted the original Amiga classics Turrican I & II, you likely spent a pretty penny to obtain them in Turrican Anthology Vol. 1. But Mega Turrican, widely considered one of the series' finest, was held back in lieu of a limited single stage Score Attack mode. Fortunately, Turrican Anthology Vol. 2 includes Mega...
News Crypt Of The Necrodancer Comes Back From The Dead With Co-Op, New Characters, And A Sequel
Disco ain't dead
The crypt has been silent for five years, reads the trailer for the new Crypt of the Necrodancer DLC. Frankly, we like our crypts silent, but we're not Brace Yourself Games, a studio that presumably needs people to know about their games. Crypt of the Necrodancer, the beloved rhythm-dungeon-crawler that would eventually spin off...
Mini Review Turrican Anthology Vol. 1 (Switch) - A Pricey Package Of Solid Run-And-Gun Classics
Turrn it up
Although Turrican is best remembered as an Amiga classic, it actually started life on the Commodore 64. A technically remarkable feat for the then eight-year-old home computer, it subsequently appeared on almost every system on the market. Often compared to Konami’s Contra, Turrican is a run-and-gun game with Metroid-esque elements...
News Shin chan: Me And The Professor On Summer Vacation Arrives On Switch Next Week
Summer starts very soon
Remember when we thought this would never happen? Shin chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation – The Endless Seven-Day Journey was announced for a Western release back in June, and now, publisher Neos has revealed that the game will be launching as soon as next week! Gematsu reports (via
News Mini Metro Copycat Game Has Been Removed From Switch eShop
"The team would like to express their thanks for your support"
Just a few weeks ago, we reported on a suspiciously titled, familiar-looking game that reminded us — and many others — of Dinosaur Polo Club's Mini Metro. That game, Mini Subway: Logic on the Metro Line, appeared on the eShop, and fans of the addictive 2018 puzzle game immediately...
News Spike Chunsoft's Switch eShop Sale Includes Danganronpa, Somnium Files, And More
A sale has been discovered!
Spike Chunsoft has just launched a huge summer sale over on the Switch eShop in both North America and Europe, with savings of up to 85% off on a range of visual novels, adventure games, and more! There's up to 85% off on a range of games, with the entire Danganronpa series, Steins;Gate, Robotics;Notes, and the fantastic...
News Hot Lap League Is A Slick Arcade Racer, And It's Out Now
Can you beat the clock?
From publisher Ultimate Studio, Hot Lap League is a time trial focused racing game that pits you against both the clock and a host of real-player ghosts as you work to perfect your driving skills. The game is out now for the Switch, with the Deluxe Edition setting you back £17.99. It features a range of visual customisation...
Video Are 'Pokémon Presents' Showcases Becoming Too Predictable?
What did we think of the latest presentation?
Yesterday's Pokémon Presents brought us a ton of new info on generation 9, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. After some silence from Game Freak and The Pokémon Company on the upcoming open-world RPGs, we got a full 10 minutes of news, visuals, and info, and there are a lot of new features coming. Of...
News Tencent Is Seeking A Bigger Stake In 'Mario + Rabbids' Publisher Ubisoft
Chinese firm reportedly wants to be Ubisoft's biggest shareholder
Tencent Holdings Ltd is looking to raise its skate in Assassin's Creed and Mario + Rabbids publisher Ubisoft Entertainment SA, it's been reported. From Reuters.com, the Chinese gaming giant purchased a 5% stake in Ubisoft back in 2018, but is now looking to raise this and effectively...
Nintendo Download 4th August (North America)
Two Point Campus! Hindsight! Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Wave 2!
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: Hindsight...
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Broadcast Coming Next Week
News on free updates coming to the expansion
Capcom has revealed that it will be holding a Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak broadcast next week. The digital event will kick off at 7am PDT / 10am EST / 3pm BST / 4pm CEST on Tuesday 9th August and will contain news on the first free update coming to the Monster Hunter expansion. Capcom revealed that...
News Dead By Daylight Expands Its Resident Evil Crossover With An Iconic Villain
"I have Uroboros!"
As part of its first ever showcase, developer and publisher Behaviour Interactive has announced that a brand new Resident Evil crossover event will be making its way to Dead by Daylight, expanding on the initial crossover from 2021 that introduced Leon Kennedy, Jill Valentine, and the deadly Nemesis to the fold. The new...
Nintendo Download 4th August (Europe)
South of the Circle! Frogun! Hot Lap League!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - New Releases: 90'' Soccer (Software Scribes, 5th...
News Sherlock Holmes Developer Details Their Plans For Finishing Their Next Game In A Warzone
"A few of our devs have joined the armed forces"
Ukrainian developer Frogwares, known for their elaborate and interesting video game takes on the Sherlock Holmes stories, have experienced a great deal of difficulty in recent months, for unfortunately obvious reasons. After their country rapidly became a warzone, they were faced with having to flee,...
Wednesday3rd Aug 2022
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Fornis Region Unique Monsters
Every Unique Monster in Fornis, with maps
Hello, and welcome to our ongoing guide to every Unique Monster location in Xenoblade Chronicles 3. There's a ton of these massive beasts to find and fight in Monolith Soft's latest adventure — somewhere in the region of around 140 — and plenty of them are super-tough to locate, hidden away in secret...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Controllers
Nintendo's official pads and quirky alternatives
The Nintendo Switch is an incredibly versatile console, with many different controller options available to suit your mood. When playing in handheld mode, nothing beats the convenience of the Joy-Con, of course, but when playing the console on the TV or in Tabletop mode, there are a plethora of...
News Stardew Valley Creator Shares A Brand New Screenshot Of His Next Project
Says "progress is pretty good"
Stardew Valley is an amazing game that seems to just keep getting better and better, and while Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone appears to still be working on future updates for it, he's also busy with his next project Haunted Chocolatier. Now, in a new update - Barone has shared what seems to be a new screenshot, just to...
News Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch Games
Bayonetta! Kirby! Pokémon!
Nintendo has released its latest financial report today, and as with every one of these, the company has updated its list of upcoming releases. June and July have been pretty busy months for the Big N, but the rest of the year is looking much calmer. This updated schedule does include July's releases — so Live A Live...
News Nintendo Switch Sales Surpass 111 Million
Though year-on-year numbers have dropped again
Nintendo's latest financial report for Q1 2023 (April - June 2022) has been published, and the Switch has just surpassed 111 million units sold. However, as with last quarter, there's been a drop in year-on-year sales. Citing the ongoing semiconductor shortage — and comparing this quarter's major...
News Regional Forms Confirmed For Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Wooper steals the show
Regional forms are once again returning in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet! Confirmed during today's Pokémon Presents, Paldean Forms (named after the Paldea region) were very briefly shown off during the presentation — and our hearts have been stolen. Look, we know everyone is fawning over Fidough right now, but there's...
News A Japan-Only Mega Man Game Just Shadow Dropped On The Switch
Ready for battle?
To the surprise of everyone, a lesser-known Mega Man game has just shadow dropped on the Switch eShop in the US. At the time of writing, it isn't yet available on the eShop in the EU, but we'll be sure to update you if it crops up [Update: it's now live on the UK eShop!]. Mega Man Battle & Fighters is a Switch port of a Neo...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Digimon Survive
What's the verdict?
While most of the focus last week was on Xenoblade Chronicles 3 within the Nintendo community, Bandai Namco also finally released Digimon Survive - a unique mix of strategy and visual novel gameplay. Reviews have admittedly been a tad slow to surface online, but there are now enough to share a round up. Nintendo Life has also...
News Here Are The Top Ten Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games As Of June 2022
No major changes from last time
Nintendo's latest financial report is now live, and with it, we've got an updated list of the total sales figures for the best-selling Switch games. We say updated, but there's been absolutely no change between this quarter and last quarter in terms of placements! We're pretty sure that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Animal...
News Nintendo Twitter Account Supposedly Teases New Modes And More For Splatoon 3
Well, that's a relief
Splatoon 3 is looking great and all, but admittedly some fans feel like they've seen a lot of it before. It's got many worried about just how 'new' the next entry actually is, and if you're feeling the same way, you might want to read on. In an update, Nintendo's German Twitter page has supposedly promised there's more to...
News The Internet Is In Loaf With Fidough, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Bread-Dog
Purebread or inbread
Everyone (except coeliacs, maybe) loves bread. Everyone (except people with dog allergies, probably) loves dogs. What do you get when you smush the two together? Potentially the breakout star of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: FIDOUGH. Okay, first off, that's a very good name, and we wonder if it came before the design. Secondly,...
Mini Review Hindsight (Switch) - Another Beautifully Moving Hit For Annapurna
Don’t look back in anger
If you played the excellent Neon White recently and were surprised to learn it was published by Annapurna Interactive, brace yourself to be completely unsurprised with this one: they don’t come much more Annapurna-y than this. Hindsight is a story that plays out through gentle interactions, with no complex objectives or...
News The Terastal Phenomenon Is Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Unique Mechanic
Crystallise!
Today's Pokémon Presents presentation has given us lots of brand new information about the upcoming open-world RPGs Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Yep, The Pokémon Company are keen to remind us of this, and we're all the more excited because of it! One pretty key piece of info we got was a little look at what seems to be generation...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Trailer Unveils Region Name And New Mechanics
Welcome to Paldea
The Pokémon Company has unveiled a new trailer for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet as part of its Pokémon Presents broadcast earlier today. The trailer itself unveils the name of the brand new region you'll be exploring: Paldea. In addition, we get a good look at some of the traversal mechanics via the Legendary Pokémon and a...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Lets You Tackle Gyms In Any Order
And that's just one of three main stories!
During the latest Pokémon Presents broadcast, it was reiterated that Pokémon Scarlet and Violet would be fully open world; a first for the mainline series after the franchise dipped its toes in the water with Pokémon Legends: Arceus. To hit this home, it was confirmed that players will be tasked with...
Watch Pokémon Presents - 3rd August 2022, Live!
Sit in front of the Poké TV with us!
Were you thinking we were about due for some Pokémon Scarlet & Violet information? Well, today's your lucky day! Earlier this week, The Pokémon Company announced that a new Pokémon Presents will be taking place today, 3rd August. Not only that, we know we'll be getting some new info on Generation 9, the...
Soapbox For A Jaded Pokémon Fan, Scarlet And Violet Is Exactly What I Need
Just when I thought I was out... They pull me back in
For many years now, I've been buying the mainline Pokémon games primarily out of some twisted sense of obligation. Back in 1999, Pokémon Red and Blue launched at the perfect time for me; I was ten at the time of its release and had already gotten a good sense of what Pokémon was all about...
Guide Everything You Missed In The New Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Trailer (August)
Creepy bread, whale facts, and bad motorbikes!
How about that new Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trailer, eh? We've already covered a lot of the big news, which you can read in our separate articles: Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Lets You Tackle Gyms In Any Order The Internet Is In Loaf With Fidoug
News Kirby And The Forgotten Land Becomes The Second Best-Selling Kirby Game Ever
And it's had the highest sell-through of any Kirby game to date
Kirby and the Forgotten Land continues to break Kirby series records for Nintendo and HAL Laboratory. After becoming the most successful Kirby game in the UK ever last week, Nintendo now reports that the latest Kirby game has seen the highest sell-through of any Kirby game to date! This...
News Square Enix Shares Fresh New Details For Life Sim RPG Harvestella
Along with a new crop of screens
Square Enix is keeping its end-of-year release calendar extremely busy. Even if you discount titles like Star Ocean: The Divine Force and Valkyrie Elysium, its Switch line-up — which includes The DioField Chronicle, NieR: Automata, and Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Re
News Nintendo Has High Hopes For Nintendo Switch Sports As It Nears 5 Million Sales
Going for gold
As part of Nintendo's financial results for the three months ended June 2022, it highlighted the total sales for a number of games released during the period, including the divisive Nintendo Switch Sports. Despite some lukewarm reception from both ourselves and the community, Nintendo Switch Sports has nevertheless proved a hith with...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Is UK's "Biggest" Physical Launch For The Series
It's already outdone the second game
We've already heard last weekend how Xenoblade Chronicles 3 had shot to the top of the Switch eShop charts across all regions, so it's no surprise to hear physical sales are doing just as well. In the UK, it seems the third outing in Monolith Soft's epic RPG series has become the "biggest" ever Xenoblade...
UK Charts Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Soars To Number One
Digimon Survive also places
JRPG fans in the UK have something to celebrate this week. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has topped the latest Uk sales charts, and not only that, it's broken a series record in the process. Monolith Soft's critically-acclaimed game debuted at number one the week it launched, proving this highly-anticipated juggernaut is...
News Nintendo Reports Drop In Sales For Q1- Should We Be Worried?
Semiconductor shortages puts a strain on console production
Nintendo has released its financial results for the three months ended June 2022, reporting an operating profit loss and a drop in both hardware sales and software sales. In terms of its net sales, Nintendo reported a total of 307.4 billion yen, which is down by 4.7% YoY. Hardware sales...
News Xbox 360 Action RPG 'Risen' Has Been Rated For Switch In Germany
Arise from the dead
Who remembers Risen? This PC and Xbox 360 action RPG, developed by the German company Piranha Bytes, came out in 2009. At the time, reviewers praised the game's visuals, gameplay, and voice acting, but the Xbox version came under a lot of criticism for being a bit of a technical mess. Now, Gematsu has spotted that the game has...
News Buzzwole Flexes Its Muscles In A New Pokémon Unite Spotlight Trailer
The newest fighter lands this week
Last month saw the Eevee evolution Glaceon join the Pokémon Unite roster, and now it's Buzzwole's turn. Yes, that's right - the bug/fighting type Ultra Beast is joining the fight. Ahead of its release on 3rd August (that's later today), The Pokémon Company has shared a new spotlight trailer - showcasing this...
News River City Girls 2 Gets New December Release Date In Japan
No longer set for summer
It's been a little while since we've heard anything about WayForward's River City Girls 2. Revealed last year and confirmed for a summer 2022 release date, the beat 'em up sequel — and spin-off to the Kunio-kun series — is looking to bring multiple improvements to the game. However, Nintendo Everything
News Nexomon + Nexomon: Extinction: Complete Collection Arrives On Switch This Month
Two in one
Publisher PQube has finally confirmed a release date for its double pack of Pokémon-inspired adventures, Nexomon and Nexomon: Extinction. The Nexomon + Nexomon: Extinction: Complete Collection will be coming to the Switch on 26th August, Gematsu reports. We already know the package comes with both games bundled tog
News Square Enix To Release A Stunning Final Fantasy Picture Book Starring Chocobo
Adorable!
Square Enix has announced that it is releasing an adorable new picture book from its Final Fantasy IP called Chocobo and the Airship: A Final Fantasy Picture Book. Launching on March 21st, 2023, the 40-page book is written by Chocobo's Dungeon 2 scribe Kazuhiko Aoki and ilustrated by Toshiyuki Itahana, the character designer for Final...
News Nintendo Of Europe Announces New Senior Managing Director
Welcome to Mr Tom Enoki
Nintendo of Europe, based in Germany, has announced changes to its senior management team. On 16th July, Tom Enoki joined the management team as the new Senior Managing Director and Head of Corporate Planning Office. With this brand new appointment, Koji Miyaki — former CEO and Chairman of Nintendo of Europe, has returned...
News Animal Crossing Welcome amiibo Cards Have Been Restocked At Nintendo UK
Play your cards right
In a pretty random update, amiibo cards for Animal Crossing: New Leaf — which you can also use on New Horizons — have been spotted again on Nintendo UK's store! Noticed by the Animal Crossing amiibo Card Trading Group on Facebook, you can currently pick up a pack of these cards for only £3.49. There are three cards in...
News Square Enix Rolls Out Chocobo GP Version 1.2.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Update today
Square Enix is still rolling out regular updates for Chocobo GP, and the latest one promises to be a "large-scale update" - bumping the game on Nintendo Switch up to Version 1.2.0. This latest update includes all sorts of improvements, changes, and adjustments to racers. To continue playing the game online, you'll need to update to the...
News Everyone Is Pikachu In Pokémon Unite's Pika Party Event, Starting Today
PiiiiiikaaaachuuuuUUUU!
Pokemon Unite's first-birthday celebrations just keep on coming, and alongside Buzzwole's release today, we'll be able to take part in an electrifying party. A Pikachu-themed event is about to kick off in Unite. From 5pm PDT today to 1st September 4:59pm PDT, you can join a special stage where you'll battle out your rivals,...
News Mondrian-Inspired Puzzler 'Please, Touch The Artwork' Paints A September Release
But will it be value for Monet?
The first rule of art exhibitions is you don't talk about art exhibi- wait, that's not right. The first rule of art exhibitions is that you don't touch the paintings, no matter how poke-able they may look. This new art-based cosy puzzler, Please, Touch the Artwork, lets you finally break that rule (limited to virtual...
Tuesday2nd Aug 2022
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - How To Complete The 'Uniting The Seven Nopon' Quest
Unite the clans!
'Uniting The Seven Nopon' is a quest that you'll get served up quite late into Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and it charges you with finding and speaking to a handful of Nopon who wield Ultimate Hammers before reuniting them in order to unlock the ability to upgrade your weapons. Sweet! But where are all of these elusive Nopon? Well,...
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Aetia Region Full, Aetia Region Upper & Elgares Depths Unique Monsters
Every Unique Monster with maps
Hello, and welcome to our ongoing guide to every Unique Monster location in Xenoblade Chronicles 3. There's a ton of these massive beasts to find and fight in Monolith Soft's latest adventure — somewhere in the region of around 140 — and plenty of them are super-tough to locate, hidden away in secret areas and hard...
Random Pixel Artist Reimagines Super Mario Land Series For Game Boy Advance
And it looks amazing!
The Super Mario Land series for the original Game Boy might not necessarily be quite as well known as the major entries on consoles, but it was also an introduction to the world of Mario for many Nintendo fans at the time. Unfortunately, we only got three entries in this series, and from the third game onwards, Wario sort of...
Review Digimon Survive (Switch) - This Champion Visual Novel Proves The Wait Has Been Worth It
DigiDestined for greatness
The long wait for Digimon Survive is finally over, with players at last able to dive into this unusual entry in the series. Fans expecting the usual fare from a Digimon game might be understandably disappointed, but for those with an appetite for visual novels and tactical RPG combat, there is plenty to get your teeth sunk...
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - 16 Top Tips & Tricks We Wish We Knew Before We Started
Some of the most useful things we've discovered on our adventures
We've been playing rather a lot of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 lately, and in doing so, we've come across some handy gameplay hints and tips that can make your life ever-so-slightly easier as you explore the stunning world of Aionios. Let's take a look at precisely sixteen of our...
News Steam's Answer To Animal Crossing, Hokko Life, Gets Cosy On Switch This Fall
New horizons for us
Publisher Team17 is bringing Hokko Life to Switch this September! If you remember as far back as 2020, we talked about this game as having some serious Animal Crossing vibes, and now it's hopping over to a Nintendo platform on the 27th September. Developed by Wonderscope Games, Hokko Life has been in Steam Early Access since...
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - How To Gain 100% Completion
The long and winding road
Warning: There are big old spoilers for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 ahead! Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is an absolutely enormous adventure that's gonna take you around 100 hours to complete, even when you're just zipping through the story without getting bogged down in side activities. However if, like us, you just can't get enough...
Video 10 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In August 2022
Pac-Man, Shin chan and much more
August isn't quite as happening as last month, but there's still plenty on the Switch front to anticipate. This month players can expect games like Pac-Man, Two Point Campus, Shin-Chan, and a sprinkle of indie-style games. So here's the round-up: Frogun - August 2nd
Review Frogun (Switch) - A Charming Platformer That Doesn't Croak Its N64 Inspirations
It’s time to hop into action
At a time when game developers are consistently striving to create something photorealistic and fully immersive, we begin to lose touch with the games that kept us up at night as kids. Luckily Molegato, the developer of Frogun, kept this in mind as this crisp, retro-style puzzle platformer came to fruition. The story...
Random A Fan Has Made A Wonderful-Looking Zelda: Wind Waker Pack For Minecraft
And it looks really official
Minecraft brings out so much creativity within the community. We can't count how many times we've been blown away by people's creations in this huge sandbox game over the years, and we've dreamt of seeing more Nintendo-related implementations within the game, especially after the official 3DS Minecraft got its own Super...
Guide Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - How Long Does It Take To Beat?
How much spare time are you actually gonna need?
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a biggie. Yes, just like every other entry in Monolith Soft's superlative franchise, this latest entry is going to require you put aside a fairly hefty amount of time if you want to see everything the world of Aionios has to offer. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - How Long Does It...
Random Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Has Plenty Of Very Memeable Dialogue
"Hear that, Noah?"
If you're a long-standing Xenoblade series fan, then you're probably used to hearing the same lines of dialogue over and over again, whether it's post-battle, or when opening a chest or gathering items. Xenoblade Chronicles has a few of these — who can forget "I'm really feeling it?" from Shulk, something we abuse constantly...
News Ed Boon Shuts Down Mortal Kombat 12 'EVO 2022' Announcement Speculation
"It's time for Street Fighter & other great fighting games"
EVO 2022 kicks off later this week and as part of this Sony has announced a new live show featuring "exciting content and reveals". According to IGN, publishers and developers like Capcom, Warner Bros., Bandai Namco, Arc System Works, and SNK will all be participating in the show. While...
News YouTube And Crunchyroll On Wii U Won't Be Available For Much Longer
Support will end later this year
It's another nail in the coffin for the Wii U. Nintendo Everything reports that two video apps for the console — YouTube and Crunchyroll — will be ending support later this year. Anime subscription platform Crunchyroll will be discontinued on the Wii U from 29th August — with emails being sent out about the...
Feature Backlog Club: Have You Seriously Not Played Portal Yet?
We do what we must
Rule number one of Backlog Club: Work through your pile of unplayed video games one at a time, and discuss them with other people. Rule number two of Backlog Club: Don't talk about Backlog Club. Just kidding! Tell everyone. Please. This article is part of our new experimental series, Backlog Club, where we (Nintendo Life!) pick...
Poll What Are You Hoping To See From This Week's 'Pokémon Presents'?
Are you feeling sleepy?
Earlier this week, The Pokémon Company confirmed that it will be broadcasting a new 'Pokémon Presents' show, featuring "updates on Pokémon apps and video games, including Pokémon Scarlet and Violet". Scarlet and Violet are, of course, heading to the Nintendo Switch on November 18th, 2022, and while we already know...
News Nintendo Rules Out Any Price Increase On The Switch In Japan... For Now
Inflation currently isn't affecting the console market
Amidst a weak yen in Japan, electronics are currently facing some serious price hikes, including the likes of Apple's iPhone, but also emcompassing a wide range of pretty essential goods including TVs, fridges, dishwashers, and printers. One area that seems to be immune (for now) is the video...
News Cadence Of Hyrule Dev Teases Super-Secret "NecroDancer-Related" Announcement
All will be revealed later this week...
Brace Yourself Games - best known on the Nintendo Switch for its amazing work on Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer - has taken to social media to tease an upcoming announcement. Apparently, it's got "super-secret" news related to the Crypt of the NecroDancer franchise to make. All will be revealed...
News AEW: Fight Forever Confirmed For Switch After Retail Listing Leaks
Update: It's official!
Update: Wed 3rd Aug, 2022 15:10 BST: It's official! AEW: Fight Forever has been confirmed for Nintendo Switch after a retail listing on Amazon UK heavily hinted at its release. The trailer doesn't give away much, however we do have a few screenshots to demonstrate what the game will eventually look like. No release date has...
News Logitech And Tencent Games Are Working On A Cloud-Based Handheld Console
The future of gaming?
Logitech G, the gaming branch of the Swiss peripheral giant Logitech, has announced that it has partnered with Tencent Games to work on a dedicated cloud-based handheld device. As reported by The Verge, the system is currently very much in active developement, and nothing has been announced at this time regarding release date,...
Video Our Video Producer Got Stranded, So Became A World Record Speed Runner
Pffft, child's play!
If you were stranded in an strange city with oodles of time to spare, what would you do? You might spend the time sightseeing, of course, wandering the streets with Google Maps at your side and trying depserately to not look quite so "touristy". You could relax in your hotel, read a book, watch a bit of Countdown, or simply...
Monday1st Aug 2022
News Digimon Survive Is Getting Review Bombed On Metacritic
But fans are answering back
Update [Tue 2nd Aug, 2022 20:30]: We've now published our own review of Digimon Survive, and we're pretty impressed with the game on the whole. In fact, we think it's "one of the best visual novels to come out this year"! However, we do acknowledge that those who are "focused on the combat will probably find that the game...
Guide Where To Buy LEGO Super Mario, Luigi, Peach, Expansion Sets, Power-Up Packs And The LEGO NES
Build your collection!
Update: Orders for Nintendo's new LEGO Animal Crossing range are now live! The collaboration that kids (and big kids) had wanted for so long finally came to pass when Super Mario finally became available in LEGO form back in 2020. Typically for Nintendo, the LEGO Super Mario sets are more than just standard LEGO sets —...
Random People Are Getting Pretty Worried About Splatoon 3
Is "more of the same" going to be enough?
Splatoon 3 is just a handful of weeks away from launch, with the sequel heading to the Switch on September 9th. Despite the fact that Nintendo has been drip-feeding bits of news here and there on Twitter, including new songs, gear reveals, and
News Erotic Arcade Game From The '90s Is About To Raise Pulses On Switch
Feeling hot?
Rawlab Games, in collaboration with Japanese company Tatsujin, has announced that the erotic '90s arcade game Pipi & Bibi’s is currently in development for the Nintendo Switch. Originally released in 1991, the game was developed by Toaplan, but after the company's bankruptcy in 1994, most of its IP rights went over to Tatsujin...
News Disney's New Free-To-Play Racer Wants To Be Distinct From Mario Kart With "Combat Racing"
Plus classes and more
Gameloft's free-to-play racing game Disney Speedstorm has already been compared to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe numerous times. With its character-focused racing and themed tracks, it was inevitable — especially on the Switch! But, in an interview with Nintendo Everything, the developer is keen to set out what makes this title stand...
Random Xenoblade Chronicles' Shulk Cutscene Was Originally 'A Little Creepy'
One small change saved the day
Xenoblade Chronicles' protagonist Shulk is pretty well known in the Nintendo community as the picture of innocence; a truly noble hero who always puts his friends and allies first. Apparently, however, according to a recent video from Did You Know Gaming, Shulk's actions during one of the game's cutscenes alarmed...
News Masahiro Sakurai Is Almost Out Of Smash Ultimate Screenshots
"...it's looking like I'll run out sometime in August"
Even though Super Smash Bros. Ultimate "ended" with the release of the last Fighters Pass character — Kingdom Hearts' Sora — it still hasn't felt "over" for us. That's because Masahiro Sakurai, Mr. Smash Bros. himself, has continued a long-standing tradition of posting a new screenshot from...
News Controversial Rhythm Game 'Massage Freaks' May Have Been Canned On Switch
It's also been renamed for its Steam launch
Massage Freaks, the raunchy rthythm game from publisher qureate, has been quietly released on Steam. Not only that, but it's also received a complete name change and is now called 'beat refle', which sounds like a bit of a play on the term 'Reflexology'. It's certainly a more "neutral" title, that's for...
News TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection Features Rollback Netcode For SNES 'Tournament Fighters'
As smooth as a turtle's shell
Konami has delivered more good news for Turtles fans today. At the end of the month, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection will be launching on Switch. And the compilation's publisher has revealed that one game is getting some modern-day enhancements to help with online play. Of the 13 games included...
News Dead Cells Receives New Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Graphics, UI, and more given some TLC
Dead Cells, the game that seemingly just keeps on giving, has been updated by developer Motion Twin to version 1.19.1, introducing a number of quality-of-life improvements that should make for a better experience for everyone. While not as substantial as previous updates, there have been a number of...
News Zelda, Pokémon, And Final Fantasy Music Will Feature At The First-Ever Video Game Proms
The concert is tonight
The BBC Proms is probably one of the most well-known classical music concerts in the world. This eight-week extravaganza holds daily concerts for various classical music composers and film scores. But in 2022, the Proms is making history by holding its first-ever video game concert. Conducted by Robert Ames, the show starts...
News There's Now A New Classic Console To Keep Your LEGO NES Company
Update: LEGO Atari now available
Update: The LEGO Atari is now available to purchase, available directly from LEGO's website. It may not be Nintendo hardware, but we have to say they've done a beautiful job or replicating Atari's woody classic. Here are the links you need: <products id="19770"> Original Article (Tue 19th Jul, 2022 17:30...
News Pokémon Presents Will Feature New Scarlet & Violet Info Later This Week
Updates on apps and video games to come
The official Pokémon Twitter account has announced a brand new Pokémon Presents for later this week. On Wednesday 3rd August at 6am PDT / 9am EDT / 2pm BST / 3pm CET, we'll be getting some new information on the next mainline games, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, alongside details and updates for apps, so...
Video Don't Forget About Attack Of The Friday Monsters!
We're going on a summer vacation
One of the games we're most excited for this month is Shin chan: Me And The Professor On Summer Vacation – The Endless Seven-Day Journey — yes, the title really is that long. The game is inspired by the My Summer Vacation series and has been developed by the same team, Millennium Kitchen. Originally released in...
Random Tony Hawk Gatecrashed A Pro Skater Tribute Act, Shocking Everyone
What a superman!
For Tony Hawk's Pro Skater tribute act 'The 900', it was likely going to be "just another gig". Described as "The UK's first and only Tony Hawk's Pro Skater cover band", the act plays a variety of cover songs from THPS1 all the way to American Wasteland and was due to perform at Signature Brew in East London on July 30th. To the...
News Made In Abyss: Binary Star Falling Into Darkness File Size Seemingly Revealed
How deep does the cave go?
Next month, the first video game adaptation of the hit anime series Made in Abyss will be hitting the Switch. And thanks to the eShop and Nintendo Everything, we might have a good idea how big a hole you'll need to dig to make room for the game. The upcoming RPG from Spike Chunsoft, Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into...
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