Nintendo Switch News
April2019
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...
News OPUS Collection For Nintendo Switch Arrives In North America On 28th May
Two-in-one
Towards the end of last year, PM Studios revealed OPUS Collection: The Day We Found Earth + Rocket of Whispers would arrive in physical form on the Switch. It's now been confirmed the two-in-one collection will be released in North America on 28th May. This is
News Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl Gold Rated By The Australian Classification Board
A local release is on the way
Last month, we found out Level-5's video game and television series The Snack World was a little bit closer to a western release when the localisation company 3Beep revealed it was working with the Japanese developer and publisher on English translations. In the latest development, a rating has now appeared on the
News Team Sonic Racing Is The Same Experience Across All Platforms
"There are no Switch specific features"
When it comes to multi-platform video game releases, certain systems often receive bonus content such as extra items, exclusive characters and additional modes. When Sega's Team Sonic Racing arrives on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC in May, there won't be any favouritism. During an...
News Gearbox's Randy Pitchford Would "Love" To See Borderlands On Switch
Make it happen
Prior to PAX East 2019, Gearbox Software began teasing a series of images on its Twitter account. A number of these pixelated uploads were identified as Borderlands 2 at the time, leading fans to believe the game would be revealed for the Nintendo Switch. Instead, Gearbox went on to announce Bulletstorm: Duke of Switch Edition. It's...
Hardware Review Retro-Bit Tribute64 - A Fine N64 Controller, And Perfect For Smash On Switch
But which version do you buy?
It's fair to say that the Nintendo 64 controller was a groundbreaking release. While it wasn't the first games controller to showcase analogue input, it was the first to be shipped as standard with its host console and therefore became the first taste of this now-ubiquitous control method for many players. The N64 pad...
News Overpass Brings Off-Road Simulation To Switch This October
Hit the skids in buggies and quads
If there's one genre where the Switch is arguably lacking, it's racers. Sure, we've got Mario Kart, but there's not much in terms of quality, realistic racers. Overpass is a new off-roader coming to all platforms including Switch this October, and the trailer above may prove interesting to anybody looking for a...
News Hit 2D Game Shovel Knight... Is Really Hit 3D Game Shovel Knight
That sneaky third dimension was there all the time
Undoubtedly one of the finest retro-flavoured 2D platformers of recent years (and there has been a lot of them), Shovel Knight has appeared on most platforms and quickly risen through the ranks, from his humble beginnings in Yacht Club Games' Kickstarter which led to his hugely successful debut (and...
UK Charts Mortal Kombat 11 Enters At Number 2, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Still Speeding Along Nicely
A quiet week on the whole
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 27th April, revealing that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is still leading the way as Nintendo's best-selling game in the region this week. PS4 exclusive Days Gone has debuted at number one, with the multi-format Mortal Kombat 11 entering the charts in second place. It's worth noting that...
News Free 'Alien Bopping' Labo VR Minigame Available To Download
Follow the link in the Labo VR News Channel
A free minigame for the Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit has appeared to download on the game's News Channel. Called 'Alien Bopping', it's a simple whack-a-mole game challenging you to bash as many aliens on the head as you possibly can in 60 seconds. Rather than appearing on the list of 64 minigames in the VR...
News Mortal Kombat 11 Patches Are Imminent, All Players To Receive In-Game Currency
Lots of updates for Switch
If you picked up a copy of Mortal Kombat 11 last week, or even if you've just been keeping an eye on the news, you probably know that it could definitely do with some tweaks here and there. Developer NeatherRealm Studios recently revealed that it will be pushing updates to the game across all platforms, hoping to address...
News Latest Switch Firmware Update Adds This Amazing "Hidden" Feature
You got boost power!
Yesterday we reported that loading times in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild appear to have improved dramatically with its latest update (the same one with brought VR mode to the menu). The time it takes to load save files, shrines and fast travel have all been slashed by
News In-Store Flyer Reveals More Super Mario Maker 2 Details
DIY leakage
An in-store promotional flyer has revealed hitherto unconfirmed features for the upcoming Super Mario Maker 2, which launches on Nintendo Switch this year. The flyer shows multicoloured pipes, Charvaarghs and Meowser, although it's quite hard to make out some of those details on the photo provided. And here's a zoomed-in shot of the...
Random Warren Spector's Nintendo Switch Has A Battery Problem
"Not being able to play is driving me nuts"
If you owned a Nintendo Wii during its prime, you might remember Disney’s Epic Mickey games. Warren Spector was the director of the original entry and considers it to be one of the “high points” of his illustrious career. Apart from this, he’s also helped created games like System Shock, Ultima,...
News My Nintendo Europe Offering Alternative Reversible Cover For Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster
Print-it-yourself
When the European box art for the Switch version of Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster was originally revealed, it didn't exactly go down well with fans of the series or physical game collectors. This was all because the front cover had a gigantic warning message at the top of it, driving home the point you would have to download...
News Layton’s Mystery Journey For Nintendo Switch Rated By The ESRB
Another sign it’s on the way
Following a rating by the Australian Classification Board in February and a listing on the G4F Localisation website in March, Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy - Deluxe Edition has now been spotte
News Blaster Master Zero 2 Patch Resolves Multiple Issues And Enhances Stability
Master your blast
One of the highlights of last month’s Nindies Showcase was the Blaster Master Zero 2 announcement. Right after the presentation, the game was released on the Switch eShop. If you had somehow forgotten about this follow-up to the 2017 title, now might be the time to check it out. It’s a bigger and better adventure for Jason and...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Update Appears To Have Improved Load Times
Less loading, more playing
Earlier this week, Nintendo released a new update for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Apart from making the Switch game compatible with the Labo VR Goggles, version 1.6.0 fixed “some other issues” to improve the overall experience. It turns out the load times in the Switch version are now nearly in line with...
News NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 Update Adds Cross-Play Support For Switch, Xbox One And PC
PS4 ballers miss out
After the original NBA Playgrounds game dropped the ball, the game's publisher decided to build upon its foundations with a sequel known as NBA 2K Playgrounds 2. Since the second game's release last October, 2K has issued multiple updates. The latest one is “out of this world” according to the 2K Playgrounds' Twitter...
Random Experience The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild With PlayStation VR
Switching it up
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild might have only received its Nintendo Labo VR compatibility update yesterday, but virtual reality enthusiasts have already discovered how to get it working with the PlayStation VR headset. This method means you don’t need to own Labo VR and you won’t need to use Nintendo’s cardboard...
Hands On Super Mario Odyssey VR - A Non-Essential But Pleasant Return Trip
Not quite an Odyssey, but a delightful mini-break
After losing our lunch with Breath of the Wild's VR mode update, we entered the Cap Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey with a sense of trepidation, as well as a slight headache. We’d been excited to explore Hyrule with the Labo VR Goggles and it was disappointing
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 27th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
After another busy week, this time full of Nintendo financial news and that Persona 5S reveal for Switch, it's finally time to wind down with a game or two. Team Nintendo Life has gathered to discuss our gaming plans once again, and we've love for you to get in on the action in the comments and poll below...
News Don’t Expect A Skies Of Arcadia Port Or Sequel Anytime Soon
The GameCube version was the definitive edition
When Skies of Arcadia was originally released on the Sega Dreamcast in the year 2000, it was widely praised by fans and critics alike. To this day, it’s still considered to be one of the greatest JRPG and video games of all-time. After underperforming commercially on the system, it was then ported...
Video Digital Foundry Takes A Look At Mortal Kombat 11
A remarkable Switch port
Earlier this week, Mortal Kombat 11 arrived in North America on the Nintendo Switch. The European release will be out next month. If you’re still on the fence about this particular version of the game, Digital Foundry has now uploaded a video comparing the Switch release to its PlayStation 4 and Xbox One counterpart...
Hands On Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild VR Made Us Want To Puke
A link to the barf
It always seemed too good to be true. A virtual reality update to Breath of the Wild that enables you to play the entire game with the Labo VR Goggles? Blimey Charlie! Despite all our nagging doubts, the very fact that Nintendo was putting it out meant it must pass a minimum quality threshold, no? At the very least it wouldn't...
The Starter's the best part of this virtual meal
It would be fair to say that the initial Labo kits divided Nintendo fans. The company’s cardboard caper seemed, on the one hand, to be utterly, uniquely Nintendo, but also exasperated some gamers who saw Switch as a belated return to ‘proper’ games after a decade of Wii-based whimsy. When...
News Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland Will Have Key New Battle Features
Plus new pre-order bonus info
Koei Tecmo has released some brand new details for Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland, the latest entry in the Atelier series which is landing on Switch next month. You can see some of the game's combat in action for yourself thanks to a newly released trailer (we've shared that for you above) but we also have some...
News Mario Tennis Aces Gets Free Week-Long Demo, 7-Day Online Subscription Included
Try it out!
If you still haven't got round to picking up a copy of Mario Tennis Aces yet, you may want to head to the eShop and download this brand new demo which has appeared today. The Mario Tennis Aces: Special Demo - to give it its full name - is available to download as we speak and runs for a full week until 10am CEST on Friday 3rd May...
Video BOXBOY! + BOXGIRL! Is Out Now, Here's A Launch Trailer To Celebrate
A Nintendo-published puzzler
BOXBOY! + BOXGIRL! is the latest Nintendo-published title to fly on to the Switch's digital shelves, puzzling its way to a hybrid console near you today. The 2D puzzle-platformer features a trio of quadratic characters - Qbby, Qucy and Qudy. The latter of these - the tall one - stars in this new launch trailer, tackling...
News Switch Sales Pace Almost Identical To That Of Nintendo 3DS After Same Time Period
Not a bad start
As part of Nintendo's March 2019 Financial Results Briefing, information has been released regarding the Switch's sales pace in relation to past consoles. Four different graphs have been presented in total - one showing total sales for each console worldwide, with the other three focusing on three separate regions. If we look at the...
News Pokémon Sword & Shield Are Being Developed With A Focus On Switch's Handheld Mode
The opposite of Let's Go
We haven't really heard a great deal about them since their reveal in February, but Pokémon Sword and Shield are still expected to launch later this year. The games will introduce the series' next generation of locations and Pokémon, thrusting players into a new region and seemingly throwing some new ideas into the mix,...
News Steal To Your Heart's Content When Thief Simulator Creeps Onto Switch Next Month
Don't try this at home
Forever Entertainment has revealed that Thief Simulator will be plotting and stalking its way to a Switch near you next month. A release date has been set for 16th May. The game allows players to walk around in a free roam sandbox environment, stealing from people's houses to make a living. Players must observe their target...
News Fan Creates Homemade Switch Mini Console, Beating Nintendo To The Punch
And it looks pretty great
If you've been keeping an eye on the world of Nintendo news recently (perhaps scrolling through the pages of this very site) you're probably aware of the reports and discussions surrounding a 'Switch Lite' or 'Switch Mini' console which is expected to launch in the near future. Analysts predicted a future Switch Lite back...
News Which Games Are Most Commonly Played By Consumers On Their First Day Owning A Switch?
Nintendo provides a rundown
If you could ask Nintendo to give you any information you wanted about Switch and owner trends, we imagine this probably wouldn't be the first statistic you'd think up: Which games do Switch buyers most commonly play on their first day with the console? Nevertheless, Nintendo has provided this exact nugget of info in its...
News Nintendo Will Keep Offering Add-On Content And Free Updates For Its Games
Don't stop playing
It's become common practice for developers and publishers to sustain key releases with updates and downloadable content. Nowadays, Nintendo is no different. During the latest financial results briefing, company President Shuntaro Furukawa said the video game giant would continue to create add-on content and free updates for...
Something for everyone
At Nintendo's latest financial results briefing, President Shuntaro Furukawa took the time to discuss both the first and third-party software offerings for the Switch and how the system's library of games should continue to appeal to as many different people as possible. Starting with the first-party selection, Furukawa...
News Nintendo's Digital Sales Are Nearly Double The Amount Of The Previous Fiscal Year
Up and up
It might not seem like it, but Nintendo has been selling games digitally for many years now. Over time, these particular sales have become an increasingly important part of the company's earnings. During the latest financial results briefing, President of Nintendo Shuntaro Furukawa revealed how the latest digital sales figures are nearly...
News Nintendo Discusses Plans For E3 2019, Will Release A Video Presentation
"We plan to continue our practice of the past few years"
Following on from his comments that there would be no new hardware at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo, Nintendo's President Shuntaro Furukawa has now revealed the company's plans. Once again, Nintendo will not be hosting a large-scale conference for institutional investors,...
Playing together
During Nintendo's latest financial results briefing, President of Nintendo Shuntaro Furukawa revealed more than 9.8 million players have signed up to the Switch Online service. This figure excludes free trial memberships and includes family memberships. In addition to this, he briefly touched on the battle royale game Tetris 99. As...
Reminder The Labo VR Update For Super Mario Odyssey And Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Is Now Live
See your favourite Nintendo characters in virtual reality
Nintendo's free Labo VR update for Super Mario Odyssey and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is now available. Version 1.3.0 of Super Mario Odyssey update adds three new mini-missions where you collect musical notes and coins as you
News Katana Zero Sold More Than 100,000 Copies In Its First Week
And it's the second fastest selling Devolver Digital game on Switch
The 2D action-platformer Katana Zero is absolutely killing it on the Nintendo Switch right now – in more ways than one. According to the game's publisher Devolver Digital, it has managed to become the company's second fastest selling game on Nintendo's hybrid platform, right...
Random The Karate Kid’s Son Upgrades To Switch In Cobra Kai Season 2
Switch on, PS Vita off
One of the most popular web television series on YouTube right now is Cobra Kai. It picks up exactly thirty-four years after the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament at the end of the iconic film The Karate Kid, where Daniel LaRusso (played by Ralph Macchio) defeats his rival Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka). The new series is...
Talking Point Do We Still Want Achievements On Switch?
Ask ‘cheevs
It’s been many years now since Xbox 360 introduced its achievement system and added an extra layer of gamification to your games. Microsoft’s system-level Gamerscore was introduced way back in 2005 (that's right, fourteen long years ago). That little dopamine hit on hearing the ‘Achievement Unlocked’ sound struck a chord with a...
Random Walmart Is Selling A Bundle Of 300 Switch Consoles For $76,506
Erm... you what?
We do love to have a good browse for Nintendo-related products now and then, sometimes coming across some not-to-be-missed deals, but we've never seen anything quite like this. At the time of writing, American retailer Walmart has a listing for 300 Nintendo Switch consoles. We don't mean that they have 300 in stock; we mean that...
News Project Nimbus: Complete Edition Brings High-Speed Mecha Combat To Switch
With brand new modes
Japanese publisher GameTomo has revealed that Project Nimbus: Complete Edition will receive a worldwide release on Switch on 16th May, bringing new content never-before-seen in the US and Europe along for the ride. This Switch release is the latest version of the cult mecha game, originally designed and developed by...
News Nintendo Has "No Plans" To Announce New Hardware At E3
New Switch not coming in June, then?
Earlier this week, a new Bloomberg report suggested that a "new, cheaper version of the Switch" would likely be released by the end of June. While this is still technically possible, Nintendo President, Shuntaro Furukawa, has noted that no new hardware will be shown at this year's E3. It's worth noting that...
Video A First Look At Among The Sleep's Award-Winning Horror Running On Switch
Out next month
Publisher Soedesco has released a brand new video showing off the very first footage of Among the Sleep: Enhanced Edition on Nintendo Switch. If you feel like getting spooked ahead of its 29th May release, make sure to check out the video above. Soedesco Community Manager, Marten Buijsse, takes us through the first ten minutes of the...
News Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For The Biggest Switch Games Of 2019 And Beyond
Fire Emblem, Pokémon, Animal Crossing, more!
Nintendo has released an updated schedule of its upcoming releases, providing us with the most up-to-date info on the games coming our way in 2019 and beyond. Very little has changed since the last update we received, although Super Mario Maker 2's release date announcement has, of course, made the...
News Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers Officially Confirmed For Switch
Not the Persona you were looking for?
After all the rumours, curiosity and questions surrounding 'Persona 5 S', we finally have an answer as to what the thing actually is. The good news is that it is a Switch game after all, the other - different - news is that it is not a port of Persona 5. The game's full title is
Nintendo Download 25th April (Europe)
Mortal Kombat 11! SteamWorld Quest! Dragon's Dogma! BOXBOY + BOXGIRL!
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: Mortal...
Nintendo Download 25th April (North America)
Final Fantasy XII, BOXBOY, SteamWorld Quest!
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 Retail: Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age...
News Here Are The Top Ten Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games As Of March 2019
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe takes pole position
As part of Nintendo's latest financial report, which revealed that the Switch has now shifted 34.47 million units, the company released an updated list of its best-selling games for the hybrid console. Sitting right at the very top of the list, currently serving as the best-selling game on Switch, is Mario...
Random Yoshi's Woolly World Composer Keeps Sharing Negative Tweets About Crafted World's Soundtrack
Accidentally, or entirely on purpose?
Yoshi's Crafted World has been around for just under a month now, and while the game is predictably adorable in most areas, one particular feature is a little less-than-perfect: the soundtrack. We, and many players who have been sharing their thoughts online, have felt rather let down by Crafted World's...
News Nintendo Labo Variety Kit Surpasses One Million Sales
Underwhelming, or to be expected?
Joining the seemingly endless amount of data flooding in this morning thanks to Nintendo's financial report, it has been confirmed that Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit has now surpassed the one million sales mark. Labo has been an intriguing release right from the start - not just because of its creativity...
News Nintendo Switch Has Now Shifted 34.74 Million Units Worldwide, Sales Up 12.7%
A strong second year for Nintendo's handheld
Nintendo has released its latest financials showing strong sales in both hardware and software. The chief figure that stands out is that total Switch hardware sales are up 12.7%, meaning that worldwide unit sales now stand at 34.74 million with the company selling 1,900,000 more consoles in the 2018-19...
News Smash Bros. Ultimate Reaches 13.81 Million Sales, Outsells Wii U's Lifetime Console Sales
Blimey
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has now sold 13.81 million units worldwide, Nintendo has confirmed. The impressive figure takes it beyond the lifetime sales achieved by the Wii U console (13.56 million). The news comes from Nintendo's most recent financial release, which has lovingly landed in our laps today. The report highlights some of the...
News A Demo For Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission Is Now Available On The Switch eShop
First free update also out
At the start of this month, Bandai Namco and Dimps Corporation released Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission on the Switch. As "good" as the game was, it's been somewhat overshadowed in recent weeks by various other releases. In an effort to remind everyone the latest entry in the Dragon Ball digital card game is now...
News Sweat Proof Gaming Releasing Comfort Headset Strap For The Nintendo Labo VR Goggles
Pre-orders are now available
As brilliant as the Nintendo Labo VR Kit is, the goggles that come with it don't include a strap. While Nintendo's intention is to make its own form of VR as welcoming, accessible and social as possible, obviously not everyone is taken with the hands-on design. As a result, we've seen a number of DIY straps created over...
Video $15 Bootleg Joy-Con For Your Nintendo Switch
"They're not terrible"
If you're in need of some new joy-con and don't particularly care what you attach to your Nintendo Switch, how about some bootleg ones for $15? In his latest video, our lovely video producer Alex Olney has contracted a virus, which for unknown reasons can only be cured with the assistance of knock-off controllers. We know you...
Reminder You Can Download Sega Ages Virtua Racing Right Now From The Japanese eShop
New gameplay video released to celebrate
Virtua Racing has arguably been one of the most anticipated Sega Ages games since it was announced. The title includes 8-player split-screen, online multiplayer and a built-in replay mode not included in the original arcade release. While there's still no word on a launch date here in the west, the game is...
News Super Mario Maker 2 Launches For Switch On 28th June
Let your imagination run wild, again
Earlier this year during a Direct presentation, Nintendo revealed it was bringing Super Mario Maker 2 to the Switch this June. In the latest update, a release date has now been locked in. According to Nintendo of America and Nintendo Japan, the game will be arriving on 28th June. This date may be slightly...
News Starlink: Battle For Atlas Is Getting New Star Fox Content And A Free Splitscreen Racing Mode
Yes please
Starlink: Battle for Atlas is about to receive a lovely sounding dollop of new content. Fasten those Arwing seatbelts, folks. First up is what Ubisoft describes as a "significant" content update called 'Crimson Moon'. This update will arrive completely free of charge across all platforms and will release on 30th April, coinciding with...
News Hindsight 20/20 Is A New Zelda-Inspired Action-Adventure Coming To Switch In 2020
How convenient?
Triple-I Games - a development studio made up of veterans from BioWare, ArenaNet, and Sucker Punch - is bringing a new action-adventure game to Switch called Hindsight 20/20. The game is a single-player affair with morality-based decisions seemingly at its core. These decisions you make will have long-lasting repercussions and the...
Japanese Charts Switch Console Sales Reach 8 Million, Will Soon Overtake PS4 Lifetime Sales
After just two years on sale
Japanese chart figures are now in for 15th - 21st April, revealing that the Nintendo Switch has now surpassed 8 million sales in the region. Before we jump into console sales, let's quickly take a look at this week's top ten. Famitsu reports that this week's new release, Langrisser I & II, shifted 9,031 copies on...
News Ark: Survival Evolved Spin-Off PixARK Roars Onto Switch Next Month
Release date confirmed
Snail Games has announced that its upcoming open-world sandbox-survival game PixARK will launch on Nintendo Switch and all other major platforms on 31st May. A new trailer for the announcement has been shared above, and you can learn more about the game, which is based on Ark: Survival Evolved, below: To survive in this...
News Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered Is Coming To Switch After All, THQ Nordic Confirms
New and improved
THQ Nordic has officially revealed Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered for Nintendo Switch, with a release date of 2nd July already firmly in place. Fans of the title will likely remember that Switch controller icons were spotted in the Windows version of the game last summer. We suspected that a Switch version mus
News Mortal Kombat 11 To Receive Reward System Tweaks After Player Backlash
Players are not happy at all
Mortal Kombat 11 only came out yesterday, but fans have already been left rather angry at some of the game's features. Developer NeatherRealm Studios has announced that it will be working towards satisfying fan demands as a result. As you may know if you already own a copy, both the Towers of Time and The Krypt game...
News Limited Run Games Dates E3 2019 Conference, "Several" Releases To Be Revealed
One for the physical fans
Physical indie publisher Limited Run Games has confirmed its plans for E3 2019. The company will host its press conference on 10th June. We already knew that a conference was coming, but the tweet below shares a few new details. You can expect to tune in at 12pm PT / 3pm ET (so that's 8pm BST / 9pm CEST) to watch the...
News Retro-Bit's Tribute64 Controller Can Be Used With The N64 Or Your Switch
Paying tribute to a classic
Love it or hate it, the N64 Controller is quite iconic and during the Nintendo 64's lifetime, many third-party peripheral manufacturers attempted to refine Nintendo's original design into something a little bit more comfortable. Years later it seems not much has changed, as Retro-Bit will soon be releasing a new line of...
News Stardew Valley's Next Free Update Will Be "Packed With New Stuff" For More Fun
And quality of life features, too!
If you're a keen Stardew Valley player (how have you managed to tear yourself away from its addictive gameplay to read this article?) then you'll probably be pretty interested to hear about an upcoming content update for the game. Developer, ConcernedApe, has shared a few new details about the game's upcoming...
Reminder Nintendo Switch And 3DS Blockbuster Sale Ends Tomorrow, Up To 60% Off Top Games
Mario, Zelda, Xenoblade, more!
Update: As a reminder, this Blockbuster Nintendo Switch and 3DS sale ends on 25th April. This is your last chance to score some great savings on the titles listed below. Original Article: Nintendo of Europe has revealed that it will be hosting a 'Blockbuster' sale from Thursday 11th April, giving fans a chance to...
News Hyperlight Ultimate Will Blast Onto The Shoot 'Em Up Scene As A Switch Exclusive
More intense than ever before
CatfishBlues Games has revealed that it will be bringing Hyperlight Ultimate to Nintendo Switch, exclusively for the platform. The game is a definitive version of Hyperlight EX, a shoot 'em up which fired its way to the New 3DS back in 2016. This new, shiny version is said to feature "refined gameplay and enhanced HD...