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News 3DS OS Version 11.6.0-39 Is Now Available for Download
11.5.0-38 is so last year
With each passing day, it seems that Nintendo Switch becomes an increasingly more important part of Nintendo’s plans, while the 3DS proportionally becomes more and more irrelevant. The release of Metroid: Samus Returns helps stem this, but there’s still a lingering feeling that the platform is on its last legs. Perhaps...
Reminder FAST RMX is Bigger Than Ever and Is Still an eShop Gem
Because games more than a week old are still worth playing
In the current internet age where anything more than 24 hours old can easily be forgotten, it's worth remembering that the early days of the Switch eShop had some excellent games; anyone looking for something new to play on the system should remember to select 'View More' at the bottom of...
News Here’s the Full List of Changes Made by ARMS Version 3.0.0
You'll float, too
ARMS is still ticking along just fine, seeing a regular amount of content additions and balancing tweaks every few weeks. The big news with the current update is that the new fighter, Lola Pop, is finally being added to the game, but there’s a number of other additions and tweaks that have been made, too. Alongside Lola, we’ve...
News New Splatoon 2 Stages and Weaponry Confirmed in Nintendo Direct
Splat-tastic
Though the latest Nintendo Direct had its share of reveals for new games, it also addressed updates for some current gems. This included new stages and weaponry for Splatoon 2, as seen above. First up we have the return of Kelp Dome, which will make its debut in the rotation on 15th September. Then there's Snapper Canal, which has...
Exclusive Here's What's In Today's Free FAST RMX REMIX Update
Mixing things up
FAST RMX was one of our favourite Switch launch titles; it's pretty much everything we wanted from an F-Zero game, but without Captain Falcon and the gang. The lovely folks over at Shin'en Multimedia just got in touch to remind us that the REMIX UPDATE is coming to FAST RMX later today, which will add 6 new tracks...
News Overcooked: Special Edition Update Brings Silky-Smooth Framerate
A little longer in the oven works wonders
We rather liked Overcooked: Special Edition when it brought chaotic co-op cookery to the Switch back in July. It's been very popular on other platforms previously of course, but there is nothing like playing on the Switch on-the-go in tabletop mode with a friend, is there? Unfortunately, there...
News Splatoon 2 Version 1.3.0 Is Now Live
At last, the Tri-Slosher nerf!
Splatoon 2 has already seen a number of changes since launch, adding in new stages and content alongside some much needed tweaks to balancing the greater metagame. It’s been a bit since the last update—although we have naturally seen the addition of some new stages and weapons, periodically—and now Nintendo has...
News FAST RMX Version 1.3 Goes Live on 13th September
Bring on the free DLC
FAST RMX was a standout title in the Switch’s launch library, carrying on the dream of F-Zero with its high intensity futuristic racing. Since then, the game has been occasionally tweaked with new updates that add in new content and extra features, and the latest of those has just received a release date. FAST RMX version...
News Super Mario Maker Gets A Long-Overdue Update On Wii U
To make for a "pleasant playing experience"
Super Mario Maker was one of our favourite Wii U games; Nintendo clearly invested great time, resources and thought into making it greater than its core concept. The user interface, the creativity of the tools that feed the player's imagination and the overall polish are a testament to the development...
News Nintendo Switch OS Version 3.0.2 Is Now Live
Behold the splendor!
It’s been quite a fair bit of time since Nintendo last updated the Nintendo Switch software with *gasp* new features beyond that all-important stability that we simply cannot get enough of in any Nintendo console. Nintendo has heard your cries, and has opted to grace the raving masses with yet another glorious software update...
News Super Mario Run Is Back on the iOS App Store
Mario was just taking a lunch break
Earlier today, we reported on the mysterious disappearance of Super Mario Run from the iOS App Store, a move which didn’t have any explanation by either Apple or Nintendo. Perhaps it had something to do with a bug in the game which warranted its removal or maybe there was some kind of problem on the side of the...
News Here’s What the Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Day One Update Does
A nice change
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle will perhaps go down as one of the biggest turnarounds in gaming history, and the game is now available on store shelves. After an initial reveal due to some massive leaks, fan and media reaction was tepid to say the least, but since then, the game has become very well received. And now, a launch day...
News The Sloshing Machine Returns To Splatoon 2 Tonight
Splatastic!
The Sloshing Machine was one of the more fiendish weapons in the original Splatoon for Wii U. Now according to the Japanese Splatoon Twitter account it will be making it's triumphant return in Splatoon 2 tonight. Let's take a closer look at this bad boy: The Sloshing Machine comes with the Autobomb sub-weapon and the Sting Ray...
News New VOEZ Update Adds Twelve New Songs
Also, there's now a free demo
One of the ‘hidden gems’ on the early Switch eShop was that of VOEZ, a smartphone rhythm game that takes advantage of the system’s touch screen to provide some high-speed beat matching thrills. We really liked the game when we reviewed it, citing the large amount of content as a big plus. Fortunately, in a new...
News Fast RMX Is Getting A Free REMIX Update Next Month
6 new tracks, 2 new cups, no cost to you
FAST RMX was one of our favourite Switch launch titles; it's pretty much everything we wanted from an F-Zero game, but without Captain Falcon and the gang. The lovely folks over at Shin'en Multimedia just got in touch to let us know that there will be a "REMIX UPDATE" coming to FAST RMX at some point in...
News Hoenn Pokémon Data Has Been Spotted in the Latest Pokémon GO Update
Here we go again!
Though it has certainly dropped off in popularity since last summer (and who could forget that trainwreck of a festival?), Pokémon GO still has a strong and loyal fanbase and Niantic is keen on keeping them busy with new content from time to time. This past year saw the addition of Generation II Pokémon as well as Legendary...
News Get Ready To Splat As The Classic Squiffer Arrives In Splatoon 2 Soon
Blazing fast charge speed
Splatoon 2 is the game that keeps on giving; much like its Wii U predecessor regular updates will ensure that the experience never gets stale. It's been revealed that a new weapon - affectionately known as the Classic Squiffer - will be available to pick up tomorrow from the Ammo Knights store; it's free in real-world...
News Here’s a Look at One of the New ARMS Coming in the Next Update
Better go walk that one off, Helix
Part of the charm of ARMS is the sheer depth of customization when it comes to the titular weapons with which the fighters do battle. There’s thousands upon thousands of possible combinations and setups, yet Nintendo isn’t content to just call it day quite yet. The company already teased the upcoming new...
News The Overcooked: Special Edition Performance Patch Is Nearing Release
Targeting that cinematic 30 FPS
We think Overcooked: Special Edition is a standout game in the Switch’s growing catalogue, but the one major problem to be found in this particular version is the relatively shoddy performance compared to other versions. Overcooked runs at a steady 30 FPS on other platforms, but stutters somewhere around 20 FPS on...
News Here’s Your First Look at the Upcoming New ARMS Fighter
Well, sort of
Last week, Nintendo put out a decently sized patch for ARMS that introduced a series of balance tweaks, and it also confirmed that the next update would be much more significant, adding in a new fighter, stage, and more arms. Not much else has been revealed since then, but Nintendo of Japan just recently put out a bit of a teaser for...
News The Splat Brella Will Stop Raindrops Falling on Your Head in Splatoon 2 This Weekend
We did some talking to the sun
Splatoon 2 has been serving up weekly updates and/or events so far, and that's set to continue this week. The coming weekend will bring us one of the quirkiest new items in the Switch sequel - the Splat Brella. It's the first of its type in the game, and the Japanese account's tweet has a few nice shots of the...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Version 1.2.1 Now Available For Download
Don't get too excited, though
These Nintendo Switch software updates are coming thick and fast these days. We've already seen Zelda: Breath of the Wild and ARMS get new updates, and now it's the turn of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Version 1.2.1 of the popular racer has just gone live, but it doesn't boast the sweeping changes seen in the other titles; in...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild's First Free Item Distribution is Live on Switch
Just don't get TOO excited...
Earlier this week Nintendo introduced what could be considered as SpotPass for Nintendo Switch. As part of the update for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild there were posts in the 'News' tab for the game that promised tips and free items to come; the first of these is now live. You simply access the News tab and,...
News ARMS Version 2.1.0 Is Now Available
No new character, but we'll get one next time
Much alike to its support for Splatoon 2, Nintendo has pledged to support ARMSwith an ongoing series of balancing tweaks, new ARMS, new stages, and new characters over the course of roughly a year from the time that it launched. The last major update most notably saw the introduction of a new playable...
News The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Version 1.3.1 Is Now Live
Bug fixes! Item distribution! Stability!
With only half of the expansion pass content currently available, Nintendo is certainly still keen on supporting The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild with new content via updates and patches. The latest patch just went out and while it makes the usual bug fixes and tweaks that these kinds of updates do, it...
News ARMS Balance Update Is Coming Next Week
Who's getting nerfed?
The official ARMS Twitter account has revealed that the game will be getting a balance update next week. There are no details on exactly what's going to change, but the Twitter post appears to indicate that more news will be forthcoming before the update actually goes live. Are there any elements of ARMS that you think...
News Cave Story+ Receives Free Classic Graphics Update
Just like the good ol’ days
It’s a bit of an understatement to say that Cave Story has been released on a lot of platforms; Cave Story+ on the Switch is just the latest in a long line. Over the years, various iterations have tweaked and iterated on the original art style, and the new release did that yet again and offered a marginally different...
News TumbleSeed '4 Peaks' Update Makes Big Changes, Including Switch-Exclusive Multiplayer
Discount makes it rather tempting, too
TumbleSeed is, in the opinion of this scribe, one of the most unique and intriguing titles to currently grace the Switch eShop. It can also be divisive because of its punishing difficulty, though, and while we gave it a big recommendation with an 8 in our review, the steep challenge meant it wasn't warmly...
News My Nintendo Updates with New Kirby and Star Fox Rewards
Along with plenty of others
It’s pretty safe to say that the My Nintendo rewards service has been disappointing to many, although it has been showing some signs of improvement in more recent months as the rewards have been ever so slowly getting better. Whether or not that upward trend has been continued will be up to you to decide, but Nintendo...
News Splatoon 2 Version 1.1.2 Is Now Live
Buffs! Nerfs! Bug fixes!
The original Splatoon was a game that received a healthy dosage of post-release support, with new maps, weapons, modes, and balancing tweaks being regularly delivered. Since Nintendo has pledged to support Splatoon 2 in a similar fashion, it comes as no surprise that the company has been already been quite proactive in...
News Vertex Pop Puts Out a New Update for Graceful Explosion Machine
Just one more run...
One of the most fun arcade experiences on the Switch eShop right now can be found in Graceful Explosion Machine, as stylish ‘shmup that likes to tempt you into going back for just one more try. The game is almost entirely centered around its leaderboard and ranking system, and now that vertex pop has put out a new update,...
Video Digital Foundry Assesses the Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition 1080p Update
No need to block it out any more
Based on the Switch eShop charts Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition has, unsurprisingly, proven to be rather popular on the system. It's certainly worthy of praise for offering such a feature-rich version of the game that can also be played on the go, but one complaint at its launch was that it ran in 720p even when...
News Update For Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition Enables 1080p Display When Docked
Switch from 720p to 1080p
Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition is a perfect match for the Switch - it's the same great game as always but with the added convenience of being able to play a full-fat version on the move. Perhaps one of the few downsides, however, was that the game would run in 720p, which makes perfect sense when playing the Switch as a...
News More Free Content Is on the Way to NBA Playgrounds
500,000 units sold and counting
NBA Playgrounds has been a somewhat divisive game for the Nintendo Switch. On one hand, it’s offered an enjoyable local multiplayer arcade experience that showcases the strengths of the Switch quite well, but it also suffered a bit from offering less features than other versions and these features have been slow to...
News Wii U OS Version 5.5.2 Is Now Live
Now this was unexpected
It’s been months since we last saw an update for the Wii U, but that’s not necessarily surprising given that Nintendo jumped ship with the thing just about as fast as they plausibly could’ve. Indeed, the Wii U died a quick death as Nintendo moved on to greener pastures with the Switch, but it seems that perhaps the...
News ARMS 2.0.0 Is Now Available for Download
All the Brass
The first major update for ARMS has finally arrived, delivering on Nintendo’s promise of providing more playable content for free after launch. Most notably, the new update brings Max Brass—a new playable fighter—into the fold, but it also adds a whole wealth of other things, such as a new game mode, a new stage, a few new Arms,...
News The ARMS Update Will Include a Mode That Allows Players to Become Hedlok
A mask with a bit of punch
The next notable ARMS update is very close, and will include the addition of Max Brass as a playable character along with three new ARMS and the Sky Arena stage. There'll be even more included with the update, however, with confirmation of an
News 3DS OS Version 11.5.0-38 Is Now Available for Download
A fun new update, just in time for the 2DS XL release
With the New Nintendo 2DS XL due out in the West in a couple weeks, it seems that now is as good a time as any for Nintendo to give the 3DS family system OS a bit of an upgrade, especially given that the last update came out in April and only added more stability to the system. So, what has...
News Cave Story+ Will Be Receiving Classic Graphics in a Free August Update
Gaming like it's 2004
Cave Story is one of those games that it seems will just never go away for good. The early 2000’s freeware game made big waves in the then fledgling indie scene, and has since been ported to just about every device that can reasonably run it. Throughout all those ports, incremental updates have been made that have improved...
News The Nintendo Switch Update for NBA Playgrounds is Now Live
Online matches! Gameplay tweaks! New players!
It's fair to say that Nintendo Switch owners with a copy of NBA Playgrounds have had their patience tested, with the wait for the game's much-needed major update going on for longer than expected. Appeased in early June with the promise of Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn for free, now the update for the game...
Random Internet Reacts Badly To The New Snake Pass Menu Icon
"I deleted the game! Excessive? Possibly, but it's so ugly!"
Snake Pass is a real gem in the early Switch library, it's a fresh experience that will keep you engaged until the very end. Solid visuals, unconventional gameplay, a memorable soundtrack and a decent amount of replay value make this well worth your time. The development team over at...
News Shovel Knight and Shantae Join The World of Blaster Master Zero
For shovelry!
Blaster Master Zero for Switch and 3DS is the game that keeps on giving; the next software update will feature two indie game legends that are ready to venture into the mutant-filled subterranean depths. Yes, soon you'll be able to play Blaster Master as Shantae or Shovel Knight. Version 1.3 of Blaster Master Zero will go live on 6th...
News Super Bomberman R Update 1.4 Is Live With Castlevania, Gradius And Silent Hill Bombers
Vic Viper and Simon Belmont join the team!
Super Bomberman R's most significant content update yet has just gone live, bringing with it new characters, stages and items. Three new characters are available in the shop: Vic Viper Bomber (from Gradius) Simon Belmont Bomber (from Castlevania), and Pyramid Head Bomber (from Silent Hill). There are also...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Version 1.2.0 Is Now Live
A new Pikmin suit! Balancing changes!
Though the jury’s still out on whether or not Nintendo will be updating Mario Kart 8 Deluxe with new DLC features sometime in the future, the company has still been periodically updating the game with minor tweaks and additions to improve the overall experience. Though there’s little here that’ll make a...
News ARMS Update Adds LAN Play and Arena Mode
Woah-oh-oh-oh-ohhhhhh
Rather like we saw with Splatoon, Nintendo has promised frequent free updates and content for ARMS. The first part of the Switch title's growth has now arrived with the update to version 1.1.0. First of all we have an extra option for local multiplayer, specifically within the 'Local' mode where you connect with other owners...
News Snake Pass Update For Switch Adds Time Trial Mode And Lots More
Noodletastic
Sumo Digital's slithery physics platformer Snake Pass was a unexpected delight when we reviewed it back in March with solid visuals, unconventional gameplay, a memorable soundtrack and a decent amount of replay value. While Sumo quickly rolled out a patch after launch to improve the rumble effect in the game, the UK developer will...
News The Big Pokémon GO Update is Being Rolled Out Now
Time to reinstall
Just a few days ago, Niantic revealed what is arguably the biggest update to Pokémon GO yet, completely revamping gyms, adding in new items and gym badges, and adding Raid Battles. It was known that this update would be done in stages which would be dripped out over the “next few weeks”, but it seems that the update process...
News Nintendo Switch OS Version 3.0.0 Is Now Live
And guess what it does?
Almost every update since launch for the Nintendo Switch has been relatively low key in overall impact, often just bringing minor stability improvements and little else. There was a slight hope that Nintendo might announce some sort of substantial update in its Nintendo Direct at E3, but alas, there was nothing to be heard...
News My Nintendo Just Got Another Update in North America
Yippee
It’s been almost exactly three months now since the launch of the Nintendo Switch and yet My Nintendo still has yet to update with any of the Switch rewards which are “coming soon”. While this no doubt comes as a disappointment to some, Nintendo for its part has been faithful in keeping the divisive rewards service ticking with new...
News Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition Gets Another Welcome Patch
Adventure Time Mash-up pack and Glide both arrive!
Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition has got off to a great start so far, and the lovely folks over at 4J Studios are committed to updating the Switch edition to keep it in line with other versions of Minecraft, which in our eyes makes it one of the best versions available courtesy of the console's...
