Nintendo Switch - News
May2022
News Pokémon HOME Updated To Version 2.0.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Update today
The Pokémon Company and Nintendo have released a new update for Pokémon HOME - bumping the cloud storage service app up to Version 2.0.1. This latest update addresses some minor glitches and "other issues". Here are the full patch notes, courtesy of Perfectly Nintendo: Pokémon HOME - Version 2.0.1 - Fixed an issue in which users’...
News Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online SNES And NES Service With Three More Titles
Out now!
Following on from the news that we could be getting more NES and SNES games this week, Nintendo has now added three classics to its Switch Online service. The titles joining the service on this occasion include Congo's Caper (Data East, 1993) and Rival Turf! (Jaleco, 1992) for Super Nintendo, along with Pinball (Nintendo, 1983) for NES.
News 'The Hand Of Merlin' Looks Like Heaven For Fans Of Intricate Strategy
It's got turn-based combat, cards, AND difficult choices!
Early Access games can be scary — ever heard of "too many cooks", except all the cooks are gamers? — but they can also result in some lovingly-polished games that don't make it to Switch until they're really, really good. It sounds like The Hand of Merlin is one of those games, having...
News JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R To Launch This September On Switch
It was me, remaster!
Grab your fate by the hands! Bandai Namco's upcoming JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R, a remaster of the PlayStation 3 beat 'em up based on the hugely popular anime and manga series of the same name, will be punching its way onto Switch on 2nd September! The game will feature all of the fighters that were available...
News Jack Move Is A Cyberpunk RPG With Traditional Turn-Based Mechanics
Coming later this year
If you're a fan of cyberpunk aesthetics and turn-based RPG combat, then the upcoming Jack Move may well be up your street. From publisher HypeTrain Digital and developer So Romantic, the game follows on from a Steam-only prologue called Jack Move: I.C.E Breaker, which reached an impressive 100K+ downloads with 95% positive...
Japanese Charts An All-Switch Top Ten Is Led By Nintendo Switch Sports
A swathe of Switch games!
The weekly Japanese charts are painting a familiar picture week-on-week. In a week dominated by Switch game sales, Nintendo Switch Sports is once again sitting at the top of the pile, selling another 35,088 units in the week of 16th May to 22nd May. All ten games in the top ten are Nintendo Switch releases this week, which...
News Nature Sim 'Cloud Gardens' Gets A New Release Date After A Short Delay
Phew!
Update: Thu 26th May, 2022 16:15 BST: Publisher Coatsink has provided an update on the release date of Cloud Gardens on Switch. After its indefinite delay due to a "minor backend issue", the game will now launch on June 16th, 2022. Hopefully, that will be the last delay! Original Article: Wed 11th May, 2022 09:45 BST The intriguing nature...
News SNES Platforming Shooter 'Jim Power: The Lost Dimension' Returns On Switch
With multiple physical releases
In another obscure retro rerelease, publisher QUByte Interactive and developer PIKO Interactive have announced the return of the SNES platformer Jim Power: The Lost Dimension in 3-D in the form of a brand new release — Jim Power: The Lost Dimension. Released in 1993 on the Super Nintendo, Jim Power is an action...
Nintendo Download 26th May (North America)
My Little Pony! Kao the Kangaroo! Trio the Punch!
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: MY LITTLE PONY: A...
News Reggie Shares Thoughts On How Nintendo Can Prepare For The Switch's Successor
"The content pipeline needs to be there"
The Reggie Fils-Aimé book tour train just keeps on chugging away! Last week, the former president of Nintendo of America sat down with GamesIndustry.biz's James Batchelor for a chat following the release of his book, Disrupting the Game, to talk about not just the book but various industry issues and the...
News Metroidvania 'Astronite' Brings Heavy 'Gato Roboto' Vibes This October
Physical edition also planned
JanduSoft Games has announced Astronite, a Metroidvania with heavy Gato Roboto vibes, coming to Switch this October. No firm release date has been set at the time of writing, however we do have confirmation that a physical edition of the game will also be launched alongside the digital version. The game will be a...
Random At 63, Takahashi Meijin Still Boasts A Ludicrously Quick Trigger Finger
Putting us young whippersnappers to shame
Industry legend Takahashi Meijin, known for his work with Hudson Soft alongside his '16 shot per second' trigger finger, proves he's still got what it takes to mash buttons at the age of 63. In a video shared on Twitter, Meijin tackles the Pokey Pummel mini-game in Mario Party Superstars, blasting through...
News New Action RPG Trinity Trigger Scores A Nintendo Switch Demo, Out Now (Japan)
A new game by Xenoblade, Mana and Pokémon alumni
Following on from the accidental leak earlier this week, a demo for the new action RPG Trinity Trigger has now been released on the Nintendo Switch eShop in Japan. Although it's mostly in Japanese, you can still get an idea of how it plays. This new game published by FuRyu and developed by Three...
News Bandai Namco Celebrates The Arrival Of Pac-Man Museum+ With A Delightful Launch Trailer
The wait is over!
Pac-Man Museum+ is out on the Nintendo Switch this week. It's a compilation of 14 titles from Pac-Man's 40-year history. To help build up some excitement, Bandai Namco has released a lovely new launch trailer - inspired by this collection. It's also got plenty of Pac-Man-themed music throughout it, and at the end of the trailer,...
Rumour Could We Be Getting New NES And SNES Games For Switch Online?
Maintenance scheduled for this week
The Switch Online retro library is slowly growing in size, and while a lot of the focus has been on the N64 and Sega Mega Drive/Genesis libraries, it seems Nintendo could possibly be preparing a NES and SNES update. The Twitter account NinStatusBot - which is used to track maintenance and server outages for...
News Five New Street Fighter Characters Enter The Ring Today In Ubisoft's Brawlhalla
M. Bison, Luke, Sakura, Ken and Dhalsim
Ubisoft and Capcom have teamed up once more to add five more Street Fighter legends to the roster of Brawlhalla, as part of the "Street Fighter Part II Epic Crossover Event". Those five characters are: Dhalsim Epic Crossover for Rayman – Self-disciplined but stern, Dhalsim can stretch his body and...
News Retro-Styled RPG Eastward Gets Physical Edition, Vinyl Soundtrack, And TWO Board Games
Now available to buy from iam8bit and Amazon
[Update: Wed 25th May, 2022 19:00 BST] The day is finally here! Eastward's physical release is available to purchase from iam8bit, with limited inventory — so if this is a game you want to get your physical mitts on, here are the links: Amazon — Eastward Physical Edition (includes game cartridge,...
Soapbox Leaving The Comfort Zone - A Quest To Find My New Favourite Games
Old favourites are just that: old
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've got on their minds. Today, yer man Thomas Whitehead discusses sidestepping his considerable backlog and starting a personal quest to try new things... The Switch has been with us for over...
News The Neo Geo Pocket Color's First RPG, Biomotor Unitron, Launches On Switch Tomorrow
Surprise!
In a surprise announcement, SNK has announced the next game in its Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection series, Biomotor Unitron. Released on the handheld back in 1999, this was the very first RPG for the system. The game mixes sci-fi elements with dungeon crawling. You control a robot through these dungeons — which are semi-random a selected...
News Cosy Stardew-Meets-Alchemy Game 'Potion Permit' To Get A Physical Release
Fire burn, and cartridge bubble
We still don't have a concrete release date for upcoming wholesome game, Potion Permit, but now that you can pre-order the physical version of the game, we're tempted to say that it'll be sooner rather than later. In Potion Permit, you'll play the role of a small-town chemist whose job it is to heal, treat, and win...
News The "Finishing Touches" Are Being Added To No Man's Sky On Switch
See you soon, space
No Man's Sky for Switch was confirmed back in Nintendo's February Direct. Scheduled for a summer release, we've not had many updates on this hybrid version — which is confirmed to be coming with all 20 previous updates, including the two newest ones — since its announcement. But in a press release for today's Leviathan...
News Kickflip Alien Butt In OlliOlli World's First Expansion, Void Riders
Pop shove it, E.T
The fantastic OlliOlli World is getting its first major story expansion with Void Riders on June 15th, bringing new levels and gear to the game for the price of £7.99. Initially launched on February 8th, OlliOlli World is a spiritual successor to Roll7's OlliOlli series, combining incredibly tight skateboarding mechanics with a...
News Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, The Successor To Suikoden, Confirmed For Switch
Success!
After a few years of speculation — and confirmation of a technical investigation earlier this month — Suikoden-series successor Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes will indeed be coming to Nintendo Switch! Previously, Rabbit & Bear Studios — helmed by Suikoden creator Yoshitaka Murayama — had said that its upcoming RPG will be...
Random Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Easter Egg Showcases Nintendo's Eye For Detail
Picture perfect
Oh boy, new discoveries in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild just keep coming. This time, however, rather than a player-created glitch or trick, a YouTuber has discovered a lovely little detail from Nintendo itself nestled in a cutscene towards the end of the game (spoilers, we guess?). During Link's adventure in Hyrule, he...
News NIS America Brings Yomawari: Lost In The Dark Out Of The Shadows This Fall
A third scare
The third entry in Nippon Ichi's Yomawari series is coming West! NIS America has today announced that Yomawari: Lost in the Dark (called Yomawari 3 in Japan) will be launching on Switch later this year! This comes over three years since the first two games came to the console in the Yomawari: The Long Night Collection package. We know...
News Barnyard Brawler Them's Fightin' Herds Finds New Pastures On Switch This Fall
Moo-rriffic!
Mane6's popular bovine beat 'em up Them's Fightin' Herds is finally coming to consoles! Published by Modus Games, this farmyard fighter sees a cast of cuddly hooved fighters duke it out with one another in a range of settings — all animal appropriate, of course. This announcement comes months after the game was rated for Switch by the...
News See Beautiful "Decksploration" Card Game 'Foretales' In Action In New Trailer
All decked out
Dear Villagers and Alkemi have shuffled their decks and laid their cards out on the table in the newest trailer for their upcoming deck-building narrative game, Foretales. With art inspired by classic 2D Disney cartoons, Foretales is a deckbuilder that looks to put the story at the top of the deck. Developer Alkemi says the...
News Balloon Flight Sounds Like Balloon Fight, Except It's Not
We all float here
Publisher RedDeerGames has announced that Balloon Flight will be drifting its way onto the Switch this week, launching on May 27th. The game's title, of course, sounds like Balloon Fight, but in terms of gameplay, it looks quite different, indeed. The game utilises a first-person perspective and sees you both deploy and burst...
News Puzzle Game 'Plotting' Joins The Arcade Archives Line-Up
Plotting the course for Switch this week
Publisher HAMSTER has announced that the tile puzzle game Plotting (known in Japan as Flipull) will join the Arcade Archives line-up this week, with the game launching tomorrow, May 25th. Plotting was originally released by Taito in 1989 and is a straight-forward puzzle game in which you need to fire...
News Manage An "Internet Angel" In 'Needy Streamer Overload' This Fall
Going live in October
Popular visual novel/management sim Needy Streamer Overload is getting a Switch port. The game has been on Steam since January and has sold over 450,000 copies in around five months. Now, you'll get to raise and manage your own internet sensation on the Switch. In a unique premise for the genre, your goal as P-Chan is to help...
News 'Dream Daddy' Studio Moves Into The Horror Genre With 'Homebody'
Inspired by '80s slashers
Game Grumps, the studio behind light-hearted visual novel Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator, is shifting direction into the horror genre with their new upcoming title Homebody. The game has been announced for PC and consoles and is said to be coming "later this year", however no firm release has been set as of the time...
News Pokémon GO Hisuian Voltorb & Electrode Can Now Be Sent To Pokémon HOME
Gotta transfer 'em all
The Pokémon Company and Nintendo finally rolled out the Version 2.0.0 update for Pokémon HOME last week, making it compatible with the most recent entries in the series, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl & Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Now, Niantic has updated
News Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Collection II Launches On Switch This September
Japan only, for now...
Remember back in March when Edia announced it had plans to release a second collection of Valis titles on the Nintendo Switch? Well, it's now locked in a release date...at least for Japan, confirming this three-in-one classic collection will be released on 22nd September. This second collection, known officially as Valis: The...
News Mario Strikers: Battle League Walmart Pre-Order Exclusive Revealed
Comes with premium decals
Mario Strikers: Battle League will be released on the Nintendo Switch next month. Ahead of launch, another pre-order deal has been revealed in the US. This time it's a premium decals sheet and it's available at Walmart. As you can see below, it includes many of the characters from the game (thanks, Wario64): If you're...
News NPD Group Reveals "Top 10 Most Played Games" Of Q1 2022 (US)
Animal Crossing is still going strong
Nintendo has shared a lot of positive news about its global hardware and software hardware sales over the past few weeks and now the NPD Group has revealed the "top 10" most played video games in the first quarter of 2022. The only first-party title on the list from Nintendo was Animal Crossing: New Horizons...
News The Final Fight Vibes Are Out In Full In 'Final Vendetta' Gameplay Preview
Rage through the streets of London
Numskull Games has given us a sneak peek ahead of time at all of the gameplay systems coming to retro throwback Final Vendetta. From these five minutes of footage alone, it's plain to see that this is a love letter to Streets of Rage, Double Dragon, and Final Fight. You'll be punching and kicking your way through...
News Sonic Origins' Story Mode Snubs Tails & Knuckles
Sonic 2's Special Stages will actually be beatable!
Sonic Origins is meant to be a celebration of classic Sonic, the first time that all four main games from the Mega Drive/Genesis era — Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and
News It's Official, Wonder Boy Collection Is Out On 3rd June
Wonderful news!
ININ Games has revealed that the upcoming Wonder Boy Collection is indeed launching on 3rd June. Containing four iconic Wonder Boy titles — Wonder Boy, Wonder Boy in Monster Land (both arcade), and two Mega Drive/Genesis titles Wonder in Monster World
News Temtem Brings Pokémon-Inspired Online Adventure To Switch This September
Tame them all!
Tamers, get ready! Publisher Humble Games has announced that Crema's long-awaited Pokemon-like, Temtem, is launching on Switch on 6th September. The game released in Early Access on the PlayStation 5 in December 2020, so we'll soon get to find out if the nearly-two year wait has been worth it. Temtem is a monster-collecting game that...
News Ice Lollies And Topless Hunks Make For A Potent Combination In 'Freezer Pops'
Let's cool off a bit
Publisher eastasiasoft has showcased a new titled called Freezer Pops, a bara visual novel in which you play as ex-game developer Alexandre in a tale of love and ice lollies. Due for release on Switch on May 27th for US$9.99 / €9.99, Freezer Pops will boast over 100 unique CG scenes that will showcase a range of characters...
News Lord Of The Rings: Gollum Release Date Set, But Switch Version Needs More Time
We are famished, yes, famished precious!
The long-awaited Lord of the Rings: Gollum from Daedalic Entertainment has been given a release date of September 1st, 2022 for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Unfortunately however, it seems the Switch version needs a bit more time in the oven, with the press release stating that it is "planned for later this...
News Sci-Fi Zelda-Like 'XEL' Showcases Combat In New Teaser Trailer
Demo on Steam now
Assemble Entertainment has released a brand new teaser for the upcoming sci-fi Zelda-like, XEL. This top-down "love letter to classic Zelda" is coming to Switch this summer, but developer Tiny Roar has launched a demo on Steam to let people see for themselves what it can do with the Zelda formula. While a Switch demo doesn't look...
News Krut: The Mythic Wings Is A 2D Hack-And-Slash Platformer Based On Southeast Asian Lore
Glides onto Switch in July
At the Indie Game Expo over the weekend, we got a look at a lot of potential hidden indie gems coming up over the next year. And at the event, publisher Blowfish Studios and developers GoodJob Multimedia and Pixel Perfex announced a brand new action platformer, coming to Switch and all consoles this July. Krut: The Mythic...
News Chocobo GP Version 1.1.0 Adds Balamb Garden, Adjusts Levelling, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Perparing for season 2 next week
The next season of Chocobo GP — Square Enix's answer to Mario Kart — is imminent. Following a delay of the start of season 2, Square Enix is now preparing to wave the chequered flag for the next set of changes. In the biggest update since the game launched, version 1.1.0 is coming to Chocobo GP on 31st May and...
News Looney Tunes Crashes Into Hot Wheels Unleashed This July
Time to race wabbits!
Hot Wheels Unleashed is no stranger to licensed cross-overs. Over the past year alone, the racer has seen additional DLC from Batman and DC alongside IPs like Street Fighter and Barbie. Now, it's looking like characters like Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd, and Tasmani
News Paper Ghost Stories Is Set To Bring You Nightmares In 2023
Soon.
Publisher Chorus Worldwide has announced that Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open will be making its way to Switch and other major platforms in early 2023. With an art style inspired by Southeast Asian paper puppetry, you'll be taking on the role of Ting as she comes of age alongside Xiu, a mysterious spirit that only Ting can see. You'll be...
News Acclaimed Top-Down Metroidvania 'Unsighted' Is Getting A Physical Release
Get this in your sights
Brazilian developer Studio Pixel Punk released an unexpected hit last year with the pixel art Metroidvania Unsighted. Using a timer to add to the game's tension, you had to try and reach your friends before they turned into the Unsighted. We adored it, and gave the game a 9/10 in our review, which you can read here: Review:...
News Geoff Keighley Hypes Upcoming Showcase, Says There'll Be Fewer Third-Party Shows This Summer
Certain companies will likely feature at bigger shows
According to journalist and presenter Geoff Keighley, this year there'll be fewer third-party video game showcases. In a Twitter Spaces audio session, Geoff explained how these publishers and developers have apparently reconsidered their approach after a somewhat negative response last year to...
Random Nintendo's Latest Splatoon 3 Tweet Has Some Inklings Excited
Forget the Splat Roller, it's all about "your apartment"
If you follow the Splatoon scene closely, you might already know how there have been ongoing requests for apartments to be added to the series. In the trailers and footage of Splatoon 3 so far, players have spotted apartments in the new city 'Splatsville' - leading to theories the third entry...
News Clan O'Conall Is A Hand-Drawn Action-Platformer Hopping Over To Switch Very Soon
Celtic footfall
Fancy a game on Switch that's based on Celtic mythology? We don't get too many of those, sorry — but you'll enjoy Clan O'Conall and the Crown of the Stag, an action-platformer made by Canadian studio HitGrab. Based on Irish, Welsh, and English archaeology, art, and history, Clan O'Conall is all about a group of three fighters —...
News You Suck At Parking, The 'Most Extreme Parking Experience', Is Coming To Switch
Shift into reverse
Happy Volcano has announced that its PC hit, You Suck At Parking, is also in development for Switch. Despite not releasing the full game yet, the demo has been popular ever since it dropped on Steam. The full game is due out sometime this year on Valve's storefront, though we have no idea when the console releases are coming at...
News Samurai Riot Is Streets Of Rage With Japanese Myth, Out On Switch This June
The Definitive Edition slashes onto Switch soon
2017 co-op beat 'em up Samurai Riot is getting a brand new release — and the best part? It's coming to Switch! Created by French indie studio Wako Factory, Samurai Riot is a side-scrolling beat 'em up in the same vein as Streets of Rage and Final Fight but with a focus on story and multiple...
News We're Really Hoping Team Ladybug's New Shmup 'DRANIUS' Comes To Switch
Update: Switch port is 'being considered'
Update: Tue 24th May, 2022 09:10 BST: In response to our enquiry regarding a potential Switch port for DRANIUS, Playism had the following to say: "We do not have a definitive answer yet however, a DRAINUS Switch release is currently being considered." So that's something, at least! We'll keep our fingers...
News Mario Strikers: Battle League Adverts Shoot For Customisation And Chaos
The soccer-ish game with no rules
Nintendo and Next Level Games are aiming for more than a hat trick with the latest slew of Mario Strikers: Battle League videos. Nintendo has published four brand new commercials for its upcoming chaotic soccer game that showcase the frantic gameplay, Hyper Strikes, and all of your customisation options. The latest...
Video The Switch eShop Is Bad, And It's Making Us Sad
We're poets, we don't know it
Ah, the Switch eShop... A source of both joy and pain in equal measure. On the one hand, the eShop is our gateway to new digital games; a veritable smorgasbord of awesome first-party titles, incredible indie gems, and a selection of, uh... let's say, enthusiastic games. The eShop itself, however, is far from great...
News Details On Xenoblade, Mana, Pokémon Alumni's New RPG 'Trinity Trigger' Leaked
Update: No longer PROJECT-TRITRI
Update [Mon 23rd May, 2022 15:30] Oopsie! Biccamera, an electronics retailer in Japan, has accidentally revealed PROJECT-TRITRI ahead of schedule. The game was originally going to be unveiled by FuRyu on 26th May, but in a slip-up, the Japanese retailer published the name, the release date, and a bunch of screenshots...
News Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 Introduces English Voiceovers In New Trailer
New boss reveal too
Mega Man X-inspired Azure Striker Gunvolt 3, the third mainline entry in the Azure Striker Gunvolt series, is out in just a few months. And at the latest INDIE Live Expo, Inti Creates' action platformer got a brand new trailer that showcased the game's English voice acting. This makes it the second game in the series — and the...
UK Charts Nintendo Switch Sports Gets Knocked Down A Peg
It's another relatively quiet week in the charts
We've got the latest UK charts data and it's looking very similar to last week, albeit with some minor notable changes. Nintendo Switch Sports, having enjoyed three weeks at the top of the pile, slips down into second place as Horizon: Forbidden West climbs back into number one. The Zero Dawn sequel...
News Klonoa Collection Frame Rate, Resolution And File Size For Switch Revealed
Arriving this July
If you're excited about the release of Klonoa Phantasie Reverie Series on the Nintendo Switch this July, you might want to read on. The game's official Japanese website has now revealed the frame rate, resolution and file size for this particular version. In terms of the frame rate, it'll run at "up to" 60fps on the Switch. In...
News Square Enix's Upcoming Release 'The DioField Chronicle' Rated By ESRB
Scheduled to arrive at some point in 2022
Earlier this year in March, Square Enix announced a new "deeply strategic RPG" called The DioField Chronicle - created by a team of "veteran" strategy developers at Lancarse Ltd. It's set within a world of honor and political intrigue, requiring players to direct units through multiple combat encounters...
News EA Reportedly Pursuing Sale Or Merger
Has apparently spoken to Comcast, Disney, Apple and Amazon
Microsoft's recent acquisitions of video game companies like Bethesda and Activision Blizzard has sent the entire industry into a frenzy - with companies like Sony pulling out its wallet to acquire the Halo and Destiny developer Bungie. Now, in the latest development, a report by news...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 21st)
Raze hell
Another week has come and gone, and it's been one of those weird "busy but not that busy" kinda weeks. We saw a bit of new footage from Sonic Origins, and it's looking very tasty. An HD texture pack was showcased for Mario Kart 64, and we discovered yet another bonkers
News Splatoon 3 Will Support Cloud Saves For Offline Play, According To Official Game Page
A step in the right direction
In case you missed it, Nintendo recently updated its official game page for Splatoon 3 - revealing the third entry will support cloud saves. The catch is it seems cloud saves will only be compatible with offline play data. Here's the full footnote from Nintendo's game page, which also mentions how membership is...
News Redout 2 Slows Down And Delays Release, Now Coming In June
"Needs just a little more development time"
Redout 2 is certainly a title on the radar for enthusiasts of futuristic racers like WipEout and F-Zero; for this sequel Saber Interactive is publishing and working with developer 34BigThings. The new entry will aim to provide a step-up from its predecessor with features like an 'extensive career mode',...
News Antonblast Looks Like The Wario Land Successor We've Been Begging For
Update: Kickstarter successfully funded in 3 days
Update: Fri 20th May, 2022 17:30 BST: After just 3 days, the Antonblast Kickstarter has been successfully funded, with the campaign reaching $77,116.77 of its $75,000 target at the time of writing. That means the game will be Switch-bound at some point in 2023 - congrats to the team! Developer...
Feature What The Heck Is A 'MetroidBrainia'? Introducing The Newest Genre On The Block
Brain reaction
Recently, I was talking to my partner about my all-time favourite niche genre of games. He's a game developer, so we have these kinds of discussions a lot, usually trying to nail down what it is we like best about a particular game, or scene, or genre — but this time, we were trying to find out exactly what the genre even was. Now,...
News Take The High Ground As Obi-Wan Kenobi In Fortnite On 26th May
Hello there!
The Star Wars collaborations just keep on coming in Fortnite. Next Thursday, fans will be able to get their hands on an Obi-Wan Kenobi skin, just in time for the brand new Disney+ show's launch on 27th May. If you're an eager Jedi and want to get your hands on the costume early, you can compete in the Obi-Wan Kenobi Cup. Kicking off...
News See The Black Eagles Swoop Into Battle In Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Trailer
A new trailer for the Adrestian Empire
Friday is Fire Emblem day apparently! Nintendo of America has Tweeted out a second House trailer for its upcoming Musou game, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. This time, it's the turn of Edelgard von Hresvelg's Black Eagles to take to the field. Just like in last week's Blue Lions showcase, Edelgard will be...
News Kao The Kangaroo To Get A Fancy 'Kaollector Edition' Later This Year
Limited to 5000 copies
Kao the Kangaroo is just a week away as we write this, a long overdue follow-up / reboot in the 3D action platforming series. A big emphasis is on bopping foes with Kao's fists, and it's sure to tempt some Switch owners when it arrives on 27th May. It's coming to the eShop and at retail, but now publisher Tate Multimedia has...
News Mega Man Sale Rocks Up On Switch With Savings Up To 50% Off (North America)
Rush to it!
While we're all patiently waiting for a brand new Mega Man game, there are plenty of reasons to revisit the Blue Bomber's very best. And now Nintendo is just giving us more reason to pick up these classics on Switch. The Big N has slashed the price of multiple games in the Mega Man series. Arguably Capcom's most iconic franchise, Mega...
News Live A Live Remake Stream Unleashes Four New Trailers And Gameplay Footage
The Wild West, the Middle Ages, the Near Future, and Edo Japan
We've got a bounty of new Live A Live news! Square Enix's upcoming remake of the Super Famicom RPG received a livestream today, featuring the director of the original and producer of the remake, Takashi Tokita, and the now-legendary composer of the original, Yoko Shimomura. And in that...
News Feast Your Eyeballs On More New Weapon Moves In Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
One for you Bow stylists
This past week Capcom has been releasing video demonstrations for the many weapons of Monster Hunter Rise, with a focus on new Switch Skills that'll be introduced with the Sunbreak expansion. Another three videos have now landed to showcase more smart moves. This time around we have the Bow, Charge Blade and Gunlance, all...
News The Legend Of The Dragonflame High School Collection Exudes Serious Kunio-Kun Vibes
Out today on Switch
If you're a fan of the Kunio-kun fighting series and its spin-off River City Girls, then you might want to keep an eye on The Legend of the Dragonflame High School Collection from publisher Ratalaika Games. Due for release today on the Switch for $4.99 / £4.99, the collection features two games' worth of classic beat-em-up...
News LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Gets First Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Patches are built on hope
TT Games' LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has just received its first update on Switch. In what has become the LEGO game with the biggest launch of all time, The Skywalker Saga has been upgraded to version 1.0.4 to give the game a little bit more Force. Or just make it a bit more stable, really. Little fixes are always...
News The Switch Has Now Outsold The 3DS In Japan
Is now the third bestselling system in the region
It's no secret that the Switch has proven to be a roaring success worldwide. Just recently, we reported on the system's remarkable achievement in overtaking PS4 sales in North America, and now it's just hit another major milestone in its native Japan. As reported by Game Data Library on Twitter, the...
News PAC-MAN 99 'Deluxe Pack' And 'Mode Unlock' Currently 50% Off (US)
Celebrate Pac-Man's Birthday
Pac-Man will celebrate his 42nd anniversary next week, and ahead of this, there's 50% off Pac-Man 99 DLC for the rest of the month. This applies exclusively to the 'DX Pack' and 'Mode Unlock' and will be half price until 31st May 2022. This takes the Deluxe Pack down to $14.99 and reduces the Mode Unlock price to $7.49...
News Switch Online's N64 Update Is Live (Version 2.3.0), Here's What's Included
Find out what's changed behind-the-scenes
Switch Online's Nintendo 64 application received an update earlier today bumping it up to Version 2.3.0. Apart from the release of Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, it seems Nintendo has also made some adjustments behind the scenes. Nintendo doesn't release patch notes for app updates like this one, but there...
News Nintendo Files Patent To Combat Online Cheating And Software Modification
"Such cheating is egregiously prevalent"
Nintendo is always filing patents for all sorts of ideas, but they don't always see the light of day. This latest one might be a bit different though. This new one will target cheaters by attempting to identify any software modifications. This would be achieved by implementing an attestation program that...
News Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards Available Now On Switch Online's Expansion Pack
The pink puff returns
Update [Fri 20th May, 2022 02:05 BST]: Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards is available now on Switch Online's Expansion Pack service. Enjoy! Original article [Fri 13th May, 2022 02:55 BST]: The pink puff is Kirby is currently celebrating his 30th anniversary, and to keep the celebrations rolling, Nintendo has announced it will be...
News Brainy Box-Burning Puzzler 'Bonfire Peaks' To Get Three New Chapters Of DLC
Also, Photo Mode!!
Bonfire Peaks is a game about setting your belongings on fire. On purpose. In order to progress through its increasingly difficult puzzle levels, you'll have to stack, balance, and eventually burn crates, which sounds much easier than it actually is. You may not have heard of Bonfire Peaks, but if you're a puzzle fan, you might...
News Japanese Neo Geo Classics 'Breakers Collection' Return With Limited Editions
Break out of obscurity
It's been a while since we've had any news on Breakers Collection, the compilation of three Neo Geo beat 'em ups that never saw light outside of Japan. The release has seen a fair few delays, but it did get an open beta last year. Now, Strictly Limited Games has announced that it will be releasing physical versions of...
News Nexomon + Nexomon: Extinction: Complete Collection Is Heading To Switch
New monsters also on the way in post-game content
The Switch has some interesting monster catching games that aren't Pokémon, and over the past couple of years that has included Nexomon and Nexomon: Extinction on the eShop. They're particularly colourful games with their own sense of style, and have undoubtedly earned loyal fans - as a result...
News Bonkers Party Game 'Super UFO Fighter' Touches Down On Switch In July
Beam me up!
Super UFO Fighter, a game that kind of, sort of looks like Part Time UFO, is landing on Switch on July 14th, courtesy of publisher Phoenixx and developer VV_LABO. The game is a party action title that supports two player local and online multiplayer, with cross-play support added in for players on Switch and Steam. Here's some info from...
News Three Extra Games To Be Bundled With A Monster's Expedition Physical Release
Plus a vinyl, a poster, a free update...
Fans of gorgeous, intricate puzzle game A Monster's Expedition will be feeling like today is Christmas Day, and Puzzle Santa has just landed on your roof with a bulging bag full of gifts just for them. Why? Because the developers, Draknek and Friends, just announced a bunch of new stuff: A new, free "Hint...
Japanese Charts Nintendo Switch Sports And Kirby Still Reign Supreme
Square Enix's The Centennial Case charts
We're back to our regularly scheduled weekly Japanese charts after last week's report gave us two weeks' worth of sales. But there are no real surprises as Nintendo Switch Sports continues to dominate. It sold over three times as many copies over the period of 9th to 15th May as its closest competitor,...
News Mind-Melting Recursive Puzzle Game 'Patrick's Parabox' Is Coming To Nintendo Switch Soon
Boxception
Today, as part of a "Draknek Direct", puzzle developer and publisher Draknek and Friends announced that they're bringing Patrick's Parabox to the Nintendo Switch. If you're a fan of the kind of puzzle games that make your brain drip out of your ears, then you'll love this one: Patrick's Parabox is an award-winning puzzle game that...
Review Snow Bros. Nick & Tom Special - A Tired Bubble Bobble-Alike That's Finally Affordable
Snow thank you
Don’t you think a gaming hero should have a sort of heroic name? Rastan! Sparkster! Astyanax! Right? Yet here we are with the Snow Bros, Nick and Tom. Nicholas Snow and Thomas Snow. Not bad names – we can foresee a gritty murder mystery series starring one Thomas Snow coming to ITV in the near future – but not names that inspire...
News Saucy Succubi Alchemy Sim 'My Lovely Wife' Launches On Switch In June
One for the adults
Announced during the Guerlilla Collective Showcase last summer, Indonesian developer GameChanger Studio's upcoming dating sim, My Lovely Wife, now has a release date! But this is a morbid romance game with a difference. The game is a spiritual successor to My Lovely Daughter, which is an alchemy sim that tests your resolve —...
News 'DreamWorks Dragons: Legends Of The Nine Realms' Revealed During OG Unwrapped
Burning up Switch this September
Another announcement from Outright Games' OG Unwrapped presentation, Dragons: Legends of the Nine Realms is the latest game in the Dreamworks franchise spawned by the How To Train Your Dragon movies, and it'll arrive on Switch in Autumn 2022. A Heartful of Games is the developer taming this beast of a single-player...
News 'PAW Patrol: Grand Prix' Brings Canine Kart Racing To Switch This September
Good bois all round
Another announcement from Outright Games' OG Unwrapped presentation, and one that may well excite kart racing fans with kids: Paw Patrol: Grand Prix is heading to Switch on 30th September. 3DClouds is behind the wheel for this multiplatform local multiplayer racer that will feature splitscreen competitive racing for up to four...
News DC Justice League Game Teased, Coming To Switch Next Year
"A big action adventure with some of the most iconic Super Heroes"
In today's OG Unwrapped presentation publisher Outright Games revealed its upcoming line-up of family-friendly titles, including Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova, Paw Patrol Grand Prix and
News 'Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova' Details And Release Date Revealed
Beams down this October
Fresh details on Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova have been revealed in Outright Games' first digital showcase, OG Unwrapped, with the upcoming multiplatform title from developer Tessera Studios scheduled to depart spacedock on 14th October 2022. The game is coming to all current platforms (and Stadia — zing!), but we're...
Nintendo Download 19th May (North America)
Touken Ranbu Warriors! Cotton Fantasy! Guild of Dungeoneering!
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: Touken Ranbu...
Nintendo Download 19th May (Europe)
Cotton Fantasy! Bad Writer! Goetia 2!
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: Cotton Fantasy (ININ Games, 20th...
News Kao The Kangaroo Punches Hard In New Gameplay Trailer
Stick 'em up!
We're about ready to hop into the upcoming Kao the Kangaroo, the newest game in the anthropomorphic platforming series — and the first since 2005's Kao the Kangaroo: Mystery of the Volcano. Unlike most kangaroos, Kao lets his fists rather than his feet do the talking, and the newest trailer highlights him punching down foes with a...
Feature Aggro Crab Tells Us All About Their Clawsome New Game, 'Another Crab's Treasure'
🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀
You thought I forgot about Crab News Thursday, didn't you? Well I didn't. I was just waiting for the perfect Crab News to surface, and thanks to last week's Indie World presentation, I have finally found it: Another Crab's Treasure, the upcoming PC and Nintendo Switch game from Aggro Crab, the studio behind dystopian...
News New Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Weapon Showcases Have 100% More Insect Glaive
Update: We also get a good look at new Hunting Horn moves
Update (19th May 13:30BST): Capcom has now also added a video for the rather marvellous Hunting Horn, enjoy! Original Article (18th May 13:00BST) Though it's still over a month away (arriving on 30th June), Capcom is promoting Sunbreak - the major upcoming expansion for Monster Hunter...
News Classic Amiga Point-And-Click 'Simon The Sorcerer' Is Getting A Prequel On Switch
Appears in a puff of smoke in 2023
Here's for an unexpected prequel announcement. Publisher Leonardo Interactive and developer Smallthing Studios have announced a brand new entry in the classic Simon the Sorcerer point-and-click adventure series. The series debuted on the DOS and Amiga, and next year's upcoming entry, Simon the Sorcerer Origins,...
News Strategy RPG Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord Launches In Japan This Year
Check out the sequel's debut trailer
Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord, which is the sequel to Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force, which is an expansion of Fairy Fencer F from 2013 (phewww!), is due to launch in Japan on September 15th, 2022. Details come courtesy of Gematsu, with a debut trailer unveiled along with some tasty
Video Who's Playing Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl In 2022?
"Is Garfield like, a glass cannon?"
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl has been in the headlines a lot recently, hasn't it? We got three brand new DLC character announcements in the form of Jenny (who you can play as now), Hugh Neutron, and Rocko. And following the DLC's announcement, lead artist, character designer, and programmer Thaddeus Crews has
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