Nintendo Switch News - Page 7
November2024
News Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Update 4 Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Fixes, changes, improvements and much more
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered has done a great job reviving Lara Croft's original trilogy of games, and months after its release, Aspyr is still rolling out new updates for this collection. The latest one (Patch 4) is now available for all platforms and includes a bunch of fixes, changes and improvements...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Here's what the critics thought
Nintendo's latest entry in the Mario & Luigi RPG series arrives exclusively on the Switch this week and critic reviews are now rolling in. If you haven't already seen our review of Mario & Luigi: Brothership here on Nintendo Life, our reviewer PJ O'Reilly gave the game an "excellent" 9 out of 10 stars -...
Exclusive Leikir Studio Takes Us On A Visual Tour Of Metal Slug Tactics
"we have 181,511 in-game sprites"
With the upcoming Switch launch of Metal Slug Tactics on 5th November 2024, we've caught up with developer Leikir Studio and creative director Aurélien Loos to take a dive into the game's visual design, focusing on the team's efforts to adapt iconic characters, vehicles, and environments into a new isometric...
Review Mario & Luigi: Brothership (Switch) - Easily The Best Mario & Luigi RPG Yet
Gonna get yourself connected
As the very first Mario & Luigi RPG to be released on a full-fat home console, we've been champing at the bit to discover whether or not Nintendo would capitalise on the extra grunt of the Switch to serve us up the biggest and best turn-based Bros. romp yet in the form of Mario & Luigi: Brothership. We had some...
Random Kit & Krysta Discuss The "Drama" Behind The Switch Reveal Trailer
"People were not on board"
It has been a little over eight years since we got our first official look at the Switch. Eight years since we first saw Karen on the rooftop. Eight years since we embraced the thought of playing Skyrim on a plane. Eight years since we wondered why the heck you would take a console on a dog walk. To mark this anniversary,...
News Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Is Eating Up Views On YouTube
More than one million already
To say that Nintendo fans are eager to experience Xenoblade Chronicles X on the Switch would be somewhat of an understatement. It's true that the desire for a port of the Wii U RPG has been strong for several years now, but if the debut trailer's current viewcount is anything to go by, it seems that excitement for this...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects & Readers' Choice (October 2024)
Our picks for the best eShop games in October
eShop Selects is back once again to tuck you in for the cosy autumnal weather! We can't believe there's only a few more months left until 2025. That doesn't feel right. And with a busy November ahead, it's only right we start stockpiling some video games. As always, our staff and contributors voted for...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Sonic X Shadow Generations
Live and learn
It's time for another clash of the covers as we dive into this week's Box Art Brawl! Before we meet our contemporary contenders, let's throw things back to last week when we matched up a trio of designs for the NES classic Kid Icarus. The votes were pretty evenly spread across our three options, but it was ultimately Japan's...
Guide Where To Buy Nintendo Switch Lite - Best Deals And All Colours
Best Switch Lite prices and offers
The Nintendo Switch family of consoles has proved to be super popular with three different models to choose from and a great library of games to play on them. The Nintendo Switch Lite is the most affordable and gift-friendly console of the set – and it's a delight to play with, too. Below, we're tracking the...
News Mario & Luigi: Brothership Estimated Switch File Size Update
Set sail with Mario and Luigi next week
Nintendo's new RPG game Mario & Luigi: Brothership arrives next week on the Switch and we've now got an update about the eShop version's file size. According to multiple eShop pages, this new entry in the Mario & Luigi series will take up around 9.8GB (so close to 10GB). The last entry in the series...
Updated alongside the release of Shadow Man and Turok 2
Earlier this week, Nintendo rolled out a surprise update for the Switch Online "mature" N64 application, adding Shadow Man and Turok 2. Apart from this, it seems there have been some fixes applied to Perfect Dark in Version 1.2.0 of the mature N64 app. As highlighted by 'Graslu00' on social...
Review NYXI Warrior Bluetooth Controller - A Great GameCube Pad For Switch, With The One Big Quirk
Kidney blues
For retroheads looking to show their love for old consoles, there are plenty of retro-styled controllers available for Switch. Usually they’re limited to a livery and an old-school colour scheme on the buttons, though. They're often missing modern features, too. With the Warrior Bluetooth Controller, NYXI hopes to appeal to GameCube...
Feature The History Of SaGa, Square's Weirdest, Bravest RPG Series
A saga of SaGa
Final Fantasy. Kingdom Hearts. Mana. Dragon Quest. Chrono. Star Ocean. Valkyrie. Bravely. Square Enix has no shortage of RPG franchises under its belt, from those it's developed in-house to beloved classics that it's acquired over the years. But among all the space-faring
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (2nd November)
Wandering Kamurochō
The weekend is here folks, so it's time to wash away the stresses of the working week and relax with some gaming. Before we find out what we're up to this week, however, let's see what's been going on in the world of Nintendo. It's been a bit of a big week, and although we didn't get the 'Switch 2' reveal that many were perhaps...
Video Nintendo Puts Mario & Luigi: Brothership In The Spotlight With This Jolly Sea Shanty
"Yo-Ho, Bro!"
Nintendo often comes up with all sorts of ways to market its games and for the upcoming release Mario & Luigi: Brothership, it's decided to release 'A Sea Shanty'. In this brand new adventure, the Mario brothers will set sail on 'Shipshape Island' (part ship, part island) as they journey the vast world of Concordia. You'll even be...
Video 10 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In November 2024
Mario & Luigi, Dragon Quest and more
We've made it to the second last month of the year and there's a whole bunch of games to be excited about! The big Nintendo release in November is Mario & Luigi: Brothership. Apart from this, Farmagia is already available, Metal Slug Tactics arrives next week and then there are plenty of other anticipated...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Sonic X Shadow Generations
"Team Sonic has largely done a great job"
Sonic X Shadow Generations launched on the Switch last week and Digital Foundry has now released its technical analysis. In the original release on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, Sonic Generations ran at 880 x 720p at 30 frames per second. In the new Switch release, the game runs at 1080p and technically a...
Nintendo Download 1st November (North America)
Clock Tower! STALKER! Metal Slug Tactics!
Happy November! The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived — we're a little later than usual, but it's busy here in Nintendo Land, what with the Big N dropping playtests and music apps and Xenoblade Chronicles X out of nowhere, sorry! — and it's bringing new games galore to the...
News Every New Game In Atari 50's Final DLC Expansion Has Been Revealed
Hope you like the 2600
Atari and Digital Eclipse have revealed the full game line-up for its upcoming Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration DLC expansion, dubbed 'The First Console War'. Launching on 8th November 2024, the expansion will contain one additional timeline jam-packed with interviews and documentation, this time focusing on the rivalry...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For November And December 2024
Mario & Luigi! Dragon Quest! Horizon!
The air's getting colder and the nights are getting longer which can only mean one thing – it's time for this year's holiday season games to flood the market and drain our wallets. Hooray! We've been busy rounding up our usual selection of games headed to retail over the next few weeks, including some...
Video "It Was Just Like Coming Home" - We Talk Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Ahead Of Its Launch
Who has the Baramost to say?
We are just two weeks away from Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake's 14th November release date and we here at Nintendo Life are excited. We're so excited, in fact, that those of us who have been lucky enough to play the game recently got together to share what they make of the latest remake so far. Jim (that's me, hello!)...
News Zelda's Got Nothing On Divine Dynamo Flamefrit's Grass-Cutting Mechanic
Inti Creates' new game launches this month
Inti Creates has announced that its retro action-adventure title Divine Dynamo Flamefrit will launch on the Nintendo Switch on 21st November 2024. Originally revealed as an April Fools' joke that actually turned out to be real (okaaaay..?), Flamefrit sees you traverse a top-down world in which you battle...
Round Up QUByte Connect 2024 - Every Switch Game Announcement
Glover, Accolade Sports Collection and much more
QUByte Interactive held its annual digital event this week and as usual there were a bunch of Switch announcements. We've crammed everything into this round up post, so you can get a quick recap on what exactly was announced in the latest broadcast. Here's the full rundown: Rage of Dragons NEO -...
Video Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Launch Trailer Builds Excitement
Check out 15 minutes of gameplay footage
Ahead of the launch of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms this month, Square Enix has released a lovely new trailer for the game. It showcases the many environments you'll explore across this classic world as well as some of the enemies your party will encounter...
News 'Nintendo Music' Update Adds Super Mario Bros. Wonder Songs
Here's the full list of music available now
Following the surprise launch of Nintendo Music on smartphone devices yesterday, Nintendo has now updated the application with Super Mario Bros. Wonder game music. This includes music from the game's title screen, the opening Grassland theme and of course the 'Piranha Plants on Parade' song. Many of these...
Poll So, Will You Be Getting Xenoblade Chronicles X For Switch?
The 'Definitive Edition' arrives next March
Nintendo has shared a handful of surprises so far this week and perhaps the highlight of the lot has been announcement of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition for Switch. This spin-off originally made its debut on the Wii U in 2015 but didn't get quite the same level of exposure as other entries in...
October2024
News Get Into The Halloween Spirit With This Creepy New Little Nightmares III Trailer
Introducing 'The Supervisor'
Little Nightmares III might have been delayed to 2025, but that doesn't mean that Bandai Namco and developer Supermassive Games can't send some chills our way this spooky season. The publisher has shared a brand-new trailer for the upcoming entry titled 'You're Being Watched' — nothing sinister going on there —...
Japanese Charts Mario Party Jamboree Holds Off A Bunch Of New Releases
Get in
Wow, that's a lot of new releases. Yes, thanks to Famitsu, we now have a view of the latest charts data from Japan, and despite an avalanche of new games (several duplicates, granted), Super Mario Party Jamboree has managed to hold all of them off to claim the top prize. Now of course, if you add together the sales for every SKU for Romancing...
News Broken Sword - Shadow Of The Templars Gets Updated Switch Release Date
Reforging very soon
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged has received an updated release date for the Switch after a relatively short delay. It will now launch on 7th November 2024. The game is a full remaster (or 'reforge', if you like) of the original adventure title and includes enhanced visuals, audio, and gameplay mechanics. Priced...
Exclusive Croc Remaster Gets A Release Window And A Swanky Collector's Edition
Get in my gobbo
Argonaut Games is working hard on launching its Croc: Legend of the Gobbos remaster for Switch, and we can now exclusively reveal that it's currently targeting a December 2024 release window, priced at $29.99 digitally. However, the team is keen to ensure that it will live up to fans' expectations and has therefore stated that it is...
News Toby Fox Says Deltarune Chapter 3 & 4 "Will 100% Come Out In 2025"
"I'm very eager to show you"
Following an update on the status of Chapter 5 recently, game developer Toby Fox has now shared some news about Chapter 3 and 4 of Deltarune. In a brief message via social media, he's now officially confirmed that "Chapter 3 & 4 will 100%" arrive next year in 2025. This is also factoring in the localisation process...
News Switch Online's Missions & Rewards Adds Super Mario Party Jamboree Icons
Update: Wave 3 is available now
To celebrate the arrival of Super Mario Party Jamboree this week, Nintendo has released a brand new wave of Switch Online icons. The first wave is now available with rotations lasting until November. The first batch includes avatars for Mario, Bowser, Wario and the rest of the gang. These will set you back 10...
News So, Will You Be Listening To The New Mobile App Nintendo Music?
Included with "active" NSO memberships
Well, Nintendo has finally done it... it's released its very own music app and it's available to download on smartphone devices right now. The question we're wondering though is if you'll be downloading the app and trying it out for yourself, or perhaps resorting to some other way to listen to your favourite...
News Digital Eclipse's 'Tetris Forever' To Include 2 MS-DOS Games
"A lot of work went into being able to make this simple announcement"
If you're a Tetris fan, it's impossible not to be excited for Digital Eclipse's third Gold Master Series title, Tetris Forever. And the retro specialists are continuing to sweeten the deal on this fantastic interactive digital museum, which launches on 12th November. Two more...
Poll Is Next Week’s Investor Q&A Really Reason Enough For A 'Switch 2' Reveal?
Or will it be more 'no comments'?
Yesterday, Nintendo surprised us all when it announced that Xenoblade Chronicles X would be making its way over to Switch in a swanky new 'Definitive Edition' package. For a sweet couple of minutes, our minds were focused on the Switch's 2025 line-up and the sheer mass of Monolith Soft RPG goodness that we'll soon...
News Switch Accessory Firm CRKD Is Launching A Rather Unsavoury 'FOMO' Scheme
Drop it like it's hot
Switch accessory manufacturer CRKD has announced that it has launched a new 'Hot Drops' scheme for its products, which is essentially a rather unsavoury way of instilling a sense of 'FOMO' in its potential customers. In a nutshell, Hot Drop products are accessories that feature unique designs and exclusive colours and will be...
News Xenoblade Chronicles X Fans Are Once Again Discussing The Game's 'Censorship'
Switch version is based on the Western original
Now that we've taken a moment to really let the news that Xenoblade Chronicles X is coming to Switch sink in, we've started to notice that a small selection of fans aren't too happy about some supposed censorship in the game. Now, we want to start by nipping something in the bud. After the release of...
News Bayonetta Character Designer Celebrates Series' 15th Anniversary With New Art
The first game debuted in Japan in 2009
PlatinumGames' icon Bayonetta is currently celebrating her 15th anniversary, and while there have been no major announcements, the development team and creators have now taken to social media to acknowledge the Umbra Witch's time in the spotlight Platinum shared a brief message on social media featuring a...
News Mobile Rhythm Game 'Disney Music Parade' Scores A Switch Encore In Asia December 2024
Featuring "English language" support
Earlier this year during a Nintendo Partner Showcase in June, Imagineer lifted the lid on Disney Music Parade: Encore - a Switch version of Taito's mobile rhythm title featuring a whopping 60 songs. At the time, it was mentioned how the Japanese release would include English language support, and in an update...
News Level-5 CEO Reconfirms Three Switch Game Releases For 2025
"Three new titles next year"
Japanese developer Level-5 celebrated its 26th anniversary earlier this week and as part of this, its CEO Akihiro Hino shared a message to fans about the company's game schedule for next year. Hino reconfirmed how the plan is to release "three new titles" in 2025. In case you missed the original announcements, this...
Reaction With Xenoblade Chronicles X On Switch, The Wii U's Demise Is Complete
Farewell, friend
Over the last several weeks, Nintendo fans have been absolutely itching for news on the upcoming Switch successor; news that, if today's announcement is anything to go by, likely won't be occurring until 2025. Alas, the blow has been significantly softened by the reveal that Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition will be making...
News Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind Morphs Its Way Onto Switch This December
Ai ai ai ai ai!
Digital Eclipse has announced that Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind will be launching on the Nintendo Switch on 10th December 2024. Priced at $34.99, the retro action game is based on the original Power Rangers series from the '90s and sees the team fight against Rita Repulsa and her minions in a story that both respects...
Feature What Review Score Would You Give Sonic X Shadow Generations?
The ultimate lifeform?
If you've been zooming around Green Hill, Radical Highway, and City Escape over the weekend, then chances are you've been familiarising yourself with the recently-released Sonic X Shadow Generations. Well, now's the time to let us know what you think of it. We've already provided our opinion with an enthusiastic 9/10 review,...
Guide Potential Switch Port Round-Up - The Wii U Games That Haven't Come To Switch
Update: One more down
Update [Mon 29th Oct, 2024]: Blimey, Nintendo went and dropped a huge announcement on a quiet Monday: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is coming to Switch in March 2025! Not only does this complete the set of Xenoblade games on Switch, but it also scratches one more off this 2022 list of Wii U games that haven't been...
News Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Confirmed For Switch
Landing March 2025
Nintendo has announced that Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition will be launching on the Nintendo Switch on 20th March 2025. Boasting updated visuals and additional content, the release will mark the final port or re-release for the Xenoblade franchise on Switch, meaning that the entire series is now playable on one...
Review Core Keeper (Switch) - Mysterious, Addictive & Beautifully Presented Sandbox Survival
Creating core memories
About a decade ago, not long after Minecraft was discovered by mainstream audiences, it felt like every other week you’d see another new sandbox survival project from developers both large and small looking to cash in on the craze. Now that’s been replaced by new trends like deckbuilders and extraction shooters, though...
News Switch Emulator Ryujinx Might Not Be Dead, Despite Nintendo's Takedown
We assume the ninjas are ready and waiting
Earlier this month, the creators of Switch emulator Ryujinx announced that the project would be taken offline after being "offered an agreement by Nintendo". Yet now, four weeks on, it looks like the open-source emulator might not be totally dead (thanks, Overkill). Over the weekend, a new update was...
Guide Every Nintendo Switch Online N64 Game Ranked
All the N64 games on NSO
The library of Nintendo 64 games on Switch boasts some of the system's heaviest hitters - a great selection of quality 64-bit games easily accessible to anyone subscribed to the 'Expansion Pack' tier of the Nintendo Switch Online service But which of the N64 games on Nintendo Switch Online are the very best? Well, we've...
News Yakuza Kiwami Is Supposedly "Selling Like Crazy" On Switch
More ports now, please
Following its recent launch on Nintendo Switch, Yakuza Kiwami is supposedly "selling like crazy" on the hybrid platform. This comes from comments made by head of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, Masayoshi Yokoyama, over on YouTube (thanks, VGC). According to Yokoyama, he assumed that many people had already experienced Kiwami before on...
UK Charts Sonic X Shadow Generations Speeds Onto The Podium
But Black Ops 6 takes the gold
This week in the UK, Sonic X Shadow Generations has boosted itself onto the podium to land at number three in the boxed charts after Sega celebrated the game selling over one million copies at launch. However, the region is once again demonstrating its love for shooting bad guys and shooting balls into goals, because...
News Three Adorable New Animal Crossing Plush Have Been Revealed
Arriving in Japan this December
If you happen to be a fan of Animal Crossing and love plush toys, you might be interested to hear more themed ones are on the way. They'll be released in Japan at the local retailer San-ei, and are scheduled to arrive at some point in mid-December. Unfortunately, they are limited to this location for now and there's...
News Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble Scores A Switch eShop Demo
Let the rumble begin
Following Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble's Switch release in June, Sega has revealed an eShop demo for the game. You'll apparently be able to roll about in the first three worlds, although it looks like this announcement may have gone live ahead of schedule. Here's a screenshot of the now-deleted social media post, courtesy...
PSA Select Super Mario amiibo Have Been Restocked At GameStop (US)
Get 'em while you can
Nintendo has restock select amiibo in the Super Mario series and they're now available at GameStop in US. As highlighted by amiibo Alerts on social media, Super Mario fans can now get their hands on the 'glow-in the-dark' Boo, Goomba and Koopa Troopa for $15.99 USD each. These amiibo aren't always the easiest to find, so if...
News Switch Online's "Mature" N64 App Expands With Two More Games
Celebrate Halloween with Shadow Man and Turok 2
Following the release of Banjo-Tooie on the Switch Online Nintendo 64 app last week, Nintendo has now added two more games to this particular library. The catch is, they're exclusive to the "mature" N64 application. These latest additions arrive just in time for Halloween and include Shadow Man and...
News Nintendo Switch System Update 19.0.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today
After reports about multiple Switch users experiencing problems with the latest firmware, it seems Nintendo has rolled out a new update, bumping the hybrid system up to Version 19.0.1. It's a relatively quick download and you can manually perform the update by going into the system settings > system > system update. After...
Review Sonic X Shadow Generations (Switch) - A Blistering Return To Form For Both Hedgehogs
The best 3D Sonic game..? Yes
Holy moly folks, Sega actually did it. After the disappointment of Sonic Forces, the glitchy mess of Sonic Colors Ultimate, and the divisive nature of Sonic Frontiers, the publisher has delivered what is undoubtedly the very best 3D Sonic game yet with Sonic X Shadow Generations. It gracefully revisits a beloved modern...
News 'Team Ninja' Sneaks The Win In Splatoon 3's 'Splatoween' Splatfest
Go ninja, go ninja, go!
Update #2 [Mon 28th Oct, 2024 11:30 GMT]: After a tough weekend of splatting, the 2024 'Splatoween' event has found its Splatfest champion. It was Team Ninja that walked away with the win this time, racking up 500p compared to Team Wizard on 250p and Team Knight on 120p. Great work, everyone! Following last month's...
News Hilarious 'Brothership' Short Stars Mario And Lui... The Other Guy
Have you readiness for this?!
As we inch ever closer to the launch of Mario & Luigi: Brothership on 7th November 2024, Nintendo is ramping up its marketing for the game with a brand new video short posted on YouTube. It's one of those teasers that doesn't show any direct footage from the game, but the amusing scenario provides a nice glimpse at...
Random Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch Grants 'Ultimate' Unbreakable Weapon
Unlimited POWAAAAAAH
Love it or hate it, Zelda: Breath of the Wild's weapon durability is one of the game's most interesting features, forcing players to mix up their offensive strategies at all times. What if you just can't be bothered with all of that nonsense, though? Well, we here at Nintendo Life quite like switching up our weapons on the fly,...
News Toby Fox Shares Deltarune Dev Update, Says He's Working On Chapter 5 Every Day
He also briefly mentioned the next newsletter drop
Toby Fox has shared an incredibly brief update about the ongoing development of his latest game Deltarune. In a post on social media, he mentioned how he's working on Chapter 5 "every day" and "was planning on" having the next newsletter for the game out by "late December". "Working on Ch5 every...
News STALKER: Legends Of The Zone Trilogy Estimated Switch File Size Seemingly Revealed
Enter the zone next week
STALKER: Legends of the Zone Trilogy launches next week on the Switch eShop, and we've now got the estimated file sizes for each game. Stalker: Shadow of Chernobyl is roughly 7.4 GB, Clear Sky is about 6.2 GB and Call of Pripyat will take up around 5.5 GB of space. As previously mentioned, each game will be available on...
News Switch System Update 19.0.0 Is Apparently Causing Some Issues
Nintendo rolled out this major update earlier this month
Following Nintendo's rollout of a new Switch firmware update earlier this month, there have apparently been some issues. Version 19.0.0 included "general system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience" but it's reportedly had the opposite effect - with some individuals...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (26th October)
Could spooky season be upon us?
Well, the working week has come to a close and it's time to kick back with a spot of gaming. Welcome to another edition of What Are You Playing! This week on Nintendo Life, we lamented Nintendo's attempts to keep its recent playtest under wraps, ran down some of the highlights in the latest North American and
News Microsoft Talks About Extending Its Gaming Content To 'New Platforms'
It recently released fan-favourite titles on Switch
Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella this week released his annual letter to shareholders and in the "gaming" segment, he spoke about how the company had continued to extend its content to new platforms. He also acknowledged how Microsoft and its gaming division Xbox had recently brought multiple fan...
News Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Receives A New Update, Here's What's Included
Multiple fixes and improvements
Following its release last month, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed has reportedly received a new update in the form of a small patch. This apparently bumps the game up to Version 1.0.2 and comes loaded with the following fixes and improvements - addressing graphical issues and more. Here's the official rundown, courtesy...
Video Yooka-Replaylee Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Original & Remaster)
Yooka-Laylee returns to 'Nintendo platforms'
Yesterday, Playtonic officially announced Yooka-Replaylee would be coming to 'Nintendo Platforms' in the future. While we wait to find out more, our friends at Pure Xbox have shared a side-by-side graphics comparison video, showcasing the original game alongside this new remastered version. The footage...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Yakuza Kiwami (Switch)
Here's what the critics had to say
It's an exciting week for the Switch on the third-party front with the arrival of a bunch of new games. This includes Yakuza Kiwami, which marks the series' debut on Nintendo's hybrid system. Although it was originally expected to be a digital-only release on Switch, Limited Run Games has stepped in to distribute...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's N64 Library With Banjo-Tooie
"The bear & bird are back!"
Update [Fri 25th Oct, 2024 02:05 BST]: Rare's famous bear and bird duo Banjo-Kazooie returns to the Switch Online library today in their sequel outing Banjo-Tooie. You can play it right now provided you have an active subscription to the Switch Online + Expansion Pack service. Enjoy! <products group-id="26667"...
News Stardew Valley Creator Reconfirms Version 1.6 Console Release Date
"Everything is still on track"
In September, Stardew Valley creator Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone announced the Version 1.6 Update would be released on 4th November 2024. We're obviously still waiting for this update to arrive, so what's the latest? You'll be pleased to know that "everything is still on track" for the console version of the game to...
News Croc: Legend Of The Gobbos Remaster Brings Beloved PS1 Platformer To Switch
Argonaut Games returns
We're living in the age of surprising platforming mascots making a return, and Croc — one of the lost icons of the PlayStation era — is the next returning star from that era. Yep, Croc: Legend of the Gobbos is getting a remaster, and it's been confirmed for all platforms, including Switch. What's more, the original...
Nintendo Download 24th October (North America)
Sonic X Shadow Generations! Yakuza Kiwami! Shin chan!
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: SONIC X SHADOW...
Japanese Charts Ain't No Party Like A Mario Party
Jamboree's on board at number one
The latest Japanese charts are in, courtesy of Famitsu, and as expected, Super Mario Party Jamboree has taken the region by storm, selling an impressive 227,569 units at launch. Remember these charts only account for boxed copies too, so digital sales will drive the total number up nicely. It's a solid week for the...
News Yooka-Replaylee Remaster Officially Confirmed For 'Nintendo Platforms'
Ha, we all know what that means
Playtonic Games has officially unveiled the confirmed platforms for its upcoming remaster of Yooka-Laylee, dubbed Yooka-Replaylee. Curiously, Switch isn't mentioned by name, with Playtonic instead confirming a release on 'Nintendo Platforms'. Now, this could mean a couple of things: it's either a blanket way of...
Rumour Nintendo To Lean On Third-Parties For Switch Support In 2025
Remasters aplenty
We all know the Switch 2 is coming. We all know it's going to be revealed at some point before the end of the current financial year (March 2025). But what happens to the humble Switch when its successor eventually releases? Will Nintendo just let it die? No, of course not. With the console nearing 150 million units sold since its...
News Nintendo's Switch Online Playtest Is Already Being Streamed, Unsurprisingly
It told players to "not discuss or disclose content"
Just weeks ago, Nintendo announced it would be hosting a new Switch Online Playtest Program. As part of this, it told participants to "not discuss or disclose" anything about it, and pretty much straight away, information about what to expect was leaked online. Now, in an update, the playtest has...
