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May2023
News Fortnite's New Star Wars Event "Find The Force" Is Now Live
"Even if you hate sand, you should visit the Island"
It's Star Wars Day tomorrow and to celebrate this annual event, the free-to-play battle royale Fortnite has released a special update featuring new gameplay elements, unlockables and items in the Item Shop. During the "Find the Force" event - taking place between now and 23rd May, several rifts...
Video 7 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In May 2023
Zelda, Lego 2K Drive and more!
In April the focus was on the Mario Movie and this month it's all about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Yes, after yet another incredibly long development cycle, next week Nintendo will finally release its latest entry in the Zelda series and the direct sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild...
Feature How Metroidvania 'Afterimage' Crafts A Gorgeous Visual Identity In A Crowded Genre
"It has to be the cats!"
We've gushed plenty of times over the stunning-looking Metroidvania Afterimage by developer Aurogon Shanghai. From its beautiful animation style to stunning watercolour backgrounds and hand-drawn characters and world, amidst the bustling genre of Metroidvania, it stands out in the best possible way. The blend of colourful...
News Nintendo's Latest Switch Online Game Trial Celebrates Zelda
Join Cadence & Link on a rhythmic action adventure
Update [Tue 2nd May, 2023 01:45 BST]: Here's your reminder that this trial is now live! It's available in both North America and Europe. Enjoy! Original article [Fri 28th Apr, 2023 01:25 BST]: We're nearly at the start of a new month and that means Nintendo has a new Switch Online game trial...
Mini Review Wild Dogs (Switch) - Solid Contra-Style Running And Gunning
Contra addiction
Wild Dogs borrows almost everything from Konami’s classic Contra series, and this is a good thing. Initially glowing in perfect shades of monochromatic green and formed like a beautifully detailed Game Boy title, it’s both visually pleasing and successful in its nostalgic reimaginings. Playing as mercenary Frank Williams and...
April2023
Review Nuclear Blaze (Switch) - A Neat Little Action Platformer, Small And Cool
I don't want to set the world on fire
In April of 2021, the beloved Ludum Dare game jam took place with the theme of 'Deeper and Deeper'. Participants had 48 hours to throw together a game, and Sébastien Benard—known for working on Dead Cells—decided to give it a shot by making a firefighting game called Nuclear Blaze. After the competition was...
News 'The Lara Croft Collection' For Switch Has Been Rated By The ESRB
Two Tomb Raider spin-offs are due out this year
Back in October 2021, Square Enix announced it would be releasing Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light and Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris on the Nintendo Switch. Both titles ended up getting delayed last year until 2023, and now there appears to be another development. The Entertainment Software...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom File Size Seemingly Revealed For Switch
Bigger and better
We're now just weeks out from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom release and it seems Nintendo has updated the file size on the official game page once again. No longer is it the "biggest" digital release on the system, with the Japanese video game company seemingly reducing it from around 18GB down to about 16GB. The eShop...
Review Teslagrad 2 (Switch) - A Fine Follow-Up That Leaves You Wanting More
Lighting strikes twice
When the original Teslagrad released in 2013, the indie game scene was in a very different place. Long before modern Indie Worlds and Nindie Showcases and games from small developers put out by billion-dollar publishers, indie games still felt very much independent. The original game — recently re-released in Remastered form...
News Koei Tecmo Permanently Lowers Digital Price Of Attack On Titan Series On Switch
"Experience the story from the anime"
During a time when game prices are being bumped up to $70 and beyond, Koei Tecmo has announced it will be "permanently" reducing the digital price of its Attack on Titan video games based on the popular anime This includes Attack on Titan, Attack On Titan 2 and additional content including the upgrade pack...
News New Naruto X Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections Trailer Showcases "Top Ranked Characters"
Coming to Switch in 2023
In February, Bandai Namco officially lifted the lid on its new game Naruto X Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections. It will be coming to all platforms including the Nintendo Switch at some point in 2023 and lines up with the 20th anniversary of Naruto's anime debut. Players can look forward to the "largest roster" in the...
Review Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed (Switch) - A Stunning Denouement, Utterly Essential
We're really feeling it
Nine months on from the release of the stunning Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and, true to form, Monolith Soft has once again delivered a hefty chunk of story-based DLC for fans to sink their teeth into, this time in the shape of Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed. We’ve already had a bunch of fun new heroes and an all-new...
Review Strayed Lights (Switch) - A Genuine Surprise, Imperfect But Enchanting
Colour us impressed
As soon as we booted up Strayed Lights, we were rooting for it. The sights and sounds were beautiful and haunting, making this freshman offering from developer Embers one of the most enchanting games we’ve played all year. Unfortunately, a string of visual bugs and long loading times marred what was otherwise a glorious...
News Front Mission 2: Remake Lands A New Story Trailer
What's going down in Alordesh?
We are still a couple of months away from Front Mission 2: Remake's Western debut on 12th June, but we now have a brand new trailer to keep us interested in the meantime. This latest promo from publisher Forever Entertainment is all about explaining the story of the upcoming sequel and unpacking the origins of the...
News Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Surpasses One Million Sales Worldwide
Capcom: "Thanks to all of you for your support!"
Capcom's Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection is off to an incredibly strong start, with the company announcing it's already sold over one million copies worldwide in less than a month. Of course, the game was released across multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch. This figure also...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Shares Sneak Peek Of Update 5 And A New Item
You can stand under my umbrella
Gameloft is still going strong with content updates for its lifestyle sim adventure game Disney Dreamlight Valley and ahead of the game's fifth major update, the company has teased a new must-have item for rainy days. Yep, you guessed right - it's umbrellas! The official socials for the game have shared a brief...
News Ash Of Gods: The Way Plots A Tough Tactical RPG Course On Switch Today
This is The Way
Update [Thu 27th Apr, 2023 13:30 BST]: The game launches today and a new trailer has dropped — check it out above. Original Story [Thu 20th Apr, 2023 12:15 BST]: Aurum Dust's follow-up to 2020's Ash of Gods: Redemption is plotting course for a Switch eShop release next week, on 27th April 2023 for $24.99 / €24.99 / £20.99...
News Alien: Isolation - The Collection Physical Edition Announced For Nintendo Switch
Pre-orders open next month
Following on from its Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary Collection teaser yesterday, Limited Run Games has now announced a physical release for the sci-fi survival horror game Alien: Isolation. This hard copy will include all of the DLC and will be available to pre-order between 26th May and 9th June. There'll be three...
News Cassette Beasts Mixes Lovely Pixel Art And Creature Catching On Switch In May
Hit play in May
Bytten Studios and Raw Fury have announced that the Pokémon-inspired monster-fusing RPG Cassette Beasts is coming to consoles, including Switch, on 25th May. You've only got a month to wait until you can get funky with some unusual, adorable pixel art creatures. The game is out today on PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store, and the...
Review Desta: The Memories Between (Switch) - Dreamy Dodgeball That's Surprisingly Emotional
Balls well that ends well
There’s an approach to relationship counselling where there’s a ball, and whoever is holding the ball gets to speak. Having said your piece, you toss the ball to another person and they get their chance to express themselves without interruption. But here’s an idea: what if you just threw the ball as hard as you could...
News Picross S9 Brings New Rewind Feature To The Picture Puzzle Series This Week
Take it back now y'all
It was only in September 2022 that we got out last nonogram puzzle hit as PICROSS S8 released on Switch, but publisher Jupiter isn't one to wait around so we have the next entry in the series heading our way on 27th April. Picross S9 seems to be a pretty standard affair — what do you expect? It's Picross — with 485...
Review Afterimage - An Attractive, Sprawling Metroidvania That Struggles On Switch
Don't walk away, Renee
There’s nothing quite like a good Metroidvania. Dense labyrinths to traverse, many kinds of demons/undead/monsters to slay, new equipment to find, hazards to leap, and, most importantly, abilities to acquire that allow you to explore even more. We’ve gotten quite a few stellar genre entries in the last decade, but now we...
News Studio Trigger Reveals Stunning Opening Cinematic For New Switch Free-To-Play Omega Strikers
Launching later this week
If you're looking for a reason to get excited about the upcoming free-to-play "footbrawler" Omega Strikers, then check out the opening cinematic video for the game. It's not just any old clip, this one has been done by the talented Japanese animation studio, Studio Trigger - perhaps best known in recent times for its work...
News Cult Of The Lamb's Free Major Content Update Is Out Today, Here's What's Included
"Relics of the Old Faith is out now"
The indie hit Cult of the Lamb has just released its first major free update of 2023 'Relics of the Old Faith' - introducing all sorts of new content. Players can look forward to a new post-game story, deeper combat, revamped bosses and enemies, more replay value, a photo mode, and various other requested...
Random Want To Play Hollow Knight Before Silksong? It's 50% Off On Switch eShop Right Now
Sale ends 26th April
If last week's Indie World taught us anything, it's that people are ready — really, really ready — for some Silksong news. While the showcase brought us no joy on that front (realistically, it was always going to be saved for a larger Direct) it did get us thinking about leaping back into Hollow Knight. If, however, you...
Feature Paranormasight Devs On Urban Legend, CRT TVs, And Potential Sequels
"We’re looking at a completely blank slate in terms of future developments"
Square Enix's stuffed slate of releases over the past year has given us some stellar titles, but among some of their biggest releases, this year's Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo should not be overlooked. Revealed during a Japanese Nintendo Direct in February...
Community 22 Switch Games We Missed, As Recommended By You
Part VI - Return of the Gem-i
It's been over six months since our last round, so it's time for another batch of NL 'reader recommendations' with Part 6 of our Games We Missed series. We asked you recently to send us your nominations for Switch games we weren't able to review for one reason or another that you think deserve highligh
Review Castle Of Shikigami 2 (Switch) - A Fine Version Of The Best Game In The Bullet-Hell Trilogy
Something familiar
Shikigami no Shiro, or Castle of Shikigami in localisation, is a shooting game series by Alfa System, a studio that once upon a time pitched in on the likes of Wonder Boy III and several Ys ports for the PC Engine CD-ROM. Castle of Shikigami’s main series spans three games, and, despite the third entry’s intriguing Hi-Tension...
News Keiji Inafune Is The Producer Of Level-5's New Fantasy Life Game On Switch
He even created "a whole new life"
Apart from the initial reveal, we don't yet know all that much about Level-5's next Fantasy Life entry coming to the Nintendo Switch at some point this year. However, there's been a surprising discovery made about this new entry in the RPG simulation series. Japanese publication Famitsu has revealed Keiji Inafune...
News Advance Wars Switch Dev Thanks Fans For Positive Reception, Calls Release A "Life Dream"
"I can't respond to everyone but thanks"
After jumping through several hoops, Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp has finally launched on the Nintendo Switch. As exciting as it is for many fans of the series, it is perhaps even more exciting for the development team. WayForward director James Montagna, who has worked alongside Nintendo on the...
Review Tin Hearts (Switch) - An Engaging Little Puzzler That Tugs On Your Heartstrings
Heigh ho, heigh ho
Remember when Lemmings was all the rage? It’s hard to imagine that the studio that would go on to develop the monumentally successful Grand Theft Auto franchise made such a quaint little puzzler. Lemmings was a darn good game, spawning multiple add-ons and sequels over the years. It’s honestly a little surprising that the...
Poll Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp Is Out Today, Will You Be Getting it?
Prepare for battle!
Today is the day Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp arrives after multiple setbacks and delays. This new two-in-one Switch release is described as a "ground-up remake" of the classic GBA titles - adding 3D graphics, online play, fast-forward functionality, and much more. Now that the game is available in certain locations around the...
Round Up Every Game Announcement Exclusive To Japan's Indie World Showcase (April 2023)
See what the West missed out on
Nintendo held a surprise Indie World Showcase this week - sharing all sorts of announcements, but did you know there was also one in Japan? While they're often quite similar, this time around the Japanese one contained a lot of different announcements. If you were wondering what was revealed during Japan's broadcast,...
Review IGS Classic Arcade Collection (Switch) - An Excellent Selection, Poorly Presented
Romance of the Arcade Kingdom
IGS, or International Game System Co., Ltd — not to be confused with '90s Japanese developer IGS (Information Global Service) — is a dedicated arcade developer hailing from Taiwan. Still going strong after 25 years in the industry, it maintains an incredibly strong foothold in both Taiwan and China, producing...
News Switch eShop Is Hosting A Big Sale On Indie Games Right Now (North America)
Hollow Knight, Dead Cells, and Windjammers 2 discounted
Nintendo has got a ton of stellar indie titles on sale for just one week. Following yesterday's Indie World presentation, the Big N has slashed the prices of multiple hit titles from smaller studios by up to 75%. The sale is on from now until 26th April at 11:59pm PT, and we're not biased...
Review The Mageseeker: A League Of Legends Story (Switch) - An Enthralling Hack-And-Slash Spin-Off
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but chains and whips excite me
It’s a shame that League of Legends has become such a meme for being a source of toxicity, as Riot Games has consistently shown that the world of Runeterra has quite a bit more potential than the MOBA lets on. Through its Riot Forge publishing arm, the company has enlisted...
News Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp Physical Release Has Reversible Cover Art
A throwback to the second game
Nintendo has been incredibly busy this week with all sorts of Switch-related announcements, and if news like new Xenoblade Chronicles amiibo and the Indie World Showcase weren't already enough, it's also reviving a pair of Game Boy Advance classics this Friday. Yes, in case it's slipped your mind, Advance Wars is...
News Five Nights At Freddy's: Security Breach Gets A Surprise Switch eShop Release
"Family-friendly horror"
Last month, Five Nights At Freddy's: Security Breach got announced for the Nintendo Switch. Now, in an update during the latest Indie World Showcase, the "family-friendly horror" game has been released on the eShop. This title originally made its debut in 2021 and has players take control of a young boy named Gregory, who...
News My Time At Sandrock Finds A Home On Switch This Summer
But what about Portia!?
PM Studios and Pathea Games have announced that My Time at Sandrock, the sequel to the post-apocalyptic life sim/RPG My Time at Portia, will finally be building base on Switch this summer. Originally blasting through its Kickstarter goal back in 2020 and releasing in Early Access on PC in 2022, My Time at Sandrock builds on...
News Bomb Rush Cyberfunk Brings Its Jet Set Radio-Inspired Vibes To Switch This August
Play that funky music
Well, it's been a long time coming, but we finally have an official release date for Team Reptile's Bomb Rush Cyberfunk as today's Indie World Direct showcase revealed that the game will skate over to Switch on 18th August. We have been feeling the Jet Set Radio vibes of this project since it first boogied its way onto the...
News Cult Of The Lamb Free 'Relics Of The Old Faith' DLC Will Rise On Switch Next Week
Boss rush and new endgame progression included
Cult of the Lamb's first free update of 2023 is landing next week on 24th April. Called Relics of the Old Faith, tons of new features will be introduced to the bloodthirsty roguelike. Challenge is the name of the game here in Relics of the Old Faith, with a new Boss Rush mode and a permadeath mode to...
News Rift Of The NecroDancer Confirmed To Rock And Roll On Switch This Year
A headbanger
We've finally got confirmation that Rift of the NecroDancer is coming to Switch. First announced for a PC release last summer, today's Indie World presentation confirmed we'll be able to take on the Guitar Hero-inspired boss rush rhythm game later this year. In this Crypt of the NecroDancer spin-off, Cadence is now fighting to the beat...
News Blasphemous II Slashes Its Way Onto Switch This Summer
Repent!
During today's Indie World Showcase, developer The Game Kitchen announced that Blasphemous II will be heading to the Nintendo Switch in Summer, 2023. The sequel to the 2019 Metroidvania will "introduce new design ideas as well as new artistic and narrative paths". The original Blasphemous was well received by fans of the genre, and we gave...
News Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection Is Looking Slick In New Gameplay Trailer
Dungeon-crawling collection launches June 2023
Publisher Atlus has revealed a brand new trailer for its upcoming Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection on Nintendo Switch, which launches later this year on June 1st, 2023. The trailer dives into a heap of dungeon-crawling gameplay from all three titles and also shows off a bunch of "party customization,...
News Hi-Rez Studios Is Ending Support For Hero Shooter 'Paladins' On Switch
The dev's second game to abandon Switch
Support for the Nintendo Switch version of free-to-play shooter Paladins is ending in late June, Evil Mojo Games and Hi-Rez Studios have announced. This is the second free-to-play shooter from Hi-Rez Studios to end service on the hybrid console in just over a week after the developer also announced that Rogue...
News Disney Speedstorm Dev Apologises To Users Who Can't Download The Game
"We're looking forward to all of you being able to play"
The "early access" period for Disney Speedstorm is now live, but it seems there are already some launch issues. According to an update on social media shared by the official game account, there's an issue preventing "some players" who pre-ordered this version from downloading the title. So,...
Review Disney Speedstorm - Great Courses And Characters, But Stutters On Switch
Super karting, quite artistic, FPS atrocious
It’s hard to review a game when it has something that doesn’t bother some players but is considered a dealbreaker for others. Disney Speedstorm is a particularly tricky course to navigate, then, because it has two of them. Let’s get this out of the way first, then, so as to not waste some...
Community Have You Played A Great Switch Game We Missed? Let Us Know About It
Let us know what passed us by
Just four months into 2023, and well, it's been a bit of a banger year for games so far, hasn't it? So Nintendo has been a little bit quiet in the run-up to a certain Zelda game launching in May, but in terms of indie titles and smaller games, we've barely been able to keep up. So, it's about that time of the year when...
Video The Completionist Talks To Us About His Upcoming Roguelike Game, Elsie
Plus, we interview the lead developers
We have known about Playtonic Friends' runnin' and gunnin' roguelike, Elsie, for a little while now (since around June 2022, if we're being specific), but did you know that the game is being worked on Jirard "The Completionist" Khalil? Yes, the YouTuber who just last month bought every 3DS and Wii U eShop game...
News RayStorm X RayCrisis HD Collection Brings Two Taito Shmup Masterpieces To Switch
Out June
ININ Games is bringing two Taito all-timers to Switch in the form of RayStorm X RayCrisis HD Collection. Confirmed for a western release last year by the publisher, an eShop listing for 30th June 2023 has appeared, suggesting that we won't have to wait too long to get our hands on this classic bundle. RayStorm and RayCrisis (also known as...
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...
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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...
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