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News Sega Reveals Sonic Frontiers 'Ares Island' Theme Song
Go on, have a listen
After a long wait, Sonic Frontiers is finally releasing on all platforms including the Nintendo Switch next week. In the lead-up to the game's launch, Sega has been sharing more about what to expect from this all new "open-zone" Sonic the Hedgehog experience. Now, in the latest videos - the focus is on the game's music -...
News Trademarks For Suda51 And Swery's Horror Game 'Hotel Barcelona' Registered
No More Premonition
Remember when two of the most creative game producers and directors — Goichi Suda (Suda51 of No More Heroes fame) and Hidetaka ‘Swery’ Suehiro (creator of Deadly Premonition) got together and said they wanted to make a horror game together? That was way back in 2019, and while the pair have since reiterated that the game,...
News Idea Factory Brings Cute Shooter 'Little Witch Nobeta' To The West In 2023
Bewitching
Idea Factory International has announced that it's bringing the unique, adorable-looking 3D shooter Little Witch Nobeta to the West in the spring of next year. This new take on the third-person shooter, developed by Pupuya Games and Simon Creative, may look cute on the surface, but there are some frightening monsters lurking within the...
News We're Not Getting A Zelda Maker, So Super Dungeon Maker Will Have To Do
It looks pretty awesome, too!
Ever since Nintendo came out with the marvellous Super Mario Maker and its immediate sequel, Nintendo fans have been frankly begging for something similar for the Legend of Zelda franchise. Well, the unfortunate news is that we're probably not going to get anything Zelda-related anytime soon - beyond the experimental...
News Retro Goal Is Ready To Kick Off The World Cup Spirit On Switch This Month
They think it's all over... It's not
New Star Games - the team behind the immensely addictive New Star Soccer and Retro Bowl - is looking to continue its winning streak with the release of Retro Goal later this month. Much like the team's previous two games, Retro Goal promises to be a mixture of classic arcade sports play with some simplistic team...
News Front Mission 1st: Remake Finally Locks In Release Date On Switch
And it's still coming in November
Forever Entertainment's Front Mission 1st: Remake has finally got a release date. After being teased for a November release during the last Nintendo Direct, this remake of G-Craft and Squaresoft's 1995 tactical RPG from the Super Famicom will be launching on 30th November on Switch. This will only be the second time...
News Square Enix's New Farming RPG Harvestella Is Receiving A Day One Update
Launching on Switch November 4th
Square Enix's new farming RPG Harvestella arrives on the Nintendo Switch later this week. Like many other modern games nowadays, this game will also have a day one update. The Japanese company has now detailed exactly what this update will include. As previously mentioned, it will incorporate the feedback players...
News Square Enix Releases Second Official Trailer For Octopath Traveler II
A new RPG adventure begins February 2023
Perhaps one of the more surprising announcements in the recent September Direct was the reveal of Octopath Traveler II - a follow-up to Square Enix's successful HD-2D role-playing game from 2018. If you are eager to see more, you're in luck - with Square Enix today releasing an extended five-minute look at...
News This Gorgeous GBA-Style RPG Is Heavily Inspired By Mega Man Battle Network
Coming to Switch in 2023
Kickstarter is becoming home to some of the most interesting video games and projects, especially for those who have grown up playing video games for their whole lives. And the latest project we've spotted, LunarLux, has just reached its stretch goal to come to Switch — and it looks like the Game Boy Advance RPG we never...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For November And December 2022
Pokémon! Sonic! Dragon Quest!
2022 has flashed by in the blink of an eye and as we head towards the final few weeks of the year, we're still being treated to some fantastic games to enjoy on Switch. It's not the busiest holiday season we've ever seen, but November and December still have plenty of games worth checking out. You'll find a selection...
News The First Review For Square Enix's Farming RPG Harvestella Is Now In
Reaping and sowing
Update [Fri 4th Nov, 2022 14:35]: Reviews for Harvestella should be dropping from today, but we're still working on the NL verdict here. So we'll be just a few more days while we finish off the game and polish up our thoughts. Keep checking back here until our review sprouts! <related ids="140446" label="Further Reading">...
News Sonic Frontiers Prologue: Divergence Animation, Starring Knuckles, Is Out Now
Digging deep
Sega has completed its prologue round-up today with the release of a 6-minute animated prologue, starring Knuckles, for Sonic Frontiers. Available over on the official Sonic the Hedgehog YouTube channel, Sonic Frontiers Prologue: Divergence (directed by Tyson Hesse) focuses on the guardian of the Master Emerald, and establishes how...
News Frantic Wii U Party Game 'Chompy Chomp Chomp Party' Coming To Switch With New Content
Eat it up
We said this back in 2016, and we'll say it again — a game with a title like Chompy Chomp Chomp Party is pretty hard to ignore. This multiplayer party game launched on the Wii U eShop in 2016, and on 17th November, you'll be able to get it on Switch, and it's coming with new game modes, more level themes, and a new level pack. Developed...
News Start Your Engines, WRC Generations Races Onto Switch This December
Vroooooooom!
Publisher Nacon has released a new trailer for its upcoming rally racer WRC Generations, confirming that the game will be launching on Nintendo Switch on December 1st, 2022. It's arriving a bit earlier on other platforms this week on November 3rd, so presumably developer Kylotonn needs a bit more time to get the title fully optimised...
News Modern Revival Of 'The Oregon Trail' Is Heading To The Switch Very Soon
On the road again!
Publisher Gameloft has announced that the modern revival of The Oregon Trail will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch after a period of exclusivity on Apple Arcade. No firm release date has been set at the time of writing, but in a recent tweet, Gameloft stated that players will be able to play the "global phenomenon" by the...
Video 10 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In November 2022
Sonic Frontiers, It Takes Two, Pokémon, and more!
Now that the chaos of October is just about over, things are about to get calmer, yeah? Nope! November is giving us the next big Sonic game in Sonic Frontiers and the next generation of Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. But with Square Enix releasing even more titles and a handful of...
News The Samurai Collection Brings Two Classic Beat 'Em Ups To Switch This Week
Crouching Tiger Hidden Release
Around this time last year, we heard of the formation of QUByte Classics - a partnership between Publisher QUByte and Piko Interactive - and we have subsequently seen a whole host of classic 8- and 16-bit titles brought back to the Switch (The Humans, Tinhead, Jim Power: The Lost Dimension, amongst others). Well,...
News Sonic Team Head: Sonic Frontiers And Breath Of The Wild Are "Not Similar At All"
"They see Breath of the Wild definitely as a role-playing game"
We've got just over a week to go until Sonic Frontiers is finally out, and in preparation for its release, Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka has sat down with Shacknews to talk about what this "open-zone" Sonic title will bring to the table (thanks, TheGamer
News Deep Breath, Kirby Mouthful Mode Plushies Are Finally On Their Way
December can't come quick enough
For the most part, Nintendo plushies come and go without catching our attention. Sure, there are some notable exceptions like last week's Judd and Li'l Judd cushions, and who can forget that big round Spheal from earlier this year?? But then you see an announcement like 'Kirby Mouthful Mode plushies are coming in...
News Octopath Traveler II Devs Aimed To Make Its HD-2D Visuals 'Picture-Perfect'
Going beyond nostalgia
In a recent interview with Famitsu (kindly translated by the folks over at Nintendo Everything), Octopath Traveler II developers Masashi Takahashi (Producer) and Keisuke Miyauchi (Director) talked about how the game's HD-2D visuals have been improved, stating an aim to make "art that would be picture-perfect no matter when you...
News Project Zero: Mask Of The Lunar Eclipse Will Scare You Silly In March 2023
Digital Deluxe Edition also announced
The upcoming remake of Project Zero: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse has been given a solid release date, with Koei Tecmo's horror launching on March 9th, 2023. To mark the announcement, a new overview trailer has been showcased, demonstrating the game's newly revamped visuals and gameplay; it's certainly looking...
News Neo Geo Fighter 'Breakers Collection' Locks In January 2023 Switch Release
But will it land the blow?
Apart from Glover, one of the many other games on display at QUByte's recent showcase was Breakers Collection. We first covered the revival of this arcade and Neo Geo fighting series here on Nintendo Life a number of years ago, and since then it's skipped quite a few of its targeted release dates. Now, in the latest...
News Nintendo Introduces Chloe In Fire Emblem Engage
Meet another new character
One game you'll want to be on the lookout for early on in 2023 is Fire Emblem Engage. In fact, it's out in the first month of the year, launching exclusively on Switch on 20th January, and pre-orders are open now. This upcoming adventure brings both new and old characters together, and in the lead-up to the game's...
News Physical Switch Copies Of Bayonetta Are Returning To My Nintendo Store Later This Year
"We apologise that we could not meet demand"
After a year of waiting and months of delays, Bayonetta did get a physical release on Switch earlier this week. Not that many people will have been able to get their hands on a copy of course, as the out-of-the-blue drop sold out almost instantly. Fortunately, Nintendo has confirmed that it plans to...
News Wavetale Is A Visually Stunning Mix Of Zelda And Journey, Out December
Ride the wave
Publisher Thunderful has unveiled a charming new adventure titled called Wavetale, which combines the fluid traversal of PlayStation classic Journey with the action and puzzle elements seen in The Legend of Zelda. Out December 12th on Switch and other consoles, the game is a visual feast, utilising an abstract art style to depict...
News Welcome To Empyreum Brings Overcooked-Style Gameplay To Hotel Management
Coming early 2023
Hound Picked Games has announced that it is teaming up with first-time developer Tapioca Games on Welcome to Empyreum - a new chaotic hotel management game with the multiplayer mechanics of Overcooked. The title will be heading to Switch in early 2023. Couch co-op has really seen a boom in the past few years thanks to the likes of...
News Story Of Seasons: A Wonderful Life Looks A Lot Like... Well, A Wonderful Life
Remake launches Summer 2023
Publisher Marvelous Games has revealed a brand new overview trailer for its upcoming farming remake Story of Season: A Wonderful Life. The trailer itself is currently only available in Japanese (update: now in English!), but based on the footage showcased, we've got a pretty solid idea of what's being demonstrated here...
News Square Enix Releases 'Final' Tactics Ogre: Reborn Trailer Ahead Of Launch
A tactical decision
We are now but a few short weeks away from the official launch of Tactics Ogre: Reborn on 11th November, 2022, and Square Enix is making one last push to ensure that our excitement is kept at a tip-top level. The studio has released the game's 'Final Trailer' (we expect to see another on launch day, but that's besides the point)...
Guide Where To Buy Bayonetta 3 On Switch
And the special Trinity Masquerade Edition
Update: Bayonetta 3 has finally arrived — hurrah! We awarded it an 'Outstanding' 10/10 in our review, calling it "a stunning return for an icon, and the best game in the series." Pretty good, then! If your interest is piqued, we've been keeping track of all the best deals for you below. Original...
News Netflix's Sonic Prime Will Premiere Just In Time For Christmas
Gotta go fa-la-la-la-fast
Update: Above is the new teaser trailer for Sonic Prime. It features plenty of familiar faces including Rouge the Bat. Enjoy! Original story [Thu 27th Oct, 2022 17:15 BST]: After months of speculation, we finally have a date for Netflix's Sonic Prime. In a Twitter post from IGN, it's been confirmed that the animated...
News Ark's Ultimate Survivor Edition For Nintendo Switch Has Been Delayed Again
Update: Now launching November 1st
Update [Fri 28th Oct, 2022 00:55 BST]: Studio Wildcard has today confirmed the major "overhaul" update for Ark: Survival Evolved on Switch will launch on 1st November. This will include vastly improved visual quality and performance, reduced load times and a number of QoL features, like improved inventory...
News Dragon Quest X Offline Switch eShop Demo Goes Live In Japan
Can we get a western release now Square Enix?
Last month, Square Enix rolled out Dragon Quest X: Rise of the Five Tribes Offline for the Nintendo Switch. The downside for fans of this epic role-playing series is that there's been no mention of the game being localised. If you are still eager to see what this offline version of the MMO Dragon Quest...
News Build Your Own Fiendish Levels In Blue Fire's New Free DLC, Out Next Week
Titled 'Void Maker'
2021's Blue Fire, a rather brilliant 3D platformer that mixes up sword-based combat with challenging platforming, is getting yet another free DLC expansion on 1st November, following last year's 'Void of Sorrows'. 'Void Maker' introduced some pretty grotesque stuff, such as levels filled with eyeballs and tons of deadly traps...
News Hand-Drawn Metroidvania 'Curse Of The Sea Rats' Scurries Towards 2023 Release Date
New trailer showcases each character
You would be forgiven for forgetting about Curse of the Sea Rats. The self-proclaimed 'Ratoidvania' - a pun which, despite our best efforts, we cannot endorse - had a hugely successful Kickstarter campaign back in 2020 and was quickly confirmed for a
Exclusive Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Locks In November Release
Plus a new trailer featuring Jaguar games
The Holiday season is starting a little bit early for us, as Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration will be launching on Switch on 11th November. Promised to be a special celebration unlike other compilations — and we can believe that statement when Digital Eclipse is behind the wheel — Atari 50 packages...
News Bayonetta 3 Gets Day One Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
She's back
Bayonetta 3 finally launches tomorrow on Switch. And ahead of the long-awaited return of the Umbra Witch, Nintendo has revealed the details of the game's day one patch to get us, and the game, ready for some angel and demon-kicking action (thanks, Nintendo Everything!). The main thing this day-one patch adds is improved online...
News Deadpool And Morbius Head Up The Marvel's Midnight Suns Season Pass
It's Morbin' Time!
Publisher 2K has unveiled the Season Pass for the upcoming tactical role-playing game Marvel's Midnight Suns, giving us a glimpse at the DLC characters we can expect to see post-launch. Granted, we still don't know exactly when the game itself will be launching for the Switch yet; it'll be heading to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on...
News Stylish '90s Inspired 3D Platformer Lunistice Gets A New Switch Release Date
Relive the PSX & Sega Saturn era
You might remember a 3D platformer named Lunistice that was meant to be released on the Nintendo Switch in September. In the end, it got delayed and has now been locked in for next month. Yes, this 3D platformer inspired by the PSX and Sega Saturn era will be released on 10th November for both the Switch and PC. The...
News These Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Plushies Will Make Choosing Your Starter Even Harder
I choose you! Wait, no, you! Wait...
As if picking your starter Pokémon wasn't already a difficult enough decision, Sanei Boeki has announced a line of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet plushies modelled on the game's leading trio, making that all-important choice a whole lot harder. The Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly plushies join the company's 'All...
News No, Bandai Namco's New Fishing Game Isn't An Animal Crossing Spin-Off
Sure looks like it, though
We all love a bit of fishing in our video games, right? Well, you're in luck, because Bandai Namco Entertainment is about to launch Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits on Nintendo Switch, a game packed to the rim with sharks, frogs, turtles, octopi, and much more. In short, everything you could hope for if you like to just kick...
News Survival Horror 'Signalis' Arrives On Switch Tomorrow
Sweaty palm time
Tomorrow (27th October) will see the Switch debut of Signalis - a low-poly horror survival game from newcomers rose-engine and publisher Humble Games. The game will be available on the Switch eShop for £15.99 / 19.99€ and based on its reviews, this sounds like we are in for a bargain. Our friends over at Push Square gave...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Bayonetta 3
Gun slinging, crowd winning
We are glad that Bayonetta 3 is almost out. After a full week of back and forth controversy, the game will soon be able to stand on its own merit and be judged accordingly - and boy, oh boy has it been judged. We have been through the reviews from a whole host of outlets to give you the full rundown of the critical...
News Garfield's Take On Mario Party Cooks Up A November Release Date
It's a Lasagna Party
Ahh, cultural icon Garfield. Everyone loves him. But does anyone love him as much as he loves lasagna? Probably not. It's a good thing then that, next month, the orange kitty cat and friends will be holding a grand old party in Garfield Lasagna Party. Publisher Microids has revealed that this party game, which takes the tried...
News Sonic Frontiers Prologue Comic Part Two Is Now Live
Update #2: The second part is now available!
Update #2 [Tue 25th Oct, 2022 15:30]: And here's Part 2! This is the second half of Prologue: Converge, which leads to Sonic and friends trying to get to Starfall Islands in time to stop Dr. Eggman. We won't find out more about this scheme until Sonic Frontiers releases next month, but we do still have...
News The Newest Pokémon In Scarlet & Violet Is A Spooky Little Puppy
Awooooo
Well, let's say hello to another brand new Pokémon we'll be meeting in the Paldea region. Or should we say "boo"? The newest addition to Pokémon Scarlet & Violet has been revealed — and it might give you a fright! Naranja Academy's Ghost-type Pokémon Club has discovered a rather adorable Ghost-type pup and captured the footage for...
News River City Girls 2 Gives Marian From 'Double Dragon' A Big Buff In New Trailer
"I got sick of getting punched in the gut"
While we're still waiting for an official release date for River City Girls 2 in the West, WayForward has dropped a brand new trailer featuring Marian, one of the game's new playable characters. And she looks quite a bit different from how many might remember her. Marian is, of course, the main heroine of...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Commercial Wants You To Experience "Your World Your Way"
Roam free
We're in the final stretch before Pokémon Scarlet & Violet launches on Switch next month. Later today, we'll be finding out about a brand new Ghost-type Pokémon, but before we get to that, The Pokémon Company and Nintendo of America have dropped a new commercial for the game. 'Your World Your Way' is all about capturing the open...
News Brace Yourself, We're Getting A Spooky Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Announcement Today
Gotta catch 'em ooooooool
It wouldn't be a normal week as a Nintendo fan these days without the announcement of yet more Pokémon Scarlet and Violet news now would it? Ever to stay on brand, The Pokémon Company has announced that more details are to be shown today. After sharing the spooky short found above — showing one trainer getting all...
News Old-School DOOM-Like FPS Prodeus Delayed For Nintendo Switch
Update: Out later this week
Update [Tue 25th Oct, 2022 01:30 BST]: The retro inspired first-person shooter Prodeus was meant to be released in the month of September, but was delayed at the last minute to some visual bugs. Fortunately, the developer seems to have sorted these issues out, and will now be releasing the title later this week on...
News Tactics Ogre: Reborn Switch Impressions Are Out, And It's Looking Really Good
Marching forward
Square Enix is capping off its return to the strategy RPG genre this year with a remaster of one of the best — Tactics Ogre: Reborn. And many outlets and YouTubers got some hands-on time with the game prior to its launch on 11th November. And it's looking good — particularly on the Switch (thanks Gematsu!). While the game is...