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'Kevin's Christmas Cracker'
Ah, Christmas... That time of year where the whole family gets together, prepares a lovely selection of scrumptious festive foods, and lobs an absolute bucket load of marshmallows at each other from across the kitchen. Hang on a sec... Yes, that particular combination can only describe the frantic multiplayer action of...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 1.2.0 Is Now Live
Fixes and adjustments
Version 1.2.0 of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has already arrived. To perform the update manually, access the software update from the Switch HOME Menu. As for what this update actually does - apart from wiping your replays - it's mostly a bunch of technical tweaks. There have also been some adjustments made to particular...
News Switch Racer GRIP Is Getting A "Big Ass Update" And New Content Throughout 2019
Sounds promising
GRIP publisher Wired Productions has shared a detailed content plan for the coming months with updates and tweaks scheduled to arrive very soon indeed. If you've been enjoying the Rollcage-inspired racing available in GRIP since it launched last month, or even if it wasn't quite to your taste, you'll be pleased to know that things...
News Export Your Smash Bros. Ultimate Replays Quickly, They're Getting Wiped Next Week
Instructions contained within
If you like to save your best Super Smash Bros. Ultimate moments as replays, you might want to jump back into the game and export your favourites pretty sharpish. Booting up the game now reveals that a new update is headed our way "within the next week", taking the software version up to 1.2.0. No specifics about what...
News The Escapists 2 Is Getting A Free Festive Content Update Today
'Snow Way Out'
Team17 is launching a brand new update for The Escapists 2 today on Nintendo Switch, adding some festive fun for the low price of free. The new content comes in the form of a 'Snow Way Out' update, introducing a new festive-themed prison for you to wriggle your way out of; four new jobs - burning letters to Santa, engineering,...
News NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 Gets Christmas Update With New Playground And 35 New Players
And it's all free
NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 has received another new update today, introducing a new batch of holiday-themed content for players to enjoy. This latest update, which has become available today on all platforms, aims to get you into the festive holiday spirit with a frosty new Christmas playground, brand new festive vanity items, and a...
Reminder SNK 40th Anniversary Collection Receives 11 Games As Free DLC Today
We do like free games
Just in case you'd forgotten, SNK 40th Anniversary Collection's free DLC update arrives for Nintendo Switch today, bringing a whopping 11 new games to the title for you to sink your teeth into. Originally revealed over the last couple of months, these eleven titles include SNK's first ever shooter Ozma Wars amongst others, so...
News You Can Now Battle With A Fancy McLaren 570S In Rocket League On Switch
Brum!
As if its wonderfully addictive gameplay wasn't enough, Rocket League keeps on getting new content to keep players hooked. Today publisher Psyonix, in partnership with the world-famous McLaren Automotive, launched the McLaren 570S Car Pack in the game. It will cost $1.99 or thereabouts in your local territory. The pack introduces the ultimate...
News Fortnite Season 7 Arrives Today With New Locations, Items, Custom Minigames And More
Winter is here
Today sees the launch of Season 7 in Fortnite (downtime for the update is taking place at the time of writing) and, as usual, there are lots of changes and additions taking place to keep things fresh. One of the first things you'll notice if you're a keen player of the game is the new set of locations available on the map; expect to...
News Celeste Gets New "Harder Or Weirder" Mode On PC, Will Come To Switch In The Future
An "anti-assist mode"
Retro-inspired platformer Celeste has just received a brand new mode on PC called 'Variants'. While not currently available on Switch, this update is also planned to hit console versions of the game "in the future". The mode has been introduced on both Itch and Steam as part of the game's v1.2.5.0 update; according to the...
News Splatoon 2 Version 4.3.0 Arrives Tomorrow With Final Kensa Weapons And A Stage Renovation
Booyah
Tomorrow sees the launch of Version 4.3.0 in Splatoon 2, with a new set of weapons and a stage makeover set to be included when it goes live. As promised, this update will see the fourth and final collection from the Kensa weapon range - reskins of already-existing weapons with different sub and special weapons. You can see all four of the...
News 3DS System Update 11.9.0-42 Is Now Live
More stability
In preparation for the Christmas period later this month, Nintendo has rolled out a new firmware update for the Nintendo 3DS. Version 11.9.0-42 is by no means a game changer. Once again, it's a minor update that aims to enhance the overall user experience and prevent any nasty exploits. Here's what you can expect in this latest...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Is Getting Three Free Updates, Two Go Live Today
Free stuff is good stuff
Bandai Namco has revealed that Dragon Ball FighterZ will be receiving not one, not two, but three free updates on Nintendo Switch. What do you mean, "the article title already gave that away"? The first of these three updates comes in the form of a 'FighterZ Tournament' - a brand new online tournament mode featuring several...
News Mario Tennis Aces Version 2.1.0 Update Brings New Games And Tournament Changes This Week
Game, set and patch
Mario Tennis Aces is receiving a pretty substantial update at the end of this week, introducing new games, tweaking the online tournament mode, and changing the abilities of multiple characters. In the Online Tournament, a player's ability will be classed by four ranks (A, B, C, D) based on a player's rating, with those at...
Video New Trailer Shows Off Kirby Star Allies' Upcoming Creepy Challenge Mode
Dark Kirby?
Nintendo has shared a brand new trailer for Kirby Star Allies, giving us a better look at the Heroes in Another Dimension mode set to hit the game this Friday. If you've missed the news, this new challenge mode is part of a free 'Wave 3 update' that will also see the latest dream friends Magolor, Taranza and Susie be introduced, as well...
Video Get Acquainted With The Three Mage-Sisters, Kirby Star Allies' Next Dream Friends
More free content
Nintendo has shared a brand new trailer to introduce The Three Mage-Sisters, three characters set to appear in Kirby Star Allies as Dream Friends later this month. We first heard about this trio playing a part in the game just a few weeks ago, with Magolor, Taranza and Susie also being shown off in an update trailer, and this...
News The Messenger's New Game+ Update Is Now Live, Quality Of Life Improvements Also Added
Get updating!
The Messenger has now received the promised 'Messenger+' update, adding a New Game+ option and a nice little selection of quality of life improvements. We've got all the details you need down below. Earlier this month, developer Sabotage confirmed that the update would be hitting at some point in November, letting us know that the...
News Paladins And SMITE To Receive Cross-Play And Cross-Progression On Switch, Xbox And PC
PS4 a no-go despite being "technically ready"
Hi-Rez Studios has revealed that both Paladins and SMITE are set to receive cross-play and cross-progression across Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and PC. These features are set to be introduced via major updates for each game in January next year; cross-play allows users to play with or against each other...
Video Sabotage Showcases Quality Of Life Update For The Messenger
Spoilers ahead
The Messenger by Sabotage has been nominated for "best indie debut game" and "best independent game" at this year's Game Awards, so it's obvious this is a special release. So, how do you make an indie title like this even better? With a free quality of life update, of course. If you missed the
News Pokémon GO Update Brings CP Rebalancing, New Gen 4 Monsters And Poké Ball Plus Connectivity
And some special 2km eggs!
Following a recent update distribution across both Android and iOS, Pokémon GO developer Niantic has now implemented a splattering of changes and updates which add new features and a rebalancing of stats to the game. For competitive players, the CP rebalancing will likely be the most interesting part of the update. All...
News Dragalia Lost Developer Outlines Its Plans For The App's Future
Including an update on the story's next chapter
Dragalia Lost has been a rather successful little endeavour for Nintendo and developer Cygames; we praised it for being a "remarkably well-executed ARPG" in our review earlier this month, and the game managed to generate $16 million in its first two weeks on sale, outperforming
News The Escapists 2 Has Just Received Three New DLC Packs On Switch
Time to breakout all over again
Today sees the release of three - yes, three - new DLC packs for The Escapists 2 on Nintendo Switch. All three pieces of DLC have been previously released on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC, but arrive on Switch for the first time today. You can expect to be breaking out from a variety of unique prisons all over again...
News Dark Souls: Remastered Switch Update Fixes Crashes And Improves Animations
Make sure to update
Dark Souls: Remastered has just received an update on Nintendo Switch, fixing crashes and other issues to improve the game's overall performance. Not an awful lot has been said about the game since it launched on Switch last month, but that doesn't mean that developer FromSoftware hasn't been quietly working away on improvements...
Burger Royale
Fortnite is being updated to version 6.30 today, bringing with it the usual bucket load of changes that are sure to change the way you play. Interestingly, developer Epic Games has also decided to remove the controversial glider redeploy function that has been speeding up matches over the last few weeks. Starting as a limited time...
News The Switch eShop Finally Adds Search Filters For Genre, Price Range And More
Hallelujah!
The Nintendo Switch eShop has just been hit with a new update, finally adding a selection of easy-to-access search filters which should help players to find brand new games. The Switch eShop - and its frankly ridiculous approach to organisation and structure - has sparked countless comments from frustrated users over the past year and a...
News The Messenger's Quality Of Life Update Will Be Ready "Sometime" This Month
Adds New Game Plus mode and more
One of the standout indie releases this year has been The Messenger - developed by Sabotage and published by Devolver Digital. Released in August on the Switch eShop, the 2D side-scroller draws inspiration from the original Ninja Gaiden game and enhances the experience with elements of 8-bit and 16-bit time travel...
News Kirby Star Allies Update Introduces New Dream Friends And Adds Challenge Mode
Arrives 30th November
Later this month on 30th November, Kirby Star Allies on Nintendo Switch is receiving its 'wave three' update which will add a bunch of new characters and a special challenge mode to the game for free. After teasing much of this DLC content in Japanese, Nintendo has now released a prolonged video in the west which runs for...
News Nintendo Will Remove Smash Bros. Ultimate's Offensive Depiction Of Native Americans
Mr. Game & Watch's feather "does not represent" Nintendo's values today
During Nintendo's Japanese livestream of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, it was revealed that one of Mr. Game & Watch's attacks involves him taking on the silhouette of Native American, complete with a feather on his head. This depiction is seen as offensive by many, and...
News The Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle Update You All Asked For Is Now Live
Screen filters! Multiplayer toggle! New Screen size!
We rather liked the Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle when it launched recently, and our only real complaint was that Capcom had been rather lazy when it came to screen options. The company obviously took note of play feedback on this matter, as it quickly announced that an update was in the works which...
News Fortnite Is Teaming Up With The NFL To Bring Customisable Team Outfits To The Game
Support your team in style
Epic Games has announced a partnership with the NFL that will see outfits based on all teams appear in Fortnite. Kicking off from 9th November at 4pm PT / 7pm ET (midnight UK / 1am CET the following day) players will be able to purchase NFL-themed outfits from the Fortnite Item Shop. Each of these outfits can be swapped...
News Inasa Yoarashi Joins The Battle In My Hero One's Justice As A DLC Character This Month
Challenger approaching!
Bandai Namco has revealed that the master of the Whirlwind, Inasa Yoarashi, is set to join the roster in My Hero One's Justice later this month. Inasa Yoarashi, also known by the name of Gale Force, is known for his long-range combat skills and energetic personality. The character will be available to purchase and download...
News Get Ready To Put In A Shift For Mr. Grizz On Splatoon 2's New Salmon Run Map
Contract begins on 7th November
Mr. Grizz will soon have a new location to send Salmon Run players in Splatoon 2. In a few days time, version 4.2.0 will add the Ruins of Ark Polaris - a new Salmon Run map - to the game. Below is the official word via the Nintendo VS Twitter account, which promises the clean-up operation will begin on 7th November:...
News Splatoon 2's New Torpedo Sub Weapon Might Be More Dangerous Than The Ultra Stamp
Track down your opponents
Earlier this week, the official Japanese Splatoon Twitter account revealed the fun-looking Ultra Stamp special weapon was making its way to Splatoon 2 in the next update. That's not all, though. Version 4.2.0 - dropping on 6th/7th November, depending on your region - will also be introducing a new sub weapon known as the...
News Splatoon 2 Is About To Receive The Ultra Stamp, Possibly Its Most Fun Special Weapon Yet
See it in action...
Update: Nintendo has since confirmed that 'Ultra Stamp' is indeed the English-language name for the weapon. Original Article: It would appear that Nintendo still has the odd trick or two up its sleeve when it comes to Splatoon 2, as a brand new update for the game has been revealed alongside one of the most fun-looking special...
News MissX Bends The Rules In SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy, Joins The Roster Next Month
With three costumes and two voice sets
NIS America has announced that MissX will be the latest downloadable character for SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy, "bending the rules" next month. If you're not especially clued up on your SNK knowledge, MissX was the host of the Queen of Fighters tournament in the 2000 Neo Geo Pocket Color game SNK Gals'...
News NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 Gets Free Halloween DLC, But Switch Players Will Have To Wait
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar also added to roster
2K has revealed a brand new update for NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 which brings some free, spooky Halloween content (plus some extra goodies, too) to the game. This DLC arrives on PlayStation4, Xbox One and PC today, but will arrive on Switch "at a later date". The update introduces a fancy, new Halloween...
News You Can Now Use Your Nintendo Labo Piano Toy-Con With Deemo On Switch
Thanks to version 1.4 update
The promised Nintendo Labo Piano Toy-Con update for Switch rhythm action title Deemo has officially landed, with ten songs now available to play. The Piano Toy-Con support comes as part of Deemo's Version 1.4, complete with a new list of songs called the Toy-Con Collection. These songs have been specially adapted to...
Video Check Out Yooka-Laylee's Demastered Nintendo 64 Mode In Action
Coming soon to Switch
Playtonic Games has shared a brand new video for Yooka-Laylee, giving us a good look at the game's promised 64-bit mode. This demastered Nintendo 64-inspired mode has been promised for the game ever since the project first started out on Kickstarter. Players have had to wait for the mode to arrive for quite some time (our...
News Switch Puzzle Game Hexologic Has Been Updated With 50% More Content Free Of Charge
Time to check it out?
Switch puzzler Hexologic has just received a rather substantial update, giving players 50% more content to play through with no extra charge. If you're unfamiliar with the game, Hexologic is a hex-based puzzler which uses tile-based riddles to work the minds of its players. It's said to be quite the challenge, "even to the...
News Both Xenoblade Chronicles 2 And Torna – The Golden Country Have Just Been Updated
Fixes everywhere
If you're a keen Xenoblade Chronicles 2 fan, sinking every precious hour you have into its addictively gripping ways, you may be pleased to hear that a new update has just arrived for both the main game, and the newly released expansion Torna - The Golden Country, fixing various bugs and issues across the board. Proud owners of the...
News Fortnite Introduces Ranked Online Tournaments, New Two-Seater Vehicle Also Added
Updates, updates, updates...
Today sees the release of Fortnite version 6.10, bringing the usual dose of weekly updates to the game's performance and a whole new way to play. Perhaps the biggest inclusion from this latest patch is the addition of in-game tournaments. A new 'Events' tab has been added to the game, with a list of tournaments...
News Morphies Law Had Disappointing Launch, Devs Planning New Free Content To Bring Players Back
"We need to make a big splash"
When Switch-exclusive Morphies Law was first announced, and then when it surprise-launched on the eShop just a couple of months ago, its unique online shooter gameplay grabbed the attention of many - ourselves included. Shooting a particular body part sees you steal mass, reducing your opponent's stature and increasing...
News Hand Of Fate 2's The Servant And The Beast DLC Is Headed To Switch "Soon"
Out now on other platforms
Defiant Development's deck-building RPG Hand of Fate 2 is receiving a new batch of DLC, with the Switch version set to be released "soon". 'The Servant and the Beast' invites players to return to the Dealer’s table once again, featuring a brand-new campaign that sees our hero strike a bargain with a monstrous entity who...
News Senran Kagura Reflexions' Full DLC Roster Is Now Available From The Switch eShop
Weeks worth of content
After several weeks of staggered new content arriving for Senran Kagura Reflexions, the game's complete DLC roster is now available to download in full directly from the Switch eShop. Since its release last month, fans of the game have been treated to DLC character sets known as 'Reflexion Course & Outfit Sets'. These...
News Timberman VS Receives Online Multiplayer This Week, Steam Cross-Platform Play Coming Soon
Chop chop!
Forever Entertainment has revealed that its arcade-sports title Timberman VS is getting a brand new update later this week, adding online multiplayer into its frantic mix. Launching on Friday 5th October (at 4am CEST to be precise), this new multiplayer update will allow you to take your wood-chopping challenge to other players around...
News Splatoon 2 Is Getting A Worldwide Halloween Splatfest, Spooky New Outfits And Decorations
Trick or treat?
Splatoon 2 is about to get a whole lot spookier, with plenty of Halloween-themed goodies just lurking around the corner. First up is a worldwide Splatfest, celebrating Halloween in style with all sorts of festivities taking place and a 'Trick or Treat' theme. Being referred to by Nintendo as 'Splatoween', the event will be taking...
News Overcooked 2's Mysterious Update Revealed, Brand New Surf 'n' Turf DLC Available Right Now
More levels, more chefs, more fun!
Just last week, Overcooked 2 developer Ghost Town Games and publisher Team17 shared a tease of things to come, leaving us wondering what extra goodies were in store. Now, the mystery has been revealed. A brand new DLC package for the game called Surf ‘n’ Turf is now available digitally on Nintendo Switch...
News New Fire Emblem Heroes Update Allows You To Shrink The App's File Size By 75%
Perfect for those without much space
Since releasing way back in February 2017 - just before the launch of the Switch, in fact - Fire Emblem Heroes has received multiple updates to add new content and streamline the gaming experience. As a result, keeping up to date with the game can take up a lot of your precious smartphone storage space, but this...
News Splatoon 2 Version 4.1.0 Lands Next Week, Includes The Final New Stage
New "Booyah!" weapon announced, too!
Earlier this week, we shared the news that Nintendo had revealed "the last new stage" being added to Splatoon 2. It turns out that this new stage will be with us very soon indeed as part of a new, incoming update. On 2nd October in North America, and 3rd October in Europe and Japan, Version 4.1.0 will introduce...
News Fortnite Season Six Arrives Today With Updated Map, New Items And Pets
Darkness Rises
Fortnite Season Six has finally arrived on Nintendo Switch (and other platforms too, of course) and it's bringing a whole wave of new ways to play along for the ride. First up, as seen in the trailer above, the map has seen some pretty big changes. We now have the addition of a 'Floating Island', along with 'Corrupted Areas', 'Corn...
