News QubicGames Is Giving Away 10 Free Nintendo Switch Games: Today's Game Is Space Pioneer
10 free games throughout December!
Feature The Best Hidden Gems And Underrated Switch Games Of 2019
Great games that might have passed you by
Feature 30 Weird And Wonderful Peripherals From Nintendo's History
Playing with power... and a whole lotta plastic
Feature The Worst Nintendo Switch Games Of 2019
The worst Switch games we've played this year
Feature Nintendo Life's Switch Game Of The Year 2019
Team NL's picks for the Nintendo Switch GOTY 2019
News - 2019, Week 52
Sunday29th Dec 2019
News Switch Named Most Fragile Product Of The Year By French Consumer's Association
Thanks, Joy-Con drift
Although 2019 was another fantastic year for Nintendo in terms of sales, all of this positive news has been somewhat soured by ongoing controller issues. In case you need a refresher, a class action lawsuit was filed against Nintendo of America in July for its allegedly faulty Joy-Con. It led to Nintendo responding to the...
Feature The Best Nintendo Moments Of 2019
Memories are made of this
2019 may have tested many of us with varying trials and tribulations outside the world of video games, but it's been a pretty wonderful year for gamers all round, and especially Switch owners. Nintendo's hybrid handheld has gone from strength to strength, with a huge amount of excellent games, a nice little internal...
News GungHo President Says Ninjala Will Be Fun For Players Of All Ages
And seasoned gamers will be "very" satisfied
Ninjala has been in the making for a number of years now. When the "bubblegum ninjutsu" shooter does finally arrive on Switch, GungHo Online Entertainment expects it to satisfy all skill levels. Here's exactly what GungHo President Kazuki Morishita had to say during a recent interview with Nikkei:...
Mini Review STEINS;GATE: My Darling's Embrace - A Typical Dating Sim With Series Trimmings
Just another Switch Dating Sim?
The Steins;Gate series is famous for several things: having a time-bending narrative, a dark world and engaging characters presented in a non-linear traditional visual novel format. It’s safe to say that it's a far cry from the deluge of other visual novels present on the Nintendo eShop, so is Steins;Gate: My...
News Nintendo Spent An Estimated Amount Of $46 Million On TV Advertising In The US This Year
PlayStation the top spender, Xbox with the most impressions
Nintendo's television advertising spend in the United States this year is estimated to be around $46 million. This is less than half the amount spent on PlayStation and Xbox ads and it has still managed to generate a total of 3.07 billion impressions. According to VentureBeat and its...
News Level-5 CEO Reveals New Yo-Kai Watch Game
Based on Yo-Kai Academy Y
Yo-Kai Watch 4 may not have been localised for the Switch yet, but that doesn't mean Level-5 hasn't been busy on other projects. In September the Japanese company revealed it would be bringing the series to the PlayStation 4 and this followed with the announcement of Yo-Kai Watch 4++ in October. If that wasn't already...
Poll Box Art Brawl #23 - Snowboard Kids
The kids were all right
Welcome to a festive edition of Box Art Brawl, where regional box art variants battle each other for the honour of your vote. Christmas is over, New Year is approaching, so it's time to hit the slopes as the snow settles in the interim. Last week Star Wars Episode I: Racer raced itself to the podium and t'was decreed by you...
News New Labo VR Mini-Game Arrives On Switch News Channel In Japan
Fortune fun
If you've been looking for a reason to dust off your Labo headset, Nintendo has just released its 15th free mini-game for Labo VR Kit on the Japanese Switch News Channel. This new game titled Omikuji – which translates to "Fortune" – requires players to shake the Joy-Con and then draw a fortune with the A or R button. Here are the...
Saturday28th Dec 2019
Feature The Best Hidden Gems And Underrated Switch Games Of 2019
Great games that might have passed you by
It's been a busy couple of years since Nintendo Switch first launched back in 2017 and Switch gamers have been spoiled for choice when it comes to great games to play. In stark contrast to the lean years of Nintendo's previous console, it's been hard to keep up with the excellent Switch titles coming from...
And to "avoid stability issues"
In October, Niantic announced it would roll out the Wayfarer Tool to improve the overall experience its augmented reality games provided. This included support for the popular mobile title, Pokémon GO. It was launched a few days ago, but due to the overwhelming response from the player base, Niantic has now had to...
Feature Prepare To Meet The Light! Where Is Kid Icarus: Uprising On Switch?
And does Nintendo’s 2019 hint at an answer?
Kid Icarus: Uprising on 3DS was one heck of a game. A bombastic shooter inspired by Greek mythology, the game still has a devoted fanbase. In fact, a good number of Nintendo heads have always been a bit miffed that such an ambitious, explosive game from one of the industry’s all-time greats (Smash...
News Port Specialist Saber Interactive Is Working On New Games For Nintendo Switch
What could they be?
One developer that's had an outstanding year on the Switch is Saber Interactive. If the name doesn't ring a bell, it's the team that most recently ported across The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition to Nintendo's hybrid platform. It also helped out with Call of Cthulhu and Vampyr. So what are the plans for the future?...
News Hideki Kamiya Says Bayonetta 3 Development Is "Going Really Well"
There you go
At the start of the year, Switch fans got quite a shock when Nintendo announced the development of Metroid Prime 4 had been entirely restarted. This followed later on in the year with the delay of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. With this in mind, it's nice when we do get regular updates from developers about how
Mini Review STEINS;GATE 0 - A Classy Follow-Up For Veterans Of The Original Visual Novel
A timey-wimey sequel
Let’s not beat around the bush, Steins;Gate is a very well acclaimed visual novel, and this follow-up, Steins;Gate 0 is a worthy entry into the main series. Adopting the same format, world and style as the original Steins;Gate, those looking for a lengthy time-twisting visual novel will not be disappointed. The story takes...
News Nintendo Fans In Japan Select Fire Emblem: Three Houses As Their Favourite Switch Title Of 2019
Dragon Quest takes out second and third
Fire Emblem: Three Houses certainly hasn't gone unnoticed since it was released in July. Earlier this month at the Game Awards, it was awarded the 'best strategy' game of 2019 and at the same event, it won the Players Voice award – beating various other games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, EA's
News Super Kirby Clash Has Been Downloaded More Than Four Million Times
Nintendo celebrates with 20% off Gem Apples
Have you downloaded Super Kirby Clash from the Switch eShop yet? It is a free-to-start game Nintendo announced during a Direct presentation in September that got released on the very same day. Nintendo's now revealed the game has been downloaded more than four million times, in just under four months. To...
News Mario Kart Tour's New Year Event Starts On 31st December
New driver alts, karts and gliders up for grabs
Nintendo has announced the next event for its free-to-play mobile game Mario Kart Tour. Of course, it's all tied to the new year. Celebrations starting on 31st December with the aptly named New Year's Tour. This next tour will decorate the Tokyo track, add multiple new driver alts, karts and gliders,...
Friday27th Dec 2019
Feature The Worst Nintendo Switch Games Of 2019
The worst Switch games we've played this year
Christmas is over, Boxing Day's been banished for another year and now you're left combining three-day old scraps of turkey with whatever other leftovers and condiments are lying around the house. Yes, the inter-holiday lull has set in, and while it's not quite up there with the January blues, it's easy...
Feature Why You'll Never Get To Play Your Favourite Retro Game On Switch
Companies really do want your money, but at the right price
A few weeks ago while scrolling through Twitter, a particular video clip caught our eye. It showed Slipstream, a 1995 F1 arcade game from Capcom. Using Sega’s System 32 board, it was produced in very limited quantities for the Latin American market and never saw wide release. As you can...
Feature One Year In, What do the Pros Think of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate?
"We need developer support. I can’t stress this enough"
Traditionally, a one year anniversary is celebrated with paper. That definitely won’t be a problem for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s own one year anniversary; with a couple of months to spare, Nintendo’s mascot fighting game is already the best selling fighting video game of all time...
Random Why Pikachu Is No Longer As Chubby As It Once Was
The design was influenced by the anime, of course
When Pokémon first arrived on the Game Boy in 1996, Pikachu was illustrated as a plump electric rodent that looked far from agile. It wasn't until later on in the series, the face of the pocket monster franchise got an artistic makeover, making him slightly less chubby. What was the reason behind...
News Move Aside Baby Yoda, Baby Sonic Is Much More Adorable
Aww, look at those eyes
The best way to sell something is by making it cute. Sega and Paramount seem to know this because it turns out the upcoming movie Sonic the Hedgehog – due out on Valentine's Day next year – will feature a much younger blue blur. In a Japanese promotional trailer for his silver screen debut (above), you can see baby Sonic...
News A Xenosaga Collection Was Scrapped Due To Profitability Concerns
"Sorry guys"
A collection of games in the "Xeno" series was canned because Bandai Namco was concerned it wouldn't sell in the numbers required to turn a profit, according to general manager Katsuhiro Harada. The series - which began life on the PlayStation in 1998 with Xenogears and includes six entries on the PlayStation 2 - laid the foundations...
Talking Point Even Dexit Couldn't Derail The Pokémon Hype Train In 2019
But will the negative reaction change the future of the series?
In this series of end-of-year features, we're summing up some of 2019's biggest talking points. 2019 was a big year for Pokémon fans, with the arrival of Gen 8 in the form of Sword & Shield. However, for many players, the game was something of an anticlimax; for the first time in...
News The Top Five Games That Appeared In NPD's Best-Selling Charts The Most Over The Past Decade
Zelda and Mario Kart feature
As we get closer to the end of another decade, NPD video game industry analyst Mat Piscatella has been sharing interesting data about software and hardware trends. His latest tweet highlights the top five games that made "the most" appearances on the NPD Group's top 20 best-selling video games chart within the US over...
News Sega's Director Of Animation Thinks The World Is Ready For Another Sonic TV Show
"There are several discussions"
If you're a fan of Sonic the Hedgehog, you probably already know the official YouTube channel has released multiple animated shorts based on Sonic Mania and Team Sonic Racing. Since the conclusion of Sonic Boom television series though, this has been the only way to watch Sonic on screen. So what else
Talking Point Switch Lite Expanded The Console's Reach In 2019
The Switch that can't switch
In this series of end-of-year features, we're summing up some of 2019's biggest talking points. 2019's biggest talking point from a pure hardware perspective was the release of the Switch Lite, Nintendo's first major revision of the popular Switch system. While it removes some of the console's core features – such as...
Japanese Charts Pokémon Stays In First Place For The Sixth Week, As Switch Sales Increase
The biggest week of the year for the hybrid system
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 16th December - 22nd December and once again Pokémon Sword and Shield have placed at the very top. This makes this the sixth week in a row Game Freak's latest entries in the long-running series have been first. Apart from this, Luigi's Mansion 3 has...
News Smash Bros. Ultimate's Last Event Of The Year Celebrates Characters Who Wear Shorts
Donkey Kong could learn a thing or two
On a weekly basis this year, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has hosted a special in-game event or tournament, promoting both new and existing spirits. Believe it or not, but we're now up to the final event of 2019. Going out with a bang, this new event currently taking place is all about spirits wearing shorts. It...
Thursday26th Dec 2019
Feature 30 Weird And Wonderful Peripherals From Nintendo's History
Playing with power... and a whole lotta plastic
Nintendo’s history as a manufacturer of playing cards and toys means the company has always been very comfortable with expanding out from with video game console under the TV into the wider world of peripheral accessories and novelties. These extra lumps of plastic and electronics that interface with...
Feature How David Lynch’s Twin Peaks Influenced The Legend Of Zelda Series
Games both wonderful and strange
As many of you will have been reminded by playing the recently released remake on Switch, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening is a surreal little adventure with an odd cast of characters which give Koholint Island a very specific feel. The first portable entry in the celebrated series, this diminutive adventure...
News The Hottest Switch Indie Games Of 2019 Are On Sale Right Now (North America)
Cuphead! Ori and the Blind Forest! Downwell! Blasphemous!
Nintendo is celebrating a bumper year of eShop classics by putting 2019's best-selling indie games on sale until the 28th of December. From 12/25 at 9:00 am PT to 12/28 at 11:59 pm PT, you can get up to 40% off a select bunch of indie classics, giving you the chance to pick up some of the...
Feature Nintendo Life's Alternative Game Awards 2019
Most Long-Winded Title, Best Britishism and more!
It's Game of the Year season everyone! Take a cursory glance around the internet and you'll be sure to find huge goaty lists of games ranked according to their relative qualities. It's fun - and hey, what else are you going to do while you're sat at home with the family watching the telly over the...
Feature Nintendo's 130th Birthday Comes During A Golden Age For The Company
A look at Nintendo’s changing fortunes over the last few years
T'was Monday 23rd September in the year 1889 - a fateful day in Kyoto, Japan - when Ian Nintendo woke up and decided to form a video game company... Okay, there may be a couple of minor discrepancies in that opening statement, although the date and the founding of the company we now...
Feature From Astral Chain To Zetman: The Story Of Masakazu Katsura
Get to know the man behind Astral Chain's art
Although he's a famous manga artist in Japan, there's a good chance you've probably never heard of Masakazu Katsura – and if you have, it probably wasn't until very recently. He’s the character designer for Astral Chain, the latest action title from PlatinumGames. In anticipation of Astral Chain’s...
Wednesday25th Dec 2019
Feature I Think My Game Boy Predicts The Future
“What evil might this forbidden technology unleash?”
The Game Boy turned 30 last month – to the shock of those of us realising we are therefore well over 30. Where did the past go? I think it went into a nook at the end of my bookshelf – at least that’s where I found my old DMG-01, the original Game Boy. Like many reading this, I’m sure,...
Random No, Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Isn't Coming To Microsoft's HoloLens
"Introducing the Robber Run Again!"
A listing for Zelda: Breath of the Wild has hit the Microsoft store, but before you assume that Nintendo has lost its marbles and gone multi-platform, we should point out that it's bogus. While the listing shows the original box art and uses that famous title, the actual game in question doesn't look like...
Editorial Merry Christmas And Happy Holidays From Everyone At Nintendo Life
So this is Christmas
It's been an amazing year for Nintendo fans, it's fair to say. The dark days of the Wii U are long behind us and the arrival of the Nintendo Switch – now entering its third holiday season – has resulted in a tidal wave of interest in all things Nintendo. Not only has that meant that we've seen a flood of amazing games come...
Tuesday24th Dec 2019
News QubicGames Is Giving Away 10 Free Nintendo Switch Games: Today's Game Is Space Pioneer
10 free games throughout December!
Update (Tue 24th December): Today's free game is Space Pioneer! Full details on how to claim it can be found below, and you can also read our full review of the game right here. Original Article: Publisher QubicGames has blown us away with an incredible Christmas offer which will allow everyone to claim ten free...
News Calm Yourselves, Splatoon 3 Wasn't Just Teased By Nintendo After All
Annnnd breathe
The last twelve hours or so have been rather stressful for Splatoon fans, with excitement, nerves, and confusion all coming their way thanks to the belief that maybe - just maybe - Nintendo had teased a 'Splatoon 3'. As it happens, that's not the case at all, but with the phrase 'Splatoon3' trending online and with plenty of Inklings...
Feature Nintendo Life's Switch Game Of The Year 2019
Team NL's picks for the Nintendo Switch GOTY 2019
As we look forward to what 2020 holds, it's that time of year to take stock and to look back wistfully on 2019. It's been a busy one, that's for sure, and on reflection it's clear that the past twelve months have been particularly fine ones for Nintendo fans. But which were the absolute tip-top...
Random "Yahoo!" Is No Longer A Problem For The Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening
It's back
From "HELLO!" to "YAHOO!" Professional translator Clyde Mandelin has shed light on a single word that has been repeatedly changed over the years in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. The 1998 DX version of the title features an old lady in it, who says "YAHOO!" throughout the course of the game. This line was supposedly changed by...
Feature What Developers Really Think About The Nintendo Switch In 2019
"Switch is the system to be on right now and everyone knows it"
By all accounts, the Nintendo Switch had an amazing 2019. Its sales momentum hasn't shown any signs of slowing and it has been blessed with some truly amazing video games. If you're a Switch owner, then you have plenty of reasons to be cheerful as we head into 2020 – but what about...
Feature The Most Important People In Nintendo History
The key figures who got Nintendo to where it is today
In September 2019 (Monday 23rd, to be exact) Nintendo celebrated its 130th anniversary. Founded back in 1889, it famously started out as a manufacturer of playing cards. Eventually, the company went into the toy market with the Ultra Hand, an extendable arm developed by an employee in his spare...
News Think You're The Ultimate Pokémon Fan? We Bet You Can't Beat This Christmas Crossword
Burn Heals at the ready
Only hours remain until Christmas Day - unless you're reading this in the future, of course - and what better way to spend your Christmas Eve than angrily shouting at the hardest Pokémon crossword known to mankind? Here's a blank image of the crossword. Look at the SIZE of it! Joe Merrick, the hardworking webmaster of...
News The Pokémon Company Just Released Two New Pokémon Games On Facebook
Play them today
The Pokémon Company has announced two new games for Facebook: Pokémon Tower Battle and Pokémon Medallion Battle. Tower Battle is described as a physics-based puzzler, has been developed by Bombay Play, and is available now worldwide. Here's the full description: Pokémon Tower Battle, available now worldwide, is a unique take...
News Get Super Savings On Capcom Switch Games This Christmas, With Up To 50% Off (North America)
Resident Evil, Mega Man and much more
The holiday Switch eShop sales continue, meaning now is the perfect time to grab yourself one of Capcom's releases at a reduced price. The Japanese publisher and developer has lowered the prices of pretty much all of its major series. This includes Resident Evil, Mega Man, the Devil May Cry games, Street...
News Axiom Verge Creator Says The Sequel Has A "Distinctly Heavier Zelda Influence"
Link would be proud
It might not seem like it, but earlier this month, Axiom Verge 2 was officially revealed for the Switch during Nintendo's Indie World Showcase. As explained by the title, it's a sequel to the original game released on the eShop in 2017. While Axiom Verge has been compared to the Metroid series in the past, the sequel has al
Video See How Sonic Gets His Shoes In This Latest TV Spot From Paramount
Racing into cinemas early next year
In case you missed the news, Sonic the Hedgehog will be running about in a pair of red and white Puma shoes in his live-action movie, due out on Valentine's Day next year. Unlike the games, though, he might not be wearing his iconic kicks from the get-go. You see, if a new television spot released by Paramount...
News Nintendo And Your Favourite Game Developers Share 'Happy Holiday' Messages
Ho ho ho!
The holidays are well and truly upon us and the developers behind all of our favourite games have been sharing festive messages for fans, friends, and everyone in between. We've gathered a handful of these for you to check out below, hopefully getting you into the festive spirit ahead of the big day, and also reminding us just how...
News Christmas Comes Early With ESP Ra.De. Psi's Limited Edition Package For Switch
We've been really good, honest
Christmas might be just around the corner but we've been deemed good enough to open one of our presents early – and it's the swanky limited edition package for Cave's legendary shooter ESP Ra.De., which launched in Japan on Switch and PS4 on December 19th. A collaborative effort between emulation masters M2 and the...
Video Another Look At Nintendo Switch's Officially Licensed Mario Kart Steering Wheels
An ideal last minute gift?
Gaming accessory maker Hori has shared a new video to show off its recently released steering wheels designed for Nintendo Switch. If you haven't seen them before or want to get another look, make sure to check it out above. With both a Racing Wheel Pro Mini and Racing Wheel Pro Deluxe available, players big and small...
News Puzzle & Dragons GOLD Gets A New English-Dubbed Trailer
Due out 15th January
A few weeks ago, we found out the next entry in the popular Puzzle & Dragons series – Puzzle & Dragons GOLD – would be released in North America on 15th January for $14.99. Now, to help promote this upcoming Switch eShop title, GungHo has released a new English-dubbed trailer for the game, which you can view below...
Monday23rd Dec 2019
Feature Best Nintendo Switch Ports Of 2019
The best ports to arrive on Switch in the past year
We're all keenly aware that the Nintendo Switch isn't as powerful as the Xbox One or PlayStation 4, but that hasn't stopped it playing host to some incredible conversions throughout 2019. Some of these are ports which, when you really think about it, have absolutely no right whatsoever to be on a...
News Hold The Phone, 3DS Is Getting A New Game On Boxing Day And More Are On The Way
A survival horror
All is not lost for the trusty Nintendo 3DS, as a brand new and exclusive game is set to launch on the system this Boxing Day. Silver Falls – 3 Down Stars is a survival horror which has been inspired by the style of classic titles from the '90s and early 2000s. Ammo and recovery items are limited and every fight with enemies can...
Mini Review Tools Up! - An Overcooked Challenger Which Doesn't Quite Come Together
Undercooked gameplay
Let’s get one thing out of the way before we take a deeper look into Tools Up. Yes, it’s clearly a direct response to the phenomenal success of the Overcooked franchise, and no, it’s not quite as good. Nevertheless, that doesn’t make Tools Up a bad game, as such (it’s actually great fun when you get a few friends...
Feature GoldenEye Dev David Doak On Shaking (And Stirring) The FPS Genre On Console
"All we could see were the bad things"
You couldn’t escape it. It was here, rife and potent. It ploughed a path through conventional gaming conversations from the casuals to the parents of gamers that had to put up with the noise, the screaming and the not going to bed because if you didn’t kill John with thirty-seven remote mines stuck to the...
News THQ Nordic Is Hosting A Huge Holiday Sale On The North American Switch eShop
Super savings on Darksiders and plenty of other series
As you've probably already noticed, a lot of the major publishers are currently having sales on the Switch eShop to celebrate the holiday season, and THQ Nordic is no different. Like a number of other sales at the moment, this one is limited to North American residents. This particular sale is...
Mini Review Space Pioneer - Solid Gameplay Let Down By Repetitive Design
One small hop for mankind
Just in its name, Space Pioneer immediately conjures up an undeniable sense of awe and spectacle. There’s a feeling that you’re going to be embarking on an epic journey of discovery as you take your first steps on one of many exotic planets. Space Pioneer certainly has a whole bunch of planets to explore, but the only...
News Save Big On Bandai Namco Switch Games This Winter, With Up To 75% Off (North America)
Dragon Ball, Ni no Kuni and much more
Bandai Namco is currently celebrating the holiday season on the Nintendo Switch eShop with a special sale. It runs from now until 30th December, so grab a great deal while you still can. Here's the sale description via the Nintendo website: 12/19 at 9:00 am PT to 12/30 at 11:59 pm PT - Get ready to celebrate...
News Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order's Second DLC Pack Is Available Now
X-Men: Rise of the Phoenix
As had been previously promised, the second DLC pack for Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order is now available to download. It arrives as part of the game's expansion pass - available to buy from the Switch eShop for $19.99 / £17.99 - and adds four more X-Men and an all-new Danger Room mode. Here's some more in
Random Taiwanese Retailer Bundles Nintendo Switch With A Toilet Seat
We'll take ten
Now, we're not afraid to admit that we made the odd joke about playing Zelda on the toilet when the Switch's home and portable concept was first revealed, but this is really taking the... A Taiwanese retailer has decided that the best way to flog Nintendo Switch systems is to chuck in a smart toilet seat - you know, for those lengthy...
Video The 'Bigger And Better' Simpsons Hit & Run Sequel We Never Had
If only, huh?
Ever since The Simpsons Hit & Run smashed its way onto Nintendo's GameCube and other platforms back in 2003, fans have been crying out for a sequel. Even now in 2019, a fan-made petition for a Simpsons Hit & Run 2 is amassing more signatures than ever, despite the original now being 16 years old. As it happens, a sequel was...
Random Henry Cavill Got To Keep His Witcher Costume, But Had Issues With The Pants
Star also opens up about "that" bathtub scene
So, Netflix's Witcher series is now live, and while it has had some mixed reviews, the general reaction from viewers and fans appears to have been reasonably positive. Star Henry Cavill has been doing plenty of interviews to promote the series, and has revealed that he got to keep Geralt's amazing...
News Luigi's Mansion 3 Is Now Outselling Link's Awakening In The UK
It's also outperformed a few other first-party exclusives
Luigi's Mansion 3 was well-received by fans and critics alike when it was released in October, so how is it doing on the sales front? In the UK, Luigi's third outing is performing quite impressively at the moment in the local game charts, even though it wasn't able to claim the top spot when...
News Splatoon 2 Version 5.1.0 Arrives Early Next Month
Expect some weapon adjustments
As sad as it was, one of the video game highlights for Nintendo fans in 2019 was the final Splatfest for the multiplayer squid shooter Splatoon 2. In the end, Pearl and Team Chaos won. Now that the game is no longer receiving new content or events, the focus is on minor adjustments to the overall balance. The last...
News Play As A Murderous Vacuum In Roombo: First Blood, A Comedic Stealth Game Out Today
Home Alone: Vacuum Edition
Launching today on Nintendo Switch is Roombo: First Blood, and we doubt you've ever played a game quite like this before. Described as a "comedic, top-down, stealth-action game", this one has you taking on the role of a ravenous, murderous robot vacuum cleaner. You'll be hacking gadgets like lights, doors and appliances...
Random This Super Mario World Guitar Is Made Out Of 10,000 Lollipop Sticks
A true work of art
Sometimes we find ourselves completely blown away by people's imagination, hard work and talent - especially when there's a Nintendo twist or two included. Today is absolutely one of those days. YouTube channel Cranmer Guitars has shared a video online showing off an awesome Super Mario World-themed guitar. Now, that would be...
UK Charts Call Of Duty Takes Christmas Number One, Nintendo Holds Four Of The Top Ten
Mario Kart still top of the Nintendo tree
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 21st December, revealing that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has claimed Christmas number one. The game retained its position at the top of the charts from last week, selling best on PS4. Nintendo's presence in the chart is still relatively strong, however, with...
Deals Grab Animal Crossing, Brain Training And amiibo Pre-Orders On The Official Nintendo UK Store
Restocked amiibo and new calendar codes, too
Last week we looked at some deals on Nintendo's online UK store which enabled shoppers to redeem promo codes with their purchases to bag a free calendar. Well, although those codes expired today, a new wave has cycled in to replace them. In addition, pre-orders have gone up for upcoming games and amiibo,...
News Grab This Glow In The Dark Polter Pup Shirt From Nintendo's Online Store (North America)
Or redeem a new item from My Nintendo
My Nintendo users located in North America can now purchase exclusive hoodies and t-shirts from the Nintendo Store. These designs are based on Luigi's Mansion 3, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and the prices range from $24.99 to $44.99. [image.or
News Degica Brings Two Nurse Love Visual Novel Games To The Switch eShop Later This Week
Nurses need love
The Switch's library of visual novel games continues to expand on a weekly basis. The latest one making its way across to the hybrid platform is the romantic series Nurse Love. It's not just a single entry, though, it's two of them according to publisher Degica Games. On 26th December here in the west, both Nurse Love Syndrome and...
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