Tag: Demo
News A Jumbo Demo For Dragon Quest Builders 2 Is Now Available On The Switch eShop
Hours of gameplay
Remember the demo for Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age released a while ago? Well, now Square Enix has released a "Jumbo Demo" for Dragon Quest Builders 2. All of the content within this demo combined promises to offer "hours" of gameplay, including farming in Furrowfield. And just like the Dragon Quest XI S demo o
News Hey Dood, You Can Download A Disgaea 4 Demo From The Switch eShop
Heck yeah, dood
One Switch game worthy of your attention later this month is the tactical turn-based RPG Disgaea 4 Complete+. Nippon Ichi first announced it for Nintendo's hybrid platform earlier this year at E3 2019. It'll be arriving in North America and Europe on 29th October, but to make the wait a little less painful, a demo has been made...
Video Resident Evil 5 And 6 Switch Demos Marred By Poor Performance
"dissapointing overall"
Earlier this week, we got a scary surprise when Capcom released demos for Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil 6 on the Switch eShop, ahead of the big release later this month. So, how do they hold up compared to existing versions? The experts over at
News Start Training For Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 With This Japanese eShop Demo
Solo and local play included
The demos of upcoming Switch games just keep coming this week. Following from Resident Evil and Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD, Sega has now made one available for Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
News Demo Ori And The Blind Forest Before It Launches On The Switch Next Week
Download it from the European eShop
Update (Fri 20th Sep, 2019 23:29 BST): The demo for Ori And The Blind Forest is now available on the North American eShop. Original Article (Fri 20th Sep, 2019 00:45 BST): After an exclusive run on Microsoft systems, next week the definitive edition of Ori And The Blind Forest launches on Nintendo Switch. In...
News Save The Damned City In The Contra: Rogue Corps Switch Demo
Full game arrives later this month
In June, Konami revealed Contra: Rogue Corps – a new entry in the beloved run and gun shmup series that offers a top-down isometric view of the action and even a panda bear. If you're still not sure about whether this latest entry in the series is right for you, the Japanese publisher and developer has now...
Poll Have You Played The Dragon Quest XI S Demo On Nintendo Switch Yet?
The Luminary rides again
Now that another weekend of gaming has passed, we're curious to know if you got around to trying out the Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age demo on the Switch and whether or not it's convinced you to check out the full retail release when it arrives on 27th September. If you haven't played it, then what are you...
News Download The Oninaki Demo And Transfer Your Story Progress To The Full Game
New trailer also released
If you would like to try out a new Square Enix RPG prior to its release, now is your perfect chance. The company has just released a demo for Oninaki on the Switch eShop in Japan, Australia and Europe, and it is expected to go live in North America very soon as well. Here's a bit more about what you can expect, courtesy of...
News God Eater 3 Demo Now Live, Pre-Purchase Full Game To Unlock Tales Of Vesperia Costumes
Test out the local multiplayer feature
Next month, Bandai Namco releases God Eater 3 on the Nintendo Switch. To help introduce newcomers to this well-established series before this particular launch, the Japanese publisher has uploaded a demo to the Switch eShop in North America and Europe. It's the same one teased last month during an official...
News Angry Mob Has Released A Brawlout Demo On The Japanese eShop
Growing the game
Before the release of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Switch, there were only so many multiplayer arena games available on the system. One of these was Brawlout by Angry Mob Games, featuring a cast of unknowns, eventually supported by more recognisable indie faces such as Yooka-Laylee, Juan from Guacamelee!
News Bandai Namco Announces God Eater 3 Switch Demo, Will Support Local Multiplayer
More details in time
In case you forgot, Bandai Namco is bringing God Eater 3 to the Switch this July. To help introduce Nintendo fans to the well-established series, its publisher will be releasing an action demo, featuring local multiplayer support. This announcement was made during an official Japanese God Eater live stream, however, it's...
News Daemon X Machina Producer Thanks Fans For Playing The Limited-Time Demo
"We're checking all your feedback"
When Nintendo said the Daemon X Machina 'Prototype Missions' demo would only be available for a limited time, it wasn't joking. Now that everyone has had time to reflect on their own experiences with this upcoming Switch release, the producer Kenichiro Tsukuda has made the effort to thank players for trying out...
Booyah!
Nintendo has just released a demo for the hugely popular online shooter Splatoon 2, giving new Inklings a chance to dip their toe in the ink before they buy. That's not the only benefit, though, as you're about to find out. The demo will allow players to jump into 4-on-4 Turf War battles, Salmon Run, League Battle, and Ranked Battle modes...
News Looks Like The Daemon X Machina Demo Will Be Removed From The Switch eShop Next Week
Play it while you can
As part of the February Nintendo Direct, a demo for Daemon X Machina called 'Prototype Missions' was released onto the Switch eShop. The game's producer, Kenichiro Tsukuda, noted that it would only be available for a limited time, and it would seem that the end date is near. The official page for the game on Nintendo's...
News Monster Boy And The Cursed Kingdom Appears To Be Getting A Switch Demo
Try before you buy
Not long after December release of Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom, publisher FDG Entertainment said the number of copies sold on Switch was eight times the amount of combined sales on other platforms. In an attempt to boost sales on Nintendo's hybrid device even more, it appears the publisher is releasing a demo for the game...
News Daemon X Machina Demo Is Now Live On Switch eShop
Developers want your feedback
Yet another announcement made during today's Nintendo Direct was news of a demo for DAEMON X MACHINA, the futuristic mech action game heading to Switch. The demo (called 'Prototype Missions') is live on the eShop as we speak, and allows players to battle through four different missions while testing out the game’s...
News Pokémon: Let’s Go Demo Now Available From The Switch eShop
Try before you buy
A free demo for the recent Switch release Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! is now available to download from the eShop. If you haven't had the chance to experience these new entries yet, now is the chance to see what they're all about. The demo itself will introduce you to the game's unique gyro mechanics and...
News See If Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn Is For You With The Free eShop Demo
Try before you buy
As you may have already noticed in our Nintendo Download update earlier today, Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn has been treated to a demo today, giving players the chance to try the game out for themselves before committing to a purchase. Acting as an enhanced version of Kirby’s Epic Yarn on Wii, this game transports Kirby into a world...
News Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate Is Getting A Free Demo On Switch Tomorrow
Try it out for yourself
With Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate's western Switch release date rapidly approaching, Capcom has announced that it will be offering a free demo for those eager enough to get stuck into the action early. The best news? It's available tomorrow. No extra details were shared about the demo - such as all of the lovely...
News A Free Demo Of WarioWare Gold Is Available To Download Right Now
Game will feature a fully-voiced story
A free demo for WarioWare Gold is now available to download from the European Nintendo 3DS eShop. Coming exclusively to 3DS, WarioWare Gold has players pressing buttons, tilting the system, using the touchscreen, and blowing into the microphone through 300 typically-wacky microgames in what has been described...
News Mario Tennis Aces Online Tournament Demo Coming 1st June With Reward For Taking Part
Grab yourself a treat for the main game
Nintendo has announced that a Mario Tennis Aces Pre-Launch Online Tournament demo will be available to play at the start of next month, with a prize being given out to all participants. Running from 1st June at 3pm UK time, to 3rd June at 11:59pm UK time, the demo will allow players to compete...
News Lost Sphear Now Has a Demo on the European Switch eShop
It's been found
Lost Sphear, published by Square Enix and made by the team behind I am Setsuna, isn't too far away from its 23rd January Western release on the Switch. In this case the story revolves around attempting to return memories to the world, and in terms of smart mechanics it boasts of the ability to move your characters around between...
News Kirby Battle Royale Demo Arrives Today on the 3DS in Europe
Includes Meta Knight unlock with save transfer
It's not often nowadays that we see significant release date discrepancies between Europe and North America, but that'll be the case with Kirby Battle Royale; it's not due until 19th January in North America, but lands on 3rd November in Europe. In order to build hype and increase awareness,...
News The Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition Demo is Live, For Real This Time
Castle Rock is rockin'
Eagle-eyed download update readers last week will have spotted confirmation of the Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition demo being due to go live in North America today, on 14th August. The European update didn't list it, but it has now officially gone live in the region; it'll arrive in North America later today. This isn't...
Reminder Early Adopters of the Pokémon Sun and Moon Special Demo Version Have a Treat to Collect
Winging it
The Pokémon Sun and Moon Special Demo Version has been keeping plenty of 3DS owners busy since its arrival, with a mini adventure of its own and plenty of items and an Ash-Greninja to claim; these will be transferrable to the full game. One thing the demo is doing to keep players coming back is giving away special items after set...
Poll What Do You Think of Pokémon Sun and Moon: Special Demo Version?
Super Effective?
Pokémon Sun and Moon is undoubtedly the highest profile game still to come to Nintendo hardware this year, with the dual release likely to be at the heart of 3DS sales over the Holiday season. The Pokémon Company and Nintendo have been ramping up the hype, which went another step with the release of the Pokémon Sun and Moon Demo...
Reminder The Splatoon Summer Testfire Demo is Now Live
If you're yet to ink in a purchase
We suspect that most with an interest in Splatoon bought it long ago, yet Nintendo is leaving no stone unturned in its quest to get as many Wii U owners as possible on board. A little while ago we shared the news that the Splatoon Testfire demo is returning for a Summer fling, so here's a reminder that it's live...
News Monster Hunter Generations Demo Codes Are On the Way in North America
Check that inbox
During the second day of the Nintendo Treehouse Live show there was an announcement and demonstration of the demo for Monster Hunter Generations. Hype at the reveal then became somewhat muted due to the peculiarity of its roll-out, however - it first appeared in the E3 2016 Humble Bundle Digital Ticket in the $4 tier. It then became...
E3 2016 Monster Hunter Generations Demo is Announced and Available Now (Sort Of)
In Humble Bundle, with free codes and eShop release also coming
Update 2: The European demo includes an offline tutorial and three challenges that can be tackled in co-op either offline or online. 'Slay the Great Maccao' (Beginner), 'Slay the Malfestio' (Intermediate), and 'Slay the Nargacuga' (Advanced). Update: If you're in Europe and have a...
Guide Learn How to Transfer Items from Bravely Second's Demo to Bravely Second: End Layer
"Default? The two sweetest words in the English language"
Bravely Second: End Layer allows you to transfer special items from the Bravely Second demo, assuming you've played it, as a bonus for being so valiant in the prelude. The demo stands up by itself, but any bonus is more than welcome by our standards. Using this 'Stop-n-Swop' feature is...
News Typoman Update Improves Performance, Demo on the Way
Spelling out the changes
Update: Brainseed Factory has been in touch to outline why the update may not be triggering automatically for everyone, therefore stopping some of us from enjoying its improvements. The studio's passed on the following information. We noticed that the updated version isn't triggered automatically, apparently related to...
News Bravely Second: End Layer Demo Arrives in Europe on 11th February
A "prelude to the adventure"
Bravely Default was a popular arrival when it was localised in Europe and North America, and also had a demo that served as a prelude to the main game. With Bravely Second: End Layer approaching in Europe the same strategy is being revisited. With the game due on 26th February, including a gorgeous Collector's Edition
Challenge accepted, NoA
Nintendo's regional teams are all part of the wider family, but like any siblings they occasionally try to out-do each other. With Nintendo of America kickstarting frantic code swapping with its The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes demo distribution this week, Nintendo of Europe has decided that it's ready to tango. The...
News Nintendo of America Distributes The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes Demo Codes
Three per email
Ahead of The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes arriving on the 3DS Nintendo is stepping up its promotion efforts, and has now kicked off a familiar - and popular - process for fans. Nintendo of America has started to email some lucky players with three demo codes, a tactic used for a variety of games in the past couple of years. It...
Whoops
We think Nintendo of America's social media team need a refreshing hot beverage and then a lie down, as it's incurred the wrath of some of its 2.4 million+ Twitter followers once again. After teasing a disappointing but cute photo last week and underwhelming many, it's now given followers a demo and then rapidly taken it away. Nintendo...
News Enter a Crazy Code to Unlock a New Character in the Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden Demo
Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan Vegeta, apparently
Update: Thanks to the comments and a quick web search this demo is actually available in North America, somewhat negating our first line below. While it was promoted and given a 'shelf' in Europe, its release in NA has been rather stealthy - apparently a search for the name or a rummage through the...
News [email protected] E3 Promotion Offers Wii U eShop Demos With 15 Percent Off The Final Game
Nintendo brings E3 to you
Nintendo has just lifted the lid on a new Wii U eShop promotion aimed at driving interest in some of the console's forthcoming indie titles. [email protected] runs from today until June 22nd and features demos for 9 different titles, all of which are being showcased at E3 in some shape or form. Downloading any of these demos...
News Splatoon Global Testfire Suffers Major Problems in Final Pre-Launch Session
Splatoon Global Backfire
Update: Surprisingly, servers re-opened shortly after the session was due to close, with connection issues initially intermittent before performance improved to near-perfect levels. Nintendo formally extended the session to 5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern / 1am UK / 2am CET, with that extra hour largely running as smoothly as the...
Live Splatoon Global Testfire - Final Round!
The actual last hurrah
We thought the last Splatoon Global Testfire would be on 9th May, but Nintendo is treating us to one more session with the colourful shooter before launch. We've embedded a guide to the demo and will be blogging and chatting live. Let the splatting begin#Splatoon
Reminder The Final Splatoon Global Testfire is on 23rd May
One more session before launch
Splatoon is creeping ever closer, but Nintendo is giving everyone one more chance to try out online matches for free. If you missed the news last week, here's a reminder. The final one hour Splatoon Global Testfire is on Saturday 23rd May at 3pm Pacific / 6pm Eastern / 11pm UK / midnight CET; not great times for those...
News Splatoon Global Testfire is Confirmed for One More Round
The demo's available for download once again
The Splatoon Global Testfire was an exciting event last weekend, providing keen Wii U owners with an opportunity to go hands on with online matches in the colourful shooter. There was some disappointment that the three one-hour sessions passed so quickly, and Nintendo appears to have heard the calls for...
Poll Did The Splatoon Global Testfire Hit Its Targets?
A demo unlike any other
If you took part in the Splatoon Global Testfire this past weekend you'll have looked a great deal at the app's icon before loading, which is prominently branded as a 'DEMO'. Yet it was a demo unlike any other, with the download now essentially irrelevant, unless Nintendo schedules more online sessions. Three one hour...
Live Splatoon Global Testfire - Round 3
The last hurrah
A number of gamers have enjoyed some online Splatoon matches, yet it's now time for the final session of the Global Testfire. It appears that there are no official live streams this time around, so we've embedded our very own guide to the demo. Join us for some chat in this final sesson#Splatoon
Video Our Guide to the Splatoon Global Testfire Demo and an Awesome Japanese Trailer
All four weapons and both stages shown off
If you're unaware of the Splatoon Global Testfire Demo then you've clearly not been reading Nintendo Life. We're well aware that it's the dominant story right now, but that's probably because it's such darn fun. There's just one round of online play left, and that's at noon Pacific / 3pm Eastern / 8pm UK...
Live Splatoon Global Testfire - Round 2 With Nintendo UK
Battle resumes...
Plenty of Wii U owners have already enjoyed a first round of online Splatoon, and now the second demo window comes at a convenient time for those in Europe. This is the second one hour session, and we're live streaming the Nintendo UK broadcast while live blogging our experiences. Join us#Splatoon
Live Splatoon Global Testfire - Round 1 With Nintendo Treehouse
It's time for battle
Splatoon is nearly here, and in a surprising move this week Nintendo's set up time-limited online sessions in a free demo; there are three one hour windows lined up. This is the first of these online sessions, and we're live streaming the Nintendo Treehouse while live blogging our experiences with the demo. Join us#Splatoon
Reminder The First Splatoon Global Testfire Details Are Out
Stages and weapons outlined
The Splatoon Global Testfire is nearly upon us. The first round is tonight - remember that to take part you need to download the free demo from the eShop and hop online at the right time. The first session is going down at 8PM-9PM (Pacific) / 11pm-midnight (Eastern) / 4AM-5AM (UK) / 5AM-6AM (CET). Details have emerged...
Reaction The Splatoon Global Testfire Demo Is a Clever Nintendo Direct Highlight
Stress tests servers, creates an 'event' and builds hype all at once
Nintendo isn't quite as old-fashioned as some like to pretend; it is, after all, a multi-billion dollar entertainment company that manufactures and sells consoles. In recent times it's signalled a serious intent to tackle the smart device market, shake up its customer loyalty...
News Splatoon Global Testfire Demo Confirmed For This Weekend
Demo available to download today
Nintendo has confirmed that demo sessions for its forthcoming Wii U shooter Splatoon will be held later this month. The sessions - which are dubbed "Global Testfire" - last for an hour each and are open to all Wii U owners, regardless of region. A downloadable demo version of the game will be made available today...
Impressions Nintendo Made The Right Call With Its Code Name S.T.E.A.M. Demo
We share some thoughts on what's offered
Nintendo produced an eShop surprise this week with the sudden arrival of a demo for Code Name S.T.E.A.M, the next release from the strategy masters at Intelligent Systems. Revealed at E3 2014, this title arrives in North America on 13th March and Europe two months later on 15th May; as a result this free...
