News Action-Adventure Game Sparklite To Receive Gorgeous Signature Edition This October
Pre-orders go live this Friday
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June2019
News Zany Shmup Q-YO Blaster Fires Onto Switch This Week
Echoes of Parodius
Fans of shmups are being well catered for on Switch with a plethora of excellent shooting games hitting the console over the past two years, including classics and brand new titles. The latest contender will arrive this Thursday 27th June on eShop and it looks to be a little more lighthearted than many other games in the genre...
News Projectile-Fighting Game Lethal League Blaze Expected To Release In The West Next Month
Out soon in Japan
Last September, we found out the obscure fighting game Lethal League Blaze would be coming to the Switch in 2019. Publisher Oizumi Amuzio has now confirmed it will be released in Japan on 12th July, for the price of 2,000 yen. This will follow with a physical release on 12th September. The developer, Team Reptile, has also...
News Port Specialist Iron Galaxy Helped Phoenix Labs Bring Dauntless To The Switch
Calling on experience
During an interview with Twinfinite, Chris Fox of Phoenix Labs – the developer behind the upcoming free-to-play Switch release, Dauntless – revealed Iron Galaxy had helped port the game to Nintendo's hybrid device. "We’ve been really fortunate to be working with Iron Galaxy to bring it to the Switch and like, they...
News Action-Adventure Game Sparklite To Receive Gorgeous Signature Edition This October
Pre-orders go live this Friday
Publisher Merge Games and developer Red Blue Games have revealed that upcoming action-adventure Sparklite will be receiving a delightful Signature Edition this October. Pre-orders will be going live later this week. You can see the Signature Edition release for yourself below; it contains a region free copy of...
News Never Give Up Brings Death-Defying Twitch Platforming To Switch This August
Up for a challenge?
The Switch eShop is about to get battered, beaten and bruised thanks to the arrival of a new death-defying platformer. Never Give Up arrives on Nintendo's hybrid machine this August. The game comes from Armor Games Studios - creators of the original Give Up web game series - and Massive Monster, which last year released the...
News Contra And Metal Slug-Inspired Platformer Blazing Chrome Comes To Switch This July
Running and gunning fun
Publisher The Arcade Crew and developer JoyMasher have today announced that Blazing Chrome will be blasting its way onto Nintendo Switch and other platforms on 11th July. The game is a run-and-gun platformer heavily inspired by - and acting as an homage to - retro classics Contra and Metal Slug. Its enemy-infested act
News Fire Emblem: Three Houses File Size Revealed, DLC Also Confirmed
And amiibo support, too!
Fire Emblem: Three Houses is now just over a month away from release and you may well be starting to think about the age-old question: to go physical, or digital? Hopefully helping your decision, a Japanese download card for the game has now been spotted, giving us the all-important file size. In Japan, a digital copy will...
News Woodle Tree 2: Deluxe Is A 3D Platformer With RPG Elements Coming Exclusively To Switch
60fps and multiplayer included
Indie developer and publisher Chubby Pixel has revealed that it will be bringing Woodle Tree 2: Deluxe exclusively to Nintendo Switch next month. Said to feature a blend of platforming, open-world adventure, and RPG elements, Woodle Tree 2: Deluxe has been born thanks to the success of Woodle Tree Adventures - a game...
News Nintendo Is Waiting For Next Level Games To Let It Know When Luigi's Mansion 3 Is Ready
"Let us know and we’ll solidify the release date”
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News Engine Software Handling The Switch Version Of Ni no Kuni: Wrath Of The White Witch
In cooperation with Bandai Namco
When Bandai Namco officially confirmed Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch was coming to the Switch later this year, it also revealed this version of the game would run at 30fps and maintain a 720p resolution in both docked and handheld mode. Adding to the existing information about this upcoming release, it's now...
News Dream Daddy Arrives On The Switch eShop At The Start Of Next Month
“Meet and romance other hot Dads”
A few weeks ago, Game Grumps revealed it would bring its popular title Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator to the Switch and mobile devices in the “very” near future. The estimated release date of 2nd July has now appeared on the North American eShop. It will set you back $14.99 and is expected to take up...
Preview Things We've Learned Playing Super Mario Maker 2
Five tidbits from our time with the game so far
Super Mario Maker 2 is a game we've hardly been quiet about, except maybe during that whole 'E3' thing. Well, now we can say with confidence that we actually have the game in our collective hands, and we've been digging right ruddy deep into it and learning as much as we can. In short (and before the...
News Friday The 13th: The Game Ultimate Slasher Edition Is Getting A Physical Switch Release
Pre-orders live in North America
Third-person survival horror Friday the 13th: The Game Ultimate Slasher Edition is eyeing up a release on Switch this summer and a physical edition has now been revealed which is packed with lots of juicy contents. Originally planned to launch in spring, the game has now been pushed back for a 13th August release...
News Switch JRPG Oninaki Gets Gorgeous New Screenshots And Character Info
From Square Enix and Tokyo RPG Factory
https: The new character information comes in the
"We want to keep that quality bar high"
Not long after we found out the release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons had been delayed until next year, Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser said the company would not "bring a game to the market before it w
News Natsume Shares More Details On Harvest Moon: Mad Dash
Coming to Switch this fall
Natsume has shared some fresh details on Harvest Moon: Mad Dash which was shown for the first time during E3 last week. If you're not caught up on this one, Mad Dash is described as a "fast-paced farming game" that is set to launch for both Switch and PS4 in fall 2019. You'll be able to play the game alone or with friends...
News Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories Is Heading To Switch In The West
How will you cope in a crisis?
Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories is making its way to the west next year, it has been confirmed. The game will be launching on Nintendo Switch, PS4 and PC. With devastation and destruction everywhere you look, Disaster Report 4 has you trying to escape from the destroyed city around you. You'll be looking out for...
News Astral Chain Director Reveals Neat Trick Which Will Let You Play In Co-Op
A "challenging" way to play
PlatinumGames' upcoming release Astral Chain left a pretty strong impression on us after E3; the game is being directed by Takahisa Taura, the lead designer on NieR: Automata, and it certainly looks like it could be strong enough to tide us over until the studio's next Bayonetta effort comes along. As you'll know if...
News Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Has Game-Breaking Bug, Advice Given To Switch Owners
Make sure you're prepared
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night arrives on Nintendo Switch next week on 25th June. PS4 and Xbox One players already have their hands on it, however, and a game-breaking bug has been found which will affect every version. An update for the game, taking it to version 1.02, appears to be the problem. Essentially, if players...
News Side-Scrolling Hack And Slash Dead Or School Is Getting A Physical Release In Japan
Comes out this August
Update: It has been confirmed that Dead or School is getting a physical release in Japan on August 29th. Here are some gameplay details, direct from the developer: Defeat enemies, grow your own character. Collect items, create your own most powerful weapons! Hack and Slash X Girl's action Gear obtain with money or gears,...
News Lines X Is A Relaxing Puzzle Game Coming To Switch Next Week, And It's Less Than $1
Worth a try?
Launching next week on Nintendo Switch is Lines X, a relaxing puzzler that could be a great little choice to pass the time. The game features a series of Numberlink puzzles which have players finding paths to connect coloured tiles in a grid. There are 100 puzzles for you to explore in total, wrapped up in a game which plays host to...
News Devil May Cry Unleashes Stylish Hack And Slash Action On The Switch Next Week
File size also revealed
Following on from Capcom's May announcement, it has now been confirmed Devil May Cry will be arriving on the Switch eShop in Japan, Europe and Australia next week. The title is due out on 25th June locally and will be released a few days later on 27th June in Japan. The Switch eShop exclusive requires a massive 9.2GB of free...
News Sega Ages Space Harrier "Coming Soon" To The Switch eShop In Japan
Relive the third-person rail shooter
The game site for the Sega Ages Space Harrier is now live. The third-person rail shooter is "coming soon" to the Japanese Switch eShop and will set you back 925 yen. This new version captures the spirit of the original 1985 arcade version while also adding in features from the 2012 3DS title such as widescreen...
News Puzzle & Dragons Gold For Switch Releases In North America Later This Year
A competitive take on the series
In 2013, GungHo Online Entertainment released Puzzle & Dragons Z on the 3DS. It followed this up in 2015 with a local release of the game and also added in a special Nintendo-themed bonus title: Puzzle & Dragons Z: Super Mario Bros. Edtion. Now, GungHo has announced it will release Puzzle & Dragons Gold...
News Narrative-Driven Space Puzzler Professor Lupo And His Horrible Pets Hits Switch Next Month
From the dev behind Nihilumbra
Nihilumbra studio Beautifun Games is back with its latest puzzle adventure; Professor Lupo and his Horrible Pets arrives on Switch next month. The game sees players take on the role of a professor's personal intern, dealing with the ferocity of his collection of so-called horrible pets along the way. These pets are...
News Breath Of The Wild's Sequel Came From Having Too Many DLC Ideas, Aonuma Says
"DLC is not enough"
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild remains one of the most magical experiences available on Switch. When it's sequel was revealed at E3, we were pretty surprised - it's not every day the Zelda franchise introduces a direct sequel - but here we are, with a continuation of Link and Zelda's latest adventure on the horizon...
News Cybarian: The Time Travelling Warrior Brings Cyberpunk Platforming To Switch This Week
Bosses and battles aplenty
Launching this Friday on Nintendo Switch is Cybarian: The Time Travelling Warrior, a platforming beat 'em up with a cyberpunk twist. With a graphical style and general feel hoping to play on your old school nostalgia, Cybarian: The Time Travelling Warrior is a mash-up of action, platforming, and arcade fun. You'll be...
Guide Where To Pre-Order Zelda: Link's Awakening's Lovely Limited Edition
Europe's special release is go!
If you're hoping to pick up the wonderful The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening limited edition set, you've certainly come to the right place. The European special release includes a physical copy of the game, a 120-page artbook, a Game Boy-themed steelbook case, and a lovely box to put it all in. Retailers have...
News CD Projekt Red "Not Really Cutting Anything" From The Witcher 3 On Nintendo Switch
The "biggest changes" are tied to the UI and interaction
During a recent interview with VGC, CD Projekt Red UI Coordinator Alvin Liu explained how the biggest adjustments made to The Witcher 3 on Nintendo Switch are tied to the user interface: “The biggest changes that we made involve the user interface and how you interact is a bit different on...
News Japanese Developer Grezzo Handling The Switch Version Of Link's Awakening
And there are "no plans" for Oracle remakes
Japanese video game developer Grezzo has made a name for itself over the years re-releasing older Zelda games on newer Nintendo systems. It started out with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D in 2011 and followed this up with The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D in 2015. In between, it has worked on...
Hands On Creature In The Well Is The Most Beautiful Game We Played At E3
Stick with us on this one
You read that title right. Creature In The Well is indeed the most beautiful game we played at E3. Yes, we're aware of the shiny, toy-box wonderland that is the Link’s Awakening remake. We all know Cyberpunk 2077 is next level. Mosaic, the upcoming, multi-platform indie game that transforms
News Taito's Ninja Warriors Reboot Will Make Its Way To Europe And North America
The SNES beat 'em up returns
Last month, we shared the news that Taito's Ninja Warriors sequel is gearing up for a release on Switch in Japan in July. Now, the company has revealed that the very same game will also be arriving in Europe and North America, acting as the first western release for Taito's mighty return to home console development. The...
News Senran Kagura Peach Ball Gets Down And Dirty On Switch This July
EU, NA and AUS release date confirmed
Marvelous Europe has confirmed that Senran Kagura: Peach Ball will be launching in Europe and Australia on 9th July, joining the release already penned in for North America. With pricing now also confirmed to be £35.99 / €39.99 / $60.00 (AUS), the game sees Asuka, Yumi, Murasaki, Ryona, and Yomi all being...
Video Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Launch Trailer Shows Off Shovel Knight Collab
And Konami gets tortured (seriously)
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has been treated to its very own launch trailer - it releases on PS4, PC and Xbox One today - bringing the hype ahead of its release on Switch next week and giving us a look at Shovel Knight in action. Things begin with game creator Koji Igarashi seemingly torturing a Konami...
Hands On Mosaic Is A Game That Wants You To Feel Insignificant
Rage against the machine
There’s this split moment right after you wake up where you aren’t completely awake, but you’re not totally asleep. Mosaic, an indie game by Krillbite Studio, wants to take you there. In fact, it strongly suspects you’re probably living that moment right now. Mosaic is a single player, semi-linear narrative game...
Feature Xeno Crisis Is Smash TV Meets Aliens, And It's Looking Incredible
It's coming to Mega Drive, NEO GEO and... Switch?!
It's hard to make games. When you have absolutely no idea how to actually make a game, that might seem like a naive understatement, but we imagine it's true. Games today are massive, epic ventures; collaborations between hundreds, if not thousands of talented individuals all striving toward a common...
News Rotating Platformer Alien Escape Twists And Turns Onto Switch Next Week
And we have a brand new trailer
Launching next week on the Nintendo Switch eShop is an intriguing little platformer called Alien Escape. A brand new trailer has been shared to show you what it's all about. The game features a group of partying aliens who have landed on an unknown planet after crashing their UFO. They hope to find help at a nearby...
Guide Where To Pre-Order The Zelda: Link's Awakening amiibo
Here's where to get yours
Pre-orders are now live for the adorable The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening amiibo which was revealed at E3 this year. If you're hoping to get your hands on one, here's where to go. You'll find several different options depending on your location below. We'll be updating this page with other options, too - expect to...
News Luigi's Mansion 3 Boss Battles Will Be More Exciting Than Dark Moon, Says Producer
Sounds good to us
Perhaps one of Nintendo's strongest-looking games at E3 was Luigi's Mansion 3. From every drop of footage we've seen so far, as well as what Nintendo has revealed in terms of its gameplay and focus, we're starting to believe that this could well end up being the best in the series by a considerable distance. Time will tell, of...
News Super Mario Maker 2 File Size And Other Details Revealed
Physical or digital?
Super Mario Maker 2 is fast approaching, with that juicy 28th June release date just around the corner. If you haven't already, we imagine you'll soon start to think about how you might want to pick up a copy of the game - physical or digital? Well, the Nintendo Switch eShop listing for the game has now updated to reveal its...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Will Not Support Cloud Saves
But amiibo get the green light
Animal Crossing: New Horizons was finally unveiled during Nintendo's E3 Direct last week, giving fans of the series both good and bad news. The good news is that it looks as delightful as ever, with proceedings this time taking place on a deserted island; the bad news is that the game has been delayed slightly to March...
Gallery A Closer Look At The Characters And Dialogue Scenes In Super Neptunia RPG
Meet the cast!
Super Neptunia RPG is just days away from launching on Nintendo Switch, bringing the characters of the Neptunia series to life in a "whole new 2D way". As such, Idea Factory International has shared some new screenshots and information about characters in the game. Let's kick things off with those characters. In the image below,...
News Spyro Reignited Trilogy To Require Additional Download In North America, But Not Europe?
A tale of two box arts
Last Tuesday, as part of the Nintendo E3 Direct, Spyro Reignited Trilogy was confirmed for release on Nintendo Switch. Soon after, the game was listed on North American retailer Best Buy's website and the box art revealed that an additional download was required when buying the game physically.
Guide The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 - Everything We Know So Far
We collect every shred of information on the upcoming Zelda sequel
It was bittersweet to polish off the last few shrines and give Calamity Ganon what-for in the final battle of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. After such a wonderful, rich journey it was finally time to bid farewell to Link, Zelda and the largest, most expansive iteration of...
News Dotemu "Honored" To Team Up With Square Enix For Remastered Version Of Final Fantasy VIII
The French company behind Streets of Rage 4
During Square Enix Live at E3 2019, it was revealed Final Fantasy VIII Remastered would be released on the Switch later this year. Since then, it's been discovered the French developer and publisher Dotemu will be helping out with this version – with the company revealing it was both "proud and honored"...
News Mario & Sonic Producer Talks About Motion Controls And Costumes In The Switch Entry
Go for gold this November
Long-time Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games producer Nobuya Ohashi sat down with IGN earlier this week at E3 2019 to discuss the finer aspects of the latest entry in the series, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. As this is the sixth instalment and the last one since the 2016 Wii U entry, there was a...
News Nintendo Shares Colourful Graphic Outlining Upcoming Switch Releases
Hide your money
At E3 2019, Nintendo showed off a lot of brand new and previously announced first and third-party titles. To provide a much clearer idea of what's coming out and when, it's now shared a graphic on its social media account, which places each of these upcoming releases in the remaining quarters of this year. As you'll see below, we...
Random Astral Chain Is Filled With Hidden Toilets And "Lots Of Cats"
Um, what?
While the majority of PlatinumGames fans are eagerly anticipating the release of Bayonetta 3 on the Switch, the next title the Japanese company is actually releasing on Nintendo's hybrid platform is the synergetic action game Astral Chain. It's being directed by Takahisa Taura, who was the lead designer on NieR: Automata. During the...
About time!
If you had your doubts about Tom Nook in the past, the first-look at Animal Crossing: New Horizons earlier this week probably didn't change your opinion about him. This time around, he's offering players a deserted island lifestyle package and is selling it as if it's the opportunity of a lifetime while demanding 49,800 Bells to set up...
News Take On An Isometric Survival Adventure When Distrust Crash-Lands On Switch
Multiple endings to discover
Heading to Nintendo Switch next month is Distrust, an isometric survival adventure which looks set to bring a frosty chill to proceedings this summer. The game follows a group of explorers stranded near an Arctic research station after their helicopter crashes; the team must escape the dangers of the long polar night...
News Rolling Gunner Brings Side-Scrolling Bullet Hell Shmup Action To Switch Next Week
Western release locked in
Blasting its way onto Switch in western territories next week is Rolling Gunner, a side-scrolling, bullet hell shoot 'em up which has only been available in Japan up until now. You'll be able to pick this one up from 20th June as a digital download, although a physical release is also planned for "late 2019" if you'd...
Random Zelda: Link's Awakening Features Some Interior Decorating Changes On Switch
It's all in the detail
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening has easily become one of our most anticipated Switch titles over the last few weeks, and this feeling has only grown after our hands-on time with the game at E3. It's shaping up to be a wonderful retelling of the 1993 classic on Game Boy, but more and more subtle changes are being spotted...
Video Nintendo Staff Have A Blast With Super Mario Maker 2's Multiplayer Mode
Teamwork makes the dream work
Whether you're a legendary game developer, a world famous series producer, or even the president, working at Nintendo involves a healthy dollop of fun. As such, some of the company's most well-known faces have been getting involved with fun activities throughout the course of E3. Recently, we shared a video of the real...
Random Animal Crossing's Angry Mole Mr. Resetti Has Lost His Job
"This will be a positive thing"
One of the angriest Nintendo characters is probably Mr. Resetti from the Animal Crossing series. If you've ever encountered him yourself, you'll know he's the guy that pops up out of the ground and tells you off when you forget to save. You might have even met his brother Don Resetti if you were particularly naughty...
News Eiji Aonuma On Returning To The Hyrule Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
"It will be a continuation"
Eiji Aonuma, the man who's been in charge of the Zelda series for more than twenty years now, has spoken about the reasoning behind making a direct sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Teased near the end of Nintendo's E3 2019 Direct presentation, we saw both Link and Zelda from that game descending beneath...
News Competitive Multiplayer Will Come To DAEMON X MACHINA Post-Launch
Mech-on-Mech action arriving sometime after 13th September
After receiving a limited time (and somewhat underwhelming) demo earlier in the year, DAEMON X MACHINA has been confirmed to arrive on Switch on 13th September. The game's director Kenichiro Tsukuda has also confirmed that in addition to launching with 4-player co-op missions, the game will...
News The Entirety Of Witcher III Will Be Squeezed Onto A Single Switch Cartridge
No downloads required
The Witcher III: Wild Hunt is a large game in several ways. Before its announcement during Nintendo's E3 2019 Direct, many doubted its huge world could be squeezed onto Switch's mobile chipset, but it seems that Saber Interactive has (hopefully) found
News Pokémon's Junichi Masuda Explains The Decision To Limit Sword And Shield's Pokédex
It was always going to happen sometime
Earlier in the week, as Pokémon Sword and Shield was shown off during Nintendo Treehouse Live at E3, it was revealed that not all Pokémon would be featured in the game. Rather than having the usual, complete Pokédex available by transferring your old catches over, only those found in the new Galar region...
News Trials Of Mana Coming To Nintendo Switch, Collection Of Mana Out Now
Update: Collection of Mana physical pre-orders are live
Update: Pre-orders for the physical version of Collection of Mana – due to launch on 27th August – are live now. It will cost £34.99 in the UK and $39.99 in North America.
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Won't Have Direct Connectivity With The Mobile Entry Pocket Camp
But there will be "collaboration items"
Many mobile games nowadays often connect with the main release, which is normally available on more advanced hardware. For example, we've seen The Pokémon Company encourage compatibility between Pokémon GO and Pokémon: Let's Go on the Nintendo Switch in recent times. It appears the upcoming Switch game...
News Nintendo E3 Demo Reveals Brand New Pokémon For Sword And Shield
Is that a corgi?
Two brand new Pokémon have been discovered by fans at E3 thanks to a playable demo of Pokémon Sword and Shield. The two Pokémon are known as Yamper and Impidimp. Both Pokémon will be part of the Galar Pokédex alongside the three starter Pokémon - Grookey, Scorbunny and Sobble - and all of the
Hands On DC Universe Online Is Paving The Way For MMOs On Switch
The future of massive online multiplayers is mobile
When you ask Creative Director S.J. Mueller and Executive Producer Leah Bowers what makes them passionate about DC Universe Online, their reasons are as vast as the game itself. There is a definite shimmer in Mueller’s eyes as she recounts her comics-filled childhood memories with her sister, or...
Video We Have 10 Delightful Minutes Of Zelda: Link's Awakening Gameplay For You
From E3 with love
Like the coolest kid on the playground giving you a glimpse of their shiny Charizard Pokémon card, we've snook around Nintendo's E3 show floor, grabbed some Zelda: Link's Awakening gameplay footage, and decided to share it with you lovely lot. Aren't we just the bestest? You can check it out yourself in the video above. We've got...
News Why Was Bayonetta 3 Missing From E3? PlatinumGames Explains All
"I know a lot of people are asking for it"
Bayonetta 3 was one of the more notable absences from Nintendo's E3 showing this year. That, along with the hotly anticipated Metroid Prime 4, weren't exactly the most likely to appear thanks to their unknown release dates, but fans were unsurprisingly a little saddened by the lack of footage nonetheless...
News Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 Gets A Cred Boost After Fans See Square's Effort
I am Iron Man('s stunt double)
The internet can be a merciless place. For all the hype and goodwill an incredible reveal can generate from fans, if there's something not quite right about a game or its trailer, the mood can turn very quickly. Square Enix's upcoming Avengers game isn't coming to Switch, but its E3 reveal trailer has arguably given...
News The Witcher 3 On Switch Runs At 540p Portable, 720p Docked
File size and cross-save info also revealed
It has been revealed that Witcher 3 runs at 720p in docked mode on Nintendo Switch, with the handheld resolution capped at 540p. Compared to the 1080p output of the PlayStation 4 version, that's clearly lacking – but when you consider that the Switch is powered by a mobile chipset, it's amazing we're...
Random Playing Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Sequel's Trailer In Reverse Is Absolutely Terrifying
A darker game than we thought?
Nintendo's E3 Direct ended in style, teasing us with the news that a direct sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was in development. The video featured some pretty creepy audio and, while watching the show live, we suspected that it may well hide some little secrets. It sounded like the audio may have...
Hands On Luigi’s Mansion 3 Is Shaping Up To Be The Best In The Series
Can someone get Luigi a real estate agent?
Luigi’s Mansion 3 for the Nintendo Switch is exactly that: the third entry into the bizarre Nintendo series where brother Luigi is left to scour haunted locations in search of missing friends. It’s a game where you use a vacuum cleaner (The Poltergust 3000, mind you) to suck up ghosts, sort of like a...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Caters For Players In The Southern Hemisphere, Finally
To make our dreams come true
If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, in most games that run on a seasonal calendar, you’ll be used to experiencing a cold period in-game, when in reality you’re actually dying of the heat. Animal Crossing is a key title where this occurs if you (like the writer of this piece) happen to live in countries like...
Hands On Pokémon Sword And Shield’s Dynamax Mode Has Us Shook
Adding a whole new dynamic to battling
As our first Galar stadium demo battle began – our on-screen character stepping into the crowded arena to a roar of cheers – the ground was quite literally shaking beneath our feet. No, that’s not a metaphor. Thanks to the subwoofers installed in our station at Nintendo’s E3 booth, and the more...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield's Steelbook Is A Thing Of True Beauty
It holds both game carts, too!
If you consider yourself to be something of an hardcore Pokémon fan, then the Official Nintendo UK Store has you covered with the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Dual Pack which comes with both flavours of the game and a rather fetching gold coloured steelbook case which stores both game carts. Priced at £99.99,...
News Did Nintendo Just Spoil Fire Emblem: Three Houses' Killer Twist?
Back to school
A short time ago, Nintendo revealed a large helping of info about Fire Emblem: Three Houses, showcasing the game's school-based setting. While we can't wait to get our hands on the finished product, we have to admit that the setup did seem to be a little underwhelming; it felt like tactical title set in the Harry Potter world, almost...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Sequel Inspired By Red Dead Redemption 2, Says Aonuma
Yee-haw!
Zelda is a series that has inspired countless other games over the years, but series producer Eiji Aonuma has revealed to IGN that the team currently working on the Breath of the Wild sequel have been inspired by one notable game in the process of development. Speaking in an interview with the outlet, Aonuma w
News Lineup For Space Invaders: Invincible Collection On Switch Is Revealed
Includes a game new to consoles
The latest issue of Weekly Famitsu in Japan has revealed that Space Invaders: Invincible Collection is headed to Nintendo Switch. Currently a tentative title, Space Invaders: Invincible Collection will feature six different games including Space Cyclone - a game which has never been ported to console before. Weekly...
News Alien: Isolation Is Coming To Switch This Year With Gyro Aiming And HD Rumble
Game over, man
Update: We've had some more details on the Switch port of Alien: Isolation, which is due for release thanks to publisher Feral Interactive. It has been confirmed that the Switch edition will boast "gyroscopic aiming and HD rumble to immerse players in its terrifying world wherever they play". We've also had a new trailer (shown...
News Some History About Saber Interactive, The Developer Porting The Witcher 3 To Nintendo Switch
Have a little faith
The biggest question so far about the Switch version of The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt - Complete Edition, is who is handling the Nintendo port? Well, it didn't take long for the official Witcher Twitter account to answer this. For those who missed our previous post, the developer working on it is Saber Interactive, in "close...
News "Luigi Assist Mode" Makes Super Mario Maker 2 More Accessible
And reinforces the fact it's a game about building
There was a lot to learn about each of Nintendo's upcoming Switch titles on the first day of Nintendo Treehouse Live at E3 2019. When the localisation team sat down alongside Super Mario Maker 2 producer Takashi Tezuka, viewers were able to learn a little bit more about what to expect from the...
News The Color Dungeon Returns In Link's Awakening On Nintendo Switch
Dampé from Ocarina of Time also makes his debut
If you tuned into Nintendo's Treehouse Live Broadcast following the big E3 2019 Direct presentation, you likely saw the same segment we did highlighting upcoming September release, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. While there was a lot revealed about this Switch title in the half-hour demo, one...
News Dragon Quest XI S: Definitive Edition Gallops Onto Nintendo Switch This September
The luminary rides again
At Square Enix Live yesterday, Dragon Quest fans were presented with a brief trailer reinforcing the fact Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition was coming to the Switch this Fall. It was at this moment there was a collective sigh, with everyone assuming there wouldn't be a release date reveal...
News You Cannot Have A Complete National Pokédex In Pokémon Sword And Shield
Some 'mon are missing
Potentially putting a bit of a downer on our otherwise positive early impressions of Pokémon Sword And Shield, it has been revealed that not every Pokémon will be obtainable in the game. The news comes from the Nintendo Treehouse livestream, where game producer Junichi Masuda confirmed that not all Pokémon will carry over...
Video Nintendo's E3 Direct Went From Pedestrian To Perfection
Getting Jiggy with it
When things first kicked off with Nintendo's Direct this year, I personally wasn't bubbling with excitement. For my sins, Dragon Quest isn't a series that has really gripped me in the past, and feeling that that was the big announcement for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate took the wind out of my sails. Oh how naïve I was. The last...
News Get Ready For A Scare Or Two, Because The Sinking City Is Headed For Switch
A lovely (but scary) surprise
As part of Nintendo's E3 celebrations, it has been revealed that AAA investigative horror game The Sinking City is headed for Nintendo Switch. Inspired by the works of horror author H.P. Lovecraft, The Sinking City is described as a "story-rich, free investigation horror game". We've known about its upcoming release...
News Super Mario Maker 2 Will Let You Play Online With Friends After Update, Nintendo Confirms
Your prayers have been answered
Praise the Nintendo gods. Super Mario Maker 2 will feature the ability to play online with your friends. Last month, a Nintendo representative mentioned that you would not be able to play with or against your friends in the game online, with that feature instead being restricted to local play. As such, it was...
News New Trailer Drops For Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
Did you catch retro screen during the Direct reveal?
The above reveal trailer for Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 dropped in the middle of Nintendo's E3 2019 Direct presentation. While it didn't tell us much that we didn't expect, it gives us a nice look at the characters and the events they'll be participating in when the official...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening's Limited Edition Comes With A Game Boy Steelbook
Update: And a different bundle for North America
Update: The North American limited edition bundle has also been revealed. It appears to contain the artbook (which looks lovely) but not the Game Boy steelbook. Original Article:The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is undoubtedly one of the most exciting releases on the Switch horizon for plenty...
News Netflix's Dark Crystal Prequel Series Is Getting Its Own Switch Game
A tactical release
Children of the '80s will no doubt still have nightmares about Dark Crystal's evil Skeksis, and Netflix is preparing to give a whole new generation the willies thanks to a prequel TV series, which airs on August 30th. That series is also getting its own Switch game in the form of Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics, which was...
News DAEMON X MACHINA Brings Mech Suit Action To Switch On 13th September
Get ready to defend the planet
In today's Nintendo Direct it was revealed that the upcoming mech battler DAEMON X MACHINA will land on the Switch on 13th September. Here's some info on the game to whet you appetite: When the moon tore apart, the sky bled red with light, ushering in an apocalyptic new age…and to survive, you must fight. As a...
News Panzer Dragoon: Remake Landing On Switch This Winter
Winter is coming and now you've got a dragon to keep you toasty
Classic Sega Saturn rail shooter Panzer Dragoon is getting remade by Megapixel Studios and we now know it's being brought to Switch by Forever Entertainment. Scheduled for release this winter, it'll boast improved graphics (obviously) and controls, bringing the game into the 21st...
News Spyro Reignited Trilogy Is Coming To Nintendo Switch After All
What took so long?
As part of Nintendo's E3 Direct presentation, it was revealed that Spyro Reignited Trilogy is indeed coming to Nintendo Switch. This one has had a particularly confusing history; Switch rumours started to appear way back in February 2018, and then the game appeared on
News Astral Chain Brings An Interdimensional Invasion To Switch On 30th August
It's humanity’s last chance
In today's Nintendo Direct we got to see a bit more of Astral Chain, the new synergetic action game from PlatinumGames headed to the Switch on 30th August this year. You can see the latest footage in the video above. In the game humanity’s last chance against an interdimensional invasion is a sentient weapon called...
News Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order Lands On Switch On 19th July
Marvellous
In today's Nintendo Direct we saw some more enticing footage from the upcoming Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order which you can see above. The game features an ultimate team of Marvel Super Heroes from a huge cast including the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men and more. You can team up with friends to prevent galactic...
News Luigi's Mansion 3 Sees The Green Plumber Take A Dream Vacation
I ain't afraid of no... run away!
Nintendo's E3 2019 Direct offered some new footage and details on the upcoming Luigi's Mansion 3 today. The mansion is actually a hotel this time around! It seems Luigi is holidaying with his brother (they do everything together) when the hotel they're staying at - the Last Resort - turns out to be more than it...
Well, that's lucky
Nintendo and Microsoft really are best buds at the moment; we've already had the amazing Cuphead on Switch, as well as Hellblade – both of which are Microsoft-published properties. We've also today had the welcome news that Banjo and Kazooie are coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. However, the blooming
News Resident Evil 5 & 6 Are Heading To Switch This Fall
Another couple of Evils for ya, stranger
In the E3 2019 Nintendo Direct it's been confirmed that Capcom is bringing both Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil 6 to your favourite hybrid handheld console this autumn. The segment started off with a young couple heading to a mansion to play the recently released original Resident Evil on their Switch,...
News Contra Rogue Corps Will Kick Alien Butt On Switch This Year
Pandaing to the crowd
Not to be content with only bringing us the retro Contra Anniversary Collection this year, Konami are treating us to whole new game by the name of Contra Rogue Corps which will land on the Switch on 26th September this year. As revealed in today's Nintendo direct, Contra Rogue Corps offers a top-down isometric view of the...
News Empire of Sin Brings Organised Crime To Switch Next Year
In the empire business
Featuring in today's Nintendo Direct was Empire of Sin from Paradox Interactive and Romero Games. In this character-driven strategy game set in 1920s Chicago, players build their own ruthless criminal empire as one of 14 distinct bosses vying to run the seedy underworld of organized crime in the city. With randomly generated...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Finally Shown Off For Nintendo Switch, Delayed To 2020
Ups and downs
Well, Animal Crossing was finally shown off during the Nintendo E3 Direct, but the news is both good and bad. The upcoming Switch title will be called Animal Crossing: New Horizons; you can get a first look at it in the video above. It appears to feature all of the cuteness and chores you'd expect to see, although this early footage...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Will Make Use Of Your Poké Ball Plus, But Not Completely
Take your 'mon for a walk
With Pokémon Sword and Shield getting its own Direct recently, it would have been foolish to expect a whole segment dedicated to even more footage. Despite this, the game was mentioned briefly with new info being shared about the Poké Ball Plus. Released with Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, the Poké...
News Travis Touchdown Returns In No More Heroes 3 Next Year
We've been waiting 10 years for this
After ongoing teases from Goichi "Suda51" Suda and an intriguing ending in Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes, it's now been confirmed the beam wielding professional assassin will be making a mainline return at some point next year. Yes, after a ten-year absence in the series, we're finally going to be seeing...
News A Full Sequel To The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Is Now In Development
Breath of the Wild 2?
Ending Nintendo's Direct presentation was the reveal of a full sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Very little was teased (we imagine we're still several years away from seeing the game appear, after all) but the footage that was shown seemed to suggest a slightly darker tone than that seen in the original...
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