Nintendo Switch News
May2021
Reminder Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance Is Finally Available On The Switch eShop
"we thank everyone who hung in there with us"
Update #2 [Fri 21st May, 2021 00:45 BST]: It's finally out, yep Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance can now be downloaded from the Switch eShop. It'll set you back $29.99 USD and requires 3.9GB of space. Be on the lookout for our review in the near future. Update [Wed 19th May, 2021 00:10 BST]: The latest...
News Blazing Strike Is A Fighting Game Inspired By The Arcade Classics
Offering nostalgia and new ideas
Many readers of a certain age may recall arcades full of fighting game cabinets, in which players sweated out hand-to-hand combat in a scene of rapidly rotating joysticks and frantic button presses. Of course, classics of that 2D pixel-art fighter era are now available in various forms on systems like the Switch, but...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Exclusives
Games you can only play on Nintendo Switch
Update: Now with 100% more New Pokémon Snap and Famicom Detective Club (200% more Famicom Detective Club, in fact). Nintendo's Switch has become home to an almost overwhelming number of fantastic games since launching back in 2017. A great deal of them have appeared on other platforms — whether...
News FORECLOSED Is A Stylish Cyberpunk Tale Heading To Switch This Summer
We've now had 2077 Cyberpunk-themed games in the past year
We all love a bit of Cyberpunk, even if it's been a bit overdone in the past year or two. However it is a style that can be extremely cool when done well, and based on the trailer and details so far we think it's worth keeping an eye on FORECLOSED, which is heading to Switch on 12th August...
Japanese Charts Famicom Detective Club Earns Top Ten Debut In Another Strong Week For Switch
Monster Hunter leads the way for Nintendo
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 16th May, revealing that Monster Hunter Rise is this week's best-selling Switch title. The game has managed to maintain its second-place finish this week while its nearest competitors see a slight shuffle; New Pokémon Snap drops to third as...
News Get To Know Mutants, Gardening, And Death In Mutazione, Coming To Switch Very Soon
From the makers of Johann Sebastian Joust
Kai has no idea what's waiting for her on the strange, isolated island of Mutazione. She knows her sick grandfather is there, and he needs help — but she wasn't prepared for an island of kind, gentle mutants, who've been living here since a meteor struck the town over 100 years ago. Now, Kai must tend to...
Nintendo Download 20th May (North America)
Miitopia! Shin Megami Tensei III etc! King of Seas!
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: Miitopia (Nintendo,...
News Kitaria Fables Gets Release Date And Physical Edition For Nintendo Switch
Purr-fect
As previously noted by Kate, this site's unofficial senior consultant on farm-sims, there are a lot of those sorts of games on Nintendo Switch. But there's always room for one more, especially when it features cats and customisation options. Publisher PQube has confirmed that Kitaria Fables will arrive on Nintendo Switch on 3rd Septe
News Switch Is Getting A Brand New Peppa Pig Game This Autumn
My Friend Peppa Pig
If you or any little ones in your life are fans of the hugely popular Peppa Pig, you'll be pleased to hear that a brand new game based on its beloved characters is coming to Switch and other platforms later this year. Called My Friend Peppa Pig, this new adventure game is being published by Outright Games. Players will jump into...
Nintendo Download 20th May (Europe)
Miitopia! Layers of Fear 2! Knockout City! Xylophone!
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: Kowloon High-School...
News May's Monster Hunter Digital Event To Cover Rise 3.0 And More Stories 2, Airs Next Week
Version 3.0 has a tasty download size, too
We've been rather enjoying the monthly Monster Hunter Digital Events, as they give details and footage around Monster Hunter Rise updates and the upcoming Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin; April brought a pretty strong broadcast, with information on Rise's Version 2.0 arguably stealing the show. We...
You belong in a museum
The International Museum Day event arrives in Animal Crossing: New Horizons in the middle of May. This event originally came to the game as part of an update which included old favourite characters Leif the Sloth
News Ninjala Surpasses 7 Million Downloads, All Players Recieve Free Gift
Claim it before it expires
GungHo Online Entertainment has announced that Ninjala has now surpassed a mighty seven million downloads worldwide. To celebrate, all players are being treated to a free in-game gift. Valid from now up until 2:59am BST on 17th June, all players can make use of a bonus 100 Jala. The in-game currency has been distributed...
Guide Where To Buy Miitopia On Switch
Are you talkin' to Mii?
Of all the possible 3DS games that Nintendo could have brought to Switch, we have to admit that Miitopia isn't the most obvious choice. However, having played the game and experienced it on Switch — including the overhauled Mii creation suite that's unleashed some incredible Mii-making creativity being shared
News Zelda & Loftwing Is The Only amiibo Compatible With Skyward Sword HD
The Skyward Sword Link amiibo? Forget it
The newly-revealed Zelda & Loftwing amiibo releasing alongside The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is a thing of beauty, but its announcement has already endured its fair share of criticism. Yesterday, we found out that the figure will cost more than your average amiibo, retailing for $24.99 rather...
News Dungeon-Crawling RPG 'Demon Gaze EXTRA' Announced For Nintendo Switch
Previously a PS Vita exclusive
Demon Gaze EXTRA, an enhanced version of the original Demon Gaze for the PS Vita, is coming to Switch, it has been revealed by publisher Kadokawa Games. Original developer Experience will still be involved, but will be collaborating with Cattle Call this time around. A PS4 version is also being released alongside the...
News Cursed Castilla Collector's Edition For Switch Is Particularly Cool
A cardboard mini arcade cabinet, why not?
An area that sets the audience for Nintendo Switch apart from its gaming hardware rivals, arguably, is the desire for limited editions of download games. It's an industry of its own, and certainly a lucrative one, as quality eShop games that typically cost less than $20 get limited runs of physical copies...
News New Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings Of Ruin Story Trailer Sets The Scene
That's one cute Rathalos
While it's rather disappointing that we're unlikely to get a port of the original Monster Hunter Stories on Switch, even though there's a smart device version that would potentially make porting easier, the likelihood is that sequel Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin should be equally fun for newcomers or veterans...
Anniversary The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Is Now Six Years Old
Can you believe it?
Before Cyberpunk 2077, the Polish-based company CD Projekt Red was busy with The Witcher, which originally started out as a series of fantasy novels by Andrzej Sapkowski. The video game adaptation peaked at The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt in 2015, and is considered to be not only one of
Video Nintendo Gives Us Another Look At Game Builder Garage For Switch
Get some ideas for your own creations
Perhaps the biggest surprise of May so far has been the reveal of Game Builder Garage for the Nintendo Switch. It expands on a similar idea seen in Nintendo Labo - allowing users to make all sorts of games with many different tools. There'll also be guided lessons and the ability to share your own creations...
This flight is gonna cost you!
Yesterday, Nintendo announced a brand new Zelda & Loftwing amiibo for its upcoming release, Skyward Sword HD. It allows Link to now fast travel from the land to the sky (or vice versa) in any location, and even make a quick exit out of buildings and dungeons at any moment. One major talking point seems to
News Devastating Photography Game Umurangi Generation Is Coming To Switch In June
Cyberpunk meets Pokémon Snap
There is no other game like Umurangi Generation. It's a retro-futuristic dystopian first-person photography game, set in Tauranga, Aotearoa (the Māori name for New Zealand). You play a young photographer, who's taking various photographs of their friends goofing around in various urban locations. Drawing its...
News Beasties Is A Pokémon-Meets-Animal Crossing-Meets-Studio Ghibli Game Coming To Nintendo Switch
Farm! Friends! Fight! F...match-3!
Sometimes, games are coy about their inspiration, even if it's practically written on their forehead — but Beasties, an upcoming PC and Switch game that just launched its Kickstarter, is not one of those. Beasties is a combination of monster trainer, match-3, and farming, with turn-based match-3 combat. It...
News The Xbox Series X|S Launch Title The Falconeer Is Soaring Onto Switch
It's time to spread your wings
Last year's Xbox Series X|S launch title The Falconeer is landing on the Nintendo Switch this August. This Switch release is dubbed the "Warrior Edition" and will be priced at £24.99 when it arrives on 5th August 2021. Check out the reveal trailer above and some more details (and screenshots) from the Switch eShop...
News Rocket League Signs Multi-Year Deal With Formula 1, All Ten Team Decals Available From Tomorrow
Grab the Formula 1 Fan Pack
Rocket League developer Psyonix has announced a new multi-year partnership with Formula 1 that'll see in-game goodies offered up to players. To kick things off, a Formula 1 Fan Pack will be launching in Rocket League tomorrow, 20th May, and will be available on all platforms. The pack adds the official Formula 1 2021 Car...
News Aerial_Knight's Never Yield Is Out Today, Plus Vinyl Soundtrack And Custom Switch
Parkour!!
It's a big day for Aerial_Knight, AKA Neil Jones, whose debut Switch game Aerial_Knight's Never Yield comes out today. We spoke to him a while back about why he decided to slap his online handle on the game, amongst other things, and a key takeaway from his time in the industry was that he's often been pushed aside by game studios — "I...
News Super Bomberman R Online Makes The Leap From Stadia To Switch Next Week
And it's free-to-play
Konami has announced that Super Bomberman R Online is launching on Switch and other platforms on 27th May as a digital-only, free-to-play title. The game was first announced for Switch back in March, when Konami revealed it would be ditching its previous Stadia exclusivity. A spin-off from
News Summer Game Fest To Kick Off With A 'Spectacular World Premiere Showcase'
Geoff Keighley to host on 10th June
It seems like early-mid June is going to be rather busy in the games industry. There's E3 2021 on the horizon, and it's now emerged that the Geoff Keighley-led Summer Game Fest is set to gazump its rival by a couple of days. Though Summer Game Fest will be throughout June and beyond (and lists the E3-centric...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Getting "Stripey" In Its Next Event
Kicking off this week
Another week, another in-game event for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and this time things are getting stripey. Yes, starting from Friday 21st May, you'll start to spot a wave of stripey Spirits appearing on the Spirit Board. These events are perfect for anyone looking to obtain very particular characters, and last for three...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Players Can Now Vote For The Next In-Game Distribution
Here are your choices...
As diehard fans of the series will know, Pokémon Sword and Shield regularly treats players to new in-game goodies through limited-time distributions. Indeed, the last distribution was held just last weekend, offering up the intriguing Life Orb held item to use with your beloved party of monsters. Now, The Pokémon Company...
News Nintendo Switch Online App Updated To Version 1.11.0, Here Are The Patch Notes
Temper your expectations
We're getting pretty used to seeing the infamous 'stability' Switch firmware updates these days, but today it's the Switch Online app's turn to get a small update. The app has been updated to Version 1.11.0, and while the changes aren't anything to shout about, you'll want to make sure you download and install this update...
News The Zelda & Loftwing Skyward Sword amiibo Will Cost More Than Regular Figures
Update: US price confirmed
Update: We now have our first western price confirmation, with Nintendo revealing that the figure will launch in North America for $24.99, up from the usual $15.99 asking price. European pricing is still to be confirmed, but we'll make sure to provide another update as soon as we have it. Original Article: Earlier...
News The Apple Vs. Epic Lawsuit Has Sparked 'Xbox Game Pass On Switch' Rumours Again
"Competitively sensitive" revealed about "negotiations between Nintendo and Microsoft"
The Epic Games vs. Apple lawsuit rumbles on, and is throwing up all kinds of unexpected information. Aside from the fact that Epic's Tim Sweeney can't use a Switch properly, we've now been given an indication of just how close Nintendo and Microsoft have been...
News Fire Emblem: Genealogy Of The Holy War Is Joining Japan's NSO Super Famicom Library
Experience the fourth game in the series
Japan has once again got some slightly different offerings for its Switch Online SNES and NES library this month. All up, two of the five games are different. While Japan's service is also getting Caveman Ninja (Joe & Mac), Magical Drop II, Ninja JaJaMaru-kun, in the place of
News Nintendo Reveals New Zelda & Loftwing amiibo For Skyward Sword HD
Launching alongside the game on July 16th
Well, here's a surprise - the upcoming release The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD will be receiving a brand new amiibo. Introducing the Zelda & Loftwing amiibo figure - it'll be released alongside the game on 16th July. This amiibo - featuring two characters on the one base - allows you to travel...
News Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online SNES And NES Service With Five More Titles
Update: And they're now live!
Update [Wed 26th May, 2021 10:00 BST]: The five new titles are now available in their respective Nintendo Switch Online apps. You'll need to download the latest updates to access them. There's also one bonus game - Super Mario Kart SP. Enjoy! Original article [Wed 19th May, 2021 02:15 BST]: The month of May is well...
News Sorry, We're Not Getting Hollow Knight: Silksong News At E3 2021
"Team Cherry does not have any announcements"
With E3 on the horizon, you might be expecting some news about certain games you haven't heard from in a while. One we've been hoping to learn more about is Hollow Knight: Silksong. Sadly, though, it seems we won't be hearing anything about this one at the annual industry event. In an update on the...
News Ace Attorney's Dramatic Cross-Examination Eyes Are Coming Back
*glares in lawyer*
Did you notice that Ace Attorney Trilogy remake didn't have the anime lawyer eyes right before the cross-examination stage of the court cases? You know the ones we mean, right? Hold on, we'll show you. Is this... flirting??? Yeah, Capcom removed those from the HD remake, and though many of us probably didn't notice, others did...
News Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER Gets New Trailer
Cyberpunk 2064
After being announced earlier this year for Switch, with a Q1 2022 release window, Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER has a new trailer to coincide with being announced for the Xbox Series X|S. NEURODIVER is the next entry in the cyberpunk point-and-click series, set in Neo-San Francisco (it's like San Francisco, but NEW), where you will...
News Long Beach Residents Could Win A Nintendo Switch When They Get Their Covid-19 Vaccine
"We are going to continue to provide incentives... to get residents vaccinated"
The world is going through a phase of vaccination at present as it attempts to keep the Covid-19 pandemic in check, and in Long Beach, California, residents are being offered incentives to get themselves protected. As part of the city's incentive program to encourage...
News Switch Space Shooter 'Green Phoenix' Will No Longer Launch Next Week Due To "Technical Issues"
Launch aborted
Broken Simulation and publisher Zerouno Games have announced that Green Phoenix, an on-rails space shooter planned to launch next week on Switch, has been delayed. It was originally planned to launch on 27th May (at the time of writing the Switch eShop still displays this date), but will now release on 26th August. Zerouno Games says...
Review Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster - The Best Version Of An Ageing Classic
A Demi-fiendishly good time
By this point in time, it’d be easy to believe that the Persona series is Atlus’ flagship franchise due to how easily audiences seem to have connected with the lighthearted high schooler antics featured there. In actuality, Persona is itself a spin-off of Shin Megami Tensei, Atlus’ true flagship franchise which has...
News Harmonix's Fuser Gets A Permanent Price Drop On Switch And Other Platforms
A great time to jump in
If you're yet to jump into Harmonix's music-mixing rhythm game Fuser, you'll be pleased to hear that the game has had its asking price slashed starting from today. Currently confirmed for North America, the new pricing means that the game's standard edition will now cost $39.99, down from $59.99, and the VIP edition will be...
News Cyberpunk RPG Laxidaze Aims To Combine Pokémon With Final Fantasy VII Remake
Update: Kickstarter now live!
Update: As promised, here's your friendly reminder that Laxidaze's Kickstarter is now live! The campaign's aiming to earn $25,000 in funding and has 30 days to do just that. Original Article (Fri 14th May, 2021 19:30 BST): Indie developer Machine Elf Studios is going big with its debut title, hoping to create an...
News Twin-Stick Shooter West Of Dead Gets A Limited Physical Release On Switch
Pre-orders go live today
West of Dead, Raw Fury's twin-stick shooter which launched on the Switch eShop last summer, is being treated to a limited physical edition. The best news? Pre-orders go live today. This new physical release comes with the base game as well as the Crow DLC, all included on the cart. You'll be able to grab a copy from Limited...
Deals Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Drops To Just £55 In The UK
Way cheaper than Nintendo's £99 asking price
Update: Did you grab one in time? It now looks like the Mario edition has sold out, and Luigi has returned to a higher price point. Hopefully they'll plummet in price again in the future. Original Article: If you haven't yet picked up Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit for Nintendo Switch, there's never...
News Introducing Xylophone, From The Studio That Brought You Nintendo Switch's Calculator
And Piano, too
Well, this is getting out of hand. Last week, Sabec launched Calculator for Nintendo Switch. The $10 app (which literally is a calculator, by the way) immediately achieved meme status, with Switch owners having far too much fun sharing their reviews, and some even jokingly performing
News Devolver Digital Brings Sludge Life To Nintendo Switch Early Next Month
Avert your eyes, children
Back in February, the edgy publisher Devolver Digital announced the quirky low-fi 3D adventure Sludge Life for Nintendo Switch. Months on, it's now locked in a release date of 2nd June (so that's early next month). The trailer is still just as crazy and confusing, so below is some PR to explain what exactly is going on...
News Fitness Boxing 2 Surpasses 700,000 Sales, New Update Arrives Next Week
700,000 sales in under six months
Nintendo Switch's range of fitness games are going from strength to strength, as Imagineer reveals that Fitness Boxing 2 has now surpassed 700,000 sales since launching last December. The game hit the 500,000 copies milestone back in January, less than a month after it initially released, and while sales
Video Game Boy Advance On Nintendo Switch Online? Here's How It Could Look
We hope you're watching, Nintendo
We're pretty fond of the Nintendo Switch, and we'd never say no to a lazy Sunday with an old Game Boy Advance favourite, but what if the two could somehow combine, existing as one in some kind of online service yet to be dreamt up by the Nintendo gods? Oh, hang on a minute... Yes, the Nintendo Switch Online service...
News Nintendo Accused Of Allowing "Pirated Software On The eShop" By GBA Emulator Developer
"Makes me wonder why I put thousands of hours into writing freely available software"
Last year, Imagineer published Medarot Classics Plus on the Nintendo Switch in Japan, a selection of titles from the Medabots series, some of which were originally released on the Game Boy Advance. As you might expect, Imagineer has used emulation to bring these...
News Nintendo Shares Juicy Mario Golf: Super Rush Details In Lengthy Overview Trailer
16 characters, gameplay techniques and more revealed
With just over a month to go until the launch of Mario Golf: Super Rush, Nintendo has dropped an all-new overview trailer to teach us all about the game. The video goes over gameplay details, including techniques like curve shots and spin shots; reminds us about the optional motion controls;...
News A Very Special Pokémon Snap Switch Dock Now Exists, But Good Luck Getting It
A one-of-a-kind beauty
We've already been treated to a limited edition Switch console for Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, as well as a limited edition Switch Lite for Pokémon Sword and Shield, but now there's a third and very special design that's far rarer than those that came before it. The New Pokémon Snap-inspired Switch...
News UK Charts: New Pokémon Snap Tumbles To Tenth, But Nintendo Takes Half Of Top Ten
Mass Effect goes straight to number one
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 15th May, revealing that New Pokémon Snap has fallen down the pecking order. The game, which had previously enjoyed first and second-place finishes in its opening two weeks, is now down in tenth place. EA's Mass Effect: Legendary Edition has debuted in top...
Rumour We're Getting A 'Pokémon Presents' Broadcast Next Month
Well, it *is* E3 2021, after all...
A leaker with a solid track record on the topic of Pokémon has revealed that a new 'Pokémon Presents' broadcast is coming in June – which would tie-in with E3 2021. @KeliosFR is the leaker who
Guide New Pokémon Snap Photodex / Pokédex - Pokémon Location List And 4-Star Ratings Explained
Gotta snap 'em all!
If you've just picked up the excellent New Pokémon Snap for your Nintendo Switch, then you may well be wondering how many Pokémon are included in the game and which region they inhabit. With over 200 different monsters included in the game, it's quite a daunting task snapping them all. You'll also want to make sure you get the...
Guide New Pokémon Snap Florio Pokémon List / Pokédex - 001 – 040
You're just getting started
In this lush, sun-kissed region, you'll find famous Pokémon like Scorbunny, Sylveon, Eevee and Pikachu. Be sure to check out our Photodex hub page: New Pokémon Snap Photodex / Pokédex - Pokémon List For All Monsters New Pokémon Snap Florio Pokémon List / Pokédex - 001 – 040 < YOU ARE HERE
Guide New Pokémon Snap Belusylva Pokémon List / Pokédex - 041 - 079
Jungle business
In this jungle-like area, you'll find the likes of Aipom, Arbok, Toucannon and Venusaur. Be sure to check out our Photodex hub page: New Pokémon Snap Photodex / Pokédex - Pokémon List For All Monsters New Pokémon Snap Florio Pokémon List / Pokédex - 001 – 040 New Pokémon Snap Belusylva Po
Guide New Pokémon Snap Maricopia Pokémon List / Pokédex - 080 - 122
I do like to be beside the seaside
This seaside area showcases Pokémon such as Machamp, Raichu, Squirtle and Sandygast. Be sure to check out our Photodex hub page: New Pokémon Snap Photodex / Pokédex - Pokémon List For All Monsters New Pokémon Snap Florio Pokémon List / Pokédex - 001 – 040
Guide New Pokémon Snap Voluca Pokémon List / Pokédex - 123 - 154
It's getting hot in here
In this hot and arid area, Pokémon such as Tyranitar, Onix and Aerodactyl make their homes. Be sure to check out our Photodex hub page: New Pokémon Snap Photodex / Pokédex - Pokémon List For All Monsters New Pokémon Snap Florio Pokémon List / Pokédex - 001 – 040
Guide New Pokémon Snap Durice Pokémon List / Pokédex - 155 - 200
Better wrap up warm
This snow-covered environment is populated by Pokémon like Mamoswine, Abomasnow, Vulpix and Snom. Be sure to check out our Photodex hub page: New Pokémon Snap Photodex / Pokédex - Pokémon List For All Monsters New Pokémon Snap Florio Pokémon List / Pokédex - 001 – 040
Guide New Pokémon Snap Aurus Pokémon List / Pokédex - 201 - 214
You're almost done...
Here, you'll find some of the most elusive Pokémon in the game, such as Houndoom, Noivern and Sigilyph. Be sure to check out our Photodex hub page: New Pokémon Snap Photodex / Pokédex - Pokémon List For All Monsters New Pokémon Snap Florio Pokémon List / Pokédex - 001 – 040
Random Nintendo's Doug Bowser Introduces His Parents To Mario Kart 8 On Switch
Family fun for all ages
If you wanted to get a friend or loved one hooked on the Nintendo Switch, what game would you choose for them? For some, it might be The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild or Animal Crossing: New Horizons, but for Nintendo of America's current president Doug Bowser, the top pick is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. In his latest post on...
Soapbox Be Happy, This Is The True Golden Age Of Gaming
Technology has transformed gaming and made it better than ever
Soapbox features enable our individual writers to voice their own opinions on hot topics or random stuff they've been thinking about, opinions that may not necessarily be the voice of the site. Today, Tom talks about why this is the greatest era of gaming. So stop complaining, ok? I'm...
News Blizzard To Showcase New PVP Overwatch Maps In Special Fifth Anniversary Livestream
A developer AMA will follow on May 24th
Although many within the Overwatch community are still recovering from the departure of game director Jeff Kaplan last month, the latest developer update has now been posted. It's hosted by Aaron Keller - a founding member of the original Overwatch team and Jeff's replacement - and focuses on "what's next"...
News Beach Buggy Racing 2: Island Adventure Adds Hot Wheels Booster Pack DLC
Unleash your inner speed demon
Hot Wheels' latest crossover is with Beach Buggy Racing 2: Island Adventure - the kart racing game we described as a "surprisingly decent" alternative to the Mario Kart series. In this latest DLC offer for the game, you can get 7 Hot Wheels vehicles, four brand new tracks, all-new missions, new achievements "and more"...
News A New Limited-Time Pokémon Sword And Shield Item Distribution Event Has Begun
A one-day offer!
There's a new item distribution available in Pokémon Sword and Shield and it's only on offer for a single day - so be sure to act fast! This time around it's a Life Orb. As explained by Serebii.net, this item was given out in the Spring Single Tournament livestream from Pokémon Korea. The code you'll need this time around is:...
News Did You Find The Easter Egg Hidden In Famicom Detective Club?
SPOILERS FOR BOTH GAMES WITHIN!
We hope you've been enjoying Famicom Detective Club as much as we did, and if you've finished both games — or if you're at least halfway through both of them — then there's a neat little Easter Egg that you might have already found yourself. In The Missing Heir, you're given a speed dial number to reach the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 15th)
Solving the mystery of what to play
Well, another week of Nintendo news and quirky weirdness has passed. We had even more stability for the Switch thanks to a firmware update, rumours of the Super Mario Odyssey team making a DK title, the internet making a meme out of an overprice
News Knockout City Goes Live On Switch Next Week With A Ten-Day Free Trial
A special launch promotion
EA has announced it will offer a 10-day free trial for Velan Studios' upcoming release Knockout City when it arrives on Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms on 21st May. This is the "full game" - allowing you to try out everything. "Remind your friends to set their alarm clocks for noon UTC on May 21 so the...
News Koei Tecmo's President Would Love To See A Super Mario Musou Crossover
But isn't sure how to "make this a reality"
Ever since Koei Tecmo teamed up with Nintendo to release Hyrule Warriors and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, fans have been wondering what other IPs from the Nintendo library could be adapted into a Musou game. In a recent interview with JP Games, Koei Tecmo president (and the producer of Samurai...
News There's An Animal Crossing Glitch That Lets You Sit In The Hot Tub
The Nintendo Switch is now a "hot tub time!" machine
YOU CAN NOW SIT IN THE WATER IN ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW HORIZONS. This is not a drill, folks — though it is a glitch, and we can't promise that it won't break your game, so be careful if you want to try it out. New Horizons players have figured out a new glitch in the game that lets you clip...
News Nintendo Switch AniMAY Sale Discounts Lots Of Anime Games, Up To 84% Off (North America)
Dragon Ball, Naruto, Sword Art Online, more!
Another welcome sale has appeared on the Nintendo Switch eShop, this time discounting plenty of anime-inspired games. Jumping on the AniMAY trend, the sale includes all sorts of fan-favourites like Dragon Ball, Naruto Shippuden, Sword Art Online, Digimon, and more. We've got all the details for you...
News Super Rare Games Confirms A Physical Edition Of Inmost
5000 copies in total, with 2000 steelbook versions
Inmost, from developer Hidden Layer Games, is an intriguing title that tells a dark and at times troubling tale. It does so with a great deal of style and some impressive narrative moments, as we explained in our Inmost review. It's now getting a physical release via Super Rare Games; as is the...
News Last Year, Roughly 20% Of Switch Console Sales Went To Households That Already Owned One
And Nintendo expects this demand to increase
With the Switch doubling up as a home and handheld games console – and especially now that the portable-only Switch Lite is available – it's easy to see why multiple people in the same household would want their own system. Having multiple Switches in the house provides better multiplayer experiences,...
