News Nintendo Isn't Backing Down On Its Decision To Pull Mario Products From Stores This Month
Update: Nintendo of Europe offers further clarification
Guide 30 Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games To Look Forward To In 2021
Our most anticipated Switch games
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Metroidvania Games
Or 'Castloid' if you prefer
Random That Guy Playing The Switch OLED In His Hallway Is Driving Social Media Bonkers
"Realistically, he’d be on a toilet"
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Exclusives
Games you can only play on Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch - News
July2021
News Respawn's F2P Shooter Apex Legends Gets A New Character On 3rd August
Introducing Seer
Apart from the Lost in Random release date announcement at EA Play 2021 earlier this week, Respawn Entertainment introduced the new Apex Legends character Seer and the new season 'Emergence' launching alongside him. This new legend is a tracker and uses stealth abilities to get the upper hand in battle, according to the game's...
News Minecraft Dungeons: Echoing Void DLC Arrives Next Week
Update: Here's a first look
Update [Sat 24th Jul, 2021 19:05 BST]: A developer diary of the upcoming 'Echoing Void' DLC for Minecraft Dungeons has now been released. This next content update will mark the end of the Arch-Illager narrative and will also be released alongside an additional free update on the same date (28th July). Original article...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 24th)
What are your weekend gaming plans?
We're all another seven days older and in the past week we've seen (among other things) a bunch of leaked early designs for the Wiimote, possibly the rarest e-Reader card in existence sold for a five-figure sum, Nintendo announce th
Reminder You Can Now Pre-Order Sonic Colors: Ultimate On The Switch eShop
Gotta pre-purchase fast
Pre-orders for the upcoming release Sonic Colors: Ultimate are now available on the Nintendo Switch eShop. The standard digital version will set you back $39.99/£34.99 and comes with a number of bonus items including a 'Sonic Movie Boost' and exclusive player icons. If you opt with the Digital Deluxe version for...
Random Machamp Glitch Gives Pokémon Unite Some Much-Needed Exposure
It's butt naked
The new free-to-play game Pokémon Unite was released on the Nintendo Switch earlier this week. It's had a relatively smooth launch but it seems there are still some glitches that need to be fixed. One, in particular, that's gone viral on Twitter - with over 25k 'Likes' at the time of writing, is an image of a butt naked Machamp:...
News Doctor Who: The Edge Of Reality Arrives In September Starring Jodie Whittaker And David Tennant
An original Doctor Who story
Developer Maze Theory has revealed that Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality will launch on Nintendo Switch and other consoles this September. The game, which has players joining up with the Thirteenth Doctor (voiced by Jodie Whittaker) and meeting the Tenth Doctor (voiced by David Tennant), was first announced back in...
Random Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Doubles Up As The Perfect DIY Companion
Mario's on a new mission
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit's already earned the titles of 'most unique take on a Mario Kart title' and 'game most likely to aggravate your cat', but now it's going for the honour of being the most likely game to help you out in a tight spot at home, too. As you may already know, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit's karts –...
Guide Metroid Dread - Release Date, amiibo, Story, New Features, Everything We Know So Far
Dread pirate robots
Revealed as part of the E3 2021 Nintendo Direct presentation, Metroid Dread is the first brand new entry in the classic 2D Metroid series for nearly 20 years. This upcoming Switch game promises to tie a bow on the story of Samus and the Metroids which began 35 years ago with Metroid on the NES. In this guide
News Human: Fall Flat Celebrates 30 Million Sales And New Level Reveal On Fifth Anniversary
"We really can’t believe how far we’ve come"
Five years ago (well, five years ago yesterday, technically), Human: Fall Flat waddled and flopped its way to PC, offering players a fun and quirky physics-based experience that went down a treat from the off. Now, five years and a Switch release later, the folks at No Brakes Games and Curve Digital...
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...
News Nintendo And Oxford University Want To Know How Animal Crossing Players Are Doing Mentally
Feel free to share your thoughts in our poll
A new survey released by Nintendo of America and The University of Oxford hopes to explore the correlation between Animal Crossing: New Horizons game time and players' mental wellbeing. Seemingly sent out to select Nintendo account holders, the survey begins by asking respondees about their recent New...
News Cute Zelda: Skyward Sword Bomb Bags Are Being Given Away On My Nintendo Australia
Europe and NA too, pretty please?
Celebrating the recent release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, Nintendo Australia has launched a new, and very cute, item on the My Nintendo store. Fans across Australia and New Zealand can now get their hands on a drawstring bag inspired by Link's Bomb Bag item in the game. It's available for just 500...
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...
News Hades Scoops Yet Another Game Of The Year Accolade At The GDC 2021 Awards
Beating Animal Crossing to the punch
Hades is a pretty popular game, didn't you know? Supergiant Games' beloved indie hit has earned itself yet another Game of the Year award, as well as several others, at this year's Game Developers Choice Awards. Held on 21st July as an all-digital event, these awards are an annual affair in which the...
News Shin Megami Tensei V Classification References "Online Interactivity"
What could it be for?
It seems the Australian Classification Board may have shared one extra detail about the upcoming Switch release, Shin Megami Tensei V. According to the official rating down under, it will contain "online interactivity". The fansite Persona Central was the first to catch this and believes it could be something similar to the...
News Another Free Add-On Is Now Available For Classic Doom On Switch
Introducing Earthless: Prelude
If you love free content for retro games, today is your lucky day. The id Software classics DOOM and DOOM II have received another add-on. This time it's the Earthless: Prelude which is a spiritual successor to the 2018 megawad Deathless - created by James “Jimmy” Paddock
News Kickstarter Success Farming Sim 'Cloudscape' Gives Us Fantasy Life Vibes
Coming to Switch 2023
Cloudscape is an extremely cute farming-fighting-friendship game in the vein of Littlewood, Stardew Valley, Fantasy Life, and Animal Crossing, with added inspiration from A Link to the Past — and it just hit a total of $208,806 on its completed Kickstarter campaign. Like Animal Crossing, the island you wash up on at t
News Umurangi Generation Wins Grand Prize At The IGF Awards
Genesis Noir and Arrog also nabbed awards
Last night was the IGF and GDC Awards, a twin billing of awards shows that aims to celebrate indies (at the Independent Games Festival Awards) and blockbusters (at the Game Developers' Choice Awards). The IGF portion was hosted by Victoria Tran, community director at Among Us studio Innersloth, and the GDCA...
News Lost In Random Now Has A Confirmed Release Date
New gameplay trailer also revealed
EA Play Live 2021 has concluded and, actually, had a few things of interest for Nintendo Switch owners. Of course there are new seasons on the way for Apex Legends and Knockout City, as you'd expect, but we also got a firm release date for an intriguing new game. Lost in Random w
Soapbox Nintendo Switch Online's Library Is A Snapshot Of '90s Gaming Shelves
Nintendo took its rose-tinted specs and threw them in the bin
Another trio of classic games have just been announced for Nintendo’s subscriber-only Virtual Console replacement, this time Claymates, Jelly Boy, and Bombuzal. They all have one very special thing in common: They’re all games nobody asked for, and nobody wanted. Nintendo could have...
News Like Banjo-Kazooie? 'There's A Chance You'll Like Heart Chain Kitty', Says Dev
"A big 3D platform adventure with a few twists"
Next month, "surreal, dreamy" platformer Heart Chain Kitty is making an appearance on Switch. According to the developer, if you happen to be a fan of games like Banjo-Kazooie or Super Mario Sunshine, you might find something to like here, too. The game's launching on Switch on 20th August and...
Japanese Charts Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Scores Another Debut Number One
Almost 160,000 physical sales in debut week
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 18th July, revealing that The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD has gone straight to number one. In its debut week, the game shifted an estimated 159,089 copies at retail, beating this week's other successful newcomer, Crayon Shin-chan, to...
Nintendo Download 22nd July (Europe)
Cris Tales! Arcade Archives VENDETTA! Cotton Reboot!
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: AKIBA'S TRIP:...
News Arcade Racer Skydrift Infinity Speeds Onto Switch Next Week
'If you can't overtake them, shoot them down!'
Blasting onto the Nintendo Switch eShop next week is Skydrift Infinity, an arcade racer that'll have you flying and shooting your way through skies, canyons, and even volcanoes by the look of it. Described as an "action-packed arcade game focusing on the experience of flying alone and with others,"...
News Award-Winning Survival Sim 'The Bonfire: Forsaken Lands' Crafts A 2021 Switch Release
Will you survive?
Fredbear Games has revealed that its multi-award winning mobile survival sim The Bonfire: Forsaken Lands is headed to Switch later this year. In the game, players are tasked with building, exploring, crafting and more in a bid to survive a harsh winter climate (as anyone in the UK's scorching heat will tell you right now, this...
Nintendo Download 22nd July (North America)
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles! NEO: TWEWY! Last Stop!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Pokémon UNITE...
Review Cris Tales - A Gorgeous Indie JRPG That Does Just Enough To Stand Out
The time is now
Time travel has long been a concept that JRPGs have loved playing with. Titles like Chrono Trigger and Radiant Historia oriented their stories around time-hopping misadventures, while games like Bravely Default and Grandia have found fresh and interesting ways to involve time manipulation in the flow of combat. Cris Tales—the...
News Fuuraiki 4, The Charming 'Holiday' Experience On Switch, Is Getting DLC
Adds new areas to explore
We recently shared our latest 'Matters of Import' feature focusing on Fuuraiki 4, a game in which you travel around the Gifu region of Japan during the summer. It's an extremely charming, relaxing experience, albeit one that currently requires a purchase of the Japan-only version. If you do plan to import the physical...
News Ninjala Celebrates Its First Anniversary With A Demon Slayer Anime Collab
Update: And it's now live!
Update [Thu 22nd Jul, 2021 07:05 BST]: Ninjala's collaboration event with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is now live. This event includes new items, emotes, Ninja-Gums, emotes, decorations and more based on the hit anime and manga. Included with this update is also a new tournament and all stages have been decorated with...
News Capcom Promises To Fix "Known Issues" With Monster Hunter Stories 2 In A Future Update
Version 1.1.0 is causing a bit of trouble
Monster Hunter Stores 2: Wings of Ruin had a smooth launch, but apparently has run into a few issues since then. Following on from the Version 1.1.0 update Capcom rolled out last week, the company has now confirmed the existence of a number of bugs. It's currently investigating these issues and will release...
News Super Bomberman R Online Blasts Its Way To 3 Million Downloads
Konami celebrates with a free gift
Back in May, Konami released its free-to-play title Super Bomberman R Online on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms. If you've not played it yet, this is the battle-royale take on the long-running series - allowing up to 64-players to blast each other away online. Now, a few months on, Konami has...
News Crash Bandicoot Celebrates 25 Years With A Special Anniversary Bundle
Get five games for the price of one
Like many other video game icons this year, Crash Bandicoot is also celebrating a major anniversary. Believe it or not, but the former PlayStation mascot has now been around for 25 years. If you've been interested in some of his newer releases recently, but haven't been willing to fork out the higher prices for...
News Disgaea Series Hits 5 Million Sales
A nice landmark for an iconic franchise
The Disgaea series has plenty of loyal fans, and across 6 (7 with Disgaea D2) mainline games it has continued to win over players with its bright visuals, goofy and often funny storytelling, and of course a whole lot of gameplay depth. The good news is that the series has now amassed a combined 5 million...
News Ubisoft's 'Super Hot Summer' Switch Sale Ends Today, Get Up To 75% Off (North America)
Grab these deals while you can
Ubisoft's no stranger to hosting sales on the Switch eShop, but if you're tempted by any of the publisher's current deals, you might want to consider jumping at them now before they disappear for a while. As part of its 'Super Hot Summer Sale', Ubisoft has reduced the prices of a number of games, with some deals...
News Pokémon Unite Is Out Today, First Ranked Match Season Now Underway
And here's the launch trailer
Well, today's the day, folks. Pokémon Unite is now available on Nintendo Switch, with a mobile version planned to launch in September. To celebrate the game's release, The Pokémon Company has shared a launch trailer that shows how you and your very excitable friends can enjoy the game across both of these devices. If...
Random 'Switch Vs Steam Deck' Memes Are A Thing Now, Apparently
"Valve does what Nintendon't"
The reveal of the Steam Deck last week triggered plenty of discussion about its merits when compared to the similarly-priced Switch OLED Model, and while it's hard to imagine Valve competing directly with Nintendo in this handheld battleground, it's clear that for some people, the decision about whether or not they...
News Lizardcube CEO Gives Intriguing Insight Into Origins Of Streets Of Rage 4
"It was a teenage dream come true"
Streets of Rage 4 was a big eShop release of 2020, winning over fans old and new with its handsome visuals and fun combat. Though its DLC has had a temporary setback on Switch it's undoubtedly been a success story, keeping alive a franchise that had previously only been held up by the most dedicated fans. It was a...
News Two Point Hospital Will Be Free On Nintendo Switch Online Next Week
Download the trial today
Nintendo is giving Switch owners the chance to check out the excellent Two Point Hospital in its entirety for free next week. Two Point Studio's humorous hospital management sim is the latest to be included in Nintendo's Game Trials series. These limited-time events let Switch Online subscribers download and play a full...
Guide Nintendo Switch Online - Every NES And SNES Game Available
Every game, including the SP versions!
Nintendo Switch Online had a slow start initially, but with the introduction of SNES games, we've seen added value coming to the service which better justifies the asking price. Nintendo has been slowly but surely fleshing out the number of games available, and we've pulled together a complete list of all the...
News New NBA 2K22 Features Revealed, But Not All Of Them Are Included On Switch
Switch is getting the 'previous-generation' version
Last week, it was revealed that NBA 2K22 will be heading to Switch this September, bringing 2K's basketball series to Nintendo's system for another year. New features for the upcoming release have now been detailed, with the Switch edition of the game being described as a 'previous-generation'...
Reminder Nine Resident Evil Games Are Currently Discounted Across Switch And 3DS
Update: Sale is coming to an end
Update: As a quick reminder, the Resident Evil sale currently taking place on Switch and 3DS ends today for those of you in North America, and on the 24th for those in Europe. All details can be found in our original article below. Original Article (Thu 8th Jul, 2021 17:00 BST): If you're a Resident Evil fan...
News 'Shin Megami Tensei If' Is Being Added To Japan's NSO Super Famicom Collection
Experience the 1994 Shin Megami Tensei spin-off
Nintendo has just revealed its retro line-up for the Switch Online service here in the west. If you haven't seen, we're getting Claymates, Jelly Boy and Bombuzai for the Super Nintendo on 28th July. So what's Japan receiving? Three Super Famicom games.
News Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online SNES Service With Three More Titles
Arriving next week!
It's now the month of July and that means Nintendo is adding even more classic games to its Switch Online service. This time around we've got three Super Nintendo titles - Claymates, Jelly Boy and Bombuzal. These games will arrive on 28th July. Noticeably, there are no NES offerings this month. Here's the official rundown of...
News Fortnite's 'Rainbow Royale' Celebrates LGBTQ+ Community With Music And Rainbows
"Everyone is welcome on the Battle Bus"
Pride Month may have ended, but pride (lowercase) is all year round — and that includes video games. Fortnite has added a new event called Rainbow Royale to the game, celebrating diversity, community, and its many LGBTQ+ players with rainbow items, new songs by LGBTQ+ artists, and massive pride flags. The...
News Take A Look At The New Skins In Overwatch's Summer Update
Cupcakes! Scuba gear! Mermaids!
Grab your sunscreen and a cooler full of light beer, it's time to head to the beach in Overwatch's new Summer Games update. And also, the football pitch. And the grill, and the bar. Following the launch of cross-play last month, Summer Games 2021 will bring back Lucioball for players to team up on across consoles,...
News Capcom Just Uploaded A Bunch Of Spoileriffic Case Teasers For The Great Ace Attorney
It was [SPOILER] in the [SPOILER] with the [SPOILER]!
Look away now if you want to play The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles without knowing any of the plot details, because this news train is going all the way to Spoiler Town. Just a week ahead of the double-feature game's launch in the West with a whole new localisation and a ton of special extras,...
News Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases Arrives On Switch This Fall
Order and method, and 'the little grey cells'
We do rather like old-fashioned games with lengthy scripts and mysteries to solve, so we're definitely intrigued by this new announcement from publisher Microids. It's teaming up with developer Blazing Griffin to bring Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases to Nintendo Switch and various...
Review Cotton Reboot! - The Wonderfully Playable "Cute 'Em Up" Is Resurrected For Switch
Bullets and Broomsticks
Witches and shoot 'em ups have proven to be an enduring alchemy for gaming’s prevailing niche, with the likes of Magical Chase, Gunbird, Deathsmiles and Trouble Witches casting a spell of bullet patterns over several generations of gamer. Success Corp. released Magical Night Dreams Cotton in 1991. One of the earliest...
Random Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Player Beats Game Without Stepping In The Same Spot Twice
"A fiddly, spiralling, backtracking journey..."
How would you plot your route through Hyrule? In its four-and-a-bit years, Zelda: Breath of the Wild has remained an ever-popular game thanks to its wonderful gameplay, seemingly never-ending secrets and glitches, and its variety of speedrunning possibilities. For Twitch streamer Everest Pipkin, one...
News Doki Doki Literature Club Plus Sells 500,000 Copies In Just Two Weeks
"We’re beyond ecstatic"
Serenity Forge and Team Salvato have revealed that Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!, which launched on Switch at the end of last month, has surpassed 500,000 sales in its first two weeks on the market. The milestone's a great step forward for publisher Serenity Forge, not least because the launch of the game marks the...
News Eye-Catching Platformer Greak: Memories Of Azur Gets A Switch-Exclusive Demo
Launches soon, including at retail
It was way back in 2019 that Greak: Memories of Azur was first announced for Switch as targeting a 2020 release. Clearly there's been a bit of a wait, but developer Navegante Entertainment has now teamed up with Team17 and the game is right around the corner. First of all, the Switch eShop is getting a...
News Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Revealed For Switch, Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel Also Heading West
"The most complete Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG digital title yet"
In a special Yu-Gi-Oh! stream, Konami has today unveiled plenty of news surrounding upcoming games based on the franchise, including a couple which are headed to Switch. Perhaps the biggest news from the stream is the announcement of Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, which offers up a new digital take on the...
News My Nintendo Europe Is Giving Away Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Postcards - Just Pay Shipping
Seven postcards and a display stand included
The European My Nintendo website has a brand new freebie up for grabs, this time celebrating the recent release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD. By handing over 400 Platinum Points (which can be acquired simply by visiting the site regularly), you can get your hands on "seven extra-large,...
News You Can Now Pre-Load Pokémon Unite From The Switch eShop
Introducing a new free-to-play experience
Ahead of tomorrow's official launch, you can now preload Pokémon Unite from the Nintendo Switch eShop. This is a new free-to-play pocket monster-themed MOBA from Tencent and The Pokémon Company. The download will take up around 928 MB of space on your Switch, and includes cross-play functionality with the...
News Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings Of Ruin Has Shipped Over One Million Units Worldwide
"Thanks for playing"
As you might recall, Capcom released Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin on the Switch and PC a few weeks ago. So, how did it go? According to an update via social media, the Japanese publisher and developer has already shipped a combined total of more than one million units worldwide. And yes, it exceeded the sales of the...
News Techland Is Reportedly Bringing Dying Light: Platinum Edition To Switch This October
Slay and survive
Techland will supposedly be bringing Dying Light: Platinum Edition to the Nintendo Switch this October, according to ppe.pl via Nintendo Everything. This version includes all of the DLC from the first game in one "complete" package. All up, that's four major DLCs and 17 skin bundles. The survival horror zombie shooter was...
News Among Us Is Free On Nintendo Switch Online This Week
It's also on sale!
There's a message coming through the comms — KKKRRRZZT — hang on, we just need to fix the electrical wiring, and — KKZZZZT — swipe the card a few times, and — ZZZZTTT — there we go! The message should come through loud and clear now: Among Us is free for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers this week, from Wednesday the...
News No More Heroes III Now Has A Collector's Edition And Deluxe Edition
Update: Pix'n Love Publishing confirms another 500 copies of each edition
Update (19th July): Unsurprisingly, demand for the Collector's and Deluxe Editions of No More Heroes III was high, with some fans evidently having issues getting onto the site to place orders. Pix'n Love Publishing has now confirmed that 500 more units of each edition will be...
Guide Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Moonlight Merchant Items - How To Find The Moonlight Merchant
Having trouble tracking down this elusive treasure trader? We're here to help!
The Moonlight Merchant is a special late-game merchant in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD who deals in rare treasures and can be an invaluable source of materials if you're struggling to find various bits and pieces with which to upgrade Link's items in the game. A...
You want that Hylian shield? Here's how to get it
Of all the minigames in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD this is the big one, the toughest and most rewarding challenge, the ultimate test of your skills. In this guide we'll explain how to find and play Thunder Dragon's Lightning Round and the rewards you can get if you beat the Silent Realms...
News Valve's Steam Deck Hopes To Avoid Switch's Joy-Con Drift Issues
"I'm sure our customers don't want us to take a risk"
With all the lawsuits, official investigations, homemade fixes and fan complaints, it's safe to
Random The Zelda: Skyward Sword Joy-Con Appear To Feature A Neat Character Reference
Have you spotted it yet?
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is now available on the Switch. As part of this, Nintendo has released a new special set of Zelda: Skyward Sword Joy-Con controllers. Although the company has already made it clear the controllers are based on the design of the iconic Master Sword and Hylian Shield, it seems some fans...
Matters Of Import Fuuraiki 4 Is The Perfect Holiday For People Who Can't Go On Holiday
A write good ride
Fuuraiki 4 is a recently released “travel adventure” for the Switch (and PlayStation 4), and the latest entry in a series that debuted on the original PlayStation all the way back to 2001. The game casts you in the role of a writer travelling around the Gifu region of Japan during the summer, aiming to outperform your peers in...
News UK Charts: Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Soars Straight To Number One
Switch takes six of top ten
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 17th July, revealing that The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD has gone straight in at number one in its debut week. Despite being a Switch-only title, the game managed to outsell the multi-platform F1 2021 to achieve that success; the latest F1 game also launched...
Random Nintendo Recreates Classic Zelda: Skyward Sword Moments In Smash Bros. Ultimate
That Loftwing looks... off?
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is now available on Switch, and it looks like Nintendo's having all sorts of fun in its marketing efforts. On social media, the company's shared a selection of screengrabs from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, recreating classic moments from Skyward Sword using fighters, items and more...
New Nintendo statement addresses fans and investors
Nintendo has issued a statement regarding claims that it's set to make an increased profit with Switch OLED when compared to the standard model, describing them as "incorrect". The post, addressed to investors and customers on social media this morning, references a Bloomberg report which claimed...
Video No More Heroes 3 Trailer Shows The Importance Of Sushi And Toilets
Because of course
With No More Heroes III just over a month away from release, Marvelous has shared a brand new trailer for the game that puts a focus on some well-known mechanics. Things kick off with a look at DonMai Sushi, an item you can pick up to restore HP and generate special effects that'll give you the edge in battle. If you've played...
Guide 30 Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games To Look Forward To In 2021
Our most anticipated Switch games
We've updated the list below with some new announcements and removed the 2021 Switch games that have come and gone already. Loads to look forward to! 2020 is but a dim and distant memory (at least, we wish it was!) and it's time to look to the future. We saw some fantastic games come to Switch last year —...
News M2 Is Bringing Toaplan's 'Tiger-Heli' And 'Ultimate Tiger' To Nintendo Switch This October
Update: Pre-order now live
Emulation expert M2 has just confirmed that it is bringing Toaplan's 'Ultimate Tiger' series to the Switch later this year as part of its M2 Shot Triggers range. Ultimate Tiger-Heli – which is getting a physical release – will include the original 1985 Tiger-Heli and its 1987 sequel Twin Cobra (AKA Kyukyoku Tiger)...
Rumour Metroid Prime Trilogy For Switch Ready To Go, According To Industry Insider
Nintendo is just waiting for the "right time"
We've got an update on the long-rumoured Metroid Prime Trilogy remaster that's supposedly heading to Nintendo Switch. According to the proven industry insider and VentureBeat journalist, Jeff Grubb, the development of the Switch version has already been completed and it's now just a matter of Nintendo...
Talking Point Nintendo's Quirky Creativity Hasn't Always Paid Off On Switch, But It Matters
Standing out from the crowd
Nintendo is in a particularly strong position in the games industry at present - it's a hugely popular, talked about brand, and the company is still selling tens of millions of systems each year that - by this stage - will be increasingly inexpensive to produce. When you take relatively old, readily available technology...
News Warframe Is Getting A Cross-Play And Cross-Save Update
Play anywhere, with anyone
Good news Warframe players, Digital Extremes has announced cross-play and cross-save features are officially in development. This update for the free-to-play title will allow players on Nintendo Switch to play with users on Xbox, PlayStation, PC and mobile, and also continue their play sessions on other platforms...
PSA The World Ends With You Sequel Has Leaked, So Watch Out For Spoilers Online
Square Enix Store error gives players early access
NEO: The World Ends with You is technically still a few weeks out from its official Nintendo Switch release, but it seems some lucky fans have already got their hands on the Switch eShop version well ahead of the game's launch. Unlike some other leaks in recent times, this one is apparently due to...
News A New Limited-Time Pokémon Sword And Shield Item Distribution Event Has Begun
You can get a Torkoal, too
There's a new item distribution available in Pokémon Sword and Shield and it's only on offer for one day - so be sure to act fast! This time around it's a Gold Bottle Cap. As explained by Serebii.net, this item was given out during the Pokémon Players Cup IV stream. The code you'll need this time around is:...
Video Here's Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD On Nintendo Switch
Soaring to new heights
It's been quite a while since Digital Foundry investigated a Nintendo Switch release, but now John Linneman is back to see how The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD holds up. He describes it as "more than just a remaster" of the original 2011 Wii release thanks to not only the improved graphics but also the quality of life...
Talking Point Nintendo Switch OLED, Worth The Upgrade? Team NL Has A Chat
"I’m mostly relieved to see that grille at the top getting more fins"
A while back we shared a chat between a couple of Team NL's members talking about the topic of "what is a game 'developer'"? That was a nice little back and forth format in which we were chatting over a virtual cup of tea - or virtually but with actual cups of tea and coffee...
What's next for Samus?
Metroid Dread is the fifth entry in the original Metroid series and it's coming to the Nintendo Switch this October. As already detailed, this is the first Metroid game with a new story in roughly 19 years and continues the tale of the interconnected fates of the famous bounty hunter Samus Aran and the Metroids. It also...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 17th)
Time for taking flight?
After last week's OLED shenanigans things were a little calmer this time around, though there was still some intriguing news. Atlus is teasing big things for the Persona series, there's a remarkably expensive Mario watch from Tag Heuer, and there has been a lot of focus on a
News PowerA Has Released A Blood Moon Zelda Controller For Switch
The blood moon rises once again
Fancy a new Zelda-themed Pro Controller for your Nintendo Switch? No worries, PowerA has got you covered. The accessory maker has released a Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Blood Moon Enhanced Wireless Pro Controller for Switch. It's available right now in the UK for £39.99. It's also out next month on 15th...
Video Unboxing The Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Joy-Con Controllers, amiibo And Game
Nintendo's latest Switch release has arrived
This week marks the release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD on the Nintendo Switch. It's a game that was originally released during the Wii generation in 2011. Of course, it's not just the game that's arrived this week. Nintendo has also released a special set of Skyward Sword-themed Joy-Con...
News Super Rare Games Confirms Super Crush KO As Its Next Release
Colourful brawler gets its physical release
Super Rare Games has confirmed its next limited edition physical release for Switch, and it's the rather good Super Crush KO. It's a colourful and stylish game - from the creator of Graceful Explosion Machine - that blends melee combat with ranged attacks. We reviewed its eShop release back in early 2020...
Poll So, Will You Be Getting A Switch OLED Or Valve Steam Deck?
Got $400 burning a hole in your pocket?
Yesterday, Valve dropped something of a bombshell by announcing the Steam Deck, a handheld PC that runs SteamOS and grants access to thousands of games in the massive Steam library. Available in three variants and powered by slick AMD tech, the Steam Deck will even have its own Switch-style dock at some...
News Quirky Puzzle Game 'ConnecTank' Is Getting A Fancy Limited Edition On Switch
Stickers, coin, soundtrack, more stuff!
If you have the funds and space for them all, there are a number of very nice limited edition physical editions of Switch games. Another to add to the list is the quirky ConnecTank, which is being sold by ININ though the Strictly Limited Games Store. ConnecTank doesn't actually have a formal release date for...
Video Here's How Quickly You Can Leave Skyloft In Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
Get me off this rock
One of the key selling points of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD on Switch when compared to the Wii original is that the whole experience has been streamlined. The core gameplay is still very much the same, of course, but little tweaks have been made here and there which really bring the package up to 2021 standards. However, just...
News Switch Was The Best-Selling Console In The US For The First Half Of 2021
Mario Golf: Super Rush takes third spot in June's software chart
The June 2021 NPD report has just been published, and as well as detailing figures for the month, it also sums up US gaming sales performance for the first six months of 2021. Despite the arrival of the Xbox Series X (and S) and Sony PlayStation 5, the Switch was the best-selling...
News NIS America Is Bringing 'The Cruel King And The Great Hero' To Switch Next Year
From the director of 'The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince'
If you liked 2019's The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince, then you'll be pleased to know that the director of that particular game – Sayaka Oda – is working on another offering which is also Switch-bound. NIS America has revealed that Nippon Ichi's The Cruel King and the Great Hero...
News King's Bounty II Finally Gets Its Switch Release Date
Pre-orders open now
It feels like a distant age that King's Bounty II was announced for Switch as part of a Nintendo Direct back in March 2020. It's a sequel from an early '90s classic, a brand that older turn-based fantasy gamers may know well. A new trailer has now confirmed that it'll arrive on the eShop and at retail on 24th August, so it won't...
Poll Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
Have your say...
Almost ten years have passed since The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword first launched on Wii alongside that lovely golden Wii Remote, and now it's back for another spin thanks to Skyward Sword HD on Nintendo Switch. Skyward Sword's always been one of the more divisive Legend of Zelda titles, partly thanks to its not-always-accurate...
Guide Where To Pre-Order Nintendo Switch OLED Model
Time to upgrade?
Update 16th July - You can now place a pre-order at Amazon UK. Be quick! Update 15th July - Most North American pre-orders will go live today at 12pm PT / 3pm ET Update 14th July - Very.co.uk has now gone live with their pre-order pages if you missed the other UK options. Update: 8th July - Amazon UK's product pages are now live,...
Competition Share Your Zelda Memories And Win This Amazing Skyward Sword HD Bundle (UK)
A link to your past
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD has launched today on Nintendo Switch, and to celebrate Nintendo UK would like you lovely readers to head onto social media and share your favourite Zelda memories from over the years. To give you some inspiration, here are the Nintendo Life staff's favourite Zelda memories. You can see all...
News Cygames' Card-Battler Shadowverse Gets A Local Release On Switch This August
Update: Demo now available
Update [Fri 16th Jul, 2021 04:45 BST]: Marvelous has now released a demo for this upcoming card battle game arriving on 10th August. So head on over to the Switch eShop and give it a try: Original story [Wed 31st Mar, 2021 06:55 BST]: Cygames is releasing the Nintendo Switch version of its digital card game...
News Zelda & Loftwing amiibo Impacted By "Unforeseen Shipping Delays" In America
Additional shipments will arrive next month
Today marks the arrival of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD on the Nintendo Switch. Alongside it, Nintendo has released a special Zelda & Loftwing amiibo, which allows you to fast travel between land and sky. If you haven't already got hold of this amiibo, and happen to be located in the US, you...
News Scalpers Set Their Sights On The Switch OLED As Pre-Orders Go Live In The US
Here we go again!
The Nintendo Switch OLED might not have quite as much excitement behind it as the next-generation Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, but hey, that's not going to stop scalpers from hoarding and relisting this new model online. Not long after pre-orders went live in the US earlier today, scalpers began listing Nintendo's new model...
Guide Zelda: Skyward Sword HD: Heart Piece Guide - Every Heart Piece Location
Give it some heart
There are a grand total of 24 heart pieces for you to find during your adventures through The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, with every four of these that you collect adding precisely one heart to your total health supply. Collect all 24 heart pieces — as well as snapping up the six heart containers and two heart medals...
Guide Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Guide - Walkthrough, Tips And Hints
Everything you need to know about Link's latest adventure!
Welcome to our Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD guide hub. From here you can jump into a bunch of different articles and guides covering all manner of aspects of this new and improved version of Nintendo's classic game. From which control method we prefer between motion and stick, how to...
Guide Zelda: Skyward Sword HD: Goddess Cubes - Goddess Chest Locations
Locations for each and every one of those great big beautiful magic cubes
Goddess Cubes are mysterious metallic boxes scattered across The Surface in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD by the great Goddess in order that they might aid her chosen hero (that's you!) once they finally arrive to take on their quest. There are a whopping 27 Goddess...
Guide Zelda: Skyward Sword HD: All Bug Locations
A Bug's Life
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD's world has twelve different types of bug that you can catch in order to create various powerful infusion potions or to sell to Strich for some tasty profits. In order to catch bugs, you'll first need to pick up the bug net from Beedle's Airshop for 50 Rupees and then you're free to get hunting...
Guide Zelda: Skyward Sword HD - Every Item And Potion Upgrade
Pimp out all of your gear and potions with this handy upgrade and infusion guide
If you've already read our The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD treasure guide and bug guide you'll know where to find all the bits and pieces required in order to upgrade and max out Link's various items and potions. Now we can take a look at what upgrades are...
Guide Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Gratitude Crystals - All Gratitude Crystal Locations
Locations and Side Quest info to help you find all the Gratitude Crystals
There are a total of 80 shiny Gratitude Crystals to get your hands on in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD and they are used as an exclusive currency to trade with Batreaux. Not entirely essential to successfully completing the game, Gratitude Crystals can still be pretty...
Guide Zelda: Skyward Sword HD - All Minigame Locations And How To Win
All of the minigames and how to absolutely smash them
As you traverse the world of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD you'll discover a total of seven fun minigames where you'll get to show off and improve your skills whilst racking up some pretty sweet prizes. Let's take a look at what minigames await you on your adventure, where you can find...
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