Guide 81 Must-Have Games You Should Pick Up In The Switch eShop Sale (Europe)
Every 'February Fest' game we scored 9/10+
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Version 1.2.0 Launching "Late February", Here Are The Full Patch Notes
"We will continue to take your feedback very seriously"
News - 2023, Week 07
Sunday19th Feb 2023
Talking Point What Is The Best Special Edition Switch Console?
The full range
Ah, special edition consoles. There is nothing else quite like them, is there? From the flashy to the subtle, these decked-out devices are a reminder of the series' that we love, the titles we cherish and the designs that make us ooh and ahh. They are a special way to stand out from the crowd and have something that feels a little...
News Metroid Prime Remastered Physical Switch Release Has Reversible Cover Art
Featuring the Japanese box art
While some retailers in North America only just launched pre-orders for the physical version of Metroid Prime Remastered on Switch, it seems others have already sent out the game to a number of customers. Users on Reddit have highlighted how the hard copy comes with a reversible cover. On the main side, there is the...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Octopath Traveler II
What's the verdict?
Outside of Kirby, perhaps one of the most anticipated Nintendo Switch releases this month is Octopath Traveler II. This HD-2D RPG by Square Enix makes its triumphant return - building on its predecessor's established foundation with some welcome new ideas and tweaks. We gave the game an "excellent" nine out of ten stars here on...
News Capcom Permanently Lowers The Price Of Monster Hunter Stories 2 On Switch
"A new price of $39.99"
There's been a lot of conversation in recent times about the price of video games being raised and games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom have even been bumped up to $70. It seems Capcom is doing the complete opposite with its older library of titles - announcing the 2021 release Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings...
News Miyamoto: "Other IPs" Like Splatoon Were Considered For Super Nintendo World
But it was "easier" to focus on Mario
Before Super Nintendo World decided on its Mario theme, there was apparently some discussion within the Japanese video game giant and Universal Studios about "other" Nintendo-themed IP being incorporated into the park. Speaking to Polygon, Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto mentioned how Splatoon was one of the series...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel: Metroid Fusion
X marks the spot
Hello, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last week, we took a look at an upcoming physical release for the Switch in the form of Metroid Prime Remastered. After much deliberation, you fine folks decided that the Japanese variant was the better one, winning 51% of the vote. It sure was a close one! Mind you, it's all...
Saturday18th Feb 2023
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom amiibo Goes Live On Amazon UK, Pre-Order Now
You're gonna need a bigger Rupee bag
Apart from a Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Collector's Edition announcement at the latest Direct broadcast, Nintendo also unveiled a brand new Link amiibo based on his appearance in this new entry. If you happen to be located in the UK and have been looking to secure this amiibo for yourself, now is your...
News Bill & Ted’s Excellent Retro Collection Just Shadow Dropped On The Switch eShop
Party on, dudes!
Bill & Ted fans are in for a treat today, with Bill & Ted's Excellent Retro Collection shadow dropping on the Switch eShop for $9.69 USD. This title was originally announced for Nintendo's hybrid system last year. It's described as a "blast from the past" and comes packed with the retro NES and Game Boy hits Bill &...
News Super Mario Bros. Movie Runtime Seemingly Revealed
Get set for 92 minutes of action
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is just around the corner, so it's no surprise more details about this anticipated Illumination animation are surfacing each day. The latest morsel of information comes from the Irish Film Classification office. According to the website, Mario's movie will run for 1 hour and 32 minutes...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 18th)
Adventures big and small
We all needed a quieter week after last week's Nintendo Direct blow-out, and that's exactly what we got. But don't worry, there's still plenty to talk about, and plenty of games on the horizon. Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's big patch is coming soon, and we've got all of the patch notes for you.
Feature Super Nintendo World's Show Producer And Head Chef Shed Light On The New Park's Development
"Chef Toad is always working on something new"
Super Nintendo World is now open to the public, and our lovely Video Producer Zion got to go over and check out the new park for himself. As part of his visit, he managed to speak with two key figures from the park: Julia Thrash, the Head Chef at Toadstool Cafe, and Abbye Finnan, the Show Producer for...
News Nintendo's Next Switch Game Trial Has Been Announced For Online Subscribers (US)
Get rolling with Katamari Damacy
One surprise announcement during the most recent Nintendo Direct was We Love Katamari REROLL + Royal Reverie. It's coming out this June on Switch and is a follow-up to Katamari Damacy REROLL. Ahead of this game's release, Nintendo is giving Switch Online subscribers in the US a chance to play the first 'Reroll'...
News Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist Of The End & The Secret Key Has Gone Gold
No more delays
Last month, Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key was delayed from a February launch until 24th March 2023. At the time, the game's producer Junzo Hosoi mentioned how the title required "additional time to fine-tune". Now, in an update, Koei Tecmo has revealed the third entry has officially gone gold. In other...
Friday17th Feb 2023
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: All Artifact Locations
Plundering Tallon IV
Your main objective in Metroid Prime Remastered, beyond blasting Space Pirates, is to gather up 12 Chozo Artifacts in order to gain access to the game's final area. In this guide, we'll show you how to get every Artifact in the game, listing every Artifact by location with instructions on how to collect it. Many of the Chozo...
Guide 81 Must-Have Games You Should Pick Up In The Switch eShop Sale (Europe)
Every 'February Fest' game we scored 9/10+
Nintendo's most recent eShop sale in Europe, dubbed 'February Fest', features a metric boatload of brilliant games — so many, in fact, that it's easy to get a little lost in all the quality. Sure, it's pretty easy to short the shovelware from the silverware, but with such a bounty of riches, it can be...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Version 1.2.0 Launching "Late February", Here Are The Full Patch Notes
"We will continue to take your feedback very seriously"
It's now been well over a few months since the launch of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. While the gameplay was quite enjoyable at launch, there were admittedly some bugs and technical issues. Game Freak was quick to address some of these problems with a few updates, but it seems it's not done...
Review Octopath Traveler II - A Confident Follow-Up And One Of Switch's Finest RPGs
Eight roads diverged in a wood, and I... well, I took them all!
A year after the Switch released, Team Asano—who made its name on the Bravely Default games on 3DS—released Octopath Traveler for the Switch. The fascinating HD-2D art style immediately grabbed people’s attention, while the clever implementation of classic JRPG gameplay quickly...
Soapbox As A Colour Blind Gamer, I Can Now Finally Beat Metroid Prime
Prime-ary colours
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 how the recent release of Metroid Prime Remastered has enabled him to settle an old score. Prime endboss spoilers inbound... I know. I was a handsome bugger. It’s always...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Tales Of Symphonia Remastered
What did the critics think?
This week marks the return of Bandai Namco's epic JRPG Tales of Symphonia. It started out in the early 2000s on the GameCube and now many years later has received a remaster. We posted our Switch review earlier this week on Nintendo Life awarding the title 6 out of 10 stars. As much as we love this classic, it feels a...
News 'Tetris Effect: Connected' Is Getting TATE Mode In A Free Update
Flip it
Enhance Games has announced that an update for Tetsuya Mizuguchi's Tetris Effect: Connected will introduce TATE mode to the Switch version, enabling you to flip your console — or your TV if you're hardcore — on its side and get those blocks falling on a screen that better matches the orientation of the well. The update is scheduled to...
News Metroid Prime Remastered Physical Pre-Purchase Live On Nintendo Store (US)
Shipping a day before release
If you happen to be located in the US, and have had difficulties securing a physical copy of Metroid Prime Remastered ahead of 22nd February 2023 release, don't worry, because Nintendo has got you covered. Pre-purchases for the physical copy are currently available on the Nintendo Store for $39.99 USD with a standard...
Random This Official Wailord Pokémon Plush Could Actually Squash You
"Big. Blue. Buddy."
A big, heavy Pokémon deserves a big ol' plushie, right? That's obviously what The Pokémon Center thought with Wailord, who has a big of a reputation among Pokemon fans for its size. Well, it's a whale, so it should be big, right? Right. So it makes sense that you can buy a 57 ¾ inch-sized Wailord plush — that's just shy of...
News Sonic Frontiers' Sales "Greatly Exceeded" Expectations
Sega's parent company is happy
Sega took the blue blur in a bold new direction last year with the release of its open-zone adventure Sonic Frontiers. Parent company Sega Sammy has now spoken about the game's reception and sales success in a Q&A with investors - revealing the latest entry has "greatly exceeded" the original sales estimation...
News Saudi Arabia's PIF Is Reportedly Now Nintendo's Biggest Outside Investor
Update: Now 8.3%
Update [Fri 17th Feb, 2023 13:50 GMT]: Following stories earlier this week of further increases in the PIF's investment in Nintendo, Bloomberg now reports that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund now holds 8.3% of Nintendo, according to filings. This makes it the company's largest shareholder outside of Japan. According to...
News The Outbound Ghost Dev Copyright Strikes Its Own Game Over Legal Battle
Update: Publisher releases official statement
Update [Sat 18th Feb, 2023 00:55 GMT]: Publisher Digerati has provided an official statement to Nintendo Life, here it is in full: It has come to our attention that Conrad Grindheim Borrell has recently posted a series of videos on Twitter containing several falsehoods about the ongoing dispute between...
News Splatoon 3 Reveals Brand New Special Weapon For Fresh Season 2023
Tenta Missiles 2.0
We've got another Special Weapon reveal for Splatoon 3 today, which is coming when Fresh Season 2023 kicks off on 1st March — the Super Chump. Unlike yesterday's new Special Weapon, the Kraken Royale, the Super Chump is a brand new weapon and takes a little bit of inspiration from a few other Splatoon series weapons, most...
News Ubisoft Bringing Reboot Of Classic RTS 'The Settlers' To Switch Next Month
Reimagined for a new generation
Late last year, Ubisoft surprised RTS city-building fanatics when it announced The Settlers would be returning in 2023. The new title The Settlers: New Allies is out today on other platforms, and as part of this, Ubisoft has now confirmed the Switch release date - with the game now locked in for 23rd March 2023...
Gallery The Stunning Sights Of Super Nintendo World In Hollywood
Let's-a goooo!
This week, our good pal and Video Producer Zion was lucky enough to visit Super Nintendo World in Hollywood. The park is now officially open to the public after a period of technical rehearsals, with none other than Shigeru Miyamoto in attendance at the grand opening. While Zion wasn't able to catch Miyamoto-san during his time at...
Random Miyamoto Charms At Super Nintendo World's Grand Opening In Hollywood
"Our goal has been to bring the Mushroom Kingdom to reality"
Today's the day — Super Nintendo World in Hollywood is officially open to the public. We've seen plenty of press previews ahead of the park's opening today, 17th February, but the father of Mario himself, Shigeru Miyamoto, has made the trip over to the West coast of America to attend the...
Video Star Fox Dev Gets Nostalgic Ahead Of SNES Game's 30th Anniversary
Too old for a barrel roll now?
Star Fox is 30 years old next week — yes, really. The SNES on-rails shooter celebrates its 30th anniversary on 21st February, so Q-Games CEO and lead programmer on the original game Dylan Cuthbert has sat down and shared anecdotes, stories, and tips on the game, and how Star Fox has influenced his game development...
News Kirby's Return To Dream Land Deluxe Gets A Seven-Minute Overview Trailer
The pink puff returns next week
It's another month of exciting Switch releases and next week sees the arrival of Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe. Although Nintendo gave it a bit of time in the spotlight during the latest Direct broadcast, it has now gone to the extent of uploading a nearly seven-minute video showcasing everything players can...
Japanese Charts Nintendo Switch Sports Tops 1 Million Physical Sales
Pokémon slips down to second
With the latest Japanese charts, Sony is once again dominating the hardware sales. This time, though, two PS5 games are also in the top ten (via Gematsu). The big story for Nintendo is that Nintendo Switch Sports has surpassed 1 million physical sales in the week of 6th to 12th February. The family sports title sold an...
Random Illustrator Builds Mii-Inspired Character Creator With Unreal Engine 5
A whole new Mii-world
When Nintendo introduced the concept of Miis back in 2006, we're not sure anybody expected the cute little avatars to still be around more than fifteen years later. Yet here we are in 2023 and they're still remarkably prominent on the Switch, featuring as playable characters in the likes of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario...
Competition Win Tickets To PAX East For You And A Friend!
Wicked Pissa
We've teamed up with our friends at ReedPop to offer you some free tickets to PAX East, which is taking place March 23-26 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. We have 2x pairs of four-day passes up for grabs so that you can attend with a friend or family member. All you need to do is answer the question below to be in with a...
Thursday16th Feb 2023
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: Power Suit Upgrade Locations
Suit up, soldier
Metroid Prime Remastered, like all entries in Nintendo's sci-fi franchise, requires you to rebuild Samus Aran's arsenal and make her powerful enough to take on even the most fearsome of beasties. In this guide, we'll take you through all Power Suit upgrades to find on your travels across the planet Tallon IV, including the...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Gets A Massive New Update, Patch Notes Detailed
New content, new features & more
We got a teaser of the next Disney Dreamlight Valley patch last week and now Gameloft has released the full patch notes ahead of the 16th February launch. Players can expect new features and content including the Festival of Friendship update. This comes with the new characters Olaf and Mirabel and much more...
Snap up some bargains.
Nintendo's next big eShop live has gone live today, and is a feast of February offers. The February Fest sale has some big new-ish titles in the mix, alongside a lovely mix of indie darlings that you may have missed out on last year — or even before! The sale is on until 26th February, so for the next 12 days, you can get...
Gore-trait Of Ruin
The genre blend of Metroidvania and Soulslike is a tried and true combination. And it makes sense; two styles of game with a deep focus on exploration and strict difficulty were bound to cross paths. Games like Salt and Sanctuary, Blasphemous, and — of course — Hollow Kn
News You'll Have One Year To Transfer Funds Once 3DS & Wii U eShops Close, Says Nintendo
Get that Nintendo ID linked!
Ahead of the 3DS and Wii U eShop closures next month, Nintendo of Europe has shared a reminder on Twitter on what you can do in the lead up and aftermath of the end of the services. Importantly, Nintendo has clarified that you'll have until March 2024 to merge 3DS and Wii U eShop funds with your Nintendo Account. In
News Super Mario Bros. Movie Shares New Posters Of DK & Bowser, Here's A Look
Update: Even more posters have been released
Nintendo and Illumination certainly aren't holding back on the marketing for the Super Mario Bros. Movie. Just a day after they released a throwback video to the Super Mario Bros. Super Show! they've now released some more posters. This time around we've got the king of the jungle Donkey Kong and another...
Talking Point Which Nintendo Console Has The Best First-Party Games Lineup?
Best of the best
With the Game Boy and GBA libraries getting added to the Switch recently, we've been thinking about all of the games that might be coming our way over the next few months. This, in turn, got us thinking about just how many great first-party games were available on those two systems. Indeed, we thought along the very same lines when...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Version 1.3.0 Is Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Expansion Pass Wave 3 has arrived
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 made an appearance at last week's Nintendo Direct - announcing the release date for Wave 3. This update has now officially arrived and with it comes a number of bug fixes. Wave 3 adds the brand new hero Masha. She's able to make accessories for your party using special types of ore. There are...
Gallery Mario Characters' Movie Vs. Game Designs - Which Do You Prefer?
Flag poll
The Super Mario Bros. Movie will be coming our way in early April (be sure to check out our release date guide for region specifics) and it certainly looks like we are in for a video game adaptation that actually respects its source material. What a concept! With every new trailer and poster comes more detailed peeks at Illumination's...
News Watch Out, The Kraken Is Making A Comeback In Splatoon 3
Release The Kraken!
A classic Special Weapon from the original Splatoon is returning in Splatoon 3. That's right — The Kraken is back. The popular weapon is coming out to play on 1st March 2023 when Fresh Season 2023 kicks off. The Japanese Splatoon Twitter account shared some clips of the returning favourite — which many fans love, but this...
Rumour 'Pokémon Together' Website Has Fans Hopeful For New Mystery Dungeon
Spike Chunsoft reference spotted
The Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, developed by famed Japanese studio Spike Chunsoft, has gained a considerable wealth of fans over the years, with some claiming the spin-off franchise to be even better than the mainline Pokémon games. Now, it appears that a reference within the source code of the recently...
News New Splatoon 3 Art Book Makes A Splash In Japan Next Month
Update: Pre-orders are now open
Update [Thu 16th Feb, 2023 09:45 GMT]: Pre-orders for both the artbook and the soundtrack are now live over on PlayAsia. If you're looking to grab one or both of these check out the links below, and read our original story for more info. <products id="22409"> <products id="22410"> Original article...
News Play MLB The Show 23 On Switch For Free Ahead Of Release (North America)
Join in on the technical test
Update [Thu 16th Feb, 2023 04:30 GMT]: Here's a reminder for residents of North America that this trial can now be downloaded on the Nintendo Switch. Original article [Sat 4th Feb, 2023 16:00 GMT]: If you're excited for the release of MLB The Show 23 and happen to be located in the US or Canada, it seems you won't...
News The Tetris Movie Falls Onto Apple TV+ In March, Check Out The First Trailer
Falling right into place
The first trailer for the upcoming Tetris movie has fallen into place — and colour us impressed, this looks like it could be a treat. Not only that, we finally have a date for the film, and it releases on 31st March on Apple TV+ (via Entertainment Weekly). The film is a biopic all about the origins of Tetris and how Henk...
Nintendo Download 16th February (North America)
Theatrhythm! Tales of Symphonia! Akka Arrh!
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: THEATRHYTHM FINAL BAR LINE...
News Dragon Ball: The Breakers - Season 2 Launches Today, Adds A New Raider & Map
The Prince of Saiyans has arrived
Update [Thu 16th Feb, 2023 00:55 GMT]: Ahead of the Season 2 launch, Bandai Namco has now shared an extensive list of patch notes for Version 2.0.0. Here's exactly what you can expect (Bandai Namco via Nintendo Everything): Update Details Changes to Role Selection Added a ROLE SELECT screen for ONLINE MATCH...
Random Japanese Museum Wants To Reunite People With Their Lost Game Cartridges
Family-com reunions
Here's some balm for your soul on this Thursday morning: there's a museum in Japan that aims to reunite people with the Famicom games that they once owned (via Kotaku). Did you ever scribble your name down on an old game cartridge or box, only to sell it later on? You might just find it at the Named Cassette Museum in Tokyo...
News Deathtrap Dungeon To Turn Pages On Switch This Year, Narrated By Eddie Marsan
Based on the Fighting Fantasy gamebook series
Deathtrap Dungeon: The Interactive Video Adventure is getting a Switch port later this year, developer Branching Narrative Ltd has revealed. The game originally launched on Steam in 2020, and is based on the sixth gamebook in the beloved Fighting Fantasy series. As you'd expect, it plays out like a...
Exclusive FPS Horror 'Remorse: The List' Brings Scares To Switch Next Week
That's a whole lot of 'nope'
Last week, publisher Feardemic laid out its plans for 2023, with not one, but five unique horror games scheduled to launch within the next 12 months. Now, we can exclusively reveal that the first-person horror title Remorse: The List will be launching on the Nintendo Switch very soon on February 23rd, 2022. The game is...
Wednesday15th Feb 2023
News New Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Distribution Event Announced
Update: Now live
Update [Fri 17th Feb, 2023 09:10 GMT]: The code for Garganacl has been revealed, with Serebii sharing it on Twitter (thanks again, Serebii). You'll have until 20th February to get yourself the Pokémon in Scarlet & Violet. The code you'll need for this is: 1STCHAMPSV. You can also check out our guide for all other Mystery Gift...
Review Tales of Symphonia Remastered - A GameCube Classic That Shows Its Age On Switch
Dwarven Vow #108: Let sleeping dogs lie
Though it’s never quite had the popularity of the Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest franchises, the Tales series has set a good reputation as the ‘other’ classic JRPG series that’s consistently maintained a decent quality for quite some time now. Back in 2004, Namco (no Bandai yet) was only on the fifth...
News Pre-Purchase Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom At GameStop And Get A Free Wooden Plaque
Another GameStop "exclusive"
In the lead up to the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, US video game chain GameStop has announced a new pre-order deal. If you pre-purchase the game from the store now, you'll not only receive a copy of the game, but you'll also score a "free exclusive wooden plaque". Note: If you purchase the...
Feature 19 Game Boy Games We'd Love To See On Nintendo Switch Online
Yes, that includes Game Boy Color
Well, it happened — Game Boy games are finally on the Nintendo Switch Online service. This is another one of those rumours that we've been hearing about for a good while now, and in February 2023, Nintendo just snapped its fingers and popped seven rather lovely classics onto NSO just like that. Originally, the...
Random Cuphead Gets Limited Edition Art From Final Fantasy Artist Yoshitaka Amano
As part of the Japanese Deluxe Edition
Cuphead and Final Fantasy aren't two games we often put together, but today, that changes. StudioMDHR has shared some limited edition artwork that will be included in the Japanese Deluxe Edition (through SuperDeluxe Games) from none other than Yoshitaka Amano, the incredible lead artist on the first six Final...
News Latest Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Tera Raid Battle Event Announced
Garchomp and Sylveon are up next
The Pokémon Company doesn't appear to be slowing down on Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Tera Raid Battle Events any time soon. The latest one announced will include a Garchomp and Sylveon, available in both versions. This Tera Raid Battle will begin later this week on 17th February and will last until 19th February...
News Splatoon 3 Reveals Expansion Pass Wave 1 Launches Later This Month
Inkopolis returns
Nintendo has announced that Wave 1 of Splatoon 3's Expansion Pass will launch on 28th February. This follows last week's details during the Nintendo Direct. We don't know much about Wave 1 yet, but what we do know is that Inkopolis — the hub world of the original Splatoon — will be making a comeback along with the Booyah Base,...
News Shin chan: Me And The Professor On Summer Vacation Bags Physical Release
Standard and Collector's Editions up for grabs
Limited Run Games has revealed an upcoming physical edition for Shin chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation, with pre-orders set to launch on February 21st, 2023 at 12pm ET. The release will come in two flavours, which seems to be the norm for Limited Run Games: Standard and Collector's...
Random Check Out These Photos From 1999's Smash Bros-Themed Wrestling Event 'Slamfest'
Pikachu takes to the ring
Back in 1999 Nintendo revealed a Super Smash Bros. marketing campaign which makes those "everyone is here" Ultimate trailers pale in comparison. The company hosted an event called Super Smash Bros. Slamfest '99 and it saw the likes Pikachu, Donkey Kong, Mario and Yoshi take to the ring in a wrestling match in front of a...
News Final Fantasy VII Sprays Its Way Onto PowerWash Simulator Next Month
Mucky Midgar
It was just last month that PowerWash Simulator finally blasted its way onto the Switch, but the game's first expansion is already right around the corner. We have known about the upcoming Final Fantasy VII crossover for a little while now (since launch, if we're being accurate) and after much teasing, the official @PowerWashSim...
News The Pathless Scores 'Exclusive Edition' Physical Release On Nintendo Switch
Pre-orders are now live!
The Pathless made a successful transition across to the Nintendo Switch earlier this month, and if you've been holding out for a physical copy, you're in luck. Pre-orders for a physical edition have now officially gone live on iam8bit's website. It'll set you back $39.99 USD (or your regional equivalent) and comes with a...
Tuesday14th Feb 2023
Guide Best Metroid Games Of All Time
Dreadful
Updated with Metroid Prime Remastered. Remember, this ranking is based on the games' User Ratings in our database and is subject to real-time change even now. If you haven't rated your Metroid collection, feel free to add your scores and potentially influence the order below. Enjoy! What's the best Metroid game of all time? The reveal and...
News Metroid Prime Engineer "Let Down" By Exclusion Of Original Credits In Remaster
Update: Another OG dev calls it a "travesty"
Update [Tue 14th Feb, 2023 02:30 GMT]: The original Metroid Prime technical lead engineer Jack Mathews has now shared his own thoughts, calling it a "travesty". Here's what he had to say about the remaster not crediting the original developers in a message to Axios: “When my son plays Metroid Prime...
Review Blanc (Switch) - A Perfectly Pleasant Co-op Experience With Gorgeous Visuals
White plains
The notion of two disparate species of animals coming together to help one another is not particularly new in the world of storytelling. The trope goes all the way back to the likes of Peter Rabbit, in which our intrepid titular hero enlists the assistance of Squirrel Nutkin to help fend off the dastardly fox, Mr. Tod. It’s a concept...
PSA A New Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Tera Raid Battle Is Now Live
Catch a Tandemaus on Valentine's Day
Update [Tue 14th Feb, 2023 05:00 GMT]: This event is now underway, here's your reminder! Original article [Tue 7th Feb, 2023 03:05 GMT]: Last month, The Pokémon Company announced a handful of new Tera Raid Battle events coming to Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Now, ahead of Valentine's Day next week, we've...
Review Theatrhythm Final Bar Line (Switch) - A Magical Musical Romp Through Final Fantasy History
Feel the Theatrhyhm
If there’s one thing pretty much everyone can agree on, it’s that the Final Fantasy series has some incredible music. With a 35-year legacy and around 100 games bearing the Final Fantasy moniker, it’s not surprising that the music from the series is some of the most recognisable in video game history. Theatrhythm, then, is...
Video MVG Investigates Switch Online's "Impressive" Game Boy & GBA Emulation
"Nintendo has knocked this out of the park"
Nintendo last week surprised fans with a shadow drop of the Game Boy and Game Boy Advance libraries for Switch Online. If you're wondering how Nintendo's official emulations hold up, game developer and YouTuber Modern Vintage Gamer has now taken a look at the new libraries. The verdict is these emulators...
Feature Rating The Best Zelda/Link Relationship In The Legend Of Zelda Games
Zelink 4eva xxx
Zelink might be one of the biggest ships out there, and it's hardly controversial to want Zelda and Link, the two owners of the Triforce that aren't evil, to end up together. They're entwined in destiny, fated to keep meeting, and falling into the princess/hero dichotomy that keeps them separate once more. And yet, they've never...
News Animal Crossing Is The Latest Game To Get The Boss Fight Books Treatment
Written by co-director of The Video Game History Foundation
Last week, the fantastic Boss Fight Books began revealing Season 6 of its documentary-style books along with the first book, which looks at PaRappa the Rapper. And today, the publisher has announced that the second book will be very much in our wheelhouse by focusing on Animal Crossing...
Poll Was That A Super Show Cameo In The Latest Mario Movie Trailer?
Update: It's-a-not her!
Update [Fri 21st Apr, 2023 15:45]: The mystery has been solved, dear readers! As it turns out the voice was not Jeannie Elias in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, but was instead popular cartoon voice actor Jessica DiCicco. The actor herself confirmed the news in an interview with KCAL News, and shared her response in Twitter...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Metroid Prime Remastered
"One of the best-looking Switch titles I've seen"
Are you still recovering from Metroid Prime Remastered's surprise announcement and release? Well, how about some more detailed analysis on Retro Studios and Iron Galaxy's stellar rerelease from the team over at Digital Foundry? Comparing the new Switch release to both the GameCube and Wii titles,...
Review Ten Dates (Switch) - A Surprise Second Date Where More Is Better
"What's yer name and where d'ya come from?"
Looking back on Wales Interactive’s Five Dates in 2023, more than two years after its debut, reveals a fascinating glimpse into what life was like during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s a game that leans heavily into the idea that the dating world has migrated online, forcing singletons to...
Random Rock Your Partner's World With A Downloadable Kirby Valentine's Day Card
BeMyValentine.pdf
Ah, 14th February. The day of love. Of telling your significant other how much they mean to you. Of exchanging gifts and cards and posting them to social media for the whole world to see. Is there anything more romantic? But what if today has snuck up on you? Yes, there was the red heart drawn on your calendar but the chance to...
Talking Point 20 Years Of The Best Game Boy Ever - How Did You Get Your GBA SP?
Love letters to our SPecial ones
On 14th February 2003, Nintendo gave Japanese gamers a Valentine's to remember when it released the Game Boy Advance SP. Those outside Japan would have to wait until March to get their hands on this gorgeous clamshell redesign of the GBA which came — mercifully — with a front-lit screen (the back-lit AGS-101...
Video Here's A Closer Look At The Mario Movie Toy Line By Jakks Pacific
Arriving later this month
We've seen all sorts of leaks in the lead-up to the Mario Movie and now the folks at IGN have done an unboxing video. Ahead of the Jakks Pacific Mario Movie toy line release on 26th February, here's a look at the entire set of toys, action figures, and playsets that will be released. You can see Mario, Luigi, Peach, and...
Random Pokémon Fan And Tattoo Artist Inspired To Ink 'Em All For Charity
Well, the first 151 anyway
A tattoo artist from Stowmarket, Suffolk is aiming to tattoo all 151 original Pokémon on fans and customers to raise money for the Blue Cross animal welfare charity. William Langford, who owns Zen Tattoo Art, has been a tattoo artist for 12 years and loved Pokémon as a kid, BBC News reports. Langford wanted to "spend...
News Sakurai Says Working On DS Puzzler 'Meteos' Was A "Fascinating Challenge"
"I'm really bad at falling-block puzzle games"
Masahiro Sakurai continues to share insights into his storied history in the video game industry along with game design tips and his own philosophy. And today, the creator of the Super Smash Bros. series has pulled back the curtain on one of his first major projects after going freelance — the 2005 DS...
Exclusive First Look At Switch Footage For Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator
YES CHEF, RIGHT AWAY CHEF
We have a rather delicious dish ready for you today, folks. Publisher Nacon has exclusively shared with us the debut footage of Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator on Switch, with the game scheduled to launch on February 23rd, 2023 in Europe and March 28th, 2023 in North America. The trailer is quite clever, all told,...
Monday13th Feb 2023
News Wait, Did Square Enix Just Tease A Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster?
A tactical decision?
It has been a few months now since we last caught rumours of a Final Fantasy Tactics remaster, but this isn't to say that we have stopped thinking about it. Today, the thoughts of a Switch port are once again on our minds after a recent interview with Theatrhythm Final Bar Line producer Ichiro Hazama and director Masanobu Suzui...
News Team White Chocolate Claims Victory In The Latest Splatoon 3 Splatfest
Update: And it's a clean sweep
Update [Mon 13th Feb, 2023 10:30 GMT]: If Splatoon 3 is to be believed, then white chocolate is the best chocolate. That's right, Team White Chocolate won the latest Splatfest — and it was a clean sweep, too. White Chocolate were ahead at the Half-Time Report, and they won in all categories, meaning that Dark and...
Video Everything The February 2023 Nintendo Direct Didn't Tell You
There's a fair bit!
The dust has settled on the latest Nintendo Direct presentation, and whether you're currently playing through Metroid Prime Remastered or the Game Boy / Game Boy Advance collection for Nintendo Switch Online, there's likely to have been something for everyone to enjoy here. But did you know that there were some facts from the N
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Metroid Prime Remastered?
Scanning for scores
We are sure that many of you lovely lot have spent the weekend Morph Ballin' and we can't say that we blame you! After last week's Nintendo Direct finally brought us news of Metroid Prime Remastered we couldn't believe our luck; but when it dropped on the very same day we had to check if we were dreaming! Even more so was this...
Soapbox Switch Is Great, But The GBA SP Was The Pinnacle Of Public Transport Gaming
SP-icy takes
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, nearly 20 years to the day since the GBA SP launched in Japan, Jim argues the case for why it still has a very important role to play in his day-to-day... Ok, let's get this out of...
Review Nadir: A Grimdark Deck Builder (Switch) - Stunning Visuals Can't Disguise Its Shortcomings
We're on the highway to Hell
Taking a trip to Hell has never looked quite so good as in Nadir: A Grimdark Deck Builder. The stunning visuals are enough to pull you in, while the card mechanics take seconds to learn yet provide a constant challenge. There are a lot of solid points to Nadir, but technical shortcomings and some bizarre design decisions...
UK Charts Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Fall Out Of The Top Ten In A Week Of Stiff Competition
Plus a surprise appearance from Mario
This week's data for the UK's boxed charts is finally with us and we are seeing a slightly quieter week from Nintendo this time around. As we have come to expect, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was once again the highest-selling game on the Switch. This week the title only made it to fourth place however, after a strong...
Most Read
News New Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Distribution Event Announced
Guide 81 Must-Have Games You Should Pick Up In The Switch eShop Sale (Europe)
Talking Point What Is The Best Special Edition Switch Console?
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Version 1.2.0 Launching "Late Februar...
Guide Metroid Prime Remastered: Power Suit Upgrade Locations
News Metroid Prime Remastered Physical Switch Release Has Reversible Cover Art
Review Octopath Traveler II - A Confident Follow-Up And One Of Switch's Finest ...
Review Tales of Symphonia Remastered - A GameCube Classic That Shows Its Age On...