Nintendo Switch News
January2023
News New Mario Strikers: Battle League Update Resolves Pesky Issue
Nintendo Switch Sports has also been updated
Mario Strikers: Battle League made its debut on the Nintendo Switch last June and since then it's received a bunch of free updates - comprised of new characters, levels and even some new features. Following the release of Version 1.3.0 last month, Nintendo and Next Level Games have now rolled out the...
News Surprise! Nintendo Announces New Paid DLC For Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise
Work your body
If you've got a new year's resolution to get fit, then you might want to check out the Switch exclusive Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise. Nintendo has today announced it will be adding "3 new paid DLC additions" to the workout game in the near future. EDM Workout and Rock Workout will add 6 new songs to the game, and there'll...
News Sonic Frontiers' Free Sonic Adventure 2 DLC Offer Ends Next Week
Gotta redeem fast
When Sega's new open-zone game Sonic Frontiers made its debut on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms last November, players were able to pick up an iconic pair of Sonic Adventure 2 shoes by signing up to the company's newsletter. We're now at the tail end of January 2023, and that means this limited-time offer is...
News God-Punching MOBA 'Smite' Teams Up With Magic: The Gathering For Crossover Event
Smite be a good one
Ten years ago today, mythological MOBA SMITE came out in open beta on PC. To celebrate its tenth year on the MOBA circuit, the freemium game is teaming up with card battler Magic: The Gathering to create an event unlike any other. The crossover will last for three months, and includes a new Conquest mode with a fresh new map,...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Teases "First Glimpse" At Next Update
Dreams come true
We're about to get another update on what's next for Disney Dreamlight Valley, according to the Twitter account, which teased an upcoming "glimpse" at new content. The glimpse will take place 24 hours after the tweet went out, which means that fans should be ready at 12pm on the 25th January to find out "what to expect from the...
News Lord Of The Rings Game Gets Release Window After Multiple Delays
Will this one stick, precious?
What has it gots in its pocketses, precious? A release date for troubled Lord of the Rings game, Gollum! Initially announced for Switch in 2020 and aiming at a release in 2021, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is a Daedelic Entertainment-developed stealth-parkour game starring the titular weird gremlin on a quest to...
News Monkey Island Meets Monty Python In 'Lucy Dreaming', Launching Next Month
Featuring classic '90s point-and-click gameplay
If you've finished Return to Monkey Island and are simply itching to dive into another point-and-click adventure, then good news, because Tall Story Games' Lucy Dreaming will be launching on Switch on February 28th, 2023. Described as a mix of Monkey Island, Monty Python, and Blackadder, the game -...
Video We've Played SteamWorld Build - Is It Any Good?
A solid foundation?
As part of its SteamWorld Telegraph Special Broadcast on January 23rd, Thunderful revealed a brand new entry to the SteamWorld franchise: SteamWorld Build, a city builder and dungeon crawler that Thunderful states is a cross between SimCity and Dungeon Keeper. For more information on the new title, check out the full...
News Metroidvania 'Curse Of The Sea Rats' Drops Anchor For April Release Date
Ratten down the hatches!
Petoons' beautiful hand-drawn Metroidvania Curse of the Sea Rats, which combines piracy, rodents, and platforming, will be pulling into the docks of the Switch on 6th April 2023! The upcoming game takes place in a world set along the Irish coast in the 18th century. After being shipwrecked, you'll have to explore up to 16...
News Fantastic Co-op Puzzler 'Snipperclips' Is The Next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial (Europe)
Free clips
Following on from UNO, Nintendo has announced that the next free game trial for Nintendo Switch Online Subscribers in Europe is Snipperclips. From 27th January, NSO users will be able to give this lovely little puzzle game, which was a launch title on the Switch, a whirl. Boasting co-operative gameplay with up to four people, or you can...
News Some Persona 3 Portable Players Aren't Happy With The Game's Audio Quality
Atlus might be listening
Updated [Sat 28th Jan, 2023 02:00 GMT]: Atlus last week released a remaster of Persona 3 Portable on multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch. If you've noticed any sound issues, it seems you're not alone. According to a handful of reports, there are players who think the sound quality in the new release is actually...
News Nintendo's Next Switch Game Trial Has Been Announced For Online Subscribers
Update: North America trial starts today
Update [Tue 24th Jan, 2023 04:00 GMT]: The same UNO trial has now been confirmed for the North American region. In this location, the trial will run from 24th January until 29th January. During this time, the game will also be 60% off on the local eShop. If you do decide to purchase it, all your save data...
News Sonic Frontiers Director Talks About Dropping Boost Mechanic In Next Game
Would consider making it more like the Adventure series
According to Sega, Sonic Frontiers is a new phase for the blue blur - with the head of Sonic Team Takashi Iizuka previously mentioning how it was the "next step" for the long-running series. The game's director Morio Kishimoto has also spoken on a number of occasions about the future of the...
News Edia Crowdfunding Telenet Shmup Collection For Nintendo Switch
Targeting a June 2023 release
Update [Tue 24th Jan, 2023 00:30 GMT]: Edia has now confirmed this collection will be arriving in Japan on 8th June 2023. It has also shared a new trailer: Original story [Tue 22nd Nov, 2022 04:45 GMT]: We've got some exciting news for fans of the shoot 'em up genre, with Edia announcing a themed collection for...
Feature 9 Unanswered Questions We Have About Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
Where's Tingle at?
We’re mere months away from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s debut on 12th May. As it is, perhaps, the biggest release on the Nintendo Switch since the console’s launch year way back, we know remarkably little about the follow-up to Breath of the Wild – a game rightly hailed as one of the best ever made. Sure,
News SteamWorld Build Announced, And It Brings A SteamWorld Twist To SimCity
City building, city digging
Thunderful has announced a brand new game in the SteamWorld series — SteamWorld Build! And it's yet another genre twist in the SteamWorld universe later this year on Switch! And it turns out it was teased last year in the company's interim report under the code name "Coffee". Moving on from action, platforming,...
News Life Is Strange 2 Brings More Magical Realism To Switch Next Month
On the road again
Square-Enix has confirmed that Life is Strange 2 will be launching on the Switch on February 2nd, 2023. The sequel, originally released back in 2018, marks developer Dontnod Entertainment's last effort with the series before the reins were handed over to Deck Nine for Life is Strange: True Colors. The game doesn't feature the same...
News Trek To Yomi, The Monochrome Love Letter To Samurai Films, Out On Switch Next Week
A samurai surprise
Devolver Digital has announced that it's bringing last year's stunning-looking action game Trek to Yomi to Switch next week. On 30th January, you'll be able to experience this gorgeous monochrome side-scroller in the palm of your hand. Heavily inspired by classic Japanese samurai films, particularly those from legendary director...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Fire Emblem Engage?
Engaged or disengaged?
We're sure a lot of you lovely readers have been engaging with a certain strategy RPG over the weekend. Yep, we're talking about Fire Emblem Engage, which launched on Switch last Friday. Okay, so this is a huge 40-50 hour game and we're not expecting you all to have blasted through the entire thing over the past few days, but...
News Enguarde The Swordfish Almost Returned In Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Just keep swimming
Donkey Kong has had some fantastic animal companions over the years, and when Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze breezed onto the Wii U, and later Switch, it brought back with it a very small selection of animal companions. But in an interview published in the latest issue of Retro Gamer (via Nintendo Everything) creative...
UK Charts Fire Emblem Engage Bags Franchise's Second Biggest Boxed Launch
Though sales are 31% lower than Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Well folks, it's happened: FIFA 23 has finally been knocked off its throne by none other than Fire Emblem Engage, the latest entry in the tactical RPG franchise from Intelligent Systems. Its debut marks the second biggest launch in the series to date, coming in ahead of the 3DS fan-favourite...
Guide Fire Emblem Engage - Tips And Tricks To Get You Started
Alear-ning curve
Fire Emblem Engage, Intelligent Systems’ latest tactical RPG extravaganza, has finally arrived on Switch and we reckon it’s a bit of a banger, with our recent review handing it an 'Excellent' 9/10 score. As is tradition with this long-running franchise, the tactical action here is very much of the easy-to-learn,...
News Fire Emblem Engage amiibo Unlocks Detailed, Here's What You'll Receive
Costumes and music are up for grabs
Nintendo's latest game Fire Emblem Engage also supports amiibo functionality. If you are wondering what each amiibo does you might want to read on... We now know what amiibo are compatible with the game and what exactly they unlock - either an item of clothing or a music track. Here's a quick rundown courtesy of...
News Ark: Survival Evolved Has Been Updated Again For Switch
Version 2.0.5 has landed
Ark: Survival Evolved got a massive overhaul on the Nintendo Switch last year with the release of the 'Ultimate Survivor Edition'. In case you missed it, it improved visual quality and performance, reduced load times and added in a number of quality-of-life features including inventory management. Fast forward to 2023, and...
News Session: Skate Sim Shreds Onto Nintendo Switch In 2023
Made by skaters, for skaters
Update [Sun 22nd Jan, 2023 02:25 GMT]: A listing for Sessions: Skate Sim has now appeared on the Switch eShop and Nintendo's official website. It will apparently be arriving on 16th March 2023. There'll be two versions - the standard one for $49.99 USD (or your regional equivalent) and the Deluxe Edition for $59.99, and...
Guide Best Pixel Art Switch Games
Our pick of impeccable pixels
Of all the art styles in video games, none has a stronger chokehold on developers and players alike than the humble pixel. Whether it's a fantastically detailed modern take on what is possible in pixels, or something made in homage to NES and SNES games of yore, pixel art can be found everywhere — in every genre of...
Soapbox Fire Emblem Engage's Nintendo NYC Launch Felt Pretty Unengaging
The red carpet stayed rolled up
It was Fire Emblem Engage launch day and Nintendo Life had boots on the ground in New York City to document the launch of Intelligent Systems’ latest entry in the series, at Nintendo NYC in Rockefeller Center. Nintendo fans in New York City are spoiled. We have Nintendo’s flagship retail shop, replete with Marios...
Random Zelda BOTW Speedrunner Beats Game 50 Times In Less Than 24 Hours
That's one way to send off Nintendo's masterpiece
You might have thought about playing through The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild one last time before the arrival of Tears of the Kingdom, but how about another 50 times instead? That's what a speedrunner known as 'Player 5' recently did, and to top it off - it was achieved in under 24 hours. In...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 21st)
Flame on
January has felt like a long one, we'll admit, but we are almost at the end of it now and we have Nintendo's first big release of 2023 to show for it! After all the character profiles, gameplay trailers and developer interviews, Fire Emblem Engage is finally here in all of its tactical glory. In recognition of the gaming year starting to...
News Fire Emblem Engage Voice Actors Officially Announce Their Characters
The voices behind the heroes
Fire Emblem Engage not only has amazing character artwork but it's also got some talented voice actors helping bring the heroes and villains in the game to life. Now, to celebrate the release this week, many of the western voice actors have been sharing thank you messages on social media to both Nintendo and fans of the...
Gallery Fire Emblem Engage Main Character Designer Shares Stunning Artwork Of Heroes
Mika Pikazo has also helped design VTubers
Update [Sat 21st Jan, 2023 02:30 GMT]: Mika Pikazo has shared some new artwork to celebrate the release of Fire Emblem Engage. Below you can see Marth and Veyle: Original story [Tue 17th Jan, 2023 03:15 GMT]: It's hard to believe but we're already up to our first major Nintendo release of the year...
News 'Pocket Card Jockey' Could Come To Switch If Mobile Version Does Well
Champing at the bit
Pocket Card Jockey, Game Freak's strange little 3DS mashup of solitaire and horse racing, recently came out on mobile devices, to the delight of anyone who enjoyed the game (e.g. anyone who played it). Nevertheless, it was a little disappointing not to see it come to Switch, since it was a 3DS exclusive to begin with, and Game...
News Factorio Is Getting A $5 Price Increase "To Account For Inflation"
The second price increase in 5 years
It's no secret that things are costing more these days — and games have been hit just as hard as groceries, rent, and medication, with base prices for new, AAA releases steadily climbing up to (and sometimes past) the $100 mark. But it seems like those price increases are also affecting older games, as the...
News Cult Of The Lamb Teases New Content, Dungeons, And Secrets In "Major" Free Update
Devoted
Massive Monster, the Australian studio behind runaway indie success Cult of the Lamb, have been hard at work making updates, patches, and quality of life improvements to the game since its release in 2022. Earlier this week, they released an update that made several changes to the game, allowing players to perform mass blessings, auto cook...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Will Be Getting Storage Upgrades In Next Update
Chest augmentation
Anyone who's played Disney Dreamlight Valley for longer than a few minutes will have noticed the woeful state of affairs that is the storage system. Each chest can only hold two rows of items — that's sixteen slots in total, which is not nearly enough for most people, especially since Dreamlight Valley often asks for humungous...
News One Of 2022's Best Shmups Blasts Onto Switch Next Month
Drainus, from Team Ladybug
Remember how we were begging for Team Ladybug's gorgeous-looking shmup Drainus to make its way to Switch? Well, it looks like someone was listening! PLAYISM is bringing the 2D side-scrolling shooter to the eShop on 2nd February. The port was announced a few months ago, but publisher PLAYISM only revealed the game's...
News Gulikit's 'Hall Joystick' Promises To Eliminate Drifing For Your Switch Joy-Con
"Drop in with no hassles"
Gaming accessory company Gulikit has released a new 'Hall Joystick' for Switch Joy-Con controllers, promising no drifting or wear and tear with easy "drop in" installation. We're currently in the process of procuring a set for ourselves, so look out for our verdict in the near future, but for now you can check out the...
News Octopath Traveler II's Newest Character Trailer Is Absolutely Gorgeous
Meet Ochette and Castti
Octopath Traveler II's release is fast approaching, and Square Enix has dropped the next character trailer for two more of our eight protagonists — Ochette, the Hunter, and Castti, the Apothecary. There are also some brand new details about the world and characters in a new blog post (via
News 'Active-Time' Deckbuilding Game 'Brave's Rage' Deals Its Hand On Switch Soon
Launching early February
Publisher Astrolabe Games and developer ISVR have announced that Brave's Rage, an "active-time" deckbuilding game, will be launching on the Nintendo Switch on February 2nd, 2023. The game will combine an action-time bar (ATB) system that's commonly seen in traditional JRPG titles with standard deckbuilding gameplay. It's...
News Over A Third Of Devs Still Interested In Making Switch Games, According To GDC Survey
18% of devs are currently making a game for Switch
Ahead of the annual Games Developer Conference this March, GDC has released its 'State of the Game' survey results for 2023, and there are plenty of stats that might interest Switch owners. This annual survey, which you can get a copy of from GDC's website, gives us an insight into the current state...
News Ys X: Nordics Announced For Nintendo Switch, Launching In 2023
Update: Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana locks in a date
Update [Fri 20th Jan, 2023 06:25 GMT]: Following a reveal at the end of last year, Falcom has now confirmed Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana will be released in Japan on 27th April 2023. Below is a look at the box art which will feature reversible cover classic art. Pre-orders in Japan will...
News Surprise! Fire Emblem Engage Is Getting A Manga Series
It all makes sense now
In surprising news, Nintendo has announced a manga adaptation of the new Switch release Fire Emblem Engage. As highlighted by Siliconera, this serialisation will make its debut in Shonen Jump next month on 3rd of February with a prologue release. After this, chapters will be released on a monthly basis, with the first one due...
News Nintendo Will Reportedly "Boost" Switch Production In 2023
"Sustained demand" expected for at least another year
The Switch is still selling like there's no tomorrow and it seems Nintendo won't be slowing down production any time soon. According to a new report from Bloomberg, the Kyoto-based video game giant actually plans to "increase production" of the hybrid machine in its sixth year after shifting...
News Japanese Best-Seller 'Ninja JaJaMaru' Gets Multiple Collections On Switch
Out February
Jaleco's classic Ninja JaJaMaru series makes its grand return in February, bursting onto the Switch with three different collections that will be available on 21st February! Published by ININ Games, all three collections will be available on the Switch eShop, along with some physical releases. Many of the games on these collections...
Talking Point Does Nintendo's Next Console Have To Be 'Another' Switch?
Bait and Switch?
Let’s talk about comeback stories. The Mighty Ducks. Robert Downey Jr. Rocky. Nintendo in 2017. Yep, after the launch of the Wii U, many may have thought that the Big N was out for the count (well, not completely, but certainly left licking its proverbial wounds), but did this come to pass? You bet your chunky GamePad it didn’t...
News Dead Cells' Castlevania DLC Looks Like Symphony Of The Night Reincarnated
Short trailer reveals first glimpse at gameplay
When Motion Twin announced that it would be collaborating with Konami to bring Castlevania content to Dead Cells, you can bet we immediately started sharpening our throwing axes and stocking up on holy water. Titled Dead Cells: Return To Castlevania, the major DLC expansion is due to launch at some...
News The Persona 3 And 4 Launch Trailers Will Take Your Heart
"Every day's great at your Junes!"
Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden are out now for the Nintendo Switch, and to celebrate, Altus has released launch trailers for each game along with an additional trailer showcasing the digital bundle that players can opt for if you're after a wee discount (just ignore all the Xbox branding... heh). For a...
News Fashion Police Squad Stitches Fabulous February Release Date On Switch
Work it!
A first-person shooter where instead of killing your enemies you are giving them a stylish makeover is a brilliant idea on its own, but when you throw in the ability to swing around your environment — à la Spider-Man — from a designer belt, this becomes a concept like no other. Developed by the small team at Mopeful Games, Fashion...
News Fire Emblem Engage Launch Day Update Now Available, Here Are The Patch Notes
Will you be engaging?
Ahead of the game's official release tomorrow, Nintendo has released the customary day one patch for Fire Emblem Engage. The Big N has also shared the brief patch notes over on its website (thanks, Nintendo Everything!). Like most day one updates, this one preps the game for full online functionality including the Expansion...
News Surreal Musical Action-Adventure 'Figment 2: Creed Valley' Locks In Release Date
Where is my mind
The sequel to the 2017 action-adventure Figment is coming to Switch later this year, bringing with it a new co-op mode that will encourage players to discuss mental health with their loved ones. Figment 2: Creed Valley is a surreal action-adventure that takes you deep into the human psyche, in a world shattered by Nightmares...
Nintendo Download 19th January (North America)
Fire Emblem! Persona! A Space for the Unbound!
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: Fire Emblem Engage...
Japanese Charts Nintendo Switch And Pokémon Continue To Dominate The Top Spot
Back after the boosted Christmas numbers
The latest Japanese charts are in from Famitsu and this time we are seeing a return to the kind of numbers that we would expect after last week's figures accounted for a longer period of time. As usual, this is a big one for Nintendo. The software sales are still all about Pokémon Scarlet and Violet despite...
News Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Gets First Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
DIP switches galore!
Digital Eclipse has dropped the first patch for Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration on all platforms, which includes lots of bug fixes, gameplay tweaks, and menu additions. The developer shared the update on the game's Steam page (via Nintendo Everything), and while many of the tweaks are P
News Void Prison Is A Fast-Paced Pixel Art Arcade Shooter, And It's Out Today
The walls are closing in
Developer Sneakybox's new game Void Prison might be one to add to your Switch collection if you're a fan of fast-paced arcade shoot-em-ups. Launching today, the game tasks you with surviving in an ever shrinking void ring for as long as possible. Enemies will come flying from all directions to try and knock you out, but if...
News Sting's Wii Party RPG 'Dokapon Kingdom' Is Coming To Switch
Update: Western release confirmed
Update [Thu 19th Jan, 2023 16:35 GMT]: Idea Factory International has confirmed that Dokapon Kingdom: Connect is coming to the West! Idea Factory will be handling publishing duties for the game in the West. Along with an official English trailer, we know that this remaster will be launching (physically and...
Guide Where To Buy Fire Emblem Engage On Switch
Divine Edition already selling out fast!
Fire Emblem Engage launches on Nintendo Switch this week – and there's a lovely Divine Edition release on the way, too. Orders for both the Divine Edition and the standard physical release for the game are now live at a number of retailers. Stock for the Divine Edition is already selling out at major...
News Critically Acclaimed Action RPG 'Nobody Saves The World' Receives A Free Update
Celebrate the first anniversary in the Impossible Dungeon
The critically acclaimed action RPG Nobody Saves The World is celebrating its first anniversary with a free update. This update adds a carnival-themed "endless" dungeon and a new unlockable dinosaur form. The title is also discounted across "most" platforms by 40%. Nintendo Switch is...
News Fire Emblem Engage Concept Art Shared In New Nintendo 'Ask The Developer' Interview
Alear's hair could have been different colours
Ahead of the launch of Fire Emblem Engage this week, Nintendo has published a brand new "Ask the Developer" interview with some of the talent who worked on the game. In the second part of the interview, a number of concept art has been shared. Perhaps most interestingly, is how the game's main...
News Cult Of The Lamb's Latest Update Adds "Massive Quality Of Life Improvements"
Rename your cult, perform mass blessings and more!
At the very end of last year, the Cult of the Lamb developed mentioned how there was more content planned for 2023. It's now kicked off the new year with a "massive" quality of life update - allowing plkayers to perform mass blessings, auto cook and fish, rebind controls and even rename their cult...
Poll Fire Emblem Engage Is Out On Switch This Week, Are You Getting It?
Nintendo's first big release of 2023 has arrived
It's now officially 2023 and that means Fire Emblem Engage is almost here. Yes, in case you somehow missed it, Nintendo's first major Switch release of the year is almost here. It's got a brand new story, new and old characters, and is more focused on combat compared to its predecessor. In our...
News Surprise! Bandai Namco Is Uploading The Tales Of Symphonia Anime To YouTube
Episode one is now available
Bandai Namco is getting right behind the upcoming Tales of Symphonia Remastered release next month, and in a surprising move, the company has decided to upload Tales of Symphonia: The Animation to YouTube to help promote the game. The anime is technically three separate OVA series that retell the story of Tales of...
News It's Official, PowerWash Simulator Scrubs Up On Switch This Month
And you can wash... Croft Manor?
Pack it up Zelda, Final Fantasy, Starfield, etc. — PowerWash Simulator is turning on the hoses on 31st January when it launches on Switch. Finally, a real video game that will wash the scrubs away. Joking aside, PowerWash Simulator became a bit of a surprise hit in 2021 in Early
News Brutal Pixel Art Metroidvania 'Elderand' Launches On Switch Next Month
Heads will roll
Publisher Graffiti Games and developer Mantra have announced a new pixel art Metroidvania called Elderand, due to launch on Nintendo Switch and PC on February 16th, 2023. Utilising a classic pixel art visual style, the game is a true gore-fest with blood and monsters all over the shop. It will implement RPG elements, crafting...
News Kirby And The Forgotten Land Wins Best Kids Game At New York Game Awards
We're certain adults play it too, though
The New York Videogame Critics Circle recently held the 2023 New York Game Awards, its 12th annual celebration of gaming. As expected, FromSoftware's Elden Ring took home the biggest prize of the night, winning the Big Apple Award for Best Game of the Year. Over on the Switch, however, Kirby and the...
News This Turn-Based Mystery RPG Sneaked Up On Us, And It Looks Absolutely Brilliant
To-mayto, to-Mato
A lot is coming out in 2023, but somehow, a turn-based RPG that combines a neo-futuristic world with mystery-solving completely passed us by — until today. Mato Anomalies comes from Chinese-based developer Arrowiz and is coming to Switch on 10th March 2023. That's in the middle of a crowded period for RPG fans, but the...
News Don't Let This Trailer Fool You, The Switch Isn't Getting A New Operating System
Oof, cheeky
Well, we've seen some publishers push their luck with their marketing at times, but this one really takes the biscuit. RedDeer Games has unveiled nOS: New Operating System, a new game for the Switch that lightly simulates the experience of a personal computer, albeit with cute visuals and a significantly more simplified user experience...
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Surpasses 5 Million Units Sold Across Switch And PC
Commemorative item pack incoming
Capcom has announced that Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, the major paid expansion for the main Monster Hunter Rise game, has now surpassed 5 million sales across the Switch and PC. The company confirmed the milestone via a tweet (thanks, Nintendo Everything) and announced that a commemorative in-game item pack will...
News Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist Of The End & The Secret Key Has Been Delayed
Will now arrive in March
Just over a month out from the release of Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key, Koei Tecmo and the game's producer have made the tough decision to delay the title. Instead of February it will now arrive on the Switch on March 24th, 2023. In a message from the game's producer Junzo Hosoi, it was...
News Nintendo Shares New 8 Minute Fire Emblem Engage Overview Trailer
"Fire Emblem for all"
While Fire Emblem is quite easy to jump into as a tactical RPG veteran, for others it can be a bit intimidating. With this in mind, Nintendo has released yet another overview trailer - this time introducing newcomers to the basics of Fire Emblem Engage. It covers the role-playing elements, relationship building, and of course...
News Splatoon 3 Version 2.1.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
It's a big one!
Update [Wed 18th Jan, 2023 03:00 GMT]: This update (Version 2.1.0) has gone live for Splatoon 3 - update your copy today in order to continue playing online. Original story [Tue 17th Jan, 2023 01:15 GMT]: Last week, we got the heads up that Nintendo would likely be delivering a brand new patch update for Splatoon 3 sometime soon...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Was The Best-Selling Switch Game In The US Last Year
No surprises here
To wind up last year, NPD Group has shared new information about video game consumer spending habits in the US. Apart from Switch being labelled the best-selling system of the year in this particular market, we've also got a round-up of the "top 10 best-sellers" (based on dollar sales) for Nintendo platforms in 2022...
News Nintendo Switch Crowned Best-Selling Console In US For Fifth Year In A Row
But PS5 was the top revenue earner in 2022
As we get closer to the sixth anniversary of the Switch, it seems Nintendo's beloved hybrid system has broken yet another record. According to the latest NPD Group data for 2022 (via industry analyst Mat Piscatella), the Switch was officially the best-selling console for the fifth year in a row in the US...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Wacky Physics Games
Slapstick is the highest form of comedy
Comedy has evolved a lot over the centuries and millennia, but one particular comedic mainstay has passed the test of time over and over again: Slapstick. It turns out that civilisation, no matter how advanced, will always appreciate a good pratfall, or even something as simple as a human being moving in a way...
News Barista Visual Novel 'Coffee Talk Episode 2' Brews Up 2023 Release Date
It's bean a while
Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly, a sequel to the beloved heart-to-heart barista sim game from 2020, has announced a new release date in 2023. Originally slated for a 2022 release, the game was delayed following a difficult year that saw a disagreement between developer Toge Productions and PQube concerning A Sp
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Fire Emblem Engage
Your move
After trailers, gameplay leaks and enough character reveals to fill a small novel, we are finally on the home straight for the release of Fire Emblem Engage. While we still have a few more days to wait before we can all get our hands on the game on 20th January, we can today see what the critics have had to say about the latest in...