Nintendo Switch News
November2021
News Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Get A Five-Minute Overview Trailer
Update: You can now watch it in English
Update [Tue 16th Nov, 2021 00:55 GMT]: Nintendo has now shared the same overview trailer on its English YouTube channels. Check it out above. Original article [Fri 5th Nov, 2021 02:45 GMT]: It's a rather exciting month for the Nintendo Switch, with a lot of huge releases on the way. We've just shared our...
Random There's A Lot Of Creepy New Stuff In The Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update
Spooky scary skeletons, etc.
Spoilers for some of the new Animal Crossing items! Animal Crossing: New Horizons just got a massive update with over 9,000 new items. Now, 9,000 new items is a lot of furniture for the internet to slowly uncover, and yet, we've already noticed a theme:
News Digital Foundry Begins GTA Trilogy Analysis, Describes GTA 3 On Switch As A 'Big Mess'
"It's not a good version, I cannot stress that enough"
It's fair to say that Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition - from hereon just 'GTA Trilogy' - has been getting a bit of a pasting online. Though Rockstar is an exceptionally wealthy and successful game company, the remaster of three iconic GTA games has drawn criticism for its...
News Fatal Frame: Maiden Of Black Water Gets New 'Very Easy' Difficulty Option
For those who want to "enjoy the story safely"
If you've picked up a copy of Fatal Frame: Maiden Of Black Water on Switch and wish you could dial things down a touch, you're in luck, as Koei Tecmo has launched an update for the game offering exactly that. A new 'Very Easy' difficulty has been added to the game for those who want to "enjoy the story...
UK Charts Shin Megami Tensei V Earns Top Ten Debut, But Animal Crossing Leads The Way For Switch
New Horizons jumps up to third
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 13th November, revealing that Animal Crossing: New Horizons is Switch's best-seller of the week. Continuing to shine as one of Nintendo Switch's evergreen hits, and no doubt helped by the recent launch of the Happy Home Paradise DLC and major 2
News 16-Bit Cult Classic Valis Is Getting Rebooted On Nintendo Switch
Update: Limited Run is bringing the game to the west
Update: Limited Run Games has stated that it will be bringing Valis: The Fantasm Soldier to the west in physical form, with pre-orders opening in January 2022 (thanks, Gematsu). In Japan, the collection is launching both physically and digitally on December 9th, but the Japanese version will...
The NoA president shares launch sales figures
Nintendo's new Switch OLED console is off to a "solid start" according to Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser, following an impressive launch month which saw Switch regain its position as the best-selling games console in the current US market. In October, Nintendo sold 711,000 Switch consoles...
News Three More Switch Physical Editions Arrive This Week From Premium Edition Games
Including a bit of a gem
There are quite a few limited edition stores that have found success in the Switch generation, catering to the collector and physical copy enthusiast market. Premium Edition Games is certainly one of the smaller outfits in this space, but has had some interesting releases and is about to launch its 'series 3' of releases...
News Pixel Art Metroidvania 'Souldiers' Brings Puzzles, Platforming And Combat To Switch
Update: First gameplay revealed
Update: Publisher Dear Villagers has shared a first look at Souldiers' gameplay in a new exclusive commentary video. Make sure to check it out above and learn more about the game in our original article below. Original Article (Thu 21st Oct, 2021 12:00 BST): More Metroidvania fun awaits on Nintendo Switch next year...
News GTA Trilogy Is Very Close To Receiving The Worst Ever Switch User Review Score On Metacritic
Currently standing at 0.5
As you've probably heard by now, or perhaps even experienced yourself, Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition really isn't great. With constant frame rate problems, lots of bugs and glitches, a low resolution and blurry visuals, and some truly awful pop-in that ruins gameplay, the Switch edition is a poor...
News GTA Trilogy Contains The Infamous 'Hot Coffee' Code That Cost Take-Two $20 Million
...but it can't be enabled
It's fair to say that the launch of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition hasn't gone according to plan. First, many players took issue with some of the alterations made for the remastered games, then Rockstar was forced to remove the PC version of the game to strip out data files that were
Video Check Out This Side-By-Side Comparison Of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City On Switch And PS Vita
Remastered on Switch, fan-made on PlayStation Vita
Whenever a classic game is remastered, remade, or just re-released, we often see an onslaught of side-by-side comparison videos displaying the original version alongside the newer version. While we're sure there are already side-by-sides of how Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition...
News Stonks-9800: Stock Market Simulator Launches On Nintendo Switch In 2022
Stonks!
If you've ever wanted to simulate the experience of a businessman on the Japanese stock market during the 80s and 90s, soon you'll be able to. Developer Ternox has announced it'll be bringing Stonks-9800: Stock Market Simulator to the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms at some point next year. "A simulator of a businessman on...
News That Large Combat Text Box In Star Wars: KOTOR On Switch Is "Intended"
But if you're not a fan, let the dev team know
If you've been enjoying Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic on the Nintendo Switch this weekend, one thing you've no doubt noticed is the overly large combat text box that comes up whenever you are engaged in battle. Many players thought it was a bug at first, but Aspyr - the developer behind this...
"we’ve observed as people have returned units"
Nintendo's released all sorts of statements regarding Switch Joy-Con 'drift' in recent times, and the latest one comes from the NoA's Doug Bowser. In the same interview with The Verge - where he sort of addressed complaints about Switch Online's N64 emulation - Doug was queried about the company's...
News GTA Trilogy Could Be This Year's 'Cyberpunk 2077' As Rockstar Is Flooded With Refund Requests
"Unfinished, buggy, game launches have become far too common"
Rockstar Games is currently being hammered with refund requests from those who purchased Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition following a host of problems, including glitches, performance woes and – in relation to the PC version – the inability to actually play the game...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ And Xenoverse 2 Have Now Sold Over 8 Million Units Each
And they're still powering up!
Goku and friends are still as popular as ever - with Bandai Namco announcing Dragon Ball FighterZ and Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 have shifted over eight million units each since their initial releases. This figure combines both digital and physical sales across all platforms including Switch. To celebrate this milestone,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 13th)
Tell us your weekend gaming plans
We're almost at the halfway point through November, and it's been a busy old time all right. With Pokémon arriving very soon, we've been digging into the minutiae of the excellent Animal Crossing DLC while we have the time. Elsewhere, Twitch appeared o
News Doug Bowser (Kind Of) Addresses Complaints About Switch Online's Nintendo 64 Emulation
"We take feedback very seriously"
Nintendo launched its Switch Online 'Expansion Pack' premium tier earlier this month, but it's not exactly received the warmest welcome from fans - with concerns raised about the price and value, the quality of N64 emulation, and the official trailer for it becoming the most disliked video ever on Nintendo's YouTube...
News GTA Trilogy Dev Responds To Fan Frustrations, Says Updates Are Already In The Works
Players with issues should contact Rockstar support
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition is now available on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms but it's not got off to the best start - with fans supposedly encountering all sorts of issues in each of the games. This latest trilogy, in case you didn't know, was handled...
Seasons come and go
When the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct told us all about the new content coming in update 2.0, a lot of us wondered how to prepare our islands for all the new stuff. After all, for many of us, we hadn't visited the game in a long time. Wouldn't it just be easier to start fresh? Well, yes and no. It's easier because you're...
Wasted
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Update: You can now "search by name"!
Since Animal Crossing: New Horizons launched back in March 2020, we've seen some really incredible islands appear online and looked on enviously at idyllic rural escapes, urban metropolises using intricate custom designs, themed villages and much more besides. They certainly put our clu
Guide Animal Crossing Lighting - How To Change Lighting In Happy Home Paradise DLC
Brightness, dimness, and colourness!
Everyone has opinions on the Big Light. You know what the Big Light is, even if you don't — it's the main overhead light in a room, and people either love it (it's bright!) or hate it (it's loud!). For those who can't stand the Big Light, there is a solution: mood lighting. This is achievable in real life with...
News Decidueye Joins Pokémon Unite Next Week
Here's our first look at it in action...
The Pokémon Company has confirmed that Decidueye will be the next monster to join the Pokémon Unite roster – and we don't have long to wait. The Grass and Ghost-type Pokémon will be added to the game on Friday 19th November, which incidentally coincides with the launch of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and...
News Shin Megami Tensei V Is Out Today On Switch, Here's The Launch Trailer
Standard and Deluxe editions available now
Well, we made it folks! Today, Atlus' latest JRPG Shin Megami Tensei V has arrived on Nintendo Switch, and the studio has dropped a launch trailer to celebrate. You probably know all about it by now, especially if you've already read through our glowing review which called it the best entry in the series...
PSA Using The Konami Cheat Code In GTA Trilogy Adds Big Heads
Mind the door!
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition might be going through its fair share of issues at the moment, with seemingly boundless glitches and rather negative messages from the developer
Guide Animal Crossing Kapp'n's Boat Tours - New Horizons Island Tours Explained
Update: New island types!
Of all the special characters in Animal Crossing, Kapp'n is one of the most beloved. Yet, with all the hubbub around Brewster, we hardly saw anyone clamouring for the return of the sea captain chanteur! Well, we're happy to have you back, Kapp'n — not least because you can take us to new places. Animal Crossing: New...
News Metroid Dread Had The Strongest Opening Month Of Any Metroid Game Ever In The US
A dreadfully good start
Early chart tracking suggested that Metroid Dread was enjoying a successful time at retail when it launched on Switch last month, but new sales data confirms that the game has actually had the best opening month for any game of the series to date (in the US, at least). The NPD Group's Mat Piscatella confirms that Dread...
News GTA Trilogy Dataminers Find Missing Music In Code As Problems Mount For 'Definitive' Release
Removed from sale on PC, apparent dev 'comments' in code
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition (let's just say 'GTA Trilogy' for the rest of the article) arrived with plenty of buzz yesterday, though aside from a near-launch trailer there wasn't a huge amount of build-up. There wasn't much footage either, or reviews, which perhaps...
Guide Where To Buy Metroid Dread Special Edition And Samus & EMMI amiibo
Dread the scalpers
To great excitement, Nintendo revealed its newest Metroid game during their E3 Direct back in June 2021. Metroid Dread was developed by MercuryStream, who you will remember from the excellent Metroid: Samus Returns on the 3DS, and the new game launched on 8th October 2021. We called it "possibly the best Metroid game ever made" in...
News Multiplayer Space Racer 'Super Impossible Road' Is Speeding Onto Switch Before Other Consoles
With four-player split-screen at 60fps
Super Impossible Road, a multiplayer racer that'll have you hurtling through space, will launch on Nintendo Switch next month before its arrival on other consoles, it's been confirmed. Rogue Games' "lightning-paced" title will hit the Switch eShop on 9th December, priced at $19.99. The game offers a career...
News Japanese RPG Heavyweight Nihon Falcom Is Bringing Switch Development In-House
Ys series will also celebrate its 35th anniversary next year
Japanese veteran Nihon Falcom Corporation – also known simply as 'Falcom' – has stated its intention to start developing Nintendo Switch software in-house, rather than farming it out to external companies. The news was part of Falcom's latest financial results briefing, which also...
News Ninjala's Next Season Is Animal Themed, And An Anime Is Coming
The series will "dive deeper into the game's colourful world"
GungHo Online Entertainment has released its latest developer diary for Ninjala, lifting the lid on a brand new season and an extra special treat for fans. The game's eighth season will be taking place between 2nd December and 9th March and introduces a new mode, tournaments, items, and...
Guide Where To Buy Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda
It's dangerous to Game & Watch alone
Update (18th Feb 2022): If you're in the UK, Amazon UK has the Zelda Game & Watch discounted to £39.95 at the moment. Not bad at all! Update (12th Nov 2021): It's out today! You can read our full review right here if you're interested in picking one up. Update (22nd Sep 2021):
News Pokémon Unite Has Been Updated Again, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Fixes, adjustments and more...
Following on from its second ranked battle season update, which also added new clothing items for Venusaur and Charizard, Pokémon Unite patch notes for Version 1.2.1.11 have now been made available. This update includes bug fixes, text fixes, shop updates and adjustments to many of the Pokémon. Has your main been...
Download it now!
A week after Nintendo rolled out its final major update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons - including the Happy Home Paradise DLC, it's now released version 2.0.1. This particular update focuses on fixes. There are a lot of fixes for the main game as well as the new DLC. Here are the full patch notes, courtesy of Nintendo's...
A big week for Link
Well, here's a surprise - Nintendo has released a brand new Ninji Speedrun course for Super Mario Maker 2. It's a Zelda-themed one and is to celebrate the launch of the Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda this week. It'll be available until 21st November, so check it out while you can. A new Ninji Speedrun course is here for...
News Don't Forget About Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic, It's Also Out Now On Nintendo Switch
Will you be getting it?
Sure, this week might mark the release of the Grand Theft Auto trilogy, Shin Megami Tensei V, the Zelda Game & Watch and even The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition on other platforms, but don't forget about the return of BioWare's legendary RPG classic,
News GTA Trilogy Fans Aren't Happy With Some Of The Changes In The 'Definitive' Remaster
"I had one hope rockstar"
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy is one of the most eagerly-awaited releases of 2021, but those who have managed to get their hands on it early are reporting that not everything is as 'definitive' as it should be. As reported by our friends over at Push Square, Rockstar has made some rather odd changes to character models in...
Watch This Is What Grand Theft Auto Definitive Trilogy Looks Like On Switch
Grand Theft Oh No
Well, Grand Theft Auto is finally on the Nintendo Switch! It's just what we always wanted, right? The Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition (yeah, that's the full title) includes Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, as well as quite a few changes, which a lot of...
Mini Review Heaven's Machine (Switch) - Short, But Unfortunately Not Sweet
A bullet hellish experience
Heaven's Machine is the first of Super Rare Games’ ‘Super Rare Shorts’ series; brand new indie games only released on the Switch in physical form and only available to buy during a short open preorder window. It's certainly an unusual idea but, unfortunately, this is probably not the start they were hoping for...
News Super Rare Reveals Its First Ever Physical-Only Switch Game, Heaven's Machine
From ITTA studio, Glass Revolver
Super Rare Games has announced Heaven's Machine as the first title in its 'Super Rare Shorts' series of physical-only Switch games. The game is "a chaotic, fast-paced roguelite set on a cosmic train racing towards heaven" developed by Glass Revolver, the studio behind ITTA and House of God. In the game, you'll take...
News Twitch Is Now On The Nintendo Switch
Scratch your Twitch itch on Switch
We still don't have Netflix on the Nintendo Switch, but now we're one step closer to being able to use it as a viewing platform as well as a game one, because Twitch just launched on the Nintendo Switch eShop. The streaming platform is already on other consoles, like the PS4, PS5, and all the various Xboxes, but...
News Pups & Purrs Animal Hospital Is The Latest Nintendogs-Style Game On Switch
Including 20 minigames
If you still find yourself craving some new Nintendogs-style gameplay – seriously, what's happened to that series, Nintendo? – you might want to consider Pups & Purrs Animal Hospital which launches on Switch today. From Aksys Games and Numskull Games, Pups & Purrs Animal Hospital has you becoming "the very best...
Nintendo Download 11th November (Europe)
GTA! Shin Megami Tensei V Blue Reflection!
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: BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light...
Launching on Switch Dec 3rd
Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain is just weeks away from launching on Switch, and Nintendo's busy convincing us to pick it up with a brand new commercial starring Neil Patrick Harris. The How I Met Your Mother actor, who's also starring in a Nintendo-themed holiday film this year called 8-Bit Christmas, is seen...
News Death's Gambit: Afterlife Is Getting A Tasty Physical Edition In Q1 2022
Another one for the collection
Death's Gambit: Afterlife arrived on the Switch eShop a couple of months ago, bringing the expanded version of the souls-like to eager Ninty gamers. If you like the look of it but really like building up your physical collection, though, you may want to hold fire. It's getting a rather nice physical edition in Q1...
Japanese Charts Mario Party Superstars Fends Off Call Of Duty And Fortnite To Stay Top
As Switch dominates the hardware chart
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 7th November, revealing that Mario Party Superstars has remained at number one for a second consecutive week. The game shifted another 81,399 physical copies this week, down from 163,256 at launch, and managed to comfortably keep Call of Duty:...
Nintendo Download 11th November (North America)
Shin Megami Tensei V! GTA Trilogy! Star Wars: KOTOR!
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: Grand Theft Auto: The...
Review My Singing Monsters Playground (Switch) - A Fun, Minigame-Only Alternative To Mario Party
Monster Mayhem
Party games feel right at home on the Switch, don’t they? With the recent launch of games like Mario Party Superstars and Fisti-Fluffs, it feels like there’s always something new to play within the multiplayer genre. Tossing its hat into the ring, My Singing Monsters Playground shares much of the same DNA as Nintendo’s own Mario...
News The Pokémon Creative Team Has Been "Through A Lot" With Angry Fan Feedback
"We try to focus on making the core accessible to everyone"
Recent releases, and the reactions to those releases, point to The Pokémon Company facing an interesting challenge at it celebrates its 25th Anniversary. On the one hand the franchise is continually trying to grow and attract new fans of various ages; on the other there are Pokémon...
News Nintendo Reminds Us Of Switch's Upcoming Releases, And 2022's Looking Pretty Mighty
New Zelda, Mario, Pokémon, Splatoon and more on the way
Nintendo has shared a quick overview of the major releases headed to Switch over the next couple of months and into 2022. We don't know about you, but we're starting to think that 2022 could be one of the system's best years yet. As you can see in the handy image below, there's an awful lot...
News Top-Down Roguelite 'Tunnel Of Doom' Digs Its Way To Switch Next Month
"It’s you against the hordes!"
From Finnish indie developer Antti Vaihia, Tunnel of Doom will launch on Nintendo Switch on 23rd December, it's been announced. The game is a top-down roguelite action title that blends tower defence strategy with hands-on combat. You'll be exploring a monster-infested mine, setting traps and building up your...
Random Have You Noticed This Glaring Error In Arcade Archives VS. Super Mario Bros?
Mario games will never be the same again
If you're reading this site, you're probably pretty familiar with the general plot of almost every Mario game in existence. As Mario (and sometimes Luigi), you'll be heading off to rescue Princess Peach from the clutches of the Mushroom Kingdom's biggest baddie, Bowse– WRONG. Nope, apparently we've all been...
Rumour Metroid Prime Switch Remaster Is "Wrapped Up" According To Industry Insider
"It just wrapped up development over the summer"
Industry insider Emily Rogers has claimed that Nintendo's rumoured remaster of the original Metroid Prime has finished development. Rumours of a remastered trilogy have been circulating for a while now, but Rogers claims that while the original plan was to re-release all three games in the Prime...
News Tencent Acquires Studio Behind Samurai Jack And Ninjala
A purchase that was kept quiet
It's well known that Tencent has been acquiring shares in a broad range of game publishers and developers, increasing its investments and influence in the industry. While a lot of those moves have been public, Bloomberg is reporting that Tencent quietly acquired 90% of Japanese company Wake Up Interactive group in...
News Skyrim Anniversary Edition Now Available On "All Platforms", Fibs Bethesda
Switch is missing out
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is unquestionably one of the best games of the past decade, so the fact that Bethesda has re-released it again should come as no great shock. However, while much was made of the potential relationship between Bethesda and Nintendo when Skyrim was featured in the Nintendo Switch reveal trailer (the...
News Limited Run Games Announces More Physical Releases For Switch, Pre-Orders Now Open
Citizens Unite! and much more...
Physical distributor Limited Run Games is showing no signs of slowing in terms of hard-copy releases for Switch. Here are some of the most recent announcements, courtesy of the company's official Twitter account: Citizens Unite!: Earth x Space Unite the citizens to save the timeline! Citizens Unite!: Earth x Space...
News Hamster Adds Another Namco Title To Arcade Archives On Nintendo Switch
More retro goodness
Hamster has been slowly bolstering the Namco Arcade Archives offerings and the latest game to be added to the collection is the 1983 action-puzzle game, Libble Rabble. Here's a bit about it and some screenshots: “LIBBLE RABBLE” is an action puzzle game released by NAMCO in 1983. Control Libble and Rabble to “bashishi”...
Claim them when the game launches next year
In the lead-up to the release of Pokémon Legends: Arceus early on in 2022, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have been sharing new bits of information to remind Pokémon fans it's still on the way. The latest update via social media has now detailed what players will receive if they have existing...
Shine bright like a diamond
You would be forgiven for thinking that polishing, one of the new features introduced in Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Happy Home Paradise expansion (which is quite a mouthful), looked a bit... duff. After all, why would you want to make our furniture sparkle? We thought the same thing too, when we first unlocked the...
News SteamWorld Dig Is Getting A Third-Person Co-Op Sequel "With A Twist"
Heads will roll
During today's Thunderful Games showcase — yet another one to add to the pile of exciting Direct-likes containing games news straight from the publisher — we saw the announcement of a new game from Image & Form, which is half of Thunderful's development wing and one of its founding studios.
Watch Thunderful World With Mark Hamill - Live!
The publisher that SteamWorld built is going big
The year has been full of live video showcases, but we're rather intrigued by this upcoming effort from Thunderful. It's the increasingly influential publisher / developer born out of Image & Form, which first captured our hearts and surged into major popularity back on the 3DS with SteamWorld...
News Lots Of Resident Evil And Devil May Cry Games Are Discounted On Switch Right Now
Update: Sale ends today!
Update: As a friendly reminder, Capcom's current sale on the Switch eShop is about to come to an end. If you want to grab any of the discounted games listed below, you have until 11:59pm tonight to do so! Original Article (Mon 1st Nov, 2021 16:30 GMT): As part of a special Halloween sale (that's still running for a good...
News Cryptic Tweet From Minecraft Developer Hints At 1.18 Update Coming Soon
Get ready for your Minecraft world to become 2000% more cavey
In October, Minecraft developer Mojang announced that part two of their gigantic Caves and Cliffs update would be ready in "a month or two". It looks like it's almost time, as Mikael "slicedlime" Hedberg, the Tech Lead for Minecraft Java Edition, just tweeted out something a little...
PSA Animal Crossing's Happy Home Paradise DLC Fixes New Horizons' Most-Hated Feature
That's more like it!
If you've opted to pick up Animal Crossing: New Horizons' new DLC, or if you've got it through Nintendo's Switch Online Expansion Pack, you'll already have seen some of the lovely new content Happy Home Paradise has to offer. There are new characters to meet, new items to get, and plenty more besides, but there's one new
News Here's How To Get Mew And Jirachi In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl
Two Mythical Pokémon for your collection
As well as the Legendary Pokémon that will be available in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl's post-game, as revealed by The Pokémon Company earlier today, you'll also be able to get your hands on two Mythical Pokémon. Both Mew and Jirachi will be available in-game, regardless of which version...
News You'll Really, Really Want To Ensure Your Pokémon Diamond/Pearl Remakes Are Updated At Launch
You'll be missing out without it...
Nintendo has revealed that Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl will receive a patch tomorrow, 11th November, despite the games not actually launching until next Friday, 19th November. Even more bizarre is the fact that the patch appears to be adding quite a lot of the games' content – including their...
New details revealed!
The Pokémon Company has shared new details regarding Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, the upcoming Diamond and Pearl remakes for Nintendo Switch. As you'll see in the brand new trailer above, the new games will feature a brand new area called 'Ramanas Park'. Described as "an expansive new facility", Ramanas Park...
News Looks Like Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Are The Exact Same ROM
Pulling things together
Spoiler warning: While we'll avoid displaying any information here that might be considered 'spoilerific', we recommend exercising caution when clicking a link that takes you away from the site. Since the dawn of the Pokémon series, the mainline games have been neatly divided into two versions, and while they're usually the...
Gallery A Peek Into Nintendo NY Store's Pokémon Sinnoh Region Event
Celebrating Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Fans explore the map of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl’s Sinnoh region in the Nintendo NY store. The few weeks leading up to the release of new Pokémon games will always be an exciting time for fans of the series, and the build-up to the launch of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond...
News The Best Switch Joy-Con Finally Get A Grip For TV Play
Rejoice, Hori Split Pad Pro fans
We've had some feisty conversations in NL Towers over the years on the topic of Nintendo's Switch Joy-Con controllers. They have cool HD rumble, accurate motion sensors, they're brilliant and clever in their usage either clipped onto the Switch or as wireless controllers. But, they're also arguably flimsy and have...
News Jump Force Deluxe Edition To Be Removed From Switch eShop, Online Services Will Be Shut Down
Bandai thanks players for their support
Bandai Namco has announced that Jump Force Deluxe Edition will soon be delisted from digital stores, with all online services to be shut down shortly afterwards. The game, all DLCs, and virtual currency purchases will become unavailable starting on 7th February 2022; the game's online service will continue up...
Update: Trial now live
Update: The Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town Game Trial is now live. If you're subscribed to Nintendo Switch Online, make sure to get the game downloaded and give it a go! Original Article (Wed 3rd Nov, 2021 15:00 GMT): Nintendo Switch Online subscribers in Europe will soon be able to check out Story of Seasons:...
News Real Farm - Premium Edition Launches Today, Here's 8 Minutes Of Switch Gameplay
All past DLC included
Launching today on Nintendo Switch is Real Farm - Premium Edition, the latest version of developer Kokku and publisher Soedesco's farming simulator. Also releasing on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S today, Real Farm- Premium Edition's 4K, 60fps visuals are listed as one of the title's major selling points, but while Switch owners will...
News Nintendo Uploads New Big Brain Academy Switch Overview Trailer
Launching this December
Nintendo still has a handful of releases up its sleeve for the remainder of 2021 and one of them happens to be Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain on the Switch. If it sounds or looks familiar, it's because it's actually a title that's being revived from the Nintendo DS era. It was originally released way back in 2005/06...
News Riot Announces Rhythm Runner 'Hextech Mayhem: A League Of Legends Story' For Nintendo Switch
Arriving next week
Riot Forge and Choice Provisions have lifted the lid on their new "fast-paced" rhythm runner for the Nintendo Switch. It's officially titled Hextech Mayhem: A League of Legends Story, and will be arriving on the hybrid system on the 16th of November (that's next week). You can get a better idea of what to expect in the trailer...
News Smash Bros. Ultimate's Spirit And Tournament Events Appear To Be Winding Down
Starting next week, past events will be repeated
Now that Sora from the Kingdom Hearts series has joined the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster as the final DLC fighter, the development of the all-star brawler is officially complete. Sadly, the new events may be coming to an end. While weekly events will still be a thing, from 19th November 2021...
News The Marvellous Metroidvania Narita Boy Is Receiving A Limited Run Games Physical Release
Pre-orders open later this week
The Metroidvania Narita Boy will be receiving a Limited Run Games physical release on the Nintendo Switch in the near future. Pre-orders for standard physical versions will open later this week on 12th November for $39.99, from the Limited Run Games website. There'll also be a collector's edition for $74.99 - which...
News Football Manager 2022 Touch Is Out Now On Nintendo Switch
Lead your team to glory
If you've ever fancied yourself as a football manager, then you can't go past the series of the same name. Alongside the latest mainline experience, Sega and Sports Interactive have also released Football Manager 2022 Touch - the latest portable version of the title for Nintendo Switch and mobile devices. This new version...
News Nintendo Teams Up With Christina Aguilera For Latest Switch Commercial
It's beautiful, no matter what they say...
It seems you can't swing a Joy-Con around (with the wrist-strap carefully applied, of course) today without hitting upon a celeb promo for the Switch. The latest to appear is from Nintendo of America, recruiting performer Christina Aguilera and her family for another 'My Way' commercial promoting the...
News Among Us 'Emergency Meeting' Livestream Reveals New Roles, Cosmetics, And In-App Purchases
Cosmicubular!
In a five-minute live premiere on the 9th of November, Among Us devs Innersloth revealed the latest update for their game to the masses: The Cosmicube Update! Cosmicubes give you access to what is basically a branching system of unlocks, a bit like a skill tree: "Cosmicubes: Special cosmetic cubes that have themed items you unlock...
Talking Point The Transformative Impact Of Animal Crossing: New Horizons Version 2.0
Team NL has a virtual chat in The Roost
Animal Crossing: New Horizons has had its major version 2.0 update, which includes a bunch of freebies and also the paid DLC option of Happy Home Paradise. A number of Team NL have been enjoying its charms, and a topic that kept coming up was the new content's ability to bring back lapsed players. It's also...
Random Brie Larson's Back In A New Metroid Dread Instagram Ad
Say cheese
Now, listen — we know a lot of you don't like it when we write about Oscar winner Brie Larson's ongoing relationship with Nintendo. We get it. We're all a little bit lactose intolerant, too. But, much like you only have yourself to blame if you finish off an entire tub of Häagen-Dazs, we really can't be held responsible for you...
Talking Point Will Nintendo Abandon The Switch Concept For Its Next Console?
Could we see another Wii – or another Wii U?
Nintendo isn't a company that likes to stand still for too long. It has often innovated and driven the entire industry forward, such as when it popularised motion-control gaming with the Wii and touch-based interfaces with the DS. However, this desire to experiment hasn't always worked out; the Virtual...
News Nintendo Wants To Expand 3D Mario Games "In New Ways"
"People of all generations have been enjoying Super Mario Odyssey"
While the Super Mario series was born in the era of 2D gaming, more recently the Italian plumber has scored notable commercial successes with his 3D outings, including the likes of Super Mario 3D World and Super Mario Odyssey. Even so, the character has continued to appear in 2D...
Review Blue Reflection: Second Light (Switch) - A Stunning-Looking Anime Adventure
Back-to-school days have never been this weird
There are few joys in life greater than a good mystery, but a mystery surrounding cute anime girls? That is even better. Blue Reflection: Second Light is the sequel to 2017’s Blue Reflection from developer Gust and publisher Koei Tecmo. This game sees a fresh cast of characters thrust into a new...
News Mario Party Superstars Commercial Grudgingly Promotes Switch Online App's Voice Chat
*Not accurate to real-world gameplay
Mario Party Superstars has been out in the wild for a couple of weeks now, serving up a whole lot of classic minigames and boards to a new audience on Switch. We enjoyed it in our review, highlighting that the original content is blended with all sorts of modern-day conveniences like better AI, shiny HD visuals...
News 'Aero GPX' Is One Man's Vision Of 'F-Zero' Reborn, And It Could Come To Switch
If Nintendo's not going to do it...
It's been almost two decades since we got a new F-Zero game, which really should be a crime, or something. Still, if Nintendo isn't going to make a new F-Zero, then perhaps we should be looking elsewhere – for example, solo developer Aaron McDevitt is currently putting together an F-Zero-style racer by the name...
News Looks Like Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Are Unity Engine Games
Leaks suggest significant "structural changes" with data storage
Spoiler warning: While we'll avoid displaying any information here that might be considered 'spoilerific', we recommend exercising caution when clicking a link that takes you away from the site. As is common these days, the next big release on many a gamer's calendar, Pokémon...
News The Switch Is Here To Stay, Says Nintendo Boss Shuntaro Furukawa
Foundation "exceeds" a "conventional hardware lifecycle"
How long is a console lifecycle? It really depends on the system, but conventional wisdom seems to suggest that it's around five years – although there are exceptions, of course, such as the original Game Boy. Going by that accepted wisdom, the Switch should be entering the twilight years...
News Sega Trademarks The Name 'Sonic Frontiers'
Could this be the rumoured open-world game?
Sega has filed a trademark for the name 'Sonic Frontiers', which has triggered speculation that this is the final name of the upcoming 2022 Sonic title. The new game – which was teased in May this year and is coming to Switch – is rumoured to be an open-world adventure in the same style as
Learn to stretch, flex, listen, and act natural!
Oh, hello there! Welcome to my wonderful study. My name is Professor Reactions, and I have a PhD in Reactions. Talk about nominative determinism, am I right? Anyway, I know why you're all here: To learn about the 11 new reactions in Animal Crossing: New Horizons' update 2.0, where to find them, and...
Video Everyone Should Play Sin & Punishment
The Wii sequel is darn good, too
Sin & Punishment is a Nintendo 64 game well known among Nintendo enthusiasts, but there are also likely to be a number of Switch owners that see the logo for the game in the N64 app (for those that opt to get the Expansion Pass) and won't have that flash of familiarity. It's no wonder, too, as despite Nintendo...
News Switch Online Subscribers Can Try The World Ends With You: Final Remix Soon (North America)
With NEO: The World Ends With You given a discount
Recently Nintendo of Europe confirmed that Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town is the next game trial heading to the region for Switch Online subscribers. Nintendo of America has now joined in and, arguably, is offering the better promotion this time around. In North America S
News Cute Farming Exploration Game 'Clouzy!' Announced For Switch
Wholesome farming awaits in 2022
Freedom Games has announced that Clouzy!, a farming sim from indie developer Tinymoon, will launch on Switch on 17th February 2022. Billed as a "cute and wholesome farming game", Clouzy! has you exploring a brightly-coloured world alongside your very own flying pet, collecting fruit, cooking up meals and more as you...
Still no sign of Yo-kai Watch 4
A newly spotted trademark suggests that Level-5 could be planning to bring Y School Heroes: Bustlin' School Life to Switch in the west. The game is an RPG that's part of the Yo-kai Watch's 'Jam' spin-off series; it launched for Switch in Japan last August, and eventually showed up on PS4 in the region later that...
UK Charts Mario Party Superstars Stays Third As Switch Takes Four Of The Top Ten
Call of Duty goes straight to number one
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 6th November, revealing that Mario Party Superstars has remained in third place for a second consecutive week. Still sitting comfortably as Switch's highest-charting game for now, the latest entry in the Mario Party franchise couldn't compete with new...
Guide Animal Crossing Villager Vacation Homes - How To Invite Villagers To Happy Home Paradise
It starts with a sweet treat
Happy Home Paradise is the first and only major paid expansion to Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and it is very much a fresh take and expansion upon the rather charming Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer that we saw on 3DS. The campaign introduces new abilities gradually, but one that you can learn early on is to...
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