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TodayMon, 17th May 2021
News A Very Special Pokémon Snap Switch Dock Now Exists, But Good Luck Getting It
A one-of-a-kind beauty
We've already been treated to a limited edition Switch console for Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, as well as a limited edition Switch Lite for Pokémon Sword and Shield, but now there's a third and very special design that's far rarer than those that came before it. The New Pokémon Snap-inspired Switch...
UK Charts New Pokémon Snap Tumbles To Tenth, But Nintendo Takes Half Of Top Ten
Mass Effect goes straight to number one
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 15th May, revealing that New Pokémon Snap has fallen down the pecking order. The game, which had previously enjoyed first and second-place finishes in its opening two weeks, is now down in tenth place. EA's Mass Effect: Legendary Edition has debuted in top...
Rumour We're Getting A 'Pokémon Presents' Broadcast Next Month
Well, it *is* E3 2021, after all...
A leaker with a solid track record on the topic of Pokémon has revealed that a new 'Pokémon Presents' broadcast is coming in June – which would tie-in with E3 2021. @KeliosFR is the leaker who
YesterdaySun, 16th May 2021
Random Nintendo's Doug Bowser Introduces His Parents To Mario Kart 8 On Switch
Family fun for all ages
If you wanted to get a friend or loved one hooked on the Nintendo Switch, what game would you choose for them? For some, it might be The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild or Animal Crossing: New Horizons, but for Nintendo of America's current president Doug Bowser, the top pick is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. In his latest post on...
Soapbox Be Happy, This Is The True Golden Age Of Gaming
Technology has transformed gaming and made it better than ever
Soapbox features enable our individual writers to voice their own opinions on hot topics or random stuff they've been thinking about, opinions that may not necessarily be the voice of the site. Today, Tom talks about why this is the greatest era of gaming. So stop complaining, ok? I'm...
News Blizzard To Showcase New PVP Overwatch Maps In Special Fifth Anniversary Livestream
A developer AMA will follow on May 24th
Although many within the Overwatch community are still recovering from the departure of game director Jeff Kaplan last month, the latest developer update has now been posted. It's hosted by Aaron Keller - a founding member of the original Overwatch team and Jeff's replacement - and focuses on "what's next"...
News Beach Buggy Racing 2: Island Adventure Adds Hot Wheels Booster Pack DLC
Unleash your inner speed demon
Hot Wheels' latest crossover is with Beach Buggy Racing 2: Island Adventure - the kart racing game we described as a "surprisingly decent" alternative to the Mario Kart series. In this latest DLC offer for the game, you can get 7 Hot Wheels vehicles, four brand new tracks, all-new missions, new achievements "and more"...
News A New Limited-Time Pokémon Sword And Shield Item Distribution Event Has Begun
A one-day offer!
There's a new item distribution available in Pokémon Sword and Shield and it's only on offer for a single day - so be sure to act fast! This time around it's a Life Orb. As explained by Serebii.net, this item was given out in the Spring Single Tournament livestream from Pokémon Korea. The code you'll need this time around is:...
Saturday15th May 2021
News Did You Find The Easter Egg Hidden In Famicom Detective Club?
SPOILERS FOR BOTH GAMES WITHIN!
We hope you've been enjoying Famicom Detective Club as much as we did, and if you've finished both games — or if you're at least halfway through both of them — then there's a neat little Easter Egg that you might have already found yourself. In The Missing Heir, you're given a speed dial number to reach the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 15th)
Solving the mystery of what to play
Well, another week of Nintendo news and quirky weirdness has passed. We had even more stability for the Switch thanks to a firmware update, rumours of the Super Mario Odyssey team making a DK title, the internet making a meme out of an overprice
News Knockout City Goes Live On Switch Next Week With A Ten-Day Free Trial
A special launch promotion
EA has announced it will offer a 10-day free trial for Velan Studios' upcoming release Knockout City when it arrives on Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms on 21st May. This is the "full game" - allowing you to try out everything. "Remind your friends to set their alarm clocks for noon UTC on May 21 so the...
News Koei Tecmo's President Would Love To See A Super Mario Musou Crossover
But isn't sure how to "make this a reality"
Ever since Koei Tecmo teamed up with Nintendo to release Hyrule Warriors and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, fans have been wondering what other IPs from the Nintendo library could be adapted into a Musou game. In a recent interview with JP Games, Koei Tecmo president (and the producer of Samurai...
Friday14th May 2021
News There's An Animal Crossing Glitch That Lets You Sit In The Hot Tub
The Nintendo Switch is now a "hot tub time!" machine
YOU CAN NOW SIT IN THE WATER IN ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW HORIZONS. This is not a drill, folks — though it is a glitch, and we can't promise that it won't break your game, so be careful if you want to try it out. New Horizons players have figured out a new glitch in the game that lets you clip...
News Cyberpunk RPG Laxidaze Aims To Combine Pokémon With Final Fantasy VII Remake
What a combo!
Indie developer Machine Elf Studios is going big with its debut title, hoping to create an intriguing fusion of games like Pokémon, Final Fantasy VII Remake and Monster Hunter. Laxidaze is a "monster-taming action RPG set in a cyber-funk future that features third-person combat and soci
News Nintendo Switch AniMAY Sale Discounts Lots Of Anime Games, Up To 84% Off (North America)
Dragon Ball, Naruto, Sword Art Online, more!
Another welcome sale has appeared on the Nintendo Switch eShop, this time discounting plenty of anime-inspired games. Jumping on the AniMAY trend, the sale includes all sorts of fan-favourites like Dragon Ball, Naruto Shippuden, Sword Art Online, Digimon, and more. We've got all the details for you...
News Super Rare Games Confirms A Physical Edition Of Inmost
5000 copies in total, with 2000 steelbook versions
Inmost, from developer Hidden Layer Games, is an intriguing title that tells a dark and at times troubling tale. It does so with a great deal of style and some impressive narrative moments, as we explained in our Inmost review. It's now getting a physical release via Super Rare Games; as is the...
News Last Year, Roughly 20% Of Switch Console Sales Went To Households That Already Owned One
And Nintendo expects this demand to increase
With the Switch doubling up as a home and handheld games console – and especially now that the portable-only Switch Lite is available – it's easy to see why multiple people in the same household would want their own system. Having multiple Switches in the house provides better multiplayer experiences,...
News Ace Attorney Games Are Now On Sale Across Switch And 3DS (North America)
Four games on offer for a limited time
In the mood for a bit of Ace Attorney? Well, what great timing you have! For a limited time, four Ace Attorney games across Nintendo Switch and 3DS have been discounted in the US. We've got the full list for you below – feel free to click on any games that pique your interest to read our further coverage and...
News Mediatonic Accidentally Leaked The Fall Guys Source Code
BackUpThisFolder_ButDontShipItWithYourGame
Someone — or potentially multiple someones — are having a really, really bad day at Mediatonic HQ, as the latest patch for Fall Guys included... their entire source code. Oops. As you can see on SteamDB, a website which tracks changes to Steam's database, Fall Guys was updated with a bunch of new...
Random Fans Are Having A Field Day Reviewing Nintendo Switch's Calculator
"GOTY"
An official screenshot of 'Calculator', now available on Nintendo Switch. Earlier this week, Nintendo Switch got its very own Calculator. It's oddly pricey, and arguably entirely unnecessary, but the absurdity of it all turned it into one of the week's most-talked-about Nintendo Switch releases. We're being serious – news is slow right...
Nintendo Download 14th May (Europe)
Famicom Detective Club! Subnautica! Calculator!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe 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 - New Releases: #1 Anagrams (Eclipse Games, 14th...
Poll The Famicom Detective Club Games Are Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting Them?
Have your say...
It can be easy to get frustrated with Nintendo and the way in which it treats its legacy content – sure, you can play Super Mario Bros. on every system under the sun, but plenty of the company's more obscure titles are just impossible to enjoy legitimately these days. Thankfully, then, today's Famicom Detective Club launches are a...
News Harvest Moon: One World Update Promises Longer Days And More Time With Your Animals
Tweaks based on player feedback
If you've been enjoying Harvest Moon: One World on Nintendo Switch, you'll be pleased to know that Natsume has dropped a new update addressing a couple of quality of life issues raised by player feedback. The patch, available to download as we speak, focuses on the length of your in-game days and the lifespan of your...
News Here's A Look At The Rockin' Opening Movie For NEO: The World Ends With You
Game launches this July
In addition to a number of first-party titles coming to the Switch between now and the end of the year, there are also plenty of third-party offerings. One of them happens to be NEO: The World Ends with You - a sequel to the original 2007/08 DS title. Ahead the NEO's July 27th release, Nintendo and Square Enix have decided...
Random Check Out These "Mock-Ups" Of Game Boy Advance For Switch Online
Please Nintendo, we're begging you!
If you're like us, by now, you're probably missing Game Boy Advance games. Nintendo made them available during the Wii U generation on the eShop and also gave them to 3DS ambassadors in 2011. So, what about the Switch Online? Could we perhaps see them on this paid service one day? We're evidently not the only...
News You Can Now Get A Platinum And Gold Point Coin Pin Set From My Nintendo (US)
Or a New Pokémon Snap zipper case
My Nintendo in North America is offering some new rewards for its members. The highlight is a physical Platinum and Gold Point Coin Pin Set. You know, the currency you use on the online store to buy various wallpapers and items? Yeah, that. "Show off your My Nintendo pride with this exclusive pin set featuring a...
News Akiba's Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed Gets A Western Switch Release This July
Launching in Japan this month
Update [Fri 14th May, 2021 00:55 BST]: XSEED Games and Acquire Corp have announced Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed will be released in North America for Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms on 20th July. It will set you back $39.99 USD. Marvelous Europe has not yet confirmed if its local release date...
Thursday13th May 2021
News Mojo Bones Is Working On A New Switch Project - Chrono Faction
"A completely unique fusion of action/strategy"
Way back in the distant mists of time, also known as 2013, Nintendo first introduced Siesta Fiesta - by developer Mojo Bones - on 3DS as part of its Indiecade showcase; we then saw it at a Post-E3 'Nindie' event the following year, and rather enjoyed it in our review. It was a fun game that took the...
News Rise Eterna Is A Tactical RPG Out Now On Switch eShop, Has A Gorgeous Physical Edition
Including a "3D frame with an adjustable battle scene"
Today is eShop download update day, and the dizzying list and the day-to-day overload of game details can cause some titles to get overlooked. Perhaps one of them is Rise Eterna, a tactical RPG inspired by the 16-bit era that is being published by Forever Entertainment; it's priced at $19.99USD...
News Surprise! Nintendo Confirms That "Many" New Games Are Coming This Year
Games company is making games, hoorah!
You're not going to believe it, but Nintendo's releasing lots of new games this year. Thank goodness. Yes, as you may well have seen thanks to our coverage of his comments surrounding Nintendo's increased R&D expenditure and its struggles keeping up with hardware demands, company president Shuntaro...
