Switch eShop News (Page 8)
Review 1000xRESIST (Switch) - A Sci-Fi Narrative Masterpiece, Hair To Hair
You can (not) Resist
We know. We’re pretty late with this one, but this bears talking about. Cast your mind back to 9th May 2024 and "Indie Game Day", with multiple outstanding games dropping simultaneously, demonstrating the variety, beauty, and necessity of independently-owned game studios. We covered several of them
News Shantae's Revived GBA Game 'Risky Revolution' Finally Scores Switch Release Window
I whip my hair back and forth
Back in July 2023, we heard that developer WayForward was returning to a previously cancelled GBA entry in the Shantae series, Risky Revolution, for a release on both the classic hardware and modern consoles. While we're still waiting to hear a solid launch date, the dev has finally provided us with a release window,...
News Buy Deltarune On Switch And Get The Switch 2 Version "At No Additional Cost"
A "cross-buy" offer
Deltarune will be releasing the same day as the Switch 2 and ahead of the big launch, Toby Fox has provided an update in his latest newsletter about how you'll be able to access his game on your new Nintendo system. If you've already bought the game on the original Switch, or plan to get it on this platform any time soon, you'll...
News The Hundred Line's Script Is Long Enough To Print 60 Paperback Novels
According to its director, at least
The Hundred Line - Last Defense Academy is out now on Nintendo Switch and, by all accounts, it stands as one of the best games from directors Kazutaka Kodaka and Kotaro Uchikoshi. It's a pretty hefty title, too, boasting 100 unique endings with more narrative twists and turns than your average George R. R. Martin...
News Tales Of The Shire Physical Release Announced For Switch, Pre-Orders Live
Return to the Shire this July
Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game will release digitally on the Switch this July and today it's been confirmed there will also be a physical release arriving on the same date. This was announced by 'iam8bit' and there'll be a standard retail edition (including a fold-out map and digital soundtrack) and...
News Double Dragon Gaiden Doubles The Fun With A "Free DLC" Update On Switch
Beat 'em up today
[Tue 18th Mar, 2025 02:30 GMT]: If you love beat 'em ups on the Switch and haven't tried out Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons just yet, now might be the time to finally give it a go. Maximum Entertainment has announced there's some new "free DLC" on the way in the form of two new fighters Jeff and Abore. These two...
News Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered Physical Switch Release On The Way
Pre-orders open soon
[Sun 9th Feb, 2025 14:00 GMT]: Lara Croft returns next week in Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered and it looks like a physical release could be on the way. Nintendo Everything recently asked Aspyr's Brand Manager Matthew Ray about the chances of a physical version and it seems there'll be an update "soon". Q. Is there a physical...
News Game Devs Weigh In On Switch 2, And A "Much Better" eShop Is A Must
"Oh, you don't like hentai on your Switch?"
Everyone is eager to chat about the Switch 2 console in general right now, and GamesRadar has spoken to a number of developers about what they want from the brand new console, and lo and behold, the eShop has entered the chat once again. Yep, the eShop has been getting a little bit of a doing once again,...
News Freedom Wars Remastered Updated On Switch, Here Are The Patch Notes
Bug fixes, adjustments, and more
Bandai Namco has issued a new patch for Freedom Wars Remastered on the Switch, bringing the game up to version 1.8.0 (thanks, Nintendo Everything). It's a fairly hefty one that introduces several bug fixes, gam
News Star Wars: Grand Collection For Switch Now Available, Nine "Iconic" Games In One
Celebrating Star Wars Day
It's May the 4th and you know what that means - it's Star Wars Day! As part of this year's celebrations, developer Aspyr has released a new 'Grand Collection' on the Switch. The Star Wars: Grand Collection contains a total of nine games for $139.99 / £125.99. Right now though, it's available in select locations for half...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects (April 2025)
Our picks for the top Switch 1 eShop games of April
Ready for better, brighter weather (at least in the northern hemisphere) and eShop Selects? Us too! Admittedly, our eyes are firmly set on the near future. The Nintendo Switch 2 is just over a month away, and that means a whole slew of big, new games are waiting for us. It's safe to say, things...
Video Here's Another Look At The Lord Of The Rings 'Tales Of The Shire' Game
The Shire comes to Switch this July
In case you somehow missed it, we're getting another Lord of the Rings game, but this one is probably like no other entry you've seen in the series before. This new title, known as Tales of the Shire, has been described as a "cosy" Tolkien-inspired lifestyle-like game and it's arriving on the Switch this July. In...
Poll Orange Or Red Switch eShop - Make Your Choice
Which do you prefer?
The latest Switch update brought with it a couple of pretty substantial new features in the form of Virtual Game Cards and GameShare as Nintendo looks to prepare for the upcoming Switch 2. In addition to this (and, apparently, a few nasty error messag
News Nintendo eShop Cards Are Apparently Getting A Refresh For Switch 2
New gen, new look
Since announcing the Switch 2, Nintendo has been updating its services, storefronts and even merch to reflect this new generation. Now, in the latest update, Switch eShop cards are reportedly getting a "visual refresh". Some of these new eShop cards have apparently already been shared on social media and it seems Nintendo will be...
News Awesome Roguelike 'Astral Ascent' Doubles In Size With Ver. 2.0 Launch & New DLC
Go on then, just one more run
When Astral Ascent arrived on Switch in 2023, we called it "Probably the best roguelike since Hades", and we weren't lying, it's awesome. Well, soon enough, the run-based action will be getting even awesome-er with its ver. 2.0 launch and the arrival of a new DLC pack, 'The Outer Reaches'. The additions are coming...
Review Shotgun Cop Man (Switch) - Move Over, Meat Boy, There's A New Sheriff In Town
Devilishly good
Gun recoil (or kickback) has often been viewed as a negative in gaming; something that, through the application of unlockable perks, can be lessened or even eliminated entirely. Yet with Shotgun Cop Man, recoil is fundamental to both combat and traversal. Created by Swedish developer DeadToast Entertainment (Victor Ågren), Shotgun...
News Sea Of Stars 'Throes Of The Watchmaker' DLC Finally Scores A Release Date
And it's right around the corner!
We've been eagerly awaiting news of the Sea of Stars 'Throes of the Watchmaker' DLC ever since Sabotage Studios first teased it in early 2024, and now, we finally have a release date. The excellent retro-inspired RPG will land its free DLC on 20th May, adding an extra eight-hour adventure that features new...
News Harvest Moon Meets Red Dead Redemption In 'Cattle Country' On Switch This May
Lasso the demo now, too
Playtonic Friends has shared the release date for Castle Pixel's adorable-looking Western-set farm sim, Cattle Country. Galloping onto Switch on 27th May, you'll be able to tend to the land, mind the ranch, and venture the frontier in lovely pixel art glory. Not only that, curious cowboys can download a free demo from the...
News Switch eShop Update Puts Less Focus On The Terrible 'eSlop'
A step in the right direction
In addition to the overall firmware update for the Switch, Nintendo has provided an update to the (now red) Switch eShop that is very welcome in one way, and perhaps not so welcome in another. To put it simply, changes applied to the 'Charts' and 'Current Offers' pages now seems to put less focus on the so-called...
News Nintendo Highlights Multiple Switch Games Launching In May 2025
It's another busy month
We're still taking in everything that's recently been announced for the Switch 2 (and Switch 1), but there's no time to slow down with May just around the corner. If you are wondering what's up next and haven't had a chance to investigate it for yourself just yet, Nintendo has now provided a brief update highlighting the...
News Delightfully Daft 'Duck Detective' Quacks Out A Spooky Sequel Next Month
Fowl play
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami passed a lot of people by when it arrived on Switch last year, which is a shame, because this daft detective game about a case-cracking duck solving office drama was absolutely cracking quacking. Fortunately, if you did miss out, there's another case right around the corner as developer Happy Broccoli...
News Beloved Fantasy City Builder 'Against The Storm' Arrives On Switch This June
A Steam success
Manor Lords publisher Hooded Horse and developer Eremite Games have today announced that the award-winning dark fantasy roguelike city builder (is that enough genre terms for ya?) Against the Storm will be making the jump to Switch on 26th June. This one launched on Steam in late 2023 and has since gone on to rack up over 1.5...
News Rift Of The Necrodancer Gets Saucy In Upcoming Pizza Tower DLC
Marinara sauce, that is
Brace Yourself Games' long-awaited follow-up to Crypt of the NecroDancer, Rift of the NecroDancer, was every bit as cheesy as you would hope to see from a Guitar Hero-style rhythm puzzle adventure game (rolls off the tongue, eh?), and its upcoming DLC is going to get things even cheesier. The beloved Wario Land-inspired...
News Gal Guardians: Servants Of The Dark Scores First Major Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
New bosses incoming
Inti Creates has today released the first major update for the Castlevania-inspired character-swapping adventure Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark. This one brings the game up to ver. 1.2.1 (a small follow-up accompanied the "major" part of the update) and adds a handful of new features like a fresh 'Arena' event, new boss...
News Turok Receives A New Update On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it now
The team at Nightdive Studios have rolled out a new update for Turok's Switch eShop release and multiple other platforms. Patch 3.0.1013 includes a whole list of Switch-specific updates. This includes fixes, some new options, and much more. Here are the full patch notes for this latest update (via Nightdive Studios' official...
News Viral Horror Co-op Game Is The Latest Victim Of Shameless eShop Scam
"BE CAREFUL OUT THERE!"
Horror fans on PC have been raving about R.E.P.O., developed by Swedish studio semiwork. It's an online co-op game which launched back in February 2025 where you and up to five friends need to work together to discover a long lost age of humanity. You need to balance quiet and careful with panic and hilarity as chaos ensues...
Guide 126 Games You Should Pick Up In Nintendo's 'Partner Spotlight' eShop Sale (North America)
Every game we scored 9/10 or higher
Nintendo's 'Partner Spotlight' Switch eShop sale wraps up this weekend on 27th April, so you only have a couple of days left to nip in and grab yourself a bargain! Want to know the very best titles currently seeing a price cut? Boy, do we have the list for you... Ready for some savings? Nintendo has kicked off...
Guide 123 Games You Should Pick Up In Nintendo's 'Save & Play' eShop Sale (Europe)
Every game we scored 9/10 or higher
The 'Save & Play' sale wraps up in just a few days, so this is your friendly reminder to make the most of the savings while they last! You'll find a rundown of the very best sale offerings below... Your mind may be fixed firmly on Switch 2, but that isn't going to stop Nintendo from opening the sale floodgates...
News Swashbuckling Pirate Adventure 'Trident's Tale' Sets Sail On Switch Next Month
Sea for yourself
The bright and colourful pirate adventure Trident's Tale launches on the Switch eShop on 22nd May 2025 for £22.49 / $24.99. Developed by 3DClouds, a studio best known for creating kid-friendly games based on big IPs such as Hot Wheels and Transformers, this looks to be an inviting way of introducing younger gamers to more...
News Fast Fusion Price On Switch 2 Puts Welcome Tour To Shame
Cheap as chips
Our recent interview with Shin'en Multimedia regarding the upcoming launch of Fast Fusion gave us plenty of answers as to the game's new features and performance on Switch 2. Now, thanks to an official listing on the Nintendo eShop, we now know how much it will cost. In short, if you thoug
News 'Rooftops & Alleys' Brings Sky-High Parkour To Switch This June
Flippin' heck
Okay, we're going to do our best not to reference that one gag from The Office too much here, but we can't make any promises. After launching on Steam early access last year, new indie publisher Radical Theory has announced that Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game will be flipping onto Nintendo Switch on 17th June... parkour! As...
News "Frustrating" Nintendo Cert Process Causes Last-Minute Switch Delay For 'Old Skies'
"Unfortunately, it didn't make it"
We've been following Old Skies, the time-travelling point-and-click from indie powerhouse Wadjet Eye Games (Unavowed, Primordia, The Excavation Of Hob's Barrow), for a good few years now. Initially revealed in 2022, the game was supposed to launch on Switch and PC today, however, the developer has had to make the...
News Switch Onimusha 1+2 Bundle Pack Launching Alongside Sequel Remaster
Capcom also brings 'Hell Mode' to Onimusha 1
Capcom is gearing up for the remaster of Onimusha 2 next month, and as part of this, it's now announced a special digital bundle. If you haven't played the first or second game, you'll also have the option to pick up the "Onimusha 1+2 Pack". This will be arriving on the same day as Onimusha 2 Samurai's...
Community Did We Miss A Great Switch Game? Give Us Your Recommendations
The ones that got away
We're approaching a brand new hardware generation, so naturally, it's time to look back and stress about all of those great Switch 1 games we haven't played. Yep, it's time for us to ask you lovely lot to tell us about the Games We Missed. With backwards compatibility coming to the Switch 2, and a whole host of gems on the...
News What If 'Bioshock' Was A Cute Puzzle Platformer? Say Hello To 'Power Sink'
Deep sea DIY
Australian developer Winterwire Games has revealed that its deep sea puzzle platformer Power Sink will be launching on the Nintendo Switch on 22nd May 2025 for $14.99 USD / $22.95 AUD / £12.79 / €14,79. We must admit that when we first caught the trailer above, we immediately thought it looked like a cute platforming take on...
Update, you must
Aspyr released Jedi Power Battles on Switch eShop earlier this year and this week the game has received a "post-launch" patch. This update apparently resolves "issues and various updates". Here's the full rundown from the official Aspyr website: STAR WARS™: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles™ - Post-Launch Patch Notes The...
News 'The Knightling' Trailer Showcases A Stunning World Begging To Be Explored
Launching this August
Publisher Saber Interactive and developer Twirlbound have unleashed a new trailer for the upcoming 3D adventure game The Knightling, scheduled to launch on Nintendo Switch on 28th August 2025. If you've not got this one on your wishlist yet, then we'd recommend at least keeping a close eye on it as we approach the release...
News Atelier Yumia Free Update #1 Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Available now
Atelier Yumia arrived on the Switch last month and Koei Tecmo is still working on improving and updating various aspects of the game. As part of this, it's now released "Free Update #1" which comes with a special update for Photo Mode, additional background music, and a special items set. Here's the full rundown from Koei Tecmo:...
News N64 Platformer 'Glover' Is Getting Its First Patch On Switch Next Week
Taking the gloves off
Following its arrival on the Switch and multiple other platforms in February, Glover will soon be receiving its very first patch. It will be available next week on 23rd April 2025. The team says it's been listening to player feedback to ensure it can bring "important fixes and improvements to this beloved cult classic". So...
Review I, Robot (Switch) - Another Psychedelic Success For Llamasoft & Atari
Proper bangin'
If you looked at the title of Atari’s latest release and thought, 'The Will Smith movie?', don’t worry. I, Robot has nothing to do with the 2004 sci-fi film, nor the original Isaac Asimov short stories upon which it was based. Instead, this is a Llamasoft-developed remake of the 1984 arcade title I, Robot from Dave Theurer...
News One Of The Best EarthBound-Inspired Indie RPGs Is Finally Confirmed For Switch
Oh, Jimmy...
We all know just how influential EarthBound is at this point. Despite initially underselling and putting people off with weird marketing campaigns, the game (and, in turn, series) is one of the most beloved games on the SNES. So it's no wonder that EarthBound-inspired games are a dime a dozen. Here's one that may have flown under the...
Review Rusty Rabbit (Switch) - A Hop, Skip & Some Junk Away From Greatness
More rabbit than Sainsbury′s
We always find it a bit trite to start a review with comparisons, but humour us. Rusty Rabbit is a bit like SteamWorld Dig 2 mixed with Sylvanian Families. Or, it’s somewhere between Drill Dozer and Star Fox. Umm, Dig Dug mixed with Conker’s Bad Fur Day? We might be losing steam here… From developer SoFun,
News Devolver's Slick New Precision Platformer Scores An eShop Demo
That key art is unsettling, though
Devolver Digital is launching a new 2D precision platformer on 1st May 2025 for the Nintendo Switch, and you can try it out now via a free eShop demo. Developed by DeadToast Entertainment (My Friend Pedro), Shotgun Cop Man ties all traversal and combat to your guns, with each shot propelling you in your desired...
Gallery Here's A Sneak Peek Of The Nintendo Switch Online Menu UI For Switch 2
Take a look
In case you didn't already know, the Nintendo Switch Online service will carry over to the Switch 2 when it launches this June. If you are wondering what the menu UI might look like when it eventually shows up on the new hybrid system, Nintendo's official Japanese website has now shared a sneak peek. As you can see, there'll be a huge...
News Katana Zero's Long-Awaited DLC Is "Still Coming" To Switch
And it's "still free" when it arrives
During the Triple-i showcase earlier this week, developer Askiisoft reminded Katana ZERO fans about the free DLC. In this long-awaited development update for the indie action-platformer, it was confirmed the DLC is "finally nearing completion". Here's a bit about it direct from the PR, and you can see it in...
News DOOM + DOOM II Switch Update 3 Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it now
This week DOOM + DOOM II has received 'Update 3' and it adds SIGIL II as well as "various mod-related improvements and fixes". Here's the full rundown from Bethesda's Slayer's Club: DOOM + DOOM II - Update 3 (April 10, 2025): SIGIL II SIGIL II is now officially included as part of the
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects (March 2025)
Our picks for the best eShop games from March on Switch 1
Hello, hello, we're here — nothing at all happened last week, right? We didn't miss anything? Okay, you might have noticed, but things got a lil' hectic last week, hence why our regularly scheduled eShop Selects is a bit later than normal. Things are changing in the world of Nintendo, and...
News Vampire Survivors And Square Enix Team Up For Free DLC, But It's Not The Series You'd Expect
It's a whole SaGa
Surprise! Vampire Survivors is getting a huge free update today, and it's moving away from Konami and joining forces with Square Enix. Announced during today's Triple I showcase, it's not a Final Fantasy or Kingdom Hearts DLC — both of those would be amazing, of course, but we really admire the choice that poncle settled on. The...
Review SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered (Switch) - A Solid Port Of A Great JRPG
It's about family
Families, huh? They can cause us all manner of headaches. Sometimes they invade your personal space or take your favourite shirt without asking, and sometimes they get banished as a child and return home to try to take their rightful place on the throne. Between all of the turn-based combat and extended cutscenes, SaGa Frontier 2...
News 'Mouse Work' Looks Like It Might Be The Switch 2 Equivalent Of 'Snipperclips'
Mouse minigames!
Nitrome, the developer behind the excellent Shovel Knight Dig, has announced Mouse Work for the Nintendo Switch 2, a game heavily inspired by the likes of Pico Park and Part Time UFO. There's no release date at the time of writing, but Nitrome is hoping to get its latest title out shortly after the launch of the Switch 2 on 5th...
