Tag: Upcoming Releases - Page 232
News Mysterious Sci-Fi Platformer Planet Alpha Is Heading To Nintendo Switch This Year
"We are building something special"
Team17 has announced a partnership with Danish indie developer Adrian Lazar to bring Planet Alpha to Nintendo Switch in 2018. Planet Alpha is an atmospheric side-scrolling platform adventure game which combines fast platforming, creative puzzles, stealth mechanics, and a visually striking art style. Waking...
News Witch and Hero 3 Arrives On 3DS eShop In Europe This Week, North America "Very Soon"
Concluding the trilogy
CIRCLE Entertainment has confirmed that Witch and Hero 3 will arrive on the 3DS eShop in Europe on 15th March, with an asking price of €3.99. Concluding the trilogy of releases on 3DS, this retro-style action game shakes the series up slightly with the addition of the ‘Little’ Hero, who joins the Witch and original Hero...
News Twin-Stick Shooter Tesla vs Lovecraft Is Blasting Onto Switch This Week
Science vs Fiction
10tons has announced that Tesla vs Lovecraft, a game released a just a little over a month ago on Steam, will be hitting the Switch eShop later this week. Tesla vs Lovecraft is a twin-stick top-down shooter which sees the player, as the inventor Nikola Tesla, take on the minion hordes of horror author H.P. Lovecraft. Equipped...
PS4 and Xbox One ports are the priority right now
We were pleased as punch to learn that Descenders - the insane, downhill mountain bike racer - was planned for Nintendo Switch, but like all ports, we're always a little cautious when a graphically-demanding game on PC is down-scaled to meet the technical limitations of a handheld. Thankfully, the...
News Mamma Mia! Guns, Gore & Cannoli 2 Brings The Gangster Style Back To Switch
Dinner is served
Following on from a successful Kickstarter campaign earlier in the year, Crazy Monkey Studios has confirmed Guns, Gore & Cannoli 2 will follow the first game onto Nintendo Switch. Unlike the original instalment, which saw you fighting hordes of zombies in the 1920s, the sequel jumps forwards in time to WW2 and tasks you with...
News Devious Dungeon Will Soon Plunder Switch's Depths For Loot
Level randomisation, bags of loot and more
Publisher Ratalaika Games has confirmed the mobile antics of Devious Dungeon are coming to Nintendo Switch, bringing with it a ton of randomised levels spread across five unique worlds. The console port will include lots of weapons and gear to take with you into battle, RPG-styled upgrades, plenty of boss...
News Everspace Heads To The Stars (And Straight Onto Nintendo Switch)
Roguelike space combat sim already "running smoothly"
We are currently going trough a renaissance period for the space simulator genre and one of the very best you might never have heard of is ROCKFISH Games' 2017 hit, Everspace. A beautiful space sim with roguelike features (every space sector is randomly generated), it was built on the Unreal...
Random Join Us As We Do Our Best To Guess The Super Smash Bros. For Switch Roster
Or should that be our worst?
Nintendo likes to be a tease, and knows its fanbase will tear everything apart within moments of its publication. To make sure this trend continues we've painstakingly analysed the trailer for the upcoming Switch Super Smash Bros. entry in order to see if we can tell what new characters may be arriving in 2018. We're...
News One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 Is Getting A Bootiful Deluxe Edition On Switch
DLC as far as the eye can see
Bandai Namco has announced that One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 is getting booty-filled, EU-only Deluxe Edition in physical form for all you fans of pirate-themed anime antics - and it's due out on 11th May. If you're partial to bit of Monkey D. Luffy you'll love this stacked version of the game, which...
Feature The Big Nintendo Direct Summary - 8th March
The first big Direct of 2018 pulled no punches
Following the brief yet packed Nintendo Direct Mini back in January, we entered this month's proper-sized Nintendo Direct with equal amounts of excitement and anticipation. What we got were a handful of rumours proved true - including South Park: The Fractured But Whole and Crash Bandicoot N. Sane...
News Tennis World Tour Is Swinging For Match Point On Nintendo Switch
Mario Tennis Aces has a new rival
The dust has barely settled on that Nintendo Direct and the announcement for Mario Tennis Aces' release date - 22nd June, don't you know - and now we've got another tennis star strolling out onto the centre court of Nintendo Switch. So polish up your racket because Tennis World Tour is swinging for aces on 22nd May...
News Masahiro Sakurai Confirms He's Working On Super Smash Bros. Switch
But his role remains uncertain...
Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai has revealed via Twitter that he is working on the Switch version of the popular fighting franchise, which was officially announced during yesterday's Nintendo Direct. According to
News Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story Is Back On Nintendo 3DS With Added Content
"Bowser Jr.’s Journey"
Adding to the seemingly never-ending avalanche of news from yesterday's Nintendo Direct, the presentation revealed that Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey will be arriving on Nintendo 3DS in 2019 - securing a whole other year for the handheld console's life in the process. Mario & Luigi:...
News Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido Will Hit Switch And 3DS This June
With the best theme song ever
Yesterday's Nintendo Direct finally revealed the release date for Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido, which was originally shown off at last year's E3 with the trailer above, and also announced that the game will be releasing on Nintendo Switch on the same day. Hitting the console of your choice on 8th June, this game...
News Kirby Star Allies Will Receive Free Updates Adding Fan-Favourite Playable Characters
The cutest character roster ever?
Kirby Star Allies is tantalisingly close to release now, with the 16th March getting literally closer by the minute, but that hasn't stopped Nintendo from giving us even more juicy details about the game. Yesterday's Nintendo Direct revealed that Kirby will be able to enter Dream Palaces where some...
News Bandai Namco's Taiko no Tatsujin Is Coming To Switch In Japan
With songs from Super Mario Odyssey and Splatoon 2
During last night's Japanese Nintendo Direct it was announced that Taiko: Drum Master - known as Taiko no Tatsujin in its homeland - is coming to the Nintendo Switch, complete with songs from Super Mario Odyssey and Splatoon 2. Two-player support is included thanks to the fact that...
News Dillon's Dead-Heat Breakers Will Roll Onto Nintendo 3DS This May
They see me rollin'
Yesterday's surprise Nintendo Direct uncovered a pleasing amount of new games, as well as some great new content for those we already know and love. One new title, at least for western audiences, is Dillon's Dead-Heat Breakers. Previously announced for Japan, Dillon's Dead-Heat Breakers sees action meet tower-defence, as Dillon...
News Octopath Traveler Receives Release Date And Special Edition On Nintendo Switch
Featuring a book, CD, and more!
Today's Nintendo Direct has revealed that Octopath Traveler will be launching on Nintendo Switch on 13th July. Seemingly ditching the word 'Project' from the game's name, Octopath Traveler is one that many players have been keeping an eye on for some time now. As you can see from the video segment below, today's...
News Take Centre Court And Trick Shot Your Way To Glory In Mario Tennis Aces This June
That's the 22nd June, to be precise
The March Nintendo Direct has been and gone, and it's left us with some huge new announcements, including a ton of new details for Mario Tennis Aces and a confirmation it's coming this summer on 22nd June. So what's new in the world of Nintendo-related court-side action? There are 15 playable characters to choose...
News Little Nightmares: Complete Edition Mashes Horror And Puzzles On 18th May
Two does of fear in one package
Another rumoured port has proved true thanks to the recent Nintendo Direct with the announcement that Little Nightmares: Complete Edition is headed to Switch this May. The entire game will be headed to the portable console with both Six's story (the yellow-jacketed main character) and the Kid's separate tale included...
News Indie Smash Undertale Is Coming To Switch "Eventually"
That's reassuring to know
Toby Fox's cult RPG Undertale is coming to Switch, it has been confirmed during today's Nintendo Direct broadcast. Inspired by the likes of EarthBound and the Mario & Luigi role-playing titles, Undertale has been a considerable critical and commercial success on other formats, such as the PS4 and PS...
News Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition Will Battle On Switch On 18th May
Not too long to wait
Earlier today we covered the trailer for Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition on Switch and we learnt that the game would launch in Japan on 22nd March. So this got us wondering when we would get a release in the West. As revealed in today's Nintendo Direct, the US release date for Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition...
News South Park: The Fractured But Whole Brings Its NSFW Antics To Switch On 24th April
Portable poo jokes
Well, the rumours were true. South Park: The Fractured But Whole really is coming to Nintendo Switch and it's bringing the full NSFW turn-based RPG experience on 24th April. Not only that, the over-the-top sequel will also come supported with both of the current DLC packs - Danger Pack: DLC 1 and From Dusk Til Casa Bonita:...
News Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Makes The Leap To Switch And 3DS
With new Super Mario Odyssey themed courses!
One of the most underrated but amazing games from the Wii U's library is making the jump to the Switch. The new version of Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker includes new miniature courses based on various Kingdoms in Super Mario Odyssey, which is a welcome addition. Also, anyone can play with a...
News Capcom Classic Okami HD Stalks Its Way To Switch This Summer
With touch and motion controls in place
When Okami HD arrived a short time ago many Nintendo fans wondered why it wasn't coming to a Nintendo system - after all, the original version was on Wii. Thankfully, this wrong has been righted by the news that the game is coming to Switch eShop this summer. The gorgeous title will benefit from improved...
News Super Smash Bros. For Switch Is Coming This Year, And It's Got Inklings
Get hype
Hold the front page. Nintendo has finally confirmed that Super Smash Bros. is coming to the Nintendo Switch this year. The news was revealed during today's Nintendo Direct broadcast, and was very much the "just one more thing" megaton, left right to the very end. Sadly, no gameplay was shown, but we do know that Splatoon's Inklings will...
News Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Is Finally Confirmed For Nintendo Switch
Crashing the party in July
It might not have been much of a secret, given that it's been rumoured several times already, but today's Nintendo Direct has confirmed that Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is coming to Switch. All three games will be included, just like the incredibly successful PS4 version. That's over 100 levels of Crash action, all...
News GameCube Classic Luigi's Mansion Rises From The Grave On 3DS This Year
With a new boss rush mode, to boot
GameCube launch title Luigi's Mansion is coming to the 3DS this year, it has been announced. The ghost-busting classic already has a 3DS-exclusive sequel, so it's nice to know we'll get to re-experience the first title on the go as well. The visuals will naturally benefit from 3D effects, but there will also be a...
News Praise The Sun, We're Getting A Dark Souls Solaire Amiibo
Network test coming ahead of May launch
During today's Nintendo Direct it was confirmed that Dark Souls: Remastered will be getting its own amiibo. Solaire of Astora - one of the most popular characters from the entire Souls series - will be immortalised in plastic form, complete in his iconic "Praise the Sun" pose. Using the amiibo in-game will...
News Visit A World Inspired By Neil Gaiman's Mystical Neverwhere With Another Sight
It'll look to Switch "soon"
Nintendo Switch is fast becoming the place for interesting and unusual new games, and Another Sight from Lunar Great Wall Studios looks to carry on that oddball tradition. Inspired by Neverwhere (a TV series that was adapted into a best-selling fantasy novel by author Neil Gaiman), Another Sight places you in the shoes of...
News '90s Classic Another World Makes The Leap To Switch This Spring
Out of this world, dude
You can play Eric Chahi's classic 1991 cinematic platformer action-adventure game Another World on practically every gaming platform known to mankind these days - except for the Switch, of course. This is all about to change as DotEmu has just announced that a Switch version of the seminal game is planned for...
News "Fantastic Beauties" Await You In Enchanting Mahjong Match On Switch
140 levels to challenge yourself on
Mahjong might not have much of a following in the west, but over in the Far East, it's a big deal - hence the fact that we've seen plenty of video games based on it over the decades. We've got another one to add to that total in the form of Enchanting Mahjong Match, which is scheduled for release on the...
News Eat Beat Deadspike-San To Eat Its Way Onto The Switch eShop on 22nd March
Ragna rocks
What happens when you take a fan favourite character from a popular 2D fighting game franchise - in this case, we mean the red-cloaked Ragna from BlazBlue - give him a cutesy makeover, increase his appetite and throw him into a musical rhythm game? You get Eat Beat Deadspike-San, and it's got its piggy eyes set on worldwide release on...
News Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy Secures Western April Release On Switch
Believe it!
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment has revealed that Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy will be available digitally on Nintendo Switch on 26th April in the west. The collection - which includes Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 and Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Full Burst -...
News The Holy Potatoes Trilogy Is Coming To Nintendo Switch
Weapons, space and hell?!
We love a good spud-themed game here at Nintendo Life, so we were delighted to hear that publisher and developer have mashed together to digitally publish the first three titles in the fan-favourite Holy Potatoes! series, which will wing their way onto Nintendo Switch later this year. Yes that's right, Rising Star...
News Rhythm-Action Wonder VOEZ Will Go Physical In Time For The Summer
Rhythm is a dancer
VOEZ has proved quite a sleeper hit - especially here at Nintendo Life where it got an 8/10 in our review and received a recommendation in our Switch Year One Talking Point last weekend - so it's no surprise to hear it's getting a retail edition later this year. PM Studios and acttil have confirmed the boxed version is due to...
News Playdough Platformer Semblance Is Coming To Switch This Year
It's a soft, bouncy world of fun
We love a good platformer here at Nintendo Life, so we were delighted to hear about Semblance coming to Switch later this year in an announcement from publisher Good Shepherd Entertainment and South African developer, Nyamakop. Semblance is a puzzle-platformer where your soft, bouncy character and its...
News Code Of Princess EX Is Headed To Nintendo Switch This Summer
An action-packed hack-'n'-slasher from Nicalis
Action-RPG Code Of Princess is getting a makeover in the form of Code Of Princess EX, and it's headed straight for Nintendo Switch this summer. The remastered version will include HD graphics, a local co-op option and numerous other gameplay additions and enhancements. These improvements...
News Nintendo Labo Pre-Orders Are Now Live On The Nintendo UK Store
The age of cardboard is almost upon us
With its April release date looming in the distance, Nintendo has finally started rolling out pre-orders for Nintendo Labo on the official Nintendo UK site. Should your bank balance be suitably healthy, you can head on over there right now and secure the Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit, the Nintendo...
Video Sail Across A Flat Earth As Neo Atlus 1469 Heads For Switch This April
A port makes port
Ever wanted to try your hand at being a naval explorer? Sailing the uncharted seas as a trader and envoy in 15th century Europe? Well, you're in luck because Japanese studio ArtDink has confirmed it's bringing Neo Atlus 1469 to Nintendo Switch, with versions planned for both Japan and the West on 19th April. The game is all about...
News Ace Of Seafood Studio's Fight Crab Aims To Inflict Massive Damage On Switch Soon
The first rule of Fight Crab is: You do not talk about Fight Crab
We are still recovering from the overall insanity that is Ace of Seafood but Nussoft is not letting its underwater fauna kusoge streak cool down just yet. The company's previously-announced title Fight Crab will be arriving on the Switch 'sometime soon'. The trailer above should give...
News Battle Chasers: Nightwar Approved For Nintendo Switch, Release Date Still To Come
Please be soon
Battle Chasers: Nightwar has finally been approved for a release on Nintendo Switch, with an announcement for the game's release date to come. Initially revealed during a Nintendo Direct last April, Battle Chasers: Nightwar has had Switch fans desperately hoping to hear more news about a confirmed release date for some time...
News Co-Op Action RPG The Seashore Is Headed To Nintendo Switch
Inspired by Shovel Knight and Super Metroid
With seven days still to go at the time of writing, Boomerang Games' The Seashore has successfully reached its Kickstarter goal to secure development for Nintendo Switch. The game is an action-platformer with RPG and Metroidvania elements designed to be played in co-op mode - in fact, for this title you...
News FRAMED Collection Is Set To Bring Noir Puzzle Action To The Switch This Spring
FRAMED and FRAMED 2 included
Loveshack Entertainment has released a new trailer to announce FRAMED Collection for Nintendo Switch - a compilation of the studio's noir-puzzle games FRAMED and FRAMED 2. Featuring some very hands-on gameplay mechanics and clever narrative puzzles in a noir-themed aesthetic, the FRAMED series has players rearranging...
News The West Gets Even Wilder As Bombslinger Rides Onto Switch On 11th April
Win, lose or draw
Mode4 - a two-man indie studio based in Brussels, Belgium - is launching its debut game on Nintendo Switch next month, mashing together the top-down maze bombing of Bomberman with plenty of modern twists. Say hello to the rootin', tootin' world of Bombslinger. This four-player free-for-all romp includes procedurally-generated...
News Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Will Get A Retail Release (But It'll Cost You $60)
Full price for DK and co
To the surprise of absolutely no one, a 'Buy physical' option has popped up on the Nintendo Switch page for Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. Although, if you're not a fan of ports, you'd best look away because Nintendo is slapping a full price sticker on a four-year-old Wii U port with an extra character and an easy...
News Chicken Wiggle's Switch Kickstarter Campaign Has Taken Flight
Birds of a feather
Remember that Chicken Wiggle Switch Kickstarter we mentioned not so long ago? Well it's live, baby - and comes complete with a target goal of just over £20,000 ($30,000). Chicken Wiggle Workshop takes all of the lovely content seen in the 3DS version and gives it a welcome lick of HD paint. The "Workshop" part of the title has...
Video New Trailer For Raging Justice Shows Off Some Of The Deadly Weapons On Offer
Baseball bats, shotguns and bears to name but a few
We recently brought you the news that Team17 would be bringing MakinGames' Raging Justice to the Switch soon. This tribute to scrolling beat 'em ups of yesterday such as Streets of Rage is still due in Q2 2018, but now we have a better look at the gameplay in a new trailer shown above...
News Sounds Like Blizzard Really Is Porting Diablo 3 To Switch (Even Though It Said It Wasn't)
Diablo me down
Ah, the ol' rumour merry go round. One minute we're wondering whether a game will be coming to Nintendo Switch, only for the developer to flat out deny the rumours. Then reliable sources confirm said game really is coming to the console. What a mess. So the game is question is Diablo 3 - yes, that almost six-year-old dungeon crawler...
News Amazon Germany Lists Project Octopath Traveler For August Release On Switch
The path less travelled?
In the absence of official release dates we often rely on retailer listings to get an idea of when a particular title is launching, and while many of these are usually incorrect guesses, Amazon - by and large - gets things right most of the time. That's why we're willing to believe that a recent listing for Project...
