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News Yuri Visual Novel SeaBed Comes To Switch Next Month With Two Brand New Scenes
Pre-purchase now live
Launching on Nintendo Switch next month is SeaBed, a visual novel that was first released in Japan back in 2016. The game is set to release on 19th March, though pre-purchase has already become available on the Switch eShop. A reveal trailer has also been released (see above), as well as this official description: SeaBed is...
Random Eerie Gravestone Sighting In Animal Crossing: New Horizons Has Some Fans Worried
Here we go again
One moment from the recent Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct that social media and the internet, in general, don't seem to be able to stop talking about is the eerie gravestone sighting at the 22-minute mark. Yep, there's apparently trouble in paradise and some fans are now worried that a perhaps well-known character within the...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Will Support Save File Transfers "Later This Year"
Move your data from one Switch to another
Believe it or not, but it's not all doom and gloom when it comes to the save data situation in the upcoming release, Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Although save data recovery is a one-time-only deal for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, it appears Nintendo will eventually give players the option to...
News Recovering Your Animal Crossing: New Horizons Save Data From Nintendo Is A One-Time-Only Deal
For Switch Online subscribers only
Today's Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct was peppered with little spicy nuggets of information on the upcoming game, including rock solid confirmation that while the software will remain incompatible with Nintendo Switch Online's existing cloud back up system, Nintendo will indeed store your desert island's...
News Arcade Archives VS. Mahjong Is Your Next Retro Switch Fix From Hamster
Launching tomorrow!
Hamster's latest retro release on Switch has been revealed, and this time we're being treated to 1984 arcade title, VS. MAH-JONG. The game will join the Switch's 'Arcade Archives' series, where players can enjoy classic arcade titles with modernised features like adjustable game settings and leaderboards. Here's the official...
Reminder Sonic The Hedgehog 2 And Puyo Puyo 2 Both Launch On Switch Today
Joining the SEGA AGES range
Update (Thu 20th Feb, 2020 17:30 GMT): As a reminder, both Sonic The Hedgehog 2 and Puyo Puyo 2 have launched on Nintendo Switch today. Sega has shared a brand new trailer to celebrate, and we thought it'd be rude not to share it with you lovely lot. Enjoy! Original Article (Fri 7th Feb, 2020 10:4
News Remodel The Landscape In Animal Crossing: New Horizons To Make Your Own Waterfalls
Stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to? Pah!
Today's Animal Crossing Direct brought with it a ton of information nuggets regarding the upcoming Animal Crossing: New Horizons for Switch. You can check out the entire list of new additions, but the thing that had us sitt
News Here's All The New Info And Tidbits From Today's Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct
It's the little things
Well, the Animal Crossing Nintendo Direct has been broadcast and while it served as a broad introduction to the island life you'll be enjoying when the game launches on 20th March, it also detailed many new pieces of information, too. Handily, Nintendo has summarised the main points for us and you can check them out below...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons amiibo Functionality Detailed
Invites and photo shoots
In today's Animal Crossing Direct, Nintendo revealed a little more about the amiibo functionality available in the game. The good news? All of your old cards and figures will have a pretty nifty use after all! Yes, your collection of amiibo is fully compatible with the new game and can be used to invite your favourite...
News Cyberpunk RPG Disjunction And Steampunk Adventure Gestalt: Steam & Cinder Revealed For Switch
Both launching this year
Video game publisher Sold Out has today announced two new titles for Nintendo Switch: a cyberpunk stealth-action RPG called Disjunction, and steampunk action-adventure, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder. We've got all the details you need on both games below, so let's get stuck in, shall we? Disjunction Release: Summer 2020...
Video Ranking Every Animal Crossing: New Horizons Pre-Order Bonus
The ultimate tier list
As we get closer to the release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, more pre-order bonuses for the anticipated release are being announced. In an attempt to work out which is the best deal for you, our American-based video producer Zion Grassl has decided to rank each one. The above video covers every Animal Crossing: New...
News Get Deck-Building In One Step From Eden, A Roguelike Real-Time Hybrid Arriving In March
Would you Adam and Eve it?
If you're a fan of deck-builders, roguelikes, real-time strategy or bullet hell action, there's a game for you on its way to Switch soon. Going by the name of One Step From Eden, it looks to combine strategy with frantic real-time action and it's dropping on Switch eShop on 26th March. Ticking off genre buzzwords like a...
News Dangerous Driving 2 Brings Split-Screen Open World Exploration To Switch This Year
Burnout fans, take note
British indie studio Three Fields Entertainment has revealed that its upcoming arcade racer, Dangerous Driving 2, will be launching on Nintendo Switch in "Holiday 2020". The game, which is unsurprisingly a sequel to last year's Dangerous Driving, is described as "the arcade racer for everyone", with a driving gameplay style...
News Cyberpunk Action Platformer Aeon Drive Revealed For 'PC and Consoles'
Pixel art = Switch release, no?
Dutch developer 2Awesome Studio has lifted the lid on an upcoming 2D platformer by the name of Aeon Drive. Revealed in an 'alpha' state in the trailer above, the game hasn't been confirmed for Switch just yet but its predecessor Dimension Drive released on Nintendo's console back in 2017 and given the game's pixel...
News Captain Tsubasa: Rise Of New Champions Story Mode Details Revealed Alongside New Trailer
"Epic matches" await
A brand new trailer has been released for the upcoming soccer anime title Captain Tsubasa: Rise Of New Champions, set to launch on Nintendo Switch later this year. It gives us our first proper look at the game's story mode, which is especially helpful for those who aren't familiar with the manga the game is based upon. You can...
News Halo Infinite Co-Developer To Launch Cinematic Platformer Stela On Switch Next Month
Making its way from Xbox One
The folks over at SkyBox Labs might be hard at work helping with development on the upcoming Halo Infinite, but they're also preparing to launch the studio's recent platformer, Stela, on Nintendo Switch. The game is described as a "cinematic platformer", telling the story of a young woman witnessing the final days of a...
News Switch Is Getting A New Relaxing Puzzler Tomorrow, And It Only Costs $2
'Lines XL'
If you're in the market for a new, relaxing puzzle game, Lines XL might just be the ideal solution. The game's launching on Switch tomorrow, 20th February, offering up 500 brain-teasing Numberlink puzzles to keep you busy. You have to find paths to connect numbered tiles in a grid, and the whole thing has a nice, colourful, relaxing vibe...
News King Lucas Is A Platformer Inspired By Retro Classics, And It's Out On Switch This Week
With more than 1,000 rooms to explore
Launching later this week on Nintendo Switch is King Lucas, a cartoony platformer inspired by the gameplay of 8 and 16-bit classics. Said to also feature "touches of adventure and Metroidvania", the game has players fulfiling missions ordered by King Lucas and the curious inhabitants of Sausan’s castle...
News PlatinumGames Will Share A "Major" Announcement Next Week
So what will it be?
According to this week's issue of Japanese magazine, Famitsu, PlatinumGames will be sharing a "major" announcement in a future issue set to release on 27th February. No further details have been shared in this tease, but you might remember that the Bayonetta and Wonderful 101 developer launched a mysterious 'Platinum4' website...
News It Looks Like Cooking Mama: Cookstar Will Be Released On The Switch Next Month
Mama knows best
A trailer uploaded on ahead of schedule on the Dutch game store website, Nedgame, appears to have leaked the release window of Cooking Mama: Cookstar. According to the video, the game releases this March on the Nintendo Switch and will be available for US$39.99 (or the regional equivalent). If you're not familiar with the Cooking...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Might Contain In-Game Purchases
The ESRB rating has been updated again
Update 3 - Wed 19th Feb, 2020 04:45 GMT: And it's back - yes, after briefly disappearing from the Animal Crossing: New Horizons web page, the reference to "in-game purchases" has now returned. Very odd, indeed. Thanks again to CodyMKW for the heads up. Update 2 - Thu 13th Feb, 2020 05:41 GMT: The reference to...
News Atlus Reveals Video Recording Guidelines For Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers
No joking around
One of the best ways to promote a video game to the masses nowadays is via live streams and video recordings. Not every company is necessarily a fan of this, though. In the past, we've seen developers like Arc System Works enforce streaming guidelines, in an attempt to reduce the number of spoilers, and now Atlus has shared its own...
News NIS America Is Running A Reverse Cover Contest For Little Town Hero, Voting Now Open
The 'Big Idea Edition' arrives this June
In January, we found out Game Freak's Little Town Hero would be receiving a physical release on the Nintendo Switch this spring. Now, it's been confirmed the 'Big Idea Edition' will launch on 2nd June in North America, on 5th June in Europe, and on 12th June in Oceania. That's not all, though. As part of...
Video The Latest Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Switch Trailer Shows Off Fresh Gameplay
Cutscenes, dungeons and more
Yet another trailer has dropped for the upcoming Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX on Nintendo Switch, and this time we're treated to a closer look at the gameplay we can expect to enjoy. The clip shows off some of the questions you'll answer at the beginning of your journey to see which Pokémon you'll become,...
News We've Had Shovel Knight On Switch, Now It's Time For Bucket Knight
A run-and-gun platformer
Launching next week on Nintendo Switch is Bucket Knight, a run-and-gun platformer featuring familiar retro vibes. The game has players helping a brave knight in his mission to find the Holy Grail - and make a load of money while doing it. You'll be exploring dungeons and avoiding traps, all while trying to stay alive and...
Video Fast-Paced 3D Platformer Cyber Hook Gets A New Action-Packed Trailer
Parkour with a grappling hook
A brand new trailer has appeared for Cyber Hook, a 3D platformer that's set to blast onto Nintendo Switch later this year. If you haven't heard about this one before, the game is a fast-paced take on 3D platforming which has you using a grappling hook to pull off parkour-like movements. You'll need to scale and ride...
News Eerie 3D Platformer Pumpkin Jack Will Haunt Your Switch Next Halloween
"Comically creepy"
Today, indie publisher Headup has revealed Pumpkin Jack for Nintendo Switch, a "comically creepy" 3D platformer. The game, developed by Nicolas Meyssonnier, has players taking part in a battle of good against evil, jumping, dodging, and carving their way through challenging enemies and puzzles. It's been developed using Unreal...
News Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition Gets Rated In Australia
The caravan is on the way
Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition was due to arrive on 23rd January until Square Enix decided to push the game back to summer 2020. The reason behind this decision was so the development team could make some final adjustments to the game, to ensure it was the best experience possible. If you've been...
News MouseCraft Will Bring A Blend Of Tetris And Lemmings To Switch Next Week
80 levels to explore
Launching for Nintendo Switch next week is MouseCraft, a game that's said to act as a blend of Tetris and Lemmings. Described as an 'A-to-B' puzzle game, MouseCraft has players helping a crazy cat scientist called Schrödinger to complete his very own mysterious, mice-powered invention. You'll need to pile up Tetromino bricks...
News Tactical Soccer Game Ganbare! Super Strikers Kicks Off On Switch This Month
Update: Release date confirmed
Update (Mon 17th Feb, 2020 11:00 GMT): Ratalaika Games has now shared the exact release date for Ganbare! Super Strikers on Nintendo Switch. You'll be able to get your hands on it from 28th February for $9.99 / 9.99€. Original Article (Mon 3rd Feb, 2020 11:15 GMT): Ratalaika Games has revealed that Ganbare! Super...
Feature Cosmic Defenders Dev On Partnering With Natsume And Life As A Tokyo-Based Indie
"Living in Japan has been an amazing experience"
Last year Natsume announced details of a new Indie developer partnership program with 2D revolving shooter Cosmic Defenders (originally Cosmos Defenders) the first title scheduled for release this year. The game charges you with defending the universe from chaotic aliens who want to steal the Tree of...
News Jet Set Radio Inspired Parkour Game Hover Is Receiving A PM Studios Physical Release
Pre-order now to get a $5 discount
Following on from the news the indie-hit World of Goo would receive a Super Rare Games physical release on the Switch, PM Studios has now announced a hard copy of Hover (formerly known as Hover: Revolt of Gamers) for the same hybrid platform. Pre-orders for
News PlatinumGames Open To Wonderful 101 Sequel, As Long As Fans Show Their Support
By backing the remaster
In the same interview with Nintendo Everything, prior to the reveal of The Wonderful 101: Remastered, PlatinumGames head Atsushi Inaba said the developer was open to a follow-up, provided fans showed their support for the remaster. In regards to a sequel or something, we can’t make one if there aren’t any fans for the...
News World Of Goo Is The Next Indie To Get A Physical Release On Switch
The WiiWare hit returns
If you're in the market for another physical indie game on Switch, you might want to pick up World of Goo, the latest to be treated to a lovely case and cartridge. This new release has arrived thanks to a partnership between Super Rare Games and Tomorrow Corporation, with pre-orders set to go live on 20th February. The game...
Video Take A Behind-The-Scenes Look At The Gorgeous Art Of Streets Of Rage 4
Blazin'
With Streets of Rage 4 still on course for its vague '2020' release date, developer DotEmu has dropped another in its series of behind-the-scenes videos about the game's development. The latest video (below) is a six-minute look at the game's art from Lizardcube's Ben Fiquet and Julian Hguyen You. Discussing how the pixel art of the
News Nintendo Shares A Single New Animal Crossing: New Horizons Screenshot
We'll take it!
The lack of an Animal Crossing: New Horizons-specific Direct presentation, or even any new info on the game at all, is slowly becoming a painful daily issue for the series' most dedicated fans. We don't go a day without seeing a decent number of Animal Crossing players pleading with Nintendo for something... Anything. Well, it...
News Later Daters Brings "Sexy Senior Dating Sim" Gameplay To Switch This April
Is it hot in here?
Canadian indie developer Bloom Digital Media has revealed that Later Daters, a "saucy old souls dating sim", is headed to Switch this April. The game has you rocking up as the newest resident at Ye OLDE, a retirement community seemingly full of ravenous elderly lovers. You'll be doing the tango with a cast of flirts and...
News Terror Squid Looks Like An Absolute Bullet Hell Nightmare, In A Good Way
Coming to Switch this spring
Launching on Nintendo Switch this spring is Terror Squid, a score attack game with an intriguing, devilish twist. Said to be one of those games which are easy to understand but tricky to master, Terror Squid is an arcade-style affair where every enemy projectile actually comes from you. You see, as you move around, you...
News Capcom's Third And Final Feature For Devil May Cry 3 On Switch Is Bloody Palace Local Co-Op
Starring Dante and Vergil
In the lead up to the release of Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition on the Nintendo Switch, the game's producer Matt Walker has been sharing videos about the brand new extra features in this latest iteration. Following on from the videos about style and weapon switching, Walker's now revealed players will be able to team up...
News Monster-Battling "Love Letter" Kindred Fates Reaches Its Switch Stretch Goal On Kickstarter
Watch out, Pokémon
TemTem isn't the only Kickstarter project attempting to recreate the magic of Pokémon. Nope, there's another one by the name of Kindred Fates. In case you missed our original story, it's described by the developer Skymill Studios as a "love letter" to the open-world monster battling RPG genre. In the latest update, the...
News Explore A Futuristic Open World In Cloudpunk, Coming To Switch This Year
In a vertical cyberpunk city
Merge Games and developer ION LANDS have revealed that Cloudpunk, a game originally headed for PC only, will also be heading to Nintendo Switch later this year. The game presents players with a vibrant, futuristic open world to explore, all wrapped up in a vertical cyberpunk city. There are undergound nightclubs,...
News 3000th Duel Is A Grisly-Looking Metroidvania Headed To Switch Next Week
With monsters and bosses aplenty
Launching next week on Nintendo Switch is 3000th Duel, an action-adventure title which first launched on Steam at the end of last year. Described as a "dark fantasy Metroidvania", the game stars a hero who has lost his memory with a mysterious mask covering his face. He heads out on a journey to discover the truth...
News The Pokémon Company Shares Tips For Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX
Nothing like being prepared
It's turning out to be quite the day for Pokémon. We've already had the launch of Pokémon Home, as well as two new trailers for Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX, and now The Pokémon Company has shared a list of tips to help you get stuck into the latter when it ar
News This Cat Quest Double Pack Squeezes Two Cuddly RPGs Into One Pawsome Bundle
Update: Now confirmed, pre-orders live
Update (Wed 12th Feb, 2020 15:30 GMT): PQube has now officially confirmed that Cat Quest Pawsome Pack is indeed on the way to Switch. Pre-orders are now live at GAME in the UK and Amazon in the US. Original Article (Fri 31st Jan, 2020 12:00 GMT): A number of retail listings have seemingly re
News Stardew Valley Creator Is Working On Two New Games Related To The Farming Sim
But he doesn't want to get your hopes up
The creator of the hugely popular farming simulator game Stardew Valley has revealed that he has another two projects in the works. Both will have ties to the original game. Eric Barone, known as ConcernedApe online, first spoke about the new games on social media in response to a fan. He notes that one...
News Tickets Please, Switch Is Getting A New A-Train Entry
"A Switch version of A-Train is secretly underway"
The recent popularity of train simulators may suggest that the attraction of choo-choos is a new thing in the video game arena, but that couldn't be further from the truth; Japanese studio Artdink has been active in this realm since 1985, when it released the first in the A-Train series for personal...
Video Two New Trailers Appear For Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX
Less than a month to go!
The Pokémon Company has released two new trailers for Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX, the next game in the series set to launch on Nintendo Switch next month. We'll kick things off with this 'Adventure Awaits' trailer, which gives us another overview of the game and the characters you can expect to meet on your...
News Nintendo Expands The Switch Online SNES And NES Library With Four More Games
Arriving February 19th
The first update of the year for the Switch Online SNES and NES service has been announced and it will add four more games. First up, we have the classic cute-'em-up shooter Pop'n Twinbee and the 16-bit competitive sports title Smash Tennis. Both of these Super Nintendo titles have never been released in the United States...
News It Looks Like There'll Be A Demo For The Trials Of Mana Remake
Try before you buy
Square Enix has released a number of demos over the past few years for major releases like Octopath Traveler and Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age and the trend looks set to continue. There's now been a listing over on the PlayStation Store tracker website Gamstat for
News Work On Your Sums With MathLand, An Educational Quest Headed To Switch
Launches later this month
MathLand is a new educational game designed to improve children's maths skills, and it's headed to Switch later this month. In the game, an evil pirate called Max has stolen the sacred gems, cursing the islands and filling them with traps. Players must help Ray, a good pirate, to find the gems and restore peace to the...
