News Yes, Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Costs $70, Collector's Edition Announced
"Please... lend him your [money]"
News - 2023, Week 06
Sunday12th Feb 2023
News Hollow Knight: Silksong Playtester Shares Small Update, Says It's "Worth The Wait"
"It is a glorious game"
There's been no update about the status of Hollow Knight: Silksong since last year, so what's the latest now that it's skipped another Nintendo Direct? There's apparently no need to worry! In an update via the game's official Discord channel, a Team Cherry playtester has shared a brief message explaining a little about...
News Switch's Game Boy Library Doesn't Have A Set Schedule, According To Nintendo
"But each collection will continue to grow"
Nintendo has pumped out classic games for its Switch Online service on a consistent basis. There's kind of a pattern, but that doesn't necessarily mean fans should expect the same thing when it comes to the newly released retro libraries. Axios Gaming co-author Stephen Totilo reached out to Nintendo...
Talking Point What Do You Name Link When You're Playing A Zelda Game?
New game, new name
We are but a few months away now from the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (finally) and it is fair to say that many of us are just a little bit excited. We recently got a look at the second trailer for it, and one of the ways that we have been channelling this excitement until 12th May is through replaying...
News Arrest Made In Japan After Nintendo Executive Receives Death Threats
"Die Nintendo!"
Video game companies have to deal with a lot of things behind the scenes, and one story that's recently come to light isn't pleasant at all. According to a translation by Nintendo Everything, Japanese media outlet Kyoto Shimbun reports the arrest of a "36-year-old female permatemp on suspicion of intimidation" on 9th February 2023...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel - Metroid Prime Remastered
Morph Ballin'
Welcome one and all to this week's edition of Box Art Brawl! Last weekend we took a look at Suda51's Killer7, one of the 'Capcom Five' titles from the glory days of the GameCube. The results were... not close — expectedly so, really. The North American cover held onto the top spot with 58% of votes in its favour. This was followed...
Soapbox An Ode To Ramón Salazar, Resident Evil's Most Absurd Villain
"My, my, we've got a feisty one"
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Ollie looks back on the pantheon of resident evils in all the Resident Evils and pens a tribute to perhaps his favourite character in video gamedom... I have a bit...
Saturday11th Feb 2023
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Switch OLED Rumour Resurfaces Online
A common link
Remember that rumoured Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Switch OLED model that leaked at the end of last year? Well, there's seemingly been a small but significant discovery. Twitter account Nintendeal has noticed the symbols featured on the 'leaked images' of the rumoured Switch match up with the iconography featured on the Collector's...
Soapbox I Scoffed At Switch Lite, Then I Backpacked Through South East Asia
Travelling Lite
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Rory details how Nintendo's smallest Switch finally won him over... “Yes sir, it’s definitely a sleeper train. Don’t worry.” The lady at the ticket office chuckled to...
News New Posters Revealed For The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Take A Look
See Mario and Luigi in action
Update [Sat 11th Feb, 2023 13:00 GMT]: The official Super Mario Bros. Movie Twitter account has shared a few more posters now. Here's a look: Original article [Thu 9th Feb, 2023 03:35 GMT]: Nintendo has announced a stack of game-related news today, but don't forget it's also got a movie arriving in theatres very...
Poll Which Character Would You Like To See Return Next In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?
The roster expands
The February Nintendo Direct Showcase gave us our first look at Wave 4 of the upcoming Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC, which will not only bring the all-new Yoshi's Island course our way but will also add Birdo to the roster of playable characters. This Wave will be the first of its kind to being a new character into the mix and we'd be...
Gallery Here's Another Look At Pikmin 4, Out On Nintendo Switch This July
Garden life
Nintendo kicked off its latest Direct broadcast this week with a brand new Pikmin 4 trailer, confirming the Switch title would be arriving on 21st July 2023. This latest entry will feature a new dog companion named Oatchi (pronounced oat-chee), Ice Pikmin that can freeze enemies and the environment. We've now rounded up some additional...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 11th)
Primed and ready
Phew - this was a pretty busy week, huh? To kick off the week, we took you through some of the highlights from Nintendo's latest financial report for Q3 of fiscal year 2023. This included the rather stupendous new sales milestone for the Switch, with the console now exceeding Game Boy and PlayStation 4 total sales. We also learned...
PSA Splatoon 3 Switch OLED Back In Stock At Select Retailers (US)
Get it while you can!
It's a Splatfest in Splatoon 3 this weekend, but that's all Nintendo is doing to promote the latest squid shooter. The company's American branch has issued a message on social media - announcing a restock of the Splatoon 3 Switch OLED model. This system was originally released alongside the launch of Splatoon 3 last year and...
Friday10th Feb 2023
Review Metroid Prime Remastered - A Long-Awaited And Stunning Return Of A Legend
Prime example
It’s difficult to believe now, but there was once a time when the notion of a first-person Metroid game seemed unfathomable. Prior to the release of Metroid Prime back in 2002, the franchise had been confined to the 2D realm, with complex environments full of secrets and hidden equipment that bolstered your abilities and combat...
News Switch Online's Game Boy Library Is Slightly Different In Japan
Mahjong, more Fire Emblem & future exclusives
Nintendo launched the long-rumoured Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance Switch Online libraries earlier this week. As usual, it seems Japan's offerings are slightly different. In the Japanese versions of these apps, the Game Boy application has swapped out Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare...
News Nintendo Updates Its 'Switch Online + Expansion Pack' Trailer With New Footage
Game Boy has arrived & more N64 games are coming
Nintendo yesterday bolstered its Switch Online + Expansion Pack service with some new retro libraries. Now, following on from this, it appears to have updated its official "overview trailer" for the service in its homeland of Japan. Within it, you can see footage of the Game Boy Advance library. In...
Get ready for an absolutely massive adventure
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been in development for many years now, and it's expected to be a rather big game. If you have been wondering just how massive Link's new adventure is, it's officially been confirmed on Nintendo's webpage listing to be a whopping 18.2GB in file size. As...
Feature Zelda Companions, Ranked - Who Was Link's Best Sidekick?
Hey! Listen!
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild brought with it myriad changes to Hyrule. Staggering levels of freedom. Plentiful shrines instead of themed dungeons. Link wearing blue instead of green. The Sheikah Slate. Breakable weapons of varying degrees of annoyance, and more. A change not often discussed was Link’s lack of a companion...
News Nintendo Infographic Showcases Every Game Featured In The February Direct 2023
Count 'em up!
This week's Nintendo Direct Showcase sure was a big one, huh? There was more footage of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, a better look at Pikmin 4, the surprise release of Metroid Prime Remastered and much, much more besides. Now (as is tradition) Nintendo has released an official infographic, showing everything that went...
News Retro Studios Wasn't The Only Dev Working On Metroid Prime Remastered
Iron Galaxy and many other teams helped out
If you were wondering how Nintendo was able to release a remaster of Metroid Prime while the fourth major entry is still in development, it turns out it was a team effort. The credits of Metroid Prime Remastered reveal Retro Studios was assisted by Iron Galaxy - the same developer behind a number of other...
News Nintendo's Investor Q&A Promises Switch Isn't Dead After Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
“new titles will continue to be proposed going forward”
Earlier this week we got a look at Nintendo's Q3 financial figures for FY 2023 and there were some big milestones crossed — Switch outselling the Game Boy, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe passing 50 million sales and much more besides. All this pointed towards a Q&A session
Guide How To Make Metroid Prime Remastered Work With A GameCube Controller
Going back to basics
Metroid Prime Remastered brings the GameCube classic to Switch in fine fashion. Retro Studios, with the help of multiple additional developers, has updated the original game significantly for the Switch, implementing revamped visuals, an expanded gallery features, and multiple new control options. Of course, one of these...
News Baten Kaitos Remasters Have Japanese VO Only, Frame Rate, File Size Revealed
No more tin can voices
We're still pinching ourselves that Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster is real. Revealed during the February 2023 Direct, the remaster contains both GameCube RPGs in one package. And, shortly after the collection was announced, publisher Bandai Namco published a short Q&A detailing what this remaster e
News Win Stylish Metroid Prime Remastered Jacket In Nintendo Of America Sweepstakes
Out of this world
With the surprise release of the outstanding Metroid Prime Remastered, Nintendo of America has kicked off a brand new competition to celebrate the game's reveal (and launch). The sweepstakes are open from now until 4th April 11:59pm PST and those over 13, and from the US and Canada are eligible to enter to try and win an exclusive...
News Limitless Coal Is Finally Returning To Disney Dreamlight Valley
In the next update
Big news for cooking fans in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Gameloft has said that one of the most popular features — limitless coal — is returning to Kristoff's Stall in the next update, which drops on 16th February. Coal is used for cooking, and it's normally hard to get high quantities of this, so it'll be a huge help for those...
News Sonic Origins Plus Has Been Rated In Korea
A speedy turnaround?
Update: It has now been officially announced and pre-orders are available: <products id="22658"> It looks like Sonic Origins might be getting an enhanced rerelease. The Game Rating and Administration Committee of Korea has rated 'Sonic Orig
News Ash Ketchum Prepares To Pass Torch As New Pokémon Anime Series Gets Air Date
Debuts 14th April in Japan
The new protagonists of the Pokémon anime will be taking over when the new series debuts in Japan on 14th April 2023 in Japan. Serebii shared the news and the date on Twitter. Ash Ketchum and Pikachu will be hanging up their caps and passing the torch on to new protagonists Liko and Roy as the anime enters its Paldea...
Guide Best Pokémon Gift Ideas - Games, Toys, Clothing, Accessories And More
Need some inspiration?
Pokémon Day is here once again, giving us the perfect opportunity to celebrate all the happy memories the series has given us over the years and to treat ourselves – or a loved one! – to some Pokémon goodies. If you're looking for the perfect present for a special Pokémon-themed birthday, a Christmas treat, or even...
News Dragon Quest Series Producer Leaves Square Enix After 13 Years
Ryota Aomi moves onto a "new journey"
Dragon Quest series producer Ryota Aomi has announced that he has left Square Enix after working with the company for 13 years. Sharing the news on Twitter (via Gematsu), the long-time producer — who first worked on Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors while he was working at Genius
Wednesday8th Feb 2023
News Yes, Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Costs $70, Collector's Edition Announced
"Please... lend him your [money]"
The February 2023 Nintendo Direct concluded with yet another look at The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, opening pre-orders from today and announcing a special Collector's Edition of the game to be released alongside its launch on 12th May 2023. Also confirmed were
Thursday9th Feb 2023
Random Metroid Prime's OG Engineer Isn't Happy About The Remastered Doors
"This should be fixed"
After months — heck, possibly years — of rumours, Metroid Prime Remastered is finally out on the Nintendo Switch as a digital download, with a physical edition available later this month on February 22nd. While many folks seem overjoyed at the remastered visuals in the game, one original Retro Studios' developer has...
Round Up Everything Announced In The February 2023 Nintendo Direct - Every Game Reveal And Trailer
Pikmin! Metroid! Baten Kaitos! Katamari? LAYTON!?
It's been and gone — the first Nintendo Direct of 2023. It was another 40+ minute show packed with trailers, new details about upcoming games from Nintendo and third parties, and plenty of surprises. Below is the full video of the Nintendo Direct February 2023 presentation, plus a list of every...
News Metroid Prime Remastered Switch Box Art Unveiled, Here's A Look
Landing in February & March
After a number of rumours, Nintendo today confirmed the existence of Metroid Prime Remastered. What's even crazier is that it's out on the Switch eShop today for $39.99 / £34.99 or your regional equivalent. If you're planning to hold out for the physical version instead, and are wondering what the box art will look...
Video Metroid Prime Remastered - Switch Vs. GameCube Comparison
Looks gooood. Can confirm.
Metroid Prime Remastered, you say? Geez, that shadow-dropped, like, 20 hours ago, gramps. Look, we've been busy, okay? Amongst documenting all the exciting news from the first Nintendo Direct of 2023, we Europeans had to squeeze in a few hours of shut-eye between then and now, too, so please forgive us for repeating a...
Wednesday8th Feb 2023
News Surprise! Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Is Getting Its Very Own Link amiibo
Launching the same day as the game
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sent the latest Nintendo Direct out with a bang, and it didn't disappoint! Apart from a brand new trailer and a Collector's Edition of the game, Nintendo also announced a Collector's Edition of the game, and for all of the amiibo collectors out there - a brand new Link...
Thursday9th Feb 2023
News Nintendo Details New Emblems And Additional Storylines For Fire Emblem Engage DLC
Full patch notes for Version 1.2.0 included
The Nintendo Direct Showcase was able to shed a little more light on everything new coming to Fire Emblem Engage over the coming months of DLC. With a further three Waves planned on top of what we already have from launch, the additional content is set to bring a host of new Emblems to the game as well as...
Wednesday8th Feb 2023
News Professor Layton And The New World Of Steam Is Bringing The Puzzle Franchise Back To Switch
This reminds me of a puzzle...
In a twist of fate that none of us saw coming, the Nintendo Direct Showcase featured an announcement for the return of our most beloved detective in a teaser for Professor Layton and the New World of Steam! There is very little that we know about the title for the moment apart from that it is from Level-5, it stars...
News Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Is Coming To Switch Later This Year
A long overdue sequel to the 3DS classic
LEVEL-5 Inc. has announced Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, coming to Nintendo Switch later in 2023. The game is the long-awaited sequel to the 3DS classic Fantasy Life and looks to expand on what the original did so well, blending life sim elements with traditional action RPG combat mechanics. A...
Thursday9th Feb 2023
News Konami's New 'Power Pros' Baseball Game Is Available On Switch For Just 99 Cents
An offer you don't want to pass up!
As part of the Nintendo Direct celebrations today, Japanese developer and publisher Konami has a special introductory offer for the virtual baseball title, WBSC eBaseball Power Pros. Instead of paying a high price, you can grab this baseball-themed eShop title for just $0.99 USD or your regional equivalent:...
News Nintendo: $70 USD Won't Be A Trend, Games Priced On "Case-By-Case Basis"
Don't expect every title to match Zelda's price
After the $69.99 USD price tag for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was pulled from Nintendo's website yesterday, it's now been officially confirmed during the latest Direct presentation. If you're wondering what exactly is going on, Nintendo has now provided an official response (via Game...
News Here's Your First Look At The Switch Box Art For Pikmin 4
Ice Pups
The February Nintendo Direct Showcase gave us an extended look at Pikmin 4 in all of its planet-hopping, plant-plucking glory. As well as providing a close up look at some of the new features in the game (Ice Pikmin! A helpful puppy companion!) we also got a release date of 21st July 2023 — it was always going to be a summer hit, right?...
Feature Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Trailer #2 Breakdown & Speculation - Everything You Missed
An arm and a leg's worth
When a new The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom trailer drops, it's like Christmas, isn't it? All of the excitement at getting a rare glimpse of the game before it launches on 12th May, though, soon turns into fans donning their spectacles and putting on their investigative hats to see exactly what they can spot in the...
Poll What Did You Think Of The February 2023 Nintendo Direct?
Metroid, Game Boy & more!
Nintendo has just aired perhaps one of the best Directs ever. Not only did we get some long-awaited release dates, but a number of long-running rumours were also finally confirmed. The broadcast started off strong with a release date for Pikmin 4 and was followed by a number of expansion pass reveals for Xenoblade...
News Splatoon 3 Version 2.1.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Update today!
Nintendo showed off Splatoon 3's new Expansion Pass earlier today. It's made up of two waves - including an all-new single-player campaign. The game's now received an update - bumping it up to Version 2.1.1. Here are the full patch notes, courtesy of Nintendo's support page: Ver. 2.1.1 (Released February 8, 2023) Expansion Pass Order...
Review Colossal Cave - An Obtuse, Outdated, Unfriendly Reimagining Of A Fascinating Text
Horrible history
“You are standing at the end of a road before a small brick building. Around you is a forest. A small stream flows out of the building and down a gully.” Those are the opening sentences of the foundational 1976 text game Colossal Cave Adventure. Originally created by Will Crowther and extended by Don Woods, it ran on a...
Wednesday8th Feb 2023
News Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster Polishes Up Two Cult GameCube RPGs For Switch
Better than a rising sun
In one of the biggest surprises of the day, Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster was revealed during the February 2023 Nintendo Direct, and it launches this Summer on Switch. This collection packages together two of Monolith Soft's early RPGs with Nintendo — Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean and its prequel...
News New Fashion Game 'Fashion Dreamer' Announced Exclusively For Switch
Got an eye for fashion?
Move over Style Boutique, we've got a new fashionista on the block. Presenting - Fashion Dreamer, a new Nintendo Switch exclusive by XSEED Games. Your task in this one is to become an influencer. You'll be relying on your fashion to carry you to stardom as you choose from over 1,400 design options and connect online to...
Thursday9th Feb 2023
News Fan Favourite 'We Love Katamari' Returns With Remaster And New Features In June
"We're having a moment!!"
Five years after Katamari Damacy REROLL tumbled onto Switch, we're finally getting a rerelease of the second game in Bandai Namco's Katamari series. We Love Katamari REROLL + Royal Reverie was revealed during yesterday's Nintendo Direct, and it's coming out on 2nd June! This remaster is based on the 2005 fan favourite, We...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild And DLC Treated To 30% Off In eShop Sale
The best way to prepare for Tears of the Kingdom
The February Nintendo Direct Showcase brought with it a closer look at The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and some of the bonuses that will be coming alongside its release on 12th May including a special amiibo and a
Hands On Octopath Traveler II Looks Incredible, But Can It Forge Its Own Identity?
Boosting the original without breaking anything
Not every sequel needs to reinvent the wheel. Sometimes simple refinement does the job just fine. For every game that mixes things up, like Breath of the Wild, there’s another like A Link Between Worlds that takes a more subtly iterative approach to the standard formula. After playing through the...
News Gorgeous Chrono Trigger-Inspired RPG 'Sea Of Stars' Get August Release Date, Demo Out Now
Get splashing
Sabotage Studios' long awaited RPG Sea Of Stars finally has a release date. The classically-inspired adventure, and prequel to The Messenger, will be launching on 29th August. But if you can't wait until the tail end of summer to play this absolute stunner, then you don't have to. Nintendo announced during today's Direct that a demo...
Wednesday8th Feb 2023
News Level-5 Announces Detective RPG DECAPOLICE For 2023 Release
Who had that on their Nintendo Direct bingo card, then?
Well, that was unexpected. Level-5 just revealed a new game during the February 2023 Nintendo Direct called DECAPOLICE. It's an entirely new IP, too – and a welcome surprise. Combining detective elements with JRPG action, Deca Police looks like a sci-fi thriller with cute characters and a...
Thursday9th Feb 2023
News Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection Brings Original Trio Of DS Titles To Switch In June
Reenter the labyrinth
Making a surprise appearance at the February Nintendo Direct Showcase, Sega confirmed that it will be bringing the fan-favourite labyrinth explorer series, Etrian Odyssey, to the Switch in remastered form. Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection will combine the first three games in the series in one purchasable bundle and it will...
News Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective Gets Resurrected On Switch This Summer
Back from the grave
Cult DS mystery game Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is getting a surprise HD remaster on Switch this summer! (We know the lovely Kate Gray will be very excited to hear this). This updated rerelease was revealed during the February 2023 Nintendo Direct. Directed and written by Shu Takumi, creator of the Ace Attorney series, you...
Japanese Charts PlayStation 5 Soars In Sales And Once Again Beats Switch
But Pokémon returns to the top
Sony is continuing its huge comeback in Japan this week. According to this week's Famitsu charts (via Gematsu), after outselling all three models last week, the PlayStation 5 has once again topped the hardware charts with a huge 76,450 units sold in the week of 30th January to 6th February. The Switch OLED is behind...
Wednesday8th Feb 2023
News Dead Cells: Return To Castlevania Will Emerge On Switch Next Month
Take on Death and Dracula!
During today's Nintendo Direct showcase, Motion Twin announced that the major DLC expansion for Dead Cells, called Return to Castlevania, will be heading to the Switch on March 9th, 2023. Classic characters like Richtor Belmont, Alucard, Dracula, and Death all appear to make substantial appearances, with the latter two...
News Kirby's Return To Dream Land Deluxe Scores A Free Switch Demo, Out Today
Try before you buy
One of the big Switch releases out this month is Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe. If you're curious to see what this new version plays like, you're in luck. During the latest Nintendo Direct, a special demo was revealed - allowing up to four players to enjoy select stages and subgames. It's available today via the Switch...
Thursday9th Feb 2023
News Level-5 To Reveal Inazuma Eleven Game Details At Online Event This Month
Room for Fantasy Life and Professor Layton too?
Level-5 shocked us all with its surprise appearance at the February Nintendo Direct Showcase (where both Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam and DECAPOLICE were announced) and now the previously operation-reducing studio is back with more news as...
Wednesday8th Feb 2023
News Disney Illusion Island Brings Mickey Mouse And Friends To Switch In July
Gawrsh
Disney Illusion Island is launching on 28th july 2023 on Switch! The release date was revealed during the February 2023 Nintendo Direct, and you'll be able to play with three other friends in four-player co-op action. Plus, healing with hugs? Healing with hugs. Perfect. The platformer, which was announced last year, is a Switch exclusive and...
Thursday9th Feb 2023
Nintendo Download 9th February (North America)
Metroid Prime Remastered! Blanc! Nadir: A Grimdark Deck Builder!
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! (And we hope you've recovered from the...
News Life Is Strange Dev Announces 'Harmony: The Fall Of Reverie', And It Looks Gorgeous
With music from Celeste's composer
DON'T NOD's next game is a brand new narrative adventure with stunning hand-drawn visuals, and it was revealed during yesterday's Nintendo Direct, and it's a timed console exclusive on Switch. Harmony: The Fall of Reverie sees you travel between two worlds — your world, and Reverie — and look into the future...
News Fatal Frame: Mask Of The Lunar Eclipse Creeps Us Out With A New Story Trailer
Pre-order bonuses also detailed
Publisher Koei Tecmo has revealed a brand new story trailer for the upcoming remaster of Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse (or Project Zero for those in Europe) for the Nintendo Switch. It's a pretty spooky glimpse at the game's cutscenes and gameplay, with plenty of ghosts to make us shout "nope" and run off...
News Derezz And Detect In Bithell Games' TRON: Identity, Out On Switch In April
Clu us in
Remember whe TRON was just a cult hit Disney movie from the '80s? We probably have Kingdom Hearts II and TRON: Legacy to thank for its revival (we know there's been lots of small TRON projects over the years, though). Now, we're getting a brand new game set in the TRON universe on 11th April in the form of TRON: Identity. Previously...
News PixelJunk Scrappers Deluxe Will Clean Up On Switch This Year
No trash here
Q-Games has announced that PixelJunk Scrappers Deluxe, previously only coming to PC, will now also be brawling onto Switch later this year! Scrappers Deluxe is an expanded version of the Apple Arcade game that launched in 2020, and in the grand tradition of PixelJunk genre blending, this one combines the fun of a party game with the...
Wednesday8th Feb 2023
News Octopath Traveler II Demo Available On Switch Today
Three whole hours of HD-2D goodness
Octopath Traveler II is the latest Square Enix title to get a hefty demo ahead of launch, and it's available on Switch now. The demo was announced during today's Nintendo Direct, and will let you play through the first three hours of the game and carry over your data to the full game when it releases on 24th...
Thursday9th Feb 2023
News Piczle Lines 2: Into the Puzzleverse Is Bringing More Picross-Meets-Sudoku Tasks To Switch
Line 'em up
We first got a taste of the line-drawing, number-crunching puzzle series Piczle on Switch back in 2017 when Piczle Lines DX came to the console. Since then, there has been a steady stream of titles released and the number is only growing larger as publisher Rainy Frog has today announced that Piczle Lines 2: Into the Puzzleverse will be...
Wednesday8th Feb 2023
News Game Boy And GBA Coming To Switch Online Today
FINALLY
It's official — Game Boy and Game Boy Advance are both coming to Nintendo Switch Online. I think you'll all agree with us when we say — FINALLY! And they're available today. Game Boy is available on the base NSO subscription, while Game Boy Advance is only available via the Expansion Pack. <related ids="92427"> Here are all of...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Temporarily Listed On Nintendo Website For $70 USD
A $10 price increase
Update: And just like that, Nintendo has now removed the digital price from Zelda: TotK's store page. Expect a price reveal at a later date. You can see what the page previously looked like in our story below. In related developments, GameStop, Best Buy, and Amazon appear to have temporarily removed their listings for the game,...
Watch Nintendo Direct Showcase February 2023 - Live!
40 minutes of Direct deliciousness
Here we go again everyone - buckle in! Nintendo is back to showcase its latest Direct presentation, this time putting the focus on "mostly" games launching for the Nintendo Switch in the first half of 2023. Clocking in at "roughly 40 minutes" in length, we're fully expecting Nintendo to shine its spotlight on...
News Metroid Prime Remastered Confirmed For Switch, Launching Digitally Today
Physical edition coming later this month
Nintendo has announced that Metroid Prime Remastered is launching on the Switch digitally today. A physical version will also launch on February 22nd, 2023. The game costs $39.99 on the US eShop and £34.99 on the UK eShop. It's available to purchase right now as of the time of writing! Here's some official...
Random Student's Nintendo Direct "Joke" Leads To Increased Campus Security
Professor urged to cancel class for "the good of humanity"
An individual hoping to enjoy today's Nintendo Direct, believed to be a student at California State University Fullerton, has caused the campus' Acting Chief of Police to increase security after sending an oblique message to a professor urging that class be cancelled for "the good of...
Poll Would You Pay $70 For The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom?
You're gonna need a bigger Rupee wallet
Update: It's been confirmed: Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a $70 game. <related ids="144894"> Over the last few years, game publishers have been quietly (and in some cases, quite loudly) raising the price of their software products to $70. It's a price that, for many in this day and age, is an...
News Minecraft's Latest Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Bye bye bugs!
The latest update is now available for Minecraft and this one is all about quality of life improvements and getting rid of those pesky bugs. Mojang took to the Minecraft Feedback site yesterday to share what it had been working on in the ver.1.19.60 patch. This message confirmed that 70 community-reported bugs have been squashed this...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Wave 4 DLC Adds Yoshi's Island & Birdo This Spring
Return to the track
During the Direct broadcast today, Nintendo gave Mario Kart 8 Deluxe fans an update on the latest wave of DLC. Wave 4, arriving this Spring 2023, will contain the new course Yoshi's Island and also adds in the new (but old character) Birdo, who previously made an appearance in the GameCube release, Mario Kart: Double Dash!!...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Story DLC Teased, Volume 3 Out This Month
Familiar faces return
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 made an expected appearance at the February 2023 Nintendo Direct and gave us a surprising sneak peak at what looks to be the upcoming story DLC, coming in Volume 4 of the Expansion Pass. Before we jump into that, though, we have a release date for Volume 3 — 15th February, so one week from today! A...
Feature The Best Endings In Games On Nintendo Switch
All things must come to a GAME OVER
It's hard to say goodbye, but sometimes, it's for the best. Some of the more memorable and touching stories we've witnessed in games throughout the years have been the ones that ended tragically, or culminated in a bittersweet conclusion — there's a reason Shakespeare's most-loved plays are Hamlet and Romeo...
News New Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Trailer Shows A Flying Vehicle And Fresh Details
Zelda: Nuts & Bolts
A new trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has dropped as part of today's Nintendo Direct showing off new gameplay features — check it out above. Below we've collected some screens from the new footage featuring a land-based vehicle that might transform into some brand of flying contraption, a big angry Blood...
Guide Where To Pre-Order Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp On Switch
Form up!
Fan-favourite tactical turn-based strategy series Advance Wars is finally returning on Switch with Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp. It was originally planned to launch last year on 8th April 2022, but delays have pushed it back to 21st April 2023 – a full year later. Originally made by Intelligent Systems – the same Nintendo-exclusive...
News Splatoon 3 Expansion Pass Inks Its Way Onto Switch From Spring 2023
Available to purchase today
Splatoon 3 is getting its first dose of DLC later on this year with Wave One landing in the Spring and Wave Two following afterwards. The Expansion Pass is available to purchase from today. From the brief look at the DLC that we got in the Direct Showcase, Wave One is going to see the return of Inkopolis and the Booyah...
News Nintendo's Share Price Takes A Hit Following Latest Financial Report
Dropped by 7%
Nintendo's share price has dropped on the Tokyo Stock Exchange following yesterday's Q3 FY2023 Financial Report (via VGC). The company's price dropped by around 7% since yesterday's report, and at the time of writing, it currently sits at ¥5,226, which is down from ¥5,624. This drop doesn't come as a huge surprise due to the...
News Nintendo Is Raising Its Employee Pay By 10% In Japan
Furukawa: "It's important for our long-term growth"
Despite a downturn in sales and profits for Nintendo in its third quarter, it's reportedly raising the base salaries of its employees by 10% in its homeland. A report by Reuters reveals the Japanese video game giant is taking action to secure the "long-term growth" of its workforce. It follows...
News Weird And Wonderful Zelda-Like 'Eastward' DLC Listing Spotted
Leaked on SteamDB
Update [Thu 9th Feb, 2023 00:40 GMT]: Well, no mention of Eastward during the Direct, so this is one we'll have to keep an eye on! Original article [Wed 8th Feb, 2023 19:00 GMT]: The gorgeous action-adventure RPG Eastward, developed by Shanghai studio Pixpil, might just be getting some DLC in the near future — if SteamDB is...
News Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Dev Announces Hot Wheels Follow-Up
A Nintendo release would be cool
Velan Studios last week made a tough announcement - revealing it would be shutting down its free-to-play multiplayer title Knockout City on 6th of June this year. In the same update, it said it had other IPs and products it was "very excited about". If you were wondering what's next, it seems the American developer...
News Pikmin 4 Sprouts July Release Date In New Trailer
Bloomin' marvellous
Kicking off the February Nintendo Direct Showcase in style, we have just received an extended look at Pikmin 4 and a release date of 21st July 2023. The new trailer showcased a few more things that we can expect to see from the sequel including Ice Pikmin and a particularly good-boy-looking pup who will be helping you out on...
News Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp Is Deploying On Switch This April
Finally!
After being delayed since last year, Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp is coming to Switch on 21st April 2023, as revealed in today's Nintendo Direct. The new trailer features Andy, Max, and Sami in some slick-looking cutscenes that we assume will appear in the game itself — check it out above! We've been waiting for these remakes from...
News Finally, Shiny Heart Trim Furfrou Can Be Transferred From Pokémon GO To HOME
Completing the set
The elusive shiny version of Heart Trim Furfrou, a Valentine's Day exclusive in Pokémon GO, is now able to be transferred from the mobile game into Pokémon HOME! The Valentine's Day event started earlier today, and Serebii shared the news that — for
News Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider Scores A Physical Switch Release, Pre-Orders Live
Three versions to choose from!
One eShop gem that's already been released this year is Vengeful Guardian: Moon Rider - a homage to classic 16-bit action platformers like Shinobi III and Hagane: The Final Conflict. If you've been holding out for a physical copy of this one, the good news is pre-orders are now live. There's the option of a standard...
News Publisher Feardemic Lays Out Its Horror Slate For The Switch In 2023
It's spoooooooky
Publisher Feardemic has released a new video showcasing its upcoming line-up of games for 2023, and there are a few Switch titles in there to keep an eye on. As of the time of writing, only one of the games has a release window attached to it, with the remainder slated to appear at some point in 2023. Still, it's nice to know...
News Samba De Amigo Returns With A Brand New Game On Switch This Summer
Shake those Joy-Con
Well, talk about comebacks we didn't expect to see — everyone's favourite maraca-shaking monkey, Amigo, is back with a brand new rhythm action game, and it's launching this summer on Switch. Samba de Amigo Party Central was revealed during the February 2023 Nintendo Direct, and brings with it 40 songs, mini-games, costumes,...
News Session: Skate Sim Drops In For Switch Next Month
Totally tubular, dude!
After a release on PC, Playstation and Xbox consoles in September of last year, publisher NACON has today announced that Session: Skate Sim will be rolling onto Switch on 9th March for North American audiences and on the 16th for the rest of the world. Session's selling point on release was all about providing a "realistic...
Guide Best Games Of All Time - Ranked Series Lists For The Biggest Video Game Franchises
The biggest series on Nintendo platforms, ranked by you
Welcome to our splash page for our Best Games of All Time list series. On this page, you'll find links to our catalogue of ranked video game series lists — many of them reader-ranked via our site-wide User Ratings system — which showcases the best (and, conversely, the worst) entries in a...
Tuesday7th Feb 2023
News Nintendo Direct Confirmed For Today, 8th February 2023
The prophecy was true
Nintendo announced yesterday that it will be hosting February's Direct Showcase today, 8th February 2023 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm GMT / 9th February 2023 9am AET, finally putting weeks of rumours to bed. The Direct will be broadcast on YouTube and is said to last for approximately 40 minutes. The presentation is set to mainly...
News Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch Games
Slim pickings..?
As part of its nine-month earnings report, Nintendo has reconfirmed the release dates for its major upcoming Nintendo Switch titles. As usual, there are no major surprises with this announcement; if you're anything like us, you're probably counting down the days to the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but we...
Feature Our Predictions For The February 2023 Nintendo Direct
Zelda! Pikmin! ...Metroid..?
Looking for the February 2023 Nintendo Direct stream to see if we predicted anything correctly? Watch it with us via the link below: <related ids="144773"> What's that, you say? There's going to be another Nintendo Direct? Great Scott! This is heavy... Yes, Nintendo is back with another showcase focusing on...
News It's Official, Total Switch Sales Have Now Surpassed The Game Boy And PS4
Unit sales exceed 120 million
There's just no stopping the mighty Switch! Today, Nintendo has released its nine-month earnings report, officially confirming that the total hardware sales for the Switch have now exceeded the Game Boy, placing the hybrid console firmly in second place behind the Nintendo DS (oh, and it's also now outsold the...
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Title Update 4 Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
It's a biggie!
Update [Tue 7th Feb, 2023 05:30 GMT]: This new patch is now live! Provided you've got access to Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak you're good to go! Original story [Mon 6th Feb, 2023 15:45 GMT]: The fourth title update for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is set to soar onto Switch tomorrow and after last week's presentation laid out the...
News Here Are The Top Ten Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games As Of December 2022
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet make the cut
Nintendo has released its latest financial report for the fiscal year ending March 2023, which brings with it updated sales figures for the Switch's best sellers. And there's a brand new game in the top ten. Pokémon Scarlet & Violet has smashed into the list in seventh place. selling a staggering 20.61...
Random YouTuber Recreates Classic Zelda In Minecraft With "No Mods"
Taking Minecraft to the next level
We've seen Zelda recreated in Minecraft before, but this latest project by YouTuber C1OUS3R takes it to the next level. Instead of calling on third-party Minecraft mods and resource packs to work some magic, they've managed to recreate Link's original top-down 2D adventure by editing textures and exploiting...
News Bramble: The Mountain King Brings Nordic Myths To Little Nightmares Chills On Switch In April
Update: Release date announced
Update [Tue 7th Feb, 2023 14:30 GMT]: We all got collectively freaked out by the initial trailer and demo footage for Bramble: The Mountain King back in December last year and now Merge Games has announced that the title will be crawling its way onto Switch on 27th April. This news was shared alongside a new release...
News Nintendo Switch Is Closing In On One Billion Software Sales
Console has now sold more software than the DS
As part of its nine-month financial report today, Nintendo has revealed that the Switch has now reached an astonishing 994.30 million in software sales, putting the console well above the Nintendo DS with 948.76 million. Back in November when Nintendo released its Q2 earnings report, the software sales...
News These Lovely EarthBound Plushies Are Getting A Re-Release On Valentine's Day
PK Love-ly
The Hobonichi MOTHER Project is bringing back those rather adorable EarthBound plushies next week in Japan! And no, the basket isn't included. The toy set will be restocked on Valentine's Day, 14th February, the company announced on Twitter. (Thanks, Nintendo Wire!) Originally launched in 2020 by series creator Shigesato Itoi, The MOTHER...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe And Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Cross Major Sales Milestones
Zooming past 50 million and K.O.-ing 30
The latest Nintendo financial report is here, giving us a good old look at the company's sales figures up until the end of 2022. While this time around has been a big one for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and for the Switch itself, there has (predictably) been yet more success for the behemoth titles of Mario...
News Bayonetta 3 Has Sold Over 1 Million Units Since Launch
Kicking down the competition
Bayonetta 3 is the latest Switch exclusive to join the 1 million club. In Nintendo's latest financial report, the company reports that the long-awaited sequel from PlatinumGames just squeaked over the line with 1.04 million units sold. Launching early-ish into Q3, those sales figures are pretty decent for the Umbra...
News Kirby's Return To Dream Land Deluxe Exclusive Poster Up For Grabs At GameStop
A special deal for anyone who pre-orders
One of the major releases on the Nintendo Switch this month happens to be Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe. If you're looking for an incentive to pre-order the title, and happen to be based in the US, there is currently a deal going at GameStop where you can grab an exclusive poster (18" x 24"). This is a...
News Nintendo Says Switch Chip Shortages Are "Largely Resolved" As It Cuts Forecasts
"Shipments generally went according to plan"
As part of Nintendo's nine-month financial report for the 2022/23 fiscal year, the company has said that supply issues that have constrained production for several years now were "largely resolved" in the closing months of 2022. Commenting on Nintendo Switch sales in its explanatory materials, the...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Surpasses 20 Million Units Sold In Just Six Weeks
Gotta sell 'em all
Nintendo's nine-month earnings report is finally with us so we can now get a proper look at just how successful some of the Switch's recent games have been. Chief among our concerns this time around was Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. We knew that it was going to be a big hitter ever since that massive launch week, but the question...
News Splatoon 3 Splashes With Over 10 Million Sales In Three Months
Some colourful numbers
Nintendo has revealed that Splatoon 3 has sold over 10 million units up to 31st December 2022. The company shared the result in its latest financial report, which covers the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2023. We knew Splatoon 3 would sell well given that it absolutely smashed sales records when it launched...
Watch Zion And Kate Talk About Ace Attorney For An Hour
Hold it!
It's Kate's last day at Nintendo Life, and that means being terribly self-indulgent. And what's more self-indulgent than talking about the Ace Attorney games for an hour? From the beloved Ace Attorney trilogy to the underrated eShop exclusives of Dual Destinies and Spirit of Justice — and even including the niche crossover event that was
News Digital Sales Make Up Nearly Half Of FY 2023 Switch Software Sales So Far
Up 21.5% year-on-year
Nintendo has released its financial earnings report for Q3 of FY 2023, confirming that the Nintendo Switch has now outsold the Game Boy and the PlayStation 4 with over 120 million units shifted. In addition, the company has also confirmed that digital sales for the Switch were up by 21.5% during FY 2023 when compared to FY...
News Toss A V-Buck To Your Witcher, Geralt Of Rivia Slashes Onto Fortnite Today
New quests and items available
It is a truth universally acknowledged that at some point in each of our lives we will become a playable character in Fortnite. The crossovers have covered everything from Black Adam to John Cena and now it is the turn of Geralt of Rivia to take up the sword as The Witcher crossover leaps from the Bat
Monday6th Feb 2023
Hands On Afterimage Is The Most Beautiful-Looking Metroidvania We've Ever Played
Picturesque
We know there are a lot of Metroidvanias out there. But after spending about three hours with Afterimage, we're pretty confident in saying that this is one of the prettiest we've ever played. Even before we got our hands on the game, Afterimage stood out to us with its stunning hand-drawn visuals. Even next to the likes of Hollow Knight,
News The Newest Disney Dreamlight Valley Update Will Be Released On February 16th
Olaf and Mirabel are coming
Do you wanna build a snowman? Too late, he already built himself, and he's coming to your game very soon. Surprise! We won't have to wait long for Disney Dreamlight Valley's latest update to get added to the game, as Gameloft announced today that it would be releasing on February 16th. The update will add a ton of new...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: Festival Of Friendship Update Release Date And Contents
Sentient snowmen and sentient houses
There are a ton of changes and new things in the latest Disney Dreamlight Valley update, including new characters, new features, and quality-of-life updates. We're still finding out all the new content that has been added to the game in the February update, so be patient as we discover more! Let's get to know...
And which version should you pick?
So, you want to buy Disney Dreamlight Valley. Maybe you've been waiting until your favourite character gets added, or maybe you've been slowly worn down by the marketing and the updates for the game. Either way, you're here, and you're wondering what the differences are between the three versions available on the...
Review Akai Katana Shin - One Of CAVE’s Very Best Horizontal Bullet Hells
Live by the sword
CAVE Co. Ltd, the pioneering, god-tier arcade developer that reignited the shooting game genre in the '90s, has a portfolio to die for. After 17 years of cast-iron quality and unceasing invention, the sound of gunfire finally rang silent in 2012 with their swansong, Dodonpachi SaiDaiOuJou. Among Cave’s output, only a few entries...
Exclusive 'Tiny Thor', A Gorgeous 16-Bit-Style Platformer, Announced For Switch
Puny god packing some veteran talent
Publisher Gameforge has announced Tiny Thor, a beautiful 2D pixel art platformer that's coming to the Switch as part of the company's brand-new publishing label, IndieForge. Developed by German studio Asylum Square, Tiny Thor sees you take on the role of the "small but mighty" God of Thunder as you traverse...
News Forget Mario, The Tetris Movie Has Secured A Date For Its Own Premiere
Movie will be shown at SXSW in March
Tetris, the upcoming biographical from director Jon S. Baird, has secured a March premiere date and will be shown at South by Southwest 2023. The event itself will take place between 10th and 19th of March in Austin, Texas and "features sessions, music and comedy showcases, film screenings, exhibitions,...
Random Saturday Night Live And Pedro Pascal Deliver A Gritty Take On Mario Kart
"I need to feel big!"
HBO's adaptation of The Last of Us has been receiving rave reviews since its debut in January - deservedly so - with critics and audiences alike praising the show for its faithful take on the franchise along with its bold deviations (hello, episode 3!). It's clearly gotten some folks wondering just what else could potentially...
News Star Fox 64 Follow-Up Title Was Pitched For Wii U, But Retro Studios Passed On It
Planned with a puppet aesthetic
It has been a good few years now since we last checked in with everyone's favourite fox fighter pilot in Star Fox Zero (seven years, to be precise) and the chances of him returning to the Switch seem to lessen everyday. In the ensuing period while we wait (fingers tightly crossed) for news of a series reboot, the good...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of GoldenEye 007 On Switch
Shaken or stirred?
GoldenEye 007's release on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack (and Xbox) has stirred up a lot of talk among us video game enthusiasts, and naturally, Digital Foundry is weighing in on the situation. Dropping on the service just over a week ago, both the Xbox and NSO versions have come under a lot of flack for the controls,...
UK Charts Fire Emblem Out Of Top Ten While SpongeBob Sells Well On Switch
Making a splash
The UK charts are in and the Switch's big hitter for January — Fire Emblem Engage — has slipped out of the top ten. After taking number one on its debut week and dropping to seventh last week, the strategy RPG is now charting in 16th on the UK's weekly boxed charts. FIFA 23 is back on top after being pushed out of the number one...
News Toaplan's Arcade Bullet Hell 'Batsugun' Is Coming To Switch In May
Update: Following rating in Korea last week
Update [Mon 6th Feb, 2023 10:00 GMT]: It's happening — City Connection has announced BATSUGUN Saturn Tribute Boosted for Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and Steam, and it's launching worldwide on 25th May 2023. (Thanks Gematsu!) This is following reports last week that the game was rated in Korea. Saturn Tribute...
News Capes Could Fill The Switch's Superhero Tactics Gap While Waiting For Marvel's Midnight Suns
Coming this year
Last year, Marvel's Midnight Suns launched on Playstation and Xbox consoles to high levels of praise. It is still coming to Switch at some point (we assume) though word on the Nintendo release has dried up ever since the "at a later date" announcement appeared last August. Seeing a console in need of some superhero turn-based...
News Cel-Shaded Twin-Stick Shooter 'Dust & Neon' Saddles Up On Switch Next Week
Rootin' tootin' shootin'
Dust & Neon rides onto the Switch and PC on 16th February 2023, publisher Rogue Games has announced. Announced last summer and revealed to be coming to Switch as part of Nintendo's House of Indies over the holiday season, this twin-stick roguelite sports gorgeous cel-shaded visuals and hectic gameplay to keep you on your...
News Hunt Monsters Through Diorama Battlefields In Bleak Sword DX, Slashing Onto Switch This Year
Compact combat
Bleak Sword released on Apple Arcade back in 2019 and has since gone on to receive positive reviews across the board. Now the title is making the leap from decidedly difficult mobile app to brutal Switch game, as Devolver Digital has announced that Bleak Sword DX will be dodge rolling its way onto the Nintendo console this year. For...
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