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March2021
News There's Still One Way To Get Super Mario 3D All-Stars' Digital Version After 31st March
For a while, at least
Yes, we know it, you know it, everybody probably knows it by now – Super Mario 3D All-Stars is being obliterated by the Nintendo gods on 31st March. On that day, physical versions of the game will be removed from all official Nintendo outlets, and the digital version will also be pulled from the eShop. It's safe to assume...
News Free-To-Play Fighter Brawlhalla Adds Kung Fu Panda Characters To The Roster
Update: Characters now live, here's the launch trailer
Update: Kung Fu Panda's Po, Tigress and Tai Lung are all now available in Brawlhalla. A brand new launch trailer has been shared by Ubisoft to show them off, so make sure to catch that up above! Original Article (Wed 17th Mar, 2021 12:00 GMT): Ubisoft has revealed the next bunch of characters...
First Impressions 13 Things We Learned in New Pokémon Snap
A Pokémon game with voice acting!
Nintendo were kind enough to invite to an extensive viewing of the long anticipated sequel to Pokémon Snap. We got to see multiple playthroughs of the Beach level during different times of day and even caught a glimpse of the games tutorial which revealed even more details, many of which have yet to be publicly...
Review Plants Vs. Zombies: Battle For Neighborville Complete Edition - Dig For Victory
A bountiful harvest
It’s been a long and weird road for the Plants vs. Zombies franchise. What began as a simplistic and quirky tower defence title eventually led to the creation of a surprisingly high-quality shooter spin-off series. The latest release in this series, Plants vs. Zombies: Battle For Neighborville, originally saw its debut on other...
News Fatal Twelve Brings A New Visual Novel Mystery To Switch This Spring
Previously launched on PC and PS4
There's been a few announcements within the latest Weekly Famitsu. Following news that RPG Astoria Ascending is coming to Switch later this year, this week's issue also revealed that mystery visual novel Fatal Twelve is now receiving a Switch
Round Up The Monster Hunter Rise Reviews Are In
Is it any good?
Monster Hunter Rise will finally be in our hands this Friday, but is it as good as fans of the series will be hoping for? As you may have spotted, reviews of the game (including our own) have now been released into the wild. Below, we've rounded up a selection of quotes and review scores from a number of different outlets to see...
News Twin-Stick Puzzle-Platformer World-Splitter Leaps Onto Switch Next Month
See it in action
World-Splitter, a quirky puzzle-platformer from Bumble3ee Interactive and developer NeoBird, will launch on Switch on 21st April, it's been confirmed. As you can see from the new gameplay trailer above, World-Splitter revolves around a cool-looking twin-stick control scheme that has you manipulating two parallel rifts to progress...
News Qualcomm Is Reportedly Working On A "Knockoff" Switch, Powered By Android
Will feature "detachable joycon style" controllers
The Nintendo Switch is one of the most innovative devices in recent history - blending portable and console gaming into one. There have been a lot of tech companies attempting to recreate Nintendo's success over the past four years with their own similar but slightly different creations, and...
News Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings Of Ruin Switch File Size Seemingly Revealed
It's bigger than Monster Hunter Rise
Monster Hunter Rise is obviously the focus this week, but we've also got a little bit of news to share about that other Monster Hunter title, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. As spotted by My Nintendo News, Nintendo Australia's official game page for this upcoming release appears to have revealed the...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 11.0.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today
Nintendo has now rolled out version 11.0.1 for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. This update is an incredibly minor one that fixes up a minor issue tied to Wii Fit Trainer. So unless you main her, you might not have even noticed! Here are the full patch notes, courtesy of the official support page. If we hear any other information about...
News Kirby Dream Land Tournament Taking Place In Smash Ultimate This Week
Starts this Friday
This week, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is celebrating Masahiro Sakurai's pink puffball, Kirby. Starting this Friday, there'll be a Kirby Dream Land Tournament, featuring the stages and characters from this series. More wins will result in more spirits. To help promote the latest weekly event, the Smash Bros. account shared the...
Random A Japanese CEO Is Giving Staff A Day Off To Play Monster Hunter Rise
Job applications are about to go through the roof
This Friday sees the launch of Monster Hunter Rise on Nintendo Switch, and while getting the day off to dive headfirst into its juicy gameplay is just a pipedream for most of us, some lucky folk over in Japan are being treated to a special holiday by their CEO. Masaki Hiyama, CEO of VR developer,...
News 8-Bit Horror RPG Sunshine Manor Creeps Onto Switch This Fall
Here's a sneak peek
Fossil Games' upcoming horror RPG Sunshine Manor isn't landing on Switch until later this year, but we've been treated to an early sneak peek at what's to come in a brand new video. Described as "a true love letter to classic horror films of the 1980s", Sunshine Manor has you taking on the role of Ada whose night of...
Review Monster Hunter Rise - A New Apex For Capcom's Beastly Franchise
A new Nintendo Switch classic has risen
This encounter felt fated. Written in the stars. Ever since the Nintendo Switch was revealed in late 2016, one pervasive thought has been: “How great is Monster Hunter going to be?” While we saw the release of Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate in 2018, it was just a port of the 3DS title that was...
News Tencent Has Patented Its Own Handheld Console, And It Looks A Lot Like A Nintendo Switch
Tencent previously helped distribute the Switch in China
Tencent's been making a name for itself in Nintendo circles in recent years. As it continues working on Pokémon Unite through TiMi Studios, the Chinese tech giant also obtained exclusive distribution rights for the Switch launch in China back in 2019. Now, if a recent patent is to be...
Deals Pre-Order Monster Hunter Rise At A Whopping 30% Off In The UK
The best deal on this week's biggest release
If you're still hunting down a great deal on Monster Hunter Rise for Nintendo Switch, you'll want to check out this monster reduction currently available in the UK. Sorry, we'll stop with the puns. UK retailer ShopTo currently has the game available for just £34.85, taking a mighty 30% off the RRP...
News Unrailed! Is Getting A Free Nintendo Switch Online Trial In Japan Next Week
No news on a North American or European trial at this time
Game trials are easily one of the Nintendo Switch Online's biggest draws. Unlike demos – which only represent a fraction of the game – Nintendo's scheme allow you to play the entire game for free over a set period of time. We last saw it with Dead Cells in January, and now, Japan'
Rumour Buster No, Daft Punk Haven't Been Teased For Splatoon 3
As immensely cool as that would be...
Splatoon 3 is headed to Switch next year, bringing new mechanics, weapons and more along for the ride, but despite what you may have seen over the past 24 hours, Nintendo has not teased a collaboration with Daft Punk. Rumours of the French electronic duo appearing in-game started to do the rounds yesterday...
News New 4K Switch Model Could Launch For $399, Analysts Suggest
"Nintendo can drive strong demand even at $399.99"
Reports discussing the rumoured 'Nintendo Switch Pro' (a more powerful Switch revision that's thought to be on the way this year) are really starting to intensify, with the latest from Bloomberg diving ever deeper into the potential system's specs and release information. In a report published this...
News Overcooked! All You Can Eat Serves Up A Treat On Switch Today, Here's The Launch Trailer
200+ levels and cross-platform multiplayer
Overcooked! All You Can Eat, a fancy remake of both Overcooked! and Overcooked! 2, is launching today on Nintendo Switch. This new release contains more than 200 levels from both of the original games (including their DLC), seven new kitchens, three new chefs, and a brand-new assist mode. For the first...
Feature The Bloodthirsty History Of Monster Hunter, From Sony PlayStation To Nintendo Switch
In the hunt for knowledge? You've come to the right place
Monster Hunter is Capcom’s second-best-selling video game franchise. It’s bigger than Street Fighter, it’s bigger than Devil May Cry, and it’s bigger than Mega Man. However, it could be argued that Monster Hunter has had a rocky road leading up to the monumental success of Monster...
News id Software Tells Fans To "Stay Tuned" For More DOOM Eternal Updates Later This Year
Switch players are still waiting for The Ancient Gods
Last week, id Software dropped DOOM Eternal's second DLC, The Ancient Gods - Part Two, on every platform but the Switch. Despite the fact the Nintendo version of the game hasn't even got the first part of the expansion yet, executive producer Marty Stratton and game director Hugo Martin have now...
Talking Point One Year On, What's Still Missing From Animal Crossing: New Horizons?
O Brewster, where art thou?
After a long, tiring old year, Animal Crossing: New Horizons needs a shot. No, not the shot in the arm currently being rolled out across the planet with varying degrees of alacrity — we're talking about a caffeine shot from the series' purveyor of finest roasted bean juice, Brewster. The damn fine coffee of everyone's...
Random Fan-Made App Helps You Track Down Super Mario Sunshine's Pesky Blue Coins
'Appy days
Hunting down every single one of these little beasts is a task and a half... While Super Mario Sunshine certainly has its ups and downs, one element of the game that almost always causes a headache or two for new players is its Blue Coins. There are 240 of these pesky little things to collect, but with no real way of tracking which...
News Anime App Funimation Launches On Nintendo Switch In The UK And Ireland Today
With more countries to follow
The Nintendo Switch Funimation app is launching in the UK and Ireland today, it's been confirmed. After initially launching on Switch in the US and Canada last December, the anime app will be fully functional across the UK later today. It offers "hundreds of titles" for your viewing pleasure, including popular hits...
News Get Up To 75% Off With These Switch eShop Offers (North America)
2K Games, BIT.TRIP, and several indie hits included in latest offers
We're not lacking for choice with eShop sales currently. Between Capcom, Ubisoft, Square Enix and
Review Sea Of Solitude: The Director's Cut - Fun While It Lasts, Which Isn't Long
Sea by name, C by nature
There are simply not enough games where you get to ride around in a boat. It was the best part of Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag, formed the pulse-pounding backbone of Hydro Thunder, and it’s everyone’s favourite bit in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. Cars, planes and humans are cool and all, but boats? They really...
News Terraria Has Sold 35 Million Copies Worldwide
Re-Logic confirm the Journey's End update is hitting consoles later this year
Terraria's been on more platforms than we can count at this point. First launched in 2011, Nintendo fans have been able to play it on 3DS, Wii U, and Switch, and 10 years later, it's still going strong. Initially bringing us a "2D Minecraft" concept, Terrari
News NERD Explains The Challenge Of Bringing Super Mario Sunshine To Switch
"Optimisation tricks were needed to get the game to run at full speed"
You may not know the Nintendo European Research & Development (NERD) by name, but you'll certainly be familiar with its work. Having created emulators for the NES and SNES Classic Editions, and downloadable
UK Charts Animal Crossing: New Horizons Returns To Number One On Its Anniversary
And Hades secures a top ten debut!
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 20th March, revealing that Animal Crossing: New Horizons has clawed its way back to number one. Nintendo's record-breaking life sim turned one year old on Saturday, with a renewed social media buzz and shiny new co
News Hori's Monster Hunter Rise Split Pad Pro Gets A Western Release Next Month
Pre-orders are live with Amazon US
You may recall that last month, accessory maker Hori revealed it will be launching a Monster Hunter Rise edition of their popular Split Pad Pro controller. Previously, it was only confirmed for Japan, but now, a new Amazon
Poll Are You Still Playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons A Year Later?
Go on, tell us
This week marks a year since Animal Crossing: New Horizons was released on the Nintendo Switch. Due to the state of the world in 2020, it became a bit of a cultural phenomenon - keeping many sane during lockdowns around the globe. There were even celebrities declaring their love for the game. Nintendo's regularly updated New Horizons...
News Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster File Size Revealed
Digital deluxe owners also get early access
Atlus finally locked in a release date for the Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster earlier this week. It'll land on multiple platforms, including the Switch, on 25th May. If you're planning on picking up the "Digital Deluxe Edition", which allows you to start playing the game four days early, you...
News Activision Confirms Original Dev Is Handling Tony Hawk Switch Port
"Vicarious Visions is on the case"
When it comes to third-party games on the Nintendo Switch, a lot of companies call on support studios or specialists such as Panic Button to do the heavy lifting. We recently saw this with Respawn Entertainment's title, Apex Legends. With the upcoming release Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 , Activision has confirmed...
News PowerA Is Releasing Another Wireless Animal Crossing Controller For Switch
Pre-orders are now live
PowerA has already released a range of Animal Crossing-themed controllers, and its next one appears to be based on Nook Inc. According to Amazon, the controller will arrive on 1st April and pre-orders are available now. This is the same enhanced wireless design, that many other PowerA controllers use. Here's the rundown,...
Anniversary Animal Crossing: New Horizons Launched A Year Ago Today
2020's most important game?
Ah, the days before the museum opened and we had to start our own menagerie. 2020 was a pretty wretched year for most of us, but one of the few positives shining brightly amongst the overwhelming barrage of bad news and misery was Animal Crossing: New Horizons, a game which is celebrating its first anniversary today...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 20th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Another busy week draws to a close and the weekend beckons. Over the past seven days some little-known minnow in Nintendo's IP portfolio received an anniversary update, we got a glimpse of what a hypothetical raytraced Breath of the Wild could look like in 8K, and we're gearing up for yet
Video Check Out This Unboxing Of The Monster Hunter Rise Collector's Edition
Including a look at the game card and amiibo
Next week sees the launch of Monser Hunter Rise on the Nintendo Switch. For those of you planning on picking up the collector's edition, you might be interested in taking a look at Nintendo Minute's latest unboxing video. The collector's edition, in case you forgot, comes with a physical copy of the...
News TY The Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue HD Gets A New Switch Launch Trailer
TY and his friends are back!
If you're a fan of 3D platformers of yesteryear, one game you might want to keep an eye out for in the future is TY The Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue HD. At the start of this year, Australian developer Krome Studios launched a Kickstarter for this HD version, and it reached its goal of $75,000 USD in just 8.5 hours. To...
Video Here's Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Apex Legends On Switch
You might want to disable crossplay
The ambitious port of Apex Legends landed on the Nintendo Switch earlier this month, so how does it hold up? Digital Foundry has now put Panic Button's conversion to the test, trying out the latest version of the game based on patch 1.07. In terms of resolution, the game runs at 720p in docked play, with "dynamic...
News Shin Megami Tensei III Remaster Launches This May On Switch
Pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition to get access four days early
We've been waiting patiently for news on Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster's Western release for some time. Originally launched in 2003 on PS2, Atlus revealed an HD Remaster last year, which Japan's had since October. Last week's
News Brothers: A Tale Of Two Sons Gets Physical Release
You will have to supply your own tissues, for all the weeping
We imagine that most people with brothers would probably class their relationship with them as "kinda punchy, a little mean, but generally loving". Brothers: A Tale Of Two Sons is a fantastic exploration of the bond between two young boys on the cusp of becoming men, having to save their...
Talking Point The Problem With The X Button
You've crossed us for the last time
For a goodly amount of time now, Nintendo has been using the standard button layout that it pioneered on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System: A on the right, B at the bottom, X at the top, and Y on the left. Systems like the N64, GameCube, and most certainly the Wii dabbled in other layouts, but it's...
News Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection's Getting A Fancy Digital Deluxe Edition
And pre-order bonuses are coming
If you're thinking of picking up Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection when it slices its way onto Switch this June, you might want to consider this newly-revealed Digital Deluxe Edition. Koei Tecmo Europe has announced that this special digital-only release will include a 70-page digital artbook and a digital soundtrack...
Review WRC 9 The Official Game - The Best Rally Game On Switch, But That's Not Saying Much
Still not rally what we're looking for
Over the past few years, the WRC series of rally games has gained a reputation for providing arguably the most accurate depiction of the sport. While the Colin McRae Rally series has over time evolved into Dirt – which tends to focus on more over-the-top racing (not that it’s on Switch anyway) – the...
News Disco Elysium: The Final Cut Is Refused Classification In Australia
Recent refusal bans it from sale
Switch owners won't be receiving Disco Elysium: The Final Cut until this Summer, but there's already trouble ahead for Australian players. Launching on March 30th for PlayStation and Stadia owners, the Australian government has refused to classify it, which bans it from s
Feature Plants Vs. Zombies Producer On Bringing EA's Frostbite Engine To Switch
"From the onset, we maintained that this was not just going to be a simple port"
From a fan's point of view, EA's support of Switch has had its ups and downs since Nintendo's hybrid console launched four years ago. Solid releases such as Burnout Paradise Remastered and Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered show that the publisher isn't averse to...
News Dead Cells Has Now Sold 5 Million Copies Worldwide
Recent Chinese launch is attributed to latest sales milestone
Dead Cells has been with us for nearly three years at this point, and its still going strong. Launched back in 2018, Motion Twin's action-platformer has received some tremendous post-launch support ever since, including January's Fatal Falls DLC. Having previously reached
News Maneater Takes A Bite Out Of Switch This May
She's a maneater
Maneater's slowly been making the rounds this last year. First released in May 2020, Tripwire Interactive's "shARkPG" was first announced for Switch in 2019, but saw a significant delay last September, one that pushed it back until the first half of 2021. Having received next-gen ports back in November, Maneater's finally swimming...
News Nintendo Offers Rare Savings On Mario Switch Games In Europe
Update: Deals end this weekend
Update: As a quick reminder, Nintendo's 35% off Mario deals are coming to an end this weekend. You have until Sunday if you're hoping to pick up either Super Mario Maker 2 or Paper Mario: The Origami King at a reduced price from the eShop! Original Article (Thu 11th Mar, 2021 15:00 GMT): While sadly not as impressive...
Video Square Enix Shows Off Balan Wonderworld's Local Co-Op Mode
Face your fears, together
We had high hopes for Yuji Naka's upcoming game Balan Wonderworld, but admittedly weren't too impressed by the demo. Still, the show must go on, and with this in mind, Square Enix has now debuted its new trailer titled, "A Hero or Two". This particular video focuses on the local co-op mode and "stars of the show" Leo and...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update 1.9.0 Patch Notes - First Anniversary, Bunny Day And More
Commemorate the occasion with some cake
If you boot up your copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, there should be an update waiting for you which bumps the game up to Version 1.9.0. Else you can activate the update manually by going into the game's settings on the Switch Home Menu. When you've updated to this latest version of the game, you'll...
News Rustler Is A Medieval GTA Coming To Switch This Year
Grand Theft Horse
GTA V is one of the all-time greats and all that, but did you ever wish it was, you know, just a bit more historical? Of course you did! Everyone loves the mucky, stinky grime of Ye Olden Days, which is why we all love The Witcher! We just can't get enough of it. Cyberpunk? No thanks. Steampunk? Too modern. Horsepunk? Now that's...
News Among Us Airship Map Finally Gets A Release Date
📣📣📣📣
March 31st is starting to redeem itself as maybe not a terrible day for gamers after all: it may be the day Mario finally dies forever, but it's also the date that Among Us' new Airship map will finally be added to the game. As announced by the official Among Us Twitter account, and detailed further in the Innersloth
News Animal Crossing Horror Short 'Don't Peek' Is Being Adapted Into A Full-Length Feature Film
We'll never see New Horizons the same way again
Look, just put the Switch down and run away. And then burn the house down. We hope you're ready to see Animal Crossing in a whole new light, because a fearsome short which centres around the game is being transformed into a full-length feature horror film. Don't Peek, a short film by Julian Terry,...
News Blue Fire's Getting A Switch Physical Release This June
I see fire
It's been a month since Blue Fire landed on Switch. Brought to us by ROBI Studios, this game offers a more challenging platforming experience than we've come to expect. We had high opinions of it, so it's welcome news that publishers Graffiti Games has just confirmed a physical Switch release. Launching on June 25th for $29.99, it won't...
Review Kaze And The Wild Masks - A Brilliant Homage To Donkey Kong Country
Kaze ni nare
Despite being a) beloved and b) hugely successful, the Donkey Kong Country series feels a little… well… under-rated. Offering a weighty yet fast-paced alternative take on the side-scrolling platformer, it’s always been second fiddle to Nintendo’s flagship Super Mario titles. It’s a surprise that such an overt love letter to...
Guide Animal Crossing Sanrio Amiibo Cards - Hello Kitty Items, Furniture And Villager Guide
Hello, Sanrio!
The day has finally arrived! For those of us patiently waiting for our Sanrio amiibo cards to do something besides give us posters in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, today feels like Toy Day all over again. Nintendo have finally released
News CIRCLE Entertainment Is Hosting A Spring Sale On Switch, 22 Games Discounted In Total
Sale now live in Europe and North America
CIRCLE Entertainment has announced a Switch Spring sale which sees plenty of its top games discounted for your buying pleasure. 22 games have been discounted in total, and we've got the full list for you below. All of the deals will be live on the Switch eShop from today up until 8th April across Europe and...
Nintendo Download 18th March (Europe)
Plants vs Zombies! Kingdoms of Amalur! Root Film!
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: Kingdoms of Amalur:...
Japanese Charts Another Perfect Week For Nintendo Sees Super Mario 3D World On Top
A-Train All Aboard! scores top ten debut
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 14th March, revealing that Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury is still top of the pile. The title continued its winning ways with another estimated 41,734 physical sales this week, down by roughly 12,000 from the previous week. It leads a top...
Nintendo Download 18th March (North America)
Plants vs. Zombies, Tales from the Borderlands and Story of Seasons!
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: Plants...
News Super Nintendo World Celebrates Park Launch With Grand Opening Ceremony
Shigeru Miyamoto makes an appearance
After a number of setbacks and delays tied to the pandemic, Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios in Osaka, Japan is finally open for business. Today was the grand opening, and to celebrate there was a ceremony featuring Nintendo's very own Shigeru Miyamoto. Alongside him was USJ president and CEO, J.L...
News Surprise! A Hatsune Miku Picross Game Is Out Now On The Switch eShop
Buy now and get 25% off
Crypton Future Media has surprised fans of the Japanese pop sensation, Hatsune Miku, with the release of the puzzle/picross game Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S on the Switch eShop. And no - there's no link with Jupiter's picross series. It's now available at an introductory price of 1,500 yen / $13.50 AUD / $10.50 USD and...
Reminder Super Mario 3D All-Stars Leaves The eShop On March 31st
"Don’t miss out"
Update [Wed 24th Mar, 2021 00:00 GMT]: Nintendo of America has published yet another reminder that Super Mario 3D All-Stars for Switch will only be available until the end of this month. Now might be the time to grab it, if you haven't already. Original article [Thu 18th Mar, 2021 01:35 GMT]: It's March, and that means...
Soapbox This Accessibility App For Animal Crossing: New Horizons Shows How Companies Must Do Better
Gamer Biggy is able to play the game with the use of a touchscreen
Soapbox features enable our individual writers to voice their own opinions on hot topics, opinions that may not necessarily be the voice of the site. Today, Kate asks why the games industry is still so far behind in accessibility features. It's something you never have to think...
News Super Mario Maker 2's Final Ninji Speedrun Course Could Spell The End For New Content
Final course goes live next month
Super Mario Maker 2's Ninji Speedruns, an online mode featuring special courses designed by Nintendo, will soon host its final challenge. The mode gives players a chance to compete against each other to submit their fastest times on each course; each challenge typically lasts for a week, and old courses remain...
News Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol.1 Offers 10 Handheld Classics For Your Switch
Out today!
Update: SNK has confirmed the titles that will be included in its Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol.1 – four of which are all-new releases that haven't been seen on Switch so far. The games included are: SNK Gals' Fighters Samurai Shodown! 2
Review Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning - RPG Action That Really Shows Its Age
Combat is King
Some six months on from its initial release on PS4, Xbox and PC, Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning, THQ Nordic's "remaster" of 2012's action-RPG epic, finally arrives on Nintendo Switch, bringing with it a solid hundred hours'-worth of high-fantasy shenanigans. While it's more than showing its age in many respects – and certainly...
News Disco Elysium: The Final Cut's Lead Writer Hints At A Potential Sequel
"We’ve spent years designing the world and we’re not ready to leave yet"
Switch players are in for a treat with Disco Elysium: The Final Cut. Bringing us a murder mystery detective RPG, Disco Elysium pays tribute to classic isometric RPGs like Planescape: Torment, while providing a fresh take on the genre. Set inside the fictional city of...
News Nintendo's Sharing Excellent Fan-Taken Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Screenshots
And you're invited to take part
One of the cool new additions in Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury is the game's Snapshot Mode, a feature that unsurprisingly lets you take perfect shots of the title's cat-filled world, add filters and stamps, and then share your best efforts with the world. To make the most out of it, Nintendo has opened up a...
News Super Bomberman R Passes Two Million Sales Worldwide
Previously hit one million back in 2018
For those of us who bought a Switch day one, you may remember Super Bomberman R being a key name in that launch line-up. Once a Switch exclusive, R made for a strong launch title, and it received some lengthy post-launch support, adding new stages and crossovers with fellow Konami franchises, like
Reminder QubicGames' Switch Sale Ends Today - 17 Games Discounted To Just $0.17
And another 17 games at $1.70/1.70€!
Update (Wed 17th Mar, 2021 13:00 GMT): Here's a friendly reminder that QubicGames's super Switch sale is coming to an end today. You can pick up 17 Switch games for just $0.17 each, and a further 17 games for $1.70. All the details you need can be found in our original article below – remember to claim...
News Super Mario Bros. 35's Next Special Battle Takes Us Through Every Course Once More
Begins on March 19th
It's another week and - until March 31st rolls around, at least - we've got the usual Super Mario Bros. 35 event coming our way, going live on March 19th. Following on from the previous 5th Coin King event, this week's Special Battle has more in common with the
News Genesis Noir Is Bringing Stylish Cosmic Jazz To Switch Next Week
Nice
Genesis Noir's been a long time in the making. Developed by Feral Cat Den, this "non-traditional" point-and-click adventure was announced back in 2017 and was due to launch last year before facing delays. Originally planned for PC and Xbox One, publisher Fellow Traveller has now revealed that a Switch version is joining them on March 26th...
Video This Is What Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Looks Like Running At 8K With Ray Tracing Enabled
You've got to see this!
Ongoing rumours about Nintendo releasing a new Switch with 4K capabilities have got some people wondering what the company's current generation of games might look like on enhanced systems. While it seems unlikely that ray tracing will be showing up on Nintendo platforms any time soon, a YouTube channel known as Digital...
News Smash Bros. Ultimate Hosting Purple Powered Spirit Board Event This Week
You've met with a terrible fate, haven't you?
There's seemingly no stopping Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's weekly in-game events. This time around, it's another Spirit Event, and it's all about purple coloured spirits. You'll encounter characters like Camilla from the Fire Emblem series, Lubba from Super Mario Galaxy 2, Lunala from Pokémon Moon and...
Random Did You Know You Can 'Steal' Your Friends' Clones In Super Mario 3D World?
Naughty, but effective
The original Super Mario 3D World on Wii U introduced the Double Cherry, a brand new power-up that creates a clone of your character, essentially allowing players to control two or more versions of themselves at the same time. Naturally, the item is present once again in Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury on Switch...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Players Can Soon Order An In-Game Switch Lite Console
Exclusively for Switch Online members
Animal Crossing: New Horizons players will soon be given the chance to order their very own Nintendo Switch Lite console (as an in-game item, of course). Yes, arriving "after" this week's first-anniversary update, the Switch Lite will appear as an in-game item available to purchase from Nook Shopping. Just like...
Review Harvest Moon: One World - A Poor Imitation Of A Once-Great Series
Time to take this old horse out to the back of the barn
Harvest Moon: One World, to summarise the next few hundred words of complaining, is a badly-paced, unattractive, hollow facsimile of a Harvest Moon game. And yes, we're well aware of the Natsume/XSEED schism, and that Story of Seasons is the "true" Harvest Moon game, but even still, how the...
News Worms Rumble Is Bringing Its Arena-Based Mayhem To Switch
In a 'very exciting' year for Team17
Worms Rumble, the 32-player cross-platform arena battler that launched on PlayStation and PC towards the end of last year, is coming to Nintendo Switch. The announcement comes from new comments shared by Team17 CEO, Debbie Bestwick MBE, who has called 2021 a "very exciting and busy year" for the company (thanks,...
News Octopath Traveler Is No Longer A Nintendo Switch Console Exclusive
Update: First PC, now Xbox
Microsoft has just revealed that former Switch console exclusive Octopath Traveler is headed to its Xbox Game Pass service: The game is already available on PC (see original story below) but it's now no longer Switch console exclusive. We dare say that a PlayStation release will follow in due course, too. You can read...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Had The Best First-Year Sales Of Any Nintendo Game Ever In Europe
Blimey...
Nintendo has announced that Animal Crossing: New Horizons has become the company's fastest-selling game ever launched in Europe. Since its release on 20th March 2020, Nintendo has shifted more than seven million copies of the title across the continent. The impressive stat (which combines physical and digital sales data) means that more...
And it'll be free-to-play
Konami has revealed that Super Bomberman R Online, the Super Bomberman R spin-off previously exclusive to Google Stadia, will soon be coming to Switch and other consoles. Taking inspiration from Bomberman R, which you may remember was actually a Nintendo Switch launch title, this battle royale game first appeared on Stadia...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons 'Island Tour Creator' Will Let You Create Your Own Tour Videos
But only for a limited time...
Nintendo has announced a brand new feature that will soon launch for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and this one sounds perfect for any social media lovers. The Island Tour Creator is a "limited-time web service" that is currently planned to be available until the end of this year. It will launch on 23rd March, and...
News Nintendo Details Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Big First Anniversary Update
The game turns one later this week!
In just a few days' time, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is turning one year old. We could never have imagined the success the title would go on to have way back then, yet here we are talking about arguably the most important game of 2020. What a ride it's been so far! There's more to come, though. With that first...
News Nintendo's Offering 10% Gold Coin Rewards for Switch Online Subscriptions
Update: North America confirmed, too
Update: Offer also applies to North America: With over 26 million subscribers, Switch Online has done well for Nintendo. Granting players access to online multiplayer, cloud saves,
News Ape Out Is Getting A Fittingly Stylish Physical Edition On Switch
Pre-orders go live today
Devolver Digital's super stylish beat 'em up, Ape Out, is being treated to a lovely physical release on Nintendo Switch. Limited to just 3,000 copies, the release is going up for pre-order later today over on Special Reserve Games' website. It comes with a Steelbook, special outer box, reversible jacket, instruction manual,...
UK Charts Super Mario 3D World Knocked Out Of First Place For The First Time Since Launch
But it's another solid week for Nintendo
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 13th March, revealing that Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury has lost out on top spot for the first time since its launch in mid-February. Mario's latest adventure has had to settle for second place this time around, as Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles...
News Nintendo Reportedly Gearing Up For Record Switch Sales This Year
Much of its software apparently remains "unannounced"
A new report from Bloomberg claims Nintendo is gearing up for "record software and Switch sales" this year, which obviously leads into the next fiscal year for the company. The surge in sales will supposedly come from the release of the rumoured new model system featuring an OLED display. This...
News "Relaxing" RPG Littlewood Launches In Australia And Europe Next Week
Better late than never!
Last month, Sean Young's indie gem Littlewood landed on the Nintendo Switch in North America. Now roughly a month on, dates have finally be locked in for some other regions. The creator has announced, this "relaxing" RPG will be arriving across Europe and Australia on 25th March, as everything is finally approved. We take it...
News Get Ready For Zelda: Skyward Sword HD's "Smoother And More Intuitive" Controls
Another reason to buy it (again)
Since announcing The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD for the Switch, Nintendo has been continually reminding fans on social media that this version of the game will be a better experience than the original Wii release. In its latest post on Twitter, it notes how the controls in the game have been recreated and are...
News Respawn Rolls Out Apex Legends Update, Includes "Several" Nintendo Switch Fixes
Drop in
Respawn Entertainment's battle royale Apex Legends made its debut on the Nintendo Switch last week and now a week later, the developer has rolled out a new update for all versions of the game. For the Switch version, in particular, this addresses "several" Switch bugs, but does not go into detail about what exactly these fixes are. Plenty...
News 8BitDo Reveals Its New "Pro 2" Bluetooth Controller, Compatible With Switch
"8BitDo's most advanced controller ever"
If you're still on the hunt for the right controller to play games with your Nintendo Switch, you might be interested to hear 8BitDo has just announced its new "Pro 2" Bluetooth controller. It works with a range of mobile devices, Steam, Windows, and of course Nintendo's hybrid device. It's described as an...
News It's 1990, And The City Is Ablaze In Fire Tonight, A Narrative Puzzle Adventure
Don't you just hate it when things you live in are on fire
Honestly, we quite like the intro to Fire Tonight that's on the Steam page, so let's start with that: Maya and Devin are separated in a city on fire, in the year 1990, before cell phones or internet. They’re on their own, wondering about the choices that brought them here, how they met,...
News From The Designer Of Goat Simulator, Just Die Already Offers "Old People Mayhem"
And it's coming to Switch soon
We're no strangers to dark comedy in gaming, but even before release, Just Die Already is pushing that boat even further. Having seen a successful demo on PC last year, DoubleMoose and Curve Digital have just revealed its now coming to Switch through a new trailer. Bringing in Goat Simulator designer Armin Ibrisagic,...
News Nintendo Switch Is Getting Official Fortnite Joy-Con
Separate to last year's special edition console
Nintendo has announced plans to launch a new set of official Joy-Con inspired by Fortnite. The new controllers are planned to launch on 4th June and come in a pack that includes 500 V-Bucks (Fortnite's in-game currency) and a download code for additional in-game cosmetics. Both Joy-Con feature unique...
News Godstrike Brings Twin-Stick Shooter Action To Switch Next Month
Launches on April 15th
We've seen a few twin-stick shooters on Switch so far. Between entertaining experiences like Assault Android Cactus+, SYNTHETIK: Ultimate, and Monkey Barrels, we'd never say no to one more and – published by Freedom Games – Godstrike is up next, releasing on April 15th, Developed by OverPowered Team, we'll be playing as...
News Balan Wonderworld Is Getting A Day-One Patch To Address Demo Feedback
"There’s been a wide range of opinions..."
Back in January, Switch owners were able to download a demo for Balan Wonderworld, Square Enix's upcoming 3D platformer directed by Sonic lead, Yuji Naka. Unfortunately, despite the hype surrounding the game up until that point, the demo didn't exactly impress. All's not lost, though, as the game's...
News 2064: Read Only Memories Sequel NEURODIVER Is Coming To Switch Next Year
2064: Read Only Memories' upcoming sequel was announced back in 2019
It's been three years since 2064: Read Only Memories INTEGRAL first arrived on Switch and since then, we've been left wondering whether the upcoming sequel Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER would follow suit. Initially telling us it had "
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