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News Flipper Mechanic Is An Upcoming Switch Game Where You Fix And Test Classic Arcade Machines
Arcade Machine Fixer Person Simulator
There really does seem to be a simulation game for pretty much anything you can think of these days, and Flipper Mechanic is the latest to give players the chance to live out their very specific fantasies. That's right, you can now experience what it's like to work as someone who fixes arcade cabinets, testing...
News Farming Simulator 20 Channels Its Inner Pokémon With A 'Gotta Farm ‘Em All' Switch Trailer
Be the very best farmer, like no one ever was
Farming Simulator 20 is launching on Nintendo Switch next month and to celebrate, Focus Home Interactive has shared a new Pokémon-inspired trailer. Actually arriving on both Switch and mobile devices on the same day, the series is said to have grown with lots of new gameplay additions including new...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Are Leaking Like A Sieve, Be Safe Out There
You're safe with us
We're just days away from the launch of Pokémon Sword and Shield on Nintendo Switch, and all sorts of leaks are appearing all over the internet. We're talking starter evolutions, new Gigantamax forms, and pretty much the full Pokédex - if you want to know something, you can probably find it. Innocently scrolling through your...
News Quiz Time! Can You Figure Out These Layton's Mystery Journey Switch Puzzles?
These are real head-scratchers
With the western Nintendo Switch release of Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy - Deluxe Edition just days away, we thought we'd get in the mood for some quizzing with these suitably tricky head-scratchers taken from the game. Nintendo has been sharing these pesky brain teasers over...
News Blizzard Has "No Idea" When Overwatch 2 Will Be Released, Just Wants To "Make It Great"
Expect to hear more at next year's BlizzCon
As exciting as the Overwatch 2 announcement was at BlizzCon this year, it's probably the last thing you wanted to hear if you recently picked up a copy of Overwatch: Legendary Edition on the Switch less than a month ago. Thankfully, the original game will remain relevant – with Blizzard confir
News The Overwatch 2 Leak Was Extremely Demoralising For The Development Team
"You feel totally deflated"
Like many other BlizzCon 2019 announcements this weekend, the Overwatch 2 one was leaked ahead of the opening ceremony. In a follow-up interview with Kotaku Australia, Overwatch lead designer Jeff Kaplan expressed how leaks can be "extremely demoralising" for developers and explained how lack of context can often result...
News It Looks Like AlphaDream's Last Project Was Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games
Before filing for bankruptcy
Last month, it was discovered the Japanese developer AlphaDream filed for bankruptcy after the development costs of its projects got the better of it. The company was best known for its Mario & Luigi RPG series and had most recently released Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey on the...
Video 13 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In November
Gotta play 'em all
November has arrived and you know what that means – it's time to journey to the Galar Region and catch 'em all. There are also plenty of other promising games coming out this month. We kick things off on 5th November with another Mario & Sonic entry. After this, there are plenty of other third-party releases to look forward...
News Overwatch Players Will Have Access To All Of The Sequel's PvP Multiplayer Content
"nothing gets left behind"
Overwatch 2 has just been confirmed for the Switch and multiple other platforms. So, is the original player base expected to migrate across to the sequel? According to the lead designer Jeff Kaplan, "nothing gets left behind" – or in this case, no hero gets left behind. You see, both games will be part of a shared...
News Blizzard Is Indeed Bringing Overwatch 2 To The Nintendo Switch
No release dates announced for console version
BlizzCon 2019 has just kicked-off and as expected the company announced a cooperative, narrative-driven follow-up to its popular team-based hero shooter Overwatch. On top of a PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One announcement, the new entry has now also been confirmed for the Nintendo Switch. Overwatch 2...
News SteamWorld Quest Gets Physical On Switch, Pre-Orders Go Live Next Week
More physical SteamWorld games to come?
Super Rare Games has today revealed that it has partnered up with Image & Form and Thunderful to release a physical edition of SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech on Nintendo Switch. A physical release has been on the cards since before the game even released, but it's nice to see that the day has fin
News Step Aside Yoshi - Woven Is Bringing A Different Woolly World To Switch This November
Stitchin'
With games like Yoshi's Crafted World and its Wii U predecessor Yoshi's Woolly World, not to mention Coldwood Interactive's excellent Unravel Two, we've seen several beautiful material-based platformers in recent years. Dutch indie developer Alterego Games is now raiding the craft box and weaving its own tale with 3D platformer Woven
News Nintendo Switch Is About To Get A New And Exclusive Arcade Golf Game
House of Golf
UK indie studio Atomicom has revealed that House of Golf, a brand new arcade-style golf game, is headed exclusively to Nintendo Switch next week. Boasting full 3D graphics and "easy pick-up-and-play mechanics", House of Golf will have players facing a variety of holes across home-based locations. You can see it in action in the...
News Fishing: Barents Sea – Complete Edition Brings 'Premium' Fishing Simulation To Switch
With all previous DLC included
Fishing simulation title Fishing: Barents Sea is headed to Nintendo Switch under the title Fishing: Barents Sea - Complete Edition, it has been confirmed. You'll be able to catch it from 10th December. The game takes players to the icy coasts of Northern Norway where they'll get their very own fishing boat and refill...
News Explore A Missing Woman's Phone In Simulacra, An Interactive Horror Experience Coming To Switch
A horror that's close to home
Launching this December on Nintendo Switch is Simulacra, a found-phone horror game that's sure to give you the chills this winter. A spiritual successor to Sara Is Missing, this follow-up title has players discovering the lost phone of a woman called Anna. On the phone, you see a desperate cry for help in the form of a...
News Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Upcoming Major Switch Games
Zelda: BotW 2 and Metroid still 'TBA'
Every three months, Nintendo provides an updated list of its upcoming major releases to keep investors in the know - and as happy as possible. We've got our hands on that very list and shared it for you below, although it's not quite as exciting as it has been in the past. The list doesn't appear to show any...
News Shinobi Is The Next Sega Ages Game To Hit Japan
Update: Check out the launch trailer
Update: The Sega AGES release Shinobi is out today (31st October) on the Japanese Switch eShop. To celebrate, the publisher has uploaded a clip. Check it out above. Original Story (Thu 17th Oct, 2019 00:35 BST): The action side-scroller Shinobi has been confirmed for the Sega AGES line since March, so when is...
News Romancing SaGa 3 HD Remaster Launches On The Switch eShop Next Month
Localised for the first time ever
Updated: Earlier in the year, it was revealed a remastered version of Romancing SaGa 3 was on the way to the Switch and multiple other platforms. For the first time ever, this game will also be localised. Now, Square Enix has revealed the third entry will arrive on the eShop in Japan on 11th November, which is the...
News Celebrate Halloween In Style With These Luigi's Mansion 3 Pumpkin Stencils From Nintendo
Spooky
Not only is tomorrow Halloween, but it's also the release day for the incredibly exciting - and wonderful - Luigi's Mansion 3. As such, Nintendo is helping fans to celebrate the day in style. If you're hoping to scare any visitors coming to your door, or even if you're just having a quiet, but still very spooky night in with the family, why...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Will Not Support Cloud Saves
Which was to be expected really
Although it would have been a pretty safe guess regardless, it has been confirmed that Pokémon Sword and Shield will not support cloud saves on Nintendo Switch. The news comes from the eShop listing for the two games - pre-purchasing is now live (with a surprising bonus gift for those in Europe) and we've already...
News Dark Souls-Like ANIMUS: Harbinger Brings The Battle To Switch Next Week
For considerably less money
We know, we know - the whole Dark Souls comparison thing is more overdone than that obliterated piece of toast you ruined this morning, but look... This really is like Dark Souls. Everything from ANIMUS: Harbinger's opening sequence to its combat (all visible in the smartphone version trailer above) reminds us of From...
News Early Digital Pokémon Sword And Shield Pre-Orders Also Include A Steelbook, For Some Reason
In Europe, at least
Don't ask us why, but Nintendo of Europe has revealed that it'll be giving away physical steelbook cases with early digital pre-orders of Pokémon Sword and Shield. The games are now available to pre-order from the Nintendo Switch eShop, and Nintendo has announced that fact alongside an early-purchase incentive. The problem is,...
News Twin-Stick Shooter Delta Squad Will Be Deployed On Switch Later This Week
With local co-op support
Launching later this week on Nintendo Switch is Delta Squad, a twin-stick shooter from Eskema Games and Ratalaika Games. Said to be "inspired by the ’90s, but with modern gaming mechanics incorporated", Delta Squad is an arcade-style shooter which can either be played alone or alongside three other friends in local co-op...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield File Size Revealed On The Japanese Switch eShop
Make some space
If you plan on picking up a digital copy of Pokémon Sword and Shield next month, you might be interested to know just how much storage space the new entries set in the Galar region require. According to a listing on the Japanese eShop, both games will need 9.5GB of free space. To download both, you'll need 19GB. This follows on...
News You Can Now Grab Jumanji: The Video Game's Collectors Edition, But Only In The US
And it looks like a board game!
If you find yourself perusing our lovingly crafted pages on a regular basis, you'll probably be aware that Jumanji: The Video Game is just days away from launching on Nintendo Switch. If you're looking forward to its release, you might want to consider picking up this lovely looking Collector's Edition. The game's...
News Incredible Mandy Brings A Dreamy Dose Of Action-Adventure To Switch Next Week
With a "beautiful, emotive soundtrack"
CIRCLE Entertainment and developer Dotoyou Games have revealed that Incredible Mandy, an action-adventure game previously released on Steam, will be heading to Switch next week. The game has you exploring the memories of a brother and sister, buried deep within their dreams. You'll be tackling obstacles,...
News Metroid Prime 4 Dev Retro Studios Hires Halo Character Modeller As New Lead Artist
This is it, Chief
Retro Studios, the developer currently working hard on Metroid Prime 4, has bolstered its creative talent by hiring Halo series character modeller, Kyle Hefley. The news comes from VGC, which reports that Hefley has been snapped up as Retro’s new lead character artist. You'll almost certainly be familiar with his previous work,...
News Port Specialist Virtuos Convinced Obsidian To Bring The Outer Worlds To Switch
"We weren't sure it could be done"
It turns out a Switch version of The Outer Worlds might not have even happened if it wasn't for the port specialist Virtuos presenting Obsidian with a proof of concept. During a recent US Gamer interview, co-game director Leonard Boyarsky said the Nintendo port came as something of a surprise to the team: We...
News Nindies Showcase Platformer EarthNight Leaps Towards A December Switch Launch
Set during a dragon apocalypse
One of the many games featured in August's Nindies Showcase presentation, EarthNight, has just scored a solid release date on Nintendo Switch. You'll be able to get your hands on it from 3rd December. In case you can't quite remember what it's all about, let us give you a quick recap. The game is a hand-drawn...
News Pre-Purchase New Super Lucky's Tale On Switch eShop And Receive A Bonus Space Suit Costume
Digital file size also revealed
Next month sees the release of the 3D platformer New Super Lucky's Tale on the Nintendo Switch. The title started out as an Oculus Rift exclusive in 2016 and was previously released on the Xbox One and PC in 2017. The slightly newer version on Nintendo's hybrid system promises to offer brand-new thrills, friends and...
News Get A Free Mewtwo For Pokémon: Let’s Go In The United States
By visiting a Best Buy store next month
Pokémon Sword and Shield might be arriving less than a month from now, but that doesn't mean The Pokémon Company has forgotten about Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! just yet. If you live in North America and happen to own a copy of Let's Go, you'll be able to download the mighty Mewtwo at...
News Here's Your First Look At Rivals Of Aether Running On Switch
And it looks smashing!
Last January, Rivals of Aether was confirmed for the Nintendo Switch by its creator, Dan Fornace. He then reconfirmed the game for this same platform earlier this year, in a video message at Super Smash Con. Now, after a long wait, we've finally got our first glimpse of the game up and running on the hybrid hardware. In the...
News The Elder Scrolls: Blades For Switch Requires An Online Connection
Offline mode being considered
One Switch game revealed earlier this year at E3 that you might have forgotten about was The Elder Scrolls: Blades. It's a free-to-play mobile title being ported across to Nintendo's hybrid device this Fall and will support both cross-play and cross-progression. During an interview with Nintendo Everything, the...
News The Outer Worlds Won't Be Released On Switch Until Next Year
Will it be worth the wait?
This week, Obsidian Entertainment's anticipated action RPG The Outer Worlds launched on every modern platform but the Switch. So, what's happened to the Nintendo release? According to a new press release from the game's publisher Private Division, the hybrid version of the game will be arriving in 2020. Yep, so next...
News New Trailer For Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games Turns Delayed Flights Into A Win
Handy for the festive period
A new trailer for Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 has dropped and it suggests that Nintendo Switch is the answer to your travel woes. Entitled 'Fun Takes Off', it seems that everyone and their gran are off to Tokyo when the flight is delayed, but contrary to popular opinion, that is actually a boon...
News Grab Your Loincloth And Clench For Otokomizu, Swinging To Switch This Halloween
The cheek of it
Sometimes while sweeping the internet for new game releases we come across something that defies easy categorisation. Most games are easy: oh, it's XCOM meets Mario, or looks like DOOM in Minecraft with a dash of endless runner. Then there are things like Otokomizu which, well, look at it. It's coming to Switch on 31st October from...
And you can link ZX with the GBA titles
Remember the Nintendo e-Reader for the Game Boy Advance? It was a special add-on allowing you to swipe and scan e-cards to unlock games, special items or additional content for existing games. One of the titles that made use of this feature was Mega Man Zero 3 – allowing players to unlock modification cards...
News Narcos: Rise Of The Cartels Nabs A November Release Date On Switch
Alert! XCOM invoked!
Previously announced for Fall 2019, Curve Digital has confirmed that turn-based tactical combat game Narcos: Rise of the Cartels will launch on Switch and other platforms on 21st November. Based on the mega hit Netflix show which dramatises the story of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar and other key players in the birth of a...
News Spongebob Squarepants: Battle For Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated Gets Two Pricey Special Editions
Ought to be shiny for that money
First revealed back in June, THQ Nordic and Nickelodeon have announced that Spongebob Squarepants: Battle For Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated, the remake of the much-loved GameCube-era platformer, is getting not one, but two special editions that include a whole load of physical Spongebob goodies. You might want to
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Players Will Be Able To Buy Switch Online Memberships In-Game
Update: Nintendo issues official statement to clear things up
Update 2: Nintendo has issued the following statement to TechRadar regarding this situation: As stated on the Game Store pages for the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games at www.nintendo.com, a Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to use the games’ online features. The...
Pixélmon, I choose you!
Nintendo has posted a 30-second teaser for the upcoming Pokémon Sword and Shield that features a whole load of your favourite 'mon from previous generations. We could describe it in detail, but it's only 30 seconds - check it out above. Neat, huh? It's great fun to see all the retro pixel versions of Pokémon from multiple...
News Atlus Is Releasing Persona 5 Scramble In Japan Next February
New trailer also shared
A number of months ago, Atlus confirmed Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers was coming to the Nintendo Switch. Now, after a prolonged period of silence, it's announced the game will arrive in Japan on 20th February next year. Fans will be able to select from the standard edition or Treasure Box edition – containing a...
News Retro And Legacy Editions Announced For Aladdin And The Lion King
Pre-orders open later today
Retro video game lovers are in for a treat later this month when Aladdin and The Lion King arrives on the Switch. As part of this launch, multiple physical editions have been announced. The first two are Switch-exclusive Retro Editions for $49.99 each. Both of these come with an exclusive poster, a retro-style manual and...
News Two Point Hospital Has Been Delayed On Switch And Other Platforms
Expect to see it next year
Sega and Two Point Studios’ critically acclaimed hospital management sim Two Point Hospital has been delayed on all platforms, including Nintendo Switch. The original 2019 release date is no more, with the game now scheduled to launch in the "first half of 2020". Two Point Studios has shared more about the delay in a
Video Get A Ghoulish Glimpse Of The 8-Player ScreamPark Mode In Luigi's Mansion 3
Check in and check out (Nintendo's new video)
As Halloween fast approaches, the release of Luigi's Mansion 3, the green one's latest trip to a haunted mansion (will he never learn?), is nearly upon us. Nintendo is gearing for the launch by offering an extended look at the game's multiplayer ScreamPark Mode. We knew about this addition before, of...
News Let Lovecraftian Horror Invade Your Slumber With Underworld Dreams, Coming To Switch In 2020
No, not the Kate Beckinsale one
If you're into your Lovecraftian horror (and if you're a horror fan, games taking inspiration from the early-20th Century fiction writer are difficult to avoid), you might want to keep an eye on this newly-announced number. Indie development team Drop of Pixel has revealed an upcoming Switch exclusive that goes by the...
News It Looks Like Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour Has Added A Switch Date
The ESRB's up to its old tricks
Ah, companies must love the Entertainment Software Rating Board. Frequently the source of pre-announcement leaks, it seems they've struck once again with a rating and summary for Gearbox Publishing's Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour, the 2016 version of the Duke's first 3D outing. While still officially...
News Battle Princess Madelyn Gets A Limited Run On Switch Later This Week
Save the kingdom again in the Royal Edition
Switch physical releases seem to be alive and well, with Limited Run Games announcing "two-week pre-orders" for a physical copy of Battle Princess Madelyn on Switch and PS4 go live later this week, on 25th October. Here's a bit about the game, in case you forgot: Madelyn and her (ghost) dog Fritzy must...
News Switch's New Bubble Bobble Game Is Getting Standard And Collector's Edition Physical Releases
With exclusive cover, book, stickers and more
Strictly Limited Games, a publisher which specialises in releasing limited runs of physical indie games, will launch two editions of the upcoming Bubble Bobble 4 Friends on Nintendo Switch, it has been revealed. Both editions will be going up for pre-order exclusively from the
News Pre-Orders Are Now Live For Switch Co-Op Shooter Earthfall: Alien Horde
Following its recent delay
Update (21st Oct, 14:15 BST): Nintendo eShop pre-orders for Earthfall: Alien Horde are now live, with the game being priced at £17.99 / €19.99. A brand new trailer has been released to celebrate - make sure to check it out above. Original Article (11th Oct, 12:00 BST): If you were hoping to pick up Earthfall: Alien...
