Nintendo Switch - News
June2020
News Five Nights At Freddy's: Sister Location Surprise-Launches On Switch
But only in NA for now
Five Nights At Freddy's: Sister Location has appeared on the North American Switch eShop, becoming the sixth game in the series to launch on the console. The game arrived without warning alongside the new trailer you'll find above; it's only available on the North American eShop for now, but Clickteam
News Burnout Paradise Remastered Is Out On Switch Today, Here's The Launch Trailer
"The definitive Burnout Paradise Remastered experience"
Today sees Burnout Paradise Remastered speeding onto a Nintendo Switch near you and to celebrate the momentous occasion, EA has shared a new launch trailer. Described as "the definitive Burnout Paradise experience", this new Switch release comes with the original game and eight DLC packs as...
Random Artist Reimagines John Cena As Captain Falcon In Smash Bros. Art Series
A perfect pick?
Considering we haven't had a new game in the series in over 15 years, we appreciate that the following question is a load of nonsense, but were we ever to receive a live-action F-Zero movie, who would you want to take the lead role? We can think of a fair few candidates who might be able to pull off the 'Falcon Pawwwnch' line, but...
News Nintendo's Cute Little Skipping Game Is Proving To Be Pretty Popular
Have you tried it yet?
Earlier this week, Nintendo released Jump Rope Challenge for free on the Switch eShop. It's a cute, simple game that was actually created by a few Nintendo devs while working from home, designed to keep them moving while in lockdown. It might be a pretty basic experience, but it seems like Switch owners are really getting...
News Zoink Teams Up With EA To Release Lost In Random On Switch Next Year
Part of the EA Originals line
During a special EA Originals segment within today's EA Play live stream, Swedish studio Zoink Games - known for titles like Flipping Death and Stick It To The Man - revealed it would be bringing its next game Lost in Random to the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms at some point in 2021. Below is a bit about...
News Yep, The New FIFA Game For Nintendo Switch Will Be Another Legacy Edition
Same game, new season
As expected, EA's premium sports series FIFA will be returning to the Nintendo Switch this year. Once again, the hybrid platform will be receiving a slightly updated version - officially known as FIFA 21: Legacy Edition. If you've played any of the previous entries on the Switch, you should already know what to expect, but for...
News Respawn Entertainment Launches Apex Legends On Switch This Fall
Will include cross-play
In April last year, Respawn Entertainment said it was well aware of the demand for its battle royale Apex Legends on the Nintendo Switch. The game's lead producer Drew McCoy also previously mentioned how his team would "love" to bring the popular free-to-play
Video Watch Ninjala's Special Gameplay Livestream Featuring J-Pop Star Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
Update: It's live!
Update (Thu 18th Jun, 2020 17:30 BST): As promised, GungHo Online Entertainment's Ninjala livestream starring Japanese pop icon, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu has now aired. You can watch the entire show below to see Kyary playing the game and learn more about what you can expect to enjoy when it launches later this month. Original...
Japanese Charts Ring Fit Adventure Surpasses One Million Sales, Nintendo Takes Entire Top Ten
Animal Crossing's still on top, of course
Remember these guys? Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 8th - 14th June, revealing that Ring Fit Adventure has now surpassed one million boxed sales in Nintendo's home region alone. The game has found itself regularly occupying the top ten since launch and this week's no different. It sold...
News Japan Is Getting A Medabot Collection On Nintendo Switch
Medarot Classics Plus contains eight titles
In the wake of Pokémon's astonishing success in Japan in 1996, many other developers attempted to ape the formula with their own RPG-style adventures. One of the more memorable was Imagineer's Medabot (or "Medarot" as it's known in Japan) series, which spawned a manga and anime and was focused on the...
Nintendo Download 18th June (North America)
Burnout Paradise Remastered, Ninjala and Jump Rope Challenge!
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! Nintendo Switch: Burnout Paradise...
Nintendo Download 18th June (Europe)
Burnout! Paradise! Remastered!
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 - New Releases: Burnout Paradise Remastered (EA, 19th Jun,...
News The Animal Crossing Switch Is Getting A Limited Restock In Australia, UK Stock Also Appears
Other regions to come?
Nintendo has revealed that the limited edition Animal Crossing-themed Nintendo Switch console bundle, which has been sold out around the world for some time now, is making a "limited" comeback in Australia. The news comes from Nintendo Australia's social media channels, where the company notes that a "limited new shipment"...
News Is It Wrong To Try To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon? Scores 2020 Western Switch Release
Update: Coming this August, physical version confirmed
Update (Thu 18th Jun, 2020 14:05 BST): Is It Wrong To Try To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon? - Infinite Combate hits Switch on August 7th in Europe and August 11th in North America, it has been confirmed by publisher PQube. It's
News Othercide Brings Stylish Tactical-RPG Horror To Switch This Summer
"You will rise again"
Othercide, a tactical-RPG horror from Focus Home Interactive and Lightbulb Crew, will be launching on Nintendo Switch later this summer, it has been confirmed. The game has received a new trailer which confirms a 28th July release for other platforms, simultaneously promising a Switch version later down the line. It also gives...
News Fan-Made Animal Crossing Tool Predicts Your Island's Weather, Meteor Showers And Rainbows
Plan ahead and get those rare items
A lot of things you'll see and do in Animal Crossing: New Horizons are impossible to predict - like Crazy Redd's appearances (or lack thereof) and when the next meteor shower might take place - but one dedicated player has created a tool to give you a helping hand. MeteoNook, a tool created by data miner Ninji,...
News Nintendo's Switch Online Mobile App Just Got Another Minor Update
It still exists
Nintendo's Switch online mobile app is a thing. It can be used to do this and that in games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and in more recent times NookLink - a companion app for Animal Crossing: New Horizons - got added to it, allowing players to scan QR codes and communicate with friends in-game. If you still happen to be making
News Why Does The New Pokémon Snap Game On Nintendo Switch Look So Stunning?
Because Bamco is working on it, of course
The highlight of the recent Pokémon Presentation was easily the reveal of New Pokémon Snap for the Nintendo Switch. Fans have been requesting a follow-up of sorts for the past 20 years now and it's finally happening. Since the announcement, though, many trainers have pointed out how different it looks (in...
News The Latest Patch For Minecraft Dungeons Is Now Live - Includes A Lot Of Fixes
Four of them are only for the Switch
If you're a long-time fan of Minecraft, you'll probably know how Mojang is always releasing updates and patches for the game to make the experience even better. It seems the approach to its latest release Minecraft Dungeons is no different. Now that the game has been out for nearly a month now, Mojang has rolled...
Random So Much For Level Scaling In Pokémon's Isle Of Armor DLC
"Scaling to badges seems most likely"
If you've sunk your teeth into the first part of the Pokémon Sword and Shield DLC, by now you've probably noticed that the Isle of Armor expansion doesn't actually feature the level scaling we were originally promised. Yep, although Nintendo product marketing specialist Demetrius Boggs told IGN earlier this...
Soapbox I've Been Playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons Wrong All This Time, But No More
Take a walk on the (re)wild side
Do whatever you like, however you like – that’s the Animal Crossing: New Horizons mantra. There’s no big bad boss to defeat, and no final destination to struggle towards. Instead, New Horizons offers players complete freedom to create and develop their island paradise however they like. Or so it might seem...
Rumour Pokémon Fans Speculate That Next Week's 'Big' Announcement Is Let's Go Johto
And we don't blame them
Today's Pokémon Presents show unveiled plenty of new things like Pokémon Smile, Pokémon Cafe Mix, and even a brand new Pokémon Snap, but it also teased somethin
News Neon-Noir Adventure Cloudpunk Is The Latest To Get A Signature Edition Switch Release
Physical collectors, take note!
If you're a keen collector of lovely, shiny physical games on Switch, you'll be interested to hear that Cloudpunk is being treated to a Signature Edition release. Physical fans will be able to choose from either a Signature Edition or standard version, priced at £39.99 / $49.99 / €49,99 and £29.99 / $34.99 /...
And we might get a shiny!
After all of the excitement of the Pokémon Presents live stream, it's finally time to get stuck into Pokémon Sword and Shield's first DLC, The Isle of Armor. The first part of the Sword and Shield Expansion Pass is now live, meaning you can explore new areas, find new Pokémon and more. The first new adventure unlocked...
News Pokémon Café Mix Is A Free-To-Start Game Coming To Switch And Mobile Next Week
Revealed during Pokémon Presents!
Nintendo Switch is getting a brand new free-to-start game next week called Pokémon Café Mix, it has been confirmed. The game was shown during today's Pokémon Presents live stream, giving us our first glimpse at a brand new Pokémon experience. Players need to take care of Pokémon who visit their very own cafe,...
News A New Pokémon Snap Game Is In Development For Nintendo Switch
Finally!
We can't quite believe we're saying this, but more than 20 years since the original game first launched on Nintendo 64, a brand new Pokémon Snap game is now in development for Switch. The Pokémon Company teased the new game in today's Pokémon Presents live stream, saying that the classic is coming to Switch in "a whole new way". Take a...
News Pokémon HOME Update Finally Gets Rid Of 'Impossible' Trade Requests
Hallelujah!
In preparation for today's launch of Pokémon Sword and Shield's Isle of Armor DLC, monster-transfer app Pokémon Home is currently undergoing a spot of maintenance. Patch notes for the update have already started to appear online, and we have great news for fans of the Global Trade System. The update's main function is to add...
News 'Reverse Horror' Game Carrion Slithers Onto Switch This Summer
Play as the monster
Phobia Game Studio and Devolver Digital have revealed that Carrion, an upcoming 'reverse horror' game, will be launching on Nintendo Switch. It was previously announced for Xbox One and PC, but this new reveal confirms that Switch will also be getting in on the action alongside those releases this summer. No exact release date...
News New Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch Lets You Escape Hyrule And Go Beyond The Map's Borders
And things get weird
If there's one thing you can always rely on, it's that we'll never go too long without Zelda: Breath of the Wild players discovering new and interesting glitches. Fans have been finding weird and wonderful ways to break the game ever since it launched back in 2017, and this latest find lets you escape Hyrule altogether. First...
Random KFC Makes Animal Crossing Island, Gives Visitors Free Real-Life Chicken
Kabuki Frank Cookie
Did we expect to be writing an article that combines both Animal Crossing and fast-food chain KFC this morning? No. Are we glad that we've been given such a glorious opportunity to do just that? You bet. Yes, KFC has opened its very own digital restaurant within Animal Crossing: New Horizons, decorating an island with everything...
News Team Cherry Discord Riddle Reveals A New Hollow Knight: Silksong Character
That's one way to do a reveal
One upcoming Switch eShop game we're very much looking forward to is Hollow Knight: Silksong - the sequel to Team Cherry's original bug kingdom outing, Hollow Knight. Unfortunately, we haven't heard or seen much of the follow-up starring Hornet since its initial reveal in February last year.
News Splatoon 2 Version 5.2.1 Update Patch Notes
Contains a few multiplayer fixes
Splatoon 2 might not get quite as much love as certain other first-party Switch titles nowadays, but Nintendo still is releasing some minor updates for it, fixing bugs and adjusting the game balance. The latest one - Version 5.2.1 - was actually released earlier this week. Below are the full details, according to...
News Nintendo Targets Switch Modchip Installation Service In Latest Legal Crackdown
"Nintendo will not tolerate such baldly unlawful conduct"
Nintendo's New York legal team have issued a cease-and-desist letter to a US company that offers to install modchips in Switch for $60. Connecticut-based Logistics Consulting LLC immediately suspended its service when it received the notice earlier this month. Jenner & Block lawyer...
News Spirits With Horns Feature In This Week's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Event
Starts this Friday
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate continues to roll out new themed events on a weekly basis. This time around it is a spirit board event about video game characters with horns. It starts this Friday and will run for a total of three days. Expect to encounter Black Shadow from the F-Zero series, Rambi the Rhino from Donkey Kong Country,...
Another Mystery Gift
If you needed one extra reason to purchase the Expansion Pass for Pokémon Sword and Shield, The Pokémon Company has issued a reminder that it will be offering a special outfit as an early purchase bonus. Anyone who buys the Expansion Pass (containing The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra) before 31st August - including...
Talking Point ARMS Turns 3 And Deserves More Love Than Ever
It's got LEGS
It’s hard to believe that ARMS burst onto the scene three years ago today, pushing forward new gameplay ideas and mechanics that in theory couldn’t have been done on the Wii U, although you could possibly have got away with two Wii Remotes with Wii Motion Plus but let’s not get into that now. When I first got a go at it back at...
Get 'em while you can!
Update (Tue 16th Jun, 2020 17:30 BST): In case you haven't jumped on it yet, we wanted to remind you that Nintendo's ridiculous North American summer sale is about to come to an end. You'll find lots and lots of deals on the eShop at the moment, including some of Nintendo's own titles which have had their prices slashed by up...
News Kingdom Hearts: Melody Of Memory Announced For Switch, Launches This Year
A brand new rhythm action game
Kingdom Hearts is set to receive its first entry on Nintendo Switch, Square Enix has confirmed. A brand new title called Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory will launch later this year on Nintendo's system, as well as PS4 and Xbox One. The game is a rhythm action title featuring plenty of characters from the beloved...
News Nintendo Just Launched A New Game And You Can Download It For Free Right Now
Update: Watch Alex play it here!
Um, what? Out of nowhere, Nintendo has released a brand new fitness game on the Switch eShop...and it's free! It's titled Jump Rope Challenge and as you might have guessed, it's about jumping some rope with your Joy-Con to reach a high score. You can play with one other person and if you're not able to jump, you can...
News Game Originally Planned For Wii U, Then Switch, Winds Up As A PS5 Timed-Exclusive
It's having quite the journey
Last week, Sony gave us our first look at the PlayStation 5, showing off a decent number of upcoming titles and inspiring an even larger number of excellent memes. What you might not know, however, is that one of the games featured was actually once confirmed for release on Wii U. Of course, the g
News 'Pokémon Presents' Live Presentation Teased For Tomorrow, 17th June
What will it show?
The Pokémon Company has teased a new livestream presentation set to air tomorrow, 17th June. The show is set to be approximately 11 minutes long and will contain information on the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass. The video's description is particularly teasy: We have Pokémon news. You want Pokémon news. 🤔...
News Apocalyptic Shooter Deadly Days Is Crawling Onto Switch This Summer
Can you stop the undead?
Fans of zombie apocalypses rejoice, because the Switch is about to receive its latest dose of undead mayhem when Deadly Days launches this summer. A popular roguelite shooter from Assemble Entertainment and Pixelsplit Games, Deadly Days released on Steam to 'very positive' user reviews last September. It tasks you with...
News People Keep Buying The Wrong Pokémon Sword And Shield DLC
Nintendo asks buyers to be careful
Tomorrow sees the grand launch of Pokémon Sword and Shield's first slice of DLC, The Isle of Armor, and with new trailers and gorgeous new art being released, it's no wonder that fans are starting to pre-order the Expansion Pass ready for the big day.
Reminder Nintendo Switch's Resident Evil Sale Ends Today, Get Up To 60% Off
On sale for a limited time
Update (Tue 16th Jun, 2020 09:45 BST): As a quick reminder, today sees the end of the Resident Evil sale on Switch in North America. In Europe, the sale will continue until 18th June, but if you're planning on buying any of these games from the North American store, you'll want to get on it sharpish. Original Article...
Guide The Escapist Indie Showcase 2020 - Every Nintendo Switch Game Featured
Every confirmed Switch game from the 2-hour presentation
Following the unfortunate cancellation of E3 this year, Summer 2020 is now jam-packed with online digital events showcasing video games to look forward to. Closely followed by the three-day Guerrilla Collective event over the weekend, the two-hour opening show of The Escapist Indie Showcase...
News Fortnite Players Are Angry At Epic After Missing Out On The Season Finale
"Today’s event has reached capacity"
The insanely popular free-to-play battle royale Fortnite just held a major live event known as "The Device" to conclude the second season. The event had been postponed on multiple occasions previously, so you can probably imagine how excited players were to finally witness this special moment in Chapter 2,...
News Jump Force Deluxe Edition Arrives On Switch This August
With more than 50 characters
Bandai Namco has lifted the lid on Jump Force Deluxe Edition's Nintendo Switch release date, confirming that it'll be in our hands from 28th August. The news comes alongside a brand new trailer, which you can check out for yourself above. The game contains more than 50 playable characters including stars from the likes...
News 15 More Songs Revealed For Fuser, Harmonix's Upcoming Rhythm Action Game
100+ songs to be playable in total
Fifteen more songs set to be included in Harmonix's next rhythm-action game Fuser have been revealed today, giving us a better glimpse at the title's 100+ song soundtrack. First revealed in February, Fuser is described by the Rock Band and Guitar Hero developer
News Super Mario Odyssey Player Discovers Brand New Wall Clip Glitch
Mamma mia!
We normally look to games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for brand new fan discoveries, but today it's Super Mario Odyssey's turn to hog the limelight. A speedrunner going by the name of Xdxboxjaja has uploaded the following clip online, giving us a good look at what appears to be a brand new wall clip discovery. It can be...
News You Can Play Pokémon Sword And Shield's DLC Even If You Haven't Beat The Main Game
All players are welcome
In a welcome bit of news for Pokémon Sword and Shield players who haven't yet completed the main game, we're happy to confirm that you won't need to complete its story to get stuck into the new DLC. As you may be aware, the first part of the games' upcoming Expansion Pass launches later this week. Called The Isle of Armor,...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield's Expansion Pass Doesn't Adapt To Your Pokémon's Levels After All
Update: It doesn't work as we were originally told
Update: As you'll know if you've started playing Pokémon Sword and Shield's Isle of Armor expansion, the game doesn't appear to scale enemy Pokémon levels as we were first told. It is now believed that the Pokémon you battle are more likely levelled in a similar way to the base game's Wild Area,...
News Rhythm Action Game Muse Dash Gets Huge 2nd Anniversary Update
1.7 million copies sold on all platforms
Today, rhythm-action game Muse Dash is celebrating its second anniversary with a brand new update and the news that it has now sold more than 1.7 million copies across all platforms. The new content drop includes a new DLC music pack with a new retro-style stage, new free songs, new illustrations, a new...
News JRPG Love Letter Cris Tales Scores November Switch Release, Next-Gen Versions To Follow
Watch the new cinematic trailer
Cris Tales, a "beautiful turn-based indie love letter to classic JRPGs", has received a confirmed release date for Nintendo Switch. The news was revealed during the PC Gaming Show, where it was also confirmed that the game will be heading to next-gen systems. You'll be able to get your hands on the game from 17th...
Guide Guerrilla Collective 2020 - Every Nintendo Switch Game Revealed
Every Switch game announced and featured
Following the unfortunate cancellation of E3 this year, Summer 2020 is now jam-packed with online digital events showcasing video games to look forward to. The three-day Guerrilla Collective event began on Saturday 13th June and featured a cavalcade of announcements, with 43 games confirmed for Switch...
News Lovecraftian Action-Platformer Source Of Madness Revealed For Nintendo Switch
With an "ever-changing dynamic world"
Thunderful Publishing and Carry Castle have announced that Source of Madness, a new action-platformer, is headed to Nintendo Switch and PC. The reveal came during yesterday's Guerrilla Collective press conference. The game is a Lovecraftian rogue-lite take on the action-platforming genre, challenging its...
News Mercenaries Saga Chronicles' Physical Switch Edition Is Getting A Rare, Limited Re-Run
Pre-orders now open
If you missed out on a physical edition of Mercenaries Saga Chronicles back in 2018, you'll be pleased to know that the game's receiving a limited reprint this summer. Usually when limited releases like this one disappear, so too do your hopes of ever getting a copy. Not this time, though, because this mini re-run is up for...
UK Charts Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Soars To Number One As Nintendo Takes Six Of The Top Ten
An amazing week for the Big N
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 13th June, revealing that Nintendo has managed to secure six of the top ten places. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe leads the charge this week, managing to race its way into first from last week's seventh place. It has overtaken both last week's number one, FIFA 20, and Nintendo's own...
News Check Out This New Footage Of Free-To-Play Cross-Play Shooter Rogue Company
"It's pretty amazing to play Rogue Company on a handheld device like the Switch"
Hi-Rez Studios' Rogue Company has been bubbling under nicely for some time now, and we've just been treated to some more gameplay footage which shows off the title's brand of free-to-play, 5v5 online shooting action. The player assumes the role of a 'Rogue', who must...
Animal trafficking
The incredible popularity of Animal Crossing: New Horizons – and the fact that many of the characters and items in the game are hard to come by during normal gameplay – has resulted in the establishment of websites which sell content in the game for real-world money. In Japan, it is reported that one of these organisation –...
News West Of Dead Brings More Twin-Stick Shooter Action To Switch This August
Step into the boots of a dead man
The upcoming "grim and gritty" twin-stick shooter West of Dead appears to have locked in a release date for Switch. According to the publisher Raw Fury, it's arriving this August - although Nintendo of America's YouTube page narrows down the eShop release date to 5th August. You'll take control of the dead man...
News Bomber Crew Gets An Epic Sci-Fi Sequel Set In Space
Blast off later this year
The flight management simulator Bomber Crew will be getting a follow-up, this time in space. Yep, during the Future Games Show, Runner Duck Games announced Space Crew would be landing on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms in September this year. It'll be once again published by Curve Digital. The
Random Ever Wondered What Items And Furniture Animal Crossing Players Buy Online The Most?
Marketplace websites reveal all
Like the real world, certain items in Animal Crossing: New Horizons are constantly in-demand. While it's hard to say exactly what the most popular items and pieces of furniture in the game are, Polygon was able to get an idea of at least the most prized ones thanks to external marketplaces online. According to the...
Video Here's Your First Look At The Shadow Man Remaster From Nightdive Studios
The Deadside gets a facelift
It might seem like some time ago, but Nightdive Studios only announced the "fully remastered" edition of Shadow Man earlier this year. The updated version of the 1999 Acclaim classic will be running on Nightdive's proprietary KEX engine. It's previously been used to restore games like System Shock: Enhanced Edition,
Video Endlessfluff's Delightful Turn-Based Strategy Game Fae Tactics Gets A New Trailer
Definitely one to keep an eye on
One of the more admittedly colourful games shown during the PC Gaming Show today was the turn-based strategy game Fae Tactics - published by Humble Bundle and developed by Endlessfluff Games. Although the focus was on the PC release (arriving this summer), we're here to remind any fans of this type of game that...
News Ysbryd Games Is Bringing Glitch Factory’s Brutal ARPG No Place For Bravery To Switch
Launching Q1 2021
During day one of Guerrilla Collective, it was revealed Glitch Factory would be releasing the top-down action-RPG No Place For Bravery on Nintendo Switch and PC in the first quarter of 2021 for $19.99 (or your regional equivalent) with the help of Ysbryd. Here's a bit about the backstory: An old soldier dedicated to the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 13th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
It's been a painfully quiet week in the Nintendo world - things have been much more exciting in the futuristic, wireless router-inspired land of PlayStation over the last couple of days - but that doesn't mean we can't still gather around and discuss our favourite hobby. Members of Team Nintendo Life have...
News Fantasy-Action Battle Royale RPG Spellbreak Announced For Switch
Become the ultimate battlemage
It might look a little like Fortnite, but instead of assault rifles and rocket launchers, this "fantasy action" battle-royale RPG replaces modern-day weaponry with magic. In Spellbreak, the goal is to become an all-powerful battlemage as you weave spectacular spell combinations and craft strategic builds. You'll be...
News Zen Studios Is Releasing CastleStorm 2 On The Switch eShop Next Month
Get ready for battle
Earlier today, Zen Studios announced it would be releasing CastleStorm 2 on the Switch and other platforms on 31st July. This is a sequel to the tower-defense title CastleStorm, which was re-released on the Switch eShop in August 2018. It mixes tower defense, castle destruction, and hack 'n' slash gameplay with new real-time...
News The Remake Of The Classic Cel-Shaded Shooter XIII Launches This November
Return to the past
Last year, Microids and PlayMagic announced they would be releasing a remake of the cel-shaded first-person shooter XIII for Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms. It was scheduled to arrive before the end of 2019 and was then delayed.
Nintendo Download 11th June (Europe)
1971 Project Helios! Firefighters! Warborn!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived (yes, a bit late), 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: 1971...
News The Elder Scrolls: Blades Adds Motion Controls On Switch, Version 1.7.1 Patch Notes
And bug fixes, of course
A new update has arrived for The Elder Scrolls: Blades, bringing a particularly welcome addition to the Nintendo Switch version of the game. The update takes the game to version 1.7.1, most notably adding motion controls should you wish to change up your playstyle. It also fixes a number of bugs. You can see all of the...
Review Adam's Venture: Origins - Uncharted For Switch? You've Got To Be Kidding
Nothin' Drake
Oof. There's no reason to beat around the bush with this one; Adam's Venture: Origins is an ugly, ugly game. In fact, graphically, it's one of the worst-looking titles we've ever seen on the Switch. It's muddy, glitchy and aesthetically dull. There's constant shimmering, shockingly blurry low-resolution graphics, appalling textures and...
Competition Win A Copy Of Paper Mario: The Origami King In Our Crafty Fan-Art Contest
And eShop credit, too!
With the release of Paper Mario: The Origami King just around the corner, we've teamed up with the fine folks over at Nintendo Players UK to host a crafty community fan art competition! You'll want to get out your very best pens, pencils and paper for this one because digital download codes of the game - and lots of lovely...
News Sports Brawler HyperBrawl Tournament Is Getting A Revamped Release On Switch
And it's coming this summer
Indie developer Milky Tea Studios has announced that HyperBrawl Tournament will be bringing its arcade-style sports-brawler action to Switch and other platforms this summer. The game is said to be a "beautiful and fast-paced PvP experience" where players take each other on in 1-4 player arena battles. Players can choose...
News Paper Mario: The Origami King Combat And Companion Details Revealed
And there's a new trailer, too!
Nintendo has shared a brand new trailer for the upcoming Paper Mario: The Origami King, set to launch on Switch next month. It gives us a closer look at some of the characters and exciting discoveries we'll come across when we get stuck in for ourselves. It's a little lengthier than your average trailer at almost six...
Poll Should Nintendo Release A Digital-Only Switch?
Sony and Microsoft seem to think it's a good idea...
Yesterday, Sony finally lifted the lid on its PlayStation 5 console, showing off not one but two different versions of the forthcoming system. The base model has the traditional disc drive in place, but Sony is also releasing a cheaper digital-only variant which lacks any kind of optical media...
News New Pokémon Sword And Shield Mystery Gifts Now Live - Get Hidden Ability Meowth And More
Get it while you can!
Pokémon Sword and Shield players can get their hands on a new set of freebies starting from today, as the game's recent run of Mystery Gift rewards nears its end. Heading to the Mystery Gift menu will now grant you access to a Galarian Meowth with its Hidden Ability Unnerve, as well as a secondary gift containing 50 Big...
Random Well, This Animal Crossing 'Polly Pocket' Toy Is Just Adorable
We'll take ten
Remember Polly Pockets? Those clamshell-like toys which let you keep an entire home full of little people and accessories in your pocket? Well, what if we told you there was an Animal Crossing one to admire? Reddit user ilovesheep123 has shared this fantastic homemade effort online, complete with Animal Crossing: New Horizons' main...
Reminder Nintendo's Huge Digital Switch Sale Ends This Weekend, Over 350 Games Discounted (Europe)
Get up to 80% off!
Update (Fri 12th Jun, 2020 10:30 BST): Just as a quick reminder, Nintendo's 'Digital Days' Switch sale currently taking place across Europe ends this weekend. You have until 14th June to take advantage of the offers seen below! Original Article (Fri 5th Jun, 2020 11:45 BST): Nintendo of Europe has kicked off yet another mighty...
News Ubisoft's Gods & Monsters Really Does Look Like Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
Update: Leaked footage dates back to E3 2019
Update: Ubisoft Quebec executive Marc-Alexis Cote issued the following statement to Eurogamer about the leaked footage: Our vision for the game formerly known as Gods and Monsters has evolved in surprising ways, which is common when developing exciting new worlds. This footage is from our E3 2019 demo,...
News Hacker Group Not Happy About Nintendo's "Censorship" And "Legal Scare Tactics"
"We are not a copyright-infringing ring of software pirates"
You might recall how Nintendo of America recently cracked down on Switch hack resellers that sell software allowing users to play pirated video games. The lawsuits targeted a number of websites that sold products reportedly made by an anonymous group of hackers known as "Team-Xecutor" –...
News It's Been One Year Since Banjo-Kazooie Was Revealed For Smash Bros. Ultimate
How time flies
We don't normally celebrate Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fighter anniversaries, but we'll make an exception for the former Nintendo 64 mascot Banjo-Kazooie, as Rare has issued a timely reminder via its official Twitter account. Yep, this time last year we couldn't believe it when the bear and bird were announced for the ultimate entry...
Guide Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Sharks - Where, When And How To Catch Every Shark
Shark season is in session
If you're from the Northern Hemisphere, you may have been surprised to see so many people online already catching sharks in Animal Crossing: New Horizons as they make their first appearance earlier in the year for the Southern Hemisphere. However, shark season is finally upon us in the North and there are a boatload of...
News Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2 Speeds Onto Nintendo Switch This October
Slimy-er than before
The 2018 release Nickelodeon Kart Racers will be receiving a sequel on multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch. Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2: Grand Prix will arrive at some point this October and this time around comes packed with 30 playable characters, 70 companion characters to "assemble your ultimate pit crew", tens...
News Have You Downloaded Nintendo's Animal Crossing: New Horizons Starter Guide Yet?
Available for (essentially) free!
We have guides to pretty much everything you could ever possibly need to know about Animal Crossing: New Horizons here on Nintendo Life, but if you're looking for something to keep as a PDF, Nintendo has its own, streamlined option available to download. Accessible from the North American My Nintendo website...
News Behold The Kickmen Brings A Comedic Take On The Beautiful Game To Switch
Hate football? Then make a game about it!
There are plenty of serious football games out there these days, and actually, there are plenty of football games trying to do the opposite, too, but none seem to go quite as far in the opposite direction as Behold the Kickmen: Ultimate Football Edition. According to its official description, Behold the...
Japanese Charts Animal Crossing Keeps Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics From Top Spot
Nintendo takes nine of top ten
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 1st - 7th June, revealing that Animal Crossing: New Horizons is still sitting comfortably at number one. The game shifted another 97,810 copies last week, keeping new release Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics in second place in its first week on sale. Nintendo's new...
News Transformers: Battlegrounds Rolls Out On Switch Later This Year
Didn't even bend a fender
Bandai Namco, Hasbro, Outright Games and UK developer Coatsink have announced a new Transformers video game, and it's coming to Switch. Transformers: Battlegrounds will offer both single-player and multiplayer action as Optimus Prime and the Autobots regroup to fight off the menace of the evil Megatron and save planet...
News UK Retailers Guilty Of Inflating Nintendo Switch Prices As Stock Remains Elusive
Customers forced to pay above RRP
Getting hold of an original model Nintendo Switch isn't the easiest of tasks right now in the UK, with supply failing to meet demand up and down the country. The Nintendo Official UK Store is completely sold out, but some other retailers unfortunately appear to be taking advantage of the situation. Checking some of...
Nintendo Download 11th June (North America)
Summer in Mara, Evan's Remains and Project Warlock!
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: Summer in Mara (Chibig, $24.99) Take...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield's Expansion Pass Gets New Trailer Ahead Of Next Week's Launch
Isle of Armor unlocks next week
Only six days remain until the first part of Pokémon Sword and Shield's Expansion Pass unlocks, and Nintendo has shared a short new trailer to keep the hype rolling. The Isle of Armor, the first of two portions to be served up by the Expansion Pass, is set to go live on 17th June. The second part, The Crown Tundra,...
News Picross Developer Jupiter To Release Working Zombies On Switch Next Week
They just want to be loved!
Japanese developer Jupiter has confirmed that its upcoming action game, Working Zombies, will launch on Nintendo Switch next week. The company, perhaps best known for making more Picross titles than we could ever hope to count, is back with a game which centres around our need to be loved - and the undead. You'll be...
News This New Controller Designed For Smash Bros. Ultimate Is A Hit On Kickstarter
Update: And now it's been cancelled?
Update: Funding for the project has mysteriously been cancelled. Here's a statement taken directly from the Kickstarter page: Funding Canceled Funding for this project was canceled by the project creator on Jun 11 2020 Original Article: A brand new controller designed especially for Super Smash Bros...
News Ary And The Secret Of Seasons Has Been Delayed On All Platforms
"We are working hard"
Modus Games has revealed that the release of its upcoming 3D adventure Ary and the Secret of Seasons has been pushed back on Switch and other platforms. The game was originally planned to launch on 28th July, but the team has issued a statement to confirm that it won't be releasing as planned. Instead, it will now launch in...
News Bandai Namco Is Bringing Its Retro Collection To The West As Namco Museum Archives
Update: Volume 1 and 2 confirmed
Update (Thu 11th Jun, 2020 11:15 BST): And it's confirmed! Bandai Namco will be releasing both Namco Museum Archives Vol. 1 and Namco Museum Archives Vol. 2 on Nintendo Switch and other platforms on 18th June (thanks, Gematsu). Original Article (Thu 4th Jun, 2020 16:30 BST): Bandai Namco is about to release The...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Celebrates All Things 2000s In Its Next Event
And it kicks off this weekend
The latest event in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is about to get underway, and this time the game is celebrating all of its fighters and stages from the 2000s. Yes, as you can see below, our favourite fighting heroes that were created between 2000 and 2009 will be the centre of attention this time around, simultaneously...
News Slime-San Creator Announces Demon Turf - A New 3D Platformer Coming To Switch
Kick butt and become the Demon Queen
Fabraz, the team behind the excellent 2D platformer Slime-san, has announced a brand new 3D platformer game "with attitude" known as Demon Turf. It's said to be a spiritual successor to Slime-San and will be released on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms between late 2020 and early 2021. Here's a...
News Hamster Corporation Celebrates 100 Arcade Archives Titles On Nintendo Switch
Here's to many more!
One company that's shown support for the Nintendo Switch since the very beginning is Hamster Corporation. By now, you probably have at least one of its Arcade Archives games on your HOME Menu. So far, it has released titles made by Nintendo, Taito Corp, Jaleco and many others. As you might have heard, this week's latest release...
Two collections, 10 games, 16 versions
Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade and Darius Cozmic Collection Console will both land on the Switch eShop next week, on 16th June. The Arcade collection includes four different titles across seven different versions, and the Console version includes six titles across nine different versions. Here's a rundown of...
News First-Party Xbox Dev inXile Launches The Bard's Tale ARPG On Switch Next Week
Well, there you go
Xbox Game Studios developer inXile Entertainment (responsible for Wasteland 2: Director's Cut) has announced it will be releasing The Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled on Nintendo Switch and Xbox Game Pass on 18th June. This remaster is based on the developer's very first game, which originally launched on Xbox and...
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