Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: Tips And Hints
Start your valley life right
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: How To Get Hardwood
Isn't it good, Norwegian wood?
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: Nature & Nurture Quest Walkthrough
How to restore the Pillar of Nurturing
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: How To Get Clay
A useful material for Goofy and Minnie's quests
Back Page All The Pokémon From Scarlet And Violet So Far, Ranked From Worst To Best
A completely objective factual tier list
News - 2022, Week 42
Sunday23rd Oct 2022
Round Up The Previews Are In For Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Early impressions have arrived
The next mainline Pokémon entry Pokémon Scarlet & Violet is out on Switch next month, and as you might have seen previews - including our Nintendo Life one - have now gone live. Although we're a bit worried about the game's performance, the gameplay and new features are actually quite exciting. If you've not...
News Sonic Frontiers Has Officially Gone Gold, Launching On Switch November 8th
Sonic returns
Sonic Frontiers arrives on Switch and multiple other platforms on November 8th, and ahead of release, Sega has announced the game has gone gold. This was revealed in a message by the game's director Morio Kishimoto, who mentioned how development on the main game had officially been completed. Here's the scoop (via the Tails' Channel...
News 'Try Before You Buy' eShop Sale Offers Biggest Discount Yet On Metroid Dread (North America)
Update: Sale ends soon!
Update: Just to remind you, Nintendo's 'Try Before You Buy' sale is coming to an end very soon. You have until the 25th October – that's this upcoming Tuesday – to grab any deals that take your fancy. Find sale highlights and links to discounted eShop credit vouchers at our store in our original article below. Original...
News Super Mario Bros. Movie Composer Gives Fans Sneak Peek At 'Mario Suite Part 3'
"So excited for everyone to see this"
We've officially been given our first look at the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Movie, but we're still eager to see (and hear) more. The movie's composer Brian Tyler recently shared a behind-the-scenes look at the musical side of the movie. This included a picture of him at work, along with a look at the music...
Memory Pak 50 Shades Of Morally Grey In Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward
Ally? Or Betray?
Welcome to the latest instalment in our nostalgia-inducing column, Memory Pak, where we're going to be doing a deep-dive into some of the most memorable moments in gaming – good and bad. Ten years ago, Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward was released in the US. In honour of this anniversary, Kate has some thoughts about the nature...
News Bandai Namco Has "Multiple Digimon Game Projects In The Pipeline"
Digimon World: Next Order for Switch is just the start
It's been another exciting week for Digimon fans - with Bandai Namco confirming it would be bringing Digimon World: Next Order to the Nintendo Switch on 22nd February 2023. If this wasn't already enough, Digimon producer Kazumasu Habu has also confirmed in the original Japanese announcement...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel - Timesplitters 2
"Heir apparent to GoldenEye"
Hi folks, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last time, we took a look at the fourth entry in Capcom's Mega Man franchise: Mega Man 4 for the NES. It wasn't a close one, either; far from it! A whopping 79% of you preferred the Japanese variant, with the EU version bringing in 15% of the vote, and the North...
Saturday22nd Oct 2022
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: How To Get Hardwood
Isn't it good, Norwegian wood?
Some of Disney Dreamlight Valley's quests are downright diabolical when it comes to how many materials they require. Some of them ask for Hardwood — a material that's particularly hard(wood) to find! Whatever the reason you need a ton of Hardwood, we've got you covered. Here's our guide on where to find it, and how...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: How To Get Clay
A useful material for Goofy and Minnie's quests
Be honest: You're here because you got a quest that requires way too much Clay in Disney Dreamlight Valley, and you've either never even seen the stuff, or you've only got a small handful of it, right? Well, whatever the reason you need a ton of Clay, we've got you covered. Here's how to get a ton of...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: Spirits Of Nature Quest Walkthrough
How to unlock Anna and Elsa
Once you've unlocked the Frozen Realm within the Disney Dreamlight Valley's Dream Castle, you'll get to meet Queen Anna of Arendelle and start her first quest, which will eventually convince her to move in to Dreamlight Valley. Here's how to complete Anna's Spirits of Nature quest: Spirits of Nature Quest Walkthrough:...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Update Makes Minor Change To Cutscene
Did you spot it?
Over the past few weeks, Monolith Soft has rolled out some software updates for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and it seems the patch notes left out one minor change in Version 1.2.0. Warning: Spoilers ahead. As spotted by some fans of the game on Twitter (via Noisy Pixel), this particular update - introducing the wave 2 DLC has made an...
Random Pixel Artist Reimagines Paper Mario For Game Boy Advance
A new adventure is about to unfold
There were quite a lot of Mario games released during the Game Boy Advance series like Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, but one series we never saw on Nintendo's 32-bit handheld hardware was Paper Mario. If you've ever wondered what it might have looked like on this smaller screen, pixel artist and Twitter user...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: An Icy Invitation Quest Walkthrough
How to upgrade your shovel in Disney Dreamlight Valley
Anna has moved into town — nice! But she now wants her sister, Elsa, to move in as well. Some people are never happy. In order to get Elsa into Disney Dreamlight Valley, you'll need to finish Anna's "An Icy Invitation" quest — and we've got all the nicey icy details for you, right here...
News Bayonetta 3 Spoilers Surface Online Ahead Of Next Week's Release
Watch out
Bayonetta 3 isn't out until next week, but it seems like it's already in the hands of some Switch owners. According to a number of reports, new spoiler-filled footage of the game is now being uploaded to websites like YouTube, Twitter and Reddit. The Bayonetta subreddit has issued a warning to users about the circulation of spo
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: Chasing The Wind Quest Walkthrough
How to calm Gale and make Wind Chimes
You've finally found Elsa, but now you're tasked with helping her calm the Wind Spirit, Gale, before you can bring her into Dreamlight Valley. Here's how to complete Elsa's first quest! Chasing the Wind Quest Walkthrough: Talk to Elsa She will tell you that Gale, the Wind Spirit, is all riled up. You'll need...
Soapbox EA Playground Is A Forgotten Gem And Deserves To Be Remembered With Wii Sports
Playing games in the uncanny valley
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, on its 15-year anniversary, Jim pleads the case for a forgotten Wii classic... If there’s one thing that you could always rely on the Wii to achieve, it was...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 22nd)
Persona-fied rabbits
Wow. This week has been so full of news, we would be hesitant to add any more for fear of bursting. After long anticipating the releases of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope and Persona 5 Royal on the Switch, who would have thought that Bayonetta 3 drama would overshadow it all? Hey, welcome to the world of Nintendo! Aside from...
Friday21st Oct 2022
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: Nature & Nurture Quest Walkthrough
How to restore the Pillar of Nurturing
Are you following Scar's Nature & Nurture quest, but need help with one or more of the steps? Come on in, and we'll show you how to be prepared for all of the steps and preps that this quest requires! Nature & Nurture Quest Walkthrough Investigate the Giant Skull You'll find a new friend inside. Talk...
Hands On Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Performance Distracts From Neat New Features And Flourishes
Smeargle used Struggle
Recently we were invited by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo to pop down to TPC’s UK headquarters in London to give a build of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet a right ruddy going over. It’s less than a month until launch – and we were informed that the build we played was not the final release build – so how is...
Still life in the old dog
Chapter 1 - An Overdue Return In the pleasant, reasonably well-kept living room of my small, comfortable home, I sat down on the sofa with a warming mug of strong, milky coffee and booted up my Nintendo Switch. As the main menu flashed into existence before me, a new icon caught my eye. It was bold in its simplicity; a name...
News Bayonetta 3 Dev Responds To Voice Actor Dispute In Official Statement
Platinum thanks past and present contributors
There was plenty of drama last weekend when the original voice of Bayonetta Hellena Taylor uploaded a series of videos on social media accusing developer PlatinumGames and Hideki Kamiya of an insulting wage offer. This followed with a report by Bloomberg and separa
News Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online N64 Service With Two More Titles
Get ready to party in Mario Party 1 & 2
Nintendo has announced it will be adding the original Mario Party game and Mario Party 2 to the Nintendo Switch N64 service on November 2nd. Mario Party first made its debut here in 1998/99 and the sequel followed in 1999 in Japan and the year 2000 here in the west. These Switch versions of the game will both...
News The First Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Trading Card Sets Have Been Announced
The Paldea Collection releases next year
With a brand new Pokémon generation comes a brand new wave of Pokémon cards. The Pokémon Company International has announced the Paldea Collection, the first official Pokémon Trading Card Game set for Scarlet & Violet. Revealed on the official website, the three sets are themed after your starter...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: Halloween Villains Star Path Guide
Unlock villainous Halloween outfits
Halloween is here, and Disney Dreamlight Valley is celebrating in style with a special Villains-themed Star Path. This guide will help you maximise your time and figure out how to complete the missions to get as many of the limited-edition rewards as you can! What is a Star Path? Disney Dreamlight Valley has...
News Glastrier And Spectrier Now Appearing In Pokémon Sword And Shield Max Raid Battles
The final Max Raid event?
Pokémon Sword and Shield has begun what could be its final Max Raid Battle event, with Glastrier and Spectrier headlining the roster that you can face. The event runs from today until 23rd October, 2022, so you'll have to act fast to get involved. The two legendary Pokémon will not be catchable during the battles, but...
Feature From Hypnosis To Farts, What Happened To The Wario We Met 30 Years Ago?
Three decades since his Super Mario Land 2 debut
30 years ago, we clutched our Game Boys in our sweaty palms and gasped in collective awe at the majesty we were faced with when Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins dropped on the scene. Not only did we have an absolute banger in our hands — completely outdoing the first Mario Land in every respect...
News Resident Evil 2, 3 And 7 Cloud Lock In Nintendo Switch Release Dates
Resident Evil: Village - Cloud Version launches next week
During the Resident Evil showcase earlier today, Capcom confirmed release dates for each of the cloud versions of Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil 7 for the Nintendo Switch. Resident Evil 2 Cloud will launch on November 11th and will be followed by Resident Evil 3 Cloud on...
News TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Helped Publisher Dotemu Net A Bodacious $22 Million In Revenue
Totally tubular, dude!
Note. After receiving a statement of correction from Dotemu, we've updated the headline and the article below to clarify that this revenue figure relates to the publisher's global revenue in total, from all its activities, not to the total revenue generated from just this game. For many of us, this summer's gaming was...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Update Now Available, Here's What's Included
Download it today
Following on from last week, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 for Switch has now been updated again. According to Nintendo's official Japanese support page, Version 1.2.1 includes some fixes to make the game a more enjoyable experience: Ver. 1.2.1 (October 21, 2022 General "We've fixed some issues to make the game more enjoyable." The...
UK Charts Mario Kart 8 Pulls Ahead As Splatoon 3 Continues To Drop
Plus a surprise appearance from LEGO Harry Potter
The latest UK boxed charts are finally here after a short delay, revealing that FIFA 23 has managed to maintain its chokehold on the gaming industry as it arrives in the number one spot once again. For Nintendo titles, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe continues to show its popularity, climbing the ladder to...
News Pokémon-Like 'Coromon' Gets First Update On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Enhancements abound
We were charmed by TRAGsoft's take on the monster-collecting genre, Coromon, when it launched this summer (after a short notice delay). For a look back at the old-school Pokémon-style, we found it was a lot of fun and gave it a healthy 7/10 in our review. Now, we've got a reason to go back, as the developer announced that a...
News Pilotwings 64's 'Birdman' Stage Is Significantly More Stressful On Switch
Issues with improved frame rate
When Pilotwings 64 flew onto the Switch's N64 library earlier this month, we were ready for an overall relaxing time. The improved frame rate and tighter Switch controls would be able to take this game that we were big fans of back on the N64 and only improve our playing experience further, right? Wrong! While, for...
News My Nintendo Japan Adds Themed N64 Merch - Shirts, Mugs & More
An Expansion Pack subscriber exclusive
Alongside the Switch Online Expansion Pack update - revealing Mario Party and Mario Party 2 would be added to the N64 library next month, Nintendo has also announced a bunch of themed merchandise for Japan. Switch Online Expansion Pack members located in this region will be able to get their hands on a themed...
News Tunic's Audio Designer Breaks Down The Game's Deepest Secrets
'Content for no one'
Tunic has been out on the Switch for a little under a month now after gaining an impressive following on Xbox prior to this. As those of you who have played the game will know (and those who haven't should know), Tunic is full of secrets and puzzles. Finding pages of the mysterious manual opens up more of the world than you...
News The Legend Of Heroes: Trails Into Reverie Confirmed For Next Summer, Limited Edition Revealed
2023 is the year of Trails
Just days after we got an official release date for The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure, NIS America has locked in a release date for the 10th game in the Trails/Kiseki series. Yes, you read that right — 10th. The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie will be launching in Summer 2023 on Switch (and all other consoles)...
Random Arctic Monkeys Song Potentially Makes Obscure DS City Builder Reference
I Bet That You Look Good On The Dual Screen
Sheffield-based rock band Arctic Monkeys have released their seventh studio album The Car today. This may have been something playing on the radio (or however the younguns listen to their music nowadays) here at NL Towers, but it's now on our radar for a totally different reason today — it apparently...
Video Here's What Alan Wake Remastered Looks Like On Switch
We have something important to tell you
Not so long ago, we brought you the NL verdict on Alan Wake Remastered, the long-rumoured port of last year's PS5, Xbox Series, and PC rerelease of Alan Wake. And it's still a classic, for sure, but there are some rough edges to be found in this version of the game. To show you what we mean, we've managed to...
Gallery This Zelda Skyward Sword Link Statue Is Quite The Looker
"The Hero of the Sky, now in figure form"
We're suckers for pieces of decorative plastic here at Nintendo Life, so when the chance came to place an order for Good Smile's Zelda Skyward Sword 1/7 scale Link statue, we couldn't reach for the keyboard quickly enough. Our statue has actually been to and from Hong Kong twice since we purchased it, due...
Thursday20th Oct 2022
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: Tips And Hints
Start your valley life right
Disney Dreamlight Valley might be a straightforward and approachable life sim, but that doesn’t make the early hours any less overwhelming. A wave of possible activities, investment opportunities, and enticing new areas to spend Dreamlight on washes over you as you start putting roots down in the valley. While you can...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: Advanced Tips
Your dream come true
Disney Dreamlight Valley is a game full of Disney characters, Disney quests, and Disney-themed stuff to buy. But it's also a game in Early Access, and there are a lot of things that aren't particularly easy to find out. Don't worry — be prepared, with our nifty guide for advanced players that covers some of the more hidden...
Random Turns Out You Can Make The GameCube's Game Boy Player A Lot Better
With a few cheeky exploits, mind
The GameCube was home to some pretty incredible games, but it also gained one of Nintendo's most interesting and, dare we say, sensible peripherals: the Game Boy Player. Designed to be whacked onto the bottom of the GameCube itself, the Game Boy Player does exactly what it says on the tin: it lets you play Game Boy,...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: How To Get Rich Soil
Getting Rich Soil for Scar's questline
You read that right! It's a guide on how to get rich............... soil! The new Disney Dreamlight Valley update has added quests that require this new resource as part of Scar's questline, and some players are baffled by the request to find something they've never seen before. So, here's how to get it! Rich...
News Digimon World: Next Order Is Coming To Switch In 2023
Update: Confirmed for worldwide release
Update [Thu 20th Oct, 2022 16:10 BST]: It's official — Bandai Namco has confirmed that Digimon World: Next Order will be releasing on Switch worldwide on 22nd February 2023, so we don't have to wait any longer than our friends over in Japan! The open-world RPG will also be coming to Steam on the same date...
Guide Where To Buy Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope On Switch - Best Deals And Special Editions
Standard, Gold and Cosmic Editions
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is now available for Nintendo Switch – you can check out our full review if you'd like to learn more – and plenty of options are available for you to buy at retail. We're keeping track of all the best deals and cheapest prices for the game, as well as its Gold and Cosmic...
News Sakurai Shares First Ever Footage Of Dragon King, The N64 Smash Bros. Prototype
The Dragon King rises
Masahiro Sakurai's new life as a YouTuber has really taken off, with the game developer sharing his thoughts, tips, and snippets of his own history in the industry. Today's video focuses on how Sakurai came up with the original Super Smash Bros. — you know, that tiny little Nintendo crossover beat 'em up that has ballooned...
News Grab Your Torch, Alan Wake Remastered Is Out Now On Nintendo Switch
Follow my light
Surprise! You might have forgotten that Alan Wake Remastered was quietly announced for the Switch earlier this year, but now you know for sure, because it's out right now. Alan Wake originally launched as a console exclusive on the Xbox 360 back in May 2010 from developer Remedy Entertainment. After teaming up with publisher Epic...
News BlackMilk's Award-Winning Zelda Clothing Line Makes A Grand Return
Limited second run available now
The Australian clothing brand BlackMilk has returned with its award-winning 'The Legend of Zelda' range, showcasing spectacular designs drawing inspiration from six games in the Zelda franchise, including the likes of Breath of the Wild, Majora's Mask, and Skyward Sword.
News Here Are The Top Five Persona 5 Royal Music Tracks According To Atlus
Let's dance!
Persona 5 Royal is absolutely loaded with incredible music tracks. If you don't believe us, make sure you check out our review of the Switch port, where we quite literally say the words "amazing soundtrack" - go on now! Read More: Persona 5 Royal Review (Switch) Given the sheer number of absolute bangers on the official soundtrack,...
News Nintendo Switch Sports Version 1.2.3 Is Now Live, Second Hotfix Arrives
Here's what's included
Update [Thu 20th Oct, 2022 03:00 BST]: The second Nintendo Switch Sports patch has now been rolled out. This one bumps the game up to Version 1.2.3. Here's what's included in this small update, courtesy of Nintendo's Japanese support page (via Nintendo Everything): Version 1.2.3 (Released October 19th, 2022)
News Bayonetta 3's New Voice Actor Asks Everyone To "Just Be Good To Each Other"
"Let's start there"
It's been a wild ride for Bayonetta 3 recently and everyone involved - with the original Bayonetta voice actor Hellena Taylor making allegations against PlatinumGames and Hideki Kamiya last weekend after a wage dispute. Since then, a different account of the story has been reported and well, that's where we're at right now...
Guide Pokémon GO Halloween 2022 - Timed Research, Mega Battles, Avatar Items
Updated with Part 2 information
This year's Pokémon GO Halloween events are soon to begin and, much like last year, 2022 will see the celebrations split into two different parts. Part one is set to begin on October 20th 2022 and will bring Mega Banette to Raid Battles, new Special and Timed Research, spooky unlocks for your avatars and plenty of...
Random Former Luigi's Mansion Dev Is Now Heading Up The Silent Hill Franchise
From one horror to the next
Last night, Konami finally lifted the lid on its plans for the Silent Hill franchise and, as expected, there's nothing of any real note for Switch owners; we're really quite sad. However, one interesting and fun little discovery made the rounds on Twitter shortly after the presentation. It turns out that the producer for...
News Milestone A-hoy! Return To Monkey Island Becomes Fastest Selling Game In The Series
Confirmed by Stan
What grew from many years in waiting has become a stellar opening month for Return to Monkey Island. We loved the game (our glowing 9/10 review proves it), and it looks as if we were not alone in our admiration as Devolver Digital has announced that Guybrush Ulysses Threepwood's wonderful return has become the fastest selling game...
News Two Konami Castlevania Characters Join The Fight In Brawlhalla
Simon Belmont and Alucard are ready for battle
Update [Thu 20th Oct, 2022 05:00 BST]: Simon Belmont and Alucard from the Castlevania series have officially joined Brawlhalla today. This includes the new map Dracula's Castle and an inverted version of the same level. Original story [Sun 11th Sep, 2022 02:30 BST]:
News Minecraft Dungeons Season 3 'Fauna Faire' Starts Today - Pets, Mobs & More
Spooky Fall is also returning
Update [Thu 20th Oct, 2022 01:30 BST]: This new seasonal update for Minecraft Dungeons has now gone live. As noted on the official Minecraft Dungeons patch notes page, this update will appear as Version 1.16.1.0 on the Nintendo Switch. You can see what's included in the following videos and original post below: "Come...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope
Sequel falls short of matching Kingdom Battle's visuals
Digital Foundry is back with another Switch technical analysis, and this time the focus is on Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope. From a visual standpoint, DF's Oliver Mackenzie feels Sparks of Hope isn't a technical evolution of its five-year-old predecessor, which is a "totally fair trade-off"...
News 'Totally Accurate Battle Simulator' Charges Its Way To A November Switch Release
Switch changes also detailed
Ever since Totally Accurate Battle Simulator (TABS) was announced for Switch back in May's Indie Showcase, we have been eagerly awaiting news on when the immensely popular wobbly experience would be leading the charge onto the small screen - if you can really call that a charge. Today we have learned not only that the...
Japanese Charts Dragon Ball: The Breakers Pushes Through To Top Ten
But no surprises at number one
The weekly Famitsu Japanese charts show little signs of change this week, particularly up the top. For the first time since its release, Splatoon 3 has dipped below 100k sales, selling just (big air quotes here) 97,071 units in the week of 10th to 16th October. NieR:Automata The End of YoRHa Edition has remained...
Nintendo Download 20th October (North America)
Mario + Rabbids! Persona 5 Royal! Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher!
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: Mario +...
News Buddy Simulator 1984 Is A Heartwarming Horror Game With A Touch Of Undertale
Build a buddy
Cosy and horror aren't two things we often put together, but Buddy Simulator 1984 is billed as a wholesome horror game all about friendship. And publisher Feardemic has revealed that Not a Sailor Studios' game is coming to Switch on 27th October, just in time for Halloween! Buddy Simulator 1984 first launched on Steam in February...
News Atooi's 'Run Box Run' Will Be Free If You Own Any Of Its Previous Switch Games
The best possible price
Publisher and developer Atooi is doing something pretty interesting with its upcoming party title, Run Box Run. Launching on the Switch on 3rd November, the online multiplayer game is a cute escape room title with trivia intermissions for up to 13 players. In a bold move to get that multiplayer base up and running rapidly,...
News The Illusion Fox Zoroark Is The Next Addition To Pokémon Unite
Can you hear them roar-k?
Pokémon Unite's next combatant has been revealed! Zoroark, Gen V's Illusion Fox Pokémon, will be coming to the MOBA on 27th October. Zoroark was one of the new Pokémon discovered in a recent datamine for the game, and now TiMi Studio Group's battler has confirmed that the slate-coloured fox will be playable from next...
Wednesday19th Oct 2022
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Scar's Kingdom Update Is Live Today, Here Are The Patch Notes
Update: The patch is now up!
Update [Wed 19th Oct, 2022 14:10 BST]: The patch should now be live! As Gameloft said earlier, it may potentially take a bit longer for all platforms to update, but it's on the way for sure now! Make sure you check on your console to see if the update is ready to download, and then have a look at what you can do in the...
News Grand Theft Auto Trilogy's Latest Nintendo Switch Update Is Now Available
Download it today
As you might recall, the Grand Theft Auto Trilogy Definitive Edition arrived on the Nintendo Switch late last year in a pretty rough state. Since then, it's received multiple updates to improve the overall experience across all three games. Rockstar Games seems to have taken inspiration from Nintendo's stability patch notes in the...
Random Mickey Mouse's Murderous Eyes In Disney Dreamlight Valley Have Been Fixed
Gosh...
Disney Dreamlight Valley is all harmless, lovely, Disney-endorsed fun, correct? Well... unless the game's iteration of Mickey Mouse has scared the living daylights out of you. For weeks, players have been unsettled by the iconic mouse's eyes. Sounds simple, but if you see it in action, then you might be a bit perturbed. Basically, Mickey's...
News The Super Mario Bros. Movie Gets 'PG' Rating
For "action and mild violence"
We've still got a long wait before we get our bums on seats for The Super Mario Bros. Movie, but Illumination and Nintendo's animated film has been rated by the Motion Picture Association (MPA). Listed on Film Ratings, the film will be rated 'PG' — perhaps unsurprising given that both Sonic the Hedgehog movies got...
Review Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway (Switch) - Slams The Series Into Reverse
"No sir, I don't like it"
Usually when a licensed karting game is released, it’s a one-and-done affair. Cram a load of well-known characters into tiny cars, fling them around a bunch of courses, collect the money and punt them out the door. In that sense, you’ve got to give credit to developer Bamtang and publisher GameMill for holding firm and...
News Overwatch 2 Teams Up With McDonald's In Limited Time Promo, Unlock An Epic Tracer Skin
"Buff your meal"
One of the bigger releases this month was the free-to-play Blizzard title Overwatch 2. The game has already managed to attract over 25 million heroes in the first week, and now to continue the launch celebrations, it's teamed up with the fast-food chain Mcdonald's. It seems this offer is currently only available at Mcdonald's...
Guide Bayonetta: The Story So Far - Everything You Need To Know Before Playing Bayonetta 3
From Enzo to Umbra
Please note that — as you might expect — this article includes extensive spoilers for the first two games in the series. Read at your own risk! After years of waiting (quite literally), PlatinumGames' Bayonetta 3 is just around the corner, launching on Switch on October 28th, 2022. If you're new to the franchise, you might...
Random You Can Now Walk Down Guildford High Street In No Man's Sky
Shop local
Ah, No Man's Sky. The bliss intergalactic traveller where you can visit an infinite number of planets, discover new species, push the boundaries of physical advancement and now, it seems, visit the high streets of small English towns. Yes, that's right. Tired with the procedural generation of an endless galaxy and just wishing for the...
News Harvestella To Get Improvements Based On Switch Demo Player Feedback
Plus, winter is coming
Just weeks away from its 4th November release date, Square Enix has shared more details about Live Wire's upcoming RPG farm sim, Harvestella, which include tweaks being made to the game following feedback from players of the Switch demo. Gematsu has shared the list of updates the companies are making to the game — reducing...
News Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope Frame Rate And Resolution Detailed
How does it hold up?
The release of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is just around the corner, and while we've already seen a lot of reviews, one detail that's not yet been properly looked at is the new game's frame rate and resolution on the Switch. Fortunately, a new video by YouTube channel ElAnalistaDeBits has decided to take a closer look at...
Video We Put Persona 5 Royal On Switch Through Its Paces
Wake up, get up, get out there
Can you believe it? We've begged, and we've begged, and we've begged, and now finally, Atlus has seen fit to release Persona 5 Royal on the Switch. And y'know what? It's good. Like, really good. We've reviewed the game, of course, giving it a perfect score of 10/10, so if you're interested in reading more of our...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of No Man's Sky On Switch
"Compromised but playable"
Earlier this month, Hello Games released its space-exploration RPG No Man's Sky on the Nintendo Switch. The tech experts over at Digital Foundry have now taken a closer look at the game's performance on the hybrid system, summing it up as "comprised but playable". The game uses temporal anti-aliasing, but it's coverage...
News Jun Senoue Isn't Involved In Composing Music For Sonic Frontiers
"Senoue-san has been a great support"
If there's one thing you can always guarantee with a Sonic game, it's an absolutely banging soundtrack. And from what we've heard of Sonic Frontiers so far, we've been impressed. Leading the music for this game is veteran Sega composer Tomoya Ohtani, who first started out on 1999's Dreamcast cult classic ChuChu...
Random Fortnite's Evil Dead Crossover Includes A Hilarious Spider-Man Reference
A Sam Raimi celebration
Fortnite is prone to the most ridiculous crossovers. Marvel and DC characters are pretty typical for video game cameos at this point, sure, but it gets amazing when you start throwing in Street Fighter, Dragon Ball, Star Wars, and Naruto. It's brilliant. Watching Goku chase after Doctor Strange with a lightsaber never gets...
News Check Out 30 Minutes Of Lovely 'Dragon Quest Treasures' Gameplay
Treasure Islands
Square Enix's 2022 release slate has been manic, and Dragon Quest Treasures is one of the company's last games to hit the shelves this year. We're fast approaching the game's release, and V-Jump has posted 30 minutes of footage from the upcoming spin-off (thanks Gematsu!). The gameplay and commentary (above) is all in Japanese, but...
Soapbox Disney Dreamlight Valley Feels Like A Villain Rehab - Is That A Bad Thing?
I didn't sign up to be Scar's publicist
In the world of Disney, a deep line is drawn in the sand between Good and Evil. On the side of Good, we have most princesses and fairies, anything and anyone with large eyes, and all women under the age of 30. On the side of evil, we have most non-prince men, all witches, some wizards, and any woman with...
News Arcade-Style Shmup 'Sophstar' Locks In Physical Release On Switch
Digital pre-order discount also available
Adding to what has already been a stellar year for retro-inspired shoot 'em ups, Red Art Games has today announced that it will be overseeing a physical release for Sophstar which will launch December 16th, 2022. There will be two different editions of the release for you to get your hands on: Standard and...
News Among Us Gets New Update On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
In space, no one can hear you scream
Innersloth's runaway success Among Us continues to surprise and delight many, and today, the game has received a brand new update with lots of bug fixes, a few title cosmetic items, and the ability to have your pet, Chewie, match your Crewmate's colour! The hit title is heading to Meta Quest and Steam VR on 10th...
News UK Switch Sales Rise In September Thanks To Splatoon 3's Meteoric Opening
More ink-pressive stats
The latest GfK data for September's UK console sales is now in and the figures show that the Nintendo Switch had a healthy boost thanks, in large part, to a little game called Splatoon 3. Now, we're not certain whether you have heard of this one - admittedly, the release was a pretty small affair. Over the course of its...
Exclusive Oddworld: Soulstorm Release Date And Gameplay Footage Revealed
*Paaaarp* Hee hee!
Publisher Oddworld Inhabitants has confirmed the release date for Oddworld: Soulstorm on Nintendo Switch. For folks in the EU, you'll be able to play the follow-up to Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty later this month on October 27th. Those of you in the US, however, will need to wait just a bit longer until November 8th. In addition, we...
News Loop8: Summer Of Gods Confirms Japan Release Date In New Trailer
Targeting a "Spring 2023" launch in the west
XSEED Games upcoming release AI RPG Loop8: Summer of Gods was previously confirmed for a Spring 2023 release here in the west on the Nintendo Switch. It's now been confirmed the game will be arriving in Japan on 16th March next year on all consoles including the Switch. Marvelous has confirmed the game...
Guide Pokémon GO Dia De Muertos 2022 - Costumed Pokémon, Collection Challenge, Event Bonuses
Cempasúchil petals at the ready
El Día de Muertos (the Day of the Dead) is almost upon us and Pokémon GO is lining up a celebratory event to mark the occasion. This year the bonuses will range from catchable Pokémon wearing a cempasúchil crown, to exclusive avatar items and a collection challenge. Here is all of the information that you will...
Tuesday18th Oct 2022
Back Page All The Pokémon From Scarlet And Violet So Far, Ranked From Worst To Best
A completely objective factual tier list
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...
News Bayonetta's New Voice Actor Jennifer Hale Issues Statement About Bayonetta 3
"My reputation speaks for itself"
PlatinumGames revealed earlier this month the prolific voice actor Jennifer Hale would be replacing Hellena Taylor as the voice of Bayonetta in the upcoming Switch exclusive, Bayonetta 3. Following the weekend drama, Hale has now issued her own statement - mentioning how she's not really at liberty to speak about...
Video Persona 5 Royal Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch & PS4)
Launching on Switch October 21st
If all of the outstanding reviews for Persona 5 Royal on the Nintendo Switch aren't already convincing enough, we've also got a side-by-side comparison video to prove just how spectacular this particular version of the game is. The comparison clip, courtesy of YouTube channel GameXplain - shows the Nintendo Switch...
News A New Bayonetta 3 Report Features A Differing Account Of PlatinumGames' VA Pay Offer
New report says "Taylor asked for a six-figure sum"
Over the weekend, a series of videos posted by former Bayonetta voice actor Hellena Taylor accused developer PlatinumGames of offering an "insulting" sum of $4,000USD to reprise the role in the upcoming third entry, Bayonetta 3, although
Review Dragon Ball: The Breakers (Switch) - Dares To Be Different From Other Dragon Balls
Survive in the nightmare that is the Dragon Ball universe
Video games based on the Dragon Ball franchise usually have a very specific focus. While there have been the occasional RPGs like Kakarot or The Legacy of Goku thrown into the mix, most have been firmly focused on fighting your way across the series’ story. However, Dragon Ball: The...
News Jurassic World Aftermath Collection Unearths November Release Date On Switch
Life, uh, finds a way
As far as projects in the Jurassic Park Universe (JPU? Does anyone say that?) goes, the four month period between the latest film and the announcement of what's to come next is a pretty long time. Fortunately, Coatsink is here to put our minds at ease, as it has today announced that its upcoming dino title, Jurassic World...
Chomping at the bit
The craze now coined as “bronyism” — a heavily documented My Little Pony fandom that took root in 2010 — turned out to be more about inclusion than it did the show (Friendship is Magic) itself. Despite our attempts to get into it based on recommendations, we found its adult appeal largely overvalued. It acted as a conduit...
Poll What's The Best Mario Party Game?
Which entry deserves the most stars?
Ahh, Mario Party. The destroyer of friendships. The ice-breaker. The game you get out every holiday season, lose at, only to hide it away for another 365 days but hold a grudge for a lifetime. The Mario Party series has been going since 1998 on the Nintendo 64, causing family squabbles and fabled rivalries ever...
News Splatoon 3 Is Already The Best-Selling Video Game Of 2022 In Japan
That's a lot of squid
Splatoon 3 just continues to splatter ink over all sorts of records, especially in Japan where the IP is huge. And it's just surpassed another one — with the release of the Japan Monthly Report for September 2022, it's now been confirmed that Splatoon 3 is the best-selling video game in Japan in 2022. The data from the...
News Dev Of Incredible F-Zero-Inspired 'Aero GPX' Wants To Bring Racer To Switch
"Aero GPX belongs on the Switch"
We desperately want to see Captain Falcon and the F-Zero franchise return to our screens — the game's appearance in Smash Bros. just isn't enough! Luckily, there are some fantastic indie games out there that look to recapture the spirit of the anti-gravity racing series. And Aero GPX might just be the best example...
Random This Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Map In Halo Infinite Is Absolutely Brilliant
Master (Chief) Sword
Halo Infinite's Forge Mode leaked earlier this year ahead of its 8th November beta release date, and for months now, players have been expressing their creativity by creating a plethora of unusual maps in Microsoft's premier first-person shooter games. One popular map builder, Red Nomster, has created a map that may well lead to...
Poll A Plague Tale: Requiem - Cloud Version Is Out Today On Switch, Will You Be Getting It?
Rats in the cloud
Today marks the release of A Plague Tale: Requiem across multiple platforms. Like the original rat-filled adventure A Plague Tale: Innocence, this is another cloud release on the Nintendo Switch. Unfortunately, it's not just a rental offer, either. If you want to play through the full game on Nintendo's hybrid system you'll need...
News '90s-Inspired Platformer Clive 'N' Wrench Will Finally Land On Switch Early 2023
Hopping into the new year
Clive 'N' Wrench is a name we've been reporting on since the Wii U days — which, believe it or not, is a long time ago! It's been in development for 12 years, even. But publisher Numskull Games has revealed that the wait won't be much longer, as the 3D platformer will be launching in February 2023. Starring Clive, the...
Monday17th Oct 2022
Review Persona 5 Royal (Switch) - Finally On Switch, This Is The Very Definition Of Essential
Looking cool, Joker!
Well, all you lovely people, it finally happened. After literally years of pretending like it wasn’t sure there would be an audience, Atlus has brought Persona 5 to the Switch. And though this belated port hasn’t brought with it any major new upgrades or changes, we’re pleased to report that Persona 5 Royal is every bit as...
We promise the Rabbids’ antics aren’t too annoying
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle came about like a fever dream in 2017. Nintendo lending Ubisoft its poster child franchise? A Rabbid dressing up as Princess Peach? Mario wielding a gun? Madness. More surprising still, it turned out to be a ridiculously good strategy game – one of the best on...
Guide Every Upcoming First-Party Nintendo Switch Game
Release dates for Nintendo's big hitters
The Switch's slate is always packed with upcoming games, from the small indie successes to the gigantic AAA blockbusters, but the backbone of Nintendo's console will always be Nintendo's own games. So, what's in the works at Nintendo HQ in the next few months? Here's our ongoing list of upcoming first-party...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Persona 5 Royal
Did it take their hearts..?
Well folks, we're back with another review round up, and this time it's for the long-awaited JRPG from Atlus, Persona 5 Royal. It's taken a long time to get here but it seems the wait has been worth it. Before we dive into what other critics had to say, be sure to check out our own review. We gave Persona 5 Royal an...
Talking Point Given The Voice Artist Controversy, Will You Be Boycotting Bayonetta 3?
How much are creatives worth?
Note. Since this article was originally published, new claims have emerged which offer a different version of events leading to this dispute. Read more here: A New Bayonetta 3 Report Features A Differing Account Of PlatinumGames’ VA Pay Offer You'll no doubt have seen your social feeds ablaze with controversy...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope
Wahoo or Bwaah?
Based on the amount of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope content that we have seen over the past few months, we were concerned that a certain level of fatigue would be bound to set in before the game's October 20th release date. Now, the big day is finally here and the reviews are out for the world to see. So, was the incessant...
News Nintendo Updates Repair Regulations To Protect Staff From Customer Harassment
Hint: It's good to be a decent person
Unless you are the kind of person to read through all updated terms and conditions with a fine-tooth comb, the below tweet from the Nintendo Japan's customer support team my have passed you by (don't worry, it did for us too). However, as pointed out by Sora News 24, the latest update actually makes some pretty...
News N64 Classic Perfect Dark Has Been Decompiled, Paving The Way For PC Ports
Following in Ocarina of Time's footsteps
Cited as one of the greatest video games of all time, Perfect Dark is unfortunately rather difficult to find these days. Unless you're lucky enough to own an N64 console and have a copy of the original game, or have access to the remastered port on Xbox Live Arcade, then chances are you might never have...
News A Silent Hill Transmission Is Coming, But Will Switch Be Left In The Cold?
We can't quite see that town just yet
Konami is finally about to spill the beans on the future of the Silent Hill franchise. After months of rumours and leaks of varying authenticity, we'll be getting a glimpse into what the company is up to with its iconic survival horror franchise on Wednesday, October 19th at 2pm PT / 10pm BST / 5am AWST (October...
Random Modders Recreate Super Mario Sunshine Stage From Space World 2001
Blast from the past
Cast your minds back to August, 2001 (if you're old enough, that is!), you might remember that Nintendo hosted its last ever Space World event, during which it showed off a brief snippet of Super Mario Sunshine and introduced the world to the joys of cel-shaded Zelda (or 'Celda', if you like). The company was gearing up for the...
News The Legend Of Heroes: Trails To Azure Releases Next March On Switch
Getting over the barrier again
NIS America has announced that The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure will be released on 14th March 2023 in North America, and 17th March 2023 in Europe on Switch! There's also a brand new story trailer to dive into and get you ready for an explosive finale next spring. Kiseki/Trails fans don't have to wait too long...
News Danganronpa Creator Hasn't Ruled Out Returning To The Series
"Someday I may go back, maybe"
The Danganronpa series finally made the jump to Switch last year in the form of Danganronpa Decadence (alongside all three main games, and the brand-new Switch exclusive Ultimate Summer Camp getting individual digital releases), bringing murderous teddy bears and pink-splattered crime scenes to our screens. Series...
News Nintendo Switch Sports Online Functionality To Return This Week
Two new updates incoming to fix last week's bug
Nintendo has announced that it is releasing two new updates for Nintendo Switch Sports this week that will hopefully restore online functionality and fix a bug that was introduced into the game via version 1.2.1 (via VGC). After last week's update, many players reported that the ga
News Exocide Is A Snappy, Stylish FPS That Would Be Right At Home On GameCube
And you can wield four guns!
Apogee Entertainment has unveiled Exocide, a cinematic, action-packed FPS where you can wield four guns to take down legions of insects, spiders, and unusual creatures. Coming from developer Hellforge Studios, its slightly-blockier aesthetic reminds us of some of the very best early PlayStation 2 and GameCube shooters...
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