Review Baba Is You - A Truly Unique Puzzler That Will Train Or Maim Your Brain
If Baba is you, then who is me?
Feature Hi-Rez Studios On Bringing Realm Royale To Switch
We chat with the team behind this fantasy take on the battle royale genre
Switch eShop - News
May2019
News Strictly Limited Releasing Brazil-Inspired Beat 'Em Up 99Vidas In Physical Form
Bring it!
Last November, the developer and publisher QUByte released 99Vidas on the Switch eShop. The 16-bit title was created in conjunction with 99Vidas - Brazil's most popular video game podcast - and aimed to recreate the magic of the beat 'em up golden era, when games such as Final Fight, Double Dragon,
Video Let's Play Realm Royale On The Nintendo Switch
Don't be a chicken
After months of rumours and leaks, Realm Royale has finally been released on the Nintendo Switch. Thanks to the lovely people over at Hi-Rez Studios, our senior video producer Alex Olney has been able to take an early look at the Founder's Pack offering. If you haven't heard about this game before, it's described as a class-based...
Review Gunlord X - Top-Notch Old-School Blasting Action
Praise the Lord
The Switch has become home to an absolute smorgasbord of retro-inspired games. Whilst a lot of these may rarely be worth a second glance, a select few – such as Dead Cells and Undertale – might very well become some of your all-time favourites. Gunlord X likely won't be on your radar at all, but it really should be. Its very...
Review Baba Is You - A Truly Unique Puzzler That Will Train Or Maim Your Brain
If Baba is you, then who is me?
Every week, the Switch eShop is bombarded by an onslaught of new releases. Often, a good majority of them end up being games that were ported over from a previous generation, or more shovelware that could easily be found on your mother's smartphone. Because of all of the noise, many unique games can go unnoticed or...
Video Digital Foundry Explores The Performance Of Resident Evil 4, 1 And 0 On Switch
Handheld supreme?
If you're hoping to find out exactly how all of the newly ported Resident Evil games run on Switch, you'll be pleased to know that the technical boffins over at Digital Foundry have examined each game in lovely video form. Interestingly, Digital Foundry noticed that Resident Evil 4 runs at 900p when docked, as opposed to the PS4...
Feature Hi-Rez Studios On Bringing Realm Royale To Switch
We chat with the team behind this fantasy take on the battle royale genre
Following weeks of rumours and leaks suggesting that Hi-Rez Studios was bringing its free-to-play battle royale Realm Royale to Switch, we can exclusively confirm that the game is coming to Nintendo's console. It joins team-based first-person shooter Paladins and MOBA
News Cyberpunk Puzzler Hyperforma Comes To Switch This Year With Brand New Co-Op Mode
Hack your way to victory
Russian indie developer HeroCraft has announced that its cyberpunk puzzle game, Hyperforma, is set to launch on Nintendo Switch later this year. The game is said to contain a "captivating story" which focuses on a lone explorer making his journey into a relic cyberspace called 'Ancient Network', hoping to reveal the secrets...
News Konami Adds TATE Mode Support To Its Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection
Play the proper way
If there's one extra feature that should probably be included in more re-releases, remasters and remakes on the Switch, it's TATE mode. The design of Nintendo's system means it is incredibly easy to play games upright when you slide off the Joy-Con. One recent release that failed to include this option was Konami's Arcade...
News Famitsu Shares New Screenshot Of The Battle System In Game Freak's Upcoming Switch RPG
Lovely stuff
Yesterday, we found out how Game Freak is attempting to create something "more exciting" than Pokémon in its upcoming Switch RPG, tentatively titled Town. Unfortunately, there's been little to no information about this new project since its
News Dead Or Alive Xtreme 3: Scarlet "Basic Free Edition" Arrives At The End Of This Month
Can you resist?
Fancy a beach holiday? How about a free trip to New Zach Island in Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Scarlet? Soon you'll be able to visit paradise on your Nintendo Switch when Koei Tecmo releases the "Basic Free Edition" of Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Scarlet on the Japanese eShop at the end of this month. Provided you have access to a Japanese...
News Slay The Spire Brings Single-Player Deck Building To The Switch This June
Mixing card and roguelikes together
In August last year, Mega Crit and Humble Bundle announced the hit "card/roguelike" title Slay the Spire was coming to the Switch in 2019. Almost a year later, the developer has now revealed the game will become playable "on-the-go" on 6th June for $24.99. Here's what Mega Crit had to say about the announcement...
Feature Best Nintendo Switch Games
As voted by you lovely people
In a little over two years Switch has amassed a huge amount of software - more than any Nintendo fan dared to dream after the slim pickings of the previous generation. Of course, this abundance of riches leaves us in something of a pickle - too many games, not enough time to play them all. In fairness, it's a very nice...
News DC Universe Online Brings Another Dose Of Superhero Action To Switch This Summer
Marvel and DC fight it out on Switch
The ever-evolving world of DC Universe Online is coming to Nintendo Switch this summer, it has been confirmed. This will be the first time the game has ever made it to a Nintendo platform. Originally launching back in 2011, this free-to-play MMO game has players creating their own unique character who buddies up...
Review Wonder Boy Returns Remix - A Remake That Really Does Go Back To The Beginning
Will wonders never cease?
The history of Wonder Boy could hardly be more convoluted. It began as a platformer in Japanese arcades in 1986, moved to consoles, became an RPG, co-existed with identical but differently-named games from alternative publishers, and spawned sequels in a mystifying numbering sequence. All of which meant that when it was...
News 'Meowtroidvania' Game Gato Roboto Pounces Onto Switch Next Week
Metroid + cats = awesome?
Devolver Digital and developer Doinksoft have revealed that Gato Roboto will be launching on Nintendo Switch next week. If you've ever thought Metroid needed more cats, this is absolutely the game for you. The game places you inside a cosy, armoured mech suit before setting you off on a dangerous trek through an alien...
Review Resident Evil 0 - A Prequel That Old-School Fans Should Reinvestigate
Training day
Capping off the trio of games from Capcom's survival horror series to drop simultaneously on the eShop, Resident Evil 0 is a prequel to the seminal original and something of a black sheep in the family. First developed for Nintendo 64 before shifting to GameCube, it launched in 2002 just after REmake and, standing in direct comparison,...
News New Details And Screens Emerge For Raiden V: Director's Cut On Switch
Launching this July
Raiden V: Director's Cut has now appeared on the official Nintendo site, providing us with more concrete info on its upcoming release. We first heard about this one back in March, when a Taiwanese game rating suggested a Switch version could well be on the way. The game is now confirmed to be heading to Nintendo's console on...
News Square Enix's Oninaki Might Not Receive A Physical Release Here In The West
Digital only?
During a Nintendo Direct presentation in February, Square Enix revealed it would publish the action role-playing game Oninaki on the Switch in the summer. The game has been developed by the team at Tokyo RPG factory and was previously responsible for I Am Setsuna and Lost Sphear. If you were thinking about a physical purchase of...
News Fortnite Teams Up With Jordan For An Epic Downtown Drop Event
Fresh kicks
Following on from a John Wick and Avengers: Endgame collaboration, the free-to-play battle royale Fortnite is now teaming up with the sportswear brand Jordan, to promote the NBA finals at the end of this month. This latest update adds a new free event called "Downtown Drop" requiring players to bomb hills, launch off massive jumps,...
Review Project Nimbus: Complete Edition - Slick But Shallow Robot Action
Mech-ing a go of it
Giant mechas have been a mainstay in games for decades. From the terrifying nuclear-capable behemoths of the Metal Gear series to the transforming Skells of Xenoblade Chronicles X, they’re the sci-fi equivalent of dragons: huge, devastating machines perfect for traversing deadly landscapes and obliterating any unfortunate foe...
News AeternoBlade II Gets An Autumn Release On Switch
Harness the AeternoBlade one more time
PQube and developer Corecell Technology have revealed that AeternoBlade II will soon be playable on a Nintendo Switch near you. It's expected to launch across multiple platforms this autumn. A press release for the game describes its gameplay as "pure poetry", which is a pretty bold statement to make...
Review Resident Evil - A Great Version Of A Classic Which Stubbornly Refuses To Get With The Times
REvisit the survival horror
The original Resident Evil is a strange creature. Despite being tinkered with various times and receiving a substantial facelift, the core game seems unnaturally resistant to modification and remains resolutely of its time. It’s somewhat fitting that the fundamental mechanics refuse to be fiddled with, and each...
Go! Go! Go!
Update: As a quick reminder, Nintendo's 'Go Digital' sale ends tomorrow, 23rd May. Consider this your last chance to snag any of the tasty deals listed below. Original Article: If you don't mind buying your games digitally, you're in for a real treat with this sale from Nintendo of Europe. The new 'Go Digital!' sale, starting today...
News The Next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Event Will Make Spirits Easier To Catch
Catch them while you can
If you find yourself struggling to capture certain spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate after you've defeated them in battle, this week's event "Spirit Shield Slowdown" should make the entire process much less frustrating. During this limited-time event, the roulette at the end of each spirit battle will rotate slower...
News Angry Mob Has Released A Brawlout Demo On The Japanese eShop
Growing the game
Before the release of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Switch, there were only so many multiplayer arena games available on the system. One of these was Brawlout by Angry Mob Games, featuring a cast of unknowns, eventually supported by more recognisable indie faces such as Yooka-Laylee, Juan from Guacamelee!
It's almost time to duel!
While some digital card game enthusiasts are still hoping to see Blizzard's Hearthstone released on Nintendo's hybrid platform one day, for now, there are plenty of other alternatives to enjoy. On 20th August, fans of this genre can look forward to the release of Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution for $39.99 /...
Video Resident Evil 4, Resident Evil 0 And Resident Evil HD All Get Gloomy Launch Trailers
That's a lot of Resident Evil
In case you missed the news, three Resident Evil games have all found their way on to the Nintendo Switch eShop today. You can now pick up Resident Evil 4, Resident Evil 0, and Resident Evil HD Remastered on your trusty hybrid console, and Capcom has shared brand new launch trailers for all three. Are you ready? First...
News The Award-Winning Brothers: A Tale Of Two Sons Comes To Switch With Exclusive Co-Op Mode
And it's out next week!
Award-winning adventure game Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is headed to Nintendo Switch, it has been confirmed. You won't have long to wait to enjoy it either, as it'll launch for the system next week. Hugely popular amongst critics and players alike on other platforms - it's been on PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC, and more...
News Let’s Go Nuts Brings Crazy Multiplayer Platforming To Switch This Summer
"A nutty adventure for players of all skill levels"
From developer Bearded Brothers Games, Let's Go Nuts will soon be bounding onto a Nintendo Switch near you. The game allows players to take part either alone or with up to three friends in what is essentially a colourful, digital version of 'the floor is lava'. You'll be using a combination of...
Review Resident Evil 4 - An Ageing Masterpiece Which Deserves More Care And Attention
Whaddayasellin’?
What a lovely position for the Switch to be in, hmm? The eShop is bulging with quality games – ported, brand new, indie, AAA – and every week there’s a fresh delivery. It says something that one of the very best video games of all time is slipping out on a Tuesday as a digital-only release. And Resident Evil 4 still is one...
News PlayStation-Inspired Survival Horror Back In 1995 Spooks Nintendo Switch This Week
Who needs 4K?
Faux-retro title Back in 1995 is just days away from launching on Nintendo Switch, hoping to scare its players while simultaneously providing a nostalgic twist. Described as a "throwback to the survival horror and mystery games of the mid-'90s 32-bit generation", the game aims to recreate everything you remember from that particular...
Video The Making Of Koral, A Nintendo Switch Game Made Entirely At Sea
Pick it up now from the eShop
Last week, puzzle game Koral launched on Nintendo Switch and PC. We've spoken about it a couple of times here at Nintendo Life, intrigued by the fact that the game was made entirely at sea, and now we can see exactly how the project came to life. Developer Carlos Coronado presents a 20-minute documentary highlighting...
News Disgaea Developer Nippon Ichi Software Facing Serious Financial Troubles
This is bad news, dood!
Nippon Ichi Software, the Japanese developer and publisher best known in recent years for its tactical role-playing series Disgaea, is reportedly facing serious financial troubles. This information comes from multiple Japanese media outlets, as translated by the Twitter user HDKirin. For some time now, the long-running...
News Sega Ages Wonder Boy In Monster Land "Coming Soon" To The Japanese eShop
Another classic
It appears Sega has begun preparing for the release of the next Japanese Sega Ages game – Wonder Boy In Monster Land – by opening its official webpage and listing it as "coming soon" to the local eShop for 925 Yen. In addition to this, there's also new information about what this particular version of the game will offer...
News Limited Run Games Releasing Dragon's Lair Trilogy Collector's Edition
Pre-orders go live this Friday
At the start of the year, a Switch box art for Dragon's Lair Trilogy was spotted on Nintendo's official website. At the time, it was enough to convince fans a physical release on the way. It even revealed Limited Run Games would be handling the hard copy publishing rights. Fast forward to the month of May and LRG is...
News Who Needs Motion Controls When You Can Play Resident Evil 4 On Switch The Classic Way
Play like it's 2005
If you haven't already heard the news, Resident Evil 4 on the Switch does not factor in motion controls from the 2007 Wii re-release. This newer version of the game is said to be a straight conversion of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One high-definition update from a while ago. In saying this, one interesting discovery – as...
Video 10 Things We Still Don't Know For Certain About Super Mario Maker 2
We can't help but wonder...
As unbelievable as it might be, there are still a lot of things we don't know about Super Mario Maker 2. Even after all the Direct footage, in-depth analysis and information via the game's eShop listing and website, there's plenty to find out. That's why our lovely senior video producer, Alex Olney, has rounded up...
News Resident Evil 4 On Switch Is Missing Something Pretty Major For Nintendo Fans
A swing and a miss?
We’re currently playing our way through Resident Evil 4 for our review, and while the prospect of once again enjoying what is perhaps the zenith of the entire franchise has pleased us greatly, there’s one thing missing from the Switch port: motion control. It would seem that Resident Evil 4 on Switch is very much a straight...
News Double Fine's RAD Brings Its Apocalyptic 3D Action To Switch This August
Fresh from its Nindie Showcase reveal
Bandai Namco and developer Double Fine Productions have revealed that RAD will be mutating onto Nintendo Switch on 20th August. First revealed just a couple of a months ago, this one seemed to go down pretty well with fans when it aired in Nintendo's Spring Nindie Showcase. Players are tasked with taking on all...
News Vectronom Brings An Intense Take On Rhythm Action To Switch Next Week
New trailer shows gameplay in action
Note: This video contains flashing lights and rapidly changing colours. Upcoming rhythm action title Vectronom will be aiming for the high notes on Switch next week, it has been confirmed. A brand new gameplay trailer has also been released. We first shared news on this one back in January, with its pulsating
News Cave's Legendary Shmup ESP Ra.De. Is Coming To Switch, Courtesy Of M2
Psychic Force
Emulation expert M2 has revealed that it is bringing Cave's 1998 vertical shooter ESP Ra.De. to the Nintendo Switch. Never released outside of arcades, ESP Ra.De. sees you assuming the role of one of three humans blessed with extra-sensory abilities. Armed with the power of flight and the ability to fire frickin' lasers from your...
Review Castlevania Anniversary Collection - You'll Want To Get Your Teeth Into This
Whip it good
Konami recently kicked off its trio of Anniversary Collection compilations with an assortment of arcade shooters that, while certainly classics, were let down by limited emulation options (though since then Konami has confirmed it’ll be fixing most of our concerns with a patch). Now it’s time for the second helping, this time aimed...
News Hollow Knight's European Physical Release Has Been Delayed
North America not affected
The European physical release of Switch indie hit Hollow Knight has been delayed, Fangamer has confirmed. The North American release is still launching as expected. The news comes from Fangamer's official Twitter account, which notes that both the physical release of the game in Europe and the worldwide physical release...
News Retro Shoot ‘Em Up Cotton Making A Surprise Comeback On Switch
Bewitched!
Great news for shoot 'em up aficionado as Beep has officially confirmed it is working on a brand new Cotton franchise reboot – heading to multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch. While there isn't much information about this new entry at the moment, the company has revealed it will be based on the X68000 Japanese computer home...
News Katana Zero Is Receiving A "Significant Update" At The End Of This Month
You'll even be able to pet a cat
Katana Zero has been one of the standout indie releases of 2019. Now, a little over a month after its release on the Switch and PC, the game's developer Askiisoft has revealed a significant update is arriving at the end of May. This will include a brand new hard mode, speedrun mode and a fixed optional stealth...
Video 19 Secret Details Hidden In The Super Mario Maker 2 Direct Presentation
Watch and learn
You've watched the Super Mario Maker 2 Direct multiple times over, found out a bit more thanks to the game's eShop listing and perhaps heard more detailed explanations, so why not take the time out to listen to our lovely senior video producer, Alex Olney, talk about 19 secret details hidden in the latest presentation. Yep, we're...
News It Looks Like Super Mario Maker 2 Will Include Same-Screen Multiplayer
Play through levels together on a single Switch
The recent Super Mario Maker 2 Direct presentation earlier this week bombarded us with a stack of new information about the upcoming Switch release, within the space of 17-minutes. While Nintendo has made it clear the game will support 4-player online and local wireless multiplayer, the press release...
News Korean Ratings Board Suggests Luigi's Mansion 3 Will Be Ready To Scare This Summer
Spooky stuff
With all the hype surrounding the next Animal Crossing game, the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC and Super Mario Maker 2 more recently, we wouldn't hold it against you if you forgot Luigi's next spooky outing for the Switch is also due out this year. In case it slipped your mind,
Review Darkwood - A Gripping Switch Horror Title Full Of Terrors
Cabin fever
Despite appearances, Darkwood wants you to survive as much as it’s determined to kill you, but it wants you to earn every life-fortifying dawn as it emerges from the darkness. Much like the Five Nights at Freddy’s games and, to a less extent, the central crux of Minecraft’s Survival mode, Acid Wizard Studio’s top-down offering is...
News More Addictive Space Combat Awaits As Everspace Gets Physical Release On Switch
*Only one cart included
A physical Nintendo Switch release of last year's Everspace - Stellar Edition is "definitely happening", developer and publisher Rockfish Games has confirmed. The news comes from the studio's Twitter account, where it has posted the oddly satisfying image of Everspace Switch carts in what appears to be a glorified egg box...
News Get A Free DLC Pack When You Buy Co-Op RPG Super Cane Magic ZERO At Launch
And 10% off in North America
Earlier this month, we shared more info on the upcoming co-op RPG Super Cane Magic ZERO, which is scheduled to launch on Nintendo Switch on 30th May. Now, further information has been released regarding its launch offers, and you might want to think about picking this one up early. If you buy the game during its launch...
News Final Fantasy VII Switch Update Finally Fixes That Annoying Music Bug
Listen to your favourite moments in peace
The Nintendo Switch version of Final Fantasy VII has now received an update, taking the software to Version 1.0.1. Thankfully, this means that players can now enjoy the game's overworld music as it was originally intended. If you're unaware, multiple versions of the game - including the Switch port - have...
News TerraTech Brings LEGO-Like Open-World Adventure To Switch This Month
Build, explore and fight!
Open-world sandbox title TerraTech is constructing a release on Nintendo Switch later this month, it has been confirmed. Players will be able to get their hands on it from 29th May. The game allows players to design and build their own creations through a mix of crafting, combat and discovery. You'll be exploring,...
News Shakedown: Hawaii Update Will Bring Features And Fixes To Switch Soon
"The Mogul Update" is in certification, out now on other platforms
The first of what promises to be multiple updates for Shakedown: Hawaii, the recently released follow-up to the old-school GTA-alike Retro City Rampage, is dropping soon on Switch. "The Mogul Update" is available now on PC and PS4 and it's currently going through certification for...
Reminder You Can Unlock A Game Boy Theme In Tetris 99 Now
Big Block DLC Adds Two New Offline Game Modes
After ongoing requests from the community, Nintendo has today dropped Tetris 99 DLC that allows players to enjoy two new modes – both of which can be played offline. The Big Block DLC is a one-time purchase of $9.99. It includes CPU Battle, allowing you to play Tetris 99 offline against 98 bots and a...
Random Watch The Sega Sammy President Create A Chain Combo In Puyo Puyo Champions
More than a suit
While we're used to seeing Nintendo's leaders playing games publicly on a regular basis, you don't always see the same thing elsewhere. That's why the promotional clip (see below) for the recently released title Puyo Puyo Champions is so exciting. Overlooking the fact the game is being played on a PlayStation 4, we get a rare...
News Motion Twin Brings Dead Cells: Rise Of The Giant DLC To The Switch Next Week
A free update
In February, the talented team at Motion Twin revealed Dead Cells: Rise of the Giant, a substantial new DLC update for last year's Dead Cells. This content is entirely free and has been available on the PC since the end of March. More than a month later, Motion Twin has now confirmed this extra content will become available to Switch...
News My Time At Portia Switch Update Improves Performance And Adds New Content
Making life easier
When My Time at Portia was first released on the Switch, the loading times were incredibly painful to endure. The game took multiple minutes to boot up, load a file and enter the game world. Exiting and entering houses was even a hassle. Fortunately, Team 17 and its developer Pathea Games have been working around the clock to...
News Blizzard Open To More Nintendo Collaborations And Is "Super-Happy" With Diablo On Switch
"Nintendo's been a great partner"
Diablo III: Eternal Collection was easily one of the best games released on the Switch last year. The only problem is we now want more Blizzard IP on the hybrid system. Although Blizzard is currently preparing for the release of World of Warcraft Classic, it's safe to say it hasn't forgotten about Nintendo's latest...
News After A Short Delay, Katana Zero Arrives In Australia Later This Month
New Zealand as well!
Just days before the release of Katana Zero last month, the game was refused classification in Australia and New Zealand. It meant Switch owners down under and across the ditch were unable to purchase Devolver Digital's latest indie release from the local eShop. Fortunately, the game's ban has now been overturned by the...
News New Hammer Power-Up Spotted In Japanese Super Mario Maker 2 Direct
Hammer time
There was a lot to absorb during yesterday's Super Mario Maker 2 Direct presentation. We found out about the game's story mode, new multiplayer options and extra game styles. Did you know, however, Japan received a slightly different Direct? Yep, the one Japanese viewers saw might have revealed even more information about the anticipated...
News Project Nimbus: Complete Edition Takes The Mecha Action Fight To Daemon X Machina
Available now on Switch!
Available as we speak on Nintendo Switch is Project Nimbus: Complete Edition, a mecha action game that will no doubt hope to give the upcoming Daemon X Machina a run for its money. Described as a "high-speed mech action game set on a devastated future Earth", this one has players taking control of a weaponised humanoid...
Guide How To Redeem Nintendo Switch eShop Codes From Your Smartphone Or Computer
No Switch required!
Buying your games digitally is a super-convenient way to get your hands on the latest and greatest titles, and buying directly from the Nintendo eShop via your console or online is a doddle. Sometimes, though, you might find yourself with a code to redeem; unless you happen to have your Switch or 3DS on you at the time, this...
News Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order File Size Revealed
Did someone say SD card?
If you prefer to buy your big releases digitally, you'll likely be interested to know just how much room Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order will take up on your Switch. Luckily, that info has now been shared. The North American eShop listing has updated to reveal that the game will use up 13.2GB of your Switch's...
News John Wick Is Thinking He's Back Thanks To New Fortnite Crossover Event
"Do I look civilised to you?"
There's been a skin in Fortnite called 'John Wick' for ages, but now Lionsgate and Epic Games have made the whole deal official with an in-game event which showcases the movie character, who is famously played by the one and only Keanu Reeves. You can see him face off against the original 'John Wick' skin in the short...
News Survival Horror Darkwood Brings The Scares To Switch Today, New Launch Trailer Released
One to play with the lights off
Atmospheric survival horror game Darkwood is launching on Nintendo Switch today and a creepy - but pretty cool - launch trailer has been released to celebrate. First announced for Switch back in the Spring Nindies Showcase, Darkwood is described as a "challenging survival horror that does not rely on jump scares"...
News Hungry Baby: Party Treats Brings Manic Multiplayer Madness To Switch
Feast your eyes on the mayhem
From developer Digital Melody Games and publisher QubicGames, Hungry Baby: Party Treats looks set to become one of the craziest games to grace the Nintendo Switch eShop. Supporting up to four players at a time, the game puts you in the shoes of a delicious treat (do treats have shoes?) as you make your way across what...
News Buta san Explodes Onto Switch Today As Part Of Hamster's Arcade Archives Range
This little piggy went BOOM
Hamster's latest Arcade Archives release on Switch has been revealed, and this time we're being treated to 1987 arcade title, Buta san. Featuring the perfectly reasonable blend of playable pig characters and explosives, the game has you picking up randomly generated bombs and attempting to blow up other pigs. Each bomb...
News Here's How Much Space Super Mario Maker 2 Will Take Up On Your Switch
Nearly double the amount
If you've gone the digital route this generation, you'll be relieved to hear Super Mario Maker 2 won't take up too much space on your Switch when it arrives next month. With the pre-purchase now live, it's been confirmed the file size is a total of 2.8GB. As tiny as this is when compared to certain other Switch releases,...
News Will Nintendo Add More Game Styles To Super Mario Maker 2?
It looks like there's a real chance
If you managed to catch the Super Mario Maker 2 Direct earlier on, you likely saw the segment where the new game style based on Super Mario 3D World was revealed. If you pause around the 9-minute mark of the video, you'll notice there's a vacant space next to the new theme on display. Noticeably, the title in...
News It's Official, The New Game Style In Super Mario Maker 2 Is Based On 3D World
Cat Mario, clear pipes and more...
When early images and advertisements for Super Mario Maker 2 began surfacing online, it became clear a new game theme had been added. Nintendo's latest presentation for the upcoming release has now confirmed it's based on the Wii U release, Super Mario 3D World. If you already spotted Cat Mario and clear pipes in...
News The Moon Allows You To Create Night Themed Levels In Super Mario Maker 2
Angry Sun is also back
Remember the infamous Angry Sun from Super Mario Bros. 3? Well, it's making a comeback in Super Mario Maker 2. This time, though, it will be joined by its friend: the Moon! The Moon course part is tied to the various themes within the game. In addition to all of the existing themes from the first Super Mario Maker game on the...
News Nintendo Switch Online Users Can Now Buy Two Games For $99
Thanks to Nintendo's new voucher deal
This evening Nintendo has revealed a new special offer for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers in its Super Mario Maker 2 Direct presentation. Using the offer, subscribers to the company's online service can buy two eShop game vouchers for £84.00 / €99.00 / $99.00 and redeem them for a pair of games - these...
Review Akane - Stylish Sci-Fi Swordplay On Your Switch
Big trouble in Mega Tokyo
While it's impossible to look at Akane and not see the influences of some more obvious cultural touchstones – the body-augmentation of Ghost in the Shell; the motorbike-riding rebellion of Akira; the run-down futures of Blade Runner and 2000AD – when you start slashing your katana and unloading bullet death from your...
News Songbird Symphony Brings Cute Musical Platforming To Switch This July
New trailer released
PQube and developer Joysteak Studios' upcoming musical platformer Songbird Symphony is getting ever closer to launch and, to celebrate, a brand new trailer has been released. Blending your usual platform game traits with rhythm action elements, this one hopes to get players groovin' as they play. You'll need to feel the beat as...
News Mable And The Wood Is A Metroidvania That Allows You To Slay Or Spare Your Enemies
Play the way you want to
Publisher Graffiti Games has confirmed that it is bringing Triplevision's Metroidvania Mable And The Wood to the Nintendo Switch this summer. The game tasks the player with hunting massive monsters and acquiring their power, morphing the main character into a clone blessed with the same attacks and skills. However, there's...
News Super Arcade Soccer Slides Onto The Nintendo Switch Later This Month
They think it's all over
The football season may be at an end but that doesn't mean you have to turn to other sports for your entertainment – Spanish studio EnjoyUp Games have teamed up with Rubén Alcañiz to confirm that Super Arcade Soccer will launch on the Switch eShop later this month, offering you what could be the perfect tonic for your...
News Bandai Namco Announces God Eater 3 Switch Demo, Will Support Local Multiplayer
More details in time
In case you forgot, Bandai Namco is bringing God Eater 3 to the Switch this July. To help introduce Nintendo fans to the well-established series, its publisher will be releasing an action demo, featuring local multiplayer support. This announcement was made during an official Japanese God Eater live stream, however, it's...
News Devil May Cry For Switch Is The Same Game Featured In The 2018 HD Collection
The original game is the focus, for now
It's been roughly a week since Capcom announced the original Devil May Cry game was coming to the Switch this summer. Since then, we've heard how the Japanese company has "no plans" to release a standalone physical edition of the game on the eShop and ha
Review Venture Kid - A Workmanlike And Forgettable Mega Man Clone
You're not gonna go far, kid
They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery; if that is indeed the case, then few games are more overtly flattering to the classic Mega Man series than Venture Kid. This new release from FDG Entertainment isn’t shy when it apes the concept of Capcom’s legendary series, and while it does a reasonably...
News The First Patch For Saints Row: The Third On Switch Rolls Out Later This Week
"We have seen your feedback over the weekend"
If you've played the Switch version of Saints Row: The Third - The Full Package since it was released last week, you might have noticed the open-world sandbox is a bit rough around the edges. To make the experience more enjoyable on Nintendo's hybrid device, Deep Silver is issuing its first patch for...
Review Thief Simulator - A Brief Robbery Of Your Spare Time
It’s literally a steal
As illegal as it is in real-life, there’s something oddly satisfying about larceny in the digital world. From countless questlines for the Thieves Guild in The Elder Scrolls to the procedural heists of The Swindle, few things get your blood pumping in equal parts fear and elation quite like scoping a joint, filling your...
News Atooi Provides Development Update On Its Upcoming Switch Projects
Chicken Wiggle, Treasurenauts and more!
The founder of Atooi, Jools Watsham, has released a new blog post discussing everything the company has been working on over the past four months. He began by apologising for the delay of Chicken Wiggle Workshop on the Switch. The current objective is to release the game by the fourth quarter of 2019. So,...
Review Strike Suit Zero: Director's Cut - A Cool Premise Hobbled By Poor Execution
Zero to hero?
Originally kickstarted into life on PC back in 2013, Born Ready’s Strike Suit Zero was released to somewhat mixed reviews which most commonly cited problems with terrible checkpointing during missions, dumb squad AI and the late stage at which you get your hands on the eponymous suit itself. A Director’s Cut addressing these issues...
News Command The Dead When Undead Horde Rises Up On Switch Later This Week
A "necromantic action game"
Finnish developer 10tons has shared the news that its upcoming Switch release Undead Horde will arrive later this week on 15th May. Receiving "very positive" reviews on Steam since its launch this March, Undead Horde is a combination of action-RPG, real-time strategy, and hack'n'slash genres. As you can see in the...
News 3D Dungeon-Crawling RPG Mary Skelter 2 Is Heading To Switch In The West
Original game included
Idea Factory International has revealed that Mary Skelter 2 will receive a release on Nintendo Switch in North America and Europe. The game is said to expand upon the core elements found in PS Vita title Mary Skelter: Nightmares, bringing "a world teeming with twists and turns" to Switch. It features a brand new battle...
News Image & Form Is Preparing "Something Special" For Next Week
Get excited!
We know how passionate Image & Form are when it comes to the SteamWorld series, with the developer releasing its latest entry at the end of last month. So, what's next? Nobody is really sure, but what we do know is the Swedish-based company has been preparing "something special" for next week. The developer made this comment over on...
News Fight For Time Travel Or Teleportation In Next Weekend's Splatoon 2 Splatfest
Choose your superpower
Alongside the Tetris 99 competition next weekend (giving you a chance to unlock an exclusive Tetris Game Boy theme), Splatoon 2 will be holding another Splatfest in both North America and Europe. The big question this time around is would you prefer to be able to time travel or
News Sega Ages Line Struggling To Appeal In Japan, Interest Overseas Better Than Expected
"Japanese sales need to be better"
Although the west has had to wait much longer for each release in the Sega Ages line on the Nintendo Switch, the demand for this retro-inspired series has been better than anticipated – with games such as Sonic the Hedgehog, Out Run and Alex Kidd in Miracle World selling particularly well in Eu
News JRPG Earthlock Is The Latest To Receive A Super Rare Games Physical Release On Switch
Special Collector's Edition also available
Super Rare Games has shared more information on the physical edition for Earthlock, one of five new releases revealed last month. 4,000 standard copies of the game - which we awarded a healthy 8/10 in our review - will be going on sale, with pre-orders going live on 16th May. In
News New Challengers Approach In BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle This Month, Including Persona's Teddie
Smash who?
Arc System Works and PQube have revealed the release date for BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle's upcoming DLC, which is set to add four new playable characters to the game. As previously revealed, Naoto Kurogane from BlazBlue, Teddie from Persona 4 Arena, Seth from Under Night In-Birth and Heart Aino from Arcana Hearts will all be joining the...
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Launching today on Nintendo Switch is Blazing Beaks, a twin-stick shooter from QubicGames. As you can see from the launch trailer above, this one looks pretty quackers (sorry). Featuring both a story mode and a multiplayer tournament mode, Blazing Beaks has players blasting their way through randomly...
News Nintendo Takes Down Switch Listing For Ubisoft's MMO Sandbox Game Growtopia
So, is it not coming after all?
If you've been looking forward to trying out Ubisoft's Growtopia on Switch then, well... We don't know what to tell you. Back in February, a Taiwanese rating for the MMO sandbox game suggested that a Switch version could well on the way. A month later, the game appeared on Nintendo's very own website, which we took...
News Morphies Law Version 2.0 Patch Is "Fast Approaching", Beta Test Incoming
Win a free copy of the game
Remember Morphies Law? The intriguing, body mass-changing shooter that surprise-launched on the Switch eShop last year? Well, it looks like the game's finally about to receive its long-anticipated update to fix all those pesky launch issues. If you read through our review at the time or tried the game out for yourself,...
News Psyonix Releases Rocket League Roadmap To Outline Its Plans For This Summer
Business as usual
Following on from last week's epic announcement, the Rocket League developer Psyonix has now released a summer roadmap for the popular vehicular soccer video game to put any concerned minds at ease. This roadmap highlights all of the new features and improvements coming to the game over the next several months. The developer also...
News Tecmo Bowl Is Joining Hamster's Arcade Archives Series On The Switch
Coming soon
If you're fond of retro sports titles, you'll be pleased to hear Hamster will soon release the 1987 arcade game, Tecmo Bowl, on the Nintendo Switch in the next few weeks. This new entry in the Arcade Archives line, as the name suggests, was originally developed by the Japanese company Tecmo. Nintendo fans are likely to be more familiar...
Feature 13 Hidden Gems You Might Have Missed On The Switch eShop
These winners may make slipped your notice
The term ‘hidden gem’ gets bandied around a lot when talking about video games, and often erroneously. Of course, sometimes the game in question truly went unnoticed and unloved by the masses and is worth digging up, but more often than not the game either isn’t actually 'hidden' (an occasionally...
News Taito's Ninja Warriors Will Once Again Hit Our Screens This July
In Japan, at least
Remember that Ninja Warriors sequel we reported on a while back? We've not heard anything about it for a while, but last month (sorry, we must have been asleep) Taito confirmed that the game – which is being developed in conjunction with Natsume Atari – will hit Japanese PS4 and Switches in July of this year. Taito has also...
News Horizon Zero Dawn And Mass Effect Actors Star In New Switch RPG Masquerada: Songs And Shadows
Available today
Launching today on Nintendo Switch is Masquerada: Songs and Shadows, an RPG which first appeared on PC back in 2016. Actually described as a tactical RPG, Masquerada: Songs and Shadows is a fully-voiced adventure featuring a cast which includes Jennifer Hale (of Mass Effect, Mortal Kombat 11, and DuckTales), Matt Mercer (of Kingdom...
News Comedy Co-Op RPG Super Cane Magic ZERO Arrives On Switch This Month
What is going on?
Indie developer Studio Evil and publisher Intragames have revealed that Super Cane Magic ZERO is launching on Nintendo Switch on 30th May. The game follows a party of crazy characters on a mission to save the world of WOTF from a magical dog who has taken out the internet, coated the Moon in chocolate, and caused an army of...
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