Nintendo Switch News
November2019
Review Xeno Crisis - An Old-School Twin-Stick Shooter Which Supplies A Stern Test
Standup fight or just another bug hunt?
The twin-stick shooter – originating in games such Robotron: 2084 – has proved to be a perennially popular genre. The fundamentals remain the same, generally, even when the themes differ and gameplay elements are layered on; players must clear a single screen of enemy waves before moving on to the next,...
News Farming Simulator 20 Channels Its Inner Pokémon With A 'Gotta Farm ‘Em All' Switch Trailer
Be the very best farmer, like no one ever was
Farming Simulator 20 is launching on Nintendo Switch next month and to celebrate, Focus Home Interactive has shared a new Pokémon-inspired trailer. Actually arriving on both Switch and mobile devices on the same day, the series is said to have grown with lots of new gameplay additions including new...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Are Leaking Like A Sieve, Be Safe Out There
You're safe with us
We're just days away from the launch of Pokémon Sword and Shield on Nintendo Switch, and all sorts of leaks are appearing all over the internet. We're talking starter evolutions, new Gigantamax forms, and pretty much the full Pokédex - if you want to know something, you can probably find it. Innocently scrolling through your...
News Quiz Time! Can You Figure Out These Layton's Mystery Journey Switch Puzzles?
These are real head-scratchers
With the western Nintendo Switch release of Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy - Deluxe Edition just days away, we thought we'd get in the mood for some quizzing with these suitably tricky head-scratchers taken from the game. Nintendo has been sharing these pesky brain teasers over...
UK Charts Luigi's Mansion 3 Just Had The Best Opening Week Of Any Switch Game In 2019
But couldn't take number one
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 2nd November, revealing that Luigi's Mansion 3 has had a very impressive debut indeed. The spooktacular game has become the fastest-selling physical Switch game of 2019, ahead of the likes of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and Super Mario Maker 2, and its opening sales...
News Blizzard Has "No Idea" When Overwatch 2 Will Be Released, Just Wants To "Make It Great"
Expect to hear more at next year's BlizzCon
As exciting as the Overwatch 2 announcement was at BlizzCon this year, it's probably the last thing you wanted to hear if you recently picked up a copy of Overwatch: Legendary Edition on the Switch less than a month ago. Thankfully, the original game will remain relevant – with Blizzard confir
Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube766k Watch on YouTube Rumour A Cancelled Fire Emblem Remake Could Be Resurrected On Nintendo Switch
"Maybe that’s one of the things they’ll bring forward in the future"
Ex-Game Informer senior editor Imran Khan has hinted that Nintendo could be bringing a previously-canned Fire Emblem remake to Nintendo Switch. Speaking to Kinda Funny's Greg Miller, Khan touches upon the topic of canned 3DS games, and Fire Emblem is one that comes up –...
Review Let's Sing 2020 - Uplifting Karaoke Goodness On Your Switch
A solid music title for modern pop fans
The real initial rush and heyday of home karaoke on consoles was the PS2-era, when it seemed like a never-ending cascade of SingStar games were being released every few months to a public that seemed to practically inhale them. They were everywhere, catering to most popular genres from rock to Disney...
Review Dusk Diver - Enjoyable Combat Can't Fully Atone For The Problems Elsewhere
Interdimensional Express
JFI Games’ Dusk Diver is a Musou-style hack-and-slash affair that tells the story of Yuma, an innocent high school student thrown into the middle of an interdimensional battle between the ancient animal Gods of Kunlun. Taking place between an impressively detailed recreation of the Ximending district of Taipei and its...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - October 2019
October's best Switch eShop games!
With Halloween now safely out of the way, we've somehow stumbled right into November - seriously, where does the time go? The good news is, however, that the end of the month means it's time to dig out the ol' Nintendo Life eShop Select Awards! These awards aim to celebrate the best of Nintendo's digital store,...
News The Overwatch 2 Leak Was Extremely Demoralising For The Development Team
"You feel totally deflated"
Like many other BlizzCon 2019 announcements this weekend, the Overwatch 2 one was leaked ahead of the opening ceremony. In a follow-up interview with Kotaku Australia, Overwatch lead designer Jeff Kaplan expressed how leaks can be "extremely demoralising" for developers and explained how lack of context can often result...
News Nintendo Wants To Focus On New "Experiences" For Switch, But Is Open To More Remakes
Even re-releases must create something new
In the follow-up Q&A to Nintendo's six months earnings report, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has been asked if the company would consider developing more remakes based on classic handheld IPs, now that the 3DS has seemingly been ditched and the Switch Lite is available. This was his reply,...
Random This Smash Bros. Fan Dressed Up As Master Hand And Crazy Hand For Halloween
And invited every video game character to join the battle
One Super Smash Bros. character that's perhaps been overshadowed in recent years by all the third-party cameos is the game's recurring boss. Yes – we're talking about the Master Hand and even his left-hand counterpart, Crazy Hand. While a lot of people were probably trick-or-treating as...
News It Looks Like AlphaDream's Last Project Was Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games
Before filing for bankruptcy
Last month, it was discovered the Japanese developer AlphaDream filed for bankruptcy after the development costs of its projects got the better of it. The company was best known for its Mario & Luigi RPG series and had most recently released Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey on the...
News Free Update For Contra: Rogue Corps Adds Hardcore Missions, New Weapons And Much More
Ready up, soldier
Contra: Rogue Corps was admittedly not the game the majority of fans were hoping for when Konami announced a new entry in its popular run and gun shmup series. Its combat was clunky and slow, the levels were incredibly bland, the objectives were boring, and it had low-resolution visuals and muddy textures. We could go on, but you...
Atelier Rising
Atelier Ryza, the twenty-first entry in Gust’s long-running Atelier series, tells the story of Reisalin Stout, a young girl living on the quiet island of Kurken who desperately dreams of escaping on far-flung adventures alongside her childhood friends Tao and Lent. Ryza lives on a farm with her stern, overbearing parents who try at...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 2nd)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
After a week full of disappointed Pokémon shoppers and a whole lot of Reggie-based news, we're suddenly sensing the light at the end of the tunnel and a chance to actually sit down with a game or two. It must be the weekend! As always, members of team Nintendo Life have gathered together to discuss their...
News Bandai Namco Celebrates Pac-Man's 40th Anniversary With Official Theme Song And Music Video
"Join the PAC"
Next year in May, Bandai Namco's mascot Pac-Man turns 40. At this point, he's pretty much done it all. Heck, he's even become a regular fighter in the Super Smash Bros. roster. To celebrate the upcoming occasion, Bamco has launched an official PAC-MAN 40th Anniversary theme song as part of its new campaign "Join the PAC". It was...
Video 13 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In November
Gotta play 'em all
November has arrived and you know what that means – it's time to journey to the Galar Region and catch 'em all. There are also plenty of other promising games coming out this month. We kick things off on 5th November with another Mario & Sonic entry. After this, there are plenty of other third-party releases to look forward...
News Overwatch Players Will Have Access To All Of The Sequel's PvP Multiplayer Content
"nothing gets left behind"
Overwatch 2 has just been confirmed for the Switch and multiple other platforms. So, is the original player base expected to migrate across to the sequel? According to the lead designer Jeff Kaplan, "nothing gets left behind" – or in this case, no hero gets left behind. You see, both games will be part of a shared...
News Blizzard Is Indeed Bringing Overwatch 2 To The Nintendo Switch
No release dates announced for console version
BlizzCon 2019 has just kicked-off and as expected the company announced a cooperative, narrative-driven follow-up to its popular team-based hero shooter Overwatch. On top of a PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One announcement, the new entry has now also been confirmed for the Nintendo Switch. Overwatch 2...
News SteamWorld Quest Gets Physical On Switch, Pre-Orders Go Live Next Week
More physical SteamWorld games to come?
Super Rare Games has today revealed that it has partnered up with Image & Form and Thunderful to release a physical edition of SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech on Nintendo Switch. A physical release has been on the cards since before the game even released, but it's nice to see that the day has fin
News Grab Gorgeous Signature Edition Switch Games For Less In This Limited-Stock Clearance Sale
Get on these quick!
The folks behind the Signature Edition series of physical Switch games are having a mighty 'Reserve Stock Sale', with plenty of older releases being sold off cheaply for a limited time. The team tells us that for each game released, there's a consignment of reserve stock kept behind in case of missing or damaged orders. With...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For November And December 2019
Pokémon Sword and Shield, Mario & Sonic Tokyo 2020 and lots more!
Here we are again! Halloween has come and gone and now we're heading full-blast into the holiday season with the frenzy of Black Friday creeping up with the end of the year not far behind. It's safe to say it's been a busy year for games so far on Switch, and there looks to be no let...
News This Switch eShop Game Is On Sale For Just Two Cents, But Should You Buy It?
The ultimate sale?
We're well used to eShop sales these days; publishers often use a cheeky price drop to get their game to the top of the charts and give it some much-needed visibility, but SimFabric has taken this to new lengths by hacking the price of Tocana's Dev's action title Preventive Strike to just 2 cents. The game launched in May of this...
Random One UK Retailer Went Above And Beyond To Sell Copies Of Luigi's Mansion 3
And it even scared the customers
Yesterday's release of Luigi's Mansion 3 was perfect for a number of reasons. Firstly, it's a pretty wonderful game, then there's the fact that the ghostbusting title launched on Halloween of all days, and now... Well, now we have this. Not content with simply having the game on display, the Telford branch of UK...
News Nintendo Switch Is About To Get A New And Exclusive Arcade Golf Game
House of Golf
UK indie studio Atomicom has revealed that House of Golf, a brand new arcade-style golf game, is headed exclusively to Nintendo Switch next week. Boasting full 3D graphics and "easy pick-up-and-play mechanics", House of Golf will have players facing a variety of holes across home-based locations. You can see it in action in the...
News Zavvi's Luigi's Mansion 3 Clothing Range Will Make Your Friends Green With Envy
And you can get 25% off with our special code
To celebrate the launch of Luigi's Mansion 3 on Switch, UK retailer Zavvi has produced some limited-edition items which tie-in with the game – including a glow-in-the-dark print and a rather fetching varsity jacket. The jacket is only available for 7 days, so if you like the look of it, you'd better...
Video Here's How Bloodstained's Switch Performance Update Compares To The Previous Version
Version 1.03 is here!
Earlier, we shared the news that Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has now received its promised performance update on Nintendo Switch, taking the game from Version 1.02 to 1.03. The update has been long-awaited by fans who were left disappo
News A Lot Of Ring Fit Adventure Users Are Between 20 And 30 Years Old, According To Nintendo
"and a lot of them are women"
Nintendo's president Shuntaro Furukawa says the company has received many positive responses from Switch owners who went out and purchased Ring Fit Adventure last month. Most of the feedback is about the quality of the workout – with many users supposedly claiming how they could feel the burn and were feeling quite...
News Nintendo's Switch Software Sell-Through Increased By 53% In The First Half Of This Fiscal Year
Evergreen titles account "for over 60%" of this
Switch first-party software sell-through continues to increase – with Nintendo's latest financial results briefing revealing how the first half of this fiscal year has seen an increase of 53% over the previous year. Nintendo's shifted 22.01 million units compared to last year's amount of 14.35...
News In Case You Forgot, These Are The Major Nintendo Switch Titles This Holiday Season
Something for everyone
Yesterday, Nintendo reconfirmed multiple upcoming releases on Nintendo Switch. Highly anticipated ones like Animal Crossing: New Horizons obviously won't be showing up until next year and Metroid Prime 4 doesn't even have a date. Luckily, there are plenty of other first-party games ready to go this holiday season. Th
News Switch Lite Is "Generating Its Own Demand, Without Negatively Impacting" The Original System
Working together
Yesterday, Nintendo's six months earning release gave us our first look at sales for the Switch Lite. As of the 30th of September 2019, the system has sold 1.95 million units. Overall, combined Switch sales now total 41.67 million units worldwide. Nintendo's president Shuntaro Furukawa has further explained how exactly the Switch...
"membership numbers are increasing steadily"
As you might recall, September was the one-year anniversary of Switch Online. At Nintendo's financial results briefing today, president Shuntaro Fukukawa briefly addressed it saying how membership numbers had "steadily" increased since its launch. September marked the one-year anniversary of the launch...
News Bloodstained Graphics And Performance Update For Switch Is Now Live
Addresses input lag, visual quality, crashes and load times
The long-awaited graphics and performance update for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is now available on the Nintendo Switch. In version 1.03 there are four major areas of improvement: input lag, visual quality, crashes and load times. According to 505, input lag has been "eliminated"...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Becomes The Best-Selling Entry In The Series
Smashing stuff
As we continue to unpack Nintendo's latest financial report, it's been discovered Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is now the best-selling game in the history of the series. This follows on from yesterday's news about Nintendo's top ten best-selling Switch games as of 30th September 2019, where Ultimate placed second on the list (right...
October2019
News PUBG Clone Knives Out Gets A Free-To-Play Release On The Switch eShop In Japan
And you can download it right now
Think of all the big games that have come to the Switch so far – there's Rocket League, Fortnite and more recently we even got Overwatch. One game, though, that's not made the transition across to Nintendo's hybrid device yet is the original battle royale game, Player Unknown's Battlegrounds (commonly abbreviated...
Round Up Move Over Mario, The Critics Love Luigi's Mansion 3
He's just in time for Halloween, too
Today is Halloween, the day we all dress up in silly costumes and harass people for candy. It’s also the day that Nintendo has chosen to launch Luigi’s Mansion 3 – a perfect piece of timing, if you ask us. But, you may be wondering, is the game worth a look? Well, if you’re a seasoned reader of Nintendo...
News Fishing: Barents Sea – Complete Edition Brings 'Premium' Fishing Simulation To Switch
With all previous DLC included
Fishing simulation title Fishing: Barents Sea is headed to Nintendo Switch under the title Fishing: Barents Sea - Complete Edition, it has been confirmed. You'll be able to catch it from 10th December. The game takes players to the icy coasts of Northern Norway where they'll get their very own fishing boat and refill...
Review Beast Quest - Don't Be A Hero, Stick With The Books
Positively beastly
If you’re of a certain age, the Beast Quest books were likely a staple of your childhood. Having first launched in 2007 with Ferno the Fire Dragon, the series has been going strong for twelve years and shows no signs of slowing down. Including the first four books scheduled for publication next year, there are currently an...
Nintendo Download 31st October (Europe)
Luigi's Mansion 3! Aladdin/Lion King! VAMPYR!
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 - New Releases: Luigi's Mansion 3 (Nintendo, 31st...
News The Most Popular Switch Lite Colour Is Turquoise, According To Nintendo
Which did you pick?
Just over a month has passed since the Nintendo Switch Lite burst onto the scene. At launch, three different colours were available - Grey, Yellow, and Turquoise - with a special Pokémon edition set to follow in November ahead of the release of Pokémon Sword and Shield. While all three consoles look lovely in the
News Explore A Missing Woman's Phone In Simulacra, An Interactive Horror Experience Coming To Switch
A horror that's close to home
Launching this December on Nintendo Switch is Simulacra, a found-phone horror game that's sure to give you the chills this winter. A spiritual successor to Sara Is Missing, this follow-up title has players discovering the lost phone of a woman called Anna. On the phone, you see a desperate cry for help in the form of a...
Nintendo Download 31st October (North America)
Luigi's Mansion 3, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, Just Dance 2020!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Luigi's...
Poll Luigi's Mansion 3 Is Out Today, Are You Getting It?
Or are you too chicken?
Happy Halloween, everyone! And more importantly, happy Luigi's Mansion 3 release day! Yes, our favourite scaredy-cat plumber sets off on another spooky adventure today with the third instalment of his hit ghostbusting series arriving on Nintendo Switch. If you missed our review of the game earlier this week, you'll be...
News Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Upcoming Major Switch Games
Zelda: BotW 2 and Metroid still 'TBA'
Every three months, Nintendo provides an updated list of its upcoming major releases to keep investors in the know - and as happy as possible. We've got our hands on that very list and shared it for you below, although it's not quite as exciting as it has been in the past. The list doesn't appear to show any...
News Here Are The Top Ten Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games As Of September 2019
We're never getting Mario Kart 9
As part of Nintendo's latest financial report, which has revealed that the Nintendo Switch has now sold a mighty 41.67 million units worldwide, the company has released an updated list of its best-selling games on the system. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is still the
News Nintendo Switch Has Now Sold 41.67 Million Units Worldwide, First Switch Lite Totals Revealed
Here's how that compares to other consoles
As of 30th September 2019, the Nintendo Switch family of systems has sold 41.67 million units worldwide. The number includes sales for both the original model and the new Nintendo Switch Lite. The news comes from Nintendo's six months earning release which has been shared online today; the last official...
News Ubisoft's Goal Is To Make All Of Its PvP Games Support Cross-Play
And it's "well on the way"
As cross-platform play becomes increasingly popular, more third-party companies are starting to make it a standard feature within their games, as it's a great way of sustaining and uniting communities. Ubisoft's free-to-play arena fighter Brawlhalla is one of the latest titles to add cross-platform multiplayer support...
News Shinobi Is The Next Sega Ages Game To Hit Japan
Update: Check out the launch trailer
Update: The Sega AGES release Shinobi is out today (31st October) on the Japanese Switch eShop. To celebrate, the publisher has uploaded a clip. Check it out above. Original Story (Thu 17th Oct, 2019 00:35 BST): The action side-scroller Shinobi has been confirmed for the Sega AGES line since March, so when is...
News Romancing SaGa 3 HD Remaster Launches On The Switch eShop Next Month
Localised for the first time ever
Updated: Earlier in the year, it was revealed a remastered version of Romancing SaGa 3 was on the way to the Switch and multiple other platforms. For the first time ever, this game will also be localised. Now, Square Enix has revealed the third entry will arrive on the eShop in Japan on 11th November, which is the...
News There's No Need To Be Afraid Of This Day One Update For Luigi's Mansion 3
A safer experience
Today marks the release of Luigi's Mansion 3 on the Nintendo Switch. Part of the experience is the ability to play special multiplayer modes locally and online. In order to do this, though, you're going to have to update your brand new game as you soon as you've purchased it. According to patch notes for Version 1.1.0 over on...
News Terry Might Be Joining Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Sooner Than We Expected
Hey, c'mon!
Nintendo has already said the next DLC fighter Terry Bogard will be joining Super Smash Bros. Ultimate this November. While there's no exact release date just yet for the star of the Fatal Fury series, the latest Sword-themed spirit event – starting this Friday – has an updated list of trademarks and one of them
Not exactly a whole new world
Movie tie-in games can be notoriously hit-or-miss in their quality. Often, the games seem to be something of an afterthought or simply advertisement fodder for the film they're based on, but every now and then, tie-ins can surprise with how well they stand on their own. Back in the day, the video game adaptations of...
News Celebrate Halloween In Style With These Luigi's Mansion 3 Pumpkin Stencils From Nintendo
Spooky
Not only is tomorrow Halloween, but it's also the release day for the incredibly exciting - and wonderful - Luigi's Mansion 3. As such, Nintendo is helping fans to celebrate the day in style. If you're hoping to scare any visitors coming to your door, or even if you're just having a quiet, but still very spooky night in with the family, why...
Review Close To The Sun - A Poor Imitation Of BioShock That Looks Worse On Switch
Getting a bit too warm there, Icarus
It’s perhaps almost parody at this point for eager Switch fans to tweet their longing desire for a game to be released on the system. "Is it coming to Switch?" remains a near-constant reminder to the social media marketing teams that there’s an entire console fanbase that wants their shiny new game replicated...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Will Not Support Cloud Saves
Which was to be expected really
Although it would have been a pretty safe guess regardless, it has been confirmed that Pokémon Sword and Shield will not support cloud saves on Nintendo Switch. The news comes from the eShop listing for the two games - pre-purchasing is now live (with a surprising bonus gift for those in Europe) and we've already...
News Dark Souls-Like ANIMUS: Harbinger Brings The Battle To Switch Next Week
For considerably less money
We know, we know - the whole Dark Souls comparison thing is more overdone than that obliterated piece of toast you ruined this morning, but look... This really is like Dark Souls. Everything from ANIMUS: Harbinger's opening sequence to its combat (all visible in the smartphone version trailer above) reminds us of From...
Japanese Charts Ring Fit Adventure Has Strong Second Week But Can't Fend Off Call Of Duty
Dragon Quest X sells best on Switch
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 21st - 27th October, revealing that Ring Fit Adventure has dropped down to second place following its recent debut number one. The game sold another 64,045 copies this week, almost equalling its opening total of 68,497 copies last time around. Those 64,000 sales...
News Early Digital Pokémon Sword And Shield Pre-Orders Also Include A Steelbook, For Some Reason
In Europe, at least
Don't ask us why, but Nintendo of Europe has revealed that it'll be giving away physical steelbook cases with early digital pre-orders of Pokémon Sword and Shield. The games are now available to pre-order from the Nintendo Switch eShop, and Nintendo has announced that fact alongside an early-purchase incentive. The problem is,...
News Twin-Stick Shooter Delta Squad Will Be Deployed On Switch Later This Week
With local co-op support
Launching later this week on Nintendo Switch is Delta Squad, a twin-stick shooter from Eskema Games and Ratalaika Games. Said to be "inspired by the ’90s, but with modern gaming mechanics incorporated", Delta Squad is an arcade-style shooter which can either be played alone or alongside three other friends in local co-op...
News You Can Now Pre-Order A Wireless Version Of The Afterglow Nintendo Switch Controller
With programmable buttons
Just last month, gaming accessory maker PDP shared its officially licensed Afterglow Deluxe+ Audio Wired Controller, which grabbed our attention thanks to its LED light display. Now, the company is back with a wireless version. Just like before, prismatic LED lighting options allow players to cycle through a rainbow of...
News Monkey Ball Director Loved Astral Chain, Was Inspired By Takahisa Taura "To Improve"
"It was a well-made, fun, solid action game"
Yesterday saw the release of Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD on the Nintendo Switch. The game is a remake of the 2006 Wii launch exclusive and comes with enhanced graphics and two brand-new modes. In charge of this remake was the director and producer Masao Shirosaki. He's been doing the press rounds...
News Reggie: Innovation Drives Nintendo And Always Will Because It's The Company's Mantra
It's about creating something unique
Over the years, Nintendo has made a name for itself revolutionising and redefining the way we play. If it wasn't for this innovative and often risky approach, the video game industry might not have transformed into the digital entertainment juggernaut it is today. During the same chat with IGN recently, the...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield File Size Revealed On The Japanese Switch eShop
Make some space
If you plan on picking up a digital copy of Pokémon Sword and Shield next month, you might be interested to know just how much storage space the new entries set in the Galar region require. According to a listing on the Japanese eShop, both games will need 9.5GB of free space. To download both, you'll need 19GB. This follows on...
News Sharpen Your Sword For Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Next Spirit Event
Where's Zacian?
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is this week hosting a sword-themed spirit board event. It starts on 1st November and will run for the entire weekend. During this event, you'll encounter more sword-wielding characters than usual and also receive extra gold. Some of the spirits on offer include Eliwood from Fire Emblem, Alucard from the...
Reminder Vote For The Best Resident Evil Games
We need your help to sort the undead horde
Thanks to everyone who has voted so far - for anyone who missed it, there’s still time to select your picks for the best Resident Evil games below. We’ll see you Thursday for the REsults... With All Hallows' Eve creeping up on us, it's that time of year to close the curtains, huddle in front of the TV...
News You Can Now Grab Jumanji: The Video Game's Collectors Edition, But Only In The US
And it looks like a board game!
If you find yourself perusing our lovingly crafted pages on a regular basis, you'll probably be aware that Jumanji: The Video Game is just days away from launching on Nintendo Switch. If you're looking forward to its release, you might want to consider picking up this lovely looking Collector's Edition. The game's...
News Incredible Mandy Brings A Dreamy Dose Of Action-Adventure To Switch Next Week
With a "beautiful, emotive soundtrack"
CIRCLE Entertainment and developer Dotoyou Games have revealed that Incredible Mandy, an action-adventure game previously released on Steam, will be heading to Switch next week. The game has you exploring the memories of a brother and sister, buried deep within their dreams. You'll be tackling obstacles,...
Video Take A Tour Of Koholint Island With This Charming Zelda: Link's Awakening Video
Revisit your favourite landmarks in style
Things move far too quickly in the video game world, with any major release seemingly being instantly forgotten as soon as the next big thing comes along. Forgive us, then, as we take a step back to last month - the horror - and revisit the wonderful Zelda: Link's Awakening. Nintendo has shared a delightful...
News Metroid Prime 4 Dev Retro Studios Hires Halo Character Modeller As New Lead Artist
This is it, Chief
Retro Studios, the developer currently working hard on Metroid Prime 4, has bolstered its creative talent by hiring Halo series character modeller, Kyle Hefley. The news comes from VGC, which reports that Hefley has been snapped up as Retro’s new lead character artist. You'll almost certainly be familiar with his previous work,...
Review Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD - Improved Controls Ruined By Some Odd Design Choices
Gorillas in our mitts
The Wii Remote strap was allegedly added to stop controllers slipping from sweaty palms. But could it be that someone at Nintendo had actually played Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz – a Wii launch game – and predicted a wave of fury-induced Remote tossings? Back on Wii, Monkey Ball swapped its traditional analogue stick for...
News Get Up To 90% Off Select Nintendo Switch Games With Merge Games' Anniversary Sale
The publisher slashes prices for a limited time
Indie publisher Merge Games is celebrating its 10th anniversary and luckily for us, that means that we have a lovely sale on the eShop to check out. 15 games have been reduced in total, with the sale running from now until 17th November unless stated differently. That means you've got about three...
News Fourth Free Update For Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission Includes 99 New Cards
Plus new missions and much more
Although the Switch still doesn't have a certain digital card game on it, there are still plenty of other ones to enjoy if you are a fan of this genre. One of these is Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission. This Dimps-developed Bandai Namco title arrived on the Switch in April and will be receiving its fourth free...
Random Nintendo's Customer Support Twitter Account Shares Another Switch Safety Message
Don't damage it in a backpack!
Nintendo's customer support Twitter account for Japan is at it again with silly but seemingly necessary warnings for Switch owners. This follows on from a tweet telling users not to sit on their beloved hybrid system. This time around it's a graphic directed at users who carry their Switch around in a backpack...
