Tag: Guides - Page 34
Bibbity-bobbity-boo
There are many great things about Animal Crossing: New Horizons, but one of them is the ability to create a huge and varied wardrobe. When the game launched it was hard to avoid the amazing number of Custom Designs players have created and shared online, but even if you're not the creative type to import or make your own cust
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For April And May 2020
Trials of Mana, Wonderful 101 and lots more
With 2020 grinding to something of a halt for many people around the world, the upcoming Switch game releases for April and May are perhaps more interesting than the average springtime months for many of us. Fortunately, we've got some gems to look forward to in the coming weeks. Animal Crossing: New...
Better hop to it!
Whilst island life may never get old for some players, a number of Animal Crossing: New Horizons festive events exist to help keep gameplay fresh, and Bunny Day — which starts every year on April 1st — is just one of them. April marks several changes to your island, including cherry blossom colouring some of your trees and...
It’s all coming up (hybrid) roses
No Animal Crossing: New Horizons island would be complete without a dash of floral colour. Thankfully, there are flowers aplenty to choose from right from the start of the game and, if you’re clever about it, lots of rare hybrid varieties as well. But how do you go about growing flowers and breeding hybrids?...
Guide Zelda: Link's Awakening Walkthrough: A Guide To Wake From Kohohit Island
Don't go alone, take this
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is one of the most beloved entries in the entire series, despite the fact that it made its debut on one of the most technically humble pieces of Nintendo hardware: the Game Boy. Since then, it has been reborn on the Game Boy Color, but it is the Switch remake has brought it to an even...
Guide 8 Steps To Making Your Gaming Backlog A Thing Of The Past
Sure you still want everything on Switch?
The backlog is a dangerous beast, one that haunts players far and wide. You can see all of the new games upon the horizon that you’re itching to get your hands on, like Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Doom Eternal and someday even Metroid Prime 4. But what about the pile of games waiting for you at home?...
Guide Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Everything We Know So Far
NookPhone? Yay! No cloud saves? Booo…
Following its reveal in 2018, we’ve all been clamouring for more information about Animal Crossing: New Horizons. If you’re after details on the game - scheduled to arrive very soon on 20th March 2020 - you’ve come to the right place; we’ve compiled everything we know so far about Animal Crossing: New...
Guide Pokémon Sword And Shield: Pokédex Galar Region
The full Gen 8 Galar Region Pokédex from Pokémon Sword and Shield
Pokémon Sword and Shield brought Gen 8 to Switch last November and to celebrate we created the sparkling Gen 8 Pokémon database below. It features the full Galar Pokédex, including the 81 new Gen 8 Pokémon and all returning Pokémon. Use the tool below to find out about the new...
Guide How To Spot Fake Paintings And Statues In Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Putting an end to Redd's 'crazy' ways
Looking for information on Crazy Redd in Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Switch? You'll be wanting to read our guide on how to spot fake paintings and statues in New Horizons, then! If you're after information on fakes and forgeries in New Leaf on 3DS, very good! As you were... We've all been there before...
Guide Check Out The Best Fan-Made Animal Crossing Merch On Etsy
Crazy Redd approved
What's that? There's a new Animal Crossing game coming to Switch in March, you say? Jeepers creepers, how did I miss that news, macmoo?! Yes, as we're sure practically anybody who's ever played a Nintendo console knows by now, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is coming to Switch soon. In the run up to release we've seen a host of...
Guide Animal Crossing: New Horizons: All Villagers and Special Character Confirmed So Far
Update: Over 50 Villagers Added!
A major part of what makes the Animal Crossing series so memorable is its wonderful and wacky characters. Anyone who's played any of the previous entries can most likely list a few of their favourite villagers off the top of their heads. So with the latest entry in the series, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, landing...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For March And April 2020
The biggest Switch games and accessories on the horizon
We're well into 2020 now and the buds of spring are starting to appear on the gaming calendar. After the onslaught of last holiday season, we've been through a leaner couple of months with fewer big name games launching during the winter. Hopefully your backlog is in good order, because that's...
Guide Zelda: Link's Awakening: All Heart Pieces Map and Locations
All 32 heart pieces and the final heart container
Having trouble hunting down the heart pieces in the Nintendo Switch remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening? We’ve got you covered with a map and full solution for each one, with an indication of the tools required and when they become available to you. Also featured: where to find the...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Games For Lovers And Lonely Hearts
Curl up with your Switch
When love is in the air it can be invigorating for those with Cupid's arrow embedded in their chest... or downright sickening for anyone who finds themselves down in the dumps. Whether you're energised by the twin glories of love and affection or have had it up to your eyeballs with commercialised lovey-dovey nonsense, we...
Guide Where To Buy Pokémon Mystery Dungeon On Nintendo Switch
Catch 'em all
Announced back in January as part of the Pokémon Direct, the upcoming Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX for Switch is a remake of a original pair of dungeon-crawling Pokémon games that straddled the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS systems. As a pair of fan favourite spin-offs,
February 2020 Pokémon GO events bring a plethora of pink Pokémon
February 2020 is shaping up to be one of Pokémon GO's busiest months ever with developer Niantic announcing a whole bunch of events across the month. Below we've rounded them all up in roughly chronological order (there's a lot of overlap!) so you don't miss out on catching 'em all...
Guide Pokémon Sword And Shield Easter Eggs - Things You Might Have Missed
It's the little things
Both Pokémon Sword and Shield feature a rich world full of things to see and do, and it's easy to miss little things as you wander around the Galar region catching Pokémon, seeing the sights and generally enjoying yourself in Sword and Shield. Below we've rounded up a few of the smaller Easter Eggs, moments or features that...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For February And March 2020
Darksiders Genesis, Animal Crossing: New Horizons and more!
Welcome to the future! Yes, we're a month into 2020 and what a treat it has been to finally get our hands on our jet packs, silver jumpsuits and brain chips! Our lives have improved immeasurably with all this future tech, although we're already dreading next year's service bill on our...
Guide Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version Patch Notes - Every Update Since Launch Detailed
Full patch notes and update history for Smash Bros. Ultimate
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is in a constant state of flux, with new characters being added and balance adjustments being made all of the time. We've pulled together the full patch notes for the game so you can see just how it has evolved over time. Smash Bros Full Patch Notes List:...
Guide New Nintendo Switch Games Coming In 2020
Full list inside
A new year has begun, and that means there's a whole bunch of new Nintendo Switch games to get all excited about. We’ve got you covered with a full list of 2020 Switch and eShop release dates, and we’ll be updating this guide all year long, refreshing and rotating in new titles so you always know which lovely new games are on...
Guide Here's How To Play Fire Emblem Warriors For Free, Even Without A Japanese Switch
Play free all week long
Starting from today and running until 26th January, Nintendo Switch Online users in Japan are being granted access to the entirety of Fire Emblem Warriors for free. The game will then be locked after that date (unless you buy the full thing), but if you've got plenty of time over the next few days you could certainly see what...
Sword or Shield? Every exclusive Pokémon detailed
As with all main series Pokémon games before them, Pokémon Sword and Shield each have minor differences which you should know about before jumping in. You'll notice different Pokémon and even Gym Leaders appearing in your game depending on the version you buy, so we've gathered all of the...
Quest Details for all Six Stages - New Special Research Drops as Team GO Rocket Invasion Intensifies
There’s never a dull moment in Pokémon GO. Squeezing itself in before Pokémon chatter turns to Sword and Shield’s release next week, and hot on the heels of the Halloween and ‘Colossal Discovery’ events, Niantic have put live another new...
Guide New Nintendo Switch Games Coming In 2020
Full list of all announced Switch games for 2020 and beyond
So, 2020, eh? What a weird one this year has turned out to be! Below you'll find the full 2020 list of remaining Switch and eShop releases for the rest of the year and beyond. This guide will be updated with every single release announced for Switch, too, so you'll always know what's...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For January And February 2020
New year, lots of new games to buy!
Christmas is now but a distant memory and we have woken up not only to a new year, but a new decade! What gaming delights await on the Nintendo Switch you ask? We've rounded up some of the best pre-orders for you for January 2020 and beyond... Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore - 17th January: The worlds of...
Guide Game Of The Decade - The Best Games On Nintendo Systems 2010-2019
The best games of the teens, as ranked by you
As the 21st century passed from its teens into its twenties, we looked back over the previous ten years in the video game industry. It was quite the rollercoaster journey for Nintendo in particular, riding the highs of the Wii and DS period through the trials of the Wii U and 3DS era right up to the...
Guide Pokémon GO Buddy Adventure - How To Earn Hearts And Increase Your Buddy level
Best buds
We've seen some pretty big updates to Pokémon GO since it launched back in 2016, but the recent introduction of the Buddy Adventure feature has to rank as one of the most significant. Using this new feature, you can now interact with your Buddy Pokémon to gain rewards and build a friendship level with the creature (just like you can with...
Guide Pokémon Sword And Shield's Clobbopus: How To Find And Evolve Into Grapploct
Not what you might th-ink
Pokémon have always had various ways of evolving into new beasties, and Pokémon Sword and Shield are no different. One of these curious contenders is the adorable Clobbopus, who can be found primarily on Route 9, just west of Spikemuth. Whilst you can also catch its evolution Grapploct on the same route, they can be...
Guide Pokémon Sword And Shield's Toxel: How To Find And Evolve Into Toxtricity, Amped And Low Key
Nature, nature; high voltage
Pokémon have always had various ways of evolving into new beasties, and Pokémon Sword and Shield are no different. One of these curious contenders is the tiny and undeniably baby-like Toxel, who can be found most easily by speaking to the Breeder found inside the Pokémon Nursery on Route 5, as shown in the image...
KISS that Linoone goodbye
Pokémon have always had various ways of evolving into new beasties, and Pokémon Sword and Shield are no different. One of these curious contenders is the monochromatic Galarian Zigzagoon, which can be found all over the Wild Area, but you're better off looking on Routes 2 and 3. They're not hard to find, and in the Wild...
Guide Where To Buy The Hori Nintendo Switch Mario Kart Racing Wheel
Play Mario Kart in style
Gaming accessory maker Hori is set to release a Mario Kart Racing Wheel for Nintendo Switch, with two versions now appearing at various retailers. If you're hoping to track one down or learn more about it, you've certainly come to the right place. Both wheels come with pedals for that authentic driving experience, but there...
Town by town, route by route through Galar
Trying to find out where you can catch a specific Pokémon in Pokémon Sword and Shield? In this guide we highlights all the main locations, the towns with Gym leaders to defeat and where to catch certain Pokémon to complete your Galar Pokédex. Below you'll find the main towns and sub-areas. On the...
Guide Pokémon Sword And Shield's Galarian Farfetch'd: How To Find And Evolve Into Sirfetch'd
Appropriately unexpected
Pokémon have always had various ways of evolving into new beasties, and Pokémon Sword and Shield are no different. One of these curious contenders is the majestic Galarian Farfetch'd. You can find them primarily on Route 5, just east of the town of Turffield, but only in Pokémon Sword (if you own Pokémon Shield, you'll...
Guide Pokémon Sword And Shield's Galarian Darumaka: How To Find And Evolve Into Galarian Darmanitan
Maka the monster evolve
Pokémon have always had various ways of evolving into new beasties, and Pokémon Sword and Shield are no different. One of these curious contenders is the chilly little Galarian Darumaka, which can be found primarily on Route 8, just south of Circhester, and Route 10, just south of Wyndon, and only in Pokémon Sword. You'll...
Guide Pokémon Sword And Shield's Applin: How To Find And Evolve Into Flapple And Appletun
When it comes to this evolution, you can't russet
Pokémon have always had various ways of evolving into new beasties, and the ones featured in Pokémon Sword and Shield is no different. One of these curious contenders is the unassuming Applin, which can be found primarily on Route 5, just east of Turffield. You won't see any wandering around,...
Guide Best Nintendo Christmas Gifts For 2019
Stocking-fillers for the Nintendo gamer in your life
Yes, December is finally here! The Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are long gone, and perhaps you already managed to sort out a few Nintendo-related gifts for our nearest and dearest this holiday season. If so, well done! If you weren't so lucky, fear not – we're here to help you hunt down...
Guide Nintendo Switch Cyber Monday 2019: Console Bundles, Games, Micro SD Cards And More
Grab yourself a bargain
Black Friday is now but a distant memory on the other side of the weekend, but we hope you grabbed yourself a bargain or two. One part of the Black Friday festivities might involve jostling for deals in crowded stores, though there's just as much action going down online, with plenty of deals available without leaving the...
Guide Pokémon GO Maps And Trackers: How To Track Pokémon
What's the best way to find spawning Pokémon nests?
Back when Pokémon GO launched back in 2016 a plethora of 'companion' apps and tools which tapped into the game's API quickly followed to help you track certain Pokémon and find out where the monsters were spawning outside your immediate vicinity. However, Niantic caught on to this booming market...
Guide Where To Buy The New Nintendo Switch With Better Battery Life And Screen
Want the new Switch SKU? We're here to help you track it down
You have probably heard about a new version of the Nintendo Switch that's on store shelves now, and we don't mean the handheld-only Switch Lite that launched in September. Over the summer Nintendo rolled out an update to the standard Switch model with some changes under the hood which...
Guide Pokémon Sword And Shield's Sinistea: How To Find And Evolve Into Polteageist
More left-handed tea, vicar?
Pokémon have always had various ways of evolving into new beasties, and Pokémon Sword and Shield are no different. One of these curious contenders is the tiny and wonderful Sinistea, which can be found primarily in Glimwood Tangle, just south of the town of Ballonlea. Pokémon don't really like showing their faces in...
Guide Pokémon Sword And Shield's Milcery: How To Find And Evolve Into Alcremie
Don't -cery for Mil- Argentina
Pokémon have always had various ways of evolving into new beasties, and Pokémon Sword and Shield are no different. One of these curious contenders is the easily overlooked Milcery, which can be found primarily on Route 4, just south of the town of Turffield. You won't see them in the overworld walking about, so...
Pikachu, I choose you! Again!
You may have heard that any Pokémon Sword and Shield players that also have a Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu! or Let's Go Eevee! can claim a free Pikachu or Eevee depending on the save file they have on their Switch. This is indeed true! Anyone with a save file for either Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let's Go...
Guide Zelda: Link's Awakening: Bird Key Location, Mountain Tower and Resurrecting the Rooster
Plus: Locating the Frog’s Song of Soul and Reviving Poultry
In part eight of our Zelda: Link's Awakening walkthrough, we will gather songs and allies necessary for accessing the tower in the Eastern Tal Tal Mountain Range, before tackling the twisting paths of the intriguing seventh dungeon: Eagle's Tower. Preparing for and Travelling to the...
Guide Zelda: Link's Awakening: Eagle’s Tower - Map, Compass and Mirror Shield
Prepare for puzzles, your nearing the end
Continuing part eight of our Zelda: Link's Awakening walkthrough, we will be tackling the twisting paths of the intriguing seventh dungeon, Eagle's Tower, collecting the Map and Compass along with the Mirror Shield. Eagle’s Tower Walkthrough: Locate the Compass and Eagle’s Tower Dungeon Map Step...
Guide Zelda: Link's Awakening: How To Defeat Evil Eagle - Eagle's Tower Boss (Level 7)
Another strange boss, but you've got what it takes
Concluding part eight of our Zelda: Link's Awakening walkthrough we'll finish the seventh dungeon and learn how to defeat Evil Eagle. How To Defeat Evil Eagle - Eagle's Tower Boss (Level 7): You should be outside in a sidescrolling area – climb the ladder and stand on the top of the Tower...
Guide Zelda: Link's Awakening: Slime Key Location, Five Golden Leaves and Kanalet Castle Bridge
We’ve got the leaves. We’ve got the secrets. We’ve got the key to another cave.
In part four of our Zelda: Link's Awakening walkthrough we’ll be venturing to Ukuku Prairie and then Kanalet Castle to collect five golden leaves, before acquiring the Slime Key necessary to access the game’s third dungeon: Key Cavern. Slime Key, Richard’s...
Guide Zelda: Link's Awakening: Key Cavern, Map, Compass and Pegasus Boots
Lots of keys and speedy boots
Continuing part four of our Zelda: Link's Awakening walkthrough we've found the Slime Key necessary to access the game’s third dungeon: Key Cavern. Key Cavern Walkthrough: Acquiring the Stone Beak and Key Cavern Map Step inside the Key Cavern and you’ll see two routes – one forward, one to the right. The...
Guide Zelda: Link's Awakening: How To Defeat Slime Eye - Key Cavern Boss (Level 3)
Time for your next Nightmare
Concluding part three of our Zelda: Link's Awakening walkthrough we learn how to defeat the game’s third boss: Slime Eye. How To Defeat Slime Eye - Key Cavern Boss (Level 3): Head to the lock blocks in the central area and use your four small keys to access the stairs. In the sidescrolling area below you’ll...
Guide Zelda: Link's Awakening: Martha's Bay, Manbo's Mambo, Pink Ghost
Also: That Time Link Helped a Goat Catfish a Legendary Game Developer
We're now in part six of our Zelda: Link's Awakening walkthrough where we’ll be progressing the Trading Quest nearly to its conclusion, before diving into Martha’s Bay and the Catfish’s Maw dungeon. Route to Martha’s Bay Walkthrough: Learning Manbo’s Mambo In the...
Guide Zelda: Link's Awakening: Catfish's Maw Map, Compass and Getting The Hookshot
Tricky little dungeon this one, are you ready?
Continuing part six of our Zelda: Link's Awakening walkthrough it's time to dive into Catfish’s Maw dungeon, finding the Map and Compass and discovering a new item: Hookshot. Catfish’s Maw Walkthrough: Entering Catfish’s Maw The Catfish’s Maw is pretty tough to miss, prominent as it is in...
