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News Steal Wi-Fi, Heavy Metal And A Cup Of Joe As Switch Gets Its Own Coffee Crisis
Alien nation
Back in December we spoke to Mega Cat Studios about its throwback brawler for Mega Drive/Genesis and PC, and now we're pleased as punch to learn that retro homage that is Coffee Crisis is also making its way to Nintendo Switch in 2018. You'll fill the shoes of the last two baristas on Earth, so you'll be able to link up with a friend...
News Switch Gets Another Slice Of Sci-Fi Noir When The Fall Drops On 10th May
Direct to the Switch eShop
Almost three-and-a-half-years after its original release on Wii U, sci-fi noir adventure The Fall is coming to Nintendo Switch, with an eShop release date of 10th May. The Nintendo Switch edition of The Fall runs at a resolution of 1080p at 60fps when docked and 720p at 60fps when in handheld or tabletop mode and includes...
News Rearrange Your Surroundings In Freeform-Puzzle Game Splitter Critters
"World-splitting power"
The award-winning puzzle game Splitter Critters is heading to the Switch later this month, and the concept looks very intriguing indeed. Splitter Critters is described as a 'freeform puzzle game', putting the power of scenery manipulation into your hands. You'll be splitting and rearranging the game world to bring faraway...
News Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles Lands On The Switch On 17th May
Open-world wonders
We're really looking forward to getting to play Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles, and it seems we won't have to wait much longer now as its been announced that it will be launching on the 17th May on the Switch eShop for $29.99. This open-world adventure has been lovingly crafted by a former Activision producer and Rocksteady...
News Grezzo Is Handling The Luigi’s Mansion Port For 3DS
E. Gadd!
Nintendo shocked everyone when it announced that it would be bringing Luigi’s Mansion to the 3DS, but the move makes a whole lot of sense given that the game’s sequel saw its debut on the portable. Many assumed that the port would be handled by Next Level Games—the studio behind Metroid Prime: Federation Force and Luigi’s Mansion:...
News Looks Like Inksplosion Is Bringing Colourful Bullet Hell To Switch Next Week
War is hell, except when it's fun
Publisher Ratalaika Games has teased something that's coming to the Nintendo Switch eShop next week, and if that logo is anything to by, it's almost certainly going to be the single-screen bullet hell of Inksplosion. This twin-stick shooter will also be launching on PC and other consoles. The colourful...
News Owlboy Will Fly Onto Your Shelf With This Premium Physical Edition
And it's limited to 6,000 units
Owlboy has been fluttering its wings on the Nintendo eShop since February - and it mightily impressed our very own Ryan Craddock, scoring a 9/10 - and now developer D-Pad Studio is teaming up with Dutch publisher Sodesco to launch an extra deluxe physical edition that's going to send collectors wild. Alongside the...
News Dodgeball Meets First-Person Shooter In Disco Dodgeball Remix, Coming To Switch This Month
And everyone plays as killer robots
Zen Studios has announced that it will be bringing Disco Dodgeball Remix to the Nintendo Switch on 22nd May, offering an intense mix of arena-based first-person shooter gameplay and classic dodgeball. The game is actually a port of Robot Roller-Derby Disco Dodgeball, a game released on Steam back in 2015...
News Scrolling Shooter Black Bird Will Blast A Path Of Destruction On Switch
From the makers of Million Onion Hotel
Tokyo-based developer Onion Games has confirmed its upcoming shooter, Black Bird, will be heading to Nintendo Switch sometime in the summer of 2018. Onion Games has also confirmed, via Twitter, that it will also be bringing the game to the annual BitSummit festival in Kyoto, which takes place between...
News Embrace A Different Kind Of Virtual Console On Switch With The Adventures of Elena Temple
Bask in the nostalgia
For those old enough to remember the classic consoles of time gone by, when the likes of HD visuals and update patches weren't even a thing, this game might just be for you. The Adventures of Elena Temple is a monochromatic puzzle platformer made to look as if it was created in the '80s. The twist here is that you...
News Zarina And Sylvie Arrive In SNK Heroines On Switch To Shake Things Up
Who will be the belle of the brawl?
SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy looks like it's going to be a whole heap of fun when it lands on Nintendo Switch this Summer. To keep us interested until its launch on 7th September, the lovely folks over at NIS America have shared a new game trailer that shows off two new characters in the shape of Zarina...
News Get Ready To Rage In Chicken Assassin: Reloaded On Switch This Summer
"Hilarious action-RPG"
Akupara Games has announced that Chicken Assassin: Reloaded will be smashing its way to the Nintendo Switch eShop this summer, and the announcement trailer above is definitely something to behold. "E - I - E - I - OO!!" You'll play as Mean Mcallister, the meanest, baddest, funkiest chicken we've ever seen, as he fights...
Video Check Out The Launch Trailer For Runner3
Just a few weeks to go
Choice Provisions was responsible for BIT.TRIP, one of the standout game franchises to arise from Nintendo’s original Wii Shop Channel. Favoring musically driven, arcade-like gameplay, the series jumped from genre to genre, but one of its most popular entries was BIT.TRIP RUNNER, which eventually went on to get its own...
News Lumines Remastered Will Launch On 26th June
When the sun is Shinin’
One of the standout reveals of the March Nindies Direct was that of Lumines Remastered, the latest in the popular rhythm puzzle series. Though not a whole lot has been known about what will come with the game aside from the inclusion of HD Rumble, it was previously slated for a release sometime in spring. Considering that...
News Ikaruga Will Be Dual-Phasing To Switch Later This Month
No more teases, only shmup bliss
Treasure has teamed up with Nicalis to bring at long last (after some cruel teasing) legendary Arcade/Gamecube/Dreamcast cult classic Ikaruga digitally to the Switch on the 29th of May. The complete experience - featuring local co-op along with online leader boards and Switch TATE option - will set you back $15 in...
Feature Wishing Upon A Star With Pode Developer Henchman & Goon
"We really feel Pode belongs on Nintendo Switch"
Nintendo Switch has become the new home for independently-developed games. Not just as a new platform for ports of existing ones, but as a fresh space for developers to build titles with its handheld qualities and unique Nintendo magic in mind. Pode, the first game from Norwegian outfit Henchman...
News The Studio That Brought You Immortal Redneck Is Working On A Pokémon-Style MMO
Is it time for TemTem?
If you're anything like us, you've almost certainly hungered for a Pokémon game in a shared world, a grand online experience where you can explore, catch and battle with fellow Pokémon trainers. Well, while that hope remains a pipe dream as we wait for the next entry on Switch, the studio that brought you Immortal Redneck...
News Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Disappears From The North American Wii U eShop
Update: Aaaaaaaand it's back
Update: And just like that, the game is back up on the Wii U eShop. We'll let you ponder why this might be in the comments section below. Original Story: The Nintendo Switch has had its fair share of Wii U ports, something which has divided the fanbase a little, but makes a whole lot of business sense. Considering the...
Hands On Bouncing From Bumpers In Yoku's Island Express
When pinball and platforming combine
Team17's upcoming pinball and platformer mash-up Yoku's Island Express is getting ever closer to release and, as luck would have it, we've had the chance to get an early look at exactly what will be on offer. Developed by independent Swedish studio Villa Gorilla, the game takes you on a journey alongside...
News Zerodiv Will Be Bringing The 2D Scrolling Action Of Gunbird 2 To Switch
And it's due later this month
It was only back in December last year that we got to experience the high-octane action of the first Gunbird, recalibrated for flight on Nintendo Switch, and now we're getting its equally bombastic sequel. That's right, Zerodiv is at it again, with plans to bring Gunbird 2 to the Switch eShop later this month. The game...
News Psyvariar Delta Confirmed For Western Release This Summer
Your shmup prayers have been answered
We've known for some time now that Psyvariar is getting updated for the Switch in the form of Psyvariar Delta, but so far we've only had a Japanese release confirmed. That has now changed thanks to a timely trailer - shown above - which tells us that the title is also coming to the west this summer,...
News Cast of the Seven Godsends Will Bring 2D Run 'N Gun Arcade Action To Switch This Week
Can you save the Kingdom?
Developed by Raven Travel Studios, Cast of the Seven Godsends is arriving on Switch later this week, bringing a dose of classic 2D, run ’n gun, action-shooter gameplay along for the ride. The evil emperor Zaraaima has kidnapped the infant heir to the land of Dareca. King Kandar must call upon the aid of the...
Feature Hands-On With Raging Justice, The Streets Of Rage Successor Your Switch Deserves
We talk to Nic Makin ahead of the game's May launch
Once the toast of the video game arena, the humble side-scrolling fighter has fallen from grace in recent years. While we've seen notable titles that have tried to resurrect the genre - such as the brilliant Wulverblade - it remains a relic from a bygone era; a style of game that was arguably most...
News Ride Short To Romp Next Week With Saurus' Stakes Winner
Horsing about
On 2nd May, HAMSTER will be releasing Saurus' 1995 horse racing game Stakes Winner on the Switch eShop, continuing its unbroken Neo Geo weekly release streak. The ever-popular horse racing/horse breeding/gambling culture in Japan ensures a steady flow of games of this niche genre across all generations, and the Neo Geo was no...
Video Fallen Legion: Rise To Glory Will Be Getting Plenty Of New Content On Switch
It'll arrive this summer
NIS America is bringing the tactical RPG series Fallen Legion to Nintendo Switch for the first time with Fallen Legion: Rise to Glory, and the new handheld port is coming packed with plenty of extra content to tease you in for the first time or haul you back for a double dip. This double pack comes with a set of daunting...
News HAMSTER Reveals Next Batch Of Sports Heavy Neo Geo Releases
'Ninja Combat' IS a kind of sport...
May is shaping up to be quite the sports month for Switch retro enthusiasts, with yesterday's announcement just a mere glimpse of the sports variety to come during the next month. HAMSTER has confirmed the following five titles as the next Neo Geo Arcade Archives releases on the Switch eShop: Super Sidekicks...
News Sly Spy Infiltrating Switch eShop Next Week
"Shaken, not stirred"
Johnny Turbo's Arcade returns next week with another beloved Data East classic up for grabs on the Nintendo Switch eShop. Johnny Turbo's Arcade: Sly Spy drops into service on 3rd May (priced $6.99 in the US), bringing along nine levels of playful variety that wooed arcade goers and those who were lucky enough to pick up Ocean's...
News The Minimalist Storytelling Of Three Fourths Home Extended Edition Is Headed To Switch
It's pegged for the 10th May
Nintendo Switch is becoming the new home for indies both new and old, with Three Fourths Home: Extended Edition falling comfortably into the latter category. This minimalist visual short story places you in the shoes of Kelly, a woman in her mid-20s caught in a story on her way back to her home in Nebraska. While...
News Jengo Aims To Bring Absurd Point-And-Click Action To Switch
Funding campaign is now live
South African developer Robot Wizard has revealed that Jengo will launch on Nintendo Switch following a successful Fig crowdfunding campaign. Jengo is said to be full of wacky characters and improbable turns of events, with many puzzles and mysteries for you to tackle along the way. You will play as Jeff,...
News Flipping Death Will Bring Its Dark Humour To Switch In August
Death becomes us
While it's going to miss the Spring 2018 release window that was originally attached to it, Zoink! Games has now confirmed puzzle/platformer Flipping Death is headed to Nintendo Switch this August. This will be the digital version of the game, with a physical edition (with extra goodies included) planned for later in the year...
Video Use Colour And Co-Ordination To Win In The Wacky Races Of Trailblazers
A lick of paint
Trailblazers is shaping up to be one of the most exciting and - more importantly - unique racers on Nintendo Switch. And the latest gameplay trailer sells its co-operative concept to a tee, showcasing how using paint fired from the front of your floating vehicle can either be used to create a trail your racing partner can boost on...
Video Check Out This New Trailer For Pool Panic
“The world’s least realistic pool simulator”
In the last Nintendo Direct focused on Nindies, one of the standout titles shown off was that of Pool Panic, billed as “the world’s least realistic pool simulator”. Though it still holds to the basic conventions of pool, this game looks absolutely nuts; placing you as the cue ball in a variety...
News Blade Strangers Fights Its Way To A Physical Release On Switch This Summer
"Old school meets new school"
Nicalis has confirmed that its upcoming fighting game Blade Strangers is on track for a summer 2018 release on Nintendo Switch (with a physical edition and suggested retail price of $39.99), and will also be hitting arcade game centres in Japan. The game embraces a traditional and streamlined four-button...
News Don't Die Mr Robot! DX Brings Arcade-Style Bullet Hell To Nintendo Switch
It's 'coming soon'
Don't Die Mr Robot! DX, an arcade-inspired bullet hell indie that previously appeared on mobile, PS4 and PS Vita, is making the explosive leap to Nintendo Switch. With new and improved visuals for Ninty's handheld, you're getting the same single-screen action where you'll guide the titular bot as he triggers chains of explosive...
News Coin-Op Gridiron Classic 10-Yard Fight Is Coming To Switch Next Week
Hut!
Hamster is bringing Irem's classic 10-Yard Fight to the Switch eShop as part of the Arcade Archives range, it has been revealed. A listing on the eShop shows that the 1983 classic - along with its 1984 update, VS 10-Yard Fight, which includes a two-player feature - is hitting the digital store on May 2nd. If you were a NES fan during the...
News Wizard Of Legend Will Bring Its Roguelike Magic To Switch On 15th May
A wizard is never late...
It was way back in 2017 that we learned Contingent99's successfully crowdfunded roguelike Wizard of Legend was coming to the Nintendo Switch eShop (with a little help from Humble Bundle), and now we finally know when it's arriving - 15th May, to be precise. "We're excited to announce that Wizard of Legend will be...
News Test That Grey Matter With The Sudoku-Style Puzzles Of Hexalogic
It's set for release on Switch in 2018
Indie developer MythicOwl has confirmed its upcoming puzzler Hexalogic - which hits iOS, Android and PC on 29th May 2018 - will also be making its way to Nintendo Switch sometime in 2018. The relaxing yet challenging title sees you using the 'one-of-kind' setup of Sudoku, only with an unusual hexagonal twist...
News Timberman VS Aims To Bring Simplistic Arcade-Style Multiplayer Fun To Switch Next Week
It's cheap as chips, too
A listing on the North American eShop has revealed that Timberman VS will be hitting the Switch on 3rd May. The game, which has already seen a 'free with in-app purchases' release on mobile devices, before landing on Steam in 2015, is aiming to bring some cheap and cheerful fun to your Switch. Timberman VS is...
News Arc System Works Promises More Fighting Games Are Headed To Switch
BlazBlue and Guilty Gear are just the beginning...
Following on from the announcement that it's bringing Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R to Nintendo Switch (and with BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle still in development), Japanese fighting game powerhouse Arc System Works has confirmed via Twitter that it is planning to bring more of its titles to the...
Video Meet Adol Christin, The Hero Of Ys VIII: Lacrimosa Of Dana
The Switch port is due 29th June
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa Of Dana is only a couple of months away from its long-awaited debut on Nintendo Switch (and when we say 'long' we mean it, since it's been out on PS Vita in Japan for almost two years), so to celebrate, NIS America has released a brand new trailer. This one is all about red-headed man of the hour...
Paint the town red with friends
Supergonk's Trailblazers is shaping up to be quite the speed-fest, mixing Splatoon-style track-painting with anti-grav racing. It has now been confirmed that the game will showcase cross-platform multiplayer, which means you'll be able to compete against players on other systems. According to the game's Steam page,...
News You've Got Until 9PM GMT Today To Pre-Order Labo If You Want It In Time For Friday
UK cardboard enthusiasts, take note
While our chums in Japan and North America are already hard at work(play) building all manner of cardboard creations, we in the UK and the EU have to wait until Friday to get our hands on Nintendo Labo in all its glory (and that includes the team here at Nintendo Life). If you were thinking about pre-ordering...
Video Sega Invites You To "Get a Load of These Beats" In This New Shining Resonance Refrain Trailer
Game launches on July 11th
It's fair to say that the return of the legendary Shining series to western shores isn't exactly what we - or many other fans - expected. Shining Resonance Refrain - which is coming to Switch, PS4 and Xbox One on July 11th - feels like a world apart from the turn-based strategy instalments which made...
News Wolfenstein II On Switch Receives June Release Date And First Official Trailer
Treat your eyeballs
Bethesda Softworks has announced that Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus will launch on Nintendo Switch on 29th June. As BJ Blazkowicz, players will experience an action-packed story brought to life by extraordinary characters, reuniting with your friends and fellow freedom fighters as you take on the evil Frau Engel and her Nazi...
News Fox N Forests Will Leap And Bound Onto Switch On 17th May
Foxy platforming
We've had our eye on the 16-bit platforming of Fox n Forests for a while now, so we're excited to confirm the throwback adventure will be springing its way onto the Nintendo Switch eShop on 17th May. If you've not come across it before, you play Rick, a fox with the rather handy ability to control the seasons. You'll guide him...
News Death Road To Canada Delayed Following The Recent Attack In Toronto
Its 25th April release date pulled in mark of respect
Following the tragic events in Toronto yesterday, where a van struck pedestrians leaving ten people dead and another 15 injured, Death Road to Canada developer Rocketcat Games and publisher Ukiyo Publishing have decided to indefinitely delay the game's release (it was due to arrive on the eShop...
Video Here's Your First Look At Switch Shooter Psyvariar Delta In Motion
Buzzin'
City Connection is updating Success' classic shooter Psyvariar for the Switch and PS4, and has just released a new trailer which shows the game in action. Psyvariar Delta - which features a "Buzz" system where you power up your ship by flying as close to projectiles as possible without dying - launches in Japan on August 30th. Will you be...
News Prepare To "Zoom Infinitely" With Bizarre Puzzle Adventure Path To Mnemosyne
Lost Memories and Lost Minds
We here at Nintendo Life Towers like a good puzzle, as well as a scare or two. Alicante-based indie Devilish Games is fusing both in its creepy adventure game Path to Mnemosyne, and it's coming to the Switch. Here's a description from the game's Steam page: Immerse yourself into Path to Mnemosyne, a hypnotic adventure...
News Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R Will Bring The Fight To Nintendo Switch
Guilt-ridden
It was only back in February that Guilty Gear producer and BlazBlue creator Toshimichi Mori cast doubt on a potential Guilty Gear port coming to Nintendo Switch when he said, "One of the goals for Guilty Gear is achieving high quality graphics. Specifically on that point the Nintendo Switch might not be a good match, but that's not our...
Rumour Call Of Duty Might Be Headed To Nintendo Switch, But Only As A Fortnite-Style Battle Royale
Royale with cheese
Well, that isn't the rumour we were hoping to hear in the runup to the official reveal of Call Of Duty: Black Ops 4 in May, and its eventual release in October. According to Gaming Intel, Call of Duty is coming to Nintendo Switch, but not in the way you might be expecting. Turns out the handheld is getting the yet-to-be-announced...
