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News 2D Psychological Horror 'Afterdream' Will Haunt Your Dreams On Switch This Year
It's spoooooooky
Publisher Feardemic and developer Jesse Makkone have confirmed that 2D psychological horror Afterdream will be making its way to the Switch later this year. Boasting atmospheric pixel-art visuals, Afterdream blurs the line between reality and fiction as you explore a dream-like environment filled with spooky ghosts and engaging...
News A "Massive amiibo Restock" Is Reportedly On The Way
Get ready to fill the gaps in your collection
Nintendo's amiibo line had a bit of a lull and then Smash Bros. Ultimate was released and it's been going strong ever since. Just last week, Pyra and Mythra from the Xenoblade Chronicles series were added. If you've still got some gaps in your own collection, you might want to be on the lookout in the...
News Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate Mixes Chess And Roguelike Action On Switch Next Month
Queen's Gunbit
Shotguns might not be the first thing that springs to mind when you think of a game of chess, but it's a combination that developers PUNKCAKE Delicieux and Headbang Club have dreamed up for their strategy, roguelike, chess game Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate which will be blasting onto Switch on 24th August. The game sees you play...
News DreamWorks Trolls Remix Rescue Is Bringing Action Platforming And Music Mayhem To Switch
Hair raising
You wait all these years for news of a new DreamWorks game and then two come along in one day. Yes, as well as DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing, the Switch will be seeing another animated world re-enter the gaming sphere as publisher GameMill Entertainment has also announced DreamWorks Trolls Remix Rescue for the console. Developed by...
News DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing Will See Shrek, Po, Hiccup And More Speed Onto Switch Soon
Kung Fu Bland-a
The residents of Far Far Away, the Isle of Berk, Troll Village and, uhh, wherever Kung Fu Panda takes place are heading for the racetrack as publisher GameMill Entertainment has today announced DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing — a new franchise-driven racer that will be heading to Switch later this year. The starting line-up sees...
News RIN: The Last Child Is Yet Another Promising Metroidvania Coming To Switch
Yes, another!
Ready for another Metroidvania on the Switch? Well buckle up, because you're getting one anyway. RIN: The Last Child from Space Fox Games is launching on the system later this year on September 21st, 2023, and promises classic Metroidvania gameplay with some lovely 2D visuals to boot. You play as RIN, a demigoddess who must restore...
News Edia Crowdfunding Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Collection III For Nintendo Switch
Here's what's included
After the successful release of the first two Telenet Valis: The Fantasm Soldier collections, publisher Edia has now announced a third one. The catch is, it's another crowdfunded effort via a Makuake campaign, which is seeking five million Yen (about $35,000 USD). At the time of writing, it's already got more than half of the...
News Wolfenstein-Inspired FPS Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition Delayed For Switch
Get ludicrous "later this year"
The Wolfenstein-inspired FPS Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition has been delayed on consoles from "early 2023" until "later this year". This includes the Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, with the Steam and GOG (PC) release launching on 31st July 2023. Unfortunately,...
News Dark Magics Are Afoot As Trine 5 Gets A Switch Release Date
Meet Pontius... again
Publisher THQ Nordic has released a brand new trailer for its upcoming action-RPG Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy, putting the hero spotlight on Pontius the Knight, a Trine veteran. It's also been confirmed that the game will be launching on Switch next month on August 31st, 2023. Here's what THQ Nordic has to say about that...
News Forever Entertainment Hints At New Remake Announcement In 2023
"Players can look forward to that"
Forever Entertainment - known for remaking Panzer Dragoon and The House of the Dead - has teased there's more to come. In a recent Famitsu interview, it seems there is more on the way now that the Front Mission 1st: Remake is done. Here's what the company's president CEO Zbigniew Dębicki had to say (via Nintendo...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Unveils Returning Characters & More Kameo Fighters
Goro has got your back
Mortal Kombat 1 has just revealed the official Kombat Pack roster DLC, but that's not all - there's also a brand new story trailer. This focuses on the returning playable fighter Li Mei and the Umgadi warriors. It's also confirmed Tanya and Baraka are back. And if that wasn't already enough, Goro and Darrius have been...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals Six Fighters In Official Kombat Pack DLC
Homelander arrives Spring 2024
It's quite an exciting year for fighting game fans with a number of long-running series all getting major entries between now and the end of 2023. One of these games happens to be Mortal Kombat 1, and today NetherRealm Studios and Warner Bros. have unveiled the game's Kombat Pack DLC roster. The new fighters coming to...
News Adore Mixes Monster-Taming Action And Real-Time Battles On Switch Next Month
He did the Monster Mash
After getting the formal console announcement last year, publisher QUByte Interactive and developer Cadabra Games have now revealed that Adore will be battling its way onto Switch from 3rd August. The game launched to early access on Steam back in 2020 and has since racked up a good number very positive reviews. In Adore,...
News Rune Factory 3 Special Trailer Introduces All The Ladies You'll Be Flirting With
You farm here often?
Marvelous Europe has shared a brand new trailer for the upcoming Rune Factory 3 Special on Switch, this time showcasing all of the bachelorettes you'll be meeting when you're not tending to your farm or exploring dungeons. There are a fair few to choose from too, including Shara, Raven, Marian, Collette, Carmen, Pia, Daria,...
Guide Where To Buy Pikmin 4 On Switch - Best Deals And Cheapest Prices
Update: Out now!
It's already been a busy 2023 for Nintendo fans, with heavy-hitters like Metroid Prime Remastered and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom already draining our wallets, but now we have another first-party treat to enjoy – Pikmin 4! This long-awaited sequel to Pikmin 3 is now available to buy and we're busy keeping track of...
News My Nintendo Store Adds New Pikmin 4 Physical Rewards (US)
Get them while you can
Update [Fri 21st Jul, 2023 01:55 BST]: To celebrate the launch of Pikmin 4 on Switch, Nintendo as now added another two items to its My Nintendo Store. Kitchen Towel (600 points) "Add a touch of Pikmin decor to your home with this microfiber kitchen towel! Decorated with a pattern of Red Pikmin, Blue Pikmin, Yellow Pikmin,...
News Taito Classic 'Parasol Stars' Is Getting A Revival On The Switch
Launching later this year
Fans of Bubble Bobble, line up! The classic platformer Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III is getting a revival on the Switch courtesy of ININ and Taito later this year. Originally launched in 1991 as a sequel to Rainbow Islands, Parasol Stars features Bubby and Bobby in their human forms with platforming...
News Get A Closer Look At 'The Legend Of Nayuta' Ahead Of September Launch
Characters and world showcased
Publisher NIS America has released a new trailer for its upcoming RPG The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails, heading to the Nintendo Switch on September 22nd, 2023. The new footage gives us a glimpse at some of the characters that'll be joining you on your journey along with a look at the world itself. Here's a...
News King Kong Switch Game Announced Following Amazon Spain Leak
Update: Trailer now live
Update [Thu 20th Jul, 2023 15:30 BST]: GameMill Entertainment has now officially announced Skull Island: Rise of Kong following the leak from Amazon Spain earlier today. No release date has been announced, but it will be available "later this year". In development at IguanaBee Studios, the game is up for pre-order at major...
News Shakespeare Gets A Comedy RPG Twist In 'This Way Madness Lies', Coming To Switch Next Week
Wherefore art thou Mario?
Developer Zeboyd Digital Games and publisher Limited Run Games have announced that the Shakespearean comedy RPG, This Way Madness Lies, will be treading the boards on Switch from 25th July. The game launched on PC last year to several very positive reviews on Steam and now the team is preparing for a theatrical run on...
News New Star GP Brings Retro-Inspired Racing To Switch Later This Year
Start your engines
New Star Games and Five Aces Publishing have announced that New Star GP will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch later this year following a Steam launch on August 8th, 2023. Boasting gorgeous retro-inspired visuals, the game features locations such as Brisbane, Quebec and Côte D’Azur with races taking places in both the...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Teases "A Panel You Won't Want To Miss" At Comic-Con
Update: Ed Boon reveals what to expect
Update [Thu 20th Jul, 2023 06:15 BST]: As we get closer to this special Mortal Kombat 1 panel at the 2023 San Diego Comic-Con, the one and only Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon has revealed what exactly fans can look forward to. This Friday (US time), there'll be a focus on the game's voice actors, the team...
Poll Pikmin 4 Is Out On Switch This Week, Will You Be Getting It?
Another big first-party Nintendo release has arrived
Nintendo this week releases the fourth mainline entry in the Pikmin series. Yes, the little buds are back in Pikmin 4 on the Switch, and this time they've got a new doggo companion named Oatchi to assist them. In our own review here on Nintendo Life, we awarded the latest chapter in the series...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Pikmin 4
But is it a Pikwin?
After over seven years of waiting, we have very nearly made it to the official release of Pikmin 4. We are so close, in fact, that today we have got a first look at what the critics made of it. Many of us have played through the demo by now, but this is the first chance to see if it was really worth the wait. On our part, we...
News Bluey: The Videogame Has Been Rated By The Australian Classification Board
For real life?!
If you've got kids who enjoy watching Bluey (oh, who are you kidding - you watch it, don't you), then listen up. A rating from the Australian Classification Board has revealed the likely existence of Bluey: The Videogame. As spotted by Vooks, the game is in development at Artax Games and will be published by Outright Games...
News Toree 3D And Super Kiwi 64 Developer Hints At New Project
A reveal is "hopefully" coming soon
Toree 3D developer Siactro is currently hard at work on a new update for the classic-inspired 3D platformer Super Kiwi 64. Unfortunately, it is taking a bit longer than expected, due to the scope of it, but should be ready to reveal in the near future. That's not all, with the talented solo developer also hinting...
News EA Sports FC 24 Apparently "Running Great" On Switch, Will Include "All The Modes"
But cross-play won't be in the Nintendo version
EA last week gave Nintendo Switch fans a first look at its new series EA Sports FC 24, due out this September. If you're still curious to know exactly how the game plays on Nintendo's aging hybrid hardware, according to EA's VP executive producer John Shepherd, it's "running great". He mentioned this...
Video Sega Releases Stunning Opening Animation For Sonic Superstars
"Coming this fall"
Following an ESRB rating for Sonic Superstars yesterday, Sega has now shared the official opening cinematic for the game. It's another stunning 2D animation featuring Sonic and the gang, even the returning character Fang is featured. According to the official description, the music has been done by legendary composers Tee Lopes...
PSA Pikmin 4 Has Already Leaked Online, Watch Out For Spoilers
Not again!
Nintendo is days out from releasing Pikmin 4 on the Switch, but unfortunately, the game has already been leaked online. According to multiple reports, the ROM is now on the internet. We've taken a look and it seems some people in certain parts of the world have already got their hands on early copies of the game. It means you might want...
Video Disney Illusion Island's Creative Director Discusses Art Style, Inspirations And More
Mouse in the house
We are rapidly approaching the release of Disney Illusion Island in just a few weeks on 28th July, and we grow more intrigued by the combat-free metroidvania by the day. At this year's Summer Games Fest, two of our wonderful team (video producer Zion and staff writer Ollie) were lucky enough to go hands-on with the game and have a...
News Mind-Bending Puzzler Patrick's Parabox Brings The Head Scratchers To Switch This Month
Think inside the box
Developer Patrick Taylor and publisher Draknek & Friends have announced that the award-winning box puzzler Patrick's Parabox will be making its way to Switch on 26th July. Originally released on PC last year with thousands of overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam, Patrick's Parabox is a puzzle game where you are tasked...
News Doomsday Hunters Is A Frantic Roguelike Shooter Blasting Onto Switch This Week
Pre-order discount now available on the eShop
Indie publisher and developer MoreGames has today announced that its twin-stick roguelike shooter, Doomsday Hunters, will be leaving early access and heading to Switch in just two days — that's 20th July, if you were wondering. The game has been nine years in the making and combines some wonderfully...
News Criminally Cute Pixel Art Platformer 'Chicken Journey' Hatches On Switch Next Month
Cluck cluck, etc
What came first: the chicken or the egg? This is a question that cute 2D platformer Chicken Journey will attempt to answer when it launches on Nintendo Switch next month on August 22nd, 2023. Boasting absolutely adorable visuals along with comedic writing and stress-free gameplay, Chicken Journey is shaping up to be a strong...
News Sonic Superstars Has Been Rated For Switch By The ESRB
Game scheduled to arrive "this Fall"
Sonic the Hedgehog is getting a brand new multiplayer platformer this Fall titled Sonic Superstars. Sega hasn't actually locked in a specific release date just yet, but it seems the game is on track, with the ESRB in North America now rating the title for Switch and multiple other platforms. Unsurprisingly, it's...
News Nintendo Updates Pikmin 4 To Version 1.0.1, Here's What's Included
Launching on Switch later this week
Pikmin 4 isn't out on the Switch yet, but Nintendo has already released a new update ahead of its launch later this week. As highlighted by Perfectly Nintendo, the latest update bumps the game up to Version 1.0.1. Below are the patch notes revealing how "various issues" have been addressed to improve the overall...
News Survivor: Castaway Island Makes The Leap From TV Show To Switch Game This October
Eventide Island has got nothing on this
The ratings for Survivor today might not be anything like what they were back in the early 2000s, but that hasn't stopped publisher Microids from getting in on Survivor: Castaway Island — a game based on the once-popular TV show that will be coming to Switch on 3rd October. Developed by Magic Pockets,...
Exclusive 16-Bit-Inspired 'Tiny Thor' Smashes His Way To Switch This August
*thunderous applause
We've had our eye on Asylum Square and Gameforge's Tiny Thor for a while, and today Nintendo Life can exclusively reveal that the little chap is landing on Switch, Mjölnir in hand, on 3rd August 2023. A 16-bit-style platforming adventure with pixel art by veteran artist Henk Nieborg and a soundtrack from Turrican veter
News 'Ginsha' Combines Lovely Pixel Art Visuals With Slick Action-RPG Gameplay
Launching on Switch next month
Publisher PolarityFlow has announced that its 2D action-adventure title Ginsha will launch on the Switch eShop on August 24th, 2023. Boasting gorgeous pixel art visuals with classic Metroidvania design and slick action-RPG gameplay, Ginsha contains six distinctive planets to explore with interconnected regions with...
News First-Person Action Platformer Neon White Scores A Physical Switch Release
Pre-orders now available
Neon White might not necessarily be widely known, but the first-person action platform card shooter where you must exterminate demons from Heaven is well worth your time. If you have been holding out for a physical release, since it arrived on the Switch eShop in June last year, we've got some good news. Physical...
News 'Nintendo Magazine 2023 Summer' Showcases Upcoming Switch Releases
54 pages covering all things Switch
Nintendo has today uploaded its Summer 2023 magazine - showcasing some already available titles on the system as well as the upcoming releases for the remainder of 2023. The good news is the 54-page magazine has also been made available in English, so you can not only look at all the colourful pages but also read...
News Gorgeous Metroidvania 'Haiku The Robot' Is Getting A Physical Release
Launching next week!
Super Rare Games has announced that it is launching a physical edition of Haiku the Robot, the 2022 Metroidvania from developer and publisher Mister Morris Games. Limited to just 4,000 copies, the game will launch via the official Super Rare Games website on July 20th, 2023 at 6pm BST / 10am PT / 1pm ET and will come loaded...
News Rebuild Fragmented Objects In Cosy Switch Puzzler 'The Shape Of Things'
Launching next month
Adding to an ever-growing list of cosy games on Switch is Hyper Three Studio's The Shape of Things, launching next month on August 31st, 2023. Inspired by the basic concept of a Rubik's Cube, The Shape of Things requires you to rebuild fragmented objects by simply rotating, panning, or scaling them until you, well... find the...
News Inti Creates Announces New 2D Action Side-Scroller 'Umbraclaw' For Switch
From the director of Blaster Master Zero
Japanese developer Inti Creates (known for series like Mega Man Zero and Azure Striker Gunvolt) has today announced a new 2D action side-scrolling game called Umbraclaw. It's currently "deep in development" and is the newest game from the Blaster Master Zero director Satoru Nishizawa. You'll take control of...
News Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Has "One Save Slot Per Switch Account"
You can still use multiple accounts on one Switch
More details have been released about Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince - the next entry in the monster battle spin-off series, coming to the Nintendo Switch this December. If you are planning to pick this one up, it's been revealed there will only be "one save slot per Switch account". Noisy...
News EA Sports FC 24 Switch Gameplay Trailer Revealed, Frostbite Engine Confirmed
Goodbye legacy edition
After a teaser earlier this week, Electronic Arts has now shared a first look at EA Sports FC 24 running on Nintendo Switch. Players can look forward to Volta Football, Ultimate Team (now including women's football), player and manager career modes, Joy-Con multiplayer and it's all powered by EA's Frostbite Engine. The game...
News TMNT: Shredder's Revenge DLC Will Feature A Dimension-Hopping Survival Mode
To shell and back again
Publisher Dotemu and developer Tribute Games have today revealed even more information about the upcoming 'Dimension Shellshock' DLC for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, this time detailing the all-new 'Survival Mode'. This new game mode will see you collecting crystals to hop between dimensions — all...
News New Harvest Moon: The Winds Of Anthos Trailer Gives First Look At Gameplay Footage
Ready for harvest this September
Things have been quiet around Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos for a while now. The game was first announced at the end of last year, and the only glimpse that we have got in the ensuing months was a couple of screenshots in March and a release date of 26th September. But now, Natsume Inc. has released the first...
Round Up Every Switch Game Announced At Limited Run's 2023 Showcase
More than 20 announcements!
Limited Run today aired another major showcase announcing all sorts of new, old and returning games. It was a pretty packed-out show in all honesty, so we've put together this round up highlighting not only the major announcements but also the ones we didn't get to spotlight. In the coming months Switch owners can look...
News PlayStation Exclusive Platformer Tomba! Is Getting A Nintendo Switch Release
"Stay tuned for more info"
Another classic that will be returning to modern platforms in the near future is the original Tomba! game. Yes, at Limited Run's showcase earlier on, the company aired a special reveal trailer, which you can see above. This platform adventure, which was generally well-received by critics back in 1997/98, was originally...
Well excuse me, Limited Run Games!
The infamous CD-i titles Link: The Faces of Evil and Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon will apparently be getting a "spiritual successor" known as Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore. This entirely new game developed by Seedy Eye Software is described as an "interactive animated adventure". Some of the talent involved in this...