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August2019
Review Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet Complete Edition - This Anime Adaptation Misses The Target
Hollow Fragment
Sword Art Online has been around in some form or another since all the way back in the prehistoric times commonly referred to as 2002. Originally a series of light novels, it’s been praised for its exploration of themes relating to the intertwining of real and virtual worlds and the effect this has on the psyche and physicality of...
News Nightdive Studios CEO Says Shadow Man On Switch "Is Possible"
Returning from the Deadside
Now that Nightdive Studios has released Turok 2: Seeds of Evil on the Nintendo Switch, we can't help but wonder what other retro classics the American-based studio plans to bring to the system. If a tweet by the CEO of the studio is anything to go by (thanks, Júlio), there's a chance it could be the 1999 third-person...
Random The Voice Of Zelda Signs Fan's Copy Of Breath Of The Wild In Hylian
Open your eyes, Andrew
A Legend of Zelda fan by the name of Andrew, who recently attended the Boston Comic-Con in the United States, got quite the surprise when Zelda's voice actor – Patricia Summersett – signed his Switch copy of Breath of the Wild in Hylian. In case you're wondering, it translates to "Open Your Eyes..." according to Patricia...
News EA Looking To Bring More Of Its Successful Games To Switch
"it is absolutely a platform we're looking at"
Less than a month ago, EA CEO Andrew Wilson said Switch owners chose to play the company's games on other platforms when asked about the possibility of The Sims coming to Nintendo's system. Unsurprisingly, this didn't go down well with owners of hybrid device. In an attempt to improve relations, EA's...
News Nintendo's Chinese Subsidiary iQue Shifts Focus To Games Development
Changing times
Remember the iQue Player? It was released in China during the nationwide video game ban and bypassed the laws at the time due to its plug and play design. To this day, the company behind it is still a Nintendo-owned subsidiary. As Nintendo and Tencent are now gearing up for the release of the Switch in mainland China, iQue appears to...
Rumour The Time-Bending FPS Superhot Might Be Getting A Switch eShop Release
Update data discovered
It looks like an 'Indie World' Showcase announcement might have been leaked ahead of schedule. A Twitter user by the name of itssimontime was poking around the Switch eShop and discovered update data for the unique time-bending first-person shooter Superhot - which isn't even available on the Switch yet. Here are the...
News Fan Petition Asks Nintendo To Allow Backup Game Saves In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Will it work?
Apart from the March 2020 delay of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, there's one other issue: this upcoming Switch release won't be compatible with cloud backups to avoid manipulation of time. This was originally confirmed by the game's producer, Higashi Nogami, during an interview with Gamekult around the time of E3 2019. In response to...
News NPD Reveals Top Five Best-Selling Zelda Games Of All-Time Within The US
Link’s Crossbow training takes out the fifth spot
NPD video game industry analyst Mat Piscatella yesterday shared the top five best-selling Legend of Zelda titles of all-time within the US. Unsurprisingly, Breath of the Wild for the Switch has taken out the top spot. According to Piscatella, this happened "some time ago" and he's not really sure...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 17th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Another busy week has been and gone, this time bringing with it hints at SNES games coming to Switch and the revelation that Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma teased the upcoming Zelda: Link's Awakening remake years ago! Well... As we've finally reached the weekend, it's time once again to sit back, relax, and chat...
News If You Recently Bought A Switch, Nintendo Will Replace It With A Revised Model
Update: Apparently not!
Update - 18/08: Sorry folks, The Verge got in contact with Nintendo of America and received the following statement from an official spokesperson: We do not have a Nintendo Switch exchange program. We always want players to enjoy their Nintendo Switch systems, and if anything ever gets in the way of that, we encourage them...
News Conker's Creator Doesn't Think There Would Be As Much Noise For Other Rare IP On Switch
The bear and bird are the favourites
Conker’s creator, Chris Seaver, recently shared his thoughts about Banjo-Kazooie being announced as a playable DLC fighter for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Switch. While he believes it was a “significant” moment, he doesn't think there would be as much interest in the return of other Rare IP: It is...
Video A Closer Look At The Combat And Boss Battles In Astral Chain
Arriving at the end of this month
One of the bigger games coming out at the end of this month is PlatinumGames' Switch exclusive, Astral Chain. While we're all looking forward to this release at Nintendo Life, our American-based video producer Zion Grassl is particularly excited about it. Fortunately, he doesn't have to wait quite as long as the...
Feature Best Nintendo Switch Party Games
Maximum fun, minimum fuss
So, you're having a party - possibly on a rooftop - dancing to the music and all that jazz, but there's suddenly a lull. Fear not because we've got just the thing to get the party started again! Nintendo Switch has a whole host of crowd-pleasing co-op and competitive party games, whether you're hosting a birthday party for...
News Want Rabbids: Adventure Party To Launch In Your Area? Email The CEO, Says Ubisoft
Anyone have his email address?
At the very end of July, Ubisoft revealed a brand new Rabbids game for Nintendo Switch. Called Rabbids: Adventure Party, the game is a party title that currently looks set to be a China-exclusive release. It would appear that this could all change if enough players choose to speak up about their desire to play it,...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Info Drop Reveals Battle Stadium, New Abilities And More
Galarian Weezing is a beast!
The Pokémon Company has shared fresh details on Pokémon Sword and Shield as part of its World Championships event taking place as we speak. Most of the new details can be found in this brand new trailer above, but we'll run through them for you below: First up, the previously announced Galarian Weezing will have an...
News Nintendo 'Indie World' Showcase Announced For Monday 19th August
Here are the times you need
Nintendo has revealed that it will be livestreaming an Indie World video presentation next week. The show will be live next Monday, 19th August, at 6am PT / 9am ET (so that's 2pm BST / 3pm CEST). Nintendo promises "roughly 20 minutes of information about indie games coming to Nintendo Switch". Naturally, we'll make...
News Tetris 99 Teams Up With Fire Emblem: Three Houses For Special Grand Prix Event
Win an exclusive theme
If you enjoy a round or fifty of Tetris 99 and just so happen to be a fan of Fire Emblem: Three Houses, you'll definitely want to add this special event to your diary. Nintendo of Europe has revealed that a new crossover event will be held in Tetris 99 which will give you a chance at winning an exclusive theme. It'll run from...
News Zelda: Link's Awakening Pre-Orders Updated With Extra Freebies On Nintendo UK Store
Get more for nothing!
With The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening heading to Switch in just over a month's time, you may well be thinking about getting your pre-order in ready for the big day. If you are, the Nintendo UK Store looks to be a good bet as all of its more affordable bundles have been updated with new goodies. First up is the standalone...
News Limited Run Pre-Orders For River City Girls Physical Release Open Later This Month
Prepare to kick butt and take names
Limited Run Games has shared the first details about the River City Girls physical release. If you want to "kick butt and take names" as Kyoko and Misako, you'll be able to pre-order a hard copy of the game for Switch or PlayStation 4 from 30th August onwards. Pre-orders will be available for a total of four...
News "Cute-As-Heck" 3D Platformer A Hat In Time Comes To Switch This October
Heck, it's about time!
Gears for Breakfast has been teasing A Hat In Time for Nintendo Switch since last August. After a brief update earlier this year, saying it was "coming soon" to the hybrid system, it's now finally been confirmed the game will arrive on 18th October. A Hat I
News You No Longer Need A Bethesda Account To Play DOOM And DOOM II On Switch
A "more permanent fix" is on the way
Around the time of this year's QuakeCon, Bethesda announced DOOM, DOOM II and DOOM 3 would all be made available on the Switch eShop. Unfortunately, it all went to hell, when players discovered the original two games required a Bethesda.net login to play. Bethesda quickly responded to the uproar
News Fire Emblem: Three Houses Becomes The Largest Fire Emblem Launch In US History
The house always wins
Since its release last month, Fire Emblem: Three Houses has been dominating the Japanese and UK charts. So, how has it been performing in the US? According to NPD Video Game Industry Analyst Mat Piscatella, it's doing quite well. The Switch title was not only the second best-selling game of July 2019 (behind EA's Madden NFL...
News Inti Creates Explains Why It Didn't Stick Around To Finish Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night
"It was felt best that our involvement ended after completing the alpha"
When Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night smashed its Kickstarter goal a few years back, former Castlevania producer Koji Igarashi was quick to enlist the help of industry veteran Inti Creates, a studio famed for its 2D action titles. Inti Creates – which also co-developed...
Nintendo Download 15th August (Europe)
Friday The 13th! VASARA Collection! GRANDIA HD!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived (sorry for the delay... they decided to change the format again this week and it took us a while to update our system). As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch...
News Looks Like Yooka-Laylee And The Impossible Lair Will Jump Onto Switch This October
Teasy tweet gives the game away
Heads up, folks! It looks like we'll finally be able to get our hands on the upcoming Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair in October. The game has had a rather vague "Q4 2019" release window plonked alongside it for a while now, but a new tweet posted by developer Playtonic Games appears to have narrowed it down...
Video Watch Exclusive Gameplay Footage Of DK-Inspired Platformer Jet Kave Adventure
Pretty prehistoric platforming
If you're looking forward to upcoming Switch exclusive Jet Kave Adventure as much as we are, you'll definitely want to check out this gameplay trailer, kindly shared with us by the talented folks who are hard at work making the magic happen. The video takes us through three of the game's levels, giving us a let's...
News "Savage" Arena Shooter Demon Pit Brings Hellish FPS To Switch
Send demons to their DOOM
Indie publisher Digerati has announced Demon Pit for Nintendo Switch, an "intense, arcade-style arena shooter" launching later this year. If you've watched the trailer above, you'll have instantly noticed that '90s FPS aesthetic and style - an era of games from which Demon Pit is heavily inspired. Players will need to...
Nintendo Download 15th August (North America)
Oninaki, RAD, Vasara Collection!
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: ONINAKI (Square Enix, Thu 22nd August, $49.99) The...
Video New Astral Chain Footage Shows Off Opening Motorbike Scene And Epic Boss Fight
And Lappy the mascot dog, of course!
We're only a couple of weeks away from the launch of Astral Chain, PlatinumGames' latest Switch exclusive, and we're getting more and more intrigued about it by the day. In a new video shared by the folks at VGC, we can get a good look at some of the game's early footage. Things appear to kick off with a cool...
News Turns Out Eiji Aonuma Teased Zelda: Link's Awakening Switch Remake Back In 2016
The cheeky sausage
Can you smell it? The sense of adventure? The fresh sea breeze? That disgusting coating found on Switch game cartridges? Yes, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is just over a month away and we can't wait. The game was first revealed in February this year du
News Wargroove's Getting A Deluxe Physical Edition On Switch This Autumn
With lots of bonus goodies
Wargroove developer Chucklefish has partnered with Sold Out to release a deluxe physical edition of the game this autumn. It'll be releasing on Switch and PS4. We don't have an exact release date for the physical release just yet, but we do know that the Switch edition will cost £29.99 / $39.99 / €39.99, which is sadly...
News Curse Of The Sea Rats Is An All-New Metroidvania Headed To Switch
With lovely 2.5D animation
Curse of the Sea Rats, the "first Metroidvania starring rats", has been announced for Nintendo Switch. The game has a tentative release window of 2021. The game is an exploration-focused side-scroller with RPG elements, which focuses on a group of heroes who are transformed into rats by a pirate witch. Players are tasked...
Guide Where To Pre-Order The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Limited Edition
Update: Now available at Argos
If you're hoping to pick up the wonderful The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening limited edition set, you're in the right place. We've gathered together the various bundles of the Limited Edition from a variety of retailers below, plus answers to some questions you might be having about the available editions (scroll to...
News Play An Unannounced Team17 Game At PAX West Later This Month
And try out the new Overcooked 2 DLC
As we get closer to PAX West 2019 at the end of this month, more developers and publishers are beginning to reveal their game line-up for the big event. The latest company to share its plans is Team17. All up, it will have seven titles on display – including one yet to be announced release. If you visit...
News Take A Look At Hori's Officially Licensed Accessories For Switch Lite
Playing it safe
Not long after Nintendo's Yoshiaki Koizumi revealed the Switch Lite to the world, the prolific peripheral maker HORI announced it was officially partnering with the company to produce a line of accessories for the new system. In its original press release, HORI said it would offer a range of storage and screen protection accessories...
News VS. Gradius Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives Series On Switch eShop
Destroy an invading force and save the planet
Hamster's Arcade Archives series on the Nintendo Switch continues to grow in size. This week, the slightly enhanced retro game is Konami's horizontal scrolling shoot 'em up, VS. Gradius. This title was first released in 1986 and requires you to take control of Vic Viper, who must destroy an invading...
News Power Stone Producer Would Love To See A New Entry On Nintendo Switch
Make it happen, Capcom
Capcom has pumped out an insane amount of fighting games over the years. Perhaps one of its more unique retro releases is Power Stone - a 3D arena brawler designed for two players, that was ported from the arcade across to the Sega Dreamcast in 1999 and ended up becoming one of the system's must-haves. There was also a sequel...
News WayForward Reveals Shantae And The Seven Sirens, The Half-Genie Hero's Next Adventure
New locations, abilities, and friends await
Back in March, WayFoward announced Shantae would be making a return "later this year" on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms. Tentatively titled Shantae 5, the new game has now been officially revealed as Shantae and the Seven Sirens. This action-adventure-platformer sends the belly-dancing,...
Feature Best Nintendo Switch FPS Games
The finest First Person Shooters on Switch
Nintendo Switch's bulging catalogue of games covers almost every genre imaginable, and the First Person Shooter is no exception. Despite hosting some classics on its platforms (GoldenEye 007 and Perfect Dark helped define the FPS on consoles, and the Metroid Prime series fused the exploration of the 2D...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Micro SD Cards 2019
Give your Switch a 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 on the...
News First Cooking Mama: Cookstar Info And Screenshots Revealed
Over 90 new recipes to master
At the beginning of the month, we learned that Cooking Mama: Cookstar was headed to Switch thanks to appearances on two different ratings boards. Now, the first screenshots and pieces of gameplay info have been revealed. The new info has been shared online by both
Video DOOM Eternal's 2-v-1 Multiplayer Battlemode Looks Brutally Brilliant
Destroy your friends
Bethesda has released a lengthy trailer which gives us a good, proper look at Battlemode, a new multiplayer option set to be featured in DOOM Eternal. Battlemode is a 2-v-1 multiplayer mode that takes all of the action we know and love from DOOM's single-player content, mixes it up a bit, and fires it into a new, "every bit as...
News Plunge Brings Quirky Turn-Based Puzzling To Switch Next Week
See it in action
Launching on Nintendo Switch next week is Plunge, a "turn-based isometric rogue-lite" that has grabbed our attention thanks to its quirky art style. The game is set in a medieval prison, with players needing to use swipe-based movement to defeat guards, avoid traps, obtain the key, and continue plunging down to escape. As you can...
Guide Where To Buy The New Nintendo Switch With Better Battery Life And Screen
Want the new Switch SKU? We're here to help you track it down
You have probably heard about a new version of the Nintendo Switch that's coming to store shelves soon, and we don't mean the handheld-only Switch Lite that's launching in September. Over the summer Nintendo is rolling out an update to the standard Switch model with some changes under the...
News Game Freak Trademark Hints At New Name For Switch RPG, Town
Working title no more?
Japanese game developer Game Freak, known as the primary developer of the Pokémon series, has applied for a new trademark in its home region. The trademark is for 'Little Town Hero', and covers both the English and Japanese (リトルタウンヒーロ) versions of that phrase. You can see the trademark for yourself below...
News A Brand New Bubble Bobble Is On The Way From Taito, And It's Exclusive To Switch
Bubble Bobble 4 Friends
Bubble Bobble is set to make a triumphant return later this year in Bubble Bobble 4 Friends, a brand new sequel that will launch exclusively on Switch. It's time for Bub and Bob to start up their bubble fights once again, but this time there are more options than ever. As well as the solo and two-player modes that were...
News Introducing Invisigun Reloaded, A Stealth Adventure Where Everyone's Invisible
Coming to Switch next week
Launching on Nintendo Switch next week is Invisigun Reloaded, a game where everyone is invisible. Jumping into the game's single-player campaign will have you heading out on a journey with a 'risk vs reward' theme at its core. You'll be relying on environmental details like footprints or other disturbances to spot your...
News Super Rare Games Releasing Two Tribes 2001-2019 Mega Pack On Switch
Pre-orders go live tomorrow
A physical Two Tribes 2001-2019 Mega Pack is set to be released for Nintendo Switch by Super Rare Games, and pre-orders are kicking off tomorrow. The release aims to celebrate 18 years of Two Tribes’ history and includes info on the studio's games and hidden extras. It comes in a custom-created box which and contains...
News Step On The Gas When This Three Day Spirit Event Starts In Smash Bros. Ultimate
The need for speed
This week's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirit event is all about getting a speed-boost. As you can see above, there's Super Sonic, Waluigi on a bike, Pink Gold Peach and there's even some F-Zero representation. Rapidash along with Pearl and Marina from Off The Hook are also apparently fast. The event starts this Friday on 16th...
News WayForward Announces Vitamin Connection Exclusively For Switch
A bacteria-busting game for one or two players
The talented independent studio WayForward has officially revealed Vitamin Connection, a new two-player action title exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. It promises to deliver thrills, laughs and varied gameplay "unlike anything else" on the system and is receiving a Limited Run physical release. Right...
News Activision Eager To Revive More Classics After The Success Of Crash Bandicoot
"Stay tuned for some future announcements"
Earlier this year, Activision revealed Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy had sold more than 10 million units. It seems like Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is also destined to become a major success for the company, after staying up in the charts for weeks on end and
Video The Joy-Con Bundled With The Switch Revision Are Slightly Different
On the inside
Now the new and improved Switch revision is out in the wild, more videos are beginning to appear online that run through the exact differences. Apart from the Switch itself, though, it seems the Joy-Con have also had some internal design changes. YouTuber Kevin Kenson took it upon himself to open up the Joy-Con that came with the new...
News Around Half Of The Metroid Prime 3 Development Team Is Still At Retro Studios
Well, that's reassuring
Nintendo dropped a bombshell at the start of this year when it revealed the development of Metroid Prime 4 had been entirely restarted. At the time, the company's senior managing executive officer, Shinya Takahashi, explained how development had not reached a required standard for a
News Belt Out Your Favourite Bangers With Let's Sing 2020 On Nintendo Switch
Modern hits and juicy classics
If you and your loved ones think you've got the X Factor, and if you're confident enough to actually show off your skills, you might want to boot up a copy of Let's Sing 2020 when it arrives on Switch later this year. The latest in the series (Let's Sing 2019 released last year across Switch, Wii U and Wii) the 2020...
News Prepare For A Chill When Death Mark Sequel Spirit Hunter: NG Creeps Up This October
Terror in Toyko
Following its announcement at Anime Expo 2019, Aksys Games has confirmed that Spirit Hunter: NG, the sequel to last year's Death Mark, is seeing release later this year on 10th October. Unlike the last minute arrival of Luigi's Mansion 3 on 31st October, NG is dropping on Switch with plenty of t
News Doraemon Story Of Seasons Harvests An October Release On Switch
New screenshots shared
After originally being penned down for a slightly vague "autumn 2019" release, Doraemon Story Of Seasons has now received a true release date. You'll be able to pick it up from 11th October. A crossover game between Story of Seasons (Harvest Moon) and Japanese manga series Doraemon, the game will have players planting,...
News 12 Classic Shmups Are Headed To Switch Thanks To Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha And Bravo
Limited editions are available
NIS America has revealed Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha and Psikyo Shooting Stars Bravo for Nintendo Switch, two collections of classic shoot 'em ups expected to launch in early 2020. Some of these titles are actually available on Switch already as standalone releases, but we imagine the bundles will be hugely tempting...
News Surprise! PC Building Simulator Launches On Switch Today
Build the PC of your dreams... On a Switch
We hope you're ready to build your dream PC, because PC Building Simulator is launching today on Nintendo Switch. Yes, initially revealed ahead of time by an official Nintendo document of all places, PC Building Simulator has now been properly confirmed by publisher, The Irregular Corporation. The game...
News RPG Vambrace: Cold Soul Scores Switch Release Date And Major Gameplay Improvements
Switch benefits from early PC release
Headup and Devespresso Games have revealed the release date for upcoming Switch RPG, Vambrace: Cold Soul. You'll be able to get your hands on it from 29th August for £19.99 / €24.99 / $24.99. The game has you taking on the role of Evelia Lyric, embarking on several expeditions that said to truly test your...
Exclusive Ahead Of Snooker 19's Switch Launch Next Week, We Find Out Why It's So Special
Developer Lab42 spills the beans
Ripstone Games has confirmed that it will publish Lab42's Snooker 19 on the Nintendo Switch eShop on August 23rd, with a price of £29.99 / €34.99 / $34.99. Pre-orders for the physical version of the game are also open now. Snooker 19 showcases 128 of the world’s top snooker players, including the likes of...
News New Purple/Orange And Blue/Yellow Joy-Con Now Available To Pre-Order In The UK
Must. Resist. Purple. Joy-Con.
On 4th October, the fancy new Purple/Orange and Blue/Yellow Joy-Con are launching for Nintendo Switch. Pre-orders for both sets have finally appeared in the UK, so if you're after a new pair of controllers for your console, here's where to go. We've stumbled across several options in the UK - GAME, Smyths and the...
News Switch SNES Controller Confirmed, Nintendo Switch Online SNES Games Next?
Just in time for the one year anniversary...
A SNES-style controller for the Nintendo Switch has been spotted thanks to a new FCC filing, which hints that we could see SNES games added to Nintendo Switch Online service sooner rather than later. The filing – spotted by Restera user
News Vigil: The Longest Night Brings Castlevania-Inspired 2D Side-Scrolling To Switch
Check out its debut trailer
Taiwanese developer Glass Heart Games has revealed its debut title Vigil: The Longest Night. The game will be launching on other platforms in early 2020, with a Switch release planned for "later". Inspired by classics like Castlevania and modern hits like Salt and Sanctuary and Bloodborne, Vigil
News New Switch RPG Silk Promises The "Biggest Handcrafted Open World Of All Time"
Does size matter?
Launching next month on Nintendo Switch is Silk, a new RPG that is said to offer the "biggest handcrafted open world of all time". Supposedly fifty times larger than The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall, the game will have you exploring three million square miles of uncharted terrain from Roman Damascus to Three Kingdoms China as an...
News Astral Chain's Combat Was Possibly Inspired By Pokémon
Legion, I choose you!
One of the more anticipated releases due out later this month is PlatinumGames' Astral Chain. It's an action title where you take on the role of a rookie officer and must help save humanity from an interdimensional invasion, with the help of a sentient weapon known as the Legion. The game's director, Takahisa Taura, has...
News Dan Fornace Reconfirms Smash-Style Brawler Rivals Of Aether For Switch
It's on the way
The 2D pixel brawler Rivals of Aether was first confirmed for the Switch in January last year, but since then, there have been no further updates. The game's creator - Dan Fornace - at the time said the Nintendo version of the game was a priority and explained how he was looking for developers to help out with the port. Now, in the...
News Mojang Cancels The Super Duper Graphics Pack For Minecraft
"sorry for not following through on our plans"
Mojang's latest Minecraft blog post has revealed the cancellation of the Super Duper Graphics Pack. This "ambitious initiative" was meant to bring a new look to the open-world survival crafting game, but unfortunately has proven too technically demanding to implement. The main reason it has been axed...
Random Mario Without His Mustache Just Doesn't Look Right
Please, put it back on
Mario's mustache is iconic as his cap and overalls, so what happens when you shave it off? Well, nothing really - it just looks incredibly odd and means Mario doesn't resemble the Italian plumber we all know and love. An individual by the name of SlashSMC was curious to see what Nintendo's number one mascot looked like in...
Feature WayForward On River City Girls, Its "Crazy Interpretation" Of The Kunio-kun Brand
Let's hear it for the girls
River City Girls, as you might have already guessed, isn't your average Kunio-kun entry. It swaps out the series' heroes for heroines and has been created by WayForward, overseen by the talented team at Arc System Works. With the River City Girls due to arrive early on in September, the game's director, Adam Tierney, was...
Review The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors - A Masterclass In SNES Revival
Ninja Warriors 3.0
The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors is not so much the third game in a series as the third attempt at the same game. The first go was in 1987 when Taito looked at its revolutionary Darius arcade cabinet – which used three monitors and two mirrors to fake a triple-wide screen – and decided it needed some ninjas. It...
News Nintendo Spent An Estimated $3.7 Million On TV Ads Last Month, Highest Of All Gaming Brands
Ads during Spongebob don't come cheap
Throughout July, Nintendo topped the list of gaming's heavy spenders in the world of TV advertising, spending an estimated $3.7 million in total in the US. According to a report from VentureBeat, Nintendo's spending accounted for just over 60% of the total TV advertisement purchased by gaming brands in the...
Video Can Overclocking Your Switch Really Improve Game Performance?
Not that you should, mind
With the Nintendo Switch Lite on the way and especially with the new revision of the standard model now popping up in stores around the world, there seems to be an awful lot of chatter going around regarding the console's performance - and how it could potentially improve. Now, we already know that the new models
News New Microsoft Controller Patent Sure Does Remind Us Of The Nintendo Switch
It's all about those "removable input modules"
While they're taking two very different approaches when it comes to meeting the needs of their respective audiences, it would seem that Microsoft and Nintendo are thinking along the same lines on certain hardware features. A new patent filed by Microsoft last month hints at a controller setup which...
Video Is It Possible To Score The Maximum 999,999,990 Points In Super Mario Maker 2?
Level design at its weirdest
There are plenty of different ways to enjoy Super Mario Maker 2, be it creating levels, playing the best of other peoples' levels, or even blasting your way through the game's Story Mode, but some like to take the game to the extreme. CeaveGaming, a YouTuber who we've featured on the site multiple times in the past, has...
News Decide Which One Of You Gets Sacrificed In New Co-Op Platformer, Rez Plz
Who dies? YOU decide
A new co-op platformer with a pretty killer twist is on the way to Nintendo Switch. Yes, Rez Plz has been revealed for Nintendo's system today, a pixel art puzzle-platformer where you and a friend control two apprentice wizard brothers. These wizards have the power to resurrect their friends, which is lucky considering that the...
News Murder, Mystery And The Paranormal Await When Ellen Spooks Switch Next Month
Creepy stuff
Next month sees the launch of Ellen on Nintendo Switch, a 2D pixel horror game which throws a nice bit of investigation into the mix. In the game, you'll be helping a young investigator called James to uncover the dark truth behind the murder of the Smith family. Years have passed since all family members but the daughter were found...
News Cave's Legendary Shmup ESP Ra.De. Is Coming To Switch, Courtesy Of M2
Update: Pre-orders now live, December release expected
Update: Retailer Play-Asia has added pre-order pages for the standard and limited-edition versions of the game, with a release date of 19th December 2019. Original Story: Emulation expert M2 has revealed that it is bringing Cave's 1998 vertical shooter
Video Fight Crab Gets Second Ridiculous Trailer, Now With Added Lightsabers
Poetry in motion
No matter how many times we see Fight Crab, we can't help but fall in love with it all over again. A new trailer has been released for the upcoming title and it's just as bonkers as ever. If you've missed our previous coverage of the game, Fight Crab has players taking control of two feisty crustaceans and stepping out onto a...
UK Charts Fire Emblem's Reign Is Over As Crash Team Racing Speeds Into First Place
Four Mario games in top 20
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 10th August, revealing that Fire Emblem: Three Houses' streak at the top of the charts is over after two successful weeks. The game has fallen from first to seventh place this week with a 60% drop in sales; interestingly, even the new leader Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled saw a...
News Neon Green Joy-Con Set Revealed On Best Buy Website, Pre-Orders Now Available
Arriving this October for $79.99
Switch owners located in North America can now pre-order a neon green Joy-Con set from Best Buy. Both Joy-Con are apparently the same colour as ones featured in the Splatoon 2 themed sets. The only way to previously acquire a full neon green Joy-Con set was to buy the right one in North America or Europe and then...
News Sickhead Games Helped Out With The Grandia HD Collection
It's in safe hands
Next week, JRPG fans get a double dose of nostalgia when the Grandia HD Collection arrives on the Switch eShop. If you're wondering about the accuracy of this high-definition makeover and how it compares to the source material, there's no need to worry. Speaking to Nintendo Everything, GungHo Online Entertainment revealed it...
News Nintendo, Sony And Microsoft Will Disclose Loot Box Odds
Update: Nintendo issues statement
Update 11/08: Nintendo has now provided Eurogamer with the following statement: At Nintendo, ensuring that our customers can make informed choices when they play our games is very important. As part of our ongoing efforts in this area, Nintendo will require disclosure of drop rates in Nintendo Switch games that...
News Cooking Mama For Switch Will Feature A Vegetarian Mode And Blockchain Tech
Mama knows best
It turns out Cooking Mama has been actually been preparing her next game for quite a while now. After Australian and German classifications were thought to have lifted the lid on the new Switch game, Cooking Mana: Cookstar, it's now been discovered this same title was originally announced way back in February. In a press release...
Guide Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Best Clothing And Armour List
Dress for Success
Clothing has never played a more important role in any Zelda titles than it does in Breath of the Wild. Link's multiple options serve not only to make him more stylish but also to protect him from Hyrule's harsh environment. With that in mind, we've put together a list of all of the options we've been able to find along with what...
News Hello Games Founder Sean Murray Shows Interest In No Man's Sky Switch Port
"I love the Switch"
When No Man's Sky launched in 2016, the game's player base quickly discovered it was missing multiple features, with the most notable omission being multiplayer. Players even tried to meet up in the game and weren't able to see each other. Sean Murray, the founder of the indie studio Hello Games, received a lot of hate for...
News There Are Now More Than 5 Million Courses In Super Mario Maker 2
And it's all thanks to the community
Nintendo of America's Twitter account has revealed the Super Mario Maker 2 community on Nintendo Switch has now uploaded more than five million custom courses in less than a few months. To celebrate, it's shared some codes for a couple of levels that are apparently worth checking out. The first is Thwomp's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 10th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
This week has been packed to the brim with exciting Pokémon news, angry Zelda fans, and pretty much everything in between, but we've finally reached the weekend. As such, it's time to relax, gather round, and chat about our weekend gaming plans. Feel free to read through our entries below, vote in our poll,...
Guide Every Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controller
The Joy of Joy-Con
One of the most wonderful things about the Nintendo Switch is the modular design, which allows you to remove your old boring Joy-Con controllers and slide in some new colourful ones to show the world how individual you are. There's quite a variety of different colours of Joy-Con available now (there are now over 100 possible...
News Turok 2 On Nintendo Switch Doesn't Include Multiplayer
Hunting for answers
When a listing for Turok 2: Seeds of Evil appeared on Nintendo's UK website at the end of last month, oddly was no mention of the game's multiplayer options. Now that the game is out in the wild, it has been confirmed the Switch eShop version doesn't include the classic split-screen mode or the online and cross-play modes other...
Guide How To Fix A Drifting Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Analogue Stick
Several solutions to fix drift and put Joy back in the Con
It's nearly two-and-a-half years since Switch launched 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,...
News Dragon Quest Builders 2 Has Sold 1.1 Million Copies Worldwide
That's a lot of buildings
Despite only being available in North America and Europe since 12th July, Dragon Quest Builders 2 has now sold more than 1.1 million copies worldwide. Of course, the game has been available in Japan since December last year, but we're sure the sheer number of potential buyers in the west have made a significant difference...
News Pichu And Jigglypuff Are Getting Their Very Own Switch Controllers
GameCube-style for a Smashing good time
Accessory maker PDP is back once again, this time with two more controllers which star Pokémon's very own Pichu and Jigglypuff. The controllers will join the company's Wired Fight Pad Pro range. Styled to look and feel like a Nintendo GameCube controller - and therefore digging into that Super Smash Bros...
Random KISS' Gene Simmons Has Something To Say About New Pokémon, Obstagoon
After fans spotted the resemblance
Images: Pokémon / @genesimmons Earlier this week, The Pokémon Company shared fresh details for the upcoming Switch games, Pokémon Sword and Shield. Alongside the mischievous Team Yell and the
News This Tiny Nintendo Switch Dock Has Just Obliterated Its Kickstarter Goal
Now your dock is portable, too!
Product developer Human Things has started up a Kickstarter campaign for its latest gizmo, the Genki Covert Dock. It's only been live for a day at the time of writing, but the campaign has already raised more than £300,000. Following in the footsteps of the company's popular Bluetooth audio adapter - which lets you...
News Monster Boy Dev Teases Switch Lite-Specific Game Feature
"It only makes sense on Switch Lite"
The new Nintendo Switch Lite is only just over a month away and we're looking forward to seeing how our favourite games from the system feel on a new piece of hardware. It looks like some may actually feel significantly different, if this little tease from FDG Entertainment is anything to go by. The Monster Boy...
Deals Starlink: Battle For Atlas Starter Pack Drops To A Ridiculous £9.99 In The UK
Update: The lowest price ever!
Update (9th Aug, 09:30 BST): Amazingly, the game has dropped even further, now sitting at just £9.99. We'd happily spend a tenner on the Arwing toy alone - this really is becoming a must-have! Original Article (1st Aug, 10:15 BST): If you still haven't picked up a copy of Starlink: Battle for Atlas, there's really...
News Get Some Extra Goodies With Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition
Pre-order now
During the "Future of Digimon" panel at this year's Anime Expo, Bandai Namco announced Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete Edition for the Nintendo Switch. It's arriving on 18th October and brings together Cyber Sleuth and Hacker's Memory. Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth first arrived on the PlayStation Vita in 2015 and Digimon Story:...
News The Remake Of The Stylish Cel-Shaded Shooter XIII Has Been Delayed Until 2020
It slipped...
The remake of the cel-shaded first-person shooter XIII (pronounced thirteen) for Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms has been delayed. After locking in a 13th November release date earlier this year, the title – which originally started out on the GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC in 2003 – has now been pushed back to...
News Two More NES Games Join The Nintendo Switch Online Service In August
Japan gets one different title
Later this month, Nintendo is adding two more NES games to its Switch Online service in North America and Europe. Both of these titles will be made available on 21st August. The first is Culture Brain's action-arcade game Kung-Fu Heroes (part of the Super Chinese series) and the second title is the multi-genre action...
News Beauty Bottler Bonza! TY The Tasmanian Tiger Has Already Been Funded For Switch
And a new stretch goal has been added
The Switch version of TY the Tasmanian Tiger has been successfully funded on Kickstarter in less than a week. To celebrate the project meeting its $50,000 USD goal, Krome Studios has added a new stretch goal. Thank you to everybody who has pledged so far! We are humbled and honored to have your support in...
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