Nintendo Switch News - Page 3
December2024
News Catly Developer Says Game Does Not Use Generative AI, Blockchain Tech, Or NFTs
Update: SuperAuthenti releases gameplay trailer
If you love cats (and there are plenty of us here at Nintendo Life who do), then you might be interested in checking out this upcoming open-world title known as Catly. There's no release date just yet, but during The Game Awards this year it was confirmed for the Nintendo Switch and multiple other...
News Cult RPG Hit 'OFF' Makes Its Way To The Switch In 2025
With a physical edition to boot
If you're a fan of Undertale, then chances are you may have heard of OFF, even if you've yet to actually play it. Creator Toby Fox often cites the RPG as a huge influence on Undertale, and now the 2008 cult hit is making its way to the Switch. Arriving in 2025, the new port boasts official translations into multiple...
News No Gravity Games Is Giving Away 11 Free Switch Games This Month (North America)
Ho ho holy moly
Today is the grand finale of the No Gravity Games 'Switchmas Giveaway', with Creepy Tale 2 rounding out the freebies. You'll find all the information about the event and every free game included in the original post below. Christmas is upon us once again, which means that No Gravity Games is back with another generous offer of free...
Nintendo Download 19th December (North America)
Star Trek: Legends! Pine: A Story of Loss! Quilts and Cats of Calico!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. It's a pretty light week for new releases, but, as always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for...
Japanese Charts Super Mario Party Jamboree Is On A Roll
You Got A(nother) Star!
Sigh. Another week, another Jamboree win. Yes, the latest look at the physical software charts from Japan is in (thanks, Famitsu), and Super Mario Party Jamboree has rolled yet another winner, putting an additional 95,817 sales on top of its already impressive total. Overall, things look very same-y this week, with the...
Feature Nintendo Switch Year In Review 2024 - Our Most Played Games
But what are yours?
We've all mulled over our music habits, got to grips with our PlayStation and Xbox recaps, and now, with Nintendo fashionably late to the party, it's time to check out our Switch playtime thanks to Nintendo's Year in Review 2024. The Switch 'wrapped' site is now available, meaning you can see your gaming highlights from the past...
News Ex-Capcom Devs Swap Zombies For Curry In Studio's Upcoming Switch Game
Go gold in 2025
We'll let you in on a little secret. Here at Nintendo Life, and indeed the wider Hookshot family, we often wish one another a happy 'Curry Friday' at the end of the working week. Y'see, we bloomin' love curry. Do we love it enough to play a game in which you catch spices falling from the sky in order to cook up our own delectable...
News Bullet-Hell Shmup Dodonpachi Saidaioujou Launches Today On Switch
Will you take on the challenge?
Publisher Live Wire has announced that DODONPACHI SAIDAIOUJOU will be available on the Nintendo Switch eShop from today. The game is available now via the North American eShop for $34.99, though at the time of writing, it’s not yet visible via the EU eShop, and Live Wire has not confirmed a release within Europe at...
News Atlus Lead Explains Why Persona Protagonists Are High School Males
But adults and female protags may still feature
It's no secret why the Persona series is so darn popular amongst RPG fans. Mixing a ridiculously sharp sense of style with engaging mechanics, likeable characters, and recognisable settings have made Atlus' franchise into one of the most revered of all time. One thing you might definitely will have...
News Toby Fox Shares Another Development Update On Deltarune Chapter 3, 4 & 5
"Progress has still been steady"
Undertale creator Toby Fox has rolled out his "holiday newsletter" for 2024 and it's got some "progress updates" in it about Deltarune Chapter 3, 4, and 5. Chapter 3 has recently been tested by a "professional team on PC" and it's "pretty solid now". According to Fox, "only console-related aspects remain". He's even...
News F-Zero 99 Updated To Version 1.5.5, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Return to the track in the 'Frozen Tour'
We've finally made it to the holiday season and F-Zero 99 has returned with another limited-time event. If you didn't catch it last year, you can now race and slide around ice-covered tracks in the Frozen Tour. This event will run until 19th January 2025 and will see players face off against the returning...
Opinion At Last, Vanillaware Hit The Big Time With Unicorn Overlord
"A unicorn is worth more than riches"
In 2009, in the run-up to Christmas, I remember poring over a recent issue of Official Nintendo Magazine looking for games I might want for the holiday season. Flicking through the pages and taking in every single word, one review in particular jumped out at me. The art style was something I’d never seen in a...
News Your 'Nintendo Switch Year In Review 2024' Stats Are Available Now
What's your hour count?
2024 is coming to a close, which means it's time to review how you've been spending your time with the Nintendo Switch over the last 12 months. Yes, Nintendo's 'Year in Review' tool is now available and, just like last year's edition, lets you see exactly how many games you've played, how long you've spent on the Switch,...
News Nintendo Switch Finally Surpasses PlayStation 2's Lifetime Sales In The US
Just the DS to beat
We thought this day might come, and here it is. According to the latest data from Circana (formerly NPD), the Nintendo Switch has finally surpassed the PlayStation 2's lifetime sales in the United States. The latest ranking shake-up comes from Circana executive director and video game industry analyst Mat Piscatella on BlueSky,...
News Nintendo's Share Price Reaches All-Time High Ahead Of New 'Switch 2' Hardware
Excitement rising
Nintendo's share price hit an all-time high of 9,578 JPY before closing the day at 9,490 JPY on 17th December 2024 amid increasing anticipation for the company's upcoming new hardware. The increase, however, is reportedly two-fold. The first and perhaps most obvious reason is that consumers are desperate for information on the...
News Metacritic Reveals "The Worst Video Games Of 2024"
Bottom of the pile
The end of the year is upon us, and before everyone starts sharing their picks of the very best game offerings from the past 12 months, aggregate review website Metacritic has shared its "Worst Video Games of 2024" according to their Metascore. To qualify, the top 10 (or should that be "bottom 10"?) need to have been released...
News 'Switch 2' Is Projected To Be The "Clear Winner" In The Next Console Generation
While either Sony or Microsoft will "struggle mightily"
DFC intelligence, a long-standing research and consulting firm for the video game industry, has projected that the upcoming 'Switch 2' will be the "clear winner" of the next console generation in its '2024 Video Game Market Report and Forecast' (thanks, wccftech). The report states that the...
News Balatro Developer Calls Out 'PEGI' For Its "Weirdo" 18+ Rating
While games with real-life gambling are 3+
Balatro developer 'LocalThunk' has called out ratings board 'Pan-European Game Information', A.K.A 'PEGI', for its "weirdo" decision to rate the game 18+. The title, which recently won 'Best Independent Game', 'Best Debut Indie Game', and 'Best Mobile Game' at The Game Awards 2024, received the highest...
News New Capcom Survey Wants To Know Your Thoughts About MvC Fighting Collection
It could help with the "development of future titles"
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics has been available on the Switch for handful of months now, and Capcom has this week launched an online survey asking fans what they think of it to "help inform the development of future titles". This survey is open until 28th February 2025...
News Capcom Reportedly Adds Two New Members To Its Mega Man Dev Team
More Mega?
There might not have been much activity on the Mega Man front in recent times, but it seems we've now got a new update courtesy of the Amazon 'Secret Level' episode. According to the fansite Rockman Corner, two new names have supposedly been added to the Mega Man development team: Rockman Corner: "In the credits for Se
News Sekiro-Like 'Nine Sols' Scores A Physical Switch Release In 2025
Courtesy of Fangamer
Following the Switch eShop release of the intense Metroidvania Nine Sols with Sekiro-inspired combat in November, developer Red Candle Games has announced it's partnering with Fangamer for a physical release. This site is currently the "exclusive retailer for the Nintendo Switch physical copy". No details have been shared just...
Rumour More Switch 2 Accessories Have Supposedly Surfaced Online
Fancy a new steering wheel?
Ahead of Nintendo's official announcement of the Switch "successor", the Switch 2 rumour mill has gone into overdrive. We've already had accessory makers like iVolver and Dbrand claiming they know things about the Switch 2 that the general public doesn't, and with this in mind, a new listing has surfaced online for a...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Games For Kids
The best Switch games for your little ones
We've given this list a big spruce up ahead of the Festive season so you can prepare for some holiday gaming with the family! Nintendo Switch is a console with brilliant software for gamers young and old. Nintendo's wholesome, family-friendly image is well-earned, and with characters like Mario, Luigi,...
News Freedom Wars Remastered Looks Slick In Newly Released Opening Cinematic
On the Vita's 13th anniversary, no less
Publisher Bandai Namco has released the opening cinematic for the upcoming Freedom Wars Remastered on Switch. Launching on 10th January 2025, the game is a revamped version of the 2014 original on the PS Vita. In what is either a remarkable coincidence or a calculated effort, the reveal of the opening movie...
News Masayuki Kato, Founder Of Nihon Falcom, Has Passed Away
Executive served as Chairman until his passing
Masayuki Kato, the founder of Japanese developer Nihon Falcom, has sadly passed away the age of 78, the company has announced. Kato founded the company back in 1981 and, as highlighted by our friends over at Time Extension, chose the name 'Falcom' as a play on the Millenium Falcon from Star Wars,...
News Hideki Kamiya Expresses Remorse Over Harsh Treatment Of Ōkami Fan
"I want to snap my own neck off"
Game developer Hideki Kamiya is well known for his remarkable contributions to the industry and has personally overseen some of the most critically-acclaimed titles of all time, including the likes of Resident Evil 2, Devil May Cry, Viewtiful Joe, Bayonetta, and of course, Ōkami. He's also pretty notorious,...
News MySims Cozy Bundle Has Received A Switch Update, New Features Coming "Early Next Year"
Here's what you can expect
MySims made a surprise comeback on the Switch last month with EA's release of the 'Cozy Bundle' and the game is still receiving some post-launch support. In an official update, the development team revealed how it had been working on bug fixes and also implementing new features to the game including a "new teleport...
News Fantasian Neo Dimension Demo Now Available On The Switch eShop
Save data will carry over to the full game
Following the arrival of Mistwalker's turn-based RPG Fantasian NEO Dimension on the Switch earlier this month, Square Enix has now released an eShop demo for the game. This demo will allow you to not only try out the game but also carry any save data you have over to the full game if you decide to continue...
News Bandai Namco Promises To Release Tales Remasters "Fairly Consistently"
The series celebrates its 30th anniversary next year
Bandai Namco has kicked off its Tales series 30th-anniversary celebrations with the Anniversary Project Special Broadcast. And while there were no special surprises or announcements, series producer Yusuke Tomizawa did reiterate that the team would be working on more remasters. In the original...
News Star Wars Actor Daisy Ridley Presents An Overview Of 'Monster Hunter'
You been living under a Sarlacc Pit?
Chances are you're probably reasonably familiar with Capcom's acclaimed action role-playing franchise Monster Hunter, even if you don't necessarily play it. If, however, you're completely new to the whole thing and would perhaps benefit from a bit of an introduction, then a new overview video presented by none...
News Gorgeous Pixel Art Metroidvania 'Kraino ReBirth' Secures A Switch Release
2025 'bout to get spooky
After just scraping through a successful Kickstarter campaign, developer GameAtomic now has the Nintendo Switch in its sights for its upcoming pixel art metroidvania sequel, Kraino ReBirth. We reviewed Kraino Origins for the Switch and awarded it a coveted score of 9/10, noting the game's excellent level design
UK Charts The Usual Suspects Make Up The Top Ten As Christmas Approaches
It's the most predictable time of the year ♫
In the UK this week, familiar faces make up the majority of the top ten boxed charts as customers look to get their preparations in order for Christmas Day. As such, we've got EA Sports FC 25, Hogwarts Legacy, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 all standing proud atop the podium with no alterations to their...
News Capcom Intends To Continue "Re-Activating Dormant IPs"
Okami and Onimusha are paving the way
Some of the biggest surprises at this year's Game Awards show were provided by Japanese video game giant Capcom with the revival of classic IPs like Okami and Onimusha. In a company press release on its official website, Capcom has now made it clear this is all part of an initiative to focus on "re-activating...
News Get Ready For Okami's Sequel With This Bargain eShop Sale
Experience the original "legendary masterpiece" in HD
One of the standout announcements at The Game Awards this week was the news Capcom's legendary action-adventure game Okami would be getting a sequel. The original game's director Hideki Kamiya (Devil May Cry, Bayonetta) will be leading the project, but it could potentially be some time before...
News Castlevania Dominus Collection Lands New Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Adding a Boss Rush Mode and more!
Castlevania Dominus Collection made its debut on the Switch earlier this year in August and many months later Konami continues to show its support with regular updates. The latest one includes the addition of a 'Boss Rush Mode' in Haunted Castle Revisited and some additional display layouts as well as bug fixes...
Talking Point Is It Time For HD-2D To Take A Break?
HD-TooMuch?
Cast your minds back: it’s January 2017, and while the Switch isn’t on store shelves yet, we’re beginning to get a taste of what to expect on the hybrid console. As part of the build-up to the console, Square Enix announces a brand new IP from the team behind the Bravely Default series – Project Octopath Traveler. I, and many...
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Speeds Onto Nintendo Switch "Soon"
Update: New info has surfaced
At this year's Game Awards show, SEGA announced it would be releasing a new racing game officially titled Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. We've only got a cinematic trailer so far, but as you can see, Shadow the Hedgehog features. It will be "coming soon" to the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms. Sega has also...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (14th December)
2025 draws near
We're back with a fresh look at our weekend gaming plans in the latest edition of What Are You Playing! Before we dive into things, however, let's recap this past week. Mr. Video Games himself, Geoff Keighley, was gracing our screens once again at The Game Awards, and while it was far from a Switch-fest, we did get a look at a new...
Reminder Sonic X Shadow Generations 'Sonic 3 Movie Pack' DLC Now Available
"Featuring the voice of Keanu Reeves"
In case you missed the initial announcement, Sega is celebrating the release of the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie this week with special DLC for Sonic X Shadow Generations. It allows you to "dash through the streets of Shibuya" in a unique stage inspired by the events of third live-action movie. Shadow is also...
Gallery Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Screenshots Show Off "Razor Sharp Pixel Art Excellence"
Coming to Switch 'Summer 2025'
One of the many surprise announcements for Switch at The Game Awards yesterday was Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound. This is a brand new 2D side-scroller starring the new hero Kenji Mozu and will be launching on the hybrid platform and other systems at some point in Summer 2025. The story focuses on Mozu protecting his village...
News Pac-Man's New Game 'Shadow Labyrinth' Is Getting A Physical Switch Release
Including a "Secret Edition"
Bandai Namco shared a major surprise yesterday during The Game Awards - revealing a new 2D action platformer Pac-Man game called Shadow Labyrinth. Tekken's Katsuhiro Harada is the executive producer and the title has creators, directors and game designers from series like Samurai Shodown,
Death end re;Quest: Code Z still on for PS5/4, though
Idea Factory International has released a statement saying that a quartet of previously announced titles won't be releasing for Switch in the West after all. Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1, Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 2 Sisters Generation, and Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3 V...
News 2024 Has Been The Busiest Year Yet For Nintendo Switch Online In North America
More games have been added than previous years
If you're subscribed to Nintendo Switch Online, you might be feeling like this year has been pretty stacked for new games on both the regular tier and the Expansion Pack. Sure, not all of them have been all-timers — we don't expect many people were asking for Urban Champion or Alleyway — but the...
News Nintendo Shares Special Message: "Thank You For Joining Us Now And Into The Future"
The Switch might be winding down, but more games are on the way
Nintendo may not have really been present at this year's Game Awards, but there was one brief Switch trailer featured during the event. While the company is in the process of signing off from the current Switch generation, this trailer was still busy hyping up the many third-party...
News Bandai Namco Unveils New Pac-Man Game, And It's Probably Not What You Expect
What the...?
One of the earlier announcements during this year's Game Awards show was Bandai Namco lifting the lid on a new Pac-Man game, and well...it's not exactly the regular outing for the famous pellet eater. This new game is officially called Shadow Labyrinth and is described as a "genre-twisting alternate take" on the iconic mascot. As many...
News New Side-Scroller Entry In Legendary Ninja Gaiden Series Announced For Switch
"Coming summer 2025"
To kick off this year's Game Awards, Koei Tecmo, Dotemu (TMNT: Shredder's Revenge) and The Game Kitchen (Blasphemous) announced a new entry in the legendary Ninja Gaiden series. Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is coming to the Switch and multiple other platforms in Summer 2025 and is a brand new 2D side-scroller
News Nintendo Switch Online's NES And Genesis Apps Get Updated To Fancy New NPLN Servers
NEX level!
Nintendo is slowly but surely updating its Nintendo Switch Online apps to new servers, OatmealDome has spotted. The NES NSO app has been updated to version 7.0.0, which converts it from NEX (the old servers) to NPLN (the new servers). This follows in the footsteps of the Genesis / Mega Drive NSO app, which was also recently updated to...
Nintendo Download 12th December (North America)
Chernobylite! Fairy Tail 2! Victory Heat Rally!
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 - Highlights: ANTONBLAST (Summitsphere,...
Japanese Charts FANTASIAN Sneaks Into The Top 10 As Mario Party Rolls Another Winner
Lucky dice
Well, this is becoming something of a trend, isn't it? After retaking the throne last week, Super Mario Party Jamboree has stuck around at the top of the Japanese charts in Famitsu's latest look. In fact, the top three are unchanged this week, with Jamboree, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe all maintaining their...
Guide The Game Awards 2024: Time, Date - How And When To Watch
Glitz, glamour, games, even gongs
Well, folks, Geoff Keighley is back once again with another round of The Game Awards. This year's event marks the 10th Anniversary of The Game Awards, so we're expecting some big surprises (not necessarily game announcements, mind) and spectacular celebrations. Naturally, with a boatload of sponsored ads sprinkled...
News Sonic-Style Platformer 'Freedom Planet 2' Scores Limited Run Physical Switch Release
Pre-orders open next week
In some surprising news, the excellent Sonic-style platformer Freedom Planet 2 will be getting a Limited Run Games physical release for the Switch. This game originally launched on the eShop earlier this year and received a 9 out of 10 from us here at Nintendo Life. The physical launch will include a standard edition for...
News Every 'Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection' Game Boy, GBC And GBA Title Officially Confirmed
See the full list of games
Following a leak in November, Konami has now officially confirmed the full list of games in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection. As previously revealed - there'll be 14 titles in total, with games from across the Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance era. Here's the full rundown (via Gematsu): Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's NES And Game Boy Color Library With Two More Classics
And a special message from Alexey Pajitnov
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Tetris this year, Nintendo has added Tetris (NES) and Tetris DX (Game Boy Color) to the Switch Online service this week. As part of this, Tetris creator Alexey Pajitnov has also shared a special message - thanking fans for being part of the Tetris legacy for all of this...
News 3D Print Of Rumoured 'Switch 2' Design Gives Us A Closer Look At OLED Size Comparison
Where do you want this truck-load of salt?
Gosh, the 'Switch 2' rumours really have been coming thick and fast in recent days, huh? Last week saw supposed 'Switch 2' accessories begin to pop up on Chinese marketplaces, with several companies claiming to have seen the final design specs for Nintendo's next console. One such company is iVolver, a...
Round Up Day Of The Devs The Game Awards Edition 2024 - Every Announcement, Confirmed Switch Games
Hyper Light Breaker! inKonbini! Demon Tides!
Day of the Devs returns for its second showcase of the year, The Game Awards Edition. Taking place the day before the big ceremony, Double Fine Productions and iam8bit return with their non-profit to show us the very best of the indie game scene. And what a selection we have this time around, ranging...
News Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Showcases 'A Barrelful Of Details' In New Trailer
It's almost a month away!
Nintendo isn't holding back on Donkey Kong Country Returns HD details this week, with a second trailer drop arriving... today! The 'barrelful of details' trailer (below) is essentially just an overview trailer, just like every other Nintendo first-party game gets. This runs down all of the things you need to know about the...
Guide Best Nintendo Christmas Gifts 2024: Switch Games, eShop Credit And Lots More!
The best Nintendo presents and stocking-fillers
If you're looking for the very best Nintendo gift ideas this year, we're here to help with this Nintendo-flavoured Holiday gamer gift guide for 2024. Below, you'll find our top recommendations for stocking fillers and video game-themed gift ideas to brighten your friends and family's day this...
News New Code On Nintendo's Intellectual Property Notice Spawns More 'Switch 2' Speculation
It's all about the codes
Ah, another day, another round of 'Switch 2' speculation. Today's chatter, however, is actually rooted in something on the Switch, after Nintendo's Intellectual Property Notice was updated on the console to include a suspicious new product code. Initially flagged on Twitter by @necrolipe, Nintendo's official Wireless...
Review Fairy Tail 2 (Switch) - Hurt By Its Breakneck Pace, But Still A Step Up
Second time's the charm?
A few years ago, Gust Studios—the popular Atelier RPG factory—decided to do something a little different by putting out a licensed RPG adaptation of the Fairy Tail anime and manga. It wasn’t a particularly great game, but it wasn’t too bad either, and it obviously did well enough with its audience that a sequel was...
News New Toy Fighter 'Knock Off' Revives Childhood Memories On Switch In 2025
"Set in a nostalgic world where action figures come to life"
The former Kickstarter fighter Knock Off: Battle for Imagination is apparently on its way to the Nintendo Switch in Q4 2025. This information was shared during the Latin American Games Showcase, with the game's aesthetics already drawing some comparisons to old school fighting game...
News 'My Nintendo Rewards' Adds Two New 2025 Calendars, Available Now
One is for "Switch Online members only"
Ahead of next year, the My Nintendo Store is offering two new themed calendars. One is available to regular members and the other is a Switch Online exclusive. First up we have a Switch-themed calendar - available to everyone for 400 Platinum Points. As you can see, you've got all the latest Switch releases...
PSA Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Is On Sale For Just $15 (US)
A limited-time offer
It's that time of year when there are all sorts of sales on games and if you haven't got around to playing Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown just yet, it's now available as part of Best Buy's deal of the day offerings. It's just $14.99 USD (instead of $39.99) - so act fast, as there are just hours remaining on this deal. Apart...
Round Up Every Game From Wholesome Snack 2024 Coming To Nintendo Switch
Preparing for a cosy 2025
With The Game Awards just two days away, we're getting a deluge of new game announcements and showcases, and one of today's headliners is the Wholesome Snack: The Game Awards Edition. The 35-minute presentation showcased tons of cuddly, cosy games, alongside a couple of tearjerkers and some surprise DLC announcements...
News Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Makes The Longlist For BAFTA's 2025 'Best Game' Award
Up against Astro Bot, Metaphor and more
The longlist for the 2025 BAFTA Game Awards is here and Nintendo's own The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is in the running for the top prize. 58 games have made it onto the BAFTA longlist this year, with each of the 17 categories currently home to 10 potential nominees. These games now make it through to...
News Eagle-Eyed Fans Think They've Spotted The First 'Switch 2' Image In New Satisfye Trailer
Hmm, we're not sure about that
Last week, we saw what appeared to be the very first 'Switch 2' accessories appearing on the market in China. Ever keen to one-up itself, the 'Switch 2' rumour mill has today thrown up something even juicier: the first 'picture' of the console... if you really, really squint. All this stems from accessory manufacturer...
News Looks Like Fire Emblem & Paper Mario Dev Intelligent Systems Is Hiring
Multiple positions available for "popular game titles"
Nintendo subsidiary Intelligent Systems — best known for developing the Fire Emblem, Paper Mario, and WarioWare series' — is currently hiring. Spotted by reader Leaf Garrison, the job is open for (via Google translate) "developing popular game titles" and has been open since 8th November...
News Nintendo Reveals Donkey Kong Country Returns HD's Opening Cutscene
It's... the same
We are barrelling towards the release date of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD on 16th January 2025 and, with a little over a month to go, Nintendo has revealed the game's opening cutscene in all of its remastered glory. Now, yes, if you played the original on Wii back in 2010, then this revamped movie won't appear all that new. But...
UK Charts Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Leads The Pack For Nintendo, As Familiar Faces Hold The Podium
Guess who's back
After a quick look at the latest UK boxed software charts? Well, you've come to the right place. With Black Friday sales fizzling out, things have mostly returned to normal this week. The big three of EA Sports FC 25, Hogwarts Legacy and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 assume their positions on the podium once again, leaving Mario Kart 8...
"Meet the creaking"
Earlier this year at Minecraft Live 2024, Mojang announced a creepy new biome and mob update for the game. 'The Garden Awakens update' has now officially launched - allowing players to explore this eerie new biome, meet the creaking, and uncover the "secrets" of its heart. You'll also get access to new blocks, hanging moss, and...
News 'Toree Saturn' Switch Release Delayed Until Early 2025
Update: Here's a new trailer to make up for it
A new trailer and PC demo for the upcoming release Toree Saturn have been released, with the developer Siactro also reconfirming the new entry will arrive at some point in 2024. This latest update mentions a Nintendo Switch release, too. When this new project was originally announced in September last...
Video Yooka-Replaylee Dev Demo Highlights "New Features And More Changes"
Expect more updates in the coming months
Yooka-Replaylee is on the way to Nintendo platforms in the future and the development team at Playtonic has been sharing more information about the remaster. In the latest update, game director Gavin Price sat down with Playtonic's senior community manager Steve James to showcase the Glitterglace Glazier...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (7th December)
2025 draws near
The working week is over so it's time to find out what we're all up to with the latest edition of What Are You Playing! This week in the world of Nintendo, we finally got a release date for the hotly-anticipated Wario Land-like Antonblast, we heard that Digital Eclipse's Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind is
Anniversary Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Is Now Six Years Old
Time flies when you're all-star brawling
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fans around the world have this week taken to social media and other parts of the internet to celebrate the game's sixth anniversary. This entry was originally released exclusively for the Switch on 7th December 2018 and was followed up with multiple major game updates as well as...
News Shin chan: Shiro And The Coal Town Switch "Limited Run" Physical Release Announced
Pre-orders open next week
Following Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town's localisation for the eShop in October, the game is now getting a physical Switch release. It will be handled by physical distributor Limited Run Games and pre-orders will go on sale next week on 10th December. There'll be a standard edition for $39.99 USD (with reversible...
Rumour One Of Kirby's 3DS Titles Will Return Next Year, It's Claimed
As "filler for the Switch"
Nintendo is still in the process of padding out its Switch release schedule for 2025, and as we already know, it will be reviving a few older titles as part of this strategy - starting with the Wii and 3DS release Donkey Kong Country Returns in January. It also recently announced Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition...
