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News Hamster Is Bringing VS. Balloon Fight To The Switch eShop Next Week
Likely to be the last Arcade Archives release of 2019
Like many other companies, Hamster looks like it'll be working right up until the end of 2019. Its next classic game (arriving in all regions next week on 27th December) is likely to be the final Arcade Archives release of the year. It's Nintendo's 1984 arcade release VS. Balloon Fight. This...
News Dual Brain Vol.1: Calculation Offers A Cheaper Switch Alternative To Nintendo's Brain Training
But which will offer better value?
Tomorrow sees the launch of Dual Brain Vol.1: Calculation, a brain training game not unlike Nintendo's very own franchise known as Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training in Europe (Brain Age in North America). Of course, we're being treated to a brand new Brain Training game from
News Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Road To Boruto Announced For Nintendo Switch
And two new characters appear!
Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe has announced that Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Road To Boruto is making its way to the Nintendo Switch next year. It promises to bring all of the over-the-top fights and anime-style graphics available on other platforms, and includes all the content from the previous...
News Explore Beautifully Mystical Landscapes In Lumini, Coming To Switch In 2020
Puzzles and exploration await
2Awesome Studio has revealed that it will be bringing Lumini to Nintendo Switch in early 2020. The game was developed by Netherlands-based developer Speelbaars, a company which sadly had to close its doors back in 2017. In a statement released back then, Speelbaars noted that it had a fully functional version of the...
News Sniper Elite Spin-Off Zombie Army Trilogy Fires Onto Switch Next Year
A tactical stealth shooter
UK developer and publisher Rebellion has revealed that it's bringing Zombie Army Trilogy to Nintendo Switch in 2020. The game, which originally launched on PC, PS4 and Xbox One back in 2015, has players taking part in "frenzied undead-shooting action" across three story campaigns and an unforgiving Horde mode. It features...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Studio Is Still Hiring Staff, Likely For The Upcoming Sequel
What does this mean for the release date?
We have no idea when it'll launch, what it'll end up being called, or even what it will be about, but The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 is already one of the most anticipated Switch games for many. With the first one receiving more praise than a cute dog performing backflips, it's not hard to see...
News Animation Effect From No More Heroes 3 Extended Cut Trailer Surprises Studio
Update: "The matter has been officially resolved"
Update - Tue 17th Dec, 2019 04:00 GMT: According to tweets by the Grasshopper Twitter account, Studio Plumeau and Suda51, this matter has now been resolved. Studio Plumeau explained how the animation had "indeed" been purchased on Envato, and the user selling it was also selling assets made by other...
News Never Again Kicks Off Switch's New Year With Some Spooky First-Person Horror
Something's terribly wrong...
Launching on Nintendo Switch early next year is Never Again, a first-person horror that first appeared on Steam back in May. The game combines its spooky horror with puzzle-solving and exploration; you'll be uncovering the story of a little girl suffering from asthma, which isn't helped by the fact that things appear...
News Producer And Composer Of Bravely Default II Share Their Thoughts Following The Big Reveal
"People reacted so loudly"
The major news at this year's Game Awards for Nintendo fans was the reveal of Bravely Default II on the Switch. According to Square Enix, it's a successor to the original 3DS outing, even if Bravely Second: End Layer already exists. In case you missed the news the first time around, t
News Gleamlight Publisher Responds To Accusations Of Game Being A Hollow Knight "Ripoff"
"the game has nothing to do with that title"
One Switch announcement you might recall from Nintendo's 'Indie World' showcase earlier this week is Gleamlight, created by the developers of
News Jump The Shark When Maneater Stalks Switch Next May
People are the problem, you know
Last night at The Game Awards, Tripwire Interactive announced via a new trailer that Maneater, an open-world and savage shark sim, will be swimming to Switch on 22nd May 2020. In a world where millions of sharks are killed each year by humans and (according to the trailer above) only five humans succumb to the big...
News La-Mulana 1 & 2 Launches On Switch In March, And It Even Comes With A Jigsaw Puzzle
And other things, too
NIS America has revealed that La-Mulana 1 & 2 will be available on Nintendo Switch and other platforms in March 2020, with a 17th March release date planned for North America, and 20th March scheduled in for Europe. We'll leave official descriptions for both titles for anyone not in the loop just below, but before we get...
News Cannibal Cuisine Looks A Lot Like Overcooked, But With Much More Murder
Collect fruit, slay the tourists
A brand new cooking-based party game is being served up on Nintendo Switch next year, but this one has a cannibalistic twist. Cannibal Cuisine is a new release from Belgian indie developer, Rocket Vulture. It's inspired by couch co-op favourite, Overcooked, but adds some original flavours into the mix, too. As you...
News Square Enix Delays The Release Of Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition
Until summer next year
One Switch release we're eager to get our hands on in the new year is Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition. If you have fond memories of the multiplayer action-RPG first released on the GameCube back in 2004, you're probably already on board this hype caravan. Unfo
Random Nintendo Promotes SkateBIRD With '< 3 birbs' Social Media Post, Then Deletes Tweet
Come on, who hacked the account?
Well, here's a weird one for you. Earlier today, Nintendo posted a - shall we say - 'down with the kids' style tweet to promote SkateBIRD, one of the games announced during yesterday's Indie Showcase. Now it's disappeared, which has us wondering what on Earth just happened within Nintendo's social media department...
News Two Point Hospital Now Launching In February With Two Expansions Included
New trailer released
Sega has released a brand new trailer for Two Point Hospital on Nintendo Switch and other platforms, alongside news of its new release date and info on its included content. You'll be able to get your hands on the upcoming hospital sim from 25th February 2020. It was originally expected to arrive on Switch in 2019, but...
News The Utterly Ridiculous Fight Crab Will Finally Launch On Switch In Summer 2020
And we can't wait!
We've been talking about Fight Crab since way back in March 2018 here at Nintendo Life, and every time we see it pop up on our feeds it makes us want it even more. Thankfully, it looks like we won't have too long to wait. During the Japanese version of December's Nintendo Indie World showcase, which featured a completely...
News Splice The Mainbrace When Naval Adventure Sail Forth Lands On Switch Early Next Year
The wind awakens
Announced yesterday for Switch as part of the Nintendo Indie World Showcase, Sail Forth is a procedurally-generated naval adventure cruising to Nintendo's console early in 2020. Developed by David Evans, from the looks of the trailer above Sail Forth fuses the cell-shaded oceanic beauty of The Legend of Zelda: Th
Round Up All The Games From The Nintendo Indie World Showcase - December 2019
Trailers, info and more for each game
From its Golf Story sequel opening to the juicy Axiom Verge 2 reveal, the December Nintendo Indie World showcase gave us plenty of things to be excited about. When you've got announcements flying at you from all directions in such a short amount of time, though, it can be pretty difficult to actually take in...
News Tech-Noir Graphic Novel Liberated Will Launch On Nintendo Switch First In 2020
An Indie Direct hidden gem?
Yesterday's Nintendo Indie World showcase introduced a nice selection of brand new games, but it also provided welcome updates for one or two we'd heard about before. Falling into the latter category was the news that Liberated will release on Switch first, before any other platform. The announcement came alongside some...
News Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath Coming To Switch Early Next Year With Gyro Controls
Stranger things
Update: 20% pre-order discount also live in the US too. Despite Oddworld creator Lorne Lanning saying that he has no faith in the Nintendo Switch way back in 2017, it seems developer Oddworld Inc has warmed up to Switch over time and we'll see Abe make the jump to Switch early next year in Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD. In this...
News Team17 Reveals The Survivalists, A New Sandbox Game Set In The Escapists’ Universe
Battle, explore, puzzle-solve!
As part of today's Nintendo Indie World showcase, Team17 has revealed The Survivalists for Nintendo Switch. The game is a 'survival-lite' sandbox game set in The Escapists’ universe which combines crafting, building, and even the odd bit of monkey training. Players must battle against the forces of nature across...
News Bake 'N Switch Mixes Overcooked With Smash Bros. For Some Co-op, Brawl-Based Baking
Just what we kneaded
Blending two genres we hadn't considered putting together, Bake 'n Switch is coming to Switch in summer 2020 and appears to mix equal parts party brawler and chaotic kitchen sim, as you can see from the reveal above (or as part of the overall Nintendo Indie World Showcase). Developed by Streamline Games, this couch co-op game...
News SkateBIRD Could Challenge Untitled Goose Game For The 'Most Adorable Switch Bird' Crown
Tony Squawk
Not content with having the wonderful and adorable Untitled Goose Game alone, Nintendo Switch is set to receive yet another cute, bird-based title. Rather than an angry goose, this time we're dealing with skateboarding pigeons. Yes, SkateBIRD has just been revealed for a release on Switch, bringing a charming flock of little birdies...
News Boyfriend Dungeon Is A Dating Sim Where Your Soulmate Turns Into A Weapon
Dreamy
Kitfox Games has revealed that it is bringing its dating sim/dungeon crawler mashup Boyfriend Dungeon to the Nintendo Switch next year. Set in a world where boyfriends can also transform into powerful weapons, you'll need to find the perfect date in order to conquer the game's monster-filled levels. If you succeed in capturing their hearts,...
News Axiom Verge 2 Revealed For Nintendo Switch, Here's A Sneak Peak
Launching next fall
Ending today's Nintendo Indie World showcase was a full reveal for Axiom Verge 2, which is unsurprisingly a sequel to the excellent Axiom Verge. Tom Happ, the game's creator, took to the stage to talk about the new game and show off a trailer. He says that he's been quietly working on the new release "for about four years", but...
News SuperMash Smashes Together Different Genres For A New Experience Every Time
You'll never know what to expect
Digital Continue's SuperMash will keep you on your toes when it launches in May 2020, as it allows you to take two different classic game genres and fuse them together to create a totally new experience each and every time. Set in a game store owned by a bother and sister, SuperMash revolves around a mysterious...
News Sports Story Is A Sequel To Golf Story, And It's Coming Exclusively To Switch
With more sports!
As part of today's Nintendo Indie World showcase, it has been revealed that Sports Story is headed exclusively to Switch. The game is a sequel to the much-adored Golf Story - a fantastic RPG that's more than worth your time - and as you might expect, more sports have arrived. As you can see in the tweet below, you can expect to...
News Warhammer 40,000: Space Wolf Brings Turn-Based Tactical Strategy To Switch Next Month
With all DLC included
Warhammer 40,000: Space Wolf, a game which fuses turn-based strategy and card game elements, is set to launch on Switch in the new year, it has been confirmed. The game is said to feature "an epic story campaign, unique PvE game modes, wide character customisation system, and a tremendous amount of weapons and equipment". The...
News Anime-Inspired Shoot ‘Em Up Sisters Royale Is Headed To Switch In The West
A vertically-scrolling shmup
Chorus Worldwide and Alfa System have announced that Sisters Royale, a vertically scrolling shoot ‘em up, will be launching on Switch in the west next year. The game is inspired by the anime aesthetic of Castle of Shikigami and stars five sisters with unique magical powers. Just like Castle of Shikigami, Sisters...
News Fast-Paced Arcade Brawler Super Crush KO Blasts Onto Switch Next Month
A beat 'em up, run 'n gun
Graceful Explosion Machine developer Vertex Pop has today revealed that its next project, Super Crush K.O., will be blasting its way onto Switch next month. The game is a fast-paced brawler which combines beat-em-up and run ‘n gun action. Players take control of fashionable protagonist Karen - not that one
Video Here Are The Weapons You'll Find In Bite The Bullet, A New Contra-Inspired RPG
RPG + food = yes please!
Next year, Bite the Bullet is set to combine two of our favourite things: RPGs and food. Before it does arrive on Switch, though, the developers have shared an early look at the weapons you can expect to get your hands on in-game. You see, the game features rogue-lite RPG elements which are centred around shooting, eating,...
News Brief Battles Brings Butts, Pants And A Cast Of Indie Stars To Switch In February
Crossovers with Yooka-Laylee, World of Goo and more
Juicy Cupcake has revealed that its "butt 'em up" game, Brief Battles, is bopping its way to a Switch near you in February. A brand new trailer has been released (see above), revealing a 21st February release date and showing off plenty of the underwear-fueled party action you can expect to enjoy...
News New Images Go Behind-The-Scenes Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2's Trailer
Concept art, motion capture and more
Nintendo ended its E3 2019 show with a bang earlier this year, revealing that a sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was in development. We were treated to a teasing new trailer (which you can view above), showing Link and Zelda in a spot of bother. It's so creepy and mysterious - we love it...
News Football Manager 2020 Touch Kicks Off On Switch Next Week
Release date now confirmed
Initially scheduled to arrive on Nintendo's platform this November, it has now been revealed that Football Manager 2020 Touch will be launching on Switch next week. You'll be able to get your hands on the latest edition of the popular football management sim on 10th December, as confirmed by this official social media...
News Is It Wrong To Try To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon? Scores 2020 Western Switch Release
'Infinite Combate'
Despite having one of the cringiest names to ever grace a video game, Is It Wrong To Try To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon? - Infinite Combate is heading to Nintendo Switch in the west, it has been confirmed. The announcement comes from PQube and MAGES, both of which have confirmed that the game - an RPG based on the popular manga...
News "Around 10 New Games" Will Be Revealed At The Game Awards 2019
Could we see some exciting Switch reveals?
The Game Awards 2019 is only a week away, and we now know that "around 10 new games" are set to be revealed during the show. Geoff Keighley, the show's creator and host, recently sat down for an 'Ask Me Anything' discussion on Reddit. Plenty of non-serious questions came flooding in - "Do you think you...
News Cute Co-Op Platformer Pile Up! Secures 2020 Switch Release
With a cast of cardboard
If you're hoping to find a new, chilled-out platformer to enjoy with your nearest and dearest, you might want to keep an eye out for Pile Up! when it comes to Switch next year. The game is a 3D platformer for one to four players, where each of you can jump, slide, and carry each other around an assortment of colourful...
News Forget Mario Maker, An HD Remake Of Princess Maker 3 Is Headed To Switch
With multiple endings to find
Publisher CFK has announced that an HD remake of Princess Maker 3 is headed to Nintendo Switch later this month. It'll be called Princess Maker - Faery Tales Come True. If you're unfamiliar with the series, Princess Maker has you adopting a young girl from a fairy queen, taking on the role of her father by making...
News Watch Out Pokémon, Temtem Wants To Be The Very Best Creature-Collection MMO
"Inspired by"
There have been a lot of series that have tried to recreate the magic of the Pokémon games over the years. Temtem – a Kickstarter project by Crema that's raised over half a million dollars and is en route to the Switch and multiple other platforms – is the latest one to give it a shot. Temtem describes itself as an MMO...
News XenoRaptor Promises "Intergalactic Cyber Dragon Bullet-Hell" On Switch This Christmas
Cyber Dragons? Sold!
When a press release arrives in your inbox containing the words "intergalactic cyber dragon", it's pretty hard to ignore. So here we are, sharing the news that XenoRaptor is launching for Nintendo Switch on Christmas Day. A "frantic and frenzied" twin-stick shooter, this game pits heavily armed space dragons against an...
News Creepy Japanese Horror Platformer Tamashii Is Coming To Switch On Christmas Day
Bah humbug!
If you're not a fan of being all jolly and festive at Christmas time, Tamashii could well be the ideal solution for having a somewhat alternative holiday this year. The game, which has been inspired by obscure Japanese games from the '90s and late '80s, is set to terrify a Switch near you on Christmas Day. It's been described as a...
News Willy Jetman: Astromonkey's Revenge Is A Contender For Best Game Title Ever, Right?
Coming to Switch early next year
Launching in January 2020 on Nintendo Switch is Willy Jetman: Astromonkey's Revenge, an arcade shooter with a title which just made several fully grown adults in the Nintendo Life office let out a small chuckle. There's no hope for us. Inspired by the console classics of the '90s, this one is set in the orbit of...
Rumour A Western Release Of Dragon Quest Heroes I & II Is Looking Even More Likely
A credible leak?
Remember when Dragon Quest Heroes I & II arrived in Japan as a Nintendo Switch launch title? Well, ever since then, we've heard a number of rumours suggesting that the double pack would also arrive in the west, but no such release has ever materialised. Now, though, there's even more of a reason to believe that it could be on...
News Wii U Is Getting A New Game Release On Christmas Day, Kind Of
And it'll be cheap, too
It's been left out in the cold over recent years, but the poor Wii U is being treated to its very own present this Christmas with a new game. Well, kind of. ZeNfA Productions has revealed that Drop It: Block Paradise! is finally launching for the console in North America on 25th December. It's a physics-based puzzle game...
Video Alien Isolation Looks Better On Switch Than PS4, Says Digital Foundry
And Xbox One, too
We're all familiar with the sight of a game initially developed for other machines eventually making its way over to Switch. In some cases, such as the work Panic Button has done on titles like DOOM, we've been pretty blown away by how good it actually looks on Switch despite the hardware compromises, but even the very best...
News New Animal Crossing: New Horizons Screenshots Reveal More Series-First Customisation Options
So long, triangle nose
If you're a regular visitor of our humble site, you may have already seen a selection of new screenshots from Animal Crossing: New Horizons that have been doing the rounds over the last few hours or so. They were spotted at an event held by Nintendo Latin America, and we were so excited by the new clothing options they showed...
Experience the series for the first time
JRPG fans who own a Switch are in for an absolute treat next year – with NIS America announcing The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III by Nihon Falcom will be released on Nintendo's system in Spring 2020. This is the first title in The Legend of Heroes series to be made available on the hybrid...
News Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[cl-r] Wins The Award For Stupidest Game Title Ever
Call off the search, we've found a winner
Arc System Works' latest fighting title Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late looks pretty nice, but man, that title. Never have we been so happy to have the 'Copy > Paste' shortcut command. Yikes. Still, it's shaping up to be a pretty special fighter. It showcases 10 different game modes and 21 unique...
News Doom Spiritual Successor Demon Pit Brings Hellish FPS Action To Switch This Christmas
Update: Coming in time for the holidays
Update: Demon Pit will hit Switch on 25th December. The PS4 version comes earlier on 17th/18th December (NA/EU respectively), while Xbox One owners get to play it on 24th December. Original Story [Thu 15th Aug, 2019 16:45 BST]: Indie publisher Digerati has announced Demon Pit for Nintendo Switch, an...
