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October2024
News Let's Do The Time Warp In This New 'Tetris Forever' Trailer
It's just a block to the left
Tetris Forever is scheduled to release on the Nintendo Switch on 12th November 2024, and in the latest trailer for the new Gold Master Series entry from Digital Eclipse, we get a fresh new look at the title's 'Tetris Time Warp' mode. Made exclusively for this new release, Time Warp is a singleplayer and multiplayer...
News Neo Geo Beat 'Em Up 'Vengeance Hunters' Brings The Fight To Switch Next Week
A pretty pixel art punch up
Developer Nalua Studio revealed its classic side-scrolling beat 'em up Vengeance Hunters earlier this year, and its Switch launch is right around the corner, with this one punching onto the eShop on 28th October. Developed for the Neo Geo, this one will see you playing as one of three unique fighters — the...
News Hot Patootie! There's A Rocky Horror Show Retro Platformer On The eShop
Come up to the lab and see what's on the slab
Those who have partaken in a Time Warp or two may not have assumed that The Rocky Horror Show was begging for the pixel platformer treatment. But it's happened, it's on the eShop, and it looks... not bad? Developed by FreakZone Games, the fittingly titled The Rocky Horror Show Video Game is now...
Poll Sonic X Shadow Generations Is Out This Week, Will You Be Getting It?
Join Shadow in a whole new campaign
Sega's new release Sonic X Shadow Generations is out this week and reviews for the games are now rolling in. As we've already mentioned, we haven't received a code for the Switch release just yet, but we'll be delivering our verdict as soon as possible. So far, this updated outing with a new campaign seems to...
Review Nikoderiko: The Magical World (Switch) - A Gleeful DKC Tribute, But Light On New Ideas
Nik from the best
It’s now been over a decade since the last new Donkey Kong Country game released (yes, you’re that old), and while the world continues to wait for Nintendo to remember that its beloved ape used to star in a really good platforming series of his own, other developers have stepped up to try to fill the void. Indie releases such...
Review Fear The Spotlight (Switch) - A Retro-Styled, Narrative Horror Gem & A Must-Play
The spotlight fantastic
When Blumhouse Productions announced its venture into the video game industry with Blumhouse Games, it would have been all too easy for the company to lean on some of its most recognisable IPs for its first release. Franchises such as Insidious, The Purge, Sinister, and Paranormal Activity certainly have strong potential...
News Upcoming Vampire Survivors DLC Is An Epic Ode To Castlevania
High stakes
As part of its second-anniversary celebrations, Poncle has announced the Vampire Survivors 'Ode to Castlevania' DLC, which will land on Switch on 31st October (just in time for Halloween). As you might expect, the upcoming expansion is all about Konami's monster-slaying series, from which Poncle has taken more than a little inspiration...
News Cat Quest: The Fur-tastic Trilogy Scores A Physical Switch Release
Fur-tastic news
If you've played the Cat Quest games or are looking at getting into them, you might be interested to know there's a physical Switch collection on the way. Developer 'The Gentlebros' originally announced this news in September. Like the digital version, the hard copy of Cat Quest: The Fur-tastic Trilogy includes Cat Quest, Cat Quest...
News Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate Dev Talks About "Top Secret" DLC
"We hope to announce more early next year"
In August, it was announced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate would be getting DLC in the future. Developer Super Evil Megacorp recently spoke to My Nintendo News about this content on the way to the game and while it couldn't go into much detail because it's apparently "top secret", lead...
News Get Ready For More 'Dave The Diver' Games In The Future
"I want to expand the Dave the Diver IP"
If you were a fan of Dave The Diver on Nintendo Switch, then you might want to buckle up for more games from the IP in the future. As reported by VGC, CEO of Mintrocket Jaeho Hwang has stated his intention to expand the Dave the Diver IP into multiple spin-off titles. This decision came from the...
News The Entire Tales Of Kenzera: Zau Team Has Been Put On Redundancy Notice
While studio seeks funding for its next project
Surgent Studios, the team behind metroidvania Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, has put all team members on notice of redundancy as it seeks funding for its next game (thanks for the heads up, VGC). The development studio, headed by House of the Dragon actor Abubakar Salim, released a statement on Twitter...
Reach out, touch faith
Fancy learning Latin? Well, you’re guaranteed to learn at least one word in the classical language by playing Faith: The Unholy Trinity: Mortis, or “death”, which flashes on screen every time you succumb. Facing off against legions of the damned armed with only a wooden crucifix and, well, your faith, it’s a given...
News FYI, Upcoming 'Miyamoto' Game Has Nothing To Do With The Legendary Creator
It looks kinda neat, though
Given Shigeru Miyamoto's towering influence over the video game industry, it's a wonder there haven't been specific games made starring or featuring the legendary creator. And because we're nice, we just want to make sure that you don't do a double-take when clocking an upcoming title on the Switch eShop. Simply titled...
News 'RPG Maker With' For Switch Is Getting PlayStation 5 Cross-Platform Support
This new feature will launch in early 2025
RPG Maker With made its debut on the Switch earlier this month here in the West, and now in an update, it's been announced it will be coming to PlayStation 5 and 4 in Japan on 30th January 2025. As part of this news, the development team Gotcha Gotcha Games has confirmed there will be cross-play support...
News Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection Launching February 2025, Adds Three GBA Titles
More retro game reveals to come
Earlier this year in February, Konami announced it would be releasing the Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection for Switch. In the latest update, it's confirmed this retro package will arrive locally on 27th February 2025, with pre-orders now available at select retailers. Along with this, it's also revealed three Game Boy...
News Tired Of Waiting For Silksong? This Upcoming Metroidvania Might Fill The Void
No hollow imitation
Developer Powersnake took to the Future Games Show Spring Showcase earlier this year to reveal Voidwrought, an upcoming horror metroidvania that seems to have more than a little Hollow Knight peppered in its DNA. This one launches on the Switch eShop on 24th October, throwing us into a creepy underground world packed with crafty
Review Killing Time: Resurrected (Switch) - Nightdive Revives A Weirdly Alluring 3DO Curio
Send in the Murder Clowns
Nightdive Studios’ quest to revive some of gaming’s most bizarre and long-forgotten treasures shows no signs of slowing down. With the release of PO’ed: Definitive Edition earlier this year, it was a clear-cut signal that the team is ready and willing to embrace titles that may not be the most recognisable in an...
News The Plucky Squire Lands New Update On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I should be so plucky
We really wanted to love The Plucky Squire when it landed on Switch last month. Unfortunately, poor performance and a swathe of bugs meant that All Possible Futures' storybook adventure wasn't quite as plucky as we would have hoped. The developer has released a handful of updates in the time since, trying to improve the game...
Mini Review RetroRealms: Halloween (Switch) - A Fun & Faithful Slasher Romp
Everyone's entitled to one good scare
The Halloween franchise is a complicated beast. You’ve got the original timeline, the Thorn timeline, the H20 timeline, the Blumhouse timeline, the Rob Zombie remakes and, finally, the adorably weird loner that is Season of the Witch. It’s all a bit overwhelming at the best of times, so thankfully,...
Mini Review RetroRealms: Ash Vs Evil Dead (Switch) - A Gorgeous & Gory 16-Bit Throwback
Groovy
Given the sheer absurdity of the Evil Dead franchise, it’s a wonder we haven’t received anything quite like RetroRealms: Ash vs Evil Dead in the past. Yes, there have been a handful of video games featuring everyone’s favourite boomstick-wielding drunkard Ash Williams, but this latest effort from developer WayForward and publisher Boss...
News City Connection Brings Two More 'Saturn Tribute Boosted' Games To Switch This Month
Snarl those Fangs
City Connection's Saturn Tribute Boosted series is expanding this month, as an all-new two-in-one bundle comprising Data East's Wolf Fang and Skull Fang arrives on Switch on 30th October. For Wolf Fang — the mech-based side-scrolling run-and-gun shooter — this will be the first time the game has made its way West after...
News Intriguing Indie World Title Is Now On Indefinite Hold On Switch
"We've been navigating through some rough times"
Valley Peaks, an intriguing first-person platformer from publisher Those Awesome Guys, has been put on indefinite hold on Nintendo Switch. Originally revealed for the console via an Indie World showcase back in April of this year, the publisher has now confirmed that although it is looking into...
News 'It Takes Two' Has Sold A Staggering 20 Million Copies
It takes 20 million, apparently
Hazelight Studio's co-op platformer It Takes Two has officially sold over 20 million copies since its initial launch in 2021. This comes via an announcement from the official social media account confirming the milestone, accompanied by an image of the game's protagonists, Cody and May. It's important to note that...
Round Up The Previews Are In For Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Here's what the critics are saying
Although the attention is on Super Mario Party Jamboree this week, next month sees the arrival of the new RPG Mario & Luigi: Brothership. If you haven't already seen our own 'hands on' here on Nintendo Life, we think this entry will be worth the wait as it seems to take the best bits from the AlphaDream...
News Pokémon Home 'Shiny Meloetta' Distribution Now Available
But there's a catch, trainers
The storage application Pokémon HOME received a new update recently which adds a brand new feature known as the Pokémon Guidebook. In addition to this, a new distribution event for a Shiny Meloetta has kicked off. As highlighted by Serebii.net, the new guidebook feature shows off various forms of Pokémon as well as...
Review Kill Knight (Switch) - Relentless Bullet Hell Is Rippingly Difficult But Bloody Satisfying
Rip, tear, dodge, repeat
Ah yes, the seemingly endless embrace of death, interspersed with feverish ability management and hordes of enemies shattering your fragile health bar. This is our relaxation time. Kill Knight is a ferocious bullet hell with a heavy metal aesthetic and thumping score that recalls the modern Doom cycle. It’s an isometric...
News The Outbound Ghost Dev Returns With A Roguelike Twist On Paper Mario Visuals
Stalking on Switch this month
The developer of 2022's The Outbound Ghost, Conradical Games (now working under the Radhood Games label), has revealed the release date for its next project, a survival roguelike billed as 'Vampire Survivors meets Slay the Spire'. Soul Stalker lands on the Switch eShop on 24th October, and while we can certainly see...
News F-Zero 99 Updated To Version 1.5.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
You got boost power!
Following a rather sizable update earlier this month, Nintendo's Switch Online battle royale racer F-Zero 99 has now received another patch. This bumps the game up to Version 1.5.1 and includes a bunch of fixes. There's also a confirmation that certain things haven't been recorded correctly for customers running on Version...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Neva
"So perfect it made me cry"
This week the creators of GRIS released a beautiful new game called Neva. Here on Nintendo Life we called this game a raw, engrossing platformer that looks incredible, and now even more reviews filled with praise are rolling in. Here's a round up so far: Nintendo Life (9/10) <related ids="172565"> Hardcore Gamer...
Review Blazing Strike (Switch) - A Beautiful Love Letter To The Fighting Game Hardcore
Blazin' squad
A totally original pixel art fighting game in 2024 is certainly a welcome surprise. What’s more of a surprise, though, is discovering that Mark Minkyu Chung touts himself as a solo game developer. Known by his developer handle Rarebreed, we hopped to Blazing Strike’s credits roll to corroborate the seemingly impossible. And, sure...
News Castlevania Dominus Collection Lands New Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Re-bite
We had a sublime time with Castlevania Dominus Collection when it shadow-dropped onto Switch back in August and now Konami has released a new patch to make things that bit better. The latest update is a small one, we'll admit, but there are some nice tweaks here all the same. The most notable addition this time around is a new helping of...
Random Forget Combos, This Upcoming Fighting Game Is All About Shaking Your Butt
All twerk and no play
It's hard to stand out from the crowd in the fighting game genre these days, but developer Kayac is taking a novel approach with 'Ketsu Battler,' which is set to launch on the Japanese eShop on 12th December. You see, instead of memorising hit boxes and complex button combos, this battler is won by whoever can shake their butt...
News Ys X: Nordics Scores A Demo Ahead Of Its Switch Release Next Week
Try before you buy
Ahead of the release of Ys X: Nordics next week, NIS America has announced a demo for the Switch eShop and it's out today. This will be followed by the full game release next week on 25th October 2024. In this demo, you'll be able to experience the fast-paced fighting action, "powerful offense and defense", elemental attacks with...
News Monastery Stealth Game 'The Stone Of Madness' Plots A January Release
From the team behind Blasphemous
The Stone of Madness, the upcoming RTS adventure from Teku Studios and The Game Kitchen, has already bagged a release date. The Spanish monastery-set stealth adventure was re-revealed at Gamescom 2024, four years after Teku Studios originally announced the title. But now the game is set to launch on Switch and other...
Review Neva (Switch) - A Raw, Engrossing Platformer That Looks Incredible
Press 'X' to Neva
In the first couple years of the Switch, one of the standout indie games was an artsy little platformer called GRIS, which combined simple gameplay with incredible visuals to make for a memorable and touching experience. It feels fitting, then, that developer Nomada Studio has managed to produce and release a spiritual successor...
News Initially Announced For Wii U, Survival Horror 'Forgotten Memories' Is Finally Coming To Switch
In remastered form, no less
The creepy survival horror game Forgotten Memories was announced for Wii U way back in 2013. The port never materialised, but it seems developer Psychose Interactive has pivoted to the modern market as it has announced that Forgotten Memories: Remastered Edition will be coming to Switch on 28th October. This remaster...
News US Hurricanes Delay Wario Land-Inspired Platformer 'Antonblast'
A new 'One Blast Demo' will now be released
The explosive fast-paced action platformer Antonblast was meant to be arriving on the Switch eShop next month, but its release has now been delayed until 3rd December 2024 due to Hurricane Helene and Milton. According to Summitsphere studio head and Antonblast director Tony Grayson, the hurricanes have...
Review Crow Country (Switch) - A PS1-Style Horror Homage That Blends Old With New
Caw blimey, it's good
Modern survival horror games looking to recapture the aesthetics and essence of classic titles from the ‘90s often make one fatal mistake. You see, when fans who were around to play Resident Evil and Alone in the Dark: A New Nightmare on the PS1 look back, they do so with a level of fondness that, frankly, makes the games...
News Ty The Tasmanian Tiger: Bush Rescue Switch Physical Bundle Out This Month
Three games on one cartridge
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the second Ty the Tasmanian Tiger game, Krome Studios has shared an update about its upcoming physical Switch bundle. Following the initial announcement back in April, the Aussie developer has now confirmed the Bush Rescue Bundle will be arriving later this month on 25th October 2025...
News Yakuza Kiwami Dev Confirms Physical Switch Release, Limited Run Distributing
Pre-orders are now live
Update [Sat 12th Oct, 2024 02:30 BST]: As many predicted, the physical Switch version of Yakuza Kiwami will be distributed by Limited Run Games. You can get the standard edition of the game for $34.99 USD (estimated to ship 1st - 31st March 2025) or a Classic Edition for $74.99 USD (estimated to ship 1st April - 30th April...
Review Europa (Switch) – Gorgeous Ghibli-esque Art, But Very Light On Substance
Up in the air
Europa is a puzzle-platformer that’s light on puzzles and platforming, set on (and named after) the moon of Jupiter. This indie title from Novadust Entertainment and Future Friends Games combines pretty expanses of green with futuristic elements. Its playthrough and story aim to both rouse your inner child and give you philosophical...
News Sandbox Dating Sim 'Date Everything' Has Been Delayed To Valentine's Day
It's a date!
Our interest was piqued when Team17 and Sassy Chap Games announced Date Everything — a game where you can, fittingly, date everything — earlier this year. This sim was initially supposed to release this month, but now the team has announced that it's being pushed back to 14th February 2025 instead. As outlined in the new trailer...
Exclusive Check Out The First 15 Minutes Of Gameplay From 'Neva'
So pretty
If you're even remotely familiar with the stunning platform-adventure game GRIS, then chances are you've already got your eye on Neva, launching next week on 15th October 2024. If you're unfamiliar, or happen to be on the fence, then we've got you covered with an exclusive reveal of the first 15 minutes of gameplay. Developed by Nomada...
News Dragon Quest HD-2D Remakes Include A "Surprise" If You Play In Chronological Order
Yuji Horii reveals
Apart from the return of Dragon Quest III this November, Square Enix is also planning on reviving Dragon Quest I & II as a special HD-2D Remake. For heroes planning on playing through these titles in the true chronological order, it seems you'll be rewarded with a little bit extra at the end. Speaking at the Tokyo Game Show...
Deals Get Discounted Switch eShop Credit, Games And More In The Nintendo Life Store Sale
Update: Sale ends soon!
Update: A friendly reminder that the Nintendo Life Code Store sale comes to an end on Friday 11th October. You have until the end of Friday to secure any discounts that take your fancy! Original Article: With the holiday season fast approaching, we're delighted to be able to offer a very welcome discount on Nintendo Switch...
News The Eternal Life Of Goldman's Stunning Hand-Drawn Visuals Have Blown Our Socks Off
The Old Man and the Wowee
We were particularly enamoured by The Eternal Life of Goldman's stunning hand-drawn aesthetic when we first glimpsed it at this year's THQ Nordic Showcase, but today's behind-the-scenes deep dive has seriously blown our socks off. On paper, this platforming adventure is as charming as they come. There's an adorable elderly...
News Aspyr Is Remastering Yet Another Star Wars Game For Switch
Fess up, who asked for this?
Aspyr has revealed its latest collaboration with Lucasfilm Games: a remaster of the PlayStation action title, Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles, launching 23rd January 2025. Released in 2000 with a Dreamcast and GBA launch following soon after, Jedi Power Battles is kind of a cross between platformer and beat 'em...
News 14 Games In The Upcoming 'Tetris Forever' Compilation Have Been Confirmed
More Tetris than you can Tetris
Digital Eclipse has revealed a sample of the full roster of games for its upcoming compilation, Tetris Forever. Following The Making of Karateka and Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story, this will be the third entry in the studio's 'Gold Master Series' of games, which aim to provide full access to classic titles alongside...
News Star Wars: Bounty Hunter Lands First Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Slave One - Bugs Nil
A little over two months after its release, Aspyr has released the first update for Star Wars: Bounty Hunter on Switch, bringing things up to ver. 1.0.2. The patch notes are pretty short for this one, but it looks like the studio has made some fairly significant changes to the game. A handful of crash bugs have been patched out...
Review Sky Oceans: Wings For Hire (Switch) - A Pale Imitation Of The JRPG Classics That Inspired It
Sky dive
Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire makes plenty of promises, billing itself as an homage to classic JRPGs like Skies of Arcadia. It ticks plenty of the boxes to appeal to fans of those games, offering a colourful cast of characters, an ambitious narrative, and classic turn-based combat, but there is a lack of polish that keeps this story of sky...
News The Original 'Stalker' Trilogy Is Launching On Switch This Halloween
Stalking sooner than expected
GSC Game World has announced that STALKER: Legend of the Zone Trilogy will be launching on the Nintendo Switch on 31st October 2024. This release date may come as a slight surprise if you've had this one on your wishlist, as the initial announcement earmarked the game for a November release. What a nice surprise! Okay,...
News 'Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos' Brings Motorcycle Combat Action To Switch In January 2025
"Dogoos do bike back"
Idea Factory has confirmed its "motorcycle combat action game" Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos will be launching for Switch on 28th January 2025. In this upcoming release, you'll be tasked with helping Uzume and the Goddesses escape a dimension filled with Dogoos. Here's a bit more about it, courtesy of the PR: "This dimension is...
News LEGO Horizon Adventures Estimated Switch File Size Seemingly Revealed
Clear up some blocks
Aloy's new game LEGO Horizon Adventures is out on the Switch this month, and if you're planning on downloading this game, you might be curious to know just how much space it will take up. According to an official Switch eShop listing, you'll need around 5.9GB of free space on your system to install it. The file size of the game...
News Super Mario Party Jamboree In-Store Demo Added To Nintendo Kiosks (US)
Try before you party
Ahead of the launch of Super Mario Party Jamboree later this month on 17th October 2024, it's been revealed a demo of the game has been added to in-store Nintendo kiosks across the US. This demo is available at select GameStop, Best Buy and Target, and allows you to party for 10 minutes in total. As highlighted by Nintendo...
News Bakeru Switch Physical Release Announced, Out February 2025
It's still unavailable digitally in select locations
The 3D platformer BAKERU, which was recently released in the West, will be getting a physical release on the Switch. This hard copy of the game for the hybrid platform will arrive next year on 25th February 2025. Pre-orders are now live in select locations. If you end up ordering on the UK/EU...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects & Readers' Choice (September 2024)
Our picks for the best eShop games in September
We're fast approaching GOTY season, so it's time to strap in and look back at the best of September in this month's edition of eShop Selects. Wait, what do you mean "a brand-new Zelda game came out last month"? We know, don't worry — but what about all of those eShop exclusives, eh? We'll be looking...
News SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos Updated For Switch (Version 1.02), Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Feature updates, bug fixes and more
The retro fighter SNK vs. Capcom SVC Chaos this week received a new update adding feature improvements and bug fixes. This includes some handy new additions as well as fixes and corrections which will resolve "rare crashes" and a few other things. Below are the full patch notes, courtesy of Code Mystics on social...
News Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom's Overworld Appears To Include Links To The Past
Fans are already uncovering missing links
When The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom was initially revealed, there was a fair bit of speculation about the new overworld and how it possibly linked up with the map in previous entries. Now, just a week after the latest entry's release, this has seemingly been confirmed. As highlighted on social media...
News SteamWorld Heist II Has Received A New Update, Here's What's Included
New features, fixes and improvements
Since arriving on the Switch and other platforms in August, the turn-based action title SteamWorld Heist II has received ongoing support from the development team, and the latest update (Version 1.5) is now live. "The headliner" according to the team, is that you can now "buy back rare items" you've sold from...
News Atlus Reveals Top 10 'Most Popular' Characters In Unicorn Overlord
Celebrating one million sales
Vanillaware's smash-hit tactical RPG Unicorn Overlord is currently celebrating more than one million sales, and as part of this, the game's developers recently held a special program. This included Atlus revealing the top 10 most popular characters in the game, as voted by players. These picks were based on each...
Community Did We Miss A Switch Game You Love? Send Us Your Recommendations
Slipped through the net
Oh, hello there. You must be here for our bi-annual Games We Missed callout. It's a familiar story. Loads of Switch games — too many, perhaps — and while the majority of the eShop deliveries each week are a load of old AI-generated pap, there's also a load of great games which, unfortunately, we just aren't able to cover...
Video Here's A Look At The Latest LEGO Horizon Adventures Switch Trailer
Out this November
Last month during Sony's State of Play broadcast, a new trailer was released for LEGO Horizon Adventures alongside the release date. Nintendo of America has now shared the official Switch version of this trailer ahead of the game's 14th November 2024 release date. It still looks quite stunning on the Switch, but we don't know what...
News Another Crab's Treasure Developer Releases Early Prototype Build
"This was a prototype to show investors"
Just months after the release of Another Crab's Treasure on Switch, developer Aggro Crab has decided to release an early playable prototype of the underwater soulslike, which was originally shown to investors. According to an official post, this "first build" was made back in February 2021 and can be...
News Comedy Horror FPS 'Killing Time: Resurrected' Launches This Month
Another blast from the past returns
In June, the talented team at Nightdive Studios announced it would be teaming up with Ziggurat Interactive to release Killing Time: Resurrected - a remaster of the classic comedy horror first-person shooter dating back to the '90s. Now, in an official update, it's been revealed this title will be revived later...
News The Math Adds Up, The Nintendo Switch Really Does Have The Best Games
Even if it's also full of rubbish
If you're somewhat of a regular here, you don't need us to tell you that the Nintendo Switch is a pretty darn good console. That said, in case you needed some proof, one user on ResetEra has got you covered. Posted by user St. Eam the 3rd (thanks,
News Doom + Doom II Updated On Switch, Here Are The Patch Notes
More Doomier than ever
Bethesda has announced and released a new update for DOOM + DOOM II on Nintendo Switch, introducing a vast selection of improvements and fixes that should make the pair even better than before (thanks, Nintendo Everything). The new update brings the surprise release up to version 1.0.3 and, specifically for the Switch, adds...
Video 9 Exciting Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In October 2024
Super Mario Party! Sonic X Shadow Generations! Neva!
October is here, and while there aren't quite as many notable games worth highlighting in our coverage of the month, what we've got here is a selection of bonafide bangers (well, hopefully). Starting off with Spongebob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game on 4th October, it's not long until we get...
Poll Resident Evil 6 Turns 12 - Does It Really Deserve Its Dire Reputation?
Misunderstood, or just a mess?
Believe it or not, there was once a time when survival horror was well and truly on its arse. Around 2012, Capcom was shepherding its flagship Resident Evil franchise in a much more action-oriented direction, Konami had seemingly left Silent Hill to rot (until the spectacular P.T demo would provide some welcome, but...
News Christmas Comes Early In This Blatant Super Mario Bros. 3 Clone
Ho-ho-holy sh..!
It's remarkable how quickly time goes, isn't it? One minute you're stuffing your face with Easter eggs, and the next you're hanging up Christmas lights while whistling 'Fairytale of New York'. If you happen to be feeling the festive spirit a bit early this year, then you might want to keep an eye out for The Legend of Santa, a 2D...
News Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age Brings 2v2 Fights To Switch This December
Cover art also revealed
The 2v2 fighting brawler Diesel Legacy has finally locked in a release date for the Switch and multiple other platforms. It will be arriving before the end of the year on 3rd December 2024. As part of this announcement, it's been revealed the first official tournament for the game will take place during the 'CEOtaku x...
News One Of The Best Horror Games In Recent Years Is Coming To Switch This Month
Caww!
Critically-acclaimed horror title Crow Country will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch this month on 16th October 2024, as announced by developer and publisher SFB Games. Originally available on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, Crow Country is a retro styled survival horror experience that takes heavy inspiration from earlier titles...
News Retro Horror Game 'Faith: The Unholy Trinity' Launches On Switch Next Week
Be not afraid
Publisher New Blood Interactive and developer Airdorf Games have announced that Faith: The Unholy Trinity will launch on the Switch on 10th October 2024. In addition to the digital version, Fangamer is offering up a physical edition for $35/£35, containing a copy of the game on cartridge, a reversible cover, a newspaper clipping, a...
News F-Zero 99 Update (Version 1.5.0) Adds Five New Tracks, Satellaview Content And Much More
Download this major update today!
Nintendo is still rolling out new content updates for its battle royale racer F-Zero 99, with the Switch Online title today receiving all sorts of additions. Patch 1.5.0 adds five new tracks (including Satellaview content), practice mode gets expanded, there's now a tab for Grand Prix Ace, and much much more...
Video Mario & Luigi: Brothership New Trailer Introduces The Cast Of Concordia
New friends and some familiar faces
Nintendo has been releasing new teaser trailers for Mario & Luigi: Brothership and the latest one focuses on "making memories in Concordia". In this trailer, you'll get to meet some of the Concordia locals Mario and Luigi will encounter on their adventure. There are also some familiar faces in there including...
Mini Review Atari 50: The Wider World Of Atari (Switch) - More Of The Brilliant Same
How deep does the Atari hole go?
Dubbed The Wider World of Atari, this first entry in what will ultimately be a two-part DLC expansion for Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration is essentially developer Digital Eclipse digging even deeper into the Atari vaults. The result is a new timeline that, while possibly not as cohesive as those found in the...
