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June2021
News Devolver Digital Is Publishing A Physical-Only Nintendo Switch Game
Update: And pre-orders are now live
Update (Sun 13th Jun, 2021 07:15 BST): During Devolver Digital's E3 broadcast, it gave fans a proper look at Demon Throttle - a physical-only release coming to the Nintendo Switch in 2022. Here's a bit about it, along with a first look. "Demon Throttle tells the story of a beautiful vampiress and dusty...
News The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Are Joining Brawlhalla Next Week
Turtle power!
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate obviously isn't the only all-star brawler out there. One of the more successful ones outside of this heavy-hitter is Ubisoft and Blue Mammoth's free-to-play title Brawlhalla. It landed on the Nintendo Switch back in 2018 and since then has continued to expand its roster. The game already has over 50...
Gallery Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope Box Art And Screenshots Round Up
The cover looks absolutely stunning
If the reveal and gameplay trailer for Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope wasn't already enough, we've now got just a little bit more of this newly announced Ubisoft title, courtesy of the company's press website. Perhaps most excitingly is a look at the game's official Nintendo Switch box art. Here it is in all its...
"Just checking if we are all good. Are we good?"
One guy who is probably the most excited about Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is the creative director David Soliani. As you might recall, he's the one who was crying tears of joy when his original Mario + Rabbids game was introduced by Shigeru Miyamoto at E3 2017. Of course, he's just as happy to...
News Grant Kirkhope "Honoured" To Return As Composer For Mario + Rabbids Sequel
"I get to do another Mario game!!"
After a slip-up on Nintendo's end, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope was officially unveiled during Ubisoft's E3 presentation. Being a sequel, a number of key figures have returned, and this includes the former Rare composer Grant Kirkhope. H
News Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope Officially Unveiled With 'Reveal' Trailer
Plus a gameplay trailer, and it looks fantastic
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle had quite a rollercoaster ride before its announcement at E3 2017 — low quality leaked assets, showing Mario shooting a gun alongside Rabbids, were not well received. Yet when the game appeared days later at Ubisoft's show, the script was well and truly flipped - it...
News Predictably, Just Dance 2022 Is Coming To Switch This November
Don't think this one's on Wii, though
In the biggest non-surprise in the history of E3, Ubisoft has announced Just Dance 2022, and it'll be coming to Switch (and all other platforms under the sun) on 4th November. As you can see in the trailer above which was unveiled in today's Ubisoft Forward presentation, Todrick Hall will be contributing to...
News Every Game From The Wholesome Direct Coming To Nintendo Switch
It's almost 30 games!
If you thought the Summer Game Fest ran through a lot of announcements really quickly, then the Wholesome Direct must have looked like a blur in your rear-view mirror. With 75 "wholesome" games to run through in just an hour, we managed to get quite a few "coming to Switch" titles but very little time to get to know them before...
Video New Trailer Appears For Arcade Paradise, A Game Where You Run Your Own Arcade
"A '90s-fuelled retro arcade adventure"
As part of today's Guerrilla Collective stream, Wired Productions has released a brand new trailer for Arcade Paradise, which is set to launch on Switch later this year. If you've not heard of this one before, the game has you playing as Ashley, who's just been given the keys to the family laundromat. As any...
News Nintendo's Official Website Reveals Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope, Coming To Switch In 2022
Just hours out from Ubisoft's E3 presentation
Update #2 (Sat 12th Jun, 2021 15:40 BST) And Nintendo of America has now taken the game page down. We can expect to hear more details and see a 'reveal' trailer later today at the Ubisoft Forward event — join us to watch the livestream at 12pm Pacific / 3pm Eastern / 8pm UK / 9pm CEST. Update (Sat...
News Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! Arrives Later This Month On Switch
"A terrifying world of poetry and romance"
Doki Doki Literature Club is a cult hit that began life as a freeware title on PC and Mac, and has become a much talked about and referenced part of gaming culture. On the surface it's a visual novel about poetry and romance, but its unique spin and approach then make it more of a 'psychological horror'...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 12th)
More watching than playing this weekend
All aboard the E3 Hype Train! Choo-choo! Yes, after a year off, E3 returns this weekend. We’ve already seen the opening show of Summer Game Fest and with Nintendo’s Direct coming up next Tuesday, we’ve got our fingers crossed for megatons. In other news, some Switch owners reported problems with the...
News CDPR Teams Up With Netflix For WitcherCon - A New Online Witcher Celebration Coming This July
Just don't expect any game announcements
Witcher fans listen up - there's a new con taking place on 9th July that will combine the world of The Witcher into one big online celebration. Introducing WitcherCon - bringing together CD Projekt Red's Witcher series and the Netflix Witcher series. According to the official website, fans can get ready for...
News Kingdom Come Developer Reveals Switch Version Was Born Out Of A "Happy Mistake"
A Nintendo release wasn't originally planned
After months of ongoing rumours, Warhorse Studios yesterday confirmed it would in fact be bringing Kingdom Come: Deliverance to the Nintendo Switch. While it's still believed to have been
News A Day-One Update For Game Builder Garage Is Now Live
Download it today!
This week's big Nintendo release is Game Builder Garage - its origins, as you might already know, stem from Nintendo Labo. In short, you make games and you can even connect a USB mouse to enhance your experience. If you are one of the many who picked the game up on release, you might have noticed there's a day one update for it...
Video Here's An Extended Look At The Streets Of Rage 4 'Mr. X Nightmare' DLC
Return to the streets
We had an absolute blast when we returned to the streets in Streets of Rage 4 last year - labelling it the perfect modernisation of Sega's beloved side-scrolling beat 'em up series. If you're looking for an excuse to revisit the game, as you might recall, Dotemu has announced the 'Mr. X Nightmare' DLC. It features new playable...
News Shin Megami Tensei Veterans Confirm 'Monark', A JRPG Heading To Switch In 2022
Yes, there'll be an amazing Limited Edition
Its been talked about in recent weeks, and NIS America has now lifted the lid on Monark, a rather intriguing JRPG that'll arrive on Switch next year. It has some pedigree, with former Shin Megami Tensei developers involved in the project. You can see an extended look in the video above; there seem to be...
Exclusive Super Rare Shorts On Skipping Switch eShop With Physical-Only Games
"In an ideal situation, we wouldn’t need to do this"
Physical indie publisher Super Rare Games has announced a brand new publishing label that will release new Switch titles only available in physical form. Super Rare Shorts, as it will be known, will soon host a lineup of brand new and original titles released exclusively under the new brand...
Watch Netflix Geeked Week And Tribeca Games Spotlight - Live!
TV and Indie delights
It's day two of Summer Game Fest, and we've picked out two events to live blog here on Nintendo Life! First up is Netflix Geeked Week, which has Geoff Keighley as guest host and a focus on game-themed shows. Second is Tribeca Games Spotlight, in which the traditional film festival will be showcasing a small number of...
Gallery KK Slider Would Be Proud Of This Animal Crossing 7-CD Music Collection
Celebrate AC's 20th anniversary in style
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Animal Crossing franchise, Nintendo is releasing a lovely boxset which contains the soundtrack for Animal Crossing: New Horizons along with some other goodies. In this bundle you will get seven CDs. Four of these have all the
Reminder Game Builder Garage Is Out Now On Nintendo Switch
DIY development
Nintendo has had a busy time recently, actually publishing games on consecutive weeks. Out today, of course, is Game Builder Garage - its origins can be found in the 'garage' area of Labo VR, though this standalone app is far more flexible and powerful. As a brief summary, it's a very Nintendo take on accessible game development;...
News Ikai Is A Dark Psychological Horror Where You Can't Fight Or Flee, Launching This October
"Dark Japanese folklore comes to life"
PM Studios and Endflame have announced that Ikai, an upcoming first-person horror game, will be spooking a Switch near you this October. Ikai puts you in the shoes of a "defenceless" main character who's entirely incapable of attacking the creepy creatures standing in their way. You have no guns, no swords, no...
Random What If Nintendo Just Released A Basic Switch XL?
Warhorse Studios had some Photoshop struggles
As you may or may not have noticed, here at Nintendo Life we've tried to be pretty darn picky in the past couple of weeks about what we report regarding the 'next' Switch, or 'Switch Pro' as people insist on calling it. 'Pro' tip, that PlayStation-style branding is very unlikely from modern-day Nintendo,...
News Phew, Ultra Street Fighter II Has Returned To The US Switch eShop
Update: It's back!
Update #2 [Fri 11th Jun, 2021 10:55 BST]: We've had confirmation from Twitter user drewjcostello that Ultra Street Fighter II is once again available for download on the eShop. Phew! Update [Sat 5th Jun, 2021 05:25 BST]: It turns out Ultra Street Fighter II is also currently unavailable for purchase on the eShop in Canada - so...
News Capcom Reveals New Monster Hunter Stories 2 Trailer At Summer Game Fest
Taking flight next month
If you need a break from the hunt in Monster Hunter Rise, Capcom's next game Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is just around the corner. During the Summer Game Fest, the Japanese video game giant shared a new trailer of the upcoming Nintendo Switch release, which arrives next month on 9th July. It gives us a brief...
News 2B From NieR: Automata Is Coming To Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
Is this as close as we'll get to NieR on Switch?
If you've been crying out for NieR: Automata to come to the Switch or the YoRHa combat android 2B to come to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, we've got the next best thing. Mediatonic has announced it's bringing 2B to its party battle royale game Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout.
Video See Ash Williams In Action In This Evil Dead Gameplay Reveal
With narration by Bruce Campbell
At The Game Awards last year, it was revealed the legendary actor Bruce Campbell would be returning to his iconic role as Ash Williams in Evil Dead: The Game. It's a new team-based multiplayer survival game filled with both horror and humour. While we already got a brief tease of the action in the announcement...
Poll Will You Be Using Motion Controls In Mario Golf: Super Rush?
Your Joy-Con is now a golf club
Believe it or not, but Mario Golf: Super Rush is out on the Nintendo Switch in just a few weeks. As we already know, it'll include motion controls, so you can actually pretend you're swinging a real golf club with your Switch Joy-Con controller. In the lead-up to the game's release, Nintendo Japan has uploaded a new...
News Sega Rep Teases Sonic Colors: Ultimate News For E3 2021
Be sure to "tune in"
The Sonic the Hedgehog YouTube channel has just broadcast its first episode of 'Sonic Official' season five. Fans, of course, were eager to know when they would find out more about the new batch of games recently announced and also if there would be another Sonic Central taking place in the future. According to Sega of...
News A New Super Monkey Ball Game Has Been Rated Again, This Time In Brazil
Get in the ball
If you've been craving some more Super Monkey Ball action, you just might be in luck. A video game titled "Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania" has just been rated in Brazil. The classification covers all platforms including the Nintendo Switch. This actually follows on from a Monkey Ball rating in Australia for the same title...
News Kingdom Come: Deliverance Switch Port Is Finally Confirmed
Saber Interactive's delivering its next 'impossible' port
After several months of rumours — and what looked like confirmation from Nintendo itself followed by denials — Medieval action-RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance has finally been confirmed as coming to Nintendo Switch. A collaboration between Warhorse Studios and Switch port specialists Saber...
News Endless Dungeon Is Coming To Nintendo Switch
"A Rogue-lite Tactical Action game", by the way
Endless Dungeon is the second title in the 'ENDLESS' universe, and some of you may have picked up the first game on Switch last year - Dungeon of the Endless. In some rather good news, the Amplitude-developed (and SEGA-published) follow up will be making its way to Switch and various other systems...
News Two Point Campus Confirmed For Switch, Arrives 2022
And yes, it looks crazy
Two Point Campus leaked recently thanks to the Microsoft Store, but today was formally announced as part of Summer Game Fest Kickoff Live. You can check out the cinematic trailer above - the good news is that Switch is included among the systems getting the game in 2022. Two Point Hospital
Watch Summer Game Fest: Kickoff Live!
Get ready for lots of games... and Weezer
Summer Game Fest: Kickoff Live is finally here, no doubt eager to knock E3 off its perch. This showcase event - hosted by Geoff Keighley - promises world premieres, surprises, and a musical performance from Weezer for some reason. We're here for the games, though! How many Switch games will be revealed?...
Hardware Genki Shadowcast Review - A Solution In Search Of A Problem
No TV, no problem?
With a wildly successful crowdfunding campaign behind it, the Genki Shadowcast has every right to be seen as a must-have accessory for Nintendo Switch owners. Indeed, its status as one of the world's smallest capture cards makes it eminently noteworthy, and it comes with some other cool tricks which might not be all that obvious...
News Ubisoft's Summer Switch Sale Ends Soon, Up To 75% Off (North America)
Assassin's Creed, Rayman, Starlink, more!
Ubisoft's current 'Summer Savings' sale, available on the North American eShop, is coming to an end in the next few days. If you're yet to have a browse through its deals, we have you covered below. You'll find a mix of titles from major franchises and party favourites on offer, with some deals reaching 75%...
News Move Over, Calculator - Nintendo Switch Now Has A Bafflingly Expensive Notepad
Here we go again...
Remember when the Nintendosphere went crazy for an overpriced Calcuator app on Switch? Well, you ain't seen nothing yet. Yes, joining Calculator in our growing list of 'expensive and unnecessary apps that you almost certainly have access to for free elsewhere' is Notes, a notepad application that lets you, well... Take notes...
News RTS Mech-Battler Volta-X Gets New Mode, Weapons And More In 'Metaverse' Update
Here are some notes about it
A brand new update has been announced for Volta-X, the real-time strategy mech-battler from veteran Metal Gear Solid and Final Fantasy developer Fumiaki Shiraishi. Called the 'Metaverse Update', this new dollop of content adds a new roguelite-style Metaverse mode, new Voltas, new weapons, and more. It's sched
Nintendo Download 10th June (Europe)
Notes! Ninja Gaiden! Game Builder Garage!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail eShop - New Releases: DreamWorks Spirit Lucky’s Big...
Nintendo Download 10th June (North America)
Game Builder Garage, Ninja Gaiden and Wave Break!
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: Game Builder Garage...
Guide Summer Game Fest: Dates, Conference Times, How To Watch, Everything You Need To Know
Summer Game Fest returns
Summer Game Fest has established itself as a host platform, of sorts, for gaming reveals and events that can stretch over the Summer months. This year, however, Geoff Keighley hosted a 'kickoff' event full of world premieres and announcements, giving gamers a central event in addition to the many smaller shows. It also came...
News A Stranger Things Cross-Promo Is On The Way To The Godly MOBA Smite
More will be revealed at the Summer Game Fest
There are a lot of great free-to-play offerings available on the Nintendo Switch and one arguably worth your time is Hi-Rez Studios godly offering Smite. It made its debut on the eShop back in 2019 and the content for it has continued to roll out since then. In the latest update, the official social...
News 2D Action Platformer Metal Unit Locks In A Switch eShop Release Date
Arriving next week
Update (Thu 10th Jun, 2021 00:45 BST): Publisher Neowiz and developer JellySnow has now locked in a release date for Metal Unit. It'll launch on the Switch eShop next week on 17th June for $15.99 USD or your regional equivalent. Original story (Mon 14th Dec, 2020 02:05 GMT): Back in May, developer JellySnow Studio confirmed it...
Guide New Pokémon Snap Guide - Walkthrough, Tips, Hints And Complete Photodex
Every Pokémon, every map, hints and tips - it's all here
After many years of waiting, the original Pokémon Snap for the Nintendo 64 finally has a sequel. The imaginatively-titled New Pokémon Snap is a brand-new adventure with a host of new and returning Pokémon to catch in the region of Lental. In this evolving guide, we'll cover tips, Pokémon...
Hands On LEGO Builder's Journey Is A Tiny, Beautiful Experiment About The Joy In Play
Creative block
LEGO Builder's Journey might fly under the radar on Switch, despite bearing the name of the mega-popular brick manufacturer, purely because it's quite different to their normal fare — but we really hope it doesn't. For the past couple of decades or so, the LEGO games have been dominated by other massive franchises — Star Wars,...
News Cross-Play Is Coming To Overwatch
And thus begins world peace
What the world needs now is cross-play, sweet cross-play. It's the only thing that there's just too little of. Luckily, Overwatch is now allowing us all to play games with each other no matter what consoles we have with their new Cross-Play Beta, available to anyone with a Battle.net account. “When Battle.net first...
News You Are A Cyberpunk Carmen Sandiego In Chinatown Detective Agency
Blade Runner meets The Da Vinci Code
"I'm one test away from being accepted into the Lupercalia... They want me to steal the 16th century edition of the Divine Comedy." Well, alright then! It's not like anyone's really using the dusty thing, anyway. That's the pitch at the start of the new trailer for Chinatown Detective Agency, a cyberpunk-noir...
It's... complicated
Localising Ace Attorney is a monumental task that often goes completely unrecognised, but hopefully, people playing the new, freshly-translated version of The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles — a two-part prequel from 2015 that's due to release worldwide on the 27th July — will be able to appreciate just how much work went into...
News Switch Was Outsold By PS5 And Xbox Series X|S In The UK Last Month
Year-on-year sales have taken a tumble
Both Sony's PlayStation 5 and Microsoft's Xbox Series X|S consoles managed to outsell the Nintendo Switch in the UK last month, new data has revealed. According to GfK Entertainment (thanks, GamesIndustry.biz), a new surge of PS5 stock saw the console comfortably top the UK's hardware charts for the month of...
News MindSeize Physical Edition Details Revealed, 'Major Update' Promised
Update to add new features and content
MindSeize was an intriguing eShop arrival late last year, as it promised a blend of Metroid Fusion and Mega Man X, which was a pretty bold claim from developer Kamina Dimension and publisher First Press Games. Ultimately the final game turned out pretty well; we enjoyed it in our MindSeize review. Fo
News Mario Golf: Super Rush's Split-Screen Will Be Restricted To Two Players Per Switch
Four-player local Speed Golf off the cards?
Mario Golf: Super Rush is just a few weeks away from launching on Nintendo Switch, and it looks like it could be a perfect pick for families and groups of friends to enjoy together. If you're keen to try out the game's new Speed Golf mode, though, it looks like you might have to take it in turns. The game...
Guide Where To Buy The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD For Nintendo Switch
Swoop in and snatch it
It's the Zelda series' 35th anniversary year and as part of the celebrations Nintendo launched The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD for Nintendo Switch on 16th July. This game was originally released for Wii a decade ago and this is the first time it's officially available to play in high definition — and with optional...
News Nintendo Resumes Distribution Of Switch System Update 12.0.3
"We apologize for any inconvenience caused"
Update #3: Nintendo has now resumed the distribution of Switch System Update 12.0.3. According to Twitter's translation service, the statement reads as follows: We have resumed distribution of system version 12.0.3 of Nintendo Switch, which was suspended. After updating to 12.0.3, if an error occurs...
News Frogun Is A Brand New Platformer With Old School Vibes, Leaping Onto Switch In 2022
Channelling "the soul of the PS1/N64 era"
Indie developer molegato has announced Frogun for Switch and other platforms, a new 3D platformer that hopes to have you reminiscing over the genre's greats from the '90s. Channelling N64 and PS1-era vibes, Frogun has players jumping, shooting and solving little puzzles as they explore the game's colourful...
News Here Are The Full Patch Notes For Minecraft's Caves & Cliffs Part One Update
Axolotl and more...
Mojang has rolled out part one of its Caves & Cliffs update for Minecraft. This covers all platforms including the Switch version and adds new blocks and mobs. There's now axolotl, goats, copper ore and even a spyglass. Mojang has shared the full patch notes for version 1.0.7 over on its official website. Here they are in...
News Fire Up! There's A New Smash Bros. Tournament Starting This Friday
Flame on
If you're in need of an excuse to return to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate this weekend, as of this Friday, there'll be a special tournament taking place. As always, there's a theme - and this time around the contest is limited to fighters who can use fire and flames. We're talking about characters like Mario, Bowser, and even Captain Falcon...
News SNK's Third Season Pass 3 Fighter For Samurai Shodown Arrives Next Week
Welcome back Amakusa
SNK recently revealed the latest fighter on their way to the 2019/20 Nintendo Switch release, Samurai Shodown. Welcome back Shiro Tokisada Amakusa - the third DLC character to join the Season Pass 3 lineup. He's known in past entries as a recurring boss and occasionally playable character. He'll be joining the Samurai Shodown...
Reminder Minecraft's Caves & Cliffs Part One Update Has Been Released
New blocks and mobs now available
Update (Wed 9th Jun, 2021 00:45 BST): The moment Minecraft fans have been waiting for has arrived - the Caves & Cliffs Part One update is now available. It adds new blocks and mobs: Get to know the axolotl, but don’t let the adorableness of this bucket-happy mob fool you. It is very much a predator. The...
News Hypnospace Outlaw Gets A Neat Retro-Styled Physical Release (With A Bonus CD!)
Yes, 1999 is retro now
The internet peaked around the year 2000, when websites were ugly-beautiful with rotating images, scrolling marquee text, and ten thousand fonts on every single page. How were you supposed to let your crush know that you were a vibrant, interesting character with a wide range of hobbies if you didn't have them all represented...
News Promesa Is A Dreamlike Walking Sim About Memory, Coming To Switch Soon
Don't forget
Promesa is 45 minutes long. It takes place in Italian corridors, Argentinian kitchens, half-remembered church steps, and sunny Mediterranean streets. You will do nothing but walk, slowly, through these vignettes, as two men — a grandfather and his grandson — talk about their memories. If Breath of the Wild is the Mona Lisa during a...
Review DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power - A Kid-Friendly Alternative To Grimdark DC
These girls just wanna have fun
These days, when the average person thinks of DC, they tend to picture the dark, ‘gritty’ tone of the DCEU movies (along with the infamous ‘Martha’ scene, of course). Despite attempts to break away from this with the mildly enjoyable Shazam! and the frankly dire theatrical cut of Justice League, miserable...
News Capcom's E3 Showcase To Feature Monster Hunter, Ace Attorney And More
Show time revealed!
Capcom has shared more details on its upcoming showcase for E3 2021, giving us a start time for the event and info on which games will be making an appearance. The show will be kicking off on 14th June at 2:30pm Pacific / 5:30pm Eastern / 10:30pm BST / 11:30pm CEST – the day after Square Enix's show, and the day before...
News Nintendo Reveals The Top 15 Most-Downloaded Switch Games In May 2021 (Europe)
The eShop's biggest games
Nintendo has shared an updated list of Europe's most-downloaded Switch eShop games, revealing which titles were the most popular during May 2021. Perhaps coming as little surprise thanks to its 30th April release date, New Pokémon Snap managed to gobble up plenty of downloads throughout the month of May to top this...
Random Animal Crossing Fan Recreates All 24 Euro 2020 Team Kits
And they've shared all the codes, too
If you're a football fan (or soccer, for our US chums), you'll no doubt be looking forward to the Euros. That's right, Europe's biggest international tournament kicks off later this week, but we have something even better to share with you. YouTube channel Gametropolis has been hard at work creating versions of...
News Grow: Song Of The Evertree Is A "Cosy" Life-Management Sim Headed To Switch
"A breathtaking world-crafting sandbox"
505 Games and developer Prideful Sloth (the team behind Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles) have shared more details on Grow: Song of the Evertree, launching on Switch later this year. Described as "a breathtaking world-crafting sandbox with life management and exploration elements," Grow: Song of the...
News Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol.1 Receives A Small Update
Includes an improvement for SNK vs. Capcom
SNK's Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol.1 has just been updated for the Nintendo Switch. This bumps the game up to version 1.0.2. SNK Global was nice enough to release the full patch notes over on social media. The update also includes a patch for SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium. Here are the...
Video Meet The Hori Flex, A Nintendo Switch Controller Built With Accessibility In Mind
Flex-ible, indeed
UK distribution for the HORI Flex — the Japanese accessories manufacturer's accessibility-focused controller — finally began last week and we were fortunate enough to get our hands on a sample of this rather remarkable new device. This little controller (well, quite sizeable, actually) has been available in Japan since last...
News Here Are The Switch eShop's Best-Selling Games Of May 2021 (Japan)
Monster Hunter still leads the pack
Nintendo has released an updated list of its best-selling titles in Japan, this time covering May 2021. Monster Hunter Rise tops the list once again, making it the most-downloaded game on the Japanese eShop for three months in a row. Rune Factory 5 jumps into second place in its opening month, after launching on...
News Oddventure Is A New EarthBound And Undertale-Inspired RPG Coming To Switch In 2022
Update: Kickstarter is a success!
Update 2: Oddventure's Kickstarter is now over, raising 213% of its funding goal to secure a release on Switch and PC in 2022. If you missed it, make sure to check out all the details in our original article below. Update: With 24 days still to go, Oddventure's Kickstarter
News Multiplayer Shooter Retrograde Arena Just Launched On Switch For Free
Can't complain at that price
If you're looking for something new to check out on Switch, you might want to take a look at Retrograde Arena, a twin-stick shooter that's just launched on the eShop for free. Designed to be played with others either locally or online, Retrograde Arena adds a neat twist to your typical shooter by giving you weapons that...
Review World's End Club - A Real Looker Spoiled By Hit-And-Miss Storytelling
"I said I had a theoretical degree in physics. They said welcome aboard."
Zero Escape and Danganronpa are two of the most notable names in the visual novel space, so fans were understandably excited when the creators of these two juggernauts were revealed to be teaming up for a new project: World’s End Club. After a soft launch on Apple Arcade,...
News DariusBurst: Another Chronicle EX+ Blasts Onto Switch Soon
Update: Switch and PS4 versions delayed
Update: Taito and ININ Games have announced that both the physical and digital editions of DariusBurst Another Chronicle EX+ have been delayed on Switch and PS4 across Europe and North America. The game will now launch on 27th July, rather than 11th June as originally planned. Original Article (Wed 12th May,...
News New Mario Golf: Super Rush Website Gives Us A Closer Look At Characters And Courses
And you can earn My Nintendo points!
Nintendo has launched a shiny new website for Mario Golf: Super Rush ahead of the game's launch later this month. The site, which you can visit for yourself right here, offers a closer look at all of the characters available in-game and the courses you'll be playing on. There's also a section dedicated to...
News Uniqlo's Latest Animal Crossing Clothing Range Is Now Available Online
Update: Go, go, go!
Update: Uniqlo's latest Animal Crossing range appears to be live right now. Head here to browse through your options – there are tabs for women, men, kids, and baby. Original Article (Thu 22nd Apr, 2021 18:30 BST): Japanese retailer Uniqlo is back once again with another fresh line of Nintendo clothing, this time inspired by...
News We Finally Have An Update On Sports Story, Golf Story's Highly Anticipated Sequel
What's happened to this Switch exclusive?
Back in 2019, Sidebar Games revealed Sports Story, an upcoming sequel to the excellent Golf Story that's planned to launch as a Nintendo Switch exclusive. The announcement was made during a Nintendo Indie World Showcase, not only being one of the highlight games of the event, but also causing a great deal of...
UK Charts FIFA 21 Regains Chart Control But Switch's Biggest Hitters Aren't Far Behind
Miitopia still in the top ten
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 5th June, revealing that half of the week's top ten games are exclusive to Nintendo Switch. After a good while away, EA's FIFA 21 has returned to the top of the table this time around, closely followed by Nintendo's evergreen hits, Animal Crossing: New Horizons and...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - May 2021
May's best Switch eShop games!
May was a little on the quiet side in terms of quality eShop greats, but there were still a number of titles released that are absolutely worthy of your time. These awards aim to celebrate the best of Nintendo's digital store, giving some love and attention to the games that could so easily be missed in the Switch's...
News Coromon Brings More Pokémon-Style Action To Nintendo Switch Next Year
Get ready to explore the Velua region
We've seen a lot of games inspired by the Pokémon series pop up over the past few years, and now a new one has been announced for the Nintendo Switch. Introducing Coromon by Freedom Games and TRAGsoft. In a nutshell, it's a modern monster taming game with retro pixel art, an "immersive" storyline, strategic...
News What Are Your Favourite Switch Online SNES And NES Games? Nintendo Wants To Know
There are now over 100 classics to enjoy
At the end of last month, Nintendo rolled out another batch of retro games for the SNES and NES Switch Online service. Japan also got another Fire Emblem game and a bonus for everyone was
Feature Our Predictions For Nintendo's E3 2021 Direct
Switch Pro, BOTW2, and high, high hopes
It's been a long, weird year, but E3 is back after last year's COVID cancellation. It's still a digital event, as we're not out of the woods yet, but that means we'll be seeing all the big names on the (virtual) stage again. But will Nintendo give us everything we've hoped for, or will we be left a little...
News Colourful Action-Adventure Awaits In Trifox, Launching On Switch In 2022
Inspired by classic 3D platformers
Publisher Big Sugar and developer Glowfish Interactive have announced a brand new action-adventure game, Trifox, which will be launching on Switch and other platforms in 2022. The game has players taking on the role of the titular Trifox, setting out on an adventure to track down mysterious looters who attacked...
Round Up Indie Live Expo 2021 - Nintendo Switch Announcements
Get the full recap here!
Indie Live Expo 2021 has just wrapped up. The broadcast featured more than 300 games over nearly six hours and we've rounded up the good majority of Switch announcements onto a single page. There were a total of six waves. Below were all of the titles mentioned for the Nintendo Switch. Enjoy! Wave 1: Toricky-S -...
News Sonic Colors: Ultimate Will Be A Friendly Game For Beginners
No need to worry about "Game Over"
Sonic games aren't always the easiest to speed through and it seems Sega is taking this on board with the upcoming remaster of Sonic Colors: Ultimate. In a recent interview with Famitsu (as translated by Tails' channel) Sonic Studio creative officer Takashi Iizuka spoke about how the developers of the remaster...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 5th)
Before all the Summer Fest / E3 events steal our time
Another week has passed, with lots of intriguing news and a certain thing still not appearing [yeah, let's forget about that for now - ed]. We're in that pre-E3 / Summer Game Fest period of leaks and rumours, so much fun for all! This week's big news was confirmation of the date and time of...
Over 300(!) games apparently being shown
After confirmation last week that it plans to show 'over 300' games across various platforms, it's time to see whether INDIE Live Expo delivers; the broadcast begins at 2am Pacific / 5am Eastern / 10am UK / 11am CEST and will stream in the video above. It's worth being realistic of course, there's zero chance...
Talking Point With Sony And Microsoft In Next-Gen Limbo, E3 Is Nintendo's For The Taking
Software sells systems, after all
It's a strange time in gaming, especially if your main platforms of choice are PlayStation or Xbox. Both systems do — despite often hysterical takes found on social media — have plenty of games to play. What PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S don't have is an overabundance of new 'next gen' exclusives...
News Super Rare Games Confirms 2-In-1 Edition Of The Lion's Song And The Flower Collectors
Both on one cartridge, reversible covers for the box
Super Rare Games is keeping up its run of consistent new limited edition physical releases for Nintendo Switch, unveiling a 2-in-1 offering as its next release. It'll have two games from Mi'pu'mi Games - The Lion's Song and The Flower Collectors. Both will be on the same cartridge, with a...
Random So, Someone Just Bought An "Among Us Shaped" Chicken Nugget For Almost $100,000
After an impressive 184 bids
We like video games. We like chicken. In fact, a combo of the two can make for a truly cracking night in. This doesn't mean that we'd ever spend $100,000 on a game-themed chicken nugget, though, and not just because we'll never be able to afford such a thing in our lifetime. Amazingly, someone has just purchased an...
News Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin Dev Hoped It'd Sell 30k Copies - It Just Passed One Million
That's quite the difference
Marvelous Inc. has announced that Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin has now surpassed one million sales worldwide, absolutely smashing the game's initial target. The publisher has shared a statement from the game's developer Edelweiss, which thanks players who've picked up and enjoyed the game. Surprisingly, Edelweiss reveals...
Reminder DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power Is Out Now On Nintendo Switch
It's published by Nintendo, after all
It's hard to think of many Nintendo releases that have had a lower profile than DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power. Revealed during the February Nintendo Direct, it is published globally by Nintendo, yet it's drifted into its release today without much fanfare despite that first-party status. However, it's all...
News New Stranger Things Content Has Arrived In Dead By Daylight On Switch
Including Stranger Things' first Legendary Set
Multiplayer survival horror Dead by Daylight has added some brand new content to its special Stranger Things chapter, inspired by the hit Netflix show. Those who own the game and Stranger Things DLC can now pick up two new outfits – a 'Very Rare' costume for Nancy, and a 'Legendary' set for Steve...
News Shin Megami Tensei V Release Date Seemingly Leaked Ahead Of Nintendo's E3 Direct
Is an official announcement finally happening?
The Japanese website of the upcoming Switch release Shin Megami Tensei V has apparently been updated by accident. As a result, it seems we now know the release date of this anticipated title. Persona Central reports It's arriving later this year on 11th November. While the game has already been...
Random "Spaghetti Legs" Guardian Glitch In Zelda: BOTW Looks Like A Scene Out Of 'One Piece'
Gum-Gum Guardian!
If you think you've seen it all in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, think again, because there's a video of a Guardian with "Spaghetti Legs" doing the rounds at the moment. This new clip from the Breath of the Wild subreddit by Bl4ckm4rs, shows a Guardian being hit at full force, and while its body is sent flying, its...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Lite Accessories
Get the most out of your Switch Lite
If you are planning on picking up a shiny new Nintendo Switch Lite, you might be wondering what else you should be adding to your basket with it (other than games, of course). Thankfully the usual third party manufacturers such as HORI and PowerA have you covered with a whole smorgasbord of goodies to accessorise...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Screen Protectors
Protect your investment
One of the nice things about the Nintendo Switch is its lovely big screen — especially with the OLED model — but unfortunately, it's not a clamshell designed console like the Nintendo 3DS. Even with a protective case on it, you might still manage to scratch that beautiful sharp LCD screen. We've got you covered however...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Carrying Cases
Protect your investment
If you fork out for a Nintendo Switch and a few games, you probably won't be very comfortable just dumping it in your bag. The Switch isn't particularly flimsy, but even the strongest devices break without appropriate care. However, there is a solution: get yourself a nice case. We've put together a bunch of different cases...
News Mystic Pillars, A Beautiful Puzzle Game Based On Indian Culture, Is Out Today
One small step for man, one giant leap for Mancala
You may have heard of Mancala, the brain-tickling strategy board game that's older than the first recorded map of the world, but you may not have heard of its Indian variant, Ali Guli Mane. Originating in Karnataka in South India, the name "Ali Guli Mane" is a literal description of the board, which...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch And Switch Lite Console Bundle Deals
The best deals on Nintendo consoles and bundles
So, you're in the market for buying a Nintendo Switch or Switch Lite are you? Well, you've come to the right place. If you're hoping to pick up a deal on a Switch console - Lite or otherwise - the Switch bundles below will get you the console and hopefully some other goodies thrown in. In this guide...
News UNO Special 50th Anniversary DLC Adds Fancy Cards And A Brand New Rule
Available on the eShop today!
Mattel, Inc. and Ubisoft have announced a new piece of DLC for UNO, the super-popular video game version of the well-known card game. The 'UNO 50th Anniversary DLC' offers up a new deck of premium, "velvety black" cards, a renovated black and gold board, a commemorative gold coin, and even a brand new rule. This rule...
Nintendo Download 3rd June (North America)
DC Super Hero Girls! Alba: A Wildlife Adventure! Wing of Darkness!
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: DC Super...
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