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News Fire Tonight Blazes Onto Switch This Summer
Hot game summer just got hotter
Fire Tonight is a game in which there is fire, and it's tonight. To elaborate: you play as both Maya and Devin, a couple in the year 1990 who are separated by both the city they live in, and the fire that it is on. In this narrative puzzle adventure, Maya will be trying to get to Devin, and Devin will be mostly...
News Like Picross? Say Hello To 'Pictooi', A New Puzzler Out Very Soon On Switch
Pictooi from Atooi
You like Picross, we like Picross, everyone likes Picross, right? It's just as well because Jupiter's been pumping out nonogram games like there's no tomorrow — Picross S6 was the latest, and while it provides more of the same solid puzzle action, we wouldn't mind a little more variety when it comes to the tried-and-true...
News Can't Wait For Your Zelda Game & Watch? Piczle Puzzle & Watch Collection Might Scratch The Itch
You can even unbox them, virtually!
Finding the wait for your Legend of Zelda: Game & Watch too hard to bear? Well, Rainy Frog and Score Studios might have the solution. They're releasing Piczle Puzzle & Watch Collection on the eShop at the end of the month – July 29th, to be precise – and it aims to recreate the feel of
News Inti Creates Shows Off A New Blaster Master Zero 3 Gameplay Trailer
Get another look ahead of this month's release
It's now July and that means there's less than a month go until we get to play the final chapter in the Blaster Master Zero series. If you've been eager to see more of what Blaster Master Zero 3 offers, Inti Creates has released a brand new gameplay trailer. It once again shows off the unique...
News Rush Rally Origins Brings More Top Down Racing Action To Switch eShop This Year
Racing towards an August release
If you love racing games - particularly of the rally variety, and also happen to miss the days when top down racing games were in their prime, then you might be interested in the upcoming Switch eShop release, Rush Rally Origins. It's meant to be arriving around mid-August and will apparently offer the "definitive"...
News AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative Announced For Nintendo Switch
Arriving in Spring 2022
Spike Chunsoft has just announced AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative is coming to Switch in Spring 2022. It's a sequel to the original 2019 detective mystery adventure release. The reveal trailer has also confirmed a physical edition is on the way, including a collector's version which comes with multiple goodies...
News Latest Metroid Dread Report Teaches Us All About Samus' Terrifying Enemy, The E.M.M.I.
And info on Samus' new ability, Phantom Cloak
In Nintendo's latest report for Metroid Dread, more information has been provided on the E.M.M.I, a new threat for Samus in the upcoming game and the inspiration behind one of its shiny new amiibo figures. In the game, the E.M.M.I are dispatched by the Galactic Federation for research purposes and end...
News Induction Brings Intriguing Time-Traveling Puzzles To The Switch eShop
Soundtrack by Tim Shiel (The Gardens Between)
It's no surprise that a number of new developers target the Switch as their console debut, with the hybrid system attracting Indie fans. Another that's quite eye-catching is Induction, developed by Bryan Gale. It's a title that opts for clean visuals and shapes, bringing a title like EDGE to mind. It...
Gallery Here Are 26 Shin Megami Tensei V Screenshots For Your Viewing Pleasure
It all looks pretty tense, eh?
Shin Megami Tensei V, the latest game in Atlus' beloved RPG series, is headed to Switch this November. In preparation for the big day, the developer has provided a whole bunch of new screenshots for us to enjoy, giving us a look at some story footage, combat, and more. Let's just dive straight into things, shall we?...
News Grab A New Spirit In Smash Bros. With Your Monster Hunter Stories 2 Save File
Add this Monstie to your collection
Nintendo has announced a special spirit cross-promotion for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. This isn't the first time something like this has happened, and it's probably not going to be the last. If you happen to play Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin and have a save file of the game on your Nintendo Switch,...
News Spike Chunsoft Has A Mysterious New ARG Website... Could It Be About Zero Escape?
The eyes have it
Stay calm, everyone — but Spike Chunsoft, makers of the brilliant Zero Escape series, the excellent Danganronpa series, and many other visual novels and narrative adventures, is teasing something new. The website features nine eyes, each with puzzles on them. Clicking on each puzzle will allow you to type in the answer — in the...
News Crysis Remastered Is Getting A Physical Version On Switch
Alongside the Remastered Trilogy
Crytek has announced that Crysis Remastered will soon be treated to a physical version on Nintendo Switch, more than a year after it initially launched as a digital title on the eShop. The game first appeared on Switch back in July 2020 in a port that we described as being "more impressive than anyone could perhaps...
News Sacrifice Your Friends, A Lovecraftian Party Game (Yes), Arrives On Switch Later This Year
Chibi Cthulhu
If you enjoy party games on your Nintendo Switch, there's a new one coming to the system later this year which puts a comical spin on a genre that's not typically known for its lighthearted laughs. If you like games like Overcooked but find them lacking when it comes to Tommy guns and mythical gods wreaking havoc and horror, Astrolabe...
News Mario + Rabbids Dev Team Has Tripled In Size To Meet Sequel's "Much Bigger Ambitions"
Sparks of Hope indeed
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope was one of the highlights of this year's E3, offering a gorgeous splash of colour and comedy to liven up Ubisoft's show and giving fans of the original game something to look forward to as we hurtle towards 2022. The footage we saw during the event looked particularly lavish, with some very...
News Super Destronaut DX-2 Blasts Its Way Onto Switch This Week
Retro-styled pew-pew action
The Switch eShop isn't short of shoot 'em up options, though Ratalaika Games and developer Petite Games are offering another slice of retro-styled action with Super Destronaut DX-2, which arrives on 2nd July priced at $4.99USD / €4.99. Like the original, which struggled against the competition a little in our review,...
News Circa Infinity, The 'Brain-Melting' Platformer, Arrives On Switch This Year
Round, round, get around
The Switch eShop doesn't just attract new Indie titles, but is seemingly often on developer and publisher priority lists when re-releasing older games. Another to join the list is Circa Infinity, an intriguing platformer that first made its name on PC and Mac way back in 2015. Developed by Kenny Sun and being published on...
News Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Is The Latest Game To Get Its Very Own Twitter Emoji
For a limited time
Nintendo and Twitter are at it once again, giving another upcoming release its very own custom emoji to spice up your social media feed. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD has been treated to a new Hylian Shield emoji; simply tweet with #SkywardSwordHD, #Zelda, or #SkywardSword to add Link's trusty shield to your messages...
News New Great Ace Attorney Story Trailer Is Nearly Six Minutes Of Spoilery Goodness
Ye Olde Objectionne!
It's going to be a while before we can tell you our thoughts on The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles, which comes out after a six-year wait on the 27th of July. But, thanks to this six-minute gameplay trailer, we can say that we're incredibly excited to meet Ryunosuke Naruhodo, Phoenix Wright's nervous ancestor, who objects to...
News NEO: The World Ends With You Could Take 100+ Hours To Beat Depending On Your Playstyle
"There’s a lot more to do in this game..."
Just one month remains until the launch of Neo: The World Ends with You on Nintendo Switch, and it sounds like players will have plenty of content to enjoy when that date finally comes around. A sequel to the Nintendo DS classic, The World Ends With You, NEO will have players exploring the sights,...
News Scalpers Set Their Sights On The Shin Megami Tensei V Premium Edition
So Metroid Dread wasn't enough?
Earlier this week, pre-orders went live in the US for Atlus' upcoming release Shin Megami Tensei V. If you missed it, the premium edition contains a copy of the game, steel book, backpack, soundtrack and more. Like every exclusive item nowadays, it sold out in record time. Some factors in play included limited stock,...
News Overwatch 2 Is Still Coming To Switch, But Blizzard Will Have To Make "Some Compromises"
Focus will be on gameplay features first
It's been an uphill battle for developers porting next-generation titles to the Switch since the system arrived in 2017. While we've seen some "impossible" ports like The Witcher 3 and DOOM, often studios have to make serious comprises to get certain games up and running on Nintendo's hybrid hardware. When...
Random Internet Goes Wild Over One Incredibly Small Detail In Metroid Dread
It's the little things that count
Not only will we be seeing the return of Samus very soon but also MercurySteam - the same Spanish studio behind Metroid: Samus Returns on the 3DS. Metroid Dread Producer, Yoshio Sakamoto, recently noted how this team is "extremely talented", technically skilled, and has an "incredible understanding" of Metroid...
News Square Enix Has Released A Demo For NEO: The World Ends With You
Progress will carry across to the full game
Update: This is your reminder that a demo for NEO: The World Ends With You is now available on the Nintendo Switch eShop. It will require around 1.7GB of space. So, what are you waiting for? Head on over and get downloading! Next month sees the release of NEO: The World Ends With You
News Yep, The Wii U Gets A New Game In July
Ready to challenge retro Metroid titles in the charts
SturmFront - The Mutant War: Übel Edition came out on Nintendo Switch earlier in Spring, but publisher Red Art Games and developer Andrade Games certainly got some attention by confirming there'd be a Wii U eShop release. It was originally planned for May, but after a delay it now has a final...
News Within The Blade Slashes Its Way Onto Switch Soon
Stealth and platforming with a dash of RPG
The last few years have been rather kind to fans of retro-styled action platformers, and another will make a bid for our affections soon. Within the Blade, developed by Ametist Studio and published by Ratalaika Games, arrives on the eShop on 16th July. This is a title that promises a mix of stealth and...
News Arcade Classic Raiden Is Coming To Nintendo Switch Next Week
As part of HAMSTER's Arcade Archives series
HAMSTER is bringing the classic shmup Raiden to the Nintendo Switch as part of its Arcade Archives range next month, it has been announced. The game arrives on the eShop on July 1st. Originally released by Seibu Kaihatsu to great success in 1990, Raiden spawned a long-running series that continues to this...
News Indigo 7 Is A New Coming-Of-Age Puzzler Inspired By Puyo Puyo Tetris
Launching on Switch next month
Dolores Entertainment has announced that Indigo 7 Quest for love, a new puzzle adventure game, will launch on Nintendo Switch on 8th July. Indigo 7 boasts single-player and multiplayer puzzle gameplay inspired by both Puyo Puyo Tetris and 1991 puzzle game, 7 Colors. As you'll spot in the trailer above, the game also...
News The Rewinder Will Bring Mystery And Chinese Mythology To Switch This Year
A "superpowered detective" story
Another title from the recent Summer gaming festivities has been confirmed for Switch, with developer Misty Mountain Studio bringing The Rewinder to the system in Q4 this year - that will be shortly after its release on Steam. A demo of the game is on Steam and it was part of Steam Next Fest, earning some very...
News Nihon Falcom Announce Four More 'Trails' Games Coming To Switch In The West
Bit of a wait for them, though
As part of Nihon Falcom's 40th anniversary celebration stream (above), the company has confirmed that it's bringing four more games from the Legend of Heroes RPG series to Switch over the next couple of years. This venerable series began life as a Dragon Slayer spin-off way back in 1989, although the Trails subset...
News You Can Download Japan's Pokémon Unite Switch Network Test And Play Right Now
Try it out before the full release next month
Ahead of the launch of Pokémon Unite, The Pokémon Company and Tencent have rolled out a public network test in Japan. It means you can actually download and play this new free-to-play title from the Japanese eShop right now. Of course, you'll need to have created an eShop account for this region in...
News The Cotton Reboot For Switch Arrives In The West This July
Better late than never
Update: The Switch eShop listing for Cotton Reboot! has now changed the western release date from this month to next. It's now arriving on 20th July for $39.99 USD. Above is the latest trailer. Original story: Earlier this year, the classic shmup Cotton Reboot! arrived on the Switch in Japan. It's a remake of the Sharp...
News Ex-SpongeBob Animator Chris Gottron Is Working On A "Zelda-Like" Survival Game For Switch
Update: Kickstarter smashed, stretch goals announced
Update: And just like that, Cloudscape has reached its Kickstarter goal. In an update to backers, Gottron has revealed a series of stretch goals including a museum and a farming expansion. The campaign has already generated $60,000 in funding with 28 days still left to go. Original Article (Wed...
News Team17 Steps In To Publish Intriguing Action RPG Batora: Lost Haven
Stormind Games' title caught the eye in E3 week
One of many games that caught our eye during E3 week was Batora: Lost Haven, an action RPG developed by Stormind Games. The trailer above featured in the Guerrilla Collective Showcase Day 2 and confirmed the title for Nintendo Switch - and a host of other platforms - in 2022. It seems the game caught...
News Stylish Action Adventure Title 'UNSIGHTED' Heads To Switch This Fall
Time is ticking
When it comes to stylish pixel-based Indie games, there's a very good chance of the Switch eShop being picked as a platform. Not only is the Nintendo audience clearly receptive to top-notch download games and the creativity they show, but the system is an ideal home for smaller releases. UNSIGHTED, developed by Studio Pixel Punk and...
First Impressions Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin Is An RPG Of Monstrous Potential
Yian-Kut-Kool
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin in out in just a few short weeks, but ahead of that launch we were able to get our hands on it and were granted the luxury of giving you all a bit of a whack from the ol’ impressions stick. The first game came out on the 3DS in the West after the Switch had launched and didn’t perhaps get the...
News Capcom Showcases The Opening Cinematic For Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings Of Ruin
That escalated quickly
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin isn't far away from its 9th July release date, and a 'trial' demo drops this week on 25th June. Ahead of that demo's release Capcom has decided to share the story's opening cinematic, which you can watch above. It starts off with a rather neat scene of a celebration in a village. It...
News What's Next On Switch? Here's An Infographic Of The Games For 2021 And Beyond
Get ready to play!
Following E3, Nintendo shared a special infographic of all the announcments. Now, it's now released another one - this time showcasing some of the games launching on the Switch in 2021 and 2022. As you can see below, the games already available will be followed by titles like Mario Golf: Super Rush this week, T
Video Nintendo Releases New Overview Trailer For Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
Link returns to the skies next month
We've been told Nintendo would be giving The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD a lot of love in the lead-up to its July release and this very much seems to be the case so far. If all the attention on the company's social media channels wasn't already enough, it has now released an overview trailer that runs for...
News Dark Fantasy Metroidvania Ender Lilies Launches On Switch Today
Update: Make sure you update to Version 1.0.1
Update (Tue 22nd Jun, 2021): Since its launch on Switch yesterday, the team behind Ender Lilies has warned players to make sure their game is updated to Version 1.0.1 before getting stuck in. If you play the game at Version 1.0.0, you might come across a game-breaking bug. Original Article (Mon 21st...
News Metroid Dread Is GameStop's Top Pre-Order Following E3 2021
Let's go, Samus!
For many Nintendo fans, the standout announcement at E3 this year was Metroid Dread - the first new entry in the original 2D Metroid series in 19 years. It seems to have everyone buzzing, and as a result - the base game, special edition and Samus & EMMI amiibo have been in high demand. With this in mind, video game retail giant...
News Prepare For Survival Platforming With Residual, Launching Later This Year
Coming moon. Er, soon
Games are often about one simple rule: Don't Die. But none more so than survival games, which are more like: Don't Die, But Also We Really Want You To Die. We've seen a fair few survival games in the last few years, many of which are bloody brilliant, and we're now at that stage where we're seeing survival-meets-other-genre...
News The Procession To Calvary Is A Pythonesque Comedy Renaissance Game Coming To Switch
Spam spam spam spam egg + spam
We know, we know — the video game market is positively flooded with Pythonesque comedy renaissance point-and-clicks right now. Honestly, who could have predicted that the 2020s would be the decade of surreal painting manipulation video games? Certainly not us. Our money was on the return of the FMV. Obviously, we're...
News Shin Megami Tensei V Premium Edition Pre-Orders Go Live Alongside A New Trailer
Fall of Man Premium Edition swag incoming
As confirmed during E3 2021, Atlus' Shin Megami Tensei V is launching for Switch on 12th November, and pre-orders for the physical versions of the game are now open. Atlus has put out a new gameplay trailer for the upcoming Switch exclusive, which you can watch above, and you can check out the included...
News Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Will Have "Various Quality-Of-Life Enhancements", Nintendo Says
"Including refinements to player tutorials"
A little bit less Fi? The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is now less than a month away, yet Nintendo still hasn't actually told us all that much about the improvements we can expect to see over the Wii original. We do know that the revamped Switch release will have "smoother and more intuitive"...
News The First Review For Mario Golf: Super Rush Is Now In
Is it a hole in one?
There are a lot of Nintendo Switch games to look forward to, but one upcoming release that's just around the corner is Mario Golf: Super Rush. In fact, it's out next week! Ahead of the latest entry, the famous Japanese publication Famitsu has shared the very first review of the game. As you might already know, this outlet uses...
Video 11 Nintendo Themed Microgames We've Found In WarioWare: Get It Together!
Have you seen them all?
Earlier this week, it was revealed the Switch would be receiving a brand new WarioWare game in September. WarioWare: Get It Together! includes more microgame action. As part of this, 9-Volt's Nintendo themed games will be returning. If you didn't already know, a number of these games were shown off during Nintendo's E3...
News Sega Reveals Digital And Physical Versions Of Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania
Fancy rolling around as a Dreamcast?
This week, Sega finally made it official - confirming the existence of Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania. It's coming to the Nintendo Switch this October, and in the lead-up to its release, Sega has shared a breakdown of all the different versions and DLC players will be able to enjoy. First up, we've got the...
News Yes, Cruis'n Blast Is Getting A Physical Release On Switch
Take a look at the box art
One of the highlights for speed demons during Nintendo's E3 Direct earlier this week was the announcement the arcade title Cruis'n Blast would be coming across to the Switch. It's arriving this Fall, but one question that remains is will it be receiving a physical release? Yes, according to developer Raw Thrills, and...
News Amplitude Team Gives Insight Into Making Of Endless Dungeon
All the best ideas come up at parties
For those that enjoyed Dungeon of the Endless, the reveal of Endless Dungeon during The Game Awards 2020 was an exciting moment, with developer Amplitude returning to the 'ENDLESS' universe with a 'rogue-lite tactical action game'; with SEGA publishing there's also reason to be optimistic that the developers...
News Discolored Is An Intriguing Puzzle Adventure, Out On Switch Soon
Investigate and return colour to the world
The steady feed of interesting Apple Arcade titles making their way to consoles is continuing, though Discolored is a game that's also established a reputation on Steam. Developed by Jason Godbey, it's a first-person puzzle adventure in which you're sent to investigate a roadside diner that's lost all...
