Nintendo Switch News
September2021
News Nintendo Switch OLED Pre-Orders Go Live In Japan Later This Month
Not long to go now!
Alongside the release of Metroid Dread next month, Nintendo will be releasing its brand new Switch OLED model. This slightly updated system has a new screen, a wider kickstand and a number of other minor enhancements. Although it's been available for pre-order in the west for some time now, Nintendo has only just locked in...
News Jaleco Action Game 'Pop Flamer' Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives Collection
Take control of a mouse with a flamethrower
Hamster's Arcade Archives release for the Nintendo Switch this week is the 1982 Jaleco action game, Pop Flamer. As the player, you'll take control of the "Pop Flamer" - a mouse with a flamethrower - to defeat monsters. You'll need to refuel your flamethrower by popping balloons, as the flames get weaker...
Video Here's Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Sonic Colors Ultimate On Nintendo Switch
Switch version described as the most "problematic" of the bunch
WARNING: The video above contains flashing images Last week, there were reports about Sonic Colors Ultimate players encountering glitches in the Nintendo Switch release. While some of these issues were caused by emulation, others were found within the actual release. Sega and Blind
Video Check Out The Fighting Mechanics In Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl
Game scheduled to launch next month
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is expected to arrive next month on the Switch according to a Nintendo listing, and ahead of release publisher GameMill Entertainment has been sharing various video exclusives with IGN. In the latest series of clips, we've got a closer look at the game's fighting mechanics - including...
News My Time At Portia Version 3.0 Update Adds New Quests, New NPC And More
Download it now
There might be a sequel to My Time at Portia on the way, but that hasn't stopped Pathea Games from supporting the original release. In fact, there's a new and rather sizable update now available to download on the Nintendo Switch. It includes new quests and side quests, new NPC, a new hairstyle and bug fixes. Here are the full...
News Shin Megami Tensei V 'Nahobino' Trailer Showcases More Gameplay And Story
"A blasphemous being, neither human nor demon"
For long term fans of the franchise, or perhaps newcomers that are intrigued and preparing to jump in, the arrival of Shin Megami Tensei V on Switch can't come soon enough. It's that relatively rare type of release, a third-party exclusive that looks set to deliver a fascinating experience on Nintendo's...
News Prinny Presents NIS Classics Vol. 2 Brings Back Two More RPGs To Switch
RPGs with particularly fun names
You'll have to excuse this writer if he has to do some research on the two offerings coming in Prinny Presents NIS Classics Vol. 2, the follow up to - yes - Volume 1. That first volume only arrived recently, and though
Round Up The WarioWare: Get It Together! Reviews Are In
Is it any good?
Only two days remain until WarioWare: Get It Together! launches on Switch, giving us our latest crazy taste of the series' microgame madness, but is it worth your valuable time and money? Reviews have started flooding in today – including our own, of course – so we've gone ahead and rounded up a selection of quotes and review...
Review WarioWare: Get It Together! (Switch) - More Magnificent Microgame Mayhem
Wario always win!
We've all been waiting a good long while now for a brand new WarioWare game to dive into as, in terms of a proper fully-formed entry in the series — one that isn't a greatest hits compilation or experimental spin-off — it's been well over a decade since the last mainline addition to the franchise dropped. However, the long wait...
News Pokémon Unite Update Buffs Blissey And Adds A Funky Slowbro Training Outfit
And bug fixes, of course
The free-to-play Pokémon Unite has received yet another update, this time making tweaks to one of the game's fighters and adding a brand new Holowear option. Let's kick things off with the new Holowear, which has been given to Slowbro. Called 'Training Style', the new costume is now available to buy for 400 Aeos Gems and,...
News Super Bomberman R Online's Second Season Adds Castlevania's Soma Cruz
Here are the Season 2 patch notes
Today sees the launch of Super Bomberman R Online's second season, bringing tweaks, new rewards, and even a new character. The new character in question is Soma Cruz, protagonist of Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow. He's now available for 500 Bomber Coins from the Character menu within...
News Crisis Wing Blasts Onto Switch This September
Enormous space skulls must be exploded
If you're a fan of early '90s style vertical shooters featuring pumping FM soundtracks and delightful pixel art stylings — and let's face it, who isn't? — then Pieslice Productions' Crisis Wing might just be right up your bullet strewn street. We're getting pretty sweet Truxton vibes off this one with its...
News My Singing Monsters Playground Launches This November, And Switch Is Getting A Physical Version
Update: Release date confirmed, plus new trailer!
Update: It has now been announced that My Singing Monsters Playground will launch on Switch on 9th November, and there's even a brand new gameplay trailer (up above) to prove it. It'll cost $39.99 when it launches in a couple of months' time, and Switch is being treated to a physical version...
News Chibi-Robo! Inspired 3D Platformer Misc. A Tiny Tale Confirmed For Switch
Arriving in 2022
If you are a fan of the Chibi-Robo! games and would like to see more titles like this, one to watch is Misc. A Tiny Tale by the small indie game developer Tinyware Games. It'll be arriving on Switch in 2022. It's a story-driven 3D platformer "collectathon" "heavily inspired" by Nintendo's robot series, Pikmin, Banjo-Kazooie and...
News Nintendo Celebrates 20 Years Of GameCube In New Smash Bros. Event
Starts this Friday
At a glance, you might think this week's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate event is about "forgotten games" but no, it's actually celebrating the Nintendo GameCube. Next week marks the 20 year anniversary of its original launch in Japan. As part of this event, all sorts of spirits tied to this particular console will feature - including...
News A New Limited-Time Pokémon Sword And Shield Distribution Event Has Been Announced
Will tie in with the upcoming movie release
Alongside the announcement of the new Pokémon movie coming to Netflix on 8th October, The Pokémon Company has also revealed a new distribution event is coming to the Switch games Pokémon Sword and Shield. As explained by Serebii.net, Dada Zarude and Shiny Celebi will be available to players through a...
News The New Pokémon Movie 'Secrets Of The Jungle' Comes To Netflix Next Month
The 23rd animated film is almost here
As part of Pokémon's 25th anniversary this year, The Pokémon Company has announced the 23rd film Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle will debut on Netflix here in the west on October 8th. It follows the adventures of Ash and Pikachu as they encounter the Mythical Zarude to overcome the danger that...
News Boulder Dash Deluxe Smashes Its Way Onto Switch This Week
Rockford Returns
Boulder Dash, the 1984 Atari classic that's been ported to just about every platform under the sun over the years (as well as spawning some twenty two sequels and redesigns, including Boulder Dash-XL 3D on the 3DS), is set to hit Switch this Friday in the form of Boulder Dash Deluxe. This all-new take on the seminal maze puzzler...
News Oink! Check Out This Gameplay Footage For 'My Friend Peppa Pig'
'ACTUAL GAMEPLAY FOOTAGE'
Stop laughing at the back, there! Didn't you know that millions of people all over the world absolutely adore Peppa Pig? From its origins as a humble early-morning kid's TV show in the UK to its current status as a global merchandising behemoth, Peppa Pig is beloved by many – and pretty soon, those very same fans will be...
Random Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Latest 'Glitch Craze' Involves Sticking Things To Link
Stuck on you
Oh boy, have there been a lot of glitches discovered in Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Not a week seems to go by without someone finding a new exploit or unintentional quirk, and the latest one happens to be one of the most bizarre yet. It involves things sticking to Link's arm, and creates all kinds of weird and wonderful gameplay...
Review Monster Harvest (Switch) - Poor Execution Of A Promising 'Stardew Valley X Pokémon' Premise
It hurt itself in its confusion!
It must be tough to be a hopeful dev working on a farm sim project. Stardew Valley—a simple looking project made by one guy—has so effectively raised the bar for what a pure farm sim can be that matching it seems almost impossible by this point. The only way that a new game could feasibly beat it would be by...
News Spindle Is A Zelda-Like Where You Play The Role Of Death... And A Pig
Update: Kickstarter concludes with €59,091 raised
Update: Spindle's Kickstarter campaign has concluded with a grand total of €59,091 pledged. The game was already confirmed as coming to Switch. Here's the update released by the developer: Done! That was a very exciting 32 days. We've had all the emotions you can have in a Kickstarter...
News THQ Nordic Appears To Be Releasing Star Wars Double Packs
Update: Here's a look at the box arts
Update #3 [Tue 7th Sep, 2021 07:30 BST]: Here's a look at both of the box arts. We're now just waiting for an official announcement. The release date for both double packs according to Amazon is 16th November, although the game rental service GameFly still has the date down as 26th October. Update #2 [Sun...
News Footage Of WarioWare: Get It Together! Has Leaked Online Ahead Of Release
Wario won't be happy
Uh-oh, gamplay footage of the Nintendo Switch release WarioWare: Get It Together! appears to have leaked online ahead of the official release later this week. While it might not seem like a big deal - especially after Nintendo made a free demo available, if you want to go into the experience completely fresh, you might want to...
News Monster Hunter Orchestra Concert Confirmed For Online Performance
Performed by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra
The Monster Hunter Orchestra Concert has been held annually in Japan since way back in 2009, and now it's been confirmed that this year's event will once again be an online performance. While it's disappointing for concert-goes in Japan, of course, the pleasing news is that fans will be able to watch it...
News Conway: Disappearance At Dahlia View Is An 'Observational Thriller' Out In November
Time to crack the case
We're certainly fans of the enduring popularity of crime-solving mysteries that are at the core of numerous games, especially when we can figure out 'whodunnit' in the comfort of a cozy chair with Switch in hand. Conway: Disappearance at Dahlia View looks set to offer plenty of that intrigue, with confirmation that it arrives...
Random Even The Mega Drive Might Get Castlevania: Symphony Of The Night Before Switch
"It is not by my hand that I am once again given flesh"
We've made no secret of the fact that we really want to see Castlevania: Symphony of the Night come to Switch. It's arguably one of the greatest games ever made, and, alongside Super Metroid, is one of the true innovators of the 'Metroidva
News Digital Foundry Explores The Two Sides Of No More Heroes 3
Vice City
No More Heroes III has had time to settle in on Switch and, generally, there seem to have been positive vibes around its release. In our own review we appreciated the game's flair and action, albeit with the missions and boss fights being a rather different experience - in terms of quality - to the 'open world' segments. We can't say this...
News Metallic Child Is Getting Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin Crossover DLC
Rogue-lite hits Switch this month
Forthcoming Switch title Metallic Child is getting a generous helping of crossover DLC from rice farming game Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, it has been revealed. While details are somewhat thin on the ground at present, publisher Crest has stated that Princess Sakuna will appear in the "Rogue-lite Core-Action" title,...
News Switch Players Are Encountering All Sorts Of Glitches In Sonic Colors Ultimate
Update: We've managed to replicate the issues
Update [Mon 6th Sep, 2021 10:20 BST]: Although we previously encountered no issues with the game, by following steps published on Youtube by JustLemres (WARNING: contains flashing images) we can now independently confirm that the glitches seen online over the weekend can be reproduced on Switch hardware...
UK Charts Minecraft Blocks Mario Kart 8 Deluxe To Take Top Spot
The Switch version continues to flourish
The physical chart data for week ending 4th September is now in for the UK market, and in the absence of notable non-digital releases an old stager has re-taken top spot. Yes, it's Minecraft. As a reminder, the UK charts give the physical Switch iteration its own entry, so every week it spends in the top 10...
What's in the works?
The Stardew Valley creator has once again stated how he's not sure about future updates for the popular farming sim. During a Twitch livestream for the first-ever Stardew Valley Cup, Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone mentioned how he was currently focused on his "next game". As it's taking priority, there's no saying there'll be...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - August 2021
August's best Switch eShop games!
August was a pretty cracking month for eShop delights, with plenty of titles absolutely worthy of your time. These awards aim to celebrate the best of Nintendo's digital store, giving some love and attention to the games that could so easily be missed in the Switch's ever-growing library. So, let's get started...
News Take-Two Files Lawsuit Against Creators Of The GTA Reverse Engineering Project
Allows Grand Theft Auto 3 to be played on Switch
There have rumours recently about a Grand Theft Auto Trilogy remaster coming to the Nintendo Switch either later this year or at some point in 2022. Today's GTA news is a tad different. Rockstar Games' parent company Take-Two Interactive is now taking legal action against the 14 programmers behind...
News Sensible Soccer's Spiritual Successor Signs For Nintendo Switch
The former Apple Arcade exclusive arrives next April
Looking for a football fix that's not FIFA or PES? Then why not hold out for the arcade-style game Sociable Soccer - which is currently scheduled for a Nintendo Switch release on 17th April 2022. Yes, that's right, "Sociable Soccer" - the spiritual successor to the classic Sensible Soccer series...
From the creator of the DOOM II mod Total Chaos
If you're craving more action inspired by old-school 3D shooters such as Duke Nukem, DOOM and Quake, then keep an eye out for Trigger Happy Interactive's upcoming release Turbo Overkill - a "brutal cyberpunk FPS" coming to the Nintendo Switch (and other platforms) in 2022. This ultraviolent cyberpunk...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 4th)
Well, what ARE you playing?
It's been another fun week of the Nintendo Life, with some interesting news and announcements giving us plenty to chew over. A big one was the report that Nintendo is set to add Game Boy / Color to Nintendo Switch Online, there was intrigue around updated PEGI rating requirements around gambling, we shared our
Random Check Out These Mock-Ups Of Game Boy For Nintendo Switch Online
Will Nintendo release something similar?
The big rumour doing the rounds this week is about Nintendo potentially bringing Game Boy and Game Boy Color games to the Switch Online service very soon. Following on from a podcast about this, we confirmed with our own sources Nintendo's most famous handheld was making a return and this was
News 505 Games' 15th Anniversary Sale Offers Plenty Of Discounts On Switch
Bloodstained, Ghostrunner, Horace and more!
Celebrating its 15th anniversary, 505 Games has kicked off a publisher sale on Nintendo Switch. The sale, which is taking place across North America and Europe, offers up plenty of discounts on popular games like Ghostrunner, Horace, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and more. You can find the full list...
Rumour Nintendo Will Expand Its Switch Online Service With Game Boy And Game Boy Color Titles
Update: Eurogamer corroborates report, claims "other retro platforms are also on the cards"
Update: Our friends over at Eurogamer have done some digging and have separately corroborated our report that Game Boy and Game Boy Color games are headed to Nintendo Switch Online – and they've even gone as far as to claim that "other retro platforms are...
News Pokémon Unite's First Official Tournament Has Been Announced
A sign of things to come?
The first official tournament for Pokémon Unite, the free-to-play MOBA title available now on Switch, has been announced for Japan. As reported by Serebii, this online event will take place on 19th September and registration is now open on Unite's official Japanese website. Sponsored by JCG, the tournament will consist of...
News Get Up To 75% Off Switch Games In Humble Games' Publisher Sale
A Hat in Time, Forager, more!
Humble Games is currently hosting a publisher sale on Switch, knocking as much as 75% off some of its games available on the eShop. We've rounded up all the deals for your perusal below; the offers listed are available from the US eShop, but similar discounts can also be found across Europe. Have a browse, and feel...
News Nintendo Confirms It Won't Be Attending Tokyo Game Show
Switch games from other studios will still appear
Nintendo has announced that it won't be attending this year's Tokyo Game Show, scheduled to take place from 30th September. The company has taken to social media to share the news with fans. A Google translation of the tweet below reads, "Nintendo will not exhibit booths or game titles at the 'TOKYO...
News Square Enix To Show More Of Project Triangle Strategy At TGS Next Month
Xbox, Capcom, Sega and more also confirmed
We're only a few weeks away from Tokyo Game Show 2021, which will be held as an online-only event this year starting on 30th September. Several publishers have now confirmed their attendance, including Square Enix. As revealed in the event's preliminary schedule, Square's lineup will be of particular note...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Has Now Surpassed Four Million Sales In Japan
There's no slowing down!
This week marks yet another major milestone for the best-selling Nintendo Switch title Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. If you saw yesterday's Japanese charts, Famitsu sales data reveals the game has now surpassed four million sales in Japan. Yep, that's right! This reportedly makes Mario Kart 8 Deluxe the fourth Switch game in Japan...
Random This Lucky Switch Fan Received A Physical Copy Of Sonic Colors Ultimate One Week Early
Digital Deluxe owners can also play the game now
Sonic Colors Ultimate arrives on the Nintendo Switch next week, and while the majority of fans have to wait until then, it seems some individuals are already lucky enough to be playing a hard copy of the game. Reddit user kaydeejay1995 is one of those people - revealing how they received a physical...
Random Beat This Dentist At Smash Bros. Ultimate And Get A "Free Dental Clean"
If you lose though, be prepared to face the consequences...
Do you need a dental clean? Are you a decent Smash Bros. Ultimate player and happen to be located in the US? If you answered "yes" to all of these questions then perhaps you should consider the following offer. Zen Family Dental in Ashland, Massachusetts of the United States is giving...
News 'Minecraft Live' Set To Reveal New Content In October
Also, vote on a new mob
As we creep closer and closer to the release of Caves & Cliffs Part 2, which will completely revamp Minecraft's world generation (and probably break a lot of things in cool ways), it's hard not to get hyped — and now, we have a target to get hyped at. Minecraft Live is a livestream of all things Minecraft, from Mojang...
News 'Beyond A Steel Sky' Is A Spiritual Successor To A Beloved 1994 2D Adventure Classic
Secure the Steel Sky Steelbook on Switch!
Every now and again, it pays off to be a fan of a cult classic, and today is that day for anyone who was hoping for a sequel to Beneath a Steel Sky, Revolution Software's dystopian point-and-click adventure game from 1994. You held out for almost 30 years, and finally, you're about to get your just deserts...
News Crysis 2 & 3 Remastered Are Both Headed To Switch, But Only Individually
The Trilogy skips Switch in favour of standalone launches
Crytek has today unveiled its launch plans for Crysis Remastered Trilogy, an upcoming collection of Crysis, Crysis 2, and Crysis 3 remasters. The collection launches for PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 on 15th October as an all-in-one package, but Switch is...
Japanese Charts Visual Novel 'Tsukihime' Takes Top Spot In Another Strong Week For Switch
No More Heroes III also earns top ten debut
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 29th August, revealing that Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon has debuted at number one. The visual novel remake launched on 26th August in Japan, earning itself 72,237 physical sales on Switch and a further 66,171 physical sales on PS4...
News Now Suezo From Monster Rancher Is Confirmed For Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania
Ok...
The Monster Rancher series isn't particularly well known outside of Japan, with long gaps between releases and Europe being skipped entirely for a DS release 11 years ago. Recently, though, Koei Tecmo confirmed that Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX is bringing the revamped PlayStation originals to the Switch on 9th December, which should be intere
News Ninjala's Latest Crossover Welcomes Virtual Superstar Hatsune Miku
Bringing music, outfits and more!
GungHo Online Entertainment has announced that Hatsune Miku, global star of the virtual world, will soon be coming to Ninjala. She arrives in-game as part of her Magical Mirai 2021 tour, as revealed in Ninjala's latest dev diary which you can watch above. The event begins on 6th October and will run for an entire...
Nintendo Download 2nd September (North America)
Sonic Colors: Ultimate! Kitaria Fables! Golf Club Wasteland!
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: Sonic Colors:...
News Kokopa's Atlas Is About Gardening And Exploring With A Tiny Bird Friend
Tweet about it
Tiny birds are having a moment, aren't they? There's the Spiritfarer tiny owl update, and Haven Park's tiny bird, Flint, and last year's A Short Hike... and now, Kokopa's Atlas, a game about exploring, farming, and building a life as Kokopa, a cat-person-astronaut-expl
Nintendo Download 2nd September (Europe)
Rustler! Family Trainer! Big Rumble Boxing!
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: Big Rumble Boxing: Creed...
News Big Brain Academy: Brain Vs. Brain Arrives In Time For The Holidays
A surprise comeback
Nintendo likes to serve up some surprises, and today it's revealed a Holiday-season release that makes a lot of sense while also coming out of nowhere. Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain will bring back a series that enjoyed multiple entries and success in the DS era - it arrives on 3rd December on the eShop and at retail, and...
Accessory Review Inateck Ultimate Nintendo Switch Case
Complete with "360° protection" tech
With almost 90 million Nintendo Switch consoles out in the wild and in the hands of gaming fans, it's no wonder that so many accessory manufacturers have tried their hand at crafting their own carry case solution. Protecting your precious system is probably pretty high on your priority list if you're the type...
News Nintendo eShop Is Now Available In Argentina, Colombia, Chile And Peru
Update: Service goes live with 750+ items on the eShop
Update: And just like that, the eShop is now available across Latin America. Switch owners in Argentina, Colombia, Chile and Peru can now purchase games directly from the eShop, with more than 750 items available from day one. Titles available at launch include Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's...
News Marvel's Midnight Suns Gameplay Shows Card-Based Strategy With A Bit Of Fire Emblem
Marvellous
Marvel's Midnight Suns was arguably a highlight from the recent Gamescom Opening Night Live event; though it was a cinematic reveal it was a flashy title confirmed to be coming to Switch alongside other systems. Developed by Firaxis, perhaps the previous ports of the studio's big releases - XCOM 2 Collection and Sid Meier's Civilization...
News Inti Creates Narrows Down Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 Launch To "Summer" 2022
"please wait just a little longer"
Apart from the announcement of Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 2 for Switch and multiple other platforms, Inti Creates has also provided an update about Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 during this year's BitSummit event. It has now narrowed down the launch window from "
News Sol Cresta Brings More Shmup Action To Switch This December, DLC Too
Platinum's next release is en route
At BitSummit 2021 today, PlatinumGames announced a release date for its new shoot 'em up Sol Cresta. It'll be released on all platforms, including the Nintendo Switch, on 9th December this year for $39.99 / €39.99 or your regional equivalent. It's also been revealed how the game will be receiving "Sol Cresta...
News Bravely Default Producer Keen To Continue Series But Admits A New Entry Might Take A While
"we’re still in the planning phase"
Last week, Square Enix revealed its Switch release Bravely Default II had sold around 950,000 units worldwide. It's on track to surpass the sales of the original 3DS release - which sold just over a million units in its lifetime. Naturally, it's raised questions about the future of the series. The good news is...
News New Fighters Revealed In Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl eShop Leak
Spoilers ahead!
Much like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, it seems the developer of Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is planning on drip-feeding fans new fighter announcements leading up to the game's release. Unfortunately, though, there appears to have been a leak. The Switch eShop has revealed a handful of additional fighters ahead of schedule. If you...
News Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 2 Blasts Onto Switch Next Year
And it's "more satisfying than ever"
Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 2, a follow-up to 2019's Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX, has been announced for Nintendo Switch and other platforms. A direct sequel to that first game, Luminous Avenger iX 2 sees the return of Copen and Lola for more high-speed action. Copen, who can seamlessly...
News Monster Hunter Stories 2 - Title Update #3 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today
Following on from our previous post, Capcom has now released Version 1.3.0 for Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. It features new Monsties and brand-new quests - and even more content will arrive later on this month. Here are the full patch notes for the lat
Video 18 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In September
Sonic, Dragon Ball, Wario and more!
Can you believe it, we're now in September! The year has rolled by so far with game releases such as Monster Hunter Rise, Mario Golf: Super Rush, and more recently No More Heroes III. What's on the menu for this month, you ask? There's Sonic the Hedgehog, Dragon Ball Z and even Wario is back with a crazy new...
News Play Detective In Outer Worlds DLC 'Murder on Eridanos', Landing Next Week On Switch
New weapons, outfits, and a higher level cap
Outer Wilds was announced for Switch in February with a release date window of "Summer", and since we've only got about 20 days left, it's-- sorry, what? Outer WORLDS? Oh. Right. The Outer WORLDS, not to be confused with the other game about space, is already out on Nintendo Switch, and soon, Switch...
News Stealthy Escape Game 'Sir, You Are Being Hunted' Stalks Onto Switch Next Year
Sir, You Are Being Ported
Kickstarter-funded procedural open-world survival-horror stealth video game Sir, You Are Being Hunted is bringing its ten thousand genre prefixes to the Nintendo Switch. But wait — Sir, You Are Being Improved, too, with a restored multiplayer, a new patch, and a full remaster, known as "Sir, You Are Being Hunted:...
Reminder Blastoise Joins Pokémon Unite Today
Along with a wonderful outfit...
If you've been enjoying the free-to-play MOBA action of Pokémon Unite, here's your friendly reminder that Blastoise is joining the ranks from today. The popular Water-type Pokémon, which first debuted way back at the very start with Pokémon Red and Blue, comes blasting onto the scene with a number of powerful...
News Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania Will Have Hello Kitty Paid DLC
Sure, if you really want it
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania is going to have a surprisingly broad variety of free extra content, with SEGA bringing in iconic characters from its library. There will also be paid DLC though, with Hello Kitty confirmed to be one option when the game lands on 5th October. It'll cost $4.99 USD, which seems quite high for...
Review Sonic Colors Ultimate (Switch) - The Best 3D Sonic Game Gets A Respectable Remaster
Just take my hand, we're gonna reach for the stars
Being a Sonic fan is hard. The Blue Blur has starred in quite a few legitimately great games over the years, but he’s also been in just about as many clunkers that tanked his reputation. Sonic has especially struggled when it’s come to his forays into 3D environments, yet there was an all too...
News Forget Professor Layton And Phoenix Wright, Switch Is Getting Its Very Own "Butt Detective"
Popular anime and book series comes to Switch in Japan
Oshiri Tantei might not be a household name in the west, but in Japan, this unusual character has starred in a wide range of books and TV shows since his inception in 2012, and comes courtesy of Yoko Tanaka (writer) and Masahide Fukasawa (illustrator), a duo known professionally as 'Troll'...
News Ratchet & Clank-Inspired Adventure Game 'Effie' Is Getting A Special Boxed Edition On Switch
Update: Release date announced
Update: It's now been announced that Effie's special edition will launch for Nintendo Switch on 1st October 2021 and will include a specially designed case, a concept art book with concept drawings from the dev team, and a poster of the game's hero, Galand. You'll be able to get your hands on it from selected European...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For September And October 2021
What's that coming over the hill? Is it a Metroid?
Well, we've made it through the quieter middle months of the year and we're now on the downhill slope speeding towards Holiday 2021 and the busiest time of the video gaming calendar. Switch owners have plenty to look forward to over the coming months — things are starting to heat up, with the...
News Tower Defence Meets Beat 'Em Up In The Last Friend, Coming To Switch This Month
Update: Release date revealed
Update: Skystone Games and Stonebot Studio have confirmed that The Last Friend is coming to Nintendo Switch and PC on September 30th, 2021. As you can see from the story below, it was originally supposed to be with us in 2019. A special free demo of the final game - The Last Friend: First Bite - is coming soon to...
News Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Release Date And File Size Seemingly Revealed
Get ready to rumble
Less than a week after finding out CatDog and April O'Neil would be joining the battle in the upcoming fighter, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, the game's release date and file size for the Nintendo Switch hasve now seemingly been revealed. According to a North America eShop listing and Nintendo's website,
News Cave's Shmup Espgaluda II Locks In A September Switch Release For The West
Update: It's almost here!
Update #2: A listing on the Nintendo Switch eShop in the UK has now confirmed Espgaluda II will arrive here in the west on 9th September. It'll be available for £15.29 or your regional equivalent. Update #1: A new site and trailer have been published for the upcoming Switch port of Cave's Espgaluda II. We've also got...
News Platinum's Switch Exclusive Astral Chain Celebrates Its Second Anniversary
Is it time for a sequel?
Just over two years ago, PlatinumGames released the Nintendo Switch exclusive Astral Chain. We praised it at the time for its amazing visuals, fantastic presentation, varied gameplay and rewarding combat - awarding it nine out of ten stars. It was one of the Switch's stand-out hits at the time and is still one of the best...
August2021
Thanks for the memories
We always get a little teary-eyed whenever we hear someone has left a games company after working there for many years and today is one of those occasions. SoulCalibur VI, Tekken 7 and the Pac-Man 99 producer, Motohiro Okubo, has announced his departure from Bandai Namco after 25 years. In a message on social media, Okubo...
Round Up All The Switch News From The Indie Houses Direct
New DLC, new games, and more!
The Indie Houses Direct just finished airing, bringing together seven different indie publishers (Akupara Games, Fellow Traveller, Neon Doctrine, Raw Fury, Those Awesome Guys, Toge Productions, and Whitethorn Games) to share their bounty of game news over the course of an hour. "When indie games succeed, video games...
News Spiritfarer Collector's Edition And Vinyl Soundtrack Up For Pre-Orders, Coming 2022
Oooh, pretty box
Following on from the news that Spiritfarer is getting a colossal new update, Thunder Lotus has also announced that their colossal Collector's Edition and regular-sized vinyl soundtrack are available to pre-order from iam8bit. The Collector's Edition includes: Digital download card for the Spiritfarer soundtrack by composer Max...
TINY OWL
Spiritfarer came out a year ago, which means that hopefully everyone who's played it has stocked up on tears again after sobbing them all out over Alice the Hedgehog's story. Get ready to cry again, though, as the second of ThunderLotus' character updates is here, and this one is a teeny tiny owl are you kidding me Ahem. The Spiritfarer...
News Hot Wheels Unleashed DLC Will Add Cars Based On Street Fighter, DC, Barbie And More
First pack arrives on launch day
Hot Wheels Unleashed isn't even out yet, but that isn't stopping Mattel and Milestone from unveiling their DLC plans. Three passes will be released in total following the base game's launch at the end of September, each unlocking DLC inspired by Hot Wheels' original designs or in partnership with some big...
News Atari's Classic Arcade Shooter Returns When Centipede: Recharged Fires Onto Switch
With all-new power-ups
Centipede: Recharged, a reimagining of classic Atari arcade hit Centipede, is blasting onto Switch and other platforms on 29th September, it's been announced. The game is the first in a new initiative from Atari which will see several of its classic arcade titles get the revamp treatment for modern audiences. "We’re so...
News Cruis'n Blast Hits The Throttle In New Vehicle Showcase
Including a dinosaur and unicorn?!
Cruis'n Blast is only a couple of weeks away on the Switch, and another rather fun trailer has been released to showcase what this arcade-style racer is all about. Yes, that is a dinosaur and a unicorn in a vehicle-centric video. The press release says there will be "over 20 upgradeable vehicles, from licensed...
News Turn-Based RPG 'Galaxy Of Pen And Paper +1 Edition' Is Getting A Physical Switch Release
Orders go live this week
Red Art Games and Plug In Digital have today announced that Galaxy of Pen & Paper +1 Edition, a turn-based RPG that first launched on the eShop last year, will soon be treated to a physical edition. Available directly from Red Art Games' website, orders for the physical edition on Switch will be going live on Thursday...
Video Get A Closer Look At WarioWare: Get It Together's Co-Op Gameplay
Teamwork makes the dream work
WarioWare: Get It Together! launches on Nintendo Switch next week, offering fans of Wario's whacky, fast-paced series of utter mayhem a brand new collection of microgames to enjoy. Of course, one of Get It Together's biggest selling points is its new approach to multiplayer, with two players now able to tackle the...
Reminder Today's Your Last Chance To Claim Zeraora For Free In Pokémon Unite
Zeraora only available for a limited time
Update: As a quick reminder, today's your last chance to get Zeraora as a free gift in Pokémon Unite on Nintendo Switch. All you need to do to claim the mythical Pokémon is simply log in to the game, so if you haven't yet given Unite a go, today wouldn't be a bad time to get stuck in. More details can be...
Guide Best Wii U-To-Nintendo Switch Ports
Upwardly mobile
Sure, the Wii U was a commercial bomb for Nintendo, but let's not act like it didn't have any good games. In fact, the Wii U had some of the best games of its generation – it's just that not enough people bought the console to find out. Still, not to worry, because Nintendo is fixing this issue by putting pretty much every decent...
News Instant Sports Paradise Brings 15 Beach-Based Minigames To Switch
Fun for the whole family?
Summer's almost over, but if you want to keep the sunny vibes going for just a little bit longer, you might want to check out Instant Sports Paradise on Switch. Available from the Switch eShop and in physical form starting from tomorrow, Instant Sports Paradise is the latest minigame collection from Breakfirst Games. It...
Random New Pokémon Snap Player Builds Their Own Gyro Camera Controller
Nintendo Labo style!
If yesterday's 'Pokédex toy being transformed into a fully functional Nintendo DS' story didn't quite cut it for you, how about a DIY camera controller built entirely from scratch? Yes, YouTube user BigRig Creates has gone ahead and made their very own controller inspired by the camera found in New Pokémon Snap on Switch...
News Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings Of Ruin - Title Update #3 Arrives September 2nd
New Monsties, quests and more!
The friendlier and more accessible Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is getting another free content update. Just weeks after the second update arrived, Capcom has announced the third free title update will arrive later this week on 2nd September. It will include three new Monsties and brand-new quests. Then on...
News Bandai Namco Is Giving PAC-MAN 99 Players A Free Splatterhouse Theme
Download it today!
If you haven't tried out Pac-Man 99 yet and need one extra reason to take a look, Bandai Namco is offering a free custom theme for the game. It's called Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti. To claim this theme, you'll need to head on over to the Nintendo Switch eShop and download it. It's about 3MB all up. Once you've done this, boot...
News Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin Free Costume DLC Announced For Story Of Seasons
Dress up as Princess Sakuna
Marvelous has announced a special collaboration between Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town and Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin. Next month, on 15th September - SoS players will be able to receive a "free" downloadable costume based on "Princess Sakuna's Heavenly Garb" until 30th March 2022. Surprisingly, this isn't the...
News Massive Garden Story Patch Comes To Switch, Plus A New Home Screen Icon
Oh, that's so much better
People have very, very strong feelings about the icons that appear on the Nintendo Switch dashboard. Most icons are surprisingly busy, with titles displayed prominently, and it turns out that's exactly what people want — and yet, every now and again, a game will release with the kind of icon you'd expect for a phone game:...
News Steampunk City Builder 'Airborne Kingdom' Is Swooping Onto Switch This November
Like clockwork
We love it when someone innovates on a well-trodden trend with new and exciting ideas. Airborne Kingdom, you see, is not just your average city builder. It's not even just your average steampunk city builder. Airborne Kingdom — as you can, er, probably guess from the name — is a city builder in the sky. Your city will be a...
News Grow: Song Of The Evertree Sprouts A Switch Release Date Later This Year
Explore the Worlds of Alaria this November
Prideful Games' world-crafting sandbox, Grow: Song of the Evertree, was announced a little earlier this year and now it's got itself an official release date of November 16th on Switch. In the game players take on the role of an Everheart Alchemist who must save the Evertree from a malignant entity known...
News Golf Club: Wasteland Comes With A 2-Hour Soundtrack And A 55-Page Graphic Novel
And it's out this week!
We're just days away from the launch of Golf Club: Wasteland on Nintendo Switch, and if you've been thinking of picking it up later this week, you'll be pleased to know that it includes some very welcome extras. The game, which combines environmental storytelling with some lovely-looking golf puzzle action, is headed to the...
News Mario + Rabbids Team Shares Special Artwork To Celebrate Kingdom Battle's Fourth Anniversary
Four years?!
Four years ago (or four years ago yesterday if we're being picky), Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle brought a charming and colourful new flavour of turn-based tactics to Switch. Featuring the unlikely pairing of Super Mario and Ubisoft's Rabbids, the game was nothing short of excellent, not only winning over Nintendo fans, but performing...
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