Nintendo Switch News
July2021
News The First Review For The Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Is Now In
The first verdict from Japan
Update (Wed 14th Jul, 2021 14:00 BST): Our very own review is now live, too. You can read our full thoughts on the game right here. Original Article (Wed 14th Jul, 2021 10:00 BST): The very first review of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD has now been shared by Japanese publication, Famitsu, with western reviews...
News Samurai Warriors 5 Demo Allows Players To Transfer Progress To The Full Game
Arriving on the Switch eShop next week
Samurai Warriors 5 will be arriving on the Nintendo Switch later this month, and ahead of its release Koei Tecmo has announced a special demo. It will be made available on the Switch eShop on 20th July and allows players to experience two stages and try out multiple different characters. Your progress will...
News Someone Thinks They've Resolved Nintendo's Joy-Con Drift Problem With An Incredibly Simple Fix
"There you go, Nintendo"
If you're desperate to salvage those drifting Nintendo Switch Joy-Con, have watched all the videos online (including our own), and still haven't had any luck, then why not try this new fix that's surfaced on YouTube, which is claiming to have solved Joy-Con drift problems once and for all. VK's Channel on YouTube identified...
News Brand New Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin Spirits Are Joining Smash Bros. Ultimate
Unlock them later this week
Surprise! The rice farming game Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin (which we thought was pretty neat, by the way), will be joining Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in spirit form. Nintendo has announced the latest event - taking place this Friday, and lasting for a total of five days - will feature three new spirits from the...
News Octopath Traveler Teases Sequel On Its Third Anniversary
A "new adventure" appears to be on the way
Square Enix's Octopath Traveler celebrates its third anniversary this week, and while it's no longer a Nintendo Switch exclusive, it's still an amazing game and one we would absolutely recommend trying out if you haven't already. It's got everyone wondering though if there are more adventures to come...
News Metroid's Ridley amiibo Is Also Getting A Reprint This October
Just in time for the release of Metroid Dread
From time to time, Nintendo likes to reprint older amiibo alongside newer releases on the Switch. We've seen it before with amiibo from the Zelda line, and now it's Metroid's turn. Following on from the news the Dark Samus amiibo from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate would be getting a reprint in the US, it's...
News Minecraft Update 1.17.10 Adds Candles, Axolotl Fixes
Don't get them mixed up, okay?
Earlier this year, Mojang announced that they would be splitting the upcoming Minecraft Caves & Cliffs update into two parts, mostly along the line of "new world generation" and "everything else". Completely rewriting how the world is built is a monumental task, after all. The Caves & Cliffs update part one...
News Oh, Bird: Check Out Crowsworn, A Bloodborne-y Metroidvania That's A Hit On Kickstarter
Caw
Enough games have taken their cues from From Software's Dark Souls and Bloodborne games that "Souls-like" is beginning to become its own genre, but we can't say that we mind — especially when the games look this good. Crowsworn is unabashedly Bloodborne-y in its presentation, with cathedrals and Victorian lampposts up the wazoo, plus the main...
News Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Is A "Smash Bros-Alike" Fighting Its Way To Switch This Fall
Featuring 20 levels based on Nickelodeon shows
If the likes of Mario and Link just aren't doing it for you, an all-new Super Smash Bros-style game featuring the likes of SpongeBob and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is heading to Switch later this year. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, which will also release on PlayStation and Xbox systems, is...
Home release gives us a proper look
On Christmas Day last year, Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle hit Japanese theatres, telling a new story in which series protagonist Ash Ketchum meets a feral boy named Koko. Actually called Pocket Monsters the Movie: Coco in Japan, the film launches on Blu-ray and DVD in the region this week. Thanks to...
News Here Are The Switch eShop's Best-Selling Games Of 2021 So Far (Japan)
Top 30 eShop games revealed
As our regular readers will be aware, Nintendo drops a list of the Japanese Switch eShop's best-selling games every month. In the latest round-up, Game Builder Garage took home the title of the most downloaded game of June, closely followed by Mario Golf: Super Rush. Now, though, Nintendo's offered up a more exciting...
News The Smurfs - Mission Vileaf Is A Cutesy 3D Platformer Heading to Switch
Hold your fire, it actually looks decent
Ah, the Smurfs, those funny little blue characters that have endured over decades in popular culture, albeit not necessarily residing in the top tier when it comes to mainstream popularity. The brand is still lucrative, though, and publisher Microids is working with developer OSome Studio to bring The Smurfs...
News Switch's Latest Animated Jigsaw Puzzle Game Puts A Focus On ASMR
And it launches today!
The Nintendo Switch has a fair few animated jigsaw puzzle games at this point (who can forget Animated Jigsaws: Japanese Women?), but this latest effort from Leonardo Zufi and QUByte Interactive is going for a slightly different approach. Called ASMR Journey - Animated Jigsaw Puzzle, this new game blends relaxing jigsaw...
News Nintendo Confirms New Camera Controls For Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
Which weirdly wasn't front and centre in its QoL trailer
A narrative has developed online questioning how much endeavour Nintendo has put into The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, with a 'quality of life trailer' subsequently helping a little to show various changes that should theoretically make the game better than it was in its original guise...
News Konami's Next Yu-Gi-Oh! Game Arrives In Japan This August
It's time to duel, again!
Update #3 [Tue 13th Jul, 2021 03:05 BST]: A Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel demo is now available on the Japanese eShop. Once again, this game launches in Japan on 12th August. There's still no word on a local release. Update #2 [Sun 18th Apr, 2021 09:30 BST]: While there's still no mention of a local release, Konami has now locked...
News Minecraft Gets Some More Sonic Content In Awesome New Event
"Join the fastest event alive"
Last month, as part of Sonic the Hedgehog's 30th-anniversary celebration, Minecraft announced a special Sonic Adventure 2 DLC pack for the game. Now in an update, more Sonic x Minecraft content has arrived. This time, Sonic the Hedgehog has taken over "The Hive" Minecraft servers tab. The event runs from now until...
News Cruis'n Blast Brings Classic Arcade Racing To Switch This September
Race like it's 2017
One of the surprises of Nintendo's E3 Direct this year was Cruis'n Blast. It was announced as a Switch exclusive and given a Fall 2021 release. The team at Raw Thrills has now narrowed down the release date. Clear your calendars racing enthusiasts because the game will be arriving on Nintendo's hybrid system on 14th September...
Talking Point Can Metroid Dread Be The Franchise's 'Awakening'?
This could be a breakthrough for the series
Over the weekend our lovely folk in the video team posted a detailed chat, above, asking a simple but intriguing question — "Why hasn't the Metroid series traditionally sold well?" It's a good question, and it feels like one with a lot of varied answers. Let's summarise a few, before shifting to a fully...
News "It's Like A Contra Game On Acid": Weapon Of Choice DX Runs 'N' Guns Onto Switch This Fall
The Xbox Live Indie Game returns on Switch
Indie developer Mommy's Best Games has revealed that Weapon of Choice DX will be blasting onto the Nintendo Switch eShop on 2nd September. This upcoming rerelease looks set to improve upon the original Xbox Live Indie Game of the same name (minus the DX part, of course), with new difficulty rebalancing, a...
News Sonic Colors: Ultimate Switch Trailer Removes 60fps Perk Of Original Video
Still a nice upgrade, mind...
We're rather looking forward to Sonic Colors: Ultimate, an anniversary release of a title previously only found on Wii. Just recently SEGA unveiled a new trailer that showcased a variety of new features in the remaster, with visual enhancements and 'rival rush' standing out as intriguing additions. Nintendo has now...
Video Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania Clip Shows Switch Gyro Controls In Action
Swish and flick
Last month's Nintendo Direct brought us plenty of exciting new games to look forward to, including none other than Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania. Launching this October, the game features more than 300 stages from GameCube's Super Monkey Ball and Super Monkey Ball 2, as well as Super Monkey Ball Deluxe, a
News New Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Footage Shows Off The Game's Autosave Feature
Another welcome change
At the start of the month, Nintendo released a special quality-of-life trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, revealing that the game will feature a new autosave option designed to keep your progress nice and safe. Strangely enough, this feature was only mentioned towards the bottom of a PR feature list, and while...
News Super Robot Wars 30 Scores October Switch Release With English Subtitles
Included anime series revealed
Bandai Namco has announced that Super Robot Wars 30 will launch on Nintendo Switch across Japan and Southeast Asia on 28th October. Super Robot Wars 30 is the latest entry in the Super Robot Wars series – a tactical RPG franchise that focuses on huge crossovers between various different mecha anime series released...
News Nintendo Won't Say Whether Switch OLED Joy-Con Fixes Drift, So Don't Count On It
Four years in, Joy-Con drift isn't going away
Switch OLED's shiny new Joy-Con are easy on the eye, but will they suffer from the infamous Joy-Con drift? Nintendo's latest Switch revision is just a few months away from release, with the super-slick Switch OLED model hitting stores on 8th October. Naturally, it'd make sense for gaming fans to hope...
UK Charts Monster Hunter Stories 2 Earns Third-Place Debut In Another Decent Week For Nintendo
Mario Golf falls to fourth
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 10th July, revealing that Monster Hunter Stories 2 has managed to grab third place in its debut week. The game was outsold by FIFA 21 (which is perhaps not all that surprising considering all the Euro 2020 hype), and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, the latter of which...
News EA Is Bringing Another Legacy Edition Of FIFA To Nintendo Switch
Kick-off this October
Ahead of the England v Italy Euro final today, EA has dropped its official reveal trailer for FIFA 22. The cover star this year will be PSG player Kylian Mbappé and the game launches on 1st October this year. While there's no mention of a Nintendo Switch release in the main trailer, an official press release has confirmed...
News Nintendo Highlights "Smoother Play Experience" In The Opening Hours Of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
It seems the game's camera has also been improved
There's less than a week to go until The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD arrives on the Switch. Nintendo has been reminding us about this Wii game's return non-stop since it was announced, and ahead of its release, it's promoted yet another quality of life improvement. In the Switch version, there...
News The Original Nexomon Game Is Coming Soon To Nintendo Switch
Evolve and collect over 300 unique creatures
If you're looking for something similar but different to the old-school Pokémon games, perhaps Nexomon might be of interest. Publisher PQube and VEWO Interactive have announced the original entry, currently available on Steam, iOS and Android devices, will be "coming soon" to all consoles including the...
News Team Sonic Racing '30th Anniversary Edition' Listings Surface Online
Everybody's Super Sonic racing
In 2019, Sega and Sumo Digital released Team Sonic Racing across multiple platforms. While it didn't receive anything like DLC in the end, it seems the retail version of the game for Switch and PlayStation will be getting a special package update to celebrate Sonic's 30th Birthday. According to Sonic fansite Tails'...
News WayForward Brings RWBY: Arrowfell To Nintendo Switch In 2022
And here's your first look
The new Arc System Works' published RWBY game (originally announced last September) has been officially revealed as RWBY: Arrowfell. This side-scrolling 2D adventure will be developed by the Shantae, River City Girls and Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp developer WayForward in conjunction with Rooster Teeth. It's been...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 10th)
What are your weekend gaming plans?
Another week, another addition to the Nintendo Switch family. Yes, we all got a little post-E3 surprise drop (surprise might be a bit generous, to be honest) in the form of the Switch OLED announcement. It elicited a variety reactions from existing Switch owners and Nintendo fans, although none so passionate as...
News The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Is Getting Free DLC Inspired By The Netflix Show
And here's a first-look at Season 2
During the first-ever WitcherCon, CD Project Red announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition would be receiving some free DLC inspired by The Witcher series on Netflix. And yes, they'll be released for every version of the game including the Switch version. More details will be shared soon. Once...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Hacker Arrested For Selling Modified Save Data
Was sold online as the "ultimate save data"
We've heard in the past about crackdowns on street sales of modded Nintendo hardware and games, but this story is slightly different. Back in April, Tokyo-based Chinese national Ichimin Sho posted an advertisement on a Japanese e-commerce site selling "ultimate save data" for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of...
News Songs For A Hero Is A Musical RPG Where The Soundtrack Narrates Your Actions
And it's Brazilian-made!
You know when you listen to a particular song that makes you feel like you're in a music video, even though you're actually just shopping for lentils in your local grubby cornershop? Well, now you can be the star of your own music video. Sort of. Not really. Kinda? Songs For A Hero is a musical RPG in which the lyrical...
News Here Are The Switch eShop's Best-Selling Games Of June 2021 (Japan)
Game Builder Garage prevents a Mario number one
Nintendo has released an updated list of its best-selling titles on the eShop in Japan, this time covering June 2021. The list sees two new entries at the top, with Game Builder Garage managing to keep Mario Golf: Super Rush from a debut digital number one. Innersloth's Among Us completes the top...
News Massive 'What The Golf?' Update Launches A Week Early
120 new levels!
The games industry is full of delays and postponements and Metroid Dread finally being released after 15 years, so it's actually quite nice to be able to write a story about What The Golf's huge new update being released a week early — even if it was by mistake! "The update for the golf game for people who hate golf released...
Random "Of Course You Know What A Heart Is!": Nintendo Pokes Fun At Skyward Sword's Shortcomings
Thankfully, things have been tweaked on Switch
Skyward Sword on Wii made collecting items a pain in the... heart. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD launches on Nintendo Switch next week (that came around fast, didn't it?!) and fans of the series have been keen to learn about the improvements this rerelease is bringing to the table. Thankfully,...
News Nintendo Reveals The Top 15 Most-Downloaded Switch Games In June 2021 (Europe)
The eShop's biggest games
Nintendo has shared an updated list of Europe's most-downloaded Switch eShop games, revealing which titles were the most popular during June 2021. Taking top spot this time around is Nintendo's quirky game creator tool, Game Builder Garage; the game didn't receive a physical release in Europe, perhaps helping it to climb...
Guide Monster Hunter Stories 2 Monstie Eggs - How To Get The Best Monstie Eggs And Party
Don't scramble your thinking
A key to success in Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is finding new 'Monsties' for your party, developing their abilities and ensuring you have the tools to succeed throughout the story. In this guide we focus on how to find the best Eggs and develop a well balanced party. Monster Hunter Stories 2 Monstie...
Guide Monster Hunter Stories 2 - Weapon Builds And How To Forge And Upgrade Armor
Get ready
Developing your armor and weapon builds can be vital to success in Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, so this guide is focused on key strategies to ensure you have the best gear, along with a breakdown of weapon types to help you in battle. Visit the Smithy: Early in the story you'll learn about the Smithy in your home village,...
Guide Monster Hunter Stories 2 Treasure Chests - Tips For Finding Special Items
Get all the goodies
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin has a huge world to explore, from varied towns and villages, to intriguing dungeons and monster dens, right through to the enormous spaces of the open world. However there are some quirks and small details you'll need to know to ensure you get the most out of the world, and more importantly...
Guide Monster Hunter Stories 2 Multiplayer - How To Unlock Multiplayer
Everything is fun with friends
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin may be an epic single player RPG, but Capcom has also included a rather comprehensive set of multiplayer options, which can be played in local or online setups. In this guide we break down the unlock requirements and the options you have for playing with friends and others...
Guide Monster Hunter Stories 2 Battle Guide - How To Win Battles
All about the small details
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin will have you engaging in a lot of battles, so in this guide we give a big focus on the rock-paper-scissors combat, along with details on how to team up with companions and Monsties for incredibly powerful attacks. We also provide some smaller hints and tips to help you through the...
Guide Monster Hunter Stories 2 Guide - Hints, Tips And How To Master The Hunt
You have a long journey ahead
Welcome to our Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin guide hub. Capcom's spin-off is now in stores, a sequel that takes the solid foundations from the 3DS original and delivers an interesting and bright RPG experience on Switch. Serving as both a fun change of pace for core series veterans and a gentle introduction...
Video Here's How Hot Wheels Unleashed Will Let You Build Your Very Own Tracks
Track Builder gives you the developer's own tools
A new trailer for Hot Wheels Unleashed has lifted the lid on the game's Track Builder, a feature that'll let you design and build your very own trademark orange tracks from the comfort of your sofa. The Track Builder actually gives players the exact same tools, items, tracks, and layouts that were...
News Fancy A Switch OLED For £800? Scalpers Are Already Flogging Pre-Orders
No thanks, mate
Like a plague of gnats hovering around your face on a hot summer's day, or the tidal wave of noisy pop-up ads found on modern tabloid websites, scalpers are once again refusing to go away. Earlier this week saw the announcement of a brand new Switch, the Switch OLED model, and with
News Capcom Has Released A Day-One Update For Monster Hunter Stories 2
Meet the Monsties
This week's major Nintendo Switch release is Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. It's the follow-up to the 2016 3DS original. As planned, Capcom has rolled out its day-one update for the game. While you can play the game as it is on release, this update coming in at ar
News Xenoblade Chronicles Developer Monolith Soft Reports Huge Profits, Up By 138.2%
Shulk's return has likely helped
Monolith Soft - best known for the Xenoblade Chronicles series in recent years - has become one of Nintendo's top developers. It's also supported some key projects like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Following on from its release of
News Nintendo Plugs Its NSO Zelda Games Ahead Of Skyward Sword HD's Release
Experience Link's classic adventures while you wait
Next week sees the release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD on the Switch. Although it's only an updated version of a 2011 Wii title, Nintendo has been promoting it non-stop since it was originally announced. It's now using the lead-up to the game's release to promote Link's classics...
News Sakurai Reminds Us There's Only One DLC Fighter Left For Smash Ultimate (Again)
"This is the end"
Later this year will see the arrival of the final DLC fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. If you're hoping for a surprise or even something like a third Fighters Pass, it seems it really won't be happening. The game's director, Masahiro Sakurai, has already gone on record on a number of occasions in recent times - stating how...
News Sonic Colors: Ultimate Trailer Showcases Enhanced Visuals, Rival Rush And More
Blue Blur minus the SD blur
Sonic Colors: Ultimate is SEGA's showcase release for its famous mascot's 30th anniversary this year, bringing the well-regarded Wii-exclusive to a range of platforms, from the fanciest new 4K machines to the versatile Switch. It's not far away, due on 7th September, so there's a new trailer (above) to showcase benefits...
Nintendo Download 8th July (North America)
Monster Hunter! Boomerang X! A Plague Tale!
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: MONSTER HUNTER STORIES 2: Wings...
Nintendo Download 8th July (Europe)
Monster Hunter Stories 2! Silver Case 2425! Pictooi!
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 Retail eShop - New Releases: Monster Hunter...
Japanese Charts Mario Golf: Super Rush Stays Top For A Second Week As Switch Dominates
Double eagle
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 4th July, revealing that Mario Golf: Super Rush has managed to stay top of the pile for a second consecutive week. The game sold another estimated 31,685 physical copies this week, helping it to stay ahead of Game Builder Garage which is still performing nicely in second...
Talking Point Where Does The Switch OLED Announcement Leave The Rumoured Switch Pro?
Was it hot air all along, or is it still coming?
This week, Nintendo did its usual thing of shadow-dropping a major announcement on a (largely) unsuspecting world, and now the dust has settled on the reveal of the Switch OLED Model, it's time to ask the vital question: where does that leave the much-rumoured Switch Pro? In case you somehow missed...
News Lonely Mountains: Downhill Update Adds New Modifiers, Including A Mario Kart-Style Mirror Mode
Plus new obstacles, checkpoints and a Super Bike
Lonely Mountains: Downhill, Thunderful and Megagon's excellent bike trial game, has received another new update that hopes to give players a "completely fresh" experience. The update adds all-new Modifiers for the game's daily leaderboard competition Daily Rides, essentially giving experienced...
Video Days Ahead Of Release, Zelda: Skyward Sword Gets New 'A Hero Rises' Trailer
"Will you fall? Or will you soar?"
We're just days away from the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD on Switch, an HD rerelease of the original that first appeared on Wii back in 2011, and Nintendo has dropped another new trailer to keep the hype rolling. As you'd expect, the new clip gives us another close look at some of the game's...
Review Ys IX: Monstrum Nox (Switch) - A Fine Action-RPG With Performance Issues On Switch
Ysy like Sunday morning
It’s been a little over three years since we last saw a new entry in the Ys (rhymes with “geese”) franchise, when Lacrimosa of Dana broke the nearly twenty-year period where new entries skipped Nitnendo consoles. We absolutely loved that release, and now that Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is out, we can confidently say that it...
Feeling lucky?
Pre-orders for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD just got a whole lot tastier over at the My Nintendo Store in the UK, with all buyers being entered into a draw to win this lovely 'Link on Loftwing' figurine from First 4 Figures. Completely sold out on the manufacturer's website, the figurine is a pricey prize, initially...
News Microids To Reveal Panzer Dragoon And The House Of The Dead Switch Physical Editions
Teaming up with Forever Entertainment
Forever Entertainment is quite the mover in the retro remaster scene, seemingly being SEGA's preferred partner for reviving some classics and also working on un-named remakes for Square Enix. It's now been confirmed that the company is partnering up with Microids for retail and collector's editions of a couple...
Video Here's Another Look At Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Running On Switch
Reunite with Goku and friends this September
One of the highlights during Nintendo's E3 presentation this year was the announcement Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot would be coming to the Switch. This followed a number of rumours, so it was nice to see it finally confirmed. Since then, there's been no information really shared about this upcoming release -...
Everything you need to know about the new console
After years of rumours and speculation, Nintendo finally lifted the lid on its revised and upgraded Switch system in June 2021 and the Nintendo Switch OLED Model launched on October 8th (the same day as Metroid Dread). The newer system featu
News No More Heroes III Switch File Size Seemingly Revealed
How big is Travis' new game?
This August, the legendary assassin Travis Touchdown makes his glorious return in No More Heroes III for the Switch. Grasshopper Manufacture's new game requires players to battle to the top of the Galactic Superhero Rankings and stop alien invaders in their tracks. If you're planning on picking this game up digitally,...
News Capcom Confirms The Physical Copy Of Monster Hunter Stories 2 Will Not Require A Download
"Apologies for any confusion"
Update #2 [Thu 8th Jul, 2021 02:45 BST]: In an update on social media, Capcom has confirmed the physical version of Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin will not require a download or installation to start playing and apologises for any confusion. In saying this, there will be a day one patch, which requires 0.5GB...
Random That Guy Playing The Switch OLED In His Hallway Is Driving Social Media Bonkers
"Realistically, he’d be on a toilet"
Nintendo revealed its Switch OLED with another one of those lifestyle commercials - showing people playing it in real life. It starts off with a guy spending some time with Metroid Dread on the couch (believable), a woman by the pool enjoying the new Zelda title (again, yeah...it could happen), and then we get...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Monopoly Has Been Officially Revealed
Pre-order are now live
Update [Thu 8th Jul, 2021 00:30 BST]: Toymaker Hasbro has now officially confirmed the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Monopoly set. Pre-orders are available now for $24.99 and it arrives this August in the US. Here is what's included along with a description of the customised gameplay: 4 character tokens, 4 Skill cards, 35...
News Supernatural Detective Game 'Unavowed' Gets Surprise Switch Release
Point-and-click fans, take note
You might not have heard of Unavowed, but if you're a fan of adventure games, point-and-clicks, and excellent narratives in the vein of old-school Monkey Island, you should have heard of Wadjet Eye. The American studio is perhaps the closest spiritual successor to the point-and-click games of the 90s (well, except...
Soapbox Could Switch OLED Actually Make A Reality Of Nintendo's Cheesy Tabletop Dream?
Time to annoy fellow coffee shop patrons
The Switch 'hybrid' concept has, over the course of four years, proven to be a significant and important success for Nintendo. It's not just about the sales figures and huge profits, but it's lifted Nintendo's brand back to the sort of influence last enjoyed in the days of DS and Wii, albeit the outrageous...
Guide How Much Internal Storage Does A Switch Have? Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, OLED
How many games can you store on the new Switch?
How many GB of memory does a Switch have? The Nintendo Switch OLED Model not only features a bigger screen than the standard Switch and the Switch Lite, but it also has double the amount of internal storage buried within compared to the previous Switch consoles: 64GB compared to 32GB. Hardware...
Set playtime free
You see that picture up there? Four friends, chilling in a pub garden, playing from Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics, as you do. We've been dreaming of this sort of scenario for a long while now, and as things start to approach a degree of normalcy following the events of the last year or so, we're looking forward to Summer...
Review Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings Of Ruin (Switch) - A Franchise Riding High
An ideal introduction to the series
Monster Hunter is a series with a longstanding tradition of being impenetrable to casual first-time players, with systems layered upon systems and tricky combat. In the mainline series Monster Hunter: World provided a multi-platform mainstream breakthrough, while on Switch the recent Monster Hunter Rise followed...
News Physical And Collector's Editions Of Among Us Are Here
Call an emergency meeting
Among Us is finally getting a physical version, and not only that — it's getting THREE Collector's Editions to boot. The Crewmate Edition, priced at $29.99, includes: Among Us base game and all of the DLC items: Airship, Polus and MIRA HQ Skins, along with the Hamster Pet, Bedcrab Pet, Brainslug Pet, Stickmin Pet and...
News Tails Of Iron Is An Adventure RPG With Heroic Rats, Arrives On Switch Soon
Frogs are the bad guys, so take down that Kermit poster
Rats can get a bit of bad press at times - just this week A Plague Tale: Innocence - Cloud Version arrived on Switch to show hordes of rats as terrifying creatures of death. Tails of Iron is one game keen to show that they're not all bad, though. Developed by UK-based Odd Bug Studio and...
Guide Switch OLED Battery Life - How Does It Compare To The Switch And Switch Lite?
Plug in and play
Nintendo's Switch OLED Model arrived on 8th October 2021, and brought with it a massively improved screen which is brighter, offers more convincing contrast, and is larger in size, coming in at 7 inches corner-to-corner (the original Switch has a screen size of 6.2 inches while the Switch Lite has a screen of 5.5 inches).
Guide Which Nintendo Switch Is Best For Me? Should I Buy A Switch OLED?
Here's a Switch console breakdown and our recommendations
In October 2021 Nintendo launched a OLED hardware revision of its Switch console: the Switch OLED Model. The original Switch launched in March 2017, with the Switch Lite joining the lineup in 2019. But is the OLED Switch better? Is there a difference between Nintendo Switch consoles? In this...
Guide How To Update Your Switch Joy-Con And Pro Controller
Keep up to date with our guide
Like any other piece of consumer hardware that's connected to the internet, the Switch is subject to regular firmware updates which add functionality, fix bugs and introduce exciting new features. However, what a lot of people don't realise is that alongside these system updates Nintendo often issues firmware updates...
News Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Gets A Release Date And Setting
Off to Hong Kong Island
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, published by Nacon and developed by Kylotonn Studios, is certainly an intriguing release on the way to Switch. It's a title that promises an open-world approach to driving, which brings to mind the concept of the Forza Horizon series as an example. Though it may not be as sparkly on Switch as...
News Danganronpa: Decadence Locks In A December Release For North America And Europe
Four games in one collection
One of the highlights for many during Nintendo's E3 Direct last month was the announcement the Danganronpa series would be coming to the Nintendo Switch later this year. Spike Chunsoft has now announced it will bring Danganronpa: Decadence - the four-in-one collection to the system on 4th November in Japan and 3rd of...
News Tetris 99 Hits The Fairway With A Brand New Mario Golf: Super Rush Theme
Tee up this weekend
As somewhat expected, Nintendo has announced it will be hosting a special themed event in Tetris 99 to celebrate the release of Mario Golf: Super Rush. The 22nd Maximus Cup event will begin on 9th July and runs through until 12th July. If you participate, and are able to accumulate 100 event points, you'll be able to unlock a...
News Here's A Look At The Official Carry Case Releasing Alongside The Switch OLED
It comes with screen protectors, too
Whenever a new system is revealed, you often get a bunch of accessory announcements with it. In the case of the Switch OLED model, Nintendo has shared a first look at the official carry case and screen protector. The case has got a black and white design to match the new colour of the system and will also come...
Does it run any better? "Nope"
Nintendo has announced a new Switch and it has got owners of the older models wondering if it's time for an upgrade. The company is yet to make an official statement about this - and likely won't directly address it, but it has clarified the OLED model does not have a new CPU or a RAM upgrade. Apart from the improved...
News Nintendo's Switch OLED Dock Can Be Purchased Separately
But it will not be sold at retail
There are a lot of fine details we're still learning about the newly announced Switch OLED model. While we've already discussed the dock in a number of other posts, it seems we've found a little bit of extra information that's worth sharing. Just like the original Nintendo Switch dock, users will be able to buy...
News Upcoming Gollum Game Gets New Trailer To Show Off Stealth-Parkour Gameplay
Precious new footage
What do you think of when you think about Lord of the Rings' weaselly jewellery hoarder, Gollum? Is it parkour? It's totally parkour, isn't it? The Lord of the Rings: Gollum recently got a new trailer at E3, but at less than a minute long, and mostly focused on story, it didn't give us much more of a look at the game. This new...
News Yes, Switch OLED Works With Your Old Dock
And vice versa
Wait! Don't throw away your Nintendo Switch dock just yet! It's still good — even if it doesn't have that snazzy new LAN port. The newly-announced Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) isn't much bigger than the old one, although it seems like the size difference is just enough that
News Nintendo Confirms There's No CPU Or RAM Upgrade In The OLED Switch
It really is all all about the screen
After months of Switch Pro rumours, Nintendo finally revealed its new hardware SKU - but it would seem that under the hood, the Switch OLED Model is very much the same beast as the original Switch. While there were rumours that the new version would boast a more powerful processor to handle
Random The Internet Reacts To The New Switch OLED Model
Get yer memes, get yer fresh memes here
Wellll, wellllll, wellllllllll. It looks like every single games journalist and influencer was right after all, with a few hundred caveats. The much-rumoured Switch Pro has turned out to be a sliiiightly underwhelming new Nintendo Switch model with a bigger OLED screen, a hole for the internet to go into, and...
News Nintendo FAQ Confirms That Switch OLED Joy-Cons Are The Same As Existing Controllers
Hopefully with stick improvements, but don't bank on it
Nintendo's Joy-Cons are very smart, clever little controllers in various ways - HD Rumble, motion controls and the flexibility to be turned sideways for on-the-go multiplayer. However, you don't have to go far to find someone that has encountered reliability issues with the analogue sticks -...
News Nintendo Labo Toy-Cons Will Have "Differences In Game Experience" On Switch OLED
Awkward and snug fits expected
Today's reveal of the Nintendo Switch OLED hasn't led to much disruption in terms of what games can be played and enjoyed; the system is the same under the hood, albeit the bigger screen and other goodies will still make it desirable. However it is a teeny bit wider, which will impact Nintendo Labo. The Labo range has...
Guide Nintendo Switch OLED Screen: Why Is OLED Better Than LCD?
How much of an upgrade is the new Switch's screen?
The premier system in the Nintendo Switch family of systems — the Nintendo Switch OLED Model (to give its official name) — is certainly a looker, with a bigger, brighter screen than the standard model. The premium Switch features an upgraded touch screen over the LCD touch screens found in both...
Guide Nintendo Switch OLED Model Vs. Standard Switch / Switch Lite: Full Tech Specs Comparison
How does 'Switch OLED' compare to the standard Switch and Switch Lite?
Nintendo's latest iteration on the Switch — the Nintendo Switch OLED Model — offers the premium experience thanks to its upgrades and enhancements over the other models. If you're after the real nitty gritty technical differences between the upcoming Nintendo Switch OLED...
Gallery Nintendo Switch OLED Model In All Its Glory
It's the little differences
Perhaps not the 'Switch Pro' that you were expecting, but Nintendo has finally lifted the lid on the latest hardware to enter the Nintendo Switch family, the OLED Model. From the name itself it's clear Nintendo wants to draw attention to the larger OLED screen along with the other smaller updates such as the improved...
PSA Remember To Update Your Joy-Con, As Well As Your Nintendo Switch
Controller updates arrive with Version 12.1.0
Nintendo has rolled out Version 12.1.0 for the Switch and as you might have already heard, it allows you to delete old software data to download new data. This update also comes with a bunch of stability improvements. Since this update has gone live, users have also noticed a new update has been issued...
News Nintendo Switch System Update 12.1.0 Is Now Live
Download it today
After last month's update was halted the day after its release, Nintendo has now Version 12.1.0 of the Switch system firmware. This seems to be a minor patch - at least on face value. It allows Switch users to now delete old data for software, to make it easier to download newer data, and as usual, there are some general system...
Feature 30 Hours Into The Game With A Higher Metascore Than Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
The House In Fata Morgana Game Diary, Part 3
Writer's note: I will not discuss specific spoilers in this piece, because anyone who plays The House In Fata Morgana for as long as it takes to get to the twists deserves to have them preserved — but I will discuss the motifs that weave through the game, so be warned if you want to go into the game...
News Nintendo And Tencent Launch Super Mario Party And Switch Demonstrations In China
Teaming up with IKEA and Holiday Inn Hotels
Nintendo and Tencent have been enjoying a solid partnership in the Chinese market, with Switch console sales beating rivals in the country. With official sales now beyond 4 million units, efforts continue to grow the userbase and increasingly tap into a potentially huge market. Daniel Ahmad, Senior...
Soapbox It's The Summer Of Visual Novels On Switch, And It's Just The Beginning
I should probably learn to read
Visual novels. Are they games, or are they slideshows? Well, let's get one thing straight, because this is a soapbox: I personally don't particularly care. I enjoy an evening curled up with a good book, and likewise, I enjoy an evening curled up with a good visual novel on auto-play, occasionally unfurling my hand...
UK Charts Mario Golf Holds Onto First Place While Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Returns To The Top Ten
Another decent week for Nintendo in the UK
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 3rd July, and the big news is that Mario Golf: Super Rush has held onto the top spot for the second week running. PlayStation title Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart has dropped down the chart from 3rd to 6th place, allowing the evergreen Mario Kart 8...
Rumour Please Let This Super Monkey Ball amiibo Be Real
We'd literally go bananas
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania might be getting its own AiAi amiibo, if a new leak is to be believed. The fact that it's a third-party amiibo isn't the sticking point here – we've already seen the likes of Dark Souls,
Random The Yiga Clan Will Even Steal The Master Sword In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
Watch out, Link
It turns out Link is not the only one who can pull the Master Sword in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. YouTube channel ThornyFox recently uploaded a clip of a member of the Yiga Clan stealing the iconic sword. There are admittedly some glitches to get this enemy to appear in The Lost Woods, but after this Link can watch on...
Feature thatgamecompany On Sky: Children Of The Light And Seeking Humanity's 'Brighter Side'
"I realised that our game is not meant to be played by one group, but by everybody"
The Switch eShop had a notable recent arrival, with thatgamecompany making its Nintendo debut with Sky: Children of the Light. It's a studio that achieved notable acclaim in a period of PlayStation exclusivity, with titles such as Flower and Journey
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