Nintendo Switch News
October2022
Talking Point The Mummy Demastered - Has A Better Game Ever Come From A Worse Movie?
Everything the movie wasn't. Fun!
Just recently, actor Brendan Fraser offered up his thoughts on why 2017’s The Mummy failed to garner both critical and commercial success. The movie, starring Tom Cruise and Sofia Boutella, was meant to serve as the jumping off point for Universal Pictures’ ‘Dark Universe’, which would effectively link...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: A Feast Worthy Of A Demigod Quest Walkthrough
How to welcome Maui to your village
So, you've got Moana in your village in Disney Dreamlight Valley. But where's her demigod pal, Maui? Turns out he's all alone in the Moana realm, but you might be able to catch him as well, if you have the right bait. A Feast Worthy Of A Demigod Quest Walkthrough: Talk to Maui He's bothered that you took Moana...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: How To Get Worms
In the game, that is
As part of Maui's quest, Burying the Eel, Goofy will ask you to find worms in order to catch eels. But where are these worms? Let us help you! Take a look at this map of the Peaceful Meadow: As you can see, there are three ponds in the Peaceful Meadow. You can find worms next to each one — check around the perimeter of the...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: Burying The Eel Quest Walkthrough
How to unlock coconuts
Once you've added Maui to your village and he's at at least Level 2 friendship, you'll unlock his next quest, Burying the Eel. This unlocks the ability to grow coconuts, so it's a good quest to get out of the way early! Burying The Eel Quest Walkthrough: Talk to Maui Talk to Maui to start this quest. He'll tell you some...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Circle Of Life Quest Walkthrough
How to remove the bones blocking the bridge
Once you've unlocked the shovel upgrade that lets you remove small Wildebeest Bones from the Sunlit Plateau in Scar's "Breaking Bones" quest, you might be wondering: How do you remove the big bones that are blocking the bridge? By taking on Scar's next quest, of course! Here's our guide on how to get it...
News Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope Update Available, Here Are The Patch Notes
It's a big one!
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope launched last Friday to significant positive reception, garnering a solid score of 8/10 in our own review. A day one patch was made available for the title, as is seemingly the norm these days, but its contents are so exhaustive, it's probably worth while checking it out for all the lowdown. Ubisoft...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: Breaking Bones Quest Walkthrough
How to remove those pesky bones in the Sunlit Plateau
Once you've completed Scar's second quest, Friends Aren't Food, you might immediately unlock his next one, Breaking Bones, depending on who you've unlocked so far. This quest will upgrade your Royal Shovel to let you remove the Wildebeest Bones from around the Sunlit Plateau, so it's well worth...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: Friends Aren't Food Quest Walkthrough
Scar is hungry
Once you've completed Scar's first quest in Disney Dreamlight Valley, Nature & Nurture, you'll be given access to his next quest, Friends Aren't Food. You'll need to have unlocked Remy and Mother Gothel for this quest. In this quest, you'll need to sate his appetite before he eats one of the villagers... Friends Aren't Food...
News Tactics Ogre: Reborn Switch Impressions Are Out, And It's Looking Really Good
Marching forward
Square Enix is capping off its return to the strategy RPG genre this year with a remaster of one of the best — Tactics Ogre: Reborn. And many outlets and YouTubers got some hands-on time with the game prior to its launch on 11th November. And it's looking good — particularly on the Switch (thanks Gematsu!). While the game is...
Random Scrapped Customisation Options For Splatoon 3 Have Been Discovered
And some fans want it back
Splatoon 3 features some reasonably extensive customisation options for its characters, allowing players to choose any combination of hairstyle and clothing items they desire, regardless of gender identity. It turns out, however, that Nintendo once considered implementing facial features to the game beyond eye and eyebrow...
News Bayonetta's OG Voice Actor Responds To Online Backlash In Ongoing Dispute
"Some people are calling me a liar and a golddigger"
In the latest development regarding voice actor Hellena Taylor's pay dispute with PlatinumGames, the former Bayonetta star has now responded to reports disputing her account of negotiations with a Twitter thread, saying she feels "a need to defend myself and my reputation in the industry." First,...
News Bandai Namco Has "Multiple Digimon Game Projects In The Pipeline"
Digimon World: Next Order for Switch is just the start
It's been another exciting week for Digimon fans - with Bandai Namco confirming it would be bringing Digimon World: Next Order to the Nintendo Switch on 22nd February 2023. If this wasn't already enough, Digimon producer Kazumasu Habu has also confirmed in the original Japanese announcement...
Round Up The Previews Are In For Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Early impressions have arrived
The next mainline Pokémon entry Pokémon Scarlet & Violet is out on Switch next month, and as you might have seen previews - including our Nintendo Life one - have now gone live. Although we're a bit worried about the game's performance, the gameplay and new features are actually quite exciting. If you've not...
News Sonic Frontiers Has Officially Gone Gold, Launching On Switch November 8th
Sonic returns
Sonic Frontiers arrives on Switch and multiple other platforms on November 8th, and ahead of release, Sega has announced the game has gone gold. This was revealed in a message by the game's director Morio Kishimoto, who mentioned how development on the main game had officially been completed. Here's the scoop (via the Tails' Channel...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: An Icy Invitation Quest Walkthrough
How to upgrade your shovel in Disney Dreamlight Valley
Anna has moved into town — nice! But she now wants her sister, Elsa, to move in as well. Some people are never happy. In order to get Elsa into Disney Dreamlight Valley, you'll need to finish Anna's "An Icy Invitation" quest — and we've got all the nicey icy details for you, right here...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: How To Get Hardwood
Isn't it good, Norwegian wood?
Some of Disney Dreamlight Valley's quests are downright diabolical when it comes to how many materials they require. Some of them ask for Hardwood — a material that's particularly hard(wood) to find! Whatever the reason you need a ton of Hardwood, we've got you covered. Here's our guide on where to find it, and how...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: How To Get Clay
A useful material for Goofy and Minnie's quests
Be honest: You're here because you got a quest that requires way too much Clay in Disney Dreamlight Valley, and you've either never even seen the stuff, or you've only got a small handful of it, right? Well, whatever the reason you need a ton of Clay, we've got you covered. Here's how to get a ton of...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: Chasing The Wind Quest Walkthrough
How to calm Gale and make Wind Chimes
You've finally found Elsa, but now you're tasked with helping her calm the Wind Spirit, Gale, before you can bring her into Dreamlight Valley. Here's how to complete Elsa's first quest! Chasing the Wind Quest Walkthrough: Talk to Elsa She will tell you that Gale, the Wind Spirit, is all riled up. You'll need...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: Spirits Of Nature Quest Walkthrough
How to unlock Anna and Elsa
Once you've unlocked the Frozen Realm within the Disney Dreamlight Valley's Dream Castle, you'll get to meet Queen Anna of Arendelle and start her first quest, which will eventually convince her to move in to Dreamlight Valley. Here's how to complete Anna's Spirits of Nature quest: Spirits of Nature Quest Walkthrough:...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 22nd)
Persona-fied rabbits
Wow. This week has been so full of news, we would be hesitant to add any more for fear of bursting. After long anticipating the releases of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope and Persona 5 Royal on the Switch, who would have thought that Bayonetta 3 drama would overshadow it all? Hey, welcome to the world of Nintendo! Aside from...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Update Makes Minor Change To Cutscene
Did you spot it?
Over the past few weeks, Monolith Soft has rolled out some software updates for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and it seems the patch notes left out one minor change in Version 1.2.0. Warning: Spoilers ahead. As spotted by some fans of the game on Twitter (via Noisy Pixel), this particular update - introducing the wave 2 DLC has made an...
News Bayonetta 3 Spoilers Surface Online Ahead Of Next Week's Release
Watch out
Bayonetta 3 isn't out until next week, but it seems like it's already in the hands of some Switch owners. According to a number of reports, new spoiler-filled footage of the game is now being uploaded to websites like YouTube, Twitter and Reddit. The Bayonetta subreddit has issued a warning to users about the circulation of spo
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: Nature & Nurture Quest Walkthrough
How to restore the Pillar of Nurturing
Are you following Scar's Nature & Nurture quest, but need help with one or more of the steps? Come on in, and we'll show you how to be prepared for all of the steps and preps that this quest requires! Nature & Nurture Quest Walkthrough Investigate the Giant Skull You'll find a new friend inside. Talk...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: Halloween Villains Star Path Guide
Unlock villainous Halloween outfits
Halloween is here, and Disney Dreamlight Valley is celebrating in style with a special Villains-themed Star Path. This guide will help you maximise your time and figure out how to complete the missions to get as many of the limited-edition rewards as you can! What is a Star Path? Disney Dreamlight Valley has...
Video Here's What Alan Wake Remastered Looks Like On Switch
We have something important to tell you
Not so long ago, we brought you the NL verdict on Alan Wake Remastered, the long-rumoured port of last year's PS5, Xbox Series, and PC rerelease of Alan Wake. And it's still a classic, for sure, but there are some rough edges to be found in this version of the game. To show you what we mean, we've managed to...
News Glastrier And Spectrier Now Appearing In Pokémon Sword And Shield Max Raid Battles
The final Max Raid event?
Pokémon Sword and Shield has begun what could be its final Max Raid Battle event, with Glastrier and Spectrier headlining the roster that you can face. The event runs from today until 23rd October, 2022, so you'll have to act fast to get involved. The two legendary Pokémon will not be catchable during the battles, but...
UK Charts Mario Kart 8 Pulls Ahead As Splatoon 3 Continues To Drop
Plus a surprise appearance from LEGO Harry Potter
The latest UK boxed charts are finally here after a short delay, revealing that FIFA 23 has managed to maintain its chokehold on the gaming industry as it arrives in the number one spot once again. For Nintendo titles, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe continues to show its popularity, climbing the ladder to...
News The Legend Of Heroes: Trails Into Reverie Confirmed For Next Summer, Limited Edition Revealed
2023 is the year of Trails
Just days after we got an official release date for The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure, NIS America has locked in a release date for the 10th game in the Trails/Kiseki series. Yes, you read that right — 10th. The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie will be launching in Summer 2023 on Switch (and all other consoles)...
Hands On Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Performance Distracts From Neat New Features And Flourishes
Smeargle used Struggle
Recently we were invited by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo to pop down to TPC’s UK headquarters in London to give a build of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet a right ruddy going over. It’s less than a month until launch – and we were informed that the build we played was not the final release build – so how is...
News Tunic's Audio Designer Breaks Down The Game's Deepest Secrets
'Content for no one'
Tunic has been out on the Switch for a little under a month now after gaining an impressive following on Xbox prior to this. As those of you who have played the game will know (and those who haven't should know), Tunic is full of secrets and puzzles. Finding pages of the mysterious manual opens up more of the world than you...
News Pilotwings 64's 'Birdman' Stage Is Significantly More Stressful On Switch
Issues with improved frame rate
When Pilotwings 64 flew onto the Switch's N64 library earlier this month, we were ready for an overall relaxing time. The improved frame rate and tighter Switch controls would be able to take this game that we were big fans of back on the N64 and only improve our playing experience further, right? Wrong! While, for...
News Bayonetta 3 Dev Responds To Voice Actor Dispute In Official Statement
Platinum thanks past and present contributors
There was plenty of drama last weekend when the original voice of Bayonetta Hellena Taylor uploaded a series of videos on social media accusing developer PlatinumGames and Hideki Kamiya of an insulting wage offer. This followed with a report by Bloomberg and separa
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Update Now Available, Here's What's Included
Download it today
Following on from last week, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 for Switch has now been updated again. According to Nintendo's official Japanese support page, Version 1.2.1 includes some fixes to make the game a more enjoyable experience: Ver. 1.2.1 (October 21, 2022 General "We've fixed some issues to make the game more enjoyable." The...
News My Nintendo Japan Adds Themed N64 Merch - Shirts, Mugs & More
An Expansion Pack subscriber exclusive
Alongside the Switch Online Expansion Pack update - revealing Mario Party and Mario Party 2 would be added to the N64 library next month, Nintendo has also announced a bunch of themed merchandise for Japan. Switch Online Expansion Pack members located in this region will be able to get their hands on a themed...
News Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online N64 Service With Two More Titles
Get ready to party in Mario Party 1 & 2
Nintendo has announced it will be adding the original Mario Party game and Mario Party 2 to the Nintendo Switch N64 service on November 2nd. Mario Party first made its debut here in 1998/99 and the sequel followed in 1999 in Japan and the year 2000 here in the west. These Switch versions of the game will both...
News Resident Evil 2, 3 And 7 Cloud Lock In Nintendo Switch Release Dates
Resident Evil: Village - Cloud Version launches next week
During the Resident Evil showcase earlier today, Capcom confirmed release dates for each of the cloud versions of Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil 7 for the Nintendo Switch. Resident Evil 2 Cloud will launch on November 11th and will be followed by Resident Evil 3 Cloud on...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: Advanced Tips
Your dream come true
Disney Dreamlight Valley is a game full of Disney characters, Disney quests, and Disney-themed stuff to buy. But it's also a game in Early Access, and there are a lot of things that aren't particularly easy to find out. Don't worry — be prepared, with our nifty guide for advanced players that covers some of the more hidden...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: Tips And Hints
Start your valley life right
Disney Dreamlight Valley might be a straightforward and approachable life sim, but that doesn’t make the early hours any less overwhelming. A wave of possible activities, investment opportunities, and enticing new areas to spend Dreamlight on washes over you as you start putting roots down in the valley. While you can...
Guide Disney Dreamlight Valley: How To Get Rich Soil
Getting Rich Soil for Scar's questline
You read that right! It's a guide on how to get rich............... soil! The new Disney Dreamlight Valley update has added quests that require this new resource as part of Scar's questline, and some players are baffled by the request to find something they've never seen before. So, here's how to get it! Rich...
News Digimon World: Next Order Is Coming To Switch In 2023
Update: Confirmed for worldwide release
Update [Thu 20th Oct, 2022 16:10 BST]: It's official — Bandai Namco has confirmed that Digimon World: Next Order will be releasing on Switch worldwide on 22nd February 2023, so we don't have to wait any longer than our friends over in Japan! The open-world RPG will also be coming to Steam on the same date...
News Here Are The Top Five Persona 5 Royal Music Tracks According To Atlus
Let's dance!
Persona 5 Royal is absolutely loaded with incredible music tracks. If you don't believe us, make sure you check out our review of the Switch port, where we quite literally say the words "amazing soundtrack" - go on now! Read More: Persona 5 Royal Review (Switch) Given the sheer number of absolute bangers on the official soundtrack,...
Nintendo Download 20th October (North America)
Mario + Rabbids! Persona 5 Royal! Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher!
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: Mario +...
News Atooi's 'Run Box Run' Will Be Free If You Own Any Of Its Previous Switch Games
The best possible price
Publisher and developer Atooi is doing something pretty interesting with its upcoming party title, Run Box Run. Launching on the Switch on 3rd November, the online multiplayer game is a cute escape room title with trivia intermissions for up to 13 players. In a bold move to get that multiplayer base up and running rapidly,...
Japanese Charts Dragon Ball: The Breakers Pushes Through To Top Ten
But no surprises at number one
The weekly Famitsu Japanese charts show little signs of change this week, particularly up the top. For the first time since its release, Splatoon 3 has dipped below 100k sales, selling just (big air quotes here) 97,071 units in the week of 10th to 16th October. NieR:Automata The End of YoRHa Edition has remained...
News Grab Your Torch, Alan Wake Remastered Is Out Now On Nintendo Switch
Follow my light
Surprise! You might have forgotten that Alan Wake Remastered was quietly announced for the Switch earlier this year, but now you know for sure, because it's out right now. Alan Wake originally launched as a console exclusive on the Xbox 360 back in May 2010 from developer Remedy Entertainment. After teaming up with publisher Epic...
Guide Where To Buy Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope On Switch - Best Deals And Special Editions
Standard, Gold and Cosmic Editions
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is now available for Nintendo Switch – you can check out our full review if you'd like to learn more – and plenty of options are available for you to buy at retail. We're keeping track of all the best deals and cheapest prices for the game, as well as its Gold and Cosmic...
News Buddy Simulator 1984 Is A Heartwarming Horror Game With A Touch Of Undertale
Build a buddy
Cosy and horror aren't two things we often put together, but Buddy Simulator 1984 is billed as a wholesome horror game all about friendship. And publisher Feardemic has revealed that Not a Sailor Studios' game is coming to Switch on 27th October, just in time for Halloween! Buddy Simulator 1984 first launched on Steam in February...
News Two Konami Castlevania Characters Join The Fight In Brawlhalla
Simon Belmont and Alucard are ready for battle
Update [Thu 20th Oct, 2022 05:00 BST]: Simon Belmont and Alucard from the Castlevania series have officially joined Brawlhalla today. This includes the new map Dracula's Castle and an inverted version of the same level. Original story [Sun 11th Sep, 2022 02:30 BST]:
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope
Sequel falls short of matching Kingdom Battle's visuals
Digital Foundry is back with another Switch technical analysis, and this time the focus is on Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope. From a visual standpoint, DF's Oliver Mackenzie feels Sparks of Hope isn't a technical evolution of its five-year-old predecessor, which is a "totally fair trade-off"...
News Nintendo Switch Sports Version 1.2.3 Is Now Live, Second Hotfix Arrives
Here's what's included
Update [Thu 20th Oct, 2022 03:00 BST]: The second Nintendo Switch Sports patch has now been rolled out. This one bumps the game up to Version 1.2.3. Here's what's included in this small update, courtesy of Nintendo's Japanese support page (via Nintendo Everything): Version 1.2.3 (Released October 19th, 2022)
News Bayonetta 3's New Voice Actor Asks Everyone To "Just Be Good To Each Other"
"Let's start there"
It's been a wild ride for Bayonetta 3 recently and everyone involved - with the original Bayonetta voice actor Hellena Taylor making allegations against PlatinumGames and Hideki Kamiya last weekend after a wage dispute. Since then, a different account of the story has been reported and well, that's where we're at right now...
News Minecraft Dungeons Season 3 'Fauna Faire' Starts Today - Pets, Mobs & More
Spooky Fall is also returning
Update [Thu 20th Oct, 2022 01:30 BST]: This new seasonal update for Minecraft Dungeons has now gone live. As noted on the official Minecraft Dungeons patch notes page, this update will appear as Version 1.16.1.0 on the Nintendo Switch. You can see what's included in the following videos and original post below: "Come...
Soapbox Disney Dreamlight Valley Feels Like A Villain Rehab - Is That A Bad Thing?
I didn't sign up to be Scar's publicist
In the world of Disney, a deep line is drawn in the sand between Good and Evil. On the side of Good, we have most princesses and fairies, anything and anyone with large eyes, and all women under the age of 30. On the side of evil, we have most non-prince men, all witches, some wizards, and any woman with...
Guide Bayonetta: The Story So Far - Everything You Need To Know Before Playing Bayonetta 3
From Enzo to Umbra
Please note that — as you might expect — this article includes extensive spoilers for the first two games in the series. Read at your own risk! After years of waiting (quite literally), PlatinumGames' Bayonetta 3 is just around the corner, launching on Switch on October 28th, 2022. If you're new to the franchise, you might...
News UK Switch Sales Rise In September Thanks To Splatoon 3's Meteoric Opening
More ink-pressive stats
The latest GfK data for September's UK console sales is now in and the figures show that the Nintendo Switch had a healthy boost thanks, in large part, to a little game called Splatoon 3. Now, we're not certain whether you have heard of this one - admittedly, the release was a pretty small affair. Over the course of its...
Video We Put Persona 5 Royal On Switch Through Its Paces
Wake up, get up, get out there
Can you believe it? We've begged, and we've begged, and we've begged, and now finally, Atlus has seen fit to release Persona 5 Royal on the Switch. And y'know what? It's good. Like, really good. We've reviewed the game, of course, giving it a perfect score of 10/10, so if you're interested in reading more of our...
News Jun Senoue Isn't Involved In Composing Music For Sonic Frontiers
"Senoue-san has been a great support"
If there's one thing you can always guarantee with a Sonic game, it's an absolutely banging soundtrack. And from what we've heard of Sonic Frontiers so far, we've been impressed. Leading the music for this game is veteran Sega composer Tomoya Ohtani, who first started out on 1999's Dreamcast cult classic ChuChu...
Review Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway (Switch) - Slams The Series Into Reverse
"No sir, I don't like it"
Usually when a licensed karting game is released, it’s a one-and-done affair. Cram a load of well-known characters into tiny cars, fling them around a bunch of courses, collect the money and punt them out the door. In that sense, you’ve got to give credit to developer Bamtang and publisher GameMill for holding firm and...
News Arcade-Style Shmup 'Sophstar' Locks In Physical Release On Switch
Digital pre-order discount also available
Adding to what has already been a stellar year for retro-inspired shoot 'em ups, Red Art Games has today announced that it will be overseeing a physical release for Sophstar which will launch December 16th, 2022. There will be two different editions of the release for you to get your hands on: Standard and...
Exclusive Oddworld: Soulstorm Release Date And Gameplay Footage Revealed
*Paaaarp* Hee hee!
Publisher Oddworld Inhabitants has confirmed the release date for Oddworld: Soulstorm on Nintendo Switch. For folks in the EU, you'll be able to play the follow-up to Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty later this month on October 27th. Those of you in the US, however, will need to wait just a bit longer until November 8th. In addition, we...
News Check Out 30 Minutes Of Lovely 'Dragon Quest Treasures' Gameplay
Treasure Islands
Square Enix's 2022 release slate has been manic, and Dragon Quest Treasures is one of the company's last games to hit the shelves this year. We're fast approaching the game's release, and V-Jump has posted 30 minutes of footage from the upcoming spin-off (thanks Gematsu!). The gameplay and commentary (above) is all in Japanese, but...
Random You Can Now Walk Down Guildford High Street In No Man's Sky
Shop local
Ah, No Man's Sky. The bliss intergalactic traveller where you can visit an infinite number of planets, discover new species, push the boundaries of physical advancement and now, it seems, visit the high streets of small English towns. Yes, that's right. Tired with the procedural generation of an endless galaxy and just wishing for the...
News Harvestella To Get Improvements Based On Switch Demo Player Feedback
Plus, winter is coming
Just weeks away from its 4th November release date, Square Enix has shared more details about Live Wire's upcoming RPG farm sim, Harvestella, which include tweaks being made to the game following feedback from players of the Switch demo. Gematsu has shared the list of updates the companies are making to the game — reducing...
News Overwatch 2 Teams Up With McDonald's In Limited Time Promo, Unlock An Epic Tracer Skin
"Buff your meal"
One of the bigger releases this month was the free-to-play Blizzard title Overwatch 2. The game has already managed to attract over 25 million heroes in the first week, and now to continue the launch celebrations, it's teamed up with the fast-food chain Mcdonald's. It seems this offer is currently only available at Mcdonald's...
News Loop8: Summer Of Gods Confirms Japan Release Date In New Trailer
Targeting a "Spring 2023" launch in the west
XSEED Games upcoming release AI RPG Loop8: Summer of Gods was previously confirmed for a Spring 2023 release here in the west on the Nintendo Switch. It's now been confirmed the game will be arriving in Japan on 16th March next year on all consoles including the Switch. Marvelous has confirmed the game...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of No Man's Sky On Switch
"Compromised but playable"
Earlier this month, Hello Games released its space-exploration RPG No Man's Sky on the Nintendo Switch. The tech experts over at Digital Foundry have now taken a closer look at the game's performance on the hybrid system, summing it up as "comprised but playable". The game uses temporal anti-aliasing, but it's coverage...
News Grand Theft Auto Trilogy's Latest Nintendo Switch Update Is Now Available
Download it today
As you might recall, the Grand Theft Auto Trilogy Definitive Edition arrived on the Nintendo Switch late last year in a pretty rough state. Since then, it's received multiple updates to improve the overall experience across all three games. Rockstar Games seems to have taken inspiration from Nintendo's stability patch notes in the...
News Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope Frame Rate And Resolution Detailed
How does it hold up?
The release of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is just around the corner, and while we've already seen a lot of reviews, one detail that's not yet been properly looked at is the new game's frame rate and resolution on the Switch. Fortunately, a new video by YouTube channel ElAnalistaDeBits has decided to take a closer look at...
News Jurassic World Aftermath Collection Unearths November Release Date On Switch
Life, uh, finds a way
As far as projects in the Jurassic Park Universe (JPU? Does anyone say that?) goes, the four month period between the latest film and the announcement of what's to come next is a pretty long time. Fortunately, Coatsink is here to put our minds at ease, as it has today announced that its upcoming dino title, Jurassic World...
News '90s-Inspired Platformer Clive 'N' Wrench Will Finally Land On Switch Early 2023
Hopping into the new year
Clive 'N' Wrench is a name we've been reporting on since the Wii U days — which, believe it or not, is a long time ago! It's been in development for 12 years, even. But publisher Numskull Games has revealed that the wait won't be much longer, as the 3D platformer will be launching in February 2023. Starring Clive, the...
News Splatoon 3 Is Already The Best-Selling Video Game Of 2022 In Japan
That's a lot of squid
Splatoon 3 just continues to splatter ink over all sorts of records, especially in Japan where the IP is huge. And it's just surpassed another one — with the release of the Japan Monthly Report for September 2022, it's now been confirmed that Splatoon 3 is the best-selling video game in Japan in 2022. The data from the...
Chomping at the bit
The craze now coined as “bronyism” — a heavily documented My Little Pony fandom that took root in 2010 — turned out to be more about inclusion than it did the show (Friendship is Magic) itself. Despite our attempts to get into it based on recommendations, we found its adult appeal largely overvalued. It acted as a conduit...
Video Persona 5 Royal Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch & PS4)
Launching on Switch October 21st
If all of the outstanding reviews for Persona 5 Royal on the Nintendo Switch aren't already convincing enough, we've also got a side-by-side comparison video to prove just how spectacular this particular version of the game is. The comparison clip, courtesy of YouTube channel GameXplain - shows the Nintendo Switch...
Poll A Plague Tale: Requiem - Cloud Version Is Out Today On Switch, Will You Be Getting It?
Rats in the cloud
Today marks the release of A Plague Tale: Requiem across multiple platforms. Like the original rat-filled adventure A Plague Tale: Innocence, this is another cloud release on the Nintendo Switch. Unfortunately, it's not just a rental offer, either. If you want to play through the full game on Nintendo's hybrid system you'll need...
News Bayonetta's New Voice Actor Jennifer Hale Issues Statement About Bayonetta 3
"My reputation speaks for itself"
PlatinumGames revealed earlier this month the prolific voice actor Jennifer Hale would be replacing Hellena Taylor as the voice of Bayonetta in the upcoming Switch exclusive, Bayonetta 3. Following the weekend drama, Hale has now issued her own statement - mentioning how she's not really at liberty to speak about...
News Exocide Is A Snappy, Stylish FPS That Would Be Right At Home On GameCube
And you can wield four guns!
Apogee Entertainment has unveiled Exocide, a cinematic, action-packed FPS where you can wield four guns to take down legions of insects, spiders, and unusual creatures. Coming from developer Hellforge Studios, its slightly-blockier aesthetic reminds us of some of the very best early PlayStation 2 and GameCube shooters...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope
Wahoo or Bwaah?
Based on the amount of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope content that we have seen over the past few months, we were concerned that a certain level of fatigue would be bound to set in before the game's October 20th release date. Now, the big day is finally here and the reviews are out for the world to see. So, was the incessant...
Guide Every Upcoming First-Party Nintendo Switch Game
Release dates for Nintendo's big hitters
The Switch's slate is always packed with upcoming games, from the small indie successes to the gigantic AAA blockbusters, but the backbone of Nintendo's console will always be Nintendo's own games. So, what's in the works at Nintendo HQ in the next few months? Here's our ongoing list of upcoming first-party...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Persona 5 Royal
Did it take their hearts..?
Well folks, we're back with another review round up, and this time it's for the long-awaited JRPG from Atlus, Persona 5 Royal. It's taken a long time to get here but it seems the wait has been worth it. Before we dive into what other critics had to say, be sure to check out our own review. We gave Persona 5 Royal an...
News Nintendo Switch Sports Online Functionality To Return This Week
Two new updates incoming to fix last week's bug
Nintendo has announced that it is releasing two new updates for Nintendo Switch Sports this week that will hopefully restore online functionality and fix a bug that was introduced into the game via version 1.2.1 (via VGC). After last week's update, many players reported that the ga
We promise the Rabbids’ antics aren’t too annoying
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle came about like a fever dream in 2017. Nintendo lending Ubisoft its poster child franchise? A Rabbid dressing up as Princess Peach? Mario wielding a gun? Madness. More surprising still, it turned out to be a ridiculously good strategy game – one of the best on...
Review Persona 5 Royal (Switch) - Finally On Switch, This Is The Very Definition Of Essential
Looking cool, Joker!
Well, all you lovely people, it finally happened. After literally years of pretending like it wasn’t sure there would be an audience, Atlus has brought Persona 5 to the Switch. And though this belated port hasn’t brought with it any major new upgrades or changes, we’re pleased to report that Persona 5 Royal is every bit as...
News The Legend Of Heroes: Trails To Azure Releases Next March On Switch
Getting over the barrier again
NIS America has announced that The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure will be released on 14th March 2023 in North America, and 17th March 2023 in Europe on Switch! There's also a brand new story trailer to dive into and get you ready for an explosive finale next spring. Kiseki/Trails fans don't have to wait too long...
News Danganronpa Creator Hasn't Ruled Out Returning To The Series
"Someday I may go back, maybe"
The Danganronpa series finally made the jump to Switch last year in the form of Danganronpa Decadence (alongside all three main games, and the brand-new Switch exclusive Ultimate Summer Camp getting individual digital releases), bringing murderous teddy bears and pink-splattered crime scenes to our screens. Series...
News A Silent Hill Transmission Is Coming, But Will Switch Be Left In The Cold?
We can't quite see that town just yet
Konami is finally about to spill the beans on the future of the Silent Hill franchise. After months of rumours and leaks of varying authenticity, we'll be getting a glimpse into what the company is up to with its iconic survival horror franchise on Wednesday, October 19th at 2pm PT / 10pm BST / 5am AWST (October...
News Steve & Alex Are Getting Some New Friends In Minecraft's Next Big Update
Camels are coming, too
Minecraft will be rolling out a new update in 2023, currently known as the "1.20 update". This update is still taking shape and Mojang says the community will be involved in the naming process and more. Here's a brief rundown of what was showcased during this segment of Minecraft Live 2022: New playable avatars Steve and Alex...
News Minecraft's New Mob Vote Has Been Decided, The Sniffer Wins
An ancient overworld creature returns
During this year's Minecraft Live broadcast, fans were ask to pick from the Rascal, Sniffer and Tuff Golem as the next mob. The Tuff Golem placed third, and it came down to a face-off between the Sniffer and Rascal. The result was the Sniffer taking out the win with more than half of the votes (55.1% in total)...
News Gotham City's Dark Knight Batman Comes To Minecraft Next Week In DLC Update
Some free themed cosmetics are also up for grabs
Apart from Minecraft Legends and a few other reveals, Minecraft also got some of the spotlight during the Minecraft Live 2022 broadcast. One of the many highlights was from DC Comics publisher and chief creative officer Jim Lee who announced the caped crusader Batman would be coming to Minecraft in a...
News Mojang's New Action-Strategy Minecraft Legends Locks In 'Spring 2023' Release
Check out the intro cinematic
Mojang hosted its annual Minecraft Live broadcast this weekend, and as usual, there were a bunch of Minecraft-related announcements. To kick off the show, the Minecraft Legends team narrowed down the release window for the upcoming action-strategy spin-off. Instead of it just being a "2023" release, it's now targeting...
News Bayonetta's OG Voice Actor Asks Fans To "Boycott" Third Game After PlatinumGames Wage Fallout
"$4000 USD...this is an insult to me"
Earlier this month, PlatinumGames confirmed Hellena Taylor would not be returning as the voice of Bayonetta in the third outing Bayonetta 3 due to "various overlapping circumstances". In an update, the voice actor has now directly responded to this - taking to social media to explain in her own words why she...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 15th)
Happy weekend!
We did it, everyone. We made it through the working week with only 306 Pokémon Scarlet and Violet news drops to write of - perhaps this is a slight over-exaggeration, but you get the picture. This week we were lucky enough to head behind the scenes at Ubisoft to get a look at Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope as the game nears release...
News Superb Shmup Radiant Silvergun Is Getting A Physical Release On Switch
Update: Pre-orders on LRG go live
Update [Sat 15th Oct, 2022 06:55 BST]: Pre-orders for Radiant Silvergun have gone live on the Limited Run Games website. Original article [Thu 13th Oct, 2022 01:25 BST]: If you're a fan of shoot 'em ups, one game you can't go past on the Switch is Radiant Silvergun by Treasure. It made its debut in 1998 and was...
News Nintendo Shares "Sneak Peek" At Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Future DLC Waves
Datamine shares possible "early look" at next Hero
Update [Sat 15th Oct, 2022 05:45 BST]: It seems dataminers may have uncovered a first look at the new hero coming to Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Wave 3 Expansion Pass DLC. It was reportedly found within the latest software update (Version 1.2.0).
News Overwatch 2 Reaches 25 Million Players In The First 10 Days
Despite a rough start
Overwatch 2 got off to a bumpy start, but in terms of the game's launch population, the sequel has apparently set an "all-time record" - reaching 25 million players in the first ten days of the game's availability. In an official Blizzard press release, it was mentioned how this number was "nearly triple" the previous daily...
News Here Are Your Options For The Next New Minecraft Mob
Will it be the Tuff Golem? The Sniffer? Or the Rascal?
Minecraft Live is this weekend, and that means it's time for a new mob vote! Okay, here's a translation for those of you who aren't well-versed in Minecraft: This weekend, Mojang are hosting another one of their livestreams, called "Minecraft Live", in which they reveal new features, updates,...
News Hori Reveals New Pokémon-Themed Designs For The Switch Split Pad Fit
Update: Pre-orders now open
Update: Pre-orders for the two new Hori Split Pad controllers are now live on Amazon. You can grab them below. <products id="21002,21003"> Original Article (Fri 23rd Sep, 2022 02:55 BST): Accessory-maker Hori has revealed it's teaming up with The Pokémon Company to release Pokémon-themed Split Pad Fit. In case...
Hands On AURGA Viewer Streams Switch To Tablets And Laptops, But How Well Does It Work?
Phones, too, but why do that?
The namesake feature of Nintendo's hybrid console has been perhaps the key factor in its continued success. The Switch's ability to, well, switch means it fits neatly into any lifestyle whatever your situation, but that doesn't mean there aren't use cases it doesn't quite cater for. For our part — and especially in...
UK Charts NieR:Automata And No Man's Sky Switch Ports Make Decent Debut
FIFA 23 stays up top
We're at the tail end of the week already, but last week's UK chart data from GfK has just come in, and there's no change at the top as FIFA 23 retains the top spot. Not surprising in the UK — though the Switch version only makes up 8% of those sales given that it's the Legacy Edition — but Splatoon 3 is still comfortably in...
News Nintendo Pulls Latest Switch Sports Update Following Game Crashes
Pause in play
Update [Fri 14th Oct, 2022 16:12 BST] The problems with Nintendo Switch Sports ver. 1.2.1 have now also been addressed by Nintendo UK, with the @NintendoUK account releasing the following statement: Both online play and cloud save options remain suspended for the time being. Original article [Fri 14th Oct, 2022 15:15 BST] Nintendo...
News Bellibolt The Electric Frog Is The Newest Addition To Pokémon Scarlet And Violet
Zappit!
Iono has kept us waiting long enough, and now we know what her partner Pokémon will be! The Electric-type Gym Lead in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet has revealed Bellibolt, an Electric-type frog. Announced during a stream, the content creator Gym Leader's ace is a big, squishy, frog that generates electricity by expanding and contracting...
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