Tag: Reminder
News Don't Forget About Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic, It's Also Out Now On Nintendo Switch
Will you be getting it?
Sure, this week might mark the release of the Grand Theft Auto trilogy, Shin Megami Tensei V, the Zelda Game & Watch and even The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition on other platforms, but don't forget about the return of BioWare's legendary RPG classic,
News Football Manager 2022 Touch Is Out Now On Nintendo Switch
Lead your team to glory
If you've ever fancied yourself as a football manager, then you can't go past the series of the same name. Alongside the latest mainline experience, Sega and Sports Interactive have also released Football Manager 2022 Touch - the latest portable version of the title for Nintendo Switch and mobile devices. This new version...
News Nintendo Has Now Shut Down Its Dr. Mario World Mobile Game
"Thank you for everything!"
Following on from shock announcement back in July, Nintendo has now officially shut down Dr. Mario World for mobile devices. When you boot the game up, you'll now receive an end-of-service notification. As previously revealed, Nintendo is also working on a webpage titled "Dr Mario World Memories" - allowing players to...
Reminder Tetris 99 Is Hosting A Metroid Dread Crossover Event This Weekend
And you could unlock a special theme
Update [Sat 30th Oct, 2021 13:30 BST]: This event is currently underway. If you're looking for more Metroid Dread action, Nintendo also released a demo of the game earlier this week. Original story [Tue 26th Oct, 2021 02:30 BST]: To celebrate the return of Samus in Metroid Dread on the Nintendo Switch,
Update: Guardian of Remembrance goes live
Update [Fri 29th Oct, 2021 03:45 BST]: The Wave 2 DLC for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is now officially live. To access this content, you'll need to first update your own copy of the game to version 1.3.0 which was made available earlier this week. Original story [Wed 27th Oct, 2021 03:45 BST]: Back...
Reminder Ninjala's Hatsune Miku Collab Event Is Now Live
Rock out with the world-famous virtual idol
GungHo Online Entertainment is currently hosting a special event in its bubblegum brawler Ninjala starring the world-famous virtual Japanese pop idol Hatsune Miku. As previously mentioned, the Magical Mirai 2021 tour runs until November 7th and gives players the chance to "battle to the beat" with several...
Reminder Tetris 99 Is Hosting A Monster Hunter Rise Event This Weekend
Unlock a special theme
Update [Sat 9th Oct, 2021 17:00 BST]: The Monster Hunter event for Tetris 99 is currently underway. If you want to unlock this unique theme, you'll need to accumulate 100 event points. Good luck! Original story [Tue 5th Oct, 2021 02:45 BST]: Next time you're back at camp in Monster Hunter Rise, why not take some time out to...
Reminder Brand New Metroid Dread Spirits Are Available In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Samus is back!
Update [Sat 9th Oct, 2021 15:00 BST]: These spirits are now available, here's a closer look courtesy of the official Smash Bros. Twitter account. Each of these spirits will be available until the 13th of October. Original article [Thu 7th Oct, 2021 02:05 BST]: Metroid Dread arrives exclusively
Reminder Unlock A Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Theme In Tetris 99's 23rd Maximus Cup
Take flight today
Update [Sat 7th Aug, 2021 12:00 BST]: This limited-time event is now live. You have until 9th August to unlock the theme. Original article [Tue 3rd Aug, 2021 02:05 BST]: To celebrate the release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD on the Switch last month, Nintendo will be hosting its 23rd Maximus Cup in the battle royale...
Reminder A Demo For Jupiter's Sega Picross Is Now Available On Switch eShop
Try before you buy
Update [Sat 31st Jul, 2021 20:00 BST]: This demo is now available on the Switch eShop in Europe and North America. It will require around 170MB of free space. Enjoy! Original story [Thu 29th Jul, 2021 01:53 BST]: Yesterday, Sega finally locked in a local release date for Picross S Genesis & Master System Edition (also known...
News You Can Now Pre-Order Sonic Colors: Ultimate On The Switch eShop
Update: File size also revealed
Update [Sun 25th Jul, 2021 17:00 BST]: With pre-orders of the digital version of Sonic Colors: Ultimate going live, we've also found out the file size. Well, kind of. According to the Nintendo website, it'll take up 6.9GB of free space on your system. And on the US and UK eShop pages, it says 7.2GB of free space is...
Reminder A Plague Tale: Innocence - Cloud Version Is Out Now On Switch
Oh rats
A Plague Tale: Innocence is a game with some vocal supporters, this writer included - largely linear in nature, it tells the tale of two siblings as they try to survive in a gritty but also fantastical 1340s France. It recreates the era of the French Inquisition and an invading English army, with its hook being the consistent presence of...
News Grab A New Spirit In Smash Bros. With Your Monster Hunter Stories 2 Save File
Reminder: Now available to everyone
Reminder [Wed 10th Nov, 2021 02:30 GMT]: This same spirit has been made available to all players via the Smash Bros. Ultimate spirit board and shop. It was previously exclusive to owners of Monster Hunter Stores 2: Wings of Ruin, who had a save file for this particular game on their Switch (via Nintendo...
Reminder Trial Version Of Monster Hunter Stories 2 Available On Switch
Get hunting!
Capcom's next release Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is arriving on the Nintendo Switch next month. For anyone who is interested in this turn-based RPG spin-off, you might want to check out the free trial version which is now available on the Switch eShop in certain regions. It will be rolled out in other locations later...
Reminder Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Expansion Pass - Wave 1 Is Now Available
Download it today
After what feels like quite a long wait, Wave 1 of the Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - Expansion pass is now available. If you've already pre-ordered the expansion pass ($19.99 USD), your game should auto-update. Pre-orders also include a special bonus in the form of an extra costume and weapon for Link. These items are...
Reminder Minecraft's Caves & Cliffs Part One Update Has Been Released
New blocks and mobs now available
Update (Wed 9th Jun, 2021 00:45 BST): The moment Minecraft fans have been waiting for has arrived - the Caves & Cliffs Part One update is now available. It adds new blocks and mobs: Get to know the axolotl, but don’t let the adorableness of this bucket-happy mob fool you. It is very much a predator. The...
Reminder DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power Is Out Now On Nintendo Switch
It's published by Nintendo, after all
It's hard to think of many Nintendo releases that have had a lower profile than DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power. Revealed during the February Nintendo Direct, it is published globally by Nintendo, yet it's drifted into its release today without much fanfare despite that first-party status. However, it's all...
Reminder Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance Is Finally Available On The Switch eShop
"we thank everyone who hung in there with us"
Update #2 [Fri 21st May, 2021 00:45 BST]: It's finally out, yep Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance can now be downloaded from the Switch eShop. It'll set you back $29.99 USD and requires 3.9GB of space. Be on the lookout for our review in the near future. Update [Wed 19th May, 2021 00:10 BST]: The latest...
Reminder The Entire Shantae Series Is Now Available On The Nintendo Switch
Five games, one system
There's rarely a point in time when every game in a particular series is available on one console, but today is one of those days. WayFoward this week released Shantae's original Game Boy Color outing on the Nintendo Switch eShop - meaning you can now experience all of Shantae's adventures wherever you go. "With today's...
Reminder PAC-MAN 99 Is Now Available On The Nintendo Switch
Another Switch Online exclusive has arrived
WAKA, WAKA, WAKA - the moment has arrived, you can now download Bandai Namco's new battle royale game PAC-MAN 99. Although this is a Switch Online exclusive, there is some DLC content allowing you to purchase a bunch of offline modes in a bundle for $14.99 USD (or your regional equivalent). In addition to...
Reminder Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light Disappears Very Soon
The darkness is coming
It's not just Mario that inexplicably suffers a cull on 31st March; you'd be excused for forgetting that another Nintendo title is due to drop off the Switch eShop at the end of this month. Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light is in its final hours on the store; it was pretty big news when it was announced and...
Reminder Super Mario 3D All-Stars Leaves The eShop On March 31st
"Don’t miss out"
Update [Wed 24th Mar, 2021 00:00 GMT]: Nintendo of America has published yet another reminder that Super Mario 3D All-Stars for Switch will only be available until the end of this month. Now might be the time to grab it, if you haven't already. Original article [Thu 18th Mar, 2021 01:35 GMT]: It's March, and that means...
Reminder Version 2 Of The Monster Hunter Rise Demo Is Now Live
Magnamalo has arrived!
Following on from Capcom's announcement earlier this week, the second demo for Monster Hunter Rise is now live. It's appropriately named "Monster Hunter Rise Demo Version 2" and adds a challenging "Advanced" quest where players can take on Magnamalo. "Monster Hunter Rise - Demo Version 2 differs in some ways from the full...
Reminder Nintendo Switch Online Gets Four New SNES And NES Games Today
Don't forget to update your apps
Don't forget to update your Nintendo Switch Online SNES and NES apps today, because they're getting updated with four (count 'em) new games.
Reminder Enjoy Capcom's "Limited Time" Monster Hunter Rise Demo While You Still Can
Update: Online Play has been disabled
Update: Online Play may no longer be available in the Monster Hunter Rise demo, but if you did download it during the "limited-time" period, you can still quest via solo or local play (depending on the number of turns you have remaining). Here's the full message clarifying this at the start of the demo:...
Reminder You Can Now Download A Demo Of Immortals Fenyx Rising From The Switch eShop
"Come get a taste of Fenyx’s godly powers"
In case you missed it, Ubisoft has now released a demo for Immortals Fenyx Rising on the Nintendo Switch eShop. This free demo has been released alongside the game's first DLC expansion and appears to be the same one originally launched on Google Stadia. If you're more interested in the actual g
Reminder Nintendo Kicks Off The New Year With A Kirby Fighters 2 Tetris 99 Maximus Cup
Unlock a special theme
As we discovered last week (or last year, we should say), Kirby has a big year ahead - with the pink puff's developer HAL Laboratory teasing new projects, games, merchandise, and much more for 2021. Now, to kick start the new year, Nintendo is hosting a Tetris 99 Maximus Cup and it just so happens to feature...you guessed it,...
Reminder It's New Year's Eve In Animal Crossing: New Horizons Today
Head to the plaza for the grand countdown
Today is officially the last day of 2020, and to go out with a bang, your island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is hosting a special grand countdown event in the plaza to welcome in the new year. All the animals on your island will be there! Leading up to the big event, players will be able to purchase...
Reminder What's The Best Switch Game Of 2020? It's Time To Rate Your Favourites
Switch GOTY 2020 incoming!
Update: Thanks to everyone who has participated so far! We'll be publishing the full top 50 tomorrow, but there's still time to rate your favourite games of 2020 beforehand. We've tinkered around behind the scenes and the not-very-shortlist below now only includes 2020 games we've reviewed on Nintendo Life. If you want to...
Reminder Unlock A Super Mario All-Stars Theme In Tetris 99 This Week
Get it while you can
To continue Super Mario's 35th-anniversary celebrations, Nintendo's Switch Online battle royale game Tetris 99 is hosting a special Super Mario All-Stars limited-time event this week. "Now you can tap back into that excitement when the Tetris 99 game on the Nintendo Switch system combines forces with Super Mario All-Stars, the...
Reminder Pokémon Sword And Shield's Physical DLC Bundles Are Available Starting Today
Base game and all DLC included
Update: As a quick reminder, the physical Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass bundles are now available for purchase. You can find both games available from the Nintendo UK Store for £76.99 each below, with more Galar region merch also available, or you can get them slightly cheaper at Amazon: Sword UK / Shield...
Reminder Rate Your Favourite Wii Games
Help us assemble the top 50 Wii games ever
Reminder: This is a final call to rate your favourite Wii games before we publish the top 50 very soon. You'll still be able to rate the games and affect the ranking after the list goes live, of course, but there's nothing quite like the moment of anticipation, is there? We've added several games that were...
Reminder The Pokémon Sword And Shield Theme Returns To Tetris 99 This Weekend
Don't miss it!
To promote the upcoming Pokémon Sword and Shield DLC (The Crown Tundra), Nintendo's battle royale game Tetris 99 is this weekend hosting a special pocket monster-themed event from 16th - 19th October. If you missed this theme the first time around, it's a little easier now - as it is unlocked at 50 events points instead of 100...
Reminder The Kingdom Hearts: Melody Of Memory Demo Is Now Available On The Switch eShop
"dive into amazing rhythm-action"
Update (Thu 15th Oct, 2020 09:05): This demo is now available across all regions - including North America. Enjoy! Original article (Thu 15th Oct, 2020 03:55 BST): While there's no sign of the mainline Kingdom Hearts series showing up on the Switch anytime soon, next month Square Enix will at least be releasing...
Reminder Rocket League Is Now Free-To-Play On Nintendo Switch
"Get it now and take your shot"
Update (Thu 24th Sep, 2020 07:45 BST): The day has arrived - Psyonix's Rocket League is now a free-to-play game across all platforms including the Nintendo Switch. Admittedly there's been some teething issues, so if you encounter any problems, don't be surprised. You can view the full patch notes over on the
Reminder Nintendo Will Share Another Look At Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Later This Month
"You won't have to wait long!"
Earlier this week, Nintendo and Koei Tecmo surprised Zelda fans with the announcement of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. It's a game set 100 years before the events of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. While we got some information about what to expect from this new Musou-style game, later this month Nintendo...
Head on over to the Switch eShop
Today sees the arrival of Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition on the Nintendo Switch. As part of this, Square Enix has released a special Lite version of the game that is listed on the eShop as a free demo. This Lite version allows you to play through a "substantial chunk of the start of the game"...
Reminder The Second DLC Pack For Cadence Of Hyrule Is Now Available
"39 new and remixed Zelda songs"
Arguably the biggest and best announcement of last month's Nintendo Direct Mini: Partners Showcase was when we found out Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer would be receiving brand new content in the form of three DLC packs. The first pack was released on the same day, and now Nintendo has reminded u
Reminder Week-Long Tetris 99 Maximus Cup Sees The Return Of Three Themes
Animal Crossing, Luigi's Mansion and Ring Fit are back
As much as we love the themed events in Tetris 99, we don't always catch or complete them in time. The good news is Nintendo is running a special week-long event in the game from 14th August - 22nd August, allowing players to unlock three existing themes that they may have missed out on. As...
Reminder Unlock A Special Paper Mario Theme In Tetris 99 This Weekend
Limited-time only
Nintendo's latest Maximus Cup for its addictive battle royale game Tetris 99 is officially underway. This time around it's for its latest Switch release, Paper Mario: The Origami King. Take a look below: You have until 3rd August to collect at least 100 points. Once you've done this, you'll unlock a one-of-a-kind in-game theme...
Reminder The Week-Long Pokkén Tournament DX Trial Starts Today
Get ready for battle!
One game that perhaps deserves a little more love is the Nintendo published and Bandai Namco developed fighter, Pokkén Tournament. The game originally made its debut in Japanese arcades in 2015, was followed by a Wii U release in 2016, and most recently was ported across to the Nintendo Switch in 2017. If you haven't actually...
Reminder Use Your Switch Game Vouchers While You Still Can (North America)
They expire soon!
Remember Nintendo Switch game vouchers? Do you still have one left and happen to be located in North America? Well, you better hurry up and use it then. Although Nintendo ended the promotion within this region on July 31st last year, anyone who did buy them then will soon be unable to redeem anything, as they expire after one year...
News Ubisoft Forward: All The Nintendo Switch Announcements From Ubisoft's 'E3-Style' Show
And rewatch the event here
Just in case you missed the Ubisoft Forward showcase, we've put together a handy list of all the announcements related to the Switch, as well as one or two other important things of note. Before we jump into those, though, let's kick things off with the full video. If you're wanting to jump in without anything being...
Reminder Catherine: Full Body Is Out Now For The Nintendo Switch
She's back
The cult classic Catherine: Full Body is now available on the Nintendo Switch. This action-adventure puzzler comes with all the original add-on content and three new voices from the Persona series. Here's a bit about the backstory: Our story centers around commitment phobic Vincent, who is at a crossroads of taking the next step in his...
Reminder Tetris 99's Limited-Time Xenoblade Chronicles Event Is Now Live
Unlock another special theme
This weekend Tetris 99 is celebrating the release of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition on the Nintendo Switch with a special themed event. This limited-time event ends on 6th July. If you participate and happen to earn 100 points, you'll unlock a special Xenoblade Chronicles theme featuring some appropriate sound...
Reminder The First DLC Pack For Minecraft Dungeons Is Now Available
Welcome to the jungle
Mojang's Minecraft spin-off - Minecraft Dungeons - has just received its first DLC pack, Jungle Awakens. It adds three new story missions, new weapons, new armor, new artifacts, and some dangerous puzzles. There are also new mobs, and the "wicked" Jungle Abomination to defeat. If you own the Hero Edition (available for $29.99...
Reminder Ninjala Is Now Available For Free On The Switch eShop
Launch day has arrived!
After multiple delays, GungHo Online Entertainment has finally launched its free-to-play multiplayer game Ninjala. The Switch eShop download takes up 2.0GB of free space and the game itself requires an internet connection to be played online. Ninjala includes battle royale-style matches designed for up to 8 players online...
Another Mystery Gift
If you needed one extra reason to purchase the Expansion Pass for Pokémon Sword and Shield, The Pokémon Company has issued a reminder that it will be offering a special outfit as an early purchase bonus. Anyone who buys the Expansion Pass (containing The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra) before 31st August - including...
Reminder You Can Download A Free Version Of Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
Includes four games and local multiplayer
Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics is Nintendo's latest release. If you're still not sure if this is the right game for you - did you know you can actually try out a free edition that gives you access to four games and local multiplayer? Yep, if you head on over to the Switch eShop in select regions,...
Reminder There's Another Mystery Gift Pokémon Now Available In Sword And Shield
Get ready for The Isle of Armor!
This is your friendly reminder that there's another mystery gift Pokémon available in Pokémon Sword and Shield. Following on from Galarian Mr. Mime last week, the second Pokémon up for grabs in this Isle of Armor promotion is a Galarian Ponyta with the Hidden Ability Anticipation. You'll also receive a Level Ball,...
