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News XIII Remake's Launch On PS4 Doesn't Give Us Much Hope For The Switch Release
Fans aren't happy
With the remake of XIII destined to launch on Switch in 2021, fans of Ubisoft's old first-person shooter will no doubt be looking forward to revisiting everything it has to offer. If yesterday's launch on PS4 is anything to go by, though, you might want to rethink all that. Originally appearing on GameCube back in 2003, XIII was...
News The Team Behind Some Of The Best WWE Games Is Creating A New Title For All Elite Wrestling
Coming to "current and next-gen consoles"
If you like wrestling games, then the name Yuke's will be instantly familiar. This Japanese development team has been involved with some of the best grapplers ever made, including New Japan Pro Wrestling: Toukon Retsuden, WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw and, more recently, the official WWE games up until publisher 2K...
News The First Review For Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Is Now In
Switch's next must-have?
The very first review of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity has now been published by Japanese publication, Famitsu. The review arrives just over a week ahead of the game's official release. Famitsu's scoring system has four different reviewers rate the game out of ten; in this case, the magazine's reviewers each awarded the...
News MiHoYo Accused Of 'Carelessly Putting Players At Risk' In Genshin Impact Data Breach
It "shows how little concern they pay"
Chinese developer MiHoYo, which recently launched Genshin Impact on PS4 and mobile devices, has been accused of a data breach that may have risked players' privacy. Reddit user TiltOnPlay reported the breach online yesterday, explaining that when visiting MiHoYo's website and entering their username while...
News Serious Sam Collection Arrives On Switch Next Week, eShop Listing Reveals
"One of the most explosive shooter series of all time"
A Switch eShop listing for Serious Sam Collection has revealed that the shooter compilation will be heading to Nintendo's platform next week. As spotted by Nintendo Everything, the listing reveals that players will get their hands on Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter, Serious Sam HD: The...
News Good-Feel's Twin-Stick Shooter Monkey Barrels Is Getting A Physical Switch Release
Pre-orders now live!
Nicalis has announced that Monkey Barrels, Good-Feel's twin-stick shooter which launched on Switch last November, will soon be getting a physical release. This new edition of the game will be arriving on 11th December, coming with a recommended retail price of $39.99. It includes a full-colour instruction manual and a...
News Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity amiibo Functionality Detailed
Scan for a suprise
As you might recall, the Champions amiibo line is getting a timely restock alongside the release of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. So what do amiibo actually do in the game? As explained in our preview: "Amiibo can be used once a day on the main menu to gain materials and even weapons." Destructoid further explains how this...
News Sam & Max Save The World Is Being Remastered For Nintendo Switch
Available this December
The comic book crime-fighting duo Sam & Max return to the spotlight on 2nd December in Sam & Max Save the World Remastered. It'll be available to pre-order in the US on Switch for $19.99, with European pre-orders opening on Wednesday. Skunkape Games - a small indie developer made up of former Telltale employees -...
News Kingdom Hearts: Melody Of Memory Complete List Of Songs Revealed
Listen up!
Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory arrives on the Switch next week and if you're a long-time fan of the series, you're probably eager to find out what the song list looks like in the full game. Well, today is your lucky day - with ResetEra user Chaserjoey sharing what is described as the "complete list of songs" for this upcoming...
News Two Of Grasshopper's Older Games Are Being Released On Switch Next Year
No word on a western release just yet
Earlier this year in May, the legendary video game designer Suda51 mentioned how he would be interested in releasing some of Grasshopper Manufacture's older titles on the Nintendo Switch. One of the games he mentioned at the time that had a "more realistic" chance of coming to the hybrid system was...
News '90s-Style 3D Platformer Clive ‘N’ Wrench Gets Brand New Trailer, Now Launching 2021
Another one for the wishlist?
A brand new trailer has been released for Clive ‘N’ Wrench, an upcoming 3D platformer from Dinosaur Bytes Studio and Numskull Games. As you can see from the gameplay footage on show, this one's heavily inspired by the classic 3D platformers of like Spyro the Dragon and J
News Fittingly, Tropico 6 Has Just Launched On Nintendo Switch
"Optimised for on-the-go and docked play"
If current events haven't made you feel tense enough over the past few days, the political "dictator simulator" Tropico 6 is now available to buy on Nintendo Switch. Yes, the construction, management and political sim – which was actually shown off in last week's Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase –...
News The "Brand-New" Dizzy Game Is A Remake, And It's Included Free With FUZE4 Nintendo Switch
Egg-citing news!
Update: The 'new game' is actually Fast Food Dizzy, a remake created especially using game design package FUZE4 Nintendo Switch. Fast Food Dizzy originally launched on the Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Amiga and Atari ST home computer systems back in 1989. The game is included for free with FUZE, and it even...
Reminder Pokémon Sword And Shield's Physical DLC Bundles Are Available Starting Today
Base game and all DLC included
Update: As a quick reminder, the physical Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass bundles are now available for purchase. You can find both games available from the Nintendo UK Store for £76.99 each below, with more Galar region merch also available, or you can get them slightly cheaper at Amazon: Sword UK / Shield...
News Adorable Multiplayer Brawler Cake Bash Cooks Up A November Release On Switch
Fight to be the tastiest cake
Publisher Coatsink and developers High Tea Frog have announced that Cake Bash, a four-player party game where you quite literally bash each other as cakes, will launch on Nintendo Switch on 19th November. The game launched on a variety of other platforms last month and was received fairly well by critics, so it's good...
News Here's Every Song Included In Fuser's Soundtrack At Launch
100+ songs will feature in total
Harmonix has the lifted the lid on the final batch of songs set to be included in Fuser, the upcoming rhythm action game that has you mixing and slicing a variety of songs together to form your own musical creations. These newly-revealed songs can be seen alongside everything previously revealed below. The game will...
With 100 new stages
ININ Games and developer Taito have revealed that Bubble Bobble 4 Friends: The Baron Is Back, an updated version of Bubble Bobble 4 Friends, will launch on Nintendo Switch on 17th November. The game will arrive both physically and digitally on that date across North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, with the Japanese...
News It's Official, Drawn To Life: Two Realms Launches On Switch Next Month
A "revitalisation" of the series
Earlier this week, a Taiwanese rating and a leaked trailer seemed to give the game away on a new, upcoming title in the Drawn to Life series. Now, we have official confirmation that the game is the real deal. Drawn To Life: Two Realms, described as "a revitalisation of the beloved franchise and modern continuation...
News Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Switch Games, With Plenty Being 'TBA'
Nintendo's current release schedule
As you'll have no doubt guessed if you've been browsing our home page this morning, Nintendo has kicked our news department into gear by releasing its latest financial earnings report. While it might be a lot of work for us poor souls, it does mean that we also get an updated list of confirmed future releases...
News Kalypso Is Releasing A Commandos 2 HD Remaster On Nintendo Switch Next Month
"one of gaming's most celebrated masterpieces"
Kalypso is releasing a HD remaster of the real-time tactical game Commandos 2 on the Nintendo Switch next month. This title was originally released on PC in 2001 and sees you take control of an elite group of Allied commandos as they go behind enemy lines during World War II to complete a series of...
Gallery Another Look At Kingdom Hearts: Melody Of Memory Ahead Of Its Release
A Kingdom Hearts game like no other
One of the many exciting games arriving on the Nintendo Switch this month is Square Enix's rhythm-action game, Kingdom Hearts: Melody Of Memory. To help promote this upcoming release, a bunch of new screenshots have been released - revealing a little bit more about the game. If you would like to try before you...
Video 11 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In November
...and the Game & Watch!
It's that time of the year where you've probably already got a backlog of games and now more are on the way. Oh, dear! As we get closer to the end of 2020 - a year like no other, the month of November has something for everyone. There's a range of quality games coming out this month that cover just about every genre you...
News Cyberpunk Parkour Game Ghostrunner Speeds Onto Switch Next Week
Release date confirmed
Co-publishers All In! Games and 505 Games have announced that Ghostrunner, a cyberpunk parkour game described as "AAA quality", will be launching on Switch next week on 10th November. It was originally planned to hit the eShop in October alongside its launch on other platforms, but
Video New Monster Hunter Rise Gameplay Shows Off A Great Sword Hunt
Get a closer look
Capcom has shared brand new gameplay footage from the upcoming Monster Hunter Rise, giving us another look at the Great Sword in action. The footage comes from a new Capcom TV livestream, and has been reshared to YouTube by friend of Nintendo Life, Arekkz Gaming. While we've already seen some Great Sword gameplay in the new title...
News Gal*Gun Returns To Bare All In Super-Limited "Birthday Suit Collector's Edition"
"Limited run of only 3,000 units with more CUTE and LEWD content"
PQube and developer Inti Creates are resurrecting Bishōjo shooter Gal*Gun Returns for Switch, and they've just announced a 3,000 unit run of a limited-edition "Birthday Suit Collector's Edition" which comes packed with "CUTE and LEWD Gal*Gun content." Ahem. Created in partnership...
News Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Dry Twice Comes To Switch Next Spring
"You may just end up soaked to the bone!"
Note: The following trailer contains mature, sexual imagery. Assemble Entertainment and developer CrazyBunch have revealed that Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Dry Twice is headed to Nintendo Switch next spring. Also arriving on other consoles, this new port follows a successful launch on Steam last...
News Wales Interactive Shares Switch Release Dates For Maid Of Sker And Five Dates
We don't have long to wait!
Publisher Wales Interactive has shared release dates for two upcoming titles heading to Switch. Stealth survival horror game Maid of Sker will be launching on 26th November, while interactive rom-com Five Dates arrives one week earlier on the 17th. If you're wanting to learn more about these two games, we have gameplay...
News YouTube Personality Boris The Slav King Is Getting His Own Game, And It's Coming To Switch
Stay Cheeki Breeki
Sometimes you stumble across an upcoming Switch eShop game and it absolutely confuses the hell out of you. The upcoming game Life of Boris: Super Slav by Lithuanian publisher SneakyBox would be one such title. In the game, you jump into the 'hilarious' world of YouTube personality Boris the Slav King, who has 3.2 million subs to...
News A Remaster Of TY The Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue Is In The Works For Consoles
More news to come next year
If this year's TY the Tasmanian Tiger HD remaster wasn't enough for you, you'll be pleased to hear that a new console release of TY The Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue – originally released on GameCube – is also in the works. Krome Studios, the team responsible for bringing the original game to Switch and other...
News Monster-Summoning Roguelike Sword Of The Necromancer Gets Anime-Style Opening Cinematic
Free demo appears on Steam
A brand new video has been released for Sword of the Necromancer, showing off the game's anime-inspired opening cinematic trailer. Made by Sunshine Animation Studio, the trailer gives us a quick tease of the game's story and the enemies you'll face ahead of the game's launch this December. A free 'prologue' version of the...
News Image & Form Reminds Us That It's Making More SteamWorld Games
"We're not ruling out sequels"
In this new era of gaming on Switch, indie games are being loved and appreciated more than ever before, but one indie franchise that's always been popular with Nintendo fans is the excellent SteamWorld series from Image & Form. The SteamWorld games have been a hit with Nintendo's audience since the Wii U and 3DS...
News Knights & Guns Brings A Mash-Up Of Shmup And Pang-Style Action To Switch Early Next Year
When swords are not enough...
Baltoro Games - the same publisher behind Urban Flow, Moto Rush GT and the Paratopic Switch port. - have just announced Knights & Guns for the Nintendo Switch. It's described as a mash-up between shmup and pang-style games, inspired by a number of classics and developed with a modern audience in mind. You'll take...
News Mayhem Brawler Brings Urban Fantasy-Themed Beat 'Em Up Action To Switch
Punching its way to the eShop next year
Hero Concept has announced Mayhem Brawler for Nintendo Switch, an 'urban fantasy-themed' beat 'em up that's hoping to play on your '90s arcade nostalgia. The title boasts comic book-style art and a punchy rock soundtrack, accompanying your gameplay whether you're taking on the fight alone or with friends in...
News Sniper Elite 4 Gets 'World-First' Switch Gameplay Trailer, Pre-Orders Now Live
Pre-order for 15% off
UK studio Rebellion has released a brand new gameplay trailer for Sniper Elite 4, the latest game in the series set to launch on Switch later this month. You'll see plenty of the series' signature x-ray kill cam, as well as the odd bit of stealth action, sniping, and a glimpse at the maps you'll be exploring. The Switch...
News Pure Pool Pots A November Release On Switch, New Gameplay Footage Appears
And pre-orders are 20% off
Ripstone Games has revealed that Pure Pool, described as "the definitive cue sports experience", will be launching on Nintendo Switch on 17th November. Pre-orders for the game are now live on the eShop ahead of the big day, with early buyers being treated to a very welcome 20% discount from the usual £12.49 / $14.99 /...
News Final Fantasy IX Is Getting A Physical Release On Nintendo Switch
Update: Launches on 27th November
Update [Tue 3rd Nov, 2020 00:55 GMT]: Square Enix has now confirmed the release date for the physical version of Final Fantasy IX on the Nintendo Switch. This version will arrive later this month on 27th November. You can pre-order it now from Play-Asia. Here's the official update from the Square Enix Facebook page...
News Time-Travelling 2D Platformer YesterMorrow Launches On Switch This Week
With a 25% launch discount
This week sees the launch of YesterMorrow on Nintendo Switch, a brand new 2D adventure platformer with a time-travelling twist. You'll be following the story of heroine Yui, who finds herself journeying into the past and navigating parallel timelines to save her family. It blends classic 2D platforming with action...
News Crazy BMX World Brings The Popular 'Bike Rider' Series To Switch, And It's Super Cheap
Launching this week
Launching later this week on Nintendo Switch is Crazy BMX World, the latest entry in the popular Bike Rider series last seen on the 3DS and Wii U. Bike Rider – or Crazy BMX, as it's now being called in the west – is a runner-style game that's become something of a hit in Japan over the last few years. This new Switch release...
News Immortals Fenyx Rising Switch eShop File Size Revealed, Switch Gameplay Shown Off
Make some space
Immortals Fenyx Rising - previously known as Gods & Monsters - arrives on the Nintendo Switch early next month. If you're planning on downloading a digital copy of the game, you might be interested to know just how much space it will require. According to the eS
News Frame Rate And Resolution For Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Demo Revealed
How does it hold up?
Earlier this week, Nintendo released a demo for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - allowing everyone to try before they buy. Some have gone much further, putting the game's performance under the microscope. And if the demo is anything to go by, it looks like the frame rate will be up and down like a yo-yo. VG Tech - the same...
News Switch Version Of Horrifying '90s-Style Shooter Dusk Delayed
Dev unsure when it'll be released
There's been a lot of Nintendo Switch game delays this year, and another that won't be released on time is the horrifying first-person shooter, DUSK. In short, it's inspired by '90s favourites like Doom, Quake, Hexen and even Half-Life. It was originally scheduled to arrive on Halloween, but according to the game's...
News Boo! The Indie Survival Horror Game Lone Survivor Is Getting A Remake On Switch
Returning in 2021
Think back to the Wii U era, and one indie title you might remember is the survival horror release, Lone Survivor. It was developed by Superflat Games and published by Curve Digital. To cut to the chase, it's now getting a remake - Super Lone Survivor - on the Nintendo Switch and PC, and will come with a whole new scenario titled,...
News Ruined King: A League of Legends Story Gives LoL A Turn-Based RPG Twist In Early 2021
LoL for the Switch
The League of Legends IP is heading to consoles early next year in the form of Ruined King: A League of Legends Story, and thankfully 'consoles' includes everyone's favourite hybrid system, too. Yep, the game — developed by Airship Syndicate and the first to be published by Riot Forge — is coming to Nintendo Switch and is...
News Get Ready To Race As Speed 3: Grand Prix Whizzes Onto Switch Soon
Is this the one with the bus or the boat?
If you're in the market for a realistic racing game, then you might want to check out Speed 3: Grand Prix when it whizzes onto Switch on 10th November. The launch trailer above will give you a good idea what to expect with this racing sim, which has been developed by Lion Castle. Oh, and spoiler alert:...
News Turrican Flashback Blasts Its Way Onto Switch In December
Rise against the Machine
If you've been itching for a bit of Turrican-themed action on your Switch, then you'll be delighted to hear that Turrican Flashback, the iconic and much acclaimed action shooter is landing on the Switch on 8th December. It will be available to buy on the eShop and it's also getting a physical release too. Developed with some...
News What's Up With The Frame Rate In The Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Demo?
It's all over the place
Nintendo recently released a demo for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity on the Switch earlier this week and while many Zelda fans have been enjoying it, one common concern seems to be about the game's frame rate. Frame rate tests so far reveal this new entry is targeting around 30fps, but in reality, can dip as low as 20fps...
News Retro's Hiring Spree Continues As It Recruits Veteran GTA Producer
More talent signs on
Since Nintendo announced Metroid Prime 4's development would be officially restarted at the beginning of last year, Retro Studios has been recruiting new talent for this ambitious project like there's no tomorrow. With this in mind, the Texas-based studio has now hired former Rockstar veteran, Marisa Palumbo, as lead producer...
News Bakugan: Champions Of Vestroia Gets A New Trailer Ahead Of Next Week's Launch
Big anime creatures landing soon on Switch
A new trailer has dropped for the upcoming anime-style RPG Bakugan: Champions of Vestroia. A joint project between Warner Bros. Games, Spin Master and developers WayForward, it's certainly looking like an energetic, beautifully animated adventure with a whole bunch of colourful monsters to battle and plenty...
News Taiko No Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack Drums Out A Solid Release Date
Banger
If you're a fan of banging plastic drums then you'll be pleased to hear that we're getting another helping of Taiko No Tatsujin action on Switch later this year. Taiko No Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack brings two never-released-in-the-west Taiko no Tatsujin titles to Switch consoles on December 3
News Sci-Fi Love Story Haven Is Hitting Switch Later Than Other Systems
"Early 2021"
Indie studio The Game Bakers has just released a new story trailer for its futuristic title Haven, and has also announced that the game will be coming to Switch (and PS4) later than other versions. Haven is locked in for release on December 3rd on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Xbox One. Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 owners...