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News Nintendo Confirms Free-To-Play Games Can Be Played Without Switch Online Membership
Sustaining communities
Last month, there was a rumour circulating that multiplayer free-to-play titles on the Switch would not be impacted by Nintendo's online service. This followed with the third-party developer Tencent confirming this with its very own game release, Arena of Val
News Fight Crime When Batman: The Enemy Within Releases On Switch This October
Clean up Gotham City, again
Admirers of Gotham City's caped crusader will be pleased to hear the next Batman story is arriving very soon on the Switch. Telltale has announced Batman: The Enemy Within is flying on to Nintendo's latest platform on 2nd October: The game first popped up on the Switch radar earlier this year when it received a rating...
Rumour Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn Will Apparently Be Exclusive To New Nintendo 3DS
Else stick with the Wii version
One of the highlights of the 3DS showcase during the recent Nintendo Direct was the announcement Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn - a remake of the charming Wii game - would be released in 2019. It'll include new features such as the ability to craft even bigger yarn balls, summon bead-collecting wind, outrun a demon in a new...
News Ultimate Chicken Horse Brings Level Creation Chaos To Switch On 25th September
Chimply Amazing update included
The chaotic level creation party platform game, Ultimate Chicken Horse, finally has a Nintendo Switch release date. It'll arrive on the eShop later this month on the 25th. The game was first announced for the Switch in February 2017, prior to the launch of Nintendo's hybrid system, and was originally locked in for Q3...
News NES Games On Switch Playable For Up To Seven Days Without Internet Connection
Hop online or lose access
Nintendo's coverage of the Switch online service during the latest Direct broadcast briefly summarised what was in store for subscribers. For most parts, it was more of the same. Fortunately, a more detailed FAQ posted on Nintendo's website has shed some light on what exactly users can expect from certain aspects of the...
Round Up Nintendo Direct September 2018 - Every Switch And 3DS Announcement
Animal Crossing, Luigi's Mansion 3, and more!
Nintendo made up for its lacklustre E3 showing yesterday with a Nintendo Direct that harkened back to the glory days. We had massive first and third-party games announced, upcoming huge expansions for our current favourites, and a closer look at a few games we really didn't know much about. But enough...
News Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun! Is Getting A Collector's Edition In Europe With Drum Included
Play it the right way
Bandai Namco has given us a first look at Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun!'s upcoming Collector's Edition. Currently only confirmed for Europe, this bundle includes the lovely drum controller. Details about the western release have slowly but surely been finding their way to our eager eyes for a while now - including the...
News Narrative Mystery Game A Case Of Distrust Will Be Investigating The Switch Next Week
Set in 1924 San Francisco
Serenity Forge has announced that its upcoming narrative mystery A Case of Distrust will be arriving on Nintendo Switch next week. A Case of Distrust is described as "a blend of the board game Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective, adventure games 80 Days and Phoenix Wright, the poster design of Saul Bass, and the...
News Let The Switch's HD Rumble Scare You Silly In Whispering Willows, Out Later This Month
Pre-orders available now
Akupara Games has announced that Whispering Willows - an upcoming adventure puzzle game - will be launching on Nintendo Switch on 27th September. In the game, you'll be following the story of a young girl called Elena Elkhorn as she embarks on a harrowing journey to find her missing father and discover the secrets of the...
News The Escapists: Complete Edition Is Breaking Free On Switch Later This Month
Pricing also confirmed
Team17 has revealed that The Escapists: Complete Edition will be making its way to Nintendo Switch later this month, launching on the system on 25th September. If you missed the initial announcement last month, this edition of the game promises to be the most content-packed version so far, including all the prisons from the
News Critically Acclaimed Mobile Hit Downwell Confirmed For Switch, TATE Mode Included
Shown in the Japanese Direct
Despite being a worldwide Nintendo Direct, yesterday's show did contain several moments unique to particular regions. One game that was shown off in the Japanese Direct, but didn't appear in the western shows, was Downwell. The game is a roguelike, platforming, shooter mash-up, with a vertically scrolling display for...
Video Civilization VI Gets Its First Nintendo Switch Trailer
Relive the hype
If you've recovered from the mayhem of the Nintendo Direct, you may remember that Civilization VI for Nintendo Switch was shown off in its own little segment. 2K and Firaxis Games have now shared the video online, so feel free to check it out above if you missed it. Of course, we actually already knew of the game's existence on...
News Fantasy RPG Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force Is Heading To Switch This Year
Multiple stories included
Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force is headed to the Nintendo Switch in "fall 2018", it has been announced. Published by Ghostlight Interactive in Europe and Idea Factory International in the US, this upcoming Switch edition is a port of the PS4 expanded version which released in 2016; the original game - simply titled Fairy...
Video Here's Your First Look At Star Fox's Wolf In Starlink: Battle For Atlas
Playtime's over
In yesterday's Nintendo Direct, we got our first glimpse at one of the characters set to make an appearance in Starlink: Battle for Atlas, and Star Fox fans around the world were no doubt shaking with Direct-hype excitement. Yes, we finally got to see Fox's rival, Wolf O'Donnell. Nintendo didn't share too many details about Wolf's...
News Nintendo Partners With Asmodee Digital To Bring Best-Selling Tabletop Games To Switch
Catan, Pandemic, Lord of the Rings and more!
As part of the small avalanche of game announcements that came from yesterday's Nintendo Direct, it was revealed that Asmodee Digital is set to bring a selection of fan-favourite tabletop games to Switch. Full adaptations of best-selling card and board games are on the way, adding yet another dimension...
News Japanese Nintendo Direct Shows Handful Of Indie Games Coming Soon To Switch
A growing library
The Japanese Direct was slightly different to the western broadcast. During one part of the presentation, there was a segment for upcoming indie releases on the Switch. Nidhogg 2 by Messhof is scheduled for fall this year, as is Downwell by Devolver Digital. Tangledeep from Impact Gameworks
News 3DS Remake Of Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story Arrives Next January
New side story included
The 3DS announcements made during the most recent Nintendo Direct might have been brief, but at least owners of the beloved portable system have something to look forward to in the near future. Following the reveal of Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr's Journey earlier this year in May, Nintendo's latest...
Video Five Features Included With The Nintendo Switch Online Membership
Are you sold?
During the latest Direct presentation, Nintendo showed an overview trailer for the Switch Online service launching later this month. The video briefly covered five features including online play, a catalog of NES games, cloud backup for save data, additional online features available through the official smartphone app and the chance...
News Nintendo Reveals Upcoming NES Game Releases For Switch Online Service
Three games per month
Nintendo's website for the Switch Online service is now listing the entire NES game launch line-up as well as every release up until the end of 2018. Below are the 20 games users of the service will have access to on launch: From this point onwards, three NES classics will be released each month: Solomon’s Key,
News Wireless Famicom Controllers Are Being Released For The Nintendo Switch In Japan
Available in a two pack
While the western Nintendo Direct was happening, Japan also held its own presentation. During this, it was revealed Japanese Switch owners would be able to play Famicom games via the Nintendo Switch Online service with the assistance of brand new wireless Famicom controllers. These controllers will even be available in a two...
News Space-Shooter Warframe Launches For Switch On 20th November
Prepare for space-ninja action on the go
Space ninja's rejoice! As announced during today's Nintendo Direct, Warframe will finally make its way to Nintendo Switch on November 20th. The free-to-play online looter-shooter from Digital Extremes allows players to amass collections of weapon and gear to tackle PvE missions across a variety of planets...
News Nintendo Direct Reveals New Details On Hairstyling In Pokémon: Let's Go
“Pikachu used Hair Whip! It’s super effective”
While we’ve had a few sneak peeks into the upcoming hairstyle features in Pokémon: Let’s Go, today’s Nintendo Direct finally revealed how you can become the very best Pokémon hairstylist, like no one ever was: using your Switch’s touchscreen. Nintendo announced that petting your partner...
News Mario Tennis Aces Update Hits The Court On September 19th
Lace up your shoes with new characters and co-op mode
Today's Nintendo Direct showcased a slew of new characters coming to Mario Tennis Aces, alongside a brand new game mode. First, four new characters were revealed to be joining the roster as part of the Version 2 Update. These four characters include: Birdo (All Around) Shy Guy...
News A Brand New RPG From The Creators Of Pokémon Is Coming To Switch
With the working title of 'Town'
A surprise announcement came during today's Nintendo Direct where Game Freak, world-renowned for their development of the main series Pokémon titles, revealed Town, a new RPG coming to Nintendo Switch in 2019. Set entirely in a small village under rule of a castle, this new RPG explores the aftermath of invading...
News Mega Man 11 Switch Release Will Include amiibo Support
Mega awesome
Last week, Capcom released a Mega Man 11 demo on the eShop to give us a taste of the new entry in the series. With the game due out on the Switch on 2nd October, the latest direct has today revealed an exclusive feature for the Nintendo version of the game. You will be able to unlock helpful in-game items - such as energy tanks - on a...
News The Capcom Beat ’Em Up Bundle Will Tickle Your Side-Scrolling Fighter Itch
Final Fight! Captain Commando! Battle Circuit!
Capcom is bundling up some of its most famous side-scrolling fighters in a slap-happy collection that will have arcade fans giggling with glee. Capcom Beat ’Em Up Bundle includes Final Fight, Captain Commando, King of Dragons, Knights of the Round, Warriors of Fate, Armored Warriors and Battle...
News Yoshi’s Crafted World Is Coming To The Switch In Spring 2019
Crafty
Nintendo may have slipped up the other day and let us all know the name of Yoshi's upcoming Switch adventure ahead of today's Nintendo Direct broadcast, but now it's officially confirmed that Yoshi’s Crafted World is the final title. In the game, you play as an adorable Yoshi travelling through a world crafted from household items like...
News Final Fantasy VII Is Finally Coming To A Nintendo Console
Along with IX, X, XII and pretty much every other Final Fantasy game
Those of you with long memories will no doubt recall that Final Fantasy VII was originally supposed to launch on the Nintendo 64. Square and Nintendo enjoyed a prosperous relationship through the NES and SNES eras, and it was assumed that this would continue with the company's...
News Animal Crossing's Isabelle Joins The Fight In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
A new leaf
Isabelle from the Animal Crossing series is fed up with filing papers in the mayor's office and has decided to join the battle in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch. The surprise announcement was made by the pup herself towards the end of the latest Direct broadcast. The popular character, who originally debuted in New...
News Luigi's Mansion 3 Will Be Haunting The Switch Next Year
Bustin' on the Switch makes us feel good
With classic GameCube Luigi's Mansion coming to the 3DS later this year, you might think that's all the spooky ghost-busting action that Nintendo has planned for us. However in today's Nintendo Direct broadcast, we have learnt that Luigi still has unfinished business with those colourful ghosts and he will...
News Diablo III: Eternal Collection Launches 2nd November On Switch, File Size Also Revealed
Pre-orders now available, too!
Nintendo has revealed the release date for Diablo III: Eternal Collection on Switch. If you hadn't already guessed from the title, that magical date is 2nd November. The announcement comes via Nintendo of America's official Twitter page, which has shared the following message and a delightfully exciting GIF. The...
News Build Your Own Fantasy School In Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story, Out On Switch Next Month
You call the shots
PQube and developer Agate have revealed that their upcoming RPG/simulation hybrid Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story will release on Switch next month. Oh, and there's a shiny new trailer for it, too. Blending tactical RPG adventure and building simulation with combat and loot mechanics, this game plonks you into the shoes of a...
Video Get A First Look At Nickelodeon Kart Racers On Nintendo Switch
Check out its first trailer
The first trailer has arrived for Nickelodeon Kart Racers - the multiplayer racing game set to feature iconic Nickelodeon animated characters. If you missed the announcement a couple of months ago, the game stars fan-favourite characters from the likes of SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Rugrats, Hey...
News Worms W.M.D. Is Getting Physical On Switch Later Today, Only 4,000 Copies Available
From Super Rare Games
If you love your physical Switch games, you might want to get ready for this next potential addition to your library. Worms W.M.D. is launching as a physical release today thanks to Super Rare Games. Only 4,000 copies of the title will be going on sale, and pre-orders are set to open later today at the link below. You can...
News Survival Horror Game Death Mark Arrives On Switch This Halloween With Limited Edition
Spooky
Aksys Games has revealed a shiny, new limited edition for the upcoming survival horror Death Mark, letting us know that the game will launch on the creepiest day of the year - Halloween - for good measure. In Death Mark, a strange rumour is spreading around Tokyo which says that those who bear the 'Mark' will die. Unexpectedly appearing on...
News The First Two Sega AGES Titles Are Finally Launching On Switch Next Week
Japanese release date confirmed
The first two titles set to appear as part of the Sega AGES range on Switch have finally received a confirmed release date. Both Sonic the Hedgehog and Thunder Force IV will be available on 20th September. The news comes from the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu, where Sega has confirmed the new release date after an...
News Good Catch Games Announces Black & White Bushido For Nintendo Switch
"The better way to fight like a ninja"
London-based developer Good Catch has revealed the ninja-themed fighting game Black & White Bushido is headed to the Switch. The reveal was made in the form of an amusing video, as can be seen above. Black & White Bushido is a 2D "stealth-em-up" arena brawler for four people, pitting light...
News Fantasy Strategy Game Armello Arrives On Switch At The End Of The Month
Update: Also with 'Complete Edition'
Update: Both Armello and a DLC-including Armello – Complete Edition have now been announced for all regions, and are both available to pre-order today via the Nintendo eShop for $19.99 USD / €19.99 / £14.99 and $39.99 USD / €39.99 / £29.99 respectively. Original Article: The Australian-based indie...
Unlimited fun
American publisher Nicalis, best known in recent times for releasing an array of physical games on the Switch, has today announced the South Korean-developed title Dungreed is coming to Nintendo's hybrid platform. A launch date has not been confirmed. Developed by Team Horay in Seoul, Dungreed is a 2D side-scrolling action game...
News Super Mario Party Bundle For South Korea Revealed
Pre-order bonus for standalone game purchase
Back in August, Nintendo revealed a Super Mario Party bundle including a physical copy of the title and a neon green and neon pink Joy-Con set was making its way to Europe. Following this, a similar but different bundle was discovered on Nintendo's Japanese
News High-Speed Hack And Slash Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae Slices Up Switch Next Week
Save the world
The 2014 title Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae by Japanese indie studio Zenith Blue will be slashing its way onto the Nintendo Switch next week. According to a listing on the Japanese eShop, the game arrives on 20th September. As it has been released on various other platforms in the west previously and also supports English, it’s expected...
Video Lots of Characters Just Won't Make It Into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Hashtags won't help you now
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is shaping up to be just that; the ultimate Super Smash Bros. game. But no matter how many characters are included as playable fighters, a colossal majority of those people beg for Sakurai to include on social media just won't make it in. So to take a slightly different stance, rather than talk...
News Shmup-Platformer Velocity 2X Makes Its Nintendo Debut On Switch Next Week
"The ultimate version"
Curve Digital has announced that Velocity 2X will now be releasing on 20th September on Switch. A direct successor to the 2012 PlayStation hit Velocity, Velocity 2 marks the first time a game in the series has arrived on a Nintendo console. The game follows the story of Lt. Kai Tana, a brave pilot who has found herself...
Reminder You Don't Need Xenoblade Chronicles 2 To Play Torna – The Golden Country
DLC or physical game card? The choice is yours...
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is getting its biggest helping yet of DLC goodness this week in the form of Torna – The Golden Country, but the way in which Nintendo is distributing this stand-alone story has caused some confusion for players. We've had a few concerned emails from readers wondering exactly...
News The Darkside Detective: Season 2 Will Bring Another Dose Of Comedy Adventure To Switch
Kickstarter launches today
Irish studio Spooky Doorway has revealed that the second season of the comedy point-and-click adventure, The Darkside Detective, is on its way to Switch. Unsurprisingly called The Darkside Detective: Season 2, this game is a classic point-and-click adventure title with a distinct sense of humour. Season 1 came with six...
News Nintendo Set To Bring Smash Bros. Ultimate To College Football Games Across The US
Before its official release
To ramp up the hype before the game's official release - and to give people the opportunity to have a bit of fun, of course - Nintendo is set to bring Super Smash Bros. Ultimate to "notable" college football matches in the US over the coming months. The action comes thanks to a partnership with Wendy’s...
News EGX 2018 Game Listing Reveals That Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath Is Headed To Switch
Where did that come from?
Nintendo has revealed that Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath is headed to the Switch, listing it as one of the many playable titles at this year's EGX event in the UK. This marks the first time that the game will be playable on a Nintendo platform; the game originally released on Xbox in 2005 before seeing updated versions hit...
News Custom Robo Producer Announces Synaptic Drive For Switch, A Competitive 3D Shooter
To be shown at Tokyo Game Show
Japanese developer Thousand Games has revealed that a game under the name of Synaptic Drive is currently in the works for Nintendo Switch. Directed by Kouji Kenjou, the producer and creator of Custom Robo, the title is described as a "competitive 3D shooting game". The game is currently in a prototype...
News Rygar And Aggressors of Dark Kombat Join Hamster's Growing Switch Library Tomorrow
More Hamster goodness on Switch
Hamster has revealed that both Arcade Archives NeoGeo Rygar and ACA NeoGeo Aggressors of Dark Kombat are heading to Nintendo Switch tomorrow. In case you're unfamiliar with either of these games, we've included some background info and a handful of lovely images for both below. Check them out! Rygar Created by...
News The Second Batch of Sega AGES Switch Titles Will Include Sonic 2, Out Run And More
Another five games in total
The latest issue of Weekly Famitsu has revealed the next set of games scheduled to be released as part of the Sega AGES range. The new titles are Space Harrier, (which was actually confirmed last week and has seen a relatively recent release on 3DS), Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Columns II, Out Run, and
