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July2021
Guide Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Guide - Walkthrough, Tips And Hints
Everything you need to know about Link's latest adventure!
Welcome to our Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD guide hub. From here you can jump into a bunch of different articles and guides covering all manner of aspects of this new and improved version of Nintendo's classic game. From which control method we prefer between motion and stick, how to...
Guide Zelda: Skyward Sword HD: Goddess Cubes - Goddess Chest Locations
Locations for each and every one of those great big beautiful magic cubes
Goddess Cubes are mysterious metallic boxes scattered across The Surface in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD by the great Goddess in order that they might aid her chosen hero (that's you!) once they finally arrive to take on their quest. There are a whopping 27 Goddess...
Guide Zelda: Skyward Sword HD: All Bug Locations
A Bug's Life
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD's world has twelve different types of bug that you can catch in order to create various powerful infusion potions or to sell to Strich for some tasty profits. In order to catch bugs, you'll first need to pick up the bug net from Beedle's Airshop for 50 Rupees and then you're free to get hunting...
Guide Zelda: Skyward Sword HD - Every Item And Potion Upgrade
Pimp out all of your gear and potions with this handy upgrade and infusion guide
If you've already read our The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD treasure guide and bug guide you'll know where to find all the bits and pieces required in order to upgrade and max out Link's various items and potions. Now we can take a look at what upgrades are...
Guide Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Gratitude Crystals - All Gratitude Crystal Locations
Locations and Side Quest info to help you find all the Gratitude Crystals
There are a total of 80 shiny Gratitude Crystals to get your hands on in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD and they are used as an exclusive currency to trade with Batreaux. Not entirely essential to successfully completing the game, Gratitude Crystals can still be pretty...
Guide Zelda: Skyward Sword HD - All Minigame Locations And How To Win
All of the minigames and how to absolutely smash them
As you traverse the world of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD you'll discover a total of seven fun minigames where you'll get to show off and improve your skills whilst racking up some pretty sweet prizes. Let's take a look at what minigames await you on your adventure, where you can find...
Guide Zelda: Skyward Sword HD - Potion Recipe List
Every potion available in-game and what effect it has
Potions play an important role in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD; it's a dangerous and tiring job battling armies of Bokoblins, taking on Demon Lords and slicing and dicing your way through everything this world has to throw at you after all. In order to replenish and protect himself...
Guide Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Bottles Guide - All Bottle Locations
We love bottles, you love bottles, let's find all the bottles
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, like most every other Zelda game before it, has got some lovely (now fully HD) bottles for you to find and keep your various potions and fairies in as you venture forth on your great quest. With regards to this particular adventure, there are...
Guide Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Bosses - How To Beat Every Boss Battle
Take our hand and let us guide you safely through Skyward Sword's boss gauntlet
There's no shortage of boss battles to make your way through as you get to grips with Link's adventure in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD and below you'll find guides to help you defeat every last one them. Let's get stuck into these beasts! The Legend of Zelda:...
Guide Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Guide - All Treasures - Where To Find Every Treasure For Upgrades
Locations and strategies to help you nab every treasure type in the game
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD has a total of sixteen different treasures for Link to find on his adventures and each and every one of these can be sold to Rupin for some sweet Rupees or used to upgrade Link's equipment. You'll obtain some treasures by defeating enemies...
Sony reportedly monitoring Nintendo's strategy
The upcoming Nintendo Switch OLED, a revised version of Nintendo's hybrid system with an upgraded screen and other minor adjustments, will be a particularly interesting hardware launch for companies across the industry. As has already been well documented, the Switch OLED will retail at a price point...
Guide Switch Basics: How To Archive And Delete Switch Games To Clear Space
You don't need EVERYTHING installed, right?
Here at Nintendo Life we're always keeping an eye on the sort of things people want to know about Nintendo and the Switch, and it's surprising how many eager internet searchers want information on relatively simple features that, perhaps, aren't obvious or well explained by Nintendo itself. So we're...
News New Metroid Dread Report Outlines 7 Points That Define The 2D Saga
"I’m sure some of you may have thought that the character Samus was named Metroid?"
As part of its early promotion for Metroid Dread, Nintendo has been producing some pretty neat 'reports' that showcase different aspects of the game, along with input from the development team. The latest update focuses on seven gameplay and story aspects that...
News Nintendo Switch OLED Pre-Orders Go Live In The US Today
Here are the times you need
It's good news for our chums in the US today, as Nintendo has announced that pre-orders for the shiny new Switch OLED will be going live in the region in just a few hours' time. Select retailers will open up pre-orders today, 15th July, at 12pm PT / 3pm ET. We've been gathering up all the links you need from a variety of...
Nintendo Download 15th July (North America)
Skyward Sword HD! Cris Tales! Labyrinth City!
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: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward...
Japanese Charts Monster Hunter Stories 2 Goes Top, But Debut Sales Fall Well Short Of Rise
Monster Hunter Rise's launch was almost 10x stronger
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 11th July, revealing that Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin has gone straight in at number one on its debut week. The game sold an estimated 137,676 physical copies in Japan during its first few days on sale, beating the also...
Nintendo Download 15th July (Europe)
Zelda! Skyward! Sword!
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: Curved Space (Maximum Games, 13th Jul, £14.99 /...
News Co-Op Tower Defense Game 'Dungeon Defenders: Awakened' Conquers Switch Next Month
Plus a free update shortly after
After originally being scheduled for a February launch on Switch, Chromatic Games’ Dungeon Defenders: Awakened has now been treated to a new, more solid release date. You'll be able to get your hands on it from 4th August – which is only a handful of weeks away! It'll be available on the eShop for $29.99 at...
News Almost Four Years Since Launch, Switch Rhythm Game Deemo Is Still Getting New Content
Latest update takes song total to 323
When we reviewed Rayark and Flyhigh Works' Deemo back in September 2017, we praised it for being a fantastic rhythm game with an incredible soundtrack and fun mechanics. It was already pretty great value for money back then, but now, almost four years later, it's just getting better and better. A newly released...
News Game Builder Garage Gets A September Retail Release In Europe
Delayed development
It's a bit of a trend for hit Indie games to start life as download exclusives, enjoy impressive sales and then bring out a physical edition months later - for collectors it's become the norm. It's a little surprising to see Nintendo do the same thing, in Europe on this occasion. Game Builder Garage was an eShop-only release in...
News NBA 2K22 Is Heading To Switch, Of Course, This September
One of the more reliable Switch-supporting franchises
If the Switch is short of prominent games in one particular genre, it's sports. We have quite a lot of spin-offs, retro or Indie takes on different athletic pursuits, but various big-time retail sport games pass the system by, or we get 'legacy' versions that are rather rubbish and out-of-touch...
Random The Switch On Phil Spencer's Shelf Was A Gift From Nintendo
Case closed?
Remember the Nintendo Switch that showed up on Phil Spencer's shelf a while ago? Well, the Head of Xbox has now revealed it was actually present from Nintendo of America's president, Doug Bowser, and the rest of the team. Phil revealed this information during a recent appearance on the Kinda Funny Gamescast. As we all know, Microsoft...
Video Atlus Releases A New Story Trailer For Shin Megami Tensei V
Out exclusively on Switch this November
It's been an exciting week for Persona fans - with Atlus announcing it's got seven project reveals planned between September and next Autumn to celebrate the series' 25th anniversary. Let's not forgot about the Japanese video game company's original RPG though, Shin Megami Tensei. Atlus has just released a...
News Monster Hunter Stories 2 Version 1.1.0 Update Adds A Free Palamute Monstie
Download it today
Following on from last week's release of Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, Capcom has now released another update for the game, bumping it up to Version 1.1.0. As previously revealed, it includes a Palamute Monstie along with some additional bug fixes to the game's text and more. Below are the full patch notes, courtesy of...
News Nintendo Reminds Us Splatoon 3 Is Still On The Way
Patience now, Inklings
One upcoming Switch release that probably deserves a bit more love is Splatoon 3. It's a little difficult though when Nintendo hasn't really said anything about the game since the initial reveal at the start of this year. So, what's going on with this third entry currently scheduled for a 2022 release? While there's no proper...
News Switch OLED Upgrades Reportedly Cost Nintendo "Around $10 More Per Unit"
System will retail for $50 more than the original model
It's always interesting when a new and slightly improved system is announced to see just how much it will cost compared to the existing model which does much the same. In the case of the Switch OLED, it's going to be $50 more than the price of the original hybrid model - bumping the total...
News Yep, Tantalus Was Also The Developer Of The Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
You might remember its work on Twilight Princess HD
It's becoming increasingly common for Nintendo to lend out its IP and call on the services of external studios to help remake and remaster its classic library of games - so it's no surprise to discover that the company's latest release, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, was also handled by...
News Button City Brings 'Hope-Punk' And Friendship To Switch This Summer
Harmony and melodies
Button City has anthropomorphic foxes, pandas, rabbits, raccoons and cats living in harmony in a peaceful little community, and if that has your interest piqued, then you'll be excited to hear that you don't have long to wait to play it on the Nintendo Switch. Here's some more potentially exciting words to do with the game:...
Video The Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD's Launch Trailer Is Here
One last push before the big day
With just two days to go until the big release, Nintendo has dropped one final trailer to celebrate the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD. The game arrives on Switch on Friday 16th July, giving fans of the series a new way to experience how the Zelda story began. If you've been thinking about grabbing...
Round Up The Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Reviews Are In
Is it any good?
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is launching on Nintendo Switch this Friday, adding a shiny coat of paint to a Wii classic. While loved by many, the original game had a fair amount of flaws that put a considerable number of players off the first time around – so is this remaster worth the money? Reviews for the game have now...
News New Trailer Showcases Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania's 'Wondrous Worlds'
Keep rollin'
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania was certainly a stand-out announcement during Nintendo's E3 Direct, bringing a whole lot of the IP's best content to Switch. With over 300 stages from the first two GameCube releases, a story mode, online leaderboards and some rather effective looking gyro controls, it could be a huge amount of fun when...
News RPG 'Swords & Souls: Neverseen' Comes To Console For The First Time On Switch
And we don't have long to wait
SoulGame Studio has announced that its popular RPG Swords & Souls: Neverseen is about to launch on console for the very first time, with a Switch release just around the corner. The game, which has gathered a decent number of players and very favourable user reviews since launching on Steam in 2019, will arrive on...
Review The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD - A Remaster That Truly Soars
A Legend Reborn
Returning to The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword some ten whole years down the line from its original release, you may be expecting, as we certainly were, to be greeted by a core game that's unavoidably, naturally, beginning to show its age in some regards. It stands to reason, this is an entry in Nintendo's storied franchise that's...
Smashing
In a spot of good news for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Spirit collectors, several Spirits that were previously exclusive to events are now available permanently, for everyone, in-game. As of yesterday, you'll see the Monster Hunter Rise Magnamalo, Palamute, and Palico Spirits, as well as the Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury Fury...
News Mushihimesama Was Removed From The European Switch eShop Due To PEGI Rating Error
Update: And it's back!
Update 2: More good news! The game's publisher, Live Wire, has now confirmed that the game is once again available on the European and Australian eShops. Update: We've been in touch with the PR firm handling Mushihimesama on Switch, and have been told some good news: The PEGI rating got changed from PEGI 3 to PEGI 7, and...
News The First Review For The Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Is Now In
The first verdict from Japan
Update (Wed 14th Jul, 2021 14:00 BST): Our very own review is now live, too. You can read our full thoughts on the game right here. Original Article (Wed 14th Jul, 2021 10:00 BST): The very first review of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD has now been shared by Japanese publication, Famitsu, with western reviews...
News Samurai Warriors 5 Demo Allows Players To Transfer Progress To The Full Game
Arriving on the Switch eShop next week
Samurai Warriors 5 will be arriving on the Nintendo Switch later this month, and ahead of its release Koei Tecmo has announced a special demo. It will be made available on the Switch eShop on 20th July and allows players to experience two stages and try out multiple different characters. Your progress will...
News Someone Thinks They've Resolved Nintendo's Joy-Con Drift Problem With An Incredibly Simple Fix
"There you go, Nintendo"
If you're desperate to salvage those drifting Nintendo Switch Joy-Con, have watched all the videos online (including our own), and still haven't had any luck, then why not try this new fix that's surfaced on YouTube, which is claiming to have solved Joy-Con drift problems once and for all. VK's Channel on YouTube identified...
News Brand New Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin Spirits Are Joining Smash Bros. Ultimate
Unlock them later this week
Surprise! The rice farming game Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin (which we thought was pretty neat, by the way), will be joining Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in spirit form. Nintendo has announced the latest event - taking place this Friday, and lasting for a total of five days - will feature three new spirits from the...
News Octopath Traveler Teases Sequel On Its Third Anniversary
A "new adventure" appears to be on the way
Square Enix's Octopath Traveler celebrates its third anniversary this week, and while it's no longer a Nintendo Switch exclusive, it's still an amazing game and one we would absolutely recommend trying out if you haven't already. It's got everyone wondering though if there are more adventures to come...
News Metroid's Ridley amiibo Is Also Getting A Reprint This October
Just in time for the release of Metroid Dread
From time to time, Nintendo likes to reprint older amiibo alongside newer releases on the Switch. We've seen it before with amiibo from the Zelda line, and now it's Metroid's turn. Following on from the news the Dark Samus amiibo from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate would be getting a reprint in the US, it's...
News Minecraft Update 1.17.10 Adds Candles, Axolotl Fixes
Don't get them mixed up, okay?
Earlier this year, Mojang announced that they would be splitting the upcoming Minecraft Caves & Cliffs update into two parts, mostly along the line of "new world generation" and "everything else". Completely rewriting how the world is built is a monumental task, after all. The Caves & Cliffs update part one...
News Oh, Bird: Check Out Crowsworn, A Bloodborne-y Metroidvania That's A Hit On Kickstarter
Caw
Enough games have taken their cues from From Software's Dark Souls and Bloodborne games that "Souls-like" is beginning to become its own genre, but we can't say that we mind — especially when the games look this good. Crowsworn is unabashedly Bloodborne-y in its presentation, with cathedrals and Victorian lampposts up the wazoo, plus the main...
News Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Is A "Smash Bros-Alike" Fighting Its Way To Switch This Fall
Featuring 20 levels based on Nickelodeon shows
If the likes of Mario and Link just aren't doing it for you, an all-new Super Smash Bros-style game featuring the likes of SpongeBob and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is heading to Switch later this year. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, which will also release on PlayStation and Xbox systems, is...
Home release gives us a proper look
On Christmas Day last year, Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle hit Japanese theatres, telling a new story in which series protagonist Ash Ketchum meets a feral boy named Koko. Actually called Pocket Monsters the Movie: Coco in Japan, the film launches on Blu-ray and DVD in the region this week. Thanks to...
News Here Are The Switch eShop's Best-Selling Games Of 2021 So Far (Japan)
Top 30 eShop games revealed
As our regular readers will be aware, Nintendo drops a list of the Japanese Switch eShop's best-selling games every month. In the latest round-up, Game Builder Garage took home the title of the most downloaded game of June, closely followed by Mario Golf: Super Rush. Now, though, Nintendo's offered up a more exciting...
News The Smurfs - Mission Vileaf Is A Cutesy 3D Platformer Heading to Switch
Hold your fire, it actually looks decent
Ah, the Smurfs, those funny little blue characters that have endured over decades in popular culture, albeit not necessarily residing in the top tier when it comes to mainstream popularity. The brand is still lucrative, though, and publisher Microids is working with developer OSome Studio to bring The Smurfs...
News Switch's Latest Animated Jigsaw Puzzle Game Puts A Focus On ASMR
And it launches today!
The Nintendo Switch has a fair few animated jigsaw puzzle games at this point (who can forget Animated Jigsaws: Japanese Women?), but this latest effort from Leonardo Zufi and QUByte Interactive is going for a slightly different approach. Called ASMR Journey - Animated Jigsaw Puzzle, this new game blends relaxing jigsaw...
News Nintendo Confirms New Camera Controls For Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
Which weirdly wasn't front and centre in its QoL trailer
A narrative has developed online questioning how much endeavour Nintendo has put into The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, with a 'quality of life trailer' subsequently helping a little to show various changes that should theoretically make the game better than it was in its original guise...
News Konami's Next Yu-Gi-Oh! Game Arrives In Japan This August
It's time to duel, again!
Update #3 [Tue 13th Jul, 2021 03:05 BST]: A Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel demo is now available on the Japanese eShop. Once again, this game launches in Japan on 12th August. There's still no word on a local release. Update #2 [Sun 18th Apr, 2021 09:30 BST]: While there's still no mention of a local release, Konami has now locked...
News Minecraft Gets Some More Sonic Content In Awesome New Event
"Join the fastest event alive"
Last month, as part of Sonic the Hedgehog's 30th-anniversary celebration, Minecraft announced a special Sonic Adventure 2 DLC pack for the game. Now in an update, more Sonic x Minecraft content has arrived. This time, Sonic the Hedgehog has taken over "The Hive" Minecraft servers tab. The event runs from now until...
News Cruis'n Blast Brings Classic Arcade Racing To Switch This September
Race like it's 2017
One of the surprises of Nintendo's E3 Direct this year was Cruis'n Blast. It was announced as a Switch exclusive and given a Fall 2021 release. The team at Raw Thrills has now narrowed down the release date. Clear your calendars racing enthusiasts because the game will be arriving on Nintendo's hybrid system on 14th September...
Talking Point Can Metroid Dread Be The Franchise's 'Awakening'?
This could be a breakthrough for the series
Over the weekend our lovely folk in the video team posted a detailed chat, above, asking a simple but intriguing question — "Why hasn't the Metroid series traditionally sold well?" It's a good question, and it feels like one with a lot of varied answers. Let's summarise a few, before shifting to a fully...
News "It's Like A Contra Game On Acid": Weapon Of Choice DX Runs 'N' Guns Onto Switch This Fall
The Xbox Live Indie Game returns on Switch
Indie developer Mommy's Best Games has revealed that Weapon of Choice DX will be blasting onto the Nintendo Switch eShop on 2nd September. This upcoming rerelease looks set to improve upon the original Xbox Live Indie Game of the same name (minus the DX part, of course), with new difficulty rebalancing, a...
News Sonic Colors: Ultimate Switch Trailer Removes 60fps Perk Of Original Video
Still a nice upgrade, mind...
We're rather looking forward to Sonic Colors: Ultimate, an anniversary release of a title previously only found on Wii. Just recently SEGA unveiled a new trailer that showcased a variety of new features in the remaster, with visual enhancements and 'rival rush' standing out as intriguing additions. Nintendo has now...
Video Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania Clip Shows Switch Gyro Controls In Action
Swish and flick
Last month's Nintendo Direct brought us plenty of exciting new games to look forward to, including none other than Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania. Launching this October, the game features more than 300 stages from GameCube's Super Monkey Ball and Super Monkey Ball 2, as well as Super Monkey Ball Deluxe, a
News New Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Footage Shows Off The Game's Autosave Feature
Another welcome change
At the start of the month, Nintendo released a special quality-of-life trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, revealing that the game will feature a new autosave option designed to keep your progress nice and safe. Strangely enough, this feature was only mentioned towards the bottom of a PR feature list, and while...
News Super Robot Wars 30 Scores October Switch Release With English Subtitles
Included anime series revealed
Bandai Namco has announced that Super Robot Wars 30 will launch on Nintendo Switch across Japan and Southeast Asia on 28th October. Super Robot Wars 30 is the latest entry in the Super Robot Wars series – a tactical RPG franchise that focuses on huge crossovers between various different mecha anime series released...
News Nintendo Won't Say Whether Switch OLED Joy-Con Fixes Drift, So Don't Count On It
Four years in, Joy-Con drift isn't going away
Switch OLED's shiny new Joy-Con are easy on the eye, but will they suffer from the infamous Joy-Con drift? Nintendo's latest Switch revision is just a few months away from release, with the super-slick Switch OLED model hitting stores on 8th October. Naturally, it'd make sense for gaming fans to hope...
News UK Charts: Monster Hunter Stories 2 Earns Third-Place Debut In Another Decent Week For Nintendo
Mario Golf falls to fourth
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 10th July, revealing that Monster Hunter Stories 2 has managed to grab third place in its debut week. The game was outsold by FIFA 21 (which is perhaps not all that surprising considering all the Euro 2020 hype), and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, the latter of which...
Feature Treasure Games That Need Switch Ports Or Sequels
We’re going on a Treasure hunt
The aptly-named Japanese studio Treasure — in spite of its fondness for focusing on less popular formats and its infrequent and occasionally Japan-only releases — has long been a developer famed throughout all of game-dom for the consistent originality and sheer quality that runs through its work. Formed in 1992...
News EA Is Bringing Another Legacy Edition Of FIFA To Nintendo Switch
Kick-off this October
Ahead of the England v Italy Euro final today, EA has dropped its official reveal trailer for FIFA 22. The cover star this year will be PSG player Kylian Mbappé and the game launches on 1st October this year. While there's no mention of a Nintendo Switch release in the main trailer, an official press release has confirmed...
News Nintendo Highlights "Smoother Play Experience" In The Opening Hours Of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
It seems the game's camera has also been improved
There's less than a week to go until The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD arrives on the Switch. Nintendo has been reminding us about this Wii game's return non-stop since it was announced, and ahead of its release, it's promoted yet another quality of life improvement. In the Switch version, there...
News A Dusk Diver Sequel Has Been Announced For Switch
Arriving this winter
The 2019 Musou-style RPG action hack-and-slash Dusk Diver is getting a sequel and it's coming to the Nintendo Switch this winter. Dusk Diver 2 being developed by Wanin Games and published by Justdan International. The original game told the story of an innocent high school student who was thrown into the middle of an...
News The Original Nexomon Game Is Coming Soon To Nintendo Switch
Evolve and collect over 300 unique creatures
If you're looking for something similar but different to the old-school Pokémon games, perhaps Nexomon might be of interest. Publisher PQube and VEWO Interactive have announced the original entry, currently available on Steam, iOS and Android devices, will be "coming soon" to all consoles including the...
News Team Sonic Racing '30th Anniversary Edition' Listings Surface Online
Everybody's Super Sonic racing
In 2019, Sega and Sumo Digital released Team Sonic Racing across multiple platforms. While it didn't receive anything like DLC in the end, it seems the retail version of the game for Switch and PlayStation will be getting a special package update to celebrate Sonic's 30th Birthday. According to Sonic fansite Tails'...
News WayForward Brings RWBY: Arrowfell To Nintendo Switch In 2022
And here's your first look
The new Arc System Works' published RWBY game (originally announced last September) has been officially revealed as RWBY: Arrowfell. This side-scrolling 2D adventure will be developed by the Shantae, River City Girls and Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp developer WayForward in conjunction with Rooster Teeth. It's been...
Talking Point Should We Be Worried About Screen Burn-In With Switch OLED?
The bad kind of slow burn
It's time for an embarrassing admission: I apparently use TikTok so much that the app's UI has burned into my phone screen. But let me just redeem myself a little: I don't have the kind of For You Page (that's TikTok's algorithmically-generated stream of content) that's full of viral dances and teen boys being kinda...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Football Games
We mean Soccer, not that 'other' football
Erm... well, this doesn't usually happen! As if holding the 2020 European Championships in 2021 wasn't a melon-twister, to the surprise of English fans (not to mention the irritation of the rest of the UK) Gareth Southgate's England team are in the final of a major international tournament. First time since...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 10th)
What are your weekend gaming plans?
Another week, another addition to the Nintendo Switch family. Yes, we all got a little post-E3 surprise drop (surprise might be a bit generous, to be honest) in the form of the Switch OLED announcement. It elicited a variety reactions from existing Switch owners and Nintendo fans, although none so passionate as...
News The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Is Getting Free DLC Inspired By The Netflix Show
And here's a first-look at Season 2
During the first-ever WitcherCon, CD Project Red announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition would be receiving some free DLC inspired by The Witcher series on Netflix. And yes, they'll be released for every version of the game including the Switch version. More details will be shared soon. Once...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Hacker Arrested For Selling Modified Save Data
Was sold online as the "ultimate save data"
We've heard in the past about crackdowns on street sales of modded Nintendo hardware and games, but this story is slightly different. Back in April, Tokyo-based Chinese national Ichimin Sho posted an advertisement on a Japanese e-commerce site selling "ultimate save data" for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of...
News Songs For A Hero Is A Musical RPG Where The Soundtrack Narrates Your Actions
And it's Brazilian-made!
You know when you listen to a particular song that makes you feel like you're in a music video, even though you're actually just shopping for lentils in your local grubby cornershop? Well, now you can be the star of your own music video. Sort of. Not really. Kinda? Songs For A Hero is a musical RPG in which the lyrical...
News Here Are The Switch eShop's Best-Selling Games Of June 2021 (Japan)
Game Builder Garage prevents a Mario number one
Nintendo has released an updated list of its best-selling titles on the eShop in Japan, this time covering June 2021. The list sees two new entries at the top, with Game Builder Garage managing to keep Mario Golf: Super Rush from a debut digital number one. Innersloth's Among Us completes the top...
News Massive 'What The Golf?' Update Launches A Week Early
120 new levels!
The games industry is full of delays and postponements and Metroid Dread finally being released after 15 years, so it's actually quite nice to be able to write a story about What The Golf's huge new update being released a week early — even if it was by mistake! "The update for the golf game for people who hate golf released...
Random "Of Course You Know What A Heart Is!": Nintendo Pokes Fun At Skyward Sword's Shortcomings
Thankfully, things have been tweaked on Switch
Skyward Sword on Wii made collecting items a pain in the... heart. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD launches on Nintendo Switch next week (that came around fast, didn't it?!) and fans of the series have been keen to learn about the improvements this rerelease is bringing to the table. Thankfully,...
News Nintendo Reveals The Top 15 Most-Downloaded Switch Games In June 2021 (Europe)
The eShop's biggest games
Nintendo has shared an updated list of Europe's most-downloaded Switch eShop games, revealing which titles were the most popular during June 2021. Taking top spot this time around is Nintendo's quirky game creator tool, Game Builder Garage; the game didn't receive a physical release in Europe, perhaps helping it to climb...
Guide Monster Hunter Stories 2 Monstie Eggs - How To Get The Best Monstie Eggs And Party
Don't scramble your thinking
A key to success in Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is finding new 'Monsties' for your party, developing their abilities and ensuring you have the tools to succeed throughout the story. In this guide we focus on how to find the best Eggs and develop a well balanced party. Monster Hunter Stories 2 Monstie...
Guide Monster Hunter Stories 2 - Weapon Builds And How To Forge And Upgrade Armor
Get ready
Developing your armor and weapon builds can be vital to success in Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, so this guide is focused on key strategies to ensure you have the best gear, along with a breakdown of weapon types to help you in battle. Visit the Smithy: Early in the story you'll learn about the Smithy in your home village,...
Guide Monster Hunter Stories 2 Treasure Chests - Tips For Finding Special Items
Get all the goodies
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin has a huge world to explore, from varied towns and villages, to intriguing dungeons and monster dens, right through to the enormous spaces of the open world. However there are some quirks and small details you'll need to know to ensure you get the most out of the world, and more importantly...
Guide Monster Hunter Stories 2 Multiplayer - How To Unlock Multiplayer
Everything is fun with friends
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin may be an epic single player RPG, but Capcom has also included a rather comprehensive set of multiplayer options, which can be played in local or online setups. In this guide we break down the unlock requirements and the options you have for playing with friends and others...
Guide Monster Hunter Stories 2 Battle Guide - How To Win Battles
All about the small details
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin will have you engaging in a lot of battles, so in this guide we give a big focus on the rock-paper-scissors combat, along with details on how to team up with companions and Monsties for incredibly powerful attacks. We also provide some smaller hints and tips to help you through the...
Guide Monster Hunter Stories 2 Guide - Hints, Tips And How To Master The Hunt
You have a long journey ahead
Welcome to our Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin guide hub. Capcom's spin-off is now in stores, a sequel that takes the solid foundations from the 3DS original and delivers an interesting and bright RPG experience on Switch. Serving as both a fun change of pace for core series veterans and a gentle introduction...
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Track Builder gives you the developer's own tools
A new trailer for Hot Wheels Unleashed has lifted the lid on the game's Track Builder, a feature that'll let you design and build your very own trademark orange tracks from the comfort of your sofa. The Track Builder actually gives players the exact same tools, items, tracks, and layouts that were...
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No thanks, mate
Like a plague of gnats hovering around your face on a hot summer's day, or the tidal wave of noisy pop-up ads found on modern tabloid websites, scalpers are once again refusing to go away. Earlier this week saw the announcement of a brand new Switch, the Switch OLED model, and with
News Capcom Has Released A Day-One Update For Monster Hunter Stories 2
Meet the Monsties
This week's major Nintendo Switch release is Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. It's the follow-up to the 2016 3DS original. As planned, Capcom has rolled out its day-one update for the game. While you can play the game as it is on release, this update coming in at ar
News Xenoblade Chronicles Developer Monolith Soft Reports Huge Profits, Up By 138.2%
Shulk's return has likely helped
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News Nintendo Plugs Its NSO Zelda Games Ahead Of Skyward Sword HD's Release
Experience Link's classic adventures while you wait
Next week sees the release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD on the Switch. Although it's only an updated version of a 2011 Wii title, Nintendo has been promoting it non-stop since it was originally announced. It's now using the lead-up to the game's release to promote Link's classics...
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"This is the end"
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News Sonic Colors: Ultimate Trailer Showcases Enhanced Visuals, Rival Rush And More
Blue Blur minus the SD blur
Sonic Colors: Ultimate is SEGA's showcase release for its famous mascot's 30th anniversary this year, bringing the well-regarded Wii-exclusive to a range of platforms, from the fanciest new 4K machines to the versatile Switch. It's not far away, due on 7th September, so there's a new trailer (above) to showcase benefits...
Nintendo Download 8th July (North America)
Monster Hunter! Boomerang X! A Plague Tale!
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: MONSTER HUNTER STORIES 2: Wings...
Nintendo Download 8th July (Europe)
Monster Hunter Stories 2! Silver Case 2425! Pictooi!
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: Monster Hunter...
Japanese Charts Mario Golf: Super Rush Stays Top For A Second Week As Switch Dominates
Double eagle
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 4th July, revealing that Mario Golf: Super Rush has managed to stay top of the pile for a second consecutive week. The game sold another estimated 31,685 physical copies this week, helping it to stay ahead of Game Builder Garage which is still performing nicely in second...
Talking Point Where Does The Switch OLED Announcement Leave The Rumoured Switch Pro?
Was it hot air all along, or is it still coming?
This week, Nintendo did its usual thing of shadow-dropping a major announcement on a (largely) unsuspecting world, and now the dust has settled on the reveal of the Switch OLED Model, it's time to ask the vital question: where does that leave the much-rumoured Switch Pro? In case you somehow missed...
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Plus new obstacles, checkpoints and a Super Bike
Lonely Mountains: Downhill, Thunderful and Megagon's excellent bike trial game, has received another new update that hopes to give players a "completely fresh" experience. The update adds all-new Modifiers for the game's daily leaderboard competition Daily Rides, essentially giving experienced...
Video Days Ahead Of Release, Zelda: Skyward Sword Gets New 'A Hero Rises' Trailer
"Will you fall? Or will you soar?"
We're just days away from the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD on Switch, an HD rerelease of the original that first appeared on Wii back in 2011, and Nintendo has dropped another new trailer to keep the hype rolling. As you'd expect, the new clip gives us another close look at some of the game's...
Review Ys IX: Monstrum Nox - A Fine Action-RPG With Performance Issues On Switch
Ysy like Sunday morning
It’s been a little over three years since we last saw a new entry in the Ys (rhymes with “geese”) franchise, when Lacrimosa of Dana broke the nearly twenty-year period where new entries skipped Nitnendo consoles. We absolutely loved that release, and now that Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is out, we can confidently say that it...
Feeling lucky?
Pre-orders for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD just got a whole lot tastier over at the My Nintendo Store in the UK, with all buyers being entered into a draw to win this lovely 'Link on Loftwing' figurine from First 4 Figures. Completely sold out on the manufacturer's website, the figurine is a pricey prize, initially...
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Featuring mecha suit local co-op
Blowfish Studios and developer Drakkar Dev have announced that Blackwind is aiming to launch on Switch and other platforms in Q4 2021. The game is a sci-fi action-platformer that puts players in the shoes of James Hawkins, an "unlikely" hero and the only hope for the planet of Medusa-42. The planet is under attack...
News Microids To Reveal Panzer Dragoon And The House Of The Dead Switch Physical Editions
Teaming up with Forever Entertainment
Forever Entertainment is quite the mover in the retro remaster scene, seemingly being SEGA's preferred partner for reviving some classics and also working on un-named remakes for Square Enix. It's now been confirmed that the company is partnering up with Microids for retail and collector's editions of a couple...
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