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May2020
News Team Ketchup Wins Splatoon 2's "Bonus One-Off" Splatfest
Mayo was playing ketchup
Nintendo's "bonus one-off" Splatfest for Splatoon 2 has come to an end, so who won? Team ketchup has emerged from this saucy battle victorious, with a 2-1 win. It makes up for its original loss to team mayo way back in 2017. As you can see in the final results below, ketchup won on votes (55.25%) and also got the most wins...
News Want More Authentic Art? Just Evict Your Smug Villagers In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
They only send fakes in the mail
Real paintings and sculptures aren't exactly easy to get hold of in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Redd doesn't always show up, and when he does, there's no guarantee any of his goods are even genuine pieces of art. As a result, it's taking quite a while for players to complete the art gallery section within the...
News Hideki Kamiya Is Sick Of Fans Asking Him If Bayonetta 3 Has Been Cancelled
Throw those concerns "out the window"
It's become almost a monthly ritual now for PlatinumGames to reassure its fanbase that the upcoming Switch exclusive Bayonetta 3 is still on the way, and earlier this week (to mark the month of May), we got another update. In the same interview with VGC, Bayonetta series creator Hideki Kamiya took the...
News Could Gyroids Be Returning To Animal Crossing: New Horizons?
Lloid needs some friends
Gyroids are an essential part of the Animal Crossing experience but are noticeably absent from the latest entry on the Nintendo Switch. Well, kind of. Apart from Lloid - who helps you construct public works - the ones you used to dig up in past games and display in your home are nowhere to be found. It seems, though, they...
News Suda51 Would Like To Release Some Of Grasshopper's Older Games On Switch
But it's not necessarily his decision to make
Legendary video game designer Suda51 is currently hard at work on the Switch exclusive No More Heroes 3, but what are the chances of some of Grasshopper Manufacture's older titles coming across to Nintendo's hybrid system in the future? During MomoCon's Twitch livestream, a translator - on behalf of...
News Pokémon HOME Datamine Supposedly Uncovers New Moves Coming To Sword And Shield
One of them is for the new mythical Pokémon
Next month, trainers from around the world will return to the Galar region in Pokémon Sword and Shield to visit The Isle of Armor - part one of the game's expansion pass content. Both of these areas will contain new characters, locations, and Pokémon not previously obtainable in the main game. It looks...
News Bloodstained's Latest Update Is Finally Available On Switch - Adds A New Mode And Character
Download it today
After stating the Switch iteration of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night would be in line with other versions back in March - a few months later, 505 Games announced the next update for Nintendo players would arrive a little later than the rest.
News 2K Says It's Eager To Release More Games On The Nintendo Switch
Well, come on then
After a string of listings appeared online, 2K finally made it official in March - announcing three collections for the Nintendo Switch. These include the XCOM 2 Collection, the Borderlands Legendary Collection, and last but not least BioShock: The Collection. If you thought this was
Guide How To Redeem Nintendo Switch eShop Codes From Your Smartphone Or Computer
No Switch required!
Buying your games digitally is a super-convenient way to get your hands on the latest and greatest titles, and buying directly from the Nintendo eShop via your console or online is a doddle. Sometimes, though, you might find yourself with a code to redeem; unless you happen to have your Switch or 3DS on you at the time, this...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 23rd)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Another week of this Nintendo Life draws to a close, a week that featured the now-customary dose of community-created Animal Crossing goodness, the steady building of anticipation for the next big Nintendo release of the year, and a one-off return this weekend of
Guide Switch, Switch Lite Or 2DS XL? The Nintendo Console Buying Guide For Parents
Pick the right console for your little one
If you're a parent who's stumbled on this website wondering what to buy your child for their birthday this year, then presumably you're in the market for picking up a Nintendo console. A wise choice, and one of which we heartily approve. But with so many bewildering options out there, you might be left...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Version 1.2.1 Patches Duplication Glitches
Balance is restored
Yesterday, Nintendo rolled out Version 1.2.1 of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. According to the Japanese support page, it fixed a few bugs. Since then, the English patch notes have been uploaded:
Guide Every Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controller
The Joy of Joy-Con
One of the most wonderful things about the Nintendo Switch is the modular design, which allows you to remove your old boring Joy-Con controllers and slide in some new colourful ones to show the world how individual you are. There's quite a variety of different colours of Joy-Con available now (there are now over 250 possible...
News Pac-Man Celebrates His 40th Anniversary With A Special Sale On The Switch eShop
Up to 75% off select games
Bandai Namco is currently celebrating Pac-Man's 40th anniversary on the Switch eShop with a special sale on Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus. Instead of paying the usual price for it, right now you can get it for just £4.19 / $5.99 or your regional equivalent (that's up to 75% off). Below is the rundown of the...
Guide How To Transfer Your Fortnite Account Between Nintendo Accounts
Without losing everything!
Epic Games' account merge option was discontinued last year, and if you shared a Fortnite, Dauntless or Paladins account between different Switch consoles, maybe you are familiar with the implications. Nintendo allows game sharing across multiple Switch consoles using the same Nintendo account, but downloadable games can...
Guide Pokémon Sword And Shield's Snom: How To Find And Evolve Into Frosmoth
Come get Snom
Pokémon have always had various ways of evolving into new beasties, and Pokémon Sword and Shield are no different. One of these curious contenders is the unassuming Snom, which can be found primarily on the northern half of Route 8 - known as Steamdrift Way. Just keep an eye out for one wandering around in the grassy patches, and...
Guide Genshin Impact - Everything We Know So Far About This Ambitious Zelda Wannabe
Updated: New character Fischl revealed
Genshin Impact is an action role-playing video game developed by miHoYo, but is perhaps best known to Nintendo fans as the title which caused one Zelda enthusiast to smash up his PS4 due to the close similarities between the game and Breath of the Wild
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Accessories For 2020
Grab yourself a bargain
Whether you’ve just bought a new Nintendo Switch or Switch Lite, or you’ve had one since launch, sooner or later you’re going to want to grab some accessories. The standard Switch is a true hybrid device that’s capable of being any type of video game console you want it to be, and you can enhance this functionality...
Guide Untitled Goose Game Walkthrough - Puzzle Solutions And To-Do List Objectives
How to be a horrible goose
Untitled Goose Game is a game in which you assume the role of an annoying waterfowl and cause merry mayhem in a sleepy village, just because you can. It's a sandbox title which rewards experimentation, but there are a set number of objectives you have to undertake if you want to complete it. We've covered the entire game...
Reminder Splatoon 2's "Bonus One-Off" Splatfest Is Now Live
A clash of condiments
Update (Fri 22nd May, 2020 23:00 BST): The mayo v ketchup Splatfest is now live! Tell us which side you're on in our poll. Original Story (Thu 21st May, 2020 01:45 BST): If you've got a spare moment this weekend, you might want to boot up your copy of Splatoon 2, as Nintendo is hosting a "bonus one-off" Sp
Talking Point Are You Suffering From Animal Crossing: New Horizons Fatigue?
Is it your daily ritual, or the chore you keep putting off?
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is something of a phenomenon, in case you hadn't noticed. Not only has it sold by the bucketload, but it has also attracted celebrity fans like Danny Trejo and Elijah Wood
News Project Warlock Will Bring DOOM And Duke Nukem-Style Retro FPS Action To Switch Soon
A love letter to classic fast-paced FPS
Fans of classic fast-paced FPS games of the '90s are in for a treat as Project Warlock is coming to the Switch on 11th June. The game is a love letter to games such as the DOOM, Duke Nukem, Hexen and Wolfenstein and is the work of Jakub Cisło, a young developer who has been beavering away on the game since he...
Nintendo Download 22nd May (Europe)
Wonderful 101! The Persistence! What The Golf?!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has finally arrived (Nintendo dropped the update one day later than usual), 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!...
Says he wants to be as good as MKLeo
Last year, a special tournament was held in Japan in which corporations could put forward players to compete in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Switch. Famitsu recently interviewed the winner of that event, Seisaku Matsukawa of Taisho Pharmaceuticals. We’ve gone ahead and translated the interview for you below!...
Random Hacker Solves Switch Joy-Con Drift By Cannibalising A Valve Steam Controller
Getting touchy feely
Fans of Valve's Steam Controller (c'mon, there must be at least one of you) might be interested in this hack which adds touchpad control to the Switch Joy-Con. That's one way to cure Joy-Con drift at least – albeit one which is a bit out of most peoples technical capabilities. Hardware tinkerer Matteo Pisani has an...
News Switch Joy-Con Drift Claim Must Be Arbitrated, Says Illinois Federal Court
A win for Nintendo, but it's not out of the woods yet
If you're one of the many people who has suffered from Joy-Con drift in the past then you might be interested to know that a legal claim by a Switch owner that Nintendo of America has sold "defective" controllers with its consoles must go to arbitration. The decision was made on Thursday by the...
News Dark Knight And Inception Director Shows Off Trailer For His Next Film In Fortnite
This was "the next best thing" to showing it in a cinema
Christopher Nolan, the acclaimed director of The Dark Knight movie series, Inception, Dunkirk and Interstellar, has used Fortnite's pacifist-friendly Party Royale mode to show off the latest trailer for this next movie, Tenet. This is kind of a big deal because Tenet is expected to be one of...
Japanese Charts Animal Crossing Leads The Charge As Nintendo Secures 80 Percent Of The Top 10
Hardware sales drop slightly from last week
To the shock of pretty much nobody, Animal Crossing: New Horizons remains at the top of the Japanese sales charts, as supplied by Famitsu. The Nintendo Switch exclusive has now sold almost 4.5 million copies in its homeland alone. Ring Fit Adventure remains in second place, and is closing in on a million...
A condiment battle for the ages
This weekend Nintendo is hosting a "bonus one-off" Splatfest in Splatoon 2. It sees the return of the mayo verse ketchup battle, which was previously won by Pearl. Her team also happened to take out the final Splatfest last July. As this is a one-time event, we're curious to know if you'll be participating in the fun...
News Platinum Studio Head Doesn't Think Next-Gen Hardware Will Be As "Ground-Breaking" As The Switch
"that’s just my personal opinion"
One person who has been struggling to get excited about Sony and Microsoft's next-generation hardware is PlatinumGames' studio head, Atsushi Inaba. Here's what he had to say in a follow-up with VGC recently: I don’t want to sound like, ‘hey, I know everything about the new consoles and they’re boring’...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update 1.2.1 Patch Notes - Fixes Some Bugs
And might have put a stop to duplication glitches
Update: Nintendo's English support page has released its own patch notes. Take a look below: It's also been confirmed the latest update patches out the recently discovered duplication glitches.
News Journey To The Savage Planet Makes A Surprise Landing On The Switch eShop
Physical release en route
There's been evidence of Journey to the Savage Planet coming to the Nintendo Switch for some time now, and today 505 Games have finally made it official. Not only has it been confirmed for the hybrid device, but it's also out today (worldwide) on the Switch eShop. Well, everywhere but Russia, which will receive the game on...
News Monolith Soft Took Care To Avoid Impacting Its New Game While Working On Xenoblade Remaster
Breath of the Wild 2, or something new?
In a recent interview with Japanese magazine Famitsu, Monolith Soft's President Takahashi Tetsuya has discussed developing new content for the upcoming Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition without having an adverse effect on other projects currently in development. The game, a high-def remaster of 2010's...
Review The Persistence - Firesprite's Likeable VR Horror Has Survived The Shift To Switch Perfectly
Xeroxmorph
The idea of taking a game that's been originally designed as an all-encompassing virtual reality experience and expecting it to stand tall when unplugged from that impressive virtual realm – played instead on the Nintendo Switch's dinky little portable screen or a bog-standard telly – isn't one that really fills us with much...
Casual mode, 20 hour epilogue and more!
Famitsu recently had the opportunity to conduct a Q&A with Monolith Soft President Takahashi Tetsuya, and discuss topics surrounding Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition. In it, they talk about what was updated, new features and details surrounding Future Connected. We've taken the time to translate...
News Still On The Fence About Yooka-Laylee And The Impossible Lair? Now's The Time To Strike
It's currently on sale with 33% off in all regions
We really liked Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair. Playtonic dropped the full-3D approach of the original for a purer 2.5D look, and, in our book, came up with something of a spiritual successor to the Donkey Kong Country series (yes, we know that series is ongoing, but this was made by the many...
News Civilization VI's New Frontier Update Is Live, And Some Players Are Having Issues Again
Stuck at the new frontier
The first part of the recently announced New Frontier season pass for Sid Meier's Civilization VI has gone live today, with the Maya & Gran Colombia Pack adding two new civs (and leaders) as well as the new Apocalypse game mode, new City-States, Resources, and Natural Wonders. However, it seems that some players on...
Nintendo Download 21st May (North America)
Minecraft Dungeons, Pushy and Pully, and What The Golf?
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: Minecraft Dungeons (Mojang,...
Video Having A Wee Game Of Everything In Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
Or '51 Worldwide Games' as it likes to be called
If there's one thing we can't stand about most games released on the Switch it's the fact that they're only ever really a single game. True, some games have mini games and extra modes, but by golly it's just not enough for us, and Nintendo was apparently listening in when we expressed this. Clubhouse...
News Pre-Order Borderlands Or BioShock From Nintendo UK Store To Enter An Exclusive Prize Draw
Pre-orders win prizes!
Later this month (very soon, in fact) a clutch of FPS goodness is shooting to Switch in the forms of 2K's Borderlands Legendary Collection and BioShock: The Collection. We're excited to see how these brilliant games hold up on Nintendo's console and with both games launching on 29th May, we don't have long to wait. Nintendo's...
News PETA Isn't Happy With Animal Crossing's Blathers, Or His Fish-Trapping Museum
"EMPTY THE TANKS"
Animal rights group PETA is no stranger to jumping on bandwagons to promote its cause, and it has already targeted Animal Crossing: New Horizons in the past. Now, the organisation is rising up against Blathers, the humble (and easily spooked) custodian of the game's sprawling museum.
News Minecraft Dungeons Switch eShop File Size Revealed
Game launches next week
Next week sees the release of MInecraft Dungeons on the Switch and multiple other platforms such as Xbox Game Pass. If you're as excited as we are about it, then you might be eager to know how much space it'll take up on your hybrid system. According to Nintendo's official website, it'll require 3.2 GB of free space when it...
News Hori Brings Its Fighting Commander Gamepad To The Switch This June
Japan only, for now
If you play a lot of fighting games, you'll know how important it is to have the right gamepad or arcade stick. It can make certain combos easier to perform and will often give you a competitive edge in battle. Japanese accessory manufacturer HORI might have already released a number of controllers for the Nintendo Switch, but...
News Datamine Reveals Just How Sly Redd Actually Is In The New Animal Crossing
Fancy a fake?
The Animal Crossing: New Horizons dataminer Ninji is at it again - this time with new information about the recent update that added the sly fox Redd to the game. While many players originally thought there was a limit to the number of fake items on Jolly Redd's Treasure Trawler, it seems this is not the case. In a series of twe
Review TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 - Better Than The Original, But With Room To Improve
Manx speed
Racing games have been a staple of the games industry since its inception, but very few of these virtual drivathons have managed to truly capture the heady mix of excitement and outright fear that comes with pushing real-life machines to their absolute limit. Modern superbikes can reach incredible speeds, but most other two-wheeled racing...
Video RoboCop Versus Terminator Is A Thing Again, Thanks To Mortal Kombat
Check out the battle of the '90s, again
Those of you old enough to recall the 16-bit era will no doubt remember that time when two of Hollywood's most famous robots – one a cop, the other a killer machine from the future – faced off against one another in a 2D action platformer by the name of RoboCop Versus The Terminator, which was loosely...
Random Hollywood's "Most Killed Man" Is About To Show Off His Animal Crossing: New Horizons Island
Showing off a softer side
Danny Trejo's had quite a life. Having been in and out of prison during his youth, he turned things around in the '80s and – at the ripe age of 76 – can count the likes of Con Air, Heat, Sons of Anarchy, Desperado, Breaking Bad, Spy Kids, From Dusk Till Dawn, Predators and the upcoming Minions: The Rise of Gru amongst...
News Slowly But Surely, Nintendo's North American Repair Centres Are Coming Back To Life
Existing jobs will be at the front of the queue
One of the many consequences of the coronavirus outbreak was that Nintendo decided to close all of its repair centres in North America, which meant that anyone with ongoing hardware issues has had to put up with them for the past few weeks. It also meant that those who had already submitted a repair...
News Nintendo Expands The Switch Online SNES And NES Service With Four More Titles
Update: Out today!
Update: Here's your friendly reminder that these games are out today! Original Story [Fri 15th May, 2020 02:05 BST]: It's been quite a while since Nintendo updated its Switch Online service. Fortunately, it's now announced three SNES games and one NES game will be arriving next week, on 20th May. The three SNES titles include...
News Skybound Stamps Out Rumours Of A Fifth Season Of The Walking Dead Video Game
"we currently have no plans for a Season 5"
While many video game rumours turn out to be true, a lot of them also end up getting completely out of control. One that's gained traction over the past week is about a potential fifth season of the Skybound and Telltale Games' video game series, The Walking Dead. It was even believed to be called "A Fatal...
Reminder The Wonderful 101: Remastered Is Now Available In North America
Arrives in Europe later this week
PlatinumGames' Wii U release The Wonderful 101 has finally returned. After a successful Kickstarter The Wonderful 101: Remastered is now available on the Switch eShop in the US. It'll set you back $39.99 and requires a total of 7.6 GB of space. If you're still not sure whether it's right for you, why not read
Review Shmup Collection - A Solid Collection Of Modern 2D Shooters
Astro Port's maestro ports
It's one of gaming's greatest myths that graphics aren't as important as gameplay. Without the right kind of graphics, it's possible to depth-charge the potential of an otherwise enjoyable experience. Visuals are a crucial part of a game's feel, and a mismatch between what you're doing and how it all looks is a major...
News CD Projekt Red Celebrates 5 Years Of Witcher 3 With A Rocking Rendition Of Its Main Theme
The Switch port has some catching up to do
It feels strange to say, but The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt turned five-years-old today. No, we can't quite believe it either, and not just because it only came to a Nintendo console last year. We're still poking around its incredible world over six months on from the remarkable Switch port, but to think that...
News Metroidvania Xeodrifter Finally Arrives In Physical Form, Starts Shipping Next Week
Get physical, finally!
Publisher Red Art Games has taken delivery of the long-awaited physical version of Atooi's excellent Xeodrifter and confirmed that it will begin shipping them out to customers next week. As you can see below in a post from Twitter, the standard box comes in a cardboard sleeve with some fetching art: Fans of the physical...
News Platinum Sends Out Blank Switch Codes To Wonderful 101 Kickstarter Backers
Update: Backers receive link to new help page
Update: Backers of Wonderful 101: Remastered on Switch have now been sent a link to a specific help page created by The Yetee, the company PlatinumGames has partnered with to manage reward fulfilment. If you're still missing your code for the Switch version of the game, you're advised to head to that...
News Survive The Sci-Fi Scares Of The Persistence, Jumping From PSVR To Switch In May
Update: Physical version now coming in July
Update: While the digital release of The Persistence is still set for this week on Switch eShop, the physical version has been delayed. The cartridge is now scheduled for a 31st July launch on Switch, although a new launch trailer has dropped to coincide with the digital release - check it out above. We
News Dark Souls Series Has Now Sold Over 27 Million Copies Worldwide, FromSoftware Confirms
Time for the trilogy on Switch, then?
It took a while, but Nintendo gamers finally got to sample the delights of the Dark Souls series when Dark Souls: Remastered launched on Switch back in October 2018. The original game released in 2011 and ushered in a new era of unforgiving titles that rewarded patience and skill with deep combat and intriguing,...
Random Reggie Will Do Some Sort Of Animal Crossing Island Reveal When He's Ready
He requires the right mix of villagers first
Reggie Fils-Aimé might have left Nintendo last March, but that hasn't stopped the company's former American president from playing all of the latest releases. If you follow him or Twitter or have seen any of our existing posts here on the site, you'll know the game he's been spending the most time with...
Video Check Out The Friendship Finishing Moves Coming Soon To Mortal Kombat 11
Mileena konfirmed?
On 26th May, NetherRealms is releasing 'Aftermath' - a new downloadable story expansion for its brutal and bloody fighting game Mortal Kombat 11. As previously noted, there'll also be a free update that adds a bunch of new content. This includes friendship finishing moves. These special moves were originally introduced in
News Nintendo Of America Files Two New Lawsuits Against Switch Hack Resellers
Causing "tremendous harm"
Nintendo's legal team is at it again. Polygon reports Nintendo of America filed two lawsuits last Friday in an attempt to crack down on Switch hack resellers that sell software allowing users to play pirated video games. The first was filed against Tom Dilts Jr., who is believed to be the operator of the website UberChips,...
News It Doesn't Sound Like A Nintendo Direct Will Be Happening Anytime Soon
Expect more surprise reveals instead
At the end of April, VentureBeat's Jeff Grubb said there wouldn't be a Nintendo Direct taking place this June. A few days later, Eurogamer published a story supporting the original report. Now, Jeff has provided an update. Nintendo supposedly has no upcoming Direct presentations planned "at all" right now. It's...
Reminder Rate Your Favourite Nintendo Switch Online NES Games
Help us rank the 53 NES games on Nintendo's online sub service
Just a quick reminder that there's still time to rate your favourite NES games from those available for Nintendo Switch Online. Only a few hours after this article went live last week, Nintendo announced new additions to the NES and SNES catalogue including Rygar for NES. Naturally,...
News Lots Of Sonic Games Are Discounted On Nintendo Switch And 3DS Right Now (North America)
Mario & Sonic, SEGA AGES, Sonic Mania, more
With the Blu-ray and 4K releases of this year's Sonic the Hedgehog movie set to launch in North America this week, it seems only fitting that Sega would host a blue blur sale on the Nintendo eShop. A number of games have been discounted across both the Switch and 3DS. You'll find all the current discounts...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Hackers Are Making Star Fragment Trees
And Heart and Cupcake trees, too!
Unless you're glued to Animal Crossing: New Horizons pretty much 24/7, collecting a decent number of Star Fragments can really take a while. One of the less common crafting materials, Star Fragments can usually only be obtained by wishing on a shooting star, and are used to craft special items such as the Star Wand.
Video Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics Trailer Shows Off All 51 Games
Update: Now in English!
Update (Mon 18th May, 2020 14:15 BST): As promised, we've now updated this article with an English-language version of the trailer. Up above, you can now check out each of the 51 games with an English explanation. Remember, there will actually be a secret 52nd game included, as well as
Random Someone's Transformed Their Animal Crossing Island Into Danny DeVito, As You Do
The likeness is uncanny
We've seen some cracking Animal Crossing: New Horizons design attempts over the past few weeks, but this is, well... This is an island made up of Danny DeVito's face. If you're even vaguely familiar with the man himself, you won't need us to tell you that the likeness is absolutely spot on. The design uses the game's...
News Square Enix Shares Tomb Raider Outfits For Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Custom Lara Croft designs, anyone?
If you're a keen Animal Crossing: New Horizons player who just so happens to love all things Tomb Raider, these custom Lara Croft designs are a must-have. Square Enix has shared three designs in total, inspired by Lara’s 'Classic', Angel of Darkness and Tomb Raider (2013) appearances. You can easily get your...
Video Hear Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Main Theme Performed By 664-Member Orchestra
An epic rendition of 'Lifelight'
There aren't many things that could make 'Lifelight', the main theme from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, any more epic, but having it be played by 664 people at the same time sure comes close. YouTube channel The 8-Bit Big Band has shared a new video showing exactly that, with 6
News Celeb-Studded Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament Takes Place Tomorrow For Charity
Catch it live on Twitch
Tomorrow, 19th May, viewers on Twitch will be treated to a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tournament featuring a cast of famous faces, all in the name of charity. The event's being hosted by CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably), a charity working to fight against suicide, to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week which takes...
UK Charts Animal Crossing: New Horizons Fends Off GTA V For Another Week At Number One
Still selling strong
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 16th May, revealing that Animal Crossing: New Horizons has managed to keep hold of its number one spot for another week. It's a familiar top four this week, with Animal Crossing once again being hunted down by Grand Theft Auto V - which is still selling well on PS4 and Xbox One - and...
Reminder Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Museum Day Stamp Rally Event Starts Today
Any excuse to visit Blathers
Just in case you'd forgotten, here's your friendly reminder that the latest Animal Crossing: New Horizons event kicks off today. With the May Day Tour and Nature Day events now all wrapped up, it's tim
Random Japanese Scheme To "Smash" Switch Scalpers Doesn't Quite Go According To Plan
Stock situation triggers weird scenes in Akihabara
The Nintendo Switch is in short supply all over the world right now, but in Nintendo's homeland, the stock situation is especially dire, with stores regularly holding lottery-style systems in order to fairly distribute the tiny number of consoles they have. As a result, we've seen scalpers step in,...
You belong in a museum
The International Museum Day event arrives in Animal Crossing: New Horizons in the middle of May. This event originally came to the game as part of an update which included old favourite characters Leif the Sloth
News Animal Crossing Director Wants To Make New Horizons "The Best Game Possible"
And understands everyone will always have a favourite entry
We all have a favourite entry in any long-running video game series, and when it comes to Nintendo's life simulation Animal Crossing it's likely no different. It seems the Animal Crossing: New Horizons director Aya Kyogoku completely understands this and makes sure to respect the "memories...
News Indie World Showcase Star Liberated Scores June Release Date On Switch
Here's a new trailer
We've got our hands on a brand new trailer for Liberated, star of December's Indie World Showcase presentation. The video reveals that the game will be launching for Switch on 2nd June. If you're a regular reader of the site, you're probably pretty clued up on this one by now - we recently shared a gallery of
Review Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Road To Boruto - Naruto Fans Will Lap It Up
Storm warning
Like most ports of Japanese origin, the Nintendo Switch version of Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Road to Boruto has taken its time to go handheld – the original launched back in 2016, and its anime film tie-in expansion a year later – but with three different story modes, and a frighteningly large number of playable...
Random Someone Recreated GoldenEye 007's Intro With Animal Crossing Avatars
The name's Horizons, New Horizons
One game we haven't seen recreated or at least referenced in Animal Crossing: New Horizons yet is Rare's legendary Nintendo 64 first-person shooter, GoldenEye 007. Admittedly, it's probably a tough one to replicate in a lifestyle simulator, but Twitter user @SkyhawkJD found an inventive way to pay tribute to the...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Datamine Reveals Spawn Rates Of Special Characters
Who are you waiting for?
If you've ever wondered when a particular character will appear on your island, wonder no more! Dataminer Ninji - best known in recent times for sifting through the code of Animal Crossing: New Horizons - has recently shared the spawn rates of special NPC in the game.
News Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Gets A Physical Kollection On Switch This June
Americas only
Update: Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Kollection on Switch will be a digital code in box for all content, including the main game. Last week, Warner Bros. lifted the lid on the new 'Aftermath' story expansion for Mortal Kombat 11. This paid downloadable content will be available digitally on all platforms o
News Megabyte Punch Developer "Left In The Dark" After Nintendo Pulls Game From Switch eShop
Update: The rating was changed
Update (Sun 17th May, 2020 13:10 BST): Team Reptile has now seemingly worked out why the game was pulled from the Switch eShop in select regions. Below is the full statement we received via email, along with the latest tweet: It appears the reason why the game was suddenly made unavailable has become clear. May 14th...
News Story Of Seasons: Friends Of Mineral Town Launches In North America On 14th July
Arrives in Europe on 10th July
Following the news that Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town would be launching in Europe on 10th July for £42.99, XSEED Games has now confirmed it'll be arriving in North America shortly after this date on 14th July. If you preorder a physical copy from the XSEED Games Store or at participating retailers for...
Review The Wonderful 101: Remastered - Kamiya's Comeback Kid Lives Up To The Hype
Is it any wonder?
No game captures the ebb and flow of a titanic battle between the forces of good and evil quite like The Wonderful 101. There are dozens of almighty scraps in PlatinumGames’ idiosyncratic action game, against enemies so colossal that even your 100-strong squad feels hopelessly outmatched. And the best moment in each of them is...
News Nintendo Says It Will Continue To Increase The Appeal Of The Switch Online Service
As memberships grow
Nintendo's online service for the Switch might not be everyone's cup of tea, but company president Shuntaro Furukawa previously stated at the start of this year that new members "continue to join" and more than 15 million users have signed up since launch in September 2018. During the company's latest conference call (Fiscal...
Video Performance Is "Still An Issue" In The Switch Version Of The Wonderful 101
"lower than the original Wii U game by 10fps to 12fps"
After a successful Kickstarter, The Wonderful 101: Remastered has now been made available to backers. So how does the remastered version hold up? According to the experts at Digital Foundry, performance on console disappoints. The original Wii U release ran at a native 720p and apparently "had...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 16th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Another busy week has been and gone, this time bringing a cheeky asset flip game on Switch, more Animal Crossing item duplication glitches, and the big Paper Mario Switch reveal, but now it's time to
Reminder Tetris 99's Limited-Time Animal Crossing: New Horizons Event Is Now Live
Unlock a new in-game theme
Update (Sat 16th May, 2020 05:05 BST): This event is now live. Keep in mind you only have until Monday to unlock the special Animal Crossing: New Horizons theme, so get it while you can! Original Story (Tue 12th May, 2020 02:30 BST): Just weeks after Tetris 99 teamed up with
News Rumours About Pikmin 3 Coming To Nintendo Switch Intensify
"it’s been ready to go for a while"
No first-party release gets left behind. That seems to be the motto for Nintendo this generation, as it ports just about every Wii U title it can across to the Switch. So far, we've seen games like New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, Pokkén Tournament DX, and of course, the best-selling game on the system to date...
News Upcoming Tactical RPG Reverse Collapse: Code Name Bakery Gets An Intriguing New Trailer
A pretty looking remaster
Sunborn Network and X.D. Network have released a brand new trailer for Reverse Collapse: Code Name Bakery, an upcoming tactical RPG headed to Switch. The game is a remake of 2013's Code Name: Bakery Girl, and it's set to be revamped with new artwork, voice-overs, story-lines, and gameplay mechanics. The new video above...
News You Can Now Buy Switch NES Controllers At 33% Off For A Limited Time (Europe)
Or as a bundle with a Switch Online membership
If you're yet to pick up the NES controllers designed to be used with the Nintendo Switch, now wouldn't be a bad time to take the plunge. Nintendo has reduced the price of the controllers for a limited time; until 31st May, you can order a pack of two for £33.49, down from their usual price of...
Review Ion Fury - Hail To The Queen, The Old-School FPS Is Reborn
Shellshocked
Ion Fury doesn’t just love 2.5D ‘90s shooters, it is a 2.5D ‘90s shooter. Developed by Voidpoint, a studio made up of veteran Build modders (the same engine used to create Duke Nukem all those years ago) and published by none other than 3D Realms, Ion Fury has all the hallmarks of a nostalgic killing spree down memory lane...
News Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics Will Also Receive A Free Version For Multiplayer
Play with friends who don't own the game
It has been revealed that Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics - or 51 Worldwide Games as it'll be known in Europe - will also be receiving a secondary digital-only version that will be free to download. As spotted by Reddit user hameedm, the game's Nintendo UK Store
Video See Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Main Theme Performed By The Original Musicians
See the faces behind the magic
Let's just get this out there: the main theme song in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is delightful. Ever since the game was released - and in the weeks just before launch, actually - we've been finding ourselves humming the tune wherever we go, annoying our friends and family but having an absolute whale of a time. Now,...
News Story Of Seasons: Friends Of Mineral Town File Size Revealed, 10 New Screenshots
Pre-purchase goes live in Europe
If you're thinking about picking up Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town this summer, you'll be pleased to know that the game is now available to pre-purchase on the Nintendo Switch eShop - if you're in Europe, at least. The game has popped up on the eShop for £42.99, ready for its big release on 10th July...
Japanese Charts Animal Crossing: New Horizons Surpasses 4 Million Boxed Sales In Japan Alone
It's a monster!
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for both 27th April - 3rd May and 4th - 10th May after a delay in chart publication last week. As such, we have a bumper episode of data for you this time around. Strap in! It probably comes as no surprise that Animal Crossing: New Horizons is still comfortably at number one, now finding...
News PGA Tour 2K21 Tees Off On Switch This Summer
Trailer, release date and cover star revealed
2K has revealed that PGA Tour 2K21 will be swinging onto Switch and other platforms this summer, with a worldwide release of 21st August being announced. The announcement comes alongside a new trailer, which you can check out above, as well as the news that PGA Tour pro Justin Thomas is set to be the...
News Pokémon Players Cup Announced, New Online Tournament For TCG, VGC And Pokkén Players
Kicking off this July
The Pokémon Company International has announced the Pokémon Players Cup, a brand new online tournament which will give competitive players a chance to show their skills across the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon Sword and Shield Video Game Championships, and Pokkén Tournament DX. The competition will have two stages,...
Random Check Out This Amazing Origami Peach Inspired By Paper Mario: The Origami King
It was only revealed yesterday!
Paper Mario: The Origami King was only revealed for Nintendo Switch yesterday, but we're already getting our first taste of super-creative fan projects based on the new title. YouTuber, Nintendo ambassador and expert in all things DIY, GandaKris, has shared this wonderful, real-life version of Origami Peach with us...
News Fifth Episode Of Pokémon: Twilight Wings Delayed Due To The Coronavirus Outbreak
Will now air in Japan on 5th June
Following on from the drama caused by the fourth episode of Pokémon: Twilight Wings for featuring the original generation Pokémon Dewgong, The Pokémon Company has now announced the fifth episode of the anime short series has been delayed. The official Japanese Pokémon Twitter account revealed how it w
News Another Free Add-On Is Now Available For Classic Doom On Switch
Introducing Deathless
Earlier this year, Bethesda added free community-created add-ons (also known as WADs) to DOOM and DOOM II. It started off with the release of unofficial fifth DOOM episode SIGIL and now, even more, are on the way. In an update
Random What's Up With That Metroid Reference In The Paper Mario Trailer?
Could it have anything to do with the 2D Metroid rumours?
The reveal of Paper Mario: The Origami King for Nintendo Switch has seemingly added weight to those March rumours about the Super Mario remasters. If you go back even further to the start of t
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