Guide Splatoon 3: amiibo Unlocks And Rewards - Full List
You lip-sync, we drip ink
News Nintendo Direct Zelda Announcement Rumours Intensify
Update: Direct officially announced
Guide Which Is The Cheapest Switch eShop Region?
Time to move to Mexico?
News New Limited-Time Pokémon Sword And Shield Distribution Announced For Europe
Get Genesect, Volcanion, and Marshadow this month
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: How To Upgrade Your House
Home sweet (expensive) home
Review Disney Dreamlight Valley (Switch) - A Surprisingly Touching Take On The Life Sim Genre
A rough, but charming, work in progress
News - 2022, Week 36
Sunday11th Sep 2022
News Xenoblade Chronicles Studio Monolith Soft Helped Out With Splatoon 3
Returning for the third time
Monolith Soft has become one of Nintendo's top developers working on huge IPs like Xenoblade Chronicles and also assisting as a support team on multiple other projects. If the release of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 wasn't already impressive enough this year, it seems the Japanese studio has provided assistance with Splatoon...
News Rayman Returns In Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope DLC
Ubisoft's classic mascot is back!
Ubisoft Forward kicked off its 'Ubisoft Forward' event this year with a "first look" at a quest in its upcoming Switch exclusive Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope. As exciting as all of this was, the highlight of this segment was arguably the reveal of Rayman at the very end. During the show, game
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel - Mega Man X
Mavericks, assemble!
Hi folks; welcome to another edition of 'Box Art Brawl'! Last week, poor ol' Solid Snake got himself trapped in a digital space and needed your help to escape by voting for your favourite Metal Gear Solid: Ghost Babel box art. In the end, despite strong competition from North America, it was Europe that won out with 45% of the...
Random Masahiro Sakurai Shows Off His Silver YouTube Play Button
His English channel now has more than 440k subs
Last month, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai launched his own YouTube channel about creating games in English and Japanese. Fans flocked to both channels and they quickly skyrocketed in subscribers. Now, just weeks later, he's shown off the silver Play Button he received from...
News Ubisoft Announces Just Dance 2023 Edition, Out On Switch This November
Pre-orders are now live
At today's Ubisoft Forward event, the French company announced Just Dance 2023 Edition, the latest entry in the long-running rhythm game series. Pre-orders are now live on the Ubisoft Store. This new one is coming to the Nintendo Switch on 22nd November this year and will include a new art direction, new user interface,...
Video Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope Showcases Wiggler Boss Battle Gameplay
The angry caterpillar
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope launches October 20th exclusively on the Switch, and at the latest Ubisoft Forward event, fans of Mario and the Rabbids got a look the new "Wiggler Boss Battle Gameplay". Apart from the battle itself, it showed a new planet, some additional gameplay such as puzzles to solve, places to visit, and...
Saturday10th Sep 2022
News LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Galactic Edition Announced, Out November 1st
Includes six new character packs
Warner Bros. and TT Games announced the all-new Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Galactic Edition at today's Disney and Marvel games showcase. It'll be arriving on Switch and all other platforms on 1st November 2022. It includes six new packs in the Character Collection 2 as well as the seven packs from the...
Review Tinykin (Switch) - A Wholesome Platforming Spin On Pikmin
Good things come in small packages
Splashteam, developer of the humourous 2D platformer Splasher, is back again but with a different cast of curious creatures in its newest project, Tinykin. It's an imaginative and very pleasant 3D platformer that challenges you to think outside the box and find a new purpose in everyday objects — especially since...
Round Up Every Switch Announcement At The Disney & Marvel Games Showcase
Monkey Island, Mickey Mouse, Midnight Suns & more
Disney held its first ever video game showcase earlier on - showcasing all sorts of announcements, trailers and reveals for new and upcoming games. The line up included content from Marvel, Disney, Pixar, Lucasfilm and 20th Century Studios. We've now rounded up all the Switch-related news into a...
News 2D Co-Op Platformer Disney Illusion Island Announced Exclusively For Switch
Go on an adventure with Mickey & friends
At the Disney & Marvel 'D23 Expo' earlier today, Switch fans were treated to a special exclusive announcement. Introducing Disney Illusion Island - a brand new 2D four-player co-op adventure starring "Mickey & Friends". In this new game, you'll go on an adventure with Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy...
News Crikey! TY The Tasmanian Tiger 4 Is Getting A Nintendo Switch Release
Celebrating 20 years down under
The Aussie developer Krome Studios has today announced TY the Tasmanian Tiger 4 is "coming soon" to Switch. This particular entry in the series originally debuted on PC in 2013 (eventually landing on Steam in 2015) and is a new 2D adventure featuring the art of TY's creator, Steve Stamatiadis, and 40 levels of...
Gallery Six Lovely Screenshots Of Disney Illusion Island, Coming To Switch In 2023
"Be a part of an authentic Mickey cartoon"
The highlight of Disney and Marvel's 'D23 Expo' on the Switch front was easily a new 2D co-op platform adventure starring Mickey and friends. Disney Illusion Island will support up to four players as they platform and puzzle solve and take down some epic bosses. Nintendo's website includes some screenshots...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 10th)
What a week for franchises
It's finally here, folks. After what feels like an age of trailers and Directs galore, this week finally saw the release of Splatoon 3! Here at Nintendo Life, we have you covered for all things concerning ink, squids and merchandise (or should we say Murch-andice?) We have put together a comprehensive Tips, Tricks and...
News Disney's Free-To-Play Racer Coming Soon, Monsters Inc Characters & Track Revealed
Mike and co return
During the 'D23 Expo', Gameloft shared an update for its upcoming free-to-play racer Disney Speedstorm. A new trailer revealed the cast of Monsters, Inc. will be making their way onto the race track. This includes Mike, Sulley, Randall and Celia. A new Monsters, Inc. themed course was also revealed. In addition to this...
Friday9th Sep 2022
Guide Splatoon 3: amiibo Unlocks And Rewards - Full List
You lip-sync, we drip ink
If you've got your hands on a copy of the excellent Splatoon 3, you might be aware that there's a whole host of previously released amiibo that are compatible with the game. This includes the original amiibo released with the Wii U original Splatoon, as well as the shinier, newer amiibo released alongside Splatoon 2. Note...
News Nintendo Direct Zelda Announcement Rumours Intensify
Update: Direct officially announced
Update #3 [Mon 12th Sep, 2022 15:22 BST]: The latest Nintendo Direct has now been announced. It will air on September 13th, but will not be live streamed on Nintendo's UK YouTube channel. You can read more in our latest story: Nintendo Direct Showcase Confirmed For Tomorrow Update #2 [10th Sep, 2022]: Jeff...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: How To Upgrade Your House
Home sweet (expensive) home
Figuring out how to upgrade your house in Disney Dreamlight Valley might not seem like a big deal at first, but once you start gathering more recipes and crafting furniture, that initial house gets small pretty fast. Getting your first house upgrade is fairly straightforward, but after that, you’re on your own. Someone...
News Alterium Shift Is A Super NES-Inspired RPG With Three Different Story Paths
Octopath Shift
If you were extra vigilant throughout this year's 'not-E3' season, and you like your JRPGs, then you may have spotted Alterium Shift during the 2022 Guerilla Collective showcase. Originally slated for a PC and "unspecified console" release, publisher Gravity Game Arise and developer Drattzy Games have revealed that the game will...
News The First Review For The New Action RPG Trinity Trigger Is Now In
Launching in the west "early" next year
One JRPG Switch fans will want to be on the lookout for next year is FuRyu's co-op action title Trinity Trigger. As you might have already read, it's been developed by an all-star cast - with talent that's previously worked on games like Secret of Mana, Xenoblade Chronicles and Octopath Traveler. The other...
Guide Splatoon 3: Tips, Tricks, And Hints
Splat with the best of 'em
Splatoon 3 is out now for Nintendo Switch. With months of Directs and trailers galore in the lead up to its September launch, you would think that we would be in the perfect place to dive straight into the game's online play, racking up win after win, right? Well, you'd be wrong. Although we absolutely love the latest...
News Nintendo Switch Is No Longer The Best-Selling Console Of 2022 In The UK
But for how long?
If there's one thing that's defined the most recent console generation, it's shortages. Shortages of semiconductors, parts, and other components, have led to a shortage in stock for both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles and have also affected Switch production. But we seem to have hit a turnaround if August's monthly...
News These Stunning Hollow Knight Mini Figurines Need A Home On Your Shelf
Collect all eight
While we wait on the next Hollow Knight: Silksong update, Fangamer has announced its Hollow Knight mini figurine line is now available for purchase. These PVC figurines can be purchased for $10 USD each or in a set for $80 USD. These figures range between 2.4 to 3.4 inches tall and include the following characters: The Knight,...
Review Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling Into Darkness (Switch) - Makes You Work For The Good Stuff
Insert obligatory Nietzshe quote here
Made in Abyss feels like an anime/manga ripe for a game adaptation, especially given its almost Happy Tree Friends-esque combination of cute visuals with incredibly disturbing violence. We finally got that adaptation in the laboriously named Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness, which manages to be...
Guide Splatoon 3: How To Transfer Your Splatoon 2 Save Data
A splat from the past
Splatoon 3 is finally here and we are all ready to put our previous skills into practice in a brand new franchise entry. But skills won't be the only thing that we are transferring over between the games, oh no. Did you know that you can make your Splatoon 3 set-up even easier and grab some tasty bonuses while you are at it?...
Poll Splatoon Switch OLED Vs. Pokémon Switch OLED - Which Do You Prefer?
Make your choice!
With the launch of Splatoon 3 (that's today, by the way!) and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on November 18th, Nintendo is celebrating both games with their very own Nintendo Switch: OLED Model designs. While we love both designs in their own way, we at Nintendo Life most definitely have our preferences, and we want to know yours too!...
Guide Splatoon 3: Alterna Logs - How To Unlock
One way, no Alterna-tive
If you’ve been playing through Splatoon 3’s rather excellent single player campaign Return of the Mammalians, you may have discovered a few entries in the ‘Archive’ tab on your menu called Alterna Logs. These provide information about what Alterna actually is, as well as a whole heap of lore about the Splatoon...
Random Billy Mitchell Claims Doctor Won't See Him Due To Donkey Kong Cheating Accusations
According to court documents
By this point, if you've heard of Donkey Kong, then you've also probably heard of Billy Mitchell. The former 'King of Kong' held multiple world records in arcade games such as Pac-Man and the aforementioned, but many have since been called into question, with some accusing him of playing via Multiple Arcade Machine...
News Sega Reveals Main Theme Song For Sonic Frontiers, Have A Listen
The ending theme song has also been revealed
Update [Fri 9th Sep, 2022 01:30 BST]: Following on from Sonic Frontiers' ending theme song, which was released earlier this week, Sega has now released the main theme song 'I'm here'. Here's who is credited on this song: Vocals & Lyrics by Merry Kirk-Holmes (To Octavia) Composed & Arranged by...
Random Hidden Texture Found In Super Smash Bros. Melee Stage 20 Years Later
Super Snack Bros.
Getting good at Super Smash Bros. Melee (and any Smash Bros. game at that) is a matter of muscle memory. You learn the controls until your thumbs are moving independently of your mind, you merely need to think and your character attacks, and before you even register an oncoming punch, your shield is up. What this has produced in...
News My Nintendo Store Adds New Splatoon 3 Themed Rewards (North America)
Grab a bag and sticker set
It's the launch day of Splatoon 3 around the globe and to celebrate this special occasion in North America, Nintendo has added a few new rewards to its My Nintendo store. First up we've got a Splatoon 3: Splatsville Shopping Bag for 800 Platinum Points. It's made out of woven polypropylene. Here are the dimensions: 15.35"...
Poll Splatoon 3 Is Now Available For Nintendo Switch, Are You Getting It?
Go on, tell us!
Splatoon 3 is finally available on the Nintendo Switch, and as usual, we want to know if the community here on Nintendo Life will be joining in on the fun. If you're still not sure about the latest entry in the series, be sure to check out the following materials to help you decide. This includes our very own Nintendo Life review:...
News Fisti-Fluffs Publisher 'Rogue Games' Moves To A Four-Day Work Week
Workers are apparently seeking "balance"
Publisher Rogue Games, which has launched Switch games such as Fisti-Fluffs and Super Mega Zero, has announced that it will be moving to a four-day work week, with employees set to have every Friday off with no additional hours added to prior work days. The news comes via Game Developer, who interviewed...
Thursday8th Sep 2022
Guide Which Is The Cheapest Switch eShop Region?
Time to move to Mexico?
One of the best things about the Nintendo Switch is its region-free eShop. That means that you can buy or download games from any region, and play them with no issue on your console. It also means that you can access games that are region-specific, or prices and sales in one region but not another, as long as you know how...
News New Limited-Time Pokémon Sword And Shield Distribution Announced For Europe
Get Genesect, Volcanion, and Marshadow this month
Update: We've included a few more retailers in the list below! Generation IX might be on the horizon, but Pokémon Trainers across the world are still busy catching and battling 'em all in Pokémon Sword & Shield, and it looks like Europe, in particular, will need to head back to Galar again to...
Random Popular Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch Can Get You 10,000 Arrows In Minutes
Still, Legolas needed more
While some people are still discovering new things to do in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, others are making the game do new things for them. We have reported on a number of occasions about the Inventory Slot Transfer glitch in the game and how it can be used to max out your materials or provide
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Splatoon 3
Here's what the critics had to say
We're back with another review round up, and this week the focus is Nintendo's upcoming first-party release Splatoon 3. Before we dive into it, we want to first take a moment to mention our own review here on Nintendo Life. We said it was "excellent" - awarding the game 9 out of 10 stars and acknowledging it as...
News Nintendo Has Revealed A Splatoon 3 World Map
Take a look!
In the latest volume of Nintendo's 'Ask the Developer' series, an official world map for Splatoon 3 was revealed. Inklings and Octolings have always wondered about how the world of Splatoon fits together, so this map should help. You can see all sorts of landmarks such as Splatsville, Inkopolis bay, Salmonid swim zones and more! Have a...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Receives Multiple Fixes On Switch, More To Come
Fixer Upper
Disney Dreamlight Valley proved to be a bit of a surprise at launch, and we found it to be a charming, heartfelt take on the life sim genre in our review. However, we noticed that the game wasn't well optimised for Switch, and since launch, others have reported multiple bugs with this version of the game. Gameloft, the developer behind...
News Persona 5 Royal Switch eShop File Size Seemingly Revealed
A small size for a big RPG
After lots and lots of begging, Persona 5 Royal will, at last, be coming out on the Switch next month. And for those who are looking to download the game on the eShop, we've got a rough idea of just how much space it'll take up. Spotted on the Japanese eShop, Twitter user @ScrambledFaz has shared screens of the game's...
News Splatoon 3 amiibo Unlocks Detailed, Here's What You'll Receive
Clothing, gear, kicks and more!
Since the original Splatoon game, amiibo functionality has been supported. This feature returns in Splatoon 3, so what kind of unlocks can amiibo collector's expect? Destructoid has put together a list of all the unlocks. To activate your amiibo in Splatoon 3, you'll need to find the amiibo stand in Splatsville. From...
Nintendo Download 8th September (North America)
Splatoon 3! White Day! Voice of Cards!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Splatoon 3 (Nintendo, 9th Sep,...
News Good Smile Company Releasing Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade Figures, Pre-Orders Are Now Live
Roy and Lilina return next year
The Good Smile Company is back at it releasing another set of stunning Nintendo-themed figures. Following on from the release of Blyeth earlier this year, it's now announced a few more Fire Emblem statues. The two new 1/7 scale figures are Roy (shipping in December 2023) and Lilina (shipping in November 2023). Both...
Mini Review BPM: Bullets Per Minute (Switch) - A Ripping Roguelike FPS, Metal But Muddy
Rip and Shred until it is done
If there ever was a genre that was perfect for Switch, it has to be roguelikes. The pick-up-and-play nature of them is perfect for getting a game in on your commute or on your work break. Another ironically great genre for a Nintendo platform is the First Person Shooter, thanks to the inclusion of gyro-aim. Mash these...
News SNK Rules Out New KoF Games For Switch Due To System's "Technical Limitations"
"at the moment there are no plans"
Over the past five years, the Nintendo Switch has become a fantastic system for fighting game enthusiasts. In saying this, there are still some serious gaps in its collection - with the hybrid device so far missing out on games like Tekken and also the modern Street Fighter games. A few other newer titles we're...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Splatoon 3 On Switch
Another "polished" first-party release
This week marks the release of Splatoon 3 on the Nintendo Switch. So far there's been our own Nintendo Life review, as a well as a round-up of impressions, and now we've got technical analysis from John Linneman of Digital Foundry. So, how does the third game hold up on Switch? Jumping right into it - the game...
News Splatoon 3 Launch Day Patch Detailed Ahead Of Game's Release
A final lick of paint
Splatoon 3 finally launches tomorrow, and — as is customary in this day and age — Nintendo has prepared a launch day patch for the game to get the final release all prepared for some ink-tastic action this weekend. Available later today, and downloadable once you've got that game loaded up onto your Switch, version 1.1.0...
News Dead Cells Huge 'Enter The Panchaku' Update Finally Arrives On Switch Today
Pan nunchaku? Sign us up
After hitting "a snag" (along with a few more delays) with the release of Dead Cells' latest free update, Enter the Panchaku, Motion Twin has announced that Switch owners — and other console players — can at last experience this latest batch of new content! There are a ton of new features in Enter the Panchaku — not...
Random Man Steals Pokémon Cards, Then Stupidly Tries To Sell Them Back
He got caught... obviously
A man has been arrested after attempting to sell Pokémon cards back to the very same trading card store he robbed just one month prior. On August 9th, 2022, shortly before midnight, a trading card store in Bellingham, Washington, reported that around $20,000 worth of Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering cards had been...
News Cannon Dancer, The Strider 'Spiritual Successor', Officially Confirmed For Switch
Physical release also coming
Just a few weeks ago we caught wind that Cannon Dancer — often referred to as the unofficial sequel to the Capcom classic Strider — would be coming to the Switch. With no official announcement nor Western confirmation, we kept our excitement tightly under wraps. But the wrapper is off now, folks! We now have a brand...
News Beast Breaker Studio 'Vodeo Games' Runs Out Of Funds And Shuts Down
"There will be no new Vodeo Games"
Vodeo Games, the developer behind the turn-based RPG Beast Breaker, has announced that it will be shutting down after failing to secure the necessary funds to keep its team together. The announcement was made via a Twitter post yesterday evening at 7:30pm BST, with Vodeo Games stating that "despite a year of avid...
Japanese Charts JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Takes The Crown With Modest Sales
Three new entries for the week
The latest Japanese charts are now in and it introduces a few new entries for the week with the likes of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R, The Last of Us: Part 1, and Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure tops the charts with a respectable 19,807 units sold across the...
Random Animal Crossing Fan Is Visiting Every In-Game Artwork In Real Life
And they're not Redd's fakes either!
Picture the scene: the year is 2020, the land is plagued by a global pandemic (the likes of which we have never seen), and while the world begins to fall to pieces right before your very eyes, you — like many of us — start to become increasingly interested in fishing, real estate, weeding, fossil hunting and,...
News Over-Bowled In Wii Sports? PBA Pro Bowling 2023 Could Be A Strike On Switch
Take to the lanes
Nintendo has a rich history with bowling. After Wii Sports became the definitive bowling experience on game consoles, the motion controls of each subsequent appearance from Bowling seemed perfectly tailored to the sport's signature swing. If you have become tired of taking to the lanes with Matt time and again (and, we can't lie,...
Nintendo Download 8th September (Europe)
Splatoon 3! Temtem! Disney Dreamlight Valley!
Important: The EU update for this week - rather bizarrely - seems to just focus on the highlights, leaving out every other game release. We'll keep an eye out and see if Nintendo updates its site with anything else and update this post in due course. The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has...
News Spiders With Laser Swords? Oh Heck, Sign Us Up, Please!
Better than the sequel trilogy
If you've ever fancied yourself as a bit of a Jedi Master (or a Sith Lord?? Hey, you do you!), then the upcoming multiplayer brawler SpiderHeck will let you play out your wildest lightsaber fantasies against your friends in local and online multiplayer! The catch? Well... You'll be playing as spiders. Launching later...
Wednesday7th Sep 2022
Review Splatoon 3 (Switch) - The Pinnacle Of The Series And Switch's Slickest Shooter
Peak squid performance
When the original Splatoon launched on the Wii U back in 2015, it was pretty groundbreaking. Nintendo making an online shooter? It sounded like a recipe for confusion, but as they so often do, Nintendo took a formula that had been refined to the point of parody and decided that it would be fun to be able to swim in bullets...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Update Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
You're a gem!
Monolith Soft's Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has received its first update since the game launched back in July! Nintendo released the patch notes earlier today on its Japanese site (thanks Perfectly Nintendo for translating!), and it seems that version 1.1.1 fixes several bugs throughout the game. Many of the fixes in this patch are...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: How To Raise Friendship Fast
Friends 4 Life
Figuring out how to raise friendship in Disney Dreamlight Valley is essential if you want to keep progressing quickly. Unlocking new areas to explore outside the meadow requires you to reach at least rank five in your relationship with three villagers. Even aside from uncovering new places to explore, raising your friendship level...
News Three New Pokémon Introduced In Latest Scarlet & Violet Trailer
Meet Armarouge, Ceruledge, and Klawf
With a new Pokémon Scarlet & Violet trailer dropping earlier today, we were expecting to see a couple of new Pokémon amidst the fields. And we did indeed, even if it was only brief and we didn't get time to get to know them! But don't worry, we spotted you. First up is the most obvious one, and the star of...
News Nintendo Reveals Colourful Pokémon-Themed Switch OLED
Launching just ahead of Scarlet and Violet
In addition to a brand new trailer for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Nintendo has announced a special edition Switch OLED based on the new entries. Set to launch on November 4th, 2022 at a suggest retail price of $359.99, the Switch's Joy-Con controllers match the main colour themes of Scarlet and Violet,...
Random Is Masahiro Sakurai Throwing Shade At Pokémon's Trees?
"Don't just make a tree and be done with it"
Over the past few weeks, veteran game developer Masahiro Sakurai has been posting videos to his YouTube channel 'Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games', detailing various aspects of game development and how aspiring creators can apply it to their own work (don't worry though, we won't be covering all of them...
Round Up Four New Switch Games Announced At NISA Showcase 2022
GrimGrimoire! Process of Elimination! Void Terrarium 2!
NIS America's Showcase Live took place earlier today, and we got a glimpse at four brand new Switch games coming out in 2023. The publisher — known for the Disgaea and Trails series — has revealed four new Western releases for us to savour next year. And you can get the lowdown on what...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Noah Voice Actor Thanks Fans For "Outpouring Of Love"
No, thank you!
One of the best Switch games we've seen this year is Monolith Soft's Xenoblade Chronicles 3. We said it was an epic, emotionally-charged masterpiece in our Nintendo Life review, awarding it an "outstanding" score. Of course, it wouldn't be as great as it was without the efforts of the talented voice actors. In fact, the voice of Noah...
News Illumination Website Reverts Super Mario Movie Release Date Back To Spring 2023
Update: Will you make your mind up?
Update [Wed 7th Sep, 2022 11:40 BST]: Well, false alarm folks! The Illumination Studios website has been updated once again, reverting the Super Mario Bros. Animated Film's release window back to 'Spring 2023'. We're not sure what happened here, whether the 'Holiday 2023' was a mistake or prematurely announced,...
News Auto Battle Pokémon With 'Let's Go!', Scarlet And Violet's Newest Feature
Teamwork makes the dream work
There was a whole lot of new information for us in the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trailer including new monsters, villains and pathways; though one featu
Random Splatoon 2's Final Splatfest Dictated The Direction Of Splatoon 3
"I'm an agent of chaos"
Nintendo has kicked off another round of 'Ask the Developer', a series in which key members of a game's development team dive into the creative process behind some of Nintendo's biggest Switch games. This time, of course, we're looking at Splatoon 3, which is due to release later this week. You can read the full interview...
Poll Is It Just Us, Or Was That Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Trailer A Little Confusing?
Time was clearly of the essence
After drip-feeding us Pokemon Scarlet and Violet reveals for the past few months, today saw the release of the newest ScarVi trailer (yes, that's what we're calling it, sometimes in our best pirate voice), which promised to be packed full of new information to get us pumped and ready to explore Paldea. While it...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Trailer Breakdown - Everything You Missed (September)
New Pokémon types, auto battling, and a car with a face
Another PokéScarVi (that's Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, don'tcha know) trailer has dropped, and we've got our magnifying glass in hand and speculation cap on, ready to dissect it into tiny little parts. Below we break down every detail we've found in the recent trailer. Shall we get going?...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's Three Story Paths Have Been Revealed
Victory Road! Path of Legends! Starfall Street!
After much mystery surrounding Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's multi-path possibilities, today's trailer has shed some light on the story elements that we can expect to find in the game and revealed that the three different paths are just that: different paths. The Paldea region will not be governed by...
Random This Splatoon 3 Smallfry Toy Has Stolen Our Squid Kid Hearts
Smallfry is a good guy
The wait has been long, but finally, budding Inklings and Octolings can return to the arena on Friday as Splatoon 3 launches on Switch. And do you know what else comes with new game releases? Envy over all of the cool merchandise that we miss out on! And Nintendo Tokyo has set our hearts on fire by revealing a rather adorable...
News Nintendo Switch Is More Profitable Than Vinyl, CDs, And DVDs In The UK
Record scratch
We know that the Nintendo Switch pretty much dominates game and hardware sales most of the time — but what about when we compare it to other physical media? Well, it turns out — in the UK, at least — that not only is the Switch the most profitable gaming 'format' in the country, but it's also even more popular than other media...
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak amiibo Arrive At GameStop (US)
Get them while you can
As of tomorrow, Monster Hunter Rise fans located in the US will be able to get hold of the Sunbreak amiibo line at GameStop. GameStop put out the announcement via social media, mentioning how these exclusive amiibo would be available online and in-store on 7th September. Customers will be able to select from Canyne Malzeno -...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Trailer Introduces Us To Rival Team, Victory Road, And More
Seek your treasure!
As promised, a brand new trailer for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet is here! We've had a handful of smaller updates over the past month, with introductions to Cyclizar and Grafaiai, but today's trailer gives us a look at Team Star, Victory Road, and a few new Pokémon too! It was a bit of a blink-and-you'll-miss-it affair, but...
News The Karate Kid TV Series Cobra Kai Is Getting A Second Video Game
"Cobra Kai never dies!"
Update [Wed 7th Sep, 2022 03:00 BST]: The first official gameplay trailer has now been shared for Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising. It's narrated by Chozen Toguchi actor Yuji Okumoto. The game will be available on Switch in digital and physical form in Fall this year. Original story [Thu 7th Jul, 2022 05:45 BST]: QUIET! Right, now...
News Team Star Is Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's New Set Of Villains
Multiple squads and boss characters incoming!
During the new trailer for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, it was revealed that the games will once again feature a new villainous team in the form of 'Team Star', which consists of the in-game schools' "most rebellious students" and will be made up of several squads. Each squad will be headed up by a...
Random These '00s-Inspired Switch Magazine Ads Are Making Us Nostalgic
"Who Are You?"
Remember game magazines? Remember how awesome they were? Yes, a few of them are still knocking about to this day; in the UK, we've got the likes of Edge, Wireframe, Retro Gamer, and Switch Player to name but a few, but for those who grew up in the '80s, '90s, and '00s, magazines like NGamer, CVG, and Mean Machines were the absolute...
News Nintendo Crowns The Winners Of Splatoon 3's 'Enter The Splatlands' Tournament
Invitational ink
PAX West 2022 hosted the first ever Splatoon 3 invitational tournament earlier this week, where some of the best players from around the world came together to shoot, slosh, splat and roll their way to victory. As the first marker of Splatoon 3's competitive play (in a professional sense, of course) the tournament would set the...
News The Spirit And The Mouse Is Squeaking Onto Switch Very Soon
Gaming mouse
Lovers of small animals exploring towns at night are having a great time this summer, as The Spirit and the Mouse follows hot on the tail of Stray, a game about a cat (shouldn't it be the other way around?). Made by a tiny indie studio based in Montreal, Canada, The Spirit and the Mouse is an adventure game that features Lila (a mouse)...
Tuesday6th Sep 2022
Review Disney Dreamlight Valley (Switch) - A Surprisingly Touching Take On The Life Sim Genre
A rough, but charming, work in progress
Note: Since the publication of this review, the publisher changed its plans to make Disney Dreamlight Valley free-to-play. Also, myriad updates and patches have been added to the game which may have altered and modified the gameplay experience from the one detailed below. Imagine waking up and seeing Mickey...
News Pixel Art Metroidvania 'Lucid' Is A Stunning Homage To Celeste And Metroid
Coming to Switch in 2024
Publisher Apogee Entertainment has announced a brand new 2D platforming adventure called LUCID that it has described as a 'Celestoidvania' (we're not sure what to make of that particular moniker!), combining the excellent gameplay mechanics of Celeste with the exploration and non-linearity of Metroid and Castlevania. Coming...
News Toby Fox Provides Deltarune Development Update, No "New Chapters" This Year
But there are some anniversary plans
Undertale creator Toby Fox has shared a development update on his current project Deltarune. If you have been wondering where the next chapter is, it seems there won't be any new chapters released this year. Toby shared this news via his Twitter account: "We won't be able to put out any new chapters of...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For September And October 2022
Splatoon 3! Mario + Rabbids! Bayonetta 3!
Summer's almost over, but Switch's sizzling roster of exciting upcoming games is showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, September and October have plenty of great titles in store for us as you're about to see. Below, you'll find a selection of featured titles hand-picked by us, as well as lots of other...
Review Circus Electrique (Switch) - Repetitive Turn-Based Battling In A Gripping Steampunk London
Roll up, roll up
Circus Electrique is quick to pique the interest of any fans of a turn-based tactical RPG, especially those who loved Darkest Dungeon. However, its unique design raises the question of what Darkest Dungeon would be like if it were filled with mechanical mimes and pretentious police officers, all while being set in a gritty,...
Random Ever Wanted To Know What It's Like To Peel A Pokémon And Eat It?
Spoiler: It's horrifying
We've all dreamed of eating Pokémon, despite our best judgment. Sure, they're our companions, our pets, our ticket to the Pokémon League, and more... but some of them also look tasty. Would a Miltank burger be any good? Is a Squirtle soup unethical? And which of the many fish Pokémon would taste best? We'll never be able...
Random GlaDOS Actress Really Wants Valve To Make Portal 3
"You've got my blessing!"
One of the biggest surprises of the year was undoubtedly the launch of Portal and Portal 2 via the Portal: Companion Collection on Switch. Widely regarded as two of the greatest video games of all time, the ports run like butter on Nintendo's hybrid console, no doubt introducing a swathe of new players to the world of...
News New Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Trailer Drops Tomorrow
We're feeling red and purple!
It seems like we can't go a week without some new Pokémon Scarlet & Violet info, and following Grafaiai's reveal last week, The Pokémon Company has revealed that it's sharing a brand new trailer for the upcoming Generation IX games. Tomorrow at 6am PST / 9am EST / 2pm BST / 3pm CEST, we'll be getting another look...
News Koei Tecmo Teases Next Chapter In The Atelier Series
"We hope you're excited"
At the end of last month, it was discovered Koei Tecmo's Tokyo Game Show lineup would include a new game from Atelier developer Gust. Now, in an update, the company has shared a 25th-anniversary trailer for the Atelier series - not only highlighting this RPG series' extensive history but also teasing a brand new game at the...
Random Wii U Emulation On Valve's Steam Deck Supports Gyro Controls
Dual screen 3DS and Wii U gaming also possible
Valve's Steam Deck has already proven it's able to run all sorts of video game emulators. What's even more impressive though is just how capable it is when it comes to Wii U and 3DS emulation. As highlighted by the website Steam Deck HQ, Valve's handheld PC is not only able to split screens across...
Random Beta Footage From Cancelled Kirby N64 Racer Glides Onto The Internet
In a time before GameCube
Beta footage can often be a double-edged sword. On the one hand you get to see the origins of some of your favourite games - with poorer graphics and mechanics to boot - but on the other you occasionally experience a sense of delayed loss, especially when seeing footage from a game that never saw the light of day. We are...
News Dragon Quest Treasures Lifts The Lid On Monster Recruitment And More
Cirriculum Vitae not required
With the likes of Splatoon 3, Bayonetta 3, and Sonic Frontiers launching in the coming weeks and months, you might have forgotten that a little game called Dragon Quest Treasures will be making its way to the Switch on December 9th, 2022. Although billed as a Dragon Quest spin
Round Up Eastasiasoft Showcases 10 New Switch Games, Coming Soon
That's a lotta titles
Eastasiasoft today revealed its 'Fall 2022 Showcase', providing a rundown of everything that the studio will be releasing over the coming months. The showcase revealed 13 new titles, 10 of which will be playable on the Switch. The presentation comes in at 10 minutes in length, with highlights across a wide range of genres. We...
News Tencent Acquires 49.9% "Minority Passive Stake" In Ubisoft Founder's Company
Gets 5% voting rights in Guillemot Bros. Ltd
In the latest round of video game firm acquisition news, Ubisoft has announced that Tencent has acquired "a 49.9% economic stake with 5% voting rights in Guillemot Brothers Limited", Ubisoft's largest shareholder and a company formed by Ubisoft's CEO and founder Yves Guillemot and his family. In a press...
News AeternoBlade II Dev Accuses Publisher PQube Of Withholding Payments
Update #2: Corecell replies to PQube, highlighting 'contradictions'
Update #2 [Tue 6th Sep, 2022 18:30 BST]: Corecell has now responded to PQube with an "additional announcement", highlighting what it calls 'contradictions' in PQube's account of events and saying "There is consistency in the truth and confusion in lies." Here's the statement in...
News Mario Kart Tour For Mobile Has Now Made Close To $300 Million In Revenue
Gold Pass subs and gacha elements combined
Mario Kart Tour might not be banking the same amount of money as titles like Pokémon GO, but for a mobile racing game, it's still been quite successful. The last major sales update in April last year, revealed Tour had surpassed 200 million in downloads and $200 million in player spending since releasing...
PSA Get Muting Folks, Splatoon 3 Spoilers Are Inking All Over The Internet
Dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge
A big company like Nintendo would never let any of their biggest games see the light of day before their official release, right? Well, if Paper Mario, Metroid Dread, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and now, Splatoon 3 are anything to go by, we'd err on the side of ca
News Get Ready For A Mario + Rabbids Update At Ubisoft Forward Later This Week
Broadcast will take place September 10th
If you're eager to get an update on the upcoming Switch game Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, Ubisoft has now confirmed it will be featuring the game at its upcoming 'Ubisoft Forward' event. Yes, following on from the news of the broadcast's September 10th return, the company has now provided some additional...
Monday5th Sep 2022
Rumour The Mario Movie's True Title Probably Won't Shock Anyone
The bros are back in town
It's been a long time since we last heard news of Illumination's Mario movie. After taking the internet by storm with its, shall we say, interesting lead cast, we heard in April that the plumber's return to the big screen was to be pushed back to 2023. A cause for celebration for some, this release date delay might have...
Random Wii U Owner's Son Stuffs A Bunch Of Switch Carts Into The Disc Drive
We're not entirely sure that will work...
If you're even remotely present on the veritable hellscape that is Twitter, then you'll have no doubt seen a meme in which gamers take photos of their Switch console docked with a game disc from another platform resting on top; a metaphor of the user's desire to see a port of said game arrive on Switch...
News World Of Anterra Looks Like Skyrim On Super NES, Coming To Switch In 2023
No lollygaggin' here, then
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and the Super Nintendo aren't two things we often put in the same conversation, but when 81monkeys Kickstarter project is involved, there's no better pairing or comparison. World of Anterra is a beautiful open-world RPG inspired by Bethesda's mammoth title, and it promises an...
Guide Switch, Xbox, PS5 Power Consumption Comparison - How Energy-Efficient Is Nintendo Switch?
How much are your consoles costing you?
Whether you're in a country with pricey electricity bills, or you just want to reduce your overall spending, or even help to save the environment (every little helps!), you might want to look to your consoles — especially since a prominent British energy company recently called them "vampires" and advised us...
What a beautiful Duwang!
Anime games are in a weird spot. During the late '90s to mid-2000s we would get varied games like Berserk: Guts’ Rage, and Arc System Works’ Fist of the North Star. Aside from Dragon Ball — which in the last few years has gotten an RPG, 2D fighter, and even a Dead By Daylight clone — most anime series are relegated...
News First 4 Figures Reveals Legend Of Zelda 'Link On Horseback' Resin Statue, Pre-Order Now
Update: Early bird pricing ending soon
Update 2: The Early Bird pricing shown below comes to an end at 9am BST on 6th September. If you're interested in grabbing one of these, we'd definitely suggest doing so before the prices go up! Update 1: First 4 Figures has now officially unveiled the new 'Link on Horseback' resin statue. Here's the rundown...
News TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection Has Potential For A 2000s Sequel, Says Konami Producer
"Never say never!"
For the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, 2022 has been totally radical. We got the excellent beat 'em up, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, Netflix released Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie, rumours are circulating about an AAA console title next year, and we have just been treated to a gnarly...
PSA Sega Mega Drive Mini 2 Is Now Available To Pre-Order In The UK
Be quick, supplies will be low!
The Sega Mega Drive Mini 2 has been made available for pre-order in the UK and Europe, exclusively through Amazon. At the time of writing, the price of the console has been set at £104.99, which bizarrely is actually more expensive than North America, where it's currently priced at $99.99 (Update: as mentioned in...
Deals Grab A Free 128GB Micro SD Card With This Switch OLED Labor Day Deal (North America)
Bigger screen, bigger memory
The Labor Day sales are now on in North America, providing some select gaming bargains in North America. One deal that has really caught our eye (thanks, GamesRadar) is all about expanding the Switch OLED's memory capabilities, as Walmart is currently selling the console and a 128GB memory card for the same price as the...
UK Charts TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection Cleans Up On Switch
More than half of all boxed sales were on Nintendo's platform
It's another new week and we have the latest UK charts for your perusal right here (you're welcome!). There are a few new additions to shake things up with Naughty Dog's The Last of Us: Part I coming in at pole position (despite, in our opinion, a pretty lofty asking price) along with F1...
Random This Fan-Made Crash Bandicoot Game Remakes A Hidden GBA Minigame
Aku Aku-knowledging the past
After having a lot of fun with Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time when we reviewed the game last year, we have been eager to hear more news about the orange blur. An upcoming fan project from Unknown Door Games seems to do just that, though in a slightly less official release/full game kind of way. Posting their...
Watch Nintendo VS At PAX West - Live!
Drive into the Splatlands
The Nintendo invitationals are today at this year's PAX West, and Nintendo has a treat in store for us tonight. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is making its return to the PAX Arena, with 12 of the best Mario Kart 8 players racing it out to become the winner. The person with the most points after 8 races wins. The checkered flag waves...
News New Tales From The Borderlands Footage Provides Laughs And Thrills
New entry launches next month
At the Gearbox Showcase during PAX West, 2K and Gearbox Software have lifted the lid on New Tales from the Borderlands with an extensive look at brand new gameplay. The footage is from the PC release of the title, which is due to launch on October 21st, 2022 alongside the Nintendo Switch version. Clocking in at nearly...
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