Nintendo Switch News
November2020
News Fittingly, Tropico 6 Has Just Launched On Nintendo Switch
"Optimised for on-the-go and docked play"
If current events haven't made you feel tense enough over the past few days, the political "dictator simulator" Tropico 6 is now available to buy on Nintendo Switch. Yes, the construction, management and political sim – which was actually shown off in last week's Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase –...
News The "Brand-New" Dizzy Game Is A Remake, And It's Included Free With FUZE4 Nintendo Switch
Egg-citing news!
Update: The 'new game' is actually Fast Food Dizzy, a remake created especially using game design package FUZE4 Nintendo Switch. Fast Food Dizzy originally launched on the Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Amiga and Atari ST home computer systems back in 1989. The game is included for free with FUZE, and it even...
Reminder Pokémon Sword And Shield's Physical DLC Bundles Are Available Starting Today
Base game and all DLC included
Update: As a quick reminder, the physical Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass bundles are now available for purchase. You can find both games available from the Nintendo UK Store for £76.99 each below, with more Galar region merch also available, or you can get them slightly cheaper at Amazon: Sword UK / Shield...
News Adorable Multiplayer Brawler Cake Bash Cooks Up A November Release On Switch
Fight to be the tastiest cake
Publisher Coatsink and developers High Tea Frog have announced that Cake Bash, a four-player party game where you quite literally bash each other as cakes, will launch on Nintendo Switch on 19th November. The game launched on a variety of other platforms last month and was received fairly well by critics, so it's good...
News Indie World Showcase Star Raji: An Ancient Epic Gets A Welcome Update On Switch
A 'large number of issues" have been fixed
Raji: An Ancient Epic, which surprise-launched on Switch back in August following an Indie World Showcase presentation, has just been updated on Nintendo's platform. The patch fixes a "large number of issues" that were reported to the development team through player feedback, hoping to add new optimisation...
News Here's Every Song Included In Fuser's Soundtrack At Launch
100+ songs will feature in total
Harmonix has the lifted the lid on the final batch of songs set to be included in Fuser, the upcoming rhythm action game that has you mixing and slicing a variety of songs together to form your own musical creations. These newly-revealed songs can be seen alongside everything previously revealed below. The game will...
News Hori Releases Accessibility Controller For The Nintendo Switch
Everyone can play
Following in the footsteps of Microsoft's Xbox Adaptive controller, Japanese accessory manufacturer Hori has released its very own accessibility controller designed for the Nintendo Switch. Introducing the Nintendo licensed "HORI Flex" Switch and joystick interface. As you can see, it's got all sorts of inputs, and can be wired to...
News Crysis Remastered On Switch Updated To Version 1.5.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Improved performance and a lot of bug fixes
Updated: The Switch version of Crysis Remastered has received yet another update. This one bumps it up to version 1.5.0. The focus this time around is on improved game performance, and alongside this we've got a lot of bug fixes. One was even causing the frame rate to drop in the last fight on Exodus...
News Daemon X Machina Celebrates Its First Anniversary With A New Content Update
Version 1.4.0 has arrived
Believe it or not, but Daemon X Machina is now a year old. To celebrate, Marvelous has released an anniversary update. As previously revealed, you'll get new items, gear, suits and even a mission. Here's the full rundown (courtesy of Gematsu) along with the details from
News The Origami King Is Now The Fastest-Selling Paper Mario Game Ever
Super Paper Mario has been dethroned
In Nintendo's latest six-month earnings report, it was revealed Paper Mario: The Origami King sold 2.82 million copies in less than three months. So how does this compare to previous entries in the series? Following in the footsteps of a lot of other first-party Nintendo releases this generation, it means The...
News Bug Fables Version 1.1 Is Now Live - New Bosses, Quests And Much More
Full patch notes inside
Update [Fri 6th Nov, 2020 00:25 GMT]: The new update for Bug Fables is now live. To access it, all you need to do is update your own copy of the game. Version 1.1 adds a whole bunch of "scrumptious additions". Here's the full message from the team along with the patch notes: Attention Insect Adventurer! You are not...
With 100 new stages
ININ Games and developer Taito have revealed that Bubble Bobble 4 Friends: The Baron Is Back, an updated version of Bubble Bobble 4 Friends, will launch on Nintendo Switch on 17th November. The game will arrive both physically and digitally on that date across North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, with the Japanese...
Japanese Charts Pikmin 3 Deluxe Takes Top Spot As Switch Sales Reach 13 Million
Another impressive week
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 26th October - 1st November, revealing that Pikmin 3 Deluxe has debuted at the top of the pile. The game sold an estimated 171,349 physical copies in its opening week which – according to Astris Advisory Japan founder, David Gibson – puts it ahead of the Wii U original for...
Nintendo Download 5th November (Europe)
Tropico 6! Jurassic World Evolution! TENS! Descenders!
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: Café Enchanté...
Nintendo Download 5th November (North America)
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, FUSER & Chicken Police!
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: Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin...
News It's Official, Drawn To Life: Two Realms Launches On Switch Next Month
A "revitalisation" of the series
Earlier this week, a Taiwanese rating and a leaked trailer seemed to give the game away on a new, upcoming title in the Drawn to Life series. Now, we have official confirmation that the game is the real deal. Drawn To Life: Two Realms, described as "a revitalisation of the beloved franchise and modern continuation...
News Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Switch Games, With Plenty Being 'TBA'
Nintendo's current release schedule
As you'll have no doubt guessed if you've been browsing our home page this morning, Nintendo has kicked our news department into gear by releasing its latest financial earnings report. While it might be a lot of work for us poor souls, it does mean that we also get an updated list of confirmed future releases...
News Here Are The Top Ten Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games As Of September 2020
It's a very familiar list
Nintendo has provided updated sales figures for its best-selling games on Switch, giving us a great look at which titles have performed the best since the console launched back in 2017. Animal Crossing: New Horizons continues to sell like hotcakes – it actually managed to shift 14.27 million units between April and...
News 20 Nintendo Switch Titles Sold Over A Million Copies Between April And September
Animal Crossing leads the charge
Nintendo has revealed that 20 games available on Switch have already managed to sell over a million copies so far this financial year. In its six-month earning report, the company notes that 15 Nintendo-published titles and five third-party titles have sold more than a million units between April and September 2020...
News Bullish Nintendo Boosts Sales Forecast Amid "Strong Switch Momentum"
"The Switch production situation has now completely recovered"
Nintendo has defied tradition to raise its financial forecasts midway through the current fiscal year, citing increased demand for Switch hardware and software during a period which has been marked by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Nintendo is now confidently predicting that it will...
News Super Mario 3D All-Stars Sold 5.21 Million Copies In Just 12 Days
That's a lot of sales
Super Mario 3D All-Stars, Nintendo's recent compilation of three classic Mario platformers, had a very strong start to life on the market – even if it couldn't beat Animal Crossing: New Horizon's tremendous early sales. The game shifted a whopping 5.21 million copies between 18th September (its launch date) and 30th...
News Switch Hardware Sales Reach 68.3 Million, Now Nintendo's Second Best-Selling Home Console Ever
Overtakes the NES
The Nintendo Switch has reached a grand total of 68.30 million hardware sales, officially overtaking the NES to become Nintendo's second best-selling home console of all time. The figure comes from Nintendo's latest financial earnings report, which reveal that the console has shifted 12.53 million units in the six months between...
News Kalypso Is Releasing A Commandos 2 HD Remaster On Nintendo Switch Next Month
"one of gaming's most celebrated masterpieces"
Kalypso is releasing a HD remaster of the real-time tactical game Commandos 2 on the Nintendo Switch next month. This title was originally released on PC in 2001 and sees you take control of an elite group of Allied commandos as they go behind enemy lines during World War II to complete a series of...
Gallery Another Look At Kingdom Hearts: Melody Of Memory Ahead Of Its Release
A Kingdom Hearts game like no other
One of the many exciting games arriving on the Nintendo Switch this month is Square Enix's rhythm-action game, Kingdom Hearts: Melody Of Memory. To help promote this upcoming release, a bunch of new screenshots have been released - revealing a little bit more about the game. If you would like to try before you...
Video 11 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In November
...and the Game & Watch!
It's that time of the year where you've probably already got a backlog of games and now more are on the way. Oh, dear! As we get closer to the end of 2020 - a year like no other, the month of November has something for everyone. There's a range of quality games coming out this month that cover just about every genre you...
News Cyberpunk Parkour Game Ghostrunner Speeds Onto Switch Next Week
Release date confirmed
Co-publishers All In! Games and 505 Games have announced that Ghostrunner, a cyberpunk parkour game described as "AAA quality", will be launching on Switch next week on 10th November. It was originally planned to hit the eShop in October alongside its launch on other platforms, but
Video New Monster Hunter Rise Gameplay Shows Off A Great Sword Hunt
Get a closer look
Capcom has shared brand new gameplay footage from the upcoming Monster Hunter Rise, giving us another look at the Great Sword in action. The footage comes from a new Capcom TV livestream, and has been reshared to YouTube by friend of Nintendo Life, Arekkz Gaming. While we've already seen some Great Sword gameplay in the new title...
News Gal*Gun Returns To Bare All In Super-Limited "Birthday Suit Collector's Edition"
"Limited run of only 3,000 units with more CUTE and LEWD content"
PQube and developer Inti Creates are resurrecting Bishōjo shooter Gal*Gun Returns for Switch, and they've just announced a 3,000 unit run of a limited-edition "Birthday Suit Collector's Edition" which comes packed with "CUTE and LEWD Gal*Gun content." Ahem. Created in partnership...
News Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Dry Twice Comes To Switch Next Spring
"You may just end up soaked to the bone!"
Note: The following trailer contains mature, sexual imagery. Assemble Entertainment and developer CrazyBunch have revealed that Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Dry Twice is headed to Nintendo Switch next spring. Also arriving on other consoles, this new port follows a successful launch on Steam last...
News Wales Interactive Shares Switch Release Dates For Maid Of Sker And Five Dates
We don't have long to wait!
Publisher Wales Interactive has shared release dates for two upcoming titles heading to Switch. Stealth survival horror game Maid of Sker will be launching on 26th November, while interactive rom-com Five Dates arrives one week earlier on the 17th. If you're wanting to learn more about these two games, we have gameplay...
News A Remaster Of TY The Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue Is In The Works For Consoles
More news to come next year
If this year's TY the Tasmanian Tiger HD remaster wasn't enough for you, you'll be pleased to hear that a new console release of TY The Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue – originally released on GameCube – is also in the works. Krome Studios, the team responsible for bringing the original game to Switch and other...
News Rune Factory 4 Online Trial Is Now Live Outside Of Japan
Update: Live in the UK now, too
Update: We can now confirm that this trial is now live in the UK as well. Original Story [Sat 31st Oct, 2020 16:30 GMT]: Rune Factory 5 might be coming out next year, but have you played Rune Factory 4 Special on the Nintendo Switch yet? We praised this definitive version of the game, awarding it nine out of ten...
News Monster-Summoning Roguelike Sword Of The Necromancer Gets Anime-Style Opening Cinematic
Free demo appears on Steam
A brand new video has been released for Sword of the Necromancer, showing off the game's anime-inspired opening cinematic trailer. Made by Sunshine Animation Studio, the trailer gives us a quick tease of the game's story and the enemies you'll face ahead of the game's launch this December. A free 'prologue' version of the...
News Switch Success Means Nintendo Is Set To Become Market Leader In China, Overtaking Sony
Console gaming is on the rise in the region
The success of the Switch in China means that Nintendo is poised to become the market leader in that region, overtaking the Sony PlayStation 4, according to a report by Niko Partners. The Chinese console market is set to hit $2.15 billion by 2024, with the total number of console gamers expected to...
News Switch Emulator Adds Online Support, Then Loses It Double-Quick In Embarrassing U-Turn
"We apologize to our community for the confusion"
This week, the development team behind Switch emulator yuzu added support for online multiplayer. However, a week later, the function has been removed from the emulator – with no reason given by the developers. The following message was posted on a blog relating to the emulator: We are saddened...
Random Hmm, That's An Odd Name For A Bakugan Attack
Anything but super effective
As you might have heard, Bakugan: Champions of Vestroia has just been released on the Nintendo Switch. We described it as an attempt to "shoehorn the long-running franchise into a Pokémon Let's Go-style affair" for younger players that failed miserably with zero care or charm. If that wasn't already enough of a red...
News Knights & Guns Brings A Mash-Up Of Shmup And Pang-Style Action To Switch Early Next Year
When swords are not enough...
Baltoro Games - the same publisher behind Urban Flow, Moto Rush GT and the Paratopic Switch port. - have just announced Knights & Guns for the Nintendo Switch. It's described as a mash-up between shmup and pang-style games, inspired by a number of classics and developed with a modern audience in mind. You'll take...
News The Latest Update For Borderlands 2 On Nintendo Switch Is Crashing The Game
Crashlands
Yesterday, Gearbox and 2K rolled out a new update for Borderlands 2 on the Nintendo Switch. It adds a field of view slider, makes some adjustments to fast travel, and also marks the release of the fifth campaign add-on - Commander Lilith & the Fight for Sanctuary - on the Switch eShop. Unfortunately, many players have been...
News A New Drawn To Life Game Has Been Rated For The Nintendo Switch
Update: And now the trailer and release date has leaked
Update [Wed 4th Nov, 2020 02:05 GMT]: More evidence of a new Drawn to Life game has surfaced online. Following on from the rating in Taiwan along with the game's box art, the reveal trailer has now been leaked ahead of schedule. The clip gives us a look at the gameplay, and at the end, says it...
Review Bakugan: Champions Of Vestroia - The Kids Deserve So Much Better
Pokemon: Let's No
The great big battle beasts of Bakugan, alongside their pint-sized schoolkid handlers, have been doing the rounds on TV and in various video/card games since 2007's Bakugan: Battle Brawlers series. This latest outing sees developer Wayforward attempt to shoehorn this universe into a Pokémon: Let's Go-style monster collectathon...
News SMITE Adds Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles As Playable Characters
Turtle power
Update: The latest update has arrived in SMITE, meaning that the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are now available as playable characters. Details can be found below. All four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are available through an all-new Battle Pass dedicated to the classic franchise. Players can become the Turtle’s leader, Leonardo,...
News Mayhem Brawler Brings Urban Fantasy-Themed Beat 'Em Up Action To Switch
Punching its way to the eShop next year
Hero Concept has announced Mayhem Brawler for Nintendo Switch, an 'urban fantasy-themed' beat 'em up that's hoping to play on your '90s arcade nostalgia. The title boasts comic book-style art and a punchy rock soundtrack, accompanying your gameplay whether you're taking on the fight alone or with friends in...
News Sniper Elite 4 Gets 'World-First' Switch Gameplay Trailer, Pre-Orders Now Live
Pre-order for 15% off
UK studio Rebellion has released a brand new gameplay trailer for Sniper Elite 4, the latest game in the series set to launch on Switch later this month. You'll see plenty of the series' signature x-ray kill cam, as well as the odd bit of stealth action, sniping, and a glimpse at the maps you'll be exploring. The Switch...
News With The DLC All Wrapped Up, Here Are The 234 Pokémon Still Unavailable In Sword And Shield
Did your favourite make the cut?
With The Crown Tundra now available to enjoy in Pokémon Sword and Shield, the series' eighth generation of games is theoretically complete. Alongside the base games, we've had The Crown Tundra and The Isle of Armor DLC packs, both of which have added more content and more Pokémon into the mix. As you'll no doubt...
News Pure Pool Pots A November Release On Switch, New Gameplay Footage Appears
And pre-orders are 20% off
Ripstone Games has revealed that Pure Pool, described as "the definitive cue sports experience", will be launching on Nintendo Switch on 17th November. Pre-orders for the game are now live on the eShop ahead of the big day, with early buyers being treated to a very welcome 20% discount from the usual £12.49 / $14.99 /...
Random Animal Crossing Characters Rocked Up To An NFL Stadium Last Week
As should be the case every week
The launch of Animal Crossing: New Horizons earlier this year has undoubtedly given the franchise a level of mainstream appeal it had never quite achieved before, with all sorts of companies from fast-food chains to clothing stores jumping on the bandwagon to promote the
News Nintendo Reveals The Top 15 Most-Downloaded Switch Games In October 2020 (Europe)
The eShop's biggest games
Nintendo has shared an updated list of the most-downloaded Switch eShop games of the month across Europe, this time covering October 2020. This time around, an indie favourite has managed to secure top spot. Yes, beating Super Mario 3D All-Stars to the punch this week is the wonderful Hades, which also happened to be voted...
News Victory Heat Rally Developer Is Aiming For Switch Release
Update: Kickstarter now live
Update: Victory Heat Rally's Kickstarter is well underway, with the campaign needing to generate another $9,000 in nine days to become a reality. If you're interested in learning more about the game and pledging your support, you can find the Kickstarter page right here. Original Article (Wed 26th Feb, 2020 17:15...
News Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition Is Out On Switch Today, Here's The Launch Trailer
All DLC included
Launching today on Switch is Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition, a rerelease of the original 2018 game that comes with all DLC included. As you may know already, Jurassic World Evolution is a park management game based on the hit film franchise. A new launch trailer has been released (see above) and we also have an official...
News Eighting Helped Nintendo Bring Pikmin 3 To The Switch
The dev behind the port
Nintendo's latest Switch game - Pikmin 3 Deluxe - is a port of the 2013 Wii U title. While Nintendo EAD was responsible for the original title, it seems Nintendo called on another team to help out with the new release. As revealed in the credits, the Deluxe version of the game is all thanks to Eighting. According to Nintendo...
News Bloodless Is Joining Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night As A Bonus Playable Character
More info coming later this week
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night might not have launched in the best state, but since then, it's received a number of updates to improve the overall experience. The latest one Artplay and 505 Games is rolling out allows players to take control of the Mary Poppins style umbrella-wielding character, Bloodless, as a...
Video Does Cloud Gaming Work On The Nintendo Switch?
Alex and Jon investigate
Last week Control arrived on Switch. Obviously, there has been a lot of discussion about a cloud-based future since then. If you haven't really investigated this game yet, you're technically purchasing the license to play it - meaning when the servers go offline, you'll never be able to access it again. Some other se
News Final Fantasy IX Is Getting A Physical Release On Nintendo Switch
Update: Launches on 27th November
Update [Tue 3rd Nov, 2020 00:55 GMT]: Square Enix has now confirmed the release date for the physical version of Final Fantasy IX on the Nintendo Switch. This version will arrive later this month on 27th November. You can pre-order it now from Play-Asia. Here's the official update from the Square Enix Facebook page...
News Ninjala Season 3 Arrives, Adds New Arena, Weapons And Spectator Mode
Here are the full patch notes
As had been previously promised, Ninjala's third season is now live and brings plenty of new content along for the ride. Major new additions include Special Collections and the all-new Spectator Mode, but there are the usual gameplay tweaks and new weapons to enjoy, too. You can find the full (and very lengthy) patch...
News Die By The Blade Smashes Kickstarter Goal To Bring "One-Hit-Kill" Sword Fighting To Switch
With single-player campaign and multiplayer
Die By The Blade, a 'one-hit-kill' fighting game that's been crowdfunding on Kickstarter, has smashed its goal to secure a release on Switch. A promising looking affair, Die By The Blade is inspired by the likes of Bushido Blade and Way of the Samurai, having players choosing their character, selecting...
News Time-Travelling 2D Platformer YesterMorrow Launches On Switch This Week
With a 25% launch discount
This week sees the launch of YesterMorrow on Nintendo Switch, a brand new 2D adventure platformer with a time-travelling twist. You'll be following the story of heroine Yui, who finds herself journeying into the past and navigating parallel timelines to save her family. It blends classic 2D platforming with action...
News Crazy BMX World Brings The Popular 'Bike Rider' Series To Switch, And It's Super Cheap
Launching this week
Launching later this week on Nintendo Switch is Crazy BMX World, the latest entry in the popular Bike Rider series last seen on the 3DS and Wii U. Bike Rider – or Crazy BMX, as it's now being called in the west – is a runner-style game that's become something of a hit in Japan over the last few years. This new Switch release...
Random PS5's DualSense Controller Works With Your Nintendo Switch, Kinda
(As long as you have an 8bitdo adapter)
One of the wonders of universal controller connectivity is that it's possible to use pads created for one console on totally different systems. Back in the days of the Master System and Mega Drive, it was possible to use controllers made for other systems because, unlike Nintendo, Sega opted for an...
News Pikmin 3 Opening Week Physical Sales Were Lower On Switch Than Wii U (UK)
Not what Nintendo was hoping for
Last Friday saw the launch of Pikmin 3 Deluxe on Nintendo Switch, a new and improved port of Pikmin 3 which originally released on Wii U. In an unusual turn of events, the Switch version hasn't managed to outperform the original game in its opening week sales – in the UK, at least. Thanks to the Switch's...
News Every Switch Star Wars Game Is Currently On Sale, But You'll Have To Be Quick
Sale ends today
If you're wanting to add to your Star Wars game collection, today's certainly the day to do it. Every Star Wars title currently available on Switch has been reduced on the eShop across Europe and North America, but the sale ends later today. You can see all of the lovely discounts for yourselves below. UK/Europe (Ends 2nd Nov,...
News Spiritual Successor To "Underrated And Misunderstood" Zelda II Could Be Switch-Bound
"Our goal is to keep the features people love and alter the ones they didn't"
Zelda II: The Adventure Of Link gets a bad rap with fans of the series, largely because it deviates quite dramatically from the core gameplay template laid down by its beloved forerunner, The Legend of Zelda. Normal service woul
News Devolver Digital Switch Sale Discounts Plenty Of Indie Favourites, Ends Today
Get in there quick!
Indie publisher Devolver Digital is currently hosting a number of very welcome discounts on the Switch eShop, but you'll have to get a move on. You'll find a full list of the discounts available below (thanks, Nintendo Everything). There are plenty of cracking titles to choose from – simply click on any game that takes your...
UK Charts Pikmin 3 Deluxe Scores Top Ten Debut In Another Solid Week For Nintendo
Switch takes six of top ten
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 31st October, revealing that FIFA 21 is once again at the top of the table. The Switch version of EA's footie sim is still the worst-performing of the lot, but it's not all bad news for Nintendo's console. Six of the top ten games this week are Switch-only titles, including a...
Reminder The Warner Bros. Halloween Sale On Switch Ends Today (North America)
Now's your last chance!
Update: A quick reminder that Warner Bros.' Halloween sale is ending at 9am PT today. If you're yet to take advantage of the discounts below, now's your last chance. Original Article (Wed 21st Oct, 2020 17:30 BST): Warner Bros. has kickstarted a Halloween sale on Nintendo Switch in North America, discounting plenty of LEGO...
News Team Treat Wins Splatoon 2's Halloween Splatfest
It has done it again!
Update [Mon 2nd Nov, 2020 07:30 GMT]: Team Treat has done it again! Below are the full results: "With a thrilling 2-1 performance #TeamTreat are your #Splatoween champions! Congratulations to these fun-sized furies and thanks to everyone who participated! And be sure to grab your Super Sea Snails in Inkopolis Square!"...
News Engine Software Would Be Happy To Chat With Suda51 About A Killer7 Switch Port
"who knows what the future brings"
Earlier this week, No More Heroes and No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle got announced for the Nintendo Switch. Once word spread that Engine Software was behind the Switch ports - the same company that brought the cult-hit action-adventure Killer7 to the
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - October 2020
October's best Switch eShop games!
Another month has flown by with another bunch of quality games launching on Switch eShop in October, including an eccentric little game which managed to earn a coveted 10/10 score from this very website. These awards aim to celebrate the best of Nintendo's digital store, giving some love and attention to the games...
News Immortals Fenyx Rising Switch eShop File Size Revealed, Switch Gameplay Shown Off
Make some space
Immortals Fenyx Rising - previously known as Gods & Monsters - arrives on the Nintendo Switch early next month. If you're planning on downloading a digital copy of the game, you might be interested to know just how much space it will require. According to the eS
News Frame Rate And Resolution For Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Demo Revealed
How does it hold up?
Earlier this week, Nintendo released a demo for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - allowing everyone to try before they buy. Some have gone much further, putting the game's performance under the microscope. And if the demo is anything to go by, it looks like the frame rate will be up and down like a yo-yo. VG Tech - the same...
News Switch Version Of Horrifying '90s-Style Shooter Dusk Delayed
Dev unsure when it'll be released
There's been a lot of Nintendo Switch game delays this year, and another that won't be released on time is the horrifying first-person shooter, DUSK. In short, it's inspired by '90s favourites like Doom, Quake, Hexen and even Half-Life. It was originally scheduled to arrive on Halloween, but according to the game's...
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Review Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty - A So-So Remake Of A Legendary Game
Maybe Abey
What a difficult game to review. Yes, yes, you're thinking. It must be so hard for you to review a well-received remake of a beloved classic. But, you see, it is, because Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty does so much wrong and is in many ways so utterly redundant that it's difficult to keep a cool head when approaching it. Here's the thing; there...
News Boo! The Indie Survival Horror Game Lone Survivor Is Getting A Remake On Switch
Returning in 2021
Think back to the Wii U era, and one indie title you might remember is the survival horror release, Lone Survivor. It was developed by Superflat Games and published by Curve Digital. To cut to the chase, it's now getting a remake - Super Lone Survivor - on the Nintendo Switch and PC, and will come with a whole new scenario titled,...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For November And December 2020
The big Switch games still coming in 2020
The spooky season is almost over, the pumpkins will soon be smashed or cooked up into soups and pies (or absent-mindedly left to shrivel on the window sill before getting thrown in the trash in a couple of weeks) and November arrives with promises of longer nights, chillier days, and the long-awaited return...
News Control's eShop Page Reminds Us About Harsh Realities Of A Cloud-Based Future
Losing control
Here in the west, it seems cloud gaming is now a thing on Nintendo's hybrid device. As you might have heard, a cloud version of Control got a surprise release on the Switch eShop this week and more games - like Hitman 3 - are on the way. While it might be better than nothing, there are admittedly some setbacks and it seems we're...
News Ruined King: A League of Legends Story Gives LoL A Turn-Based RPG Twist In Early 2021
LoL for the Switch
The League of Legends IP is heading to consoles early next year in the form of Ruined King: A League of Legends Story, and thankfully 'consoles' includes everyone's favourite hybrid system, too. Yep, the game — developed by Airship Syndicate and the first to be published by Riot Forge — is coming to Nintendo Switch and is...
