Feature Best Nintendo Switch Couch Co-Op Games
Teamwork makes the dream work
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Micro SD Cards
The best prices on Micro SD cards for Switch
Feature Best Nintendo Switch RPGs
Our round-up of the best RPGs on Switch
News One Month Later, Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Review-Bombing Is Only Getting Worse
"Sorry but this is an instant 0/10"
Guide Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Islands - Get Inspired By The Best Islands We've Seen So Far
Putting our meagre island efforts to shame
News QubicGames Is Giving Away 10 Free Nintendo Switch Games: Today's Game Is Space Pioneer
10 free games throughout December!
Nintendo Switch - News
May2020
Reminder Moonlighter's "Huge" DLC Expansion Launches On Switch Today
As the game sells one million copies
Update (Fri 29th May, 2020 17:00 BST): As a quick reminder, today sees the launch of Moonlighter's "huge" DLC expansion, Between Dimensions, on Switch and other platforms (you can catch all the details you need in our original article below). The release comes just as the game reaches an important milestone, as...
News Ninjala's Getting A Second Open Beta Test, And You Can Join Up Now
Here are the times you need
If you missed your chance the first time around, or if you're hoping to enjoy a second bout, you'll be pleased to know that Ninjala is about to host its second open beta test. You can see the timings for the event below; all you need to do to take part is head to the Nintendo Switch eShop and download the free Ninjala...
News Splatoon Players Celebrate The Series' Fifth Anniversary With Lovely Fan Art
Stay fresh!
Five years ago (well, five years and a day ago, actually) the original Splatoon inked its way onto the Wii U. It was an exciting and fresh take on the online shooter and a completely new venture for Nintendo - and boy are we happy that it was released. Splatoon and its sequel, Splatoon 2, have arguably been two of the most important...
News Think You Can Complete This Animal Crossing: New Horizons Crossword?
Published by Nintendo itself!
Think you know everything there is to know about Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Fancy testing that knowledge in a specially designed crossword? Then keep on reading! Nintendo has published this little brainteaser itself, sharing it to fans on social media as a nice little challenge. There's nothing on there that should...
Guide Where To Buy Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition For Nintendo Switch
It's out now!
If you're hoping to get your hands on Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch, you'll be happy to know that plenty of buying options have started to appear online. Where To Buy Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition (US): We'll kick things off with options for those of you in the US. Here, you have the choice...
Poll Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
It's poll time!
Today's the day, folks! Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition is finally here on Nintendo Switch and we'd love to know whether or not you're planning on picking up a copy. Originally released on the Wii around 10 years ago now, Xenoblade Chronicles has practically become a household name among Nintendo fans at this point. With...
News Four Unannounced Nintendo Games Potentially Teased By New Amazon Listings
On top of all those listings spotted yesterday!
If these newly spotted retail listings are to be believed, we could be just weeks - or even days - away from learning about four new and unannounced Nintendo-published games headed to Switch. If you were browsing our site yesterday, you'll have seen that a number of potential, unnannounced third-party...
News PQube Slashes A Massive 95 Percent Off Visual Novel Kotodama's eShop Price, Teases New IP
Now just £0.79 / $0.99 / €0.99
Publisher PQube has hacked down the Switch eShop price of its visual novel Kotodama: The 7 Mysteries of Fujisawa to just £0.79 / $0.99 / €0.99 to mark the anniversary of the game, which is the company's first internally-produced (rather than just published) venture. The price will hold for the next two weeks. We...
News Switch Owners Can Claim Three Free Games If They Already Own Select Titles
But you better be quick!
If you're looking to boost your Nintendo Switch library with a few new titles, why not take a look at these free offerings? As long as you meet the criteria, that is! Publisher Nakana.io is giving away three of its games available on the Nintendo eShop. You can download them for the wonderful price of £0 / $0 if you...
Random Could This Be The Most Pointless Switch Accessory Yet?
CyberGadget's latest is a solution in search of a problem
Like any popular gaming system, the Switch has seen its fair share of largely pointless accessories, but CyberGadget's latest effort is perhaps the most ridiculous yet. The Japanese company is releasing a protective plastic panel for the front of your Switch dock – you know, that piece of...
Guide Animal Crossing: New Horizons: May Fish And Bugs - Catch These Critters Before June 1st
All the insects and fish disappearing from New Horizons at the end of this month
Every month in Animal Crossing: New Horizons a selection of the 80 fish and 80 bugs to catch and collect in the game cycle in or out. The catchable creatures that make up your Critterpedia migrate based on th
Guide Best Cheap Nintendo Switch Games: Switch eShop Deals (US)
Our regularly updated picks of discounted games on Switch
Regular sales have become a welcome fixture on the Nintendo Switch eShop and there are huge numbers of cheap and discounted games available at any given time. With so much choice it can be tough to know what is worth your hard-earned cash and precious time. Never fear - Nintendo Life is here...
Guide Best Cheap Nintendo Switch Games - Switch eShop Deals (Europe)
Our regularly updated picks of discounted games on Switch
Regular sales have become a welcome fixture on the Nintendo Switch eShop and there are huge numbers of cheap and discounted Switch games available at any given time. With so much choice it can be tough to know exactly is worth your hard-earned cash and precious time. Never fear - Nintendo...
Reminder There's Another Mystery Gift Pokémon Now Available In Sword And Shield
Get ready for The Isle of Armor!
This is your friendly reminder that there's another mystery gift Pokémon available in Pokémon Sword and Shield. Following on from Galarian Mr. Mime last week, the second Pokémon up for grabs in this Isle of Armor promotion is a Galarian Ponyta with the Hidden Ability Anticipation. You'll also receive a Level Ball,...
News Nintendo Is Supposedly Restructuring Its Brand Ambassador Program
Prepare for change
Nintendo has been known to spread the love of um...all things Nintendo with the assistance of marketing companies and influencers, but in recent times it's reportedly been busy restructuring its brand ambassador program. If you're not familiar with the role of a Nintendo ambassador, it's their responsibility to represent the...
News Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Receives A Day One Update
Version 1.1.1 has arrived
Like many other Nintendo Switch releases nowadays, Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition has received a day one update. Version 1.1.1. fixes a few minor issues to make the game even more enjoyable. Here are the full details, courtesy of Perfectly-Nintendo: General -Fixed an issue causing the Battle Palette to remain...
News Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition Locks In A Western Release Date
Clear up August 27th
After confirming Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition would be released in Japan on August 27th, Square Enix has now locked in the same release date for North America. The platforms the game is releasing on include Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, iOS and Android. As previously confirmed, this remastered version...
Feature XCOM 2's Creative Director On The Challenge Of Bringing The Series To Switch
"It’s a privilege to finally bring it to one of my personal favourite platforms"
It's natural to think that franchises are borne out of the pursuit of profit, isn't it? That someone in a suit sits in a boardroom, glances over a "units shipped" column, and abruptly demands a series when a new IP hits a prerequisite sales target. But when it came...
Random Animal Crossing Player Expertly Recreates Parks And Recreation Scene
'Roscoe Pulls Out His Tooth'
Whether you're still loving every single second of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, or even if you're starting to feel those early symptoms of Animal Crossing fatigue, one thing about the game remains just as exciting as ever: player creativity. We've been blown away by fan-made creations ever since the game launched -...
News Multiple Amazon Listings Hint At Unannounced Switch Games From Several Major Publishers
Big if true
Update: Even more Amazon listings have appeared, this time hinting at four new Nintendo-published games all potentially coming to Switch! Original Article: A number of new Nintendo Switch game listings have been spotted on major retailer Amazon, indicating that several unannounced games might be headed for the system. The listings...
News Borderlands Collection Becomes Free On Epic Games Store, One Day Before Launching On Switch
A slightly different package, but still...
If you've been thinking about picking up the Borderlands Legendary Collection on Nintendo Switch tomorrow, you might want to reconsider. Just a day ahead of the series' Switch debut, a Borderlands bundle has become free of charge on the Epic Games Store. Borderlands: The Handsome Collection can now be...
News Strictly Limited Is Resurrecting A Lost Classic From The Creator Of Wonder Boy On Switch
Update: First screens appear online
Update: Forgive us for digging up a post from 2017, but Strictly Limited Games has just posted the first screens from Aquario of the Clockwork: Expect more news on when we'll be able to play this long-lost gem soon. Original Story [Thu 30th Nov, 2017 14:20 GMT]:
News Fortnite Chapter 2 - Season 3 Gets A New June Launch Date
Season 2 to be extended a little more
Excited for the next season of Fortnite to begin? Well, we now have a new confirmed start date for Chapter 2 - Season 3, and you won't have much longer to wait. Epic Games has confirmed that the new season will now begin on Thursday, 11th June, following several delays likely owing to the effects of the new...
Gallery Check Out These Exclusive Blair Witch Switch Screenshots
Polaroid pictures, creepy trees and good boys
Following the June launch date reveal for Bloober Team's Blair Witch on Switch, the developer has provided us with some exclusive Switch screenshots for you to enjoy. The game arrives on Switch on 25th June following its debut on other platforms last year, and judging from the images below, it looks to...
Japanese Charts Animal Crossing Still Dominates As Switch Takes Nine Of Top Ten
Another mighty week
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 18th - 24th May, revealing that Animal Crossing: New Horizons is still leading the way for Nintendo. The game shifted another estimated 102,553 copies last week, bumping its grand total of physical sales in Japan to 4.5 million. The second best-selling physical Switch game in the...
Exclusive Blair Witch Launch Date Revealed, Scaring You Witless On Switch In June
Bloober Team's found-footage fear-fest arrives soon
Following its reveal for Nintendo's console during March's Indie World Showcase, we can exclusively confirm that developer Bloober Team is bringing Blair Witch to Switch on 25th June. Coming from the studio behind the
Nintendo Download 28th May (Europe)
Borderlands! Xenoblade! XCOM!
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 eShop - New Releases: Adam's Venture: Origins (£35.99 /...
Nintendo Download 28th May (North America)
Xenoblade, Borderlands, Bioshock, Xcom 2, Shantae!
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: Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive...
News Metroid-Inspired Side-Scroller Outbuddies DX Blasts Onto Switch "Soon"
Developed over the course of 7 years
Headup and developer Julian Laufer have announced that Outbuddies DX, a 2D side-scroller inspired by none other than Metroid, is "coming soon" to Switch and Xbox One. The game, which originally launched on Steam back in 2019, has you setting off on an otherworldly adventure filled with deadly enemies and an...
News Physical Games Are Thriving In The UK, Strongest April Sales Recorded In Five Years
And March was even better
Digital sales may well be on the up on a global scale, but there's still a healthy appetite for boxed copies of our favourite games. In the UK, last month's sales totals paint a very impressive picture indeed. As reported by GamesIndustry.biz, boxed games, accessories and consoles generated more than £130m at UK retail...
Video Digital Foundry Delivers Its Verdict On Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
Resolution, frame rate and overall performance
We're now just hours away from the launch of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch and fans of the series are no doubt bursting with excitement, eagerly waiting to get stuck in. In our full review of the game, we heaped on the praise, describing it as "an already excellent JRPG...
News Yes, Jenna Coleman Does Reprise Her Role In Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
She's kind of a big deal now, you know
Xenoblade Chronicles was famous at the time of release for utilising the vocal talents of British voice actors, which gave the game a pretty unique sound – most RPGs tend to showcase an American cast when they're localised for the west. One of the actors involved was a relatively unknown Jenna Coleman, who...
News Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition Launches In Japan This August
No word on a local release date just yet
After multiple delays, Square Enix has finally locked in a release date for Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition - at least in Japan. The game will arrive on multiple platforms, including Nintendo Switch, on 27th August. There'll be a physical and digital copy made available for 4,800 yen...
News Returning Players Can Collect Some Bonus Gold In Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
Start your adventure with full pockets
It's always nice when a game offers some extra goodies for existing fans. In the case of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, players who already have a Xenoblade Chronicles 2 save on their Nintendo Switch will receive 100,000 gold to kickstart their adventure. Destructoid's Chris Carter explains his own...
Random Every Nintendo 64 Game Ever Released Would Fit Onto A Single Switch Cartridge
It's fun fact time!
Well, here's a fun little fact for you. Did you know that every single Nintendo 64 game ever released - across all regions - would be able to comfortably fit on one tiny Nintendo Switch game cartridge? You do now! This interesting little tidbit was brought to our attention by Reddit user CorsairVI, who shared the fact online...
Feature Potential Switch Port Round-Up - The Wii U Games That Haven't Come To Switch
Rounding up the stragglers
Back in January we asked you in a poll which games you'd most like to see return from Nintendo's previous console generation for an encore on Switch. Since then, we've seen just one game from that selection make the generation jump: The Wonderful 101: Remastered. It's easy to believe that Switch has already picked Wii U's...
News Dead Cells' Bestiary Update Is Now Live On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Here's what's included...
Update (Wed 27th May, 2020 17:00 BST): Today's the day, folks! Dead Cells' Bestiary Update is now live on Nintendo Switch and other platforms. It brings new affixes, achievements, enemies, outfits, and more, all of which can be found in the full patch notes posted in our original article below. Make sure to update your...
News Catherine: Full Body Is Now Available To Pre-Order On Nintendo Switch
And there's a new trailer
If you're excited to get stuck into Catherine: Full Body on Nintendo Switch, you'll be pleased to know that the game is now available to pre-order. You'll find it available on the Switch eShop for £44.99 / $49.99 with all DLC as standard, and also at a number of selected retailers. If you manage to find a physical...
News '90s-Inspired Platformer Clive ‘N’ Wrench Is Getting A Physical Switch Release
And pre-orders are now live!
Back in March, we shared a quick look at Clive ‘N’ Wrench, a brand new 3D platformer inspired by the '90s classics. Today, pre-orders have gone live for a physical edition that'll be exclusive to Switch. Taking cues from the likes of S
Review Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition - A Timely Update Of One Of The Greatest RPGs Ever
We're (still) really feeling it
If you were around to browse this site about nine years ago, you may have been privy to the rising support for localization of a game called Xenoblade Chronicles. Back then, the title was just a niche Japanese RPG that Nintendo was extremely hesitant to release outside of the country, but the fans saw something in it...
News Have You Spotted The Switch eShop's New Sales Filter?
A small but significant update
Updated: Yesterday, Nintendo updated the Switch to version 10.0.3 - making it more stable than ever before, but that's not the only improvement it appears to have made in recent times. Over on the hybrid system's eShop, users have noticed there's now a filter icon in the top right corner of the sales section (also...
News PewDiePie's Dungeon Crawler Poopdie Plops Onto Switch Next Month
Poopdie - Chapter One
If you love nothing more than poop jokes, fart gags and controversial internet personalities, then boy do we have the game for you today. Yes, Poopdie, a dungeon crawler developed and published by Bulbware with creative input from YouTube star Pewdiepie, is set to arrive on Switch next month. Originally released as a free...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Next Event Has A Legend Of Zelda Theme
Join in later this week
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has been out on Switch for 537 days at this point - nope, we're not sure why we just bothered to sit and work that out either - and still, the game is receiving regular, themed events to keep its most dedicated fans busy. This week's Spirit event is all about The Legend of Zelda, with fighters and...
Moving out
There's so much to discover in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, but there are some things in the game you'll probably never work out or be able to make sense of unless you have a little extra information. This is where datamining comes into play. Just days after the reliable Animal Crossing dataminer Ninji revealed how certain villagers...
News Samurai Shodown Neo Geo Collection Launches This July On Nintendo Switch
Includes a previously unreleased game
SNK and developer Digital Eclipse have finally locked in a release date for the Samurai Shodown Neo Geo Collection. It'll arrive on the Switch and PlayStation 4 on 28th July for $39.99 USD (or your regional equivalent). A physical release is expected to follow this in the summer, although Japan will get their...
News The Switch Version Of Shantae And The Seven Sirens Has Been Delayed In Europe
June is the new May
If you're located anywhere within Europe, Australia, or New Zealand - we're sorry to say, but the Switch eShop version of Shantae And The Seven Sirens has experienced a last-minute delay. Instead of a 28th May release, the game will now be arriving on 4th June (that's next week). WayForward says the delay was beyond its control...
Run for your life
Dead by Daylight fans are in for a treat on 16th June - with Behaviour Interactive announcing it has teamed up with Konami's horror series, Silent Hill. This next paid DLC will add Cheryl (Heather) Mason as a survivor and Pyramid Head as a killer. There'll also be a new map for all players (based on Midwich Elementary School), a...
Reminder Bandai Namco's Huge Nintendo Switch Sale Ends Today, Up To 80% Off (North America)
Pick up a bargain
Update (Tue 26th May, 2020 17:30 BST): As a quick reminder, Bandai Namco's current sale on the North American eShop will end today. All the details you need can be found in our original article below. Original Article (Thu 14th May, 2020 17:30 BST): Once again, Bandai Namco has kicked off a mighty sale on Nintendo Switch, with...
Talking Point Has Animal Crossing Finally Made The Nintendo Switch Online App Worthwhile?
Just don’t lend your phone to Gulliver
A little way into my time with Animal Crossing: New Horizons I was confronted with an ancient relic. No, I’m not talking about a T-Rex skull or a deep-sea dwelling coelacanth – I’m talking about the Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app. Like many Switch owners, I downloaded it when I first got my...
News Captain Tsubasa: Rise Of New Champions Scores August Release Date On Switch
With FIVE editions to choose from
Bandai Namco has revealed the release date for Captain Tsubasa: Rise Of New Champions on Nintendo Switch and other platforms. You'll be able to kick off starting from 28th August. The news comes alongside a brand new trailer which you can check out for yourself above, as well as the news that the game will be...
News Catherine: Full Body Will Get A Demo On Switch, File Size And Other Details Revealed
You can't play with friends on PS4
If you're looking forward to checking out Catherine: Full Body on Nintendo Switch this summer, you'll be pleased to know that a demo for the game is currently being planned. The news comes from a Q+A page posted by publisher Atlus, which says that news of the trial version's release date will be shared as soon as...
News Fan Transforms Broken NES Into A Fully Functioning Switch Dock
Always remember to recycle!
It's never nice to see a games console finally bite the dust, never to play another game or take centre stage underneath the TV again, but some talented folk save the day by repurposing the poor little things for future use. Take the talented Joe Heaton, for example, who we've previously featured on the site for...
News Minecraft Dungeons Is Out Today On Switch, Here's The Launch Trailer
A new take on the Minecraft world
As a quick reminder, today sees the launch of Minecraft Dungeons on Nintendo Switch and other major platforms. If you've been waiting to get stuck into this one, make sure to check out the brand new launch trailer above. Inspired by the likes of
News Tricky Towers Goes Physical On Switch With All DLC Included
Collector's Edition pre-orders go live this week!
The lovely Tricky Towers is the latest game to receive the physical edition treatment from the folks over at Super Rare Games, and pre-orders are set to open later this week. You know the drill by now - the physical release will be limited to just 4,000 copies and comes with the game on cartridge, a...
"Three stories, three outcasts, three nerds"
Note: The following trailer contains adult language and suicide references. Remember Indiecalypse, the dark-humoured indie development game that took to Kickstarter last year? Well, the campaign was a huge success and we're now just days away from the final product's release. If you need a quick...
News Nintendo Shares Lots Of Free Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Wallpapers
Download 20 wallpapers for zilch
Excited for the launch of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch later this week? Well, why not show off that fact with this lovely new collection of official wallpapers? Nintendo has offered up 20 different wallpapers in total, some for your PC desktop and others for mobile. They're available...
Random This Fake Switch Costs $80, But Don't Expect It To Play Animal Crossing: New Horizons
"Meet a small friend and recall your childhood and enjoy a journey to the dark"
With the Switch in such high demand, it's inevitable that opportunists will step in and exploit this demand with copycat clones designed to fool less clued-up buyers into thinking they're getting the real deal. That's clearly the intention of the PowKiddy X2, the latest...
News Gorgeous Gothic Metroidvania The Last Faith Is Bound For Switch
You gotta have faith
Metroidvania The Last Faith has only been on Kickstarter for a short time, but it has already secured £67,735 of funds, based on a target goal of £45,000 – and that means it's coming to Switch. Developed by a small Italian team with experience in smartphones games, The Last Faith is an "exploration-based Metroidvania" and...
Own the streets
SFL Interactive and Maximum Games have joined forces to announce a new action arcade sports game. It's called Street Power Soccer in North America and Street Power Football elsewhere. It'll be arriving this summer on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam. The official PR explains how the game combines "creative style...
How does it hold up on Switch?
Based on the footage and screenshots we've seen so far, Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition is a stunning looking game - but what technical sacrifices does it make to achieve this level of beauty? While normally we'd have to wait until the release date to find out how a game runs, performance details and video...
News Nintendo Switch System Update 10.0.3 Is Now Live
Fancy some stability?
Nintendo has just rolled out a new update for its beloved hybrid device. According to the official Nintendo support patch notes, Version 10.0.3 enhances the user experience with even more stability improvements. Take a look below: Ver. 10.0.3 (Released May 25, 2020) General system stability improvements to enhance the user's...
Video 7 Strange Myths Surrounding Animal Crossing: New Horizons
The blueprints for Froggy Chair are among the few
Whenever anything starts to get popular, a few myths and rumors tend to make their way around the block. Most will remember the infamous "Mew under the truck" myth that led many to believe the legendary Pokémon, Mew could be caught by pushing a truck in the original Pokémon games. However, these...
News Nintendo Shares A Handy Infographic Featuring All 51 Worldwide Classic Clubhouse Games
(6 x 8) + 4 = hang on...
If you've been eyeing Nintendo's upcoming collection of tabletop games but haven't been bothered enough to read a list of the classics contained within, Nintendo of America has kindly supplied a single handy image via Twitter that shows each of the 51 games. They're all there for you to peruse at your leisure and decide for...
News Monolith Soft Explains Why Xenoblade Chronicles On Switch Contains A New Epilogue Story
"There were two reasons"
Later this week, Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition arrives on the Nintendo Switch. According to Monolith Soft president Takahashi Tetsuya, returning players can look forward to "about 20 hours" of new content in the epilogue story Future Connected - although his own most recent playthrough took him about "10 to 12...
News Streets Of Rage 4's Dotemu Is Working On Three Unannounced Projects
"Stay tuned"
The three companies behind beat 'em up revival Streets of Rage 4 held an AMA on reddit last week and revealed some details regarding their plans for the game, as well as hinting about upcoming projects. Dotemu, Lizardcube and Guard Crush Games took part in the thread, and many of the questions focused on DLC plans for the game. It's...
News Get Ready For Sword And Shield's Isle Of Armor DLC With These Four Mystery Gift Pokémon
Gotta download 'em all
Next month sees the release of The Isle of Armor - part one of Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass. To help trainers get ready for their new adventures, Game Freak and The Pokémon Company are giving away special Galarian pocket monsters via the Mystery Gift feature on a weekly basis. The Pokémon up for grabs include...
UK Charts Animal Crossing Holds Strong While Mario Kart 8 Zips Past Call Of Duty
Luigi's also hanging in there
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 23rd May, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons is sitting in the top spot once again. The top 5 from last week have shuffled around, with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe moving up the pack into 2nd place behind Animal Crossing. Call of Duty is dug in tight at number 3 and Grand Theft Auto V...
News Animal Crossing: Celebrities - Famous People Playing New Horizons
Might be quicker to list who's NOT playing it
Since launching in March, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has taken over the world. Aided in no small part by the movement restrictions enforced worldwide to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, players all over the planet have found themselves with plenty of time on their hands to enjoy the latest...
Second time lucky?
There have been ongoing rumours about the Metroid Prime Trilogy coming to the Nintendo Switch for a few years now, yet it's still nowhere to be seen. Is it real, is it fake? Nobody is entirely sure, but it seems to keep popping up here and there. In the latest update, we've now got a Swedish retailer by the name of Inet claiming...
News Team Ketchup Wins Splatoon 2's "Bonus One-Off" Splatfest
Mayo was playing ketchup
Nintendo's "bonus one-off" Splatfest for Splatoon 2 has come to an end, so who won? Team ketchup has emerged from this saucy battle victorious, with a 2-1 win. It makes up for its original loss to team mayo way back in 2017. As you can see in the final results below, ketchup won on votes (55.25%) and also got the most wins...
News Want More Authentic Art? Just Evict Your Smug Villagers In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
They only send fakes in the mail
Real paintings and sculptures aren't exactly easy to get hold of in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Redd doesn't always show up, and when he does, there's no guarantee any of his goods are even genuine pieces of art. As a result, it's taking quite a while for players to complete the art gallery section within the...
News Hideki Kamiya Is Sick Of Fans Asking Him If Bayonetta 3 Has Been Cancelled
Throw those concerns "out the window"
It's become almost a monthly ritual now for PlatinumGames to reassure its fanbase that the upcoming Switch exclusive Bayonetta 3 is still on the way, and earlier this week (to mark the month of May), we got another update. In the same interview with VGC, Bayonetta series creator Hideki Kamiya took the...
News Could Gyroids Be Returning To Animal Crossing: New Horizons?
Lloid needs some friends
Gyroids are an essential part of the Animal Crossing experience but are noticeably absent from the latest entry on the Nintendo Switch. Well, kind of. Apart from Lloid - who helps you construct public works - the ones you used to dig up in past games and display in your home are nowhere to be found. It seems, though, they...
News Suda51 Would Like To Release Some Of Grasshopper's Older Games On Switch
But it's not necessarily his decision to make
Legendary video game designer Suda51 is currently hard at work on the Switch exclusive No More Heroes 3, but what are the chances of some of Grasshopper Manufacture's older titles coming across to Nintendo's hybrid system in the future? During MomoCon's Twitch livestream, a translator - on behalf of...
News Pokémon HOME Datamine Supposedly Uncovers New Moves Coming To Sword And Shield
One of them is for the new mythical Pokémon
Next month, trainers from around the world will return to the Galar region in Pokémon Sword and Shield to visit The Isle of Armor - part one of the game's expansion pass content. Both of these areas will contain new characters, locations, and Pokémon not previously obtainable in the main game. It looks...
Feature Best Nintendo Switch Strategy Games
The best RTS, 4X, strategy and tactics games on Switch
Strategy games by their very nature require deep thought and careful consideration, and many gamers these days often find it hard to embark on epic multi-hour campaigns in a single sitting. Planning a multi-turn offensive in a 4X game like Civilization or outfitting your party with optimal gear...
News Bloodstained's Latest Update Is Finally Available On Switch - Adds A New Mode And Character
Download it today
After stating the Switch iteration of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night would be in line with other versions back in March - a few months later, 505 Games announced the next update for Nintendo players would arrive a little later than the rest.
News 2K Says It's Eager To Release More Games On The Nintendo Switch
Well, come on then
After a string of listings appeared online, 2K finally made it official in March - announcing three collections for the Nintendo Switch. These include the XCOM 2 Collection, the Borderlands Legendary Collection, and last but not least BioShock: The Collection. If you thought this was
Feature Best TATE Mode Nintendo Switch Games
Turn your world sideways with these amazing games
TATE mode – or 'portrait' mode if you prefer – is just one of the features that make the Nintendo Switch such an attractive system for players. While TATE games are, by and large, found in the shmup genre, there are a few notable exceptions on Switch which use the thinner-yet-taller aspect ratio...
Guide How To Redeem Nintendo Switch eShop Codes From Your Smartphone Or Computer
No Switch required!
Buying your games digitally is a super-convenient way to get your hands on the latest and greatest titles, and buying directly from the Nintendo eShop via your console or online is a doddle. Sometimes, though, you might find yourself with a code to redeem; unless you happen to have your Switch or 3DS on you at the time, this...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 23rd)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Another week of this Nintendo Life draws to a close, a week that featured the now-customary dose of community-created Animal Crossing goodness, the steady building of anticipation for the next big Nintendo release of the year, and a one-off return this weekend of
Guide Switch, Switch Lite Or 2DS XL? The Nintendo Console Buying Guide For Parents
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Balance is restored
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Workin' the Z-axis
Ah, the 3D platformer. Ever since Super Mario 64 landed and showed everyone just how good three-dimensional platforming could be there have been developers hoping to capture just a smidgen of that game’s magic. It was a tough act to follow, even for the plumber himself, but his latest outing on Switch has him at the very top of...
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Up to 75% off select games
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Without losing everything!
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Note: We'll be updating this guide with news as and when it happens. Nintendo is no stranger to updating and iterating its hardware. Ever since the days of the NES, the company has seen the value in refreshing its consoles to maintain consumer interest, introduce new features and bring down the cost...
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Grab yourself a bargain
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How to be a horrible goose
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Wonderful 101! The Persistence! What The Golf?!
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Random Hacker Solves Switch Joy-Con Drift By Cannibalising A Valve Steam Controller
Getting touchy feely
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News Switch Joy-Con Drift Claim Must Be Arbitrated, Says Illinois Federal Court
A win for Nintendo, but it's not out of the woods yet
If you're one of the many people who has suffered from Joy-Con drift in the past then you might be interested to know that a legal claim by a Switch owner that Nintendo of America has sold "defective" controllers with its consoles must go to arbitration. The decision was made on Thursday by the...
News Dark Knight And Inception Director Shows Off Trailer For His Next Film In Fortnite
This was "the next best thing" to showing it in a cinema
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