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Round Up Everything Announced At The Level-5 Vision 2023 Showcase
Worldwide releases for all titles confirmed
Level-5 is back in a big, big way. The developer held its first-ever Level-5 Vision presentation earlier today and gave us five new trailers and a lot of little details to chew over, and we've got all of the trailers right here for you in case you missed them. The presentation focused on five titles from...
News Professor Layton And The New World Of Steam's Puzzle Designer And Story Shared By Level-5
Releasing globally in 2023/24
Developer Level-5 has just revealed more details on Professor Layton and the New World of Steam as a part of the 'Level-5 Vision' showcase. Alongside announcing that the Japanese voice cast will see Yo Oizumi returning as Hershel Layton alongside Mio Amada as Luke's new voice, the developers announced that puzzle...
News Bilkins' Folly Brings Charming Pixel Art, Treasure Hunting And Cute Dogs To Switch This Year
Yes, you can pet the dog
Up for a spot of treasure hunting with a puppy by your side? Developer Webbysoft and publisher Armor Games Studios have announced that Bilkins' Folly will be bringing just that to the Switch later on this year. Looking at the trailer above, we are loving the pixel art on this one and can't help but be intrigued by the sense...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Pre-Order Goodies Live On My Nintendo Store (UK)
A luggage tag, for all your Hyrule adventuring
If you're counting down the days to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's release, then you know we're barely two months away from this long-awaited title hitting the Switch. Today, the My Nintendo Store UK has opened up a few new pre-order bonuses and bundles. What does one hero of Hyrule need...
News Meet Huge Cast Of New And Returning Heroes In Latest 'Trails Into Reverie' Trailer
The trails continue
The tenth (yes, tenth) entry in Nihon Falcom's huge Trails series, The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie, launches this summer, and publisher NIS America is gearing up for a mammoth entry with a brand new trailer, showcasing all of the new and returning characters that will be banding together for this new entry. Before we...
News Bayonetta Origins: Cereza And The Lost Demon Gets Free Demo, And It's Out Now
It's witchin' time
Upcoming Bayonetta prequel Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon is getting a demo ahead of its launch next week, and it's available to download now on the Switch eShop. The demo takes place in the game's first two chapters, and you can carry over your progress to the full game when it releases on 17th March. Nintendo...
Exclusive Wargroove 2 Brings Strategy To The Shores On Switch Later This Year
Don't worry, wardogs are back
We can exclusively reveal that Chucklefish is returning to its Intelligent Systems-inspired strategy RPG and making it a series with a brand new sequel later this year — Wargroove 2. Partnering with Robotality, which developed the beautiful X-COM-style game Pathway in 2019, for this second strike, Wargroove 2 looks...
News Atelier Marie Remake Adds English Subtitles To Atelier Marie Plus
Launching on Switch this July
The Atelier series has grown in popularity here in the west in recent years, and now to top off the upcoming release of Atelier Ryza 3 later this month, Koei Tecmo will also be launching a remake of Atelier Marie on Switch this July. If the return of the original 1997 game wasn't already exciting enough, it's now been...
News GrimGrimoire OnceMore Demo Available To Download Now On Switch
Ta-dah!
Surprise, budding witches! GrimGrimoire OnceMore has just received a demo on the Switch. It's available to download now on both the UK and North American eShops. This gorgeously-drawn real-time strategy game from Vanillaware — developer of 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim — and published by NIS America is out next month on Switch, but you can...
News The Mageseeker, A Gorgeous Pixel Art Action RPG In The League Of Legends World, Out April
Update: A Collector's Edition will be available, too
Update [Tue 7th Mar, 2023 18:00 GMT]: After last month's teaser, Riot Forge and Digital Sun have announced that The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story will be launching on Switch pretty darn soon, on 18th April 2023 (via Gematsu). The game will be available on the Switch eShop for $29.99USD /...
News Stealth Platformer The Library Of Babel Sneaks Onto Switch Next Month
With a crisp hand-drawn art style to boot
The gorgeous hand-drawn visuals of The Library of Babel caught our eye when we first saw the above announcement trailer, and we now know that this stealth platformer will be making its way over to Switch on 7th April. From developer Tanuki Game Studio and based on the short story by Jorge Luis Borges, The...
News Retro-Inspired 'Ultra Pro Wrestling' Announced For Switch After Passing First Kickstarter Goal
Get ready to rumble
While the Kickstarter campaign might not be over just yet, it's fair to say that Hyperfocus Games' fundraising for Ultra Pro Wrestling has got off to a great start. With 22 days left to donate, the team has surpassed its target goal of £17,000 and (at the time of writing) is now sitting on over £25,000. The game is still in...
News Lunark Brings Gorgeous Flashback-Inspired Cinematic Platforming To Switch This Month
A lunar leap
WayForward is bringing Lunark to Switch on 30th March, and in anticipation of this retro-style cinematic platformer's release, the publisher has shared a video from the game's creator — Johan Vinet, head of developer Canari Games — showcasing the inspirations behind what looks to be a delightful throwback. Vinet details his love of...
News Front Mission 2: Remake Blasts Onto Switch This June
Strategic sequel
Publisher Forever Entertainment has today announced that the strategic mech battler sequel, Front Mission 2: Remake will be heading over to Switch on 12th June. Following on from its predecessor (Front Mission 1st: Remake) this will be the first time that the series' second entry has been available outside of Japan and it promises...
Feature Meet The Rayman Veterans' Roguelike That Blends Animated Absurdism With The Office
Are you planning to Have A Nice Death?
The industry just loves games about death, doesn't it? We've seen the grim reaper take up the scythe in multiple games, from the expletive and squeaky in Conker's Bad Fur Day to the 'travel agent' Manny Calavera from Grim Fandango. And now, Magic Design Studios is taking up the black cloak with Have A Nice...
News Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened Goes Gold, Launching Next Month
Cosmic!
Publisher Frogwares has confirmed that Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened has gone gold and will be launching on Nintendo Switch on April 11th, 2023. Pre-orders for the Lovecraftian mystery are available via the digital storefront now and will grant owners three custom outfits for Holmes and Watson. In addition, there are two different versions...
Exclusive The Last Worker Gets A March Delivery Date, Check Out Extended Switch Gameplay
This is dispatch
The Last Worker, a first-person narrative adventure from developer Wolf & Wood and writer/director Jörg Tittel, has been on our radar for a while now and it's finally got a release date — 30th March. With a star-studded voice cast including (hello to) Jason Isaacs and the brilliant Zelda Williams — a certified
News Cosy 3D Farming Sim 'Everdream Valley' Is Looking To Take Stardew's Crown
Coming to Switch Spring 2023
Mooneaters, Untold Tales, and VARSAV Games have announced Everdream Valley, a brand new 3D farming sim that - in their words - is looking to be "your new favourite cosy farming game". Launching on the Switch in Spring 2023, the game sees you restore your special corner of the valley during the day, and take part in...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For March And April 2023
Bayonetta! Advance Wars! Minecraft!
The Nintendo Switch turns six years old this month – can you believe it? – but there are still plenty of fantastic games headed to the system in the near future. Below, we've been busy rounding up our usual selection of games headed to retail over the next couple of months, including some highlights picked by...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 4 Launches Next Week
New courses revealed
Get ready folks, the next wave of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC is on the way and will be bringing eight new courses plus a new driver in the shape of Birdo to the Switch on 9th March — that's next week! These additions will be available for free to all those with the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass membership, where you...
News 'Alice Gear Aegis' Combines Anime Girls With Ferocious Mech Combat
"So many girls!"
Ever played Zone of the Enders and thought "hmm, this could do with more girls"? Well, you might be in luck, because Alice Gear Aegis CS Concerto of Simulatrix is just a couple of weeks away from a western release on March 16th, 2023. Originally released as a mobile title in Japan in 2018 before the console version arrived in 2022,...
Video 7 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In March 2023
Bayonetta, Fitness Boxing & more
Well, here we are - the third month of 2023! We've already had games like Metroid Prime Remastered, Kirby and Octopath Traveler II so what's up next? This month players can look forward to all sorts of titles. March is kicking off with the release of Fitness Boxing: Fist of the North Star. Later on in the month
News Akira-Inspired Boss Rush Game 'Gripper' Speeds Onto Switch This Month
“Twin ceramic rotor drives on each wheel!"
Update [Wed 1st Mar, 2023 17:30 GMT]: After becoming besotted with the coolness of Gripper's original trailer back in January of this year, we have been eagerly revving our engines for news of the game's Switch release date. Fortunately, Heart Core has today got the start flag at the ready as it has...
News Fitness Circuit Brings Your Own Virtual Trainer To Switch This May
Feel the burn!
Publisher Spike Chunsoft has today announced that it will be bringing exercise back to the Switch as Fitness Circuit powers its way onto the console on 26th May. Remember back in the early days of the global pandemic when everyone turned to Switch games like Ring Fit Adventure to maintain some sense of daily exercise? It served as a...
News Survival Series 'Silver Falls' Lands One Final 3DS Release This Month Before eShop Closure
Following February's Wii U additions
With only a few short weeks left now until the 3DS and Wii U eShops close for good, you would be forgiven for thinking that the outlets' range of new content would have halted too. You would, however, be wrong as it has just been confirmed that a brand new title in the Silver Falls series — Silver Falls: Gaiden...
News Trippy FPS 'POST VOID' Is Bringing The DOOM Vibes To Switch This Month
Colourful chaos
We last heard about POST VOID — the grotesque, psychedelic FPS with more than a little DOOM inspiration sprinkled in — back in August of last year when the game was set for a September 2022 release. That, obviously, did not happen, but publisher Super Rare Originals has now announced that we will finally be able to dive into the...
News Risqué Anime RPG 'Mugen Souls' Splashes Onto Switch Next Month
Featuring turn-based combat and bubbly baths
Eastasiasoft has announced that Mugen Souls will be making its way to the Switch on April 27th, 2023. The turn-based RPG is a faithful adaptation of the Japanese original, retaining all content to make this the definitive way to experience the game. Players will explore free-roaming battle maps across...
News NIS America Reveals CRYMACHINA, An Action-Packed Sci-Fi RPG For Switch
Launching later this year
NIS America have revealed a brand new RPG from developer FURYU called CRYMACHINA, and it's heading to the Switch in Autumn 2023. The game features fast-paced action and slick combat with beautiful sci-fi visuals and a story that will push players to question their own perception of humanity. Here's a bit more information...
Hands On Bayonetta Origins Is Shaping Up To Be An Elegant, Enchanting Spin-Off
Bewitched
If you happened to find the secret chapter in last year’s superlative Bayonetta 3, you’ll already have been treated to a surprise glimpse of the art style and general atmosphere found in Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon. That secret area was, as it turned out, a short playable demo, one we assumed pointed to some incoming
News Action RPG Trinity Trigger Lands May Release Date In Europe And Australia
After a September 2022 Japanese release
It was with a heavy heart that we saw the Western release of action RPG Trinity Trigger get held back a solid six months following its Japanese debut last year, and while we still have a while to go before we can dive into the '90s-inspired adventure, publisher Marvelous Europe has now given us a Switch...
News Scalpers Set Their Sights On Metroid Prime Remastered Physical Release
Update: "We will work to provide more units as soon as possible," says NOA
Update [Mon 27th Feb, 2023 17:45 GMT]: Nintendo of America got back to us with the following statement which makes clear that it will be looking to resupply outlets with more Metroid Prime Remastered stock ASAP should they sell out: We will do everything we can to meet the...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC, The Hidden Treasure Of Area Zero, Coming Later This Year
The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk bring new Pokémon
As part of today's Pokémon Presents broadcast, The Pokémon Company has announced that Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC is on the way later this year, and it's called The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. With two parts — The Teal Mask and The Indigo
News DC's Justice League: Cosmic Chaos Looks Perfectly Pleasant In Gameplay Trailer
"You're almost threatening when you team up"
Outright Games has unveiled a brand new gameplay trailer DC's Justice League: Cosmic Chaos, due for release on March 10th, 2023. The trailer focuses on what you'll be doing during your time with Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and the rest of the League, including a look at combat, collectibles, costume...
News 'Guns N' Runs' Is A Chaotic Pixel Art Platformer That Demands Precision
Gunning for it
PixelHeart is bringing Brazilian developer Statera Studio's run-and-gun game Guns N' Runs to Switch on 31st March. With eight different characters to pick from, and each having their own unique story, Guns N' Runs demands precision platforming as your run, jump, dash, and shoot your way through multiple levels. It also looks pretty...
News Action-Adventure Game 'Molly Medusa' Pays Homage To Zelda: The Wind Waker
Sailing and puzzles? Check!
Publisher Burning Planet has revealed Molly Medusa: Queen of Spit, a 3D action-adventure game that appears to pay homage to The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker's classic puzzle and sailing mechanics. Launching on the Switch on April 20th, 2023, the game stars the titular Molly Medusa whose friends have seemingly all...
News Master Detective Archives: Rain Code Introduces Six New Characters
Come meet some friends
Spike Chunsoft has revealed six new characters that you'll be meeting during your adventures in Master Detective Archives: Rain Code. These characters are all known as 'Master Detectives' and each possess an ability known as "Forensic Forte". They've all been designed by the game's character designer, Rui Komatsuzaki. Master...
News Japanese Arcade Puzzle Series 'Magical Drop' Finally Returns This April On Switch
Magical Drop VI is the first first new entry in over 10 years
Forever Entertainment is bringing the Magical Drop series back this year when Magical Drop VI launches on 25th April. And we've got a brand new trailer to showcase the return of the classic Japanese puzzle game. Originally announced last September for a winter release, this is the first...
Guide Where To Buy Kirby's Return To Dream Land Deluxe On Switch
Best deals and cheapest prices
Kirby's having a pretty stellar time right now what with the excellent Kirby and the Forgotten Land hitting Switch last year and Kirby's Dream Buffet gobbling up the eShop too, and now Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe has joined the party. A remake of Wii's Kirby's Return to Dream Land (or Kirby's Adventure Wii as...
News Rejoice! Richter Belmont Will Be Playable In Dead Cells: Return To Castlevania
The legend returns
Motion Twin has revealed that its upcoming DLC release Dead Cells: Return To Castlevania will include Richter Belmont as a playable character in one of the game's secret levels. In what Motion Twin is describing as the 'Final Teaser' before the game launches on March 6th, 2023, the above video showcases all of the visual...
News Brutal Pixel Art Tactical RPG 'The Last Spell' Charges Onto Switch In March
No tricks here
Publisher The Arcade Crew has revealed that The Last Spell will be leaving Early Access on 9th March, and that means it's also coming to consoles the same day — Switch included. Developed by Ishtar Games, The Last Spell blends tactical RPG elements with procedurally generated gear and foes and tops it all off with a beautiful pixel...
News Steal Your Enemies' Skulls In Twisted Metroidvania 'Zapling Bygone'
Coming to Switch next month
Publisher JanduSoft has announced Zapling Bygone, a "twisted" new Metroidvania that's heading to the Switch on March 9th, 2023. Developed by 9FingerGames, Zapling Bygone sees you murder your foes and steal their skulls to learn their unique abilities, absorbing their consciousness into your hive-mind. Each skull you...
News Here's The First Gameplay Trailer For Mech Action Adaptation 'UFO Robot Grendizer'
Coming to Switch in 2023
Publisher Microids has shared the first gameplay trailer for UFO Robot Grendizer: The Feast of the Wolves, the upcoming action game based on the anime adaptation of Go Nagai's manga from 1975. The manga and anime are considered classics in the mech genre, and this marks the IPs glorious return. First announced in 2021, the...
News Amusing Anime Crossover 'Fitness Boxing Fist Of The North Star' Gets Release Date
"You are already dead"
The crossover we've all dreamed off has just got a release date. Imagineer has brought in Kenshiro to help you with your fitness boxing, and you'll be able to get started when Fitness Boxing Fist of the North Star launches on 2nd March, according to Nintendo UK. The game was originally announced at the September 2022 Nintendo...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Nintendo Ad Teases New Master Sword Details
Link's legendary sword returns
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom release is fast approaching and while we won't be publishing any major spoilers or leaks here on Nintendo Life, we are still sharing officially released materials. The latest one comes in the form of a translated Nintendo ad in the latest issue of Japanese publication Famitsu...
News Animal Crossing-Like 'Cozy Grove' Scores A Physical Switch Release (US)
Pre-order now
Skybound Entertainment and iam8bit have announced a physical edition of the Animal Crossing-inspired game Cozy Grove. This hard copy, in cooperation with developers Spry Fox and Quantum Astrophysicists Guild, will be made available as a physical retail edition exclusively from GameStop for $29.99 USD, and also as an exclusive edition...
Video Kirby's Return To Dream Land Deluxe Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch & Wii)
Spot the differences
This week marks the arrival of Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe on the Nintendo Switch - a new release based on the 2011 title from the Wii era. If you are wondering how the latest Switch release holds up alongside the original version, you're in luck. GameXplain has put together a side-by-side comparison video showcasing...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Kirby's Return To Dream Land Deluxe
Is it another slam dunk for Kirby?
Kirby is back once again this month with Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, a refreshed version of the Wii original. Launching this week on February 24th, 2023, we provided our full review on the game and heaped a bunch of praise onto it, calling it "a fantastic remake of one of our favourite Kirby adventures"...
News Peppa Pig: World Adventures Gets New Globe Trotting Gameplay Trailer
Pig in the city
We have known of Peppa Pig: World Adventures for a while now, and although the children's TV star is not set to fly onto Switch until 17th March, that hasn't stopped the good folk at Outright Games from releasing an all-new gameplay trailer to show Peppa in action. Much like its predecessor My Friend Peppa Pig, this looks like it is...
News Swery's Small Town Detective RPG 'The Good Life' Gets First DLC Next Month
Living its best life
Publisher PLAYISM has announced that The Good Life, the detective RPG set in a small English town from renowned video game director and writer Swery, is getting DLC on 9th March (via Gematsu). Announcing the news on Twitter, 'Behind the secret of Rainy Woods' will see you returning to the cosy village of Rainy Woods as Naomi...
Guide Where To Buy Metroid Prime Remastered On Switch
Best physical deals + digital discounts!
After years of rumours, Metroid Prime Remastered has finally come to Nintendo Switch. The game's now available worldwide both physically and digitally, and all the details you need on how to get your hands on it for the best price (including a discount on the digital version) can be found below. Update:...
