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News Koei Tecmo Releases Fairy Tail On Nintendo Switch Next March
Become the dragon slayer
Yesterday, Koei Tecmo and developer Gust Studios confirmed their "magical JRPG" Fairy Tail – based on the anime and weekly Shonen manga – would be arriving worldwide on the Switch and multiple other platforms on 19th March 2020. This announcement was featured in the game's latest trailer, which also revealed five new...
News Limited Run Pre-Orders Open For VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
Drink up
Earlier this year in May, the booze 'em game VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action was released on the Switch eShop. If you've been holding out for the physical release, you'll be pleased to hear pre-orders for the Limited Run version are now open. The game is priced at $29.99 and you have until 13th December to secure a copy. Each...
Video New Nintendo Switch Games To Watch Out For This December
The year's nearly over, but the great games keep on coming
2019 – and the decade – may be rumbling to its conclusion, but we've still got a month of Switch-related goodness to get through, so don't fear if you're on the lookout for some last-minute interactive entertainment before Father Christmas arrives. Zion has kindly put together a video...
News Must Dash Amigos Is A Quirky Racer Made By A Two-Man Team, And It's Coming To Switch
Launches next week
Speeding onto a Switch near you next week is Must Dash Amigos, a battle racing game made by a team of just two people. It's actually the first-ever game from developer miniBeast Games, and has been described as a "piñata-packed, burrito-blasting, foot racing frenzy". The game's development was inspired by titles such as Mario...
News Unlock Everything With Yacht Club's Cheat Codes For Shovel Knight Showdown
Temporary and permanent options
As fun as it is to unlock new stages and characters in fighting games, sometimes you just want to be able to play as your favourite character right away. A feature to unlock everything is also helpful when it comes to the competitive fighting game scene – to ensure tournaments operate smoothly. With this in mind,...
News Bethesda Delays Switch Version Of The Elder Scrolls: Blades Until Early Next Year
"We deeply appreciate your patience"
With the end of the year fast approaching, it's crunch time for many developers and publishers to either release their game now in time for the holiday season or hold off until next year when there might be some more breathing space in between releases. The latest game that won't be making its 2019 release...
News Strike Force Kitty Is Yet Another Princess-Saving Platformer, But This One Has Cats
Out on Switch this week
If you're one our lovely site regulars, chances are you're pretty used to platformers where you have to go and save the princess from evil. Forget plumbers and giant fire-breathing turtle-things, though, because this one is all about adorable little kitties. Strike Force Kitty is a "humorous light platformer" all about our...
News Railway Empire Brings Rail Management To Switch With DLC Included
Buy trains, build stations and manage your workforce
Kalypso Media and Independent Arts Software have revealed that railroad simulator Railway Empire is setting course for Nintendo Switch on 14th February 2020. This new Switch edition of the game will be arriving both physically and digitally and includes the full main game, as well as a number of...
News Cutesy Co-Op Dungeon-Crawler Riverbond Arrives On Switch Next Month
Includes a Shovel Knight crossover
Launching on Nintendo Switch next month is Riverbond, a co-op dungeon crawler packed with "adorable" enemies in a voxel world. Actually supporting both co-op and single-player gameplay, the Switch version of Riverbond comes with a brand new ethereal wonderland called Crystalwatch, a fantasy world full of precious...
News The Devil May Cry Switch Trilogy Pack Includes Download Codes For The Second And Third Game
Nice job, Capcom
A day after Capcom announced the original Devil May Cry game would be coming to the Switch eShop, it was discovered there were "no plans" to release a physical version of the game on the hybrid platform. Of course, now that Devil May Cry 2 is out and Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition
News Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition Is Receiving A Limited Run Release On Switch
Pre-orders open on 6th December
One game offering hundreds of hours of fun on the Switch that you might not have yet played is Larian Studios' epic RPG adventure, Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition. This masterpiece received a surprise digital release on the eShop back in September, and now Limited Run has revealed a physical version will...
News Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition Announced For Nintendo Switch
Joins DMC 1 and 2 on the eShop next year
Capcom has revealed that Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition is headed to a Switch near you, with a digital release planned for Nintendo's hybrid machine. You won't have too long to wait before you can get your hands on it either, as it's set to launch on 20th February 2020. If you're unfamiliar with this one,...
News Pre-Orders For The Gardens Between's Physical Switch Release Go Live This Week
Only 5,000 copies available
The latest indie game to get a physical release on Nintendo Switch is The Gardens Between, and pre-orders are going live later this week. Originally confirmed a few months back, this partnership sees Super Rare Games releasing The Voxel Agent's chilled out puzzler in both standard and collector's editions. There will...
News One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Scores March Release Date, Pre-Order Bonuses Revealed
Europe also gets 'Kaido Edition'
Heads up, One Piece fans! Bandai Namco has revealed that One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4, the upcoming action-adventure game based on the franchise, will be launching on Nintendo Switch on 27th March 2020. The news comes alongside a brand new trailer (which you can check out above) and confirmation of pre-order bonuses...
News Space Pioneer Brings Twin-Stick RPG-Lite Gameplay To Switch This December
And QubicGames fans can get 50% off
Launching on Nintendo Switch next month is Space Pioneer, a twin-stick run-and-gun title from QubicGames and Vivid Games. This one has you travelling to various planets to discover ancient secrets; you'll be taking on enemies and bosses like cybernetic arachnids and venomous hornets - each of which come with...
News Physical Copies Of Ikaruga For Nintendo Switch Are Now In "Active" Production
Get ready to shoot 'em up
Publisher Nicalis has been teasing a hard copy of Treasure's sublime shmup Ikaruga for Switch since it showed off a gigantic Switch game case at PAX West 2018. It sent fans of this iconic game – first published as an arcade title in 2001 – into an absolute frenzy. Roughly a year later, Nicalis officially
News Bomberman-Inspired Multiplayer Game Ponpu Targeting A 2020 Switch Release
"1 match easily turns into 20"
Purple Tree Studio has revealed it is bringing its Bomberman-inspired multiplayer title Ponpu to the Switch and multiple other platforms in Q2 2020. Zordix will be responsible for the publishing side of things. In an official press release, the game was described as being hard to put down: It’s the kind of game...
News Hamster Is Bringing Konami's Hyper Sports To The Switch eShop Next Week
On your marks, get set, go!
Hamster is next week releasing Konami's 1984 title Hyper Sports on the Switch eShop for $7.99 / £6.29. The title arrives on 28th November and will allow up to four players to participate in seven events. These sports include swimming, skeet shooting, long horse, archery, triple jump, weight lifting, and pole vaulting...
News Trover Saves The Universe Is Coming To Nintendo Switch On 28th November
From the co-creator of Rick and Morty
Squanch Games, established by Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland in 2016, has announced it is bringing its comedic and foul-mouthed adventure game Trover Saves the Universe to the Nintendo Switch later this month, on 28th November. If you buy the game when it is released, you'll get a special launch...
News Nyan Cat: Lost In Space Brings Rainbows, Pop-Tarts And Memes To Switch Next Week
Vintage 2011 memery
Internet denizens who can remember back 8 long years ago will no doubt recall the rainbow-trailing, Pop-Tart-bodied feline Nyan Cat which took over the world wide web for a good while. Originating in an animated GIF before being set to music in a YouTube video, Nyan Cat is now headed to Switch in the appropriately titled Nyan...
News Famitsu Reveals New Details About Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore
New screenshots also shared
After the troubled Wii U generation, Nintendo seemingly decided to port all of its major titles from this console across to the Switch. It started out with games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and followed on with titles such as Pokkén Tournament DX and eventually New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe. One of its next releases to...
News Samurai Shodown Is Still On Course For 2019 Release In Japan, Pre-Load Now Available
While the western version is scheduled for early 2020
Update (Wed 20th Nov, 2019 18:00 GMT): The news that the western launch of Samurai Shodown wouldn't be happening until 2020 had some people assuming the that the Japanese version – pencilled in for 12th December – would also be impacted. However, that's not the case and you can pre-load the...
News R.B.I. Baseball 20's Trailer Is Curiously Lacking In Gameplay Footage
But hey, it's got lots of Christian Yelich!
It's fair to say that the R.B.I. Baseball series hasn't had the best run on Switch. We gave the 2017 edition was given a scathing 3/10 review, while R.B.I. Baseball 18 did little better, chalking up 4 out of 10. Still, with last year's game improving enough to score 6/10 in our review
Pre-orders open on 26th November
Idea Factory International has teamed up with Limited Run Games to release its dungeon-crawling RPG Moero Chronicle Hyper on the Nintendo Switch in physical form. Pre-orders for the standard version of this game will start on 26th November alongside a physical pre-order of Mary Skelter 2 on the Switch and will set...
News Finally, We're Getting A Game Where The Objective Is To Say No Rather Than Yes
Don't be a 'Yes Man' any longer
We're so used to saying 'yes' to everything in video games – and life – that it's refreshing to hear that someone is actually making a game where the opposite objective is key. Say No! More from Thunderful Publishing and Studio Fizbin is exactly that; it's a title "about defending yourself against mean colleagues...
Are we back?
There's a new tactical RPG coming to Switch in 'early 2020' and it's taking us back to World War II. Broken Lines takes place in a different World War II, though; an alternate WWII. How exactly it differs from the established history and timeline isn't outlined in the official press release (maybe Old Biff travelled back even further?),...
News Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection Gets Delayed, Producer Thanks Fans For Understanding
The team wants to deliver the "best experience possible"
Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection was originally scheduled to arrive on the Switch and multiple other platforms next year on 21st January and has now been delayed until 25th February. That's about a month after the planned release. In a video announcement, the Mega Man series producer...
News Minecraft Dungeons Launches On Nintendo Switch In April Next Year
Explore, battle, and loot
After being delayed earlier this year, Mojang has now confirmed its new title Minecraft Dungeons will arrive on the Switch and multiple other platforms in April next year. Coming to PC, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, Xbox One and Xbox Game Pass in April 2020. The game itself is described as an "all-new...
News Decay Of Logos' Delayed Switch Launch Date Revealed, New Trailer Released
Grab it later this month
Earlier this year, it was revealed that Decay of Logos would be delayed on Nintendo Switch. We weren't sure just how long Switch owners were going to be made to wait back then, but a final release date has now been officially confirmed. Thankfully, you won't have much longer to wait at all, as the game hits the eShop on...
News Looks Like Streets Of Rage 4 Couldn't Be In More Capable Hands
Take a dive behind the scenes
If you've been keeping up with our coverage of the upcoming Streets of Rage 4, you'll probably have realised that we're pretty excited for its release. We'd like to think that's for good reason, too, as you're about to find out. French developer DotEmu has shared a behind-the-scenes video of the game's development,...
News Monster Jam Steel Titans Brings Huge Off-Road Racing To Switch Later This Month
Based on the TV series
THQ Nordic and Feld Entertainment have revealed that Monster Jam Steel Titans is making a monster leap to Nintendo Switch this year. The game, which released on PS4 and Xbox One earlier this year, is said to give fans the chance to see what it takes to train and compete like their favourite, real-life Monster Jam athletes...
News Yet Another Limited Run Game Site Appears, Kicks Things Off With Bridge Constructor Portal
Update: Pre-orders available now
Update: Just as a quick reminder, pre-orders for the physical edition of Bridge Constructor Portal are now open. You can grab a copy here if you're interested. Original Article (Thu 7th Nov, 2019 11:00 GMT): Despite the Nintendo Switch indie scene being more than covered by the numerous physical, limited run...
News Pokémon Fans Get '#GameFreakLied' Trending As Sword And Shield Drama Intensifies Yet Again
Fans believe they've been lied to
The hashtag '#GameFreakLied' is trending in multiple countries around the world on Twitter, with a significant number of Pokémon fans believing that they may have been lied to about the development of Pokémon Sword and Shield. At the time of writing, the trend is sitting at number eleven in the United Kingdom and...
News Shovel Knight: King Of Cards And Showdown Launch Next Month
Dig on!
After a number of years in the making and a special presentation earlier this year in August, the talent over at Yacht Club Games is finally ready to launch Shovel Knight: King of Cards and Shovel Knight Showdown. Both standalone games/updates will arrive on 10th December 2019. On the same day, the
And will base future decisions on those reactions
One exciting new aspect of the upcoming Switch releases Pokémon Sword and Shield is the 'Wild Area' – a vast and open bit of land connecting towns and containing many different Pokémon in their natural habitats. This same area also happens to make use of a free-moving camera, which is a first for...
News Five Nights At Freddy's 4 Joins The First, Second And Third Game On Switch
All four games arriving later this month
Last weekend, three listings on Nintendo of America's website confirmed Five Nights at Freddy's, Five Nights at Freddy's 2 and Five Nights at Freddy's 3 would be released on the Switch eShop on
News Former Mario Kart Devs Launch The Spell-Slinging Tag-Team Racer Gensou SkyDrift This December
Something new for kart racing and Touhou fans alike
It's been a solid year for kart racing games, with the release of Team Sonic Racing and Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled. Of course, on the Switch, neither of these titles in our humble opinion even come close to the first-party offering, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Perhaps the spell-slinging tag-team racer
Video Pokémon Sword And Shield Brings The Hype With New 'Epic Battle' Commercial
Phwoar...
If you're not yet feeling the hype for the upcoming Pokémon Sword and Shield games, you might want to give this fancy new commercial a spin. Appropriately called 'Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield – Epic battles await', this new trailer certainly brings the heat. With the current state of the Pokémon community, we're sure there'
News Doraemon: Nobita’s New Dinosaur Announced For Nintendo Switch
Launches in Japan next year
FuRyu is set to publish a brand new Doraemon game in Japan next year called Doraemon: Nobita’s New Dinosaur, it has been revealed. The game will release alongside a new animated film, similarly titled Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's New Dinosaur, which is set to arrive in Japanese theatres on 6th March next year. It has...
News Old-School 2D Platformer Bloo Kid 2 Scores A November Switch Release
Next week, in fact!
Headup Games' Bloo Kid 2 has received a fixed release date on Nintendo Switch. You'll be able to get your hands on it from 18th November. We first reported on this one back in July this year, when it was revealed that the game would be making the jump to Switch from 3DS. We awarded the 3DS version a healthy 7/10
Video Get Another Look At The Two New Pokémon In This Galar Research Recap
Here are the findings
Yesterday, we got a look at two new Pokémon in the "final" trailer for Sword and Shield. Overlooking the title of the previous clip, the local Pokémon YouTube channel has now uploaded another trailer. The Galar Research Recap video looks back on all the previous findings uncovered and also includes another look at the two...
News Learn How To Be A Princess When Pretty Princess Magical Coordinate Arrives On Switch Next Month
Restore your very own castle
If you've always dreamed of being a pretty princess, this seems like it will absolutely be the game for you. Pretty Princess Magical Coordinate sees players restoring a fantasy castle to its former glory, ruined by the long absence of a princess. You'll be able to decorate the castle, learn how to be a true princess and...
News Two New Pokémon Revealed In Sword And Shield's 'Final' Trailer
Get a closer look
A brand new trailer has been released for Pokémon Sword and Shield, revealing two brand new monsters in the process. You can see all of the action unfold for yourself above; the two new Pokémon can be seen at the 0:23 and 0:48 marks although they only appear for the briefest of moments. At present, no additional information on...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield's Wild Area Web App Is Now Live
Discover Pokémon online
Update (11th Nov, 13:00 GMT): The Pokémon Sword and Shield Wild Area web app is now available to explore, allowing fans to track down some of their favourite Pokémon in a Google Maps-like diorama. You can go ahead and visit the app for yourself here, although everything is presented in Japanese. You can explore the Wild...
News SaGa Scarlet Grace: Ambitions Launches Next Month In The West, Here Are Some Screenshots
Looking for a new RPG?
Initially revealed during this year's E3, SaGa Scarlet Grace: Ambitions' western release is now just a few weeks away from appearing on Nintendo Switch. If you're excited for its release, you might want to check out this lovely bunch of screenshots. The game will be available to download from the Switch eShop from 2nd...
News Social Media Bands Together To Show Pokémon Studio Game Freak Some Love
#ThankYouGameFreak
It's been a difficult period for Japanese developer Game Freak since the producer Junichi Masuda revealed the upcoming titles Pokémon Sword and Shield for Switch would feature a limited Pokédex. There's been backlash from fans, online leaks and a launch event in Japan was even recently cancelled due to operational reasons...
Can you survive the night?
New listings on Nintendo of America's website have revealed the first three Five Nights at Freddy's games will receive individual releases on the Switch eShop on 29th November. Each game will be priced at $7.99. This release takes place roughly a year after the creator Scott Cawthon announced his point-and-click-survival...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Will Star The Musical Talent Of Undertale Creator Toby Fox
Update: Give it a listen
Update: The Pokémon Company has now shared music from Toby Fox in the game. You can give it a listen below and read a statement from the man himself right here. Original Article (Fri 1st Nov, 2019 10:30 GMT): The Pokémon series has been home to numerous musi
News The Outer Worlds Is Launching On Switch "Some Time" Before The End Of March 2020
Take-Two updates investors
When Obsidian Entertainment launched its anticipated action RPG The Outer Worlds last month, there was no sign of the Switch release. Not long after this, a press release from the game's publisher Private Division revealed the hybrid version would be arriving at some point in 2020, leading to the belief the game would...
News New Avicii Rhythm Game On Switch Will Donate Some Of The Proceeds To Mental Health Charity
Update: Release date confirmed
Update: It has been revealed that AVICII Invector will launch on Nintendo Switch on 10th December. We've shared the brand new release date trailer for you above. Original Article (Tue 15th Oct, 2019 14:15 BST): AVICII Invector, a rhythm game celebrating the life of the late EDM star, will be launching on Nintendo...
