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News Production On Sea Of Stars DLC Is "Going Well", Says Sabotage Studio
More info coming soon
It seems like only yesterday that people were clamouring for information on the full release of Sea of Stars, taking at least a modicum of attention away from Silksong for a little while. Now that the game's out, however, heads are turning toward the upcoming DLC, and folks are getting a bit restless. Over on social media,...
News 'Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club' Launches On Switch Next Month
I'm Bagman
After a cryptic teaser that left us all asking "Who is Emio?" Nintendo has today given us the answer. Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club will be bringing the mystery to Switch on 29th August. Admittedly, today's new look at the project doesn't give all that much away, though an accompanying video (above) with producer Yoshio...
News Super Mario Party Jamboree Has Been Rated For Nintendo Switch
The party starts this October
During its recent Direct, Nintendo announced Super Mario Party Jamboree - a brand new Mario Party title coming to the Switch on 17th October 2024. Now, following the classification of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, it the ESRB has also rated the new Mario Party game. It's rated 'E' for everyone, contains "mild...
Reminder Zelda Switch Lite 'Hyrule Edition' Pre-Orders Are Now Live, Will You Be Getting It?
Update: Now available at GameStop
Update [Wed 17th Jul, 2024 00:30 BST]: Pre-orders for the Hyrule Edition Switch Lite console have now gone live at GameStop in the US, joining those at Best Buy as we had previously reported below. Once again, it will set you back $209.99. Check out our Switch Lite: Hyrule Edition pre-order guide for more details
News Apple Arcade Platformer 'Crossy Road Castle' Hops Onto Switch This Year
Memory unlocked
Hipster Whale, the developer behind 2014's mobile smash hit Crossy Road, has today announced that its Apple Arcade co-op platformer Crossy Road Castle will be making the leap to Switch later this year. This spin-off is a little different from the studio's endless Frogger-like that we're sure many of you will recognise. In this...
News EA Sports FC 25's Reveal Trailer Is Coming Home Tomorrow
And a Switch release seems certain
Football is something of a hot topic at the moment (we have been reliably informed), so it seems only fitting that the folks over at EA Sports have seized the opportunity to share news about FC 25, which will score its full reveal trailer tomorrow (17th July). This trailer will premiere on the EA Sports FC YouTube...
Poll So, Will You Be Getting Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition?
Go on, tell us
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition still feels like a relatively new announcement and now here we are at the week of its official release! Yes, after a reveal in May, we've we're at the launch week of this retro collection featuring over 150 challenges across 13 different NES titles. Ahead of the launch, tt's now time to tell...
News Taito Milestones 3 For Switch Locks In Japanese Release, Here Are The 10 Games Included
Update: New trailer featuring gameplay released
Update [Tue 16th Jul, 2024 05:30 BST]: A week after the Japanese release date announcement, Taito has now uploaded a new video showing off some gameplay footage of Taito Milestones 3. You can check it out above! The local release is arriving at some point in "Winter 2024". Original article [Tue 9th...
News Mina The Hollower Store Page Listing Spotted
A "grand gameplay reveal" is coming soon...
Yacht Club Games recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of Shovel Knight, and as part of this, it revealed it would share more information about its new action-adventure game Mina The Hollower in the form of a "grand gameplay reveal in the near future". Following this announcement, a new PlayStation...
News Spark The Electric Jester 3 Is A High-Speed Indie Platformer Dashing To Switch This Month
And early August in Australia and Europe
FreakZone Games has announced that the popular high-speed indie platformer Spark the Electric Jester 3 is coming to Nintendo Switch on 25th July in North America, and 1st August in Europe and Australia. Inspired by the Sonic Adventure games, Spark the Electric Jester 3 sees the return of the titular hero in...
News Link Will Be Playable In Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom, According To New ESRB Rating
It's dangerous to go alone, Zelda
The ESRB has just released a new rating for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and while classifications sometimes offer a little bit of insight, this particular one seems to provide more than usual by confirming the hero of Hyrule will be a playable character. Yes, although the famous swordsman has apparently...
News Horror Dev Bloober Team Says It's Working On A New Project For Nintendo Platforms
Update: It's "probably not" Emio
Update [Sun 14th Jul, 2024 09:00 BST]: IGN has chimed in on speculation linking Bloober Team to Nintendo's new reveal 'Emio' and it seems this developer is "probably not" involved in this project (thanks, GoNintendo). Here's exactly what was mentioned during episode 718 of the Nintendo Voice C
News Lunark Developer's Next Game Is A Bite-Sized Take On Link's Awakening
And it's confirmed for Switch
Canari Games, the studio behind 2023's fantastic cinematic platformer Lunark, revealed an adorable Link's Awakening-inspired adventure earlier this year. Back then, the game was only confirmed for PC, but today, the developer has revealed that the game is indeed coming to Switch — and soon! Castaway launches on...
News Bō: Path Of The Teal Lotus Reveals Contributions From Xenoblade Chronicles Composer
Fox! Fox!
The beautiful hand-drawn Metroidvania Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus is just days away from launch. And to help build up excitement, producer Robert Sephazon has unveiled a guest composer who has contributed music for the game. Sharing the news on Kickstarter, Sephazon announced that Xenoblade Chronicles composer Manami Kiyota has composed...
News 'The Karate Kid: Street Rumble' Chops Its Way Onto Switch In September
Squish your enemies like grapes
GameMill Entertainment has announced The Karate Kid: Street Rumble, a 16-bit pixel art beat-em-up starring several playable characters from the classic movie franchise. It's launching for the Nintendo Switch on 20th September 2024. Now, we know what you're thinking... GameMill, ew, right? The publisher has garnered a...
News Romance Of The Three Kingdoms 8 Remake Brings Historical Strategy To Switch This October
The polygonal battlefield awaits
Publisher KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Kou Shibusawa have today announced that the military strategy title Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake will finally be marching onto Switch on 24th October. Initially announced last year, this remake gives RTK8 a visual overhaul and beefs things up with a boatload of new...
News My Nintendo Store Reveals Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Pre-Order Bonus & Bundle (UK)
Doom scrolling
While it might still feel like a long way off, we are rapidly approaching the release of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom on 26th September. We're so close, in fact, that the pre-order bonuses are starting to pop up. My Nintendo Store UK has today revealed its offering and while the extra goodies and bundles might not be quite...
Video Sega Shares 'A Brief History Of Shadow The Hedgehog'
Get to know the "Ultimate Lifeform"
It's the year of Shadow the Hedgehog and as we get closer to the launch of Sonic X Shadow Generations, Sega is promoting this upcoming release in all sorts of ways. Following a teaser of the official prologue 'Dark Beginnings' at Anime Expo 2024 last week, Sega has now shared a video providing a brief but...
News Obscure '90s Mascot Platformer 'Aero The Acro-Bat' Makes Surprise Return
Coming to Switch in August
It seems like we're in the age of weird, oft-forgotten platforming mascots making a return. We say that because today, Ratalaika Games announced that "the bat is back!" No, not that bat — Aero the Acro-Bat. The circus performer will be making his grand return on Switch (and all other consoles) on 2nd August 2024...
News Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Looks Stunning In New Gameplay Footage
Plus, Square Enix reveals new character art
Just when we thought we couldn't be any more excited for Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, Square Enix comes along and pushes our hype levels into overdrive. The remake's official Japanese site has today been updated with new information and screenshots and several Japanese outlets have published extended...
Video Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Gets A New Overview Trailer
Update: Now available in English
Update [Thu 11th Jul, 2024 14:30 BST]: Nintendo has now revealed an English-language version of the overview trailer for Nintendo World Championship: NES Edition. Original Article [Fri 28th Jun, 2024 03:35 BST]: The Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition arrives on the Switch next month and to help promote this...
News TMNT: Mutants Unleashed Comes Out Of Its Shell This October
New trailer finally reveals some gameplay
Today is a big day for those who have been following Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed since it was announced last September. Firstly, we now have a release date: 18th October 2024. Secondly, we finally have a trailer. Publisher Outright Games has today given us our first proper loo
News Build-A-Bear's New Pokémon Is Fuecoco
Another Scarlet & Violet starter joins the line up
The Build-A-Bear Pokémon plush line has continued to expand and following the arrival of Pokémon like Sprigatito from the Scarlet and Violet games, the Paldea Fire-Type Fuecoco has now been confirmed. This new plush is available now in an online bundle containing a sound device, shirt, and...
News 'Emio' Includes A Lot Of Horrific Mature Themes, According To Its Rating
The Nintendo project will contain disturbingly "strong" content
Nintendo yesterday revealed a disturbing new project simply titled 'Emio' and although no information has been shared about it just yet, new ratings spotted within a Nintendo Australia YouTube trailer upload seem to have shed some light on just how horrific this experience will be...
News NBA 2K25 Scores September Release Date And A Trio Of Cover Athletes
Tip off this September
In perhaps the least surprising news of the month, 2K has announced that NBA 2K25 is heading for Switch *gasp*. In September *double gasp*. With a confusingly large number of physical and digital editions *blacks out*. Set to come our way on 6th September, NBA 2K25 will be graced by a trio of athletes depending on which...
News It's Official, Roguelike 'TMNT: Splintered Fate' Will Feature 4-Player Couch Co-Op
Cowabunga!
Just before its release on 17th July, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate developer Super Evil Megacorp has today confirmed that the radical roguelike will feature four-player couch co-op. The Turtles' Apple Arcade adventure has been billed as a "bodacious TMNT co-op experience" since it was first announced for Switch at the...
News Gorgeous GBA-Style RPG 'Tako no Himitsu' Launches Kickstarter
Includes music from Golden Sun and Terranigma composers
Deneos Games, the developer behind Save Me Mr Tako, has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its GBA-inspired RPG Tako no Himitsu: Oceans of Secrets, which is currently slated to launch in 2026. Boasting music from Motoi Sakuraba (Golden Sun) and Masanori Hikichi (Terranigma), the game mi
News WayForward Is Reviving Its GBA Game 'Sigma Star Saga' For Modern Platforms
The "fan-favorite shmup/RPG" returns in 2025
WayForward shared some surprise news at its Anime Expo panel this year - announcing the Game Boy Advance sci-fi adventure title Sigma Star Saga would be making a return on "modern platforms" in 2025. This 2005/06 "fan-favorite shmup/RPG" will also be made available as a Game Boy Advance reproduction...
Feature TMNT: Splintered Fate Dev Talks Crafting A Radical Roguelike And How Hades "Opened Our Eyes"
Divine inspiration
TMNT fans were eating well back in 2023. Shredder's Revenge landed a totally tubular DLC, Mutant Mayhem was one of the franchise's best films in decades, and completely out of the blue Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate popped out of its shell on Apple Arcade. This roguelike from developer Super Evil Megacorp took the...
News New RPG From 'Rune Factory' Creator Lands On Switch Next Month
Physical launch to follow in October
Red Art Games recently announced that Elrentaros Wanderings, the new RPG from Rune Factory creator Yoshifumi Hashimoto, will be heading to the Switch digitally on 16th August 2024. Developed by Marvelous subsidiary HAKAMA, the game blends life-sim elements with action-RPG gameplay, all the while boasting...
News Arc System Works Reveals New Characters For Two Switch Fighters
One is DLC, the other is a main roster addition
As part of this weekend's Anime Expo 2024 celebrations, Arc System Works shared two fighting game announcements. First up was the reveal of Uzuki for Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes. This character will arrive as a DLC fighter in August. This "dramatic stylish 2D fighting game" arrived on the...
News Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid Is Getting A Local Switch Release This August
A demo will be made available later this month
At this year's Anime Expo, Spike Chunsoft announced Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid for the Nintendo Switch will be coming to North America and Europe next month on 6th August 2024. It is developed by TOYBOX Inc. and Millennium Kitchen Co.,Ltd. This follows the game's Japanese release on the Switch...
Round Up Idea Factory International SummerFest 2024 - Every Switch Announcement
Celebrating Anime Expo 2024
Even games and Switch-related announcements were unveiled this weekend as part of the Anime Expo 2024 celebrations. Idea Factory International has shared multiple Switch announcements including some localisation news. Here's everything it revealed: <toc> Touhou Spell Carnival - 2024 Death End Re;Quest: Code Z -...
Round Up Bandai Namco Summer Showcase 2024 - Every Switch Game Featured
SAO, Dragon Ball, One Piece and much more
Alongside Anime Expo 2024 this week, Bandai Namco hosted its 'Summer Showcase' for 2024. The main show and pre-show were packed with all sorts of anime-related announcements, and many of the games featured are coming to the Switch. While the majority of games and release dates have already been confirmed...
Round Up Aksys Games Panel Anime Expo 2024 - Every Switch Announcement
Blazing Strike, Hatsune Miku DLC...the list goes on!
As part of this week's Anime Expo 2024 celebrations, Aksys Games has revealed multiple titles and shared new information about some previously revealed games on the way to the Nintendo Switch. This even includes some games from its partners. Below is the full round up from the Aksys Games Panel:...
News 'The Legend Of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II' Announced For Switch
Coming 'early 2025'
NIS America has announced that The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II will be making its way to the Switch in 'early 2025'. The news comes as the first instalment launches, at the time of writing... today! Crikey, NIS doesn't hang about, does it? It's part of the much larger 'Trails' franchise which started in 2004...
Feature Where Does 'Echoes Of Wisdom' Fit In The Zelda Timeline? Here Are 3 Theories
Let's do the timeline again
Much to our shame, it took approximately 30 seconds of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom reveal trailer for us to start thinking about the dreaded timeline. In the weeks since, we'd wager that a similar thought has appeared in the minds of most Zelda fans out there. Whether that was a happy thought or an "Oh god,...
News Ys X: Nordics Lands On Switch In The West This October
After launching in Japan last September
It has felt like a long time coming, but NIS America has today announced that Ys X: Nordics will finally make its Western debut on Switch on 25th October 2024. This comes roughly one year after the latest entry in the long-running Ys series arrived in Japan last September, but we're excited to finally see it...
News Sonic X Shadow Generations Website May Be Teasing A Fourth Playable Character
'Classic' Shadow..?
Sonic X Shadow Generations is already gracing us with the return of Shadow the Hedgehog, but according to a page on the official Japanese website for the game, it seems that there may be a secret fourth playable character that has yet to be announced. As spotted by Tails' Channel on social media (thanks,
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For July And August 2024
Nintendo World Championships! One Piece! More!
With Nintendo's next batch of heavy hitters arriving from September onwards – hurry up, Zelda! – you might be wondering which titles are waiting to tide you over in the meantime. Well, we have you covered! We've been busy rounding up our usual selection of games headed to retail over the next few...
News #DRIVE Rally Brings Arcade-Inspired Retro Racing To Switch Next Year
Driving at '90s
Developer Pixel Perfect Dude has today revealed a brand-new look at #DRIVE Rally, the arcade-inspired retro racer which will be starting its engines on Switch in 2025. This is the same team that brought us the endless driving game #DRIVE back in 2021, though Rally is a little less... uhh... endless. This one will see you taking...
News Cosy 'Polly Pocket'-Inspired Farm Sim 'Tiny Garden' Smashes Kickstarter Goal In One Hour
Sprouting on Switch next year
If you were around in the 1990s, you'll likely remember Polly Pockets. These tiny playsets provided a slice of life in the smallest of packages, cramming a house, pool or garden into a sealable clamshell container. 'Why are we talking about Polly Pockets in 2024', you might rightfully ask. Well, firstly, they're still...
News Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream Lands On Switch This October
Kickin' it with Kirito
After being revealed in the February 2024 Partner Showcase, Bandai Namco has today announced that SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream will be heading to Switch on 4th October. The new trailer (above) tells you everything that you need to know about the Fractured Daydream story. It looks like your standard multiverse affair...
News Splatoon 3 Physical Release Bundled With Expansion Pass DLC Announced
3-month NSO subscription also included
Update #2 [Wed 3rd Jul, 2024 06:00 BST]: This Splatoon 3 + Expansion Pass bundle has now been confirmed for Europe as well! It's arriving later this month on 25th July 2024. It comes with a 3-month (90 day subscription). Update #1: Nintendo of Australia has just confirmed a western release - announcing the...
Video Nintendo Treehouse Plays Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition
Out this month!
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition will be arriving later this month on the Switch, and ahead of its launch, Nintendo Treehouse has released a 30-minute video showing off the different games, challenges, and modes. This is perhaps the most detailed look at the game yet, so if you're still not sure whether you would be...
News Ys Memoire: The Oath In Felghana Switch Localisation Announced, Launching Early 2025
The remastered RPG classic returns
Update [Wed 3rd Jul, 2024 01:35 BST]: Marvelous Europe and XSEED made it official today - announcing the "remastered classic" Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana will be coming to the Nintendo Switch in "early 2025". A physical edition will be available for $59.99 in select locations, and comes with a postcard set,...
News Bare Butt Boxing Gets Cheeky On Switch Next Month
Bottoms up!
Do you remember the delightfully weird brawler Bare Butt Boxing that was revealed at a MIX showcase back in 2022? Well, after a period in early access, developer Tuatara Games has revealed that the pant-less fighter will be stepping into the ring on Switch on 1st August. A name like Bare Butt Boxing tells you everything that you need to...
News Tactical RPG Based On 'Goblin Slayer' Launches On Switch Later This Year
Deluxe and collector's physical editions also available
Publisher Red Art Games has announced that Goblin Slayer -Another Adventurer- Nightmare Feast will launch in the West on Switch on 25th October 2024. Digital and physical copies will be available, with Red Art Games offering Deluxe and Collector's editions via its official website. The Deluxe...
News New Transformers Game Mixes Arcade Racing And Roguelite Combat This October
Roguelite in disguise
Outright Games has today announced Transformers: Galactic Trials, an all-new adventure for the robots in disguise that combines on-track arcade racing and third-person robot combat. What's more, it's coming our way on 11th October. It feels like a slightly weird combination, but these are the Transformers, driving and shooting...
News Capcom Confirms The Next Resident Evil Game Is Now In Development
The director of RE7 will lead the project
Capcom held a special summer broadcast earlier on and while the show was focused on three select games, there were some surprises. Towards the end of the presentation, Capcom confirmed a brand new Resident Evil game is now in development. Resident Evil 7 director Koshi Nakanishi shared the news, confirming...
