Nintendo Switch News - Page 8
October2024
Random Game Director Masahiro Sakurai Reveals His Daily Work Routine
Balancing a new game and YouTube channel
When development on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate finally ended, fans were relieved the game's director Masahiro Sakurai would be able to take a break and get some rest. Although that's what we were hoping for, it seems this living legend hasn't really had a proper break. Even though his schedule was "wide open...
Round Up The Previews Are In For LEGO Horizon Adventures
Here's what the critics had to say
The Sony Interactive Entertainment title LEGO Horizon Adventures launches next month on the Nintendo Switch and the final previews for the game are now rolling in. So far, it seems to have been positively received (well, mostly). Here's a round up of the impressions so far, starting off with IGN: "Our time in...
News Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Tops Switch 'Best-Sellers' In Opening Month (US)
And placed fourth in the 'top 20'
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom got off to a strong start in the UK and Japan, and now the charts are in for the US. As highlighted by Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, Echoes of Wisdom was unsurprisingly the best-selling Nintendo game of September in the US. Other new games for this period included Marvel vs...
ICYMI My Nintendo Store Adds New Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Merch
Get a new tote bag
When The Legend of Zelda: Echoes arrived on the Switch at the end of last month, some new themed items were added to the My Nintendo Store. In Japan, Zelda fans were able to use their Platinum Points on a Zelda-themed "Wanted Poster Tote Bag" and in case you missed it, that same item is now available in more locations around the...
Poll Which Are Your Favourite Minigames In Super Mario Party Jamboree?
That's my jam-boree
We recently got a new entry in the Mario Party series - and the very best yet, no less, according to our sparkling review. Yes, Super Mario Party Jamboree has been keeping several members of Team NL busy for the last week or so, and we've played our fair share of minigames at this point. Thankfully, with a whopping 112 to choose...
News Some Fans Aren't Happy About Sonic X Shadow Generations' Changes To The Original
Knuckle up
Sonic X Shadow Generations sped into its early access period earlier this week (on other platforms) and, just like the blue blur himself, fans were quick to point out the notable changes this remake makes to the 2011 original. On the whole, these changes seem to be positive - we haven't had a chance to review the Switch version yet, but...
News Nintendo UK's Latest Switch Advert Shows Just How Little We Know About Pop Music
Ohhh, Raye, of course
We here at Nintendo Life like to think we're pretty knowledgeable when it comes to video games. Sure, there may be a few blind spots here and there, but we pretty much have all bases covered across our writing and video teams. Music, though..? Popular music? Oh boy... That's another story entirely. This writer specifically has...
Review The Smurfs - Dreams (Switch) - Not Quite Smurf, But Surprisingly Smurf
Don't smurf on this one
We have a confession to make: we were almost certain we knew how this review was going to go before we even started playing The Smurfs - Dreams. After all, on paper it didn’t appear that anything special was on the cards. Publisher Microids is generally known for releasing solid enough games, but French developer Ocellus...
News No Man's Sky's 'The Cursed' Update Adds A Spooky Space Adventure In Time For Halloween
Blast off today... if you dare
Off the back of September's fishing update, No Man's Sky developer Hello Games is looking towards something a little more spooky this month ('tis the season, after all). The result? 'The Cursed'. It's a pretty creepy-sounding update title, no? Well, it only gets scarier from here. 'The Cursed' will see you exploring a...
News Alleged Concept Art From Cancelled Donkey Kong Project Emerges
What could have been
Following details of a cancelled Donkey Kong project at the now-defunct development studio Vicarious Visions, supposed concept art has now surfaced online. Known online as 'Donkey Kong Freedom' (though an extensive video from Did You Know Gaming claims that this was never the working title for the project), the game was...
News Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Dev Team Disbanded By Ubisoft
Update: Ubisoft confirms members have "shifted to other projects"
Update [Wed 23rd Oct, 2024 13:00 BST]: Ubisoft has confirmed that most of the team that worked on Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown have indeed been moved onto other projects internally, and that the game is at the end of its post-launch roadmap. In a statement provided to our sister...
News Capcom Celebrates Resident Evil With An Adorable Trailer And Heavy Discounts
Up to 75% off mainline entries
With the Resident Evil franchise rapidly approaching its 30th anniversary in 2026, chances are you've gotten pretty familiar with Capcom's survival horror series by now. If somehow you've not, a newly released trailer titled 'Ode to Horror: A Celebration of Resident Evil' will at least provide an abstract snapshot of...
Two steps forward, one step back
Square Enix has been putting out some AA mid-tier entries for some of its forgotten franchises lately, including Visions of Mana (not on Switch) and not one, but two SaGa games in 2024. The first one was SaGa Emerald Beyond in April and now Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven. As a remake of the original 1993...
UK Charts Mario Party Jamboree Rolls A Winner In Its Debut Week
While Zelda's on the climb
We are back with your latest look at the UK charts and after a somewhat quiet posting from Nintendo last week, the Big N is back on top. Super Mario Party Jamboree has nabbed the star and claimed first place this time, knocking the champion for the previous three weeks, EA Sports FC 25, into second. The physical copies of...
Video Sonic X Shadow Generations Graphics Comparison (Switch, Xbox 360, PS5)
Switch resolution and frame rate seemingly revealed
If you're eager to know more about the Switch version of Sonic X Shadow Generations ahead of its arrival later this week, read on... YouTube channel 'ElAnalistaDeBits' has shared a comparison video of the Nintendo release alongside the original Xbox 360 version and the PlayStation 5 version of the...
Video Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered "Monstrous Boss" Reveals
Raziel returns this December
Aspyr has been responsible for the revival of all sorts of retro titles in 2024 and in case you missed it, it's remastering the Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver titles. Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered will launch for Switch on 10th December 2024 and a new trailer this week showcases all of the bosses you can...
News Fantasian Neo Dimension Physical Switch Release Seemingly Cancelled In Select Locations
Sorry, Australia and New Zealand
Ahead of the release of FANTASIAN Neo Dimension release this December, there's a new story about the physical Switch release skipping select locations. Australian and New Zealand retailers have apparently removed their physical listings last weekend. Aussie website Vooks reached out to Bandai Namco Australia, who...
News Mario & Luigi: Brothership Has Reportedly Leaked Online
Mamma mia!
Throughout the Switch generation, first-party titles have often leaked online ahead of their official launch date. Now, following the reveal of the game's credits earlier this week, Mario & Luigi: Brothership has supposedly leaked online. According to multiple reports, at least one person got access to an early copy of the title and...
News Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Update 1.6 Now Live, Here's What's Included
Expect fixes and more
Update [Wed 23rd Oct, 2024 00:15 BST]: Update 1.6 for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has now officially gone live. It contains some Switch-specific fixes as well as fixes for all platforms. Below is the full rundown, courtesy of the official game website: Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night - Bug Fixes | 1.6 Update Notes...
Review Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed (Switch) - Pleasingly Ambitious But Bloated
Secret of the Snooze
It has been a little over a year since Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem arrived in cinemas, and a lot has changed for the heroes in a half-shell. Shredder's Revenge has welcomed not one, but two DLC packs, THQ Nordic has announced a Last Ronin adaptation and, in 2024 alone, the Switch has already landed a pair of new...
Guide Every Game In The Switch eShop 'Screaming Deals' Sale (North America)
Horrifically tempting
Nintendo has another Switch eShop sale on the go with a bunch of scary (and not so scary) titles discounted for the Halloween season. This one runs until 1st November 2024 and features the likes of Animal Well, Balatro, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, Signalis, and many more. As normal, we've collated every game featured in...
News LEGO Horizon Adventures Goes Gold Ahead Of November Release
All the bricks are in place
Guerrilla Games has announced that LEGO Horizon Adventures has now gone gold ahead of its expected release on the Switch, PS5, and Windows on 14th November 2024. You ought to know what that means by now, but for those who perhaps don't, going gold essentially means that core development has been completed and the game...
News HAL Laboratory's Lovely Physics Puzzler 'Part Time UFO' Has Been Delisted On Mobile
Switch version is still available
The mobile version of HAL Laboratory's Part Time UFO has been delisted from storefronts as of today, the game's official Twitter has announced. But don't worry, the Switch version isn't going anywhere. Shared on Bluesky by AK, Part Time UFO's original mobile release is no longer available to download on mobile...
News Let's Do The Time Warp In This New 'Tetris Forever' Trailer
It's just a block to the left
Tetris Forever is scheduled to release on the Nintendo Switch on 12th November 2024, and in the latest trailer for the new Gold Master Series entry from Digital Eclipse, we get a fresh new look at the title's 'Tetris Time Warp' mode. Made exclusively for this new release, Time Warp is a singleplayer and multiplayer...
Random Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Fans Are In Uproar Over A Missing Outfit
Well, that's not hood
One of the most delightful features in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is undoubtedly the ability to change Zelda's outfits throughout your journey across Hyrule. You can pop on a proper regal attire more fitting for a princess, or you can go a bit wild and quite literally dress up Zelda to look like a cat, but...
News Switch Online Offering Trio Of Game Trials
A new round of games for subscribers
Nintendo has announced its latest Switch Online trials for the US and Europe, and this time subscribers get to check out three titles. Between 23rd - 30th October in the US, you'll be able to try out A Little To The Left, Cursed to Golf and Vampire Survivors. As part of this, Nintendo will also be offering...
Poll Sonic X Shadow Generations Is Out This Week, Will You Be Getting It?
Join Shadow in a whole new campaign
Sega's new release Sonic X Shadow Generations is out this week and reviews for the games are now rolling in. As we've already mentioned, we haven't received a code for the Switch release just yet, but we'll be delivering our verdict as soon as possible. So far, this updated outing with a new campaign seems to...
Random Creator Of "Mysterious" Zelda: Breath Of The Wild DS Demake Sets The Record Straight
It's just an "old ROM of a project"
A video recently popped up online about a demake of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for the Nintendo DS. In this demake, you can traverse the land of Hyrule as Link in all of its "low-poly" glory. While it was thought to have been created by a "mysterious Chinese dev", it seems this is not the case. The...
News Indie "Masterpiece" Neva Scores A Physical Switch Release, Pre-Orders Live
Arriving March 2025
Following last week's successful release of the new indie game Neva, Devolver Digital has now confirmed a Switch physical release is on the way. It will be released on 14th March 2025, with pre-orders now live on sites like Amazon. There are two options up for grabs - a standard version including a game cartridge and a deluxe...
News Mario & Luigi: Brothership Developer Has Supposedly Been Revealed
Knowledge acquired
One of the biggest mysteries surrounding the reveal of Mario & Luigi: Brothership for the Switch was which team(s) was actually handling the development now that AlphaDream is no longer around. Well, as we approach the game's release on 7th November 2024, it looks like we now have a reasonably sound idea of who the...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Sonic X Shadow Generations
But wait, where's ours?
Sonic X Shadow Generations will be entering early access tomorrow for seemingly everything but Switch if you opt for the Digital Deluxe version of the game. Naturally, then, a whole bunch of reviews are starting to crop up online. By the looks of things, it seems that the vast majority of write-ups are for the PS5 version,...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Super Mario Party Jamboree?
Nice or Dice?
If you've been spending your weekend rolling dice with Mario and the gang and have thoughts to share, you're in luck! It's time to let us know what you make of Super Mario Party Jamboree. This one promised the "biggest Mario Party yet" and it appears to have done just that. With seven playable boards, a couple of new characters...
News As Expected, Nintendo Is Struggling To Contain Switch Online Playtest Leaks
It's all out there
As Nintendo opened the gates to its upcoming Nintendo Switch Online playtest for successful participants, it didn't take long for the classified content to be plastered all over social media. Indeed, if you search terms relating to the playtest on social media right now, you'll immediately be greeted by information and...
Preview Mario & Luigi: Brothership - A Couple Of Concerns, But Otherwise Looking Shipshape
Ahoy-hoy!
We've already had a fairly extensive hands-on with the latest in the long-running Mario & Luigi RPG series and, coming off the back of that two-level taster, we've been chomping at the bit to get our hands on the full thing. Luckily, having now taken in everything the first 10 hours or thereabouts has to offer, we're still full to the...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Version 1.0.2 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The most devious issue in Goron Citayyy
We are approaching one whole month since the release of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (yep, we were shocked too) and Nintendo has released another update to bring things up to version 1.0.2. This second patch is a little beefier than the one we saw on launch day, but it's hardly a long read. This...
News Mario & Luigi: Brothership Is Seemingly Another 'Unreal Engine' Effort
Retail copies are sneaking into the wild
Mario & Luigi: Brothership is just a couple of weeks away at the time of writing, launching on the Nintendo Switch on 7th November 2024. However, it looks like retail copies of the game have already been shipped out, with many on social media posting images of the box and cartridge. As such, we now have...
News Masahiro Sakurai Teases His YouTube Channel's "Special Finale"
Expect it to run for "a bit over 40 minutes"
In case you missed the news earlier this week, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai will be airing one last YouTube video for his channel 'Creating Games' early next week. Now, in another brief update, he's shared a few more details mentioning how it will premiere on 22nd October at 8PM...
Anniversary 8 Years Since Nintendo Unveiled Switch, The World Awaits The Next Reveal
Ha ha ha ha yeah!
20th October marks the eighth anniversary of the day we first laid our eyes on the console previously known as the mysterious ‘NX’, the Nintendo Switch. Revealed in a snappy trailer (teased in a tweet that was apparently controversial inside Nintendo) showcasing the system’s hybrid nature, the video was a dynamic...
Video Super Mario Party Jamboree - Every Minigame Included
See over 110 minigames in action
Super Mario Party Jamboree arrived on the Switch this week and it's packed to the brim with over 110 exciting minigames. If you're not in the mood to see the board game activity in between each round, you've come to the right place with our video above featuring every single minigame in this latest entry in the...
News F-Zero Climax Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Free Course
It made its debut on Switch Online last week
The recent Switch Online + Expansion Pack release F-Zero Climax is celebrating its 20th anniversary tomorrow. As part of this, former Nintendo employee Takaya Imamura (who worked on the GBA title and the F-Zero series) back in the day has shared a special code. This code which commemorates the...
News Cat Quest: The Fur-tastic Trilogy Scores A Physical Switch Release
Fur-tastic news
If you've played the Cat Quest games or are looking at getting into them, you might be interested to know there's a physical Switch collection on the way. Developer 'The Gentlebros' originally announced this news in September. Like the digital version, the hard copy of Cat Quest: The Fur-tastic Trilogy includes Cat Quest, Cat Quest...
News Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate Dev Talks About "Top Secret" DLC
"We hope to announce more early next year"
In August, it was announced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate would be getting DLC in the future. Developer Super Evil Megacorp recently spoke to My Nintendo News about this content on the way to the game and while it couldn't go into much detail because it's apparently "top secret", lead...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (19th October)
Let's kill some time
The weekend is here, which means it's time to kick back and enjoy some quality time with games. Before we find out what we're diving into, however, let's take a look back at some of this week's biggest stories. First up, it looks like the GameCube controller might be making some sort of comeback, which is pretty wild. We also...
News Xbox Studio Rare Excited About The Return Of Banjo-Tooie Next Week
"Another modern way" to revisit the sequel
Nintendo delivered quite a surprise for N64 fans this week, announcing Rare's 3D platformer Banjo-Tooie would be joining the Expansion Pack service next week on 25th October 2024. As part of this announcement, Rare (known nowadays for titles like Sea of Thieves) has taken to social media to voice its own...
Random Mario's New Voice Actor Says It's "Surreal" To Hear His Voice In Mario Party
And confirms he also voiced Waluigi
Mario and Luigi's new voice actor Kevin Afghani has taken to social media to share his excitement about the arrival of Super Mario Party Jamboree on the Switch this week. In a brief message, he mentioned how it was "surreal" to hear his voice in this game, and noted how the series had been a pillar of his...
Feature 'Nairi: Rising Tide' Dev On Standing Out In Switch's Cosy Crowd Six Years On
"We expect future chapters to roll out in a timelier fashion. Hopefully."
Back in 2018, Dutch indie studio HomeBear — a two-person team made up of partners Joshua van Kuilenburg and You Miichi — released NAIRI: Tower Of Shirin, a lovingly-made point-and-click adventure game which we awarded an 8/10 in our review. It's been a fair old while, but...
News Get Ready For More 'Dave The Diver' Games In The Future
"I want to expand the Dave the Diver IP"
If you were a fan of Dave The Diver on Nintendo Switch, then you might want to buckle up for more games from the IP in the future. As reported by VGC, CEO of Mintrocket Jaeho Hwang has stated his intention to expand the Dave the Diver IP into multiple spin-off titles. This decision came from the...
News FYI, Upcoming 'Miyamoto' Game Has Nothing To Do With The Legendary Creator
It looks kinda neat, though
Given Shigeru Miyamoto's towering influence over the video game industry, it's a wonder there haven't been specific games made starring or featuring the legendary creator. And because we're nice, we just want to make sure that you don't do a double-take when clocking an upcoming title on the Switch eShop. Simply titled...
News 'RPG Maker With' For Switch Is Getting PlayStation 5 Cross-Platform Support
This new feature will launch in early 2025
RPG Maker With made its debut on the Switch earlier this month here in the West, and now in an update, it's been announced it will be coming to PlayStation 5 and 4 in Japan on 30th January 2025. As part of this news, the development team Gotcha Gotcha Games has confirmed there will be cross-play support...
News Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection Launching February 2025, Adds Three GBA Titles
More retro game reveals to come
Earlier this year in February, Konami announced it would be releasing the Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection for Switch. In the latest update, it's confirmed this retro package will arrive locally on 27th February 2025, with pre-orders now available at select retailers. Along with this, it's also revealed three Game Boy...
Japanese Charts Zelda Gets Booted Off The Podium As Metaphor Arrives In Style
An Echo of its former self
Famitsu has served up our latest look at the Japanese gaming charts and after two weeks at the top, Zelda has fallen. Yes, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has dropped down to fifth this week (still with an impressive 19,710 sales, mind you) as a host of new releases mix things up. It's Metaphor: ReFantazio on PS5...
Nintendo Download 17th October (North America)
Super Mario Party Jamboree! Neva! Just Dance 2025!
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: Super Mario Party...
News Anbernic's New Controller Promises "Minimal Drift" With Hall Effect Joysticks And Triggers
Plus gyro and mappable buttons
Anbernic might be better known for its swanky handheld consoles, but the company has recently revealed that it's taking its first steps into the controller realm with a wireless pad that promises "minimal drift". In a blog post shared earlier this week, Anerbic described the catchily-named RG P01 as a controller that...
News Intriguing Indie World Title Is Now On Indefinite Hold On Switch
"We've been navigating through some rough times"
Valley Peaks, an intriguing first-person platformer from publisher Those Awesome Guys, has been put on indefinite hold on Nintendo Switch. Originally revealed for the console via an Indie World showcase back in April of this year, the publisher has now confirmed that although it is looking into...
News 'It Takes Two' Has Sold A Staggering 20 Million Copies
It takes 20 million, apparently
Hazelight Studio's co-op platformer It Takes Two has officially sold over 20 million copies since its initial launch in 2021. This comes via an announcement from the official social media account confirming the milestone, accompanied by an image of the game's protagonists, Cody and May. It's important to note that...
Guide Where To Buy Super Mario Party Jamboree On Switch
Best deals and cheapest prices
Super Mario Party Jamboree is now available on Nintendo Switch! If you're hoping to find the best deals and cheapest prices for the game, you've found the perfect place. Below, we're keeping track of the best retail options available across the US, Canada, and UK. Happy shopping! <related ids="172345"> Buy...
Round Up The Previews Are In For Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Here's what the critics are saying
Although the attention is on Super Mario Party Jamboree this week, next month sees the arrival of the new RPG Mario & Luigi: Brothership. If you haven't already seen our own 'hands on' here on Nintendo Life, we think this entry will be worth the wait as it seems to take the best bits from the AlphaDream...
News Pokémon Home 'Shiny Meloetta' Distribution Now Available
But there's a catch, trainers
The storage application Pokémon HOME received a new update recently which adds a brand new feature known as the Pokémon Guidebook. In addition to this, a new distribution event for a Shiny Meloetta has kicked off. As highlighted by Serebii.net, the new guidebook feature shows off various forms of Pokémon as well as...
Video Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison
See the new game next to the Famicom original
The most notable difference about Square Enix's upcoming release Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is the graphical overhaul. Since the release of the original Famicom title, the third entry is now obviously looking like a completely brand new game with the HD-2D update for modern platforms. To highlight...
Community 41 Switch Games We Missed, As Recommended By You
Episode IX - The Misseds of Time
Hello there, and welcome to the latest edition of our 'Games We Missed' series. As you might gather from the name, this is our bi-annual round-up of reader-recommended Switch games which we weren't able to cover for one reason or another. We asked Nintendo Life readers to send in suggestions for Switch games they...
News Super Mario Party Jamboree Version 1.1.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
What's included on day one?
One day ahead of its release, Nintendo has released the first patch for Super Mario Party Jamboree for all those who have the game pre-installed and ready to go. The ver. 1.1.0 update isn't all that substantial, but it's nice to know that Nintendo is patching out a handful of pesky bugs across several boards before...
The only way is up
After an unprecedented year of financial loss for the Japanese developer TOSE (a team that has co-developed countless projects for the likes of Nintendo, Square Enix, Capcom and more), the studio expects 'Switch 2' to turn things around in 2025 (thanks, Automaton). Back in July, TOSE's Q3 financial report posted a nine-month loss...
News Sonic X Shadow Generations Shows Off Awesome Terios Skin
Available with the Digital Deluxe Edition
Sega has posted a short video via social media giving fans a tantalising look at an upcoming character skin available via the Sonic X Shadow Generations Digital Deluxe Edition. As previously revealed, the skin in question is Terios the Hedgehog – but who the heck is Terios? Dedicated fans will likely...
News F-Zero 99 Updated To Version 1.5.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
You got boost power!
Following a rather sizable update earlier this month, Nintendo's Switch Online battle royale racer F-Zero 99 has now received another patch. This bumps the game up to Version 1.5.1 and includes a bunch of fixes. There's also a confirmation that certain things haven't been recorded correctly for customers running on Version...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Neva
"So perfect it made me cry"
This week the creators of GRIS released a beautiful new game called Neva. Here on Nintendo Life we called this game a raw, engrossing platformer that looks incredible, and now even more reviews filled with praise are rolling in. Here's a round up so far: Nintendo Life (9/10) <related ids="172565"> Hardcore Gamer...
News Nintendo Switch 'Parental Controls' App Returns After An Extended Outage
But some data has been "lost"
If you make use of Switch's parental controls app, you might have noticed the service suffered an outage that lasted for roughly a week. It seems Nintendo has now restored the service and it should be back up and running again. Unfortunately, playtime data between the 13th - 15th October 2024 has been lost and is...
News Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Updated (Version 1.1.1), Here's What's Included
Download it now
The competitive retro compilation Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition is still getting plenty of support from Nintendo. As part of this it's now updated the game to Version 1.1.1. According to the official support page, this "fixes issues". Here are the specifics: Latest update: Ver. 1.1.1 (Released October 15, 2024): Fixed...
News Final Fantasy Composer Nobuo Uematsu Says Fantasian Neo Dimension Is His "Final Project"
Update: But he's not actually "retiring from video game music work"
Update [Wed 16th Oct, 2024 02:55 BST]: Nobuo Uematsu has followed up this brief message clarifying he's "not retiring from video game music work". He mentions how there's apparently been "some misunderstanding" and he wants to cut back on this music so he has more time to make his...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Super Mario Party Jamboree
Live and let dice
Super Mario Party Jamboree is right around the corner and we are ready to get off the starting space. Before the game gets underway on 17th October, however, we better check whether the latest party entry is worth rolling the dice on. Cue the reviews round-up! Below, we have gathered a selection of Jamboree reviews from across the...
News Trails Through Daybreak II Release Date Adds To A Crowded February 2025
About Spriggan time
Remember when we had to wait years for news of a localised Trails game? Those days are almost behind us, as The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II will be launching on Switch on 14th February 2025. Wow, February is getting pretty packed already, isn't it? Plus, that's just eight months after the previous game in the...
News 'Tetris Forever' Slots Into Place On Switch Next Month
It's all lining up
Digital Eclipse has announced that the next entry in its Gold Master Series, Tetris Forever, will land on Switch on 12th November. In case you missed the announcement of this one back in August's Partner Showcase, Tetris Forever is a trip down memory lane for one of gaming's most iconic franchises. The compilation pulls together...
Review Super Mario Party Jamboree (Switch) - Only The Best Game In The Series
Family-friendly good times ahead
Listen! Nintendo has been doing a smashing job recently, in going back to some of its long-running franchises, stuff like Metroid and Pikmin, to bring us new entries that lean into the core strengths of what made us love them in the first place, instead of just continuing to bloat them with fluff and distractions...
News Tales Of Kenzera Director Slams Publishers' Desire To Create "The Next Fortnite"
"It shouldn’t be about money, it should be about expression"
Abubakar Salim, actor and director for the 2024 metroidvania Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, has recently slammed publishers' desire to create "the next Fortnite". In speaking with Dexerto, Salim commented on the state of the games industry at the moment and his desire for companies to start...
UK Charts Zelda Falls From The Top Five As New Releases Shake Things Up
It's dangerous to go alone
The latest look at the UK charts is in, and things have been shaken up. Yes, after holding onto the silver for two weeks, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has dropped to sixth this time thanks to the arrival of Silent Hill 2, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero and Undisputed at second, third and fifth respectively...
News Switch Online's Expansion Pack Promises "Excitement" In 2025
"Stay tuned to find out"
Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pack tier got off to a slow start with a handful of Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance and DLC releases, but it's steadily grown over time. We're now in the third year of this higher priced tier and it's sent out an email informing fans to "stay tuned" for what's to come in 2025. Although there...
