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"Find man's greatest pleasure" later this week
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December2021
Review BloodRayne ReVamped - A Joyless, Frustrating Port That Shows How Far We've Come
Dhampir squib
These days, it feels like every other ‘new’ game being released is a remake or a remaster of some old game. There’s value in this, however, as it’s wonderful to have great games that were previously locked to old platforms brought onto modern devices with improvements and additions. But, just because a game is retro, doesn’t...
"An adventure of danger and excitement"
Hamster's made it to the final month of the year and it's started out with Taito's action-platformer arcade title, Liquid Kids. This game made its debut in the arcades in 1990 and was followed by a number of home console ports. Here's a bit more about it, along with a look - courtesy of Nintendo Life...
News Free Alternate Costumes Are Coming "Very Soon" To Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl
Update: Here's a first look
Update [Fri 3rd Dec, 2021 02:30 GMT]: A new trailer presented by IGN has given fans a first look. Although these new costumes are available now on other platforms, Switch players will have to wait just a little bit longer than the rest: Original story [Sun 21st Nov, 2021 03:30 GMT]: If you're still playing the...
Download it today
The enhanced version of Quake is easily one of the retro highlights of 2021, and it just keeps getting better - with Bethesda and its developers rolling out the second major update for all platforms, including the Nintendo Switch. The highlights of 'Update 2' are Horde Mode - made by the team at MachineGames (Wolfenstein II: The...
News Put Musk And Branson In Their Place When Spaceflight Simulator Takes Off On Switch
Boasting "scientifically accurate rocket physics"
Ever wanted to build your own space rocket, set off for Mars and leave this planet for good? Well, soon you'll be able to (pretend to) do just that, as Spaceflight Simulator is headed to Nintendo Switch. The game, developed by Stefo Mai Morojna, has players putting together their very own space...
Review Archvale - A Bruisingly Brilliant RPG And Bullet-Hell Blend
With a dash of Zelda for good measure
It really feels like we’re in somewhat of an extended ‘bullet hell’ renaissance, doesn’t it? As soon as developers realised that the sub-genre didn’t need to be confined to linear vertically scrolling shmups, we’ve seen fresh takes that inject new life into other genres. Archvale is a mashup of a...
News Tsareena Is The Next Character To Join Pokémon Unite
Here's your first look
The Pokémon Company has announced that Tsareena will be the next Pokémon to join the roster in Pokémon Unite, the free-to-play MOBA available on both Nintendo Switch and smartphones. The new character, a Grass-type Pokémon that was first introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon on Nintendo 3DS, will arrive in-game on 9th...
Mini Review Beyond A Steel Sky - A Nostalgic Return To Adventure Gaming's Golden Age
Cat hair moustache?
The first golden age of the point-and-click adventure was brief. Just moments after Lucasfilm Games graduated from the kindergarten clunk of Maniac Mansion, The Dig was in its Spielberg-endorsed grave. That was 1987 to 1995. Everyone agrees the early '90s were where it was at – even those who wrongly preferred Sierra Online...
News Five Switch Publishers Team Up For Huge eShop Sale, 15 Switch OLEDs Also Being Given Away
Get discounts as high as 90%
Remember QubicGames' wonderful Christmas 2019 event, when the publisher gave away ten of its games to anyone who owned any of its titles? Well, this year the studio's back, and it's brought some friends along for the ride. In a slightly different setup, this year's event sees eShop titles from QubicGames, Untold Tales,...
News Crafting Adventure Game 'Wytchwood' Conjures Up A December Switch Release
It's available next week!
Publisher Whitethorn Games has announced that Wytchwood, a crafting adventure game headed to Switch, will launch on the eShop on 9th December. We've been intrigued about this one ever since its initial Switch announcement earlier this year; presented in a charming storybook art style, the game has you gathering and growing...
News Paradise Lost Is A Post-Apocalyptic Walking Simulator Shuffling Onto Switch This Week
"WWII persisted for 20 more years"
Launching in just a couple of days' time on Nintendo Switch is Paradise Lost, a "post-apocalyptic, alt-history narrative adventure" from publisher All in! Games and developer PolyAmourous. Now available to pre-order on the eShop, Paradise Lost is perhaps best suited to those looking for an engaging storyline...
News Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue Won't Bring The Heat To Consoles Until 2022
Hype doused, for now
Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue is a rather promising upcoming 'roguelite', with eye-catching visuals and all sorts of mechanics based around dousing fires. Unfortunately it's been confirmed today that while it's still hitting its 14th December release on PC, its console versions (including Switch) have fallen back to 2022...
News The Way Of Wrath Is An Upcoming Switch RPG With An Intriguing 10-Day Gameplay Setup
Will you survive?
The Way of Wrath is an upcoming RPG that's planned to launch for Nintendo Switch in 2022, publisher Hooded Horse has confirmed. Developed by Animmal, the game is set during the Bronze Age and throws players into a story where you and your allies have just faced a devastating defeat at war overseas. Your job is to rebuild your...
Video Here's 10 Minutes Of NeuroNet: Mendax Proxy, A New Cyberpunk Adventure Coming To Switch
"See the impact of every choice you make"
UK indie studio Dream Harvest has shared the first look at its upcoming cyberpunk adventure, NeuroNet: Mendax Proxy. The game's headed to Switch and other platforms in the new year (no specific date has been announced just yet) and is said to combine elements of games such as
News Shantae And The Seven Sirens Has Received A Free “Spectacular Superstar” Update
Out now!
Update [Wed 1st Dec, 2021 02:00 GMT]: The update for Shantae and the Seven Sirens has arrived. WayForward has released a small trailer alongside it. And you can learn more over on the official game website. Original story [Wed 17th Nov, 2021 02:00 GMT]: Well, here's a nice surprise, Shantae's latest adventure - Shantae and the Seve
News Sorry Folks, Fall Guys For Nintendo Switch Won't Be Released This Year
More details will be shared in 2022
We're nearly at the end of the year, and by now if a certain game hasn't shown up on the Nintendo Switch it's probably not going to make 2021. With this in mind, Fall Guys by Mediatonic won't be arriving this year. After being delayed in May the UK-based developer has now provided another update in a new post...
November2021
News Nintendo's Latest Indie World Newsletter Highlights Some Great eShop Picks For The Holidays
Go on, treat yourself
If you're looking to fill up your Switch's storage with some delightful indie hits to play over the holidays, Nintendo has you covered. The company has published the latest issue of its 'Inside Indie World' newsletter, offering up some holiday season gift ideas for your friends, family, or even yourself. As well as...
Video Go Behind The Scenes With XEL, The "Sci-Fi Zelda-Like" Headed To Switch
"We’re really proud of XEL"
Remember XEL, the Zelda-inspired action-adventure game that was announced for Switch this summer? Well, developer Tiny Roar has shared new details on its gameplay and development in a series of behind-the-scenes videos. In the three clips below, Game Director Maurice Hagelstein and Game Designer Tom Erenstein give us...
News Arcade Mode Update Is Now Live In Huntdown On Switch
Will you be the apex bounty hunter?
Huntdown is a rather fun and bombastic retro-style run and gun, as you battle through heinous criminal gangs and face off against increasingly tough bosses. Now, as if it wasn't tricky enough, there's a free Arcade Mode update that's just gone live on the Switch version. It's taken a little while since its...
Review Clockwork Aquario — A Short And Oh-So-Sweet Arcade Platformer Rescued From Oblivion
Definitely better late than never
Back in the early '90s Westone, best known as the creators of the Wonder Boy / Monster World series, were supposed to release a cute and colourful arcade game — Clockwork Aquario. Unfortunately for them the cutting edge polygonal thrills of Virtua Racing were busy setting the arcade world alight at the time,...
Video Square Enix Shares First Triangle Strategy 'Character & Story' Trailer
Get to know Roland Glenbrook
One game we've been keeping a close eye on for some time now is Square Enix's upcoming turn-based tactical RPG, Triangle Strategy. It's due out at some point in 2022, exclusively on the Nintendo Switch. While we've already seen quite a bit of it - and even played an early demo of the game, Square Enix has now released...
News Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong Has Been Delayed (Again)
"our ultimate focus is on quality"
There have been a lot of delays this year and the latest game that will be landing on the Nintendo Switch later than expected is the narrative-driven RPG Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong. The game was originally due to arrive on the Switch and multiple other platforms in February next year and has now been...
Video 12 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In December
Big Brain, Danganronpa, Shovel Knight and more!
We've made it, everyone! We're in the final month of 2021, it's almost hard to believe. For some, this year may have flown by, while for others it's perhaps dragged on. One thing that we are sure of though, is that there have been many amazing Nintendo Switch game releases already this year. So what's...
News Aspire: Ina's Tale Brings Stylish Puzzle Platforming To Switch Soon
Escape the tower
Though December can sometimes be a quiet month in terms of major retail releases, it's likely to serve up a number of tempting smaller titles. One that may deserve a spot on the wishlist is Aspire: Ina's Tale, which arrives on 17th December priced at 12.99 USD / 12.99 EUR / 10.29 GBP. As you can see in the trailer it could offer...
Review Danganronpa S: Ultimate Summer Camp - Fanservice Aplenty, But A Total Grindfest
A Killing Game for your wallet
As we've established previously, Danganronpa is pretty skeevy in its narrative. Thankfully, though, it has managed to avoid bringing said skeev outside of its world, outside of the fictional space that makes it somewhat more palatable. Danganronpa S: Ultimate Summer Camp, unfortunately, rather breaks that promise. The...
A real Class act
Everything was leading up to this. Danganronpa. Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair. The anime Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope’s Peak High School. Even the god-awful, mercifully not re-released for Switch Ultra Despair Girls. It has all lead to Danganronp
Review Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair Anniversary Edition - More Deliciously Nasty Murder Mystery
Nagito you will never know, anything about my home
It’s Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, and this time it’s on a tropical island. Now, being a sort of anime-ish game, you’d think that means the variously endowed female cast taking their turns to show up in swimsuits in a somewhat desperate parade of fanservice, and you’d be right! Danganronpa...
Havoc go if you think you're hard enough
The Danganronpa franchise is a twisted, vulgar little thing. Rife with problematic politics, egregious erotic fanservice and some truly breathtakingly ill-judged swings at far heavier themes than it really has any right to tackle, it is in many ways a reprehensible, amoral and quite appalling series of games...
Guide Best Cheap Nintendo Switch Games - Switch eShop Deals (US)
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Regular sales have become a welcome fixture on the Nintendo Switch eShop and there are huge numbers of cheap and discounted Switch games available at any given time. With so much choice it can be tough to know exactly is worth your hard-earned cash and precious time. Never fear — Nintendo Life is here to...
Guide Best Cheap Nintendo Switch Games - Switch eShop Deals (Europe)
It's the final day of Cyber Deals!
Regular sales have become a welcome fixture on the Nintendo Switch eShop and there are huge numbers of cheap and discounted Switch games available at any given time. With so much choice it can be tough to know exactly is worth your hard-earned cash and precious time. Never fear — Nintendo Life is here to help...
Mini Review Real Boxing 2 - A Pitifully Poor Punch-Out That Should Have Stayed On Phones
Fright Night
Boxing games live or die by their gameplay. You can make the visuals look as beautiful as possible, down to the rippling biceps and beads of sweat, but if the punches don’t land right, then the whole experience will suffer as a result. Unfortunately, Real Boxing 2 comes up short with both its visuals and its gameplay, delivering a...
News Atlus Brings 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim To Nintendo Switch On 12th April 2022
"Sentinel No. 13 activated"
Atlus has announced it will be bringing its "critically acclaimed" sci-fi epic 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim to Nintendo Switch on 12th April 2022 here in the west. This title by Atlus and Vanillaware is described as a dramatic experience blending visual novel, light puzzle elements, and RTS - where the future lies in the...
News AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative Official Box Art Reveal
Here's your first look
Earlier this year, Spike Chunsoft announced it would bring AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative to Switch in Spring 2022. It's a sequel to the original 2019 detective mystery adventure release, and now, the developer has shared a look at the official box art (drawn by Yusuke Kozaki) for the standard and collector's...
News "Vocal 2D Platformer" One Hand Clapping Is Warming Up For Its Switch Release
You'll need a microphone / headphones to play
If we say "there's a 2D puzzle platformer coming to the eShop" we'd understand if the response would be yeah, along with a hundred others. But One Hand Clapping is aiming to be a little different when it arrives on 14th December as you solve puzzles by singing, with the pitch of your voice being key...
News Another Namco Title Has Joined Hamster's Arcade Archives On Switch
Download it from the eShop today
This week's Arcade Archives release on the Switch eShop is the 1983 Namco release, Phozon. It's described as an action game where the player controls a nucleus called 'chemic' and must merge with molecules to complete specified formations. "Control a nucleus called CHEMIC and merge with MOLECULES to complete...
Gallery Square Enix Shares New Screenshots Of Dragon Quest X Offline, Coming To Switch In 2022
It's Japan only, for now
Earlier this year, Square Enix celebrated the Dragon Quest 35th anniversary with multiple announcements, and one of them was Dragon Quest X Offline. As the title reveals, this is a completely "offline" version of the MMO Dragon Quest X featuring updated chibi visuals. At the moment, it's locked in for a Japan release on...
News No Gravity Games Is Giving Away 19 Switch Titles For Free (North America)
It sure is a strategy
We've seen developers and publishers race to the bottom in terms of Switch eShop prices, practically giving games away. Then we've seen promotions that have actually given games away for free, with No Gravity Games the latest to jump into that approach this festive season. It's worth noting that all of this is only for North...
Review The Wild At Heart - A Gorgeous, Potent Mix Of Pikmin And Luigi's Mansion
Something borrowed, something new
The Wild at Heart feels like an amalgamation of some of Nintendo’s most unique gaming mechanics. Such a statement might strike fear into your heart, and we wouldn’t blame you. After all, many attempts by third-parties to imitate Nintendo’s design traits and tricks have fallen flat thanks to poor execution or a...
News Tails Of Iron Gets Expansive Free 'Bloody Whiskers' DLC
A bit of a long tail game
Since its release in September there's been positive word of mouth around Tails of Iron, a challenging RPG in which you play as a heroic King rat on a quest to reclaim their throne. It's got an attractive art style and has excellent user reviews (along with ringing endorsements from a couple in the NL team), and now it's...
News 'Archvale' Is What Happens When You Cross The Legend Of Zelda With Bullet Hell
Coming to Switch next week
Launching on Nintendo Switch on 2nd December is Archvale, a "vibrant" RPG and bullet hell hybrid that could well be worth your time. Also hitting Xbox One and PC on the same day, Archvale has you looting and crafting to access better weapons, exploring dungeons full of different enemies, and taking on some "fast, fun and...
News Life Is Strange: True Colors Secures December Switch Release, Physical Version Arrives Later
Physical pre-orders now open
Life is Strange: True Colors has finally been given a solid release date for Nintendo Switch. The game's previously revealed 'December' release window has now been narrowed down, and it's been confirmed that it'll launch digitally on the Nintendo Switch eShop on 7th December. Fans will have to wait a little bit longer...
News Dragon Ball's New Online Multiplayer Game Gets An Overview Trailer
Closed beta taking place next month
In case you missed it, Bandai Namco is releasing a new online Dragon Ball game and it's coming to Switch in 2022. Dragon Ball: The Breakers is more comparable to survival games such as Dead by Daylight and will see seven survivors either working together or alone to escape from the Temporal Seam and avoid being...
It's finally time
Clockwork Aquario, Westone's arcade game that was thought to have been lost for almost 30 years, is now just days away from getting the release it deserves. To celebrate, publisher ININ Games has shared a brand new gameplay trailer. As you may recall, Clockwork Aquario is an arcade title that was long presumed lost until just last...
Review Ruined King: A League of Legends Story - A Brilliant Experience Beyond Its Franchise
Comfortably out of League's league
It feels like the world of Runeterra has just entered the first stages of a great expansion. After being mostly confined to the MOBA for years, things like the new Arcane show, an impending MMO, and some spinoff games are starting to bring this rich universe to audiences that aren’t reached by the main title...
News Blasphemous: Wounds Of Eventide Free DLC Arrives Soon On Switch
The Penitent One isn't done yet
Back in August it was announced that the rather excellent Blasphemous would be getting another (and final) free DLC expansion titled 'Wounds of Eventide', while Blasphemous II is in development for 2023. Though it's a crowded genre on the eShop, this writer's view is that it's a standout Metroidvania / Souls-like
News Interactive Thriller Twelve Minutes Releases On Switch This December
Starring James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley and Willem Dafoe
Earlier this year, the interactive thriller Twelve Minutes arrived on the Xbox. Months on, the title by Annapurna Interactive and Luis Antonio is now making its way across to various other platforms including the Nintendo Switch on 7th December. This game is a "real-time top-down" title featuring...
News Shovel Knight's Brand New Puzzle Game Launches On The Switch eShop Next Month
DLC has also been confirmed
If you're a fan of puzzle games and Shovel Knight, one game you'll want to be on the lookout for next month is Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon. After its initial reveal in February last year, Yacht Club Games' next Shovel Knight game will finally be making its debut on December 13th. This "passion project" has gone through...
News 6Souls Is A Promising Retro-Style Adventure Of 'One Dog And His Faithful Man'
Yes, you can pet the dog
You can't swing an 8-bit cat around at the moment without hitting a retro-style eShop game, but that doesn't mean they're not good. One that we're intrigued by is 6Souls, which arrives on 3rd December priced £7.99 / €7,99 / $7.99USD. Developed by BUG-Studio and published by Ratalaika Games, on the surface it looks like a...
News Trash Quest Is A Tough Platformer With A Retro Vibe
Also a bit of a 'metroidvania', if you can forgive the term
If you like games that are so challenging you're tempted to hurl your controller out of the window, Trash Quest may be one for your radar. Previously released on PC, a small number of user reviews are pretty positive about it as a short, fun and challenging title. Though it's a...
Review Death's Door - Much More Than The Sum Of Its Zelda And Soulslike Parts
Ready to play the reaper's game?
Despite all the innovation that frequently takes place in the indie space, there’s an awful lot of games that are content to just do what’s already been done. It can be easy to become jaded, then, when a lot of these copycat games turn out to be worse than their clear inspiration. After all, who wants to waste...
News Taito Milestones Is A Collection Of Arcade Archives Titles Heading To Switch
Update: Western release confirmed!
Update: Publisher ININ Games has announced on social media that it is to publish Taito Milestones in the west. The collection is expected to launch in Japan in February 2022. Original Story [Mon 14th Jun, 2021 11:00 BST]: The Arcade Archives series has been a huge part of the retro scene on Nintendo Switch,...
News Night Lights Is A $5 Puzzle-Platformer Headed To Switch This Friday
Worth a go?
If you're wanting to pick up something cheap and cheerful this weekend, puzzle-platformer Night Lights could be just the ticket. Launching on Switch this Friday, 26th November, Night Lights has you taking on the role of a tiny robot, setting off on a journey to illuminate a darkened planet. You'll need to use light and shadow to your...
News Sonic Colors: Ultimate Has Received Another Update On Nintendo Switch
Download it today!
Sonic Colors Ultimate had quite a rough launch when it arrived on the Nintendo Switch in September - with players reportedly encountering all sorts of issues. We investigated it ourselves at the time and were also able to replicate these
News Three Street Fighter Legends Are Now Playable In Brawlhalla
Shoryuken!
Ubisoft's free-to-play brawler has had some notable IP crossovers in recent months, and today's update brings a few classic characters from Capcom's Street Fighter series. Ryu, Chun-Li and Akuma are all joining in, along with a tweaked mode, new stage and more. Below is some of the official PR blurb. Their arrival hurricane-kicks off...
News 'Brain-Tingling' Puzzle Game Word Forward Is Heading To Switch
Let's spell out the details
The Switch is an ideal system for a little bit of mind exercise, with Nintendo's own Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch (which has weirdly never made it to North America) and the upcoming Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain, along with smaller download-only efforts focused on particular puzzle types. Anothe
News Drizzlepath: Deja Vu Is An 'Existential' Experience Heading To Switch
A "walking simulator" as you climb a mountain
With the increasingly long and dark nights (at least for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere) the prospect of going on a relaxing walk is a little less appealing right now. If seeking a chilled and contemplative few hours of gaming 'walking simulators' can be the way to go, then, and another is...
Review Unsighted - A Fantastic Top-Down Metroidvania With A Warm, Vintage Feel
The final countdown
Sometimes a great idea needs time to mature. Just because a smart concept isn’t executed all that well, it doesn’t mean there isn’t an excellent game coming a sequel or two down the line. What’s incredible about Unsighted is that first-time indie dev Studio Pixel Punk has created the refined experience of a longstanding...
Plus fixes and more!
The Nintendo Switch version of Tetris Effect: Connected received another update last week - bumping it up to Version 1.2.6. The official support page has now shared the full details - revealing optimisations to the overall visual quality and performance. Apart from this, there are also a number of fixes and new additions. Here...
News Pokémon's Diamond And Pearl Remakes Are Already The 'Best Sellers' On The Switch eShop Charts
Off to a great start
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl arrived on the Nintendo Switch this week, so how are they going so far? While we'll likely have to wait a little bit longer for some proper sales data to surface, according to the charts on the Nintendo Switch eShop, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are already best sellers in the...
News The Past Within Looks Like A Clever Multiplayer Point And Click
Or point and tap, on Switch
If you blend point and click puzzling with asynchronous multiplayer, the result could be the rather intriguing upcoming release The Past Within. Rather like the multi-screen approach you see in something like The Jackbox Party Pack, players team up across devices to work together and tackle puzzles with their own...
News Nerf Legends Is Out Today On Switch, Here's The Launch Trailer
Discounted on the eShop today only
If running about and getting hit with real-life Nerf pellets sounds a bit too exhausting, you might want to check out Nerf Legends, a new first-person shooter that lets you shoot things to your heart's content while staying firmly seated on your sofa. Something that should be a selling point of any video game,...
News Melancholic Point-And-Click Game 'Unreal Life' Is Finally Coming To Europe
Over a year after its launch in US
Unreal Life, a point-and-click adventure game from Japanese developer hako life, is making the leap to the European eShop on 3rd December, it's been confirmed. The game, which launched in Japan and the US a year ago today, is finally heading to Europe thanks to Selecta Play; the company has helped to get English,...
Mini Review Klang 2 - A Noisy But Satisfying Rhythm Adventure
Pitch please
There isn’t exactly an abundance of rhythm games available on the Switch (certainly not recently), so it goes without saying that Klang 2 sticks out a bit from the pack simply by catering to this oft-overlooked genre. We’re not sure why Tinimations decided to bring Klang 2 over to the Switch before its predecessor, but from what...
Random This $10 Nintendo Switch eShop Game Has Suddenly Shot Up To A Whopping $250
But why?
With all the Black Friday sales going on at the moment, our eyes have become well drilled in spotting great deals and discounts both at retail and on the Switch eShop, but we didn't expect to stumble across this. Membrane, an excellent physics-based puzzle platformer that launched on the eShop back in 2018, has gone in the com
News Empire Of Sin Gets A New Expansion And Major Update
Never stop fighting 'til the fight is done
Empire of Sin had a lot of attention when it launched last year, with major publisher Paradox and developer Romero Games giving cause for optimism. The 1920s gangster-era tactics game disappointed in various respects, unfortunately, with our tagline of 'Eliot Mess' giving you a good idea of what we thought...
News F2P Shooter Warface Now Allows Switch Players To Toggle Crossplay 'On' And 'Off'
"crossplay is turned off by default"
The free-to-play shooter Warface has turned off the crossplay feature in the Nintendo Switch version of the game. Some fans apparently weren't happy about crossplay being enabled by default, so the developer has now turned it off and added an option to turn it on or off. In a message on the game's official...
Get ready to return to Sinnoh
Today sees the arrival of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl on the Nintendo Switch. They're remakes based on the classic titles released for the Nintendo DS in 2006/07. Many trainers around the globe will be picking up one or the other - or perhaps even both, and we're curious to know what exactly the...
News Two More League Of Legends Story Spin-Offs Head To Switch Next Year
So much lore
These are fun times for League of Legends fans, especially those with a love of the extended lore; for example today has brought both Ruined King: A League of Legends Story and Hextech Mayhem: A League of Legends Story to the eShop. The former is a turn-based RPG and the latter a
News Loop Hero Finds Its Time With A Switch Release Date
Will you be able to break the loop?
Loop Hero was a particularly pleasing reveal in Nintendo's August Indie World broadcast, and the good news is that the Four Quarters-developed title has made its target of a release in time for the Holidays - it hits the eShop on 9th December. It was a massive success when it arrived on PC earlier this year,...
News Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel: Dawn Of The Battle Royale Gets Dealt A December Release Date On Switch
Rush Duel rushes west
In a brand new trailer for the game, Konami has revealed that Yu-Gi-Oh! RUSH DUEL: Dawn of the Battle Royale!! will be launching on Nintendo Switch in the west on 7th December. Offering "an exciting, brand-new way to play Yu-Gi-Oh!", Rush Duel lets you summon powerful monsters repeatedly in battle, filling up the field with...
News King Of Seas Sets Sail With A Free 'Monsters Update' Today
Fight mythical sea creatures and befriend whales
King of Seas arrived with a bit of buzz back in May, though we felt it was overly grindy in our review - it certainly seemed to be a game that would benefit from updates and balancing tweaks. It had an initial patch in the summer but now has a major free 'Monsters Update' today that adds a bunch of...
Review Epic Chef - Needlessly Bloated But Perfectly Edible
Undercooked life sim
Despite what its name suggests, Epic Chef is about more than just cooking. Taking place in the city of Ambrosia, you take on the role of Zest (like lemon zest, right? Ha!), who is chucked head-first out of a ship as it comes to a stop at the city docks. After meeting a few of the local residents, he makes his way to a run-down...
Update: Download it today
Update [Thu 18th Nov, 2021 05:30 GMT]: This update for Baba is You is now available. Enjoy! Original story [Fri 12th Nov, 2021 01:45 GMT]: Baba is You is a delightful and truly unique puzzle game that is sure to give your brain a workout. If you haven't tried out this challenging puzzler yet that arrived on the Switch...
News Another Taito Game Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives Collection On Switch
A blast from the past
If you're looking for some more retro action on your Switch, then why not check out Raimais when it arrives on the Switch eShop later this week. It's the latest addition to Hamster's Arcade Archives collection and is an action game released by Taito back in 1988. Here's a brief rundown, along with some screenshots:...
News Sam & Max: Beyond Time And Space Remastered Is Heading To Switch
Same dog, new tricks
About a year ago Sam & Max Save The World was revived and brought to Switch, and the return of Telltale's game was rather good. Now publisher Skunkape has confirmed that it has once again teamed up with Telltale veterans to bring us a remaster of Sam & Max: Beyond Time & Space. It's not far away, either, arrivi
News New Windjammers 2 Trailer Showcases Two Characters And A Bunch Of Cool Moves
Is now being plugged for Xbox GamePass, too
Windjammers 2 is a much anticipated release that's due to emerge from Dotemu soon. After the excellent re-release of the original game the prospect of an all-new entry, with a suitably modern visual overhaul, has a number of us plotting some multiplayer get-togethers. Dotemu has now released a new trailer...
News The Kids We Were Brings Time Travel And 1980s Japan To Switch Soon
Stranger things have happened in the Tokyo suburbs
Not too long ago we shared the news that The Kids We Were was due to arrive on Switch early next year; it's a rather charming game following adventurous kids in the Japanese suburbs, featuring time travel and some lovely visuals. It turns out that it's closer than originally thought, now due to...
News Zelda: Wind Waker-Vibes Await In 'Sail Forth', Now Setting Course For Switch In 2022
"The open sea is calling..."
Remember Sail Forth? The ocean adventure game that, by very definition, gives off strong Zelda: The Wind Waker vibes and is planned to launch on Switch? Well, we have good news and bad news. The good news is that a brand new trailer has been released (above), showing off some new gameplay and a selection of quirky NPCs...
News Believe It! Naruto And Team 7 Have Arrived In Fortnite
Update: Out now
Update [Wed 17th Nov, 2021 02:30 GMT]: Naturo and Team 7 have officially arrived in Fortnite. Above is the promotional trailer to celebrate the announcement. "Naruto Uzumaki, the number one most unpredictable ninja and Jinchuriki host of the all-powerful nine-tailed beast is ready — along with the rest of Team 7 — to take you...
News Surprise! Nintendo Has Released A Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain Demo
Download it from the eShop today
Following on from the Metroid Dread demo late last month, Nintendo has now released another one - this time for its upcoming title Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain. If it looks or sounds familiar, it's because it was originally released during the Nintendo DS era way back in 2005/06. The new version arrives on the...
News Surprise! Ruined King: A League Of Legends Story Is On Switch Right Now
It's a turn-based RPG
"It's time to save Bilgewater, Captain." Honestly, with a name like Bilgewater, we feel like the town might be pre-destined to suffer — but in Ruined King: A League of Legends Story, a spin-off from the mightily popular MOBA League of Legends, that's your task. Announced as a surprise release on Switch today, Ruined King is...
News Dragon Ball: The Breakers Is A Seven-Against-One Online Multiplayer Game Coming To Switch
Can you escape?
Bandai Namco has announced Dragon Ball: The Breakers, a new, asymmetrical online game that's headed to Switch and other platforms in 2022. The game has you teaming up with others in seven-on-one matches; the seven Survivors, having been sucked into the mysterious 'Temporal Seam', must team up to fend off the eighth standalone...
Mini Review Toree 2 - A Second Shot Of Low-Poly Platforming That Puts Some Bigger Games To Shame
A chaser
The weight of expectation can be a terrible thing for a game. When you expect nothing, every moment has the potential to offer a surprise and an unanticipated feeling of discovery, and the original Toree 3D benefited from absolute zero expectations when it launched back in April. Releasing out of nowhere for a bargain basement price,...
News Doctor Who: The Edge Of Reality Dev Cuts Deluxe Edition Cost And Apologises For Delays
And there's another new release date
If you've been patiently waiting for Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality to launch on Nintendo Switch, you'll be pleased to know that its release is finally just around the corner. You might recall that the game, which stars none other than actual 'Doctors' Jodie Whittaker and David Tennant, was originally supposed...
News Riot Forge Nintendo Switch Showcase Airing Later Today
"get a look at some upcoming indie games"
Riot Forge and Nintendo's Indie World team appear to be uniting to promote a special showcase that'll be taking place today. As you might recall, Hextech Mayhem: A League of Legends Story is out tomorrow on Nintendo Switch - so it's expected to be on display. Apart from this, we might see Ruined King: A...
News Fatal Frame: Maiden Of Black Water Gets New 'Very Easy' Difficulty Option
For those who want to "enjoy the story safely"
If you've picked up a copy of Fatal Frame: Maiden Of Black Water on Switch and wish you could dial things down a touch, you're in luck, as Koei Tecmo has launched an update for the game offering exactly that. A new 'Very Easy' difficulty has been added to the game for those who want to "enjoy the story...
News Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders Brings Another Great Detective To Switch Soon
Solving crimes in Ancient China
The Switch has quite a few rather good point and click games where tricky puzzles and intriguing storytelling can draw us in. Another in the genre that's making its eShop debut soon is Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders, which is due to arrive in December. Developed by Nupixo Games It was released over two years ago...
Review Beyond Blue - Echoes Of Endless Ocean In This Noble Effort That Never Quite Gels
More wet than deep
Imagine you dragged yourself into a boring marine biology lecture and it turned out to be an awesome rock concert about dolphins. That’s the edutainment promise and it’s more or less what E-Line Media seem to be aiming for with Beyond Blue – but with a cool video game instead of the rock concert. There’s some serious cred...
News Rocket League Season 5 Lands This Week With A Space Theme And Grimes Music
Most importantly, the best mode is back
We'll be honest and say that as occasional players of good 'ol Rocket League we're a little oblivious to a lot of the seasons and themed events, but since Epic bought the IP that structure has nevertheless made it free-to-play, allowing anyone with a Switch - or pretty much any gaming device - to enjoy the...
News Pokémon Café ReMix Players Offered Free Gift As The Game Hits 10 Million Downloads
Make sure to grab it this week!
Free-to-play Switch and mobile title Pokémon Café ReMix has reached ten million downloads across both platforms. In celebration of the new milestone, players are being given a free gift. The announcement was made on social media this morning, where The Pokémon Company has thanked fans for their support. The reward...
News Pixel Art Metroidvania 'Souldiers' Brings Puzzles, Platforming And Combat To Switch
Update: First gameplay revealed
Update: Publisher Dear Villagers has shared a first look at Souldiers' gameplay in a new exclusive commentary video. Make sure to check it out above and learn more about the game in our original article below. Original Article (Thu 21st Oct, 2021 12:00 BST): More Metroidvania fun awaits on Nintendo Switch next year...
News Stonks-9800: Stock Market Simulator Launches On Nintendo Switch In 2022
Stonks!
If you've ever wanted to simulate the experience of a businessman on the Japanese stock market during the 80s and 90s, soon you'll be able to. Developer Ternox has announced it'll be bringing Stonks-9800: Stock Market Simulator to the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms at some point next year. "A simulator of a businessman on...
News That Large Combat Text Box In Star Wars: KOTOR On Switch Is "Intended"
But if you're not a fan, let the dev team know
If you've been enjoying Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic on the Nintendo Switch this weekend, one thing you've no doubt noticed is the overly large combat text box that comes up whenever you are engaged in battle. Many players thought it was a bug at first, but Aspyr - the developer behind this...
Review Airborne Kingdom - A City Builder Looking For The Right Balance
A city, lighter than air
If you’re someone who’s roamed the streets of Bioshock Infinite’s floating city of Columbia and found yourself wondering exactly how a city like that might actually be feasible, you’re in the right place. Airborne Kingdom is a city builder that takes to the skies, tasking you with creating your very own floating...
News BEAT! TALK! Uses Gag TED Talks To Help You Learn The English Language
Specifically the tempo of talking in English
Back in early September we covered the asobu Indie Showcase, an online event from a Tokyo-based organisation that promotes and supports independent developers. Quite a few Switch games were featured, including some that we assumed would be Japan-only titles. BEAT! TALK! was one of the games we doubted...
Review Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise DLC - A Slice Of Designer Heaven
The 3DS spin-off concept finds its true home
Back when Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer was released on 3DS it was considered by some to be a slightly strange beast. It was enjoyable and charming enough, but its main issue was that it was a tough sell as a standalone retail game. Once you took the plunge it was a lovely time, but the...
News Adventure Platformer Little Bug Arrives Soon On Switch
With eye-catching visuals and puzzle elements
RedDeerGames is a publisher that's becoming increasingly familiar to eShop aficionados, and it's confirmed its latest pick-up that's heading to the Switch. It's Little Bug which has been developed by Buddy System, an adventure platformer previously released on Steam; it arrives on the eShop on 26th...
Review STAR WARS: Knights Of The Old Republic - Still Strong With The Force Despite Dated Design
Now that's a name I've not heard in a long time
The Star Wars universe has always been far richer and more interesting than just the small slice shown off in the massively popular films, although most of this expanded lore has since been ‘decanonized’ shortly after Disney acquired the IP. One of the most notable parts of this legacy content was...
News Multiplayer Space Racer 'Super Impossible Road' Is Speeding Onto Switch Before Other Consoles
With four-player split-screen at 60fps
Super Impossible Road, a multiplayer racer that'll have you hurtling through space, will launch on Nintendo Switch next month before its arrival on other consoles, it's been confirmed. Rogue Games' "lightning-paced" title will hit the Switch eShop on 9th December, priced at $19.99. The game offers a career...
News Ninjala's Next Season Is Animal Themed, And An Anime Is Coming
The series will "dive deeper into the game's colourful world"
GungHo Online Entertainment has released its latest developer diary for Ninjala, lifting the lid on a brand new season and an extra special treat for fans. The game's eighth season will be taking place between 2nd December and 9th March and introduces a new mode, tournaments, items, and...
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