Tag: Updates - Page 31
News Yes, The House Of The Dead: Remake Does Have Gyro, And It's Getting A 'Cowboy Mode'
Is a gun peripheral also coming?
The House of the Dead: Remake is just around the corner, launching on the Switch eShop on April 7th (you can also pre-order one of three sweet physical editions from Forever Limited). We're excited to see how the 1996 classic has been revamped for the Switch, but one of the biggest questions lingering for many fans...
News Mario Party Superstars Updated To Version 1.1.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Fixes, changes and more...
Nintendo has rolled out its second patch update for Mario Party Superstars, which made its debut on the Switch last October. Version 1.1.1 contains both online and general fixes to improve the overall gameplay experience. Here's the full rundown of everything in this latest update, courtesy of Nintendo's official support...
News Bluetooth Audio Volume Gets A Welcome Boost In Switch System Update 14.0.0
Feels a bit more 2022
It was over four years into its lifecycle that Switch enabled support for Bluetooth headphones, a welcome addition especially for those that like playing the system as a handheld on the go. It's not necessarily an elegant solution, but the most important thing is that it works. How To Use Bluetooth Headphones On Switch -...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Datamine Uncovers Updated Booster Course Banner
Update: An in-game easter egg may hint at another returning track
Update [Tue 22nd Mar, 2022 11:30 GMT]: So we've had time to dig into the new courses that came with wave 1 of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass. With extra details added to the tracks - some of which have been entirely revamped visually - there are lots of little nods to...
Guide How To Use Folders On Nintendo Switch
But now they're called 'Groups'
We've been saying for five long, hard years that we miss folders. A mainstay on 3DS and Wii U, they helped us track our spiralling collection of download games and keep things organised. On Switch maintaining a grip on a sizeable collection has become a messy business — until now! Nintendo rolled out its Nintendo...
News Nintendo Switch System Update 14.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
"You can now create groups of software"
Nintendo has just released a new firmware update for the Switch. It bumps the system up to version 14.0.0 and while it's not an overly large update, it does add one significant and long-requested feature. After five years, users now have the ability to create groups of software. This is basically the folder...
News Link To The Past-Inspired 'Rogue Heroes' Gets Druids & Dungeons Update This Month
It's D&D, but no dice necessary
We had a lot of praise for the adorable-but-difficult Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos back when we reviewed it in 2021. It wears its Zelda: A Link to the Past love proudly on its sleeve, from the way the game starts to the visuals, even the map! But it's A Link to the Past with a twist because it throws in some roguelike...
News Pokémon Legends: Arceus Version 1.1.1 Is Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Resolves a Shiny Charm issue
The latest update for Pokémon Legends: Arceus on the Nintendo Switch is now live. This bumps the game up to Version 1.1.1. This is a relatively small update - with a single fix. The English patch notes available over on Nintendo's website go into detail. Here's the rundown: Ver. 1.1.1 (Released March 17, 2022) Update...
Poll Will You Be Buying The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass DLC?
Let us know
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass has gone live, and as you might recall, there are a few different ways to experience this new DLC expansion. Here's the breakdown: 1. The first option is to buy it. When you purchase the Booster Course Pass, you'll get access to six waves and 48 courses for $24.99 USD / $32.99 CAN / £22.49 up...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Has Been Updated To Version 2.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
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Wave 1 of the Booster Course Pass is now officially live in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and as you might have guessed, there are now also now some patch notes available. This latest update takes Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to Version 2.0.0. As noted below, Booster Course Pass play in online play will be supported as of 21st March. And once again,...
News Looks Like Some People In The West Are Playing The Mario Kart 8 DLC Early
"COCONUT MALL LOOKS SO GOOD"
The first batch of tracks from the Mario Kart 8 Booster Course Pack will be available in just a handful of hours, but it looks like some folks in the West have already got their hands on the DLC. In a post on Twitter from @switchaswor, gameplay for the fan-favourite Wii course 'Coconut Mall' has been shown off,
News Square Enix Details Current Issues And Future Of New Switch Racer Chocobo GP
Update: An official statement provides further clarification
Update [Thu 17th Mar, 2022 14:30 GMT]: Following on from Tuesday's Tweets, Square Enix has now put out an official statement in English on the state of the game. Here's what producer Hironori Okayama has to say about player's issues that have been highlighted in recent days: To all our...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 1 Has A Release Time For Europe
Australia was confirmed first
Update: Nintendo of Europe has confirmed that the Booster Course Pass Wave 1 content will go live at midnight CET, which is 11pm UK. This matches up with the Australian release time, but there's no confirmation yet that it'll arrive in NA at its equivalent times - 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern. [The new tracks seemed to go...
News Paradise Killer's Free Update Is Now Alive On Switch
Return to Paradise Island
Open world psychedelic murder mystery Paradise Killer already has plenty of threads that need tying together, but Kaizen Game Works' indie darling has brought more chaos to Paradise Island in a free update that you can download now! This update coincides with the PlayStation and Xbox release today (where these additions...
GWS, Arceus and more!
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl on the Nintendo Switch have now been updated to Version 1.3.0. This is another exciting update for the games - with a new special event to meet the Mythical Pokémon Arceus and network trading now available at the GWS in Jubilife City. Here are the full details courtesy of...
News Aerial_Knight's Never Yield Gets Switch Date For 'Da Update'
Will add improvements, content and story
Update (15th March): It has now been confirmed that this update will roll out on Switch on 30th March. Original Article (26th January): Aerial_Knight's Never Yield was a high profile Indie release in May last year, a runner with a distinct approach to storytelling and an excellent soundtrack. Though we...
News Pokémon Unite Adds A New Fighter & Achievements In The Latest Game Update
Duraludon has arrived!
Update #2 [Tue 15th Mar, 2022 00:55 GMT]: This is your reminder that Duraludon is now available in Pokémon Unite. Achievements have also been added to the latest update! You can see the rest of the changes in the update patch notes below (courtesy
News Chaos;Head Noah And Chaos;Child Double Pack Heading To Switch This October
Update: Pre-orders now open
Update [Fri 11th Mar, 2022 13:30 GMT]: It's official! Spike Chunsoft has now confirmed that the Chaos;Head Noah / Chaos;Child Double Pack will be launching on 7th October. Pre-orders are also now open for the Standard and Steelbook Launch Editions. You can also check out the official website to see what's in store...
News Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 2 Adds Mischievous Gal*Gun Boss Later This Month
The Blaster Master Zero 3 boss is out today
Inti Creates today announced its fourth DLC boss for Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX2. It's another cross-over DLC, this time with the Nintendo Switch version of Gal*Gun: Double Peace, which goes on sale next week on 17th March. To celebrate this upcoming release, Inti is adding the mischievous...
News Monster Hunter Rise Version 3.9.1 Is Now Live, Here's What's New And Different
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Ahead of the Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak broadcast next week, Capcom has released Version 3.9.1. This latest build of Monster Hunter Rise isn't quite as busy as previous updates but it still contains new event quests, new DLC and fixes some bugs as well. Below are the patch notes, courtesy of the official Monster Hunter website:...
Gallery Here's A Look At The Switch Online Version Of F-Zero X, Plus A Video Comparison
Update: See the high speed differences
Update: The folks over at GameXplain have put together a short side-by-side video, recreating the trailer on authentic N64 hardware. The Switch Online version looks much smoother, sharper, and the colours pop more. See for yourself! Original story: Earlier today, Nintendo revealed its N64 hit F-Zero X would...
News Nintendo Switch Online App Version 2.0.0 Includes Biggest Updates Yet
A new lick of paint and more!
The Nintendo Switch Online App has been updated to version 2.0.0 this morning, bringing with it a whole slew of changes that are absolutely for the best. This is the biggest overhaul of the app since its release back in 2017, and follows the recent Missions and Rewards updates to Nintendo Switch Online. Here are the...
News Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot - Card Warriors Is Finally Available On Nintendo Switch
Better late than never
At the end of last year, Bandai Namco announced Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot fans on Switch would have to wait just a little bit longer for the free 'Card Warriors' update. Now, in an update on social media, the official Dragon Ball games Twitter account has revealed it's available now for Nintendo Switch. This is an entirely free...
News Free Couples Update For 'Haven' Adds Same Gender Options
"This update is special to us"
Back in February 2021 Haven arrived from The Game Bakers, a stylish game that's best played in co-op. It's ultimately a love story about a couple, with their relationship evolving amongst all the resource gathering and rhythm-puzzle combat; we quite liked it in our Haven review. The development team has now released a...
News Among Us Dev Details How The Friends List Update Will Work
Ooh, friend!
Among Us developer Innersloth has detailed how the game's upcoming 'Friends List' feature will work in a new blog post (thanks, Nintendo Everything). Although friends lists are often a common feature in online games, Among Us has — up until now — not given players an easy way of keeping in touch with friends in-game. With the title...
News Ninjala's Next Collaboration Is With Manga And Anime Series Jujutsu Kaisen
With more Season 9 goodies unveiled, too
With Season 9 of Ninjala just around the corner, players are masticating at the ready to experience what's to come with the next free update. Today, GungHo Online Entertainment has announced that things will kick off with the next major collaboration, with the manga and anime series Jujutsu Kaisen. During...
News Nintendo's Mii Make A Surprise Return In The Latest Mario Kart Tour Update
Wave 1 & 2 are coming!
The future of Mii have been in doubt for some time now, and while Switch Sports made it seem like Nintendo was almost ready to move on from these classic Wii generation avatars, it appears they're not done with them just yet. In a surprise move, Nintendo has actually added Mii (and themed suits) into the latest update in Mari
News Hell Yeah! DOOM Eternal's Free Horde Mode Update Is Finally Out On Switch
Better late than never
If you've been waiting for the Doom Eternal Horde Mode to show up on the Nintendo Switch, we've got some exciting news. Update 6.66 has finally been made available as a free update on Nintendo's hybrid platform. It comes packed with the Horde Mode, Battlemode 2.0 and various other content. Here's the official announcement:...
News Atelier Sophie 2 Updated To Version 1.0.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
A new legend difficulty and much more...
Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream got released last week, and Koei Tecmo and Gust have already updated the game with some new content. You can now access a new "legend" difficulty level, new photo frames, new poses, and more. Here are the full patch notes, courtesy of Nintendo...
News Persona 4 Arena Ultimax Won't Be Getting An Important Online Upgrade On Switch
*sad punch*
Bad news for fighting game fans: It looks like Persona 4 Arena Ultimax will be getting rollback netcode on PlayStation and PC, but not the Nintendo Switch. Rollback netcode is something that fighting games use to reduce lag and reduce network latency in online fighting matches, which is vitally important when playing a game that...
News Pokémon Legends: Arceus Version 1.1.0 Is Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Fresh content and gifts!
The third update for Pokémon Legends: Arceus is now live on the Nintendo Switch, and it adds new content to enjoy mostly post-credits, along with some other fixes and improvements. It bumps the latest entry in the series up to Version 1.1.0; be sure to use '+' on the HOME screen icon for the game to check your version and...
News Pokémon Legends: Arceus Update 1.1.0, 'Daybreak', Is Out Today
New requests, additional training ground battles and a free gift!
Update: It's live! You may need to update manually by using '+' on the game's HOME screen icon. You can see full patch notes and details on this page. Original Article: Today's 'Pokemon Presents' had a low-key build-up, but it did have some interesting reveals. The big news was...
News Rockstar's GTA Trilogy Is Getting "New Patches" Next Week
Update: The Switch patch appears to have arrived early
Update: It seems the patch update for the Nintendo Switch version has arrived early. Here are the full details courtesy of Rockstar's support page: Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition Title Update Notes 1.04 (Switch): General - All Titles Improved game performance across...
News Rocket League Adds Its Fourth Batmobile To Celebrate The New Batman Movie
The Batiful Game
The Batman, the movie starring Robert Pattinson's take on the titular billionaire bat-playboy, comes out on March 4th, 2022, so get ready for bat-related content to really ramp up in the next couple of weeks — including Rocket League's tie-in, the Batman Bundle! It will cost 1,100 credits in-game, and includes: Batmobile...
News Grindstone's New 'Carnival Of Creeps' Update Adds 15 Levels, And A Big Tent
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CAPY Games' latest game, Grindstone, is a lovingly-animated combo-battler with their trademark gore-meets-cute style. And it's just got a new update! With a Big Tent!! It's called the Carnival of Creeps update, and adds the following to the game: Big tent unlockable in town 15 new levels Big tent New ticket items New teleporter arrow...
News Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 2 Adds Blaster Master Zero 3 Boss DLC Next Month
Jason Frudnick returns on March 10th
If you're looking for another reason to pick up Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 2, Inti Creates has just announced a Blaster Master Zero 3 boss battle is coming to the game. Jason Frudnick will blast his way into Luminous Avenger iX 2 as a DLC boss battle character on 10th March. He'll set you back $7.99...
News Android 21 (Lab Coat) Is Now Available In Dragon Ball FighterZ
The bonus character has arrived
Update #2 [Thu 24th Feb, 2022 02:05 GMT]: Android 21 (Lab Coat) is now available as paid DLC, she'll set you back $4.99 or your regional equivalent. Update [Sun 20th Feb, 2022 00:45 GMT]: To conclude Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2022, Bandai Namco announced Android 21 (Lab Coat) would be joining the battle next...
Union room functions expanded and more...
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl on the Nintendo Switch have now been updated to Version 1.2.0. This is perhaps the biggest update yet - with Union Room functions now expanded, a Colosseum battle feature added, fixes and more. Here's are the full details courtesy of Nintendo's support page:...
News Bandai Namco Comments On The Future Of Dragon Ball FighterZ
Says it's considering events, but DLC might be done
Bandai Namco ended its two-day 'Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2022' event with the release date reveal of Android 21 (Lab Coat) for Dragon Ball FighterZ. In case you missed it, she will arrive next week on February 24th. So what's planned for this Dragon Ball game now that this
PSA Update All Your 3DS Games, Even The Ones You Don't Own (Just In Case)
Yes, really
Our pals over at the Nintendo Life YouTube channel are full of wisdom, and today's advice comes to you from our very own Zion Grassl, who wants you to know that you should download every single update that exists on the eShop. Wait, shouldn't you just download the updates for the games you own? Well, yes, you should do that. But what...
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Nintendo has released its first Animal Crossing: New Horizons update for 2022. Once again, it's filled with fixes for both the main game and the DLC component, Happy Home Paradise. You can get the full rundown below, courtesy of Nintendo's official support page notes: Ver. 2.0.5 (Released February 15, 2022) Fixed Issues Fixed...
News Gyro And 'Flight Stick' Control Update Available For Fortnite On Switch
More options to suit players
Even for those of us that aren't active players of Fortnite, there's no denying that the free-to-play juggernaut has set high standards in world building, season pass desirability, IP crossovers and control / accessibility options. The latest update, which should be live for all or rolling out very soon, adds to the...
News Sadako Rising: Dead By Daylight Will Haunt Us With 'Ringu' Content Soon
Brings back Yoichi Asakawa
It was confirmed some time ago that The Ring, or 'Ringu' to use the correct name from Kōji Suzuki’s original movie adaptation, would come to Dead By Daylight. It's an iconic horror franchise, and it's now been announced that the new content will arrive in the The Sadako Rising Chapter on 8th March. As you can see in...
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It's been just over a few months now since Spike Chunsoft released the Danganronpa series on the Nintendo Switch but it hasn't forgotten about it just yet. In a message over on social media, the company announced it had issued a new patch for the series on Switch - Danganronpa Decadence (specifically - Danganronpa: Trigger Happy...
News Ninjala Season 9 Launches On 10th March
New events, permanent game modes and more
Ninjala developer GungHo Online Entertainment has announced Season 9 will be arriving on 10th March. It will add a new visual lobby map 'WNA Resort' - where you can interact with fellow ninjas and show off your outfit, emotes, stickers and more. There'll also be some new modes added to Room Battles - "Last...
News Minecraft 1.18.10 Update Adds Frogs, And Nintendo Switch Gets Extra 1.18.11 Update
Leaps and frogs
[Update: Fri 11th Feb, 2022 23:30 GMT] The Minecraft team have just announced that three extra bug fixes will be released as 1.18.11 for the Nintendo Switch only: Fixes: Fixed a crash that could occur during gameplay Fixed players not being directed to minigames on some Featured Servers Fixed NPC dialogue prompts closing if there...
News Astroneer 1.23.132.0 Update Adds New Home Screen Icon, Here Are The Patch Notes
Say goodbye to bugs and hello to snails
The Astroneer 1.23.132.0 Xenobiology hotfix update was released on all consoles on the 3rd of February, for all consoles except the Switch, which needed a little more work. Now it's live on the Switch, too! Yay! The full patch notes are below, but there's one big update you'll notice immediately: The home...
News Metroid Dread Is Getting Free Updates, And The First Arrives Today
Update: The first one has gone live
Update: The first one is already live. Here are the full patch notes from Nintendo's official support page: Ver. 2.0.0 (Released February 9, 2022) New Difficulties Available "ROOKIE MODE" has been added to the game. This is a mode suited towards new players, with the following adjustments: Dropped items from...
News Pokémon Legends: Arceus Version 1.0.2 Is Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
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The second update for Pokémon Legends: Arceus is now live on the Nintendo Switch. It bumps the latest entry in the series up to Version 1.0.2. This small patch, which shouldn't take very long to download, includes a number of fixes to further improve the overall game experience. Nintendo has shared the full patch notes over on...
News Disco Elysium's 'Jamais Vu' Update Is Out Now On Switch
"Has Kim always been this hot?"
Yes. Kim Kitsuragi has always been this hot. But it wasn't us that asked the question: That's one posed by the update notes for Disco Elysium's "Jamais Vu" update, which is out on the Nintendo Switch today. The update includes: New secret achievements - time to hunt! Multiple fixes for crashes Gigantic load time...
