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News Hotel Transylvania: Scary-Tale Adventures Gets Spooky On Switch This Halloween
An all-new 3D platform adventure
Outright Games has announced Hotel Transylvania: Scary-Tale Adventures for Nintendo Switch, launching just in time to tie in with the series' upcoming final film, Hotel Transylvania: Transformania. The new game, which will join 2018's Hotel Transylvania 3 Monsters Overboard on Nintendo's platform, will take players...
News Port Royale 4 Confirmed To Be Sailing Onto Switch Very Soon
With full touchscreen support
The Nintendo Switch, through its solid capabilities and huge popularity, has been able to welcome quite a few new franchises that previously skipped Ninty hardware. Another joining the list is Port Royale 4, though its arrival on the hybrid system has taken longer than originally expected. It released on other...
News It Seems Game Builder Garage Will Be Digital-Only In Europe
Sorry, physical collectors
Earlier this week, Nintendo announced Game Builder Garage for Switch. It gives players the chance to create their own games. Alongside the reveal, we got an early look at the North American box art - confirming a physical release was on the w
Feature Game Builder Garage Could Help Make The Next Generation Of Game Devs
"Anyone can be a game programmer"
Most of the game developers you know today, and even the ones you don't, grew up making games with some extremely arcane tools. Nintendo's newest game, Game Builder Garage, might look like it's aimed at kids — but it's part of a new era of game development that's more accessible than ever. Back in the day, a lot...
News Tattoo Punk Will Get Stylish On Switch In The 'Near Future'
Yep, another game with punk in the title
Last year you couldn't swing an augmented cat without hitting another 'cyberpunk' game, as the whole world went nuts for anything set in the not-so-distant future in which the world is full of fancy tech and immoral living. Then the game inspiring all the cyberpunk games had an 'interesting' launch, but...
News Level-5 Announces Layton’s Mystery Journey 'Plus' Version For Switch
Launches in Japan this July
It seems Level-5 isn't done with Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy - Deluxe Edition just yet. In a new announcement on social media, it's revealed it will be launching a slightly enhanced 'Plus' version - allowing players to swap the game's original voice actors with the TV anime Layton...
Travis Touchdown is taking it to the next level
Nintendo yesterday published an updated look at its upcoming release schedule for Nintendo Switch, featuring its major releases planned for 2021 and beyond. There are games in there like Mario Golf: Super Rush and the
News Winds Of Change Is The "Ultimate Furry Tale" Coming To Switch This June
Wait, do they mean furry, or... *furry*?
Winds of Change is a Canadian-made visual novel that first came onto people's radars in 2019, when it raised 392% of its Kickstarter goal. It came out on Steam not long after, and almost two years later, it's making its way to Switch, too, thanks to the support of publisher Crunching Koalas (Thronebreaker,
News Rise Of The Slime Is Like Slay The Spire, But You're... A Slime
Slime The Spire
Slimes are so hot right now. Between Slime Rancher, Slime-san, and the mascot of Dragon Quest, people just can't get enough of these squishy little beasts. And, if you enjoyed the roguelike-meets-deckbuilder mechanics of Slay The Spire, now you can play that as a slime, too! Rise of the Slime casts yo
News Super Animal Royale Is Parachuting Onto Switch Later This Year
A battle royale with a zoological twist
Do you fancy playing a battle royale game featuring trigger-happy tigers and murderous monkeys? If that sounds like your thing, then Super Animal Royale might be the game for you. Modus Games and Pixile Studios have announced that it will be coming to Switch later this year. Here's a bit more about this...
News New Rogue Lords Gameplay Trailer Shows That Playing As The Devil Has Its Perks
Play by your own rules (sort of)
Last summer publisher Nacon unveiled Rogue Lords, a tactical roguelike in which you play as the devil and lead all sorts of villains through challenging runs. It's been a while, but a fresh gameplay video has been released today that gives us a good look at the intricacies of gameplay. There are some interesting...
News Fast-Paced RTS Death Crown Lands On Switch Next Week
Act quickly, act relentlessly
Real-time strategy title Death Crown is set to launch on Nintendo Switch next week on 13th May, it has been confirmed. It was originally going to be released on Switch last November but had been pushed back; it's good news that it's gotten over the finishing line. The game first launched on Steam in 2020, generating...
News Nintendo's Upcoming Release Schedule For 2021 Looks Positive, With Room For More
Second half of the year still to be fully revealed
As is always the way when a new financial report arrives, Nintendo has published an updated look at its upcoming release schedule. The list is a reminder that the first-party line-up for Spring and Summer is shaping up quite nicely, while clearly there's still plenty to be revealed for the second...
News eShop File Size Of Nintendo's New Switch Title Game Builder Garage Revealed
A physical version has also been confirmed
Update 2: The Nintendo America game page for Game Builder Garage has now been updated. It's official, the game will require 995 MB of space. Update: The Japanese and US eShop list Game Builder Garage as requiring just 995 MB of space. In addition to this, the
News Nintendo Announces Game Builder Garage, A Quirky Programming Game For Switch
Out in June!
Nintendo Labo has many charms, though the range may be on the way out, but one legacy of its software seems to be surviving in a new game announcement from Nintendo - it's unveiled Game Builder Garage, which arrives on 11th June with a price tag of $29.99USD. It's a set of tools to allow anyone to learn how to make games, and expands...
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Gets Its Nintendo Switch Release Date
Get ready to Ollie this summer
For gamers of a certain vintage or anyone aware of its popularity, the recent release of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 on various platforms was a big deal. Switch players have had to wait a bit longer, albeit with the reassuring news that original developer Vicarious Visions is working on the port. The good news is...
News Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition Brings Roguelike Fun To Switch This Week
A riddle that demands sacrifice
Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition, the nihilistic action-platformer from indie developer Brainwash Gang, launches later this week on Switch with a whopping 20% discount. PC players may remember Nongunz coming out back in 2017; however, for this Doppleganger Edition, developer Brainwash Gang teamed up with publisher...
News Run-And-Gun Platformer 'Blast Brigade' Will Bring Metroidvania Mayhem To Switch This Year
It looks like a blast!
Are you in the market for a new single-player 2D action-adventure platformer? The intriguingly-titled Blast Brigade vs. the Evil Legion of Dr. Cread from MY.GAMES might be worth adding to your watch-list. It's headed to Switch later this year. Developed by Allods Team, Blast Brigade combines the bullet mayhem of run 'n gun...
News Watch Out Animal Crossing, Haven Park Is Headed To Switch
Better than Butlins?
There are no shortage of games bringing their own unique take on the Animal Crossing: New Horizons formula to Switch. Next up is Haven Park, which will be published by Mooneye, who you might remember from 2020's Lost Ember. Under the new banner of publishing label Mooneye Indies, we should get even more wholesome games such as...
News 'The Astyanax' Is Coming To Arcade Archives On Switch Tomorrow
Or 'The Lord of King', if you prefer
Retro fans may be interested to know that HAMSTER is bringing Jaleco's 1989 side-scrolling action game The Astyanax to the Switch eShop tomorrow as part of its Arcade Archives range. Known as The Lord of King in Japan, this game appears to take inspiration from other fantasy brawlers of the time such as Rastan...
News Anime And Manga Series 'Made In Abyss' Is Coming To Switch As A 3D Action RPG
Physical version coming to Europe, too
Akihito Tsukushi's long-running manga and anime series Made In Abyss is coming to the Nintendo Switch, it has been confirmed by Spike Chunsoft, Inc. Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness will also launch on the PlayStation 4 and Steam, and has been confirmed for North American and European release...
News Apsulov: End Of Gods Will Bring Viking-Inspired Horror To Nintendo Switch
Valhorror
The Switch has been a welcoming home for all sorts of horror games, which is perhaps a tad surprising. Some of them have been rather good, and another will hope to haunt our dreams when it arrives on the eShop this Summer. Apsulov: End of Gods is developed by the aptly-named Angry Demon Studio, with Digerati stepping in to publish the...
News Wonder Boy: Asha In Monster World Arrives Later This Month On Switch
Not long to wait
It's the generation of Wonder Boy games, and the latest to join the scene on Nintendo Switch finally has a firm release date. Previously slated for Q2, Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World is now confirmed for 28th May. With some members of the original development team involved, this is a re-imagining of Monster World IV which - in...
News Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 1 Gets Its Nintendo Switch Release Date
Two old but good 'uns in one package
Not long ago NIS America announced Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 1, a compilation of Phantom Brave: We Meet Again (Wii) and Soul Nomad & The World Eaters (PS2) as a summer release. As is the publisher's way it also unveiled a gorgeous collector's edit
Random Narration Makes All The Difference In These Famicom Detective Club Trailers
Soothing voice vs. TV-style drama
It's fair to say that, at times, Nintendo of America and Nintendo of Europe can seem to be entirely at the mercy of decisions out of Kyoto, not always having much of a say in content. Recent trailers for the two Famicom Detective Club games are a case and point, with the regional teams clearly being given the same...
News Baldo: The Guardian Owls Gets Gorgeous New Footage, Still Slated For Switch 'Soon'
Yes, it still looks like Legend of Zelda x Studio Ghibli
In Spring 2020 Baldo stood out as one of the most intriguing titles in a Nintendo Indie World showcase; with beautiful Studio Ghibli and Legend of Zelda vibes, it was pleasing to see it would be a timed exclusive on Switch. Originally announced for last Summer, it then slipped to 'tbd' when it...
News SturmFront - The Mutant War: Übel Edition Is Actually Coming To Wii U eShop
And gets a Switch physical edition, which makes more sense
We love the Wii U, we defend it against many detractors, but it's also surprising when a new game is confirmed for the system in 2021. But it's happening, what a strange world this is. The game in question, which lands on Wii U eShop some time this month, is SturmFront - The Mutant War:...
News PQube Lines Up Three Intriguing Releases For Nintendo Switch
Including a physical edition for a gem
PQube has offered plenty of support for the Nintendo Switch, and that's set to continue with the publisher lining up three releases in May and June, one of which will likely get the attention of physical edition collectors. First to arrive will be Quantum Replica, a top-down action game that's going for sci-fi...
News SnowRunner For Nintendo Switch Might Include Mod Support
Fingers crossed
If you needed one extra reason to dive into Focus Home Interactive's SnowRunner when it arrives on the Nintendo Switch later this month, then this might just be it... In an April Community Update, Saber and Focus have shared a little bit extra about the Switch release. While there's no confirmation just yet, it's sounding like there...
News Ni No Kuni II Might Be Coming To Switch
Ni YES Kuni. Or Ni Maybe Kuni, at least
ESRB ratings are hardly confirmation of video games becoming a reality, but we're hoping that this latest one is. Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is the colourful follow-up to Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch (which came to Switch in 2019 after widespread critical success), and recently, a few eagle-eyed...
News Fall Guys' Switch Release Has Been Delayed, But Crossplay Is In The Works
Mediatonic says it'll be 'really worth waiting for'
Back in February, it was revealed that one of 2020's biggest gaming hits, Fall Guys, was headed to Switch. It was originally going to launch for Nintendo's platform this summer, but the folks at Mediatonic have now announced that the game will be delayed. In a statement shared on the official Fall...
News Thief Simulator 2 Is Sneaking Onto Switch, But Not Until 2023
"Bigger, better, prettier and even more exciting"
Good news: Thief Simulator 2 has just been confirmed for a release on Nintendo Switch. Bad news: you're going to have to wait two whole years before you can play the thing. A sequel to 2019's Thief Simulator, this new release offers up a new dose of the stealthy, thievery gameplay seen in the first...
News Miitopia's New Mii Creation Tools Are Terrifyingly Powerful
Help Mii
It's been a long, long, long, long time since any new Mii creation tools were introduced — we're all pretty much using the same technology from the Wii days — but Miitopia, of all things, might be about to change that. See, it turns out that Nintendo aren't just re-releasing an old, weird 3DS game on Switch — they're also modernising...
News Take A Good Look At The Turn-Based Combat In Warhammer Age Of Sigmar: Storm Ground
Out in late May
The Switch eShop has had quite a few games in the Warhammer universe already, and the next in line is Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground. This one is a turn-based strategic combat title that's due out on 27th May, and it looks quite promising. In this case the solo campaigns allow you to choose between three different factions...
Video New Pokémon Snap Gets One Last Pre-Launch Trailer With 5 Minutes Of Footage
'Get Your Cameras Ready'
We're less than 24 hours away from tucking into New Pokémon Snap, and Nintendo has one final trailer for us before we get to business. You can check it out for yourself above; split into several parts, the video gives us another explanatory overview of what you can expect to see and do in the game's brand new Lental...
News Western Switch Release Date Of Fighting EX Layer: Another Dash Has Changed Yet Again
Update: Less time to wait, though!
Update #3 [Thu 29th Apr, 2021 11:35 BST]: The western release date has been changed again – but it's good news! The previously proposed release date of May 27th has been changed to May 20th. Update #2 [Fri 16th Apr, 2021 01:00 BST]: If you've been wondering what's going on with the release of Fighting
News Mom Hid My Game! 2 Can Be Found On The Switch Today
Parenting 101
Way back in the distant past of 2017, Mom Hid My Game! was a quirky inclusion in one of Nintendo's early-era Nindie Showcases. Originating on mobile, it's a simple premise in which you investigate scenes and solve puzzles to find what is clearly a DS, and that's pretty much it. Its charming style and simplicity, along with a budget...
News Numskull Games Reveals Two More Switch Games, And A Fresh Look At Clive 'N' Wrench
More for the wishlist
Numskull Games has been making some notable moves in the Switch market recently, such as expanding its reach with its physical editions of games. In an event this week the publisher also unveiled two new games for the system, along with an updated look at a promising 3D platformer. The first of the new games is Gearshifters,...
News Aussie Retailer Offering "An Actual Golf Ball" As A Mario Golf Pre-Order Bonus
You could display it or use it...
If you're planning on returning to the fairway this June when Mario Golf: Super Rush arrives on the Nintendo Switch, and happen to be located in Australia, then you might be interested in this cool pre-order bonus currently on offer at JB Hi-Fi. As highlighted by Aussie Nintendo website Vooks.net, the l
News English Famicom Detective Club Trailer Drops Ahead Of The May Release
It's been more than 30 years since their initial launch
Fair warning: don't watch this trailer if you want to play Famicom Detective Club blind, as it does reveal some of the story! The story of Famicom Detective Club is a wild one: released only in Japan over thirty years ago, the series is popular enough in Japan that Nintendo wanted to add Ayumi...
News This Insanely Expensive Neo Geo Shmup Is Coming To Switch In Physical Form
Raze hell for Razion EX
The Neo Geo may be 30 years old now, but the console has enjoyed a pretty healthy lifespan as far as releases are concerned. Sure, SNK abandoned its most famous console quite some time ago, but companies like NG:Dev.Team have been producing software for the console for quite some time, giving us hits like Gunlord, Kraut...
News 'Out Of Line' Will Draw A Beautiful Tale On Switch This Summer
"We want players to learn through experimentation"
The list of intriguing Indie games coming to the Switch eShop this year continues to grow, and another one to consider is Out of Line. Developed by Nerd Monkeys and published by Hatinh Interactive, Switch will be the first console to get the game with release planned alongside the PC version this...
News Nintendo's Just Dropped A Free Demo For Miitopia On Switch
Try before you buy
Looking forward to checking out Miitopia on Nintendo Switch? Well, wait no longer, as Nintendo's just dropped a free demo. That's right, beginning today, you can jump into this teasing taster session by downloading the new demo from the Switch eShop. The demo lets you play through the main game's first area, letting you create...
News Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings Of Ruin To Bring Revamped Combat And Familiar Characters
It's looking rather nice
While plenty are enjoying Monster Hunter Rise and can look forward to the upcoming drop of new content, there's also good reason to be excited about Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, the sequel to the rather lovely 3DS title. Naturally it featured in today's Monster Hunter Digital Event, and some new details were
News Let's Build A Zoo Will Bring Animal Splicing And 'Theme Park' Vibes To Nintendo Switch
Splice DNA to create 'over 300,000' weird animals
Publisher No More Robots has been an eager supporter of the Switch eShop, and has confirmed to us that its next title will also make its way to the hybrid system. Let's Build a Zoo, developed by Springloaded, is a Theme Park-style management sim in which you build your park, breed and import animals...
News King Of Seas Demo Arrives Today On Nintendo Switch eShop
Try before you plunder
It was only earlier this month that the rather promising pirate RPG King of Seas got a confirmed release date of 25th May on Nintendo Switch. Developed by 3DClouds and published by Team17, it's definitely caught the eye and will hopefully hold up well on Nintendo's system. When that announcement was made it was also confirmed...
Exclusive Uncover The WTF World Of Cold War Spies In Cosmic Top Secret
Googly eyes, paper planes, hand grenade mishaps... what's going on here?
Well, what's this here, then? Nakana.io is bringing an autobiographical adventure game to Switch, Xbox and PlayStation 4 called Cosmic Top Secret, and it's certainly a mind-bender! Cosmic Top Secret — which is apparently an official term used by NATO for the juiciest of...
News Two More Earth Defense Force Games Are Firing Onto Switch Later This Year
For a grand total of three!
Switch owners will be treated to not one, not two, but three games from D3 Publisher's third-person shooter series Earth Defense Force this year, it's been revealed. As reported by Weekly Famitsu, both Earth Defense Force 2: Invaders from Planet Space and Earth Defense Force 2017 are headed to Switch in Japan, joining...
News New Pokémon Snap's First Patch Has Already Been Released, Days Ahead Of Launch
Don't forget to update your copy
New Pokémon Snap isn't available until this Friday, but its first update is already live and ready to go. The day-one patch updates the game to Version 1.1 and, as reported by Serebii, is required in order to make use of its online features. If you have the game preloaded on your Switch or are planning on...
News Nintendo's Famicom Detective Club Switch Remakes Have Been Leaked Online
Watch out for spoilers!
We're still weeks away from the Famicom Detective Club remakes arriving on the Nintendo Switch here in the west, but it seems they've already been leaked online. This information comes from software developer, gaming enthusiast and Twitter user LuigiBlood. While you might be wondering why anyone would even be concerned about...
