Nintendo Switch News
August2021
News Garden Story Gets 1.0.4 Patch, Coming To Switch Soon
Garden patch
Garden Story, an adorable RPG with a protagonist who is a grape, was surprise-released during the Nintendo Indie World showcase last week, and has since been winning over the hearts of everyone (including us, though we're still working on the review!). It does have a few minor issues that players have been experiencing, but the patches...
News New Life Is Strange: True Colors Gameplay Is 13 Minutes Of Flirting And Choices
It's looking REAL good
The first official gameplay trailer for Life is Strange: True Colors has just been uploaded to YouTube, and it shows our nervous newcomer hero Alex Chen exploring the record store in the town she's just moved to. It's already looking miles more impressive graphically than the original Life is Strange, with subtle facial...
News Grow Yourself A Cute Garden In 'The Garden Path', A Wholesome Game Coming To Switch
Inspired by Moomins!
Solo UK-based developer (and illustrator!) Louis Durrant, AKA carrotcake, launched the Kickstarter for The Garden Path on July 21st, and hit their 100% goal earlier this week. Now, with less than two days left on the campaign, it's all about hitting those stretch goals — and the first one was achieved today. After meeting the...
News Buy Pokémon Brilliant Diamond Or Shining Pearl Early To Receive A Special Manaphy Egg
Two Mythical Pokémon for the price of one
If today's mighty overview trailer for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl has you sold on the game already, you'll be pleased to know that an early purchase bonus has been revealed by The Pokémon Company. That's right, those who pick up one of the two games early will receive a Manaphy egg;...
News Elements, A Breath Of The Wild-Style Open-World Adventure, Aims For Switch In 2022
Featuring the voice of Princess Zelda herself
Apogee Entertainment has announced that it's bringing an open-world adventure game by the name of Elements to all the video game consoles next year, including Nintendo Switch. Coming from Wreckit Games, the developer's debut title will feature a girl named Nyah as a protagonist voiced by none other than...
News Among Us Devs Speak Out About Fortnite's Suspiciously Familiar 'Impostors' Mode
Understandably, they're not best pleased
Yesterday, Epic Games unveiled Fortnite's brand new 'Impostors' mode – a new way to play which, let's face it, is identical to Among Us. Epic's world-dominating battle royale game has never been shy of taking other people's ideas for its own, but yesterday's announceme
News Kazuma Kiryu Will Actually Be In Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania
Joining the Rolling Clan
We have some members of Team NL that can barely contain their excitement for Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania, especially as it continues to add fun unlockable characters like Sonic and Tails. It just got pretty serious, though, as SEGA has confirmed that Kazuma Kiryu, lead protagonist of the mainline Yakuza games, will also...
News New Pokémon Legends: Arceus Footage Introduces The Hisui Region
New Pokémon, new forms and new gameplay features
The latest trailer for Pokémon Legends: Arceus has arrived, and boy is there a lot to unpack here. The new footage gives us our best look at the game yet, showing how people and Pokémon will react to one another in a very early depiction of Sinnoh – the region found within Pokémon Brilliant...
News Pokémon Legends: Arceus Has New Pokémon, Including A Horrible Fish Ghost Bent On Revenge
Also, fluffy Growlithe!
We've been checking our Pokémon Legends: Arceus bingo cards, and not a single one of us had "Basculin gets a new evolution". Basculin? The fish guy? We have to say, we weren't completely on board — at least, until we found out how GOSH DARN METAL he was. Everyone loves a Pokémon with a horrible back story, like Drifloon...
News Latest Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Trailer Shows New And Returning Features
Only three months to go!
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are just a few months away from launch, and The Pokémon Company has finally given us another deep look into what we can expect to see. A new trailer, which was featured in today's Pokémon Presents show, gives us our best look at the new remakes yet, showing off plenty of...
News A New Range Of Colourful Switch Accessories Launches Just In Time For Switch OLED (UK)
All under £25
UK-based accessory maker Stealth has announced a new wave of Switch accessories that'll arrive in stores just in time for the launch of the new Nintendo Switch OLED model. Boasting bright, vibrant colours throughout, the range includes Joy-Con wheels, headsets, and travel case options. Everything's planned to launch at the end of...
News A Will Smith Bad Boys Skin Appears To Be Coming To Fortnite
Along with a few other famous faces
There's really no stopping Fortnite - Epic's battle royale has become a collaboration juggernaut, crossing over with franchises most other games could only dream of and now it seems there might be another famous movie character on the way. Following on from a sus Among Us style update, there's now a rumour doing...
Video People Are Still Making Incredible Games In Game Builder Garage
Fancy some Monkey Ball?
Nintendo's Game Builder Garage has been out for a few months now, and as we expected, people are now making some absolutely incredible games. If recreations of F-Zero, Super Mario Kart and The Legend of Zelda weren't already impressive enough, our senior video producer Alex Olney has now rounded up another batch of amazing...
News Bomb Rush Cyberfunk's Nintendo Switch Exclusivity Might Only Last One Week
Funky news for other console platforms
Last week's Indie World Presentation got off to a high-energy start with another look at the Jet Set-inspired release Bomb Rush Cyberfunk. It was confirmed then and there that the game would be a 'timed console exclusive' - in other words, it won't be out on "other" platforms like Xbox or PlayStation at the...
Reminder Space Invaders Invincible Collection Launches Today On Switch eShop In The West
But it costs $60
Update: Here's just a quick reminder that Space Invaders Invincible Collection's western digital launch is today! You can now grab the game from the Switch eShop for the slightly controversial price of $59.99. "ININ Games and TAITO are very happy to announce that the digital version of Space Invaders Invincible Collection is out...
News The Original Game In Pokémon-Like Series 'Nexomon' Lands On Switch Next Month
New trailer shows combat, evolutions and more
If you enjoyed Nexomon: Extinction when it launched on Switch last summer, you'll be pleased to know that the original game in the series is also headed to Nintendo's platform in the very near future. Simply called Nexomon, the series' first title will be released on Switch on 17th September. Just like...
News The Hori Flex Assistive Controller For Switch Is Now Available In The US
And with a nice price reduction, too
Last year peripheral manufacturer HORI announced it was producing an accessibility controller for Nintendo Switch, the HORI Flex, and back in June we were lucky enough to try out the multifuncional Flex controller and some accessories courtesy of UK distributors
News Tomorrow's Pokémon Presents Will Be Pokémon's Longest Ever Direct-Style Showcase
By a considerable margin, too
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl's long-sought-after remakes will feature in the show. Tomorrow, a brand new Pokémon Presents livestream will offer fans more information on both Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon Legends: Arceus, the next major instalments in the world-dominating franchise. Any...
Deals Pre-Order WarioWare: Get It Together! From Nintendo's UK Store To Snag Free Extras
Including a Wario nose-picking keyring!
WarioWare: Get It Together! is somehow less than a month away from launch already, and if you're looking forward to jumping right in, the My Nintendo Store has a nice pre-order bundle that'll help you make the most of the game's release day. All pre-orders will receive a free cotton bag and keyring, the...
Random Fan Transforms N64 To Play Switch Games, Complete With Cart Reader And USB Inputs
Meet the 'NS64'
Modern games are ace, but there's also nothing quite like the clunky plastic of older systems, so how can you enjoy the best of both worlds at the same time? Well, just rip out the insides of an N64 and stick a Switch in there, apparently. Yes, one fan going by the name QnadianBacon has taken an old and broken Nintendo 64 – bought...
News Stranger Things Content To Be Delisted From Dead By Daylight
Sale incoming for those who want to grab it before it disappears
Behaviour Interactive has posted an announcement on the Dead By Daylight website and its official Twitter account that all Stranger Things-related DLC for their hit survival horror game will become unavailable to purchase from 17th November 2021. According to the post, players who...
Gallery Comic Book-Style Platformer 7 Horizons Treated To Colourful New Screenshots
"We wanted to create diverse landscapes"
RedDeerGames has shared some brand new screenshots for 7 Horizons, a hand-drawn platformer heading to Switch later this year. As we heard back in May, the game's aiming to offer 'Rayman meets Mega Man' gameplay along with a comic book-style approach to its visuals. In a new statement shared with press,...
News WayForward's BloodRayne Betrayal: Fresh Bites Sinks Its Teeth Into Switch Next Month
Switch gets limited physical release
Back in June, thanks to the Limited Run Games E3 broadcast, we learned that WayForward and publisher Ziggurat Interactive have been working on an updated version of BloodRayne Betrayal, a 2011 hack ‘n slash platformer that skipped Nintendo systems at the time. The new version is called BloodRayne
News Pokémon Unite Is Getting Another Game Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Will be available alongside Blissey
Pokémon Unite is getting another game update tomorrow that includes both fixes and adjustments. This patch is the same one that will feature the new support pocket monster Blissey. There are bug fixes, text fixes, shop updates, and changes to states and moves of Pokémon. There are even adjustments to wild...
Random Smash Bros. Director Masahiro Sakurai Really Likes Coca-Cola Zero
"Nintendo prepares zero cola for me"
There's a lot to unpack in the first segment of Harada's Bar featuring Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai. In one part early on, Sakurai spoke about his drink of choice - Coca-Cola Zero. Katsuhiro Harada (also known as the director of Tekken) mentioned how Sakurai should "let the public know" so he would get...
Guide Where To Buy WarioWare: Get It Together
WarioWare have you been all my life?
Update (Tue 17th Aug, 2021): Bonuses have been added to the Nintendo Official UK Store pre-orders, which include both a cotton bag and a Wario keyring. Nintendo Switch is finally getting its own WarioWare game! WarioWare: Get It Together! is bringing the villain's manic micro-game series to Nintendo's latest...
News SNK's Final Season Pass 3 Fighter For Samurai Shodown Has Been Revealed
Baiken is back!
SNK has revealed its latest fighter on the way to the 2019/20 Nintendo Switch release, Samurai Shodown. Fans already knew the fourth and final slot in Season Pass 3 would be filled by a character from the Guilty Gear series and SNK has now confirmed it will go to Baiken. This fighter is scheduled to arrive later this week on 19th...
Random Comic Artist Creates Legendary For 'Pokémon Gun' Meme
Don't bring a sword or shield to a gun fight
In the past, Game Freak would typically release two mainline Pokémon games and one other entry featuring additional content. Fans saw this happen countless times over the years with titles such as Pokémon Yellow, Crystal, Emerald and Platinum. For the latest entries on the Nintendo Switch, the...
News Risk Of Rain 2 Anniversary Update Makes Its Way To Switch Tomorrow
Adds new boss, skill variants and more!
Hoopoo Games' excellent roguelite third-person shooter, Risk of Rain 2, recently received a free Anniversary Update on PC, PS4 and Xbox One, and that same update is finally set to arrive on Nintendo Switch tomorrow (Tuesday 17th August). According to the official Risk of Rain Twitter account, the update on...
News Blissey Arrives In Pokémon Unite This Week
Here to offer support
Pokémon Unite has been out on Switch for nearly a month, and no doubt there'll be eager players consistently jumping in and levelling up. There have already been updates to squash bugs, but in the coming weeks and months there'll also be patches that add new 'mon and features. This week the game is adding another Support...
News Hades Is Getting Its Very Own Power-A Switch Controller
A super cool controller for Supergiant's awesome roguelike
Supergiant Games' superlative roguelike dungeon-crawler, Hades, which arrived on Switch in a stellar release back in December 2018, is getting its very own Power-A wireless controller. As reported by Comicbook.com, and according to a recent tweet by Wario64, the slick red pad adorned with...
News Suda51 Talks No More Heroes 3, Switch Motion Controls And More
Acclaimed developer opens up about fondness for collaborating and future plans for the franchise
With the release of No More Heroes 3 almost upon us, the series' larger than life director, Suda51, has sat down to chat with GameXplain about various aspects of the next eagerly anticipated outing for Travis Touchdown. In the interview he explains how,...
UK Charts Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Returns To The Top Of The Podium
Followed by GTA 5, believe it or not
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 14th August, revealing that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is not only leading the way for Nintendo, but is back on top of the charts. It's followed by Grand Theft Auto V, which is also always hanging around near the top. It's a week of old games leading the way, with...
News Sonic Mania Is Now 4 Years Old
A game that brought Sonic back to his best
Sonic Mania is now four years old, which may not be a huge landmark but, well, this Sonic-nerd wants to celebrate it anyway. It is the game, after all, that reminds players old and new that, actually, there's more to Sonic than 'alright' 3D platformers. Created by a group of small developers and super-fans...
News GameStop Reveals Top Ten Switch Pre-Orders Since June 2021
Samus is still out in front
Nintendo's games are not only selling like there's no tomorrow but many of their upcoming releases are also dominating pre-orders. Video game retailer GameStop recently shared its top ten most pre-ordered Switch games in the US since 8th June this year. Metroid Dread continues to be the most anticipated release and the...
Round Up Realms Deep 2021 - Every Game Coming To Nintendo Switch
3D Realms showcases its upcoming releases
3D Realms - the legendary publisher behind series like Duke Nukem - is hosting Realms Deep 2021 this weekend. As part of this, there have been a number of world premieres and updates on some fan favourites. This even includes some Switch-related announcements - so we've rounded everything up (including the...
News A New Limited-Time Pokémon Sword And Shield Coalossal Distribution Event Has Begun
Get it while you can!
There's a new distribution event available in Pokémon Sword and Shield and it's only on offer for one day - so act fast! This time around it's an actual pocket monster - Coalossal. As explained by Serebii.net, this Pokémon was given out during the Pokémon Players Cup Invitational stream. The code you'll need this time is:...
Random Sakurai Doesn't Appreciate Being Featured In Some Memes
"I want them to stop using my face"
The first part of the Harada's Bar episode featuring Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai has been uploaded. A lot of focus was on Sakurai as a person, rather than his work. In one section of his chat with Katsuhiro Harada (also known as the director of Tekken), Sakurai addressed the memes on the internet...
News Head Of Xbox Shuts Down Idea Of Game Pass Coming To Other Platforms (Again)
"closed platforms don't want something like Game Pass"
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer recently did an interview with GamesRadar about all things related to Microsoft's gaming ecosystem. Once again, the question about bringing Game Pass to other platforms - like the Nintendo Switch - has been raised. Phil has replied with the same response about how he...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 14th)
Go on, tell us...
Another week of that Nintendo life has passed, and there were certainly some highlights. There were all sorts of gems in the Indie World showcase, a blabbing comedian may have given up a Mario movie character, while on the rumour front we have the likes of Xenoblade Chronic
News GPD Has Plans For Its Own Switch-Style Handheld Device Powered By Android
A new challenger approaches
Since the success of Nintendo's hybrid device, the gaming tablet market has been flooded with Switch-style products. Most recently, we've seen the announcement of Valve's Steam Deck - a product that admittedly looks quite promising. It seems the Chinese tech company GPD will soon be getting (back) in on the action - with...
News The Latest PAW Patrol Game Is Out On Switch Today, Here's The Launch Trailer
PAW Patrol The Movie: Adventure City Calls
Today sees the release of the latest Paw Patrol video game from Outright Games, and there's even a launch trailer to prove it. Called PAW Patrol The Movie: Adventure City Calls, and definitely not a movie like that title might suggest, the game is a 3D platform adventure that lets players take on the role...
News Crysis Remastered Gets Switch Retail Release Date
With 20 signed cards 'placed randomly' in day 1 orders
The question of 'can it run Crysis' was resolutely answered on Switch with the eShop release of Crysis Remastered last year; pleasingly we now also have Crysis Remastered Trilogy on the way to the eShop this Fall, including each entry being sold separately if you already have the first. It...
News Nintendo Indie World Infographic Shows Off 19 Games From Around The World
A global effort
This week brought us a rather enjoyable Indie World broadcast that brought to light 19 new games for the eShop, with quite a few of them already available to buy right now. If you somehow missed the broadcast or the various games showcased, you can wrap your eyeballs around some of our coverage below. Round Up: All The Games From...
News Nintendo Shares Tips So Parents Can Stop Kids Using Their Credit Cards
Follow Bowser's example
Summer Holidays for parents mean lots of quality time with their children, and also the challenges of keeping them entertained. It's not all day trips and activities, of course, and Nintendo's Japanese website has published a guide giving tips to parents that may be struggling to manage what their little 'uns are doing on...
News Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Was July's Best-Selling Game In The US, Even Discounting Digital Sales
Flying high
It would appear that The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD had a cracking start to life in the US, becoming the best-selling game in the region in its launch month of July. That's according to new data from Mat Piscatella, executive director and game industry advisor at The NPD Group. It wasn't the busiest month for new releases, but...
News 'Pokémon Presents' Live Presentation Announced For Wednesday, 18th August
Here are the times you need
The Pokémon Company has revealed that it'll be airing the latest presentation in its Nintendo Direct-style Pokémon Presents series on Wednesday 18th August. It'll be streamed on YouTube at 6am PT / 9am ET / 2pm BST / 3pm CEST and will feature information on Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon...
News Switch Takes Japan's Entire Top 30 Software Chart, The First Console To Do So Since 1988
"This is unprecedented"
If you keep up to date with our regular Japanese chart updates, you'll have spotted that Nintendo Switch games made up the entire top ten last week. That's actually a pretty common occurrence these days, but it turns out that last week's performance was even better than we could have imagined. Japanese physical chart data,...
Review Greak: Memories Of Azur (Switch) - A Gorgeous Platformer Crying Out For Co-op
The tri-force
The Switch is no stranger to quirky 2D platformers at this point. With so many quality titles to choose from, it can be tough for newcomers to stand out from the crowd. Greak: Memories of Azur is a solid 2D adventure game that, visually at least, can stand proud amongst some of the best examples of the genre, but with few original...
News Card Battling RPG Shadowverse: Champion's Battle Is Out Now On Switch
Launching today in Europe
Shadowverse: Champion's Battle, a new card battle RPG based on the anime adaptation of Cygames’ Shadowverse, is now available on Nintendo Switch. The game releases across Europe and Australia today, after launching just a couple of days ago in North America. It's available for £44.99 / $49.99 / €49.99 / $79.95 AUD,...
News Dead Cells' 'What's The Damage?' Update Is Now Live On Switch And Other Consoles
Here are the patch notes
Dead Cells' latest update, called 'What's The Damage?', is now up and running on Switch and other consoles following its PC launch earlier this summer. The game's 24th update, What's The Damage? comes with new balance changes, adjustments to existing biomes, and additional modder support designed to make your runs...
News The Switch Version Of Life Is Strange: True Colors Has Also Been Delayed
But it should still arrive "this year"
Following on from the delay of the Life Is Strange Remastered Collection, it's now been revealed September 10 release date for the Switch version of Life Is Strange: True Colors has been pushed back. Here's the full message provided over on social media, which confirms the game will still arrive this year:...
News "Halo Meets Portal" Multiplayer Shooter Splitgate Could Come To Switch
"it's absolutely part of the vision"
Splitgate - a free-to-play fast-paced multiplayer shooter described as "Halo meets Portal" - could potentially be coming to the Nintendo Switch in the future. In a Q&A on Twitch earlier this week, developer 1047 Games explained how making Splitgate as accessible as possible was a major part of the plans...
News Taito Action Beat 'Em Up Kuri Kinton Joins The Arcade Archives On Switch
Take down some baddies
It's another week, and that means another Arcade Archives game is now available on the Nintendo Switch eShop. This time around it's the 1988 Taito side-scrolling action beat 'em up, KURIKINTON - also known as Kuri Kinton. The game follows the martial artists of Kinton as they engage in "brutal battles" with evil fighters, set...
News NERF: Legends Will Allow You To Shoot Enemies With Annoying Soft Darts In October
With a campaign and cross-platform multiplayer
Even if, as is the case for this scribe, your childhood is but a distant memory in sepia tones, you've likely heard of NERF - the guns, specifically. Big plastic weapons that fire little foam darts at surprising velocity, they're still very popular toys (are we allowed to call them toys or is that too...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Player Investigates The Game's Scrapped Poison Water
A deeper dive into how it would have worked
Over the years, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild players have uncovered all sorts of secrets from glitches that cause chaos to "impossible" treasure chests and even a
News 'Not Tonight 2' Sets Its Post-Brexit Satirical Sights On The US
"Our most political game yet"
Back in 2020, a game called Not Tonight: Take Back Control Edition launched on the Nintendo Switch — on the exact date that the UK left the European Union, in fact. ("Brexit", as it's more commonly known). The game was a satirical take on British politics set in a post-Brexit alternate universe; you play a bouncer...
Japanese Charts Despite Launching In 2018, Minecraft Beats Zelda To Number One
NEO TWEWY falls out of top ten
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for the week ending 8th August, revealing that Minecraft, which first launched physically on Switch back in June 2018, has returned to the top of the table. The game sold an estimated 14,912 physical copies this week, leaving it ahead of games like Zelda: Skyward Sword HD,...
Nintendo Download 12th August (Europe)
Witch Spring 3! Axiom Verge 2! PAW Patrol!
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: FORECLOSED (Merge Games, 12th...
News The Devil May Cry-Like 'Ultra Age' Is Hacking And Slashing Its Way To Switch This Year
Looking sharp
Ultra Age is a name that might strike you as familiar. It was first revealed back in 2019, and was recently confirmed for PS4. We now know that it's also coming to Switch – and it will be getting a western release, too. It's coded by Next Stage and Visual Dart, and reminds us of titles like Devil May Cry and Bayonetta. Here's some...
Nintendo Download 12th August (North America)
Axiom Verge 2! art of rally! Greak: Memories of Azur!
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: Axiom Verge 2 (Thomas...
News Murder Mystery Card-Battler 'The Magister' Deals A September Switch Release
From the studio behind Monster Slayers
Update: Digerati has now announced a confirmed release date for The Magister. It's arriving a little later than planned on 2nd September 2021. A new trailer has also been released (see above). Orignal Article (Thu 8th Oct, 2020 13:30 BST): Indie publisher Digerati will release The Magister, a new...
News Critadel Mixes 2D Run-And-Gun Action With Roguelike Elements
Hits Switch later this year
Publisher Nicalis has announced that it is bringing Pixelian Studio's Critadel to Switch later this year. Described as a "futuristic platformer/shooter/roguelike", Critadel sees players climbing up a giant mechanical tower as they face off against the evil Forces of Noah, an organisation that has taken control of the...
News Animated Short Introduces Boreal Tenebrae, A Mysterious Retro-Style Adventure Coming To Switch
Inspired by PS1-era hits and Twin Peaks
If you're looking for something a little different, we'd urge you to keep an eye on Boreal Tenebrae, a retro-style adventure from RedDeerGames that's headed to Switch. The studio, along with developer Snot Bubbles Productions, has launched a neat animated short exploring the events that lead up to the story...
Video New Tails Of Iron Trailer Shows Off The RPG's "Punishingly Brutal" Combat
Embark on a perilous quest
While Nintendo was busy unveiling umpteen indie delights during yesterday's Indie World Showcase, United Label was also busy launching a new trailer for Tails of Iron, an RPG headed to Switch next month. The clip gives us another look at the game's dark, foreboding world, as well as a glimpse at its combat, described by...
Random Game Dev Uses Game Builder Garage To Expertly Recreate Mario Party Minigames
And you can play them yourself
André Cardoso's take on Sizzling Stakes – not bad, huh? We used to see all sorts of wonderful Game Builder Garage creations when the game first launched earlier this summer, and while that initial excitement seems to have settled down a little recently, here's a quick reminder of just how great the game creation...
News Smash Bros. Director Masahiro Sakurai Will Be Appearing On Harada's Bar
Tekken director confirms the "special talk" in a video update
Update [Thu 12th Aug, 2021 05:45 BST]: In a video update, Harada has now confirmed Sakurai will be appearing on his YouTube channel Harada's Bar - in a "special talk" this weekend. It's apparently one of the most exciting videos yet... Original story [Sun 8th Aug, 2021 08:00 BST]:...
News Shin Megami Tensei V Switch Accessories Launching In Japan This November
Play in style
Nintendo Switch accessory maker Keys Factory will be releasing some special Shin Megami Tensei V themed products. These items include a quick pouch 2,178 yen (~$19.71), a protective cover set 4,048 yen (~$36.64) and a card pod case 1,045 yen (~$9.46) that can fit two Switch games or even two 3DS game card instead. All of these...
Video Atlus Releases New Shin Megami Tensei V 'Bethel' Story Trailer
Forge the future of the world
Get excited JRPG fans, Atlus has just released a brand new trailer for the upcoming Switch exclusive Shin Megami Tensei V. Unfortunately, we can't show the English trailer here on Nintendo Life due to the age restrictions in place, so you'll have to head over to YouTube to watch it. As explained in the official PR,...
News The D&D Roguelike Game Curious Expedition 2 Is Out Now On Switch
Become an adventurer today
One of the many games revealed for Switch during the latest Indie World presentation was Curious Expedition 2. It's a charming narrative roguelike adventure by Thuderful Publishing and independent developer Maschinen-Mensch. The Nintendo release includes all of the content updates and is available now for $19.99 /€19.99...
Round Up All The Games From Nintendo's Indie World Showcase - August 2021
Every single game from the show!
It's a great time to be a lover of indie games, as Nintendo's latest Indie World showcase was packed with absolute bangers. 19 games in total were shown off in the latest presentation, and the general consensus is pretty good; overall, a fantastic showing for Nintendo. But if you missed it, or you can't remember...
News Floppy Punch-'Em-Up 'Gang Beasts' Goes Gangbusters On Switch This Winter
Jelly melee
Everyone loves a goofy party game. Everyone loves janky physics. Finally, the two have been combined in Gang Beasts — although "finally" is a bit dramatic, since the game's been out since 2014. Gang Beasts is a beat 'em up, in which you're trying to throw your friends into lava, meat grinders, and various other deadly obstacles; or...
News Make Your Own Wine The Proper Way In 'Hundred Days', Coming This Winter
Do it for the vine
If you're tired of having to choose between boring supermarket wine and your home-brewed prison toilet wine, then perhaps it's time to take a vineleaf out of Hundred Days' book and buy your own dang vineyard. In this winemaking simulation game, you'll have to learn the intricate ins and outricate outs of running your very own...
News You Are A Bear And A Lumberjack In LumbearJack, Out Next Year
Bears are wholesome, right?
Sometimes we wonder if people make cute games by rolling two dice: the first is which animal you play as, and the second is your job. A kiwi postman. A bird skateboarder. A cat farmer. A frog tax collector. Okay, that last one i
News Slime Rancher: Plortable Edition Brings Goopy Good Times To Switch, And It's Out Now
Time to slime
There are some games that are just weirdly natural fits for the Nintendo Switch, and Slime Rancher has always been one of them. Except, until today, it wasn't even on there! Crazy. Luckily, developers Monomi Park have finally righted this wrong with the launch of Slime Rancher: Plortable Edition on Switch. And no, we didn't misspell...
News Space Base-Building Astroneer Is Finally Coming To Switch
Astroneerer than ever
Astroneer is a lot like that Matt Damon movie, The Martian, except instead of Matt Damon, it's you, and instead of potatoes, it's... building a base, exploring the alien wilds, and uncovering long-lost extraterrestrial secrets. It's not really a lot like The Martian, then. Except for being set in space. You'll play as a tiny,...
News Loop Hero Is A Timeloop Game, Looping Its Way To Switch Later This Year
Loop de loop
Pixel art, timeloops, and the ability to make the screen look like a CRT monitor: these are all excellent reasons to enjoy things, and Loop Hero has all three. Set in a world where everything has been forgotten, and almost all is lost, players will be cursed to walk around a procedurally-generated loop, which fills with monsters as the...
News Necrobarista: Final Pour, A "Story About Coffee And Death", Launches On Switch Today
An anime-style visual novel
One of the many delightful indie games to be featured in today's Nintendo Indie World Showcase was Necrobarista - Final Pour -, an anime-style visual novel from Route 59 and Coconut Island Games. Described as "a story about coffee and death," this one has players following a group of characters as they navigate a fantasy...
News Wholesome Farm 'N' Fight Game 'Garden Story' Was Just Surprise-Launched On Switch
Grape expectations
We've been keeping one eye peeled for Garden Story for quite some time now, and suddenly, just like that, our wait is finally over. The adorable fruit-themed RPG just got a surprise drop on the Switch eShop, where it will be a timed console exclusive. As the newly-appointed Guardian of the Grove, tiny grape hero Concord is tasked...
News Eastward Arrives Soon As A Timed Console Exclusive For Switch
Travel across a 'wonderfully weird world'
Nintendo brought us a rather brilliant Indie World today, and reserved its 'one more thing' moment for Eastward, which is developed by Pixpil and published by Chucklefish. We wrote about this one quite recently, and it turns out we don't have long to wait for the game's release - it lands on Switch as a...
News Dating Sim 'Boyfriend Dungeon' Gets Down And Dirty On Switch Later Today
"Careful, don't tickle my hilt"
During today’s Nintendo Indie World Showcase, Kitfox Games announced that its dungeon-dating hybrid Boyfriend Dungeon will be launching on Nintendo Switch today. The game arrives on the eShop for the price $19.99 USD, letting you fend off dangerous monsters and take your weapons on romantic dates. Yes, you read...
News Metal Slug Tactics Is Blasting Onto Switch Next Year
Controlled carnage
Metal Slug Tactics was unveiled during the E3 festivities this year, but the latest Indie World from Nintendo confirmed the news many of us - well, this writer in any case - was waiting to hear. It's coming to Nintendo Switch next year. In case you missed it, this is a Dotemu-published new take on the iconic IP (developed by...
News Tetris Effect: Connected Is Dropping Onto Nintendo Switch Soon
The real deal
The history of Tetris will forever be entwined with Nintendo history, with the IP reaching stunning heights of popularity alongside the Game Boy, in particular. While we've had the exclusive Tetris 99 on Nintendo Switch, however, until now we've missed out on the most memorable evolution of the series in recent years. That was...
News Shovel Knight: Pocket Dungeon Update Reveals New Winter Release Window
And a new trailer!
As part of today's Nintendo Indie World Showcase, we were treated to a welcome new look at Shovel Knight: Pocket Dungeon. A falling block-style puzzler with a dungeon-crawling twist, Pocket Dungeon was first announced for Switch back in February 2020. At the time, it was expected to launch last autumn, but now – after
News TOEM Brings Charming Hand-Drawn Photo Adventure To Switch This Fall
Wholesome
Fans of cosy exploration and Pokémon Snap-style photography, rejoice! TOEM, from Something We Made, is coming to Nintendo Switch later this year. Complete with cute, charming, hand-drawn visuals and a laid back feel that'll give our list of best wholesome games on Switch a run for their money, TOEM has you solving puzzles and helping...
Watch Nintendo Indie World Showcase August 2021 - Live!
20 minutes of new indies!
Get those wallets ready, folks, because it's time to indulge in another smorgasbord of indie delights in the latest Nintendo Indie World Showcase. Today's show kicks off at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm BST / 6pm CEST, and you can watch it live right here. Nintendo says it'll be "roughly 20 minutes long" and it'll unsurprisingly...
Up to 30% off multiplayer favourites
Update: Here's a quick reminder that Nintendo's Multiplayer Mayhem sale is coming to an end today. The deals below will disappear after 11:59pm PT tonight, so get on them while you can! Original Article (Fri 6th Aug, 2021 17:30 BST): Nintendo has kicked off a new 'Multiplayer Mayhem' sale on the Nintendo Switch...
Video Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania Trailer Shows Sonic And Tails In Action
Gotta roll fast
Sega has released a brand new trailer for Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania, showing off gameplay for both Sonic and Tails for the first time. We've known that the duo would be included in the roster for some time now, but Sega has now confirmed that they'll be included at no extra charge and available to unlock through normal gameplay...
Video Latest OlliOlli World Trailer Shows Off Copious Character Customisation Options
"Hundreds" of options let you be yourself
Private Division and Roll7 have unveiled their latest trailer for OlliOlli World, the latest and upcoming entry in the popular side-scrolling skateboarding series, and this one's all about customisation. Hosted by Roll7 Co-CEO Simon Bennett, the video (up above) shows off a number of different ways in which...
News Pokémon Legends: Arceus Info Is Coming "Soon", Says The Pokémon Company
A "robust" marketing campaign is in the works
Despite Pokémon Legends: Arceus arguably being one of the most intriguing releases the Pokémon series has received in some time, we haven't heard all that much about it since its initial reveal back in February. A release date was given a little later in May,
News Barry The Bunny Brings "Challenging" 2D Platforming To Switch For Just $5
Available this week
If you're in the market for a cheap and cheerful platformer, you might want to check out Barry the Bunny when it hops onto the Switch eShop later this week. Said to feature "challenging" platforming action, Barry the Bunny has you jumping through levels and collecting items to progress through each of its four worlds. You'll...
Random Krillin Can Now Apparently Revive Himself In Dragon Ball FighterZ
This is a Senzu Bean glitch, right?
As you may have heard by now, there's a new patch out for Dragon Ball FighterZ. It's the first one the popular fighting game has received since the start of the year. In the words of the game's community, there are some "absolutely massive" changes - including new mechanics and fighter adjustments. It seems to...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Receives Its First Update - Resolves "Several Issues"
Download it now
It's now been nearly a month since The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD landed on the Nintendo Switch. Of course, like every first-party Nintendo title nowadays, it's also getting some post-release support. With this in mind, Nintendo has today rolled out Version 1.0.1 - which fixes "several issues" to improve the gameplay...
News Get Up To 70% Off On Select Bethesda Titles During QuakeCon 2021 (North America)
DOOM, Elder Scrolls and more!
It's that time of the year where things are starting to get busy again with more live stream events. Apart from Nintendo's Indie World presentation today, we've also got Gamescom later this month and QuakeCon 2021. Ahead of QuakeCon, which begins on 19th August, Nintendo is hosting a special
News Minecraft Update 1.17.11 Patch Notes - Bug Fixes, Item Dupe Glitch Removed
Available now!
As we gear up for the Minecraft mega-update of 1.18 — the second part of Caves & Cliffs, which will add new types of world generation as well as the terrifying Warden mob — we also have to make sure that 1.17 works well. That means fixing all the bugs, removing all the glitches, and sandpapering off all the rough edges on...
Feature 20 Super NES Classics Nintendo Should Bring To Switch Online
16-bit gems we'd love to see on Switch
Nintendo has been steadily adding to its Nintendo Switch Online NES and SNES offerings since the service launched, and although it was a slow start, we have to say we're impressed with the breadth of titles available to anybody paying for a Nintendo Switch Online subscription. It's pleasing to see lesser-known...
News Rom-Com Dating Sim 'Love Esquire' Invites Players To "Git Gud, Get Laid" On Switch
"Find man's greatest pleasure" later this week
It's not often that you spot a Switch eShop listing telling you to "git gud, get laid" nestled amongst your child-friendly Mario and Pokémon games, yet here we are. Introducing Love Esquire. Love Esquire is a romantic-comedy visual novel that comes with some old-school RPG elements for good measure,...
News Tormented Souls Gets A Spooky New Trailer, Switch Date Still 'TBC'
It's in a mansion, of course
This game is rated 18 and the trailer above has some brief nudity, though it is not age-gated on YouTube. Tormented Souls is an interesting upcoming horror title that's been doing the rounds for quite a while - it's blending modern visuals with fixed camera perspectives. From sparkling items on statues to meaty shotguns...
News Nintendo Indie World Showcase To Air Tomorrow, 11th August
20 minutes of indie goodness
Update (Wed 11th Aug, 2021 16:30 BST): You can watch the show live right here! Original Article (Tue 10th Aug, 2021 14:01 BST): It's that time once again, folks! Nintendo has announced that a new Indie World Showcase will be airing tomorrow, 11th August. The show will kick off at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm BST / 6pm CEST...
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For some Pokémon players, the art of shiny hunting is a special, sacred activity that can be just as enjoyable – if not more so – than playing the base game itself. Some players spend hundreds of hours hatching eggs, soft-resetting their game when encountering special Pokémon, and more, all in...
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