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News Nintendo Resumes Distribution Of Switch System Update 12.0.3
"We apologize for any inconvenience caused"
Update #3: Nintendo has now resumed the distribution of Switch System Update 12.0.3. According to Twitter's translation service, the statement reads as follows: We have resumed distribution of system version 12.0.3 of Nintendo Switch, which was suspended. After updating to 12.0.3, if an error occurs...
News Here Are The Full Patch Notes For Minecraft's Caves & Cliffs Part One Update
Axolotl and more...
Mojang has rolled out part one of its Caves & Cliffs update for Minecraft. This covers all platforms including the Switch version and adds new blocks and mobs. There's now axolotl, goats, copper ore and even a spyglass. Mojang has shared the full patch notes for version 1.0.7 over on its official website. Here they are in...
Reminder Minecraft's Caves & Cliffs Part One Update Has Been Released
New blocks and mobs now available
Update (Wed 9th Jun, 2021 00:45 BST): The moment Minecraft fans have been waiting for has arrived - the Caves & Cliffs Part One update is now available. It adds new blocks and mobs: Get to know the axolotl, but don’t let the adorableness of this bucket-happy mob fool you. It is very much a predator. The goats...
News Superman Has A Gun In Fortnite's New Alien-Themed Season
What
Fortnite and its wacky metaverse have never shied away from weird mashups and crossovers, and the latest season — which is Season 7 of the second Chapter — is taking the world of aliens and making it very, very weird. In the new Season 7 Battle Pass, you'll find Rick Sanchez from Rick and Morty, Clark Kent Superman, and Doctor Slone, an...
News Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol.1 Receives A Small Update
Includes an improvement for SNK vs. Capcom
SNK's Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol.1 has just been updated for the Nintendo Switch. This bumps the game up to version 1.0.2. SNK Global was nice enough to release the full patch notes over on social media. The update also includes a patch for SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium. Here are the...
News The Big 1.0.5 Story Of Seasons Patch Is Live In Japan: Here's What's Changed
Better Makers, Bigger Silos
Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town received a whole lot of criticism on launch thanks to its slow, time-consuming way of doing things. Luckily, the developers heard the feedback and promised a huge patch to fix many of the issues, with more patches to come later in the year, too. Patch 1.0.5 is the big one, and it...
News Fitness Boxing 2 Has Been Updated To Version 1.0.4, Here's What's Included
Work ya body
Imagineer's workout game Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise received a new update earlier this week. This latest version bumps the game up to version 1.0.4 and is quite possibly the biggest one yet. It adds some additional settings for stage animations, makes some changes to the display during exercise, and has improved the...
News New Pokémon Snap Version 1.2.0 Update Fixes A Bugged Request Mission
And it's live now!
The latest update for New Pokémon Snap is now live, fixing a pesky bug which prevented players from completing one of the game's missions. The mission in question is the Proud Warrior Request – one of the many requests handed to you by the game's cast of characters. With a quick spoiler warning, completing the quest requires...
News Monster Hunter Rise Version 3.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today!
Capcom has just released Version 3.0 of Monster Hunter Rise for the Nintendo Switch. As previously revealed, it includes an all-new ending, two new monsters, some extra DLC and much more. This download is a total of 1.4GB in size, but for those who are playing the game for the first time 2.9GB of free space will be required...
News Monster Hunter Rise Version 3.0 Launches Today With New Ending And More
Or very early tomorrow, depending on your timezone...
Capcom has finished the broadcast of its Monster Hunter May Digital Event, and it was another strong showing for Monster Hunter Rise fans with the unveiling of Version 3.0 - it releases today in North America (26th May) at 5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern, which is 27th May in Europe at 1am UK / 2am...
News Miitopia Switch Update Adds Nintendo Power-Up Band Support
It doubles as an amiibo
Nintendo has rolled out the third update for Miitopia in less than a week, so what's the reason this time? It better be good! For once it's not just stability or minor fixes, this update adds support for the Nintendo Power-Up Band, which doubles as an amiibo. According to the patch notes for Version 1.0.3, if you show the...
News Nintendo Just Released An Update For Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Fancy some fixes?
Nintendo has just surprised us with an update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. This is the first time the Switch version has been updated since January 2019. So, what's the latest one for? If you were hoping for new content such as tracks and characters, we're sorry to say but Version 1.7.2 resolve a few minor issues. Here are the full...
News Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity Receives Its Second Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Get ready for the DLC!
Ahead of next month's release of the wave one expansion pass, Nintendo and Koei Tecmo have taken the opportunity to update last year's game, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. This update allows players to now purchase the Expansion Pass from within the game, and also resolves "various other issues" including some language...
News Nintendo Releases Two Day-One Updates For Miitopia On Switch
See the full patch notes!
This week sees the return of the 3DS release Miitopia on the Nintendo Switch. If you've already tried out the demo, you should probably have a pretty good idea of what to expect from the journey ahead. For those that don't, there are updates such as "expanded customisation" and a horse ally that'll lend you a hoof in...
News May's Monster Hunter Digital Event To Cover Rise 3.0 And More Stories 2, Airs Next Week
Version 3.0 has a tasty download size, too
We've been rather enjoying the monthly Monster Hunter Digital Events, as they give details and footage around Monster Hunter Rise updates and the upcoming Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin; April brought a pretty strong broadcast, with information on Rise's Version 2.0 arguably stealing the show. We...
News Nintendo Switch Online App Updated To Version 1.11.0, Here Are The Patch Notes
Temper your expectations
We're getting pretty used to seeing the infamous 'stability' Switch firmware updates these days, but today it's the Switch Online app's turn to get a small update. The app has been updated to Version 1.11.0, and while the changes aren't anything to shout about, you'll want to make sure you download and install this update...
News Fitness Boxing 2 Surpasses 700,000 Sales, New Update Arrives Next Week
700,000 sales in under six months
Nintendo Switch's range of fitness games are going from strength to strength, as Imagineer reveals that Fitness Boxing 2 has now surpassed 700,000 sales since launching last December. The game hit the 500,000 copies milestone back in January, less than a month after it initially released, and while sales
News Harvest Moon: One World Update Promises Longer Days And More Time With Your Animals
Tweaks based on player feedback
If you've been enjoying Harvest Moon: One World on Nintendo Switch, you'll be pleased to know that Natsume has dropped a new update addressing a couple of quality of life issues raised by player feedback. The patch, available to download as we speak, focuses on the length of your in-game days and the lifespan of your...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Version 1.3.2 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today!
In addition to a Nintendo Switch firmware update, we've also got a new patch for Pokémon Sword and Shield. This is the first update for Sword and Shield in 2021 and follows on from version 1.3.1 in December. This latest patch contains a little extra - fixing an issue with icons not displaying properly during wireless battles,...
Guide Nintendo Switch System Update 12.0.2 Is Now Live
Fancy some more stability?
Last month, Nintendo released its big 12.0.0 update for the Nintendo Switch. This was followed by a stability update, but there was believed to be a lot more going on behind the scenes. Now, it's rolled out its very first update for the month of May, and it's yet another stability update. Yes, who needs things like...
News Cloud Save Support Is Now Available In Minecraft Dungeons
Here are the full patch notes...
Update [Thu 6th May, 2021 02:55 BST]: Minecraft Dungeons' long-awaited cloud save feature is now live. This means players can now save their progress to the cloud and play their heroes across the following devices: Switch, PS4, PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. This update is part of the 1.8.8.0 patch for Minecraft...
News Switch's Latest Firmware Update Contains A Javascript Exploit, But Don't Worry Too Much
Just be wary of what QR codes you scan in...
Update: At the request of Conor, we have removed the exploit details from this article as it appears Nintendo is still working on a fix via their bug bounty platform. Original Story: While Nintendo's Switch firmware updates are usually all about adding stability and getting rid of bugs, sometimes they...
News Immortals Fenyx Rising's 1.3.1 Update Has Landed - Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today
Last month, Ubisoft rolled out a major update for Immortals Fenyx Rising - adding in support for 'The Lost Gods' DLC and much more. It has now released another patch - Title Update 1.3.1 - to address some minor issues. There are some bug fixes, stability and performance improvements, and a bunch of other fixes for quests,...
Dreaming just got easier, too
Earlier this week, Nintendo announced a new update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Version 1.10.0 has now arrived and as usual, it's a free download. The seasonal events May Day, Museum Day and Wedding Season have all been updated and there are also new seasonal items available. Bug Offs and Fishing Tourneys return,...
News Monster Hunter Rise Version 2.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today!
The moment all you hunters have been waiting for has arrived! The free 2.0 update for Monster Hunter Rise on Nintendo Switch is now available to download. This update adds the new monsters Chameleos, Kushala Daora and Teostra. There's also Apex Diablo and Ratholos and a bunch of other content you can find out more about in our...
News Petey Piranha Becomes A Qualified Doctor In Nintendo's Mobile Title Dr. Mario World
Ready for a check-up?
There's a new doctor in the house in Nintendo's mobile game Dr. Mario World. Yes, after the arrival of Piranha Plant last December, the one and only Petey Piranha has now been added to the ever-expanding roster in this free-to-play title. Petey Piranha originally started out in Super Mario Sunshine on the Nintendo GameCube and...
News Turns Out That Mysterious House Spotted In Animal Crossing: New Horizons Was Just An Error
Update: Nintendo apologises for the confusion
Update: And just like that, all our hopes are shattered. In an updated statement on its official Japanese website, Nintendo has addressed the mysterious new house spotted by Animal Crossing: New Horizons fans. Unfortunately, the statement (in Japanese) says that the house features an appearance that...
News Monster Hunter Rise Version 2.0 Launches Very Soon, Adds Monsters, Quests and More
Capcom also confirms big version 3.0 update for end of May
During today's Monster Hunter April Digital event, Capcom unveiled a whole load of details for the big version 2.0 free update of Monster Hunter Rise. Arguably the most important detail is the release date - it'll roll out at roughly 6pm Pacific / 9pm Eastern today (27th April), which is...
News New Pokémon Snap's First Patch Has Already Been Released, Days Ahead Of Launch
Don't forget to update your copy
New Pokémon Snap isn't available until this Friday, but its first update is already live and ready to go. The day-one patch updates the game to Version 1.1 and, as reported by Serebii, is required in order to make use of its online features. If you have the game preloaded on your Switch or are planning on...
News More Retro Games Are On The Way To Capcom Arcade Stadium
It's getting some new features, too
If you were hoping for a little extra from the Capcom Arcade Stadium, you're in luck. It's been announced this nostaglic-packed collection will be expanding with more arcade classics in the future. More information about these new (but old) additions - including the timing of the release - will be revealed at a...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Next Update Arrives Later This Week
Brings "new twists" to seasonal events
Nintendo has announced that the next update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons is launching in just two days' time on Wednesday 28th April. Just like past updates, this new update is available at no extra cost and will support plenty of upcoming activities over the next few months. All of these have been...
News Dead Cells' Free 'Whack-A-Mole' Update Is Out Now, Bringing Big Swords And New Mutations
Compensating for something?
We are officially on Dead Cells' 23rd update, which is incredible, but what's more incredible is that they're still adding actual (free!!) content to the game ahead of its fourth birthday on the 10th May. The latest update is named "Whack-A-Mole", presumably because it involves getting a melanoma screening. What's that?...
News Tetris 99 Now Lets You Exchange Tickets For Event Themes You Missed
Game updated to Version 2.2.0
The Luigi's Mansion 3 event theme was a particularly good one in our books... Tetris 99 has been updated to Version 2.2.0 on Nintendo Switch, and this little update has given us something that players have been asking for for some time. Yes, thanks to the new patch, players can now use up some of their in-game tickets...
News Rocket League's Getting A Lamborghini, But Only For A Limited Time
Grab it while you can
Rocket League developer Psyonix has announced a new partnership with Lamborghini which will see new content inspired by the luxury sports car brand dropping into the game starting today. Perhaps the biggest news to come from this new partnership is the addition of the Lamborghini Huracán STO, a new car that will be available...
Guide Nintendo Switch System Update History - Full Switch Firmware Guide
Every Switch system update since launch detailed
Since Nintendo Switch launched back in March 2017, the handheld hybrid console has received numerous firmware updates. As is standard for any piece of technology these days, these system updates have added new features, refined existing menu and User Interface elements, and provided an ever-more...
News Spiritfarer Celebrates 500,000 Sales With Free 'Lily' Update, Out Today
The first of three planned updates
Spiritfarer developer and publisher Thunder Lotus has today announced that its hit "cozy management game about dying" has surpassed 500,000 sales worldwide. The announcement coincides with the launch of the game's first free update – one of three free additions planned to launch for the game throughout the year...
News Nintendo Switch System Update 12.0.1 Is Now Live
Fancy some stability?
Earlier this month, Nintendo rolled out a new firmware update for the Switch. While many expected the 12.0.0 update to be something significant, according to the patch notes - it fixed an issue tied to the save data backup feature. Now that it's done with this, it's released Version 12.0.1, and with it comes the usual...
News Minecraft's Caves And Cliffs Update Gets Split Into Two Parts
Part One will include the Axolotl, don't worry
What do Twilight, Harry Potter, and Minecraft have in common? No, it's not that people want to make out with all the monsters - they've all eventually had parts of them split into two. The upcoming Caves and Cliffs update for Minecraft was due this Summer, and it's still coming - but only the first...
News Street Fighter Characters Are Coming To Power Rangers: Battle For The Grid
Ryu, Chun-Li and more!
In a new crossover that must surely have been concocted in a '90s kid's dreams at some point, Power Rangers: Battle For The Grid is teaming up with Street Fighter for a new DLC pack. nWay has announced that Capcom’s fan-favourite franchise is being treated to a 'Street Fighter Pack', and has also unveiled a Power Rangers:...
News Kingdom Two Crowns To Expand Co-Op In Free 'Never Alone' Update
Also adds the 'Trade Routes' challenge
Kingdom Two Crowns is a title that's continued to grow and improve since its Nintendo Switch release back in late 2018; we thought it was rather good in our original review. The latest changes will come in the free Never Alone update, which is due to roll out on Switch and other platforms on 20th April. The...
News Pokémon HOME June Update Will End Compatibility With Select Smartphones
Will you be impacted?
An upcoming update for Pokémon HOME will end the mobile app's compatibility with select smartphone operating systems, it's been announced. The new update will arrive in June, with support for a number of Android and iOS smartphones set to come to an end. You can see the full list of the devices which will be affected below...
News Blizzard Arcade Collection Free Update Adds Lost Vikings 2 And RPM Racing
And a "fistful of new features"
If you've been on the fence about the Blizzard Arcade Collection, now might be the perfect time to check it out. It seems Blizzard has been listening to fan requests for a little more content and has now added two extra games to its digital retro package. Yes, that's right - on top of The Lost Vikings, Rock 'n Roll...
News Monster-Catching Metroidvania Monster Sanctuary Is Getting A Major New Game+ Update
Launching later this month on consoles
Monster Sanctuary, a content-packed Metroidvania that throws in some Pokémon-like monster training for good measure, is set to receive a pretty major update later this month. The update revolves around the inclusion of a New Game Plus mode, and is actually launching today on PC. Console players will have to...
News Streets Of Rage 4 Is Getting New Characters, Modes And More In 'Mr. X Nightmare’ DLC
It was real after all!
Remember last month when a Steam page seemed to let slip that Streets of Rage 4 was getting Mr. X Nightmare DLC? Well, look what we have here... Yes, Dotemu, Lizardcube, and Guard Crush Games have now officially unveiled a paid 'Mr. X Nightmare' DLC pack for the game. It adds new playable characters and a special Survival...
News Immortals Fenyx Rising's 1.3.0 Update Has Landed - Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Including support for the new 'The Lost Gods' content
Immortals Fenyx Rising has been updated to Version 1.3.0, adding support for the new 'The Lost Gods' additional content as well as several stability and performance improvements. A fair number of updates and content drops have been unveiled for the game since its launch in December last year,...
Rumour Evidence Of A "New" Nintendo Switch Dock Supposedly Datamined In System Update 12.0.0
Hiding something, Nintendo?
Yesterday, Nintendo rolled out Version 12.0.0 of the Switch firmware. While you might have expected it to be something significant, according to the official patch notes, all it did was fix an issue tied to the save data backup feature. Is it hiding other things, though? While we've already had a conversation about this,...
News Nintendo Switch System Update 12.0.0 Is Now Live
Download it today
Although there were reports of a minor system update on its way to the Switch last month, it seems Nintendo has instead jumped straight to Version 12.0.0. If you were hoping for things like folders, themes and various other exciting features, we're sorry to say, but there's none of that. Instead, this latest update fixes an issue...
Will be a "free update"
Smash-style indie fighter Rivals of Aether is getting four new characters who have been designed by Steam Workshop creators. The line-up includes Mollo, Hodan, Pomme, and Olympia, and they'll be added to the roster in "late" 2021. As noted, the Steam Workshop community has managed to churn out more than 1700 stages and more...
News Among Us' Airship Level Is Here
Join the mile-high murder club
Can someone give the Among Us Twitter account an ice cream and a hug? It can't be easy to monitor the account that hit one million followers in a matter of days, and when that Twitter account is the main hub for a 2018 game that achieved unprecedented, unexpected success during the pandemic, we can only imagine the...
News Yes, Fortnite Now Has Velociraptors Roaming The Island
But can they open doors yet?
With recent additions to Fortnite including such luminary guests as the Mandalorian (with child), Sarah Connor (with Terminator), and Ripley (with Xenomorph)
