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Hands On The Tomb Raider Returns To A Nintendo System In A Promising Package
A Lara Lara laughs
It’s been a bit of a barren six years or thereabouts for Switch-owning Tomb Raider fans, without so much as a remastered golden oldie or even (mercifully, perhaps) a quickie cloud version of one of the new-fangled reboots to enjoy on Nintendo’s platform. However, all of that is just about to change with the imminent arrival of...
News Fate/Samurai Remnant Brings The Action To Edo Japan This September On Switch
The Holy Grail War returns
The latest entry in the Fate series, Fate/Samurai Remnant, is launching on Nintendo Switch alongside PlayStation and PC on 29th September 2023, publisher Koei Tecmo has announced. This gargantuan multimedia franchise started way back in 2004 with the visual novel Fate/stay night and has spawned multiple sequels, anime,...
News Cuphead-Like 2D Platformer Enchanted Portals Coming To Switch This Summer
Physical release also confirmed
Back in 2019, a Kickstarter was launched for a "magical" 2D platformer known as Enchanted Portals. It was accused at the time of being a Cuphead clone, and although there were a few things to overcome along the way, it hasn't stopped developer Xixo from seeing out the project. In an update, the studio has now...
Feature 17 Reasons To Be Excited About The Super Mario RPG Remake
Pieces of a superstar remake
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars on the SNES is hugely important for many reasons. We would've been happy to see it get a simple rerelease on Nintendo Switch Online, but Nintendo has jumped way above our expectations and is giving us a remake. Now with the shorter title, Super Mario RPG, Nintendo and Square...
News Autobots, Engage! Transformers: Earthspark Is Landing On Switch This Fall
Join Bumblebee in his latest mission
Outright Games has announced Transformers: Earthspark - Expedition, a brand new 3D action-adventure starring the one and only Bumblebee. There's no firm release date available at the time of writing, but it's currently scheduled to launch at some point this year. Based on the Transformers: Earthspark TV show,...
Exclusive RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures Deluxe Rides Onto Switch Later This Year
Keep your arms and legs inside the vehicle
Atari has today announced that an updated version of theme park sim RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures will be looping its way back around to Switch later this year in a new deluxe form. RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures Deluxe adds 80 brand-new rides and attractions, bringing the grand total up to a nice round...
News Yep, WarioWare: Move It! Is A Direct Follow-Up To Smooth Moves
Japanese title confirms
A brand new WarioWare title — WarioWare: Move It! — was announced at yesterday's Nintendo Direct with an aptly-amusing trailer and some perfect wiggling by Yoshiaki Koizumi. The latest entry in the microgame series looks to be returning to the series' roots, and that's made even more clear by the game's title in Japan...
Random People Are Convinced Charles Martinet Isn't In Super Mario Bros. Wonder
He sounds the same to us..?
Since 1991, Super Mario and Charles Martinet have become almost synonymous with other... At least, until Chris Pratt came and confused everybody with his voiceover performance in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Gosh darn it, Quill. Regardless, Martinet has been voicing characters like Mario, Luigi, Wario, and Waluigi for...
News Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Switch Physical Version Requires Downloads
Make some space, Snake
We've got some unfortunate news if you were hoping the whole experience would be included on the physical version of Metal Gear Solid Collection Vol. 1 for Nintendo Switch. According to Konami's official website, the hard copy version of the game on this particular system will require some additional downloads. This includes...
News Yoshi And Kirby Developer Good-Feel Reveals New 3D Action Game For Switch
A Japanese Direct Goemon inspired announcement
Nintendo's latest Direct broadcast was loaded with all sorts of announcements, but there were actually some different ones in the Japanese livestream. One highlight, in particular, was the reveal of Good-Feel's new 3D action game. Good-Feel, as you might recall, is the developer behind games like...
Video Super Mario RPG Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch & SNES)
See how the remake holds up
Perhaps the biggest surprise at the latest Nintendo Direct presentation was the reveal of a Super Mario RPG for the Switch. It's a remake of the 1996 Squaresoft turn-based RPG and will feature updated graphics and cinematics to add even more charm to this already amazing game. Players will also be reunited with some...
News Sonic Central 2023 Announced, Get Ready For A "Sneak Peek" At Upcoming Projects
It will also celebrate Sonic's birthday
Sega has announced it will be celebrating the blue blur's birthday this Friday with a brand new Sonic Central 2023 broadcast. This stream will air on YouTube and Twitch.tv at 8am PST / 11am EST (that's around 4 pm in the UK) on 23rd June. It will feature a "sneak peek" of some of the upcoming projects from...
News Tactical RPG Gloomhaven Makes The Leap From Board Game To Switch This September
Your move
One of the few non-Mario announcements from today's Nintendo Direct showcase, Twin Sails Interactive revealed a first look at Gloomhaven — a fantasy-based tactical RPG that slashes onto Switch on 18th September. This one is a take on Isaac Childres’ acclaimed board game that will see you embarking on a fantasy campaign with strategic...
News Action RPG Silent Hope Dives Onto Switch This October
Tired of the Depths yet?
Revealed as a part of today's Nintendo Direct showcase, Marvelous Europe gave us a first look at Silent Hope, an upcoming action RPG that will be making its way onto Switch from 3rd October. The game takes place in a world which has been silenced by its king and will see you playing as a team of seven heroes who venture...
News MythForce Is A First-Person Roguelike With Saturday Morning Cartoon Aesthetics
Coming to Switch this Fall
As a part of today's Nintendo Direct showcase, developer Beamdog and publisher Aspyr gave us a first look at MythForce — a first-person roguelike action game that will be launching on Switch later on this year. The game will see you make your way through a 'Saturday morning cartoon'-inspired world, the Cursed Lands,...
News Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Combines And Commands This December
Simply monstrous
A brand new entry in the Dragon Quest Monsters spin-off series was teased just a few weeks ago, but thanks to the June 2023 Nintendo Direct, we now know that we don't have very long to wait for the next game. Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince is out on 1st December on Nintendo Switch and it focuses on Psaro, whose name you...
News Pikmin 4 Gets Free Demo Next Week, Brand New Pikmin Unveiled
Pluck and glow
Nintendo promised we'd be seeing some Pikmin 4 in today's Nintendo Direct, and it delivered a nice little rundown of the game's features. Plus, news that we'll be getting a free demo of the game on 28th June. Crash landing on a brand new planet, you're the new recruit in the Rescue Corps and alongside some Pikmin and Oatchi the dog...
News Headbangers: Rhythm Royale Looks Daft As Heck, And We're Here For It
Coo
Team 17 has announced Headbangers: Rhythm Royale, an absollutely bonkers party game in which you and 29 other pigeons are tasked to find out who is the 'Ultimate Headbanger'. It will launch on the Switch on October 31st, 2023. You'll take part in a whole bunch of weird and wonderful musical-themed minigames with your friends, customise your...
News Star Ocean The Second Story R Is A Full-Blown Remake Of A Classic PS1 RPG
Revealed after leaking last week
Square Enix let the Bunny out of the bag a little earlier than planned, but today's Nintendo Direct confirmed that RPG fans should be excited. Star Ocean The Second Story R is a gorgeous HD-2D-esque (but not quite) remake of the classic 1998 PS1 action RPG from tri-Ace. And it's launching on Switch on 2nd November...
News Penny's Big Breakaway Is A Gorgeous 3D Platformer From The Sonic Mania Team
Coming 'early 2024'
Penny's Big Breakaway is a brand new 3D platformer announced during today's Nintendo Direct presentation. It's coming to Switch in 'early 2024' and is being developed by the team behind the excellent Sonic Mania. In Penny's Big Breakaway, you'll be teaming up with Yo-Yo to perform outrageous acrobatic tricks to traverse 12...
News Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon Makes The Jump From 3DS To Switch In 2024
In a beautiful-looking remaster
Today's Nintendo Direct was a bit of a Mario blowout, wasn't it? Mario and Princess Peach both got a chunk of the spotlight, and we have a classic SNES RPG remaster coming, too! However, Luigi definitely wasn't left out of the show, as Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon is getting a remaster on Switch next year. Originally...
News WarioWare: Move It! Wiggles Its Way Onto Switch In November
" My body is ready"
Hooray, a brand new Wario Ware game is coming! Yes, that's right, Wario Ware: Move It! is making its way to the Nintendo Switch this year on November 3rd, 2023. The game tasks you with completing over 200 microgames by using your body. Simply hold two Joy-Con and away you go; you'll be wiggling, jiggling, and punching your way...
News Pikmin 1 & 2 Drop On Switch eShop Today, With A Physical Bundle On The Way
Available individually, or bundled with a discount
It seems that Nintendo's current console is now the premier place to experience the Pikmin series (sorry, Hey! Pikmin and Pikmin Bloom), with the announcement today that both Pikmin 1 and Pikmin 2 are joining Pikmin 3 Deluxe and the upcoming Pikmin 4 on Nintendo Switch — and they're out today!
News Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Is Coming To Switch This October
Thats... "pretty good"
During today's Nintendo Direct, Konami announced that Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 will be coming to Switch on October 24th, 2023. The collection will include Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, Metal Gear,
News Vampire Survivors Finally Comes To Switch This August With Couch Co-op
Sucking time away
poncle's BAFTA-winning roguelike Vampire Survivors has been a huge hit on PC, Xbox, and mobile. Dropping in Early Access first before getting a full release in October 2022, today's Nintendo Direct finally confirmed that the game will be coming to Switch — on 17th August. The game will be $4,99 / €4,99 / £3,99 on the Switch...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder, A Brand New 2D Mario Game, Is Coming To Switch
Wonderful!
Nintendo has announced Super Mario Bros. Wonder, a brand new mainline 2D Super Mario game for the Nintendo Switch, launching October 20th, 2023. The game will feature multiplayer and allow players to take on the role of Mario, Peach, Toad, Luigi, and Yoshi. New power-ups will also be added, including one that turns Mario into... and...
News Princess Peach Will Star In Her Own Game On Switch In 2024
Peachy
Princess Peach will be taking centre stage in her very own Switch game in 2024. Announced during today's Nintendo Direct, Princess Peach's new game doesn't have a name just yet, and we have very few details on it at the time of its reveal. However, it looks to be a 2D side-scrolling platformer where Peach gets her powers by changing her...
News Minecraft Switch Port Devs Reveal Crazy New Couch Co-op Game, Out July
Get manic for Manic Mechanics
British game developer 4J Studios — known for bringing Minecraft to consoles (including Switch) and for porting Banjo-Kazooie, Tooie, and Perfect Dark to Xbox 360 — has announced a brand new Overcooked-style game for Switch during today's Nintendo Direct. And it's coming on 13th July on Switch Mani
News Batman Arkham Trilogy Swoops To Switch This Fall
I'm Batman
As part of the June 2023 Nintendo Direct, it has been announced that Rocksteady's celebrated Batman Arkham Trilogy is coming exclusively to Switch sometime in Autumn 2023. This package includes all the DLC from all three games — Batman: Arkham Asylum, Batman Arkham City, and Batman Arkham Knight. Batman: Arkham Trilogy is releasing e
News Detective Pikachu Returns At Last This October On Switch
A Poké-tent brew
Revealed during today's Nintendo Direct, the long-awaited sequel to Detective Pikachu has been brewing for a while, but it's finally coming out on 6th October 2023 Detective Pikachu Returns (quite literally) with Will Arnett voicing the iconic yellow mouse who has a bit of a love for caffeine. It's been five years s
News Super Mario RPG Is Getting A Remake This November, And It Looks Amazing
Geno returns!
Super Mario RPG: The Legend of the Seven Stars, Squaresoft and Nintendo's wonderfully charming SNES RPG, is getting a full-blown remake on Switch, and it's launching on 17th November 2023. Simply titled Super Mario RPG, this remake — announced in the June 2023 Nintendo Direct — has stayed faithful to the turn-based, timin
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: The Hidden Treasure Of Area Zero Gets New Trailer
Coming Autumn and Winter 2023
Today's Nintendo Direct has given us a first proper look at Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's upcoming DLC, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. Split into two halves — The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk — we don't have release dates for either part of the DLC, but we've seen some of the brand new environ
News Inspector Gadget - Mad Time Party Whips Up A September Release Date
Go, Gadget, Go!
Publisher Microids has revealed the release date for its upcoming 3D adventure title, Inspector Gadget - Mad Time Party. Launching on Switch on September 14th, 2023, the Smart Tale Games developed game will be available in physical and digital formats and will feature support for up to 4 players. Physical editions will also include...
Random Amy Is No Longer The Damsel In Distress In Sonic Origins Plus Clip
"It's time to rewrite the story"
Amy has been getting a lot of well-deserved love in the run-up to Sonic Origins Plus' release at the end of the week. And Sega has released a fun little clip on Twitter, saying that it will "rewrite the story" of the beloved Sonic character. As we all know, Amy made her video game debut in Sonic CD on the Sega CD...
News NASCAR Gets Arcade-Style Twist In New Racing Game, Coming To Switch This Year
NASCAR Arcade Rush promises "a new level of playability "
GameMill Entertainment is speeding onto the track later this year with a brand new racing game — NASCAR Arcade Rush, a new arcade-style racer that looks to deliver a new racing experience based on the iconic stock car-racing sport. Launching on Switch later this year, NASCAR Arcade Rush...
Guide Nintendo Direct June 2023: Time, Where To Watch, Our Predictions
Everything you need to know about the latest Nintendo Direct
Nintendo has announced that a brand new Nintendo Direct showcase will be heading our way today. The show is set to run for around 40 minutes, with Nintendo saying that it will mainly focus on titles launching later this year including some new information about Pikmin 4. In this guide,...
News Nintendo's Upcoming Party Game Everybody 1-2-Switch! Showcases "100 Players At Once"
And introduces Horace the horse
In case you missed it, Nintendo is releasing Everybody 1-2-Switch! later this month on 30th June. It's a follow-up to the 2017 party game and launch title, 1-2-Switch. To help promote the game, Nintendo invited 16 content creators from "around the world" to Tokyo, Japan to try out the new entry. The event was hosted...
News Ray'Z Arcade Chronology Brings A Trio Of Classic Taito Shmups To Switch This Month
No sign of R-Gear in the digital edition
The three main shmups in Taito's 'Ray' series will be flying onto Switch as a part of a special digital collection titled Ray'z Arcade Chronology from 30th June. Not to be confused with the RayStorm X RayCrisis HD Collection that was revealed back in April, this co
News Pikmin 4 Download Cards Appear In Japan Showing Split Screen, New Treasures And More
Built in Unreal Engine
It looks like download cards for Pikmin 4 have started to emerge in Japan, decorated with screenshots that point to some new features in the game. Posted to Twitter by @TokyoGameLife, the new screenshots reveal that two-player split-screen will be making a return in the upcoming title (our fingers are still crossed for online...
News Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster Launches On Nintendo Switch This September
Monolith Soft's GameCube RPGs return
Update [Tue 20th Jun, 2023 10:20 BST]: European fans will need to wait an extra day to get their hands on Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster, as this pair of enhanced versions will be coming to Switch on 15th September. Bandai Namco EU confirmed the news on Twitter, sharing the above trailer. It's also worth...
News Atari's Neo-Retro Platformer, Mr. Run And Jump, Hops Onto Switch Next Month
Stick (man) the landing
Atari has today announced that its upcoming neon adventure-platformer Mr. Run and Jump will be coming to Switch on 25th July. Revealed just last month, the game is a frantic platformer set in a neon-drenched world that immediately had us thinking of VVVVVV with its tight, spike-dodging gameplay. Mr. Run and Jump is developed...
News This Side-Scrolling Shmup Has Intriguing Gameplay, But A Terrible Name
Who comes up with this stuff?
Checking over the upcoming eShop releases today, our eyes were caught by a rather intriguing pixel art shmup launching on July 20th, 2023. It looks pretty cool, all told: you have to pilot a number of mech-like vehicles and take on a variety of enemy types by utilising a wide range of weaponry. Yes, the key art...
News Sonic Fans Are Already Really Mad About Sonic Origins Plus
It's not even out yet!
Sonic Origins Plus is just around the corner, launching on Switch this week on June 23rd, 2023. Along with adding a bunch of additions to the base Sonic Origins game, including Amy as a playable character and 12 Game Gear titles, it also marks the first instance the collection has been given a full physical release. As such,...
Feature A Kou Shibusawa Production - Changing History With Koei Tecmo's OG Strategy Studio
“The more we learn…the more it fuels our creativity”
History fans love to ask a good 'what if?' question. A completely hypothetical situation to explore how small changes could impact the course of world events. Video games that explore these kinds of questions usually fall into the grand strategy genre, putting players at the head of a...
News Persona 5 Tactica Used Persona Q Character Designs During Testing Phase
Devs realise "many people might associate" new game with PQ
Persona 5 Tactica is a new spin-off featuring a completely different experience (and look) to the main game. If you're getting Persona Q vibes from the art style, you're admittedly not alone. In a recent issue of Weekly Famitsu, P Studio general producer Kazuhisa Wada revealed that during...
News Shadow The Hedgehog Won't Be In Sonic Superstars, Unsurprisingly
"Sorry" to all the Shadow fans out there
One Sonic character that will be returning in the future, but won't be featured in the upcoming release Sonic Superstars is Shadow the Hedgehog. During a chat with Shacknews earlier this week, Sonic Team’s Takashi Iizuka was asked about the possibility of Shadow appearing in Sega's upcoming multiplayer...
"We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience"
Later this month, Spike Chunsoft is releasing Master Detective Archives: Rain Code on the Nintendo Switch. Unfortunately, if you ended up ordering a copy of the "Mysteriful Limited Edition" and are located in North America, there's been a slight delay. Instead of releasing alongside the standard and...
Feature Head Of Gust On 'Atelier Marie Remake' And Returning To Series' Alchemical Roots
Alchemical Origins
The Atelier series has, believe it or not, been with us since 1997 back when Atelier Marie: The Alchemist of Salburg was first released on the original PlayStation in Japan. In the years since, we've seen a pretty staggering number of additions to the franchise, with 25 mainline entries alongside a smattering of spin-offs. There's...
News More Persona 5 Tactica Details Coming At Anime Expo Panel In July
Into the Expo-verse
Atlus has been bursting at the seams with news lately, hasn't it?. After Persona 5 Tactica leaked last weekend, the subsequent official reveal at the Xbox Games Showcase, and then confirmation from Atlus that the strategy RPG is indeed coming to Switch (keeping up?), the developer has confirmed that it will have more details to...
News Rain World: Downpour DLC Promises More Brutal Gameplay This Coming July
New regions, characters, and modes
Are you ready to take on the brutal challenge that is Rain World once again? We hope so, because the Rain World: Downpour DLC is right around the corner, launching on Switch on July 11th, 2023. Boasting hundreds of new maps across ten new regions, along with five additional characters, two new game modes, and...
