Switch eShop News
April2023
News Stardew Valley Creator Shares Another Update About Version 1.6 Release
Will be "taking a break" from his next game
It's been a while since Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone shared any information about the 1.6 update coming to his lifestyle-farming simulation Stardew Valley. Now, in an update, the creator has revealed he's taking a temporary break from his new project Haunted Chocolatier to work on Stardew 1.6. This next...
News Peppa Pig: World Adventures Lead Producer Explains Random Queen Tribute
"We could have removed London and the Queen"
Last month, the new Peppa Pig: World Adventures game made headlines when a clip of the game showing a random Memoriam tribute to Queen Elizabeth II went viral. The game's lead producer David Moral has shed some light on the situation, explaining to Eurogamer how the Queen passed away during development...
News Dig Through History On Switch In 'Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic'
Take that, Time Team
Publisher Rogueside has announced that Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic will be making its way to the Switch in 2023. Boasting some adorable visuals, the game sees you hunting for hidden objects across various time periods in the history of mankind, all the while allowing players to alter the world as they see fit, from...
Deals Splatoon 3 Is Currently 33% Off On Switch eShop (Europe)
Splat to it
Nintendo has sliced a third off of the price of Splatoon 3 in Europe for this weekend only! From today until 16th April (Sunday), Splatoon 3 is only £33.99 / 39.99€ to download digitally. And what better time to get into the game ahead of the newly-announced Zelda-themed Splatfest? Head on over to the UK or
Review Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories (Switch) - A Witty Little Nostalgia Trip
Melondramatic, in the best sense
We are living in an unprecedentedly competitive attention economy, one in which time and energy are increasingly finite and precious. Because of this, it can be easy to overlook games which appear simple and unassuming at first glance: retro monochromatic Game Boy-style graphics, cute-but-childish anthropomorphic...
Out Now Dogfight: A Sausage Bomber Story Brings Meaty Shmup Action To Switch
Hot dog!
After some classic shmup action with a comical twist? Dogfight: A Sausage Bomber Story might just have you covered as the frantic shooter (cumber)lands on Switch today (sorry, we couldn't resist). From publisher Hound Picked Games and developer Katsu Entertainment, Dogfight is all about speedy shoot 'em-up gameplay as you take on hoards of...
News Unleash Your Inner Supervillain On Switch With 'Evil Wizard', Launching 2023
Curse those blasted do-gooders!
Ever found yourself feeling sympathy for video game villains and wish they could just catch a break? Well, you can now take on the role of the villain yourself with Evil Wizard, a top-down action RPG in which you'll need to fend off an army of so-called heroes and defend your caslte. The game boasts carefully crafted...
News Shepherd's Crossing, Success' Answer To Harvest Moon, Gets Western Switch Release
Sprouts this June
Success Corporation, the developer most well-known for the Cotton series of cute 'em ups, is bringing its take on the farm sim to the west on Switch in June 2023. Shepherd's Crossing originally launched on PS2 in 2008, before receiving a PSP port in 2010 (thanks, @gosokkyu!). Known as Hakoniwa Bokujou Hitsuji Mura in Japan, the...
News Surprise! Eight Classic PolyGame Master Arcade Titles Are Out Now On Switch
Update: The IGS Classic Arcade Collection is out now worldwide
Update [Thu 13th Apr, 2023 17:20 BST]: IGS Classic Arcade Collection is now available to download worldwide on the Switch eShop. For £24.00 / $29.99 USD / 27,00€, you can pick up eight arcade classics from IGS' history. This could be a must-have collection for fighting game and...
News 'Mangavania' Looks To Blend Metroidvania Mechanics With Downwell Aesthetics
Yep, another Metroidvania!
Fancy another Metroidvania? Of course you do, don't be a silly billy. Mangavania from publisher Sometimes You is launching on the Switch later this month on April 26th for a rather tasty price of $4.99 / £4.49 (pr-orders can also currently bag an additional 20% discount). It looks like your typical Metroidvania with...
News Hello Kitty And Friends Happiness Parade Gets A Last-Minute Delay On Switch
Hang in there, Kitty
A new Hello Kitty rhythm game titled Hello Kitty And Friends Happiness Parade was due to arrive on the Nintendo Switch this month and has now received a last-minute delay. A media alert revealed how Hello Kitty required just a bit more time to "straighten her bow" to ensure the highest level of happiness was delivered in the...
News Disney's Upcoming Free-To-Play Racer Unveils A New Playable Character
"Figment joins the race"
Ahead of the Disney Speedstorm early access launch next week on 18th April, Gameloft has revealed another new playable character for the free-to-play licensed racer. This time it is Figment - the mascot of the "Imagination!" pavillion at Walt Disney World Resort's Epcot theme park. Speedstorm's founder's pack is...
News Aliens: Fireteam Elite Is Coming To Switch, But It's A Cloud Version
Demo now available
Update with UK eShop prices. Aliens: Fireteam Elite is coming to Switch on 26th April 2023. This co-op based third-person shooter that launched on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Series S|X in 2021, and it's now making the jump to the Switch as a cloud version (thanks, Nintendo Everything!). The cloud version is coming from Ubitus,...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Survey Hints At Potential Future Characters And Star Paths
What's This!?
Disney Dreamlight Valley is currently asking players for feedback via a survey, which Gameloft has shared on Twitter. The survey, which will take around 10-15 minutes, asks a range of questions on player experiences and what they enjoy most about the game. But it also wants to know what fans want to see in the future — including...
Review Cannon Dancer - Osman (Switch) - The Bold, Concise Strider Sequel You Always Wanted
Strider Too
Following his departure from Capcom, director Kouichi Yotsui was burdened with expectation following Strider's success. Sadly, despite his inventive, risk-taking approach to game development, he would never again win the limelight. In the mid-'90s he had a fling with Mitchell Corporation, a studio formed of ex-Capcom staff that coaxed...
News Kloa: Child Of The Forest Is A Beautiful Blend Of Pixel Art, Studio Ghibli, And Zelda
A Link to the Forest
Kloa: Child of the Forest is a gorgeous-looking pixel art action adventure game from developer Wildpad Games. Inspired by the films of Studio Ghibli and The Legend of Zelda series, the game launched a Kickstarter campaign last year — and we're not sure how we missed it despite it smashing its console port stretch goal. That...
News Super Dungeon Maker Might Be As Close As We Get To A Zelda 'Mario Maker'
Arriving on Switch early next month
If you've ever dreamed of a Zelda game that's like Nintendo's popular Super Mario Maker series, Super Dungeon Maker might just be as close as it gets. After a successful Kickstarter campaign and early access period, Super Dungeon Maker is now ready to go. The "16-bit top-down level editing sandbox" by "rokaplay...
Review TRON: Identity (Switch) - A Tight Visual Novel That Fans Of The Films Will Love
Griddy with anticipation
The world of Tron is filled with intrigue, opposing forces, and not-so-subtle hints at the influence humans have on the programs living within their computers. While the two films followed humans who made their way to The Grid, TRON: Identity is a visual novel that offers a look at how programs interact when there aren’t...
News Retro-Inspired FPS Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Shoots Onto Switch Next Month
Check out the new trailer
After being revealed last June, publisher Focus Entertainment has today announced that Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun will be bringing its retro-inspired first-person shooting to Switch on 23rd May (thanks, Nintendo Everything). As you can see in the abov
News Free-To-Play Shooter 'Rogue Company' Ends Service On Switch In June
"This choice wasn’t made easily"
Service for the Switch version of Rogue Company will be ending on 20th June 2023, publisher Hi-Rez Studios has announced. The studio released a statement earlier today confirming the decision, along with a note that it will continue to provide full support to the PC, PlayStation, and Xbox versions. (Thanks,...
News Sea Of Stars Wears SNES RPG Inspirations Proudly In New Gameplay Showcase
16-bit beauty
Sabotage Studio's Sea of Stars is out this August on Switch, and Game Informer has shared almost 20 minutes of brand new gameplay from this stunning 16-bit inspired RPG. In the exclusive video — which is part of the publication's cover story on the game — Kyle Hilliard and Charles Harte go hands-on with the game. And we say this a...
News Let's Build A Zoo To Open Aquarium DLC In Animal-Splicing Management Sim
Plus 'Sloths and Spa' free update available now
Publisher No More Robots is throwing us in at the deep end of Let's Build A Zoo later this year. The developer of the cute, cosy, and somewhat morally troubling management sim has revealed some brand new DLC for the game — Aquarium Odyssey. So we'll be able to splice fish together now for some truly...
News Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Cowabunga Collection Surpasses One Million Sales
"You all really kicked some shell"
Following an update to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection earlier this week, Konami has now announced the game has sold more than one million copies since it launched across multiple platforms in August last year. In a brief message on social media platforms, it shared some fun facts -...
News New Advance Wars Switch Overview Trailer Introduces The Basics Of Battle
"Your mission begins April 21"
After a number of delays, Nintendo has finally locked in a 21st April release for Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp. The first "hands on" of this turn-based tactical strategy arrived this week and so far it seems to have been well-received. Here on Nintendo Life, we called it a "slicker, shinier and sassier" take on the...
News Tin Hearts, The Toy-Sized Lemmings-Alike, Is Now A Timed-Exclusive On Switch
For a whole month
The cosy Victorian toy-guiding puzzler Tin Hearts is out on Switch pretty soon here, on 20th April. And publisher Wired Productions and developer Rogue sun have revealed that it's now a timed-exclusive to the hybrid console, meaning those looking to play the game on other platforms will have to wait an extra month. Managing...
News Get Up To 80% Off Select Titles In The Switch eShop Partner Spotlight Sale (North America)
Persona! TMNT Cowabunga Collection! LEGO Star Wars! More!
Nintendo of America has revealed its latest Partner Spotlight Sale, offering up to 80% off select titles on the North American Switch eShop. There are a fair few big hitters that are seeing discounts thanks to this one, with both Persona 5 Royal and the Persona 3 Portable and 4 Golden Bundle...
Exclusive Mr. Sun's Hatbox Is A Hilarious Roguelite About Stealing Hats
Out later this month on Switch
Mr. Sun's Hatbox is a brand-new roguelike that's all about stealing hats and getting the job done. Announced last year for PC and consoles, we can exclusively reveal that the game will also be coming to Switch, and you don't have long to wait to become a bonnet burglar, as the game launches on 20th April. Developed by...
News Boss Rush Game 'Gripper' Set To Get A Boatload Of Additions And Improvements
Difficulty options, checkpoints, and more
Developer Heart Core has announced that the boss rush game Gripper will be getting several quality-of-life updates in the coming weeks and months, adding a sizeable list of additions and improvements that should prove welcome for players. Primarily, since the game currently only has one difficulty option,...
News Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Series Launches On Switch Later This Month
The "ultimate" 2D pixel remasters
Last December, Square Enix announced the release of the Final Fantasy I-VI Pixel Remaster for the Switch. More recently, pre-orders were being charged and now the Japanese game company has confirmed the compilation will be released for Nintendo's hybrid system later this month on 19th April. This collection...
Review Batora: Lost Haven (Switch) - An Interplanetary Action RPG That Plays It Too Safe
That's no moon!
Italian-based studio Stormind Games came onto the scene in 2016 alongside the announcement of Remothered: Tormented Fathers, a decent survival horror game that eventually found its way onto the Switch. After its more critically panned sequel dropped two years later, the studio decided to pivot to another genre with a new project,...
News Tiny Thor Nails Pixel Art Platforming And Puzzles In Stunning New Trailer
It's hammer time
Retro-inspired platformer Tiny Thor, from Asylum Square Interactive, continues to look absolutely breathtaking in today's new gameplay trailer. Revealed in February, the upcoming 16-bit-esque adventure may look like the classics, but it's adding its own twist to pixel-perfect platforming. Tiny Thor will be using mini-Mjölnir to...
News Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Cowabunga Collection Switch Update Arrives Today
Enjoy new online options & bonus content
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection set a new gold standard for retro collections when it launched on the Nintendo Switch last August, and since then Digital Eclipse has bolstered it a number of updates. The next one is out today and will be delivered across all platforms including the...
Exclusive Tin Hearts' Gameplay Mixes Cosy Narrative With Lemmings-Like Mechanics
Get your violins out
If you've had your eye on Tin Hearts, a Lemmings-inspired puzzle game from publisher Wired Productions and developer Rogue Sun, then the good news is that it's heading to the Switch later this month on April 20th, 2023. Tin Hearts has been cooking for a little while now, but with the game boasting over 40 levels of...
News Have A Nice Death Lands Its First Switch Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Scythe of the times
The brutal roguelite Have A Nice Death has received its first update on Switch, Gearbox Publishing SF has announced. While there were not too many tweaks to be made, it looks like this initial update is mainly focused on cutting down the game's loading times. Adjustments have also been made to certain bugs such as invisible...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley 'Pride Of The Valley' Patch Notes Out, Here's What's Included
It just can't wait to be king (or queen)
Gameloft revealed that Disney Dreamlight Valley's next big update will drop on 5th April, but now we have a name and some patch notes to go with this week's content update. Shared on the official website, Pride of the Valley will be available from this Wednesday and with it comes The Lion King Realm, new...
News After 30 Years, Cannon Dancer Will Finally Be Out On Consoles Next Week
The unofficial sequel to Strider is almost here
Cannon Dancer - Osman — affectionately dubbed "the unofficial sequel to Strider" — will finally be playable on consoles from 13th April 2023 with both a physical and digital launch. After its original eShop release date slipped from both January and March to April (spotted by gosokkyu, via Tim
Video 10 Exciting Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In April 2023
Mega Man, Advance Wars, and more
It's April already? Crikey. Yes, another month is here, and that means there's a tasty handful of new games to look forward to in the coming weeks. March brought us excellent titles like Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse, Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon, Have A Nice Death, and more. Can April...
News Co-Op Adventure 'Blanc' Gets Sizeable Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
Gameplay and connectivity fixes inbound
Developer Casus Ludi has released a sizeable patch for its co-op adventure game Blanc, addressing numerous issues identified with gameplay, connectivity, controls, and more. The game itself is a fun little outing for two players both local and online, offering up around two hours' worth of gameplay featuring...
News Ark: Ultimate Survivor Edition Outlines DLC Roadmap For Switch
'Extinction' arrives this month
Apart from the news Ark 2 would be getting delayed from 2023 to "late 2024" and the announcement of a remaster of the original game for next-generation platforms, Studio Wildcard this weekend revealed the roadmap for Ark: Ultimate Survivor Edition on Nintendo Switch. Here are the release dates - reconfirming the...
Feature Nintendo eShop Selects - March 2023
Our picks for the best eShop games in March
A previous version of this article included the February 2023 poll. We've since updated this list with the March 2023 poll. We apologise for the error. We're officially one-quarter of the way through 2023. Time really needs to slow down, because our backlog and wishlist are expanding at pretty much the...
Review Lunark (Switch) - The Love Letter The Cinematic Platforming Genre Deserves
That's both a moon AND a space station
Lunark sends players into the retro-future we all thought the '80s would be. It brings a world of flying cars and corrupt mega-corporations to life with vibrant pixel graphics and rotoscope animation. At its best moments, Lunark is an effective love letter to the cinematic platformer, a genre of gaming that...
News SNK Announces The King Of Fighters XIII Global Match For Nintendo Switch
"The pinnacle of 2D sprite-based fighting is back"
At EVO Japan 2023 this weekend, SNK announced it would be releasing The King of Fighters XIII Global Match for the Switch. It's released a teaser trailer, which you can view above (warning: flashing lights). This new version will include overhauled rollback netcode and improved online...
News Switch eShop's Massive Bethesda Sale Includes Skyrim For "Lowest Price Ever" (US)
And many other bargains
There's a new Bethesda sale on the Switch eShop and series like Elder Scrolls and Doom have seen some massive price cuts. Both The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and DOOM Eternal are going for their "lowest prices ever" on this particular digital storefront, so if you've been holding out for a sale - now might finally be the time...
March2023
Video 3 Great Switch Games You Might Have Missed In March 2023
Have you played these?
We're back with our new monthly video recapping some hidden gems on the Switch eShop, and we've got three cracking games for you this time around. We say "we", but we actually mean Alex, Zion, and Felix over on our YouTube. Admittedly, Nintendo's had a bit of a quiet month on its home console, with only Bayonetta Origins:...
News The Outbound Ghost Dev Countersues Publisher Digerati In Ongoing Legal Dispute
Full counterclaim now publicly available
Conradical Games, the developer behind last year's Paper Mario-like The Outbound Ghost has countersued the game's publisher, Digerati, in an ongoing legal dispute regarding the game's launch. The 2.5D RPG was released in December 2022 to lukewarm reviews. Following a series of accusations made by the...
News Sega Explains Why Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection Costs $80
"That is a lot of content and gameplay"
At Nintendo's February Direct Showcase, Sega and Atlus announced they would be bringing the Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection to the Switch eShop on 1st June for $80 USD. The game's price point has raised some discussion online and in a recent interview with IGN, Sega of America justified the cost with the...
News Fantasy Photography Game 'Alekon' Is Pokémon Snap But With More Freedom
The Fablemons
Alekon's cute, cuddly, and colourful creatures are striking a pose and ready for you and your camera to take to the rails. And publisher Forever Entertainment when the game launches on Switch on 6th April for $15.99 / £14.39 / €15.99. Releasing to positive reviews on Steam back in 2021, Alekon wears its Pokémon Snap influences on...
News At Last, We're Getting A New 'Nobunaga's Ambition' In The West On Switch
As a digital-only release
As part of the 40th anniversary of the popular tactical turn-based strategy series Nobunaga's Ambition, Koei Tecmo America has announced that we're finally getting a new console game in the west. Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening launches on the Switch eShop on 20th July. Previously referred to as Nobunaga's Ambition:...
News Create Cars And Cause Chaos In Pit Crew Co-op Game 'Speed Crew'
A race to build a racer
Speed Crew is a delightful-looking online and local co-op game which takes the party from the kitchen to the pit stop. And, amidst a flurry of Overcooked-inspired games, Ukrainian developer Wild Fields has created something that stands out in the garage. The game is launching on Switch on 8th June ahead of other platforms...
News Wildfrost Shuffles Charming And Chilly Deck-Building On Switch In April
The ace of ice
Wildfrost is a deck-builder set in a world beset by a dangerous tundra, and publisher Chucklefish has reveals that the icy winds and cold cards will be blasting onto Switch on 12th April for $19.99 / £16.75 / €19.50. Developed as a collaboration between Deapan Games' Will Lewis and Gaziter's Asaf Gazit, you'll need to use deft...
Review The Last Worker (Switch) - Well-Packaged Satire That Doesn't Always Deliver
Stand and deliver
First announced for Switch in March 2021, news of parcel-shipping immersive sim The Last Worker has been fascinating. Over the last two years, there’s been plenty of time for interesting little info trinkets to be packed and despatched from the Wired Productions warehouse. There was the time the game competed at the Venice Film...
News Free-To-Play Party Racer 'Tray Racers' Slides Onto Switch Next Month
It's all downhill from here
Bit Loom Games — the developers behind 2020's charming double-ended dog co-op game, Phogs! — has announced that their upcoming free-to-play downhill racing title, Tray Racers, will be hitting the slopes on Switch from 13th April. This game is set in the "cozy post-apocalypse" (a neat juxtaposition if we've ever seen...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley's Next Major Content Update Drops Next Week
Hakuna matata!
Content Update 4 is coming to Disney Dreamlight Valley on 5th April — just in time for that long Easter weekend for some of us, then. While we don't have all of the specifics for the April Update, which was teased back in January as part of Gameloft's roadmap for 2023, we do know that The Lion King's Simba will be a big part of it...
News Funky Monster-Fusing Pokémon-Like 'Cassette Beasts' Hits Switch This Spring
Follows PC release in April
Bytten Studio has announced a release date for its unique monster-catching RPG Cassette Beasts. The game launches on Steam, the Microsoft Store, and PC Game Pass on 26th April, and it'll land on Switch later in the Spring — that means realistically we shouldn't have to wait long to fuse these little fellas together. In...
Review Saga Of Sins (Switch) - Beautiful Stained-Glass Visuals, But Lacks The Divine Touch
Confession time
Rejoice, sinners, for redemption is on its way. Saga of Sins puts players in control of Cecil, a battle-weary cleric who has recently returned from the Crusades. Rather than receive a joyous reception when he arrives, he sees his home village of Sinwell has become infested with plague and its citizens consumed with their sinful ways...
News Score Up To 30% Off Selected Shmups In Live Wire's Spring eShop Sale
Radiant Silvergun, Mushihimesama and more
Publisher Live Wire has announced its Spring Sale for the Switch eShop across all regions, with up to 30% off selected shmup titles. The savings are available right now and will be sticking around until 16th April, so you have plenty of time to snag one game at a discounted price and play it through before...
Review Gripper (Switch) - Slick, Akira-Style Biking Action With An Equal Measure Of Frustration
The music's good, though
Heart Core’s Gripper has a lot to like at first glance. Motorcycle slides inspired by the classic anime, Akira? Yes, please. Starring a stylish half-cybernetic young man named None? Weird name, but cool. A slick art style and a heavy synthwave soundtrack? You’re speaking our language. The opening cinematic introduces an...
News Gorgeous New Teslagrad 2 Images Showcase More Metroidvania Magnet-Magic
Feel the pull
After being officially announced way back in September 2020, it was a nice surprise to see Teslagrad 2 — the follow-up to Rain Games' critically-acclaimed metroidvania — appear at last year's Future Games Show. Now the good folk over at Modus Games have given us a closer look at the upcoming title with some magnetic
News Bone's Cafe Is An Overcooked-Inspired Co-op Romp To Die For
Served on bone china
Acute Owl Studio's undead cooking game Bone's Cafe is coming to Switch on 31st March, and it looks absolutely to die for. The game launched on Steam last year to extremely positive reviews, and now it's rising from the grave to make its mark on the eShop. Taking inspiration from Overcooked, in Bone's Cafe, you're a necromancer...
*spooking intensifies*
It’s remarkable how easy it can be to see the effects of developers' genuine passion when playing a video game. In Kraino Origins—the product of one man, Angel Dorantes—you can just feel how much appreciation the dev has for classic retro platformers. Better yet, it turns out that he clearly understands what made the...
News Disney Speedstorm Revs Up For Release With Founder's Pack Trailer
A race worth fighting for?
Gameloft's Disney Speedstorm races into early access on 18th April on Switch, and we've got a trailer that breaks down the game's Founder's Pack. The live service racer has three different tiers that you can kick off the racing with from its early access launch next month, and each one will give you access to additional...
News Life, Death, Taxes, And Turnip Growing Are Guaranteed In This Charming Social Sim
Meet Minabo
Update [Wed 29th mar, 2023 09:30 BST]: We've updated the prices listed at the bottom of this article to match the eShop prices. Publisher SelectaPlay has revealed that the cosy turnip growing social sim Minabo - A Walk Through Life is coming to Switch on 28th April. And yep, it really is a game about life as a turnip. Developer...
Review Have A Nice Death (Switch) - Delightfully Dark, Brutally Tough Roguelite Action
Dead good
In 2019, Magic Design Studios—a new team comprised of many ex-Ubisoft staff—put out the Rayman-esque Unruly Heroes, which we thought was a great platformer with some amazing visuals. For the next few years, the team went quiet while working on its next game, revealed in late 2021 as Have A Nice Death, a tough action roguelite about the...
Hands On Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories Is Our Biggest PAX Surprise
Oh honeydew
Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories really caught our eye earlier this month with its lovely green Game Boy-style visuals and weird, wonderful characters. So we knew we had to get our hands on it at PAX East. And that's exactly what we did. The lovely Zion and Austin, who are both representing us at the event, headed over to XSEED...
Reminder Unlock A Special Fire Emblem Engage Theme In Tetris 99 This Weekend
And restore peace to the realm
Update [Sun 26th Mar, 2023 06:05 BST]: Here's your reminder that there's currently a special Fire Emblem Engage event taking place in Tetris 99 this weekend. If you participate, you'll unlock a special theme! Original article [Wed 22nd Mar, 2023 01:15 GMT]: A few months after the release of Fire Emblem Engage on...
Hands On Story Of Seasons: A Wonderful Life - The Harvest Moon GameCube Classic Returns On Switch
Familiar ground
PAX East 2023 is currently taking place and our American-based video producer Zion has kept himself busy over the past few days checking out the latest and greatest releases. One, in particular, he got some time to sit down with was the upcoming Marvelous / XSEED title Story Of Seasons: A Wonderful Life - a remake of the 2003...
News Disney Speedstorm Reveals New Competitive Mode "Regulated Multiplayer"
"Pure racing skill will decide the outcome of the race"
Kart racers can be fun, but sometimes they're just plain unfair when you're outplayed by some higher-tier opponent or item you can't even defend yourself against. Disney Speedstorm aims to give racers a more even playing field with a new mode called "regulated multiplayer". In an update via...
Review Dredge (Switch) - A Haunting Lovecraftian Fishing Sim That Reels You In
There’s no plaice like home
New Zealand indie studio Black Salt’s Dredge surfaced in a highly mysterious trailer in 2022. All we saw was a small boat chugging around torrid seas, terrorised by Lovecraftian looming skies and giant, tentacled monsters. A later trailer showed a fisherman catching ever larger fish, selling them for ever larger...
News AK-xolotl Boasts Cute Visuals And Fast-Paced Bullet Hell Action
Can anyone say Gungeon?
If you're looking for a game that will conjure up some nostalgic memories of Enter the Gungeon, then AK-xolotl might just be the thing you're looking for. Coming from publisher Playstack, AK-xolotl is a top-down roguelike with bullet hell gameplay and randomly generated rooms. Don't let the cute visuals fool you; this is a...
News Decarnation Brings Disturbing, Disgusting Pixel Art Horror To Switch In May
Inspired by Satoshi Kon and David Lynch movies
Story-driven horror title Decarnation will be bringing the horror to Switch this May, publisher Shiro Unlimited has revealed. Combining gross body horror with psychological chills, Decarnation puts you in the shoes of Gloria, a cabaret dancer who is struggling with her career and her mental health. The...
News Kraino Origins Brings 'Tough-As-Nails' Retro Platforming To Switch This Year
A good death?
If you're a fan of challenging retro platformers, then you'll want to keep an eye on this one. Publisher Elden Pixels is bringing Kraino Origins to the Switch later in 2023, with the game boasting stylish combat, stunning visuals, optional retro filters, and more. You'll be going up against monsters, zombies, and ghosts, dispatching...
News Five Nights At Freddy's: Security Breach Gets Surprise Announcement For Switch
Quite the shock!
Five Nights At Freddy's: Security Breach has popped up at this year's Game Developers Conference and PAX East 2023 - confirming the survival horror game is on its way to the Nintendo Switch. There's no release date just yet or proper reveal, but GameXplain has uploaded three minutes of Switch gameplay. This title was originally...
M2's Masanori Yagi talks Assault Suits Valken Declassified
The Assault Suits mecha action games arguably deserve a little more attention than they enjoy here in the West. Back in the 1990s, their distinct blend of platforming and run ‘n’ gun design did indeed see ports from their native Japan to the rest of the world – sometimes in a heavily...
News Latest 'Molly Medusa' Trailer Is Dripping With Zelda: Wind Waker Inspiration
Game launches next month
If the debut trailer for Molly Medusa: Queen of Spit didn't remind you of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, then the second trailer certainly will. From publisher Burning Planet, Molly Medusa will be launching on Switch on April 20th, 2023. The latest trailer showcases some of the characters you'l
Review Assault Suits Valken Declassified (Switch) - A Great Treatment Of A Mecha Classic
Assaulting the senses
Within a few steps into the world of Assault Suits Valken Declassified, it is immediately apparent that something distinct is going on. That’s because the steps themselves feel different. Compared to traditional run ‘n’ guns such as Metal Slug, for example, the movement in the Assault Suits Valken remaster is...