Nintendo Switch News
May2019
News Cadence Of Hyrule Listing Appears On The European Switch eShop
Is a release close by?
The highly-anticipated Nindie release, Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer, appears to be arriving at some point between now and the end of this month on the Nintendo Switch. After showing up in a Nintendo newsletter promoting the games coming to the Switch later this month, a listing for the rhythm action-adventure...
News Nintendo Adds Three More Games To The Switch Online NES Library Next Week
Surprise, surprise
Following on from last week's website reveal, Nintendo has now officially confirmed Donkey Kong Jr., Clu Clu Land and VS. Excitebike will arrive on the Switch Online NES service on 15th May. Thanks to the official PR, we now have a bit more information about each of these classic games:
News "Hilarious" Bomberman-Like Game Scrap Rush!! Is Heading Westward On Switch
A maze-brawler
PQube and Aquire have announced that maze-based arcade game SCRAP RUSH!! will launch on Nintendo Switch in the west this summer. The game puts you and your friends into an arena full of metal blocks (we imagine we're not the only ones feeling a heavy Bomberman vibe after watching that trailer). Instead of bombs, though, you collect...
News Tabletop RPG For The King Makes Its Move On Switch This Week
20% discount available
Strategic, tabletop RPG For The King is just days away from release on Nintendo Switch. Available to pre-order right now, it'll launch this Thursday 9th May. The game blends tabletop and roguelike elements in a "challenging adventure that spans the realms". Aiming to be highly replayable, it'll have you venturing forth into...
News QubicGames Nears 1 Million Sales On Switch, Celebrates With Huge Discounts And New Titles
Lots of games for less than £1
Indie developer and publisher QubicGames is rapidly approaching the one million sales mark for software on Nintendo Switch. Celebrating both this and its 15th anniversary on the market, the studio has heavily discounted a number of its games on the eShop and teased several more which are on the way. You can see all...
News Horizon Chase Turbo Will Soon Be Getting New Exciting Game Modes
Chasing new horizons
We were rather taken by retro-racer Horizon Chase Turbo when it power-slid onto the Switch in November last year. Brazillian developer Aquiris really brought the classic arcade racing games of yesteryear bang up to date, making this an essential purchase. The lovely folks over at Aquiris still have unfinished business with...
Gallery Capcom Shares First Batch Of Devil May Cry Nintendo Switch Screenshots
Characters, battles, more
Yesterday, Capcom revealed that the original Devil May Cry will be hacking and slashing its way to Switch this summer. Now, the studio has released the first batch of in-game screenshots for us to check out and examine in excruciating detail. We get our first look at both Dante (above) and Trish (below), in-game scenes,...
News Four New Pokémon Smash Bros. amiibo Are Up For Pre-Order At Nintendo UK Store
Go! Go! Go!
Whether you're an avid Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fan, or simply find yourself lost in all the Pokémon hype at the moment (we guess that's what a blockbuster film does to a person), you're probably wanting the latest additions to the amiibo lineup. Up for pre-order right now on the Nintendo UK Store are Pichu, Pokémon Trainer, Ivysaur...
UK Charts Final Fantasy XII Debuts In 15th, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Still Leads For Nintendo
Mario, Smash and Yoshi all climb
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 4th May, revealing that Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age's new Switch release has debuted in 15th place. With no other major releases or sales to speak of, last week's number one Days Gone has managed to hold onto number one despite a 60% decline in sales from last week...
News Western Switch Release And Pricing Confirmed For Wonder Boy Returns Remix
Wonder Boy is back!
Just last week, we received confirmation that Wonder Boy Returns Remix was headed to the Nintendo eShop in Japan. Now, we have full details for the game's western release thanks to eShop listings in North America and Europe, too. The game will launch on the very same day across both regions, joining the Japanese release on 23rd...
News EB Games Canada Listing Suggests Darksiders II Is Making A Comeback
Biomutant also spotted
Everyone already figured it was just a matter of time; After War comes Death and according to an EB Game Canada listing, Death rides once more for all Switch owners this Summer. THQ Nordic has yet to officially confirm the game at this time, but we suspect that now that Death is out of... erm, wherever they store him between...
News Capcom Has "No Plans" To Release A Physical Edition Of Devil May Cry On Switch
The digital way
Yesterday, Capcom announced it would release the original Devil May Cry game on the Nintendo Switch this summer. As exciting as this was, many fans couldn't help but wonder why the Japanese company wasn't porting the entire HD trilogy collection instead. If you've come to accept the fact Capcom will seemingly be drip-feeding each...
News Indiegogo Project Rolled Out! Revives The Super Monkey Ball Series
And it might be rolling onto the Switch
Take a moment to reflect on the GameCube era and one series that might stand out is Sega's Super Monkey Ball, originally developed by Amusement Vision – the team also known for F-Zero GX. Outside of the arcade release, the first two console versions were arguably the best entries in the Monkey Ball series...
News Granzella Asks Fans If They Want R-Type Final 2 On Switch
Spoiler: We do
We where still uncertain about the announcement of R-Type Final 2 due to the peculiar date of the announcement (April 1st) but fortunately for shmup fans it turned out to be real. While the game was always an obvious certainty on PlayStation 4, developer Granzella came today on Twitter to ask on both Japanese and Western accounts on...
News The Original Devil May Cry Hunts Demons On Switch This Summer
One S-S-Stylish son of Sparda!
Capcom has confirmed over on Twitter that the original chapter of the long-running Devil May Cry series will arrive on the Switch this Summer. This marks the first time Dante's game will be made available on a Nintendo platform. But is Capcom playing it slightly too safe by just bringing the original outing instead of...
Feature The History Of Virtua Racing, One Of The Most Influential Coin-Ops Of All Time
Now the Switch version is with us, we look back on the arcade classic...
Far more than any other factor, it was undoubtedly the advent of new hardware that propelled Sega’s arcade games to a whole new level. The ‘90s saw video games make the transition from sprites to polygons, a charge Sega led from a position of uncontested leadership despite...
Random Death Squared Dev Promotes Its New Switch Game OTTTD With 25-Minute ASMR Video
Listen, relax and get a free code
If you're not familiar with ASMR, it stands for autonomous sensory meridian response and by definition is characterised by a static or tingling sensation on the skin. There are a vast amount of ASMR videos on YouTube, which relax listeners with both gentle and soothing sounds. Even video game companies have been...
Feature 10 Things We'd Like To See In Animal Crossing On The Switch
"Booooo! Why can't the next Animal Intersection game come out sooner?"
Switch owners have had a very nice couple of years in terms of software released on the console. Nintendo’s trotted out some heavy-hitters early in the console cycle, with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild soon followed by Super Mario Odyssey and Super Smash Bros...
Random Flip Grip Inventor Creates "New Nintendo Switch DS"
What will he think of next?
Shmup enthusiasts will no doubt remember the Flip Grip – a vertical grip accessory designed for the Switch and launched on Kickstarter in June last year. The product made TATE-enabled games an absolute joy to play. At the end of last month, the engineer behind this creation – Mike "Mechachoi" Choi – also came up...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - April 2019
April's best Switch eShop games!
Yet another month has been and gone and what a month it has been on the indie scene. An impressive number of great indies launched on Switch throughout April and, as such, it's time to boot up the old Nintendo Life eShop Selects machine! These awards aim to celebrate the best of Nintendo's digital store, giving some...
News Nintendo Newsletter Suggests Cadence Of Hyrule Will Be Released This Month
Fingers crossed
If you had to pick one of the most surprising Nintendo Switch announcements so far this year, a standout would likely be Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer. The game was originally revealed during the March Nindie Direct showcase and is being developed by Brace Yourself Games and published by Spike Chunsoft. Regarding a...
News The Serious Sam Developer Is Porting Its New Game Engine To Switch
The Talos Principle is also "likely"
As more publishers and developers jump on the Switch bandwagon, more game engines are being made compatible with the system. During an interview with Wccftech a few weeks ago, Croteam's CTO Alen Ladavac and Marketing Manager Daniel Lucic revealed the developer – responsible for the Serious Sam series – was...
Random Leave Cardboard Behind With This 3D-Printed Labo VR Headset
Do-it-yourself
Since the release of the Nintendo Labo VR Kit last month, users have been looking for unique ways to enhance their virtual experience. A lot of people have simply added a strap to the headset so they can play for prolonged periods, while others have gone to the extent of rebuilding the device with more durable materials. 3D printing...
A surprise reveal
Nintendo's American website has seemingly revealed the next batch of games coming to the Switch Online NES service later this month. These "upcoming titles" include Donkey Kong Jr., VS. Excitebike and Clu Clu Land. More information about each of these games is expected to be shared when Nintendo makes an official announcement. For...
News Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy Of The Duelist: Link Evolution Physical Edition Confirmed
It's time to duel!
Each month, more and more card games are released on the Switch. Recently, for example, the system has received Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission and Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Champions. If these games aren't the digital trading card game you're looking for, perhaps you would prefer to try out
News Concept Artist At Blizzard Entertainment Creates Fashionable Smash Bros. Ultimate Artwork
Smashin' fashion
Nintendo's all-star brawler Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Switch has captured the hearts of players around the world and inspired many people in multiple different ways. One of these individuals happens to be the Blizzard Entertainment concept artist Oscar Vega. Not long ago, Vega decided to create artwork based on Nintendo's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 4th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Yet another week has flown by, and it's finally time for the weekend (with an added bank holiday in the UK - hooray!). This week we had the drama of an indie game being removed from the eShop for being a bit naughty, and a whole lot more drama with that Sonic trailer, but now it's time to chat about what we'll...
News Aegis Defenders Receiving A Limited Run Games Physical Release
Pre-orders go live on 10th May
Limited Run Games is partnering with the team at Humble Bundle to release a physical copy of the 2D wonder Aegis Defenders on the Switch and PlayStation 4. The title originally debuted on eShop in February 2018. Pre-orders for the hard copy will be available on 10th May at 10 am EST. There'll also be a two-week timed...
Feature Inside The Studio Behind SteamWorld
Or, three. Sort of
If you've been to this site before, you'll probably know or at least have a rough inkling that we cover a lot of games here; it's slightly our whole entire thing. But whilst we look at so many games it can often be all to easy to forget that behind each game we look at there's a team of revoltingly talented individuals who have...
News Nintendo Reveals The Switch eShop's Best-Selling Games For April 2019 (Europe)
A look at the top 15
Nintendo has shared a list of the top 15 best-selling eShop games of April 2019 in Europe, showing off the sheer diversity offered by the system's lineup as a result. The list features first party Nintendo greats, indie favourites, third party heavy hitters, and pretty much everything in between. Who'd have thought Mario,...
News Lovecraft's Untold Stories Comes To Switch Next Week With A Scary Action RPG Twist
Inspired by the man himself
Combining action-RPG traits with roguelite gameplay, and inspired by the works of the famous writer, Lovecraft's Untold Stories is launching on Nintendo Switch next week. Based on H.P. Lovecraft’s stories, the game has you experiencing cosmic horror first-hand. Said to contain "all sorts of myth monsters and all kinds...
News Bethesda Really Wants You To Join Its Reward Program, Lots Of Cool Stuff Up For Grabs
The Slayers Club
If you cast your mind back to December of last year, you may remember the grand unveiling of the Slayers Club, a rewards program launched to celebrate DOOM's 25th anniversary. In case you didn't sign up on day one, Bethesda has provided a fresh write up of how everything works and what you can receive by joining the fun. Once...
News PlatinumGames Shares More Detail On Bayonetta 3's Unorthodox Development
Mixing it up
If you're as eager to get your hands on Bayonetta 3 as we are, you probably spotted our story yesterday which shared the news of a change in the development process for the series. Now, we have a little more info on the subject thanks to PlatinumGames studio head, Atsushi Inaba. Talking to
News Saints Row: The Third Gets Another Crazy Trailer For Nintendo Switch
Launches next week
Earlier this week, we shared with you the first in a series of trailers set to be released for Saints Row: The Third - The Full Package's upcoming launch on Switch. Now, the second has arrived, and it's almost as bonkers as the last. The footage in this video takes place after the failed robbery of The Stilwate
News Suda51 Has An Announcement Planned For MomoCon 2019
What could it be?
After the release of Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes exclusively on the Switch at the start of this year, it appears Goichi 'Suda51' Suda is ready to reveal what else he's been up to. According to a Destructoid exclusive, Suda will "make another announcement" during his panel "Travis Talks Again With Suda 51" at MomoCon 2019...
News Critical Patch For The Swords of Ditto: Mormo’s Curse Delayed Until Next Week
Golden Week takes priority
Right now in Japan, it's Golden Week. If you're wondering what this is, it's a period between the end of April and beginning of May where multiple national holidays take place. This year it runs for 10-days as the new emperor is crowned. As with any public holiday, the business world typically shuts down. This has created...
News Switch Version Of Warhammer 40K: Deathwatch Gets Axed
"Higher powers made the decision"
In April last year, a listing for Warhammer 40,000: Deathwatch Enhanced Edition on Nintendo Switch was discovered. At the time, Funbox had already released the turn-based strategy title on multiple other platforms. If you happen to be a fan of 40K and were looking forward to playing this one on the go,...
News New Trailer For Kotodama: The 7 Mysteries Of Fujisawa Reveals The Key Cast
A full debriefing
A new trailer for the investigative visual novel Kotodama: The 7 Mysteries of Fujisawa has been released and it introduces you to the students of Fujisawa Academy who you'll be getting to know as you work to uncover the mysteries of the title. By confronting your classmates after discovering their secrets, Kotodama duels will...
Video Digital Foundry Takes A Technical Look At Zelda And Mario Odyssey In VR
Why is it so sick-inducing?
When we first heard about the possibility of reliving both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey - two of our favourite Switch games - in VR, we were incredibly excited. Nintendo's latest Labo kit has made it all possible, and for the price, the kit itself is pretty dar
News Skelly Selest Brings Fast-Paced Arena Battling To Switch This Month
Featuring "spiffy hats"
Indie publisher Digerati and developer Caiysware have announced that Skelly Selest is headed to Nintendo Switch later this month. The game has you taking on procedurally-generated gauntlets of hellspawn and bosses, all in the name of defeating the horrors that lurk in the depths of Hell. There's a focus on highscore chasing...
News Awaken Your Inner Samurai In Akane, An Arena Arcade-Slasher Coming To Switch
Pre-orders now live
Akane, a top-down arcade slasher set in a cyberpunk universe, is gearing up for a spicy release on Nintendo Switch. It arrives on the eShop later this month. Actually described as a "brutal arena arcade slasher", Akane has a focus on one-hit-one-kill gameplay in which the player must kill as many opponents as they can before...
Nintendo Download 2nd May (Europe)
Final Fantasy! Giga Wrecker! Hellmut!
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: FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE (SQUARE...
News Bloodstained Finally Gets A Release Date, And IGA Has Taken Forum Comments To Heart
"I will prove them wrong!"
It's taken what feels like forever, but Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night finally has a solid release date. The much-delayed title – which set crowdfunding records a few years back – will hit Nintendo Switch on June 25th, a little behind the PS4, Xbox One and PC editions, which all launch on June 18th. Retail...
Nintendo Download 2nd May (North America)
Shakedown: Hawaii, Puyo Puyo Champions and Meow Motors!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop: Shakedown: Hawaii (Vblank...
News Bayonetta 3's Design Process Will Be Different To Past Titles, Says PlatinumGames' Inaba
Also working on a game "unlike anything else"
It feels like forever ago since we last heard anything about Bayonetta 3. First revealed back in December 2017, the game is arguably one of the most anticipated games slated for the Switch; we wouldn't expect to see all that much about it just yet, but the wait is killing us. Talking to V
News Hack And Slash Title Blades Of Time Is Getting A Switch Remaster With Revamped Multiplayer
An upgrade from PC
2012 hack and slash game Blades of Time is bringing its fast-paced combat to Nintendo Switch in a remastered version set to arrive in just a couple of weeks' time. The Switch release is said to be an upgrade of the PC version, also offering a freshly revamped multiplayer mode. Here, players will be able to engage in action-packed...
Deals Get A Free Game Of Your Choice When Buying A Nintendo Switch At Best Buy
A great time to buy
American retailer Best Buy is currently hosting a not-to-be-missed deal on its website, allowing customers to pick up a free Switch game of their choosing when buying a console. It's all pretty straightforward; simply choose any Switch bundle you like - there are the standard Neon and Grey $299.99 systems and also the lovely...
News Win A Pair Of Detective Pikachu Movie Tickets From Nintendo UK
And grab some bonus Pikachu goods too!
The Pokémon Detective Pikachu movie is just over a week away from thunderbolting into a cinema near you, and Nintendo UK is celebrating that fact with a competition to win a pair of tickets. 25 pairs of tickets are up for grabs in total, with each lucky winning pair being invited to a private screening of the...
Video Virtua Racing On Switch Gets Compared To All Previous Versions
A remarkable feat
Those of you who grew up in the '90s will appreciate just how amazing it is to have Virtua Racing on Switch; back in 1992, this was a cutting-edge arcade release which seemed almost impossible to convert to a home console without major sacrifices. In 2019, however, it has been transferred to the Switch in a form that is actually...
News Wonder Boy Returns Remix Arrives Later This Month On The Japanese eShop
Boy is back
After a remixed version of Wonder Boy Returns was confirmed by the Korean Game Ratings and Administration Committee in March for the Nintendo Switch, a listing on the Japanese eShop has now confirmed the game will be arriving later this month on 23rd May for ¥1,620. As previously noted, this is a remake of the original game with...
Video View This Terrifying Trailer For The Atmospheric Survival Horror Game Darkwood
Due out later this month
To celebrate the upcoming release of Darkwood on the Switch eShop on 16th May, publisher Crunching Koalas has released a new trailer for the game featuring a "pretty epic" custom-recorded song. Unlike a lot of other releases within this genre, this one promises not to rely on cheap jump scares. This procedurally generated...
News PEGI Rating Reveals A Mighty Switch Force! Collection Is On The Way
Four games in one
If you've somehow managed to resist all of the Mighty Switch Force! digital sales over the years or just happen to be a diehard fan of the WayForward series and would like every entry in one place, you'll be pleased to hear a collection is on the way. A PEGI rating has
News Epic Games Acquires Rocket League Developer Psyonix
Joining the family
Epic Games – best known in recent years for its insanely popular free-to-play battle royale game Fortnite – has acquired Rocket League developer Psyonix for an unspecified amount. Psyonix revealed the news over on its own website and at the same time reassured its fanbase it would continue to be a community-driven game:...
Rumour Forza Street Source Code Suggests A Switch Release Has Been Given The Green Light
Racing ahead
A few weeks ago, Forza fans got a surprise when the Windows 10 game Miami Street by Electric Square was rebranded Forza Street. While the free-to-play game is only accessible on the Microsoft Store at the moment, it will soon be made available on Android and iOS devices. There’s now a rumour suggesting this new entry in the Forza...
News Beat ‘Em Up Arcade Game Clan N Fights Its Way To Switch Later This Year
Made with classic arcade fighters in mind
Clan N, a new, beat ‘em up, arcade-style multiplayer game, is coming to all major platforms including Nintendo Switch in 2019, it has been confirmed. The game is made up of seven "robust and challenging" levels, each containing dedicated minigames which help to tell the main story. This story is divided...
News Rebellion Offers Up Seven Reasons Why You Should Buy Sniper Elite V2 Remastered
Including a cool frame-by-frame photo mode
Developer and publisher Rebellion has shared a brand new trailer for the upcoming Sniper Elite V2 Remastered today, providing seven different reasons why it believes players should upgrade to (or simply buy - for those who have only owned Nintendo systems) the new release. This remastered edition of the...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For May And June 2019
It's the month of ports
Can you believe it's May already? Where is the time going? Anyway, another month means more lovely stuff to buy, which is presumably why you clicked this link. April saw the release of the lovely Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit, the fiendish Mortal Kombat 11 and not one but two Final Fantasy remasters but what's next for...
News New 'Pokémon Pass' Mobile App Now Available, Rewards Users With Shiny Pokémon And More
Get digital rewards
Update: Just a couple of hours after we reported on the rumoured app, it became a reality. Pokémon Pass has now been officially revealed and is available to download right now on Android and iOS in the US. We have a trailer and more information for you below: The Pokémon Pass app connects you with great Pokémon digital...
Hands On Tucking Into The Meaty Challenge Of Automachef, A Tasty Puzzler Headed To Switch
A Switch console exclusive, actually
Today, Team17 has announced that it will be adding Hermes Interactive's puzzle game Automachef to its ever-growing games label. Thanks to this partnership, the game is headed to Switch this summer as a console exclusive, and we were lucky enough to check out an early build at Team17's lovely HQ. This one looks...
News Destroy Everything As An Angry Mutant Octopus When Octogeddon Smashes Onto Switch
From the creators of Plants vs. Zombies
Smashing and crashing its way to Nintendo Switch later this month is Octogeddon, an action arcade title that has caught our eye for a number of juicy reasons. The trailer above gives a good sense of what to expect here; you play as Octogeddon, a massive mutant octopus with just one mission: destroy the world...
News Learn All About Vambrace: Cold Soul's RPG Adventure With This New Story Trailer
Permadeath, anyone?
Upcoming roguelike RPG adventure Vambrace: Cold Soul is scheduled to launch on consoles in Q3 this year, with a Steam release coming slightly earlier at the end of this month. To celebrate, Headup Games has released a brand new story trailer. The video sets the scene nicely, so we'd urge you to give it a watch if you love your...
News Shakedown: Hawaii Gets A Brand New Trailer, Launches On Switch Next Week
3DS version will follow
Shakedown: Hawaii is now just days away from launching on Nintendo Switch and Vblank Entertainment has shared a brand new trailer to keep our hype levels at their maximum. That's right, the successor to Vblank's retro parody Retro City Rampage will be bringing its chaotic, ultra-violent action to Switch on 7th May. A 3DS...
News nWay Adds Story Mode To Power Rangers: Battle For The Grid
"Coming soon" to Nintendo Switch
One slightly underrated fighting game on the Switch is Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid. When the title made its debut on the eShop back in March, it arrived with a limited amount of content. Since then, nWay has made a serious effort to add more to the game. The latest update – out now on Xbox One and...
News Long Tail Spirit Event Starts In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Later This Week
Get them while you can
Following on from last week's Labo VR spirit board event in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which gave players the chance to unlock all-new spirits, this week it's all about long tails. Unlike the previous five day event, this one only runs for three days and starts later this week: The three-day spirit event "Tails You Win"...
Random Rocket League On Switch Gets A New HOME Menu Icon
Looking good
In the past, there have been a lot of conversations about ugly-looking Switch HOME Menu icons. Arguably the biggest offender was Snake Pass in 2017. The game icon was perfectly fine until one day it was changed to resemble something that looked more like a mobile app. Months later it was restored to its original state. While there was...
Video 13 Amazing New Games Coming To The Nintendo Switch In The Month Of May
Games galore!
Can you believe it? We're now five months into 2019 and there are no signs of the game releases on Switch slowing down. As usual, our lovely video producer Alex Olney has compiled a list of just some of the titles to look forward to over the next month. So, without further ado, here's what you can look forward to: Duck Game - Out 2nd...
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News Meow Motors Is A New Switch Racer Just Like Mario Kart, But With Lots More Cats
More cats can only be a good thing
If you're anything like us, you'll probably love Mario Kart and cats in almost equal measure. If that does happen to apply to you, wait until you see Meow Motors. The game has you taking to the track to play as one of a dozen colourful cats, all of which are said to be memorable for their "different...
News Mystery Visual Novel Root Letter: Last Answer Heads To Switch With New Live-Action Mode
"A visual novel bestseller"
PQube and developer Kadokawa Games have announced that mystery visual novel Root Letter: Last Answer will be coming to Nintendo Switch later this year. The version we're set to receive on Switch will be an enhanced release of the investigation story which was launched on other platforms in 2016. It'll include a new...
News Starlink: Battle For Atlas' Huge Crimson Moon Update Is Now Live
And the new Star Fox content too!
It was only last week when we first heard about Starlink: Battle for Atlas' major Crimson Moon update, but all of the promised content is now well and truly here. If you own a copy of the game, make sure to update it to the latest version. Ubisoft has shared the full patch notes for the update (including the...
News Game Freak's Giga Wrecker Alt. Blasts Onto Switch This Week, Here's A Launch Trailer
The Pokémon developer tries something new
Giga Wrecker Alt., the latest project from Pokémon developer Game Freak, is just days away from launching on Nintendo Switch. To celebrate the occasion, a brand new launch trailer has been released. Featuring all-new, console exclusive content (not available for the existing Steam release) Giga Wrecker...
Video New Saints Row: The Third Switch Trailer Shows Off Its Over-The-Top Comedy
All footage from Switch version
A brand new trailer has been released for Saints Row: The Third - The Full Package, treating us to a look at the game's signature comedy. The video above is called 'The Memorable Moments 1 - When Good Heists Go Bad' and is actually the first in a series of gameplay trailers set to be released over the coming weeks...
News Pre-Order Super Mario Maker 2 From Nintendo UK To Get Dioramas, A Switch Stylus And More
Updated with even more goodies!
Update: The Nintendo Official UK Store has added even more options to its Super Mario Maker 2 pre-order range and upgraded one of its existing offers to include a stylish Nintendo Switch Stylus (existing customers are already upgraded to receive the stylus). We've updated the listings below. Original Article:...
News Watch The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate European Finals Live This Weekend
Smashing
This weekend, some of the best Smash players from all over Europe will be getting down and dirty in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate European Smash Ball Team Cup 2019 (try saying that five times fast). It's all kicking off in Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam on 4th and 5th May. Eager fans can still get their hands on a limited number of free...
News New Stardew Valley Map Revealed, Ideal For "Separate Money" Option In Multiplayer
Version 1.4 is on the way
After a brief update last week, Stardew Valley developer Concerned Ape has now shared some more information about the upcoming update. Version 1.4 is expected to be a rather sizeable one, with the above image only revealing a fraction of what's on the way. Noticeably, it's a new map called "Four Corners" which is ideal for...
Random Minecraft's Creator Won't Be Invited To The Game's Anniversary Celebrations
Erasing history
The original creator of the survival crafting game Minecraft will be excluded from the title's 10-year anniversary celebrations due to his "comments and opinions" on social media, according to Microsoft. Since Marcus "Notch" Persson sold Minecraft to Microsoft for $2.5 billion back in 2014, the tech giant has released the game on as...