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News Why Settle For One 'Front Mission' Remake When You Can Have Three?
Yep, three!
Cast your minds back to early this year, you might recall that Front Mission 1st and Front Mission 2 remakes were confirmed during the Nintendo Direct presentation in February. Now, publisher Forever Entertainment has showcased more footage for both titles and confirmed that, yes, a third remake is also on the way. Front Mission 2
News Ryza Returns In Her Third 'Atelier' Game, Alchemist Of The End & The Secret Key
Mixing it up
Teased by Koei Tecmo just last week, Ryza is back! Atelier Ryza: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key was announced during yesterday's Nintendo Direct, and it sees Reisalin "Ryza" Stout returning as the star in her third Atelier game. And we don't have long to wait, as the game will bubble up on Switch on 24th February in the West,...
News Highly Acclaimed Management Sim 'Factorio' Is Heading To Switch
It's out soon too!
During Nintendo's Direct Presentation yesterday, it was announced that the acclaimed PC management sim Factorio will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch on October 28th, 2023. Originally launched in 2020, Factorio tasks players with building and managing a factory-style system, utilising resource gathering and automated...
News Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered Brings PlayStation 2 Remake To Switch In December
Update: Announced during the Nintendo Direct
Update [Wed 14th Sep, 2022 10:50 BST]: SaGa fans, you may have spotted something very exciting in the sizzle reel during yesterday's Nintendo Direct. Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered is launching on the Switch eShop on 1st December 2022! Here's an official overview of the game from the eShop...
News Surprise! Fitness Boxing Fist Of The North Star Has Been Announced For Switch
A crossover no one expected
Fitness boxing developer Imagineer has revealed its new Switch game Fitness Boxing Fist of the North Star during the latest Direct broadcast. Yes, it's crossing over with the popular manga and anime series Fist of the North Star. You'll have characters like Kenshiro as your instructor, and after you've warmed up you'll...
News You Can Now Download A Harvestella Demo From The Switch eShop
Try out Square Enix's new farming sim RPG
One of the many Square Enix titles on display at Nintendo's September Direct broadcast was the farming sim RPG Harvestella. If you have been eager to try this one out, you're in luck. Ahead of its November release on the Switch, a demo has now been made available on the Switch eShop. Some of the other...
News The New Fire Emblem Hero Was Created By A VTuber Designer
It all makes sense now
Nintendo kicked off its latest broadcast with the official reveal of Fire Emblem Engage, arriving on Switch in 2023. During the first look, players were introduced to the game's protagonist - a new character rocking a red and blue hairstyle. If you're wondering why this new hero looks like a VTuber, it turns out the...
News Don't Worry, Nintendo Hasn't Cancelled Advance Wars For Switch
It's still just delayed...
One of the many games Switch fans were hoping to hear more from during the latest Nintendo Direct was Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp. The anticipated two-in-one game release has already suffered multiple delays and was pushed back again earlier this year due to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. Fans of the original Game Boy...
News Sifu Punches Its Way To Switch In November
Everybody was Kung Fu fighting
Get working on your martial arts moves, as the Kung Fu action brawler Sifu is coming to Nintendo Switch on November 8th. The Direct Showcase revealed a small trailer of the game (above), demonstrating the appealing hand-to-hand combat in all its crunchy action. Sifu will see you taking on hoards of opponents as you...
News Rune Factory 3 Special Heading To Switch In 2023
New series also in development
Xseed Games has announced that Rune Factory 3 Special will be launching on Switch in 2023, remastering the game for a new generation. It also revealed that a new Rune Factory series is now in development, though no further information was provided for this. Here's some features you can expect in Rune Factory 3...
News Bayonetta 3 Bewitches With Demonic New Gameplay Trailer
Out this October
PlatinumGames' Bayonetta 3 stomped its way into today's Nintendo Direct, but our favourite witch had more to deliver afterwards with a solid look at the upcoming game's combat and gameplay. Releasing on 28th October, we can see Bayonetta in action as she kicks and flips her way through demons in the upcoming third entry. You'll...
News Fatal Frame: Mask Of The Lunar Eclipse Haunts Switch Next Year
Wii classic gets a new lease of life
KOEI TECMO AMERICA has announced that Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse will be making its way to the Switch in Early 2023, bringing the classic Wii title back to life with bumped-up visuals and an all-new photo mode. Here's some official info from Koei Tecmo: "The remastered game features an all-new...
News Classic GameCube Action RPG 'Tales Of Symphonia' Getting Switch Remaster
Embark on the Journey of Regeneration again
If you had a GameCube and you loved RPGs, then you've likely played Tales of Symphonia. The first Tales of game to be released in Europe, it's arguably among the best games on the system. Now, fans who may have got into the esteemed Tales of series late will be able to try out this classic when it gets a...
News Critically-Acclaimed Co-Op Game 'It Takes Two' Confirmed For Switch
Howdy there, partner
Hazellight Studios' Game of the Year winner at the 2021 Game Awards, It Takes Two, is making the jump to Switch on 4th November. This was one of the many announcements that was heavily rumoured by multiple people last week, but it's fantastic to see this acclaimed title finally hop over to the hybrid console. This platforming...
News The Minds Behind Danganronpa Reveal 'Master Detective Archives: Rain Code'
Out in 2023
Spike Chunsoft has revealed Master Detective Archives: Rain Code, a noir-adventure game set to release on the Switch in Spring 2023. From the creators of the Danganronpa series, the game certainly displays a similar visual style to the iconic RPG series, with gameplay that actually reminds us of Atlus' Persona franchise. Here's some...
News Here's A Look At The Stunning Box Art For Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
Brings a tear to the eye
The box art for the newly-named Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been revealed along with several versions of the key art that will be used for the upcoming game — and we have to say it's a real looker! Apparently, a picture paints a thousand words, so we'll pipe down and just get to it, shall we? Behold the box art for...
News Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion Refreshes PSP Favourite This December
Our reunion...
Square Enix had an incredibly healthy showing during today's Nintendo Direct, and one of its biggest announcements was an official release date for Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion. The remake of the PSP game is launching on Switch (and other consoles) on 13th December with beautiful visuals and rearranged music. The developer...
News Fae Farm Promises The Depth Of Stardew Valley And The Charm Of Fantasy Life
Co-op farming sim out Q2 2023
Publisher Phoenix Labs has announced Fae Farm, a brand new farming sim that "invites players to escape with friends into an enchanted world filled with wonder". Due to launch in Q2 2023, Fae Farm is being built with co-op play in mind and lets you drop in and out of sessions both online and via local multiplayer...
News Kirby's Return To Dream Land Deluxe Flies To Switch Next February
Give us more Kirby!
Originally released on Wii back in 2011, Kirby's sword swinging adventure is coming to the Switch in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe on February 24th, 2023. The game is set to bring over all of the powered-up fun from the original and combine it with some new features such as the Mecha Copy Ability which seems to turn Kirby...
News Story Of Seasons: A Wonderful Life Remakes A Farming Classic
The music... Oh, the music
Xseed Games has announced that it will be releasing Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life for the Nintendo Switch, launching in Summer 2023. The game is a full remake of Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life, which originally launched on the GameCube back in 2003. It sure looks and sounds familiar too, with the main theme bringing...
News Nintendo Switch Sports Golf Will Tee Off A Bit Later Than Expected
Coming this Holiday
Nintendo Switch Sports has been a constant for many during the past few months, and with five sports already included in the game, fans have been waiting eagerly for an update that's been due on the fairways for a little while. During today's Nintendo Direct, we now know that golf — which will be added as a free update —...
News Resident Evils 7, 8, 2, And 3 Are Coming To Switch, But There’s A Catch
Yes, they're 'Cloud Versions'
During today's Nintendo Direct Showcase, Capcom revealed that several Resident Evil games will be coming to the Switch. These include Resident Evil: Village, Resident Evil: Biohazard (7), Resident Evil 2, and Resident Evil 3. The catch, of course, is that all games will be avail
News Pikmin 4 Is Set For A 2023 Release, Following Years Of Speculation
Not lost in a fire, then
In an announcement that we genuinely hadn't predicted, Shigeru Miyamoto just made an appearance at the Nintendo Direct Showcase to reveal that Pikmin 4 is on its way, finally! Check out the teaser trailer above. While there was little in terms of gameplay or release information, Miyamoto stated that the game is going to...
News 'The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom' Launches In May 2023
New trailer for the game formerly known as BOTW2
Nintendo has finally announced the real title for the game formerly known as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 — say hello to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, launching on 12th May 2023. The new trailer (above) doesn't give much away in terms of new gameplay, focusing on some...
News A New Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Makes A Symphony On Switch Next February
Melodies of life
It's finally happened! During today's Nintendo Direct, we found out that we're finally getting a brand new Theatrythm game on the Switch. Consoles haven't seen a new rhythm-based Final Fantasy game since the 3DS' Curtain Call, but now, Theatrhythm Final Bar Line will be changing that when it launches on 16th February 2023. This new...
News GoldenEye 007 Is Returning To Nintendo Switch
James Bond returns, finally
Nintendo has announced that GoldenEye 007 is finally coming back. During its September 2022 Nintendo Direct, the company confirmed that Rare's seminal N64 first-person shooter — which has never been officially released on any other console — is "coming soon". The Direct announcement was light on specifics, with no...
News Tunic Is Confirmed For Switch, And It's Coming Very Soon
Blimey, September's a full one!
A Switch release for indie darling (and hitherto Xbox console exclusive) Tunic has been announced for Switch, and it's coming in just a couple of weeks, launching on 27th September. Our friends over at Pure Xbox absolutely adored this cute-looking Zelda-style adventure, awarding it an impressive 9/10 when it launched...
News Octopath Traveler 2 Journeys Onto Nintendo Switch February 2023
Shouldn't that be sixteen paths?
Update: You can pre-order a special Collector's Edition of the game over on the Square Enix store! And while we haven't had a look at it, we can use our imagination — because it sounds like it'll be gorgeous: OCTOPATH TRAVELER II Standard Edition Game OCTOPATH TRAVELER II Travelers Bust Set Bust figurines of the...
News Fire Emblem Engage Unites New And Returning Characters, Out Next January
Joy-Con hair!
Kicking off today's Nintendo Direct in style is the Fire Emblem series! Nintendo and Intelligent Systems announced a brand new Fire Emblem mainline game, Fire Emblem Engage. This new game seems to bring old favourites together with some new characters, and a protagonist with curiously-coloured hair. Plus, the game is out pretty darn...
Talking Point What Do You Want To See At Today's Nintendo Direct Showcase?
Zelda? Metroid? More Zelda?
Update [Tue 13th Sep, 2022 12:15 BST]: The day is upon us and we are buckling up for what is sure to be 40 minutes of top-notch announcement content. Alongside the writers below, our wonderful video production team have now also given their thoughts on what to expect from the Direct. Check out their thoughts in the new...
Hands On All Of The Exciting Upcoming Games We Played At PAX West 2022
Indies, Nintendo Switch titles and more!
Recently, we sent our American video producer Zion Grassl to PAX West 2022 to try out the latest and greatest games coming out in the near future. Now that he's completed his assignment, he's put together the above video - where he and his friend, Zach Driscoll, share their impressions about all the games...
News Hori Officially Announces Switch Split Pad Compact Western Release
The follow-up to the Split Pad Pro
Towards the end of last month, the popular accessory maker Hori announced it would be releasing a follow-up to the Split Pad Pro called the Split Pad Fit. Now, a month later, it's officially announced the western release. Locally, it'll be known as the 'Split Pad Compact'. Apart from the name change, this...
News Here's The Debut Trailer For Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway
Coming to Switch next month!
After its initial reveal back in July, publisher GameMill Entertainment has revealed the first official trailer for Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway. Due for launch on October 7th, 2022, the game will feature over 40 playable characters from Nickelodeon franchises, including SpongeBob Squarepants,
News Nintendo Direct Showcase Confirmed For Today (September 13th)
It's happening!
After a whole bunch of rumours, Nintendo has officially announced a new Direct Showcase, scheduled to air on September 13th at 7am PT / 10am ET / 3pm BST / 10pm AWST / 2am NZST. Nintendo UK has also announced that it will not stream the Direct as a mark of respect for the country's current period of national mourning; as such, it...
News Koumajou Remilia II Brings More Castlevania Inspired Gameplay To Switch
Sequel will be playable at TGS
Publisher CFK has announced that it will be launching Koumajou Remilia II: Stranger's Requiem on the Switch. The game is a sequel to the Castlevania-inspired side-scroller Koumajou Remilia: Scarlet Symphony featuring characters from 'Touhou Project', which launched on the Switch's eShop just earlier this year, with a...
News Paper Animal RPG Is An Adorable Mash-Up Of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon And Paper Mario
Wrap it up
With multiple indie developers taking up the Paper Mario mantle — in aesthetics and gameplay — Paper Animal RPG aims to do something a bit different with this crafty style. Developed by Cuddling Raccoons Studio, Paper Animal RPG is an utterly adorable take on the N64 Paper Mario's visuals, leaning into the slightly-more pixelated...
Guide Where To Buy Splatoon 3 On Nintendo Switch
Best deals, cheapest prices and amiibo!
Update: Splatoon 3 is now available! Below, you'll find all the best deals available at launch. Original Article: Kids and squids alike will no doubt be looking forward to Splatoon 3, the latest game in Nintendo's family-friendly shooter series that's headed to Switch later this year. If you're super keen,...
News Ubisoft Announces Just Dance 2023 Edition, Out On Switch This November
Pre-orders are now live
At today's Ubisoft Forward event, the French company announced Just Dance 2023 Edition, the latest entry in the long-running rhythm game series. Pre-orders are now live on the Ubisoft Store. This new one is coming to the Nintendo Switch on 22nd November this year and will include a new art direction, new user interface,...
Video Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope Showcases Wiggler Boss Battle Gameplay
The angry caterpillar
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope launches October 20th exclusively on the Switch, and at the latest Ubisoft Forward event, fans of Mario and the Rabbids got a look the new "Wiggler Boss Battle Gameplay". Apart from the battle itself, it showed a new planet, some additional gameplay such as puzzles to solve, places to visit, and...
News Rayman Returns In Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope DLC
Ubisoft's classic mascot is back!
Ubisoft Forward kicked off its 'Ubisoft Forward' event this year with a "first look" at a quest in its upcoming Switch exclusive Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope. As exciting as all of this was, the highlight of this segment was arguably the reveal of Rayman at the very end. During the show, game
Round Up Every Switch Announcement At The Disney & Marvel Games Showcase
Monkey Island, Mickey Mouse, Midnight Suns & more
Disney held its first ever video game showcase earlier on - showcasing all sorts of announcements, trailers and reveals for new and upcoming games. The line up included content from Marvel, Disney, Pixar, Lucasfilm and 20th Century Studios. We've now rounded up all the Switch-related news into a...
News Disney's Free-To-Play Racer Coming Soon, Monsters Inc Characters & Track Revealed
Mike and co return
During the 'D23 Expo', Gameloft shared an update for its upcoming free-to-play racer Disney Speedstorm. A new trailer revealed the cast of Monsters, Inc. will be making their way onto the race track. This includes Mike, Sulley, Randall and Celia. A new Monsters, Inc. themed course was also revealed. In addition to this...
News LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Galactic Edition Announced, Out November 1st
Includes six new character packs
Warner Bros. and TT Games announced the all-new Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Galactic Edition at today's Disney and Marvel games showcase. It'll be arriving on Switch and all other platforms on 1st November 2022. It includes six new packs in the Character Collection 2 as well as the seven packs from the...
Gallery Six Lovely Screenshots Of Disney Illusion Island, Coming To Switch In 2023
"Be a part of an authentic Mickey cartoon"
The highlight of Disney and Marvel's 'D23 Expo' on the Switch front was easily a new 2D co-op platform adventure starring Mickey and friends. Disney Illusion Island will support up to four players as they platform and puzzle solve and take down some epic bosses. Nintendo's website includes some screenshots...
News 2D Co-Op Platformer Disney Illusion Island Announced Exclusively For Switch
Go on an adventure with Mickey & friends
At the Disney & Marvel 'D23 Expo' earlier today, Switch fans were treated to a special exclusive announcement. Introducing Disney Illusion Island - a brand new 2D four-player co-op adventure starring "Mickey & Friends". In this new game, you'll go on an adventure with Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy...
News Alterium Shift Is A Super NES-Inspired RPG With Three Different Story Paths
Octopath Shift
If you were extra vigilant throughout this year's 'not-E3' season, and you like your JRPGs, then you may have spotted Alterium Shift during the 2022 Guerilla Collective showcase. Originally slated for a PC and "unspecified console" release, publisher Gravity Game Arise and developer Drattzy Games have revealed that the game will...
News The First Review For The New Action RPG Trinity Trigger Is Now In
Launching in the west "early" next year
One JRPG Switch fans will want to be on the lookout for next year is FuRyu's co-op action title Trinity Trigger. As you might have already read, it's been developed by an all-star cast - with talent that's previously worked on games like Secret of Mana, Xenoblade Chronicles and Octopath Traveler. The other...
News Sega Reveals Main Theme Song For Sonic Frontiers, Have A Listen
The ending theme song has also been revealed
Update [Fri 9th Sep, 2022 01:30 BST]: Following on from Sonic Frontiers' ending theme song, which was released earlier this week, Sega has now released the main theme song 'I'm here'. Here's who is credited on this song: Vocals & Lyrics by Merry Kirk-Holmes (To Octavia) Composed & Arranged by...
News Persona 5 Royal Switch eShop File Size Seemingly Revealed
A small size for a big RPG
After lots and lots of begging, Persona 5 Royal will, at last, be coming out on the Switch next month. And for those who are looking to download the game on the eShop, we've got a rough idea of just how much space it'll take up. Spotted on the Japanese eShop, Twitter user @ScrambledFaz has shared screens of the game's...
News Over-Bowled In Wii Sports? PBA Pro Bowling 2023 Could Be A Strike On Switch
Take to the lanes
Nintendo has a rich history with bowling. After Wii Sports became the definitive bowling experience on game consoles, the motion controls of each subsequent appearance from Bowling seemed perfectly tailored to the sport's signature swing. If you have become tired of taking to the lanes with Matt time and again (and, we can't lie,...
