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March2022
News Co-Op Puzzle-Platformer Robotry Looks Great For Fans Of Chaotic Physics-Grabber 'Heave Ho'
Physics party puzzle platforming! Pterrific
There are games you play with friends that cause chaos, like Mario Party or Puyo Puyo Tetris, and then there are games you play with your friends that are chaos. Robotry!, which was announced last night, is one of the latter, keeping company with Heave Ho, Phogs, and that one really excellently weird...
News Digital Foundry Chills Out And Takes A Look At Kirby And The Forgotten Land
"It's such a polished, complete game with a ton of heart"
Kirby and the Forgotten Land arrives on 25th March, but as you may have seen its review embargo has dropped and the outlook is extremely positive. It seems that the cutest of IPs has transitioned rather well into 3D, building the anticipation further ahead of its release.
News Narrative Card Game 'Foretales' Brings Its Disney-Esque Art To The Table This Summer
With fireside music from the Beyond Good & Evil composer
Indie developer Alkemi has put its cards on the table to announce a brand new tabletop game for the Switch - Foretales. And it looks and sounds just lovely. Published by Dear Villagers, who have called it "among the most ambitious indies we’ve come across", the game prides itself on its...
News Yes, The House Of The Dead: Remake Does Have Gyro, And It's Getting A 'Cowboy Mode'
Is a gun peripheral also coming?
The House of the Dead: Remake is just around the corner, launching on the Switch eShop on April 7th (you can also pre-order one of three sweet physical editions from Forever Limited). We're excited to see how the 1996 classic has been revamped for the Switch, but one of the biggest questions lingering for many fans...
News Chill, Cosy Horticulture Game 'The Garden Path' Gets New Gameplay Trailer
Make friends with an onion!
If you love relaxing music, painterly aesthetics, and gardening, then you'll likely enjoy upcoming Switch game The Garden Path, and also, retirement. Developed, illustrated, and composed by British jack-of-all-trades Louis Durrant, AKA carrotcake, The Garden Path was successfully funded on Kickstarter last year and...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Kirby And The Forgotten Land
What's the verdict?
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is right around the corner and it's looking like our favourite pink hero's venture into 3D is a resounding success. Ahead of its release, we've put together a round up of some of the reviews released so far. Before we do so, however, make sure you check out our own review on Nintendo Life. We gave...
Guide Where To Buy Kirby And The Forgotten Land On Switch
The Kirby has landed
Update: Well, the reviews are in for Kirby's latest adventure — and turns out it's very good! Check out our own Kirby and the Forgotten Land review to get the lowdown if you're still on the fence. The game is out now, too! Check out the best deals below... Kirby, everyone's favourite sentient pink sphere, has made another...
News Sunbathe And Slay Demons With Twin-Stick Shooter 'Slaycation Paradise'
Coming to Switch later this year
Publisher Merge Games has announced Slaycation Paradise, a twin-stick shooter with tower defence mechanics from solo developer Affordable Acquisition (ha!). The game revolves around the 'Slaycation Agency', a state-of-the-art multiverse travel agency built to help disillusioned citizens carry out their...
Review Kirby And The Forgotten Land - A Breezy Delight With Mario-Level Invention
Once more, with mouthfeeling
Well. It's finally here. In celebration of 30 whole years (!) of 2D and 2.5D adventures — with a little 3D sprinkled in for good measure — Kirby's first proper fully three dimensional mainline escapade has now arrived and, as long as you know exactly what to expect from the little pink puffball, it's an absolute...
Random How On Earth Did We Miss Bandai Namco's "Cooking Action Battle Game" Tabe-O-Ja?
Create the "World’s Strongest Dish"
Given how many games are released on the Nintendo Switch on a weekly basis, we hope you can forgive us for not bringing Bandai Namco's Japan-exclusive "cooking action battle game" Tabe-O-Ja to your attention. Released at the close of 2020, the game sees you in the role of titular chef, and your job is to...
News 'A Space For The Unbound' Brings Mysteries And Self-Discovery To Switch
Not everything is as it seems
Pixelated narrative adventure A Space for the Unbound will be making its way to Switch this year from publisher PQube and developer Mojiken Studios. The game will follow Atma and Raya on a journey of self-discovery as they navigate the end of their high school years. It's a story that focuses on overcoming anxiety,...
Video Pokémon-Style Monster-Battler Coromon Showcases "Nuzlocke" Mode, Out On Switch March 31st
Cross-save functionality also included
The upcoming monster-catching and battle game Coromon arrives on the Nintendo Switch at the end of the month, and in the lead up trainers are learning more and more. The latest video showcases the five different difficulties and customisation options - including the built-in Nuzlocke mode. There's also mention...
News Blizzard Confirms Doomfist Will Be A Tank Hero In Overwatch 2
Class swap
Blizzard will be making some big changes in the upcoming release Overwatch 2, and the latest reveal is the Street Fighter-inspired brawler Doomfist will be changed from damage to tank class. Game director Aaron Keller shared a bit more detail in a livestream last week - explaining how Doomfist's "leap" would be similar to Winston. He...
News New Free DLC Is Now Available In Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist Of The Mysterious Dream
Download it now
Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream has been out for almost a month now on the Nintendo Switch, and in the latest update Koei Tecmo has added some more "free" DLC to the game. It's inspired by Blue Reflection: Second Light, a game released on the Nintendo Switch last year: "Enjoy exploring the gathering area (2...
Arriving this June
Update [Wed 23rd Mar, 2022 02:15 GMT]: Here's your reminder that the Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Collector's Edition is now available to pre-order. <products id="18098"> Original Story [Wed 16th Mar, 2022 03:00 GMT]: Following its Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak digital event yesterday, Capcom revealed a collector's...
News Mario Party Superstars Updated To Version 1.1.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Fixes, changes and more...
Nintendo has rolled out its second patch update for Mario Party Superstars, which made its debut on the Switch last October. Version 1.1.1 contains both online and general fixes to improve the overall gameplay experience. Here's the full rundown of everything in this latest update, courtesy of Nintendo's official support...
Talking Point Nintendo Finally Gave Us Switch Folders, In A Very Nintendo Way
Thanks anyway, Nintendo
No-one can accuse Nintendo of taking its focus away from the Switch now that it's over five years old, in fact it's quite the opposite. The release line-up of major first-party content is looking packed, the eShop is still attracting excellent download games, and Nintendo continues to look at ways to boost the Switch User...
News Bluetooth Audio Volume Gets A Welcome Boost In Switch System Update 14.0.0
Feels a bit more 2022
It was over four years into its lifecycle that Switch enabled support for Bluetooth headphones, a welcome addition especially for those that like playing the system as a handheld on the go. It's not necessarily an elegant solution, but the most important thing is that it works. How To Use Bluetooth Headphones On Switch -...
Guide Rune Factory 5 Wanted Monster Locations - Ranger Ranks And Crests List, Wanted Monster Maps
Where to find every Wanted Monster and get every Crest
Rune Factory 5 is the latest game of the series famous for mixing action JRPG gameplay with a friendly farming system. This time, you find yourself in the small and lovely city of Rigbarth. While trying to recover your memories, you will help the citizens by working for the security team Seed...
News The House Of The Dead: Remake Physical Edition Pre-Orders Are Now Live
Metal Case! Pins! Statue! Other Stuff!
The House of the Dead: Remake is just a few weeks away on the eShop, bringing the iconic lightgun shooter to the Switch with improved visuals, multiple endings and all sorts of goodies; it lands on 7th April. Forever Entertainment also previously confirmed that it's teaming up with Microids to release physical...
News The First Review For Kirby And The Forgotten Land Is Now In
Edge publishes its verdict
Following on from the incredibly enticing demo for Kirby and the Forgotten Land (which is out now, by the way), the first review for the full game has been published by Edge Magazine, and it's looking pretty positive! The full review will be available in issue 370 of the magazine, but excerpts of the verdict have been...
News Wreckfest Screeches Onto Switch Later This Year
You better check yo'self before you wreck yo'self
Destructive racer Wreckfest will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch on June 21st, publisher THQ Nordic has announced. The game will cost $39.99 / £34.99. Originally released on PC in 2018 before arriving on consoles starting 2019, Wreckfest is said to be a spiritual successor to the FlatOut...
Memory Pak The Scariest Resident Evil Scene No One Talks About
REmake turns 20
It’s been 20 years to the day since Resident Evil launched on GameCube in Japan — can you believe it? The once-exclusive remake of the 1996 original has since achieved legendary status, with many fans declaring it as the strongest entry to the franchise. I happen to agree; yes, Resident Evil 4 is arguably more influential and...
News Konami's Mario And Animal Crossing Killer 'Momotaro Dentetsu' Surpasses 3.5 Million Sales
No wonder they won't make a new Castlevania!
Japan's love of Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban! hasn't faded yet. It gained notoriety around here for beating the likes of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, for goodness sake! And it's Japan-exclusive, meaning we don't even get to see what the fuss is about. If...
Random Latest Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch Lets You Swim In Lava
'Tis but a scratch
It's kind of astounding at this point just how many glitches are being discovered in Breath of the Wild. From duplicating Korok Seeds to bagging the Master Sword early, fans are showing no signs of running out of bonkers ideas to bend and break the game. The latest glitch is a bit of a fun one, but requires you to have a lot of...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Datamine Uncovers Updated Booster Course Banner
Update: An in-game easter egg may hint at another returning track
Update [Tue 22nd Mar, 2022 11:30 GMT]: So we've had time to dig into the new courses that came with wave 1 of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass. With extra details added to the tracks - some of which have been entirely revamped visually - there are lots of little nods to...
Guide Yes, Folders Are Now On Switch, Here Are Some Quick Tips
But now they're called 'Groups'
We've been saying for five long, hard years that we miss folders. A mainstay on 3DS and Wii U, they helped us track our spiralling collection of download games and keep things organised. On Switch maintaining a grip on a sizeable collection has become a messy business — until now! Nintendo rolled out its Nintendo...
News Gotta Protectors: Cart Of Darkness Coming To Switch, Physical Edition Confirmed
Courtesy of Limited Run Games
Gotta Protectors: Cart of Darkness has been announced for a western release on the Switch courtesy of Ancient Games and localisation company 8-4. The game is the third entry to the action defence series, following on from the 3DS title Gotta Protectors and the Xbox 360 title Protect Me Knight. It will launch on the...
Review Rune Factory 5 - A Dependable Old Farmhand That Could Use A Spruce Up
Finally back in season
Farm sim games are rather difficult to mess up. Give players a welcoming town full of friendly residents, a field that they can till to make ridiculous sums of money, and a few side activities like fishing or mining to fill in any gaps, and you’ve pretty much got the basics covered. Rune Factory games have always nailed all...
News Don't Worry, Hogwarts Legacy Won't Contain Any Microtransactions
There'll be no online or co-op gameplay, either
Believe it or not, but Hogwarts Legacy - a new game inspired by the Harry Potter series - is on its way to the Switch. That's not all the FAQ on the official game website has revealed, though. As many have noticed, there's a section about microtransactions. The good news is, there won't be any...
Rumour Ubisoft Reportedly Developing Sequel To Immortals Fenyx Rising
And a new 2.5D Prince of Persia game
Ubisoft has shown a respectable amount of support for the Nintendo Switch over the past five years. If you're curious to see what else might be on the way from the third-party French company, read on. A new report by the reliable leaker Tom Henderson on Xfire has shared details about "nearly 20" of Ubisoft's...
Cowabunga, dude!
Earlier this month, Konami and Digital Eclipse surprised TMNT fans with the announcement of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection - containing 13 "radical classics" from the 8-bit, 16-bit and arcade era of gaming. Japanese versions will also be included, along with online support in select titles. Now, in an update...
News Nintendo Switch System Update 14.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
"You can now create groups of software"
Nintendo has just released a new firmware update for the Switch. It bumps the system up to version 14.0.0 and while it's not an overly large update, it does add one significant and long-requested feature. After five years, users now have the ability to create groups of software. This is basically the folder...
Random This Witcher 3 Easter Egg Has Been Discovered After Nearly 7 Years
Hardly a bird's-eye view
With the inevitable next chapter in the Witcher video game series now confirmed to be in development, you might think that players have found absolutely every last secret from the last mainline Witcher title. A game as large as The Witcher 3 is bound to keep some secrets hidden away, sure, but it's been years since it...
News Next Witcher Game Confirmed To Be In Development, Using Unreal Engine 5
A new tech partnership between CD Projekt Red and Epic
CD Projekt Red has announced that the next major game in The Witcher series is in development. The game marks a technology partnership between CD Projekt Red and Epic Games, with the new game taking advantage of Epic's Unreal Engine 5. Previously, since The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, CD...
Video So, About That Pokémon Legends: Arceus Post Game
It's spoiler talk time
Before we get started, be honest with us — how many hours have you put into Pokémon Legends: Arceus? And how many of those are before the post game, or after? Pokémon Legends: Arceus is full to bursting with content both before you roll the credits, and after too. We've had plenty of thoughts on the hours before you...
News Majora's Mask Meets Sunless Sea In Haunting Narrative Game 'A Place For The Unwilling'
Coming to Switch very soon
You have 21 days until the city dies. Every decision you make up until that final day will have far-reaching consequences — so what will you do? Try to save the world, or live a life of hedonism in the face of futility? That is the question that A Place For The Unwilling poses in its hyper-branching narrative adventure,...
News These Genki: Waveform Earphones Let You Stream And Mix Two Audio Sources
The power of two
Human Things has launched their fourth Kickstarter project, and it's yet another slick-looking Switch-compatible accessory. The Genki: Waveform earphones look pretty slick and are described as a unique piece of kit that "has everything you'd ever want from a gaming headset" with all of the conveniences of Bluetooth earbuds. But...
UK Charts Multiple Switch Games Surge Into The Top 10 Behind Gran Turismo
Pokémon dominates the charts
The latest UK charts are in and PlayStation continues to ride high with Gran Turismo 7 sitting at the top of the pile for a second week in a row, despite serious downtime and backlash on its microtransactions. Meanwhile, Elden Ring continues to show strong momentum at number 2 in the charts, ce
News Metroid Dread Is The Best-Selling 2D Metroid Game Ever In The UK
Nothing dreadful to see here
MercurySteam's Metroid Dread has been breaking records everywhere since its release. And it's well deserved too because it's absolutely brilliant — if you've somehow missed it in the months since its October 2021 launch, check out our review to find out why! And it looks like the latest entry in the space bounty...
News Yes, Hogwarts Legacy Really Is Coming To The Nintendo Switch
Warner Bros. representative reconfirms
Nintendo fans got quite a surprise on Friday when it was discovered Hogwarts Legacy - a next-generation game inspired by the famous Harry Potter books and movies - would be coming to the Switch. This confirmation was shared in an FAQ on the official game website, and now in an update, Warner Bros. Avalanche...
News Chucklefish Hands Over Final Stardew Valley Publishing Responsibilities To Creator
"We wish the team at ConcernedApe all the best"
Updated: In 2018, the Stardew Valley creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone announced he would self-publish the game in the future. It followed a year later with the original publisher Chucklefish being accused of exploiting contributing workers during its development of
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Soundtracks
Er, Part 1?
Video game music is a topic we're passionate about here at Nintendo Life, and we're certainly not alone. We ran an entire season of interviews and features on the topic last year, and it's one of the subjects always sure to fire up enthusiasm at the office. It's not surprising really. Great music wherever you find it has a way of...
Review WRC 10 The Official Game - Lots Of Rallying If You Can Handle The Visuals
Sliding into our DNFs
The WRC series on Switch feels to us a bit like a hammer made of sponge. We appreciate the effort that went into it and it sort of looks like the real thing, but it never really properly nails it. After getting off to a rocky start with WRC 8 on the Switch then delivering a slightly improved but still shonky sequel, the series...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 19th)
Fancy a trip to Coconut Mall?
We've needed a calm week here at Nintendo Life, and it sure seemed that way until the release of Wave 1 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass. If you're not a Mario Kart Tour fan, then this DLC is for you! Plus you can check out what
Kirby, Pokémon Snap and Mario Golf are on the way
If you're like us, you're probably eager to know what Nintendo 64 games are being added next to Switch Online Expansion Pack. While we've had no updates since the release of F-Zero X last week, a slightly different 'Switch Online + Expansion Pack - Overview Trailer' on Nintendo's official YouTube...
News Ori Developer Moon Studios Labelled "Oppressive" Workplace In New Report
The team is reportedly "fed up", founders respond
Moon Studios, the Austrian developer behind the Ori games, has been labelled an "oppressive" place to work in a new report. According to GamesBeat, a number of "current and former" employees believe Moon's "behind-the-scenes atmosphere" does not match up with the style and tranquility of its games...
News Super Nintendo World Celebrates Its One Year Anniversary
Yes, it's already been a year
One year ago, Super Nintendo World in Japan opened its doors to the public after multiple setbacks and delays tied to the pandemic. To mark the first year anniversary, the park has held a special celebration ceremony event this week. There was a marching band playing the original Super Mario Bros. theme and J.L...
Poll What’s Your Favourite New Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC Track?
Let us know
Nintendo's Booster Course Pass DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe finally got released yesterday, and now that you've all played it (multiple times over, no doubt), we're curious to know what your favourite new track in the game is. You might have been excited about a certain course, but now that you've played through the DLC there's perhaps...
Guide Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Full Character Roster List
Including that one you need to unlock
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is exactly what it sounds like — all of the goodies from the Wii U original, plus the DLC and a dollop of extras in one rather nice package. That means a packed character roster of over 40 racers, among other things, each with distinct looks, stunt animations and traits that could help you...
It's in the name
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the most popular game on Nintendo Switch, no doubt partly due to the fact that it caters to players of all levels. Pro players with Jedi reflexes can compete in 200cc, while there are various speed classes and assists to help all racers have fun. You can also setup various local and online sessions where you...
News Triangle Strategy Has Sold 800,000 Copies In Just Two Weeks
A tactical victory
Triangle Strategy has been quietly doing the rounds here at Nintendo Life, impressing us with its gorgeous visuals and in-depth tactical combat. And it seems like many people around the world agree with our review that it's pretty darn brilliant. You should read it in case you're still thinking about picking it up. Producer...
News Nintendo Shares A Launch Trailer For Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass
Take a break, watch, then go back to racing!
Hey, if you're reading this and not playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe right now, thanks! But seriously, you can and probably should be playing through the courses added in Wave 1 of the Booster Course Pass right now. We won't tell anyone. To celebrate the launch, Nintendo has unveiled a launch trailer (above),...
Guide How Do You Access The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass DLC?
You have to download it manually
The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass is now available, with the eight courses from Wave 1 now accessible to race on. The DLC is available as a separate purchase, of course, but it is also part of the
News Pokémon Legends: Arceus Version 1.1.1 Is Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Resolves a Shiny Charm issue
The latest update for Pokémon Legends: Arceus on the Nintendo Switch is now live. This bumps the game up to Version 1.1.1. This is a relatively small update - with a single fix. The English patch notes available over on Nintendo's website go into detail. Here's the rundown: Ver. 1.1.1 (Released March 17, 2022) Update...
News Hogwarts Legacy Is Apparently Coming To Nintendo Switch
You're a wizard, Avalanche
Well, here's something we weren't expecting...at all! The new Hogwarts Legacy game inspired by the famous Harry Potter book and movie series is apparently coming to the Nintendo Switch. After a lengthy video earlier today during Sony's State of Play PS5 showcase, the official game website is now listing a Nintendo Switch...
Poll Will You Be Buying The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass DLC?
Let us know
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass has gone live, and as you might recall, there are a few different ways to experience this new DLC expansion. Here's the breakdown: 1. The first option is to buy it. When you purchase the Booster Course Pass, you'll get access to six waves and 48 courses for $24.99 USD / $32.99 CAN / £22.49 up...
Video Here's A Look At The New Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tracks - Direct Switch Footage
See the new DLC update in action
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's anticipated 'Booster Course Pass - Wave 1' update has arrived, and if you haven't got time to play each cup right away - don't worry, Nintendo Life's lovely video senior video producer has got you covered. Alex has uploaded 17 minutes of direct footage of the Wave 1 tracks in the new DLC...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Has Been Updated To Version 2.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today
Wave 1 of the Booster Course Pass is now officially live in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and as you might have guessed, there are now also now some patch notes available. This latest update takes Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to Version 2.0.0. As noted below, Booster Course Pass play in online play will be supported as 21st March. And once again,...
News Wonder Boy Returns Remix Gets A Physical Release For Switch
What a wonderful surprise
Strictly Limited Games are back with another Wonder Boy physical release! This time, it's the turn of Wonder Boy Returns Remix, the 2019 arcade platformer that goes back to the roots of the series. Pre-orders go live soon — on 20th March — but Wonder Boy fans can take a look at what to expect on the store page. There...
News Mario Kart 8's Booster Course Music Has Already Been Ripped, And It's Glorious
Alert! They've removed the midi horns!
We've still got a few hours to wait until Wave 1 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass is playable here at Nintendo Life Towers, and so have most players in the West (most, but not
News Looks Like Some People In The West Are Playing The Mario Kart 8 DLC Early
"COCONUT MALL LOOKS SO GOOD"
The first batch of tracks from the Mario Kart 8 Booster Course Pack will be available in just a handful of hours, but it looks like some folks in the West have already got their hands on the DLC. In a post on Twitter from @switchaswor, gameplay for the fan-favourite Wii course 'Coconut Mall' has been shown off,
News Square Enix Details Current Issues And Future Of New Switch Racer Chocobo GP
Update: An official statement provides further clarification
Update [Thu 17th Mar, 2022 14:30 GMT]: Following on from Tuesday's Tweets, Square Enix has now put out an official statement in English on the state of the game. Here's what producer Hironori Okayama has to say about player's issues that have been highlighted in recent days: To all our...
Nintendo Download 17th March (Europe)
Persona 4 Arena Ultimax! Gal*Gun Double Peace! WRC 10!
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: Gal*Gun Double...
Nintendo Download 17th March (North America)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC! Rune Factory 5! Persona 4 Arena Ultimax!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Mario...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 1 Has A Release Time For Europe
Australia was confirmed first
Update: Nintendo of Europe has confirmed that the Booster Course Pass Wave 1 content will go live at midnight CET, which is 11pm UK. This matches up with the Australian release time, but there's no confirmation yet that it'll arrive in NA at its equivalent times - 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern. [The new tracks seemed to go...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Version 2.0.0 Now Live, Confirms All DLC Cup Names
Update: DLC now live globally
Update: The DLC content is now live and available globally. Original Article: As expected, especially in light of recent server maintenance, Nintendo has released the next big update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, taking it up to the giddy heights of Version 2.0.0. It's a meatier download and evidently installs the new...
Review Gal*Gun: Double Peace - One To Avoid Playing On Public Transport
Pervert party
Look, there’s nothing wrong with a little anatomical allure, generally speaking. Hell, many an impressionable teenager hit pause to glimpse Chun-Li’s undies back in the day, and Capcom knew it. Sex sells, and, like all commercial media, video game developers aren’t immune to slapping some greasy smut on-disc in the hope of...
Rumour Are We Getting A New Eeveelution In Pokémon Scarlet And Violet?
It's more likely than you think
Pokémon fever is pretty high right now. Pokémon Legends: Arceus is pretty darn amazing — check out our review to find out exactly how amazing if you haven't played it yet — and the announcement of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet has fans speculating about what's to come in Gen 9. Naturally, many people's attention...
News Paradise Killer's Free Update Is Now Alive On Switch
Return to Paradise Island
Open world psychedelic murder mystery Paradise Killer already has plenty of threads that need tying together, but Kaizen Game Works' indie darling has brought more chaos to Paradise Island in a free update that you can download now! This update coincides with the PlayStation and Xbox release today (where these additions...
News Capcom Releasing Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Diorama Set (Japan)
amiibo included
Capcom is going all out with the upcoming release of Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak - with all sorts of digital and physical editions. One other that's now been spotted is a "special edition" diorama set. It's getting a release in Japan and will allow fans to recreate a scene out of Sunbreak with the assistance of three new amiibo...
ICYMI Bandai Namco Gives Fans Another Look At The New Digimon Survive Trailer
Producer asks fans to wait "just a little longer"
Bandai Namco has finally uploaded an official version of the new Digimon Survive trailer to YouTube. In case you missed it, this is the latest look at the survival strategy RPG that's been repeatedly delayed over the past few years. The latest setbacks are tied to the fact there's currently a new...
News Three Sega Genesis Games Have Been Added To Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pack
Try 'em out today!
Scheduled maintenance yesterday suggested Nintendo would be updating its Switch Online Expansion Pack service with some additional Sega Genesis/Mega Drive titles and sure enough, three more games have now been added to the service. The latest additions include Light Crusader, Super Fantasy Zone and Alien Soldier. Here's a bit...
Everything you need to know about Mario Kart 8's expansion
Nintendo has finally released DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, which is officially the best-selling Switch game with 43.35 million copies sold at the last count. By the time it's finished
News WrestleQuest Is A Turn-Based Wrestling RPG That Suplexes Onto Switch This Summer
Sabin should be jealous
Mega Cat Studios and Skybound Games have revealed WrestleQuest, a brand new RPG for the Nintendo Switch. And, with a title like that, your imagination is not fooling you. This is an RPG that combines the genre with the wrestling world, and it looks like a Royal Rumble. Coming out this summer, WrestleQuest sees you attempt to...
Talking Point Which Other 'Old' Switch Games Would You Like To See Get New DLC?
Relight my fire
Hands up now, who honestly thought we'd be getting brand new DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in 2022? We certainly didn't; we were all primed and ready for Mario Kart 9 to be announced, but Nintendo clearly had other ideas, breathing new life into a game that's now five years old (or eight if you include the original Wii U release —...
Guide Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Smart Steering - How To Turn Auto-Steering On And Off
Look ma', no hands!
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the most popular game on Nintendo Switch, no doubt partly due to the fact that it caters to players of all levels. Pro players with Jedi reflexes can compete in 200cc, while there are various speed classes and assists to help all racers have fun. One of these is auto-steering, though it's not particularly...
Guide Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Controls - All Control Options And Assists Explained
"I'm using motion controls!"
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the most popular game on Nintendo Switch, no doubt partly due to the fact that it caters to players of all levels. Pro players with Jedi reflexes can compete in 200cc, while there are various speed classes and assists to help all racers have fun. Players of all levels can find a comfortable...
Guide Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Boost - How To Get A Rocket Start
Time for take off
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the most popular game on Nintendo Switch, no doubt partly due to the fact that it caters to players of all levels. Pro players with Jedi reflexes can compete in 200cc, while there are various speed classes and assists to help all racers have fun. No matter what your level of play, though, getting a fast...
Guide Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Drifting Guide - How To Drift, Slipstream, And Boost
We're just driftin'
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the most popular game on Nintendo Switch, no doubt partly due to the fact that it caters to players of all levels. Pro players with Jedi reflexes can compete in 200cc, while there are various speed classes and assists to help all racers have fun. While you can get through 50cc and easier races with basic...
Guide Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Blue Shells - How To Avoid Blue Shells
Everyone's favourite item
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the most popular game on Nintendo Switch, no doubt partly due to the fact that it caters to players of all levels. Pro players with Jedi reflexes can compete in 200cc, while there are various speed classes and assists to help all racers have fun. What's not fun is leading a race and being bopped by a...
Random Watch Triangle Strategy's Character Designer Bring The Game's Art To Life
Not a protractor in sight!
Naoki Ikushima burst onto the scene in 2018 with the release of Square Enix's HD-2D turn-based love letter to classic RPGs, Octopath Traveler. His gorgeous, painterly art perfectly suits the diorama-style environments and pixel-perfect characters. Since then, he's stuck with producer Tomoya Asano to work on Bravely Default...
News Out Run-Inspired Retro Racer 'Slipstream' Drifts Onto Switch In April
Up to 4-player split-screen included
Publisher Blitworks has announced the upcoming launch of retro-inspired racer Slipstream, coming to Switch on April 7th for $9.99/€8.99. The game was originally funded on Kickstarter way back in 2016 and released independently on PC in 2018. The game is heavily inspired by titles such as Out Run and Horizon...
Hands On Turn Your Nintendo Switch Into A Gundam With This Case
A new meaning for the term 'Mobile Suit'
Cases for the Nintendo Switch aren't a new phenomenon. Given that the device is portable in nature, it stands to reason that plenty of cases are available – especially with the Switch being five years old now – and we've seen a wide variety of different options, too. Some cases merely prevent damage...
News Disney's Upcoming Free-To-Play Switch Racer Reveals A New Playable Character
It's a Pirates of the Caribbean crew member
Think you can clear up space for another racing game on the Switch? If so, then you might be interested in checking out Disney Speedstorm - a new free-to-play racer "coming soon" to Nintendo's hybrid system and multiple other platforms. It will feature a "legendary roster" of characters and tracks...
News EA Play Live Is Reportedly Skipping 2022
Will reveal more about new games "when the time is right"
The third-party video game giant Electronic Arts - known for franchises like Battlefield, Need for Speed and FIFA - will apparently be skipping its annual 'EA Play Live' event this year. In a statement provided to IGN, an EA representative said the company would reveal its next projects when...
GWS, Arceus and more!
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl on the Nintendo Switch have now been updated to Version 1.3.0. This is another exciting update for the games - with a new special event to meet the Mythical Pokémon Arceus and network trading now available at the GWS in Jubilife City. Here are the full details courtesy of...
Return to the track later this week
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe makes a glorious return later this week on 18th March with the help of brand new DLC content. The first lot of courses (eight in total) are part of wave one - forming the Golden Dash Cup and Lucky Cat Cup. Ahead of the race later this week, Nintendo has asked fans over on Twitter what course...
News Digital Foundry Takes A Sneaky Look At Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection On Switch
"A complicated and rather compromised conversion"
The Switch has been well served with older Assassin's Creed games, getting a number of ports that give players a lot of adventures to work through. The most recent arrival was Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection, including three titles that are regarded by some as the original peak of the...
News Redout 2 Overview Trailer Brings Plenty Of F-Zero Vibes
From zero to light-speed
Dubbed the "fastest racing game in the universe", Redout 2 has been treated to a brand new overview trailer, with the game bringing lots of F-Zero vibes (although that might be because we've been playing F-Zero X all week). Regardless, it's looking pretty slick, showcasing the classic 'anti-grav' racing that's become...
News My Nintendo Store Adds Kirby Pre-Order Bonuses, amiibo Restocks And Stunning Figures (UK)
Cuteness overload
In celebration of Kirby and the Forgotten Land, which launches on 25th March 2022, the My Nintendo Store UK has added an array of excellent Kirby goodies for your perusal. First up, as we've already detailed in our Kirby and the Forgotten Land pre-order guide, all pre-orders of the game made at My Nintendo Store either physically...
News 'Aleste Collection' Is Getting A 3-Disc Album Of Music
Music to our ears
Shooter series Aleste – which benefitted from a Switch collection not so long ago – is getting a new music collection in Japan, which is based on the aforementioned compendium. The three-disc set launches in April and includes music from Aleste (Sega Mark III, 1988), Aleste (Master System 'overseas version'), Power Strike II...
News Darkrai And Arceus Arrive In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Today
Darkness and creation come together
The next pair of Mythical Pokemon are ready to make their appearance in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl! The Pokémon Company has announced that the Pitch-Back Pokémon Darkrai and the Alpha Pokémon Arceus will be available to catch from later today, 15th March, when software update
Watch Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Digital Event - Live!
New reveals for the massive Summer expansion
Monster Hunter Rise has proven to be a major success on Switch and now PC, and this Summer we're due to get its major expansion, Sunbreak. It could deliver a big boost to Rise, and with its release getting closer we're promised 'new reveals' in this Digital Showcase. We've had teases and some reveals...
Video Looking Back On 2021's Best Nintendo Switch Games
Well, March 2021-March 2022, to be precise
Blimey, 2021 was pretty great for Switch games, wasn't it? Nintendo's hybrid system may be halfway through its lifecycle, but it's still getting some solid-gold software – and last year was jam-packed with essential releases. If you don't believe us then check out our video above, which runs down the...
UK Charts Pokémon Legends: Arceus Slips Further As Gran Turismo 7 Keeps Pole Position
Mario Party Superstars brings the party back though
The latest UK charts are now in, and it's a big win for Sony and the PlayStation 5. Last week's big winner, and new release, Gran Turismo 7, has maintained its 1st place position. Take 2's WWE 2K22 — the newcomer of the week — bulldogs into 2nd, elbowing Elden Ring down into 3rd. Incidentally,...
Video Why Is Animal Crossing So Much Fun?
Answering the ultimate question
Animal Crossing is one of those series that has become something of an obsession with many gamers. Since it made its debut on the N64 back in 2001, the franchise has spanned multiple Nintendo systems and sucked away countless hours from millions of players all over the globe – but when you have to explain to a...
Guide Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Fastest Kart - How To Build The Best Kart
More data than you can throw a shell at
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is easy to pick up, but difficult to master. For all that is good about it, and believe us there's plenty, the game isn't very good at explaining what its various stats mean, and more importantly how they affect your chances of victory. Fortunately, we're here to help you make sense of it...
Random Smash Ultimate Rollback Netcode Mod "Proof Of Concept" Up And Running On Switch
It's cross-platform, too
Back in 2020, a Famitsu column suggested Masahiro Sakurai and his team considered rollback netcode for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, but apparently, it didn't work out. While we have seen rollback support in other fighting games on the Switch, there's one software engineer - known as 'DShad' on Twitter -
Gotta play 'em all
Freedom Games and TRAGsoft recently announced their monster taming game Coromon would be coming to the Nintendo Switch on 31st March. Like Pokémon, you'll go on an adventure as a young trainer, catch 'mon, battle trainers and even put a stop to an evil organisation. There'll also be online PVP and a built-in Nuzlocke option...
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