Nintendo Switch News
July2019
Heavy spoiler alert! Heavy spoiler alert!
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is finally with us, and what a wait it has been. The game was crowdfunded back in 2015 and endured a major delay last year, but it's finally in our hands and on our Switches. While Nintendo fans have unquestionably been given the worst version of the game (
News Story Of Seasons: Friends Of Mineral Town Gets Western Release And New Info
New trailer and screens released
Earlier this week, we shared the news that a remake of Game Boy Advance title Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town had been confirmed for release in Japan. Now, we have our first proper look at the game thanks to a new trailer and screenshots. Officially titled
News Nintendo Posts Job Listings For Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Sequel Dungeon Designers
Fancy working in Kyoto?
Although it's probably a good couple of years away from launching, the Zelda: Breath of the Wild sequel has obviously become one of the most anticipated games on Switch since the moment it was revealed. News on the game will likely be rather nonexistent until we get closer to launch, but we do know that Nintendo is currently...
News Suda51 Wants To Go "Above And Beyond" Fan Expectations With No More Heroes 3
Expect the unexpected
No More Heroes 3 was finally officially confirmed at E3 this year, giving fans of the series what they had been hoping to see for almost a decade. Sure, Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes was a nice way to return to the series on Switch, but for every person that played the game there were another twenty begging for a...
News Stranger Things Turns Fortnite Upside Down With New Crossover Content
Friends don't lie
Yesterday saw the launch of the third season of Netflix's Stranger Things - we haven't quite finished binging our way through it yet so no spoilers, please! As well as the official Stranger Things 3: The Game release landing on the same day, the much-loved series is also festering its way into Fortnite (because super-popular plus...
News Brace Yourself Games Releases "Small Bug Fix" For Cadence Of Hyrule
Version 1.0.1 has arrived
If you're still dancing to the rhythm of the beat weeks after the release of Cadence of Hyrule, you'll be pleased to hear a new update for the game is now available. While the game was actually updated to version 1.0.1. last week, it wasn't until a few days later the patch notes were discovered over on the Brace Yourself...
News NPD Reveals The Top 10 Best-Selling Switch Games In The United States
Mario Kart 8 is still in first place
NPD Video Game Industry Analyst Mat Piscatella has shared the top 10 best-selling games on the Nintendo Switch in North America since the system was launched in 2017. This includes physical game sales as well as digital sales for publishers who are members of the digital leader panel. Nintendo is responsible for...
News Catch A Physical Version Of Fishing Star: World Tour Later This Year
The one you've been waiting for
At the start of this year, Fishing Star: World Tour was released on the Switch eShop across all-regions. If you've been holding out for a physical release, you're in luck. Aksys Games will be releasing a hard copy later this year in both North America and Europe. The game will be priced at $29.99 in the US. This...
News PM Studios Celebrates 4th Of July With A Special Switch Game Bundle
Includes four great titles
PM Studios is celebrating America's Independence Day with a special limited-time bundle sale. The "PM Ultimate Bundle" includes MUSYNX, Deemo, Opus Collection and Mercenaries Saga Chronicles. It's available r
News The Second DLC Pack For Tetris 99 Will Include Offline Multiplayer
Fun for family and friends
Nintendo's Japanese website has confirmed the second offline DLC pack coming to Tetris 99 later this year will include a mode allowing you to play with family and friends. No extra information has been provided and there's the word on when it will arrive. Next weekend, Tetris 99 celebrates Splatoon 2's final Splatfest...
News After Five Years, Shovel Knight Has Now Sold More Than 2.5 Million Copies
Across 12 different platforms
Did you know it has been five years since the initial release of Shovel Knight? Since then, the blue burrower has been transformed into a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate assist trophy and made over 25 cameos. His latest career milestone is a rather significant one. Yacht Club Games – the publisher and developer behind the...
Review Psyvariar Delta - A Classic Shooter That Will Leave You Buzzing
The definitive (psy)variation
The original Psyvariar was released nearly two decades ago, developed by Success Corporation (of Cotton fame) and taking full advantage of Taito’s G-NET arcade board to effortlessly shift around simple polygonal models and hundreds of bullets on screen; any freeze frame taken could have passed as an impressionist...
News Rhythm-Based Beat 'Em Up Terrorhythm Finds Its Groove On Switch
Bust-a-move!
EvilCoGames' music-based beat 'em up Terrorhythm is gearing up for a release on Nintendo Switch, it has been confirmed. The game unsurprisingly combines hectic beat 'em up action with rhythm-based inputs, with the player simultaneously dealing with opponents appearing on screen while grooving along to the beat. There's a plot behind...
Guide Bloodstained's 8-Bit Nightmare: How To Find The Game's Punishing Hidden Level
Warning: Potential spoilers contained within!
Every one of Koji Igarashi's Castlevania efforts has its fair share of secrets, and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is no exception. The game is packed with hidden rooms and special items, and the coolest of them all is the 8-Bit Nightmare – an entire level which pays tribute to the classic...
News This Super Mario Maker 2 Player Has Already Created A Full 32-Course Game
And you can try it out
Super Mario Maker 2 doesn't let players upload their levels as a complete in-game world (please, Nintendo?), but that hasn't stopped this player from making their own full game anyway. Third Strongest Bunny, a Canadian fan of the game who has been making levels since the original Super Mario Maker arrived on Wii U, has...
Nintendo Download 4th July (Europe)
Red Faction! What Remains of Edith Finch! Stranger Things 3!
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: Red Faction...
News Fire Emblem: Three Houses Expansion Pass Detailed, Now Available To Pre-Purchase
Four waves of DLC on the way
If you're hoping to enjoy every last drop of Fire Emblem: Three Houses' gameplay this summer, you might want to check out the game's Expansion Pass offering. Detailed today by Nintendo, the Expansion Pass is now available to pre-purchase from the Switch eShop in a bundle with the main game. It'll grant you access to...
News Daemon X Machina's Orbital Limited Edition Comes With A Statue, Steelbook And More
Available in Europe and Australia
Daemon X Machina will be getting a lovely looking limited edition release in Europe and Australia featuring some very tempting extra goodies. It'll be available at launch alongside standalone copies of the game and includes everything seen in the image below. That's an 18cm Arsenal statue, a 100-page artbook, a...
News Datamine Uncovers Possible Post-Launch Characters Coming To Crash Team Racing
That's a long list!
A dataminer known as BetaM has located possible post-launch content in version 1.04 of Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled. This information was shared on ResetEra and reveals the full list of characters potentially being added to the game in the future. It features some evil faces from Spyro the Dragon and the inclusion
News Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Switch Fix Targeting A Mid-July Release
Will "improve input delay, stability, and various optimizations"
As much as we've been enjoying Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night here at Nintendo Life, it's hard to overlook the fact the Switch version has some serious issues. Assets are weaker than other versions, the frame rate is halved, the game can be unstable and the load times are also...
Video Indie Hit Downwell Recreated In Super Mario Maker 2
Get vertical
If you're a fan of the indie title Downwell and happen to own a copy of Super Mario Maker 2, you might want to take a look at the above video. YouTube channel Boomstick Gaming has recreated the excellent vertical platforming roguelike rather accurately within Nintendo's Mario-themed course creator. Just like the real game, the...
News River City Girls Brings Classic Beat 'Em Up Action To Switch This September
"Kick butt, take names, and pound punks"
In April, we found out WayForward was teaming up with Arc System Works to release a brand new entry in the River City / Kunio-kun series. The talented independent developer has now confirmed River City Girls will be released on 5th September, on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms. According to...
News Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered Will Be A GameStop Exclusive In The United States
There's only one place to call...
Following on from last week's listing, it has now been officially confirmed the physical copy of Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered will be exclusive to GameStop in the United States. It is priced at $29.99 and pre-orders are now open on the GameStop website. This remastered version is based on the 2009 game,...
Random Zelda: Wind Waker's Outset Island Is Apparently In Breath Of The Wild
Ahoy there!
It's not unusual to see references to existing Zelda games buried in new ones, but the guys over at GameXplain think they may have found yet another reference hiding in Breath of the Wild – and if this is legit, it's actually pretty crazy that it's taken this long to surface. The location is Lurelin Village, which – when viewed from...
News Paradox Soul Is A Retro-Inspired Metroidvania Heading To Switch This Week
With "terrifyingly epic boss fights"
Launching later this week on Nintendo Switch is Paradox Soul, a Metroidvania game that originally released on Steam last year. Described as an "exploration based, survival Metroidvania", the game aims to do away with the idea of 'hand-holding' in video games and leaves you to figure out every last step of the...
News Is Game Freak "Recycling" 3DS Animations In Pokémon Sword And Shield On Switch?
What happened to the "higher quality" animations?
After Game Freak revealed Pokémon Sword and Shield wouldn't include every pocket monster, producer Junichi Masuda was forced to explain how part of this decision was tied to the fact the team was required to create much
Japanese Charts Super Mario Maker 2 Jumps Straight In At Number One
"Mario number one! Wahoo!"
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 24th - 30th June, revealing that Super Mario Maker 2 has snagged itself another number one position. Yes, hot on the heels of its UK number one earlier in the week, Mario's latest creative adventure has managed to top the charts in Nintendo's home country, selling 196,153...
News Langrisser I & II Switch Remakes Secure Western Release
And we have a release window, too
NIS America has today revealed a western release for the Langrisser I & II remakes on Nintendo Switch. The legendary strategy RPG series will be making its comeback in "early 2020". Both games are featured in a single collection and have been entirely remastered with HD graphics, re-orchestrated music, and...
Nintendo Download 3rd July (North America)
Stranger Things 3! What Remains of Edith Finch! SolSeraph!
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: Senran Kagura: Peach Ball...
Video Nintendo Kicks Off Its Fire Emblem: Three Houses Coverage With The Black Eagles
Meet some of the house's students
Yesterday, Nintendo of America revealed that it would be dedicating each of the next three weeks to highlighting the different houses available in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. This coverage has begun today with a video showcasing the Black Eagles. Led by Edelgard, the Black Eagles represent the Adrestian Empire, a...
News These Adorable Super Mario Maker 2 Plushies Are Now Available To Pre-Order
Part of a larger set
If you've been loving Super Mario Maker 2 as much as we have, you'll probably find yourself needing these adorable Mario Maker plush toys in your life. From toy manufacturer Sanei Boeki, these two delights are both now available to order from Amazon Japan (international shipping is available). They sadly don't release until...
News Old-School Platformer Bloo Kid 2 Makes The Jump To Switch
With 15 "challenging bonus levels"
Headup Games has revealed that it will be bringing indie developer winterworks' platform game Bloo Kid 2 to Nintendo Switch. The game is a 2D retro-style platformer featuring pixel graphics and a full chiptune soundtrack which actually found its way to 3DS just a few years ago. Players are tasked with running,...
News Nintendo Reveals The Switch eShop's Best-Selling Games For June 2019 (Europe)
No guesses which game came first
Nintendo has shared a list of the top 15 best-selling eShop games of June 2019 in Europe, unsurprisingly revealing that Cadence of Hyrule has dominated the scene during its first month on sale. As is often the case, the list features a collection of Nintendo-published favourites and indie greats, combining to show...
Reminder Crash Team Racing's Nitro Tour Grand Prix Event Is Now Live
New characters and a new track await!
The first of Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled's promised post-launch events is now live in-game: the Nitro Tour Grand Prix. The first of several Grand Prix seasons announced for the game, Nitro Tour offers up a brand new track called Twilight Tour which is based on Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped's Ancient Egypt and...
News Super Mario Maker 2 Debut UK Physical Sales Almost Double The Wii U Original
An impressive opening week
Just a couple of days ago, we shared the news that Super Mario Maker 2 had secured the lovely number one spot in the UK charts. The game saw the strongest opening sales for any Nintendo game in the region during 2019 so far. Things are only getting better for the creative plumber, though, as
News Smash Bros. Ultimate 'Everyone Is Here' Mural Artist Explains How It Was Made
"The idea came from Sakurai-san"
The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate mural featuring all of the game's playable characters will likely stick in our minds as one of the best pieces of gaming artwork of all time. Used in Nintendo Directs (who could forget the moments when new characters would appear alongside old favourites?) and to promote the game at...
News Harvest Moon: Friends Of Mineral Town Is Getting A Switch Remake
The GBA title returns
A Nintendo Switch remake of Game Boy Advance game Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town has been confirmed for release in Japan. Very little has been revealed for the new game - such as how, and if, it'll expand upon or reimagine the original - but we do know that it appears to blend content from both Friends of Mineral Town...
News Chinese Video Game Giant Tencent Forms New "Nintendo Cooperation Department"
Making the Switch
In April, Tencent was given the approval by the Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangdong Province to start selling the New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe Switch bundle in mainland China. The news saw Nintendo's shares surge by more than 13%, which was the highest they've been since October 2018. The latest update is courtesy of...
News Spike-Themed Spirit Event Begins This Friday In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Ouch!
This week, the spirit event in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is focused on spike-themed characters. Starting this Friday, players will encounter more spike spirits than usual. These include good and bad characters such as Dry Bowser, Zinger from the Donkey Kong series, the Able Sisters from Animal Crossing and Super Sonic. Spirits with sharp...
News Nintendo Opens Technical Support Twitter Account In Japan
Just don't expect a reply
Nintendo has set up a new Twitter account to provide support information about its products and services to Japanese followers. This one is a bit different to its existing accounts, and far less social, as it won't reply to any comments, questions or direct messages from followers. It's simply there to notify users about...
News Cuphead Dev Explains Why 'The Delicious Last Course' DLC Has Been Delayed
Care, quality and health
In case you missed it, the upcoming DLC for the run and gun game Cuphead has been pushed back until 2020. Part of the reason behind the delay is tied to the overall wellbeing of the team at StudioMDHR. According to co-director Chad Moldenhauer, it's all about healthy development practices: "The development of the or
Video 17 Nintendo Switch Games Coming This Month
Get those wallets ready, people
Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order. Wolfenstein: Youngblood. There's no doubt about it, July is packed to bursting point with amazing Switch games, and we thought you might want to see exactly what those games are – in video form. In fact, w
News Cuphead 'The Delicious Last Course' DLC Delayed Until 2020, New Teaser Trailer Shared
New character, weapons and more
A brand new teaser trailer has arrived for Cuphead's upcoming DLC - 'The Delicious Last Course'. The new content has been pushed back until 2020. Originally planned for release this year, The Delicious Last Course (or DLC for short - get it?) will give players the chance to explore a new adventure on a brand new...
Review Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered - Blowing Things Up Never Gets Old
Guerrillas in the mist
When the original Red Faction dropped in 2001, it was kind of a big deal. Sure, it wasn’t the best first-person shooter we’d ever played, but its destruction physics really were something else. Corridor shooters could often be stifling and claustrophobic affairs, but Red Faction just pointed a grenade launcher at the walls...
News Bad North's Jotunn Edition Expansion Looks Set To Arrive On 24th July
And it's all free!
If you're hoping for more real-time strategy excellence from Bad North, you're absolutely in luck as it seems the mighty-sounding Jotuun Edition will be arriving on Switch very soon indeed. In an updated blog post, the team behind the game has revealed that the brand new content expansion will arrive on PC on 24th July, with...
News Prehistoric Platformer Jet Kave Adventure Smashes Its Way Onto Switch
"Tailor-made for Switch"
Jet Kave Adventure is a brand new platformer getting ready to clobber its way onto a Switch near you. The game has you taking on the role of Kave, ex-chief of your tribe, who has been banished by your own people. As luck would have it, though, you stumble across a jetpack which suddenly transforms you into the only caveman...
News Remothered: Tormented Fathers Brings Atmospheric Survival Horror To Switch This Month
July release confirmed
Darril Arts and Stormind Games have today announced that Remothered: Tormented Fathers has secured a release date on Switch. Get your favourite pillow to hide behind at the ready because it'll be spooking a Switch near you from 26th July. The game has you taking on the role of Rosemary Reed, a woman investigating the...
News Layton's Mystery Journey - Deluxe Edition Gets Western Release Date On Switch
Professor Layton is back!
Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy - Deluxe Edition (here we go again with the crazy titles) has finally received a release date in the west. You'll be able to play it on Switch from 8th November. Yes, the Professor Layton series arrives on Switch in the west for the first time. In the...
News Super Mario Maker 2 Producer Takashi Tezuka Shares 5 Tips For Creating Courses
Learn from the best
Coming up with ideas for your own courses in Super Mario Maker 2 can be quite the challenge, especially if you're not usually the imaginative, creative type. If you fall into this category, you might want to check out the video above. The game's producer, Takashi Tezuka, has shared five tips for course creation. Whether you're...
Gallery Switch Platformer Etherborn Is Beautiful Yet Surreal
Exclusive screenshots revealed
In just a couple of weeks' time, the mysterious platformer Etherborn will be arriving on Switch and other platforms. Ahead of its release, the team behind the game has kindly shared with us some exclusive screenshots to show off some never-before-seen scenes. We'll dive straight into the good stuff: as you can see,...
News Diddy Kong Racing Artist Responsible For Banjo-Kazooie's Faithful Smash Ultimate Design
Rare gives shout out to artist Paul Cunningham
Banjo and Kazooie are coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Ah, we'll never get tired of saying that. Thankfully, it seems the same goes for the talented folks at Rare who have shared a blog post detailing their hectic E3 schedule and giving us more details on the big Banjo reveal. We think it's safe...
News Daemon X Machina Trailer Shows Off "Major Improvements" From Demo Feedback
It's quite the list
Daemon X Machina received a slightly mixed reaction after a demo for the game was released on the eShop in February; while it was enjoyable for the most part, some - including ourselves - thought that the whole package felt a little clunky and that it could definitely benefit from some extra love and attention. Some players who...
News Rocket League's Radical Summer Culture Celebration Is Now Underway
Totally rad
The summer fun continues in Rocket League with the latest culture celebration now live on all platforms. This "radical" phase of summer adds in a Spike Rush game mode and new items. Here's a rundown, courtesy of the news release: Spike Rush Game Mode - Spike Rush is a 3v3 mode where each player has the Spike power-up from Rumble Mode...
News Studio Trigger Is Handling The Opening Animation For Shantae 5
WayForward still targeting a 2019 release
Since the announcement of Shantae 5 for the Nintendo Switch earlier this year, WayForward hasn't given us any other information to really get excited about. Now, though, the developer does have some news to share about the half-genie hero's next outing. In a recent tweet, it revealed the talented Japanese...
News Limited Run Pre-Orders For The Engaging Action RPG Transistor Go Live This Friday
Process your order
The well-received action RPG Transistor (from the creators of Bastion) will soon see a Limited Run physical release on the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. From this Friday onwards, you'll finally be able to pre-order either the standard edition or the collector's edition of the game on the hybrid system. The collector's...
News More Evidence Of Rumoured Switch Mini Surfaces Via Accessory Maker Bigben
Is this the real deal?
There have been rumours circulating for some time now about the existence of a Switch Pro and Switch Lite model. The Wall Street Journal was the first to report on a possible hardware revision and this was eventually followed by the Japanese business publication Nikkei – revealing one of the new systems would be
The ultimate sacrifice?
Since this review was originally published patches have reportedly addressed or improved one or more of the issues cited. While we unfortunately cannot revisit games on an individual basis, it should still be noted that the updated game may offer an improved experience over the one detailed below. The product of one of the...
News Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Mega39’s Announced For Switch In Japan
Hatsune Miku's Switch debut
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku is set to make her first appearance on Nintendo Switch in Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Mega39’s. The game is a rhythm title which features songs made using the Hatsune Miku Vocaloid software; there are 101 songs in total, with 100 coming from past games and the extra one being a new theme...
News Netflix Shares First Images Of Its Live-Action The Witcher Series
Starring Man of Steel's Henry Cavill
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt may well be on its way to Switch this year, but the series is also making its first appearance in TV form thanks to an upcoming show on Netflix. The first images from said show have been released today, giving us a sneaky insight into how it'll look. In the images, we can see Henry...
News Celeste Creator Matt Thorson Shares Series Of Super Mario Maker 2 Levels
Here's how to play them yourself
A few days have passed since Super Mario Maker 2 burst onto the scene and the courses are flying in from every direction. One such direction is Matt Thorson, creator of the wonderful Celeste, who has shared a selection of levels that he's designed for other players to try out. He's been sharing them in a Twitter...
News Lucah: Born Of A Dream Brings Nightmarish Hack-And-Slash Action To Switch This Week
With a truly unique art style
Hack-and-slash title Lucah: Born of a Dream is just days away from releasing on Nintendo Switch. You can get your hands on it from 3rd July. Described as "a harrowing struggle through our worst nightmares", Lucah: Born of a Dream features a surreal artistic direction and a narrative all about growth and struggle. In...
Community Share Your Super Mario Maker 2 Levels And Know-How Here
Mecca for Mario Makers
Super Mario Maker 2 has been out for a couple of days now and we imagine many of you have been feverishly exploring its nooks and crannies. That goes for us here at Nintendo Life Towers, too, as the rest of the team finally get to sample the game firsthand and see exactly what Alex has been excitedly jabbering on about for the...
News Tetris 99 And Splatoon 2 Collide In A Special Maximus Cup Event
Unlock a Splatoon 2 theme
A brand new Maximus Cup event has been announced for Tetris 99, but this one is particularly special. The event will be celebrating Splatoon 2's final Splatfest, giving players a chance to unlock a Splatoon-themed in-game theme. The event will be taking place from 12th July at 12am PT up until 15th July at 11:59pm PT. Just...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For July And August 2019
It's another big month!
Can you believe it's July already? Where is the time going? E3 is now but a distant memory, but there is lots to look forward on Switch this year. Anyway, another month means more lovely stuff to buy, which is presumably why you clicked this link. June saw the release of the lovely Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled and the...
News Nyko To Release New Colours Of Its Large 'Dualies' Joy-Con Range
Pre-orders now live
Towards the end of last year, accessory maker Nyko released the Nyko Dualies - larger, cheaper alternatives to the official Nintendo Switch Joy-Con which are said to improve grip and customisation. Now, the design is back with more colours and options for potential buyers. As you can see, Blue/White, Purple/White and the Switch...
News Dry Bowser Takes To The Court In Mario Tennis Aces, New Trailer Shows Him In Action
Available now as a playable character
Dry Bowser has now officially joined the ranks in Mario Tennis Aces. To celebrate, Nintendo has shared a brand new trailer showing off his moves on the court. Classed as a defensive character, Dry Bowser looks just as powerful as you'd expect. The trailer above showcases his standard shots, trick shot and...
News Tactical Top-Down Shooter Police Stories Fires Onto Switch This September
Violence is a last resort
Launching on Nintendo Switch this September is Police Stories, a top-down shooter where shooting first is not an option. You'll be playing as on-duty police officers, designing your own loadout from various pieces of equipment and carefully coordinating with your partner to accomplish your tasks. Unlike most shooters, you...
Video Digital Foundry Explores Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night's Disappointing Switch Version
What exactly is wrong here?
Since Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night launched on Switch last week, rather a lot has been said about how it stacks up (or in some cases, doesn't really stack up) against versions available on other platforms. On top of the game-breaking bug which was recently discovered across all editions, the Switch version doesn't...
UK Charts Super Mario Maker 2 Is Nintendo's Biggest Launch Of 2019, Debuts At Number One
Bloodstained crushes it on Switch
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 29th June, revealing that Super Mario Maker 2 has created its very own course straight to number one. The game has actually become Nintendo's biggest launch of the year so far in the country, outperforming the debut of New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe earlier in the year...
News A 14-Year-Old Has Created Super Mario Maker 2 Inside PS4 Title LittleBigPlanet 3
A game within a game within a game within...
Super Mario Maker 2 is an incredible piece of software that allows you to create all kinds of Mario-related stages and share them with your friends (and enemies). The sheer scope of Nintendo's game makes it a must-have on Switch, and also makes the achievement of 14-year-old Claptrap9 all the more...
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News Disgaea 4 Complete+ For Switch Comes To North America And Europe This October
Now give us the rest of 'em, dood
At E3 2019, Nippon Ichi announced Disgaea 4 Complete+ was coming to the Nintendo Switch. Weeks later, it has now been confirmed the game will arrive in North America and Europe on 29th October. Fans in Oceania will, unfortunately, have to hold out until 5th November. The updated version of the fourth entry includes...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - June 2019
June's best Switch eShop games!
While we imagine a fair few of you reading this are already tucking into this month's mega Mario release, there have been plenty of wonderful games also appearing on the humble eShop. With the month of June now officially coming to an end, it's time once again for the Nintendo Life eShop Select awards! These awards...
News Nintendo Has No Plans To Censor Video Games Like Sony
The official systems are already in place
Although Sony is clamping down on saucy content in PlayStation games, Nintendo appears to be quite happy to leave any censorship decisions to rating systems. The Japanese company recently reaffirmed this during its 79th Shareholders meeting, when president Shuntaro Furukawa was reminded about "other...
News Sony Doesn't See Nintendo As A Major Rival, More Worried About Microsoft Next Generation
And the potential threat of Google
The Wallstreet Journal has published a detailed report about Sony's next-generation PlayStation. According to the source, the company's aim is to target hardcore gamers and double down on big exclusives and publishers. In regards to market competition, a Sony representative explained how Microsoft was seen as its...
News Kamiko Has Now Sold More Than 250,000 Copies On The Switch eShop
Slow and steady
When we last checked up on Kamiko Switch eShop sales in the first half of 2018, we found out the Skipmore-developed game had sold more than 200,000 copies. Now, in the latest sales update, Flyhigh Works has revealed the game has now sold "well over" 250,000 copies on the eShop. Kamiko was one of the earliest indie