Tag: Upcoming Releases
News Metal Slug Tactics Rolls Out On Switch Next Month
With a physical release inbound
After much waiting, publisher Dotemu and developer Leikir Studio have today announced that Metal Slug Tactics will be blasting onto Switch on 5th November. Initially revealed at E3 (yep, that's how long ago it was) back in 2021, Metal Slug's tactical treatment has seen a couple of delays over the past three years,...
News LEGO Horizon Adventures Goes Gold Ahead Of November Release
All the bricks are in place
Guerrilla Games has announced that LEGO Horizon Adventures has now gone gold ahead of its expected release on the Switch, PS5, and Windows on 14th November 2024. You ought to know what that means by now, but for those who perhaps don't, going gold essentially means that core development has been completed and the game...
News Let's Do The Time Warp In This New 'Tetris Forever' Trailer
It's just a block to the left
Tetris Forever is scheduled to release on the Nintendo Switch on 12th November 2024, and in the latest trailer for the new Gold Master Series entry from Digital Eclipse, we get a fresh new look at the title's 'Tetris Time Warp' mode. Made exclusively for this new release, Time Warp is a singleplayer and multiplayer...
News Neo Geo Beat 'Em Up 'Vengeance Hunters' Brings The Fight To Switch Next Week
A pretty pixel art punch up
Developer Nalua Studio revealed its classic side-scrolling beat 'em up Vengeance Hunters earlier this year, and its Switch launch is right around the corner, with this one punching onto the eShop on 28th October. Developed for the Neo Geo, this one will see you playing as one of three unique fighters — the...
Poll Sonic X Shadow Generations Is Out This Week, Will You Be Getting It?
Join Shadow in a whole new campaign
Sega's new release Sonic X Shadow Generations is out this week and reviews for the games are now rolling in. As we've already mentioned, we haven't received a code for the Switch release just yet, but we'll be delivering our verdict as soon as possible. So far, this updated outing with a new campaign seems to...
News Indie "Masterpiece" Neva Scores A Physical Switch Release, Pre-Orders Live
Arriving March 2025
Following last week's successful release of the new indie game Neva, Devolver Digital has now confirmed a Switch physical release is on the way. It will be released on 14th March 2025, with pre-orders now live on sites like Amazon. There are two options up for grabs - a standard version including a game cartridge and a deluxe...
News Mario & Luigi: Brothership Developer Has Supposedly Been Revealed
Knowledge acquired
One of the biggest mysteries surrounding the reveal of Mario & Luigi: Brothership for the Switch was which team(s) was actually handling the development now that AlphaDream is no longer around. Well, as we approach the game's release on 7th November 2024, it looks like we now have a reasonably sound idea of who the...
Preview Mario & Luigi: Brothership - A Couple Of Concerns, But Otherwise Looking Shipshape
Ahoy-hoy!
We've already had a fairly extensive hands-on with the latest in the long-running Mario & Luigi RPG series and, coming off the back of that two-level taster, we've been chomping at the bit to get our hands on the full thing. Luckily, having now taken in everything the first 10 hours or thereabouts has to offer, we're still full to the...
News Upcoming Vampire Survivors DLC Is An Epic Ode To Castlevania
High stakes
As part of its second-anniversary celebrations, Poncle has announced the Vampire Survivors 'Ode to Castlevania' DLC, which will land on Switch on 31st October (just in time for Halloween). As you might expect, the upcoming expansion is all about Konami's monster-slaying series, from which Poncle has taken more than a little inspiration...
News Mario & Luigi: Brothership Is Seemingly Another 'Unreal Engine' Effort
Retail copies are sneaking into the wild
Mario & Luigi: Brothership is just a couple of weeks away at the time of writing, launching on the Nintendo Switch on 7th November 2024. However, it looks like retail copies of the game have already been shipped out, with many on social media posting images of the box and cartridge. As such, we now have...
News Cat Quest: The Fur-tastic Trilogy Scores A Physical Switch Release
Fur-tastic news
If you've played the Cat Quest games or are looking at getting into them, you might be interested to know there's a physical Switch collection on the way. Developer 'The Gentlebros' originally announced this news in September. Like the digital version, the hard copy of Cat Quest: The Fur-tastic Trilogy includes Cat Quest, Cat Quest...
Guide Mario & Luigi: Brothership: Best Pre-Order Deals And Cheapest Prices
Update: 25% off in UK, 'Bon Voyage' bundle live
Update: More pre-order options have now appeared at retail, including a fantastic deal in the UK where you can purchase the game at 25% off! All details can be found below. Mario & Luigi: Brothership launches on Nintendo Switch on 7th November 2024. If you're hoping to find the best deals and...
News Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Update 1.6 Arriving On Switch Next Week
Expect fixes and more
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night didn't arrive in the best state on the Switch, but it's been continually updated with new content, features and fixes. The next one has now been announced for "all platforms" and will be arriving early next week. This update will include bug fixes addressing a store soft lock issue, classic...
News It Takes Two Dev Teases New Co-Op Game Based On A Fresh IP
It Takes... who?
Yesterday, we learnt that the delightful GOTY-winning co-op adventure It Takes Two has sold a whopping 20 million copies worldwide. An impressive feat, we're sure you'd agree, but there's no use in dwelling on the past for developer Hazelight Studios, as the teasers have begun for what comes next. This all started with It Takes...
News FYI, Upcoming 'Miyamoto' Game Has Nothing To Do With The Legendary Creator
It looks kinda neat, though
Given Shigeru Miyamoto's towering influence over the video game industry, it's a wonder there haven't been specific games made starring or featuring the legendary creator. And because we're nice, we just want to make sure that you don't do a double-take when clocking an upcoming title on the Switch eShop. Simply titled...
News 'Croc' Comparison Video Shows A Solid Yet Familiar Graphical Evolution
Coming to 'current consoles'
Developer Argonaut Games has continued its prmotion of the recently-announced remaster for Croc: Legend of the Gobbos with a rather nifty conparison video. Although not officially confirmed for the Switch at the time of writing, the game is scheduled to release on 'current consoles', so we're going to assume (hope) that...
News Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection Launching February 2025, Adds Three GBA Titles
More retro game reveals to come
Earlier this year in February, Konami announced it would be releasing the Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection for Switch. In the latest update, it's confirmed this retro package will arrive locally on 27th February 2025, with pre-orders now available at select retailers. Along with this, it's also revealed three Game Boy...
News Tired Of Waiting For Silksong? This Upcoming Metroidvania Might Fill The Void
No hollow imitation
Developer Powersnake took to the Future Games Show Spring Showcase earlier this year to reveal Voidwrought, an upcoming horror metroidvania that seems to have more than a little Hollow Knight peppered in its DNA. This one launches on the Switch eShop on 24th October, throwing us into a creepy underground world packed with crafty
News City Connection Brings Two More 'Saturn Tribute Boosted' Games To Switch This Month
Snarl those Fangs
City Connection's Saturn Tribute Boosted series is expanding this month, as an all-new two-in-one bundle comprising Data East's Wolf Fang and Skull Fang arrives on Switch on 30th October. For Wolf Fang — the mech-based side-scrolling run-and-gun shooter — this will be the first time the game has made its way West after...
Guide Where To Buy Super Mario Party Jamboree On Switch
Best deals and cheapest prices
Super Mario Party Jamboree is now available on Nintendo Switch! If you're hoping to find the best deals and cheapest prices for the game, you've found the perfect place. Below, we're keeping track of the best retail options available across the US, Canada, and UK. Happy shopping! <related ids="172345"> Buy...
Round Up The Previews Are In For Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Here's what the critics are saying
Although the attention is on Super Mario Party Jamboree this week, next month sees the arrival of the new RPG Mario & Luigi: Brothership. If you haven't already seen our own 'hands on' here on Nintendo Life, we think this entry will be worth the wait as it seems to take the best bits from the AlphaDream...
News Switch Online's Missions & Rewards Adds Super Mario Party Jamboree Icons
Wave 1 is available now
To celebrate the arrival of Super Mario Party Jamboree this week, Nintendo has released a brand new wave of Switch Online icons. The first wave is now available with rotations lasting until November. The first batch includes avatars for Mario, Bowser, Wario and the rest of the gang. These will set you back 10 Platinum Points...
News Super Mario Party Jamboree Version 1.1.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
What's included on day one?
One day ahead of its release, Nintendo has released the first patch for Super Mario Party Jamboree for all those who have the game pre-installed and ready to go. The ver. 1.1.0 update isn't all that substantial, but it's nice to know that Nintendo is patching out a handful of pesky bugs across several boards before...
News The Outbound Ghost Dev Returns With A Roguelike Twist On Paper Mario Visuals
Stalking on Switch this month
The developer of 2022's The Outbound Ghost, Conradical Games (now working under the Radhood Games label), has revealed the release date for its next project, a survival roguelike billed as 'Vampire Survivors meets Slay the Spire'. Soul Stalker lands on the Switch eShop on 24th October, and while we can certainly see...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Super Mario Party Jamboree
Live and let dice
Super Mario Party Jamboree is right around the corner and we are ready to get off the starting space. Before the game gets underway on 17th October, however, we better check whether the latest party entry is worth rolling the dice on. Cue the reviews round-up! Below, we have gathered a selection of Jamboree reviews from across the...
News Trails Through Daybreak II Release Date Adds To A Crowded February 2025
About Spriggan time
Remember when we had to wait years for news of a localised Trails game? Those days are almost behind us, as The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II will be launching on Switch on 14th February 2025. Wow, February is getting pretty packed already, isn't it? Plus, that's just eight months after the previous game in the...
News 'Tetris Forever' Slots Into Place On Switch Next Month
It's all lining up
Digital Eclipse has announced that the next entry in its Gold Master Series, Tetris Forever, will land on Switch on 12th November. In case you missed the announcement of this one back in August's Partner Showcase, Tetris Forever is a trip down memory lane for one of gaming's most iconic franchises. The compilation pulls together...
Random Forget Combos, This Upcoming Fighting Game Is All About Shaking Your Butt
All twerk and no play
It's hard to stand out from the crowd in the fighting game genre these days, but developer Kayac is taking a novel approach with 'Ketsu Battler,' which is set to launch on the Japanese eShop on 12th December. You see, instead of memorising hit boxes and complex button combos, this battler is won by whoever can shake their butt...
Poll So, Will You Be Getting Super Mario Party Jamboree?
It's time to get this party started
This week sees the arrival of Super Mario Party Jamboree for the Nintendo Switch. Jamboree is the latest game in the long-running multiplayer series and is also said to be the "biggest" entry yet – with over 110 minigames, unique online options, and the addition of new playable characters. Nintendo has already...
News Ys X: Nordics Scores A Demo Ahead Of Its Switch Release Next Week
Try before you buy
Ahead of the release of Ys X: Nordics next week, NIS America has announced a demo for the Switch eShop and it's out today. This will be followed by the full game release next week on 25th October 2024. In this demo, you'll be able to experience the fast-paced fighting action, "powerful offense and defense", elemental attacks with...
News Monastery Stealth Game 'The Stone Of Madness' Plots A January Release
From the team behind Blasphemous
The Stone of Madness, the upcoming RTS adventure from Teku Studios and The Game Kitchen, has already bagged a release date. The Spanish monastery-set stealth adventure was re-revealed at Gamescom 2024, four years after Teku Studios originally announced the title. But now the game is set to launch on Switch and other...
News Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Gets Gorgeous Overview Trailer
Plus another 7 minutes of gameplay
We're just a month away from Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake's release on Switch. And ahead of that, Square Enix has released a number of new videos and trailers today. First up, via Nintendo, we've got a nearly 6-minute overview trailer which touches on many of the game's key features, while tapping into the...
News Fire Up The Light Cycle, 'TRON: Catalyst' Speeds Onto Switch Next Year
Good Griddance
Developer Bithell Games and publisher Big Fan (a subsidiary of Devolver Digital) have announced TRON: Catalyst, a new isometric action game speeding onto Switch in 2025. Unlike last year's great visual novel TRON: Identity (also from Bithell Games, we might add), Catalyst is all about the action. You play as Exo, a powerful program...
News Initially Announced For Wii U, Survival Horror 'Forgotten Memories' Is Finally Coming To Switch
In remastered form, no less
The creepy survival horror game Forgotten Memories was announced for Wii U way back in 2013. The port never materialised, but it seems developer Psychose Interactive has pivoted to the modern market as it has announced that Forgotten Memories: Remastered Edition will be coming to Switch on 28th October. This remaster...
News US Hurricanes Delay Wario Land-Inspired Platformer 'Antonblast'
A new 'One Blast Demo' will now be released
The explosive fast-paced action platformer Antonblast was meant to be arriving on the Switch eShop next month, but its release has now been delayed until 3rd December 2024 due to Hurricane Helene and Milton. According to Summitsphere studio head and Antonblast director Tony Grayson, the hurricanes have...
News Ty The Tasmanian Tiger: Bush Rescue Switch Physical Bundle Out This Month
Three games on one cartridge
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the second Ty the Tasmanian Tiger game, Krome Studios has shared an update about its upcoming physical Switch bundle. Following the initial announcement back in April, the Aussie developer has now confirmed the Bush Rescue Bundle will be arriving later this month on 25th October 2025...
News Yakuza Kiwami Dev Confirms Physical Switch Release, Limited Run Distributing
Pre-orders are now live
Update [Sat 12th Oct, 2024 02:30 BST]: As many predicted, the physical Switch version of Yakuza Kiwami will be distributed by Limited Run Games. You can get the standard edition of the game for $34.99 USD (estimated to ship 1st - 31st March 2025) or a Classic Edition for $74.99 USD (estimated to ship 1st April - 30th April...
News Super Mario Party Jamboree Has Reportedly Leaked Online
The party doesn't officially start until next week
Super Mario Party Jamboree isn't out on Switch until next week, but it seems the party may have started early... According to multiple reports, some people have got their hands on early copies and the game ROM has apparently been shared online. While it is only Mario Party, this does mean there...
News Sandbox Dating Sim 'Date Everything' Has Been Delayed To Valentine's Day
It's a date!
Our interest was piqued when Team17 and Sassy Chap Games announced Date Everything — a game where you can, fittingly, date everything — earlier this year. This sim was initially supposed to release this month, but now the team has announced that it's being pushed back to 14th February 2025 instead. As outlined in the new trailer...
News Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered Shoots Onto Switch Next Year
Just in time for Valentine's Day
After the rather excellent Tomb Raider I-III Remastered landed on Switch earlier this year, we wondered whether the Darkness Trilogy would end up getting the same treatment. Well, it is! Aspyr has today announced that Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered will be heading to the Nintendo hybrid exactly one year after its...
News Ex-Disco Elysium Devs Reveal A 'Spiritual Successor' Is In The Works
Not the devs you're thinking of, mind
A new studio called Longdue has been formed by developers from ZA/UM, Bungie, Rockstar, and Brave at Night with the intention to create a 'spiritual successor' to the critically-acclaimed CRPG Disco Elysium. Precious few details regarding the project are available at the moment bar a single piece of concept art...
News Mario & Luigi: Brothership Overview Trailer Showcases A Stunning Evolution
Gameplay and visuals look sublime
Nintendo has released a brand-new overview trailer for Mario & Luigi: Brothership, showcasing a wonderful evolution of both visuals and mechanics since the last iteration in 2018 for the 3DS. We've already gone hands-on with the upcoming game, which is scheduled to launch on 7th November 2024, so be sure to...
News Delightful-Looking GBC Puzzler 'Sofia The Witch' Scores Sweet Limited Collector's Edition
Yep, that's a NEW GBC game
Those in the market for a fresh addition to their Game Boy Color library might want to check out Sofia the Witch: Curse of the Monster Moon — a brand-new puzzler from developer Jake Macher and published by Bitmap Soft. This one looks really rather sweet. You play as Sofia, a witch (obviously) who sets out on a...
News The Eternal Life Of Goldman's Stunning Hand-Drawn Visuals Have Blown Our Socks Off
The Old Man and the Wowee
We were particularly enamoured by The Eternal Life of Goldman's stunning hand-drawn aesthetic when we first glimpsed it at this year's THQ Nordic Showcase, but today's behind-the-scenes deep dive has seriously blown our socks off. On paper, this platforming adventure is as charming as they come. There's an adorable elderly...
News Aspyr Is Remastering Yet Another Star Wars Game For Switch
Fess up, who asked for this?
Aspyr has revealed its latest collaboration with Lucasfilm Games: a remaster of the PlayStation action title, Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles, launching 23rd January 2025. Released in 2000 with a Dreamcast and GBA launch following soon after, Jedi Power Battles is kind of a cross between platformer and beat 'em...
Video We've Played Mario & Luigi: Brothership - Here's 15 Minutes Of Gameplay
From Concordia, with love
Mario & Luigi: Brothership is right around the corner and we are excited. We've been lucky enough to go hands-on with the latest entry in the wacky RPG series and we came away with 15 minutes of crisp new gameplay footage for you to see the Bros. back in action. The above clips are taken from an early section of the...
News 14 Games In The Upcoming 'Tetris Forever' Compilation Have Been Confirmed
More Tetris than you can Tetris
Digital Eclipse has revealed a sample of the full roster of games for its upcoming compilation, Tetris Forever. Following The Making of Karateka and Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story, this will be the third entry in the studio's 'Gold Master Series' of games, which aim to provide full access to classic titles alongside...
Hands On Mario & Luigi: Brothership Shows The Bros. Are Back In Classic RPG Form
Dial L for Luigi
You would be forgiven for assuming the Mario & Luigi series was no more. It has been nine years since Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam was released as the last new entry. Since then, Superstar Saga and Bowser's Inside Story received 3DS remakes, but then developer AlphaDream shut up shop in 2019 after
News The Original 'Stalker' Trilogy Is Launching On Switch This Halloween
Stalking sooner than expected
GSC Game World has announced that STALKER: Legend of the Zone Trilogy will be launching on the Nintendo Switch on 31st October 2024. This release date may come as a slight surprise if you've had this one on your wishlist, as the initial announcement earmarked the game for a November release. What a nice surprise! Okay,...
News 'Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos' Brings Motorcycle Combat Action To Switch In January 2025
"Dogoos do bike back"
Idea Factory has confirmed its "motorcycle combat action game" Neptunia Riders Vs Dogoos will be launching for Switch on 28th January 2025. In this upcoming release, you'll be tasked with helping Uzume and the Goddesses escape a dimension filled with Dogoos. Here's a bit more about it, courtesy of the PR: "This dimension is...