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August2021
News Wah! A Free Demo For WarioWare: Get It Together Is Now Available On Switch
Try before you buy
WarioWare: Get It Together! is bringing mini-game mayhem to the Nintendo Switch this September. It's a little different this around - requiring players to take control of Wario and his friends in order to tackle each microgame. If you're still not sure if this will be your kind of thing, Nintendo is now offering a free demo on...
News Limited Run Games Announces Quake Physical Edition For Nintendo Switch
Pre-orders go live next week
Stop right there - if you haven't already picked up a copy of Quake from the Switch eShop, you might want to hold out for the physical copy instead. Following on from the big announcement earlier on, Limited Run Games has revealed it'll be opening pre-orders next week on 27th August for a standard, deluxe and ultimate...
News DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part Two Arrives On Switch Next Week
Return to Hell
QuakeCon 2021 has kicked off with plenty of exciting announcements. While most of the focus is on the Quake remaster - which is out now on the Switch, there has also been some other news for Nintendo fans. Doom Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part Two will be arriving on Nintendo Switch on 26th August. That's next week! According to...
News The Quake Remaster Is Out Now On Nintendo Switch
Cross-platform, gyro controls, new content, mods and more!
While Bethesda's QuakeCon got off to a slightly rough start in its live stream, the big news from its opening is confirmed - Quake is out now on Nintendo Switch after a listing dropped earlier today. We've checked the UK and US eShop where it costs $9.99USD / £7.99. (We've posted the Xbox...
News Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion Is Getting Free DLC Next Week
A timely rebate
Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion was a rather enjoyable release on Switch back in Spring - we gave it a hearty recommendation in our review. For those that have already played it, or indeed those that are thinking of grabbing it in the future, the good news is that it's getting some new free DLC next week, on 26th August. This DLC...
News Spacebase Startopia Brings Management Sim And RTS Action To Switch Next Month
Look after your very own space station
Kalypso Media and developer Realmforge Studios have announced that Spacebase Startopia is setting course for the Nintendo Switch eShop on 24th September. If you haven't already checked this one out on other systems (our sister site Push Square came away with mixed feelings after playing it on PS5 earlier this...
Mini Review Rush Rally Origins - An Easygoing, Accessible Rallying Remake
Rushing back to the start
With each iteration of Rush Rally, the series has assuredly improved with more detailed cars and environments, sharper controls, and an overall cleaner experience. In hindsight, then, the original Rush Rally can seem a tad dated in comparison to later entries, so developer Brownmaster has gone back and effectively remade...
News More Top-Down 2D Action Joins The Arcade Archives On Switch This Week
UPL's Vandyke returns
Hamster has confirmed this week's Arcade Archives release as UPL's 1990 top-down action arcade game, Vandyke. Your job, as a barbarian warrior, is to take down hordes of enemies and slay end of level bosses. "Players use weapons including swords, boomerangs, bombs, and flails to defeat enemies and bosses as they progress...
News File Sizes Of Pokémon Legends And Pokémon Diamond & Pearl Remakes Seemingly Revealed
Make some space
If you're planning on picking up digital copies of Pokémon Legends: Arceus or Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl you might be curious to know how much space you'll need to allocate for all of these games on your Nintendo Switch. For anyone planning on grabbing all three - the system's internal memory simply won't cut it...
News Flynn: Son Of Crimson Is An Action Platformer To Watch In September
Featuring a rather cool mystical wolf-thing
The Switch eShop isn't exactly short of pixel-based action platformers, but that doesn't mean that there aren't a lot of good games in that particular genre. Flynn: Son of Crimson, developed by Studio Thunderhorse and published by Humble Games, arrives on 15th September and looks like it could be a fun...
News Pokémon Café Mix Gets A Revamp And A (Slightly) New Name
Pokémon Café Remix
It may well have been buried underneath all of the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon Legends: Arceus hype, but mobile and eShop puzzler Pokémon Café Mix was also treated to an interesting news update during today's Pokémon Presents show. Just like Pokémon Masters before it, Café Mix is getting a...
News Among Us Devs Speak Out About Fortnite's Suspiciously Familiar 'Impostors' Mode
Understandably, they're not best pleased
Yesterday, Epic Games unveiled Fortnite's brand new 'Impostors' mode – a new way to play which, let's face it, is identical to Among Us. Epic's world-dominating battle royale game has never been shy of taking other people's ideas for its own, but yesterday's announceme
Review Boyfriend Dungeon - A Fun But Ultimately Shallow 'Dating Crawler'
Knee deep in dunj
Sometimes you come across a game that really makes you curious what the developers were thinking when they were first drafting it. Boyfriend Dungeon is one such game. It’s a dungeon crawler, rather like Hades or Diablo, with the twist that your character is probably dating the weapon they’re using to kill baddies. As ridiculous...
News Aeon Must Die! Is Bringing Stylish Futuristic Beat 'em Up Action To Switch
Your actions "change the fate of the galaxy", no pressure then
Focus Home Interactive has unveiled Aeon Must Die!, a rather intriguing beat 'em up developed by Limestone Games. As you can see in the trailer above it has an impressive visual style and awesome music - the action looks suitably over the top, too. It's coming to Switch and other...
News Bomb Rush Cyberfunk's Nintendo Switch Exclusivity Might Only Last One Week
Funky news for other console platforms
Last week's Indie World Presentation got off to a high-energy start with another look at the Jet Set-inspired release Bomb Rush Cyberfunk. It was confirmed then and there that the game would be a 'timed console exclusive' - in other words, it won't be out on "other" platforms like Xbox or PlayStation at the...
News Young Souls Shows Off Cool Co-Op Boss Fights, Due This Fall
"Our goal from day one was to make boss fights the core of the game experience"
Stylish fighting games are in relatively plentiful supply, but another one ready to make its pitch is Young Souls from the development team 1P2P. The studio's name is a giveaway, as there's a focus on co-op play in this one - albeit you can also tackle it solo if you...
Reminder Space Invaders Invincible Collection Launches Today On Switch eShop In The West
But it costs $60
Update: Here's just a quick reminder that Space Invaders Invincible Collection's western digital launch is today! You can now grab the game from the Switch eShop for the slightly controversial price of $59.99. "ININ Games and TAITO are very happy to announce that the digital version of Space Invaders Invincible Collection is out...
News 'Best Month Ever' Will Take Us To The 1960s For An Emotional Road Trip
A modern point-and-click
The Switch has proven to be a good home for a number of 'point and click' games, albeit it's more 'point and tap' or dragging a cursor around with the stick. Either way, lounging in a comfortable spot with the portable Switch makes it ideal for working through stories and puzzles. Perhaps, then, Best Month Ever could be one...
News The Original Game In Pokémon-Like Series 'Nexomon' Lands On Switch Next Month
New trailer shows combat, evolutions and more
If you enjoyed Nexomon: Extinction when it launched on Switch last summer, you'll be pleased to know that the original game in the series is also headed to Nintendo's platform in the very near future. Simply called Nexomon, the series' first title will be released on Switch on 17th September. Just like...
News A Night At The Races Aims For A Unique Story And Arcade Mix On Switch
Arrives next month
'A game within a game' is a fun idea when done well, and A Night at the Races - developed by Mushy Jukebox and published by Nakana.io - aims to deliver on the premise soon on Switch eShop; it arrives on 3rd September priced at $9.99 / 9.99€. You can get a taste for it in the trailer above; its narrative is that you've been...
News Stranger Things Content To Be Delisted From Dead By Daylight
Sale incoming for those who want to grab it before it disappears
Behaviour Interactive has posted an announcement on the Dead By Daylight website and its official Twitter account that all Stranger Things-related DLC for their hit survival horror game will become unavailable to purchase from 17th November 2021. According to the post, players who...
Gallery Comic Book-Style Platformer 7 Horizons Treated To Colourful New Screenshots
"We wanted to create diverse landscapes"
RedDeerGames has shared some brand new screenshots for 7 Horizons, a hand-drawn platformer heading to Switch later this year. As we heard back in May, the game's aiming to offer 'Rayman meets Mega Man' gameplay along with a comic book-style approach to its visuals. In a new statement shared with press,...
News Pokémon Unite Is Getting Another Game Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Will be available alongside Blissey
Pokémon Unite is getting another game update tomorrow that includes both fixes and adjustments. This patch is the same one that will feature the new support pocket monster Blissey. There are bug fixes, text fixes, shop updates, and changes to states and moves of Pokémon. There are even adjustments to wild...
Mini Review art of rally - Stylish Driving With Plenty Of Substance
Vincent van Go Go Go
Funselektor Labs’ art of rally looks like it should be the most accessible rally sim of all time. Its bright colours and abstract environments almost create a false sense of security, distracting from an otherwise remarkably deep and challenging rally title. It retains the same authentic gameplay from its original PC release,...
News Minecraft Dungeons Is Your Next Nintendo Switch Online Trial
Matching up with the Japanese equivalent
Update: Nintendo of America has now confirmed the same trial for North American players, starting at 10am Pacific on 18th August. Original Article: In early August we shared the news that Minecraft Dungeons was lined up as a Nintendo Switch Online free trial in Japan, representing the latest high profile...
Soapbox The Term 'Indie' Is Losing Meaning, But Maybe That's A Positive Sign
The games industry has come a long way in a short time
Back in the pre-internet / download store days of the Console 'Bit' Wars, the way we bought and enjoyed games could not have been more different. Video games were expensive store purchases, and often you'd rely on renting games that you couldn't afford or couldn't 'commit' to buying. No...
Mini Review ISLANDERS Console Edition - Serene, Superb, And More 'Tetris' Than 'SimCity'
There can be only one
What’s the meaning of a game? Is it the essentially human nature of interaction? The intricacies of the universe’s fundamental laws? What does it mean to be human? What is the universe? What’s the meaning of life? These are the questions Islanders Console Edition came to us to answer. Woah. In Islanders, you build mellow...
Round Up Realms Deep 2021 - Every Game Coming To Nintendo Switch
3D Realms showcases its upcoming releases
3D Realms - the legendary publisher behind series like Duke Nukem - is hosting Realms Deep 2021 this weekend. As part of this, there have been a number of world premieres and updates on some fan favourites. This even includes some Switch-related announcements - so we've rounded everything up (including the...
Review The Silver Case 2425 - Style Over Substance In This Pair Of Early Suda51 Epics
Case closed
Every now and again, we review a game that's just absolutely no fun. The review process can sometimes be a bit of a drag — we know, complaining about a job where you play games for a living is like being annoyed that your career as a biscuit taster is making you put on weight — and unfortunately, The Silver Case 2425, a two-in-one...
News The Latest PAW Patrol Game Is Out On Switch Today, Here's The Launch Trailer
PAW Patrol The Movie: Adventure City Calls
Today sees the release of the latest Paw Patrol video game from Outright Games, and there's even a launch trailer to prove it. Called PAW Patrol The Movie: Adventure City Calls, and definitely not a movie like that title might suggest, the game is a 3D platform adventure that lets players take on the role...
News Nintendo Indie World Infographic Shows Off 19 Games From Around The World
A global effort
This week brought us a rather enjoyable Indie World broadcast that brought to light 19 new games for the eShop, with quite a few of them already available to buy right now. If you somehow missed the broadcast or the various games showcased, you can wrap your eyeballs around some of our coverage below. Round Up: All The Games From...
News Arietta of Spirits Demo Arrives Today, Launches Very Soon
Collector's Edition goodies also shown off
Arietta of Spirits popped up on our radar during the recent Summer Game Fest / E3 week, with the game featuring in Day Two of the Guerrilla Collective Showcase. It now has its Switch eShop release details - a demo is due to arrive today (13th August), with the full game releasing on 20th August priced at...
News The Switch Version Of Life Is Strange: True Colors Has Also Been Delayed
But it should still arrive "this year"
Following on from the delay of the Life Is Strange Remastered Collection, it's now been revealed September 10 release date for the Switch version of Life Is Strange: True Colors has been pushed back. Here's the full message provided over on social media, which confirms the game will still arrive this year:...
News Taito Action Beat 'Em Up Kuri Kinton Joins The Arcade Archives On Switch
Take down some baddies
It's another week, and that means another Arcade Archives game is now available on the Nintendo Switch eShop. This time around it's the 1988 Taito side-scrolling action beat 'em up, KURIKINTON - also known as Kuri Kinton. The game follows the martial artists of Kinton as they engage in "brutal battles" with evil fighters, set...
Poll Did Nintendo Deliver Its Best Ever Indie World Showcase?
It's right up there, we'd say
Well, the dust has settled on another Indie World Showcase from Nintendo, and it certainly got Switch fans talking. In just over 20 minutes there were 19 games shown off — some were surprises, others were long-awaited updates, and others still were out-of-left-field games from fresh names in the development scene...
News Spelunky 1 And 2 Listed For 26th August Release On Switch eShop
Down down
Despite not appearing in yesterday's Nintendo Indie World Showcase, release dates for both Spelunky and Spelunky 2 have cropped up on Switch eShop — in PAL regions, at least! As spotted by Vooks, both games are apparently set for launch on Switch eShop on 26th August according
News Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins Has Arrived On Nintendo Switch
The best wibbly wobbly timeline
It's Doctor Who game season, it seems, which is absolutely fine by us. It wasn't so long ago that Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality was confirmed for a September release, and now Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins has dropped onto the Switch eShop so you
News The Devil May Cry-Like 'Ultra Age' Is Hacking And Slashing Its Way To Switch This Year
Looking sharp
Ultra Age is a name that might strike you as familiar. It was first revealed back in 2019, and was recently confirmed for PS4. We now know that it's also coming to Switch – and it will be getting a western release, too. It's coded by Next Stage and Visual Dart, and reminds us of titles like Devil May Cry and Bayonetta. Here's some...
Review Shadowverse: Champion's Battle - Switch's Best Card Battling RPG Yet
The game based on the anime based on the game!
It’s rather shocking to consider how few card games there are on the Switch today. Sure, there are quite a few deck-building roguelites that incorporate elements of card games into their design, but these don’t quite manage to scratch that same itch. Luckily, Cygames has seen fit to bring over its...
News Art Of Rally Arrives Today With New Kenya DLC Included
Vintage rallying
Today brings us the release of art of rally on Switch (the lower case is the developer's choice, fair enough!), which is another high-quality download offering to consider. The release on Nintendo's little system (along with Xbox consoles) includes all previous DLC including the new Kenya addition, which also features in the nifty...
News Murder Mystery Card-Battler 'The Magister' Deals A September Switch Release
From the studio behind Monster Slayers
Update: Digerati has now announced a confirmed release date for The Magister. It's arriving a little later than planned on 2nd September 2021. A new trailer has also been released (see above). Orignal Article (Thu 8th Oct, 2020 13:30 BST): Indie publisher Digerati will release The Magister, a new...
News Critadel Mixes 2D Run-And-Gun Action With Roguelike Elements
Hits Switch later this year
Publisher Nicalis has announced that it is bringing Pixelian Studio's Critadel to Switch later this year. Described as a "futuristic platformer/shooter/roguelike", Critadel sees players climbing up a giant mechanical tower as they face off against the evil Forces of Noah, an organisation that has taken control of the...
News Animated Short Introduces Boreal Tenebrae, A Mysterious Retro-Style Adventure Coming To Switch
Inspired by PS1-era hits and Twin Peaks
If you're looking for something a little different, we'd urge you to keep an eye on Boreal Tenebrae, a retro-style adventure from RedDeerGames that's headed to Switch. The studio, along with developer Snot Bubbles Productions, has launched a neat animated short exploring the events that lead up to the story...
News The D&D Roguelike Game Curious Expedition 2 Is Out Now On Switch
Become an adventurer today
One of the many games revealed for Switch during the latest Indie World presentation was Curious Expedition 2. It's a charming narrative roguelike adventure by Thuderful Publishing and independent developer Maschinen-Mensch. The Nintendo release includes all of the content updates and is available now for $19.99 /€19.99...
News FAR: Changing Tides Now Sails Onto Switch Early Next Year
Good things come to those who wait
FAR: Changing Tides, the sequel to the rather lovely FAR: Lone Sails, was first unveiled and shown off during E3 week earlier this summer (with the footage above). It was featured again in today's Nintendo Indie World broadcast, with an updated release window of early 2022. A little wait should be worth it though...
News Necrobarista: Final Pour, A "Story About Coffee And Death", Launches On Switch Today
An anime-style visual novel
One of the many delightful indie games to be featured in today's Nintendo Indie World Showcase was Necrobarista - Final Pour -, an anime-style visual novel from Route 59 and Coconut Island Games. Described as "a story about coffee and death," this one has players following a group of characters as they navigate a fantasy...
Review Axiom Verge 2 - A Fantastic Follow-Up To A Classic Metroidvania
Gone without a Trace
In the comparatively dark days of the Wii U, we often had to focus more on indie games to get us through the worst of the months-long droughts between major first-party releases. Fortunately, various smaller studios stepped up and one such gem was Axiom Verge, an absolutely incredible Metroidvania that was produced in its...
News Eastward Arrives Soon As A Timed Console Exclusive For Switch
Travel across a 'wonderfully weird world'
Nintendo brought us a rather brilliant Indie World today, and reserved its 'one more thing' moment for Eastward, which is developed by Pixpil and published by Chucklefish. We wrote about this one quite recently, and it turns out we don't have long to wait for the game's release - it lands on Switch as a...
News Bomb Rush Cyberfunk Is Bringing Its Jet Set Radio Vibes To Switch In 2022
Cyberfunky
Previously revealed to be coming to "all relevant" platforms, Team Reptile's Bomb Rush Cyberfunk has now been confirmed for a Nintendo Switch release and it's lined up for sometime in 2022 as a 'timed console exclusive'. With the release window announced as part of
News Dating Sim 'Boyfriend Dungeon' Gets Down And Dirty On Switch Later Today
"Careful, don't tickle my hilt"
During today’s Nintendo Indie World Showcase, Kitfox Games announced that its dungeon-dating hybrid Boyfriend Dungeon will be launching on Nintendo Switch today. The game arrives on the eShop for the price $19.99 USD, letting you fend off dangerous monsters and take your weapons on romantic dates. Yes, you read...
News Metal Slug Tactics Is Blasting Onto Switch Next Year
Controlled carnage
Metal Slug Tactics was unveiled during the E3 festivities this year, but the latest Indie World from Nintendo confirmed the news many of us - well, this writer in any case - was waiting to hear. It's coming to Nintendo Switch next year. In case you missed it, this is a Dotemu-published new take on the iconic IP (developed by...
News Tetris Effect: Connected Is Dropping Onto Nintendo Switch Soon
The real deal
The history of Tetris will forever be entwined with Nintendo history, with the IP reaching stunning heights of popularity alongside the Game Boy, in particular. While we've had the exclusive Tetris 99 on Nintendo Switch, however, until now we've missed out on the most memorable evolution of the series in recent years. That was...
News Shovel Knight: Pocket Dungeon Update Reveals New Winter Release Window
And a new trailer!
As part of today's Nintendo Indie World Showcase, we were treated to a welcome new look at Shovel Knight: Pocket Dungeon. A falling block-style puzzler with a dungeon-crawling twist, Pocket Dungeon was first announced for Switch back in February 2020. At the time, it was expected to launch last autumn, but now – after
News TOEM Brings Charming Hand-Drawn Photo Adventure To Switch This Fall
Wholesome
Fans of cosy exploration and Pokémon Snap-style photography, rejoice! TOEM, from Something We Made, is coming to Nintendo Switch later this year. Complete with cute, charming, hand-drawn visuals and a laid back feel that'll give our list of best wholesome games on Switch a run for their money, TOEM has you solving puzzles and helping...
News Surprise! Super Chill City Builder 'ISLANDERS Console Edition' Drops On Switch eShop
Getting city with it
Islanders Console Edition, the minimalist city builder from developer Grizzly Games, is heading to Switch... right now! Yes, as revealed in today's Indie World Showcase, the relaxing 2019 game has been shadow-dropped on Switch eShop by publisher Coatsink and is available to buy as you read these very words for the reasonable...
News Axiom Verge 2 Launches On Nintendo Switch Today
On the Verge
Originally scheduled for release back in the the spring, today's Nintendo Indie World Showcase announced that Axiom Verge 2 will be shadow-dropping on Switch eShop today. Surprise! Yes, Thomas Happ's sequel to one of the premier indie Metroidvanias of the last decade is available today on Switch eShop for $19.99 / €1
Watch Nintendo Indie World Showcase August 2021 - Live!
20 minutes of new indies!
Get those wallets ready, folks, because it's time to indulge in another smorgasbord of indie delights in the latest Nintendo Indie World Showcase. Today's show kicks off at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm BST / 6pm CEST, and you can watch it live right here. Nintendo says it'll be "roughly 20 minutes long" and it'll unsurprisingly...
Up to 30% off multiplayer favourites
Update: Here's a quick reminder that Nintendo's Multiplayer Mayhem sale is coming to an end today. The deals below will disappear after 11:59pm PT tonight, so get on them while you can! Original Article (Fri 6th Aug, 2021 17:30 BST): Nintendo has kicked off a new 'Multiplayer Mayhem' sale on the Nintendo Switch...
News Plunder Panic Will Bring Multiplayer Chaos Next Year
Just don't pirate it
The Switch is the ideal system for multiplayer gaming, and Plunder Panic is an Indie title due in Q1 2022 that may well be the perfect fit. It's the debut game from Will Winn Games Inc., formed by Brian Winn and Will Jeffery with support from the Michigan State University Game Development Program; it arrives on Steam on 17th...
Review Fire Tonight - Inspired By A Song, This Puzzler Is A '90s Nostalgia Trip
Video flames
Well, there's a hot wind blowing tonight in the east And I heard that the park is filled tonight with police On the radio there's nothing but a man saying to stay inside Well, I remember what you said on the telephone That you didn't feel like it was safe to stay alone And you would get yourself to me if you could find a way across the...
Video Latest OlliOlli World Trailer Shows Off Copious Character Customisation Options
"Hundreds" of options let you be yourself
Private Division and Roll7 have unveiled their latest trailer for OlliOlli World, the latest and upcoming entry in the popular side-scrolling skateboarding series, and this one's all about customisation. Hosted by Roll7 Co-CEO Simon Bennett, the video (up above) shows off a number of different ways in which...
News Barry The Bunny Brings "Challenging" 2D Platforming To Switch For Just $5
Available this week
If you're in the market for a cheap and cheerful platformer, you might want to check out Barry the Bunny when it hops onto the Switch eShop later this week. Said to feature "challenging" platforming action, Barry the Bunny has you jumping through levels and collecting items to progress through each of its four worlds. You'll...
News Get Up To 70% Off On Select Bethesda Titles During QuakeCon 2021 (North America)
DOOM, Elder Scrolls and more!
It's that time of the year where things are starting to get busy again with more live stream events. Apart from Nintendo's Indie World presentation today, we've also got Gamescom later this month and QuakeCon 2021. Ahead of QuakeCon, which begins on 19th August, Nintendo is hosting a special
News Learn How To Play Windjammers 2 With This Handy Lesson
Ahead of the upcoming Steam / PlayStation beta
Back in 2018, Dotemu brought the multiplayer classic Windjammers back, re-released with modern pleasures such as online play and leaderboards. The sequel, unsurprisingly called Windjammers 2, is now hopefully getting relatively close to release. It's going into an open beta this week on Steam and...
News Chrono Faction, An Intriguing Collectible Card Game, Targets Release This Year
Launches Kickstarter campaign to finish development
Back in early July we shared some details and a mini-interview about Chrono Faction, the next game from Mojo Bones - the team that brought us Siesta Fiesta back on 3DS. It's a CCG (collectible card game) with both solo and multiplayer modes, and it'll be a premium release featuring "no...
News Rom-Com Dating Sim 'Love Esquire' Invites Players To "Git Gud, Get Laid" On Switch
"Find man's greatest pleasure" later this week
It's not often that you spot a Switch eShop listing telling you to "git gud, get laid" nestled amongst your child-friendly Mario and Pokémon games, yet here we are. Introducing Love Esquire. Love Esquire is a romantic-comedy visual novel that comes with some old-school RPG elements for good measure,...
News Nintendo Indie World Showcase To Air Tomorrow, 11th August
20 minutes of indie goodness
Update (Wed 11th Aug, 2021 16:30 BST): You can watch the show live right here! Original Article (Tue 10th Aug, 2021 14:01 BST): It's that time once again, folks! Nintendo has announced that a new Indie World Showcase will be airing tomorrow, 11th August. The show will kick off at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm BST / 6pm CEST...
Mini Review Last Stop - Touching Tales Of London Life In Annapurna's Latest
The Tube is out there
As a storyteller, gaming has several personalities. Sometimes we go story-game-story-game with cutscene 'movies', or we pick through branching prose with interspersed decisions, or we read out comic book narratives interrupted by puzzle breaks. Sometimes the action is the story, like Breath of the Wild’s millions of private...
News Super Hiking League DX Brings Chaotic Retro Platforming To Switch
Out today (10th August)
Here's a little 'out today' post for a small download title that we missed out on sharing late last week - Super Hiking League DX. It's a retro-styled vertical platformer that'll cost $4.99USD / €4,99 / £4.49, developed by Bit Ink Studios and published by QUByte Interactive. Originally released by the developer on Steam,...
News PAC-MAN 99 Surpasses Four Million Downloads, New Content On The Way
Update: Free theme now available
Update: The free Hopping Mappy theme is now available to download for free for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. Remember, if you have an active subscription, PAC-MAN 99 itself is also free – what are you waiting for? Original Article (Mon 2nd Aug, 2021 10:15 BST): Nintendo Switch Online exclusive PAC-MAN 99...
Review Haven Park - A Lovely Country Walk With A Few Stinging Nettles
A brief trek
Exploration is a big ol’ deal in some video games; you only have to look at something like Breath of the Wild or A Short Hike in order to see that. Haven Park leans heavily into that idea, and shares some DNA with the latter game we mentioned. Not least of all because you play as a bird. Haven Park sees you controlling Flint, a young...
Video Missed Fortnite's Ariana Grande 'Rift Tour' Event? Watch It In Full Here
Also starring Kevin the Cube
Fortnite's special Rift Tour event has now come to a close, but don't worry if you missed it – the whole thing's available to watch (or rewatch) up above. Starring a digital version of Ariana Grande and a medley of her songs as the main attraction, the show took place four times over the weekend, with players able to...
News Nintendo Reveals The Top 15 Most-Downloaded Switch Games In July 2021 (Europe)
The eShop's biggest games
Nintendo has shared an updated list of Europe's most-downloaded Switch eShop games, revealing which titles were the most popular during July 2021. It's perhaps no surprise to see that The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD has gone straight to number one in its debut month; Nintendo's latest big-name title managed to beat...
Video Here's A Look At Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Battles Running On Switch
Goku is back this September
Goku and company will be returning to the Nintendo Switch this September in Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot. Ahead of the release of this action RPG, Bandai Namco has been drip-feeding Dragon Ball fans new videos of the game running on the Switch. In the latest Japanese trailer, we get a look at some fast-paced battles - it's all...
News Aksys Games Shares First Look At "Capcom And SNK" Inspired Arcade Fighter Blazing Strike
2D pixel art street fights are back
If you have fond memories of 2D pixel fighting games and sometimes wish you could just return to this golden era, you might want to keep an eye on Blazing Strike published by Aksys Games and developed by RareBreed Makes Games. We first heard about this one back in May and now in an update, the team has released a...
News Horizon Chase Turbo Teases A Brand New Expansion
"Coming FAST" to all platforms
The arcade racer Horizon Chase Turbo - drawing inspiration from classics like Top Gear - has teased a brand new expansion - with epic races - "coming fast" to all platforms including the Nintendo Switch. The brief clip, which is just under 30 seconds, shows what appears to be the rear of an F1 speeding around a track...
News 'All Aksys' Showcase Event To Feature At Least 7 Switch Games
Watch it now!
Update: As we reported in early July, the 'All Aksys' showcase will feature a broad variety of games. You can watch it live below or over on the AksysGames Twitch page - enjoy! Original Article: Aksys Games is a publisher that's brought a lot of games to Switch, earning plenty of fans in the process. Now the company has confirmed...
News Latest Pokémon Unite Update Fixes Gengar Bug, Implements Ranking Adjustment
Here are the patch notes
Pokémon Unite was treated to a pretty significant update just a few days ago, but the development team's back with another quick fix. Live as we speak, this latest update includes a fix for a bug concerning Gengar, in which the Pokémon's Hex attack didn't always behave as expected, as well as an adjustment to post-match...
News Switch's Calculator Is Outdone By 'Battle Calculator', A New Competitive Multiplayer Game
And it's out today
Remember Calculator, the £8 app that lets you put your real calculator, computer or mobile phone aside to do sums on your games console instead? Well, it now has a direct competitor. Introducing Battle Calculator, a new game that has you using your calculation skills to do battle with your friends. In a format similar to the...
Mini Review Ayo The Clown - A Breezy Platformer That Yoshi Fans Will Enjoy
We all float down here
Ayo the Clown is something of a rarity; a pure 2.5D platform game set across bite sized linear stages. It owes a lot of its core gameplay ideas to classic Mario titles — and quite explicitly takes inspiration from various entries in the Yoshi series — with cute character design, levels that promote exploration and...
News See Humanity's Downfall And Play A Hole Or Two In Golf Club Wasteland, Coming To Switch
Update: September release date confirmed
Update: We have good news and bad news. The bad news is that Golf Club: Wasteland has been pushed back a little from its original August release window, but the good news is that we now have a solid, final release date and it isn't actually that far away. The game will be launching on 3rd September. A new...
News Fatal Frame Producer Says Maiden Of Black Water Success Could Lead To A Sequel
"We’d love this to lead to a new title"
Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water is making the leap to Switch this Halloween, and should this new port be successful, a sequel could well become a possibility. That's according to series producer Keisuke Kikuchi, who recently sat down for a chat with Japanese magazine, Famitsu (thanks ryokutya2089). In...
News Another Shmup Joins The Arcade Archives Collection On Switch
UPL's Bio-Ship Paladin
Hamster's Arcade Archives release this week for the Nintendo Switch has been confirmed as the 1990 horizontal side-scroller shoot 'em up, Bio-Ship Paladin. "BIO-SHIP PALADIN” is a shooting game released by UPL in 1990. Players use a variety of weapons to defeat bosses, including a main weapon with charge and chain shots,...
News The Pokémon And Stardew Valley Hybrid Monster Harvest Gets Delayed For The Third Time
"There was one final development hurdle"
Update #2 [Thu 5th Aug, 2021 00:55 BST]: You might find this hard to believe, but Monster Harvest has been delayed for the third time in a row. Merge Games and Maple Powered Games are now promising the upcoming farming sim meets critter collecter adventure will arrive on 31st August, across all platforms -...
Review PICROSS S GENESIS & Master System Edition - Picross X SEGA Could Have Been More
SAY-GUH
It’s rather impressive how much mileage Nintendo and Jupiter Corporation have managed to get out of the Picross franchise. The beloved number puzzle series has been going for a couple decades now, while the core gameplay all along the way has remained almost completely stagnant. Though the ‘main’ games have been entertaining enough in...
News Drum Box Aims To Bring Some Rhythm To The Switch eShop
Drum roll please...
The days of Rock Band and Guitar Hero may be gone, though Harmonix is still working in the genre with interesting results in Fuser, but a download title on Switch eShop will aim to blend that rhythm gameplay with, well, producing a good rhythm. Drum Box - from Sanuk Games - adopts the scrolling bar approach we know from Guitar...
News Axiom Verge 2 Update Data Has Apparently Surfaced On Nintendo's Servers
Could it be arriving soon?
Tom Happ's Axiom Verge 2 has suffered multiple delays, but the latest findings doing the rounds online suggest the game could be arriving on the Nintendo Switch very soon. According to Nintendo Everything, update data for the game has recently been discovered on Nintendo's servers. In the past, there have been similar...
News Dorfromantik Is A 'Peaceful Building Strategy' Experience Coming To Switch
Has benefited from support via Ubisoft's Indie initiatives
Ubisoft may be one of the world's largest 'triple-A' publishers, but it also runs regional initiatives to find and support Indie games around the world. This is highlighted in a video above, and at the start of the short presentation development studio Toukana Interactive confirms that it...
News Here Are The Switch eShop's Best-Selling Games Of July 2021 (Japan)
Zelda loses out to Monster Hunter
Nintendo has released an updated list of its best-selling titles on the eShop in Japan, this time covering July 2021. Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin has managed to claim victory this time around, just ahead of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD. It's worth noting that Monster Hunter launched a week...
News Art Of Rally Power Slides Onto Switch Very Soon
Start the engine
It was back in Nintendo's April Indie Showcase that it confirmed art of rally, by Funselektor, is heading to Switch eShop. Originally a popular release on Epic Game Store, it'll land on Switch and other platforms with all of the previous DLC and the upcoming Kenya expansion, so there should be plenty to do. The good news is it's...
News Castle Of Pixel Skulls Brings Old-School Difficulty Platforming To Switch This Week
"Everything in this castle is trying to kill you"
Launching on the Nintendo Switch eShop this Friday is Castle of Pixel Skulls, a retro-style platformer from indie developer Josep Monzonís Hernández and publisher 2Awesome Studio. The game has you taking on the role of a skeleton who wakes up in a haunted castle. To escape, you'll need to overcome...
Review Skydrift Infinity - Arcade-Style Sky Racing That's Short But Sweet
Just good fun, plane and simple
One of the most irritating things anyone can say online is: “Nobody asked for this.” It’s a cocky, unfairly harsh way of shutting down any new game that isn’t on a person’s own specific wishlist, and not only is it generally disrespectful, it can also be totally meaningless. After all, a game doesn’t have...
News Indie Platform Adventure 'Smashroom' Explodes Onto Switch This Week
Featuring a "simple" levelling up system
The explosive indie platformer Smashroom will be launching on the Nintendo Switch eShop later this week, Forever Entertainment has confirmed. Created by Jonathan Calsolaro, the game sees you take on the role of a small mushroom that can explode at will. This handy skill can be used in a number of different...
News Fort Triumph Blends Turn-Based Combat And World Exploration, Out On Switch Soon
All wrapped in a 'parody fantasy plot'
We have a good number of quality turn-based combat games on the Switch eShop, but another is aiming to catch our attention this month. Fort Triumph, developed by CookieByte Entertainment, has a self-stated aim of blending XCOM and Heroes of Might and Magic, which is a potentially neat combination. As you can...
News Spelunker HD Deluxe Scores Western Switch Release
Update: Digital version arrives this week
Update: If you've been holding out for the digital version of Spelunker HD Deluxe, your time has finally come. The game will be launching on the Switch eShop on 6th August and will be priced at $24.99. The legendary game "Spelunker" is back with a full remake! Overcome difficult obstacles in search of the...
News Fortnite's Rift Tour Musical Experience Will Star Ariana Grande
Update: Epic shares the deets
Update: Epic Games has now confirmed that the record-breaking superstar starring as part of the Rift Tour is Ariana Grande. "Ensuring that fans around the world can catch the Rift Tour, the experience spans five showtimes over three days. We recommend fans arrive in Fortnite 60 minutes before showtime, and the Rift...
Mini Review Trigger Witch - Guns And Witchcraft Of A Different Type
Fly me to the moon
Ever found yourself wishing that games like The Legend of Zelda featured a boatload of badass guns in addition to its staple Master Sword? Well, no, neither have we, if we're being honest. But there's clearly a market for such a game, as eastasiasoft's Trigger Witch proves. Part adventure RPG, part twin-stick shooter, this...
Mini Review Unbound: Worlds Apart - All The Portals You Need
Is this cake a lie..?
Portals have always been cool, right? Valve's own genre-defining Portal remains to this day one of the greatest FPS games of all time, and we're sure even the most firm critic of the MCU can't watch the Endgame portal scene without feeling just a little bit emotional. Unbound: Worlds Apart makes smart use of portals as a...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - July 2021
July's best Switch eShop games!
July was a slightly quieter month for big digital releases on the eShop, but no month ever goes by without at least a few treats that are worthy of your time. These awards aim to celebrate the best of Nintendo's digital store, giving some love and attention to the games that could so easily be missed in the Switch's...
Video 9 Exciting New Games Coming to Nintendo Switch In August
No More Heroes III, Baldo and more...
August is here and for Nintendo Switch owners that means there are more new releases on the way. This month we've highlighted 10 exciting games coming to the hybrid platform over the next 31 days. Perhaps the standout of the lot is Suda51's No More Heroes III. That's not all, though - we've got other...
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