News The Day-One Update For Super Mario 3D All-Stars Is Now Live (Version 1.0.1)
Here are the full patch notes
News Switch Owners Can Claim A Free Game Today If They Already Own One Of These Titles
Update: Today's your last chance
News Switch Owners Can Claim Three Free Games If They Already Own Select Titles
But you better be quick!
Guide Best Cheap Nintendo Switch Games: Switch eShop Deals (US)
Our regularly updated picks of discounted games on Switch
Switch eShop - News
October2020
News Five Dates Has You Playing As A Millenial Trying To Find Love In Lockdown
Featuring over 7 hours of filmed footage
The latest live-action game from Wales Interactive has been detailed, tasking players with finding love through a dating app during the coronavirus lockdown. Five Dates follows the story of Vinny, a London-based millennial who finds himself chatting to five potential matches. You'll be making all of his...
Review Crown Trick - A Refreshingly Slow-Paced, Turn-Based Roguelite Adventure
Crowning Glory?
Roguelikes and roguelites have a tendency to throw players through their shapeshifting gauntlets of murder and death at a rather frenetic pace. Recent popular examples, such as Hades and Dead Cells, really emphasise this almost uniform focus on speed and it's one that's quite understandable in a genre where repetition is such a...
News Super Met Boy Announced For Switch - And No, It Has Nothing To Do With Super Meat Boy
Launches in Japan early next year
Flyhigh Works has announced that Super Met Boy, not to be confused with the very similarly named Super Meat Boy, is headed to Nintendo Switch. It's been developed by Japanese indie dev Rebuild Games and is described as a "casual arcade action" game. You take on the role of the game's main character Met Boy –...
News Free Demo For Kirby Fighters 2 Appears On The Switch eShop
Try before you buy
If you're yet to buy the recently-released Kirby Fighters 2 on Nintendo Switch, you might want to consider checking out the game's free demo which has just arrived on the eShop. The demo lets you explore an early portion of the game's Buddy Fighters Tower, and also provides a taste of the multiplayer action you can enjoy in the...
News Chicken Police Is A Real Thing, And It's Bringing Buddy-Cop Noir Adventure To Switch
"Could a suspicious case be solved by chickens?'
Note: The following trailer contains mature language that may be unsuitable for some viewers. If you're looking for something truly unique, you needn't look any further than Chicken Police. From Hungarian developer The Wild Gentlemen and published by HandyGames, Chicken Police is a dialogue-heavy...
News Team Meat Shares Hours Of Juicy Super Meat Boy Forever Gameplay
As the original game turns 10 years old
[Gameplay starts at around the 10-minute mark] It feels like we've been waiting for this game forever – if you'll excuse the pun – but this new boatload of gameplay footage suggests that Super Meat Boy Forever is finally on the home stretch. Team Meat co-founder and Creative Director Tommy Refenes has...
News The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Has Received A New Update On Nintendo Switch
Thronebreaker, too
It's been just over a year since The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition arrived on the Nintendo Switch and it's still receiving minor updates to further improve the overall experience. Update 3.7 focuses on a language fix and resolves issues with cloud saves tied to the PC version of the game. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt...
News Quirky Point-And-Click Later Alligator Is Being Treated To A Physical Edition And Cute Merch
Pre-orders open today!
Indie point-and-click game Later Alligator will receive a physical edition release and a nice selection of merchandise when it arrives on Switch, it's been confirmed. The newly-revealed goods are launching courtesy of Fangamer, with pre-orders for the physical game going live today. The physical release is scheduled for Q1...
Review Horace - A Heart-Warming Nostalgia Trip And Must-Play Masterpiece
Horace doesn't go skiing
The name “Horace” has cultural cachet in the world of British retrogaming, and we can’t help but believe that the evocation thereof is very, very intentional on the Horace developers’ part. After all, their game is steeped in nostalgia; the pop culture of days past infuses Horace from its opening nod to Thames TV’s...
News Postal Redux Has A Hidden Cheat System On Switch - Here's All The Codes And How To Input Them
Shh, it's a secret!
Postal Redux, the HD remake of Running with Scissors' dark, twin-stick isometric shooter, is now available on Nintendo Switch, and there's a secret, hidden cheat system which allows you to completely transform your game. This cheat system hasn't been revealed before now, but we've been chatting with the game's publishing team to...
News Luigi Can Be Unlocked As A Secret Playable Character In Super Mario Bros. 35
Well, Nintendo kept that quiet
Super Mario Bros. 35 has been available to play on the Nintendo Switch eShop for almost three weeks now, and players have finally discovered a very exciting secret indeed. It turns out that Luigi is available in the game as a playable character – something that Nintendo hasn't publicly revealed up until this point...
News Monster-Catching Metroidvania Monster Sanctuary Scores December Release Date On Switch
Pokémon and Metroidvania in one
Team17 and Moi Rai Games have announced that Monster Sanctuary, a monster-taming Metroidvania-style RPG, will be launching on Switch on 8th December. We first heard about this one back in November 2018, when the game smashed its Kickstarter goals to fund a launch on Nintendo's platform. Since then, development has...
Review Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut - Showing Its Age, But Still A Fun Ride
Risky click of the day
Though Shantae has become a mainstay in recent years, it wasn’t too long ago that this franchise was scarcely more than a niche curiosity. The original Shantae was an indie game in a time before indie games were in vogue, and its release at the very end of the Game Boy Color’s lifespan didn’t do it any favors in...
News Party-Based RPG Battle Hunters Pushed Back To November On Switch
Update: Developer announces slight delay
Update: Developer Phase Two Games has announced that its squad-based fantasy adventure RPG Battle Hunters will now be launching on Switch on 5th November, slightly later than the original October plan. Toby Charlton, Co-Founder of Phase Two Games, has shared the following: "The old adage that time waits for...
Video 3D Platformer Pumpkin Jack Gets A Frightfully Action-Packed Launch Trailer
Pricing and launch discount revealed
Pumpkin Jack is preparing for a spooktastic launch on Switch later this week, so what better time is there to see more gameplay footage ahead of the big day? The game's publisher, Headup, has shared with us this brand new launch trailer, and it's packed to the brim with exciting platforming action. We get to see...
News Pokémon HOME Maintenance Scheduled Ahead Of Sword And Shield's Crown Tundra DLC Launch
Preparing for the new content
Scheduled maintenance for the Pokémon HOME app has been detailed ahead of this week's The Crown Tundra DLC launch in Pokémon Sword and Shield. The maintenance will affect both the mobile and Nintendo Switch versions of the app, and is set to take place from Thursday 22nd October at 23:00 UTC until Friday 23rd October...
News Guide Humanity To Mars When Mars Horizon Lifts Off On Switch This November
Release date locked in
Developer Auroch Digital and publisher The Irregular Corporation have revealed that Mars Horizon will be blasting off on Nintendo Switch on 17th November. Mars Horizon is a strategy simulation game which has you leading a major space agency, guiding humanity to Mars. You'll need to construct a base, design and build rockets,...
News Apple Arcade's Where Cards Fall Will Launch On Switch Early Next Year
"A captivating coming-of-age story"
Where Cards Fall, an indie adventure described as a "slice of life story", is heading to Nintendo Switch early next year, it's been confirmed. From developer The Game Band and publisher Snowman, Where Cards Fall originally launched on Apple's App store earlier this year, but is being treated to a Switch and PC...
News Haunted Hallows Celebrates Its Rocket League Return With Ghostbusters
"Just make sure you don't cross the streams"
It's the spooky season once again, and that means Haunted Hallows is returning to Psyonix's Rocket League. Charge up your Proton Packs, because this year sees the return of special Ghostbusters content. There'll be event challenges to complete - unlocking specific themed items, like Ghostbusters Wheels,...
News NPD Analyst Thinks Limited-Time 3D Mario Games Will Be Sold Individually On Switch
"I don't think these games will disappear"
When Nintendo revealed the Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection for the Switch in September, it made it very clear it would be a "limited-time" release that would only available until the end of March 2021. What will happen to each of these games in this collection once it's gone, though? NPD's industry...
News XIII Remake For Switch Delayed Again, Will Now Arrive In 2021
Other versions launch this November
Microids has revealed the Nintendo Switch version of the XIII remake will no longer release alongside other versions of the game. Instead of being launching next month on 10th November, it'll now be arriving in 2021. No reason was provided, but the PR informs fans to stay tuned for a future announcement regarding...
News Hand-Animated Puzzle Adventure LUNA The Shadow Dust Launches On Switch This Week
"Step into a moving picture-book"
Launching later this week on Nintendo Switch is LUNA The Shadow Dust, a point-and-click puzzle adventure from Lantern Studio. The game is brought to life by some lovely looking hand-animated cinematics, telling its story through its visuals and soundtrack alone. It tells the tale of two playable companions who...
Review ScourgeBringer - A Gripping, Tough-As-Nails Roguelite For Dead Cells Fans
Bring the Pain
Do you love a properly hard challenge? Do you thrive in hostile and punishing game environments where constant death is an expected and necessary part of the cycle? Well then, Flying Oak Games' ScourgeBringer might just be right up your street. Here we have a tough as nails roguelite that funnels its players through a never-ending...
Guide Best Cheap Nintendo Switch Games: Switch eShop Deals (US)
Our regularly updated picks of discounted games on Switch
Regular sales have become a welcome fixture on the Nintendo Switch eShop and there are huge numbers of cheap and discounted games available at any given time. With so much choice it can be tough to know what is worth your hard-earned cash and precious time. Never fear - Nintendo Life is here...
Guide Best Cheap Nintendo Switch Games - Switch eShop Deals (Europe)
Our regularly updated picks of discounted games on Switch
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...
Review The Survivalists - Surprisingly Light On Danger
At first I was afraid, I was petrified
The Survivalists is not the most enticing title that Team17 could have gone with for this one. Yes, it sets the stage for this follow-up to The Escapists in keeping with its traditional nomenclature, but they really should have front-loaded the monkey butlers, and called the game – for example – Monkey...
Video The Best Nintendo Switch Games You've Probably Never Heard Of (Part 2)
Well, maybe...
Have you played every single Switch game in existence? Of course not! Do you know who has, though? Our very lovely senior video producer Alex Olney. Oh, wait, no he hasn't...but that's not stopped him from putting together this list of games you've "probably" never heard of (part 2). If you're wondering about the first part, you can...
Reminder The Pokémon Sword And Shield Theme Returns To Tetris 99 This Weekend
Don't miss it!
To promote the upcoming Pokémon Sword and Shield DLC (The Crown Tundra), Nintendo's battle royale game Tetris 99 is this weekend hosting a special pocket monster-themed event from 16th - 19th October. If you missed this theme the first time around, it's a little easier now - as it is unlocked at 50 events points instead of 100...
News Stardew Valley's Next Big Update Is Adding Split-Screen Co-Op
And it's confirmed for Switch
Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone has announced the long-requested split-screen co-op feature is finally being added to Stardew Valley. This includes the Switch version of the game and will of course be part of the 1.5 update. According to Barone, the number of simultaneous players may vary. In other words, some platforms...
Review I Am Dead - A Quirky Adventure That's Pleasantly Rewarding, Despite Its Faults
Dead good
I am dead. I am dead. I am dead. At the risk of getting a bit dark, that has quite a ring to it, doesn’t it? A lovely little get-out for those unwanted conversations, invitations and generally being approached by anyone at all. “What do you think of this political climate?” “I am dead.” “Oh, sorry mate. Didn’t realise. Never...
News Yoshi's Not Alone – Avoid Taxes When Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion Comes To Switch
"A thrilling, single-player adventure"
Graffiti Games and Snoozy Kazoo have revealed that Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion will be launching on Nintendo Switch in 2021. This indie action-adventure has you evading taxes and tearing down the government – but you'll be doing it as a cute little turnip. After failing to pay taxes and getting evicted...
News Asphalt 9: Legends Receives Its Second Major Update On Nintendo Switch
Includes 10 new supercars and a new location
If you like fast cars and free-to-download games, it might be worth checking out Asphalt 9: Legends on the Switch. This arcade racer was released on the hybrid system last October and in its first week was downloaded more than one million times. It's now received its second major update - adding a new...
Mini Review Space Crew - Bomber Crew's Sequel Takes Us To The Future
Aiming For The Stars
It’s been two years since Bomber Crew landed on Switch and at the time, we thought quite highly of it. Developed by Runner Duck, it successfully mixed a real-time management simulation with strategy, taking place in a World War 2 setting. It was quite surprising then to see a sequel putting us in charge of an intergalactic...
Review Projection: First Light - A Brilliant Game Cruelly Betrayed By Poor Mechanics
Meant for Greta things
Oh, what a heartbreaker Projection: First Light is. It starts off so well. The opening sequence is a marvellous showcase of intelligently-crafted, dialogue-free storytelling, utilising the game's striking shadow puppetry art style to brilliant effect as your heroine, Greta, chases an effervescently glowing butterfly through...
News JRPG-Inspired Sci-Fi Adventure Woodsalt Has Been Delayed Until December
Set 1,000 years after a disaster on Earth
Woodsalt, an upcoming sci-fi adventure destined for Nintendo Switch, has been delayed until this December, it's been announced. Originally planned to launch this week, the game has a new release date of 9th December on both Switch and Steam. The game's eShop page has been temporarily taken down, but will no...
News Torchlight III Confirmed For Launch On Nintendo Switch Next Week
Your legend awaits
Update: Torchlight III's Switch launch has been confirmed for Thursday 22nd October, just over a week after the action-RPG's launch on other consoles — good news for fans who may have been expecting a longer gap between platform releases. We'll be checking out the Switch version soon, so keep an eye out for more info. Original...
News Fortnite Players On Switch Struggling To Aim With Gyro Controls After Most Recent Update
"This issue really ruins gameplay for me"
Epic recently rolled out a new update for Fortnite and it's reportedly causing some serious problems for Nintendo Switch players who use gyro aiming assist. Since version 14.30 dropped, gyro aim in the Switch iteration has apparently been stuttering and at times completely unresponsive. Here's some video...
Reminder The Kingdom Hearts: Melody Of Memory Demo Is Now Available On The Switch eShop
"dive into amazing rhythm-action"
Update (Thu 15th Oct, 2020 09:05): This demo is now available across all regions - including North America. Enjoy! Original article (Thu 15th Oct, 2020 03:55 BST): While there's no sign of the mainline Kingdom Hearts series showing up on the Switch anytime soon, next month Square Enix will at least be releasing...
News Dr Disrespect Gets His Own Skin And Map In Rogue Company
The controversial streamer joins the battle
Twitch streamers and YouTubers appearing in video games has become increasingly common nowadays. The latest internet star to receive this treatment is the controversial figure Guy "Dr Disrespect" Beahm. He joins the online multiplayer shooter Rogue Company as a Legendary Skin for the character Dallas...
Feature Best Nintendo Switch Metroidvania Games
Or 'Castloid' if you prefer
The word 'Metroidvania' might rub some core gamers the wrong way, but it's a useful catch-all to describe a very specific type of game experience. Combining elements from both the Metroid series and Koji Igarashi-produced Castlevania titles, this broad platforming genre has you using an ever-growing skill set to open up...
News Fast-Paced Stealth Action Game Quantum Replica Announced For Switch
Time to take down the government
PQube and ON3D Studios have announced that Quantum Replica, a fast-paced action stealth title, will be launching on Switch and rival consoles next year. The game has you taking on the role of a fugitive named Alpha as you attempt to infiltrate a shadowy government organisation. Your goal is to reclaim your lost...
News Zelda-Esque Oceanhorn 2 Brings Its "Epic" Open-World Adventure To Switch This Month
October release date secured
The ex-Apple Arcade exclusive action-adventure RPG Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm will be launching on Nintendo Switch on 28th October, it's been confirmed. The game has players embarking on "an epic adventure through a gorgeous open world, in an attempt to save Gaia by uniting the land folk against imminent...
News Axiom Verge 2 Has Been Delayed Until The First Half Of Next Year
"I apologize to all of Axiom Verge’s fans"
Although a trailer last year said Axiom Verge 2 would be arriving this Fall, it seems this will no longer be the case. In an update on the official game site, the creator Thomas Happ announced the anticipated sequel would be delayed. The aim now is to have the game out by the first half of 2021 and Happ...
Review Ikenfell - A Magical Little Turn-Based RPG Adventure With Charm To Spare
Bewitched
There's certainly no shortage of turn-based RPGs available on Switch these days and an even greater number of retro-pixel indie efforts that present their strategic adventures in an increasingly overused 8 or 16-Bit graphical style. Honestly, we love them really but it can definitely feel a little wearisome at times prepping yourself to...
News Indivisible's Final Switch Update Is Now Live, Adds Co-Op Mode And New Game+
A free update and paid DLC
As promised, Indivisible's final update on Nintendo Switch has now arrived in the form of both a free content update and a premium expansion. It arrives just days after publisher 505 Games confirmed that production of new content for the game will be ending earlier than expected. Promised guest characters and backer...
Review UnderHero - A Solid Anti-RPG Platformer With An Eye For Undertale
Zero to Hero
Five years ago, the indie gaming scene was changed forever with the release of Undertale, a sort of ‘Anti-RPG’ that focused on mocking traditional RPG tropes as much as it did celebrating them. Suffice to say, it resonated with a lot of people and it’s clear that the uniquely unconventional design had no small effect on UnderHero...
News Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3 Brings More Intense Restaurant Sim Gameplay To Switch
It launches tomorrow!
Tomorrow sees the launch of Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3?! on Switch, the latest instalment in the million-selling restaurant sim series. As you might expect, this is a sequel to the super-fun Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2!! which launched on Nintendo's console back in 2019. In the game, you'll be travelling across the US to...
News Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Are Heading To SMITE As Playable Characters
Turtle power
The pizza-loving superhero gang of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will soon be available as playable characters in popular MOBA, SMITE, it's been revealed. Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Donatello all appear as skins in the all-new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Battle Pass, which will be available in November. Purchasing the pass...
Video 21 Best Switch Games for Under $5
Good games, happy wallet
Video games can be an expensive hobby and you never know how long it's going to take for one to go on sale. With the holidays right around the corner, there's no better time to ease off and give some cheaper games your attention. We haven't just selected any ol' random games, we've ensured all the titles here are actually...
News Grood Is A 'Heavy Metal-Fueled' Shmup Firing Onto Switch Next Week
And it's only $5
Launching at the end of next week on the Nintendo Switch eShop is Grood, a shoot 'em up that'll have you taking on an army of robotic enemies and bosses. You'll be travelling through woods, swamps, cities, frozen lands, deserts, and more to do just that, piloting your very own vehicle – called GROOD – along the way. Your...
News Fantasy Battle Royale Spellbreak Is Getting Its First Seasonal Content Update Next Week
New Clash Mode, weekly quests, talents and more
Indie studio Proletariat has announced that its fantasy battle royale game Spellbreak will receive its first seasonal content update on 22nd October. This is the first major update for the title and will introduce Clash Mode – offering a new way to play via team deathmatch – as well as new...
News A Short Hike's Sales Have Been "Much Stronger" On Switch Compared To PC
Switch strikes again
One of the more popular indies to arrive on Switch in recent weeks is A Short Hike, a game which not only took the crown as our favourite Switch eShop game of August 2020, but also nabbed a rare 10/10 score in our review. It's a lovely experience that deserves to perform well, and thankfully, it would appear that the game is...
News Two Brand New Doctor Who Games Have Been Revealed For Switch
Both will launch early 2021
Two new Doctor Who games are set to launch early next year on Nintendo Switch, it's been confirmed. The two titles have been made by Maze Theory in partnership with BBC Studios, aiming to expand the Doctor Who interactive universe. The games are Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality, a new first-person adventure which is said...
Mini Review Falcon Age - The Closest Most Of Us Will Get To Owning A Pet Falcon
Spread your wings and fly away
We can all agree that falcons are pretty cool. What’s even cooler is the notion that certain folks out there can utilise these majestic creatures for hunting purposes, coaxing the bird into their hand with just a simple whistle. If you happen to see someone with a falcon attached to their hand and rocking a tweed...
Caught in the crossfire
Epic's Apple lawsuit could have "significant and serious ramifications" for platform holders like Nintendo, a judge has warned. After its battle royale juggernaut Fortnite was removed from the App Store in August for violating terms and conditions, Epic called out Apple for taking 30% of the cut from developers and declared...
Mini Review Macbat 64 - A Pitifully Weak Clone Of Those N64 Platformers You Know And Love
An utterly mediocre journey
Nostalgia is a powerful motivator in gaming. Providing a sense of comfort and familiarity, developers often target this feeling through sequels and remakes, but in the last decade, we’ve seen a greater rise in spiritual successors and that’s been particularly prominent for early 3D platformers, Yooka-Laylee and A Hat...
News 505 Shuts Down Indivisible Production After Lab Zero Closure
Switch version to receive final update next week
As you might recall, Lab Zero Games – the studio behind Indivisible and Skullgirls – laid off its remaining workforce last month. So, what does it means for the future of Indivisible? A statement from its publisher 505 Games reveals there will be no more production on
Mini Review This Is The Zodiac Speaking - A Murder Mystery Riddled With Technical Hiccups
Gaming can be murder
If you’re not overly familiar with the case of the Zodiac Killer, then chances are you’ve at least heard of it. The titular killer’s identity was never uncovered, and as such has been the focal point of many books, TV shows, and movies ever since. This is the Zodiac Speaking joins a growing list of games to tackle the...
News Alwa's Legacy Is Another Switch Success Story, Blowing Steam Sales Out Of The Water
The Switch eShop's the place to be
The success stories of indie games landing on the Switch eShop continue to roll in, with Alwa's Legacy being the latest to perform significantly better on Nintendo's platform than elsewhere. Mikael Forslind, Co-founder and Game Designer at developer Elden Pixels, has revealed that Alwa's Legacy has sold more...
News Two Parsecs From Earth Brings Metroidvania-Style Planet Exploration To Switch Next Week
With 8 different endings to discover
Ratalaika Games and ABX Games Studios have announced that Two Parsecs From Earth will be exploring a Switch eShop near you next week. It's described as a Metroidvania-style exploration game in which players must choose a total of three abilities, guiding you on your very own adventure which can ultimately go...
News Ninjala Season 3 Detailed And Dated, And Another Collab Is On The Way
It all kicks off later this month
GungHo Online Entertainment has released another Dev Diary video for Ninjala, sharing the first details of the game's upcoming third season. Season 3 arrives on 28th October, running right through until 7th January. It'll add new weapons, a new stage, and plenty more besides, all of which is detailed below. The...
News Much-Loved Indie Platformer Thomas Was Alone Is Making The Jump To Switch
It'll hit the eShop next year
Indie puzzle-platformer Thomas Was Alone will be launching on Nintendo Switch next year, its creator has confirmed. Originally starting out as a Flash-based browser game around a decade ago, Thomas Was Alone has gone on to be a huge success on a number of different gaming platforms, including the Wii U. In our review...
News The Survivalists, A Follow-Up To Team17's The Escapists, Launches On Switch Today
With support for up to four players
Today sees the launch of The Survivalists on Switch, the latest game from Team17 and a follow-up to the much-loved The Escapists. While not a direct sequel as such, The Survivalists is described as being a "part of The Escapists' universe". It has players heading out to their very own procedurally-generated...
News Switch Pre-Orders Are Now Live For Cloudpunk, A Futuristic Open World Adventure
And it's 20% off
Remember Cloudpunk, the neon-noir, futuristic open world game headed for Switch? Well, pre-orders have now gone live on the eShop ahead of its launch next week. If you need a quick recap, Cloudpunk lets you explore an "immense" vertical cyberpunk city with your hover car and on foot, unravelling mysteries in a world of corporate...
News Esports Life Tycoon Puts You In Control Of A Professional Esports Team
Launching on Switch this month
Ever wished you were a part of the ever-growing Esports gaming scene? Well, now you can be... but you'll be gaming within a game. Yes, Esports Life Tycoon is a management sim that focuses on the world of competitive gaming. You'll head a professional Esports team, training up a squad, counselling your star players,...
News Ray’s The Dead Is A Pikmin-Inspired Zombie Adventure, And It's Coming To Switch
With some dark comedy thrown in for good measure
Ragtag Studio has revealed that Ray’s The Dead, a dark comedy, action-adventure game, will launch on Nintendo Switch in 2021. With gameplay inspired by none other than Nintendo's very own Pikmin, players will take on the role of Ray as he works his way through an '80s-style suburbia, creepy forests...
News Super Mario Bros. 35 Receives Its Very First Patch - Bugs And Other Issues Resolved
Download it now
Roughly a week after its release, Nintendo's battle royale game Super Mario Bros. 35 has now received its very first patch. Earlier this week, there were reports of hackers ruining the experience for others, but at this point we're unable to confirm if this latest update has resolved these issues. Apart from the described fixes,...
News Yacht Club's 8-Bit Ninja Game Cyber Shadow Has Been Slightly Delayed
Updated release date will be "ready to share soon"
Yacht Club Games - best known for Shovel Knight - has announced the 8-bit ninja platformer it's helping publish will be slightly delayed. In a post over on its official website, it promised the Cyber Shadow delay would only be a "minor" one - so we shouldn't have to wait much longer. The game was...
Poll Have You Won A Game Of Super Mario Bros. 35?
Mario's number one!
It's now been just over a week since the battle royale game Super Mario Bros. 35 was released on the Switch eShop. Keep in mind, it's a limited-time-only offer and will be removed on 31st March 2021 - so make the most of it while you can. Nintendo's decided to check in on everyone to see how they're doing so far and we thought...
News Game Dev Tycoon Has You Running Your Own Game Studio, And It's Out On Switch Today
With cross-save support!
Update: As promised, Game Dev Tycoon is now available on Nintendo Switch. You can find the game waiting for you on the eShop for £13.49 / $14.99, and you can find all the details you need to know about it below. Original Article (Tue 25th Aug, 2020 14:00 BST): Greenheart Games has revealed that it's bringing Game Dev...
Review Warsaw - A Brutal Experience Which Proves War Is Hell
Wojna to piekło
Waaaaarsaaaaaw. Lovely woody word, Warsaw. Almost worth a point or two by itself. It's a shame that such an enjoyable word to say has been attached to such a downer of a game as this. Don't get us wrong, that's not a knock on Warsaw's (Waaaarsaaaaw's) quality; it's a polished production through and through, and its component parts...
News Otome Adventure Piofiore: Fated Memories Launches On Nintendo Switch Today
Digitally and physically
Piofiore: Fated Memories, a "powerful and dramatic otome adventure", is launching today on Nintendo Switch. The game follows the story of Liliana Adornato, an orphan born and raised in a church in the centre of an Italian town. Three criminal organisations control parts of the city, and Lili discovers that she is in the...
News Murder Mystery Card-Battle RPG The Magister Heads To Switch Early Next Year
From the studio behind Monster Slayers
Indie publisher Digerati will release The Magister, a new card-battler murder mystery RPG, on Nintendo Switch early next year. The game's being developed by Nerdook (Monster Slayers, Reverse Crawl, Vertical Drop Heroes) and has players building and customising their card decks to fight in battles. You'll need...
News Here Are The Switch eShop's Best-Selling Games Of September 2020 (Japan)
And yes, Mario's on top
Nintendo has released an updated list of its best-selling titles in Japan, revealing which Switch games are currently doing the business on the Japanese eShop. Below, you'll find a list of the 20 best-selling games on the Japanese eShop for September 2020. Only paid downloads are included, and any games that were on sale...
News "Dog-Sledding Survival Game" The Red Lantern Launches On Switch This Month
Featuring lots of very good boys
If you're a fan of video games and dogs, then wow do we have the product for you. Timberline Studio has revealed that its dog-sledding narrative survival game, The Red Lantern, will be sliding onto Switch on 22nd October. It's a resource management game where you and your team of five sled dogs must survive the...
News Someone Is Already Playing Need For Speed On Switch, And It's Not Out Until Next Month
False start
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered might not be out until 13th November on the Nintendo Switch, but one lucky individual has reportedly downloaded the game from the eShop already. According to a thread over on the Nintendo Switch subreddit (and archived on ResetEra when the original post was removed by moderators), the full game was...
News Another Sunsoft Game Joins The Arcade Archives On Nintendo Switch
Embark on the grand adventure
Sunsoft's 1983 platform action game Arabian is the latest retro title to join Hamster's Arcade Archives on the Switch eShop. Here's the back story, along with some screenshots: Set in ancient Persia, a young Arabian boy embarks on a journey to rescue a captured princess. On ships, in caves, and in palaces... Make full...
News You Can Now Download A Free Pikmin 3 Deluxe Demo From The Switch eShop
Try before you buy
If you're curious to try out Pikmin 3 Deluxe before it's released at the end of this month on 30th October, Nintendo has now released a free demo on the Switch eShop. It allows you to test the game's story mode and mission mode by yourself or with another player. If you end up buying the full game digitally, your progress from...
News John Wick Hex Brings Fast-Paced Strategy To Switch This December
An original new story
John Wick Hex, an action-oriented strategy game based on the John Wick franchise, will launch on Nintendo Switch on 4th December, it's been revealed (thanks, Gematsu). Created in close cooperation with the creative teams behind the films, the game is described as "fight-choreographed chess brought to life as a video game"...
News Super Mario Bros. 35 Files Suggest Levels From Other Mario Games Could Be Added Later
But will it ever happen?
Super Mario Bros. 35 is available right now on Nintendo Switch, free for anyone with a subscription to Nintendo's online service. It's great fun, especially if you're keen on trying out a fresh take on Mario's iconic platforming, but it can get a little repetitive after a while. It's only a minor complaint, but with the...
News Challenging 2D Action-Platformer Horned Knight Jumps Onto Switch This Winter
No shovels in sight
2Awesome Studio has revealed that its 2D action-platformer Horned Knight will be launching on Switch later this year. The game is described as a "challenging 2D action-platformer that pulls no punches", inspired by and trying to recreate the feel of the golden age of arcade games. You're tasked with rewriting destiny as the Hero...
News The Walking Dead's Rick, Daryl And Michonne Are Joining Brawlhalla As Playable Fighters
You won't find these in Smash
Ubisoft has announced that a selection of characters from AMC's The Walking Dead TV series will be joining the roster of playable characters in Brawlhalla. Michonne, Rick Grimes, and Daryl Dixon will be the chosen few being thrown into the mix, all appearing in-game on 14th October. Their arrival will kick off an event...
News Nintendo Extends Overwatch Game Trial Offer To Switch Online Members In The West
Download it now
If you haven't tried out Blizzard's hero shooter Overwatch yet, next week is the perfect chance. Just like Japan, Nintendo will be offering a trial to Switch Online subscribers here in the west. It allows you to try out the full game from 13th - 20th October. There's no word on a sale just yet (like in Japan), but you will be
Video 17 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In October
Your backlog will be thrilled
Whether you're ready or not, the holidays are right around the corner and as per usual, they're bringing a batch of new games to Switch. The battle royale take on everyone's favorite platforming plumber, Super Mario Bros. 35 is off to a great start, Nickelodeon is taking another spin at the kart racing genre with,...
Review CastleStorm II - A Legitimately Great Game Hobbled By Poor Execution
Storm's coming
Zen Studios has always had a bit of an issue with being typecast as ‘that pinball studio’. To be fair, the studio has done a tremendous job in designing the dozens of tables in its Pinball FX line, but that’s far from the only thing the team works on. The most notable of these ‘other’ projects is Castlestorm, a fusion...
News Overwatch Is Going Free-To-Play On Switch For A Week In Japan
A Nintendo Switch Online exclusive
Update: Overwatch's free trial is also heading to the west! Original Article (Tue 6th Oct, 2020 14:00 BST): Overwatch will temporarily be made free-to-play for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers in Japan later this month, as part of an ongoing benefit of the service in Nintendo's home country. Subscribers will...
News Spooky 3D Platformer Pumpkin Jack Will Haunt Nintendo Switch This Halloween
Inspired by PS2 era graphics
Headup has announced that the "comically creepy" 3D platformer Pumpkin Jack will be getting spooky on a Switch near you from 23rd October. The game, developed by Nicolas Meyssonnier, has you jumping, dodging and carving your way through enemies and puzzles in a battle of evil against good. You'll come up against a...
News It Looks Like Hackers Are Already Cheating In Super Mario Bros. 35
But Nintendo appears to be on the case
It's only been out for a matter of days, but it would appear that hackers have found a way to cheat in Nintendo's new Mario battle royale, Super Mario Bros. 35. As reported by Polygon, social media users began to notice some suspicious activity in the game earlier this week, with players topping the...
News Nintendo Reveals The Top 15 Most-Downloaded Switch Games In September 2020 (Europe)
The eShop's biggest games
Nintendo has now shared an updated list of the most-downloaded Switch eShop games of the month across Europe, this time covering September 2020. And yes, you can probably guess which game has come out on top. Just as it did in the physical charts across both the UK and Japan, Super Mari
News Devolver Digital's Disc Room Slices Up The Switch On October 22nd
Gulp, this isn't going to end well...
Devolver Digital has announced it will be releasing Disc Room on the Nintendo Switch and PC on 22nd October. The aim of this action game is to avoid getting sliced in half by giant discs while clearing room after room. Here's the premise, along with a video rundown from the four-person development team (some of...
Feature No More Robots Boss On How Switch eShop Is Pushing Publishers To Game The System
"I had to grit my teeth and try a 'can't beat them, join them' approach"
Since Switch launched back in March 2017, we've spoken to developers several times about the eShop, its discoverability problems and the tactics being employed to get noticed and sell games on Nintendo's digital storefront. At launch, the eShop was very much in line with the...
News New Sword Of The Necromancer Video Shows Off The Game’s Mechanics And Features
A behind-the-scenes look
JanduSoft and Grimorio of Games have shared a new Dev Diary video for the upcoming Sword of the Necromancer, an action roguelike heading to Switch later this year. The video is the first in a series of three set to be shared to YouTube, all offering an in-depth, behind-the-scenes peek into the making of the game. This first...
Review Lost Ember - An Artistic Experience That Fails To Live Up To Its Potential
More aggravating than art
To different people, video games can represent different things. Some play games for their challenges, others play them for a good time, and some play it for an emotional experience. Lost Ember attempts to cater to an audience looking for an artistic, story-driven game, yet unfortunately fails to create an engaging piece of...
News Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe Now Officially Confirmed For Switch
Update: Release date revealed
Update: We now have a release date! Angry Video Game Nerd: I & II Deluxe will launch on Switch and PC on 30th October, slightly ahead of its launch on PS4 and Xbox One (thanks, Gematsu). Original Article (Fri 29th Mar, 2019 14:30 GMT): Back in Jan
News Bomberman-Inspired Battler Ponpu Blasts Onto Switch This November
With a campaign and three multiplayer modes
Developer Purple Tree Studio and publisher Zordix have revealed that Ponpu, an upcoming battle game, will launch on Nintendo Switch on 5th November. A new trailer has been released to celebrate, which you can watch above. This "duck-on-duck destruction game" is inspired by Bomberman and features both a...
Video Here's How Crazy Super Mario Bros. 35 Becomes When Played At Its Highest Level
We wouldn't survive a single second
If the thought of a screen full of pesky Lakitus makes you feel a bit queasy, you might want to look away now. Super Mario Bros. 35 has introduced our favourite plumber's platforming to the super-addictive genre that is battle royale, pitting 35 players against one another as they fling enemies at each other's...
News High-Octane Mech Shooter Wing Of Darkness Hits Switch Early Next Year
Physical version also on the way
Developer Production Exabilities and publisher Clouded Leopard Entertainment have confirmed that the action shooter Wing Of Darkness will be coming to the Switch worldwide in February next year. You assume the role of a female pilot – known in the game as a "Fraulein" – as they battle hostile forces called...
Review Rivals of Aether - A Surprisingly Complex Alternative To Smash Bros.
Earth, wind and fire (and water)
After diving into the unmitigated disaster that is Bounty Battle just recently, we can't say we were particularly enamoured with the idea of slogging our way through yet another Smash Bros.-esque indie fighting effort quite so soon. However, Rivals of Aether is an experience that's just about as far removed from that...
Review Goosebumps Dead Of Night - Survival Horror For Kids That's Far Too Short
Reader beware, you're in for a meh
It's embarrassing to admit this, but Goosebumps Dead of Night can be – on the rare occasion – a touch frightening. Given that the books and films (upon which this game is based) were about as scary as rocket salad, we were rather surprised to find this outing to be genuinely – whisper it – quite atmospheric...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - September 2020
September's best Switch eShop games!
The number of amazing indies releasing on Switch seems to be showing no signs of slowing down, and last month had a truly wonderful selection of delights to explore. 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...
Switch eShop - Features
Forum Topics
Animal Crossing : New Leaf Friend Codes Exchange
28,564 replies |
5 replies |
1 reply |
1,995 replies |
Switch Physical Boxed Games List & Release Dates (US & CA)
7,840 replies |
0 replies |
17,261 replies |
Most Read
Video The Best Nintendo Switch Games You've Probably Never Heard Of (Part 2)
News Luigi Can Be Unlocked As A Secret Playable Character In Super Mario B...
News NPD Analyst Thinks Limited-Time 3D Mario Games Will Be Sold Individually...
News Zelda-Esque Oceanhorn 2 Brings Its "Epic" Open-World Adventure...
News The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Has Received A New Update On Nintendo Switch
Review Horace - A Heart-Warming Nostalgia Trip And Must-Play Masterpiece
News Monster-Catching Metroidvania Monster Sanctuary Scores December Release ...
News Stardew Valley's Next Big Update Is Adding Split-Screen Co-Op
News Fortnite Players On Switch Struggling To Aim With Gyro Controls After Mo...
Popular Reviews
Review Horace - A Heart-Warming Nostalgia Trip And Must-Play Masterpiece
Review ScourgeBringer - A Gripping, Tough-As-Nails Roguelite For Dead Cells Fans
Review I Am Dead - A Quirky Adventure That's Pleasantly Rewarding, Despite Its ...
Review Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut - Showing Its Age, But Still A...
Review UnderHero - A Solid Anti-RPG Platformer With An Eye For Undertale
Mini Review Space Crew - Bomber Crew's Sequel Takes Us To The Future
Review Ikenfell - A Magical Little Turn-Based RPG Adventure With Charm To Spare
Review Crown Trick - A Refreshingly Slow-Paced, Turn-Based Roguelite Adventure
Review Projection: First Light - A Brilliant Game Cruelly Betrayed By Poor Mech...