Switch eShop News
September2023
News Level-5 Premieres Multiple Trailers For Its Upcoming Switch Games
Inazuma Eleven, Fantasy Life and more
Update [Sat 16th Sep, 2023 12:00 BST]: Level-5 has now released these trailers for the new Fantasy Life game, the new Inazuma Eleven, and also DECAPOLICE. You can see them all below: Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time - 1st Trailer Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time arrives on Switch in 2023...
News Hatsune Miku Is Getting Her Very Own Fitness Boxing Game On Switch
Update: Arriving in Japan next March, new Direct footage
Update [Sat 16th Sep, 2023 02:00 BST]: During the latest Nintendo Direct broadcast in Japan, Hatsune Miku fans got another look at her upcoming Fitness Boxing Switch game. It's scheduled to arrive in this region on 7th March 2024. There's no word on localisation at this point in time. Here...
News Toby Fox Shares Another Development Update On Deltarune Chapter 3
The chapter is now "playable from beginning to end"
Undertale creator Toby Fox this week released another free newsletter providing a new update on the next chapter in the Deltarune series. The official "status update" on Chapter 3 is the team is currently hard at work on it and the chapter is now "playable from beginning to end". Unfortunately,...
Guide F-ZERO 99: Tips & Tricks - How To Win Races, Everything You Need To Know
F-Hero
Nintendo's latest entry in its Nintendo Switch Online-exclusive Battle-Royale-style series — which includes Tetris 99, the dearly departed Super Mario Bros. 35, and the soon-to-be dearly departed PAC-MAN 99 — returns a fan-favourite racer to a Nintendo console for the first entry since 2004's Japan-only F-Zero Climax.
News Broken Sword-Inspired Adventure 'Crowns And Pawns' Hits Switch This Month
Mysteries abound
Publisher Thunderful and developer Tag of Joy have announced that the point-and-click adventure game Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit will launch on the Nintendo Switch on September 28th, 2023. Boasting some remarkable behind-the-scenes talent - including the Art Director from Broken Sword 2.5 and voice actors from Monkey...
News Splatoon 3 Version 5.0.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Changes to the DLC and more
To kick off the latest Nintendo Direct, Nintendo confirmed the Splatoon 3 story DLC 'Side Order' would be arriving in Spring 2024. That's not all though - the game's just been updated to Version 5.0.1. It's obviously not as big as the 5.0.0 update, but there are still some DLC adjustments and fixes. You can see the full...
News Early Tech Analysis Investigates Paper Mario Thousand-Year Door Switch FPS & Resolution
The new version is "visually enhanced"
It seems the visual upgrades in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door for Nintendo Switch may come at a cost. An early tech analysis by Nintendo World Report seemingly suggests gameplay in the new version of this turn-based RPG classic will target 30FPS. This analysis is based on the
News Get Two Square Enix RPGs In This New Switch eShop Bundle
Octopath Traveler II and Various Daylife
If you're a fan of Square Enix games, you may want to check out the new Switch game bundle it's offering in the US and UK. Right now, you can get Octopath Traveler II (main game) and Various Daylife (main game) for the single price of $64.99 / £52.99. Here's a bit about each one: OCTOPATH TRAVELER II The...
Video Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Side-By-Side Comparison (Switch & GameCube)
See how the new version holds up
Nintendo dropped quite the surprise at the end of the latest Direct, revealing the GameCube classic Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door would be returning with updated graphics on the Switch. If you're curious to see just how good this version looks alongside the original 2004 role-playing game, GameXplain has now...
News Nintendo Adds Multiple New Games To Its Switch Voucher Program (North America)
"Save on two digital games"
There were a lot of first-party games featured during the latest Direct and if you're wondering how you're going to be able to afford them all, you could perhaps consider making use of the Switch Online voucher program. In North America and certain other parts of the world, Nintendo has now added some more titles to the...
News Suikoden Creator's New JRPG, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, Out April 2024
Expand your headquarters next year
Surprise, RPG fans! Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes has an actual release date. The upcoming RPG from Yoshitaka Murayama, the creator of the Suikoden series, is launching on Nintendo Switch and other consoles on 23rd April 2024. Today's announcement during the Nintendo Direct came as a bit of a surprise to us...
Review Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - The Teal Mask (Switch) - DLC That Offers More, But Not Enough
Matcha the mood
As a series, Pokémon is one that has held onto tradition pretty firmly. In the 25+ years since Red & Blue’s release, the fundamentals of the game haven’t really changed – you explore a world, you fight Pokémon, you catch Pokémon. Last year’s Pokémon Scarlet & Violet was the mainline series’ first big attempt to...
News The Indie Darling Of 2023 'Dave The Diver' Swims Onto Switch In October
A demo is out now
If you've had your finger on the pulse over the last few months, then you may have heard of Dave The Diver, a game all about catching fish and managing a sushi restaurant. it's been a hit with fans and critics alike, and in today's Nintendo Direct, Mintrocket's indie hit was revealed to be coming to Switch on 26th October. Dave...
News Fasten Your Seatbelts, Horizon Chase 2 Is Out Now On The Switch eShop
Highly anticipated sequel shadow drops
If you're a fan of Aquiris Game Studio's Horizon Chase Turbo, then you're in for a treat. The highly anticipated direct sequel, Horizon Chase 2, is out now on the Switch eShop. Originally released as an Apple Arcade exclusive, Horizon Chase 2 looks to deliver "true arcade racing thrills", evolving the visuals...
News Stunning Zelda-Like 'Eastward' Plants New Farm-Sim DLC This Winter
Welcome to Octopia
Making a surprise appearance in the September Nintendo Direct showcase, Pixpil and Chucklefish announced that the pixel-perfect RPG Eastward will be landing an all-new farm-sim DLC, 'Eastward: Octopia', this winter. The DLC is set in a parallel world to the main game and will see Sam and John settling down to enjoy the good life...
News Strategy Ahoy! Wargroove 2 Sails Onto Switch Next Month
Meet the mousey Faahri Republic
Revealed during today's Nintendo Direct showcase, Chucklefish and Robotality gave us an update on their strategic sequel, Wargroove 2, which we now know will be setting sail for Switch on 5th October. The game still looks completely charming, with the gorgeous pixel art and classic Fire Emblem-inspired combat...
News Trombone Champ Makes Noise On Switch With Gyro Controls Today
A tooting shadow drop
2022's hilarious surprise hit, Trombone Champ, is arriving on Switch, and we're excited to join the world's worst brass band. What's more, it's out today. This surprise announcement came during today's Nintendo Direct and also confirmed that the game would be coming with Gyro controls on Switch. You'll also be able to play...
News Another Code: Recollection Remakes Two Cult Classics On Switch in January 2024
Tracing memories
Cing's classic point-and-click adventure series Another Code is getting remade on Nintendo Switch in the form of Another Code: Recollection, which launches on Switch on 19th January 2024. This remake contains both Another Code: Two Memories (known as Trace Memory in North America), which launched on the DS in 2005, and the 2009 Wii...
Review Mugen Souls Z (Switch) - Way Too Wordy, With Long Gaps Between The Fun Bits
We hope you like walls of endless text
Gaming often takes itself entirely too seriously. There aren’t enough games that embrace ridiculous, silly ideas and run with them without coming across as shallow and one-note. Mugen Souls Z half succeeds at this; its opening scene includes a spaceship transforming into a giant robot for an epic space battle...
Video Live Orchestra Sinks Its Teeth Into Vampire Survivors' Brilliant Soundtrack
From bullet hell to rhythm heaven
If you're anything like us, then Poncle's brilliantly addictive Vampire Survivors has probably taken up a fair amount of your time since it was released last month. Many of the tension-rising tunes from the game's soundtrack are probably firmly stuck in your head by this point (we know that they are for us), so we...
Round Up The First Impressions Of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - The Teal Mask Are In
Tell us your own thoughts
Yesterday saw the arrival of the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC and now that everyone has had time to play new expansion content, various impressions are doing the rounds on social media and elsewhere. So far it seems to have gone down quite well - with trainers around the globe...
Poll Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster Is Out On Switch This Week, Will You Be Getting It?
"Two JRPG masterpieces return"
This week marks the anticipated return of the Baten Kaitos series, with Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster arriving on the Nintendo Switch. As the name suggests, this package contains "two JRPG masterpieces" by Monolith and tri-Crescendo dating back to the GameCube era. This includes Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and...
News Pokémon Home Version 3.1.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Update today
This week Nintendo and The Pokémon Company launched the first part of the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. As part of this, new Pokémon HOME DLC connectivity has also gone live. This bumps the application up to Version 3.1.0. Here are the official patch notes (via Nintendo Everything): Pokémon Home...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Mortal Kombat 1
What did the critics think?
Mortal Kombat 1 has officially entered its early access phase and as part of this the first batch of reviews for the new entry have gone live. While there's not really any Nintendo Switch hands on doing the rounds just yet, there are a handful of reviews covering the game on other platforms. We've put together this round...
News Bomb Rush Cyberfunk Scores A Physical Switch Release, Pre-Orders Go Live This Week
Funky-fresh physical media
It's been announced the Jet Set-inspired release Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, which made its debut on Switch and multiple other platforms last month, will be getting a physical release. This "exclusive edition" will be distributed by iam8bit in partnership with Team Reptile, and pre-orders will go live this week on 15th...
Review Gunbrella (Switch) - Witty, Winsome Action-Platforming With A Great Hook
Rain 'n' gun
Gunbrella opens, as so many noirs do, with a murder. Our protagonist, who goes unnamed until the second act of the game, sees his house aflame while he’s on his way back from gathering mushrooms. He rushes home to a gruesome, albeit pixelated, scene: his wife dead in a shock of blood. From there, we jump right into our hero’s...
News Walmart's Pre-Order Bonuses For Super Mario Bros. Wonder Revealed (North America)
Receive an exclusive card pack & magnet set
Ahead of the arrival of Super Mario Bros. Wonder on the Switch next month, various retailers have been revealing their pre-order goodies. The latest one comes from Walmart in the US. If you pre-order the game in store or online for $59.99, you'll receive a free trading card pack. Each card pack contains...
News Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Welcomes Back Ren & Stimpy In Latest Spotlight
"The twosome return"
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 isn't slowing down with the character spotlights and the latest one features the classic characters Ren & Stimpy. You can get the full rundown in the latest video narrated by Smash Bros. commentator and former pro player Coney. This brief rundown goes into detail about the duo's completely...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Version 2.1.1 Is Out Now, Here Are The Patch Notes
Download it today
Pokémon isn't the only game that's been updated today, it seems Monolith Soft and Nintendo have also released a patch for the excellent Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Compared to the previous update, Version 2.1.1 is quite small. It contains some bug fixes tied to the Expansion Pass and addresses a battle issue. You can get the full...
News Creature-Collecting RPG Cassette Beasts Catches First Major DLC Next Month
And it's looking spooooky
Developer Bytten Studio and publisher Raw Fury have today announced that the Pokémon-style RPG Cassette Beasts will be pressing play on its first major DLC next month as 'Pier of the Unknown' comes to Switch on 4th October. With the perfect vibes for the season, this DLC package looks set to walk a little on the spooky...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley's 'Enchanted Adventure' Drops Tomorrow, Here Are The Patch Notes
The best and the beautiful
Disney Dreamlight Valley's next big update lands tomorrow, 13th September, and Gameloft has shared the full patch notes ahead of the update: Enchanted Adventure. The Valley will welcome Beauty and the Beast's very own Belle and Beast, complete with a new Realm door, a Halloween-themed Star Path, new shop items, new...
News All Nine Picross e Games Will Make The Jump From 3DS To Switch Next Year In Picross S+
Each title comes as an additional download
Jupiter has today announced Picross S+, the latest addition to the mind-testing monogram series for the Nintendo Switch. What's exciting about this one is that it is set to bring all nine of the 3DS' download-only Picross e games with it — so if you missed out on the chance to download them before their...
News Sean Murray: No Man's Sky Is Having Its "Biggest Month In The Last Few Years"
The Starfield effect
Bethesda's Starfield is currently getting a lot of attention online, and it seems the popularity of this new RPG has had a positive effect on other space adventures. As highlighted by Hello Games founder Sean Murray on social media, the developer's own space adventure No Man's Sky is currently having its "biggest month" ever in...
News Upcoming Dragon Quest Game Scores Physical Switch Release With English Language Support
The Adventure of Dai launches later this month
Before the arrival of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince later this year, Square Enix will be releasing Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai for the Nintendo Switch on 28th September. In case you missed it, it's an action RPG based on the anime and manga series of the same name -...
Poll Will You Be Getting Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's DLC?
Part 1 'The Teal Mask' arrives this week
This week sees the release of the first half of the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet - The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC. Part 1 'The Teal Mask' will introduce more Pokémon, places, and stories. Trainers can look forward to meeting The Heroes of Kitakami, getting to know the village of Kitakami, and also...
News Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Spotlights Another Returning Fighter
Aang from Avatar is back!
If you're looking for a new arena brawler, later this year at some point GameMill Entertainment will be releasing Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2. It's going to feature new characters as well as improved returning brawlers, and one of these happens to be Aang from the hit Nickelodeon series Avatar: The Last Airbender. He...
News Atlus Mobile RPG 'Megami Ibunroku Persona: Ikuu no Tou Hen' Coming To Switch
Update: Releases later this week
Update [Mon 11th Sep, 2023 20:30 BST]: G-MODE Archives+: Megami Ibunroku Persona: Ikuu no Tou Hen, which is based on the original PlayStation Persona title, has a launch date in Japan. The game will be available on the Japanese eShop on 14th September (thanks,
Review 30XX (Switch) - Excellent Mega Man X-Style Run 'N' Gunning, With A Roguelite Twist
Zero to hero
Though Capcom hasn’t necessarily abandoned the Mega Man brand as a whole, it’s indisputably reduced how often it produces new games in that celebrated franchise. For example, it’s been 19 years since the last new Mega Man X release (and let’s be real, X8 was a rough entry to end on), but that series now lives on in the efforts...
News Raindrop Sprinters Is An Arcade Indie Gem With Simple Controls And Cute Cats, On eShop Now
Pixel Purrfect
If you are after a dose of retro arcade simplicity, then you might want to check out Raindrop Sprinters, a fixed-screen action game that snuck its way onto the Switch eShop last week. The title comes from solo developer Shuhei Miyazawa (Room_909) and publisher Mediascape and sees you attempting to guide a cat across a series of...
News Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Updated On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Fixes and improvements for every game
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster recently celebrated a new sales milestone with Square Enix announcing the compilation has now sold three million copies worldwide. It turns out that at the end of last month, the collection was also updated for both the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. Each game has apparently had...
News Gotham Knights Has Been Rated For Nintendo Switch
Is the Batman spin-off on the way?
Batman Arkham Trilogy might not be the only major Batman series making its way to the Switch in the near future. A rating by the ESRB in North America for the action role-playing spin-off Gotham Knights now also mentions the Nintendo Switch as a platform. The rating is 'T' for teen - with the game containing...
Poll Who Will You Be Playing As In Super Mario Bros. Wonder?
Go on, tell us
Super Mario Bros. Wonder will continue the trend of simultaneous multiplayer platforming in the world of Super Mario and this time it's rolling with quite possibly the biggest roster ever, made up of not only Mario and co, but also a number of extras. Nintendo recently asked fans on social media what character they would be picking...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder GameStop Pre-Orders Revealed (North America)
A sticker sheet and an elephant keychain
Update [Sat 9th Sep, 2023 04:00 BST]: GameStop has revealed Super Mario Bros. Wonder pre-orders in the US will come with an exclusive sticker sheet containing characters and power-ups from the game. This offer will be available while stock lasts. Original article [Thu 7th Sep, 2023 03:35 BST]: As we get...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Shares "First Look" At Jean-Claude Van Damme As Johnny Cage
Update: Here's the official trailer
Update [Sat 9th Sep, 2023 02:00 BST]: Following the first look teaser, NetherRealms has now released an official trailer for Jean-Claude Van Damme in Mortal Kombat 1. You can check it out via YouTube. Jean-Claude Van Damme will be available as Johnny Cage skin in the premium edition of the game, with pre-orders...
Review WrestleQuest (Switch) - A Wholesome RPG That Struggles In The Ring
Toys with dreams of wrestling greatness
If you’ve ever had the oddly specific dream of rising through the ranks of a toy-based wrestling world, then you’re in luck. WrestleQuest enters the ring with a deadly combo of late-'80s wrestling nostalgia and mid-'90s JRPG mechanics, celebrating both while not quite managing to deliver the three-count at...
News Surprise! LEGO 2K Drive Now Has A Switch eShop Demo
Download it now
Following the arrival of LEGO 2K Drive on the Switch earlier this year, 2K Games has now rolled out a free demo on the Switch eShop in the US and UK. According to Nintendo's socials, players will be able to cruise around Turbo Acres - the introductory biome of Bricklandia. When LEGO 2K Drive launched on the Switch earlier this...
Review Thunder Ray (Switch) - Imperfect But Beautiful, Bloody, 'Punch-Out!!'-Inspired Pugilism
Punching up
Nintendo’s Punch-Out!! was one of the most iconic arcade and console fixtures of the early '80s, migrating from coin-op to the NES, where it was remoulded as Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! and bestowed a Rocky-esque narrative around up-and-coming challenger Little Mac. Since Super Punch Out!! and the Wii’s original entry, however, it’s...
News Cosy Sandbox Worldbuilder 'My Little Universe' Lands On Switch Next Month, Demo Out Now
Try before you buy
Developer Estoty and publisher SayGames have announced that the cosy worldbuilder My Little Universe will be making its way onto Switch on 5th October. What's more, the foundations are already being laid as a local co-op demo is now available to try out on the Nintendo console. This one will see you creating your own...
"Straight out of the video game"
If you're obsessed with the farming and lifestyle sim Stardew Valley, you might be interested in getting your hands on "the official" cookbook by Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone and author Ryan Novak. Following ConcernedApe's announcement earlier this month, according to an Amazon listing it will be arriving in May 2024...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer Reveals Megan Fox As The Outworld Vampire Nitara
"It's cool to be in the game"
After an advertisement featuring the actor and former wrestler Dave Bautista, Mortal Kombat 1 has now officially revealed the vampire of the Outworld Nitara will be played by the actress Megan Fox. Although Fox's involvement seems to be the focus in the latest trailer, this does still count as another playable fighter...
News Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night To Share Details On Two New Modes Next Week
Game reaches 2 million sales worldwide
We were promised a "big year" for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night back in December 2022. And it's been a bit of a wait, but, developer ArtPlay has released a new blog update on Kickstarter along with a video to tease the future of the Metroid
Review Chants Of Sennaar (Switch) - Enchanting Anthro-Puzzling With A Side Of Frustration
Chants of Sennarrgh
Your character wakes up in a sarcophagus. At first blush, you seem alone as you guide your cloaked character, wandering through gorgeously rendered arches and passageways. At last, you chance upon another person. Finally! A chance to absorb some exposition about what the heck's going on. Maybe you'll even get a quest! Not quite...
News Belle And Beast Will Be Your Guests In Disney Dreamlight Valley's Next Update
Just a little change, small to say the least
Believe it or not, Disney Dreamlight Valley is celebrating its one-year anniversary and to mark the occasion, two familiar faces will be your guest, as Belle and Beast are sauntering into the game with the next update. The classic pair will enter the Valley as a part of the upcoming 'Enchanted Adventure'...
Review Fae Farm (Switch) - A Thoughtful, Utterly Gorgeous Farm Sim, But Avoid The NPCs
Farming, fishing, friendship... faeries?!
Let's cut to the chase. You're here because you've most likely got a hankering for another farming-type game in your life. In fact, you've probably played most of them already, from Stardew to Harvestella, and you've most likely been burned a few times by games that didn't quite scratch the itch. Now, you're...
News Sea Of Stars Exceeds First Year Sales Projections In Launch Week
More than 250,000 copies have been sold
The new retro-inspired RPG Sea of Stars has achieved another sales milestone one week after its release on multiple platforms including the Switch. In an update on social media, Sabotage revealed the game had now sold more than 250,000 copies in launch week. It follows a previous update in the first 24 hours...
News Stardew Valley Creator Shares A Minor Update About Version 1.6
ConcernedApe is working on it "right now"
It's been a few months since the last Stardew Valley news, so what's the latest? According to the developer Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone, Version 1.6 is still a work in progress. In an update via social media, ConcernedApe actually shared a screenshot of his new project the Haunted Chocolatier, noting how he...
(rock)Steady, this is another (be)bop
When we first got our hands on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge last year, we were by no means of the impression that the game was lacking in the content department — this is, after all, what we deemed to be "the best Turtles scrolling beat 'em up ever". A little over a year later, the game's...
News Surprise! Heart Machine's 'Solar Ash' Slides Onto Switch Next Week
From the makers of Hyper Light Drifter
Annapurna Interactive has announced that it's bringing Heart Machine's stunningly surreal 3D platformer Solar Ash to Switch on 14th September. Originally launching on PS4, PS5, and PC in 2021, Solar Ash is the second game from Hyper Light Drifter developer Heart Machine. Swapping beautiful 2D pixel art for...
Review The Making Of Karateka (Switch) - A Great Start For Digital Eclipse's Gold Master Series
Everybody Do The Kiba-Dachi
Digital Eclipse, following on from Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection, is continuing its trend of going back to the past to rekindle the games that kicked ass. While the Cowabunga Collection was wrapped in comic book paraphernalia and finished with a lick of...
News Trace Memory, Hotel Dusk Writer's New Adventure Game Blows Past Crowd-Funding Goal
Dark Auction: Hitler's Legacy is 170% funded
Japanese developer IzanagiGames, Inc. has launched a crowdfunding campaign for its new 'authentic mystery adventure' title called Dark Auction: Hitler's Legacy. At the time of writing, the game has been fully funded at 170% of the 2 million JPY goal and looks to be heading to Switch next year. Set in the...
News Final Fantasy's Pixel Remaster Series Has Now Sold Three Million Copies
"Thank you so much for your support"
Square Enix's Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series has been a huge success, with the Japanese publisher and developer announcing sales have now hit the three million mark worldwide. This includes copies sold not only on the Nintendo Switch but also on other platforms including PlayStation 4, Steam as well as...
News Sabotage Already Has A Team Hard At Work On Sea Of Star's DLC
It might even have some links to The Messenger
In case you missed the initial announcement, the indie RPG Sea of Stars will be receiving some free DLC content in the future. This was originally promised during the game's Kickstarter campaign, and in an update following the game's release (via Radio Canada), the game's director Thierry Boulanger has...
News Morkull Ragast's Rage Is A Hollow Knight-Like Action Platformer Coming To Switch Next Year
Fill the Silksong void
Publisher SelectaPlay and developer Disaster Games have today announced that Morkull Ragast's Rage, a 2D action platformer, will be slashing its way over to Switch in 2024. At an initial glance, there is more than a little Hollow Knight on display here. The skull-headed protagonist, gloomy depth of field and combat focus...
Feature Nintendo eShop Selects - August 2023
Our picks for the best Switch eShop games in August
Pinch yourselves — it's eShop Selects time again! Autumn (or fall, depending on where you are in the world) is just around the corner. The leaves will start going brown, and the temperature will start cooling off — or maybe it's getting warmer if you're on the other side of the hemisphere. This...
News Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Scores A Physical Switch Release
And it's scheduled to arrive this month
If you were hoping to see a hard copy release of the retro-style FPS Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, today is your lucky day. Boxed versions are now appearing online. According to a listing on Amazon, the game will be priced at $39.99 USD and is expected to be released on 5th September 2023. Here's a look at the...
News Square Enix Adding 11 Final Fantasy XVI Songs To Theatrhythm Final Bar Line
Joining Season Pass Vol. 3 this November
Final Fantasy Switch fans are in for a treat this November, with Square Enix announcing it will be adding 11 songs from the new entry Final Fantasy XVI to the rhythm game Theatrhythm Final Bar Line. These 11 songs will arrive on 1st November as part of the Season Pass Vol. 3. The good news is the pack will...
News Extremely Limited Edition Cult Of The Lamb Switch Controllers Revealed, Pre-Orders Now Live
Joy-Con and Pro Controllers up for grabs
Indie hit Cult of the Lamb recently received a cool Don't Starve crossover, but if that wasn't already enough it's now unveiled officially licensed Switch Joy-Con and Pro Controllers. These designs were crafted by CptnAlex Designs and are "extremely limited" edition. There are only 125 of each controller...
News Get Under Cover With Pixel Noir-Punk Platformer 'Gunbrella' Later This Month
When it rains, it soars
Retro-style action-adventure Gunbrella — from Gato Roboto developer dionksoft — will be opening up on Nintendo Switch on 13th September. Publisher Devolver Digital shared the news with a smoking new release date trailer, showcasing the grizzled gunbrella-wielding hero's skills with this unusual weapon. The game was...
News NES-Style Brawler 'Treachery In Beatdown City' Gets Huge DLC Update Later This Month
The "Ultra Remix"
Nuchallenger has unveiled DLC for its NES-inspired brawler Treachery in Beatdown City, three years after the game's initial launch. Plus, it's coming to Switch on 13th September. Announced during yesterday's The MIX Next Online Fall Showcase 2023, Treachery in Beatdown City: Ultra Remix is a big update that includes some new...
News Great Scott! PowerWash Simulator Announces Back To The Future DLC
JUSTINTIME
Some movie fans are going to go wild with this announcement — PowerWash Simulator is teaming up with Back to the Future for a brand new DLC pack later this year for $7.99 / €7.99 / £6.49. Yes, you're going to get to clean the DeLorean. Really. FuturLab made the announcement with a very short teaser trailer, featuring the iconic...
Rayman is raving
2017’s Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle had one of the best DLCs we’ve ever seen a game starring Mario receive. The Donkey Kong Adventure story expansion saw Donkey Kong and Rabbid Cranky team up with Rabbid Peach to take on tons of reworked enemies and tons of tight, tactical challenges. It proved Ubisoft knew how to make a...
News What Year Is It? A Brand New Rugrats Game Has Been Announced
Causing havoc in 2024
The Media Indie Exchange (The MIX) has announced that a brand new Rugrats game will be making its way to PC and consoles in 2024. A Rugrats game, folks. Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland will see you join fan favourites Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, and Lil as they embark on a journey of imagination and wonder inspired by classic NES...
News Saints Row & Red Faction Developer Volition Shuts Down After 30 Years
Embracer Group had to make a "difficult decision"
Update: Following on its LinkedIn note yesterday, Volition has now shared an additional message on Twitter. The heartfelt message acknowledges the studio's remarkable time in the industry, and thanks the fans for always being there — even when they haven't loved what the company has worked on...
News You Can Apparently Mute The Talking Flowers In Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Zip it
Super Mario Bros. Wonder will feature talking flowers in every course that make all sorts of amusing comments and liven up the whole experience. If you don't like the idea of this though, it seems you'll be able to silence them. As highlighted by Nintendo Everything, a screenshot (and rough translation) on Nintendo's Japanese website...
News Miyamoto Wasn't A Big Fan Of Super Mario Bros. Wonder's Early Elephant Design
He didn't think it looked "like a Mario character"
Super Mario Bros. Wonder has a wacky design compared to your average Mario game, and while the new Elephant power-up has been welcomed with open arms by fans, Mario's creator wasn't quite as convinced when he first saw it. As part of the latest press rounds promoting this upcoming Switch exclusive,...
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News Square Enix To Publish Whimsical Horror Adventure 'Little Goody Two Shoes'
Shoe shiner
Developer AstralShift has shared the debut trailer for its horror adventure RPG Little Goody Two Shoes — which looks cute and dainty on the surface, but there's a sinister root running through this forest. Published by Square Enix Collective, Little Goody Two Shoes is the prequel to AstralShift's cult RPG Maker title Pocket Mirror —...
News G.I. Joe Gets The Streets Of Rage Treatment In Brand New Arcade-Style Brawler
A real arcade hero
Developer Maple Powered Games and publisher Freedom Games have revealed a brand new collaboration with your company Hasbro — a G.I. Joe side-scrolling beat 'em up that'll have you scrambling for the arcades. Reminiscent of Streets of Rage 4 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra is a...
News Yep, There's A Metroidvania Inspired By 'A Christmas Carol' And It's Out In November
"You fear the Metroidvania too much"
A literary classic meets a video game genre hybrid in Ebenezer and the Invisible World, a Metroidvania inspired by Charles Dickens' classic novel 'A Christmas Carol'. And during today's MIX Next online showcase, developers Orbit Studio and Play On Words have revealed that they'll be giving the gift of action...
News Beyond Good And Evil 20th Anniversary Edition Has Been Rated For Switch
Ubisoft's classic appears to be returning
Here's a classification you might not have expected! As spotted on social media, the ESRB for North America recently rated the Beyond Good and Evil 20th Anniversary Edition for multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch. The action-adventure game is rated 'E10+' and contains animated blood and fantasy...
News Unique Asymmetric Escape Game 'How 2 Escape' Pulls Into Switch Today
How 2 Escape? Together!
If you're looking for an unusual co-op game to play with a friend, then How 2 Escape could be exactly the ticket you need. All aboard this "asymmetric escape game" from Breakfirst Games, which launches today on the Switch eShop. This isn't a co-op game where you both play together on the Switch — instead, one of you plays...
News Cat Quest III Sets Sail With "Furrst" Gameplay Trailer
Originally called 'Pirates of the Purribean'
No need to worry about a mewtiny here — the next entry in the Cat Quest series has undergone a bit of a name change, but that swashbuckling spurr-irit is still there. Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean — now known as Cat Quest III — has received its debut gameplay trailer today. Taking the cute...
News Bomb Rush Cyberfunk First Patch Detailed, Console Rollout Delayed Due To Certification Process
Adds the new Micro Boy app
Following the launch of Bomb Rush Cyberfunk earlier this month on the Switch and PC, developer Team Reptile has now released its first major patch for the game. Due to the "certification process" required on consoles, it means this patch has been slightly delayed for the Switch. Although it is only a PC patch for now,...
News Taito Milestones 3 Revives More Retro Classics In 2024
Taito Milestones 2 launches today
In line with the release of Taito Milestones 2, Taito has announced it will be launching a third retro game collection in 2024. Taito Milestones 3 is currently confirmed for Japan, but no platforms have been announced. Given the fact both the first and second collections got local releases on the Switch, there's...
News Splatoon 3 Version 5.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Changes, fixes & much more
Update [Thu 31st Aug, 2023 03:00 BST]: Here's your reminder that this update has now been officially released for Splatoon 3. If your own copy doesn't automatically update, follow these steps: press + on the Splatoon 3 icon > select software update > and select update via the internet. Original article [Wed 30th...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley's "Cozy" Physical Edition Is Just A Download Code
Available this October
Ahead of the free-to-play launch of Disney Dreamlight Valley later this year, it's been revealed the life simulation adventure game starring Mickey Mouse and friends will be getting a $50 physical release on all platforms including the Nintendo Switch. Unfortunately, you won't actually get a cartridge with this version of the...
News Nightdive Studios Brings 'Rise Of The Triad: Ludicrous Edition' To Switch This September
Triple trouble
Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition has its sights set on a 29th September 2023 release date on Switch and other consoles, Apogee Entertainment, New Blood Interactive, and Nightdive Studios have announced today. The game was originally slated to be released in "early 2023" but received a delay in July. Now, the Wolfenstein-inspired...
Video 9 Exciting New Games Coming To The Nintendo Switch In September 2023
Mortal Kombat 1! Super Bomberman R2! Thunder Ray!
It's nearly September, which can only mean one thing... more games! We've got a few big hitters landing on the Switch in the next few weeks, including the likes of Mortal Kombat 1, Super Bomberman R 2, and Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster, but there is also a handful of interesting indie titles...
News Paper Mario-Like 'Born Of Bread' Needs A Little More Time In The Oven, Delayed To This Fall
Slow cooking
We have been excited about the retro-inspired RPG Born of Bread ever since we first heard that it would be launching on Switch this summer. We got a slice of the action earlier this month when a demo rose onto the eShop, but now developer WildArts and publisher Dear Villagers ha
News Fitness Boxing Is Being Removed From Switch eShop Later This Year
But only in Europe for now
Nintendo UK has announced that Fitness Boxing will be unavailable to purchase from the Switch eShop after 30th November 2023, 11:59pm UK time. Sharing the announcement on Twitter, the company did not give a reason for the removal, simply stating that " it will no longer be possible to purchase the digital version of...
News Retro-Inspired Indie Sea Of Stars Sold 100,000 Copies On Its First Day
Critics are raving about this one
The new retro-inspired RPG Sea of Stars made its debut on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms this week, and it's already off to an incredibly strong start. In an update on social media thanking fans for their support, developer Sabotage revealed the game sold 100,000 copies on its first day of...
News Konami's Suikoden I & II HD Remaster Has Been Delayed
Additional development time is required
If you were anticipating the return of the JRPG classics Suikoden I & II this year, you might want to read on. Konami has issued a new notice on its official website and via social media about a slight delay. Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars
News Surprise! Civilization VI's Leader Pass DLC Has Been Released On Switch
Download it today
In some surprising news today, 2K Games has announced the arrival of the Civilization VI Leader Pass on all consoles including the Nintendo Switch. This DLC wasn't originally planned for console versions of the popular turn-based strategy, but after ongoing requests from the playerbase, 2K has decided to release it on every...
News After Previous Delay, Mega Man-Style Roguelike '30XX' Will Now Blast Onto Switch Next Month
Bouncing back from an earlier delay
After a last-minute delay earlier this month, Batterystaple Games' Mega Man-style Roguelike 30XX has been given a brand-new release date for next month, and will now be blasting onto the Switch eShop on 1st September in North America, 12th September in Europe and 28th September in Japan. The developers had...
News OPUS: Prism Peak Will Capture Your Heart With New Teaser
"Spiritual sibling" to the critically acclaimed Echo of Starsong
Developer Sigono returns to pull at our heartstrings with a new entry in the OPUS series of narrative adventures. OPUS: Prism Peak is being described as a cross between "What Remains of Edith Finch and Makoto Shinkai films" (Your Name, Suzume, etc.) and is the "spiritual sibling" to...
Video Raphael Stars In The Latest Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Character Spotlight
See the TMNT in action
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is due out on Switch later this year, and since then it's been sharing some character reveals and spotlights. The latest one features the "most fiery and aggressive" Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Raphael. If his description fits your own playstyle, then you might want to seriously consider this...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Sea Of Stars
What did the critics think?
This week marks the release of Sabotage's retro-inspired RPG, Sea of Stars. In case you're not familiar with this developer, it's the same team behind the indie ninja hit The Messenger. Although Sea of Stars is a completely different genre, the two games actually take place in the same universe. By now, you've probably...
Exclusive Adorable Adventure 'A Tiny Sticker Tale' Will Stick With You This October
Stick to it
A Tiny Sticker Tale — Ogre Pixel's equally adorable follow-up to Lonesome Village — is launching on the Switch eShop on 4th October. Pre-orders are open now on the North American Switch eShop, and it'll only set you back $9.99. The game was recently featured in this summer's
Review Sea Of Stars (Switch) - An Instant Classic, So Much More Than A Chrono Trigger Throwback
Your wish is granted
About five years ago, a no-name studio called Sabotage wowed audiences when it put out The Messenger, a creative and innovative action platformer that quickly set itself apart from the deluge of similar retro-flavored titles releasing in the indie space. Empowered by that game’s deserved success, the team then began work on...
News Star Trek: The Next Generation Boldly Bounces Into Pinball FX's New Table DLC
An Enterprising addition
[video: The music in this trailer is some generic Trek-like fare, but don't worry — the proper TNG theme is present and correct in the game itself. Alongside the launch of the Marvel collection, Pinball FX has now ventured to the final frontier with an all-new DLC package containing Williams' legendary Star Trek: The Next...
News Warframe Cross-Platform Save Feature Targeting 2023 Release
A final release date will be shared in the coming months
After a cross-platform play update in December last year, Warframe developer Digital Extremes has now provided new details about cross-platform saves. At Tennocon 2023, it was revealed the team behind the online free-to-play is "aiming" to deliver this "long requested feature" to "all...
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