News Taiwanese Memory Chip Supplier Reports Stronger Than Expected Demand From Nintendo
More fuel for the Switch Mini fire?
Feature Best Nintendo Switch Couch Co-Op Games
Teamwork makes the dream work
Feature Best Nintendo Switch RPGs
Our round-up of the best RPGs on the console
News Nintendo Is Waiting For Next Level Games To Let It Know When Luigi's Mansion 3 Is Ready
"Let us know and we’ll solidify the release date”
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News Taiwanese Memory Chip Supplier Reports Stronger Than Expected Demand From Nintendo
More fuel for the Switch Mini fire?
An awful lot has been said about the Switch Mini over the last few days - a rumoured revision to Nintendo's hybrid console expected to be revealed this year - and this latest little nugget of information from a Taiwanese memory chip supplier only adds even more fuel to the ever-raging fire. Macronix - a memory...
UK Charts Crash Team Racing Speeds Straight To Number One, Destroys Team Sonic Racing's Debut
The bandicoot is back
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 22nd June, revealing that Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled has raced past the competition to secure a might first place. The game generated the second highest week-one sales the franchise has ever seen in the UK, only being beaten by Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy before it, and has...
Feature Best Nintendo Switch Couch Co-Op Games
Teamwork makes the dream work
While there's a great many different types of gaming experiences available on Switch, the chances are that couch co-op games were a big part of the reason you bought Nintendo's hybrid console. After all, Nintendo is the bonafide master of local co-op games, and the Switch is tailor-made for those experiences thanks to...
Feature Best Nintendo Switch RPGs
Our round-up of the best RPGs on the console
At launch, Switch started with a steady sprinkle of decent releases, whether new games or ports from other platforms, but in the months that followed the software snowballed and now you can't move for quality titles across almost every category. The RPG genre is no exception. This selection of the...
News Nintendo Is Waiting For Next Level Games To Let It Know When Luigi's Mansion 3 Is Ready
"Let us know and we’ll solidify the release date”
https: to let us know and we
News Engine Software Handling The Switch Version Of Ni no Kuni: Wrath Of The White Witch
In cooperation with Bandai Namco
When Bandai Namco officially confirmed Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch was coming to the Switch later this year, it also revealed this version of the game would run at 30fps and maintain a 720p resolution in both docked and handheld mode. Adding to the existing information about this upcoming release, it's now...
News Dream Daddy Arrives On The Switch eShop At The Start Of Next Month
“Meet and romance other hot Dads”
A few weeks ago, Game Grumps revealed it would bring its popular title Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator to the Switch and mobile devices in the “very” near future. The estimated release date of 2nd July has now appeared on the North American eShop. It will set you back $14.99 and is expected to take up...
News Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Is On Sale For $14.99 On The North American Switch eShop
And the DLC is half-price
The North American Switch eShop has hosted a number of sales over the past few weeks, including some insane discounts on standalone games. The latest one up for grabs is Bandai Namco's Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2. If you already own it, it might still be worth taking a look at the DLC currently on-sale. Right now, the game...
News Risk Of Rain 2 Has Been Rated For Nintendo Switch
Is an announcement on the way?
Last September, Switch owners were treated to a pleasant surprise when Hopoo Games' acclaimed action-platformer Risk of Rain suddenly appeared on the Switch eShop. Now, it seems like Nintendo's hybrid platform could be receiving the 3D sequel in the near future. Risk of Rain 2 for Switch has been recently rated by the
News NBA 2K19 Newcomers Outraged By In-Game Video Advertisments
Disable these clips in the settings menu
Remember the unbelievable sale last week for NBA 2K19 on the North American eShop and multiple other digital platforms? The game received a limited-time 95 percent discount, taking it from the regular price of $59.99 all the way down to just $2.99. Even people who don't play sports games on a regular basis...
News Switch Mini Rumours Escalate As Spanish Arm Of GAME Lists Accessories
Update: The listings have been removed
This is a rather nice Switch Mini mock-up we created ourselves, before you get too excited Update: Sorry folks, it looks like the listings have now been removed from the Spanish GAME website. Original Story: The Spanish arm of gaming retail specialist GAME has added a whole bunch of Switch Mini accessories...
News Switch Version Of Crash Team Racing Receives Early Patch To Improve Online Multiplayer
"Thank you for your patience"
If you've tried out the online portion of Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled on Nintendo's hybrid video game system, you may or may not have had a bumpy ride. Well, the good news is, developer Beenox has already released an update to improve this part of the game in the Switch release. To download it, all you need to do...
Soapbox Why Sword And Shield's Pokémon Purge Will Benefit Everyone
And how the cull draws focus from more significant issues
When you're trying to please a fanbase that's been around for over 20 years, any major change to the status quo will always divide opinion. Pokémon is a series that’s kept under heavy scrutiny by its loyal community, with each minute detail studied under a Silph Scope with no place for...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 22nd)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
After another busy week full of Switch Mini suspicions and a Mario Kart Hot Wheels announcement of all things, it's time for us to sit back and talk over our weekend plans. Members of the team have shared their entries below, and we'd love for you to get involved via our comment section and poll, too. Enjoy!...
News My Friend Pedro Is Devolver Digital's "Biggest Launch To Date" On Nintendo Switch
It's also one of the best launches yet
Devolver Digital's ongoing support for Nintendo's hybrid platform appears to be paying off – with the publisher revealing the recently released slow-mo shooter My Friend Pedro – by DeadToast Entertainment – has become the company's "biggest launch to date" on the Switch. At this point in time, it's...
News Banjo-Kazooie's Smash Bros. Reveal Was One Of The "Biggest" Moments In Grant Kirkhope's Career
Up there with Mario + Rabbids
In a recent interview with the YouTube channel Shesez, Banjo-Kazooie composer Grant Kirkhope was asked about how he felt when he heard his music in the character reveal trailer for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and how it compared to his other career highlights. According to the living legend himself, it’s on par with...
News Cuphead Developer Dreams Of Making A New Zelda Game
More than a pipe dream?
Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer has become an instant success on the Switch eShop. It's already dominating the download charts in multiple regions and has been well received by fans and critics alike. Being an indie-made title, it's obviously got a lot of smaller-sized developers thinking about what they would...
News Cadence Of Hyrule Was The Most Downloaded Game On Switch Last Week In Japan
An instant success
Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the Necrodancer had a cracking debut in Japan, debuting at number one in the Switch eShop charts for the region last week. The news comes from Nintendo's regular Japanese eShop update, which has revealed the top ten most downloaded games for the period of 13th - 19th June. It sits just ahead of...
News Here Are The Top 10 Best-Selling Third-Party Switch Games As Of May 2019
Life-to-date sales in the US
We're often treated to official data showing the best-selling Nintendo-published games for Switch, but it's far less often that we get to hear about third-party games. As keen players will know, third-party hits help to add variety and new experiences to any console, so it's about time we celebrated the best of the bunch...
News PQube To Release More Switch eShop Games Physically In Europe, Two Launch Today
Physical collectors rejoice!
Today, publisher PQube has announced that it will be releasing more of its previously digital-only games in physical form on Nintendo Switch in Europe. PQube tells us to expect more titles to appear over the course of the year, but it's kicking things off with two games in particular. Both of these have launched today;...
Preview Things We've Learned Playing Super Mario Maker 2
Five tidbits from our time with the game so far
Super Mario Maker 2 is a game we've hardly been quiet about, except maybe during that whole 'E3' thing. Well, now we can say with confidence that we actually have the game in our collective hands, and we've been digging right ruddy deep into it and learning as much as we can. In short (and before the...
News Friday The 13th: The Game Ultimate Slasher Edition Is Getting A Physical Switch Release
Pre-orders live in North America
Third-person survival horror Friday the 13th: The Game Ultimate Slasher Edition is eyeing up a release on Switch this summer and a physical edition has now been revealed which is packed with lots of juicy contents. Originally planned to launch in spring, the game has now been pushed back for a 13th August release...
News Switch JRPG Oninaki Gets Gorgeous New Screenshots And Character Info
From Square Enix and Tokyo RPG Factory
https: The new character information comes in the
News Find Your Way Out Of A Maze In The New Nintendo Labo VR Minigame
Download it from the Switch news channel
Nintendo has released a new Labo VR minigame. This one requires to find your way out of a 3D maze. If you would like to check it out, click on the Switch news channel, find the Labo article, press the "receive sample" button within it and then boot up your copy of the game. From here, you'll need to select...
"We want to keep that quality bar high"
Not long after we found out the release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons had been delayed until next year, Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser said the company would not "bring a game to the market before it w
Video Digital Foundry Takes A Look At The Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening E3 Demo
"It's a beautiful take on a classic game"
The next Zelda game due out on the Switch is the remake of Link's Awakening. After playing the demo of it at E3 2019, Digital Foundry has now uploaded a video comparing this new version to the Game Boy original, while taking a look at how it's shaping up in terms of performance. In docked mode, the game...
News Realm Royale Is Now Available As A Free Download On Switch
Ready up!
Last month, after a series of rumours and leaks, Hi-Rez Studios released the Realm Royale Founder's Pack on the Switch eShop. This paid version of the game gave Nintendo owners a helping hand with additional goodies and essentially early access ahead of its free-to-play launch on the system. If you are one of the individuals who has been...
Reminder Get Up To 80% Off In This Switch eShop Sale Celebrating Indie Devs Down Under
That's a ripper of a sale, mate
There's a rather large amount of Australian and New Zealand developers releasing games on the Switch eShop on a regular basis. To celebrate, all of the studios down under and across the ditch have joined together to offer Switch owners "twenty of the best" games from the region at great prices. The sale covers a wide...
Feature Best Nintendo Switch Shmups
Now updated with Rolling Gunner!
The humble shoot ‘em up has been a staple genre ever since the very beginning of video games when Spacewar! laid down the basic groundwork in 1962. No, that is not a typo; in the year that Marilyn Monroe died and The Beatles recorded their first single ‘Love Me Do’, some boffins at MIT were busy inventing video...
News Natsume Shares More Details On Harvest Moon: Mad Dash
Coming to Switch this fall
Natsume has shared some fresh details on Harvest Moon: Mad Dash which was shown for the first time during E3 last week. If you're not caught up on this one, Mad Dash is described as a "fast-paced farming game" that is set to launch for both Switch and PS4 in fall 2019. You'll be able to play the game alone or with friends...
News PlatinumGames Has Been Doing "A Lot Of Intel Gathering" For The Wonderful 101
And it's no secret they want it on Switch
The idea of porting The Wonderful 101 to Switch seems to be brought up surprisingly often. Indeed, it was only a couple of weeks ago when we last heard about it, as PlatinumGames executive director Atsushi Inaba said that he was "glad" he has spoken about it in the past and asked fans to be patient. This...
News Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories Is Heading To Switch In The West
How will you cope in a crisis?
Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories is making its way to the west next year, it has been confirmed. The game will be launching on Nintendo Switch, PS4 and PC. With devastation and destruction everywhere you look, Disaster Report 4 has you trying to escape from the destroyed city around you. You'll be looking out for...
Nintendo Download 20th June (North America)
Bloodstained, Crash Team Racing, My Friend Pedro!
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! Nintendo Switch: Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night...
Nintendo Download 20th June (Europe)
Crash! Team! Racing! Nitro! Fueled!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe 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 Retail - New Releases: Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled (Activision,...
News Astral Chain Director Reveals Neat Trick Which Will Let You Play In Co-Op
A "challenging" way to play
PlatinumGames' upcoming release Astral Chain left a pretty strong impression on us after E3; the game is being directed by Takahisa Taura, the lead designer on NieR: Automata, and it certainly looks like it could be strong enough to tide us over until the studio's next Bayonetta effort comes along. As you'll know if...
News Flyhigh Works Hosts ‘Summer Sizzlers’ Sale, 11 Switch Games Discounted
Up to 60% off
Flyhigh Works has announced that it'll be kicking off a 'Summer Sizzlers' sale on Nintendo Switch, discounting a healthy number of its games for your consideration. The best news? It starts today. You can get a taste of each of the discounted games in the fancy trailer up above, but we've got the full list and their discounts for you...
News Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Has Game-Breaking Bug, Advice Given To Switch Owners
Make sure you're prepared
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night arrives on Nintendo Switch next week on 25th June. PS4 and Xbox One players already have their hands on it, however, and a game-breaking bug has been found which will affect every version. An update for the game, taking it to version 1.02, appears to be the problem. Essentially, if players...
News Side-Scrolling Hack And Slash Dead Or School Is Getting A Physical Release In Japan
Comes out this August
Update: It has been confirmed that Dead or School is getting a physical release in Japan on August 29th. Here are some gameplay details, direct from the developer: Defeat enemies, grow your own character. Collect items, create your own most powerful weapons! Hack and Slash X Girl's action Gear obtain with money or gears,...
News Banjo-Kazooie Composer Grant Kirkhope Says He'd "Love" To Write Music For Cadence Of Hyrule
Let's hope for a sequel then!
Cadence of Hyrule has been available on Switch for a little while now, and we don't know about you, but we're still happily bopping along to its wonderful soundtrack on a daily basis. We're not the only ones who love it either; in an interview with Miketendo64, Grant Kirkhope - composer for games like Banjo-Kazooie,...
News Lines X Is A Relaxing Puzzle Game Coming To Switch Next Week, And It's Less Than $1
Worth a try?
Launching next week on Nintendo Switch is Lines X, a relaxing puzzler that could be a great little choice to pass the time. The game features a series of Numberlink puzzles which have players finding paths to connect coloured tiles in a grid. There are 100 puzzles for you to explore in total, wrapped up in a game which plays host to...
News Is This Our First Real Look At Nintendo Switch Mini? Update: Company Responds
HonSon has based designs on "secret" information
Update: We've spoken to a HonSon representative about the product listings in question, and have been told that the company has based these products on "secret" information and that it is waiting for Nintendo to officially confirm the system before putting these items into production; HonSon will then...
News Table Top Racing: World Tour Gets Permanent Switch Price Cut, Refunds Issued To Early Buyers
In reaction to community feedback
Greenlight Games and Playrise Digital have today announced that Table Top Racing: World Tour - Nitro Edition will be receiving a permanent price drop in reaction to feedback from the Switch community. The game will now be available to download from the eShop for £19.99 / €22.99 / $24.99, down from its initial...
News Nintendo Labo Wins GOTY At The 2019 Games For Change Awards
Paving the way
Nintendo Labo might not have been quite as successful in terms of sales as certain other first-party releases on the Switch, but it has certainly won plenty of awards since the original kits were launched in April last year. Since then, it's taken home two BAFTA awards and a GDC innovation award. Now, at the 2019 Games for Change...
News Pokémon Was The Second Most Pre-Ordered Title At GameStop During E3
Call of Duty takes out the top spot
Video game retail giant GameStop has revealed the most pre-ordered upcoming releases shown during E3 2019. Three Nintendo titles made the cut and one third-party release also coming to the Switch was featured. Activision's next entry in the Call of Duty series took out the top spot and Pokémon Sword and Shield...
News Devil May Cry Unleashes Stylish Hack And Slash Action On The Switch Next Week
File size also revealed
Following on from Capcom's May announcement, it has now been confirmed Devil May Cry will be arriving on the Switch eShop in Japan, Europe and Australia next week. The title is due out on 25th June locally and will be released a few days later on 27th June in Japan. The Switch eShop exclusive requires a massive 9.2GB of free...
News Sega Ages Space Harrier "Coming Soon" To The Switch eShop In Japan
Relive the third-person rail shooter
The game site for the Sega Ages Space Harrier is now live. The third-person rail shooter is "coming soon" to the Japanese Switch eShop and will set you back 925 yen. This new version captures the spirit of the original 1985 arcade version while also adding in features from the 2012 3DS title such as widescreen...
News Puzzle & Dragons Gold For Switch Releases In North America Later This Year
A competitive take on the series
In 2013, GungHo Online Entertainment released Puzzle & Dragons Z on the 3DS. It followed this up in 2015 with a local release of the game and also added in a special Nintendo-themed bonus title: Puzzle & Dragons Z: Super Mario Bros. Edtion. Now, GungHo has announced it will release Puzzle & Dragons Gold...
Guide How To Fix A Drifting Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Analogue Stick
Several solutions to fix drift and put Joy back in the Con
Switch celebrated its second birthday recently and Nintendo deserves a lot of credit for delivering a console to suit multiple purposes and lifestyles. Its success as a portable device relies on it being a hard-wearing piece of hardware and – on the whole – it’s a solid, durable bit of...
Feature Games To Play After You've Finished Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Attack of the (Zelda) Clones
It’s been over two years since The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild launched and we first ventured out onto the great plains of a truly open Hyrule. In that time, we’ve found all the shrines, defeated Calamity Ganon and scoured the kingdom for every last item and Korok seed. We’ve seen it all – and we went...
Feature Behind The Scenes On Collection Of Mana And Trials Of Mana
"The original games were very popular"
Of the many surprises we got at E3 2019, the confirmation that the Mana series would be getting a much-needed shot in the arm was one of the most pleasant. Not only was it revealed that Collection of Mana – containing the localised version of the legendary Seiken Densetsu 3 – was coming to the West, we...
News Narrative-Driven Space Puzzler Professor Lupo And His Horrible Pets Hits Switch Next Month
From the dev behind Nihilumbra
Nihilumbra studio Beautifun Games is back with its latest puzzle adventure; Professor Lupo and his Horrible Pets arrives on Switch next month. The game sees players take on the role of a professor's personal intern, dealing with the ferocity of his collection of so-called horrible pets along the way. These pets are...
Random Turns Out Super Mario Odyssey's Dog Started Its Career As A Nintendogs Star
Here's a fun fact for you
Remember the wonderful little good boy in Super Mario Odyssey? The one that ran around and played with you at the beach? Of course you do. Well, as it turns out, this very dog was actually already a famous Nintendo star, likely explaining its talent and confidence on screen when playing fetch with Cappy and digging up...
News Breath Of The Wild's Sequel Came From Having Too Many DLC Ideas, Aonuma Says
"DLC is not enough"
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild remains one of the most magical experiences available on Switch. When it's sequel was revealed at E3, we were pretty surprised - it's not every day the Zelda franchise introduces a direct sequel - but here we are, with a continuation of Link and Zelda's latest adventure on the horizon...
Japanese Charts Switch Games Take The Top Nine Spots, Story of Seasons Debuts In First
Another solid week
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 10th - 16th June, revealing that Nintendo has had another stellar week in the region. Doraemon: Story of Seasons managed to jump right in to first place this week, comfortably outselling the game in second place which just so happens to be the mighty, evergreen Super Smash Bros...
News Cybarian: The Time Travelling Warrior Brings Cyberpunk Platforming To Switch This Week
Bosses and battles aplenty
Launching this Friday on Nintendo Switch is Cybarian: The Time Travelling Warrior, a platforming beat 'em up with a cyberpunk twist. With a graphical style and general feel hoping to play on your old school nostalgia, Cybarian: The Time Travelling Warrior is a mash-up of action, platforming, and arcade fun. You'll be...
Deals This 256GB Micro SD Card Is Dirt Cheap And Perfect For Your Switch
Only £24.99 today
With so many amazing upcoming games revealed for the Nintendo Switch during E3, it's going to be a big strain on your wallet and also your Switch internal storage as so many of these games are eShop only. With Super Mario Maker 2, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and Luigi's Mansion 3 on the horizon, you may wish to download...
Guide Where To Pre-Order Zelda: Link's Awakening's Lovely Limited Edition
Europe's special release is go!
If you're hoping to pick up the wonderful The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening limited edition set, you've certainly come to the right place. The European special release includes a physical copy of the game, a 120-page artbook, a Game Boy-themed steelbook case, and a lovely box to put it all in. Retailers have...
News CD Projekt Red "Not Really Cutting Anything" From The Witcher 3 On Nintendo Switch
The "biggest changes" are tied to the UI and interaction
During a recent interview with VGC, CD Projekt Red UI Coordinator Alvin Liu explained how the biggest adjustments made to The Witcher 3 on Nintendo Switch are tied to the user interface: “The biggest changes that we made involve the user interface and how you interact is a bit different on...
News Japanese Developer Grezzo Handling The Switch Version Of Link's Awakening
And there are "no plans" for Oracle remakes
Japanese video game developer Grezzo has made a name for itself over the years re-releasing older Zelda games on newer Nintendo systems. It started out with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D in 2011 and followed this up with The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D in 2015. In between, it has worked on...
News Smash Bros. Ultimate's Cape-Themed Spirit Board Event Starts Later This Week
Become a caped crusader
This week's spirit board event is all about caped-themed spirits. Expect to see Wario's alter-ego (Wario-Man), Ghirahim from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and many other classic video game characters who wear capes. This event starts on Friday and runs for the entire weekend. If you play Smash during this period you'll...
Guide Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Everything We Know So Far
NookPhone? Yay! No cloud saves? Booo…
Following its reveal last year, we’ve all been clamouring for more information about Animal Crossing on Switch and during E3 2019, Nintendo delivered. We got a title – Animal Crossing: New Horizons – and a short trailer detailing the premise, plus a more in-depth look during the Nintendo Treehouse...
Hands On Creature In The Well Is The Most Beautiful Game We Played At E3
Stick with us on this one
You read that title right. Creature In The Well is indeed the most beautiful game we played at E3. Yes, we're aware of the shiny, toy-box wonderland that is the Link’s Awakening remake. We all know Cyberpunk 2077 is next level. Mosaic, the upcoming, multi-platform indie game that transforms
News Taito's Ninja Warriors Reboot Will Make Its Way To Europe And North America
The SNES beat 'em up returns
Last month, we shared the news that Taito's Ninja Warriors sequel is gearing up for a release on Switch in Japan in July. Now, the company has revealed that the very same game will also be arriving in Europe and North America, acting as the first western release for Taito's mighty return to home console development. The...
News Senran Kagura Peach Ball Gets Down And Dirty On Switch This July
EU, NA and AUS release date confirmed
Marvelous Europe has confirmed that Senran Kagura: Peach Ball will be launching in Europe and Australia on 9th July, joining the release already penned in for North America. With pricing now also confirmed to be £35.99 / €39.99 / $60.00 (AUS), the game sees Asuka, Yumi, Murasaki, Ryona, and Yomi all being...
Video Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Launch Trailer Shows Off Shovel Knight Collab
And Konami gets tortured (seriously)
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has been treated to its very own launch trailer - it releases on PS4, PC and Xbox One today - bringing the hype ahead of its release on Switch next week and giving us a look at Shovel Knight in action. Things begin with game creator Koji Igarashi seemingly torturing a Konami...
Random The Ultimate Way To Play Cadence Of Hyrule? With A Dance Mat, Of Course
Feel the rhythm
Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda (seriously, what is with the length of that title) has now been available for a good few days. If you've already tried it out for yourself, you'll know that it hits all the high notes and provides a stonking good time. If you have checked it out, we imagine...
News Konami's Castlevania, Contra And Arcade Collections Now Include Japanese Game Versions
Choose your preference
As had been previously promised by Konami, all three of the company's recent Anniversary Collection releases on Switch now include the Japanese versions of their games. Yep, Castlevania Anniversary Collection, Contra Anniversary Collection, and
Feature Xeno Crisis Is Smash TV Meets Aliens, And It's Looking Incredible
It's coming to Mega Drive, NEO GEO and... Switch?!
It's hard to make games. When you have absolutely no idea how to actually make a game, that might seem like a naive understatement, but we imagine it's true. Games today are massive, epic ventures; collaborations between hundreds, if not thousands of talented individuals all striving toward a common...
News Rotating Platformer Alien Escape Twists And Turns Onto Switch Next Week
And we have a brand new trailer
Launching next week on the Nintendo Switch eShop is an intriguing little platformer called Alien Escape. A brand new trailer has been shared to show you what it's all about. The game features a group of partying aliens who have landed on an unknown planet after crashing their UFO. They hope to find help at a nearby...
News Nintendo Is Seeing A Consistent Year-On-Year Increase In Media Coverage During E3
On the up for three years on the bounce
E3 is an exciting time for everyone involved, but also a very busy one for anyone working in gaming media. We're not afraid to admit that the days surrounding the event can often turn into one huge ball of stress, as announcements, reveals, leaks, and Keanu Reeves come flying at you from every angle just...
News Pre-Orders Now Live For Hori's Dragon Quest Slime And Daemon X Machina Switch Controllers
Looking for something a little different?
Fed up of fitting in with everyone else? Feel like going against the grain to stand out from the crowd? Then these weird and wonderful Switch controllers are probably for you. Both of these designs were revealed over the course of last week and come from Japanese accessory maker, Hori. Just looking at the...
News Looks Like Tetris 99 Is Getting A $30 Physical Edition In Japan
Will it make it to the west?
A new listing on Nintendo's Japanese website suggests that a physical edition of the Nintendo Switch Online exclusive game Tetris 99 will soon be available to purchase. The listing shows a 'boxed edition' which is scheduled to release on 9th August for 3,148 yen before tax (approx. $29 / £23). It includes the main...
News The Queen Of Ramen Min Min Takes Out The Final Party Crash Bash Event In ARMS
A fan favourite
Not long after Nintendo launched the Switch in 2017, the company released a new fighting game called ARMS. This new IP utilised the gyro feature in the Switch Joy-Con controllers and introduced us to a bunch of energetic characters such as Spring Man and Ribbon Girl. Now, a few years on, it appears the live competitive online events...
News Win More My Nintendo Gold Points In The 4th Tetris 99 Maximus Cup
Starts later this week
If you're still playing the addictive battle royale game Tetris 99 months after its release and have been training up in preparation for the next big event, you'll be pleased to hear Nintendo has now revealed the 4th Maximus Cup will be taking place later this week on 21st June. Below is the official announcement for North...
News Earn Exclusive Skins And Gear In Mortal Kombat 11's Brand New Seasonal Mode
'Twas the season... of blood!
Originally announced within the game's news section, the Mortal Kombat 11 Kombat League is at last upon us. The first season has been (unsurprisingly) branded "The Season of Blood". Starting from 18th June and running for the next four weeks, all players will be able to climb from Apprentice to Elder God rank...
Video Witness Annihilation In The New Daemon X Machina Story Trailer
Meching it right
Despite everything we already know about the ravaged world of Daemon x Machina – even after the latest E3 Treehouse Live presentation which showed us an extensive look at the mechanized destruction ballet – the producers remain tight-lipped about the player's role in the single-player campaign. Sadly, Nintendo's new story...
News Nintendo Switch System Update 8.1.0 Is Now Live
Fancy some stability?
Nintendo has rolled out its latest firmware update for the Switch. Version 8.1.0 promises to make your system even more stable than it was before. Here are the official patch notes: General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience If we find out anything else about what this latest update does, we'll...
Guide Where To Pre-Order The Zelda: Link's Awakening amiibo
Here's where to get yours
Pre-orders are now live for the adorable The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening amiibo which was revealed at E3 this year. If you're hoping to get your hands on one, here's where to go. You'll find several different options depending on your location below. We'll be updating this page with other options, too - expect to...
News Luigi's Mansion 3 Boss Battles Will Be More Exciting Than Dark Moon, Says Producer
Sounds good to us
Perhaps one of Nintendo's strongest-looking games at E3 was Luigi's Mansion 3. From every drop of footage we've seen so far, as well as what Nintendo has revealed in terms of its gameplay and focus, we're starting to believe that this could well end up being the best in the series by a considerable distance. Time will tell, of...
News Super Mario Maker 2 File Size And Other Details Revealed
Physical or digital?
Super Mario Maker 2 is fast approaching, with that juicy 28th June release date just around the corner. If you haven't already, we imagine you'll soon start to think about how you might want to pick up a copy of the game - physical or digital? Well, the Nintendo Switch eShop listing for the game has now updated to reveal its...
Hands On Empire Of Sin Is A Complex Crime Caper Created By Video Game Royalty
"Prohibition strategy" is a genre now
During one of our E3 appointments, we sat in a tiny, packed room to observe a 20-minute gameplay demo for Empire of Sin, the upcoming 1920s-themed strategy game slated to release Spring 2020. Surrounding us were no fewer than five developers, including John Romero, famed creator of the original DOOM and Quake...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Will Not Support Cloud Saves
But amiibo get the green light
Animal Crossing: New Horizons was finally unveiled during Nintendo's E3 Direct last week, giving fans of the series both good and bad news. The good news is that it looks as delightful as ever, with proceedings this time taking place on a deserted island; the bad news is that the game has been delayed slightly to March...
UK Charts Sony's Days Of Play Sale Wipes Nintendo Out Of The Top Ten
A harsh week for the house of Mario
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 15th June, revealing that PlayStation's Days of Play sales have completely dominated the UK retail space over the last seven days. Last week, when the sale was first introduced, PS4 titles started to rise up the charts and dampen Nintendo's chances at reaching the high...
Gallery A Closer Look At The Characters And Dialogue Scenes In Super Neptunia RPG
Meet the cast!
Super Neptunia RPG is just days away from launching on Nintendo Switch, bringing the characters of the Neptunia series to life in a "whole new 2D way". As such, Idea Factory International has shared some new screenshots and information about characters in the game. Let's kick things off with those characters. In the image below,...
News Spyro Reignited Trilogy To Require Additional Download In North America, But Not Europe?
A tale of two box arts
Last Tuesday, as part of the Nintendo E3 Direct, Spyro Reignited Trilogy was confirmed for release on Nintendo Switch. Soon after, the game was listed on North American retailer Best Buy's website and the box art revealed that an additional download was required when buying the game physically.
Guide The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 - Everything We Know So Far
We collect every shred of information on the upcoming Zelda sequel
It was bittersweet to polish off the last few shrines and give Calamity Ganon what-for in the final battle of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. After such a wonderful, rich journey it was finally time to bid farewell to Link, Zelda and the largest, most expansive iteration of...
Rumour New Nvidia Shield TV Could Share The Same Chipset As The Upgraded Switch
New hardware on the way
As we all know, the Nintendo Switch and Nvidia Shield TV share the same chipset – the Tegra X1. Nvidia leveraged its knowledge of mobile chipsets to held Nintendo create its hybrid console, and as a result, hasn't refreshed its own Shield line in what feels like forever. That appears to be changing this year. Evidence has...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild All Shrine Locations Walkthrough And Map
Time to bulk up your hearts and stamina
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is an incredible game, both in terms of critical acclaim and sheer size. Few aspects of Link's latest sprawling adventure exemplify this as well as the sheer number of shrines - miniature dungeons focused solely on puzzle solving. Finding all of the shrines in Breath of...
Feature Best Nintendo Switch Games
As voted by you lovely people
In a little over two years Switch has amassed a huge amount of software - more than any Nintendo fan dared to dream after the slim pickings of the Wii U generation. Of course, this abundance of riches leaves us in something of a pickle - too much software, not enough time to play it all. In fairness, it's a very nice...
News Former Epic Games Director Says He Tried To Axe Fortnite
"That game would not have passed my bar"
What would gaming be like right now if the insanely popular title Fortnite didn't exist? It's obviously something we'll never know, but if the former Epic Games production director Rod Fergusson had got his way, we might have found out. In a recent interview on the Game Informer Show podcast at E3 2019,...
Review Super Neptunia RPG - An Easygoing Take On A Cult JRPG Series
The Console War rages on
For those that haven’t stumbled across this side-scrolling RPG series, the Neptunia games have been knocking around since 2010. Originally created by Compile Heart, Idea Factory and various other Japanese studios since, the adventures of chirpy goddess Neptune and the ongoing Console War have been a PlayStation console...
News Dotemu "Honored" To Team Up With Square Enix For Remastered Version Of Final Fantasy VIII
The French company behind Streets of Rage 4
During Square Enix Live at E3 2019, it was revealed Final Fantasy VIII Remastered would be released on the Switch later this year. Since then, it's been discovered the French developer and publisher Dotemu will be helping out with this version – with the company revealing it was both "proud and honored"...
Guide All The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild amiibo Unlocks
We are the Champions
If you have been collecting amiibo from the start, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the perfect opportunity to cash-in your efforts on both the Wii U and Switch versions of the game. Every single amiibo released out there (including amiibo cards!) will work in the game, summoning cooking or crafting materials from the...
News Mario & Sonic Producer Talks About Motion Controls And Costumes In The Switch Entry
Go for gold this November
Long-time Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games producer Nobuya Ohashi sat down with IGN earlier this week at E3 2019 to discuss the finer aspects of the latest entry in the series, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. As this is the sixth instalment and the last one since the 2016 Wii U entry, there was a...
News Bethesda Might Have More Surprises For Nintendo Switch Owners In The Future
Ongoing support
Bethesda's been one of the top third-party supporters for the Switch, releasing games like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and DOOM on the hybrid system. It followed this up with other titles like Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus and even a port of the mobile game, Fallout Shelter. While many fans of the co
News Nintendo Shares Colourful Graphic Outlining Upcoming Switch Releases
Hide your money
At E3 2019, Nintendo showed off a lot of brand new and previously announced first and third-party titles. To provide a much clearer idea of what's coming out and when, it's now shared a graphic on its social media account, which places each of these upcoming releases in the remaining quarters of this year. As you'll see below, we...
Random Astral Chain Is Filled With Hidden Toilets And "Lots Of Cats"
Um, what?
While the majority of PlatinumGames fans are eagerly anticipating the release of Bayonetta 3 on the Switch, the next title the Japanese company is actually releasing on Nintendo's hybrid platform is the synergetic action game Astral Chain. It's being directed by Takahisa Taura, who was the lead designer on NieR: Automata. During the...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Micro SD Cards 2019
Give your Switch a much needed storage boost
If you picked up a Nintendo Switch recently and have downloaded any games from the bounty available on Nintendo eShop, it's highly likely that you'll be running out of internal storage space soon. Indeed, storage space is one of the console's weaknesses, and the fact that there are so many amazing games...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 15th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
What a busy, busy week it's been in the Nintendo world. E3 has now come to an end, and a good 90% of the Nintendo Life team is feeling ready to retire to our beds for long, well-deserved naps. Before that, though, it's time once again to share with you our weekend gaming plans. As always, we invite you to join...
About time!
If you had your doubts about Tom Nook in the past, the first-look at Animal Crossing: New Horizons earlier this week probably didn't change your opinion about him. This time around, he's offering players a deserted island lifestyle package and is selling it as if it's the opportunity of a lifetime while demanding 49,800 Bells to set up...
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