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November2022
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Beat Arven
How to complete the Path of Legends
The final stop in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Path of Legends takes you back to where everything began — and while things may end in a friendly battle, you've gained more knowledge on the history of Paldea than you ever thought possible. Be careful as there are endgame spoilers for Arven's team here — so...
News Mugen Souls Gets Uncensored 2023 Nintendo Switch Release
"True to the original Japanese release"
Eastasiasoft and Idea Factory have confirmed that they will be re-releasing the anime-style JRPG Mugen Souls on the Nintendo Switch in Spring 2023, with physical editions available for pre-order soon. The game was originally released for PS3 back in 2012, but drew criticism from fans after it was discovered...
Soapbox How To Improve Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's Open World
We have some ideas
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, our video host Alex Olney has some ideas on how to make Pokémon Scarlet and Violet better... The Pokémon series is slowly, painfully evolving its games into open-world...
News Japanese Switch Bundle Containing Nintendo Switch Sports Tees Up For December Release
'Tis the season to be golfing
A new Nintendo Switch bundle is heading out for retail in Japan next month, combining the console and a digital copy of Nintendo Switch Sports. Right in time for the addition of the hotly-anticipated golf mode to the game, the bundle will be swinging for shelves from 16th December for ¥37,980 (around £226). On top...
Random Duplicate Shiny Pokémon With This Scarlet And Violet Exploit
Ooh, shiny
Encountering and catching a shiny Pokémon is undoubtedly one of the most satisfying moments of any Pokémon game. The feature returns with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, of course, but it appears that an exploit has been discovered that, upon discovering a shiny Pokémon under specific conditions, will let you catch it over and over again...
Exclusive The CrackPet Show Is A Bonkers Mash-Up Of Bullet Hell, Jazz Tunes, And Udder-Twirling Cows
Launching on Switch next month
Publisher Ravenage Games and developer Vixa Games is bringing its absurd twin-stick shooter The Crackpet Show to the Switch, and we can exclusively reveal that it will launch on December 15th, 2022. The game will star a roster of mutated animals who will need to compete in a TV show and unleash mayhem in glorious,...
Random The Funniest Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Glitches We've Seen So Far
Blooper reel
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are now out in the wild and people sure are playing and posting about 'em. While our own review of the latest generation was relatively positive, heaping praise on the games' new open world setting, the new Let's Go feature, and its heartfelt story moments, we also couldn't ignore the fact that they just...
News Capcom Reveals Meaty Patch Notes For Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak's Next Update
Arriving on 24th November
Having heard of what is going to be made available in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak's upcoming Title Update 3 via an announcement last week, Capcom has now taken to the game's official site to share the patch notes that we can expect to see installed on 24th November. The rather meaty patch notes (thanks, Nintendo Ever
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Team Star - Starfall Street
In my arms baby, yeah
So, you've decided to start down the Starfall Street path in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, hmm? Ignoring Victory Road and the Path of Legends means you'll be facing Team Star and battling Crews occupying Team Star bases across the Paldea region. As you engage in Operation Starfall, you may need tips in order to beat the Team...
Hide and seek
How to get Eevee in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet takes a bit of patience and luck, but if you persevere, there’s nothing stopping you from assembling a team of Eevee-lutions as early as the third Gym in Levincia. Eevee remains as rare as ever, but Scarlet and Violet’s open world makes resetting the nearby Pokémon easier than ever...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Evolve Rockruff Into Dusk Form Lycanroc
Howling at the sunset
How to get Dusk Form Lycanroc in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet might seem a bit confusing, given the RPGs’ different spin on a day and night cycle, but the requirements remain largely the same. You need a certain kind of Rockruff and, once you find it, you have to act fast if you want its special evolution. How to get Dusk...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Fighting Crew Base - How To Beat Boss Eri
How to beat the Caph Squad
Amidst the bamboo forest lies Eri's section of Team Star — the Fighting Crew. Pokémon Scarlet & Violet has (partially) kicked down the traditional turn-based system with Starfall Street and mixed it up with the game's newest mechanics, and this is the ultimate test for you This is your last challenge in Starfall...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Poison Crew Base - How To Beat Boss Atticus
How to beat the Navi Squad
Poison-type Pokémon are often silent but deadly, and throughout the series, the type has often been associated with bugs and ninjas. And Pokémon Scarlet & Violet is keeping that tradition with the Navi Squad As the recommended third stop on Starfall Street, the Poison Team relies on status effects and unusual...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Fairy Crew Base - How To Beat Boss Ortega
How to beat the Ruchbah Squad
Fairy-type is often seen as cute and cuddly, but with the ability to take Dragon-types down, they're more than fitting for a villainous team. and Pokémon Scarlet & Violet is letting them have their time in the 'evil' sunlight'. Ortega's team is a big step up from Atticus', if you're following the recommended...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Fire Crew Base - How To Beat Boss Mela
How to beat the Schedar Squad
Team Star's Fire Crew is the second stop on Starfall Street — if you're following recommended order. While this team is the one we've seen the most of, thanks to the promotional materials, they've got a few surprises up their sleeves. Here's our guide on how to take over the Fire Crew Base and how to beat The Schedar...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Dark Crew Base - How To Beat Boss Giacomo
How to beat The Segin Squad
Team Star is Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's equivalent of an enemy team like Team Rocket, or Team Skull, but with their very own storyline — Starfall Street. If you're taking the recommended order, your first base will be the Dark Crew. Led by Team Star's leader, this crew of criminals will teach you the ways of the...
Video Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Wave 3 DLC Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison
New vs old
Nintendo yesterday announced the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 3 content would be delivered next month on December 7th. The courses included in this third wave include Maple Treeway, Rainbow Road, Boo Lake, Berlin Byways, Rock Rock Mountain, Peach Gardens, London Loop and Merry Mountain. If you're curious to see how these...
News Nintendo Isn't Happy About Switch Game Images On Steam
New action taken against Switch emulation
Switch emulation is a thing, and it's something Nintendo obviously isn't happy about - with a lot of first-party releases often leaking ahead of official street dates, and in most cases, running on other devices at much higher resolutions and frame rates. Nintendo's taken action in the past against piracy...
News It's Official, The Nintendo Switch Sports Free Golf Update Arrives Next Week
Tee up
Following on from a Japanese commercial last week that said the Nintendo Switch Sports golf update would be arriving in "late November", we've now got an official confirmation. Nintendo has locked in a 28th November release date for the golf update. This update will come packed with 21 holes from the Wii Sports series. There'll also be...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: The Quaking Earth Titan
How to beat The Quaking Earth Titan
The Quaking Earth Titan is unique in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet as, depending on what version of the game you're playing, you'll encounter a different supersized Pokémon. Regardless of who you'll be beating in Path of Legends, this (recommended) fourth stop on your Titan adventure is easier than a simple dig...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: The Lurking Steel Titan
How to beat The Lurking Steel Titan
Centiskorch should be scared of this one. Pokémon Scarlet & Violet have a long red insect to rival Galar's big flat centipede, but it won't have to worry with us on the job. This next step in the Path of Legends story — the third if you're doing them in the recommended order — will go down in no time...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: The Open Sky Titan
How to beat The Open Sky Titan
Flying Titan Pokémon seem to be a pretty intimidating prospect Big birds are not safe! But Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's big bird, while mean, isn't impassable. For the Path of Legends, if you want to do things in the recommended order, The Open Sky Titan is second on the list. Here's how to find and beat The Open...
News Fire Emblem Engage Introduces Two New Characters
Meet Diamant and Alcryst
We're at the tail end of 2022, and that means we're getting closer to the release of the new Fire Emblem title. Yes, in case you missed it, Fire Emblem Engage is arriving early next year on the Nintendo Switch in January. It features an all-new story and as part of this, there are both new and returning characters. Nintendo...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: The Stony Cliff Titan
How to beat the Stony Cliff Titan
Titan Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet are clearly inspired by Pokémon Legends: Arceus' Alpha Pokémon. You'll be facing off against five supersized 'mons across Paldea in order to find the Herba Mystica. If you're taking our recommended order, you'll be toppling The Stony Cliff Titan first on your...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Beginner's Guide - Best Early Pokémon, Provinces, TMs
Putting one foot in front of the other
It's a big world out there, and figuring out where to go first in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet isn't as easy as it might seem. The entirety of Paldea is yours to explore, and while you can wander off into the sunset or stick to the established path, taking the time to explore a few key areas and add certa
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: What Are Tera Types? Terastallizing Explained
All your Tera-questions, Tera-answered
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, like most other games in the Pokémon series, has a new gimmick that changes up how Pokémon work. We've been through Mega Evolutions, Z-Moves, Dynamax Pokémon, and now we have Terastallization — a crystal-like addition to a Pokémon's appearance that has the power to change...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Pokémon Scarlet And Violet?
Colour us intrigued
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are out now and fans have had a lot to say about the new generation of Pokémon. We've all now had a weekend to get acquainted with the world of Paldea and its inhabitants, and we've already seen a whole bunch of hot takes around the internet, ranging from folks professing this to be the greatest new...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Get Ting-Lu
Oh deer
Ting-Lu is one of the four Ruinous legendary Pokémon hidden away in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. This stony deer (that, handily, comes with a bowl on its head) hides in the northern regions of Paldea, and to get to it, you'll need to get your hands dirty. Here's how to get Ting-Lu in Generation 9. Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - How...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Get Chi-Yu
The memory of a goldfish
Chi-Yu is the goldfish legendary Pokémon of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, and if you thought goldfish weren't dangerous, well, think again. This unusual Ruinous Pokémon is nicely hidden in Paldea, but it can be tough to catch. Here's how you can get Chi-Yu in your game. Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - How To Get...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Get Chien-Pao
A snow leopard of ruin
Chien-Pao is one of four legendary Pokémon you'll eventually meet while exploring the Paldea region in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. At level 60, this beautiful snow leopard packs a powerful, icy punch, and if you're looking to catch 'em all, you'll need to search every crevice within the Paldea region. Here's how to get...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Get Wo-Chien
One slippery snail
Wo-Chien is one of the new legendary Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. At level 60, it's a powerful foe worth adding to your team, but you'll need to do a bit of exploring in order to catch it. Here's how to find and catch Wo-Chien. Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - How To Get Wo-Chien: Where to find...
News Short Hike-Alike 'Lil Gator Game' Snaps Up 2022 Release Date
Another one for the croc-like genre
See you later, alligator? How about see you very soon, crocodile? Sure, it doesn't rhyme, but it's what's happening! Playtonic Friends is publishing Lil Gator Game (yes, that's the final title) on the Nintendo Switch and the PC this year, and it finally has a release date. Lil Gator Game is a wholesome adventure...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Rename Your Pokémon
Sometimes they evolve into things that don't suit "Fluffy"
Veterans of the Pokémon series will remember the Name Rater, a strange old man who would rate your Pokémon's nicknames... and more importantly, offer the chance to change them if you'd made a typo, "accidentally" chosen something rude, or if you just wanted something new. But Pokémon...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Wash Your Pokémon
Featuring the world's cutest sponge
When the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet trailers showed the ability to wash our Pokémon, the world went wild. Everyone loves the ability to hang out with their beloved pets/battle monsters, as seen in the various different mechanics over the years — Pokémon Amie, Sword & Shield's curry hangouts, and so on...
Hands On Demonschool Is A Love Letter To DS Games And Italian Horror Movies
Persona, Stranger Things, and Suspiria, together at last
Every now and again, the world seems to collectively decide that the way things were X number of years ago was the peak of culture. This happens everywhere: Fashion, movies, makeup, and even language tend to rely on this ever-revolving cycle of nostalgia, fuelled by a yearning for the...
News Hideki Kamiya Is Already Starting To Talk About Bayonetta 4
Slow down, man!
It's not even been one month since the launch of Bayonetta 3, yet series creator and vice-president at PlatinumGames, Hideki Kamiya, has already started talking about a potential sequel. Speaking on Twitter, Kamiya made direct reference to the ending of Bayonetta 3. While we won't spoil what happens here (and please be mindful in...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 3 Launches Next Month
Vrooooooom!!
Start your engines folks, because Nintendo has announced that the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 3 content will launch on December 7th, 2022. As a reminder, the DLC will be available on its own, but if you're a member of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service, you can access Wave 3, along with Wave 1 and Wave...
Random Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Speed Glitch Lets You Run Faster With A Second Controller
Left in the dust
One thing that we were not prepared for in the run up to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's release was the number of in-game bugs and glitches that would come to take the internet by storm. On top of issues with selfies, pop-ins and battle graphics, a newly discovered glitch lets you run at twice the normal speed by simply using two...
News Live A Live Gets A Cheeky New Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
Bugs squashed
Live A Live, Square Enix's RPG remake, has just been updated, bringing the game up to Version 1.0.1. There isn't a great deal here, but we've got a few notable bug fixes that should put a smile on your face if you've been encountering any issues or annoyances during your time with the game. Here's the full breakdown (thanks, Nintendo...
Random Before The Switch, Here's What The Internal 'NX' Logo Looked Like
Internal logo leaked in Mario Kart prototype
It's widely known that before the Nintendo Switch became official in 2016, the console was once known as the 'NX'. The codename, similar to the GameCube's 'Dolpin', the Wii's 'Revolution', and the Wii U's 'Project Cafe', was really all we had to go on regarding what Nintendo was cooking up in its R&D...
UK Charts Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Enjoy The Second Biggest Franchise Launch Of All Time
First week sales 25% higher than Sword and Shield
The latest boxed charts data is in and, as expected, it's a big win for the recently released Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, with both entries coming in at number one and two. In terms of which of the two proved more popular, it seems most opted for Violet and its Legendary Pokémon Miraidon, with...
Video THQ Nordic Cooks Up A New Gameplay Trailer For AEW: Fight Forever
Bringing the brawl to Switch in 2023
Earlier this year in August, THQ Nordic surprised wrestling fans with the news AEW: Fight Forever would be coming to the Nintendo Switch at some point in 2023. If you're eager to see more, you're in luck - with the publisher releasing a brand new look at the gameplay footage. This title is promoting itself as a...
News Pokémon Fans Vent Frustrations Online About Scarlet & Violet's Technical Issues
"TPCi is NOT giving Game Freak the necessary support"
The new Pokémon Scarlet and Violet games are perhaps the most ambitious entries in the long-running series ever, but unfortunately, it seems the game's performance and technical issues are dragging down the overall experience for many trainers around the world. As a result, the user score on...
Random Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Trainers Discover Legendary BLJ Glitch
We're having Super Mario 64 flashbacks
As you might have already seen, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet comes with a certain glitch that could potentially be used to exploit the game in all sorts of ways. It's essentially the Pokémon equivalent of Super Mario 64's infamous Backwards Long Jump glitch - often abbreviated as BLJ. This move - closely...
Random Undertale Creator Toby Fox Opens A Free Mailing List, Sign Up Now
Stay in touch "no matter what happens"
As you might have seen, there's been quite a bit of drama on the social media platform Twitter in recent times. Some users are seemingly worried about the future of the platform and have started coming up with certain exit strategies or backup plans in case anything does happen. Undertale and Deltarune creator...
PSA This Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Cheat Code Allows You To Access "Secret" Save Backups
A great fallback if your game crashes
There's always the possibility that something could go wrong with a game Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, where your game crashes or glitches out and you potentially lose hours of progress. Fortunately, it seems Game Freak has got players covered. GameXplain has shed light on a handy and seemingly "secret" cheat...
News Advance Wars-Style Kickstarter Project Warside Targeting 2023 Switch Release
Dev feels it can "evolve" the turn-based tactical genre
Nintendo's Switch release Advance Wars 1 + 2: Re-Boot Camp is seemingly stuck in limbo, but there's no need to worry because Warside has got all your turn-based tactical strategy cravings covered. Yes - an indie developer known as Lavabird has announced it'll be releasing its own take on the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 19th)
ScaViikend
It looks like we are just about there folks, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is finally here which surely means there are no more trailers, 'mon reveals or surprise announcements for the next few weeks, right? This week has been a busy one here at Nintendo Life. Aside from the release of Scarlet and Violet (for which we discussed the pros...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's First Mod Has Removed Ed Sheeran's Song 'Celestial'
Sorry, mate
Honestly, we don't mind listening to singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran every now and then, but it seems not every Pokémon fan feels the same way. A new mod for the latest releases Pokémon Scarlet and Violet has gone to the extent of removing - yes, removing - Ed's song 'Celestial' from the games. To add insult to injury, it's apparently...
News It's Official, There Are Now More Than 1,000 Pokémon
See the 1000th Pokémon for yourself
Pokémon has been around for more than 25 years now, and in this time frame, there have been nine generations of pocket monsters released into the wild. So, where are we at now that Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have been released? It seems Game Freak has finally reached the milestone of 1,000 Pokémon. Yep, it's...
News The Nintendo Switch Is Getting A Brand New Peppa Pig Game In 2023
Go ham next year
The animated superstar Peppa Pig is returning to the Nintendo Switch in a new outing. It's called Peppa Pig: World Adventures and will be arriving at some point in 2023. Outright Games shared a brief trailer on YouTube that shows Peppa Pig welcoming fans to her new video game. According to the description, this new adventure will...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Evolve Bisharp Into Kingambit
How to get Pawniard's new final evolution
Pawniard and Bisharp have been given a third-stage evolution in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, and it might be one of the most imposing and cool new 'mons to discover in the Paldea region. Kingambit is a proud and powerful Pokémon that sits on a mane of hair, so we're sure many people are going to want...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Evolve Primeape Into Annihilape
How to get Mankey's new final evolution
Primeape has been a staple Fighting-type Pokémon for years, being from Gen 1, but Pokémon Scarlet & Violet has given this 'mon a new lease of life... by turning it into a ghost! Primeape has got a brand new evolution in the Paldea region called Annihilape, and with it comes a brand new method to evolve...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Evolve Finizen Into Palafin
How to get Palafin
It's taken over 25 years to get a dolphin Pokémon, and we finally have one that also gets an evolution! Finizen is absolutely adorable, but Pokémon Scarlet & Violet has a bit of a trick up its sleeve with its unusual evolution — Palafin. We love the pun, but in order to get this muscular dolphin, it's all about playing...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Evolve Bramblin Into Brambleghast
How to get Brambleghast
So, in terms of amusing Ghost-type Pokémon, a tumbleweed was never on our list. But Bramblin, and its evolution Brambleghast, are a fun addition in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. To get a Brambleghast, you'll need to do lots of walking in order to get your very own large tumbleweed. Here's how to evolve Bramblin...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Evolve Rellor Into Rabsca
How to get Rabsca
There are some brand new evolution methods in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, with a handful of new Pokémon that utilise them. One of them is Rellor, a dung beetle Pokémon, who can evolve into Rabsca. Here's how you get your little beetle to transform into this powerful Bug/Psychic-type. Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - How To...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Evolve Pawmi Into Pawmot
How to get Pawmi's final evolution
Pawmi is one of the cutest Pokémon in Scarlet & Violet and is the Paldea region's Pikachu-like. However, unlike most other Pikachu copycats, Pawmi has not one, but two evolutions, and how you get the last form is a little unique. Here's how to get Pawmot, the final evolution in the Pawmi line. Pokémon...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Make Your Pokémon Auto-Battle
Back in my day, you had to do your own battles
One of the best new features of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet is the ability to send your Pokémon out into the field to auto-battle other Pokémon. This can be a great fast way to level up your whole team! But how do you get your Pokémon to fly solo? Here's our guide to the new auto-battle mechanic!...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Take Selfies With The Rotom Phone
Say cheeeeeese
We were promised selfies in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's trailers, and now that the game is out, we've got selfies! But how do you activate the ability? What are the filters? And what are the poses? We've got all the info you need right here. How to take a selfie Once you've reached Los Platos, you'll get the ability to use the...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Gimmighoul Coins - What Are They For?
Collect ALL the coins
When you're wandering around the Paldea region in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, you'll find lots of collectibles and items just out there in the wild. But none are more unusual than Gimmighoul Coins. You might be wondering what these are for and why you need to collect them. Here's what you need to do with Gimmighoul Coins,...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Evolve Gimmighoul Into Gholdengo
How to get Gholdengo
There are plenty of new Ghost-type Pokémon in the Paldea region, but one of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's most-intriguing new additions is Gimmighoul. Revealed just a few weeks before the game's release via a teaser and a collaboration with Pokémon GO, Gimmighoul comes in two forms — Chest Form and Roaming Form. However,...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Evolve Dunsparce Into Dudunsparce
How to get Dunsparce's new evolution
Dunsparce is another returning Pokémon in Scarlet & Violet that has been given a bit of extra love. This tsuchinoko-inspired 'mon has finally received an evolution over 20 years after its debut! It's not the most obvious of evolutions to figure out, so we're here to help you discover how to get your own...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Cortondo Gym - Bug Badge, How To Beat Leader Katy
How to find and beat the Bug-type gym
Hello and welcome to our Pokémon Scarlet & Violet walkthrough! We'll be covering the 'Victory Road' path here, where you need to travel across the Paldea region and defeat all eight Gym Leaders. You can do the gyms in any order, but we recommend starting off with the Cortondo Gym, where you battle the...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Artazon Gym - Grass Badge, How To Beat Leader Brassius
How to find and beat the Grass-type gym
We're continuing our Victory Road walkthrough for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet with the Grass-type gym next. The Artazon Gym is the second gym we recommend taking on. For a complete list of what order you can tackle the game in, we've got the "correct" order listed for you. Pokémon Scarlet & Violet...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Levincia Gym - Electric Badge, How To Beat Leader Iono
How to find and beat the Electric-type gym
It's our Victory Road walkthrough for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. the next task on your list is to take on the Electric-type gym at Levincia. If you want to complete the gyms in our recommended order, then the Levincia Gym should be your third stop on Victory Road. But you don't have to do it third!...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Cascarrafa Gym - Water Badge, How To Beat Leader Kofu
How to find and beat the Water-type gym
If you're here, you're on the Victory Road path, and this walkthrough is here to guide you towards your next task in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. — the Water-type gym. Cascarrafa Gym is located in a beautiful white resort area with waterfalls, fountains, and water-powered lifts. It's beautiful, and the...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Medali Gym - Normal Badge, How To Beat Leader Larry
How to find and beat the Normal-type gym
The next part of your Pokémon Scarlet & Violet journey is here, and on Victory Road, we'll be tackling the Normal-type gym in this walkthrough! Found in a small restaurant town, Medali Gym will potentially be your fifth gym — if you're following our recommended order. It's another trial with plenty of...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Alfornada Gym - Psychic Badge, How To Beat Leader Tulip
How to find and beat the Psychic-type gym
Here's the next step in our Pokémon Scarlet & Violet guide for Victory Road. You'll need to climb up some rocky terrain to reach the Psychic gym, but it'll be worth it. Alfornada Gym is actually fairly close to Mesagoza, but it's actually the second to last gym that you should consider taking on — if...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Montenevera Gym - Ghost Badge, How To Beat Leader Ryme
How to find and beat the Ghost-type gym
Next up in our Pokémon Scarlet & Violet guide for Victory Road is the Ghost-type gym, often a formidable type in the Pokémon world. Tucked away near the top of Glaseado Mountain, Montenevera Gym is the sixth gym in our recommended order on the path to becoming a Champion. It's a small, cosy town that...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Glaseado Gym - Ice Badge, How To Beat Leader Grusha
How to find and beat the Ice-type gym
The highest point in Paldea is home to what is the highest-level gym in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. And, appropriate for a snowy mountain, this challenge will involve Ice-type Pokémon. Glaseado Gym might catch you off-guard at first. It's not surrounded by a town or people — it's just a gym at the top of...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Best Starter Pokémon - All Starter Evolutions
Who will you choose?
What's the hardest question of all time? If you said "Which starter Pokémon will you pick?", then you're correct! And Pokémon Scarlet & Violet don't make that decision any easier. Once again, at the start of your Pokémon journey, you get to pick who your first Pokémon in the Paldea region will be — Sprigatito,...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How Long Does It Take To Beat?
Every path, all Pokémon, all time
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet are big games. Opening up the world to make it one seamless hub of exploration, Paldea is brimming with Pokémon to discover, items to find, and plenty of perfect picnic spots. However, if you're looking to become the very best and beat the main story, then we're here to help. There...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Evolve Girafarig Into Farigiraf
How to get Farigiraf
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet have given some much-needed love to a few older Pokémon, one of which is Girafarig. This palindromic giraffe has been crying out for an evolution ever since its introduction in Generation 2. And now it's got one, and The Pokémon Company wanted to shout about it too as we've all seen it in the...
News Sprigatito Is Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's Most Popular Starter, According To Famitsu Survey
First Grass
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet has released worldwide today, with many getting their hands on the game for the first time and being immediately faced with that franchise-old question: which starter will you pick? We asked you lovely lot this very same question of the Generation IX starters back when they were first revealed (the results of...
News Switch Online's 'Missions & Rewards' Adds Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Icons
In celebration of Gen IX's launch
To celebrate the launch of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Nintendo has launched a line-up of fresh icons based on the new games over on its "Missions & Rewards" initiative on Nintendo Switch Online. The icons will be broken up into five waves, starting now and lasting until December 25th. Standout icons include...
Guide Where To Buy Pokémon Scarlet And Violet On Switch
Best deals, discounts and bundles
The next mainline Pokémon games, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, are out now on Nintendo Switch. Both titles can be found at a number of retailers and we're rounding up all the best deals and cheapest prices for you right here in this guide. The two games, which introduce the series' ninth generation, have players...
News Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion Switch Frame Rate & Resolution Detailed
A new trailer has also been released
There have been a lot of RPG releases this year, but we're not done just yet. Before the end of 2022, Square Enix is releasing Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion on multiple platforms including the Switch. Ahead of next month's launch on December 13th, the Japanese video game company has released a new...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Has Been Rated For Nintendo Switch
It's happening!
Back in September, Nintendo confirmed during a presentation The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom would be arriving on 12th May 2023. We've now got what appears to be the very first rating for the game - coming from South Korea Rating and Administration Committee (via Gematsu): According to a translation, the game is suitable...
News Cooking Mama IP Holder Sues Planet Entertainment For Sale Of Cooking Mama: Cookstar
Mama is not happy!
Remember the ongoing dispute between Cooking Mama: Cookstar publisher Planet Entertainment and the series' rights holder Office Create dating back to 2020? Well, in an update, Planet has now been sued by Office Create. There was actually a fallout between the two parties before the game's release in 2020, but Planet Entertainment...
News The First Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Distribution Event Has Begun
Fancy a flying Pikachu?
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are already out in certain locations around the globe, and this means the first official distribution event is now officially live. Between now and 28th February 2023, trainers and early purchasers in the Paldea region can receive a special Pikachu. This isn't just any Pikachu, either. It knows...
News Stardew-Meets-Pokémon Game 'Ova Magica' Gets New Trailer, 2023 Release Date
Hints of Slime Rancher, too
Two years ago, a game called Ova Magica launched on Kickstarter, and just three hours later, it was fully funded. Over the course of the Kickstarter campaign, it raised a total of €258,188 ($356,700 / £225,750) with over 4,000 backers. Needless to say, people were very excited for what Ova Magica had to offer. Ova...
News Dune Meets Fallout In 'Starsand', A Punishing Desert Survival Game Out Today
"Are you brave enough?"
Blue eyes, sand, and big bitey worms. If you're a fan of beloved, janky '80s movies or beloved, confusing '60s sci-fi epics, then you'll recognise these as the elements of Frank Herbert's Dune. But oh, what's this? This isn't Dune — this is Starsand, a Switch game that looks like Dune and sounds like Dune, but is not Dune...
News Danganronpa, AI: The Somnium Files, And Steins;Gate Get Deep Discounts For Black Friday
Spike Chunsoft joins in Nintendo's Cyber Deals sale
Do you love killing games? Of course you do, you clicked on the title. Fantastic news for you, dear murder-loving reader: Spike Chunsoft, purveyors of all things genocidal, are having a massive sale on their games. The sale begins November 17th, and continues until the 30th November, so you've got...
Feature Wii U Vs. Switch - How Did Those Nintendo Hardware Reveal Trailers Compare?
A lesson in the importance of first impressions
With the Wii U turning ten years old (crikey, we're really starting to feel old now), it's only natural that we're finding ourselves looking back at the console that's graciously gifted so much of its previously-exclusive software to its successor. Where did things really go wrong? What did we like...
News This Black Friday Nintendo Switch Deal Comes With 100,000 PC Optimum Points (CA)
A whopping Canada-only deal
Black Friday is upon us once more, and this Canada-only deal on the Nintendo Switch is well worth a look if you're hoping to get a new Switch or the OLED model in time for Christmas. The deal is being held at the Real Canadian Superstore, a chain of supermarkets across Canada, with similar Switch deals held at other...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Pokémon Scarlet And Violet
Gotta catch or gotta run?
After enough trailers, promos and leaks to fill a Pokédex five times over, we are are very nearly there. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet officially release tomorrow (18th November) and today we have had the first chance to see what the critics think. We have gathered together reviews from across the internet to give coverage...
Nintendo Download 17th November (North America)
Pokémon! The Oregon Trail! Wobbledogs!
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: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet...
Japanese Charts Tactics Ogre Debuts Strong, Outselling God Of War: Ragnarok
Tactical advantage
The latest Japanese Charts data is in and there are a lot of new entries this week, albeit made up of multiple SKUs for just three games: Tactics Ogre: Reborn, Sonic Frontiers, and God of War: Ragnarok. Aside from Splatoon 3 (we're almost certain at this point that the only games to knock it off the top spot will be Scarlet an
News Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 Gets A Fresh Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
New content! Bug fixes!
Azure Striker Gunvolt 3, the latest release in the Gunvolt saga, has just received a new update, bringing the game up to Ver. 1.4.0. It brings with it a host of new content and fixes which should make for a more pleasant gaming experience for all. So without further ado, let's take a look at the full patch notes: New...
Exclusive Dive Into A Hand-Crafted Paper World With Puzzle Adventure 'Papetura'
Flip and fold
Horror publisher Feardemic is trying its hand with something new and unique: a point and click adventure puzzler called Papetura, launching on the Nintendo Switch on December 1st, 2022. Created by one person over the course of six years, Papetura stars Pape and Tura (ah, we get it!) in a hand-crafted paper world that's at constant...
Review Pokémon Scarlet And Violet - An Open-World Poké Playground Full Of Promise (And Tech Issues)
The world is your Cloyster
If there’s one thing we always hope for with a brand-new Pokémon generation, it’s a sense of childlike wonder. Of course, it’s not always a guarantee, especially with a formula that has been followed consistently for the last 26 years, but we always start a new generation with our fingers crossed that we'll be...
News Capcom Shares Updated Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Roadmap For 2023
Free Title Update 4 and 5 to follow
During the latest Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak showcase, Capcom also gave fans an updated look at the roadmap for 2022 and next year. Apart from Free Title Update 3 - arriving next week on 24th November (Chaotic Gore Magala, Risen Teostra and Risen Kushala Daora), it's also been revealed what the plans are for...
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Details Free Title Update 3, Launching Next Week
New monsters and much more
Capcom has finally locked in a date for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Title Update 3. It'll be arriving next week in the Switch and PC versions on 24th November. In Version 13 of the game, hunters can look forward to three new monsters: the Chaotic Gore Magala, the Risen Teostra, and the Risen Kushala Daora. In addition...
News Nintendo Releases Stunning New Story Trailer For Fire Emblem Engage
"Summon the Emblems, seize your destiny!"
It's all about Pokémon this week, but there are plenty of other Nintendo Switch games to look forward to beyond this. Coming early next year in January is Fire Emblem Engage by Intelligent Systems. Ahead of the game's release, Nintendo has release another new trailer titled 'The Divine Dragon Awakens!'...
News Bandai Namco Patches Pac-Man World With Original Staff Credits & More
First update also adds some paid DLC
As you might recall, there was some drama around the time of Pac-Man World Re-PAC's release, when it was discovered the original game's staff were not credited in the newer version of the title. Former Namco Hometek game designer Scott Rogers mentioned at the time how disappointed he was with this decision on...
News Sonic Frontiers Will Receive "Multiple" Free DLC Content Updates
It all starts with the Monster Hunter collab
Sonic Frontiers has wasted no time when it comes to the release of bonus DLC. Fans of the blue blur should have already received the Sonic Adventure 2 shoes, and a few days ago, the Monster Hunter collaboration pack DLC was added to the game. Now, in an update from Sega, the company has revealed there'll...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Life Sims And Farming Games
Life comes at you slow
Updated with recent releases. Enjoy! If you're looking for a change of pace and some welcome distraction from your everyday life, few mediums offer such engrossing, ongoing escapism as video games. Even the best books have an ending, but some games can go on almost indefinitely and come to form a calming part of our daily...
News Level-5's Mech RPG Megaton Musashi Is Going Free-To-Play On Switch This December
Update: A slight delay for the Japan exclusive
Update #2 [Wed 16th Nov, 2022 05:15 GMT]: Level-5 has delayed the game's release by a week. Instead of launching on December 1st in Japan, it'll now arrive on December 8th. It's all timed in with the release of the anime's second season (via Gematsu). Update [Sun 18th Sep, 2022 02:45 BST]: Level-5 has...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Are Out This Week, Which Version Are You Getting?
The Paldea region is calling
It's a massive week in the world of Nintendo with the launch of the ninth-generation games Pokémon Scarlet And Violet. Obviously, there are a lot of choices when it comes to Pokémon games. This includes what starter pocket monster to pick, and what Pokémon will be in your party. Perhaps the toughest pick though is...
News Koei Tecmo Shares New Artwork For Upcoming Switch Release Atelier Ryza 3
Launching February 2023
Back in September, Koei Tecmo officially announced Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key for the Nintendo Switch. This new entry in the RPG series will be making its debut here in the west on 24th February 2023. Now, in a small update, the official Gust social media account has given fans of Ryza a look...
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