Nintendo Switch News
July2023
News Capcom Provides A Vague But Mildly Promising Update On Mega Man's Future
Still we wait
It's been nearly five years since the last mainline Mega Man game (and nearly two decades since the last mainline Mega Man X game - no big deal), so it's understandable at this point that fans of the franchise are eager to hear about where the franchise might be heading next. Capcom is clearly rather fond of the Blue Bomber itself,...
Nintendo Download 6th July (North America)
Oxenfree II! Trails into Reverie! Gimmick!
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: OXENFREE II: Lost Signals (MWM...
Japanese Charts Master Detective Archives Claims Victory As Zelda: TOTK Takes Third
While Final Fantasy XVI settles for silver
The latest charts from Japan are in and it's a resounding victory for the newly launched Master Detective Archives: Rain Code, which comes in at number one with a total of 55,339 sales. It's a strong start for Spike Chunsoft's Switch exclusive, which comparatively debuted at number twenty-three in the UK...
News Japan's Switch Sales In June Were Reportedly A Record High For The Console
Golden oldie
According to a recent Nikkei report, last month's Switch sales in Japan were the highest June figures that the console has ever received. The article cites Famitsu, stating that the Nintendo Switch sold 380,000 units in Japan during the month, which is said to be a 68% rise from the same time last year. When you consider the fact that...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 5 Arrives Next Week
Squeaky Clean Sprint makes its debut
Surprise! We got a teaser of Wave 5 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass during the June Nintendo Direct, but now Nintendo has revealed that eight courses and three new characters will be coming to the game on 12th July, which is just a week away. Squeaky Clean Sprint is this wave's brand new course,...
News NightmareScape Sounds New, But It's Actually A Renamed Port Of An Existing Title
And not a very well received one, either
If you've seen mention of a game called NightmareScape coming to the Switch and are thinking "Oooh, this looks like a brand new game!", well it's not. A brand new game, that is. It's actually a port of an existing title on PC and PlayStation called In Nightmare that's been renamed for the Switch. Why? Well,...
Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube764k Watch on YouTube Random Nintendo Advises Against Blowing Into Your Switch Cartridge Slots
But... that always works..?!
Remember the days when consoles took humungous cartridges and it became almost tradition to blow into them occasionally to ensure their ongoing health and happiness? Well, it turns out that Nintendo doesn't want you to do that anymore. As posted by Nintendo's Twitter support page (and spotted by the folks over at...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Everybody 1-2-Switch!
What did the critics think?
Nintendo's latest game release Everybody 1-2-Switch! has been out for almost a week now, and if you're still on the fence about this Joy-Con and mobile app party game, here's a round up of some of the critic reviews so far. Starting off with our own here on Nintendo Life, we said it was a perfectly serviceable party game...
News 3DS Beat 'Em Up River City: Rival Showdown Comes To Switch This October
Update: Worldwide release confirmed
Update [Thu 6th Jul, 2023 04:30 BST]: Arc System Works has now officially confirmed River City: Rival Showdown will be launching worldwide for Switch eShop on 12th October. It will be priced at $24.99 USD (or your regional equivalent) and includes language support options for English, Japanese, Korean,...
News The Pokémon Company Launches New YouTube Show 'Beyond The Pokédex'
Hosted by Spruce and Maple
If the official Pokémon forums weren't already enough in one week, The Pokémon Company has today launched a brand new show on YouTube known as 'Beyond the Pokédex'. It's hosted by Spruce and Maple and will be taking a "deeper look" at what makes every Pokémon unique from #1 (Bulbasaur) to 1000 (Gholdengo) "and...
News Ubisoft Game Designer And Creative Director Emile Morel Has Passed Away
His previous work included Rayman Legends
There's some incredibly sad news coming out of Ubisoft Montpellier today. Beyond Good and Evil 2 game designer and creative director Emile Morel has passed away at the age of 40. IGN originally spotted tributes on LinkedIn. Morel previously worked on games like Rayman Legends as a senior game designer and...
Talking Point How Does Switch's Year 7 Compare To Previous Nintendo Consoles?
The magnificent seven?
Prior to the June 2023 Nintendo Direct, 2023 was looking decidedly quiet for Switch. In March, the system entered its seventh year on store shelves and with sales numbers slowing, it seems that the long-rumoured appearance of new Nintendo hardware may finally be on the horizon in the next 12 months or so. It is, after all, a...
Rumour EA Sports FC 24 Reportedly Due To Kick Off In September
Will the Switch version be any good..?
If you're simply itching for the latest edition of EA's FIFA franchise, then... well, you're not going to get it. Yes, as previously revealed, the FIFA franchise is no more and will effectively be replaced by EA Sports FC (at least until FIFA finds an alternative developer/publisher). Still, it's likely that...
Random Fan Makes Wii Menu Animations For Switch Games, And The Results Are Brilliant
Wii miss you
We all remember the start-up animations from the Wii home menu, right? You'd select a game, see the icon fill the screen and then watch a short animation (accompanied by music, of course) while you chose whether to start the title or head back to the home page. We miss them. For many of us, these menu animations are deeply ingrained in...
Random A 'Last Of Us' Clone Is Available On Switch, But Seriously, Don't Bother
No hope..!
If you're a fan of PlayStation's The Last of Us, then look away now... Heck, even if you're not a fan, just look away. It's bad, folks. A Last of Us clone has appeared on the Switch eShop, and as expected, it's pretty terrible. Titled The Last Hope - Dead Zone Survival, it's also excruciatingly shameless, borrowing numerous elements from...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Update Now Live (Version 1.2.0), Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today
Nintendo has today rolled out a new patch for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on the Switch, bumping the game up to Version 1.2.0. This latest update now allows Switch users to redeem items from the system's news channel. This was also a feature for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Apart from this, the latest...
News Ubisoft's The Settlers: New Allies Is Now Available On Nintendo Switch
"The legendary series returns"
After releasing on PC earlier this year, Ubisoft has finally rolled out the console version of The Settlers: New Allies for all platforms including the Nintendo Switch. As previously noted, this is the latest entry in the classic RTS series which also happens to reboot the entire series. Players can look forward to 13...
News New Persona 5 Tactica Character Spotlight Showcases Joker, Morgana And Erina's Skills
Let the roster review begin
We are still a little way off Persona 5 Tactica making its way over to Switch on 17th November, but it's never too early to start planning which characters are going to make it into your squad, right? Fortunately, Atlus is here to make that planning period a little easier as it took to the Anime Expo yesterday to reveal...
News Zelda: TOTK Player Creates The Perfect Master Hand From Super Smash Bros
Master Ultrahand..?
Ever since the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom back in May, players worldwide have been using the Ultrahand ability to create some truly marvelous works of art, from giant mechs to Korok torture devices. This latest creation, however, has to be our favourite so far, because it's none other than Master Hand...
News Super Mario RPG Director Was "Very Surprised" By The Switch Remake Announcement
He is "not involved in the remake"
Arguably the biggest surprise at the most recent Nintendo Direct was the announcement of Super Mario RPG for the Switch. It's a remake of Square's 1996 RPG with updated 3D graphics and cinematics. As excited as fans were, one other person who was equally as surprised by this announcement was Chihiro Fujioka - one...
News Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Receives New Quality Of Life Update
Here are the patch notes
Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection got off to an incredibly strong start earlier this year, shifting more than one million copies worldwide in less than a month. Now, Capcom has issued a brand new quality-of-life update. According to a brief summary via social media, it contains some crucial bug fixes, a new Mega Man...
News Tetris 99 Hosting Pikmin 4 Event This Weekend, Unlock A Free Theme
Starts July 7th
Ahead of the launch of Pikmin 4 later this month, Nintendo has announced a new themed event for its online battle royale game Tetris 99. The "Pikmin 4 Edition" Maximus Cup will begin this Friday on 7th July and runs until 10th July. During this period players can earn 100 points to unlock a new theme featuring background art, music...
A new F-Zero would also "cost a fortune", apparently
Nintendo has been on a roll with the revival of its older games and series like Metroid Prime, Pikmin 1+2 and more recently the announcement of Super Mario RPG. However, one franchise that still hasn't made a major comeback is the futuristic racing series F-Zero. So, what exactly is going on with...
Review Everybody 1-2-Switch! - Family-Friendly Fun That Lacks Longevity
Horace the Horse is no prized pony
Many of us will have seen the meme format that goes "If I had a nickel for every time [X happened], I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice, right?". It's a phrase that we could apply to a wide range of gaming scenarios, but having played Everybody 1-2-Switch!, the successor...
News Flashback 2 Trailer Is Giving Us Flashbacks To Flashback
Flashing back
Microids has released a new trailer for its upcoming sequel, Flashback 2, launching digitally on Nintendo Switch on November 16th, 2023. The new look goes heavy on the nostalgia vibes, showcasing a jungle setting that's not too dissimilar to the opening location found in the original Flashback. It looks cool, and we're hoping the...
News Tsukihime: A Piece Of Blue Glass Moon Will Get First Official English Localisation In 2024
Type-Moon's breakout visual novel
Yesterday's Anime Expo 2023 announcement will be one for Melty Blood fans. Developer Type-Moon revealed that its first-ever visual novel, Tsukihime, will be making its Western debut in 2024 — almost 24 years after it was first released in Japan. This version will be based on the 2021 remake, called Tsukihime: A...
The Big Score?
Editor's Note. Given the sheer number of releases these days, it is impossible for us to reassess individual games in the weeks, months, sometimes years after our initial review. When post-launch updates reportedly improve the experience, we insert a note at the top of our reviews stating such, but the body of the review text and the...
News Switch Player Magazine Is Ending Its Six-Year Run With One Last Issue
A "new venture" is in the works
Switch Player, one of the last dedicated gaming magazines in the UK, is ending its six-year run with one final issue, launching later this month. Originally launched to coincide with the Switch's release back in March 2017, the magazine has gone on to release 68 issues in total, with the upcoming final issue to be...
News Nintendo To End Its 'Wide Care' Switch Repair Service In Japan After One Year
That didn't last long
Remember when Nintendo launched a subscription service last year for Switch repairs in Japan called 'Wide Care'? Well, the company is now about to end the service entirely. In an announcement posted on its official website (thanks, Perfectly Nintendo), Nintendo states that it will no longer be of
News Otome Visual Novel 'Radiant Tale' Launches On Switch Later This Month
The circus is coming
If you're a fan of Otome visual novels, then you'll want to keep an eye on this month's Radiant Tale, launching on July 27th, 2023. Developed by Idea Factory and published by Aksys Games, the game originally launched in Japan back on May 26th, 2022, and follows protagonist Tifalia as she joins a dysfunctional troupe known as...
News New Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 7-Star Tera Raid Battle Event Announced For This Weekend
Defeat Delphox
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's next 7-star Tera Raid battle event has been announced, and this one will see you taking on the fully-evolved gen VI starter Delphox first from 7th-9th July before repeating the following week on 14th-16th. All of the information about this event was shared to Twitter by @SerebiiNet, revealing that the...
UK Charts For Goodness Sake, Zelda: TOTK Is Number One Again
Actually... We're not surprised
It's time for the UK Charts again folks, and guess what... The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is back in its rightful place at number one. Final Fantasy XVI, meanwhile, has been subject to a 78% fall in boxed sales since its debut at number one last week. However, It should be noted that digital sales for...
Feature Nintendo eShop Selects - June 2023
Our picks for the best Switch eShop games in June
Hello July! We're in the full heat of summer now, which means we're halfway through 2023. What a year for video games so far, eh? That means that it's time to look back at June for this month's eShop Selects. A lot of us are still playing Tears of the Kingdom, of course, but we've had a solid one on...
Video Naruto X Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections 'Special Story Mode' Trailer
"Coming 2023"
One other game showcased at Anime Expo 2023 was Bandai Namco's upcoming release Naruto X Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections. The latest trailer was a look at the 'special story mode' featuring the two "original new characters" Nanshi and Merz. Nanshi is "a navigator from a popular online game Ninja Heroes" and Merz is a...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Link Figma Unveiled
"Stay tuned for more information"
Anime Expo 2023 is currently taking place in LA this weekend, and apart from some new game announcements, Good Smile Company has also been announcing some new figma. The main one of interest to Nintendo fans is this new Max Factory one of Link based on his latest appearance in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the...
News Disney Speedstorm Goes Free-To-Play On Switch This September
The Early Access period is ending!
Disney Speedstorm made its "early access" debut on the Nintendo Switch back in April, but soon it will become accessible to everyone. Developer Gameloft recently announced on social media it would be lifting this exclusive paid period and making it a proper free-to-play experience for consoles and PC on 28th...
Poll What's Your Game Of The Year Of 2023 So Far?
Tears of the Switch-dom?
In case you missed it, we're already in July, and that means it's time to reflect on the first half of the year and talk about the best games of 2023 so far. Now, dear readers, you might be thinking "but wait, isn't it Zelda?" and to that we say "we're not restricted to just one game". While the latest Legend of Zelda will...
News Nintendo "Currently Have No Specifics To Share" About Other Legacy Platforms For Switch Online
Sorry, GameCube fans
Nintendo's Switch Online service added Game Boy games in February this year, but there are obviously requests for even more platforms, so is there a chance of other legacy systems being added? According to the company's president Shuntaro Furukawa, Nintendo "currently have no specifics to share". He responded with this classic...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 1st)
Pik us a winner
Well, we're halfway though 2023. That's quite a thought, huh? The first six months of the year may be behind us, but Nintendo is showing no sign of slowing down. This week, we asked you to rank every N64 3D platformer in celebration of Banjo-Kazooie's 25th birthday, while we went head-to-head with Horace the Horse in our Everybody...
News Gollum Publisher Daedalic Entertainment Shuts Down Internal Development
Will focus exclusively on the publishing side of the business
Although The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is still meant to be coming to the Nintendo Switch at some point later this year, Daedalic Entertainment has now announced it will be shutting down its internal development teams to focus on publishing. Unfortunately, as part of this company...
News Everybody 1-2-Switch! Player Icon Uploads Don't Appear To Block Explicit Photos Online
Horace mate, that's a bit much
Nintendo's new game Everybody 1-2-Switch! launched this week and it seems to already be causing some trouble online. As highlighted by Nintendo World Report, mobile participants can upload any photo or picture from their phone to use as a player icon, and well... if you saw some of the questionable creations some...
June2023
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For July And August 2023
Including Pikmin 4!
The summer's usually a quieter time for new releases as we await the holiday season rush (Nintendo's October and November are already taken care of), but that means for now, we can really concentrate on quality over quantity. We've been busy rounding up our usual selection of games headed to retail in the coming weeks, including...
News New Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Distribution Is Now Available
Get your Shiny Arcanine now!
The Pokémon North American International Championships are underway and The Pokémon Company has revealed a special limited-time distribution for Scarlet and Violet to mark the occasion. What's more, it's available right now (thanks, Serebii.net)! From today until 3rd July, you can get yourself a Shiny Arcanine — in...
News Nintendo Sees Potential In The Metaverse, But Thinks It Would Be 'Difficult'
Don't get worried just yet
Nintendo recently held its latest General Meeting of Shareholders Q&A session, and while many queries were understandably aimed at the lengthy lifespan of the Switch and its inevitable successor, one attendee seemed particularly interested in Nintendo's thoughts on the metaverse. It's okay though, don't start sweating...
Review The Legend Of Heroes: Trails Into Reverie (Switch) - A Refreshing Entry In The Kiseki Series
"Thought is the labour of the intellect, reverie is its pleasure"
Movement is such an integral part of the Trails/Kiseki series – both in a literal and figurative sense. The focus on transportation, walking, and familiarising yourself with the geography and inhabitants of Zemuria is paired with moments of political navigation, those who refuse to...
News You're In For A Treat With Upcoming Hack 'N' Slash Title 'Death Or Treat'
Out on Switch next month
If you're a fan of 2D hack 'n' slash titles with an added element of roguelike, then the upcoming Death or Treat from publisher Perp Games might just be up your alley. The game is already out on Steam and PS5, but the Switch version will be launching on July 11th, 2023, so not too far off at all. It follows Scary, the owner...
News Saber's Wild Card Football Brings Power-Ups, NFL Stars And Arcade Action To Switch This October
Get on the gridiron
Saber Interactive has given us our first look at Wild Card Football, an upcoming arcade-inspired American football game that will be touching down on Switch on 10th October. We have seen a fair few arcade football titles make their way to Switch in recent years from Retro Bowl to the newly-announced (and very similarly named)...
Review Akai Katana Shin (Switch) - One Of CAVE’s Very Best Horizontal Bullet Hells
Live by the sword
Update: Now that the game is available on North American and European Switch eShops, we're republishing this review of the import version from February 2023. CAVE Co. Ltd, the pioneering, god-tier arcade developer that reignited the shooting game genre in the '90s, has a portfolio to die for. After 17 years of cast-iron quality...
Step aside, 2003 GameFAQ
Will you be playing Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life? Or are you, perhaps, one of the original fans of the GameCube/PS2 game? Either way, we know what you need: A ton of tips, tricks, and hints to get past the game's special little idiosyncrasies, and into the heart of this charming farming game. (We would like it to be...
News Nintendo Has Released A Day-One Update For Everybody 1-2-Switch!
Get the party started
It's hard to believe but Everybody 1-2-Switch! is actually already available in some parts of the world after its rather low-key announcement earlier this month. As part of the multiplayer party game's launch, the title has received a day one update - bumping the game to Version 1.0.1. It's one of those patches where...
Round Up Here's What Switch Fans Are Saying About The Pikmin 4 Demo
What do you think of it?
Recently, the media was able to go hands on with the upcoming release Pikmin 4. It's been mostly well received so far, with many outlets praising it for its accessibility as well as expanding the Pikmin universe in all sorts of exciting new ways. Nintendo, as you might have seen yesterday, has now rolled out a demo. Now...
News Nintendo Of America Announced As A Sponsor Of Dream Con 2023 (US)
Mario Kart and Smash Bros. tournaments will feature
If you happen to be located in the US and can set aside a few days in late July, you might be interested in checking out the anime and gaming experience 'Dream Con 2023' taking place in Austin, Texas. Nintendo of America will be a sponsor of the 2023 event. Nintendo games have "played a major part...
News Minecraft's Switch Version Earns More Revenue Than Xbox And PlayStation
Apparently it's "four times as big as" Xbox's earnings
Minecraft is still insanely popular and has been a huge form of revenue for Microsoft since its acquisition of Mojang. While PC and mobile is still seemingly the most popular way to play the game, during the final part of the 'Microsoft v FTC' hearing today, it's been revealed Nintendo's...
So mysteriful
Following up on the Danganronpa series was always going to be a tricky proposition. With its deceptively simple 'Killing Game' premise, its huge cast of eclectic characters, and its often overwhelmingly macabre atmosphere, it’s no wonder Spike Chunsoft’s visual novel franchise became such a hit with players worldwide. Naturally,...
Japanese Charts Final Fantasy XVI Dethrones Zelda: TOTK After Six Weeks On Top
You witness a King's revival
This week's Japanese charts are now in from Famitsu (via Gematsu), and we have finally seen The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom bumped down a place after holding onto pole position for a tasty six weeks. Of course, it is Final Fantasy XVI that goes home with the gold this time, selling a massive 336,027 copies in...
News Bloober Team's 'The Medium' Is Out Now On Switch... As A Cloud Version
Who could have foretold?
Horror specialist Bloober Team is currently hard at work on a remake of Silent Hill 2 in collaboration with Konami, but that hasn't stopped the developer from releasing its 2021 psychological horror The Medium on the Switch. The only downside - and it's a big one - is that it's a Cloud Version. This means, of course, that...
Nintendo Download 29th June (North America)
Ghost Trick! Rain Code! Everybody 1-2-Switch!
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! Note: Sonic Origins Plus, which launched on 23rd June...
News Avatar: The Last Airbender: Quest For Balance Is Finally Announced, Coming To Switch This Year
Yip Yip!
After several rumours last year, publisher Game Mill Entertainment and developer Bamtag Games have today announced that Avatar: The Last Airbender: Quest for Balance will be air-scooting its way over to Switch later on this year (thanks, IGN). The game will see you playing as one of nine characters — Aang, Toph, Sokka, and Katara are all...
News Action RPG CryMachina Looks Stunning, And It's Launching This October
Story trailer released
Publisher NIS America has launched a new story trailer for its upcoming action-RPG CRYMACHINA, and we're frankly in love with how this game is shaping out. It looks gorgeous. Granted, the footage in the trailer is likely from either a PS5 or PC build of the game, but still, we can't imagine it will be altered too much for the...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Version 1.3.2 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today
The Pokémon Company and Nintendo have released a new update for the Switch titles Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, bumping both games up to Version 1.3.2. This patch appears to be the smallest one yet, referencing some adjustments to upcoming tournaments. Dataminers may be able to shed some more light on this in time. Here's the...
News Microsoft CEO Says He Would "Love To Get Rid Of" Exclusives On Consoles
While blaming Sony for shaping the market
Even from a Nintendo perspective, there are all sorts of juicy insights, quotes and documents coming out of the Microsoft v FTC hearing. The latest day in the ongoing courtroom battle has briefly focused on exclusivity. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadalla admitted in his own testimony he would "love" if Xbox could...
News Nintendo's Pikmin 4 Demo Is Now Available On The Switch eShop
A new overview trailer has also been released
Last week, during its Direct broadcast, Nintendo announced the upcoming release Pikmin 4 would be receiving a special demo. Well, this day has now arrived, and the demo for this game is available to download right now from the Switch eShop. It will take up around 4.8 GB of space. Pre-orders for the game...
News Activision CEO Made 'A Bad Judgement' In Not Supporting The Nintendo Switch More
Console has sold more than 125 million units
During day four of what is already proving to be a surprisingly gripping trial relating to Microsoft's planned acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Activision CEO Bobby Kotick took to the stand and stated his deep regret in not supporting the Nintendo Switch more over the course of its lifespan so far. As...
News 'Make Way' Is A Micro Machines-Inspired Racer Where You Build Your Own Tracks
Build and destroy
In what we're affectionately dubbing the 'Mario Maker' of racing games, Make Way is a 'DIY racer' that lets you construct your own tracks and race against your friends in chaotic cross-platform multiplayer. There's no release date beyond a rather vague '2023' at this point, but Make Way definitely looks like something we'll be...
News Switch Exclusive 'Disney Illusion Island' Gets A Delightful New Story Trailer
Out in one month
If you need some convincing that Disney Illusion Island will be worth a punt, then the latest story trailer from Disney Interactive and developer Dlala Studios might just do the trick. Featuring everybody's favourite Disney characters as they set foot on the mysterious island of Monoth, the trailer explains exactly what you'll be...
Review AEW: Fight Forever (Switch) - The Spirit Of WWF No Mercy Lives On In The Ring
Penta plays
Ask any long-time grappling fan what the best wrestling video game of all time is, and they’ll give you one of two answers, both published by THQ: WWE SmackDown! Here Comes the Pain, developed by Yuke’s (which is incorrect) and WWF No Mercy, developed by AKI (correct). For decades no wrestling game has touched No Mercy when it comes...
News Taiko No Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival Drums Up DLC With Godzilla And Evangelion
Tatsu-zilla
Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival's Spring & Summer Update is here to keep the party going over the summer months. Bandai Namco shared a trailer for the new content, which features brand new DLC and a new party game mode. The first half of the update is the Shin Japan Heroes Universe pack, a new DLC package which gives the adorable...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Sonic Origins Plus
Classic Amy is here
Sonic Origins Plus made its debut on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms last week - adding Amy as a playable character along with 12 Game Gear titles. Now, as part of the game's launch, the critic reviews have been released. Here on Nintendo Life, we gave the DLC six out of ten stars. While the overall package is...
News Nintendo Aims To Reduce Scalping Of "New Hardware"
Furukawa says company will bolster stock & take "other" measures
Console manufacturers have struggled with supply shortages since the pandemic, and what made the situation even worse at the time was scalpers buying out whatever was in stock and reselling it online at much higher prices. The Switch has also been the victim of this, and now Nintendo...
News Four Sega Genesis / Mega Drive Games Have Been Added To Switch Online's Expansion Pack
Ghouls 'n Ghosts and more!
Nintendo has just added four more games to the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive app for the Switch Online Expansion Pack service. The latest editions include The Revenge of Shinobi, Ghouls 'n Ghosts, Landstalker, and Crusader of Centy. The Revenge of Shinobi is no
News PlayStation Boss Doesn't Think Call Of Duty Appeals To Nintendo's Core Audience
You know, the fans who enjoy "Mario and Zelda"
As part of the Activision Blizzard acquisition, Microsoft's aim is to bring Call of Duty to as many platforms as possible. This includes Nintendo's devices, with a 10-year legal agreement already penned. The only thing Xbox has got to overcome first is the FTC and Sony's attempts to block the deal. The...
Review Sonic Origins Plus (Switch) - Not Bad, But Sonic Still Deserves Better
Here we go again...
About this time last year, Sega released Sonic Origins—a compilation release that aimed to collate the first four (five if we count Sonic & Knuckles as a totally separate game) Mega Drive/Genesis Sonic games in one ultimate package with a bunch of extras thrown in. Though it wasn’t without its issues, Sega more or less...
News Yu Suzuki's 'Air Twister' Is Space Harrier With Swans, Coming To Switch November
Takes flight from Apple Arcade
In 2022, renowned creator and industry figure Yu Suzuki revealed that his development studio Ys Net was creating an arcade-style shooter exclusively for Apple Arcade. Now, publisher ININ Games has revealed that the very game — which is a love letter and spiritual successor to Suzuki's Space Harrier — is coming to...
News Hip-Thrusting Is Just One Of The Weird Minigames In Everybody 1-2-Switch!
Update: Nintendo shares official trailer
Update [Tue 27th Jun, 2023 16:30 BST]: It's almost Everybody 1-2-Switch! day, and ahead of its release on Friday, Nintendo has shared an official trailer, introducing all of the games that'll be included. As mentioned in our own hands-on with the game, there are 17 minigames in total — some are Joy-con...
Hands On Everybody 1-2-Switch! Is Harmless Fun, But It's No Wii Party
Phone a friend
A sequel to the Switch launch title, 1-2-Switch, might not have made it onto our bingo cards for Nintendo's post-Tears of the Kingdom 2023, but the rumours have been around for so long that we shouldn't have been all the surprised when Everybody 1-2-Switch! was announced with little fanfare in the early hours on a Friday morning...
