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News Nintendo Showcases All June 2024 Direct Games With Colourful New Graphic
Big names, small names, they're all here
Did you need reminding that there was an excellent Nintendo Direct earlier this week? No? Well, Nintendo is going to do it anyway. As per usual, the Big N has shared a new infographic featuring every single game that featured during the Nintendo Direct June 2024 Showcase. We're sure you all remember the big...
Random Fan Art For Zelda's New Game 'Echoes Of Wisdom' Is Already Getting Creative
"And here's Zelda with the folding chair"
Earlier this week, Eiji Aonuma lifted the lid on the new top-down adventure The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Instead of Link, this new outing stars Princess Zelda, and instead of a sword and shield, you're now armed with the Tri Rod, which allows you to summon all sorts of objects (known as echoes) to...
News Retro Studios "Thrilled" To Reveal Its Work On Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Samus returns in 2025
It's been an incredibly exciting week for Nintendo, with this week's Direct broadcast giving Metroid fans a first look at the fourth entry in the Metroid Prime series. It's also a bit of a relief to finally see this game in action after an incredibly lengthy development cycle, including a restart. To mark this special...
News Here's Your First Look At The Gex Trilogy For Nintendo Switch
"Go to LRG for some GEX, baby"
Back in July last year, the Gex Trilogy was officially announced for the Nintendo Switch, confirming three of his retro games Gex (1995), Gex: Enter the Gecko (1998) and Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko (1999) would be returning. In case you missed this init
Round Up Limited Run Games Showcase 2024 - Every Switch Announcement & Physical
Fear Effect! Tomba! Penny's Big Breakaway!
You thought the Nintendo Direct was the last big showcase of June? Oh no. Physical game specialists Limited Run Games held its annual summer showcase earlier today with LRG3 2024 — cheekily named after E3 (RIP). And with a nostalgic opening, it really set the tone for the whole show. The 30-minute...
News Acclaimed PS1 Hit 'Fear Effect' Is Coming To Switch In 2025
"Of all the sensations, pain is the purest"
Once thought lost to time, Kronos Digital Entertainment's PlayStation cult hit Fear Effect is at last getting a rerelease in 2025, and it's coming to Switch. Limited Run Games announced that the 2000 action-adventure, which is known for its striking cel-shaded visuals and motion video, as part of its LRG3...
News Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition Finally Lands On Switch Next Week
Update: Ubisoft accidentally reveals the date early
Update [Thu 20th Jun, 2024 18:55 BST]: Surprise! We're right before the start of Limited Run Games' 2024 Showcase, but Ubisoft accidentally let the news of Beyond Good & Evil's return slip early. That's right, the 20th Anniversary Edition is coming to all consoles — which also includes...
Hands On Can Lord Of The Rings Spice Up A Stale Genre With 'Tales Of The Shire'?
"Is it juicy? Is it scrumptiously crunchable?"
Right at the beginning of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, ‘adventure’ is a bit of a dirty word. When the wizard Gandalf first meets the timid Bilbo Baggins, a comfort-loving, tobacco-smoking Hobbit, he asks, “I am looking for someone to share in an adventure that I am arranging, and it’s very...
Video Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Gets A Brand New Overview Trailer
Update: English trailer now available
Update [Thu 20th Jun, 2024 15:25 BST]: Two weeks later, Nintendo has shared the English version of Luigi's Mansion 2 HD's 'Overview Trailer'. There aren't really any differences here, but it's good to have a refresher ahead of the game's Switch release next week. We've already spent some time with the HD...
Video New Metroid Prime 4 Footage Spotted On Nintendo's Teaser Website
Another look at the game's jungle-like environment
This week's Nintendo Direct went out with a bang, announcing Metroid Prime 4: Beyond would be releasing at some point in 2025. Alongside the title and release date reveal, we got our very first look at the new chapter, which was originally announced seven years ago. If you're hungry for even more...
News Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Pre-Orders Are Now Being Cancelled (US)
Following Paper Mario pre-order cancellations
Ahead of the launch of Luigi's Mansion 2 HD for the Nintendo Switch next week, Walmart in the US has reportedly been cancelling physical pre-orders. As highlighted by GoNintendo, the "exact same situation" that played out with pre-orders for Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door last month is now...
Feature 25 Things You Might Have Missed In The Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Reveal Trailer
From familiar faces to creative controls
Our initial reaction to The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom reveal at the June Nintendo Direct was something along the lines of "Ahhhh-WHHHAAAAAAAAA". If you had asked us for some of the game's distinguishing features after that first watch, we'd probably be able to mutter, "Hero Zelda, er, magic rod,"...
News Danganronpa Creators Are Apparently In Debt Over New Switch Game
Tough break
During Nintendo's latest Direct showcase, the incredibly promising The Hundred Line -Last Defence Academy- was revealed from developer Too Kyo Games and publisher Aniplex. Born via a collaboration between Danganronpa series writer Kazutaka Kodaka and Zero Escape creator Kotaro Uchikoshi, the game is set to launch in 2025, but according...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Appears To Have amiibo Support
Can we get a new amiibo too, then?
It looks like The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom will have amiibo support when it launches on 26th September 2024. At least, that's what the game's Japanese website says. Near the bottom of the official page on Nintendo's Japanese website, we and many other fans have spotted the little amiibo symbol next to the...
Hands On 'The Plucky Squire' - Wit And Charm Enough To Make Nintendo Jealous
Child's play
Walking into the Devolver’s booth for The Plucky Squire at Summer Game Fest Play Days, we felt like we were going back to our childhood. There was a huge, colourful mural on the wall, depicting All Possible Future’s upcoming adventure game in front of us. A cute, cosy couch was positioned to our left; soft plush, and a deep...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Box Art Has Been Revealed
And it looks absolutely stunning!
We've been lapping up every detail of the new Zelda game, and now to top it off, Nintendo has shared a first look at the box art of this new outing which puts Princess Zelda in the spotlight instead of Link. As you can see, this lovely (and stunning) cover art for Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom follows in the footsteps of...
News Yes, The Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Is Getting A Physical Release
"Capcom PR just confirmed"
The fighting game community got one hell of a surprise during the latest Nintendo Direct broadcast with the reveal of Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics. This package is arriving at some point this year for the Switch, PlayStation and PC, and contains seven retro classics including Marvel vs. Capcom 2:...
News Donkey Kong Country Returns Switch Dev Appears To Have Been Revealed
It seems to link back to a previously announced deal
Donkey Kong Country Returns is returning for a third time early next year and it seems we might already know who is behind the latest HD iteration. According to some official documentation which has already been spotted by
News The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Overworld Sure Looks Familiar, But Is It?
Zelda historians are already linking the dots...
One of the most exciting games announced during the latest Nintendo Direct was The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom - a brand new entry in Link's top-down adventures, where you'll be taking on the role of Princess Zelda after Link goes missing. There's already been all sorts of discussion about the...
News Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Shows Off Survival Mode And Legend Challenge
Out next month
The latest Nintendo Direct broadcast was packed with all sorts of Switch-related goodness, and early on in the show, NES fans were treated to another look at the upcoming release Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition. This title will be arriving next month on 18th July 2024, with a collector's edition also on the way, and as part...
News Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Seems To Be Teasing A New Job Class
The trailer and Collector's Edition give some hints
How are all of the RPG fans doing after that Nintendo Direct, hey? One of the highlights of the show was Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, which made its long-awaited return after years of silence. We got music, a new trailer, and a release date of 14th November. We also know some new features are...
Hands On 'Hello Kitty Island Adventure' Was By Far Our Biggest Surprise Of Summer Game Fest
So much more than "Sanrio meets Animal Crossing"
“One World, Connecting Smiles.” That’s the tagline Sanrio, the company responsible for creating Hello Kitty, established back in 2021. Its brand is all about 'Minna Nakayoku', which means 'all of us friends' or 'Getting Along Together'. Unity, friendship, and love encompass the world of Sanrio,...
News Darkest Dungeon II Makes The Journey Onto Switch Next Month
Go rogue(like)
After launching on Steam last May and landing an ESRB rating last month, Red Hook Studios' spooky roguelike Darkest Dungeon II is finally making its way onto Switch on 15th July. This one will see you embarking on a journey through a decaying wasteland in the hope of preventing the apocalypse — no pressure there the
News Zelda-Themed 'Hyrule Edition' Nintendo Switch Lite Launches This September
Striking gold
Appearing briefly at the end of today's announcement for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Nintendo revealed an all-new 'Hyrule Edition' Switch Lite console which will be launching alongside the game on 26th September 2024. This might just be the most eye-catching design of all the special edition Switch Lites. The 'Hyrule...
Gallery The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Is A Glorious Mix Of Old And New
Zelda takes centre stage
In what might be the biggest surprise of the latest Nintendo Direct, the firm revealed The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, a new 'classic' style Zelda game in which you take on the role of the titular princess herself after Link disappears. Utilising the art style from the Link's Awakening Switch remake, Echoes of Wisdom...
News Romancing SaGa 2 Is Getting A Full-Blown 3D Remake, And It Looks Gorgeous
The Seven take revenge this October
You'd be forgiven for thinking that today's Nintendo Direct was a co-production between Nintendo and Square Enix, what with the plethora of reveals from both companies. And Square Enix's final announcement from today's Direct was a surprise — a full remake of SNES RPG Romancing SaGa 2, which comes to Switch on...
Gallery Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Is Looking Absolutely Stunning On Switch
Drink it in
Well folks, the wait is over. More than seven years since its initial announcement, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has been fully revealed during the latest Nintendo Direct, and it looks incredible. The trailer doesn't reveal too much, but we've got confirmation that many of Samus' core abilities from the original trilogy return, including the...
News Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics Will Get Super On Switch This Year
Thwip, thwip
Seven superhero arcade beat 'em ups are heading to Switch later this year thanks to the newly-announced Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics. As the name might suggest, this is a bundle all about our Marvel faves. The seven titles included are as follows: X-MEN CHILDREN OF THE ATOM MARVEL SUPER HEROES X-MEN VS...
News 2022's Kitty Hit 'Stray' Is Coming To Switch For The Holidays
Holiday 2024
As part of today's Nintendo Direct, Annapurna Interactive announced that it's bringing 2022's Stray to Switch later this year. Lined up for Holiday 2024, the game launched to strong reviews on PlayStation and Xbox back in July 2022, with our sister site Push Square awarding it a very fine 8/10 and calling it "a unique, engaging game...
News Ace Attorney Investigations Collection Completes Series In The West This September
Investigations 2 leaves Japan for the first time
Capcom has been really good to Ace Attorney fans over the years, delivering multiple collections - including games that have never been released in the West before — to console owners. And during today's Nintendo Direct, the Ace Attorney developer revealed it's bringing the final missing piece to...
News 'Super Mario Party Jamboree' Rolls Onto Switch This October
"The biggest Mario Party in series history"
Ready to roll? Nintendo has announced that the next entry in the Mario Party series, Super Mario Party Jamboree will be launching on Switch on 17th October. This promises to be "The biggest Mario Party in series history", according to the Direct, and it certainly looks that way. You can expect a whopping...
News Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Confirmed For Switch, Launching 2025
FINALLY!
Nintendo has finally revealed Metroid Prime 4, and it's now called Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. It's planned for release in 2025 and we've got our first look via a new gameplay trailer. It definitely looks like classic Metroid Prime! Scanning makes a return, Sylux is causing trouble again, and all the usual hallmarks, including missiles,...
Hands On Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Is Much More Than A Pretty Picture
The host with the Baramost
Square Enix recently invited us to check out the upcoming Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake — both at its London HQ and at Summer Game Fest — to see how it plays. Below, both Jim and Alana have some detailed thoughts on their time with the game. First up, Jim paints us a picture... Square Enix's Dragon Quest III HD-2D...
News New 2D Adventure 'The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom' Announced For This September
Zelda is the hero!
Well here's one we weren't expecting! Nintendo has announced The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, a brand-new 2D Zelda game will be launching on Switch on 26th September. The headline change here is that Zelda is the hero! Yes, you read that right. Echoes of Wisdom will see you playing as the legendary Princess, who is teaming...
News Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Finally Gets Release Date, I & II Remakes Confirmed
The wait is almost over
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake was teased a few weeks ago by Square Enix, but during today's Nintendo Direct, we got oh, so much more news than just the one game. First up, Dragon Quest III HD-2D will be launching on Switch on 14th November 2024. This one was initially revealed in the Dragon Quest 35th anniversary...
News Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Swings Onto Switch Next Year
Barelling our way in January
Nintendo has announced as a part of today's Direct that Donkey Kong Country Returns HD will be barrelling onto Switch on 16th January 2025. It might not be the new Donkey Kong game everyone is hoping for, but this remastered version of the Wii platformer has not only had a sweet new facelift, but it will also include...
News Apple Arcade Smash 'Hello Kitty Island Adventure' Comes To Switch In 2025
Hello there, Kitty!
Developer Sunblink is bringing its cosy life sim adventure game Hello Kitty Island Adventure to Nintendo Switch in 2025 as a timed console exclusive. Revealed during today's Nintendo Direct, with the cutesy Sanrio + Animal Crossing vibes, we're absolutely keeping an eye on this one. Originally an Apple Arcade exclusive which...
News Basketball Is Dunking Onto Nintendo Switch Sports This Summer
Tip off
Thanks to today's Nintendo Direct Showcase, we have had our first look at Nintendo Switch Sports next sport update: Basketball. The new mode will be tipping off on Switch this summer and promises a handful of different game modes such as the solo Three-Point Challenge, the competitive Five-Streak Battle or Three-Point Contest, or simply...
News We're Getting A Brand New 'Mario & Luigi' RPG This November
Board the Brothership
Today's Nintendo Direct certainly started out with a banger surprise, didn't it? Nintendo revealed that a brand new Mario & Luigi game is in development — and it's launching on 7th November 2024 on Switch. Mario & Luigi: Brothership is the first new entry in the Mario & Luigi RPG series, originally developed by...
News 'Yars Rising' Hacks Its Way Onto Switch This September
Available physically and digitally
Atari and WayForward Technologies have announced that the upcoming Metroidvania Yars Rising will be heading to the Nintendo Switch on 10th September 2024. Initially announced during an Indie World showcase, Yars Rising is a brand new take on the classic Yars franchise, which began all the way back in 1982 with...
News Nintendo Direct June 2024: Time, Where To Watch, What To Expect
Bring on the news!
Nintendo announced yesterday that the next Nintendo Direct Showcase will be kicking off today (18th June 2024). The June 2024 Nintendo Direct will be broadcast on YouTube and is set to last for approximately 40 minutes with a focus on games coming in the second half of 2024. According to the statement that Nintendo president...
News 'Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind' Switch Listing Spotted
This new retro-style action game is arriving in "late 2024"
A few weeks ago, Digital Eclipse made a surprise announcement - revealing an "all-new" Power Rangers adventure would be releasing at some point in "late 2024". Unfortunately, at the time of this reveal, console platforms for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind were not confirmed...
News Mina The Hollower Teases "Grand Gameplay Reveal In The Near Future"
For now, here's a new trailer
Yacht Club Games spent most of its recent broadcast digging into Shovel Knight's upcoming games and DLC, but there was also a brief update in there about the company's new action-adventure game Mina The Hollower, which draws inspiration from series like The Legend of Zelda. Apart from a new video (above) showcasing...
News Surprise! Shovel Knight's Original Adventure Is Getting The Deluxe Treatment
Dig into an enhanced edition "soon"
As part of Shovel Knight's 10th anniversary celebrations, Yacht Club Games will be going back to where it started, with the original game Shovel of Hope - only this time it's getting the 'DX' treatment! You might remember a few titles of yesteryear getting the same treatment after their initial run and now we've...
Round Up Yacht Club Games Presents - Every Shovel Knight Switch Announcement And Much More
Shovel of Hope DX, DLC, updates... the list goes on!
Alongside the new game announcement at the special Shovel Knight 10th anniversary broadcast, Yacht Club games also announced a whole bunch of other new content on the way. We're talking about a new enhanced version of the original game, Shovel Knight DLC, an update on Mina The Hollower, and much...
News A Brand New Mainline Shovel Knight Game Is Now In Development
It will launch Shovel Knight into an "entirely new dimension"
Yacht Club Games held its special 10th anniversary celebrations for Shovel Knight earlier on, and to go out with a bang it shared a big surprise - revealing a new game in this series is currently in development. It's not just another sequel or spin-off, either - it's a "new mainline" game...
News Trophies For 'Beyond Good & Evil' May Indicate Upcoming Launch
Ubisoft confirmed '20th Anniversary Edition' in 2023
Ubisoft has been pretty quiet on the upcoming launch of Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition. However, the discovery of the game's trophies via Exophase (thanks, VGC) may indicate that its release is just around the corner. It would make sense too, right? With Nintendo confirming a...
Random It's Now Been Seven Years Since Metroid Prime 4 Was Announced
Nintendo's Switch "successor" announcement nears
One game we've now been waiting an entire generation for is Metroid Prime 4. Nintendo originally confirmed the title was coming in 2017 when E3 was still up and running, and this week technically marks the seventh anniversary of this announcement. Since then, it's also been five years since Metroid...
Round Up Every Nintendo Switch Game We Played At Summer Game Fest 2024
Hands-on impressions of over a dozen games
Summer Game Fest is over for another year, and it was a pretty jam-packed event. There are still plenty of stuff to come out of the show over the coming weeks, but what did we get up to while we were in Downtown Los Angeles for a week? Well, we'll spare you the details of the refreshing drinks and poolside...
News Crazy Taxi's Axel Joins Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble This Fall
As part of the Sega Pass DLC
Following its announcement that Sonic, Knuckles, Tails, and Amy would be heading to Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble via paid DLC, Sega has confirmed that Crazy Taxi's Axel will also be joining the roster in Fall 2024. Much like the Sonic DLC, you can gain access to Axel by either grabbing the Digital
