Nintendo Switch - News
September2021
PSA Remember To Update Your Joy-Con, As Well As Your Nintendo Switch
Controller updates arrive with Version 13.0.0
Nintendo has released Version 13.0.0 for the Switch and as you've probably already seen by now, it adds Bluetooth audio support, updates the Switch OLED dock and much more. Since this update has gone live, users have also noticed a new update has been issued for the Switch Joy-Con controllers. Here's...
Review NBA 2K22 - Loading Aside, This Baller's Got It Where It Counts
Hoop Dreams?
With another year's NBA season not too far away, a brand new edition of NBA 2K makes its way onto Switch just in time to give b-ball fans a wealth of slam-dunking sports action to get stuck into. This time around developer Visual Concepts has made a few neat changes to shooting and defence, improved upon last year's controversial shot...
Video We've Played Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania, So Is It Any Good?
"Monkey Tennis?"
Super Monkey Ball and its sequel were a mainstay for many who owned a GameCube, and Super Monkey Ball Deluxe was a similar treat for owners of other systems. SEGA has gone and remade the latter (which was just the first and second game with some added extras) from the ground
News Ubisoft's Latest Switch Sale Offers Up To 80% Off (North America)
Update: Sale ends today!
Update: Here's a friendly reminder that Ubisoft's current Switch sale is coming to an end today. You have until 23:59pm PT to grab any of the deals listed below. Original Article (Fri 10th Sep, 2021 19:00 BST): As is a pretty common occurrence these days, Ubisoft is hosting yet another sale on the Switch eShop, discounting...
News Alwa's Awakening Is Getting A New Physical Release And Unique 'Digical' Version
Both 'Alwa' games are coming to Switch in a physical collection, too
Retro-Bit is producing a physical version of Elden Pixels' Alwa's Awakening and will be making the game available as part of its new 'Digical' imprint, it has been revealed. Alwa's Awakening: 8-Bit Edition will bring the game – which was designed as a NES title – to
Video Nintendo Drops A New Metroid Dread Commercial
'Find Your Power'
We're just over three weeks away from the launch of Metroid Dread and Nintendo's keeping the hype train rolling with a brand new commercial. You can check it out for yourself above; there's gameplay footage as you'd expect, a voiceover that tempts you into a purchase (not that we need any convincing), and even a quick spotlight...
Guide How To Use Bluetooth Headphones On Switch - Connect AirPods To Nintendo Switch
Connect wireless headphones to Switch via Bluetooth
A firmware update to the Nintendo Switch has enabled the use of wireless headphones directly with the console (without the need for an external third-party dongle or workaround to use Apple AirPods, Powerbeats, and other popular Bluetooth headphones with the system. In this Nintendo Switch...
News This Switch Case Lets You Store Eight Cartridges, Available Now From My Nintendo (Europe)
Just pay shipping
The latest My Nintendo freebie has arrived, and this one really reminds us of the good old Club Nintendo days. For 500 Platinum Points, you can now claim a special Nintendo Switch Card Case which stores up to eight cartridges at once – similar cases were often released for the 3DS when Club Nintendo was around, and we're so fond...
News The Walking Dead's Negan and Maggie Join Brawlhalla As Playable Fighters Next Week
Joining Rick, Daryl and Michonne
New fighters just keep on coming in Brawlhalla, with two new characters from The Walking Dead set to appear next week. Both Negan and Maggie will be added to the game on 22nd September as 'Epic Crossovers'; their arrival kicks off new in-game celebrations that will also see the Walker Attack Game Mode featured as...
News Daemon X Machina Is Probably Getting A Sequel, But It's Going To "Take Time"
The development team is motivated to make it happen
Daemon X Machina is currently celebrating its second anniversary. As part of this, Nintendo has also released a Switch Online trial. That's not all, though... During a special anniversary live stream, the game's producer, Kenichiro Tsukuda, stated how his team would eventually make a second entry...
News Zynga's New Free-To-Play Star Wars Game Has Been Delayed To 2022
Confirmed alongside a new cinematic trailer
Following on from the delay of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Zynga's new "free-to-download" title Star Wars: Hunters has now also been delayed until 2022. The news the game would not make a 2021 release was delivered at the end of a new cinematic trailer featured on Nintendo's YouTube channel. The...
News Nintendo Has "No Plans" For A Switch Price Drop In America
The trade price adjustment is for Europe only
Earlier this week, Nintendo announced it would be reducing the price of the base model Switch to £259/€269 across Europe, ahead of the OLED model launch on October 8th. If you happen to be located in the US and were hoping for something similar, it seems this won't be happening. Axios Gaming...
News Nintendo Switch System Update 13.0.0 Is Live, Adds Bluetooth Audio
And a Switch OLED dock update
The new Switch OLED model arrives next month and ahead of its release Nintendo has rolled out a sizable update - bumping the system firmware all the way up to version 13.0.0. We heard how Bluetooth audio support was spotted in an update earlier this year and now it's been officially released. Headphones, earbuds,...
News Sega Releases Its First Patch For Sonic Colors Ultimate On Nintendo Switch
And more are on the way
When Sonic Colors Ultimate arrived on the Nintendo Switch a few weeks ago some players began encountering all sorts of issues. We had a look ourselves and were also able to replicate these issues by following certain steps. Although there were problems present in o
News Bonfire Peaks Has A New Demo And A Release Date
Yeaaaah, this box is on fire
Good news for fans of fiendish puzzlers: Bonfire Peaks, made by Corey Martin and Alan Hazelden's boutique company, Draknek & Friends, is almost here! With a brand-new release date of the 30th of September, you'll be able to play this box-burning brain-twister before the leaves start to turn. Which is perfect,...
News Happy's Humble Burger Farm Is A First-Person Horror That Would Make Gordon Ramsay Barf
Is this a stealth campaign for veganism?
Hey, remember that Make-A-Wish nightmare burger restaurant that a kid made in Minecraft? If not, that sentence probably seems pretty wild, but the point is that Happy's Humble Burger Farm is that nightmare burger restaurant made reality. Or virtual reality, at least, because it's a video game. [image:2
Guide Where To Pre-Order Pokémon Legends: Arceus On Switch
Update: My Nintendo Store UK pre-orders are live, with bonuses
Update (Tue 14th Sep, 2021 17:15 BST): The UK My Nintendo Store now has Pokémon Legends: Arceus pre-orders up for grabs. Purchasing from Nintendo's official store will net you a free SteelBook and an Arceus figurine, too: Alongside the announcement of Gen IV remakes for Switch of...
Review Cruis'n Blast - An Arcade Racing Icon Returns In Spectacular Fashion
A Blast from the past
Long-time Nintendo fans will know that the Cruis’n series has an interesting history with the company. The original arcade version of the first game, Cruis’n USA, was said to be the first title running on Nintendo's upcoming Ultra 64 hardware, a claim which ultimately turned out to be a bit of a porky pie. Its subsequent...
News Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Adds Ren & Stimpy To Roster
Happy happy! Joy joy!
Update: As promised new characters for the Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl roster have been confirmed, and it's Ren & Stimpy! You can check out some footage and screens below. Original Article: Ahead of the arrival of Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl on the Switch next month, the team behind the game has been slowly revealing...
News JRPG 'MONARK' Introduces Key Characters Along With New Footage
Keep your ego in it
NIS America continues to bring some intriguing games to the Switch, and a JRPG from the publisher that's definitely on our radar is MONARK, which has developers with history in the Shin Megami Tensei franchise working on the project. Due in early 2022, it has a new trailer (above) that introduced ally characters along with some...
News Huge Nvidia Database Leak Lists Unannounced Third-Party Games
Update: Nvidia responds to confirm list, states they're 'speculative titles'
Update: Nvidia has responded to the leak and confirmed its authenticity, however in a statement provided to wccftech it has made clear that the list is 'speculative' and was used internally. The full statement is below. Nvidia is aware of an unauthorized published game...
News Astral Chain's "Superstar" Director Is Working On A New, Unannounced Game
"He’s working on something, but we can’t say what it is"
PlatinumGames' boss Atsushi Inaba has recently been speaking to VGC (alongside Hideki Kamiya) about a wide range of topics – including Star Fox Zero and Bayonetta 3 – and another subject that has cropped up is the current work status of Takahisa Taura, the director of the Switch...
Poll Cruis'n Blast Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
Come on, get Cruis'n
Today marks a very special day for retro arcade racing fans - with the return of the Cruis'n series. Yes, that's right, the latest 2017 arcade entry Cruis'n Blast is now available on the Nintendo Switch. It includes a total of 29 thrilling tracks, up to 23 upgradable vehicles and supports four players on the same console or...
News Forever Entertainment Is Remaking The 1993 Data East Beat 'Em Up Night Slashers
Coming to all major platforms
Forever Entertainment - the same company behind remakes of Panzer Dragoon and House of the Dead - has signed an agreement with G-Mode to create a remake of the 1993 Data East beat 'em up Night Slashers for all major platforms. There's no release date just yet, but i
News Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! Physical Switch Release Gets Delayed (Again)
A double delay for North America
If you've been holding out for the North American physical release of Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! on Nintendo Switch, unfortunately, it's been delayed again. Following on from the manufacturing and shipping delays in August - pushing the release date back to the end of September, publisher Serenity Forge has now...
News There's An Official Life Is Strange: True Colors Lo-Fi Playlist
Is that HOT DOG MAN?
Sure sure sure, okay, this is probably of interest to very specific kinds of people — but if that's you, then congratulations, my friend. You've just found the soundtrack to your next few hours. At this point in time, you've probably already heard of lo-fi hip hop radio - beats to study/relax to, a never-ending radio-style...
The battle for Holiday sales is about to begin
Nintendo can't be accused of being reactive with the Switch ahead of the fast approaching Holiday season. In a time where sales and demand remain strong, the big N has been lining up a steady flow of varied games to keep the console on the wider gaming public's agenda. There are major first-party titles...
Random Animal Crossing Fan Shares Designs For All 20 Premier League Shirts
Download them for yourself!
Earlier in the year, Animal Crossing: New Horizons player and YouTube user Gametropolis created and shared designs for all 24 teams taking part in the Euros, letting other players represent their country or favourite side with pride. Now, they're back with a new set of kits that are just as impressive as before. That's...
Random Four Years Later, Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Player Discovers Spicy Pepper Trick
Who knew they were this useful?
If you saw a pepper that big, you'd be shocked too. Zelda: Breath of the Wild players seem to discover exciting new tricks and glitches every other day, even though the game's already been out for more than four years at this point. We've seen Hyrule be sent into chaos, areas where
Reminder Try Daemon X Machina For Free With Nintendo Switch Online Game Trials
Update: Available now!
Update: Just a friendly reminder that the Daemon X Machina Nintendo Switch Online trial begins today. Make sure to give it a go if you haven't played already (full details can be found below). Original Article (Mon 6th Sep, 2021 10:20 BST): Daemon X Machina was a pretty big deal when it arrived in Septem
News UK Charts: WarioWare Outsells Multiplatform Newcomers To Earn Debut Number One
Wario-a-numba-one!
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 11th September, revealing that WarioWare: Get It Together! has gone straight to number one. Nintendo's whacky microgame collection managed to outsell a number of new and popular multiplatform releases to get there, including the likes of Tales of Arise, NBA 2K22 and the new...
News Nintendo Switch Base Model Price Officially Reduced To £259/€269 Across Europe
Grab yours now
As had been previously rumoured, Nintendo has now officially reduced the RRP of the base model Switch in Europe. You'll now start to find consoles available for just £259.99 instead of the previous £279.99 asking price in the UK, and for €269.99 instead of €329.99 in other territories. The console is ready to pick up at its new...
News Bayonetta's Voice Actor Isn't So Sure About Her Future In The Role
At least Bayonetta 3 is still "OK"
Bayonetta 3 has been making headlines once again over the past week, and while PlatinumGames has said everything is fine on its end, there's a new development that's got some fans worried. In an exchange on Twitter, the character's voice actor, Hellena Taylor, told one of her "lovely" followers that they might...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Golf Games
Updated with Golf Club: Wasteland
When it comes to golf, we're down for almost anything. Crazy golf, mini golf, putt-putt, or any other variant; we're always up for a round. We'll even play normal, proper, ‘big‘ golf. After all, nothing beats walloping a tiny ball around the countryside in loud trousers. We're also partial to video game...
Rumour Switch Will Reportedly Receive A Price Cut Ahead Of The OLED Model's Launch
Update: It's official!
Update [Mon 13th Sep, 2021 10:00 BST]: The price cut has now been made official, with some retailers – including Nintendo's own store – now selling stock at the new price of £259/€269. Update [Sun 12th Sep, 2021 13:45 BST]: The same Twitter account has now shared an update, and it seems the price of the Switch will be...
News First Screenshots Of Zynga's Free-To-Play Star Wars Game Surface Online
Soft launch expected to start soon
Apart from the upcoming release Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, one other title from a galaxy far, far away that's on its way to Nintendo's hybrid system is Star Wars: Hunters. If you don't remember this one, it's a third-person "free-to-download" competitive shooter that's being created by the FarmVille...
News Ninjala's Spooky Season Seven Update Is Now Live On Nintendo Switch
New weapons, battles and more...
Update [Sun 12th Sep, 2021 07:00 BST]: Ninjala's seventh spooky season is now officially underway. It includes new "monstrous attire, 2 gum weapons, a new shinobi card, fashion lenses and a new eight-player battle royale mode. Learn more down below and also check out the latest trailer: Get a punch out of the new...
News Nintendo's Metroid Dread Marketing Campaign Is Well Underway In Japan
Samus returns
Nintendo has been criticised in the past for not giving the Metroid series enough spotlight compared to certain other franchises, but it seems things will be different this time around. Ahead of the release of Metroid Dread next month, Nintendo is rolling out the red carpet for its intergalactic bounty hunter. In addition to all of...
News Platinum Would "Definitely" Port Star Fox Zero To Switch, If Given The Opportunity
But design decisions would likely be up to Nintendo
The Nintendo Switch has seen a lot of games ported across from the Wii U generation, but one many fans are still waiting on is Star Fox Zero. PlatinumGames noted last August how it had no idea if Nintendo would bring the game to the hybrid system, and mentioned how a future port might not even be...
Review Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions - Comes Out Swinging On Switch
That’s how winnin’ is done!
The Rocky series has deservedly cemented itself as one of the most iconic franchises of modern cinema. It naturally spawned a number of games over the years, with developer Survios turning out the latest efforts: the 2018 VR title Creed: Rise to Glory and Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions. The latter is a departure...
News Super Rare's Deponia Physical Collection For Switch Goes On Sale Next Week
"Limited to 4,000 copies total"
Back in April, Super Rare Games announced a handful of upcoming physical releases for the Nintendo Switch. One of these was the Deponia Collection - made possible with the help of Daedalic Entertainment. The physical distributor has now confirmed the collection will go on sale next week on 16th September. There'll be...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 11th)
Big games, or micro games?
It's been another busy week of the Nintendo Life, with plenty of news and points of interest to chew over. There were some shenanigans and surprising visual glitches in Sonic Colors Ultimate, we shared our review of WarioWare: Get It Together!, a LEGO Super Mario 64 '?' Block was revealed, so
Video Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Spotlights "Employee Of The Month" SpongeBob SquarePants
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea...
When he's not putting in a shift at The Krusty Krab, Mr. Krabs' star employee SpongeBob SquarePants is busy training for Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl. Seriously though, GameMill Entertainment has just published a brand new YouTube video for the upcoming fighting game. Fair Play Labs' Markus Villalobos goes...
News Astria Ascending Showcases Combat In New Trailer
Just a few weeks away
It's felt like a relatively long build-up, but with a release date of 30th September we're not far off from getting our hands on Astria Ascending. Developer Artisan Studios has some genre veterans and luminaries working on the game - this includes narrative by Kazushige Nojima (whose credits include Final Fantasy X and
Guide WarioWare: Get It Together Full Character Roster, Moves List, Beginner Tips
A guide to Diamond City's finest
WarioWare: Get It Together! is finally here and this time around the denizens of Diamond City have jumped from the sidelines and joined in the action. Yes, this latest addition to Nintendo's madcap microgame series lets you take direct control of a roster of twenty characters, each of whom has their very own attack...
Reminder Game Builder Garage's European Physical Release Launches Today
Better late than never
When Nintendo first launched Game Builder Garage back in June, there was no mention of a physical release in Europe despite it receiving one across North America and Japan – which was odd. Fast forward to more than a month after launch, though, and a retail edition was finally announced after all. Now, that physical
News Platinum Really Wants To Show You Bayonetta 3, But It Can't
"It’s not our decision what to say and when to say it"
Bayonetta 3 was announced back in 2017, but since then, we've seen nothing of the game – not even a new trailer. There's no solid indication of when it will be released, either, and developer PlatinumGames has been forced to assure fans several times that production is proceeding as...
News Metroid Dread Overview Trailer Keeps The Hype Rolling Ahead Of Next Month's Launch
And offers a closer look at the Chozo
With less than a month to go until launch, Nintendo has released a brand new overview trailer for Metroid Dread. And yes, it still looks incredible. You can check it out for yourself above; you'll find plenty of gameplay and action to enjoy, as well as a more detailed look at how the two new amiibo will work...
Poll WarioWare: Get It Together! Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
Have your say...
It's not every day that you get a new WarioWare game to enjoy, but today sees the series' Switch debut with WarioWare: Get It Together!. The first WarioWare game since Gold on 3DS, Get It Together! takes the series in a slightly new direction by letting two players enjoy its microgames together for the first time. We really enjoyed...
News Sonic Colors Ultimate Is Getting A Lovely Vinyl Soundtrack Release, And Pre-Orders Are Live
21 tracks on two discs
Sonic Colors Ultimate has had a bit of a mixed ride so far – we mostly enjoyed our time with the game when playing it for review, but some players have been reporting some rather wild, fun-ruining glitches. One thing most of us will be able to agree on, though, is that the game has a pretty ace soundtrack. While Ultimate's...
News Excellent Shmup 'Crimzon Clover World EXplosion' Is Getting A Fancy Switch Physical Release
Update: Pre-orders delayed
Update: If you were hoping to get a pre-order in for any of the new Crimzon Clover World EXplosion physical bundles, you may have noticed that the launch didn't quite go to plan. Unfortunately, pre-orders have been delayed due to technical issues, but they'll now go live today, 10th September at 1pm EDT / 7pm CEST. All...
News Neo Geo Shmup Razion EX Gets A Switch eShop Release On September 16th
A blast from the past
Update [Fri 10th Sep, 2021 05:30 BST]: It's taken some time, but Razion EX is finally getting a Switch eShop release. It'll arrive next week on 16th September in both Europe and North America. The developer has also confirmed the game will be getting a physical reprint at some point in 2022 (see the box art below)...
News South Korean Developer Pixelian Studio Brings Critadel To Switch Next Month
A futuristic action game with "GBA-inspired graphics"
Last month Nicalis revealed it would be bringing Critadel by Pixelian Studio (a small three-person development team based in Seoul, South Korea) to the Nintendo Switch at some point this year. It's now locked in for a release on 13th October and will be priced at $19.99 USD. If you missed our...
News Step Aside, Nintendogs: It's Time To Punch Cats In Fisti-Fluffs
Everybody was kitten fightiiing
"Fast-paced physics-based cat tussling fun" — is that the pitch for upcoming game Fisti-Fluffs, or is that what happens when we try to give our darling Mittens a bath? The answer is both, but this article is about the former. Fisti-Fluffs is, as you can hopefully tell by the title, a multiplayer competitive...
Japanese Charts Ring Fit Adventure Regains Control In A Familiar Top Ten
Only 18 sales split the top two
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 5th September, revealing that Ring Fit Adventure has once again found itself at the top of the pile. Nintendo's fitness RPG managed to (very) narrowly outsell Mario Kart 8 Deluxe this week to claim that top prize – the two were separated by just 18...
Nintendo Download 9th September (Europe)
WarioWare! NBA 2K22! Sonic Col(u)rs Ultimate!
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: NBA 2K22 (£49.99 /...
News Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania 'SEGA Legends' Pack Brings Back Classic Consoles
And the Game Gear...
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania is leaving no stone unturned in its DLC offerings; in addition to fun SEGA-themed freebies there are paid tie-ins with the likes of Hello Kitty and, erm, Monster Rancher. There are various SEGA-related paid b
Update: Here's your last chance to claim
Update: Nintendo has kindly reminded us that its current free trial offer for Nintendo Switch Online ends tomorrow. Make sure to get on it over the next couple of days if you were thinking of signing up (full details and a word of warning about automatic renewals can be found in our original article below)...
Nintendo Download 9th September (North America)
WarioWare: Get It Together! NBA 2K22! Cruis'n Blast!
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: WarioWare: Get It...
News Build Your Own Village In Staxel, The Latest Farming Sim Headed To Switch
Pre-order now to get a discount
If the likes of Stardew Valley and Story of Seasons just aren't enough, you'll be able to get yet another farming sim fix later this month when Staxel arrives on Switch. "A creative farming and village life game with a cast of quirky characters", Staxel has you building and customising your very own village...
News 'Puzzle Car' Brings Relaxing, Minimalist Puzzles To Switch Today
With 50 levels to crack
If you're looking for a chilled out puzzler that'll help you unwind and relax after yet another stressful day, you might want to check out Puzzle Car when it launches on the Switch eShop later today. From QUByte Interactive and Brazilian developer Moraes Game Studio, the game has you switching out various tiles to create a...
News Nintendo's Bringing Mario Kart Junior Esports Tournaments To UK Primary Schools
"We have seen first-hand the positive impact this has had on pupils"
Digital Schoolhouse, a UK-based initiative from Ukie which introduces play-based learning to the school curriculum, has teamed up with Nintendo UK and Outright Games to expand its primary school Esports program. After a successful pilot scheme last year, a new nationwide...
News World War Z Swarms Onto Switch In November, Gets A Glitzy New Trailer
Back from the dead
Update (9th September): Saber Interactive has now confirmed 2nd November as the global release date for World War Z on Switch, fleshing out the bare-bones details from the previous eShop store listing. It'll cost $39.99USD and regional equivalents on the eShop and at retail, and a 'Deluxe Edition' at $49.99USD will have various...
News Nintendo Switch OLED Pre-Orders Go Live In Japan Later This Month
Not long to go now!
Alongside the release of Metroid Dread next month, Nintendo will be releasing its brand new Switch OLED model. This slightly updated system has a new screen, a wider kickstand and a number of other minor enhancements. Although it's been available for pre-order in the west for some time now, Nintendo has only just locked in...
News Jaleco Action Game 'Pop Flamer' Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives Collection
Take control of a mouse with a flamethrower
Hamster's Arcade Archives release for the Nintendo Switch this week is the 1982 Jaleco action game, Pop Flamer. As the player, you'll take control of the "Pop Flamer" - a mouse with a flamethrower - to defeat monsters. You'll need to refuel your flamethrower by popping balloons, as the flames get weaker...
Video Here's Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Sonic Colors Ultimate On Nintendo Switch
Switch version described as the most "problematic" of the bunch
WARNING: The video above contains flashing images Last week, there were reports about Sonic Colors Ultimate players encountering glitches in the Nintendo Switch release. While some of these issues were caused by emulation, others were found within the actual release. Sega and Blind
Video Check Out The Fighting Mechanics In Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl
Game scheduled to launch next month
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is expected to arrive next month on the Switch according to a Nintendo listing, and ahead of release publisher GameMill Entertainment has been sharing various video exclusives with IGN. In the latest series of clips, we've got a closer look at the game's fighting mechanics - including...
News My Time At Portia Version 3.0 Update Adds New Quests, New NPC And More
Download it now
There might be a sequel to My Time at Portia on the way, but that hasn't stopped Pathea Games from supporting the original release. In fact, there's a new and rather sizable update now available to download on the Nintendo Switch. It includes new quests and side quests, new NPC, a new hairstyle and bug fixes. Here are the full...
News Shin Megami Tensei V 'Nahobino' Trailer Showcases More Gameplay And Story
"A blasphemous being, neither human nor demon"
For long term fans of the franchise, or perhaps newcomers that are intrigued and preparing to jump in, the arrival of Shin Megami Tensei V on Switch can't come soon enough. It's that relatively rare type of release, a third-party exclusive that looks set to deliver a fascinating experience on Nintendo's...
News Prinny Presents NIS Classics Vol. 2 Brings Back Two More RPGs To Switch
RPGs with particularly fun names
You'll have to excuse this writer if he has to do some research on the two offerings coming in Prinny Presents NIS Classics Vol. 2, the follow up to - yes - Volume 1. That first volume only arrived recently, and though
Round Up The WarioWare: Get It Together! Reviews Are In
Is it any good?
Only two days remain until WarioWare: Get It Together! launches on Switch, giving us our latest crazy taste of the series' microgame madness, but is it worth your valuable time and money? Reviews have started flooding in today – including our own, of course – so we've gone ahead and rounded up a selection of quotes and review...
Review WarioWare: Get It Together! - More Magnificent Microgame Mayhem
Wario always win!
We've all been waiting a good long while now for a brand new WarioWare game to dive into as, in terms of a proper fully-formed entry in the series — one that isn't a greatest hits compilation or experimental spin-off — it's been well over a decade since the last mainline addition to the franchise dropped. However, the long wait...
News Pokémon Unite Update Buffs Blissey And Adds A Funky Slowbro Training Outfit
And bug fixes, of course
The free-to-play Pokémon Unite has received yet another update, this time making tweaks to one of the game's fighters and adding a brand new Holowear option. Let's kick things off with the new Holowear, which has been given to Slowbro. Called 'Training Style', the new costume is now available to buy for 400 Aeos Gems and,...
News Super Bomberman R Online's Second Season Adds Castlevania's Soma Cruz
Here are the Season 2 patch notes
Today sees the launch of Super Bomberman R Online's second season, bringing tweaks, new rewards, and even a new character. The new character in question is Soma Cruz, protagonist of Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow. He's now available for 500 Bomber Coins from the Character menu within...
News Crisis Wing Blasts Onto Switch This September
Enormous space skulls must be exploded
If you're a fan of early '90s style vertical shooters featuring pumping FM soundtracks and delightful pixel art stylings — and let's face it, who isn't? — then Pieslice Productions' Crisis Wing might just be right up your bullet strewn street. We're getting pretty sweet Truxton vibes off this one with its...
News My Singing Monsters Playground Launches This November, And Switch Is Getting A Physical Version
Update: Release date confirmed, plus new trailer!
Update: It has now been announced that My Singing Monsters Playground will launch on Switch on 9th November, and there's even a brand new gameplay trailer (up above) to prove it. It'll cost $39.99 when it launches in a couple of months' time, and Switch is being treated to a physical version...
News Chibi-Robo! Inspired 3D Platformer Misc. A Tiny Tale Confirmed For Switch
Arriving in 2022
If you are a fan of the Chibi-Robo! games and would like to see more titles like this, one to watch is Misc. A Tiny Tale by the small indie game developer Tinyware Games. It'll be arriving on Switch in 2022. It's a story-driven 3D platformer "collectathon" "heavily inspired" by Nintendo's robot series, Pikmin, Banjo-Kazooie and...
News Nintendo Celebrates 20 Years Of GameCube In New Smash Bros. Event
Starts this Friday
At a glance, you might think this week's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate event is about "forgotten games" but no, it's actually celebrating the Nintendo GameCube. Next week marks the 20 year anniversary of its original launch in Japan. As part of this event, all sorts of spirits tied to this particular console will feature - including...
News A New Limited-Time Pokémon Sword And Shield Distribution Event Has Been Announced
Will tie in with the upcoming movie release
Alongside the announcement of the new Pokémon movie coming to Netflix on 8th October, The Pokémon Company has also revealed a new distribution event is coming to the Switch games Pokémon Sword and Shield. As explained by Serebii.net, Dada Zarude and Shiny Celebi will be available to players through a...
News The New Pokémon Movie 'Secrets Of The Jungle' Comes To Netflix Next Month
The 23rd animated film is almost here
As part of Pokémon's 25th anniversary this year, The Pokémon Company has announced the 23rd film Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle will debut on Netflix here in the west on October 8th. It follows the adventures of Ash and Pikachu as they encounter the Mythical Zarude to overcome the danger that...
News Boulder Dash Deluxe Smashes Its Way Onto Switch This Week
Rockford Returns
Boulder Dash, the 1984 Atari classic that's been ported to just about every platform under the sun over the years (as well as spawning some twenty two sequels and redesigns, including Boulder Dash-XL 3D on the 3DS), is set to hit Switch this Friday in the form of Boulder Dash Deluxe. This all-new take on the seminal maze puzzler...
News Oink! Check Out This Gameplay Footage For 'My Friend Peppa Pig'
'ACTUAL GAMEPLAY FOOTAGE'
Stop laughing at the back, there! Didn't you know that millions of people all over the world absolutely adore Peppa Pig? From its origins as a humble early-morning kid's TV show in the UK to its current status as a global merchandising behemoth, Peppa Pig is beloved by many – and pretty soon, those very same fans will be...
Random Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Latest 'Glitch Craze' Involves Sticking Things To Link
Stuck on you
Oh boy, have there been a lot of glitches discovered in Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Not a week seems to go by without someone finding a new exploit or unintentional quirk, and the latest one happens to be one of the most bizarre yet. It involves things sticking to Link's arm, and creates all kinds of weird and wonderful gameplay...
Review Monster Harvest - Poor Execution Of A Promising 'Stardew Valley X Pokémon' Premise
It hurt itself in its confusion!
It must be tough to be a hopeful dev working on a farm sim project. Stardew Valley—a simple looking project made by one guy—has so effectively raised the bar for what a pure farm sim can be that matching it seems almost impossible by this point. The only way that a new game could feasibly beat it would be by...
News Spindle Is A Zelda-Like Where You Play The Role Of Death... And A Pig
Update: Kickstarter concludes with €59,091 raised
Update: Spindle's Kickstarter campaign has concluded with a grand total of €59,091 pledged. The game was already confirmed as coming to Switch. Here's the update released by the developer: Done! That was a very exciting 32 days. We've had all the emotions you can have in a Kickstarter...
News THQ Nordic Appears To Be Releasing Star Wars Double Packs
Update: Here's a look at the box arts
Update #3 [Tue 7th Sep, 2021 07:30 BST]: Here's a look at both of the box arts. We're now just waiting for an official announcement. The release date for both double packs according to Amazon is 16th November, although the game rental service GameFly still has the date down as 26th October. Update #2 [Sun...
News Footage Of WarioWare: Get It Together! Has Leaked Online Ahead Of Release
Wario won't be happy
Uh-oh, gamplay footage of the Nintendo Switch release WarioWare: Get It Together! appears to have leaked online ahead of the official release later this week. While it might not seem like a big deal - especially after Nintendo made a free demo available, if you want to go into the experience completely fresh, you might want to...
News Monster Hunter Orchestra Concert Confirmed For Online Performance
Performed by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra
The Monster Hunter Orchestra Concert has been held annually in Japan since way back in 2009, and now it's been confirmed that this year's event will once again be an online performance. While it's disappointing for concert-goes in Japan, of course, the pleasing news is that fans will be able to watch it...
News Conway: Disappearance At Dahlia View Is An 'Observational Thriller' Out In November
Time to crack the case
We're certainly fans of the enduring popularity of crime-solving mysteries that are at the core of numerous games, especially when we can figure out 'whodunnit' in the comfort of a cozy chair with Switch in hand. Conway: Disappearance at Dahlia View looks set to offer plenty of that intrigue, with confirmation that it arrives...
Random Even The Mega Drive Might Get Castlevania: Symphony Of The Night Before Switch
"It is not by my hand that I am once again given flesh"
We've made no secret of the fact that we really want to see Castlevania: Symphony of the Night come to Switch. It's arguably one of the greatest games ever made, and, alongside Super Metroid, is one of the true innovators of the 'Metroidva
News Digital Foundry Explores The Two Sides Of No More Heroes 3
Vice City
No More Heroes III has had time to settle in on Switch and, generally, there seem to have been positive vibes around its release. In our own review we appreciated the game's flair and action, albeit with the missions and boss fights being a rather different experience - in terms of quality - to the 'open world' segments. We can't say this...
News Metallic Child Is Getting Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin Crossover DLC
Rogue-lite hits Switch this month
Forthcoming Switch title Metallic Child is getting a generous helping of crossover DLC from rice farming game Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, it has been revealed. While details are somewhat thin on the ground at present, publisher Crest has stated that Princess Sakuna will appear in the "Rogue-lite Core-Action" title,...
News Switch Players Are Encountering All Sorts Of Glitches In Sonic Colors Ultimate
Update: We've managed to replicate the issues
Update [Mon 6th Sep, 2021 10:20 BST]: Although we previously encountered no issues with the game, by following steps published on Youtube by JustLemres (WARNING: contains flashing images) we can now independently confirm that the glitches seen online over the weekend can be reproduced on Switch hardware...
News UK Charts: Minecraft Blocks Mario Kart 8 Deluxe To Take Top Spot
The Switch version continues to flourish
The physical chart data for week ending 4th September is now in for the UK market, and in the absence of notable non-digital releases an old stager has re-taken top spot. Yes, it's Minecraft. As a reminder, the UK charts give the physical Switch iteration its own entry, so every week it spends in the top 10...
What's in the works?
The Stardew Valley creator has once again stated how he's not sure about future updates for the popular farming sim. During a Twitch livestream for the first-ever Stardew Valley Cup, Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone mentioned how he was currently focused on his "next game". As it's taking priority, there's no saying there'll be...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - August 2021
August's best Switch eShop games!
August was a pretty cracking month for eShop delights, with plenty of titles 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 ever-growing library. So, let's get started...
News Take-Two Files Lawsuit Against Creators Of The GTA Reverse Engineering Project
Allows Grand Theft Auto 3 to be played on Switch
There have rumours recently about a Grand Theft Auto Trilogy remaster coming to the Nintendo Switch either later this year or at some point in 2022. Today's GTA news is a tad different. Rockstar Games' parent company Take-Two Interactive is now taking legal action against the 14 programmers behind...
News Sensible Soccer's Spiritual Successor Signs For Nintendo Switch
The former Apple Arcade exclusive arrives next April
Looking for a football fix that's not FIFA or PES? Then why not hold out for the arcade-style game Sociable Soccer - which is currently scheduled for a Nintendo Switch release on 17th April 2022. Yes, that's right, "Sociable Soccer" - the spiritual successor to the classic Sensible Soccer series...
From the creator of the DOOM II mod Total Chaos
If you're craving more action inspired by old-school 3D shooters such as Duke Nukem, DOOM and Quake, then keep an eye out for Trigger Happy Interactive's upcoming release Turbo Overkill - a "brutal cyberpunk FPS" coming to the Nintendo Switch (and other platforms) in 2022. This ultraviolent cyberpunk...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 4th)
Well, what ARE you playing?
It's been another fun week of the Nintendo Life, with some interesting news and announcements giving us plenty to chew over. A big one was the report that Nintendo is set to add Game Boy / Color to Nintendo Switch Online, there was intrigue around updated PEGI rating requirements around gambling, we shared our
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