Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land Codes: Full List Of Kirby Present Codes
All the current Kirby and the Forgotten Land codes
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: How To Upgrade Tools
The right tool for the right job
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: How To Make Seafood Platter
For Moana and Maui's quests
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For Moana and Maui's quests
Guide Bayonetta 3: All Umbran Tears Of Blood Locations
Every Umbran Toad, Cat and Crow in the game
News - 2022, Week 43
Sunday30th Oct 2022
Video Here's A Closer Look At Bayonetta 3's Censored "Naive Angel" Mode
On and off
As you might recall, Bayonetta 3 has a "Naive Angel Mode" - allowing players to toggle between more or less revealing character outfits. If you are playing a certain way, and are curious to see what the other version looks like, you're in luck. GameXplain has put together a video showing off several moments from the third entry to see...
News Liam Hemsworth To Replace Henry Cavill In Witcher's Netflix Series
Toss a coin to your new Witcher
The Witcher Netflix series based on Andrzej Sapkowski's best-selling books, and drawing some inspiration from CD Projekt Red's video games, has announced a major change for Season 4. While Season 3 will play out as normal with Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia, it's been announced Liam Hemsworth (The Hunger Games,...
News Hideki Kamiya Thanks Nintendo For Helping Make Bayonetta 3 A Reality
"I’m forever indebted to Nintendo"
Nintendo became an important part of the Bayonetta series' future - helping fund the second game on Wii U, and going on to bankroll the third game. Platinum's Hideki Kamiya has previously mentioned how thankful he is to Nintendo for stepping in to help "kick off this project" and now he's commented on this once...
Talking Point Which Scary Video Game Moments Gave You Nightmares As A Kid?
Mummy!
As one moves into adulthood, it's possible to look back and laugh at things that once terrified you. Sure, the adult world contains more than its fair share of horrors worth recoiling from, but at least we gamers can look back at the digital scares of our youth with a satisfied smile, knowing we've conquered our childish fears. Right? Well,...
News Atlus Celebrates 30 Years Of Shin Megami Tensei With Special Artwork
Here's to the next 30 years
The Atlus RPG series Shin Megami Tensei series is this week celebrating its 30th anniversary. The franchise originally began life on 30th October 1992 with the release of the Super Famicom game and was followed by both sequels and spinoffs. To celebrate this occasion, Atlus has shared a brief social media post on Twitter...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel - Silent Hill: Shattered Memories
I see that box art... Silent Hill
Hello everyone, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! For last week's brawl, we took a look at the fantastic arcade first-person shooter Timesplitters 2 for the GameCube. Largely regarded as one of the most influential games of its time, it's safe to say that the box art for the game wasn't entirely...
Saturday29th Oct 2022
Review Signalis (Switch) - Brilliantly Tense And Surreal Sci-Fi Survival Horror
The signalis good
Survival horror games are tough to get right. Even giants of the genre like Resident Evil find themselves leaning harder into action or simple jump scares over time, but when it is at its best it is more tense than frightening. Signalis is one of the best survival horror games we’ve played and the perfect title for Switch owners...
Feature The Spookiest Levels In Non-Spooky Games
Melloween
Aside from costumes, big bowls of sweets and the impending fear that I'm A Celebrity will soon dominate TV again, if there is one thing that you can bank on over Halloween, it's lots, and lots of scary video games. The spooky season has an annoying habit of seeking out those of us — this writer included — who are not the best with...
News Nintendo Introduces Chloe In Fire Emblem Engage
Meet another new character
One game you'll want to be on the lookout for early on in 2023 is Fire Emblem Engage. In fact, it's out in the first month of the year, launching exclusively on Switch on 20th January, and pre-orders are open now. This upcoming adventure brings both new and old characters together, and in the lead-up to the game's...
News Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Is Getting An Ultimate Edition For Switch, Pre-Orders Now Live
Including all DLC fighters and updates
If you've been holding out for a complete version of Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl containing the base game and all additional DLC, it seems you're in luck. A physical 'Ultimate Edition' has now been spotted for pre-order. According to the box art, this version will include "all additional DLC characters, stages,...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Bayonetta 3
"Temper your expectations on the tech side"
Bayonetta 3 is finally here and as usual with the latest Nintendo release, Digital Foundry has taken a closer look at the game's performance and frame rate. So how does it hold up? In short, John Linneman thinks the third game has "some serious technical hiccups", and that it's a game that "feels as if...
News Neo Geo Fighter 'Breakers Collection' Locks In January 2023 Switch Release
But will it land the blow?
Apart from Glover, one of the many other games on display at QUByte's recent showcase was Breakers Collection. We first covered the revival of this arcade and Neo Geo fighting series here on Nintendo Life a number of years ago, and since then it's skipped quite a few of its targeted release dates. Now, in the latest...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 29th)
BAEonetta
After two weeks of back-and-forth drama, we are pleased that Bayonetta 3 is finally out to rave reviews. We are never going to have to talk about another VA dispute ever again, right? Yes, the gun-slinging, crowd-winning Umbra Witch is back and (not to spoil the following feature) we are excited to play. While we awaited the game's...
Friday28th Oct 2022
Guide Bayonetta 3: All Umbran Tears Of Blood Locations
Every Umbran Toad, Cat and Crow in the game
Hello there and welcome to our Bayonetta 3 walkthrough guide where we'll be walking you through every chapter in the game as well as showing you the locations of every collectible, including Umbran Tears of Blood, Figure Boxes, Echoes of Memory,
Guide Bayonetta 3: Walkthrough, All Collectibles, Tips, And Tricks
A 100% completion guide to Bayonetta 3
Welcome to our Bayonetta 3 Full Walkthrough Guide hub! This Bayonetta 3 Walkthrough, which includes all collectibles, will guide you through the game, chapter by chapter, showing you the location of every hidden item. We awarded the game 10/10 in our Bayonetta 3 review, describing it as "a stunning return for...
Guide Bayonetta 3: Chapter 1 - Scrambling For Answers Walkthrough
Shibuya Scramble
We continue our Bayonetta 3 walkthrough guide with the first chapter proper. Get ready for lots of battles and a ton of collectibles! Bayonetta 3: Chapter 1: Scrambling For Answers Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bewitchments Destroy 3 Obstacles While Sliding On Gomorrah - During the opening sequence of the Shibuya, Tokyo...
Guide Where To Buy Bayonetta 3 On Switch
And the special Trinity Masquerade Edition
Update: Bayonetta 3 has finally arrived — hurrah! We awarded it an 'Outstanding' 10/10 in our review, calling it "a stunning return for an icon, and the best game in the series." Pretty good, then! If your interest is piqued, we've been keeping track of all the best deals for you below. Original...
Guide Bayonetta 3: Chapter 4 - World's Apart Walkthrough
Great Walls of Fire
Welcome to chapter 4 of our Bayonetta 3 walkthrough guide. Let's waste no time in jumping right into the mix here as Bayo heads to China for a feast of fighting and a ton of collectible goodies. Bayonetta 3: Chapter 4 - World's Apart Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bewitchments Enter the lotus field in Ginnungagap - During...
Guide Bayonetta 3: Chapter 2 - City On Fire Walkthrough
Tokyo Takedown
We continue our full Bayonetta 3 walkthrough guide with chapter 2. Let's dig in and find all those verses and collectibles. Bayonetta 3: Chapter 2 - City On Fire Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bewitchments Watch MC Enzo's Show On The Giant Monitor - On the left side buildings right at the start of the level, where you do battle...
Guide Bayonetta 3: Chapter 3 - A Sinking Feeling Walkthrough
Kaiju Konfrontation
Welcome to chapter 3 of our Bayonetta 3 walkthrough guide. Let's get straight into the action here and find every verse and collectible in this bombastic third level. Bayonetta 3: Chapter 3 - A Sinking Feeling Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bewitchments Collect The Halos Hidden In The Giant Lantern- In the area where Verse...
Guide Bayonetta 3: Chapter 7 - Burning Sands Walkthrough
The Sands of Time
Welcome to chapter 7 of our full Bayonetta 3. It's time for some hot desert hijinks with plenty of big battles, puzzles and collectibles for us to get our hands on. Bayonetta 3: Chapter 7 - Burning Sands Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bewitchments Touch a Cheshire mirage 3 times while wandering the desert - In the opening...
Review Factorio (Switch) - A Most Engrossing Management Sim, Despite Some Issues
A factory sim that never seems to end
If you’ve ever wanted to harness the power of industrialisation, Factorio is certainly the game for you. Stranded on a strange alien world, you must find a way to survive and escape this place using the vestiges of technology left behind by whoever came here first, as well as your own innovations. This is a...
Guide Bayonetta 3: Chapter 8 - A Croaking Chorus Walkthrough
The Frog Chorus
Welcome to chapter 8 of our Bayonetta 3 walkthrough guide. We've got another big action-packed chapter full of secrets and surprises to get through here so let's not waste any time. Bayonetta 3: Chapter 8 - A Croaking Chorus Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bewitchments Stand on top of the windmill tower - In the opening area of...
Guide Bayonetta 3: Chapter 9 - Learning To Fly Walkthrough
Temple of Doom
Welcome to Chapter 10 of our full Bayonetta 3 walkthrough guide. We're deep into the game now and the battles and collectibles keep coming thick and fast. Let's dig in and nab them all. Bayonetta 3: Chapter 9 - Learning To Fly Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bewitchments Scare off 20 resting wild Malphas demons - As soon as you...
Review Resident Evil Village Cloud (Switch) - A Solid Streaming Version For Switch Owners
A cloud tech coin flip winner, mostly
Note: This Cloud Version of Resident Evil: Village was tested on 100MB UW Broadband over WiFi along with 5G mobile connection. The Resident Evil series has seen its ups and downs over the years. After a strong start with the original trilogy (and Code Veronica), Capcom’s seminal horror franchise hit what...
Guide Bayonetta 3: Chapter 11 - A Familiar Dance Walkthrough
Come fly with me
We're on to an action-packed visit to Paris now in chapter 11 of our Bayonetta 3 guide. There's lots to find in this one, so let's get busy hunting it all down. Bewitchments Find the item hidden in the underground tunnel - This is the Record that you'll find during the dark section where you need to use your new demon power to...
News The Nintendo 64 Platformer Glover Is Coming Soon To Switch
A blast from the past
Move aside Mario and Sonic, because Glover is back! Yes, during the latest QUByte Connect 2022 broadcast, it was revealed the Nintendo 64 3D platformer would be making its way to the Switch "soon". This title was originally released on the N64 in 1999 and earlier this year got a Limited Run re-release on the same platform and...
Guide Bayonetta 3: Chapter 6 - Off The Rails Walkthrough
Forever Blowing Bubbles
Welcome to chapter 4 of our Bayonetta 3 walkthrough guide. We've got lots more verses and collectibles to get our hands on here so let's dive right in. Bayonetta 3: Chapter 6 - Off The Rails Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bewitchments Stay on the lava wheel for 5 seconds - Just at the start of the chapter, head to your...
Guide Bayonetta 3: Chapter 5 - Hot Pursuit Walkthrough
Big Trouble in Little China
Welcome to Chapter 5 of our Bayonetta 3 walkthrough guide and Viola takes control here as we continue to blast across China, busting bad guys and bagging all of those sweet collectibles. Let's get into it! Bayonetta 3: Chapter 5 - Hot Pursuit Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bewitchments Put out the fire without...
Guide Bayonetta 3: Chapter 10 - Cover Of Night Walkthrough
Parisian Punch-up
Welcome to chapter 10 of our Bayonetta 3 walkthrough guide and we're off to Paris this time, where lots of collectibles, puzzles and big battles await us. So, grab a croissant and let's get into it. Bayonetta 3: Chapter 10 - Cover Of Night Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bewitchments Step on 10 of the fallen glass shards on...
News Story Of Seasons: A Wonderful Life Looks A Lot Like... Well, A Wonderful Life
Remake launches Summer 2023
Publisher Marvelous Games has revealed a brand new overview trailer for its upcoming farming remake Story of Season: A Wonderful Life. The trailer itself is currently only available in Japanese (update: now in English!), but based on the footage showcased, we've got a pretty solid idea of what's being demonstrated here...
Guide Bayonetta 3: All Witch Heart, Broken Witch Heart, Broken Moon Pearl Locations
Here's to your good health
Hello there and welcome to our Bayonetta 3 walkthrough guide where we'll be walking you through every chapter in the game as well as showing you the locations of every collectible, including Umbran Tears of Blood, Figure Boxes, Echoes of Memory,
News Ark's Ultimate Survivor Edition For Nintendo Switch Has Been Delayed Again
Update: Now launching November 1st
Update [Fri 28th Oct, 2022 00:55 BST]: Studio Wildcard has today confirmed the major "overhaul" update for Ark: Survival Evolved on Switch will launch on 1st November. This will include vastly improved visual quality and performance, reduced load times and a number of QoL features, like improved inventory...
News Physical Switch Copies Of Bayonetta Are Returning To My Nintendo Store Later This Year
"We apologise that we could not meet demand"
After a year of waiting and months of delays, Bayonetta did get a physical release on Switch earlier this week. Not that many people will have been able to get their hands on a copy of course, as the out-of-the-blue drop sold out almost instantly. Fortunately, Nintendo has confirmed that it plans to...
Guide Bayonetta 3: All Verse Locations
Every Verse in the game located
Welcome to our Bayonetta 3 walkthrough guide where we'll be walking you through every chapter in the game as well as showing you the locations of every collectible, including Umbran Tears of Blood, Figure Boxes, Echoes of Memory,
A great game to play elsewhere
Note: This Cloud Version of A Plague Tale: Requiem was tested on 450Mb AT&T Broadband over WIFI, with the router directly adjacent to the Switch dock. On paper, it sounds like offering a ‘cloud version’ of a game is a good idea. The Switch’s hardware was relatively underpowered when it was new, so getting...
Guide Bayonetta 3: Side Mission 1 - The Crimson Shadow Walkthrough
Mission Quite Possible
Bayonetta 3's side missions see you take on some shadowy covert ops with Jeanne as she treks through enemy bases on the tail of the elusive Dr Sigurd. These side-scrolling spy action sections are a nice change of pace from the main game, tricky little stealth sequences full of doors and vents to hide behind and enemies to get...
News Square Enix Releases 'Final' Tactics Ogre: Reborn Trailer Ahead Of Launch
A tactical decision
We are now but a few short weeks away from the official launch of Tactics Ogre: Reborn on 11th November, 2022, and Square Enix is making one last push to ensure that our excitement is kept at a tip-top level. The studio has released the game's 'Final Trailer' (we expect to see another on launch day, but that's besides the point)...
Guide Bayonetta 3: All Figure Box Locations
Every Figure Box in the game located
Hello there and welcome to our Bayonetta 3 walkthrough guide where we'll be walking you through every chapter in the game as well as showing you the locations of every collectible, including Umbran Tears of Blood, Figure Boxes, Echoes of Memory,
News Brace Yourselves, Splatoon 3's Judd And Li'l Judd Plushies Are On Their Way
Cushions also available
We are so used to seeing Splatoon 3's Judd and Li'l Judd calling the all-important results of a Turf War Battle that it is easy to overlook the Splatlands' cuddliest little guys as a mere token on winning or losing. But today we all win. Why? Because both of the cats are to receive the Sanei Boeki plushie treatment in January...
News Wavetale Is A Visually Stunning Mix Of Zelda And Journey, Out December
Ride the wave
Publisher Thunderful has unveiled a charming new adventure titled called Wavetale, which combines the fluid traversal of PlayStation classic Journey with the action and puzzle elements seen in The Legend of Zelda. Out December 12th on Switch and other consoles, the game is a visual feast, utilising an abstract art style to depict...
Guide Bayonetta 3: Prologue - A Chaotic Encounter Walkthrough
The Witch Is Back
Welcome to Nintendo Life's Bayonetta 3 walkthrough guide. Let's kick off with the prologue which introduces the core combat and those all-new Infernal Demons. There are no collectibles to find in this opening level but we do have five Bewitchments to earn, which we've detailed below. Bayonetta 3 Guide: Prologue - A Chaotic...
News Splatoon 3 Reinstates Rainmaker To Anarchy Battles In New Update
Here are the full patch notes
Update [Fri 28th Oct, 2022 10:30 BST]: After having Rainmaker temporarily removed from Anarchy Battles in Splatoon 3, Nintendo has today released an update to fix and reinstate the game mode. The latest patch (ver. 1.2.1) fixes all of the issues in Rainmaker as well as a certain inkrail-induced bug that occurred whilst...
Guide Bayonetta 3: All Record Locations
Every collectible Record location
Hello there and welcome to our Bayonetta 3 walkthrough guide where we'll be walking you through every chapter in the game as well as showing you the locations of every collectible, including Umbran Tears of Blood, Figure Boxes, Echoes of Memory,
Poll Bayonetta 3 Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
Let us know
After years of development updates about Bayonetta 3, the Switch exclusive is now available in certain parts of the world. As you've no doubt seen over the past few weeks, there's been a fair bit of drama with this one - with the original voice of Bayonetta making a series of accusations in an ongoing dispute with Platinum. You can...
News Sonic The Hedgehog's Lifetime Sales Speed Past 1.5 Billion Units
And he's not slowing down
It's been a pretty big year for Sonic the Hedgehog. From the commercial success of his second movie back in April to the impending release of the much-anticipated Sonic Frontiers in November and the new Sonic Prime Netflix series in December, it is getting pretty difficult to miss SEGA's speedy lil spike ball. According to...
Guide Bayonetta 3: Side Mission 2 - The Lynx Strikes Walkthrough
Impossible Mission
Welcome to Side Mission 2 in our Bayonetta 3 walkthrough guide. Jeanne is back for more stealth kills, fast food and a handful of collectibles. Let's take a look. Bayonetta 3: Side Mission 2 - The Lynx Strikes - All Collectibles: We're on the trail of Sigurd once again in this second Jeanne side mission. Once again you're on a...
Guide Bayonetta 3: Side Mission 3 - High Stakes Walkthrough
Going Down?
It's time for side mission 3 in our full Bayonetta 3 walkthrough guide. Jeanne is once again on the trail of Dr Sigurd, but this time around all of the action takes place during one single elevator ride full of bad guys. Let's get into it. Bayonetta 3: Side Mission 3 - High Stakes Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Bewitchments Reach...
News Netflix's Sonic Prime Will Premiere Just In Time For Christmas
Gotta go fa-la-la-la-fast
Update: Above is the new teaser trailer for Sonic Prime. It features plenty of familiar faces including Rouge the Bat. Enjoy! Original story [Thu 27th Oct, 2022 17:15 BST]: After months of speculation, we finally have a date for Netflix's Sonic Prime. In a Twitter post from IGN, it's been confirmed that the animated...
Guide Bayonetta 3: All Echoes Of Memory Locations
All Echoes of Memory collectibles located
Hello there and welcome to our Bayonetta 3 walkthrough guide where we'll be walking you through every chapter in the game as well as showing you the locations of every collectible, including Umbran Tears of Blood, Figure Boxes, Echoes of Memory
News Dragon Quest X Offline Switch eShop Demo Goes Live In Japan
Can we get a western release now Square Enix?
Last month, Square Enix rolled out Dragon Quest X: Rise of the Five Tribes Offline for the Nintendo Switch. The downside for fans of this epic role-playing series is that there's been no mention of the game being localised. If you are still eager to see what this offline version of the MMO Dragon Quest...
Guide Bayonetta 3: All Card Pack Locations
Every Card Pack location
Hello there and welcome to our Bayonetta 3 walkthrough guide where we'll be walking you through every chapter in the game as well as showing you the locations of every collectible, including Umbran Tears of Blood, Figure Boxes, Echoes of Memory,
News Mario Kart Tour Brings Back Two City-Themed Circuits For Autumn
I want to be a part of it...
Mario Kart Tour has today announced that is it speeding onto its next season after the end of the Halloween celebrations on 1st November (or the 2nd, depending on your timezone), sharing details about what we can expect from the upcoming Autumn Tour. The next entry in the ever-updating game will begin right as its...
News Welcome To Empyreum Brings Overcooked-Style Gameplay To Hotel Management
Coming early 2023
Hound Picked Games has announced that it is teaming up with first-time developer Tapioca Games on Welcome to Empyreum - a new chaotic hotel management game with the multiplayer mechanics of Overcooked. The title will be heading to Switch in early 2023. Couch co-op has really seen a boom in the past few years thanks to the likes of...
Guide Bayonetta 3: All Treasure Chest Locations
Every single Treasure Chest located
Welcome to our Bayonetta 3 walkthrough guide where we'll be walking you through every chapter in the game as well as showing you the locations of every collectible, including Umbran Tears of Blood, Figure Boxes, Echoes of Memory,
Thursday27th Oct 2022
Talking Point Would You Prefer 'Super Mario Odyssey 2' Or A Totally New 3D Mario?
And can you believe Odyssey launched five years ago today?
It's kind of scary to think that Super Mario Odyssey is now five years old; that's half a decade! Launched back on October 27th, 2017, Nintendo was already firing on all cylinders at that point, having released the likes of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and...
News Bayonetta 3 Gets Day One Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
She's back
Bayonetta 3 finally launches tomorrow on Switch. And ahead of the long-awaited return of the Umbra Witch, Nintendo has revealed the details of the game's day one patch to get us, and the game, ready for some angel and demon-kicking action (thanks, Nintendo Everything!). The main thing this day-one patch adds is improved online...
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Director Reveals New Info About Title Update 3
Launching "late November"
If you've been enjoying Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak since it launched in June, you're no doubt looking forward to the next free title update, due out in "late" November. Capcom has slowly been sharing more details about this next update, and now in its latest post on social media, the game's director has revealed the...
Exclusive Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Locks In November Release
Plus a new trailer featuring Jaguar games
The Holiday season is starting a little bit early for us, as Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration will be launching on Switch on 11th November. Promised to be a special celebration unlike other compilations — and we can believe that statement when Digital Eclipse is behind the wheel — Atari 50 packages...
News Sega Veteran And Industry Legend Rieko Kodama Has Passed Away
Known for RPGs like Skies of Arcadia & Phantasy Star
There's some incredibly sad news coming out of Japan today - with Sega confirming the legendary game developer Rieko Kodama passed away earlier this year in May. She was just weeks out from her 59th Birthday. No other details have been shared out of respect for her family's privacy. Sega producer...
Mini Review Sophstar (Switch) - A Solid Shmup Bursting With Originality
Soft touch
Following the excellent Star Hunter DX, Raging Blasters, and Crimzon Clover - World EXplosion from Steam to the Switch eShop is Banana Bytes’ Sophstar, a vertically oriented bullet hell shoot-em-up with clearly delineated sprites set against simplistic rolling backgrounds. There are a whopping nine ships to choose from, all with...
Random Princess Peach Sure Looks Different In This Officially Licensed Picture Book From 1986
Totes adorbs
While we're expecting Princess Peach to look the same as she always has in the upcoming movie, throughout the years her design hasn't always been consistent. As highlighted by the Supper Mario Broth blog on social media recently, there was a moment in history when the princess had basically no resemblance to her modern counterpart...
Japanese Charts Persona 5 Royal On Switch Steals Hearts
Splatoon 3 still retains the crown
The latest weekly Japanese charts from Famitsu have dropped, and you know what that means? Splatoon 3 is at the top again! Sales are slowly beginning to creep down though, with the ink-based shooter shifting 66,036 copies this week. However, snapping at its heels is this week's highest-charting newcomer —...
News Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Would Love To See Call Of Duty On Nintendo Switch
"Our intent is to treat CoD like Minecraft"
Activision's latest Call of Duty game arrives this week, and while there's no Nintendo release, there has been some conversation from the Xbox boss Phil Spencer about bringing the popular first-person shooter series to the Switch. Speaking to the Wall Street Journal recently, Spencer mentioned how...
News Hand-Drawn Metroidvania 'Curse Of The Sea Rats' Scurries Towards 2023 Release Date
New trailer showcases each character
You would be forgiven for forgetting about Curse of the Sea Rats. The self-proclaimed 'Ratoidvania' - a pun which, despite our best efforts, we cannot endorse - had a hugely successful Kickstarter campaign back in 2020 and was quickly confirmed for a
News Stylish '90s Inspired 3D Platformer Lunistice Gets A New Switch Release Date
Relive the PSX & Sega Saturn era
You might remember a 3D platformer named Lunistice that was meant to be released on the Nintendo Switch in September. In the end, it got delayed and has now been locked in for next month. Yes, this 3D platformer inspired by the PSX and Sega Saturn era will be released on 10th November for both the Switch and PC. The...
News Deadpool And Morbius Head Up The Marvel's Midnight Suns Season Pass
It's Morbin' Time!
Publisher 2K has unveiled the Season Pass for the upcoming tactical role-playing game Marvel's Midnight Suns, giving us a glimpse at the DLC characters we can expect to see post-launch. Granted, we still don't know exactly when the game itself will be launching for the Switch yet; it'll be heading to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on...
News Kao The Kangaroo Teams Up With Yooka-Laylee In Free DLC, Out Soon On Switch
And today on other platforms
Tate Multimedia is answering one of our most burning questions — what happens when you put a kangaroo, a chameleon, and a bat together? Well, you get some free DLC for Kao the Kangaroo. This free costume pack is a crossover between Playtonic's Yooka-Laylee and the Kao. Once you download the DLC — which is available...
Nintendo Download 27th October (North America)
Bayonetta 3! Factorio! Signalis!
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: Bayonetta 3 (Nintendo, 28th Oct, $59.99) -...
News Two Point Campus Welcomes Spooky Season In New Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Update: Now available on Switch
Update [Thu 27th Oct, 2022 15:30 BST]: After a short delay, Two Point Studios has announced that the ver. 2.0 update is now available for Switch. To make up for the time spent waiting for the update, the studio has confirmed that the Halloween celebrations will last for an extra week so there is plenty of time to get...
News EA Says It Isn't Ending Physical Sales In Certain Countries, Following "Inaccurate" Reports
"We have not stopped physical distribution of our games"
Earlier this afternoon, a report surfaced online suggesting that EA GmbH was planning to cease physical distribution of its games across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Scandinavia due to the market's increasing shift to digital downloads and the subsequent impact on sales development...
News Build Your Own Fiendish Levels In Blue Fire's New Free DLC, Out Next Week
Titled 'Void Maker'
2021's Blue Fire, a rather brilliant 3D platformer that mixes up sword-based combat with challenging platforming, is getting yet another free DLC expansion on 1st November, following last year's 'Void of Sorrows'. 'Void Maker' introduced some pretty grotesque stuff, such as levels filled with eyeballs and tons of deadly traps...
Wednesday26th Oct 2022
News Nintendo's YouTube Channel Gets Renamed, Loses Verification Tick
Now known as "Nintendo of America"
Verification ticks are an important part of social media and websites like YouTube nowadays - allowing users to easily identify legitimate channels and accounts. With this in mind, it seems Nintendo's American YouTube channel has recently lost its tick. As highlighted in a post on the Nintendo subreddit (via...
News Splatoon 3 Version 1.2.0 Is Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Improvements to online play & much more
Update [Wed 26th Oct, 2022 03:30 BST]: This update has now officially gone live. Nintendo's official Japanese Twitter account has shared a reminder. You can see the full patch notes in the original post below. Original article [Tue 25th Oct, 2022 04:00 BST]: Nintendo has announced Version 1.2.0 of Splatoon...
Review Beacon Pines (Switch) - An Endearing, Engrossing, Explorative Adventure
Gives you the warm fuzzies – and the chills
Playing Beacon Pines feels a bit like early winter nights, where you’re surprised by how quick the darkness creeps up – yet comfy and warm under a blanket. Coming from indie developer Hiding Spot, the setting might look like your usual cute woodsy town populated by anthropomorphic animals, but...
News Latest Skyrim Patch Seems To Improve Anniversary Edition Frame Rate Issues
Fus Ro Dah meets fps
Would it really be another year of gaming without a new edition of Skyrim coming out? For those who missed it, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition flew over to Switch last month as either a bundle in and of itself or as an add-on purchase for those who already owned the game, and some players were disappointed to...
Review Oddworld: Soulstorm (Switch) - Ol' Abe Still Intrigues, But He's Shackled To The Past
Still stuck in the '90s
The Oddworld series has never quite evolved past its late 1990s roots; the grimy puzzle-platformer was a unique take on the genre for its time, yet hasn’t really made a mark with the handful of releases and ports since its debut. A shame, as Oddworld, with its Mudokon slaves, the half-mechanical Sligs, and industrialist...
Soapbox After 10 Years I'm Finally Getting A Wii U, But Where Should I Start?
What would U suggest for Mii?
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, as the Wii U approaches its tenth anniversary next month, Jim is trying to make amends for missing out on a misunderstood Nintendo console, with your help and ours...
News No, Bandai Namco's New Fishing Game Isn't An Animal Crossing Spin-Off
Sure looks like it, though
We all love a bit of fishing in our video games, right? Well, you're in luck, because Bandai Namco Entertainment is about to launch Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits on Nintendo Switch, a game packed to the rim with sharks, frogs, turtles, octopi, and much more. In short, everything you could hope for if you like to just kick...
News Famous Seattle Retro Gaming Store Has Been Hit By Armed Robbery
Store relocation now being considered
Pink Gorilla Games, the famous Seattle-based retro gaming store, has been subjected to armed robbery, forcing the owners to consider relocating after 17 years. As reported by our friends over at Time Extension, the incident occured on Monday night, during which a hooded and masked man demanded money and...
News These Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Plushies Will Make Choosing Your Starter Even Harder
I choose you! Wait, no, you! Wait...
As if picking your starter Pokémon wasn't already a difficult enough decision, Sanei Boeki has announced a line of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet plushies modelled on the game's leading trio, making that all-important choice a whole lot harder. The Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly plushies join the company's 'All...
News Nintendo's Next Switch Game Trial Is Now Available To Online Subscribers
Just in time for Halloween
If you happen to be a Switch Online subscriber and are eager to play something else outside of Mario Kart and all the usual offerings, why not try out the latest trial? Nintendo has announced OBAKEIDORO! as its next free trial for Switch Online subscribers. It's available in North America and Europe from now until...
News Nintendo's 3DS & Wii U Image Share Services Have Now Ended
"Thank you for using our service"
Last month, Nintendo revealed it would be discontinuing two more 3DS and Wii U features on 25th October 2022. It's now officially past this point in certain locations around the world, and this means the Image Share feature is no longer available on both of these devices. To remind everyone, Nintendo's Japanese...
Random Kirby's Dream Buffet To Become A Literary Classic With Book Adaptation
A smörgåsbord of words
Here's the video game-to-book adaptation you never knew you wanted — Kirby's Dream Buffet, 2022's adorable, snack-based party game featuring the pink puffball, is getting its own novel in Japan, Automaton Media reports. Yep, really. We know that Kirby games can get wild with their lore, but Dream Buffet certainly isn't...
News Apple iOS Update Adds Support For Switch Online Classic Controllers
Play the Nintendo way
Companies are always adding support for various wireless devices and controllers, and this time it's Apple's turn. The latest update for iOS 16.1 has added support for the Nintendo Switch Online classic controllers. Based on tests so far, it seems the SNES and N64 wireless controllers work. It's not been confirmed just yet if...
News Survival Horror 'Signalis' Arrives On Switch Tomorrow
Sweaty palm time
Tomorrow (27th October) will see the Switch debut of Signalis - a low-poly horror survival game from newcomers rose-engine and publisher Humble Games. The game will be available on the Switch eShop for £15.99 / 19.99€ and based on its reviews, this sounds like we are in for a bargain. Our friends over at Push Square gave...
Random The Perfect Ghosts 'N Goblins Statue Is Here For Halloween
Armour also available
Forget Capcom giants like Resident Evil and Monster Hunter for a second — Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection saw the return of Sir Arthur after a ten-year absence in 2021, and it was a pretty darn good return to form, that form being "very difficult". In fact, we specifically said this revival was "So immorally brutal on higher...
Tuesday25th Oct 2022
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: How To Upgrade Tools
The right tool for the right job
Figuring out how to upgrade tools in Disney Dreamlight Valley is an important part of cleaning up the Valley and clearing room for more decorations, though the game isn’t too keen on telling you how to upgrade any of them. Tool upgrades happen during friendship quests. Some of them are locked behind the final...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: How To Make Seafood Platter
For Moana and Maui's quests
As part of your quest to bring Moana and Maui to Disney Dreamlight Valley, you'll have to make three recipes: Fruit Salad, Seafood Salad, and Seafood Platter. If you're struggling to figure out the recipe for Seafood Platter, don't worry — we know the way. How to make Seafood Platter Ingredients You'll need two...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: How To Make Seafood Salad
For Moana and Maui's quests
As part of your quest to bring Moana and Maui to Disney Dreamlight Valley, you'll have to make three recipes: Fruit Salad, Seafood Salad, and Seafood Platter. If you're struggling to figure out the recipe for Seafood Salad, don't worry — we know the way. How to make Seafood Salad Ingredients You'll need two...
Review Bayonetta 3 (Switch) - A Stunning Return For An Icon, And The Best Game In The Series
Stone-cold sober, as a matter of fact
What's the greatest pure action game series of all time? Is it Ninja Gaiden? Max Payne? Devil May Cry or something else entirely? Whatever your own personal preferences in this regard, one certainty is that there are only a handful of franchises which have truly managed to knock it out of the park with regards...
News Pokémon GO Pulls Surprise Zorua Encounter Due To Spotlight Hour Bug
"We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this has caused"
Niantic Support has taken to Twitter to explain why today's surprise Pokémon GO encounter with Zorua has been pulled from the game. The Shuppet Spotlight Hour was to take place today between 18:00-19:00 local time, with the official game site teasing of a surprise: 'Bring your Buddy...
Poll Is The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Good Enough Value Yet?
One year on, how have things improved?
It's been a year since Nintendo launched its higher-tier Expansion Pack service for Nintendo Switch Online, which brought a select library of Sega Mega Drive / Genesis games and Nintendo 64 titles to Switch alongside access to otherwise-paid DLC such as Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise...
News Brace Yourself, We're Getting A Spooky Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Announcement Today
Gotta catch 'em ooooooool
It wouldn't be a normal week as a Nintendo fan these days without the announcement of yet more Pokémon Scarlet and Violet news now would it? Ever to stay on brand, The Pokémon Company has announced that more details are to be shown today. After sharing the spooky short found above — showing one trainer getting all...
News The Newest Pokémon In Scarlet & Violet Is A Spooky Little Puppy
Awooooo
Well, let's say hello to another brand new Pokémon we'll be meeting in the Paldea region. Or should we say "boo"? The newest addition to Pokémon Scarlet & Violet has been revealed — and it might give you a fright! Naranja Academy's Ghost-type Pokémon Club has discovered a rather adorable Ghost-type pup and captured the footage for...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: How To Get Glittering Herring
Elsa's hungry, and only fish will do
As part of Elsa's 'What Home Feels Like' quest in Disney Dreamlight Valley, the iconic ice queen will ask you to make a dish that reminds her of home: Fish Pie. This pie requires four ingredients: Dandelion Syrup, Butter, Wheat, and Glittering Herring. You're here because you're having trouble catching that...
News Sonic Frontiers Prologue Comic Part Two Is Now Live
Update #2: The second part is now available!
Update #2 [Tue 25th Oct, 2022 15:30]: And here's Part 2! This is the second half of Prologue: Converge, which leads to Sonic and friends trying to get to Starfall Islands in time to stop Dr. Eggman. We won't find out more about this scheme until Sonic Frontiers releases next month, but we do still have...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Making Of A Monarch Quest Walkthrough
How to turn Scar into a nice kitty
After completing Scar's quest, The Circle of Life, in Disney Dreamlight Valley, it's time to take on his next one: The Making of a Monarch. In this quest, you'll be trying to make Scar nice. Good luck The Making Of A Monarch Quest Walkthrough: Talk to Scar He wants to invite you out for dinner. Are you sure he...
Guide Best Licensed Games On Nintendo Switch
Got a licence for that?
Just recently we saw the anniversary of The Mummy Demastered, an example of a great game based on the most mediocre of movies. Historically, licensed games — usually movie tie-ins — haven't enjoyed the best of reputations due to them often being rush jobs thrown together on a shoestring by an under-resourced developer...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Bayonetta 3
Gun slinging, crowd winning
We are glad that Bayonetta 3 is almost out. After a full week of back and forth controversy, the game will soon be able to stand on its own merit and be judged accordingly - and boy, oh boy has it been judged. We have been through the reviews from a whole host of outlets to give you the full rundown of the critical...
News Old-School DOOM-Like FPS Prodeus Delayed For Nintendo Switch
Update: Out later this week
Update [Tue 25th Oct, 2022 01:30 BST]: The retro inspired first-person shooter Prodeus was meant to be released in the month of September, but was delayed at the last minute to some visual bugs. Fortunately, the developer seems to have sorted these issues out, and will now be releasing the title later this week on...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: A Tale Of Stone And Fire Quest Walkthrough
How to upgrade your pickaxe in Disney Dreamlight Valley
In Disney Dreamlight Valley, a lot of the areas are blocked off by themed debris, which require tool upgrades to remove. One of Maui's quests gives you the ability to destroy those pesky coral chunks on Dazzle Beach, meaning that you can finally clear the bridge. Here are the steps: A Tale...
UK Charts Strong Openings For Both Mario + Rabbids And Persona 5 Royal
Blood bwaath
After the slight delay of last week's UK boxed charts, you would be forgiven for thinking that this week's may be much of the same again; but with a whole bunch of new releases, the data has been well and truly shaken up. Yes, FIFA 23 still holds onto the top spot like a leech, but this week has seen two great openings for Nintendo...
News Bandai Namco Renews Trademarks For Pac-Man, SoulCalibur & More
Konami also filed one
Every now and then you'll hear about companies renewing trademarks and today is one of those days. As spotted by Gematsu, Bandai Namco has filed renewals for the classic and long-running series Ace Combat, Pac-Man, SoulCalibur, and Tekken. Tekken 8 was officially revealed last month. It's also mentioned how Konami has fil
News River City Girls 2 Gives Marian From 'Double Dragon' A Big Buff In New Trailer
"I got sick of getting punched in the gut"
While we're still waiting for an official release date for River City Girls 2 in the West, WayForward has dropped a brand new trailer featuring Marian, one of the game's new playable characters. And she looks quite a bit different from how many might remember her. Marian is, of course, the main heroine of...
News Garfield's Take On Mario Party Cooks Up A November Release Date
It's a Lasagna Party
Ahh, cultural icon Garfield. Everyone loves him. But does anyone love him as much as he loves lasagna? Probably not. It's a good thing then that, next month, the orange kitty cat and friends will be holding a grand old party in Garfield Lasagna Party. Publisher Microids has revealed that this party game, which takes the tried...
News Jakks Pacific Reveals Brand New Sonic The Hedgehog 'Egg Mobile Battle Set'
Out now
We've seen Jakks Pacific team up with Mario earlier this year, and now it's Sonic's turn once again - with the American toy company last week revealing the new 'Egg Mobile Battle Set'. It allows Sonic fans of the blue blur (young and old) to relive iconic boss battles from Sonic the Hedgehog. It's also a great set for collectors to display...
News Dead Cells Is Getting A Free Boss Rush Update This Week
Update: Out October 26th
Update [Tue 25th Oct, 2022 11:55 BST]: It's almost here! Dead Cells' Boss Rush mode should be up and live on Switch tomorrow, October 26th. The developer has been working hard on getting yet another free update ship-shape for console owners, and we don't have to wait much longer at all. Some of the new features coming...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Commercial Wants You To Experience "Your World Your Way"
Roam free
We're in the final stretch before Pokémon Scarlet & Violet launches on Switch next month. Later today, we'll be finding out about a brand new Ghost-type Pokémon, but before we get to that, The Pokémon Company and Nintendo of America have dropped a new commercial for the game. 'Your World Your Way' is all about capturing the open...
News Halloween Terror Returns To Overwatch 2
Dr. Junkenstein is back
The spooky season is upon us and to celebrate Blizzard is reviving its 'Halloween Terror' event for Overwatch 2. This new event in Overwatch 2 introduces the next chapter of the Dr. Junkenstein saga with an all-new "limited-time" co-op mission - Junkenstein's Revenge: Wrath of the Bride. Dr. Junkenstein's original co-op...
Monday24th Oct 2022
Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land Codes: Full List Of Kirby Present Codes
All the current Kirby and the Forgotten Land codes
Kirby is back on Switch and his latest adventure, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, has gone down a storm with gamers and critics alike. Nintendo has published several codes online via Twitter and the game's website which you can input at Waddle Dee-liveries and use to claim various in-game goodies...
Random You Can Now Buy A Real-Life Mario Kart And We Want One
Ages 3+
There are very few things that a person actually wants in this world. A roof over their head, a sense of purpose, a real-life go-kart from the Mario Kart series. You can now deliver on one of these wants, if you're small enough, that is. That's right, as seen in the trailer above which had us so green with envy you would be mistaken for...
News Bayonetta's OG Voice Actor Responds To Online Backlash In Ongoing Dispute
"Some people are calling me a liar and a golddigger"
In the latest development regarding voice actor Hellena Taylor's pay dispute with PlatinumGames, the former Bayonetta star has now responded to reports disputing her account of negotiations with a Twitter thread, saying she feels "a need to defend myself and my reputation in the industry." First,...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: Breaking Bones Quest Walkthrough
How to remove those pesky bones in the Sunlit Plateau
Once you've completed Scar's second quest, Friends Aren't Food, you might immediately unlock his next one, Breaking Bones, depending on who you've unlocked so far. This quest will upgrade your Royal Shovel to let you remove the Wildebeest Bones from around the Sunlit Plateau, so it's well worth...
News Tactics Ogre: Reborn Switch Impressions Are Out, And It's Looking Really Good
Marching forward
Square Enix is capping off its return to the strategy RPG genre this year with a remaster of one of the best — Tactics Ogre: Reborn. And many outlets and YouTubers got some hands-on time with the game prior to its launch on 11th November. And it's looking good — particularly on the Switch (thanks Gematsu!). While the game is...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: Friends Aren't Food Quest Walkthrough
Scar is hungry
Once you've completed Scar's first quest in Disney Dreamlight Valley, Nature & Nurture, you'll be given access to his next quest, Friends Aren't Food. You'll need to have unlocked Remy and Mother Gothel for this quest. In this quest, you'll need to sate his appetite before he eats one of the villagers... Friends Aren't Food...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: A Feast Worthy Of A Demigod Quest Walkthrough
How to welcome Maui to your village
So, you've got Moana in your village in Disney Dreamlight Valley. But where's her demigod pal, Maui? Turns out he's all alone in the Moana realm, but you might be able to catch him as well, if you have the right bait. A Feast Worthy Of A Demigod Quest Walkthrough: Talk to Maui He's bothered that you took Moana...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: Burying The Eel Quest Walkthrough
How to unlock coconuts
Once you've added Maui to your village and he's at at least Level 2 friendship, you'll unlock his next quest, Burying the Eel. This unlocks the ability to grow coconuts, so it's a good quest to get out of the way early! Burying The Eel Quest Walkthrough: Talk to Maui Talk to Maui to start this quest. He'll tell you some...
Review Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher (Switch) - Bigger Means Better In This Monster Raising Sim
Size definitely matters in this one
In the world of Monster Rancher, bigger doesn’t always mean better, but it certainly doesn’t hurt. The newest entry in the series, Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher, takes this philosophy and turns it up to epic proportions, creating a world filled with monsters the size of mountains that need to be fed, trained,...
News Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope Update Available, Here Are The Patch Notes
It's a big one!
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope launched last Friday to significant positive reception, garnering a solid score of 8/10 in our own review. A day one patch was made available for the title, as is seemingly the norm these days, but its contents are so exhaustive, it's probably worth while checking it out for all the lowdown. Ubisoft...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Circle Of Life Quest Walkthrough
How to remove the bones blocking the bridge
Once you've unlocked the shovel upgrade that lets you remove small Wildebeest Bones from the Sunlit Plateau in Scar's "Breaking Bones" quest, you might be wondering: How do you remove the big bones that are blocking the bridge? By taking on Scar's next quest, of course! Here's our guide on how to get it...
Talking Point The Mummy Demastered - Has A Better Game Ever Come From A Worse Movie?
Everything the movie wasn't. Fun!
Just recently, actor Brendan Fraser offered up his thoughts on why 2017’s The Mummy failed to garner both critical and commercial success. The movie, starring Tom Cruise and Sofia Boutella, was meant to serve as the jumping off point for Universal Pictures’ ‘Dark Universe’, which would effectively link...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: How To Get Worms
In the game, that is
As part of Maui's quest, Burying the Eel, Goofy will ask you to find worms in order to catch eels. But where are these worms? Let us help you! Take a look at this map of the Peaceful Meadow: As you can see, there are three ponds in the Peaceful Meadow. You can find worms next to each one — check around the perimeter of the...
Random Scrapped Customisation Options For Splatoon 3 Have Been Discovered
And some fans want it back
Splatoon 3 features some reasonably extensive customisation options for its characters, allowing players to choose any combination of hairstyle and clothing items they desire, regardless of gender identity. It turns out, however, that Nintendo once considered implementing facial features to the game beyond eye and eyebrow...
News Cult Of The Lamb To Sacrifice Us To The Blood Moon In New Halloween Event
Starting today
Video games are embracing the spook, but one indie darling that doesn't need to go out of its way to do that just for Halloween is Massive Monster's Cult of the Lamb. But it's doing it anyway! Today, 24th October, the Blood Moon Festival kicks off. This is a brand new, limited-time event where you get a brand new ritual, new base...
News Terranigma Artist Kamui Fujiwara Releases Special Movie For 27th Anniversary
"The planet had two hearts..."
If there's a Nintendo console that's absolutely loaded with stellar RPGs, it's the Super Nintendo. This little system is filled to the brim with classics from Squaresoft), Enix (prior to merging with Square), Nintendo, Capcom, and tons more. Terranigma, from developer Quintet, is one of the standouts, despite not...
News Retro Splatterfest 'Infernax' Gets New Character For Halloween
The Stranger arrives on 25th October
If you're looking for a game to play this Halloween, you can't go wrong with Infernax. This NES-inspired action platformer is full of gruesome bosses and sprite work that will make your stomach churn and can be hard-as-nails at times. But tomorrow, developer Berzerk Studio is giving us more of a reason to revisit...
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