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March2019
News Deck-Building Battle Game Monster Slayers Fights Its Way To Switch This April
Inspired by deck-building RPG, Dream Quest
Indie publisher Digerati has announced that Monster Slayers, a card-based rogue-like adventure game, is launching on Nintendo Switch this April. Developed by Nerdook (the team behind Reverse Crawl and Vertical Drop Heroes), Monster Slayers arrives on Switch after having successful launches on Steam, PS4,...
News Switch Listing For Mutant Year Zero: Road To Eden Spotted On GameFly
Tactical strategy with mutants
The US-based rental service GameFly is known for accidentally revealing certain games ahead of schedule and this might be another one of those cases. According to a listing on the game rental website, a deluxe edition of the turn-based tactical role-playing game Mutant Year Zero: Road To Eden is en route to the...
News Cities: Skylines For Switch Rated By The Australian Classification Board
Is a physical release on the way?
Last September, Paradox Interactive surprised Switch owners by releasing Cities: Skylines on the eShop right after a Nintendo Direct presentation. If you haven't played this city-building simulation before, it is much like SimCity, requiring players to design their own cities, while managing vital resources such as...
News Nicalis Brings Umihara Kawase Fresh! To North America and Europe This July
From the Japanese developer Studio Saizensen
Publisher and developer Nicalis, Inc. has announced it is teaming up with Japanese developer Studio Saizensen to bring Umihara Kawase Fresh! to the Switch in both North America and Europe. The game will arrive on 9th July and will also receive a physical release in the US for $39.99. The latest entry in...
News You Can Now Pre-Order Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen On The Switch eShop
Arrives this April
The open-world action RPG Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen can now be pre-ordered from the Switch eShop in North America and Europe. The digital copy of the title will set you back $29.99 / £24.99 and requires 12.1GB of space. It's also worth noting the online content in this title can be enjoyed without a subscription to the...
News Coldwood Interactive Confirms Physical Release For Unravel Two In North America
Due out later this month
In the February Nintendo Direct presentation, we found out the heartwarming co-op puzzle-platform game Unravel Two was coming to the Switch on 22nd March. Not long after this, it was confirmed the title would receive a physical release in Europe, but there was no mention of it for North America. In a reply on Twitter, the...
News Retro Recoil-Shooter Neon Caves Blasts Onto Switch Later This Month
Featuring arcade-action twitch gameplay
One-man developer Force Of Habit has revealed its latest project destined for Switch: a retro-style shooter called Neon Caves. This one's press release describes it as "an experimental offshoot" of Toast Time: Smash Up!, a multiplayer brawler which launched on Switch towards the end of last year. This new...
News Atomicrops Is A Farming Sim Just Like Stardew Valley, But With A Dollop Of Fallout Thrown In
"Farm. Marry. Kill."
Raw Fury has announced that it, alongside developer Birth Bath Games, will release Atomicrops on consoles and PC this year. A new trailer has been released to celebrate and it's well worth a watch. Just like any other farming simulator, Atomicrops sees you owning your very own farm, ready to live out a peaceful life in the...
News Skulls Of The Shogun: Bone-A-Fide Edition Brings Turn-Based Battling To Switch This Spring
A samurai-inspired turn-based strategy
612 Games and Golem Entertainment have today announced that Skulls of the Shogun: Bone-A-Fide Edition, previously released on other platforms, is now heading to Nintendo Switch this spring. Described as a "samurai-inspired turn-based strategy game", this game has players entering the Samurai Afterlife and...
News "Mind-Bending" Puzzle Game Alien Escape Is Gravitating Towards Switch Soon
"Think around the corner"
Alien Escape is set to launch on Nintendo Switch this "spring/summer" and an announcement trailer has been shared to show off its gameplay (check it out above). The game tasks players with thinking in 360 degrees, solving challenges inside a dark tower. You play as a group of aliens who have been kidnapped and jailed; the...
News The Messenger Goes On Holiday This Summer, Physical Game Pre-Orders Go Live Later This Month
Play Picnic Panic at PAX East
Sabotage has confirmed its 2D side-scroller The Messenger is going on a sunny holiday this summer. The entirely free DLC pack known as 'Picnic Panic' - which was originally revealed last December - will also be playable at PAX East 2019. In addition to this, Special Reserve Games has announced pre-orders for the Switch...
News Fortnite Players On Switch Will No Longer Be Matched With Xbox One And PS4 Cross-Play Parties
Welcome to the mobile pool
Update: As we previously noted, these changes apply to solo cross-play parties only (aka. random matchmaking). Epic's UK PR agency reached out to clarify Switch players can still party up with friends across all platforms. Original article: Epic Games has seemingly given up on trying to make the playing field level in...
News Zombie Night Terror Gets Physical Release On Switch, Pre-Orders Open Tomorrow
3,000 copies available
Note: Trailer contains bad language. Switch indie puzzler Zombie Night Terror is getting a physical release on Switch thanks to Warned Collectors, one of the many publishers now offering limited run releases of physical Switch games. The game originally launched on the console on 31st January, published by Plug In Digital...
Review DELTARUNE Chapter 1 - A Welcome Successor To Undertale That Plays It A Little Too Safe
A strong opening to a promising adventure
Toby Fox had certainly stumbled onto something special when Undertale was released in 2015; the seminal post-modern RPG garnered quite the cult following for its quirky humour and disarmingly dark themes, which went a long way towards cementing its unique identity. Now, a few years and several ports later,...
News Shoot 'Em Up Bundle Vasara Collection Gets New Mode And Screenshots Ahead Of Release
"Completely built from scratch"
QUByte Interactive has shared details of a brand new game mode (along with some lovely screenshots) for Vasara Collection, a bundle featuring both Vasara and Vasara 2 which is set to arrive on Switch this year. The new mode is called 'Timeless', a procedurally generated affair "completely built from scratch with...
News The Alliance Alive HD Remastered Arrives In North America And Europe This Fall
Physical release confirmed
Last week, we found out the 2017 3DS release The Alliance Alive was receiving a high-definition remaster in Japan this fall. The lovely folks over at Gematsu also informed us NIS America would be hosting a video presentation this week, where a western announcement was expected to be made. Sure enough, The Alliance Alive...
Review Valley - A Refreshing Take On A Tried-And-Tested Genre
Platforming Perils and Government Secrets
Which is more fun: trekking into unfamiliar territory or walking a more familiar path? Valley released in 2016 for PC, Xbox One and PS4, and has now landed on the Nintendo Switch. On a platform that’s already rich with indie delights, can this blend of first-person platforming and environmental...
News Fortnite's New Single-Player Vehicle Is The Baller, Essentially A Human Hamster Ball
With a Grappler on the side
Fortnite developer Epic Games recently hinted at a new, single-player vehicle coming to the game at some point in the future and, as you might expect, fan speculation immediately went into overdrive. That new addition appears to be The Baller - a giant hamster ball-like vehicle with a Grappler plonked on the side. We...
News Unit 4 Brings Fast-Paced Co-Op Platforming To Switch This Week
Pre-order now at 50% off
Unit 4 is just days away from leaping onto a Nintendo Switch near you and, if you snap it up quickly, you'll be able to benefit by saving 50% on the full price. Lovely stuff. Described as a fast-paced platformer, this one supports co-op play for up to four players, tasking you with performing impossible tricks, taking on...
News Thief Simulator Steals A 2019 Release On Nintendo Switch
Watch your targets and make your move
Forever Entertainment has revealed that it will be bringing Thief Simulator to Nintendo Switch later this year. We hope you have a balaclava at the ready for this one. Created by indie developer Noble Muffins, Thief Simulator does exactly what it says on the tin. You'll be exploring free-roam sandbox...
News FDG Entertainment Releasing Monster Boy Demo On Switch eShop Later This Week
Finally
Since February, the video game publisher FDG Entertainment has been teasing a free Switch eShop demo for Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom. It's now finally confirmed the demo will arrive later this week on 14th March. For anyone who doesn't already own this excellent action platform adventure, this is a great chance to try it out...
News Limited Run Games Confirms E3 2019 Press Conference
Get hyped
There are a number of physical video game distributors who have made a name for themselves during the Switch generation and one of them is Limited Run Games. Following in the footsteps of EA and Devolver Digital, the company has now confirmed its own plans for E3 2019 via Twitter. Once again, Limited Run will be hosting a pre-recorded...
News Pirates Are Already Playing The eShop Version Of Darksiders: Warmastered Edition
A leak too far
At the start of February, Darksiders: Warmastered Edition was confirmed for the Nintendo Switch after it was accidentally leaked early by its own publisher. Now, we've got another leak related to this same game, but this time it's a lot worse. According to a post over on
News SNES Style RPG Chained Echoes Reaches Nintendo Switch Stretch Goal
The Kickstarter was a success
Last month, German-based game developer Matthias Linda launched a Kickstarter project for his SNES style RPG Chained Echoes. The good news is, it has been a success - earning enough funding for a Switch version to be developed alongside other versions. There'll even be regular and limited edition physical copies...
News Cyberpunk Thriller The Red Strings Club Arrives On Switch eShop Next Week
A narrative experience about fate and happiness
Devolver Digital has announced The Red Strings Club by Deconstructeam will be released on the Switch eShop next week on 14th March. If you enjoy hanging out in dimly lit bars and impersonating people to take down futuristic corporations, this should be right up your alley. Here's the official trailer:...
News Fantasy RPG Azure Saga: Pathfinder Sets Course For Switch, Pre-Orders Now Live
In a Deluxe Edition
Toge Productions' fantasy RPG Azure Saga: Pathfinder Deluxe Edition is headed to Nintendo Switch later this month, and pre-orders have now gone live on the eShop. The game sees players join the adventure of Synch, a young scientist on a quest to find his lost father. You'll be exploring a foreign planet in 2.5D isometric...
News Dungeon Master-Inspired Steampunk Adventure Vaporum Is Coming To Switch
Arrives this April
Merge Games has revealed that it is bringing Fatbot Games' dungeon crawler Vaporum to the Nintendo Switch this April. This award-winning, grid-based adventure title takes inspiration from the likes of Dungeon Master, Eye of the Beholder and Legend of Grimrock, but rather than opt for the traditional fantasy setting, it uses a...
News AngerForce: Reloaded Brings TATE Mode Shmup Action To Switch Next Month
After a slight delay
Publisher indienova has revealed that its upcoming shoot 'em up AngerForce: Reloaded is ready to go on Nintendo Switch. You'll be able to get your hands on it this April. We first heard about this one back in October, when it was expected to launch within the following couple of months. Of course, we're now well and truly into...
News 3D Realms To Release Wrath: Aeon Of Ruin On Switch, A Retro FPS Using Quake's Engine
Made by Quake scene veterans
Publisher 3D Realms has lifted the lid on its latest project, Wrath: Aeon of Ruin, a retro first-person shooter built using the tech from 1996's Quake. The best news? It's coming to Switch. You can see the first glimpse of the game in the trailer above; 3D Realms says that it "embraces the timeless elements of classic...
News Wonder Boy Returns Is Getting Remixed For Switch Release
According to the Korean ratings board, at least
After years of inactivity, the Wonder Boy franchise is enjoying something of a resurgence thanks to the release of Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap and Monster Boy, the latter being a kind of spiritual sequel. However, it's not the only Wonder Boy-themed release we've seen in recent years; the PC and...
News Block-Bustin' Tetris Pros Share Their Top Tips For Tetris 99
Just in time for the Grand Prix and Maximus Cup events
You might assume you're good at Tetris, but Tetris 99 requires a whole new set of skills for victory. It's a Battle Royale experience, with the aim not being to rack up a high score, but to simply be the last person standing at the end. Because of this, there are a whole new set of tactics...
News Devolver Digital Is "Still Going To Do An E3 Press Conference"
Well, kind of
Devolver Digital has quickly made a name for itself as an edgy video game publisher, willing to give a variety of artistic, mature and overly graphic indie titles a chance to shine. In recent years, it's been holding pre-recorded parody presentations around the time of E3. At E3 2019, it'll be no different, with the publisher making...
Review Hard West - Conquer The Wild Frontier In This Likeable But Flawed Tactical Adventure
West side story
If there's one thing Hard West absolutely nails, it's the way it retains the palpable danger and lawlessness of the Wild West and infuses it with a noir-ish supernatural edge. Thanks to some excellent voice acting and a soundtrack that captures a unique take on this formative period (courtesy of Marcin Przybyłowicz, he of The...
News Beautiful Platformer GRIS Gets Free 'Undone' Update To Celebrate 300,000 Sales
See unused concept art and more
The gorgeous platformer GRIS has received a free update today, celebrating the fact that it has reached 300,000 total sales across Nintendo Switch and PC. The update is called 'GRIS Undone' and features unused concept art and music tracks. A press release from Nomada Studio and Devolver Digital notes that the update...
News PQube Says Upcoming Retro-Style RPG Aggelos Is A "Dream Come True For Metroidvania Fans"
Inspired by Japanese retro adventures
Publisher PQube has revealed the release date for its upcoming action-adventure RPG title, Aggelos. You'll be able to get your retro-loving hands on it from 25th April. We first heard about this one last summer, when it was revealed that the game was inspired by non-linear Japanese retro adventures such as
News Here Are The Top 30 Best-Selling eShop Games Of February 2019 (North America)
The in crowd
Nintendo has provided a list of the top 30 best-selling games on the Nintendo eShop for February, and there are games of all shapes and sizes dotted around the list. The list has been posted on the Nintendo Switch news channel, distributed to users in North America (and signifying that the data is applicable specifically to that...
News Q.U.B.E 2 Is Back On The North American Switch eShop After Last Week's Disappearance
Mystery solved
Q.U.B.E. 2 arrived on Switch just a couple of weeks ago, impressing us with its smartly executed puzzles, but North American fans were left unable to download the game this week after a mysterious disappearance from the eShop. Thankfully, the issue has now been explained and resolved. Despite it still appearing on Nintendo's official...
News 3v3 Arcade Soccer Game Super Kickers League Shoots Onto Switch This Month
New Retro Mode revealed
Xaloc Studios has revealed the release date for its upcoming arcade fantasy soccer title, Super Kickers League. The game will be kicking off on Switch on 20th March. Alongside the announcement comes a feature list, which we've included for you below, as well as news of a previously-unrevealed 'Retro Mode'. You can see this...
News Manipulate Life And Death In Valley, A First-Person Adventure Out Today On Switch
"Survival is key"
Leaping onto the Nintendo Switch eShop today is Valley, a first-person adventure where players can explore a vast world and uncover secrets long since forgotten. In the game, players can utilise the power of the L.E.A.F. Suit, a technology that grants players exceptional speed and agility along with the ability to manipulate life...
Rumour Link's Awakening Might Not Be The Only Zelda Game Released In 2019
Is another 2D one on the way?
The Switch remake of the Game Boy classic Link's Awakening might not be the only Zelda game we receive this year, according to a new rumour doing the rounds on the internet. An apparent leaker over on GameFAQs, known as Vergeben, claims another Zelda game for Switch is in development alongside the upcoming outing
Video Digital Foundry Looks At The Cutbacks In Trials Rising On Switch
"Still looks great on its own terms"
After a few weeks, Digital Foundry has now released a Trials Rising comparison video. While the performance and visual "cutbacks are quite extreme" in the Switch version, fortunately, the gameplay is fundamentally intact. It's apparently a miracle the game has even landed on the Switch at all. This port uses...
Review Awesome Pea - A Retro Platformer That Lacks Colour In More Ways Than One
A little mushy
Awesome Pea is described as "a classic run-and-jump platformer," which is about as plain and simple as the game itself. Here indeed is a platformer that looks like an old Game Boy game, and that features a whole lot of running and jumping – and precious little else. At this point, we suspect the developer would like nothing more...
News Fancy A New RTS With Dinosaurs Thrown Into The Mix? Warparty Hits Switch This Month
With survival and online multiplayer modes
Warcave and Crazy Monkey Studios have today announced the upcoming launch of Warparty on Nintendo Switch, a real-time strategy game arriving on 28th March. The game has spent the last few months in Steam Early Access, preparing to unleash its prehistoric battles in full form later this month. As you can...
News Fantasy RPG Bonds Of The Skies Is Flying Onto Nintendo Switch
Pre-purchase goes live tomorrow
KEMCO has revealed that its fantasy RPG Bonds of the Skies is headed to the Switch. Pre-purchase options for the game are set to go live on the eShop tomorrow. In this game, you'll follow the story of Eil, who begins the adventure in the middle of his coming-of-age ceremony. During this event, his town is attacked by...
News Wargroove Gets Huge Version 1.2.0 Patch On Switch Today
Full patch notes shared
Just last month, Wargroove developer Chucklefish promised and detailed a quality of life patch for the game. At the time, it was unclear when this patch would arrive, but we're happy to report that you'll be able to see all the changes starting from today. The team has detailed these very changes in a blog post (we have them...
News Tetris 99 Grand Prix Event Hits Europe This Weekend, £10 eShop Credit Up For Grabs
Similar to the North America event
Several hours ago, we shared the news that a Tetris 99 Maximus Cup event was arriving in North America, giving players the chance to earn a number of My Nintendo Gold Points by claiming victory royales, Well, we're pleased to confirm that an almost identical event is taking place in Europe, too, so you better get...
News Get Ready To Participate In The Tetris 99 Maximus Cup, Starting Later This Week
Gold points up for grabs
The insanely addictive free-to-play puzzle game Tetris 99 will be hosting its very first online tournament later this week in North America. The event starts on 8th March and will run until 10th March. Here's the full rundown from the official game site: Get ready to participate in the Tetris® 99 MAXIMUS CUP online event,...
News She Remembered Caterpillars Is An Abstract Puzzler Enchanting Switch This Month
A quirky name for a quirky game
Joining the small army of puzzle games on the Switch eShop later this month is She Remembered Caterpillars, a quirky looking title that may be worth keeping an eye on. Described as "a fungipunk fantasy about love, loss, and holding on", She Remembered Caterpillars has players exploring a mysterious world inhabited by...
News Paperbound Brawlers Tears Onto Nintendo Switch Later This Week
"Run with scissors"
Paperbound Brawlers arrives on Nintendo Switch this Friday, and it's said to be bringing "gravity-defying, intense, and hilarious battles" along for the ride. In this game, magic has brought characters to life in the pages of a book and this has led to said characters taking each other on in crazy acrobatic battles (as you do)...
News Get A Bunch Of Sega Classics For 25% Off Right Now On Nintendo Switch (Europe)
We do love a good sale
Sega fans, rejoice! Right now, you can grab a number of retro Sega classics at 25% off from the Nintendo Switch eShop. You can check out a teaser trailer for the sale in the tweet below, which highlights four games from the Sega Ages range, but we did a little bit of digging and found that the Mega Drive Classics collection...
News First-Person Buddy Cop Shooter RICO Shoots Its Way To Switch Next Week
Local and online co-op supported
Rising Star Games and developer Ground Shatter have announced that RICO will be firing onto a Nintendo Switch near you next week. The game has players stepping up to be a member of the elite RICO taskforce, where you'll have just 24 hours to solve a case and bring an end to organised crime. You'll be kicking down...
Video A Deeper Dive Into Ape Out's Constantly Evolving Soundtrack
An 'action-reactive' system
Last week saw the release of the rather excellent Ape Out on Switch, and one of several standout features in the game is its action-reactive soundtrack, where both sound effects and the music itself constantly react to the player's actions. Cymbals crash as you destroy your opponents and the supporting soundtrack rises...
News Shoot 'Em Up Raiden V: Director's Cut Rated For Switch In Taiwan
Save earth, again
Another incoming Switch release has been revealed by a classification board. This time it's the Moss-developed shoot 'em up Raiden V: Director's Cut. It appears the enhanced title, based on the 2016 Xbox One release, has been classified by the Digital Game Rating Committee of Taiwan. The series began in 1990 and like all good...
News Devolver Digital Praises Nintendo's "Fantastic" Indie Support During Switch Generation
Driving success
In celebration of the Switch making it to the two-year mark, a number of developers and publishers have been speaking out about their personal experiences with the hybrid platform so far. Indie titles, in particular, have done incredibly well on the system, often surpassing sales on other platforms by a significant margin. During a...
Review Hell Warders - A Hellish Experience That Really Needs To Be Played With Friends
To Hell with this
While the Tower Defence genre might not be quite as big as it once was, there’s still room for more additions if a developer can bring something new and innovative to the mix. Or, at the very least, do the job competently enough to represent its compatriots on Nintendo Switch. Hell Warders, from Hong Kong-based developer...
News Battle Against A Royal Nightmare In Trine 4 On Switch This Autumn
Will feature online and local four-player co-op
The above trailer for the previously announced Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince has has given us a first look at the upcoming sequel to the action puzzle-platform series. Selius, the prince from the title, is missing and it's up to the old heroes from the Astral Academy (Zoya, Amadeus and Pontius from...
Feature What Developers Really Think Of The Nintendo Switch eShop
The state of play: 2019 edition
The Nintendo Switch is now over two years old, and in that time it has seen a staggering number of games. The vast majority of these are digital titles released on the console's eShop, and as the Switch's install base has ballooned over the past two years, so two has the volume of digital content released on it each...
News Try Before You Buy When A Demo For Monster Boy Arrives Later This Month
Carry over your save file to the full game
Following a teaser in February, FDG Entertainment has now confirmed Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom will be receiving a Switch demo later this month. It’s not just any old demo, though. This one will allow anyone who downloads it to play through the first chapter for free and transfer their save file...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - February 2019
February's best Switch eShop games!
We can't quite believe that 2019 is flying by as quickly as it is, but here we are, firmly in March. The good news is that this gives us a chance to look back at all of the excellent games which arrived on Switch throughout February for our eShop Selects awards. These awards aim to celebrate the best of...
News Award-Winning Indie Title To The Moon Lands On Switch eShop This Summer
Lift-off
Last month, it was revealed the award-winning PC and mobile indie title To The Moon was on the way to the Nintendo Switch, after a fan reached out via email to the title's writer, composer, designer and director Kan Gao. It's now been confirmed by developer XD Network and publisher Freebird Games this absolute tear-jerker of a tale will...
News Fairune Collection Receiving A Super Rare Physical Release On Switch This Month
Four games in one
Last July, Super Rare Games announced a batch of Nintendo Switch physical releases based on various indie hits. One of these was the Fairune Collection, developed by Skipmore and originally published by Flyhigh Works on the Switch eShop. Super Rare Games has now revealed this physical release, limited to 4,000 copies, can be...
Talking Point Capcom’s Resident Evil Switch Pricing Is Nothing New
Forget demanding a REbate – there's only one way to send Capcom a message
While Capcom’s announcement that Switch versions of Resident Evil Zero, 1 and 4 are coming on 21st May should be cause for celebration, the
Review Rad Rodgers Radical Edition - Fun, Foul-Mouthed And Forgettable
Not so radical
Rad Rodgers is a walking, talking ’90s cliche. A wisecracking kid who clashes with his parents while boasting a love of video games so deep it’s burgeoning on a clinical addiction. He’s perpetually glued to the CRT TV in his room and the blocky grey console (called ‘Dusty’, naturally) sits beneath it. Then, one day, the TV...
News Done With Trials Rising? Shred! 2 Brings More Bike Stunt Action To Switch Today
Freeride Mountainbiking
We may have only just been treated to the adrenaline-filled action of Trials Rising a few days ago, but today sees yet another bike riding competitor racing onto the scene in the form of Shred! 2 - Freeride Mountainbiking. With a focus on pulling off the craziest tricks you can manage, Shred! 2 tasks you with busting out...
Review Swords & Soldiers II Shawarmageddon - A Goofy But Charming Take On Real-Time Strategy
Till Valhalla!
It could be argued that no developer has yet managed to successfully translate the traditionally complicated gameplay of the RTS genre to consoles, all due to the lack of available buttons and a mouse to quickly navigate menus and units. Still, that hasn’t stopped many developers from trying, and the experiments performed in pursuit...
News Moto Rush GT Races Onto Switch This April With Nintendo Labo Toy-Con Support
Or standard controls, of course
Baltoro Games has revealed that it has been working on Moto Rush GT for the Nintendo Switch, a racer which is set to include support for Nintendo Labo's Toy-Con Motorbike. The team describes the game as "a well-polished, dynamic and fast-paced racer aimed at both adults and kids", with multiple game modes and bikes...
News Horizon Chase Turbo Hits North American Store Shelves This May
That was fast
A few days after being spotted on the Entertainment Software Rating Board in the US, a physical release for Horizon Chase Turbo has now been officially confirmed. This version of the game is being published by PM Studios and is racing onto North American shelves this May. Unfortunately, the price and release date have not been...
Video 13 Fantastic New Games Coming To The Nintendo Switch In March
Brace yourself!
Can you believe it? We’ve already made it to the third month of 2019. On the Nintendo front it means even more games are on the way to the Switch. To help you decide exactly which ones will be worth your precious time during the month of March, our lovely video producer Alex Olney has compiled a list of games to be on the lookout...
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Review ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove - A '90s Throwback That Might Be Too Random For Some
Party like it's 1991
In 1991, a strange new game released for the Sega Mega Drive: ToeJam & Earl, a title that defied conventions of both genre and style. That original spaced-out adventure became known as a classic of the era by way of its distinctive presentation and roguelike gameplay. Could a similar formula work as well in a revival 28...
News Want Resident Evil On Your Switch? You'd Better Have Deep Pockets
"Whaddya buyin'? Sorry, there's a Switch Tax on that"
The news that Resident Evil HD Remaster, Resident Evil Zero and Resident Evil 4 are all coming to Switch was met with a positive response recently, even if Capcom has made the whole purchasing approach totally and utterly confusing. While North American players
Review Ape Out - A Short But Oh-So-Sweet Action Title That Every Switch Owner Should Play
Ape escape
It’s interesting how modern times have created something of a renaissance in game development, with more developers than ever now producing new games, yet these games, in many ways, feel like they’re becoming gradually more homogenous. Ape Out pushes back against this trend in the best kind of way, crafting a distinctive identity for...
News Fans Start Petition For Capcom To Release Resident Evil 4 Physically On Switch
Change.org strikes again
Earlier this week, Capcom gave us solid Switch release dates for Resident Evil Zero, Resident Evil, and Resident Evil 4. Amazingly, all three games are coming to the console on the same day, but there was one slightly sour note tucked away in
News GALAK-Z: The Void: Deluxe Edition Is Firing Onto Switch On 26th March
Intense shoot 'em up action on the go
Publishers 612 Games and Golem Entertainment have today announced that GALAK-Z: The Void: Deluxe Edition will be blasting onto the Nintendo Switch scene on 26th March. Previously released to critical acclaim on PS4, Xbox One, and Steam, GALAK-Z: The Void: Deluxe Edition is an intense shoot 'em up which sees...
News Warframe's Nightwave Brings New Challenges, Gear And Additional Content To Switch
The Wolf of Saturn Six
Warframe developer Digital Extremes has launched 'Nightwave', a radio broadcast set to introduce "story-infused gameplay" throughout an ongoing series. With Nightwave, players can tune into their Orbiter Scanners to receive new challenges, collect exclusive rewards, gear, cosmetics and more. All of the new content is...
Now funding on Kickstarter
Chris Bateman, designer of 1999 adventure game Discworld Noir and puzzle strategy title Ghost Master, is back with another project, this time creating a tribute to '80s ZX Spectrum adventure classic, The Lords of Midnight. The new project is called Silk, a sandbox RPG adventure which isn't just serving as a tribute to The...
News Macaulay Culkin Revealed As Executive Producer On ToeJam & Earl: Back In The Groove
"Representing the loyal fanbase"
In a story we never thought we'd be writing, American actor and musician Macaulay Culkin has been named as an executive producer for ToeJam & Earl: Back In The Groove. Best known for playing Kevin McCallister in Christmas classic, Home Alone, Macaulay Culkin has actually been rather vocal about his love for the...
News Fortnite Season 8 Arrives Today With New Locations, Weapons, Lava And More
And a banana skin (skin, get it?)
At the time of writing, downtime has begun for the eighth season of Fortnite, meaning new areas, weapons and more are just around the corner. As you may well have noticed, a giant volcano has appeared this time around. Pirates, ninjas, and plenty more fighters have started tussling over treasure, with an 'X marks...
News Trials Rising Screenshots On The Switch eShop Look Better Than The Actual Game
Dirty practices
If you've viewed any screenshots of the recent Ubisoft release Trials Rising on the Switch eShop, you might have noticed these images don't match the quality of the visuals in the game. As pointed out by Kotaku, this is because these are clearly shots from another version. Unfortunately, this is a common practice within the...
News Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy Switch eShop Listing Reveals April Release
Three ace games in one
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy is already in the hands of Switch owners located within Japan, so when will the western fans get to play this glorious three-in-one package originally released on mobile devices and 3DS? According to a listing under the 'coming soon' section on the Australian Switch eShop, Capcom's title...
News Become A Giraffe Detective In Lord Winklebottom Investigates, Coming To Switch Next Year
This looks absolutely bonkers
Charlotte Sutherland, solo Developer at Cave Monsters, has revealed that her first release, Lord Winklebottom Investigates, is heading to Nintendo Switch next year. If you haven't already watched the trailer above, get on it pronto. The game features classic point-and-click adventure gameplay, all wrapped up in a world...
Review Modern Combat Blackout - Call Of Duty Has Little To Worry About
Out for the count
By now, we emphatically know that first-person shooters can work on Nintendo Switch. The console’s positioning as a semi-handheld platform – and the realistic limitations of its hardware – simply aren’t an issue when an FPS is developed in the right way. Heck, even PS Vita got a great shooter in the form of Killzone:...
News Colourful Management Sim World Tree Marché Is Cooking Up A Treat On Switch This Week
With six unique storylines
Flyhigh Works and CIRCLE Entertainment have revealed that World Tree Marché is landing on Switch later this week. The game is described as a "warm-hearted management simulation" in which you run the market of a struggling ‘world tree’ together with six chefs. You'll be taking the role of Royal Food Adviser, tasked...
News Horizon Chase Turbo ESRB Classification Suggests A Physical Release Is On The Way
Racing ahead
It appears the Brazilian-based developer Aquiris is moving forward with a Horizon Chase Turbo physical release after a listing for the title has been spotted on the Entertainment Software Rating Board in the US. The Switch and PlayStation 4 hard copy will be published by PM Studios, which is known for previous physical releases such as
News Gunman Clive Will Be A Playable Character In Mechsternmination Force
But there's a catch...
Last Friday, Swedish-based developer Bertil Hörberg announced his new platform action title Mechsternmination Force would be arriving on the Switch eShop this Spring. The game is described as a cross between the Contra series and Shadow of the Colossus on the PlayStation 2, and will apparently be "a lot bigger" than his...
Video Digital Foundry Puts The Trials Rising Open Beta On Switch To The Test
Extreme in more ways than one
Prior to the release of Trials Rising, Ubisoft ran an open beta allowing players on all platforms to get a soil sample. Digital Foundry took this opportunity to see how the Switch beta stacked up against the competition. If the beta is anything to go by, the image quality and frame rate are the main concerns. The game...
Review Devil Engine - A Brutal Yet Rewarding Tribute To The Likes Of Thunder Force And R-Type
The devil is in the detail
Long before 'bullet hell' shooters became the flavour of the month, Technosoft's Thunder Force series took an almost perverse delight in humiliating players who foolishly believed they had the skills to beat even the toughest shmup challenge. Titles like Thunder Force III, IV and V were the pinnacle of 2D shooting...
News Fortnite Season 8 Arrives This Week, Pirate Theme, Snakes And Bananas All Teased
And no more planes?
Fortnite's eighth season is just three days away, with players across Switch and all other platforms gearing up for a brand new set of challenges, skins, and crazy shooter antics. Epic Games has been leaving teasers for the new season on the official Fortnite Twitter account over the last couple of days. The first one clearly...
News A Trio Of Classic Resident Evil Games Is Coming To Switch This May
"Play all three masterpieces anywhere"
Capcom is bringing Resident Evil Zero, Resident Evil and Resident Evil 4 to the Switch in May, it has revealed. The three games will hit the eShop on May 21st. In North America, there will be the option to purchase Zero and RE1 in a box under the title Resident Evil Origins Collecti
News Mysterious Sci-Fi Adventure Trüberbrook Gets Switch Release Date And New Details
Take a peek behind the scenes
Headup Games has shared some new details, behind-the-scenes info, and a confirmed release date for its upcoming title, Trüberbrook. The game can be yours on Switch from 17th April, just a month or so after its 12th March release on PC. If you haven't heard about this one before, Trüberbrook is described as a...
News Bandai Namco Reveals Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission Pre-Order Goodies
Power-up your deck
If you are an avid Dragon Ball fan, happen to live in the United States and are looking forward to the release of Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission on the Nintendo Switch this April, you're in for quite the treat. Publisher Bandai Namco has taken to Twitter recently to share the game's pre-order goodies. If you do decide to...
Video Did You Know Gaming Takes A Look At Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Smashing stuff
Now that the majority of Switch owners have played Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Did You Know Gaming recently uploaded a lengthy video sharing a bunch of interesting facts, secrets and easter eggs about the game. It turns out the project plan for this game was dated around the same day as the final Super Smash Bros. presentation for...
News Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Physical Pricing Won't Include "Switch Tax"
Save your pennies
The Switch's popularity has come at a high price. The majority of multi-platform releases in both physical and digital form often cost more on Nintendo's hybrid platform. Eurogamer even investigated why this was happening on the physical front in 2017, only to discover game cards cost more to produce than discs and vary in terms of...
Feature Why Image & Form Is Taking A Risk With SteamWorld Quest On Switch
"Everyone only lives once"
The latest entry in the popular SteamWorld saga, SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech is coming to Switch later this year and promises to deliver a fun take on the otherwise well-worn RPG genre. We were lucky enough to get some quality time with Image & Form's Brjánn Sigurgeirsson and chat about the game, its origins...
News Shakedown Hawaii Dev Talks About Old-School Cart Release And Porting RCR To Game Boy Advance
“I love tinkering with old hardware”
Brian Provinciano from Vblank Entertainment recently appeared on Electric Playground Live to demo and talk about his upcoming multi-platform release, Shakedown Hawaii. One of the more interesting parts was when he was asked if it would be possible to run the "open-world comedy" on the Super Nintendo or Sega...
News Super Kickers League Trailer Shows Off Outlandish Team Abilities
Playing fast and loose with the offside rule
The above trailer for Xaloc Studios' upcoming soccer game, Super Kickers League gives us a far better look at the previously announced title, including special team abilities, plus a 'spring' 2019 release window. The team acknowledges Super Mario Strikers (or Mario S
News 12 Is Better Than 6 Brings Wild West Action To Switch In March
"I'd rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6"
If you ever wanted a Western take on Hotline Miami, then upcoming Switch game 12 Is Better Than 6 might be just the ticket. This hand-drawn pen-and-ink shooter with stealth elements takes place in the Wild West and looks pretty cool (and bloody!). Here's what the game has to offer according to...
News Gunman Clive Creator Brings Mechstermination Force To The Switch This Spring
Take down mechs and save the world
Bertil Hörberg recently released the Gunman Clive HD collection on the Switch eShop, so what's the Swedish-based developer up to now? It turns out he's actually been working on a new game for the past one and a half years, with two others. Mechstermination Force is a platform action title where you take on...
News Rhythm Game VOEZ Gets Updated With Yet Another Bunch Of Free Tracks
16 new additions to its considerable tracklist
VOEZ, the rhythm game from Rayark Inc., has received an update with 16 new songs added to its already substantial catalogue. These tracks and the ones added previously now take the total number to a whopping 201 by our count. Below is the full list of additions in version 1.6: energy by...
News Beyond Enemy Lines Looks To Capture The Feel Of Classic Call Of Duty
You know, before the spectacle or the lasers or Frank Underwood
If you're tired of all the Hollywood spectacle of modern shooters and long for a simpler time without frame-sapping particle effects and or scripted sequences, you might want to keep an eye out for Beyond Enemy Lines: Covert Operations. An Unreal Engine 4 game which saw release on PC...
Review Final Fantasy IX - A Strong Entry In The Classic Series Despite Some Rough Edges
PRINCESS!?!?
In January of 2000, Square (not yet merged with Enix) made big waves in the industry with the official announcements of its next three main Final Fantasy projects, each of which was being developed with different audiences in mind. Final Fantasy X was to continue pushing the series towards new horizons by releasing on a next gen...
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