Tag: Upcoming Releases - Page 14
Video "It Was Just Like Coming Home" - We Talk Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Ahead Of Its Launch
Who has the Baramost to say?
We are just two weeks away from Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake's 14th November release date and we here at Nintendo Life are excited. We're so excited, in fact, that those of us who have been lucky enough to play the game recently got together to share what they make of the latest remake so far. Jim (that's me, hello!)...
News Zelda's Got Nothing On Divine Dynamo Flamefrit's Grass-Cutting Mechanic
Inti Creates' new game launches this month
Inti Creates has announced that its retro action-adventure title Divine Dynamo Flamefrit will launch on the Nintendo Switch on 21st November 2024. Originally revealed as an April Fools' joke that actually turned out to be real (okaaaay..?), Flamefrit sees you traverse a top-down world in which you battle...
Round Up QUByte Connect 2024 - Every Switch Game Announcement
Glover, Accolade Sports Collection and much more
QUByte Interactive held its annual digital event this week and as usual there were a bunch of Switch announcements. We've crammed everything into this round up post, so you can get a quick recap on what exactly was announced in the latest broadcast. Here's the full rundown: <toc> Rage of...
Video Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Launch Trailer Builds Excitement
Check out 15 minutes of gameplay footage
Ahead of the launch of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms this month, Square Enix has released a lovely new trailer for the game. It showcases the many environments you'll explore across this classic world as well as some of the enemies your party will encounter...
Poll So, Will You Be Getting Xenoblade Chronicles X For Switch?
The 'Definitive Edition' arrives next March
Nintendo has shared a handful of surprises so far this week and perhaps the highlight of the lot has been announcement of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition for Switch. This spin-off originally made its debut on the Wii U in 2015 but didn't get quite the same level of exposure as other entries in...
News Get Into The Halloween Spirit With This Creepy New Little Nightmares III Trailer
Introducing 'The Supervisor'
Little Nightmares III might have been delayed to 2025, but that doesn't mean that Bandai Namco and developer Supermassive Games can't send some chills our way this spooky season. The publisher has shared a brand-new trailer for the upcoming entry titled 'You're Being Watched' — nothing sinister going on there —...
News Owlboy Dev's Platform Shooter 'Savant - Ascent Remix' Blasts Onto Switch This December
Drag me to bullet-hell
We've been keeping an eye on Savant - Ascent Remix ever since Owlboy developer D-Pad Studio first mentioned it was returning to its debut title early last year. That planned remaster would turn into a
News Broken Sword - Shadow Of The Templars Gets Updated Switch Release Date
Reforging very soon
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged has received an updated release date for the Switch after a relatively short delay. It will now launch on 7th November 2024. The game is a full remaster (or 'reforge', if you like) of the original adventure title and includes enhanced visuals, audio, and gameplay mechanics. Priced...
News 'The Bunny Graveyard' Brings Creepy Jumpscares And GBA-Inspired Visuals To Switch Today
Hop on
Our interests were piqued earlier this year when we heard that the GBA-inspired horror adventure The Bunny Graveyard was hopping onto Switch at some point in 2025. Well, the wait is now over because this one has leapt out of the shadows and will be available on the eShop today! Fittingly arriving just in time for Halloween, The Bunny...
Exclusive Croc Remaster Gets A Release Window And A Swanky Collector's Edition
Get in my gobbo
Argonaut Games is working hard on launching its Croc: Legend of the Gobbos remaster for Switch, and we can now exclusively reveal that it's currently targeting a December 2024 release window, priced at $29.99 digitally. However, the team is keen to ensure that it will live up to fans' expectations and has therefore stated that it is...
News Toby Fox Says Deltarune Chapter 3 & 4 "Will 100% Come Out In 2025"
"I'm very eager to show you"
Following an update on the status of Chapter 5 recently, game developer Toby Fox has now shared some news about Chapter 3 and 4 of Deltarune. In a brief message via social media, he's now officially confirmed that "Chapter 3 & 4 will 100%" arrive next year in 2025. This is also factoring in the localisation process...
News Switch Online's Missions & Rewards Adds Super Mario Party Jamboree Icons
Update: Wave 3 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...
News Digital Eclipse's 'Tetris Forever' To Include 2 MS-DOS Games
"A lot of work went into being able to make this simple announcement"
If you're a Tetris fan, it's impossible not to be excited for Digital Eclipse's third Gold Master Series title, Tetris Forever. And the retro specialists are continuing to sweeten the deal on this fantastic interactive digital museum, which launches on 12th November. Two more...
News Xenoblade Chronicles X Fans Are Once Again Discussing The Game's 'Censorship'
Switch version is based on the Western original
Now that we've taken a moment to really let the news that Xenoblade Chronicles X is coming to Switch sink in, we've started to notice that a small selection of fans aren't too happy about some supposed censorship in the game. Now, we want to start by nipping something in the bud. After the release of...
News Mobile Rhythm Game 'Disney Music Parade' Scores A Switch Encore In Asia December 2024
Featuring "English language" support
Earlier this year during a Nintendo Partner Showcase in June, Imagineer lifted the lid on Disney Music Parade: Encore - a Switch version of Taito's mobile rhythm title featuring a whopping 60 songs. At the time, it was mentioned how the Japanese release would include English language support, and in an update...
News Level-5 CEO Reconfirms Three Switch Game Releases For 2025
"Three new titles next year"
Japanese developer Level-5 celebrated its 26th anniversary earlier this week and as part of this, its CEO Akihiro Hino shared a message to fans about the company's game schedule for next year. Hino reconfirmed how the plan is to release "three new titles" in 2025. In case you missed the original announcements, this...
News Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind Morphs Its Way Onto Switch This December
Ai ai ai ai ai!
Digital Eclipse has announced that Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind will be launching on the Nintendo Switch on 10th December 2024. Priced at $34.99, the retro action game is based on the original Power Rangers series from the '90s and sees the team fight against Rita Repulsa and her minions in a story that both respects...
News 'Ys Memoire: The Oath In Felghana' Finally Comes West January 2025
After launching in Japan last year
After sitting in the "early 2025" release window for a good few months, XSEED Games has today announced that Nihon Falcom's Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana will be making its way to Western Switch eShops on 7th January 2025. This one initially launched in Japan in April 2023 as a remaster of the 2010 PSP title...
News Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Confirmed For Switch
Landing March 2025
Nintendo has announced that Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition will be launching on the Nintendo Switch on 20th March 2025. Boasting updated visuals and additional content, the release will mark the final port or re-release for the Xenoblade franchise on Switch, meaning that the entire series is now playable on one...
Exclusive Survival Horror RPG 'Chernobylite Complete Edition' Is Coming To Switch
Are you feeling brave?
The Farm 51 and Untold Tales have today announced that the survival horror RPG Chernobylite Complete Edition is making its way over to the Switch eShop. This one originally landed on Steam back in 2021, where it went on to rack up an impressive number of 'Very Positive' reviews. The upcoming Switch version pac
News Hilarious 'Brothership' Short Stars Mario And Lui... The Other Guy
Have you readiness for this?!
As we inch ever closer to the launch of Mario & Luigi: Brothership on 7th November 2024, Nintendo is ramping up its marketing for the game with a brand new video short posted on YouTube. It's one of those teasers that doesn't show any direct footage from the game, but the amusing scenario provides a nice glimpse at...
News Toby Fox Shares Deltarune Dev Update, Says He's Working On Chapter 5 Every Day
He also briefly mentioned the next newsletter drop
Toby Fox has shared an incredibly brief update about the ongoing development of his latest game Deltarune. In a post on social media, he mentioned how he's working on Chapter 5 "every day" and "was planning on" having the next newsletter for the game out by "late December". "Working on Ch5 every...
News STALKER: Legends Of The Zone Trilogy Estimated Switch File Size Seemingly Revealed
Enter the zone next week
STALKER: Legends of the Zone Trilogy launches next week on the Switch eShop, and we've now got the estimated file sizes for each game. Stalker: Shadow of Chernobyl is roughly 7.4 GB, Clear Sky is about 6.2 GB and Call of Pripyat will take up around 5.5 GB of space. As previously mentioned, each game will be available on...
News 'Fitness Boxing 3' Overview Trailer Introduces New Workouts And Hunky Instructors
Pre-orders now live
It was during the August 2024 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase that we got our first look at Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer. As we rapidly approach its 5th December release date (god, is it that late in the year already?), Nintendo has released a new overview trailer showing us what to expect from the latest entry in the
News Horror Adventure 'Bye Sweet Carole' Showcases More Disney-Style Visuals In New Trailer
Taking the Mickey
Bye Sweet Carole first piqued our interest when it appeared at last year's Guerrilla Collective Showcase, with the classic Disney-style visuals helping this horror adventure stand out from the crowd. Now, we've got a brand new gameplay trailer which shows those visuals in action — and no, we'll never watch Snow White in the same...
Video Yooka-Replaylee Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Original & Remaster)
Yooka-Laylee returns to 'Nintendo platforms'
Yesterday, Playtonic officially announced Yooka-Replaylee would be coming to 'Nintendo Platforms' in the future. While we wait to find out more, our friends at Pure Xbox have shared a side-by-side graphics comparison video, showcasing the original game alongside this new remastered version. The footage...
News Croc: Legend Of The Gobbos Remaster Brings Beloved PS1 Platformer To Switch
Argonaut Games returns
We're living in the age of surprising platforming mascots making a return, and Croc — one of the lost icons of the PlayStation era — is the next returning star from that era. Yep, Croc: Legend of the Gobbos is getting a remaster, and it's been confirmed for all platforms, including Switch. What's more, the original...
News Yooka-Replaylee Remaster Officially Confirmed For 'Nintendo Platforms'
Ha, we all know what that means
Playtonic Games has officially unveiled the confirmed platforms for its upcoming remaster of Yooka-Laylee, dubbed Yooka-Replaylee. Curiously, Switch isn't mentioned by name, with Playtonic instead confirming a release on 'Nintendo Platforms'. Now, this could mean a couple of things: it's either a blanket way of...
Round Up The Previews Are In For LEGO Horizon Adventures
Here's what the critics had to say
The Sony Interactive Entertainment title LEGO Horizon Adventures launches next month on the Nintendo Switch and the final previews for the game are now rolling in. So far, it seems to have been positively received (well, mostly). Here's a round up of the impressions so far, starting off with IGN: "Our time in...
News Some Fans Aren't Happy About Sonic X Shadow Generations' Changes To The Original
Knuckle up
Sonic X Shadow Generations sped into its early access period earlier this week (on other platforms) and, just like the blue blur himself, fans were quick to point out the notable changes this remake makes to the 2011 original. On the whole, these changes seem to be positive - we haven't had a chance to review the Switch version yet, but...
News 'On Your Tail' Brings Animal Crossing Cosiness And Ace Attorney Mystery To Switch Next Month
ObjecTom!
We first got a peek at On Your Tail in the November 2023 Indie World showcase, and now, almost a year on, publisher Humble Games and developer Memorable Games are gearing up for a Switch launch on 21st November. This one will see you journey to the idyllic seaside town of Borgo Marina to relax, see the sights and catch some rays (and chop...
Video Sonic X Shadow Generations Graphics Comparison (Switch, Xbox 360, PS5)
Switch resolution and frame rate seemingly revealed
If you're eager to know more about the Switch version of Sonic X Shadow Generations ahead of its arrival later this week, read on... YouTube channel 'ElAnalistaDeBits' has shared a comparison video of the Nintendo release alongside the original Xbox 360 version and the PlayStation 5 version of the...
Video Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered "Monstrous Boss" Reveals
Raziel returns this December
Aspyr has been responsible for the revival of all sorts of retro titles in 2024 and in case you missed it, it's remastering the Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver titles. Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered will launch for Switch on 10th December 2024 and a new trailer this week showcases all of the bosses you can...
News Fantasian Neo Dimension Physical Switch Release Seemingly Cancelled In Select Locations
Sorry, Australia and New Zealand
Ahead of the release of FANTASIAN Neo Dimension release this December, there's a new story about the physical Switch release skipping select locations. Australian and New Zealand retailers have apparently removed their physical listings last weekend. Aussie website Vooks reached out to Bandai Namco Australia, who...
News Mario & Luigi: Brothership Has Reportedly Leaked Online
Mamma mia!
Throughout the Switch generation, first-party titles have often leaked online ahead of their official launch date. Now, following the reveal of the game's credits earlier this week, Mario & Luigi: Brothership has supposedly leaked online. According to multiple reports, at least one person got access to an early copy of the title and...
News Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Update 1.6 Now Live, Here's What's Included
Expect fixes and more
Update [Wed 23rd Oct, 2024 00:15 BST]: Update 1.6 for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has now officially gone live. It contains some Switch-specific fixes as well as fixes for all platforms. Below is the full rundown, courtesy of the official game website: Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night - Bug Fixes | 1.6 Update Notes...
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...
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...
