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August2020
Guide Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Celeste Times & Zodiac Furniture Recipes Complete List
Star-crossed sister
Celeste is the constellation-obsessed younger sister of Blathers - and while she may be a Virgo, she's got a Capricornucopia of zodiac knowledge to share with players on a clear night. If you'd like to discover the best times to spot her roaming your Animal Crossing: New Horizons island - or peruse our complete list of all the...
News QubicGames Is Giving Away 6 "Awesome" Nintendo Switch Games For Free - Offer Ends Today
Get them while you still can!
The publisher QubicGames is giving away six family games for free until the end of 16th August (that's today). The reason? It's all to celebrate the release of "new addons" and to welcome the developer and publisher Forest Spirits to the Qubic family. If you own or download Coloring Book - which is free on the Switch...
News GungHo Threatens To Ban And Suspend Players For "Unsportsmanlike Behavior" In Ninjala
Idling and similar conduct won't be tolerated
GungHo Online Entertainment has been closely monitoring its bubblegum brawler Ninjala since it was released in June and it seems there's trouble brewing. According to the latest post on the official game site, the Japanese publisher and developer has observed a number of players in recent times...
News Amazon Lists Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered For Nintendo Switch
Supposedly arriving this November
During the EA Play Conference in June, we heard how the company was bringing "seven new games to Switch" over the space of 12 months. Industry insider Jeff Grubb followed this up, stating that one of these games was likely to be a remaster of Criterion Games' 2010 racer, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit. This was then...
IGA didn't think fans would wait an extra week
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night was released in a miserable state on the Nintendo Switch. There was a game-breaking bug, the frame rate was halved and the texture quality and resolution also took a hit. Despite arriving a week later than the rest (and overlooking the state of this version), out of...
Reminder Week-Long Tetris 99 Maximus Cup Sees The Return Of Three Themes
Animal Crossing, Luigi's Mansion and Ring Fit are back
As much as we love the themed events in Tetris 99, we don't always catch or complete them in time. The good news is Nintendo is running a special week-long event in the game from 14th August - 22nd August, allowing players to unlock three existing themes that they may have missed out on. As...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 15th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Yet another week has been and gone, and this one brought the anniversary of the Paper Mario series, stories of legendary industry figures smoking in the dark recesses of the office, yet more pleasant words about Nintendo from Xbox's boss,
News Retro Studios Reminds Us It's In Need Of A Lead Producer For Metroid Prime 4
"join us on our journey"
Since Nintendo announced it would restart development of Metroid Prime 4, Retro Studios has been recruiting talent non-stop. In saying this, there are still currently ten positions advertised on the Nintendo careers page for the company. One of these is for a lead producer to oversee the entire project and make sure...
News Yep, The Switch Has Now Outsold The NES
Wii is still out in front
We ran a story earlier this month about how worldwide sales of the Nintendo Switch were in line with the mighty NES (as of 30th June) - with both sitting at 61 million. At the time, all we could go off was Nintendo's latest financial earnings report, but now we've got some additional data that appears to confirm it has...
News N64 Joins The Roster Of Old Nintendo Consoles Turned Into Fan-Made Switch Docks
Nintendo Switchy-Phwoar
When it comes to custom Switch docks, the fan community has shown some incredible ingenuity over the past three years and come up with many an eye-pleasing alternative to Nintendo's official offering. The fan-made Link's Awakening and Animal Crossing docks (not the official one, although that's pretty too) are particular...
Soapbox After Paper Mario: The Origami King, I Want More Comedy On Switch, Please
More funny business, thanks
In all honesty, I dropped off Paper Mario: The Origami King quicker than I hoped I would. But whilst I may not remember the last checkpoint I reached during my second playthrough, or exactly who was accompanying me, I do remember how much the game made me laugh. In the end, it was the lacklustre battle system that...
Video More Madness Ensues In The Latest Fight Crab Trailer
Obligatory Giant Enemy Crab pun
It's fair to say that we are looking forward to playing the wacky-looking Fight Crab when it lands on the Switch eShop in September. Publisher and developer Mastiff and partner Calappa Games look like they have a winner on their hands with this 3D crustacean-based scrapper. A new Japanese trailer has been revealed,...
News Dead By Daylight For Switch Is Receiving Cross-Play And Cross-Progression
Update: Cross-play is now live!
Update (Fri 14th Aug, 2020 06:55 BST): The cross-play and the cross-friends feature is now live in all versions of the game including Nintendo Switch. Here's the full message about it from Behaviour Interactive (via Nintendo Everything): Behaviour has implemented Cross-Play across PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo...
Random Epic Goes To War With Apple, Asks Players To "Join The Fight" And "Free Fortnite"
After permanently discounting V-Bucks and real-money offers
If haven't already heard the news, Epic Games - the company behind the battle royale juggernaut Fortnite - is taking legal action to end Apple's "anti-competitive restrictions" on mobile device marketplaces. It all kicked off when Epic introduced a new (and more direct way to pay) on iOS...
Feature Animal Crossing Character Names Around The World - A Few Of Our Favourite Variants
A rose by any other name
As any fan of the Animal Crossing series will likely know--especially if you've got any of the Animal Crossing amiibo cards--many of your favourite characters have entirely different names in non-English speaking lands. You may know the localised (or original) versions of some of the more famous characters' names, but below...
Random Finally, You Can Dress Like A McDonald's Big Mac In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
The fast food chain shares Custom Designs
The moment we've all been waiting for has finally arrived, folks. Yes, you can now dress up in your favourite McDonald's gear in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Following countless other companies which have jumped on the very same bandwagon, the world-dominating fast-food chain has shared several designs...
Video Ben 10: Power Trip Gets Its First Gameplay Trailer
Showing alien transformations and co-op action
The very first gameplay trailer for Ben 10: Power Trip has appeared online, giving us our first glimpse of the action you can expect to experience later this year. You can check it out for yourself above; you'll spot some fan-favourite alien transformations, as well as a sneak peek at the...
News Contra-Inspired RPG Shooter Bite The Bullet Fires Onto Switch Today
With 50 levels and co-op included
Update (Thu 13th Aug, 2020 15:15 BST): And it's here! Bite the Bullet is now available on Nintendo Switch. You'll find it available on the eShop for $14.99 and there's even a new launch trailer to enjoy (see above). Original Article (Wed 22nd Jul, 2020 15:15 BST): Mega Cat Studios and publisher Graffiti Games have...
Nintendo Download 13th August (North America)
Linn: Path of Orchards, Faeria and Circus Charlie!
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: Faeria (Versus Evil,...
Nintendo Download 13th August (Europe)
Devious Dungeon! Faeria! Table Tennis!
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 eShop - New Releases: Banner of the Maid (CE-Asia, 12th Aug,...
News Cute Multiplayer Madness Awaits In Boomerang Fu, Out On Switch Today
"Couch multiplayer chaos"
Launching today on Nintendo Switch is Boomerang Fu, a new multiplayer party game from publisher Cranky Watermelon. The Switch is becoming a truly wonderful place for local multiplayer delights, with plenty of titles fighting for your attention on the eShop. This latest release is a cute but fast-paced affair which has...
News Natsume Shares New Screens And Info For Upcoming Action-Adventure, Legends Of Ethernal
Launching this fall
More details on Legends of Ethernal, an upcoming 2D action-adventure game from Natsume and Lucid Dreams Studio, have landed in our inbox. As such, we thought we'd share everything we've learnt with you lovely lot. The new details cover some of the regions you can expect to explore when the game arrives on Switch later this year...
News My Nintendo Users Can Claim These Cute Paper Mario: The Origami King Memo Pads (Europe)
Just pay shipping!
Fans in Europe can now grab this set of Paper Mario: The Origami King-themed memo pads directly from the My Nintendo store. Just like the adorable Animal Crossing: New Horizons Dodo Airlines bag that appeared last week, you'll only need to pay shipping. By visiting the My Nintendo site here, you'll be able to spend 400 o
News Next Week, Animal Crossing Players Can Donate Their Spoiled Turnips To A Good Cause
Don't sell them just yet!
One of the more exciting - and stressful - features of Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the ‘Stalk Market’, where players can buy turnips on a Sunday morning to hopefully sell them for a profit throughout the following week. As experienced players will know, keeping hold of turnips for longer than a week causes them to...
News Not Many Games Sound As Tasty As Pizza Simulator, Now In The Oven For Switch
Can you run the world's biggest pizza franchise?
Combining a dose of strategy, a slice of simulation, and hopefully a cheesy stuffed crust, Pizza Simulator is now in development for Switch and other platforms, it's been announced. The game has you taking on the role of a pizza restaurant manager, starting from the bottom with hardly a penny to...
News Nintendo Is "A Jewel" In The Industry And Has The Best First-Party Pedigree, Says Xbox Boss
"Nintendo is just masterful at what they do"
Hollywood screenwriter and one-time games journalist Gary Whitta has had some cool guests on his Animal Crossing-themed Twitch show Animal Talking, and the most recent episode featured one of gaming's most high-profile executives –
News FIFA Rival Pro Evolution Soccer Won't Be Making The Switch This Year
So much for "getting closer"
Last month, Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer brand manager for Latin America said the long-running football series was "getting closer" to a possible release on the Nintendo Switch. As promising as it sounded at the time, it seems there's nothing planned for this year. PES European brand manager, Lennart Bobzien, confirmed...
News Stardew Valley Creator Shares Exciting New Detail About The Next Update
You'll be able to move your bed!
Stardew Valley keeps growing and the next patch on the way is version 1.5. We got a minor update about it last month when the creator ConcernedApe teased new end-game content and shared an image of a new door behind Willy's counter. Now, the one-person team has shared a minor but rather exciting detail. In the next...
News Ninjala Surpasses 4 Million Downloads, All Players To Receive Free Gift
"We are honored by your support"
The free-to-play bubblegum shooter Ninjala was released in June and it's already managed to rack up 4 million downloads worldwide. To commemorate the occasion, GungHo Online is gifting players 100 free Jala (that's the in-game currency). To celebrate this milestone, the official Twitter account for the game has also...
Feature Keeping It Physical In A Digital Age
Publishers explain why physical games matter more than ever
There’s been an undeniable shift in buying habits this last decade. Digital sales have risen significantly across different platforms as online gaming takes greater precedence, whether that’s a simple purchase,
News Upcoming Fantasy Battle Royale Spellbreak Gets Another Set Of New Screenshots
Launches later this year
If last month's batch of screenshots weren't enough for you, you'll be pleased to know that a whole new set of screens for Switch's upcoming battle royale game Spellbreak have now been released. If you weren't already aware, Spellbreak is a magic combat-focused take on the battle royale genre that's set to launch on Switch...
Check out the full roster
It's been revealed that Nexomon: Extinction, a Pokémon-like monster-catching game coming to Switch later this month, will have a grand total of 381 monsters for you to discover. For comparison, that's almost as many as the first three Pokémon generations combined. That's not all, though, as the game's publisher PQube has...
Random See The Simpsons Intro Wonderfully Recreated In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
We dare you not to hum along
Ever wanted the worlds of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and The Simpsons to collide? No? Well tough, because it's happening anyway. Using a wonderful variety of in-game character animations, locations and items, the folks at YouTube channel Great-Bit Arcade have put together this recreation of the cartoon's iconic...
News Here's How Rocket League's Cross-Platform Progression Works
Primary platforms, items, trading and more
A few weeks ago, Psyonix revealed that Rocket League will soon be going free-to-play across all platforms. That's a big enough change in itself, but it was also announced that the game would be adapted to support cross-platform progression, meaning you can start playing on one platform (like your Switch)...
News Medieval RTS Ancestors Legacy Gets A Physical Edition On Switch
Out now in North America, Europe to follow
Developer Destructive Creations has revealed that real-time strategy game Ancestors Legacy is getting a physical retail edition on Nintendo Switch. It's actually available as we speak in the US, both as a standard physical release and as a 'Day One' Edition (at select retailers only). Picking up a copy of...
News Devil May Cry's Dante Returns As DLC In The Shin Megami Tensei III Remaster
He's back
Dante from Capcom's Devil May Cry series has been confirmed for the upcoming Atlus release, Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster. He's part of the downloadable "Maniax Pack" priced at 980 Yen (about $10 USD) and will be available on release day in Japan (29th October). The demon hunter originally made his debut as a guest character...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild amiibo Appear To Be Getting Reprints (North America)
Two of four Champions set to return
Nintendo's amiibo line is still alive and well - with game director Masahiro Sakurai not long ago revealing two new characters would be added to the Super Smash Bros. line: Joker and Hero. They are arriving in Europe, Japan and Australia next month, and in North America on 2nd October. As you'd expect they're...
News eSports Tournament Update Comes To Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun Next Week
New song DLC also arriving soon
The rhythm music game Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun is receiving an eSports tournament update on 19th August. It adds a competitive online mode featuring the following difficulties: easy, normal, hard, and extreme. In round one, a song is randomly selected and the second round requires the player to perform...
News Smash Bros. Ultimate "Weaken Minions" Spirit Board Event Starts This Friday
Join the battle
This week's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate event takes on the form of a spirit board event and is all about the item, Weaken Minions. It makes all enemy fighters take more damage and knockback. It starts this Friday on 14th August. If you win you'll not only get the item but also triple the amount of the SP: Will you be participating...
News Mojang's Latest Update For Minecraft Adds Ultra Tough Piglin Brute Mobs
Gold won't distract them
The 'Creeping Winter' DLC for Minecraft Dungeons has finally been announced and now Minecraft itself has been updated. This bumps the game up to version 1.16.20 and adds new features, makes some crafting interface changes, and resolves a bunch of issues. Perhaps the most exciting part of the update is the Piglin Brute - a...
News Minecraft Dungeons Announces Creeping Winter DLC, Free Update And A Physical Edition
And it all arrives on the same day
Lots of lovely announcements for Minecraft Dungeons have been shared today, and we won't have long to wait before getting stuck into all of them. The game is set to receive a 'Creeping Winter' DLC, a free game update, and a physical version across all platforms all on the same day, 8th September. The physical...
News Yet Another Physical Indie Publisher Appears, Kicks Things Off With Super Blood Hockey
Introducing Premium Edition Games
Physical releases of indie games are becoming more and more common these days, especially when it comes to Nintendo Switch, but that hasn't stopped yet another company having a crack at hitting the big time. Joining the likes of Limited Run Games, Strictly Limited Games, Signature Edition Games, Super Rare Games,...
News Smash-Like Indie Brawler Bounty Battle Gets A New September Release On Switch
Get your brawl on with SteamWorld, Dead Cells and more
Indie brawler Bounty Battle is back with a new release date for Nintendo Switch. You'll be able to get your hands on this one from 10th September. The game, which essentially serves as an indie take on the tried and trusted Super Smash Bros. formula, recently had its release delayed. At the...
News Even More Physical Editions Of Ys Origin Announced For Switch
Europe gets in on the act
Last month, Ys Origin was confirmed to be releasing on Nintendo Switch. The announcement came shortly after the western reveal of Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, and while we still don't have a release date, it did reveal the existence of two physical editions courtesy of Limited Run Games. Today, another two physical editions have...
News First-Person Adventure Game Adome Brings "Intense" Parkour To Switch This Autumn
Inspired by Mirror's Edge
BadLand Publishing and Timsea Studios have revealed that Adome will be launching on Switch and other platforms this autumn. The news comes alongside a new trailer (up above) giving us just a tease of what to expect when the game arrives later this year. Adome has players jumping, climbing, dropping, running up walls and...
News Co-Op Open-World RPG Cat Quest II Receives Huge, Free Update
It's a whole mew world
Cuddly co-op RPG Cat Quest II has received a free update on Switch and other platforms, adding plenty of new content and some very welcome quality of life tweaks. The update arrives as part of a celebration marking the original game's third anniversary on Steam, and just so happens to coincide with the news that the Cat Quest...
News Fallen City Brawl Is A New Pixel-Art Beat 'Em Up Hoping To Launch On Switch
With strong retro arcade vibes
If you're into your 2D beat 'em ups, you might want to keep an eye on Fallen City Brawl, a new project that's hoping to launch on Nintendo Switch next year. The game's being made by solo indie dev Mike Wells, who's taken control of the design, development, pixel art, animation and gameplay. Composer Daniel Lindholm is...
News Apple Arcade's Zelda-Style Exclusive Oceanhorn 2 Is Jumping Ship To Switch This Fall
Update: "A game made by Nintendo fans, for Nintendo fans"
Update [Tue 11th Aug, 2020 09:15 BST]: It's official: Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm is coming to Switch this fall. Heikki Repo, Creative Director of Cornfox & Brothers, had this to say: Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm is a game made by Nintendo fans, for Nintendo fans...
News Toei Animation Europe Website Removes 2021 Release Date For Digimon Survive
Will it launch before the end of this year?
In April, there were reports that the upcoming adventure-tactical RPG Digimon Survive had gone from a 2020 release window to 'TBA'. At the time, it was believed to be tied to a development overhaul. Fortunately, for Digimon fans, it turned out to be a typo on Famitsu's behalf - with the Japanese site...
News Embrace Farm Life With This Harvest Moon: One World Limited Edition For Nintendo Switch
You can pre-order it right now
The Switch isn't exactly in short supply of farming, social and lifestyle sims, and later this year Natsume is adding another one to the mix - Harvest Moon: One World. The game was announced in May, and more recently we got our first look. Now, NIS America has revealed the limited edition physical offering for $79.99...
News Limited Run Shows Off The Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time Collector's Edition
Available later this week
Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time arrives digitally on the Nintendo Switch later this month. If you would prefer to add a physical copy to your collection, Limited Run Games has got you covered. As previously announced during the company's E3-style live stream last month, Samurai Jack is receiving a hard copy release...
News Hori Reveals Three New Colours For Its Split Pad Pro Switch Controller
Pre-orders coming soon
As fantastic as it is to play the Switch in handheld mode, the Joy-Con setup can become a little cramped from time to time. If you're seeking a more ergonomic gaming experience while you play Animal Crossing, Mario Kart or Zelda for hours on end, you can't go past the Split Pad Pro by peripheral maker Hori. It was originally...
News Ninjala Version 2.0 Update Adds Worldwide Matchmaking, Improves UI And Much More
Better than before
If you've had difficulties matching with other players in the free-to-play bubblegum shooter Ninjala since it launched, the good news is GungHo has now rolled out a new update for the game that should make the online experience more enjoyable (and playable) at all hours of the day. It allows you to match with anyone from anywhere...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Controllers
Play in comfort and style
The Nintendo Switch is an incredibly versatile console, with many different controller options to suit your mood. When playing in handheld mode, nothing beats the convenience of the Joy-Con, of course, but when docked or in Tabletop mode there are a plethora of controller choices on the market these days for your...
News Nintendo Details Switch, Wii U And 3DS Network Maintenance Across August And September
Some times for your eShop browsing diary
Nintendo has updated its network maintenance schedule with details of upcoming work that will affect its services across Switch, Wii U and 3DS. Several maintenance sessions are planned between now and mid-September, all of which have the potential to - or will definitely - impact Nintendo's network...
Hestia still bestia?
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? - Infinite Combate is a video game adaptation of the popular Japanese light novel, manga and anime series Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, also known as 'Danjon ni Deai o Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darō ka', or 'DanMachi' for short to Eastern and Western fans...
News Fantasy Twin-Stick Shooter The Ambassador: Fractured Timelines Launches On Switch This Week
Stop time and save your city
Launching later this week on Nintendo Switch is The Ambassador: Fractured Timelines, a twin-stick shooter with a time-based twist. This fantasy game revolves around the ability to stop time. Players take on the role of Gregor, a newly recruited member of the Eternal Fellowship and an Ambassador of Time, who's tasked...
News Here Are The Switch eShop's Best-Selling Games Of July 2020 (Japan)
Paper Mario enters in second place
Paper Mario: The Origami King might well have topped the list of the 15 most-downloaded Switch games in Europe for the month of July, but things are a little different over in Nintendo's home country of Japan. Below, you'll find a list of the 20 best-selling games on the Japanese eShop last month. Only paid...
News Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition And Clubhouse Games Both Surpass 1 Million Sales
And it only took one month
Animal Crossing: New Horizons may well have snapped up all of the headlines when Nintendo's recent financial earnings were released, but both Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition and Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics have also done rather well for themselves
News Explore Hyrule In This Amazing Zelda-Themed Animal Crossing: New Horizons Dream Island
It's dangerous to go alone...
Animal Crossing: New Horizons' most recent update, taking the game to version 1.4.0, has added another set of welcome new features. Among them is the ability to create and share Dream Addresses, which allows players to visit others' islands by simply inputting a code. This means that you can check out the islands of...
News Lots Of DOOM Games, Skyrim And Wolfenstein Are All 50% Off On Nintendo Switch
Update: Sale ends today!
Update (Mon 10th Aug, 2020 11:00 BST): Just as a quick reminder, Bethesda's Switch sale ends today. If you were hoping to get any of the games listed below at discounted prices, now's the time to strike! Original Article (Wed 5th Aug, 2020 09:40 BST): A selection of Bethesda games are currently 50% off on Nintendo Switch...
News Switch Version Of Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time Potentially Leaked By Official Website
To launch after PS4 and Xbox versions?
The official Crash Bandicoot website has potentially given the game away on an upcoming Switch release for Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time. The game, which serves as a sequel to the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, is due to launch on PS4 and Xbox One on 2nd October 2020. No official Switch announcement has...
UK Charts Animal Crossing Leapfrogs Ghost Of Tsushima To Reclaim Number One
As Nintendo takes six of top ten
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 8th August, revealing that Animal Crossing: New Horizons has managed to make its way back to number one. The game is enjoying its 21st week in the charts this week and has managed to jump back ahead of PS4 exclusive, Ghost of Tsushima, which had previously been sitting at...
Random Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Transformed Into Stunning Studio Ghibli-Inspired Poster
Channelling Hayao Miyazaki's style
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has sparked many creative fan projects since it was released and the latest one that's caught the attention of many fans online is a Studio Ghibli-inspired poster by the illustrator and Twitter user, @BigSkyCastle. As you can see, it's a simple but stunning image of Princess...
News The New Patch For Deadly Premonition 2 Seems To Have Improved The Frame Rate
Looking smooth, Zach
When Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise launched one of the glaring issues was the abysmal frame rate. The game's director even said he intended to sort it out, and the publisher Rising Star followed this up by confirming the development team was working on patches to improve the overall performance. The good news is...
News All Pokémon Sword And Shield Players Can Get A Free Shiny Amoonguss This Weekend
But you'll need to act fast!
Pokémon Sword and Shield players can snag a rare, shiny Pokémon this weekend thanks to a new code distributed by Pokémon Korea. The Pokémon in question is the Grass- and Poison-type Amoonguss, which would usually have red and white colouring, rather than the blue you see above. To get your hands on it, you simply...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Is Now Japan's Second Best-Selling Game Ever
The original Pokémon is still out in front
Since Nintendo released its latest financial results, we've been hearing a lot about Animal Crossing: New Horizons sales. It's now sold over 22 million copies worldwide which means it has sold more copies than the entire Metroid franchise. If this w
News Mediatonic Would Love To Bring Fall Guys To Other Platforms Further Down The Line
The Switch might be part of this plan
One game the video game world has completely fallen in love with this week is the 60-player battle royale party title, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout. It's developed by the British developer Mediatonic (Murder By Numbers), published by Devolver Digital and is inspired by hilarious television game shows such as...
Guide How To Share Games And Saves Across Nintendo Switch And Switch Lite
How to sync data and share games between two Switches
Important note: Right now, it is not possible to transfer save data for Animal Crossing: New Horizons between two Switches at will. Scroll to the bottom of the page for more details. So, you've gone and got yourself a lovely new Nintendo Switch Lite in addition to your regular 'old' Switch...
Feature Best Free Switch Games - Download And Play Right Now
Free-to-play right away
How times change! It used to be that you went to your local video game emporium, took your chosen game to the counter, handed over cold hard cash and raced home to pop it in your console. Not only has digital distribution removed the need to even leave the house, but many games can be downloaded to your console for absolutely...
Feature A Behind-The-Scenes Look At Ary And The Secret Of Seasons
"When you’re shipping a game, slow internet is never good"
First announced for Switch back in 2018, Ary and the Secret of Seasons is an upcoming action-adventure game from developer eXiin and Modus Games. It was originally scheduled for a July launch but was pushed back thanks to a cer
Guide Nintendo Switch Online - Every NES And SNES Game Available
Every game, including the SP versions!
Nintendo Switch Online had a slow start initially, but with the introduction of SNES games, we've seen added value coming to the service which justifies the asking price. Nintendo has been slowly but surely fleshing out the number of games available, and we've pulled together a complete list of all the titles...
News Image & Form's New Game Required Power The Switch Didn't Have, So It Did A Deal With Xbox
But remains committed to SteamWorld releases on Nintendo systems
You might not be familiar with The Gunk, but you should at least know the Swedish developer behind it Image & Form - best known on the Nintendo Switch for its excellent SteamWorld series. The company's new game isn't coming to Nintendo's hybrid system because it's
Guide The 35 SNES Games On Nintendo Switch Online, Ranked By Us
Which Super NES games should you start with?
It took a while but after months of rumours, speculation and player wishes, Nintendo eventually put SNES games on Nintendo Switch back in September last year. Since then it has been adding to the roster of Super NES games on the system. Just like
Guide Nintendo Switch Issues And Hardware Faults - How To Fix Common Switch Problems
Joy-Con drift, random disconnections and other hardware issues
The Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite are a durable pair of consoles designed to endure the rigours of home and portable gaming. For the most part, we've been very happy with reliability of our Switch hardware - our launch systems are still going strong after being slung in backpacks,...
Guide How To Fix Your Nintendo Switch When It Won't Turn On Or Charge
See if you can get her humming again
Like any electronic device, the Switch isn’t perfect in hardware or software and although issues with either are shouldn't crop up too often, they can happen. If your Switch is unresponsive and won’t turn on, or has an issue with charging, we’ve got a few solutions for you to hopefully save yourself a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 8th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Yet another week has been and gone, this time bringing with it the announcement of Pikmin 3 Deluxe for Switch, a surprise Smash Bros. Ultimate update, and a much-needed Switch menu icon change, but now it's
Feature Best Nintendo Switch Fitness And Exercise Games
Get in shape with these Switch games
Cooped up at home and need something to keep you active? Looking to get in shape but find the lure of gaming too hard to resist? Worry not, because with Switch it's easy to mix your favourite pastime with a little cardiovascular exercise to get your blood pumping. Below we've collected our picks of the best...
News Paper Mario Producer Says "It's A Necessity" To Change The Combat System In Every Entry
Mamma mia!
Since the release of Paper Mario: The Origami King on the Nintendo Switch last month, series' producer, Kensuke Tanabe has been discussing the creative restrictions tied to the game - reiterating how it's been this way since Paper Mario: Sticker Star was released on the 3DS. In another recent interview, this time with the German website...
Guide How To Set Up A Nintendo Switch Online Family Group
Family Membership explained
Nintendo Switch Online has two different membership options: Individual and Family. Individual is ideal for households that only contain a single Nintendo Switch, but those that have two or more will save money by opting for a Family. A Nintendo Switch Online Individual Membership costs $19.99 / £17.99 annually, though...
Feature Best Nintendo Switch Online Multiplayer Games
The best online games available for Switch right now
Nintendo Switch is the perfect console for local multiplayer - simply crack off those Joy-Con and start having fun with whoever happens to be in the room with you. However, the console has built up a solid portfolio of online multiplayer games since launch, too, and we've picked out a handful - in...
Feature Best Switch Ports - The Most Impressive Ports On Nintendo Switch
Port city
Few could have predicted just how successful Nintendo's hybrid console would be prior to launch back in March 2017. For the preceeding decade or so, third-party publishers tended to overlook Nintendo's hardware for a variety of reasons, but Switch has attracted a huge number of the world's premier developers back to Nintendo hardware, some...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: Best Clothing And Armour Sets
Dress for success
Clothing has never played a more important role in any Zelda titles than it does in Breath of the Wild. Link's multiple options serve not only to make him more stylish but also to protect him from Hyrule's harsh environment. With that in mind, we've put together a list of all of the options we've been able to find along with what...
Random Head Of Xbox Appearing On Animal Crossing Talk Show Next Week
The one and only Phil Spencer
Holiday 2020 sees the arrival of the next-gen of video game consoles. One of these is the world's "most powerful" system, the Xbox Series X. In the lead up to its launch, the head of Xbox Phil Spencer is doing everything he can to spread the word. With this in mind, next week on 12th August he'll be appearing on Gary...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: All Shrine Locations And Maps
Time to bulk up your hearts and stamina
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is an incredible game, both in terms of critical acclaim and sheer size. Few aspects of Link's latest sprawling adventure exemplify this as well as the sheer number of shrines - miniature dungeons focused solely on puzzle solving. Finding all of the shrines in Breath of...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: All amiibo Unlocks
We are the Champions
If you have been collecting amiibo from the start, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the perfect opportunity to cash-in on your investment with both the Wii U and Switch versions of the game. Every single amiibo released out there (including amiibo cards!) will work in the game, summoning cooking or crafting materials...
Guide How To Fix A Drifting Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Fix the Joy-Con's big brother
If your in-game character is moving when you’re not touching the left stick, or your aiming is slow or limited in one or more directions, you could well be suffering from something called ‘stick drift’ or just ‘drifting’. This is when something’s gone coco in your controller’s analogue stick, and it’s...
Guide How To Fix A Drifting Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Analog Stick
Several solutions to fix drift and put Joy back in the Con
Nintendo Switch has been a roaring success since launch and the platform holder deserves credit for delivering a console to suit multiple purposes and lifestyles. As a portable device it needs to be rugged and hard-wearing and, on the whole, Switch is a solid, durable bit of kit. That’s...
Guide How To Link Your Fortnite Epic Account On Switch And PS4
Epic about turn
Sony pulled a dramatic about turn bac in 2019 and allowed Fortnite to support cross play on every single platform, including Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Mac. Not only does this allow you to play with your chums on PS4 while you're on your Switch, but it will also let you use a single account across multiple platforms. For...
Exclusive Meet The Crew Of Volta-X, The RTS Mech-Battler Hitting Switch Next Week
Bio shock
Mech-battling real-time strategy game Volta-X launches on Switch on 12th August, and GungHo has provided us some exclusive screens showcasing the ragtag cast of characters you'll unlock as you play through its PvE and PvP kaiju battles. Every Volta (the titular giant robots you'll be taking control of and fighting) needs a crew, and below...
Video The Switch Is A Wii U Port Machine, And That's A Good Thing
53 million Switch owners haven't played Pikmin 3
It's no secret that the Wii U was a bit of a commercial flop. Why that happened is a topic for another time, but the fact remains that there was a whole mess of great games for the system, and due to it only selling a disappointing 13.5 million units a lot of people missed out on some seriously spicy...
News Charming 2D RPG Phoenotopia: Awakening Launches On Switch Later This Month
Switch's latest Zelda-inspired release
The Switch already has its fair share of Zelda-inspired RPGs, but the eShop will soon have another charming option for you to consider thanks to the indie release, Phoenotopia : Awakening. The game's launching as a timed-exclusive on Switch in North America and will be available to buy in just over a couple of...
News First-Person Horror Paratopic Brings Its Spooky PlayStation-Style Graphics To Switch
And it launches this month
Arbitrary Metric's award-winning horror game Paratopic is launching on Nintendo Switch later this month, it's been confirmed. The game originally launched on PC back in March 2018, but will be available to download from the Switch eShop on the 21st August. It's a short experience, with playthroughs usually lasting from...
Random Animal Crossing's Official Instagram Account Is As Adorable As You'd Expect
Every villager will get their chance to shine
Last month, Nintendo decided to open up a brand new Instagram dedicated to the Animal Crossing franchise. It makes sense given New Horizons' ridiculous levels of success, and nearly one month on, the account is starting to become a place to reminisce over favourite villagers that have come and gone from...
News Wii U Indie Platformer Adventures Of Pip Makes The Leap To Switch Next Month
Shift between 1-, 8-, and 16-bit
Adventures of Pip, which first appeared on the good old Wii U back in 2015, is set to receive a new lease of life on Switch next month. Yep, even the indies are making the leap. The game is a retro-inspired platformer where you take on the r
Japanese Charts Animal Crossing Has To Settle For Second While Switch Takes Seven Of Top Ten
Fairy Tail debuts in 7th place
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 27th July - 2nd August, revealing that Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been knocked down to second place. Nintendo's cuddly life sim is still selling decent numbers - even if its weekly total has fallen since last time around - but PS4's Mobile Suit Gundam is to blame...
News Crysis Remastered On Switch Updated To Version 1.3.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Control adjustments and a bug fix
Crysis Remastered has been updated on Nintendo Switch, with a new patch taking the game to Version 1.3.0. The update brings a couple of welcome control adjustments, as well as a fix to that pesky bug which affected anyone with a special character in their username. You can see the full patch notes for yourself...
News Temtem Dev Reconfirms Switch Release After Cancelling PS4 And Xbox One Versions
Launching in 2021
The developer behind the Pokémon-inspired creature collection game Temtem has announced it will no longer be releasing the title on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Instead, it's going straight to next-generation platforms (that's Xbox Series X and PS5). Temtem is dropping its support for PS4 and Xbox One, so it won’t be releasing...
News Dragon: Marked For Death Adds New Final Boss, New Quest And End-Game Weapons
Version 3.1.0 has arrived
Dragon: Marked For Death wasn't released in the best state, but Inti Creates has worked hard since then to continually improve the experience. Its latest update adds a brand new boss, a new quest, new end-game weapons, and much more. Here's the rundown: The Ver. 3.1.0 update for Dragon Marked for Death is here! Many new...
News Tormented Souls Brings "Classic Survival Horror Gameplay" To Switch In 2021
Something evil lurks at Winterlake
If you're a fan of classic survival horror games such as Resident Evil, Silent Hill and Alone in the Dark, one upcoming Switch release you might want to keep an eye on is, Tormented Souls. You'll take control of the protagonist Caroline Walker as you explore an abandoned mansion turned hospital
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