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News DOOM And DOOM II Just Got Another Free Add-On, Try It Out Now
'Arrival' is here
The classic DOOM games on Nintendo Switch already offer plenty of entertainment, and now Bethesda has released another new add-on for both DOOM and DOOM II. The latest one is called 'Arrival' and is an 11-level episode replacement pack created by 'Pavera' with music by 'AD_79' and assistance from various other talented individuals...
Game arrives on Switch this June
Update [Tue 12th Apr, 2022 01:35 BST]: Sega has now officially confirmed this Character Pack DLC for Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles will be coming this Summer. It will include six characters across a series of periodic updates. Sega will reveal more about this DLC in the coming months. The...
News Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Is The Biggest Video Game Movie Ever
Update: The biggest opening weekend for a video game movie
Update: An extra million dollars between today and yesterday, and the official Sonic Movie Twitter has confirmed that Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has indeed had the biggest opening weekend for any video game movie, sitting at a very healthy $72 million. Original Story: Well, this happened at...
News Bandai Namco Reveals New DLC Character For Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
Ultra Instinct -Sign- Goku is coming this summer
Bandai Namco is still supporting its 2016 title Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 with regular content updates. The latest announcement is the reveal of a new (but familiar) DLC character. After asking players what new warrior they would like to see added, the next warrior has been officially confirmed as...
News Triangle Strategy Version 1.0.3 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Update today
Square Enix's tactical strategy RPG Triangle Strategy has been out for just over a month now. And if you haven't already played it, it's well worth a look. There's even a demo download from the Switch eShop. For anyone who already owns it though, there's now a new patch available. It was released earlier this week and bumps the game up...
News Azumarill Is The Latest Pokémon To Join Pokémon Unite, Out Now
Gen 2 represent
Update [Fri 8th Apr, 2022 05:00 BST]: This is your reminder that you can now play as Azumarill in Pokémon Unite. Original story [Tue 5th Apr, 2022 02:00 BST]: Pokémon Unite for Nintendo Switch and mobile devices has today continued the expansion of its fighter roster with the reveal of the Ge
News Metroid Dread's Second Free Update Is Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Boss Rush mode has arrived!
Back in February, Nintendo and MercurySteam announced Metroid Dread for the Switch would be receiving two new updates. The first update adding "Dread" and "Rookie" modes was released on the same day as the announcement and now the second update has finally been released - adding in a Boss Rush Mode. There are also a...
News Minecraft's Sonic DLC Gets A Free Update - Adds New Zone, Movie Skins And More
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Last year for Sonic's 30th anniversary, Sega teamed up with Mojang to release some special themed DLC in Minecraft. If you've previously purchased this DLC, you'll likely be interested to know that there's now a free update available. It adds Labyrinth Zone, a Master Mode and new character skins from the Sonic 2 movie. Here's...
News Nintendo Switch System Update 14.1.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
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Nintendo has just released a new firmware update for the Switch. It bumps the system up to version 14.1.0. According to Nintendo's support page, Nintendo has added "platinum point notification settings" under the notifications in the Switch's system settings. The official patch notes go into more detail: Ver. 14.1.0 (Released April...
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Square Enix's racer Chocobo GP hasn't had the smoothest launch, and it seems the game is still experiencing some bugs during online play. To resolve these issues the development team has now released a new update. In the same patch, it's also mentioned how the team will continue to update the game to improve the overall experience...
News Mario Kart Tour's Upcoming Update Introduces Yoshi Tour
Including N64's 'Yoshi Valley'
Mario Kart Tour is currently wrapping up its Samurai Tour, with the next tour focusing on everybody's favourite sidekick, Yoshi. The Yoshi Tour will kick off on April 5th and feature the N64 track 'Yoshi Valley' - a track famous for its giant rolling Yoshi egg that also received a hefty upgrade in Mario Kart 8 -...
News Fighting EX Layer: Another Dash Adds "Next Generation Of Netcode" In April Update
New and improved
Update [Fri 1st Apr, 2022 04:45 BST]: This latest update for Fighter EX Layer: Another Dash is now live. Here's a trailer showing it off in action: Original article [Tue 22nd Mar, 2022 03:25 GMT]: When Fighting EX Layer: Another Dash made its debut on the Nintendo Switch last May, we described it as a solid Street Fighter EX...
News Among Us Gets A Friends List As Part Of New Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
Make friends! And then kill them!
Among Us has just been updated, and the update brings one of the most requested features yet: A Friends List! There are also other changes too, including new cosmetics — on the Switch, you can get Ghostface cosmetics, but Xbox gets an exclusive Master Chief look and PlayStation gets a Ratchet and Clank one too...
News Dead Cells 'Break The Bank' DLC Adds New Enemies And Weapons, And It's Free
Freecell! No wait that's already a game
If you've got a copy of Dead Cells, or even if you haven't, make sure to check out the latest DLC for the game, which is A) totally free and B) a bunch of new content including new enemies, weapons, and mutations. Did we mention it's free? Here are the things that have been added, plus the full patch notes...
News Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Is Getting A Child Of Light Crossover, For Some Reason
Sure, that's cool
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has had some intriguing updates and crossovers to freshen up the experience and keep the game on our radar. These have been slowing down, understandably, but back in October a "special character" collaboration was teased; now it's been revealed. It's an intriguing crossover, albeit a bit of a...
News Captain Tsubasa: Rise Of New Champions Gets A Major Update And New DLC
9 new playable characters to be added in total
It was a very welcome development when Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions was localised outside of Japan, and Bandai Namco has kept busy with updates and improvements. Right now the game already has plenty of content and solid online play, keeping long-term players and fans happy. Bandai Namco has...
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It's always nice when games are able to provide updates that make the experience accessible to even more players, and the latest title to do this is Puzzle & Dragons Nintendo Switch Edition. After arriving on the platform last month, GungHo Online Entertainment has issued the version 1.02 update - adding a controller option...
News Fortnite Zero Build Is Live Now As A Permanent Mode
"Zero Build is a pure test of weapon, item, and traversal ability"
When the latest Season kicked off in Fortnite it made the bold move of stopping building for 9 days, making it play more like a standard Battle Royale. It was pitched as a temporary move that combined with new traversal abilities to shake up gameplay, but there was plenty of chatter...
PSA Remember To Update Your Joy-Con, As Well As Your Nintendo Switch
Controller updates arrive with Version 14.0.0
Nintendo released Version 14.0.0 of the Switch firmware earlier this week. It allows users to group software together and also included an update for Bluetooth audio support. Since this firmware has gone live, it seems a new update has also been issued for the Switch Joy-Con controllers. Here's how you...
News Astroneer Update 1.24.29.0 Adds Keyboard Support On Console, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Squashing more space bugs
Another update has been released for spacefaring base-builder Astroneer, and this time, it brings with it a bunch of quality-of-life improvements, including mouse and keyboard support for consoles, remappable inputs, and accessibility options. Plus, of course, there's bug fixes. There are always bug fixes. Alongside the...
News World War Z Gets Reanimated On Switch With A Free Update
Adds Marseille, local wireless campaign co-op and more
World War Z arrived last November on Switch, standing up as an impressive technical feat; we weren't overly enamoured with the actual game in our review, though. Nevertheless, it's the sort of game where arranging to play with friends can elevate it to a new level as you team up to mow down a...
News Nintendo Issues Copyright Strike Against Scanned Super Mario 64 Guide From 1996
A fruitless endeavour?
Update [Fri 25th Mar, 2022 10:00 GMT] - Well, that didn't last long. Last week, we reported on a stunning collection of online scans from the 1996 Super Mario 64 guide; a true relic that would likely cost a hefty sum if you wanted a physical copy today. Thanks to an update from Kotaku, we can now report that the scans have...
News Sol Cresta Update Fixes A Bunch Of Issues
Easy difficulties also adjusted
Sol Cresta has been out for a few months now and we thought it was a pretty decent in our review, highlighting its interesting system and superb soundtrack, but criticising the visuals and its overall lack of polish, awarding the game a 7/10. It looks like PlatinumGames are at least looking to apply a bit of TLC to...
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Footage Showcases Deluxe Edition Content
Unlock some stylish threads
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is due out on June 30th and Capcom have shown off brand new footage showcasing one of the layered armour sets that the game's Deluxe Edition will bag you. With a few more months until the expansion's release, the short video should at least give you a bit more context to help make an informed...
News Nintendo Wants To Know What Switch "Groups" You've Created Since The Latest Firmware Update
Go on, tell 'em!
Earlier this week, Nintendo dropped a major firmware update - bumping the software up to version 14.0.0. The talking point of this update is the ability to now group software together. While it's not exactly the folder feature fans have been requesting, it should make your game library a little bit easier to navigate. Now that the...
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...
