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September2019
News StarBlox Looks Like Tetris On Steroids, And It's Coming To Switch
Even NASA's involved
Launching onto Nintendo Switch later this month is StarBlox, a puzzler/brawler mash-up that's looking pretty intense. The whole thing has a rather strong Tetris vibe, with colourful blocks needing to be sorted into a grid-like section on-screen, but there's more to it than just arranging falling pieces. The idea here is that...
Video 16 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In October
Some are even spooky!
The spooky season is upon us and it promises to be more action-packed than ever – with 16 exciting releases coming to the Nintendo Switch. While the big one for the month of October is arguably Luigi's Mansion 3, there'll be plenty of other games to enjoy before then. So, without further ado, here's the full list of games you...
Video Game Freak Introduces The Characters Of Little Town Hero
Not long to go now
Game Freak might be best known for the mainline Pokémon series, but it also likes to make other games. The next one on the way is the RPG Little Town Hero, previously known as 'Town'. With this digital-only release just around the corner, Game Freak has decided to upload a new clip, featuring all of the "attractive" characters...
News Gogeta The Powerful Fusion Warrior Joins The Battle In Dragon Ball FighterZ
Paid DLC free trial campaign also announced
Earlier this week, Bandai Namco and Arc System Works bolstered the roster in Dragon Ball FighterZ with the release of Gogeta. The character is part of the second season pass and joins Goku (GT), Janemba, Jiren, Videl (including Great Saiyaman) and will be followed by Broly (DBS). As previously noted,...
News Bloodstained Switch Updates Expected To Launch By The End Of November
Fixes incoming
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night didn't quite live up to expectations when it arrived on the Switch. Since then, Koji Igarashi the team have been releasing patches and updates to fix the game. The next significant update was outlined earlier this month and now in the latest post over on the Kickstarter page, the senior community...
Random This Live-Action Super Monkey Ball Commerical Is Absolutely Bananas
"it's about all of us blitzing all of the bananas together"
Sega of America is known for coming up with some crazy ideas to promote new games. When Team Sonic Racing came out, it published a real-life racing video set in a supermarket. Now, to build hype for Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD, it's uploaded a "Monkeymentary", which is an amusing...
Mini Review Button Button Up! - A Perfectly Fine Platformer, And That's It
Stitch-em-up
Button Button Up! is one of those platformer games that can be described as being just ‘fine’. It’s not going to compete with some of the more accomplished games on the Switch like Celeste or Super Mario Maker 2, but nor should it be completely glossed over. It’s a perfectly serviceable platformer with cute visuals and fun...
Review Devil May Cry 2 - The Series Nadir Isn't Worth Bothering With On Switch
Dante's Inferno
By now we all know the story of how Devil May Cry 2 was subject to a rather troubled and fast-tracked development. Hideki Kamiya, the director of the first game, was not involved and his replacement – whom, to this day, has remained unnamed – was dismissed deep into development, replaced by Hideaki Itsuno for the remaining few...
News Action RPG Yaga Will Bring Twisted Slavic Folk Tales To Switch This November
With a "darkly funny narrative"
Versus Evil and Breadcrumbs Interactive have revealed that Yaga, an action RPG, will be launching on Nintendo Switch this November. The game tells the story of Ivan, a one-handed blacksmith with incredibly bad luck, and is said to be crafted around a "darkly funny narrative". Ivan must take on the impossible tasks...
News Valfaris Brings Its Heavy Metal Platforming To Switch This October
Physical release expected in November
Publisher Big Sugar and developer Steel Mantis have revealed that the release date for Valfaris has been firmly locked down. You'll be able to get your hands on it on Nintendo Switch from 10th October. Switch owners will actually be receiving the game first - alongside PC players - with the PS4 and Xbox One...
News Teslagrad's Physical Switch Edition Is Now Available To Buy In-Store
Another one for the collection?
Update (27th Sep, 2019): Teslagrad's physical edition on Nintendo Switch is now available in stores. The Limited Run pre-orders mentioned below sold out before launch, but as promised, it is also now available from other retailers. You can pick it up for £24.99 at Amazon or GAME. Original A
Video Gear Up For Ring Fit Adventure With This Lengthy Overview Trailer
Fun, adventure and exercise!
Since revealing Ring Fit Adventure a few weeks ago, Nintendo hasn't said much else about it. Now, though, we've got an entirely new video about this upcoming release, that runs for nearly eight minutes. The video itself is more of the same – showing off the Ring-Con and Leg Strap along with the adventure itself, where...
News Classic DOOM And DOOM II Receive Performance Improvements On Switch
Removing DOOM's gloom
Update (26th Sep, 17:15 BST): The promised updates for DOOM and DOOM II are now available. As you can see in the announcement below, the patch should improve audio, lighting and general performance. Original Article (2nd Sep, 17:00 BST): As you may recall, July ended with an excitable bang as the original DOOM,
Review Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX - Short-But-Sweet, Mega Man X-Style Action
Shining light
Inti Creates have become synonymous with action platformers over recent years, even beating Capcom at their own game with their excellent Mega Man X series. The Ichikawa-based outfit challenge their former masters once again with the first original Switch entry in their acclaimed Gunvolt series. Can they make their mark among the sea...
News Puzzle Rom-Com Felix The Reaper Dances Onto Switch Next Month
October release confirmed
Daedalic Entertainment and indie dev Kong Orange have revealed that Felix The Reaper will be finding its groove on a Switch near you next month. A 17th October release date has now been confirmed. The game is a 3D puzzler and romantic comedy in which players alter events to end the lives of humans as ordered by the...
News Ori And The Blind Forest "Animates A Bit Smoother" On Nintendo Switch
"60fps due to all the optimizations"
"Whatever it takes" seems to be the motto when porting certain titles across to the Switch. If you've played a game on Nintendo's hybrid platform that has been released elsewhere, you'll probably be used to seeing some cuts here and there when it comes to performance and visuals. If you expected this to also...
News Epic Is Adding Bots To Fortnite, To Help Players "Grow In Skill"
"They will behave similarly to normal players"
As fun as the battle royale genre is, it's rather frustrating when you spend minutes waiting for a game to start and get immediately eliminated by a veteran player the second you drop into the map. You've probably experienced something similar before in Fortnite on the Nintendo Switch. To combat this,...
News King Of Cards And Showdown "Will Be The End Of Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove"
And Switch will remain a key focus for Yacht Club
Shovel Knight's development cycle has been going for five years now, but soon it will come to an end. During an interview with GameIndustry.Biz, Yacht Club Games COO James Chan clarified that once King of Cards and Showdown are made available later this year – that's it for Shovel Knight: Treasure...
News Shaun The Sheep Comes To Nintendo Switch In Home Sheep Home: Farmageddon Party Edition
Puzzles and adventure await
Yet another game is getting a remastered release on Nintendo Switch. This time, though, it's not your usual AAA blockbuster from years gone by. This time, it's Shaun the Sheep. Yes, Aardman Studios' woolly critter is returning to the world of video games in Home Sheep Home: Farmageddon Party Edition. The game features...
Video Game Freak's Little Town Hero Gets Treated To A New Trailer
Less than a month to go!
Pokémon developer Game Freak has today shared a brand new trailer for Little Town Hero, its upcoming RPG previously known as 'Town'. The game comes out on 16th October, releasing as a digital-only title that'll be available for $24.99. Considering we have less than a month before it's out, we're actually surprised that we...
News Help Will Come Tomorrow Brings Story-Driven Survival To Switch Next Year
Will you survive?
Klabater has revealed Help Will Come Tomorrow, a brand new, story-driven resource management and survival game headed to Switch next year. The game focuses on the survival of its cast of characters, with players having to meet their needs, gather resources, expand the camp, take care of security, and explore their surroundings...
News Things Are Getting Trippy In Infini, A Psychedelic Adventure Coming To Switch
Some trailers are born different
Launching next year on Nintendo Switch is Infini, a psychedelic adventure from developer Barnaque and brand new publishing label, Nakana.io. The game is said to "walk a fine line of meditative and chaotic", featuring an outlandish narrative and mind-bending puzzles. It has some pretty surreal visuals and sound...
News Sid Meier's Civilization VI Expansion Bundle Releases On Switch This November
Digital-only
Earlier today, Sid Meier's Civilization VI was announced for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. It will be arriving on 22nd November and will include the "Rise and Fall" and "Gathering Storm" expansions, along with 18 additional leaders. So, what has this got to do with Nintendo? Well, on the same date, these expansions will be made...
News Sonic Joins AiAi And Friends In Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD
Gotta roll fast
Next month sees the return of Sega's Super Monkey Ball series. The latest game is a high-definition remake of the 2006 Wii title Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz and features updated graphics, optimised control schemes, brand new mini-games, and online leaderboards. That's not all, though. The Blur Blur – otherwise known as Sonic...
News Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast Won't Let Force Users Invert Their Aim On Switch
A fix is on the way
One of the most unexpected game announcements for Switch in recent times was Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast. Like a force ghost, it appeared out of nowhere and all we could really do was wait until it was released to find out what this version of the game would be like. If you've read the Nintendo Life review, you'll...
Review Habroxia - An Old-School Shmup That Fails To Excite Or Entertain
Er-Type
Developed by Lillymo Games and published by EastAsiaSoft, Habroxia is an old-school shmup that sees you face off against waves of alien invaders across fifteen short levels, hoovering up various pickups in time-honoured shoot-em-up fashion and grabbing credits which can then be used to purchase a variety of upgrades for your ship. Levels see...
News Manage Your Own Aquarium In Megaquarium, Coming To Switch Next Month
With 100 different species to show
Following the classic tycoon game formula but placing its own aquatic twist on proceedings is Megaquarium, which just so happens to be launching on Switch next month. The game has you running your very own aquarium filled with hundreds of guests, tens of staff, and almost 100 different aquatic life forms like...
Review Paper Dolls Original - A Horror Wannabe That Fails To Raise A Scare
Yōkai Botch
Ever since Amnesia: The Dark Descent first gave gamers the heebie-jeebies back in 2010, we’ve seen a number of games try to imitate its success. Some, like Outlast and Alien: Isolation, have been remarkably well-received, whilst others, like Slender: The Eight Pages, haven’t been quite so successful. The latest attempt to meld...
Video Someone Just Beat Untitled Goose Game In Less Than Four Minutes
Speedwaddling
Untitled Goose Game is perfect for a quick dose of mischievous fun, but we never thought it'd be played in a way that sees it go quite this quickly. When we reviewed the game a few days ago, we essentially praised everything about the honky wonder but were left wanting more. It's a relatively short game to complete and you'll likely...
News We Never Expected To See 'BDSM' On Nintendo Switch, Luckily It's Not What You Think
Big Drunk Satanic Massacre
Launching on Nintendo Switch next month is BDSM: Big Drunk Satanic Massacre, a twin-stick shooter whose name might result in the odd double-take or two when it pops up on the eShop. Luckily, the content found within isn't what you might have initially thought, instead focusing on Satan, murder, and Hell. So that's all...
Patience you must have
The Switch is finally getting itself some Star Wars games! With last week’s release of the rather excellent Star Wars Pinball being very quickly followed by this, a barebones port of 2002’s Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast. Quite rightly regarded as one of the very best Star Wars games – certainly in terms of its...
News Ittle Dew 2 Removed From Switch eShop Against Developer's Wishes
Update: Nicalis responds
Update (Tue 24th Sep, 2019 00:40 BST): Nicalis has now provided a statement to US Gamer, addressing the delisting of Ittle Dew 2+ on consoles: Our Ittle Dew 2 publishing agreement with Ludosity has ended. We've been in communication with the Ludosity team and the first-party platforms during the transition and attempted to...
Review Rebel Cops - A Bland Setting Gives Way To Challenging Tactical Action
Cop this for turn-based tactics on the go
Developer Weappy Studio has enjoyed some notoriety as the developer of This is the Police, and now it's firing right into its own spinoff, Rebel Cops. Set in 1994, Rebel Cops is centred around a rogue faction of ex-police officers who are sick of the system and seeing their town overrun by mobsters, and...
News Nintendo Switch Is Getting An Exclusive, Competitive Hacking Game Later This Week
Cyber Protocol
Launching on Nintendo Switch later this week is Cyber Protocol, an arcade hacking game coming exclusively to Nintendo's platform. Set in a Cyberpunk-themed world, your job is to impersonate the game's main hero, whose mission is to bring his Android friend (G0X6) back to life by activating the protocol. There are 100 levels to play...
News Warner Bros. Hosts Huge Switch eShop Sale, Up To 60% Off 12 Top Games (North America)
LEGO, Mortal Kombat 11 and more
WB Games is currently having a mighty publisher sale on Nintendo Switch in North America, with some discounts reaching as high as 60% off. There are 12 games on offer in total, including some 'Deluxe Edition' digital releases, too. You'll find an awful lot of LEGO games below (so we hope you're a fan), but you'll...
Mini Review Ritual - A Nice Setup Let Down By Boring Gameplay
Set gameplay to 'auto'
Just in case there’s any confusion, Ritual is not an adaptation of the fantastic horror novel by Adam Nevill, though we’d almost prefer it if that were the case. Instead, Ritual is a top-down action RPG in which you play as a powerful Sorcerer who partakes in a quest of revenge after a failed sacrificial attempt from a...
Review Overland - A Survival Roguelike That's Often Too Frustrating For Its Own Good
Go west
For all the vast and far-reaching open worlds out there – of which there are plenty on Nintendo Switch alone – there’s something acutely intense about exploring something on a far smaller scale. Without being burdened with the chore of filling a large virtual land mass with ‘stuff’, even the smallest design decision can have a huge...
Review Castle Crashers Remastered - Addictive Brawling Action That's Best Enjoyed With Friends
'Tis but a flesh wound
Long ago, during the ancient times of the early 2000s, the cesspool that was the online Flash game community acted as something of a precursor to what would go on to become the modern indie gaming scene. A site called Newgrounds soon rose to prominence as the go-to place for quality Flash games, and one of the most popular...
News Remaining DLC Fighters For BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle 2.0 Update Revealed
Launching 21st November
Like many other competitive fighting games nowadays, BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle continues to extend its lifespan with free updates and additional paid DLC content. We first found out the game would be updated to Version 2.0 at the end of the EVO 2019 Grand Finals in August and now the remaining fighters in the 2.0 content...
News Save Gotham City In Fortnite's Batman Anniversary Event
Celebrating 80 years
Epic has announced a special Batman 80th anniversary event for Fortnite, and it runs from now until 8th October. This limited-time crossover event brings Gotham City to Fortnite and will even give you your own Batman cape. You'll also have some "wonderful toys" at your disposal and there are various Batman-themed cosmetics to...
News Forget About A Celeste Sequel, It Probably Won't Happen
"we really don't want to make a sequel"
Earlier this month, Celeste received its long-awaited farewell update, adding an extra chapter featuring more than 100 new levels, over 40 minutes of new music, and new mechanics and items. With the update for this highly-praised action platformer now out in the wild, you're probably wondering about a possible...
Mini Review Arcade Archives Track & Field - Timeless Button-Bashing Fun
Old 'un athletic
Sometimes you just get it right the first time you try. This was the case when Konami released Track & Field in arcades and completely nailed its mechanics right away, then spent decades trying (and arguably failing) to better them. Now that original arcade title has made it over to the Switch as part of Hamster’s ever-growing...
Review Deadly Premonition Origins - The Marvellously Bizarre Cult Classic Comes To Switch
The Grand Ol' Mind of York
There’s always been something about Deadly Premonition that has resonated with a gaming audience. Whether it be the quirky cast of characters you meet along the way, the B-movie sentimentality the pours through every scene or the fragmented nature of its mechanics, the phrase ‘cult hit’ has never rang truer. Those...
Review Untitled Goose Game - Short But Most Definitely Sweet
Metal Geese Solid
For a game that sees you controlling waterfowl and doesn't feature any robots, guns or tortured subplots, it's incredible how much attention Untitled Goose Game has garnered since it was revealed way back in October 2017. Thanks to its unique visual style, whimsical setting and instantly relatable protagonist, House House's...
News Hexagroove Brings The Beat To Switch Next Month, From Devs Behind Elite Beat Agents
Hexagroove: Tactical DJ
Launching next month on Nintendo Switch is Hexagroove: Tactical DJ, a rhythm-action game from the developers of Elite Beat Agents and Blocksworld. The game actually combines those rhythm-action characteristics with elements of strategy, with the player's goal being to combine musical loops in real-time to keep on top of...
News Untitled Goose Game Is Out Now, And You Can Buy It Cheap For A Limited Time
Goosey savings
Sure, today sees the release of the likes of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and even a brand new console in the form of the Nintendo Switch Lite, but there's another title out today that's stolen our hearts (and probably everything from the garden, too). Yes, Untitled Goose Game is finally out on Nintendo Switch. You can grab...
News Snipperclips Dev Releases New Murder-Mystery Game, Arrives On Switch Next Month
Uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower
When the Switch was originally released, one of the standout downloadable titles was Snipperclips. A fun and frustrating co-op game published by Nintendo and developed by the talented brothers at SFB Games. Since then, SFB has returned to mobile development. Fortunately, its newest release Tangle Tower – just...
News Luigi's Mansion 3 Receiving Paid DLC, Will Add New Content To Multiplayer Modes
A spooky surprise
One way to prolonging the life of games nowadays is to make additional content available after a few months. Nintendo's most common approach is to release expansion pass content, which we've seen in games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and more recently in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. If you...
News Demo Ori And The Blind Forest Before It Launches On The Switch Next Week
Download it from the European eShop
Update (Fri 20th Sep, 2019 23:29 BST): The demo for Ori And The Blind Forest is now available on the North American eShop. Original Article (Fri 20th Sep, 2019 00:45 BST): After an exclusive run on Microsoft systems, next week the definitive edition of Ori And The Blind Forest launches on Nintendo Switch. In...
News 2D Arcade Brawler Fight'N Rage Will Beat Up Your Switch Next Week
Inspired by Final Fight
Fight’N Rage is headed to Nintendo Switch next week, bringing a whole lot of beat 'em up action along for the ride. This old-school side-scroller is inspired by the classic fighters of the '90s, mimicking the look, feel, and simplified three-button gameplay they were known for. We're talking games like Final Fight,...
Mini Review Golazo! - Knockabout Soccer Action Straight Outta The 1990s
A coin-op kickabout
It could be argued that the arcade football genre is more or less dead at this point. While these days FIFA and Pro Evolution Soccer take part in a constant two-horse race – the Celtic and Rangers of video games, if you will – the days when we were swimming in less realistic arcade-style football games are gone. Many...
News Puzzle Quest Is Back, And It's Launching Today Exclusively On Nintendo Switch
Puzzle Quest: The Legend Returns
The award-winning match-3 gameplay of Puzzle Quest returns in Puzzle Quest: The Legend Returns today. The game is launching exclusively on Nintendo Switch. If you remember Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords on Nintendo DS - which launched back in 2007 - you'll probably want to check out this new "definitive...
News Taito's Action Game Time Tunnel Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives Series
All aboard!
That was quick! After teasing a number of upcoming Arcade Archives games last weekend at the 2019 Tokyo Game Show, Hamster has already released one of them: Taito's 1982 title, Time Tunnel. This is an action game that requires players to pass each stage and then pass through the time tunnel! You'll have to connect train carriages,...
News The File Size Of Luigi's Mansion 3 Isn't As Scary As You Probably Thought
Pre-purchase now and earn 600 Gold Points
Luigi's Mansion 3 is quite possibly one of the best-looking Switch games to date – allowing players to explore an entire hotel resort filled with various themed rooms and participate in a new multiplayer mode. If you're planning to download Luigi's third solo outing, then you'll be pleased to hear the...
Random 3D Movement In Untitled Goose Game Was Inspired By Super Mario 64
Stealth games like Hitman also played a part
Super Mario 64 was a revolutionary game for its time and to this day it's still arguably one of the best 3D platformers available. For readers of a certain age, you'll probably remember the first time you entered this stunning three-dimensional world and spun Mario around in circles for hours on end,...
Review GRID Autosport - Finally, Switch Gets The Serious Racing Game It Deserves
Getting into the GRID
The Switch may have a bigger library than the one at the start of Ghostbusters by now, but it’s still lacking in one area where many other Nintendo consoles have also suffered in the past: it doesn’t have a ‘serious’ racing game that’s truly worth recommending. The Gear Club Unlimited games leave something to be...
News Button Button Up! Brings Another Dose Of Cute Co-Op Platforming To Switch
And it launches next week!
CIRCLE Entertainment has revealed that it'll be bringing Centrosphere Games' Button Button Up! to Nintendo Switch. You won't have long to wait, either, as it's due to arrive on 26th September. The game is a platform-adventure title that features single-player, co-op, and competitive battle modes. You'll be facing a series...
Review Sayonara Wild Hearts - A Marvellous, Music-Driven Masterpiece
Pop goes the gleeful
The Switch isn’t exactly lacking in short, artistic games that grab your attention for a scant couple of hours, unleash all ‘the feels’ (as the kids say) then wander off into the sunset, leaving you dumbstruck at what you’ve just played. Gris, Gone Home and What Remains of Edith Finch are just three examples of Switch...
News Squad Shooter Earthfall: Alien Horde Blasts Its Way Onto Switch Next Month
With a new mode exclusive to Switch
Earthfall: Alien Horde is set to fire itself onto a Nintendo Switch near you, with an October release being confirmed today. The game is a revitalisation of co-op FPS Earthfall which previously launched on Xbox One, PS4, and Steam. This new Switch edition features the entirety of the original game plus
News Angry Bunnies Sure Looks Familiar, But It's Free To Download On Switch
Those birds'll be really angry now
Let's get it out there straight away: Angry Bunnies is clearly a blatant rip-off of Angry Birds. Featuring "comical characters", "physics-based demolition", and a title that's about as close to Rovio's world-dominating smartphone release as possible, it's pretty safe to assume that you know what you're getting...
Reminder Bandai Namco's Switch Sale Ends Today, Up To 50% Off Top Games (Europe)
Dragon Ball, Sword Art Online, and plenty more!
Update (18th Sep, 10:00 BST): As a quick reminder, Bandai Namco's European Switch eShop sale is ending today. If you were thinking about picking up any of these deals, make sure to get on it ASAP! Original Article (3rd Sep, 15:00 BST): Bandai Namco has cut the prices of several of its Nintendo Switch...
News Devs Make Big Bucks On The Switch eShop By Drastically Reducing Game Prices
Cheap success
If you own a Switch, you've likely been in the situation where you're browsing the sales section of the eShop and end up buying a game because of its insanely low price. For certain developers and publishers, sales are the best way to stay relevant on Nintendo's hybrid platform. Due to the limited browsing options available on this...
Video Launch Trailer Released For Level-5's Timeless Tale Ni no Kuni: Wrath Of The White Witch
An RPG like no other
Bandai Namco and Level-5 have released a launch trailer for Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, which arrives on the Nintendo Switch this Friday. For anyone who hasn't played this highly-praised RPG before, this trailer is perhaps the best one yet – explaining the backstory of the timeless tale. The game uses lovely...
Review Jet Kave Adventure - A 2.5D Platformer That Doesn't Reinvent The Wheel, More's The Pity
Little rocket (cave)man
Not every game has to be revolutionary, you know. While it’s always nice when a developer tries to push a genre further and break new ground, there are times when all we want is something familiar, something solid, something safe: a warm, cosy jumper in a world full of attention-seeking t-shirt slogans. Jet Kave Adventure...
News Roguelike Dungeon Crawler Soul Knight Comes To Switch With All Characters Included
More than 170 weapons to discover
Developer ChillyRoom's roguelike dungeon crawler Soul Knight is headed to Nintendo Switch. You'll be able to pick it up this week in North America, and early next month in Europe. The game originally launched on mobile platforms back in February 2017, tasking players with collecting weapons, dodging bullets, and...
News Free-To-Download Racer Asphalt 9: Legends Locks In October Release Date
Pre-order the starter pack right now
Fancy playing a car racing game on your Switch but don't want to fork out the money for GRID Autosport when it arrives later this week? Then it might be worth waiting for the release of Gameloft's free-to-download title, Asphalt 9: Legends. It's been confirmed the game will launch worldwide next month on 8th...
News Neon Drive Brings Retro-Futuristic Arcade Action To Switch This Week
With a musical twist
Launching on Nintendo Switch this week is Neon Drive, an action-arcade game with a musical spin. Inspired by arcade games of the '80s, Neon Drive has you navigating obstacles across eight levels which are said to offer "hours of enjoyment". Each of these levels comes with its own twists and turns - quite literally - as well as...
News Atelier Dusk Trilogy Deluxe Pack Confirmed For The West
More information to be revealed soon
Yesterday, during a special stage event at the 2019 Tokyo Game Show, Koei Tecmo announced the Atelier Dusk Trilogy Deluxe Pack for the Switch and multiple other platforms. If the title wasn't already enough of a hint, this upcoming release will include the following three games: Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of...
News Hamster Is Bringing Balloon Fight, VS. Castlevania And More To Switch eShop
Retro revival
If you love playing retro games on your Nintendo Switch, you've probably tried out at least one of Hamster's games from its Arcade Archives collection over the past few years. The series does a wonderful job faithfully reproducing classic arcade experiences and enhances this era of gaming with a number of modern features. At the Tokyo...
Video Contra: Rogue Corps Has A Demo And It Isn't Co-Op
Save the Damned City
A few days ago, Konami released a demo for Contra: Rogue Corps on the Switch eShop to give fans a taste of the action prior to the full game's release on 26th September. After giving this latest entry in the series a bit of a hard time earlier this month, our American-b
Review Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition - A Pure Work Of Magic
A Switch port that Bellegar's belief
Divinity: Original Sin 2 begins with your character, a 'Sourcerer', facing a pretty difficult decision when the ship transporting them to the Divine Order-controlled prison island of Fort Joy is attacked by a huge Voidwoken Kraken and left floundering. You fight your way to the upper deck and, upon arriving at...
News Square Enix Is Releasing A Game Boy Color Dragon Quest Game On Switch eShop
Arrives in Japan next week
Following on from the news it would release the original three Dragon Quest games on the Switch, Square Enix has now announced Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland Retro is coming to the Switch eShop next week in Japan. This is the very first entry in the spin-off series and was compared to the Pokémon games at the...
Video Totaka's Song Returns In Link's Awakening On The Nintendo Switch
Have a listen
You've likely heard how the Japanese composer Kazumi Totaka is known for slipping a short melody into almost every Nintendo game he has worked on. "Totaka's Song" was originally discovered by western players in Mario Paint on the Super Nintendo, but had in fact made its debut in the Japan-only Game Boy title X, released weeks earlier...
Review The Sinking City - A Solid Port For This Lovecraftian Detective Mystery
The Cthulhu mysteries
Despite being a writer whose work has divided so many - especially when it comes to the legacy of his problematic views and the running theme of ‘otherness’ in his poems and prose - HP Lovecraft remains the go-to inspiration for anything remotely Gothic or tinged with thoughts of mania and delirium. Naturally, it's only...
News PQube Details New Features In Cat Quest II, A Co-Op Open-World RPG Coming To Switch
More content, more players!
We're getting closer and closer to the launch of Cat Quest II - it's out on Steam in a couple of weeks' time, with a Switch launch coming in "autumn" - and PQube has today shared a short list of new features that will be present in the game. You see, this open-world RPG adventure is a sequel to Cat Quest, which launched...
Hands On Overland Is A Game Where You Don't Always Get To Save The Dog
"We broke most strategy game rules"
Overland has been in development for a long time now. Developer Finji – which began life back in 2006 when it was founded by Adam and Rebekah Saltsman – has been involved in several major releases over the years, including (deep breath) Canabalt, Gravity Hook, Hundreds, Feist, Panoramical, Runaway Toad and...
News BurgerTime Party! Reimagines The Arcade Classic For Nintendo Switch This October
Anyone else feeling hungry?
Marvelous Europe has revealed that BurgerTime Party! will be launching exclusively on Nintendo Switch on 8th October. The game is a reimagining of DATA EAST's 1982 arcade game BurgerTime, which actually found its way to NES back in the day. This new release throws players into another course of food-based puzzle...
News Nicalis Investigation Reveals Tales Of Ghosting, Slurs And Mistreatment Of Staff
"It’s a small industry. Actions have consequences"
Nicalis is a company that will need no introduction to Nintendo fans. It has been responsible for bringing some amazing titles to Wii, 3DS, Wii U and Switch, including Cave Story+, Blade Strangers, Crystal Crisis, Ikaruga, VVVVVV,
News Save The Damned City In The Contra: Rogue Corps Switch Demo
Full game arrives later this month
In June, Konami revealed Contra: Rogue Corps – a new entry in the beloved run and gun shmup series that offers a top-down isometric view of the action and even a panda bear. If you're still not sure about whether this latest entry in the series is right for you, the Japanese publisher and developer has now...
News Astral Chain Was One Of The Best-Selling Games Of August In The United States
Fire Emblem had the best Switch software sales overall
August wasn't the best month for the video game industry in America, with software sales falling to their lowest since 1998 according to NPD Analyst Mat Piscatella. Despite this, Nintendo still had a good run and the Switch was once again the best-selling hardware system as well as the only...
Hands On The More We Play Streets Of Rage 4, The More We Like It
Dust off your knuckles
Boy, the streets sure have been quiet the last 25 years. That’s roughly the length of time since Axel Stone, Blaze Fielding, and Big McLargehuge roamed the streets taming, titulary speaking, the “rage”. Streets of Rage 4, similar to retro franchise revivals like Mega Man 9 and Sonic Mania before it,
News Award-Winning Fantasy Puzzle-Adventure The Eyes Of Ara Comes To Switch Next Month
Explore a mysterious castle
Launching next month on Nintendo Switch is The Eyes of Ara, a fantasy puzzle-adventure that has been receiving "very positive" reviews on Steam since it launched in 2016. The game takes place on a remote island featuring an ancient weathered castle shrouded in mystery. For years it has remained quiet and undisturbed, but...
Review Super Kirby Clash - Monster Hunter Meets The Cute Pink Puffball
And it's free to play, to boot
When Kirby: Planet Robobot launched in 2016, one of the sub-games included was a neat little RPG-lite take on a boss rush mode called Team Kirby Clash. A year later, HAL opted to expand on the concept further in a free-to-play release on the 3DS eShop called Team Kirby Clash Deluxe, which added in several more bosses,...
News Physical Pre-Orders For Downwell On Nintendo Switch Go Live Next Week
5,000 copies available
As teased last November, Special Reserve Games will soon be offering Switch owners a physical version of the critically-acclaimed roguelike, platforming and shmup mash-up, Downwell. Pre-orders for the game will go live next week on 17th September. The Switch version of the game is priced at $29.99 USD ($5.00 more than the...
News Pop Album Video Game Sayonara Wild Hearts Launches On 19th September
Feel the beat
At the Game Awards last year, the first reveal was Sayonara Wild Hearts. Annapurna Interactive and Simogo showed off a trailer most viewers struggled to make sense of and said it would arrive on the Nintendo Switch at some point in 2019. A new trailer has now confirmed this title will arrive later this month on 19th September. It's...
News Konami's Track & Field Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives This Week
On your marks, get set, GO!
If you've been craving some more classic video game experiences on your Switch, Hamster has got you covered. This week's Arcade Archives release is Konami's 1983 sports game, Track & Field. It's a game that's easy to control and can be played by up to 4 people at once! Use the RUN button and JUMP button to aim for...
Mini Review Sydney Hunter And The Curse Of The Mayan - Indiana Jones In All But Name
“Why did it have to be snakes?”
Given the sheer rate at which the Switch’s eShop is expanding on a weekly basis, it almost seems inevitable that an Indiana Jones game will eventually make its way to owners. Until then, Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan is about as close as we’re going to get – but that’s okay because this...
News '90s Football Stars Is Now Golazo!, And It's Coming To Nintendo Switch This Week
Name change and a fresh trailer
Update (Wed 11th Sep, 2019 16:30 BST): '90s Football Stars Is now known as Golazo! and it's coming to Switch tomorrow. Here's some PR: Golazo! is a dynamic 2.5D arcade soccer game, a perfect Switch party game for a chilling afternoon with friends. With its local multiplayer modes and crazy vintage approach, Golazo...
News Delightfully Addictive 2D Adventure Forager Is Getting A Physical Switch Release Next Month
Pre-orders now live
The promised physical release for the oh-so-addictive Forager is just around the corner, with a 22nd October release date now firmly locked in. The game has started popping up at various US retailers for $29.99; a European release was also promised a while back, so we imagine that'll be available soon, too. If you want to get...
News Japanese Releases Of Dragon Quest I, II And III On Switch Will Be Playable In English
Update: Pre-orders now live
Update (Wed 11th Sep, 2019 12:15 BST): You can now pre-order the physical version of the game over at Play-Asia. <products id="10541" style="list"> Original Story (Fri 6th Sep, 2019 15:30 BST): As revealed in the Japanese Nintendo Direct earlier this week, the first three games in the long-running Dragon Quest...
News Molecats Is A Charming Looking Puzzler Where Failure Is Literally Not An Option
And it's available right now!
If you like the sound of a cute, quirky puzzle-based adventure filled with a weird and wonderful cast of critters, Molecats could well be for you. The game launched on Switch just a matter of days ago and has you interacting with its scenery to help your party of Molecats (cat-mole hybrids, apparently) reach their...
News Full Patch Notes For Fire Emblem: Three Houses Version 1.0.2
More content has arrived
One of Nintendo's latest success stories on the Switch is Fire Emblem: Three Houses. When it launched in July, it topped sales charts worldwide and received glowing reviews from fans and critics alike. Just like other major Nintendo releases, this one has additional content to keep players invested over a long period of...
News Fire Emblem: Three Houses Update Replaces Byleth's Male Voice Actor
Same protagonist, new voice
In July, Nintendo removed the voice actor Chris Niosi from the credits of Fire Emblem Heroes, after the actor, animator, and producer revealed he had abused and mistreated friends and partners over the past decade. He also played the role of the protagonist Byleth in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. At the time, Nintendo was...
Review Risk of Rain 2 - Rough 'Early Access' Edges Can't Spoil This Rewarding Roguelike
It's a wonderful day for rain
It’s always fascinating when a 2D game series makes the jump to the third dimension, as the developers are given the impossible task of keeping the gameplay more or less the same while also instituting huge change. Many franchises—such as the Sonic the Hedgehog and Castlevania series’—arguably fail to make the...
Reminder Last Chance To Save With The Ubisoft Switch eShop Sale, 16 Games Reduced
Mario + Rabbids, Assassin's Creed, Rayman Legends, more!
Update (10th Sep, 09:30 BST): As a quick reminder, Ubisoft's current eShop sale is wrapping up over the next couple of days. Those in Europe can make use of these savings up until the 11th, but our chums in North America only have until the end of today. Get on over to the eShop if you want...
News Level-5's Snack World Video Game Rated By The ESRB
Snack attack incoming
Got an appetite for more Level-5 games? Well then, be sure to save some room for The Snack World, as a western release appears to be on the way. After a rating for Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl Gold appeared on the Australian Classification Board in April, a classification has now popped up
News Say Goodbye To Celeste With The Free Farewell Update Now Available On Switch
More than 100 new levels to climb
The free farewell update for the highly-praised indie platformer Celeste is now available on the Nintendo Switch. It includes more than 100 levels, over 40 minutes of new music and various new mechanics and items. Here's an announcement from the Nintendo of America Twitter account: If you haven't already played...
Review Hyperforma - A Bit Like Atari's Breakout On Steroids
Enter the Matrix
Hyperforma, originally released on iOS back in March of 2018, is a hacking game based around block-breaking mechanics very much in the style of good old Atari classic Breakout. Set in a delightfully dark and malevolent version of cyberspace, it sees you take control of The User, who must delve deep into The Great Network – a...
News Intense Bullet Hell Shmup Ghost Blade HD Scores October Switch Release
In physical and digital form
You may recall that a Switch release was confirmed for Ghost Blade HD towards the end of last year, with features like TATE mode support, leaderboards, achievements, and more being announced. Well, we now have a solid release window for the game of October 2019. It'll be launching digitally worldwide during that month,...
News My Friend Pedro Is The Latest Switch eShop Game To Snag A Physical Release
With exclusive extras
In what is becoming something of a trend with digital releases on Switch, it has been confirmed that My Friend Pedro will receive a physical release for the system this fall. The bonkers, balletic, banana-based title will be available at retail at "all major retailers", although pre-orders have already gone live at GameStop...
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