Nintendo Switch News
May2021
Nintendo Download 27th May (Europe)
Maneater! SMT III Nocturne HD! Wonder Boy Asha in Monster World!
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: Horse...
Japanese Charts Rune Factory 5 Beats Miitopia To Number One
Switch hardware sales near 20 million
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 23rd May, revealing that Miitopia has lost out on its chance to grab a first-place debut. Instead, that particular honour goes to Marvelous' Rune Factory 5 which sold 102,853 physical copies this week compared to Miitopia's 72,725. Angelique...
News SEGA Teases Brand New Sonic Game, Confirmed For Switch In 2022
And we mean 'tease'
Today brought us the first ever 'Sonic Central', with the big news arguably being the reveal of Sonic Colors: Ultimate. Right at the end of the broadcast, however, we were given a very brief tease of a new title from Sonic Team. We weren't given a title or any firm details beyond the fact it arrives in 2022, and is also...
News Sonic Colors: Ultimate Confirmed For Switch, Releases This Fall
Long rumoured, the Wii title gets a comeback
In the Wii era Sonic and SEGA were truly best buddies with Nintendo, and a rather good game that came out of that era was Sonic Colors; today, in its Sonic Central broadcast, SEGA confirmed Sonic Colors: Ultimate, which is heading to Switch on 7th September. Sonic Colors (main title on Wii, with a...
News Fast & Furious: Spy Racers Rise Of SH1FT3R Speeds Onto Switch Later This Year
Based on Netflix's original series
Outright Games has announced Fast & Furious: Spy Racers Rise of SH1FT3R for Nintendo Switch. The game will launch on Switch and other platforms this November. Developed by 3D Clouds and inspired by Netflix's Fast & Furious: Spy Racers, Rise of SH1FT3R is said to "bring the intense action from the show to...
Nintendo Download 27th May (North America)
World's End Club! Wonder Boy: Asha In Monster World! Pathway!
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: World’s End...
News New Pokémon Snap Version 1.2.0 Update Fixes A Bugged Request Mission
And it's live now!
The latest update for New Pokémon Snap is now live, fixing a pesky bug which prevented players from completing one of the game's missions. The mission in question is the Proud Warrior Request – one of the many requests handed to you by the game's cast of characters. With a quick spoiler warning, completing the quest requires...
News Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - The Official Video Game Is Still Coming To Switch This Summer
False start
It seems like a lifetime ago - late 2019, in fact - that we were trying out a rather encouraging demo for Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - The Official Video Game on Nintendo Switch, the latest official tie-in for the event from SEGA. Of course, global events led to the delay of the game, but it is now rescheduled in line with this year's...
News Sumire Is A Story-Driven Adventure Game, Out On Switch Today
With a 10% early bird discount
"One day is all we have," reads the trailer — and that's the pitch behind Sumire, a beautiful narrative game from GameTomo, the studio that localised Cuphead and SuperHot into Japanese. The game was featured in Japan's Indie World presentation, and follows the adventures of a young girl named Sumire, as she embarks...
First Impressions 10 Things We Learned About Game Builder Garage
We'll be in the garage if you need us
For the most part, all of the big-name console developers have tried their hand at giving the everyday Joe a fun and approachable way to make their own games. Sony and Media Molecule released Dreams last year, Microsoft dropped Project Spark back in 2014, Nintendo released a couple of games that gave us the keys...
Random Golf Clubs And 'Brass Knuckles' - Nintendo Switch Accessories Reach New Heights
Seriously, Brass Knuckles
If you cast your mind back to the Wii days, we were graced with more silly plastic accessories than you could wave a Wii Remote-supported Stick™ at. Of course, with the Nintendo Switch reaching similar giddy heights of popularity the wacky accessories are back, just with slightly smaller slots in which you can clip your...
Video Get A Closer Look At Nintendo's Game Builder Garage
New overview trailer appears
With only a handful of weeks to go until Game Builder Garage arrives, Nintendo's delivered its usual overview trailer to show us what's what. You can watch the video in full above; it gives us another look at some of the Nodons you'll be playing around with, info on some of the guided lessons featured in the game, and...
News Spiritfarer Has A Beautiful Physical Edition Heading To Switch
Vinyl soundtrack and Collector's Edition also on the way
Spiritfarer is undoubtedly one of 2020's finest Indie releases, reaching 500,000 sales as word spread of its qualities. It was a shift in tone for Thunder Lotus Games - after Jotun: Valhalla Edition and Sundered: Eldritch Edition - and it undoubtedly paid off. The developer is now teaming up...
News A Fall Guys Crossover Is Coming To Super Bomberman R Online Today
Claim your exclusive “Bean Bomber”
Konami and Mediatonic have announced they're joining up for a special crossover in Super Bomberman R Online. From today, all Super Bomberman R Online players can claim an exclusive “Bean Bomber” character at no additional cost. The character is available on all platforms until further notice. It's a...
Rumour Nintendo Switch 'Pro' Reveal Expected Before E3, Out This Year
Bloomberg reports it'll replace current model, which will be 'phased out'
As eager followers of forums and social media will be aware, in recent hours talk of a Nintendo Switch 'Pro' model have accelerated. Bloomberg has weighed in with a report , and our own sources support some of the same details. The big headline for those desperate to se
Video 14 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In June
It's going to be a big month!
We're almost at the halfway point of 2021, so what's there to look forward to in terms of Switch releases? It's going to be a busy period for Nintendo's hybrid system - with another batch of fantastic games to check out. Earlier on in the month, we've got the Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection and Game Builder Garage, and...
News Square Enix Is Releasing A Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake For Home Consoles
Aiming for a "simultaneous worldwide release"
One of the six games revealed during Square Enix's Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary live stream earlier today was Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. According to the game's producer, Masaaki Hayasaka - who has previously worked on games such as Octopath Traveler, the "HD-2D style" combines pixel art with 3D...
News Konami's Free-To-Play Bomberman Game Is Now Available To Download On Switch
Be the last Bomberman standing
Super Bomberman R Online arrives on the Nintendo Switch today, and if you happen to be in locations such as Japan or Australia, you can actually download this free-to-play title from the eShop right now. This spin-off of Super Bomberman R revitalises the game as a 64-player online battle royale, and tasks players with...
News Monster Hunter Rise Version 3.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today!
Capcom has just released Version 3.0 of Monster Hunter Rise for the Nintendo Switch. As previously revealed, it includes an all-new ending, two new monsters, some extra DLC and much more. This download is a total of 1.4GB in size, but for those who are playing the game for the first time 2.9GB of free space will be required...
News Nintendo Reminds Us The Switch Online Service Now Has Over 100 Classic Games
We're ready for Mother now, Nintendo
Nintendo has just added five more games to the Switch Online SNES and NES service for the month of May, as well as a bonus version of Super Mario Kart. Interestingly, this means there are now more than 100 retro games available in North America and Europe. As a reminder of this milestone, Nintendo has shared the...
Guide How To Beat Everyone Else In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, With Help From The Experts
Pro tips from the pros
There are reasonable odds that if you own a Switch, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a prominent part of your gaming routine, with online races a major part of the fun. As we've discovered, however, playing online can be a humbling experience in the face of rivals boosting to victory and leaving us behind. One racer who gave us a sound...
Guide Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Fastest Kart - How To Build The Best Kart
More data than you can throw a shell at
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is easy to pick up, but difficult to master. For all that is good about it, and believe us there's plenty, the game isn't very good at explaining what its various stats mean, and more importantly how they affect your chances of victory. Fortunately, we're here to help you make sense of it...
News Warner Bros. Switch Sale Discounts Mortal Kombat And Lots Of LEGO (North America)
Fresh deals for a limited time
Another publisher sale is now live on the Switch eShop, as Warner Bros. discounts plenty of LEGO titles and 2019's Mortal Kombat 11. You can see all of the deals for yourself below; Mortal Kombat naturally stands out, but there are some decent savings to be had across the board here. Game Discount Mortal...
Mini Review Super Baseball Simulator 1.000 - 16-Bit Sports With Super Powers
Serious simulation, honest
With five new additions to Nintendo Switch Online's catalogue of NES and SNES games arriving today, we decided to review these new/old releases to help you decide which to play first. Enjoy! With a name like Super Baseball Simulator 1.000, you might expect a hardcore sports game.
Mini Review Spanky's Quest - Surprisingly Charming Monkey Business
Bubbles from Natsume
With five new additions to Nintendo Switch Online's catalogue of NES and SNES games arriving today, we decided to review these new/old releases to help you decide which to play first. Enjoy! In the late 1980s, a simian named Jiro was one of the most popular monkeys in Japan, becoming famous for his 'reflection' pose. He also...
Mini Review Magical Drop II - Fun And Colourful Puzzle Action
Grab, toss, and match three
With five new additions to Nintendo Switch Online's catalogue of NES and SNES games arriving today, we decided to review these new/old releases to help you decide which to play first. Enjoy! Magical Drop is Data East's take on the competitive puzzle game, but with a major twist - instead of fallin
Mini Review Joe & Mac - A Comical But Flawed Prehistoric Platformer
No third character called Cheese, amazingly
With five new additions to Nintendo Switch Online's catalogue of NES and SNES games arriving today, we decided to review these new/old releases to help you decide which to play first. Enjoy! There was a period in the early 1990s when the video game industry was in love with caveman characters - after...
News Capcom Switch Sale Discounts Four Games For A Limited Time (North America)
Anything take your fancy?
Capcom is back with another publisher sale on Switch, and while there's no love for the likes of Monster Hunter or Resident Evil this time around, there's still some great deals to be had. Four games have been reduced in total, and we've got all the info you need right here. Feel free to click on any game that takes your...
News Marsupilami: Hoobadventure Is A Charming Platformer Heading To Switch
A comic book character that started in the '50s
It's interesting to see examples of popular culture from different parts of the world make their way into gaming, IPs that are big in some countries but unknown for people like this writer in the UK, for example. A recent example was Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective, which is based on a series...
News Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings Of Ruin Gets New Story And Gameplay Details
The Rite of Channeling allows you to customise Monsties
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin was given headline billing in today's May Monster Hunter Digital Event, and there were some interesting details. As you can see in the trailer above there was more insight given into the story - with a strange light emitting 'Rage Rays' and causing...
News Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Will Launch In A Special Double Pack
Standalone editions available too, of course!
As if today's Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl release date news wasn't enough, Nintendo has now revealed that a special double pack featuring both games will also hit store shelves. Just like the Sword and Shield double pack before it, this special bundle will unsurprisingly include both...
News Monster Hunter Rise Version 3.0 Launches Today With New Ending And More
Or very early tomorrow, depending on your timezone...
Capcom has finished the broadcast of its Monster Hunter May Digital Event, and it was another strong showing for Monster Hunter Rise fans with the unveiling of Version 3.0 - it releases today in North America (26th May) at 5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern, which is 27th May in Europe at 1am UK / 2am...
Watch Monster Hunter Digital Event - May 2021, Live!
Fresh details on Rise Version 3.0 + Stories 2!
Yet another Monster Hunter Digital Event is about to get underway, with Capcom sharing more details on both Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter Stories 2. This time we'll be getting info on Monster Hunter Rise's Version 3.0 update as well as "the latest news" on Monster Hunter Stories 2. It kicks...
News Here's Your First Look At Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl And Legends: Arceus' Boxarts
Are you a fan?
Earlier today, The Pokémon Company gave us official release dates for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon Legends: Arceus. All the details are here if you missed the announcement; Legends: Arceus is the only surprise, launching fairly earlier than we would have gues
News Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl And Legends: Arceus Get Confirmed Release Dates
Legends: Arceus launches surprisingly early
The Pokémon Company has announced the official release dates for both Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon Legends: Arceus on Nintendo Switch. Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, remakes of the original Diamond and Pearl on Nintendo DS, will launch on 19th November 2021. Pokémon...
Review Maneater - You're Gonna Need A Better Combat System
Calamity Island?
Tripwire Interactive’s Maneater really does have itself a pretty killer premise. Letting players loose on its open world setting of Port Clovis as a deeply scarred bull shark in search of revenge, it’s an unashamedly silly, hyper violent and completely throwaway experience that should make for a pretty great videogame. It...
News Smash Bros. Ultimate's Next Tournament Celebrates 2021's Big Gaming Anniversaries
Zelda, Metroid, Kid Icarus and more
Earlier this year, we realised that 2021 is one heck of a year for gaming anniversaries. It looks like the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate team is aware of this too – if this new tournament's anything to go by, at least. Starting this Friday, an in-game tournament will be celebrating all the included franchises that...
Reminder Five NES And SNES Games Hit Switch Today, Plus A Special Version Of Super Mario Kart
A retro wonderland
As promised, five new games have arrived on Nintendo Switch Online's NES and SNES apps today. But hang on a minute... What's this bonus game we see before us? Yes, as we shared last week, SNES titles Caveman Ninja (otherwise known as Joe & Mac), Magical Drop II, Spanky's Quest, Super Baseball Simulator 1.0
News A Resident Evil Crossover Event Is Coming To Dead By Daylight Next Month
Update: Here's the reveal trailer
Update [Wed 26th May, 2021 04:30 BST]: Behaviour Interactive has now lifted the lid on the reveal trailer for the Dead by Daylight Resident Evil crossover. It's launching on 15th June for $11.99 USD. Here's the rundown: Each Survivor will come with three perks that fans will be thrilled to enjoy. Flashbang, one of...
News Miitopia Switch Update Adds Nintendo Power-Up Band Support
It doubles as an amiibo
Nintendo has rolled out the third update for Miitopia in less than a week, so what's the reason this time? It better be good! For once it's not just stability or minor fixes, this update adds support for the Nintendo Power-Up Band, which doubles as an amiibo. According to the patch notes for Version 1.0.3, if you show the...
News Nintendo Just Released An Update For Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Fancy some fixes?
Nintendo has just surprised us with an update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. This is the first time the Switch version has been updated since January 2019. So, what's the latest one for? If you were hoping for new content such as tracks and characters, we're sorry to say but Version 1.7.2 resolve a few minor issues. Here are the full...
Rumour Valve Is Working On A "Switch-Like" Portable Gaming PC
Codenamed "SteamPal"
A few weeks ago, Valve boss Gabe Newell said the Steam giant had something planned for console gaming that fans would learn more about later this year. At the time, an obvious guess was more games, but it seems this might not be the case. According to an "exclusive" from Ars Technica's Tech Culture Editor, Sam Machkovech, the...
If you missed them, now is your chance!
If you never got around to participating in the Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity or Bravely Default II spirit event in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, there's no need to worry. Nintendo has added some of these spirits permanently to the game's spirit line-up - meaning you can grab them whenever you want. All up,...
Review Wonder Boy: Asha In Monster World - A Fine Revival, Faithful To A Fault
No boys allowed
It’s been a beautiful time for Sega revivals as of late, with games like Streets of Rage 4 and Panzer Dragoon: Remake bringing back old classics. One of the most prolific has been Westone’s Wonder Boy/Monster World series, which has seen no less than three entries – first, a remake of the Master System game The Dragon’s Trap...
News SEGA To Reveal 'Projects' For Sonic's 30th Anniversary This Week
Oh yes, we'll be tuning in
It's a big year for Sonic, as SEGA gets ready to celebrate the franchise's 30th Anniversary. There've been various retail listings and potential leaks, but now we have something concrete from SEGA itself. It's confirmed a 'Sonic Central' live stream this week on 27th May, airing at 9am Pacific / noon Eastern / 5pm UK /...
News Neo Cab, Eternal Radiance And Paradise Killer Are All Getting Physical Editions On Switch
And the first one drops next month
Don't worry, the Eternal Radiance and Paradise Killer boxarts are placeholders. We hope you're ready, physical collectors, because three more indie titles are getting the retail treatment on Nintendo Switch this year. Courtesy of physical publisher 1Print Games, Neo Cab, Eternal Radiance, and Paradise Killer are...
News Cris Tales - Collector's Edition Confirmed For Europe, Canada And More
Let us know if you accidentally type Chris Tales
Cris Tales has been on the agenda for a good while, and with a release date of 20th July we're not far off seeing how it stacks up. There's also a demo on the Switch eShop that is worth checking out. A 'love letter to JRPGs' with time-bending mechanics, those that are all-in and want to get the fancy...
Video Get An In-Depth Look At Warhammer Age Of Sigmar: Storm Ground's Strategic Battles
15 minutes of gameplay
Focus Home Interactive has shared another deep look at Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground ahead of this week's launch. Following on from last month's gameplay overview video, this latest clip features game director Jeff Lydell and design director Ian Christy as they explore some of the strategic options you'll be able to...
News UK Charts: Miitopia Gets Off To A Cracking Start With A Second-Place Debut
Nintendo takes six of top ten
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 22nd May, revealing that Miitopia is off to a great start. Nintendo's quirky RPG has debuted in second place, only being outsold by Capcom's multi-platform Resident Evil Village this week. It also managed to outperform Mass Effect: Legendary Edition to get there;...
Random Filling New Pokémon Snap's Photodex Is One Thing, But Have You Completed It In Real Life?
An Absol-utely awesome keepsake
New Pokémon Snap has been available in the wild for almost a month now, and early adopters are starting to complete their Photodex missions by getting wonderful shots of every monster in the game. It's a great feat – congratulations if you've achieved it yourself – but there's one way to make the experience even...
Random One Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's "Impossible" Treasure Chests Has Been Reached
Here's how it was done...
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has plenty of hidden secrets to discover that'll keep most players going for well over 100 hours, but when you throw the "impossible" treasure chests into the mix, well... That's another story entirely. For anyone unaware, players have discovered that Breath of the Wild features a...
Video Milestone Unveils Its Third Stunning Environment For Hot Wheels Unleashed
And another batch of vehicles!
If you're looking for a racing game that's a little bit different from your simulators and the likes of Mario Kart, then keep an eye out for Hot Wheels Unleashed when it arrives on the Nintendo Switch this September. The developer Milestone has already revealed a number of tracks and cars for this upcoming release,...
News Konami Might Have Plans To Outsource More Classic IP Following The GetsuFumaDen Revival
"please wait for future projects"
Konami is reportedly open to outsourcing more of the company's gaming brands in the future, following on from GuruGuru's announcement of GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon. The original game, Getsu Fūma Den, was released in 1987 as a Famicom exclusive. According to Konami's Shin Murato, who is also the producer of Undying...
News Limited Run's E3 Showcase Will Include More Than 25 Physical Game Announcements
"Forever physical"
A few weeks ago, physical distributor Limited Run Games announced its own E3-style presentation would be making a return this year. It will be streamed Twitch and is taking place on 14th June. In a bit of an update, it's been revealed there'll be over 25 physical game announcements during this showcase. It will also be produced...
News Metal Saga: Hangyaku No Rouka Is Confirmed For Switch
"Project Wolf" no more
As you may have seen earlier today, a livestream celebrating 30 years of Metal Max confirmed that Metal Max Xeno: Reborn is bringing its open-world tank JRPG gameplay to the West. There was another announcement, though, with publisher Success and developer 24Frame unveiling Metal Saga: Hangyaku No Rouka. It's a new entry in...
News Apple Arcade's Mini Motorways Is Cruising Onto Switch Next Year
"Draw the roads that drive the city"
Fans of management sims, minimalist designs, and roads(?) rejoice, for Mini Motorways is speeding onto Nintendo Switch next year. From Dinosaur Polo Club, Mini Motorways is a follow up to the studio's first game, Mini Metro. Just like before, players are tasked with designing routes for busy commuters, but this...
News Yes, Nintendo Really Is Allowing A Game With 'Hentai' In The Title On Switch
"Make sure no waifu gets left behind!"
Remember when Nintendo was so prudish it would censor any game that posed even the slightest chance of offending anyone? Those days are long behind us – for better and for worse – because we're now in the rather unbelievable situation of Nintendo allowing a game with the word 'hentai' in its title to...
News Metal Max Xeno: Reborn Is Bringing Its Open-World Tank JRPG Gameplay To The West
Launching on Switch in 2022
PQube and Kadokawa Games have announced that Metal Max Xeno: Reborn is headed to Switch in the west next year. The game's described as a nonlinear, open-world JRPG featuring real-time battles and vehicle combat. You'll be taking control of the game's protagonist, Talis, as you set out on a quest to search for survivors...
Random Behold This Awesome Game Boy Advance SP-Style Nintendo Switch Dock
Nintendo's missing a trick
The official Nintendo Switch dock is fine and all, but what if you could shove your console into a mega-sized Game Boy Advance SP? YouTube channel CASS Designs has shared a new video which shows off exactly that – a custom-made dock inspired by Nintendo's classic handheld system. It's 3D-printed and comes complete with...
News Love Shmups On Switch? Then Check Out 'The Guide To Shoot-Em-Ups' Book Series
From those lovely folks at Hardcore Gaming 101
One of the most pleasing aspects of the Switch's success is how the platform has become a bastion of old-school gaming goodness. We've likened it to an arcade you can carry around with you, and, due to the popularity of the Arcade Archives series – not to mention a flood of other classic titles –...
News Nintendo Switch eShop Accounts Could Soon Display Personalised Game Suggestions
According to a new patent
A newly-published patent applied for by Nintendo reveals potential plans to display individualised game ratings on the Switch eShop. As spotted by Game Rant, the patent in question describes a system that can "generate a base rating that is a function of gameplay data for a specific user," as well as "an average external...
News Classics-Inspired Metroidvania Inexistence Rebirth Lands On Switch Next Month
"Explore a vast world full of mysteries"
If you're a fan of Metroidvanias, you might want to keep an eye out for Inexistence Rebirth when it launches on the Switch eShop next month. Developed and published by Clickteam, the game is said to let players "explore a vast world full of mysteries and action." The team notes that it was inspired by the...
News Later This Week, Nintendo Switch Is Getting An Infrared Spy Alarm
And yes, it's from the Calculator studio
Studio of the moment, Sabec, is keeping up with its current schedule of weekly Switch releases with Spy Alarm, the latest of its 'games' to hit the eShop. You might remember that Calculator blew up online a couple of weeks back (sparking a comical trend of joke reviews in the process), and this was quickly...
News Family Trainer Is Heading To Switch This Summer
Following last year's release in Japan
2020 brought a home fitness boom that helped Ring Fit Adventure go from being a relatively interesting and high quality Switch title to an in-demand hot-selling item. There have been various other fitness games stepping up too, and later this Summer we'll see Bandai Namco jump into the fray. The company has...
News Crytek Seems To Be Teasing Something Related To Crysis 2...
Another remaster, perhaps?
Last year, Crytek surprised longtime fans with a remaster of the original Crysis game. It turns out this year is actually the 10th anniversary of Crysis 2, and well, you know what that means, right? If Crytek's recent activity on social media is anything to go by, it seems the German developer might be gearing up for a...
Rumour Genshin Impact For Switch Reportedly Delayed Due To "Weaker Hardware"
But will likely arrive "sometime this year"
The popular free-to-play action RPG Genshin Impact was confirmed for the Nintendo Switch last January, so what's the latest? According to Genshin Report - a Twitter account focused exclusively on coverage of Genshin Impact news and leaks, the Nintendo version of the game should finally be arriving at some...
News 1080° Snowboarding Creator Would Be Happy To Bring The Series To Switch
If Nintendo wants to make a new one...
During the peak of the N64 era, Nintendo EAD released an extreme sports title known as 1080° Snowboarding. While it wasn't quite as popular as Nintendo's big hitters like Super Mario 64, Mario Kart 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, it got enough attention to spawn a follow-up on the GameCube. The...
News Limited Run Announces Two Double Dragon Physical Releases For Switch
Pre-orders go live next week
Physical distributor Limited Run Games has announced not one but two Double Dragon releases for the Nintendo Switch. First up is the 2017 release Double Dragon IV and joining it is the 2020 Switch game, Double Dragon Neon. Both titles will receive a standard physical release (including just the game) for $29.99 USD and...
News Roblox Dev Open To A Switch Release
Says it would make "perfect sense"
The Nintendo Switch hosts all sorts of games from Minecraft to Fortnite, but one game that still hasn't been released on the platform yet is the insanely popular Roblox - where you can play, create and be anything you imagine. While Roblox Corporation has nothing to announce right now, during a financial call last...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 22nd)
What to play, what to play
What's that sound? Well, if you listen very closely you can just about hear the E3 hype train approaching in the far distance. Ready to jump aboard? In the past seven days Nintendo announced a bunch more retro titles for Nintendo Switch Online, as well as a lovely new Skyward Sword amiibo that's caused quite the sti
Rumour It Sounds Like A New Tony Hawk Game Might Be Happening
Is the Birdman returning?
Before Activision's announcement of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, a number of musicians spilled the beans ahead of schedule. Now it seems history could be repeating itself. On an episode of The Behind Closed Doors Podcast last month, the drummer of the ba
News Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Receives Its Second Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Get ready for the DLC!
Ahead of next month's release of the wave one expansion pass, Nintendo and Koei Tecmo have taken the opportunity to update last year's game, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. This update allows players to now purchase the Expansion Pass from within the game, and also resolves "various other issues" including some language...
Review Miitopia - A Daft DIY Adventure With Boundless Appeal, If You Make The Effort
RPGii
If there’s one 3DS exclusive we didn’t expect to make the leap to the Switch, it’s Miitopia. The oddball RPG starring you and your friends has been given the HD treatment, but does it really have a place on a system so much more powerful than the 3DS? The story of Miitopia is nothing too extravagant: the appropriately named Dark Lord...
News Switch Hardware Sales Beat Xbox Series X|S And PS5 Combined, Unsurprisingly
Switch popularity combined with extremely limited stock of new systems
Consumers have tried all sorts of tactics to successfully buy a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S - selling their souls to the devil, summoning circles, refreshing web pages as tears of frustration roll down their cheeks. It's an arduous process due to the issues Sony and...
News Save The Day With PJ Masks: Heroes Of The Night When It Lands On Switch This Fall
Get your PJs on
It seems younger Switch fans (and, inevitably, their parents) will have plenty to look forward to on the kids franchise game tie-in front this year. We've seen that perennial favourite Peppa Pig is heading to Switch later this year, and younger superhero fans will no doubt be delighted to fight crime when PJ Masks: Heroes of the...
