Nintendo Switch News
June2019
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
Video The Secret Super Mario Maker 2 Power-Ups We Couldn't Talk About
Spoilers ahead
Now that Super Mario Maker 2 has been released, our lovely senior video producer, Alex Olney, has uploaded a video about two particularly interesting items you eventually unlock in story mode. The first is the Super Hammer, which is exclusive to the Super Mario 3D World extra theme. It allows you to use a hammer to destroy a variety...
Reminder Piranha Plant Codes For Smash Bros. Ultimate Expire At The End Of June
Redeem this fighter for free
If you've got a copy of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and still have a code for the DLC fighter Piranha Plant, you should probably redeem it right now. After 30th June, Piranha Plant download codes – sent out to players who registered their copy of Ultimate before the end of January – can no longer be redeemed. So, if...
Review World End Syndrome - A High School Summer Holiday Murder Mystery Love-In
The world ends with you
Ah, young love! Fixing eyes in freshman class… Inventing excuses to meet your crush… Daring to hope they like you back… Collecting and cataloguing candid photos of every girl you know… World End Syndrome successfully bottles the bristling potential of the summers of youth: before school’s back, perhaps you’ll...
Video Digital Foundry Finds Crash Team Racing On Switch Easy To Recommend
"Well-tailored to the system"
After a look at Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One earlier this week, Digital Foundry has now had enough time to see how the Switch version compares. With all versions running at 30fps, the focus is on the resolution. In docked mode, the Switch release runs at 720p and maintains 1280x720...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 29th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Ah, yet another week down and yet another huge game to get stuck into on Switch. As well as Mario's latest outing, this week brought with it a brand new Nintendo retail store and even a Wii U firmware update of all things, but now it's time to sit back and chat about our weekend plans. The NL team have done...
News Crash Team Racing Gets Its First Major Update Early Next Month
Racing ahead
Beenox has done a great job reviving Crash Bandicoot's original PlayStation racing game and mixing it together with content from the 2003 release, Crash Nitro Kart. Following on from last week's launch of Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled on the Switch and multiple other platforms, the Activision blog has now revealed what's planned for...
News Junichi Masuda Releases Official Statement About Limiting Sword And Shield's Pokédex
"This was a very difficult decision"
During a Nintendo Treehouse Live segment at this year's E3, Game Freak producer Junichi Masuda shocked fans when he revealed Pokémon Sword and Shield would not include every pocket monster. Before this, long-time players were expecting to be able to catch 'em and even transfer 'em all. In an interview with US...
News Tetris 99 Will Soon Have A Tetris Battle Royale Rival
A new challenger approaches
Nintendo Switch Online's killer app, Tetris 99, is about to come up against a brand new rival. We never would have expected there to ever be a battle royale version of Tetris on the market, never mind two! The newcomer is simply called Tetris Royale, a mobile game that has been born thanks to a partnership between The...
News Super Mario Maker 2 Currently Lets You Upload Just 32 Courses
And fans aren't happy
Today finally sees the launch of Super Mario Maker 2, allowing us all to play a practically infinite number of levels and design our very own courses. It's pretty safe to say that we're immensely happy with how the game has turned out, but one little aspect has already started to create a bit of drama online. Folks on Reddit h
News A Sonic GameCube Controller For Nintendo Switch Is On The Way This Summer
With swappable C-stick
A retailer listing has revealed that the next GameCube-inspired Switch controller from gaming accessory maker PDP will feature a design based on none other than Sonic the Hedgehog. The controller looks set to join PDP's Wired Fight Pad Pro Controller collection, which already has designs featuring Mario, Zelda, and Pokémon,...
News Headup Hosts Anniversary Sale, Up To 92% Off Switch eShop Games
In Between, Slime-san, Earth Atlantis and many more
To celebrate its tenth anniversary, Headup Games is hosting a rather generous sale on the Switch eShop. There are a number of games which have been discounted, with up to 92% being slashed off the full price. You can scroll through all the deals on your Switch by heading to the eShop and searching...
Video It's All About Robotnik In Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games 2020
The bad guy sometimes comes first
We recently got the chance to go hands-on with Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games on Switch, and we had a jolly good time indeed. Sure, there were some unwelcome flashbacks to Wii-era waggle, but the game is so packed with joy and humour that it's easy to overlook that – especially when you're playing with a...
News Pre-Orders Go Live For Three Beautiful Switch Signature Edition Releases
Soundtracks, artbooks and lots more
Three physical indie releases have become available for pre-order today through Signature Edition Games, giving you the chance to pick up beautiful collector's items and another red spine for your shelf at home. The three games in question are Sparklite - we actually shared the announcement for this one just a...
Video Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Is Stunningly Beautiful Even In Places You're Not Meant To See
An underwater world of wonder
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a gorgeous game. Sure, the artistic direction might not be to everyone's taste, but we'd argue that it oozes a sense of wonder and adventure with every field, forest, or open vista. It turns out that even the areas we were never meant to see are just as lovely. Twitter user...
News Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & The Secret Hideout Secures October Switch Release
The 21st game in the series
The latest entry in the ever-growing Atelier series, Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout, has received a finalised western release date for Nintendo Switch. You'll be able to get your hands on it from 29th October. The game sees the beginning of an all-new storyline arc in the series - if you can believe...
News What Remains Of Edith Finch Revealed For Nintendo Switch
Update: Worldwide release confirmed
Update: It has now been confirmed that the game will be receiving a worldwide release on 4th July. It'll cost $19.99 in the US, with European pricing still to be confirmed. Original Article: A Japanese eShop listing has revealed that What Remains of Edith Finch is set for release on Nintendo Switch...
News Super Mario Maker 2 Has Already Received Its First Update
Providing a more pleasant experience
Nintendo has issued its first update for Super Mario Maker 2. Version 1.0.1 provides a more pleasant game experience. Here's the full rundown, courtesy of the official support page: Issues have been fixed to make for a more pleasant gaming experience. It's unknown at this point in time if this patch will...
News Nintendo Thinking About Extending Switch Online Retro Library Beyond NES Software
Are more legacy platforms on the way?
At Nintendo's 79th annual general meeting of shareholders yesterday, company president Shuntaro Furukawa was asked about the possibility of retro software from platforms such as the Nintendo 64 and GameCube era appearing on the Switch in future. In response, Furukawa said he had no "new information" to share,...
News Luigi's Mansion 3 Wins Best Family / Social Game At E3 2019
Final Fantasy VII Remake awarded 'Best of Show'
Following on from the news about the 'best of E3' nominees, we've now got the full list of winners selected by 64 global media and influencer outlets. In the end, the Nintendo and Next Level Switch title Luigi's Mansion 3 won the award for best family/social game. This was the only first-party...
News 2D Open-World Crafting Game Forager Comes To Switch eShop On 30th July
Craft and survive
Argentine studio HopFrog and Humble Bundle have locked in a 30th July release date for Forager on the Switch eShop. As you might have already guessed, it's a 2D open-world crafting game where you gather, collect and manage resources to craft useful items and structures. Along the way, you'll level up, learn new skills and...
Reminder Now Is Your Last Chance To Register For The Smash Bros. Ultimate Online Open
Fight your way to EVO 2019
Earlier this month, Nintendo of America's president Doug Bowser announced Super Smash Bros. Ultimate players located in the United States, Canada and Mexico would be able to keep on smashing following the World Championship, in the Smash Bros. Ultimate Online Open. Registration is closing soon, so if you would like to...
News Fantasy Strike Takes The Fight To Nintendo Switch Next Month
A friendly fighter with plenty of depth
Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix lead designer David Sirlin is releasing his own fighting game – Fantasy Strike – on 25th July on the Switch eShop and multiple other platforms. The game will be priced at $29.99 USD / €32.99 / £28.99. We last heard about this title during the Nindies Showcase in...
News Get Four Games In One When Mighty Switch Force! Collection Arrives On The eShop This July
Switch it up on Switch
Following a PEGI rating in May, the Mighty Switch Force! Collection for Switch and multiple other platforms has now been confirmed. The collection will launch digitally on 25th July, for a total of $19.99. As already revealed, it will include four games in one. You can expect Mighty Switch Force!,
News My Friend Pedro Clears 250,000 Sales Across Switch And PC In Its Opening Week
Devolver Digital's biggest Switch launch
Devolver Digital has revealed that its latest release My Friend Pedro has had a tremendous opening week on Switch and PC, selling more than 250,000 copies. Last weekend, the publisher revealed that the game had given it its "biggest launch to date" on Switch, without sharing any official figures. Now that we...
News Get Your Hands On Real-Life Splatoon 2 T-Shirts And Posters To Celebrate The Final Splatfest
My Nintendo Europe's first physical reward
Nintendo has revealed that physical goods are coming to the My Nintendo store in Europe for the first time, with the introduction of special Splatoon 2 goodies on the way next month. You'll be able to get your hands on t-shirts and posters as Nintendo celebrates the game's final Splatfest event - which is...
News Super Mario Maker 2's First Game-Breaking Bug Has Already Been Found
And it was actually in the original, too!
Super Mario Maker 2 hasn't even been officially released yet (although we are tantalisingly close) but a game-breaking bug has already been found. The glitch was discovered by Twitch streamer CaptainMK, who we can only hope has received a retail copy slightly early. As Twitter account @MarioBrothBlog...
Nintendo Download 27th June (North America)
Super Mario Maker 2, Virtua Racing and erm, Dream Daddy!
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: Super Mario Maker 2...
Nintendo Download 27th June (Europe)
Mario Maker 2! Bloodstained! Devil May Cry!
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: Super Mario Maker 2 (Nintendo,...
News Nintendo Acknowledges Switch Mini Rumours, Says It Is "Always" Developing New Hardware
But still won't confirm either way
For some time now, all evidence has been pointing towards an upcoming 'Switch Mini' console revision which will offer a cheaper option for buyers at retail. Nintendo has refused to comment on any speculation up until this point, as is the norm, but the company has now acknowledged the reports that have been flying...
News Sakurai Says Getting Banjo-Kazooie In Smash Bros. Ultimate Came "Quite Easily"
Was nervous to work with Dragon Quest
Super Smash Bros. series director Masahiro Sakurai has explained that securing Banjo and Kazooie as playable characters for Ultimate came "quite easily", despite the IP now being owned by Microsoft. The information comes from Sakurai's latest column in Japanese magazine Famitsu. In the column (which has been...
Video Raiden V: Director's Cut Treated To A New And Hectic Switch Trailer
Less than a month to go!
Raiden V: Director's Cut is now just under a month away from launching on Switch. To whet our appetites for the release, developer Moss has shared a brand new trailer. It's about as busy as a trailer can get, with the bullet hell action blending with graphics and text in an almighty attack on your senses, but you can...
News PlatinumGames' Astral Chain To Be The First Of A Trilogy, Depending On Its Success
Update: Director clarifies statement further
Update: Takahisa Taura has taken to Twitter to explain that early reports of this story have been slightly mistranslated. Rather than a trilogy being the set plan, Taura is simply thinking of ways that the game could be expanded into a three-part series or more. Original Article: One of the more...
News Clu Clu Land Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives Range On Switch
Arcade and NES now both available
Hamster's latest Arcade Archives release on Switch has been revealed, and this time we're being treated to 1984 arcade title, Clu Clu Land. The game released both as an arcade game and on the NES in the same year, and has actually recently joined the Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online line-up of...
News Wolfenstein: Youngblood Will Feature Uncensored Nazi Imagery In Germany, A Series First
A censored version will also be released
Wolfenstein: Youngblood is set to be the first game in the series to include uncensored Nazi imagery in Germany. The game centres around the story of two girls who are on a mission to take down Nazis in 1980s Paris. Nazi imagery is featured rather prominently throughout the game, and while past titles in the...
News Mario Maker Producer Thinks Nintendo Has "Probably Been Influenced" By Community Creations
Inspired by you
The producer of the Super Mario Maker series, Takashi Tezuka, recently spoke to Game Informer about the sequel, due out very soon on the Nintendo Switch, as well as the original Wii U release. To this day, Tezuka is still surprised by the creative creations the community has come up with in the first game –
News High-Definition Remaster Of The Alliance Alive Arrives In The West This October
New comparison trailer also released
Following on from the confirmation The Alliance Alive HD Remastered would be made available on the Switch this Fall, the game's western publisher NIS America has now confirmed the local release dates. The remaster will arrive in North America on 8th October, in Europe on 11th October and in Oceania on 18th...
News Nintendo, Sony And Microsoft Band Together To Fight Tariffs On Video Game Consoles
United as one
If you keep up with global politics or happen to live in North America, you might have heard about recently proposed tariffs on Chinese goods by the Trump administration. In a rare display – Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft have joined forces (in a seven-page letter) to warn the American government about the impacts this could...
News God Eater 3 Demo Now Live, Pre-Purchase Full Game To Unlock Tales Of Vesperia Costumes
Test out the local multiplayer feature
Next month, Bandai Namco releases God Eater 3 on the Nintendo Switch. To help introduce newcomers to this well-established series before this particular launch, the Japanese publisher has uploaded a demo to the Switch eShop in North America and Europe. It's the same one teased last month during an official...
News Aonuma Discusses Zelda: Link's Awakening's Dungeon-Making Feature
Super Zelda Maker
One of the brand new ideas coming to The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is the Chamber Dungeon concept; a new gameplay feature which allows players to design their very own dungeons in a way which reminds us of a slightly more simple take on Super Mario Maker. Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma has
Japanese Charts Yo-Kai Watch 4 Takes Number One Despite Lower-Than-Usual Series Sales
Switch takes nine of the top ten
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 17th - 23rd June, revealing that Yo-Kai Watch 4 has jumped straight to number one in its first week on sale. The game sold an estimated 150,721 copies during its opening week, easily fending off second place title Yakuza 5 - which also released as a new title this...
News Ice Age: Scrat's Nutty Adventure Scrambles To Switch This Fall
A 3D platformer featuring a squirrel, you say?
We've seen plenty of video games based of the phenomenally successful Ice Age movies over the years, some more successful than others. Now developer Just Add Water is winding up for a swing at the franchise with the freshly-announced 3D platformer Ice Age: Scrat’s Nutty Adventure coming to Switch (and...
News Team Cherry Shares More Hollow Knight: Silksong Details, Will Launch "When It's Ready"
Healing, cocoons and more
Hollow Knight: Silksong looks set to be yet another wonderful Metroidvania headed to Nintendo Switch. It certainly seems that fans of the original Hollow Knight will be right at home here, with the recent Nintendo Treehouse demo (below) making us want to jump right back in, and the developers have now shared a few more...
Review Super Mario Maker 2 - The Last 2D Mario Game You'll Ever Need
Build your own adventure
If there was one game designed with the Wii U Gamepad in mind right from the very start and used it to its fullest potential, it was ZombiU. If there were two games that did that, it would be ZombiU and Super Mario Maker. Everything about the feel of the game and the interface screamed that this is a title that is best...
News Arena Battles Await In Attack Of The Toy Tanks, Firing Onto Switch This Week
Featuring a 60-level campaign
Launching on Nintendo Switch this Friday is Attack of the Toy Tanks, an arena battle game developed by Petite Games. It features 60 levels set out in a full campaign, where players must take control of a titular toy tank and battle it out to be the last tank standing. Once you're done fighting the AI, you can also jump...
News Watch Levels Transform Before Your Eyes In Exception, A New Platformer Headed For Switch
A very cool concept indeed
Traxmaster Software has revealed its debut game Exception, a platformer that will be launching on Nintendo Switch this summer. The game is set inside an elderly woman's computer which has been overrun by a deadly virus, leaving you to run, jump and fight your way through a variety of platforming levels to rid the problem...
News Toy Story Mash-Up Pack Now Available In Minecraft
To infinity and beyond!
To promote the arrival of Toy Story 4 in cinemas, Disney has teamed up with Mojang to release a special Toy Story themed mash-up pack in Minecraft. Here are the details from the Minecraft blog: Woody, Bo Peep, Buzz Lightyear, and some of the other charismatic characters you know and love have taken a detour to the world of...
News Luigi's Mansion 3 And Link's Awakening Nominated For 'Best Console Game' Of E3
Switch nominees across multiple catogories
Now that E3 2019 has wrapped up, 64 judging publications for the Game Critics Awards have selected this year's 'best of E3' nominees. The winners will be announced on 27th June. First party Nintendo titles are featured across multiple categories. Luigi's Mansion 3 is up for best console game, best...
News "Metroidmania" Spirit Event Starts Later This Week In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Celebrate Samus
Metroid Prime 4 might have been delayed, but that won't stop Nintendo from spotlighting Samus in the latest Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirit event. Here are the details: The three-day #SmashBrosUltimate spirit event "Metroidmania" starts on 28/06! Check your Spirit Board, because #Metroid characters are coming out of the walls!...
News Terraria Arrives On The Switch eShop This Week
Physical version arriving a bit later
505 Games has confirmed Terraria will be released on the Switch eShop on 27th June. Prior to this, we found out the alpha build of the game had been sent to the original developer Re-Logic at the start of this year. In the same announcement post, it was also revealed a physical version of the game would be...
News Bloodstained Team Releasing Multiple "Small Updates" To Fix Performance Of The Switch Version
"We have been listening to the feedback"
Last week, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One players encountered a "game-breaking bug" in Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. With this problem now resolved, Koji Igarashi and his team have shifted their attention to the Switch release. According to an article over
News Special Reserve Games Has Delayed The Physical Release Of The Messenger
Minit still on track
Alongside the reveal of multiple GRIS physical editions for Nintendo Switch yesterday, Special Reserve Games also sent out an email to customers who pre-ordered hard copies of The Messenger and Minit - providing them with an update abo
News Close To The Sun Brings Tesla-Inspired First Person Horror To Switch This Year
Would you kindly not mention Bioshock?
Coming from developer Storm in a Teacup, Close To The Sun has been confirmed to arrive on Switch along with the previously announced platforms some time later this year. It follows a journalist called Rose on a mission to save her sister in an alternate 19th century that's been revolutionised by futurist Nikola...
Preview Astral Chain Is The 2019 Switch Game Everyone Should Be Talking About
Off the chain
When Astral Chain was announced earlier this year, it was easy to forgive some mild scepticism from Nintendo fans. Wait, another anime-styled action title from PlatinumGames, and one that's less than a year from release? While the studio has built up an incredibly solid reputation with titles like Bayonetta, The
News Lost Orbit: Terminal Velocity Embarks On A Perilous Journey To Switch Next Month
A definitive edition of the game
Lost Orbit: Terminal Velocity is set to arrive on Nintendo Switch and other platforms on 16th July, it has been confirmed. A definitive edition of the game which first appeared on Steam back in 2015, Lost Orbit: Terminal Velocity has players boosting, swimming, bouncing, leaping, smashing and teleporting their way...
News Tricky Kitchen Puzzler Automachef Secures A Tasty July Release On Switch
Feel the heat this summer
Team17 has revealed that its upcoming puzzler Automachef will be cooking up a treat on Switch next month. You'll be able to get your cleverly programmed robot arms on it from the 23rd July. If you've missed our previous coverage on this one, the game comes from indie developer Hermes Interactive and has players...
Deals Get €35 / £30 eShop Credit With A New Nintendo Switch (Europe)
A limited time bundle at select retailers
Nintendo of Europe has announced a new Switch bundle which comes with a download code for eShop credit to the tune of £30 or €35. Available for a non-specific 'limited time', you'll be able to pick up a brand new console with Neon Red and Blue Joy-Con (or the grey ones if you prefer your on-the-go gaming...
News Projectile-Fighting Game Lethal League Blaze Expected To Release In The West Next Month
Out soon in Japan
Last September, we found out the obscure fighting game Lethal League Blaze would be coming to the Switch in 2019. Publisher Oizumi Amuzio has now confirmed it will be released in Japan on 12th July, for the price of 2,000 yen. This will follow with a physical release on 12th September. The developer, Team Reptile, has also...
News Port Specialist Iron Galaxy Helped Phoenix Labs Bring Dauntless To The Switch
Calling on experience
During an interview with Twinfinite, Chris Fox of Phoenix Labs – the developer behind the upcoming free-to-play Switch release, Dauntless – revealed Iron Galaxy had helped port the game to Nintendo's hybrid device. "We’ve been really fortunate to be working with Iron Galaxy to bring it to the Switch and like, they...
News Digimon Survive Producer Answering Online Fan Questions At Anime Expo 2019
What will you ask?
Digimon fans eager to find out more about the history of the video game series or the upcoming Switch release, Digimon Survive, will be pleased to hear Bandai Namco is currently accepting online questions, which will be answered by the producer at "The Future of Digimon" Anime Expo 2019 panel. For anyone interested in learning...
News Special Reserve Reveals GRIS Signature Edition For Switch, Priced At $249.99
Get a signed painting from the creative director
Special Reserve Games has finally revealed the physical editions it will soon be selling on its website for the Nintendo Switch version of GRIS. For $249.99, you can pick up the Signature Edition, which includes a copy of the game, iam8bit's limited Deluxe Edition vinyl soundtrack and an exclusive...
Talking Point The Sound Strategy Behind 2DS Points To A Switch Mini
Serving an audience the current model doesn’t
The Switch Mini rumours have been coming thick and fast over the last week or two. Despite Nintendo plainly stating that the E3 2019 Nintendo Direct would not feature a new hardware reveal, it was half expected there might be a cheeky announcement. We’ve heard multiple stories from respected outlets...
Feature It's Time To Lay Down Your ARMS
We hang up our gloves in Nintendo's OTHER larger-than-life brawler
After two years and 30 Party Crashes, Gonçalo “Shiryu” Lopes finally gives his ARMS a rest, long after everyone else did, and looks back on his time with the game... Until June 2017 the humble Switch was known by fans (and non-fans alike) as “the Breath of the Wild...
News Action-Adventure Game Sparklite To Receive Gorgeous Signature Edition This October
Pre-orders go live this Friday
Publisher Merge Games and developer Red Blue Games have revealed that upcoming action-adventure Sparklite will be receiving a delightful Signature Edition this October. Pre-orders will be going live later this week. You can see the Signature Edition release for yourself below; it contains a region free copy of...
News Never Give Up Brings Death-Defying Twitch Platforming To Switch This August
Up for a challenge?
The Switch eShop is about to get battered, beaten and bruised thanks to the arrival of a new death-defying platformer. Never Give Up arrives on Nintendo's hybrid machine this August. The game comes from Armor Games Studios - creators of the original Give Up web game series - and Massive Monster, which last year released the...
News Contra And Metal Slug-Inspired Platformer Blazing Chrome Comes To Switch This July
Running and gunning fun
Publisher The Arcade Crew and developer JoyMasher have today announced that Blazing Chrome will be blasting its way onto Nintendo Switch and other platforms on 11th July. The game is a run-and-gun platformer heavily inspired by - and acting as an homage to - retro classics Contra and Metal Slug. Its enemy-infested act
Review Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled - A Karting Treat For Fans And Newcomers Alike
It’s got loads in it (literally)
Although it doesn’t look like there’s going to be a Mario Kart 9 any time soon, the Switch is starting to grow its own roster of licensed karting games in a way not seen since the GameCube days. Just last month we got Team Sonic Racing, for example, and even though the likes of Nickelodeon Kart Racers and Hello...
News More Than 52,000 People Voted For Their Favourite Pokémon, Here Are The Results
Spoilers: Four didn't receive any votes at all
The upcoming Pokémon Sword and Shield have the series' fanbase in an uproar at the moment after it was revealed that the games wouldn't feature every single monster. We've already spoken about the topic at length should you wish to join the discussion, but wherever you st
News Nintendo Finally Opens A Second Official Retail Store
14 years after the first one arrived
Today sees the grand opening of a new, official retail store for Nintendo, fourteen years since the first one arrived back in 2005. The store is located at the Dizengoff Center, a shopping mall in Tel Aviv, Israel. It'll be opening at 6pm local time today (so that's 8am PT / 11am ET / 4pm UK / 5pm CET) and a...
News Fire Emblem: Three Houses File Size Revealed, DLC Also Confirmed
And amiibo support, too!
Fire Emblem: Three Houses is now just over a month away from release and you may well be starting to think about the age-old question: to go physical, or digital? Hopefully helping your decision, a Japanese download card for the game has now been spotted, giving us the all-important file size. In Japan, a digital copy will...
Guide Where To Buy Super Mario Maker 2 And Receive Extra Goodies
With a Switch stylus, Switch Online memberships and more
Super Mario Maker 2 launches exclusively on Nintendo Switch on 28th June, letting us dive into the crazy world of Mario level creation once more. If you're hoping to grab yourself a copy, you're in luck! Below you'll find some of the best deals available, including options which throw in extra...
News Woodle Tree 2: Deluxe Is A 3D Platformer With RPG Elements Coming Exclusively To Switch
60fps and multiplayer included
Indie developer and publisher Chubby Pixel has revealed that it will be bringing Woodle Tree 2: Deluxe exclusively to Nintendo Switch next month. Said to feature a blend of platforming, open-world adventure, and RPG elements, Woodle Tree 2: Deluxe has been born thanks to the success of Woodle Tree Adventures - a game...
News Taiwanese Memory Chip Supplier Reports Stronger Than Expected Demand From Nintendo
More fuel for the Switch Mini fire?
An awful lot has been said about the Switch Mini over the last few days - a rumoured revision to Nintendo's hybrid console expected to be revealed this year - and this latest little nugget of information from a Taiwanese memory chip supplier only adds even more fuel to the ever-raging fire. Macronix - a memory...
UK Charts Crash Team Racing Speeds Straight To Number One, Destroys Team Sonic Racing's Debut
The bandicoot is back
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 22nd June, revealing that Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled has raced past the competition to secure a might first place. The game generated the second highest week-one sales the franchise has ever seen in the UK, only being beaten by Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy before it, and has...
News Nintendo Is Waiting For Next Level Games To Let It Know When Luigi's Mansion 3 Is Ready
"Let us know and we’ll solidify the release date”
Although Luigi's Mansion 3 is targeting a 2019 launch on the Nintendo Switch, there's still no solid release date. If you've been wondering why this is, according to a statement made by Bill Trinen within a Polygon interview last week, it's because Nintendo wants Next Level Games to "put the...