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TodaySat, 21st Sep 2019
News Wall Street Journal Report Says Nintendo Tried To "Aggressively" Cut Costs Of The Switch Lite
Affordability played a big part
When Nintendo revealed the Switch Lite to the world in July, it was evident the new system was aimed at a different and arguably much younger market. This was reflected in the price of the unit, which according to Takashi Mochizuki of The Wallstreet Journal, was an ongoing concern for Nintendo during the development...
News Gearbox Software: "Never Say Never" To Borderlands On Switch
The third game's creative director responds
Last week, Gearbox Software released the third mainline game in the Borderlands series. While the company previously stated this particular entry was unlikely to come to the Switch, that doesn't rule out the series completely. According to the creative director Paul Sage, there's still a chance of any...
Video Introducing The C-Force C-Air, An External 4K Monitor For Your Nintendo Switch
But how well does it actually work?
Looking for external monitor solutions for your Nintendo Switch? Then the C-FORCE C-air might be the ultra-slim and portable screen you've been looking for! Our US-based video producer Zion Grassl recently got a chance to demo an earlier version of this product with the Nintendo Switch. It's certainly handy if you...
YesterdayFri, 20th Sep 2019
Review Deadly Premonition Origins - The Marvellously Bizarre Cult Classic Comes To Switch
The Grand Ol' Mind of York
There’s always been something about Deadly Premonition that has resonated with a gaming audience. Whether it be the quirky cast of characters you meet along the way, the B-movie sentimentality the pours through every scene or the fragmented nature of its mechanics, the phrase ‘cult hit’ has never rang truer. Those...
Feature A Look To The Past - All The Legend Of Zelda Remasters And Remakes
Wielding the Remaster Sword
From the moment of its first reveal the Switch remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening captured Zelda fans’ attention with its eye-catching diorama aesthetic and reimagining of a classic. The Game Boy original transposed the top-down style of A Link to the Past on Super NES to a handheld in a way few thought...
Guide Untitled Goose Game Walkthrough - Puzzle Solutions And To-Do List Objectives
How to be a horrible goose
Untitled Goose Game is a game in which you assume the role of an annoying waterfowl and cause merry mayhem in a sleepy village, just because you can. It's a sandbox title which rewards experimentation, but there are a set number of objectives you have to undertake if you want to complete it. We've covered the entire game...
Review Untitled Goose Game - Short But Most Definitely Sweet
Metal Geese Solid
For a game that sees you controlling waterfowl and doesn't feature any robots, guns or tortured subplots, it's incredible how much attention Untitled Goose Game has garnered since it was revealed way back in October 2017. Thanks to its unique visual style, whimsical setting and instantly relatable protagonist, House House's...
News Upcoming Fire Emblem: Three Houses DLC Reportedly Detailed Ahead Of Release
Spotted in a Japanese guidebook
As you'll no doubt be aware if you're an eager Fire Emblem fan, there's plenty of DLC on the way for Fire Emblem: Three Houses on Nintendo Switch. Previous descriptions of the upcoming DLC have been a little vague, which is perhaps to be expected so far in advance, but according to
News SNK's New Neo Geo Might Not Be What You Were Expecting
Update: All pre-loaded games revealed!
Update (20th Sep, 16:15 BST): SNK has now revealed the 20 games that will be pre-loaded on the Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro. Here's the full list: The King of Fighters '95 The King of Fighters '97 The King of Fighters '98 The King of Fighters '99 The King of Fighters 2000 The King of Fighters 2002 Fatal Fury...
News Nintendo Details Plans For EGX 2019, Go Hands-On With Pokémon, Zelda, Luigi's Mansion And More
Tournaments, cosplay and all sorts of fun!
Nintendo has revealed that it will be attending EGX 2019 in style, with tournaments, competitions and plenty of hands-on opportunities to go around. EGX is the UK's biggest annual gaming show, with unreleased blockbusters and hundreds of indie games just waiting to be played by attendees. This year it's...
Gallery Unboxing Zelda: Link's Awakening Limited Edition On Switch
Ta Da Da Da!
Nintendo is really spoiling us with these limited editions lately. Astral Chain had a pretty special packaging (and one that was sadly exclusive to Europe) and Zelda: Link's Awakening is getting similar treatment. Inside the limited edition package for this Switch remake you get a steelbook case shaped like a Game Boy (complete with...
News Hexagroove Brings The Beat To Switch Next Month, From Devs Behind Elite Beat Agents
Hexagroove: Tactical DJ
Launching next month on Nintendo Switch is Hexagroove: Tactical DJ, a rhythm-action game from the developers of Elite Beat Agents and Blocksworld. The game actually combines those rhythm-action characteristics with elements of strategy, with the player's goal being to combine musical loops in real-time to keep on top of...
News WaterField Unveils New Premium Cases For Your Nintendo Switch Lite
Portable protection
If you're in the market for some extra accessories to go with your fancy, new Nintendo Switch Lite - and if you don't mind handing over a few quid to do just that - these new cases from WaterField might be exactly what you're after. We've featured WaterField's products on the site several times before, largely thanks to the fact...
Poll Nintendo Switch Lite Is Out Today, Are You Getting One?
Yes? No? Come in and vote...
It's an incredibly busy (and expensive) day for Nintendo fans, with a number of great games and even a brand new console all being released on the same day. Yes, the Switch Lite is finally here, and we want to know just how popular it is right now on day one. A smaller, cheaper version of the standard Nintendo Switch,...
Feature Getting Reacquainted With Zelda: Link's Awakening, An Irreverent And Silly Classic
"It was like we were making a parody of Zelda"
We originally published this piece back in February, and have decided to give it another push now, to mark the launch of Link's Awakening on Switch. The Switch is getting its second Zelda game, but it perhaps wasn't one that people were expecting. The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening was the...
News Team17 Discounts Overcooked, Yooka-Laylee And More In Switch eShop Sale (North America)
Some deals for Europe, too
Team17 is currently hosting a Switch eShop sale across North America, with a number of games being discounted for a limited time. There are twelve games on offer in total, and you'll also find some discounted DLC for the likes of Overcooked and My Time at Portia should you own the base games. Some deals have made their...
News Sonic Monopoly Scraps The Usual Formula For Rings, Emeralds And Boss Battles
A fast-paced take on the classic
A new Sonic Monopoly game has hit the market and Sega has given us a glimpse of what to expect when picking it up from stores. Called 'Monopoly Gamer Sonic the Hedgehog Edition', this version of the classic game ditches the standard tokens, allowing players to zoom around the board as Sonic, Tails, Amy, or Knuckles...
News Untitled Goose Game Is Out Now, And You Can Buy It Cheap For A Limited Time
Goosey savings
Sure, today sees the release of the likes of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and even a brand new console in the form of the Nintendo Switch Lite, but there's another title out today that's stolen our hearts (and probably everything from the garden, too). Yes, Untitled Goose Game is finally out on Nintendo Switch. You can grab...
News Nintendo Shares Zelda-Themed Mario Maker 2 Courses To Celebrate Link's Awakening Day
Eight courses to try!
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is finally here (well, again) and Nintendo is celebrating the big day in a number of different ways. Among them are these Zelda-themed courses available to play in Super Mario Maker 2. Nintendo has shared the following designs in a blog post, talking about how the designs have recreated...
News Final Fantasy VII And VIII Remastered Are Coming To Switch In One Physical Pack
Two games in one
Final Fantasy fans will soon be able to bolster their physical library of games on Switch – with Square Enix announcing it is releasing a two-in-one hard copy later this year within Asia. It includes Final Fantasy VII and the more recent Switch eShop release Final Fantasy VIII Remastered. Both games will contain English and...
News Snipperclips Dev Releases New Murder-Mystery Game, Arrives On Switch Next Month
Uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower
When the Switch was originally released, one of the standout downloadable titles was Snipperclips. A fun and frustrating co-op game published by Nintendo and developed by the talented brothers at SFB Games. Since then, SFB has returned to mobile development. Fortunately, its newest release Tangle Tower – just...
News The Wizard Is Getting A 30th Anniversary Blu-Ray Release
Thanks "to every fan who kept screaming"
When The Wizard made its original debut in-cinemas, it was widely panned by critics for being nothing more than a lengthy commercial for Nintendo and Universal Studios. Despite this, it still managed to develop a cult following over the years. Now, as we near the film's 30th anniversary, the movie's director...
News Luigi's Mansion 3 Receiving Paid DLC, Will Add New Content To Multiplayer Modes
A spooky surprise
One way to prolonging the life of games nowadays is to make additional content available after a few months. Nintendo's most common approach is to release expansion pass content, which we've seen in games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and more recently in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. If you...
News Demo Ori And The Blind Forest Before It Launches On The Switch Next Week
Download it from the European eShop
Update (Fri 20th Sep, 2019 23:29 BST): The demo for Ori And The Blind Forest is now available on the North American eShop. Original Article (Fri 20th Sep, 2019 00:45 BST): After an exclusive run on Microsoft systems, next week the definitive edition of Ori And The Blind Forest launches on Nintendo Switch. In...
Thursday19th Sep 2019
Feature Uncovering The Unlikely Story Of The World's Worst Controller In The Power Of Glove
"It's so bad"
To a complete outsider, the notion of creating a documentary about a failed video game peripheral from 30 years ago might seem pointless, if not downright silly. But the Power Glove is so much more than a device which simply struggled to find its audience and meekly withdrew into the night; it has become an iconic piece of gaming...
News 2D Arcade Brawler Fight'N Rage Will Beat Up Your Switch Next Week
Inspired by Final Fight
Fight’N Rage is headed to Nintendo Switch next week, bringing a whole lot of beat 'em up action along for the ride. This old-school side-scroller is inspired by the classic fighters of the '90s, mimicking the look, feel, and simplified three-button gameplay they were known for. We're talking games like Final Fight,...
Guide How To Share Games And Saves Across A Nintendo Switch And Switch Lite
How to sync data and share games between two Switches
for whatever reason you've gone and got yourself a lovely new Nintendo Switch Lite in addition to your regular 'old' Switch. Maybe one's going to be for the kids, or you're just tired of sharing. Perhaps you simply couldn't resist the cute new hardware revision and plan to use Switch Lite as your...
Hardware Review Nintendo Switch Lite - Half A Switch, But That's More Than Enough For Some
Smaller, brighter, slimmer, stronger?
Given its penchant for iterating and refreshing its hardware, the arrival of Nintendo's Switch Lite feels inevitable rather than surprising. What's perhaps a little more unexpected is how this new machine gleefully jettisons the key element that the original console was arguably sold on – its ability to...
Review Golazo! - Knockabout Soccer Action Straight Outta The 1990s
A coin-op kickabout
It could be argued that the arcade football genre is more or less dead at this point. While these days FIFA and Pro Evolution Soccer take part in a constant two-horse race – the Celtic and Rangers of video games, if you will – the days when we were swimming in less realistic arcade-style football games are gone. Many...
Video Digital Foundry Explores Zelda: Link's Awakening's Technical Wins And Losses
Are those frame rate drops really a problem?
So, we've finally been able to share our full thoughts on The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on Switch, and it's pretty safe to say we love it. Staying true to the original and being filled to the brim with charm, it really is yet another must-have for Switch owners. As you'll already know if you've...
