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News - March, 2022
Thursday31st Mar 2022
News Who Needs Switch Pro? New Dongle Promises To "Instantly Upgrade Switch To 4K"
"Automatically upscaling to 4K resolution without any lag"
A new dongle promises to automatically upscale the Switch to 4K with zero lag, and it's coming to Kickstarter this April. The 4K Gamer Pro is the follow-up to the 4K Gamer+, which was launched in Asia in 2021. It's a plug-and-play device that takes the 1080p output of the Switch (and other...
News Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online SNES And NES Service With Three More Titles
Out now!
Following on from the news that we could be getting more NES and SNES games this week, Nintendo has now added three classics to its Switch Online service. The titles joining the service on this occasion include Earthworm Jim 2 for Super Nintendo, along with Dig Dug II and Mappy-Land for NES. Here's the full rundown of each game:
News Nintendo Adds Super Mario World And Super Punch-Out!! Switch Online Special Versions
Special World and 'Champion Edition' await
As you're likely aware, Nintendo bolstered the NES and SNES Switch Online line-ups with three new games, but there are a couple of other additions to check out. We have another two 'Special' editions to try, both for iconic games in the Super Nintendo app. First up we have 'Champion Edition' in Super...
News E3 2022 Is Officially Cancelled
Geoff Keighley, what did you do?
[Update: Thu 31st Mar, 2022 21:00 BST] The ESA has provided an official statement to IGN, as reported by Rebekah Valentine: "We will devote all our energy and resources to delivering a revitalized physical and digital E3 experience next summer. Whether enjoyed from the show floor or your favorite devices, the...
Review Dark Deity (Switch) - A Shameless But Satisfying Fire Emblem 'Homage'
Emblematic of a certain other fantasy tactics game
Well, it's about time someone really, properly ripped off Fire Emblem: Three Houses. No, really, don't get upset; that is truly not the insult it reads like. After all, with no new mainline series title on the horizon — no, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes doesn't count — don't fans deserve a...
News Now Parents Are Getting Their Kids To Sue Nintendo Over Joy-Con Drift
Lawyer, leave those kids alone?
Another class-action lawsuit against Nintendo over Joy-Con drift is being proposed in North America, but this case hinges on the question of whether or not two kids can sue the Japanese giant. Lawyers for families suing Nintendo in the case 'Sanchez et. al. v. Nintendo of America' claim that an arbitrator has ruled...
Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land The Isolated Isles: Forgo Park - All Leon Soul Pieces
Phantom Fairground
Welcome to the next part of our Kirby and the Forgotten Land walkthrough. By now you'll have beaten the campaign and moved on to the Isolated Isles post-game content. The third area of this post-game world requires us to find 51 more pieces of Leon's soul to help rescue him. That's a lot of soul fragments! Let's jump in and see...
Talking Point Now That Zelda: BOTW 2 Is Off The Table, Should Holiday 2022 Belong To Mario?
Or even... Donkey Kong?
Nintendo's Holiday 2022 season is looking real quiet. Too quiet, if you ask us. Even though we're about nine months out, it seems a little odd that we don't know what Nintendo's big holiday release might be — Splatoon 3 is scheduled for the Summer, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is due in September, and of course, the previous Big...
Friday1st Apr 2022
Video 12 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In April 2022
LEGO Star Wars, Nintendo Switch Sports and more...
We're up to the fourth month of 2022 already and the releases are starting to ramp up. April is wasting no time getting underway with the launch of the new LEGO Star Wars game on the 5th April. Following on from this we've got something for sports fans with MLB The Show 22, and it just keeps...
Thursday31st Mar 2022
News Nintendo Switch Temporarily Listed On Call Of Duty 'Online Services' Webpage
It's now been removed
Just days after a rumour about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered coming to the Switch, COD fans have now spotted a Nintendo Switch listing on Activision's official 'Online Services' webpage. This support site allows you to scroll through a list of games and view the current online status of each one. What's got the...
News Among Us Gets A Friends List As Part Of New Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
Make friends! And then kill them!
Among Us has just been updated, and the update brings one of the most requested features yet: A Friends List! There are also other changes too, including new cosmetics — on the Switch, you can get Ghostface cosmetics, but Xbox gets an exclusive Master Chief look and PlayStation gets a Ratchet and Clank one too...
News The 3DS Is Getting Another Physical Release This Year, And It's A Pun On 'Vagrant Story'
Smells good, right?
So, you assumed that Andro Dunos II was going to be the very last physical 3DS release? Think again, because the console is getting another boxed title this year, and the name is utterly pun-tastic. Fragrant Story arrives this April and is a 3DS exclusive. It's described as "an all-new 16-bit tactical RPG in the style of
Cards up to 1TB reduced
In the US, Amazon is currently hosting a pretty cracking sale on memory and storage solutions that are perfect for your Nintendo Switch or PC setup. If you're looking to expand your storage to keep hold of all your downloaded games, now's a perfect time. We've got a full guide to the best MicroSD cards for your Nintendo...
Random Fan Creates A Stunning Custom Sleeve For Kirby And The Forgotten Land
Doing what Nintendon't
Physical games are often made even more beloved with the addition of sleeves or steelbooks. Unfortunately, Nintendo rarely offers up such extras for its products (rare examples include steelbooks for the collector's editions of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and Xenoblade Chronicles 2), with most of their fancy special...
News Harvest Moon Added To Japan's Switch Online Super Famicom Library
Farm life
Instead of Earthworm Jim 2, Japan has received the original Harvest Moon game this month. This farming RPG was first released on the Super Famicom in 1996 and is joined by Dig Dug II and Mappy-Land. Just like the western offerings, you can play this one right away. The catch is, you'll obviously need to have access to a Japanese Switch...
Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land The Isolated Isles: Forgo Horns - All Leon Soul Pieces
Return of the Ice King
Welcome to the next part of our Kirby and the Forgotten Land walkthrough. By now you'll have beaten the campaign and moved on to the Isolated Isles post-game content. The fourth area of this post-game world requires us to find 51 more pieces of Leon's soul to help rescue him. That's a lot of soul fragments! Let's jump in and...
News 'Samurai Bringer' Slices Its Way To Switch In April
May fortune be with you!
Update [Thu 31st Mar, 2022 16:35 BST]: As revealed in the NGPX 2022 Showcase, Samurai Bringer will be bringing samurai to Switch on 21st April. Check out the original trailer for the roguelite ARPG and more details below... Original Story [Mon 24th Jan, 2022 10:00 GMT]: Japanese publisher PLAYISM and developer...
News Heart Machine Reveals Open-World Hyper Light Drifter Successor, 'Hyper Light Breaker'
It's a roguelite!
Heart Machine, the original makers of indie darling action-adventure RPG Hyper Light Drifter, announced today that they've already begun work on a successor — just three months after the release of their last game, Solar Ash. It's called Hyper Light Breaker, and it takes the gorgeous 2D pixel-art look of the original game and...
News Zelda-Inspired 'XEL' Brings Time-Traveling Action To Switch This Summer
A love letter to classic Zelda titles
We've all been hit hard by the recent news that the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will be delayed to Spring 2023. It's a necessary move, of course, to ensure that the game will be the best it can possibly be (don't say the Miyamoto quote!), but we can't hide the fact that we're a tad...
News Roguelite Action Game 'Astebros' Is Coming To Sega Genesis And Switch
Kickstarter campaign is successfully funded
If you're someone who's just itching something new for your Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, then you'll want to keep an eye on Astebros, a new roguelite that will be making its way to the retro console, along with a digital release on Switch. The project has been funded via Kickstarter via developer Neofid...
Round Up 14 Switch Games Showcased In The New Game+ Expo
Prinny Presents Vol 3! Amnesia! Azure Striker Gunvolt 3! More!
It seems that online expo season is here, and New Game+ Expo has brought a whole bunch of interesting game announcements. It's often a good show from a Switch perspective, with the participating developers and publishers typically being from the Indie scene, which still very much loves...
News Kitsune Tails Is Getting A Prequel, And It Looks A Lot Like Super Mario Bros
Tanookitsune?
Right, this story gets a wee bit confusing. Here are the brass tacks: Kitsune Tails is a platformer inspired by games from late in the 8-bit generation, and it's coming to the Nintendo Switch in 2023. Developer Kitsune Games has just announced that they're also making a prequel: Kitsune Zero, which will be released this year as paid...
Video Nintendo Switch Sports Gets A Brand New Overview Trailer, Out April 29th
Showcasing online ranks, cosmetics and more
It's the end of March, and it means we're getting closer to the release of Nintendo Switch Sports - the sequel to Wii Sports. To build some more excitement around this upcoming release, Nintendo has uploaded a new overview trailer that runs for just over five minutes. In it, you'll get to see a...
Nintendo Download 31st March (North America)
LEGO Star Wars! MLB The Show 2022! Z-Warp!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker...
News We're Getting A Second Valis Collection On Switch
Includes three classic games from the series
Edia has announced that it plans to release a second collection of Valis titles on the Switch. Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Collection arrived last year, and included the PC Engine (AKA: TurboGrafx-16) versions of Valis: The Fantasm Soldier, Valis II, and Valis III. The second collection – which doesn't...
Japanese Charts Kirby And The Forgotten Land Absorbs More Big Sales
The rest have to suck it up
It's that time, once again, for the Famitsu Japanese charts; this time they cover the week of 21st to 27th March/ Of course that brings us into the launch of Kirby and the Forgotten Land, which we already knew had enjoyed a fast sales start in the UK. The good news for fans of the pink one is that has also been evident...
News Trippy Cat-Themed Alice In Wonderland In 'Catie In MeowmeowLand' Delayed On Switch
We're all mad here
[Update: Thu 31st Mar, 2022 22:30 BST] Catie in MeowmeowLand comes out today, on all platforms except the Nintendo Switch, where it's been delayed indefinitely. Stay tuned for an update! [Original: Wed 9th Mar, 2022 20:30 GMT] Meow meow, mew mew mew. Mew, meow. Meow! [Translation below] Does anyone remember Samorost? It was...
News SNK Has Released Another Neo Geo Pocket Color Game On Switch eShop
The return of Big Bang Pro Wrestling
Well, here's a surprise - the Neo Geo Pocket Color title Big Bang Pro Wrestling is now available on the Switch eShop. This title was originally released in 2000 exclusively in Japan. Here's the rundown, courtesy of SNK's official website: It's about to pop off! Muscle-bound wrestlers take the stage for a...
News PS2 Stealth Action Title 'Kamiwaza Tourai' Coming To Switch In Japan
Will a western release follow?
Tokyo-based publisher Acquire has announced Kamiwaza Tourai, a remastered version of the PS2 stealth-action game from 2006. The game will launch in Japan later this year. The release will improve on the original release in multiple ways, including HD graphics, updated textures, an auto-save feature, multiple tutorial...
News Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 Is Shooting To Switch This July
Keiji Inafune reveals the date in a new trailer
Nearly two years on from its initial announcement, Inti Creates has revealed that Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 is coming to Switch this summer — on 28th July to be precise. The game was first introduced back in June 2020, so it's taken a while for this 2D action series to officially become a trilogy...
Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land: How To Beat Phantom Clawroline
Get-out claws
Welcome to Nintendo Life's Kirby and the Forgotten Land boss guides. Here we'll be running you through each and every one of the main bosses for the game and how we went about defeating them. Now that you've beaten the main campaign you can get stuck into collecting Leon's Soul fragments across the Isolated Isles, where you'll have to...
Nintendo Download 31st March (Europe)
CRYSTAR! Ikai! tERRORbane!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail eShop - New Releases: CRYSTAR (NIS America, 1st Apr, £44.99 /...
News Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story 2 Casts Its Spell On Switch This Year
Class is in session
Publisher PQube has announced that Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story 2 will be coming to Switch this year. The game is a sequel to Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story and continues with the same themes, allowing you to build your school as you see fit as its principal, nurturing the students as they tackle fearsome foes with...
Random Have Your Cake And Murder It Too With The Latest Among Us Tie-In
*shoves cake into vent*
Remember that trend where everything was cake? You'd see a video of someone's dog on Twitter, and then they'd stick a knife into it and BOOM. It was cake, stupid. Or you'd go to your mum's house for Mother's Day only to find out that some wily pâtissièr had replaced her with pastry, as a fun joke. It was a nightmare! You...
Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land: How To Beat Phantom King Dedede
Lord of Shadows
Welcome to Nintendo Life's Kirby and the Forgotten Land boss guides. Here we'll be running you through each and every one of the main bosses for the game and how we went about defeating them. Now that you've beaten the main campaign you can get stuck into collecting Leon's Soul fragments across the Isolated Isles, where you'll have...
Wednesday30th Mar 2022
News Former Nintendo Employee Admits He's Frustrated With Switch Online
"giving people an indication of what the plan is helps"
Everyone has an opinion about the Switch Online service, and it seems former Nintendo employees are no different. In a very honest reply to a fan question, former Nintendo Minute co-host Kit Ellis (who now runs a weekly podcast with Krysta Yang) has shared his own thoughts about Nintendo's...
Random Requests For Zelda Ports Increase Following BOTW 2 Switch Delay
Please make it happen, Nintendo
Yesterday, was a pretty rough one for Switch owners, with Nintendo announcing the delay of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2. On a more positive note, it at least gives Nintendo more time to make this anticipated release even better. The only problem we have now is that the Switch could be without a Zelda...
News Nintendo Reminds Fans EarthBound And EarthBound Beginnings Are Available On Switch Online
You can even download a free strategy guide
Earlier this year, Nintendo finally made EarthBound and EarthBound Beginnings available on the Switch Online service. In case you missed it, Nintendo has now issued a reminder by sharing a fact sheet on social media - highlighting a few of the fun details about each game. It's also shared a link to the
Random Resident Evil And Silent Hill Creators Sit Down For A Chat
Two legends talk game design, zombie movies, and memories
The Resident Evil and Silent Hill franchises have both become legendary in the gaming world since their debut in the mid-late '90s. Although one is undoubtedly flourishing more than the other right now (if you don't know which one, then we can't help you), both have had a major impact on the...
News Niantic Provides Context Behind Pokémon Go Community Day Changes
Exploration, exercise, and real-world interactions take centre stage
The Pokémon Go Community Days have been cut in half going forwards, with the events only encompassing 3 hour windows. This decision was understandably met with frustration from fans, however game director Michael Steranka has now provided some context to the changes in an...
Rumour Could We Be Getting New NES And SNES Games This Week?
Update: Three more classics have been added!
Update [Thu 31st Mar, 2022 02:05 BST]: It's official, Nintendo has expanded its SNES and NES service with three more titles. Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online SNES And NES Service With Three More Titles Original story [Wed 30th Mar, 2022 13:45 BST]: New games for the Nintendo Switch Online service...
News Epic Games Faces Lawsuit Over The 'It's Complicated' Fortnite Dance
Not the first, won't be the last
Epic Games finds itself facing a fresh lawsuit after YouTuber and choreographer Kyle Hanagami claims that the 'It's Complicated' emote used in Fortnite is actually based on one of his own dance moves. Although the emote was introduced to the game in August 2020, Hanagami's move dates back to 2017. He has asked for a...
News Toaplan's Coin-Op Classic 'Snow Bros.' Is Coming To Switch This May
Update: Check out the new trailer!
Update: Snow Bros. Nick & Tom Special will release on May 19th, 2022. You can check out the new trailer above. Original Story [Wed 16th Feb, 2022 10:30 GMT]: Toaplan's Snow Bros. is coming to the Switch in 'reimagined' form later this year, it has been revealed. Originally released in 1990, Snow Bros. was...
Mini Review Imp Of The Sun (Switch) - Flickers Of Flair In A Well-Designed Metroidvania
Hail to the Imp
Originality is overrated. So is perfection. There’s something to be said for the scrappy B-tier games that, let’s face it, make up the majority of most systems’ libraries. A lot of them simply don't get a second look because they appear, you know, a bit cheap. And, when we first booted up Imp Of The Sun, we had the same sort of...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Delay Sees Nintendo Shares Slump 6%
Hard news to take
Following the announcement that the company is pushing back the launch of the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 from its previous '2022' release window to 'Spring 2023', Nintendo shares dropped 6% in Tokyo trading yesterday. As reported by Reuters, the slump comes after a 25% year-to-date climb, with Switch
Talking Point Nintendo Switch Online, Game Pass, And 'New' PS Plus - How Do They Compare?
Begun, the Sub Wars have
There had been rumblings over the past weeks and months that Sony was going to unveil a revamp to its subscription service to compete with Microsoft's Game Pass; it had a codename of 'Spartacus' for added effect. It did just that in the end, unveiling three new tiers of PS Plus — the lowest tier broadly represen
Random Someone Made A Real Mario Kart 8 Kart Out Of Cardboard, And It's Awesome
It even hovers... Kind of
It really feels like Nintendo Labo just came and went with little more than a whimper. Although Nintendo created a Vehicle Kit to help make your races in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe feel just a tad more realistic, YouTube creator DanCreator / Cardboard Crafts has taken the concept further by creating a life-size kart made out of...
News Dead Cells 'Break The Bank' DLC Adds New Enemies And Weapons, And It's Free
Freecell! No wait that's already a game
If you've got a copy of Dead Cells, or even if you haven't, make sure to check out the latest DLC for the game, which is A) totally free and B) a bunch of new content including new enemies, weapons, and mutations. Did we mention it's free? Here are the things that have been added, plus the full patch notes...
News Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night Is Getting A Child Of Light Crossover, For Some Reason
Sure, that's cool
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has had some intriguing updates and crossovers to freshen up the experience and keep the game on our radar. These have been slowing down, understandably, but back in October a "special character" collaboration was teased; now it's been revealed. It's an intriguing crossover, albeit a bit of a...
News Digital Foundry Shares Its Tech Review Of Triangle Strategy
The latest HD-2D experience under the microscope
Triangle Strategy has been out for nearly a month now, getting off to a good start in terms of sales and earning plenty of praise. Currently a Switch exclusive, as HD-2D predecessor Octopath Traveler was at launch, it's now had a technical analysis by
Random We Can't Stop Thinking About This Stunning GameCube Mockup
Vaporwave hello
Via Reddit You know how it is. You're scrolling through Twitter of an evening, admiring beautiful retro game box art and hardware and intricately detailed scale starship models (everyone does that, right?), and suddenly see an image so jaw-droppingly amazing that it stops you dead in your tracks. The image above had just this...
Random '70s Photo Reminds Us That Once Upon A Time, Nintendo Ran A Taxi Firm
Crazy! Taxi?
It's well documented that Nintendo, despite being one of the world's leading creators of video games, didn't start out in the field. The company was founded 1889 to create playing cards, and over the course of the next few decades would try its hand at several other markets – including toys, 'love hotels' and even instant rice. These...
News Unpack A Box With The 'Unpacking' Physical Edition From Limited Run Games
Then carefully display it on your shelves
The critically-acclaimed "zen" title Unpacking will be receiving a physical edition thanks to a partnership between publisher Humble Games and the physical games specialist Limited Run Games. Pre-orders are open now over on the Limited Run website, with the game coming complete with a cute outer sleeve that...
News The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe Is Coming To Switch In April
Employee 427 arrives on 4/27
Developer Crows Crows Crows has announced that its acclaimed off-kilter first-person hit The Stanley Parable is coming to Switch on 27th April in the form of The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe. Described as an "expanded re-imagining" of the fourth-wall-breaking original game, it's getting a (re)release across all console...
News 2D Beat-Em-Up 'Wonder Momo' Joins The Arcade Archives Collection On Switch
High-kicks to rival Chun-Li
Hamster has announced that 2D beat-em-up Wonder Momo will be coming to Switch and join the Arcade Archives line-up. It will launch on March 31st (tomorrow!) for the price of $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29. Originally released back in 1987, Wonder Momo was developed by Namco and featured a female protagonist - a rare occurrence...
News Captain Tsubasa: Rise Of New Champions Gets A Major Update And New DLC
9 new playable characters to be added in total
It was a very welcome development when Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions was localised outside of Japan, and Bandai Namco has kept busy with updates and improvements. Right now the game already has plenty of content and solid online play, keeping long-term players and fans happy. Bandai Namco has...
News Activision Blizzard Reaches $18 Million Settlement For Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
Several lawsuits still outstanding
Activision Blizzard is currently negotiating multiple lawsuits levied against the company in relation to allegations of widespread sexual misconduct. It's now looking like at least one of the lawsuits will be nearing its end, with a settlement of $18 million due to be approved by U.S District Judge Dale Fischer...
Download it today
It's always nice when games are able to provide updates that make the experience accessible to even more players, and the latest title to do this is Puzzle & Dragons Nintendo Switch Edition. After arriving on the platform last month, GungHo Online Entertainment has issued the version 1.02 update - adding a controller option...
News Mighty Goose To Add New Levels And A Deadly Foe In Free DLC
"A thanks to everyone who made the launch so egg-cellent"
Mighty Goose is a colourful and frenetic run 'n gun title, which we quite enjoyed in our review last year. Developed by Blastmode and MP2 Games, it's now confirmed to be getting a nice boost with free DLC on 19th April. This DLC looks and sounds promising; it'll unlock after you clear the...
Tuesday29th Mar 2022
Rumour A New Zelda: BOTW 2 Name Is Gaining Traction Online...
While Nintendo remains tight-lipped
Arguably the most anticipated upcoming Nintendo Switch release is The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2. We still don't know much about it and even the name of the title remains a mystery. Around the time of E3 last year, Bill Trinen mentioned how Nintendo was "holding back" on the name to avoid revealing too...
News New Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Footage Showcases Gnarly Master Sword
And Link's cool tattoos
Today has brought the undoubtedly disappointing news that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 will now come out in Spring 2023, pushed back from its target of this year. Of course delays to games in the series are quite common, but at least the announcement video has a new clip for us to dive into. Most of the snippets...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Delayed To Spring 2023
Nintendo's got some bad news for Zelda fans
Nintendo has shared an update regarding The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2: it's being delayed until 2023. Originally scheduled for a 2022 release — and reconfirmed for that launch window last month (albeit with 'temp.' appended) — series boss Eiji Aonuma presented the short update and...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Sonic The Hedgehog 2
Here's what the critics think about the movie sequel
Sonic's big-screen debut in 2020 was so successful that Sega's blue blur is now officially a movie star. His new film Sonic the Hedgehog 2 arrives globally in cinemas soon. If you're still on the fence about whether or not you'll see the new one, the good news is the review embargos have now...
Review .hack//G.U. Last Recode (Switch) - Intriguing But Ageing PS2 ARPGs Get A Solid Remaster
"I'm in"
Multimedia projects can be tremendous accomplishments when pulled off right, drawing upon the unique strengths of different mediums to tell an all-encompassing tale. In the early 2000s, Bandai took a shot at one with Project .hack, which began with an anime and spun out to include a manga, a series of novels, and a four-part collection of...
Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land The Isolated Isles: Forgo Bay - All Leon Soul Pieces
Soul 2 Soul
Welcome to the next part of our Kirby and the Forgotten Land walkthrough. By now you'll have beaten the campaign and moved on to the Isolated Isles post-game content. The second area of this post-game world requires us to find 48 more pieces of Leon's soul to help rescue him. That's a lot of soul fragments! Let's jump in and see where...
News Take A Look At Some Impressive Hi-Res Nintendo Switch Sports Screens
Wii've come a long way
The postponement of Advance Wars 1 + 2: Re-Boot Camp has slowed the frenetic first-party release slate down a little, but Nintendo still has a notable game arriving in April. Of course, it's Nintendo Switch Sports, a sequel/reboot of the iconic Wii Sports, while also taking some cues from its ambitious follow-up
Random Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Player Spends 10 Hours Reuniting Four Beedles
Ladies and gentlemen... The Beedles!
Another day, another delicious nugget of Breath of the Wild-dom to nourish us while we wait for the sequel. Recently, we learned that you can swim in lava, use a Blizzard Rod to safely run throug
Video Modders Are Already Doing Absolutely Crazy Things In Zelda: Ocarina Of Time's PC Port
Unlimited possibilities
We've heard how there are already mods for the unofficial PC port of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and we've seen some in action. Now, we've got a much longer showcase - demonstrating what else can be done in this build of the game, courtesy of YouTube Channel Josh Busker. Essentially, the PC mod has broken free from the...
Poll C'mon Then, Did You Predict The Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Delay?
How disappointed are you?
We all knew what the video was about when we saw the thumbnail and ominous title - "Launch Timing Update". If Nintendo was announcing a release date for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2, it would be either headlining a Nintendo Direct or drop in a trailer with an exciting action shot for a thumbnail. We'd get some...
News Turns Out Sonic 2's Stars Have Impeccable Taste In Video Games
Chrono Trigger! GoldenEye! Contra!
The press blitz for the Sonic 2 movie is in full swing, and that means plenty of interviews with the cast – including James Marsden and Ben Schwartz, the latter of whom provides Sonic's voice in this and its forerunner. As you might imagine for a movie based on a video game, the topic of video games cropped up...
Feature How Mortal Kombat Led To The Birth Of E3 And The ESRB
"All hell is breaking loose. We need to sit down and talk"
'Long Live Mortal Kombat - The Definitive History of MK' goes behind closed doors to reveal untold stories from the making of Mortal Kombat 1 through 4 and explore how the franchise shaped popular culture. Written by David L. Craddock (@davidlcraddock), the book is funding now on...
News Bandai Namco Is Creating A "Gundam Metaverse"
The first of many new "IP metaverses"
Bandai Namco has just revealed its grand vision for the Gundam metaverse project during the Third Gundam Conference, which was held on March 29th. The company plans to "develop a metaverse for each IP as a new framework for connecting with fans" with work starting in April. Mobile Suit Gundam is the first IP,...
News Tributes Pour In For 'Coffee Talk' Developer Fahmi
"He was kind, respectful, and a positive influence to so many"
The games industry has been paying tribute to the developer of Coffee Talk, Mohammad "Fahmitsu" Fahmi, who has sadly passed away aged 32. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed. The news was broken by the game's official Twitter account: Since then, tributes have poured in...
Wednesday30th Mar 2022
Video Oh No, The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Has Been Delayed To 2023
Alex, Felix and Kate share their thoughts
We're still coming to terms with the fact Nintendo has delayed Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 until Spring 2023, so what now? If you're not entirely coping with the news, there's no need to worry - as Alex, Felix and Kate are here to talk you through the whole thing. Join them in the video above as they...
Tuesday29th Mar 2022
News Former Elite Beat Agents Devs Confirm Next Title, 'Backbeat', To Debut On Switch
Previously brought us Hexagroove: Tactical DJ on Switch
There are a range of intriguing music games on Switch, and another to definitely add to the list is Backbeat, which will make its console debut on Nintendo's system later this year (alongside a Steam release). It's from Ichigoichie, which previously brought us Hexagroove: Tactical DJ on Switch...
News Fortnite Zero Build Is Live Now As A Permanent Mode
"Zero Build is a pure test of weapon, item, and traversal ability"
When the latest Season kicked off in Fortnite it made the bold move of stopping building for 9 days, making it play more like a standard Battle Royale. It was pitched as a temporary move that combined with new traversal abilities to shake up gameplay, but there was plenty of chatter...
Random Nintendo's Bowser Praises Cub Scouts On 'Arrow Of Light' Achievement
He Doug it
Wholesome content alert! Get your daily quota here! It seems that Nintendo of America's president — the one and only Doug Bowser — has written to a cub scout troop recently to congratulate them on earning the "Arrow of Light" rank. No, that's not a Zelda thing that the princess whips out to destroy Ganon once and for all (or until...
News New Chart Data Shows That Brits Are In Love With Mario, But Only After FIFA And CoD
GfK publishes UK’s top 30 best-selling computer games since 1995
"Brand new analysis" from sales tracking firm GfK has lifted the lid on the UK's top 30 best-selling pieces of gaming software since 1995 – and it should come as no real shock to learn that Mario ranks very highly indeed. The new chart has been ranked in order of revenue...
News Sonic Movie Producer Talks About "Creating A Sonic Cinematic Universe"
Shadow when?
If it wasn't already obvious enough, Paramount Pictures is planning to go big with the live-action version of Sonic the Hedgehog. After announcing a third movie and live-action Knuckles series in February for Paramount Plus, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie producer Toby Ascher has now reiterated how the long-term plan is to create a...
News Andro Dunos 2 Switch Physical Edition Pre-Orders Fly Into View
Or 3DS, if you want to go old school
The Switch has an impressive range of shoot 'em ups, and we're still getting regular new releases to check out. One lower profile entry that arrived recently on the eShop is Andro Dunos 2, but if you're a fan of the genre you shouldn't sleep on it. We gave this one a hearty recommendation in our recent review...
News Crystar Brings The Emotion With A Switch Launch Trailer
'Give meaning to the tears'
Crystar is an intriguing RPG from recent years, as it has battle mechanics centred around crying - apparently. Originally a PS4 exclusive, NIS America has stepped in to bring it to Switch. Ahead of its release later this week we have the official launch trailer, at the top of the page. It follows the usual playbook, in...
Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land: How To Beat Phantom Tropic Woods
Jungle 2 Jungle
Welcome to Nintendo Life's Kirby and the Forgotten Land boss guides. Here we'll be running you through each and every one of the main bosses for the game and how we went about defeating them. Now that you've beaten the main campaign you can get stuck into collecting Leon's Soul fragments across the Isolated Isles, where you'll have...
Monday28th Mar 2022
Jumping on the Band Dragon
No option to rotate a display in a vertical oriented shoot-em-up is a worrying sign. Nevertheless, the option is conspicuously absent in Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid. What it does boast, though — unusually for a niche Japanese release — is a top-to-bottom English language translation, which makes this a more tempting...
Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land The Isolated Isles: Forgo Plains - All Leon Soul Pieces
Soul Sacrifice
Welcome to the next part of our Kirby and the Forgotten Land walkthrough. By now you'll have beaten the campaign and moved on to the Isolated Isles post-game content. Here we need to start out by collecting 50 pieces of Leon's soul to help rescue him. That's a lot of soul fragments. Let's jump in and see where they all are in this...
News Ace Attorney Trilogy Will Be Discontinued On Mobile And Replaced With Console Port Version
Download it before June
Did you know that the iOS and Android version of the Ace Attorney Trilogy is an entirely different game to the one on 3DS, Switch, PlayStation, and PC? Initially released for mobile in 2012, Ace Attorney Trilogy HD is just a high-definition remaster of the original games, whereas the console version (which dropped the HD)...
Random Chilean Boy Recycles 500kg Of Cans To Buy Himself A Nintendo Switch (And Zelda)
A can-do attitude
A Chilean boy has recycled enough cans to buy a Nintendo Switch and a copy of Breath of the Wild, according to an Instagram post from his sister, who had been helping him to collect them and take them to a recycling drop-off. Benja, from Lo Prado, Santiago, collected cans over the course of 9 months, keeping track of how much he...
News Modder Creates 'Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 DX' For Game Boy Color
Not just the colour of money
While nowadays the talk is always "what other Wii U games can we get on Switch", perhaps in an earlier age kids on the playground talked about "what Game Boy games can we get ports of for the Color?". Ok, maybe not, but it's an interesting thought; of course, online communities of enthusiasts and modders do more than...
Talking Point 3DS Is 11 Years Old, And Our Eyes Still Feel Strange
Remembering the magic and buzz at a preview event
Over this past weekend the 3DS turned 11 years old, not exactly the biggest of anniversaries but enough to make us look wistfully at the little portable. It's a real favourite in our team, and I still keep both it and its charger handy when a bit of sentimental play is required — or when I want to...
News The State Of Switch Survey Highlights NSO, Joy-Con Drift And Hopes For A Long Generation
Switch enthusiasts still love physical copies of games, too
Back in early February we pointed you towards the 2022 State of Switch Survey, an annual process run by Switch Weekly that polls thousands of people on a broad range of topics. The results from those entries have now been published and are well worth a read; there were some interesting - if...
UK Charts Kirby And The Forgotten Land Gobbles Up The Top Spot
And Mario Kart 8 Deluxe re-enters the top 10
The latest UK charts are in and after a wave of positive reviews, Kirby and the Forgotten Land has landed the top spot, comfortably beating out the multi-platform release of Tiny Tina's Wonderlands. Kirby's performance makes it the biggest launch in the franchise, selling 2.5x the number of copies as...
News Amazon US Launches Pokémon T-Shirt Subscription Service
A wild t-shirt appeared!
Subscriptions boxes are all the rage these days; from Loot Crate to BloomBox, it seems more and more are popping up with each passing month. Amazon are no strangers to subscription services, but the company has now launched its first Pokémon t-shirt subscription service, offering a brand new design every month for the...
Tuesday29th Mar 2022
News Pokémon-Like Monster Catcher 'Coromon' Delayed On Switch, Will No Longer Arrive March 31st
"we have to delay the Switch launch"
The Pokémon-like monster-catching game Coromon was meant to be arriving on the Nintendo Switch this week, but it seems a last-minute delay will postpone the release of the game on this platform. In an update on social media, the development team explained how they had encountered some "unexpected" online and...
Monday28th Mar 2022
News Kirby And The Forgotten Land Bags The Franchise's Biggest UK Launch
Another record set on Switch
Kirby and the Forgotten Land has officially achieved the biggest launch in the franchise's history in the UK. Released on March 25th, the latest entry to the 30-year old series has outsold the previous record setter - Kirby Star Allies - by more than double, bagging the number one spot in this week's UK charts. It's...
News Chrono Cross Physical Edition Coming To Asia With English Language Support
Pre-orders available now
Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition is coming soon to Switch very soon - on April 7th, in fact! It'll be available to buy digitally via the eShop, but those hoping for a physical edition may just be in luck. A physical edition of the game has been announced for Asia, but it will come with support for English,...
Random Relax And Unwind With The 'Kirby à la Mode' Soundtrack
Absorbing
It's the start of another week, which for plenty of us means a return to work / school / whatever. We all have our background music of choice, but a good candidate for this week is now available courtesy of Steven Morris. They've created 'Kirby à la Mode', which recreates classic Kirby tracks with the goal of being as relaxing as...
News FIFA Reportedly Being Rebranded 'EA Sports Football Club'
FIFA 23 may be the last game to carry the name
Electronic Arts is reportedly all set to rebrand the FIFA series 'EA Sports Football Club'. As reported by Jeff Grubb on his Giant Bomb show Grubbsnax (thanks, VGC), sources confirmed to him that 'EA Sports FC' is to become the new name for the franchise. The title had been spotted previously in
Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land: How To Beat Phantom Gorimondo
Ape Escape
Welcome to Nintendo Life's Kirby and the Forgotten Land boss guides. Here we'll be running you through each and every one of the main bosses for the game and how we went about defeating them. Now that you've beaten the main campaign you can get stuck into collecting Leon's Soul fragments across the Isolated Isles, where you'll have to...
Random This Dating Game Is About Trying NOT To Get A Girlfriend, And It Could Come To Switch
Kiss kiss go away
I don't know about you guys, but I am constantly batting away suitors. I go to the pretzel shop, and everyone starts making bread-based chat-up lines at me. I take a trip to the aquarium, and people are always trying to get into the octopus tanks to spell out MARRY ME with the poor guy's tentacles. It's a real burden, folks...
News Among Us Sees Off DDoS Imposters After A Weekend Offline
"We have a sabotage going on"
Among Us servers appear to be back up and running after a weekend of disruption following a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack. After 48 hours+ of zero or limited online play, the Among Us team updated its Twitter account with "servers maybe ok now?", and we've been able to play a game without any issues. The...
Sunday27th Mar 2022
Feature Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Is The Best Mario Kart, Right? Let's Find Out
Double the dash, double the fun
We don't claim to always be correct here at Nintendo Life, but we certainly will fight just as hard to defend our terrible opinions as we do the good ones. Today, thanks to the recent re-release of old Mario Kart tracks in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass, we're thinking back to Mario Karts of old... and...
It's not like The Legend of Zelda
HAL Laboratory general director Shinya Kumazaki revealed in a recent interview with The Washington Post that the Kirby series has "no clear timeline" when it comes to the stories in each game. Yes, that's right - despite all the theories, there's apparently no particular order. The main reason behind this according...
Soapbox Kirby Returns To Remind Us That Escapism Isn't A Dirty Word
A source of simple joy
Soapbox articles give our team a chance to share some personal perspectives; today it's the turn of Tom Whitehead to talk about why gaming matters more to him than ever before. I've always been someone eager to lose myself in my imagination and intriguing worlds; from childhood to the present day my biggest passions remain...
News Dusk Diver Sequel For Switch Arriving In The West This Summer
Update: Localisation confirmed
Update [Sun 27th Mar, 2022 17:00 BST]: Idea Factory International will be responsible for the localisation of Dusk Diver 2 here in the west. It'll be arriving this Summer on Switch and multiple other platforms. An announcement trailer was also shared but has been taken down since then. In addition to this, it seems...
News Bandai Namco Is Releasing A Physical Version Of Pac-Man Museum+ On Switch
14 classic games in one collection
If you love retro games, one collection you'll want to gobble up this May is Pac-Man Museum+. It was originally announced last November and is a compilation of 14 titles from Pac-Man's 40-year history. While a digital version was already a given, it seems Bandai Namco is also planning a physical release. Listings...
Video Switch Online Could Learn A Lot From Xbox Game Pass
Alex and Felix share their thoughts
Subscription services have become increasingly popular over the past few years, and leading the charge on the gaming front is Microsoft's Game Pass service. It's become an incredibly huge success for the company - with new games added on a weekly basis, and major titles arriving day one on the service. It's got...
Saturday26th Mar 2022
PSA Remember To Update Your Joy-Con, As Well As Your Nintendo Switch
Controller updates arrive with Version 14.0.0
Nintendo released Version 14.0.0 of the Switch firmware earlier this week. It allows users to group software together and also included an update for Bluetooth audio support. Since this firmware has gone live, it seems a new update has also been issued for the Switch Joy-Con controllers. Here's how you...
Random Sonic Fans Are Going Crazy About A Mystery Character With Pink Hair
Is there a link to the upcoming game?
Later this year, Sega is releasing Sonic Frontiers - a brand new mainline entry in the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series. Details are still quite scarce, but we do know some things...like how the game's narrative is being handled by Ian Flynn - the head writer of IDW's current
Soapbox Chrono Cross Really Deserves To Come To Switch Before Chrono Trigger
We're not radically dreaming
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've got on their minds. Today, Alana wants to tell you why Chrono Cross deserves a bit of love and attention before an inevitable (well, fingers crossed!) port of the awesome Chrono Trigger...
News Nintendo's Indie Gems Switch eShop Sale Ends Soon, Up To 70% Off (Europe)
Sale finishes on Sunday
Update [Sat 26th Mar, 2022 11:00 GMT]: Just a reminder that Nintendo's Indie Gems Sale ends on Sunday 27th March, so if you haven't snapped up the games below that you want, grab 'em while you can! There'll still be there on Monday, of course. They'll just cost more. Check out the full list of available games on Nintendo's...
Rumour Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare Remaster Supposedly Coming To Switch
Activision to fill "empty space" between premium releases
Last month, Microsoft president Brad Smith mentioned how the tech giant wanted to bring the Call of Duty series to the Nintendo Switch not long after it announced its plans to acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion. With this in mind, there's now a rumour that Activision "supposedly"...
News Temtem Still Releasing On Switch, "Preemptive Build" Sent To Nintendo For Certification
"This is just a first step"
Remember Temtem? It feels like we were just talking about it, but in reality, it's actually been a few years now since we got a proper update about the upcoming Switch release. If you have wondered what's up with this Pokémon-inspired creature collection and battle game, it seems Spanish developer Crema has finally...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 26th)
All aboard the Karby!
Happy Kirby Week! It's another busy one here at Nintendo Life, with the launch of not only Kirby and the Forgotten Land, but also Rune Factory 5. We loved Kirby, giving it a solid 9/10 in our review, but were a tad more critical of Run Factory, slapping a score of 7/10 on our review. On the news side of things,
Friday25th Mar 2022
Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land: All Copy Ability Blueprint Locations And Evolutions List
Gear up!
Kirby and the Forgotten Land contains a total of 12 upgradeable copy abilities for you to use in combat against your enemies. Each of these copy abilities can be upgraded multiple times at Waddle Dee's Weapon Shop in Waddle Dee Town and, in order to upgrade each one through its various iterations, you're going to need coins collected...
Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land Waddle Dee Locations - Where To Find Every Hidden Waddle Dee
All hidden Waddle Dee locations
Kirby and the Forgotten Land on Switch takes everyone's favourite sentient pink ball and puts him in a gorgeous 3D world with hundreds of secrets to find and collectibles to... collect. One of the secrets you'll be searching for throughout your journey through the titular Forgotten Land is the location of the many...
News Nintendo Issues Copyright Strike Against Scanned Super Mario 64 Guide From 1996
A fruitless endeavour?
Update [Fri 25th Mar, 2022 10:00 GMT] - Well, that didn't last long. Last week, we reported on a stunning collection of online scans from the 1996 Super Mario 64 guide; a true relic that would likely cost a hefty sum if you wanted a physical copy today. Thanks to an update from Kotaku, we can now report that the scans have...
Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land Natural Plains - All Missions And Collectibles
All missions completed and collectibles located in Natural Plains
Welcome to Nintendo Life's Kirby and the Forgotten Land walkthrough guide! In these guides we'll take you through every world and show you where to find every last Waddle Dee, figurine and other collectible, plus how to defeat every boss in the game. Let's kick things off in Natural...
Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land Redgar Forbidden Lands - All Missions And Collectibles
Burn baby, burn
The last campaign world proper in Kirby and the Forgotten Land and things are heating up in this red hot Volcanic region. Let's carefully poke around in the lava and fire for hidden Waddle Dees and collectibles as we complete every level mission and face off against the final boss rush! World 6 - Redgar Forbidden Lands: 6-1...
Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land Everbay Coast - All Missions And Collectibles
All Waddle Dees, Missions and Figurines in Everbay Coast!
World Two in Kirby and the Forgotten Land and we're off to the Everbay Coast for some sun, sea, sand and a whole bunch of hidden Waddle Dees and collectible bits and bobs. Let's get stuck in! World 2 - Everbay Coast: 2-1 Abandoned Beach Missions Clear Stage Save The Hidden Waddle...
Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land Wondaria Remains - All Missions And Collectibles
Fairground Attraction
World number three now and we're off to the fairground for our next bunch of levels. Let's take a look at where you can find all the hidden Waddle Dees and goodies this one's got to offer. World 3 - Wondaria Remains: 3-1 Welcome To Wondaria Missions Clear Stage Save The Hidden Waddle Dees Help The Lost Ducklings Find...
Random Kingdom Hearts Gets A Nod On The Latest Mickey Mouse Cartoon
"Oh, boy!"
Kingdom Hearts is kind of in the bad books with Nintendo fans at the moment. After years of requesting the franchise make its debut on the Nintendo Switch, we got what we asked for... albeit via an awful Cloud Version. We said the port was "incredibly disappointing" in our review of the Kingdom Hearts Integrum Masterpiece, awarding it a...
Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land Winter Horns - All Missions And Collectibles
Ice, Ice Kirby
World number four in Kirby and the Forgotten Land and, in traditional video game fashion, we're now off to an icy realm full of slippy surfaces, snowmen and all things white and wintery. So stick a warm coat on and come with us as we hunt down every Waddle Dee, figurine and secret that Winter Horns has to offer up. World 4 - Winter...
News eShop Closure Be Damned, This Dev Is Bringing Seven New Games To 3DS And Wii U
Now that's dedication
Australian indie developer Jerrel Dulay has announced that he's bringing seven new titles to the Wii U and 3DS eShops this year – despite the fact that Nintendo is closing the digital storefronts for the two systems. In a press release, Dulay states that the move was in response to the news of the closure, and "significant...
Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land Originull Wasteland - All Missions And Collectibles
All Waddle Dees safe and accounted for in the wasteland
Ah, nothing beats roasting to death in an inhospitable wasteland. Except perhaps collecting all the hidden Waddle Dees and secrets you can find there as your body slowly gives out to the unbearable heat and clogging dust. Something like that. Let's have a look at where all the secrets are...
Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land: How To Beat Sillydillo
Arma-gettin' out of here!
Welcome to Nintendo Life's Kirby and the Forgotten Land boss guides. Here we'll be running you through each and every one of the main bosses for the game and how we went about defeating them. As you progress through the main campaign you will come across miniboss encounters against Wild Edge, Fleurina, Wild Bonkers and a...
Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land: How To Beat Fecto Elfilis
The Final Showdown!
Welcome to Nintendo Life's Kirby and the Forgotten Land boss guides. Here we'll be running you through each and every one of the main bosses for the game and how we went about defeating them. As you progress through the main campaign you will come across miniboss encounters against Wild Edge, Fleurina, Wild Bonkers and a few...
Review Andro Dunos 2 (Switch) - A Knockout Shmup Success That Nails The '90s Arcade Feel
Pro-Gear Spec
The recent trend of resurrecting long-ceased shoot-em-up IPs from the dead, usually when the original developer has shuffled off its electronic coil, is a welcome one. M2 revived Aleste, Platinum Games reanimated the Crestas, and now small indie outfit Picorinne Soft — comprised of brothers Ryo and Satto — has ventured a sequel to...
Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land: How To Beat Gorimondo
Monkey Madness
Welcome to Nintendo Life's Kirby and the Forgotten Land boss guides. Here we'll be running you through each and every one of the main bosses for the game and how we went about defeating them. As you progress through the main campaign you will come across miniboss encounters against Wild Edge, Fleurina, Wild Bonkers and a few more but...
News New Song "Stars In The Sky" Released For Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Movie
Performed by 'Kid Cudi'
Following on from the release of "Speed Life" by Stéphane Legar last week, we've now got another video clip, this time by singer, rapper and song writer Kid Cudi. This track is titled "Stars in the Sky" and admittedly does a better job incorporating references to the Sonic video games and his second big-screen outing,...
News World War Z Gets Reanimated On Switch With A Free Update
Adds Marseille, local wireless campaign co-op and more
World War Z arrived last November on Switch, standing up as an impressive technical feat; we weren't overly enamoured with the actual game in our review, though. Nevertheless, it's the sort of game where arranging to play with friends can elevate it to a new level as you team up to mow down a...
Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land: How To Beat Clawroline
Sharpen your claws
Welcome to Nintendo Life's Kirby and the Forgotten Land boss guides. Here we'll be running you through each and every one of the main bosses for the game and how we went about defeating them. As you progress through the main campaign you will come across miniboss encounters against Wild Edge, Fleurina, Wild Bonkers and a few more...
Random Bloodborne Kart Is Real, And It's Coming "When It's Ready"
Steer the old blood
It's almost that time of year when every cool news story makes you flinch and check the date, but worry not, my April Fool's-fearing friends: This one is real, and also, it's the 25th March. You're safe. For another week, at least. The makers of the popular Bloodborne PSX demake (which you can read about over on Push Square,...
Poll Kirby And The Forgotten Land Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
The pink puff returns
Kirby's latest adventure is out today on the Switch, and as usual, we want to know if the Nintendo Life community will be picking it up. If you're still unsure if this is the right Kirby game for you - why not check out our Nintendo Life review. We awarded his new 3D-action outing nine out of ten stars and said it was a "grand...
Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land: How To Beat King Dedede
This guy? Again?
Welcome to Nintendo Life's Kirby and the Forgotten Land boss guides. Here we'll be running you through each and every one of the main bosses for the game and how we went about defeating them. As you progress through the main campaign you will come across miniboss encounters against Wild Edge, Fleurina, Wild Bonkers and a few more...
Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land: How To Beat Tropic Woods
Rumble In The Jungle
Welcome to Nintendo Life's Kirby and the Forgotten Land boss guides. Here we'll be running you through each and every one of the main bosses for the game and how we went about defeating them. As you progress through the main campaign you will come across miniboss encounters against Wild Edge, Fleurina, Wild Bonkers and a few...
News My Friend Peppa Pig DLC Will Turn Peppa Pig Into A Peppa Pirate
All hams on deck
It's time to pork the plank, as My Friend Peppa Pig now has pirate-themed DLC. "The Pirate Adventures" will give players access to 30 new activities, and new areas, too: Captain Hog’s Hideout Belinda Bear’s House Mollie Mole’s House Treasure Island Danny Dog’s Birthday Party Will Treasure Island be anything like the Rober...
News New LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Trailer Highlights The "Greatest Villains"
Ben Swolo, anyone?
Ahead of the release of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms, TT Games and Warner Bros. have shared a new trailer during today's Future Games Show. It puts the spotlight on the dark side - showcasing some of the greatest villains in the series from Palpatine, General Grievous, and...
Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land: How To Beat Forgo Dedede
Return of the King
Welcome to Nintendo Life's Kirby and the Forgotten Land boss guides. Here we'll be running you through each and every one of the main bosses for the game and how we went about defeating them. As you progress through the main campaign you will come across miniboss encounters against Wild Edge, Fleurina, Wild Bonkers and a few more...
Talking Point Nintendo And Mobile Is An Uneasy Alliance, But It's Still Vital
Nintendo's approach to mobile is certainly shifting
Earlier this week Nintendo confirmed that Dragalia Lost will be shut down after some final story updates, to which the response of many may have been a shrug of the shoulders. The mobile exclusive was an interesting title, though, as it was the only new IP that Nintendo had invested solely into its...
Random Look At This Custom Eggdog 3DS
What's up eggdog
Do you know Eggdog? The weird meme stemmed from a video of a fluffy white dog being groomed, but taken at a specific angle, the dog looks like an egg with a face. And thus, Eggdog was born. From out of the legend of Eggdog came a host of new memes, and one of the prime Eggdog memers is zamsire, who used a 3D render of the ovoid...
News 2D Platformer 'The Cub' Brings 'INSIDE' Vibes To Switch
"Inspired by classic SEGA games of the '90s"
A new 2D platformer will be making its way to Switch courtesy of publisher Untold Tales and developer Demagog Studio. The Cub tells the tale of a young boy who, alone on a desolate version of Earth, must escape the clutches of the humans who have long since escaped to Mars. Its gameplay reminds us a lot...
News Astroneer Update 1.24.29.0 Adds Keyboard Support On Console, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Squashing more space bugs
Another update has been released for spacefaring base-builder Astroneer, and this time, it brings with it a bunch of quality-of-life improvements, including mouse and keyboard support for consoles, remappable inputs, and accessibility options. Plus, of course, there's bug fixes. There are always bug fixes. Alongside the...
Kirby's latest outing could be the start of something special
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is now available on the Nintendo Switch in certain parts of the world, and as part of this, Nintendo has released a new volume of its 'Ask The Developer' series - providing all sorts of insights about the pink puff's firs
Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land: How To Beat Fecto Forgo
He slimed me!
Welcome to Nintendo Life's Kirby and the Forgotten Land boss guides. Here we'll be running you through each and every one of the main bosses for the game and how we went about defeating them. As you progress through the main campaign you will come across miniboss encounters against Wild Edge, Fleurina, Wild Bonkers and a few more but...
News 'TailsTube' First Ep Now Live - The New VTuber Show Starring Sonic's Sidekick
Featuring a very special guest...
It started off with Sonic the Hedgehog being transformed into a VTuber and now it's Tails' turn. Following on from the official reveal Tails would also become an internet superstar last week, the first episode in 'TailsTube' has now been released. It features a cameo from the one and only blue blur Sonic, and...
Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land: How To Beat Leongar
King of the Beasts
Welcome to Nintendo Life's Kirby and the Forgotten Land boss guides. Here we'll be running you through each and every one of the main bosses for the game and how we went about defeating them. As you progress through the main campaign you will come across miniboss encounters against Wild Edge, Fleurina, Wild Bonkers and a few more...
News Nintendo Releases Two Utterly Charming Switch Commercials In Japan
Part of the journey
While Nintendo's sizeable regional teams around the world evidently do an excellent job of promoting and selling the Switch, we often find ourselves admiring the homely and natural style seen in some of the company's Japanese marketing. This is most evident in extended seasonal commercials, which often emphasize the role of a...
News Activision Blizzard Hit With New Harassment And Discrimination Lawsuit
"700 reported incidents occurring under CEO Robert Kotick’s watch"
Activision Blizzard has been hit with a fresh lawsuit that claims the company's "frat boy" environment has allowed 700 reported incidents of sexual harassment and discrimination. The suit has been filed by Attorney Lisa Bloom in the Los Angeles County Superior Court on behalf of a...
Random 30th Anniversary Themed Kirby Food Looks Almost Too Good To Eat
But we'll eat it anyway, thanks
Kirby and the Forgotten Land and is out now and is set to delight gamers of all ages, if the reviews are anything to go by. Read More - Kirby And The Forgotten Land Review It also happens to be the 30th Anniversary of Kirby's Dream Land, the very f
News The Kirby And The Forgotten Land Launch Trailer Is Predictably Cute
Happy Kirby Day!
It's probably fair to say that not every Kirby game has got the pulse racing, with often excellent releases sometimes followed by excessively 'safe' entries in the series. Pleasingly, Kirby and the Forgotten Land looks to be a real return to form, with plenty of reviews - including our own - lavishing the 3D entry with praise...
News Retro Shmup 'Galactic Wars EX' Docks Onto Switch In April
Boasting 60fps action
Publisher JanduSoft and developer Volcano Bytes have announced that retro shoot-em-up Galactic Wars EX will be coming to Switch, launching on April 21st. The game will boast 60fps gameplay along with modes to cater for solo and co-op players and will cost $7.99 upon its release. Here's some further info from JanduSoft:...
Thursday24th Mar 2022
Random Everyone Wants To Steal Target's New "Kirby Balls"
"Everyone" includes us
It is a truth, universally acknowledged, that a single nerd in possession of a great collection of video games must be in want of a Kirby Ball. Those are the immortal words of Jane Austen, and she knew what she was talking about, because Target's new promotional installation has got dorks across the world hot under the collar...
News Build-A-Bear Releases Its Sonic 2 Movie Range, Including Tails And Knuckles
Too tempting
As you're no doubt aware, right now there's a lot of buzz around the Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie, which is just a couple of weeks away. There are all sorts of promos and tie-ins and one of the cutest is the new Build-A-Bear range. The retailer released plushies for the original film, too, but this time we have a new Sonic pose alongside...
Round Up The Rune Factory 5 Reviews Are In
Here's what the critics think
Kirby is not the only one with a major release this week, Switch fans in the west can finally get their hands on Rune Factory 5. Now that the game's been out here for a few days, we've gathered up a handful of reviews. If you haven't already checked out our Nintendo Life review of Rune Factory 5, be sure to take a...
Japanese Charts Pokémon Legends: Arceus Can't Stop Chaos As Stranger Of Paradise Takes Top Spot
Chaos is super effective!
The latest Japanese sales figures are live, and for the week of 14th to 20th March, there's a new Square Enix king in town. Where Triangle Strategy sat at the top a few weeks ago, Jack Garland and his merry band of bros from Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin have thwarted the competition and jumped into first...
Random New Disney Pixar Movie 'Turning Red' Makes For The Perfect Super Mario Mashup
Toronto Tanooki
Have you seen Disney Pixar's latest movie release, Turning Red, yet? If not, you absolutely should — we might be a Nintendo-focused website, but trust us on this. Director Domee Shi's feature-length debut is an utter masterpiece. It's set in Toronto, Canada in the early 2000s, and manages to pull off a laser-focused period piece...
News Samantha Robertson Has Left Nintendo Of America After 11 Years
"It’s been an honor"
Nintendo of America employee Samantha Robertson has revealed she's left the company after 11 years. If you've ever tuned into a Treehouse stream, you've likely seen Robertson on camera showcasing an upcoming release. Samantha started out in 2011 as a localisation writer and editor (including product development &...
News Sakurai Reflects On Every Super Smash Bros. Fighter Reveal In New Blog Post
Half of them are here!
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate got its final DLC character last October in the form of Sora from Kingdom Hearts. It was a hugely exciting time, Sora's arrival in the game brought near-universal joy. People who didn't like Kingdom Hearts could see that the Keyblade-wielding boy had earned his place, while fans of the series were...
News Nintendo Wants To Know What Switch "Groups" You've Created Since The Latest Firmware Update
Go on, tell 'em!
Earlier this week, Nintendo dropped a major firmware update - bumping the software up to version 14.0.0. The talking point of this update is the ability to now group software together. While it's not exactly the folder feature fans have been requesting, it should make your game library a little bit easier to navigate. Now that the...
Mini Review The Ramp (Switch) - Think Tony Hawk's Pro Skater On GBA, Minus The Grind(ing)
Kick back with a kick-flip
Normally when you think of skateboarding games, you think of high scores and leaderboards — that's what it's all about, right? Well, that and H-O-R-S-E, of course. Stringing insane combos together to build up ridiculous high scores has been a mainstay in the genre since even before the days of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. It...
Talking Point Should We Still Be Pre-Ordering Games?
Pre-order this feature and get a free plush of me
A year ago, Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town came out on the Nintendo Switch. As the latest instalment in the beloved Story of Seasons (the series formerly known as Harvest Moon) series, it was pretty hyped up in the fiercely-devoted farming game fanbase... only to be more of a fart than a...
Gallery The Zelda II Instruction Manual Inspired Tunic In So Many Ways
A truly stunning homage
If you haven't tried the wonderful Zelda-like adventure game Tunic yet, we highly recommend giving it a shot if you've got access to a decent PC or an Xbox. Our friends over at PureXbox reviewed it and gave it a 9/10, calling it a "fantastically clever adventure that kicks off in familiar Zelda-esque fashion before branching...
Guide Kirby And The Forgotten Land Release Date Details And How To Get It 'Early'
Tickled pink
When does Kirby and the Forgotten Land come out? What time does it unlock? And how can you get the game early? We can give you the answer to all these questions and maybe even a couple more. Where To Pre-Order Kirby And The Forgotten Land On Switch Kirby and the Forgotten Land can be pre-ordered on the Switch eShop ahead of its...
News Dead Funny Bullet Hell 'Restless Soul' Looks Like A Pixelated Paper Mario
Don't rest in peace
Developer Fuz Games and publisher Graffiti Games have announced their newest game, Restless Soul, an adventure game where you solve puzzles and dodge bullets in the afterlife in order to get back to the land of the living. After all, you've got unfinished business up there. Your little ghost character looks a little bit like...
News Kiss Some Handsome Bodyguards In Dating Sim RPG 'Salty Hounds'
The hounds of love
South Korean developer Topping Palette has launched a Kickstarter for an open-world romance RPG called Salty Hounds, and it's already more than doubled its goal. Originally aiming for only $10,000, they met this in 7 hours, and that was before stretch goals were even announced! The developer has also confirmed that the game will...
Nintendo Download 24th March (North America)
Kirby and the Forgotten Land! CRYSTAR! WRC 10!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Kirby and the Forgotten Land...
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Footage Showcases Deluxe Edition Content
Unlock some stylish threads
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is due out on June 30th and Capcom have shown off brand new footage showcasing one of the layered armour sets that the game's Deluxe Edition will bag you. With a few more months until the expansion's release, the short video should at least give you a bit more context to help make an informed...
Rumour Fortnite Might Be Getting A Permanent 'No-Build' Mode
The players have spoken
One of Fortnite's core gameplay mechanics may be taking a permanent backseat, if current leaks are to be believed. To kick off its new season, Fortnite removed building for a short time in its default mode, though remained in place for the competitive and creative modes. To compensate for the removal, players were provided...
News Frogwares Gives Ukraine Update, Confirms Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter For Switch
"We are finding a way to keep the studio moving forward during the war"
[Update, 24th March at 13:15GMT] Frogwares has now confirmed that Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter will arrive on Switch on 7th April, thanks to assistance from external partners and remote workers based around Europe. Company CEO Wael Amr has also shared this message with...
Random Hit Detection Is Pleasantly Forgiving In Kirby And The Forgotten Land
The camera sees all
Nintendo's latest 'Ask the Developer' entry is focused on the upcoming Kirby and the Forgotten Land, with unique insight into the development of the game from HAL Laboratory. Although there is currently no official English translation of the feature at the time of writing (edit: an English version has since been added to...
News Grab Some Headphones For This Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition Music
A preview of new songs and arrangements
After rumours and more years besides of fan hopes, Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition is on the way and arrives very soon, on 7th April. On the surface it'll be the game that many remember and treasure, though Square Enix is adding some optional modern touches to models, backgrounds and even the fonts...
News 'Cursed To Golf' Tees Off On Switch This Summer
It looks like anything but a curse to play
Thunderful and Chuhai Labs' Cursed to Golf will be hitting the Switch fairways this summer. Revealed at today's Future Games Show, this hugely-anticipated title calls itself a "Golf-Like", which mixes roguelike elements with the calm, relaxing sport of golf. That name is a little bit misleading because...
News Dragon Quest Creator Yuji Horii Receives GDC Lifetime Achievement Award
Says more Dragon Quest announcements are coming "soon"
If you're familiar with Dragon Quest, one other name you've likely heard before is Yuji Horri - the creator of the famous and long-running Japanese RPG series that's been active for more than 35 years now. He's reached a point in his career where he's now receiving lifetime awards for his...
News Leafeon Is The Latest Pokémon To Grassy Glide Into The Build-A-Bear Collection
No need for a leaf stone
It's been a little while since another Pokémon has joined the adorable Build-A-Bear line-up of Pocket Monsters. Today, the hugely popular build-you-own-toy company has revealed the next little 'mon that you can take home and squish to your heart's content. Leafeon, the Grass-type Eeveelution and number 470 in the Pokédex,...
Nintendo Download 24th March (Europe)
Rune Factory 5! A Place for the Unwilling! Valis!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail eShop - New Releases: Kirby and the Forgotten...
News Nintendo's New 'Ask The Developer' Interview Is With The Kirby Team
HAL Laboratory talks about the Forgotten Land
Last July, Nintendo kicked off a new 'Ask The Developer' series - inspired by its famous series 'Iwata Asks'. So far, it's released an entry on Game Builder Garage, the Nintendo Switch OLED and Big Brain Academy, and now the latest one focuses on the upcoming first-party release,
News Windjammers But With Guns? Introducing Cyberpunk Sports Title 'Hyper Gunsport'
"Two guns against the world"
As part of the MIX Indie Showcase, cyberpunk volleyball game Hyper Gunsport was announced and is "coming soon" to Nintendo Switch. As showcased in the video above, the game focuses on 2v2 volleyball matches in which you use guns to shoot the ball over to your opponents' side, with an aim to score a point via the...
News 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim Unveils Mysteries In Latest Trailer
I'm not a robot
The impossible-to-put-into-a-single-genre game 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim launches on Switch on 12th April - that's just a few weeks away. In anticipation, Atlus has dropped a brand-new trailer for Vanillaware's mecha versus kaiju narrative adventure, which hints at some of the mysteries you'll be solving. As the studio behind Odin...
News Step Aside, Rocket League - There's A New Car Soccer In Town, And This Time, It's Guinea Pigs
It's Southeast Asia-only, though
Have you heard of Pui Pui Molcar? It's an incredible Japanese-made stop-motion animated series, with short, two-minute episodes that explore the lives and trials of Molcars — gigantic guinea pigs that also happen to be automobiles. "What possible narratives can you write about a guinea pig who is also a car," you...
News Sol Cresta Update Fixes A Bunch Of Issues
Easy difficulties also adjusted
Sol Cresta has been out for a few months now and we thought it was a pretty decent in our review, highlighting its interesting system and superb soundtrack, but criticising the visuals and its overall lack of polish, awarding the game a 7/10. It looks like PlatinumGames are at least looking to apply a bit of TLC to...
Wednesday23rd Mar 2022
Review Kirby And The Forgotten Land (Switch) - A Breezy Delight With Mario-Level Invention
Once more, with mouthfeeling
Well. It's finally here. In celebration of 30 whole years (!) of 2D and 2.5D adventures — with a little 3D sprinkled in for good measure — Kirby's first proper fully three dimensional mainline escapade has now arrived and, as long as you know exactly what to expect from the little pink puffball, it's an absolute...
News Mario Party Superstars Updated To Version 1.1.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Fixes, changes and more...
Nintendo has rolled out its second patch update for Mario Party Superstars, which made its debut on the Switch last October. Version 1.1.1 contains both online and general fixes to improve the overall gameplay experience. Here's the full rundown of everything in this latest update, courtesy of Nintendo's official support...
Arriving this June
Update [Wed 23rd Mar, 2022 02:15 GMT]: Here's your reminder that the Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Collector's Edition is now available to pre-order. <products id="18098"> Original Story [Wed 16th Mar, 2022 03:00 GMT]: Following its Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak digital event yesterday, Capcom revealed a collector's...
News The Zelda: Ocarina Of Time PC Port Is Finished And Out Now
The Lon Lon Milk is on us
Development has finally been completed on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time PC Port, and you can go and play with Link and ride around Hyrule Field on Epona right now because it's also out now! This port has only been made possible because of a fan project to reverse-engineer Ocarina of Time, where the code itself is...
News Yes, The House Of The Dead: Remake Does Have Gyro, And It's Getting A 'Cowboy Mode'
Is a gun peripheral also coming?
The House of the Dead: Remake is just around the corner, launching on the Switch eShop on April 7th (you can also pre-order one of three sweet physical editions from Forever Limited). We're excited to see how the 1996 classic has been revamped for the Switch, but one of the biggest questions lingering for many fans...
Rumour Banjo-Kazooie, Perfect Dark, And Paper Mario Might All Be Getting Fan PC Ports
That's a "Guh-Huh!" from us
Both Super Mario 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time are playable on PC thanks to the tireless work of fans in the reverse engineering community. Heck, Ocarina of Time on PC just became available today! That doesn't mean they're stopping, though. While we've mentioned the Majora's Mask project before, it seems...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Kirby And The Forgotten Land
What's the verdict?
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is right around the corner and it's looking like our favourite pink hero's venture into 3D is a resounding success. Ahead of its release, we've put together a round up of some of the reviews released so far. Before we do so, however, make sure you check out our own review on Nintendo Life. We gave...
Guide Where To Buy Kirby And The Forgotten Land On Switch
The Kirby has landed
Update: Well, the reviews are in for Kirby's latest adventure — and turns out it's very good! Check out our own Kirby and the Forgotten Land review to get the lowdown if you're still on the fence. The game is out now, too! Check out the best deals below... Kirby, everyone's favourite sentient pink sphere, has made another...
News Pokémon And Digimon-Inspired 'Cassette Beasts' Gets A Cosy New Trailer
Gotta mix 'em all
Bytten Studio's upcoming open-world monster collector Cassette Beasts is shaping up to be a record-scratcher when it eventually comes out. Today, publisher Raw Fury has shared a brand new trailer that showcases the cosy, comfortable world of New Wirral. This turn-based RPG has the look and feel of Pokémon, but with the ability to...
News Octopath Traveler: Champions Of The Continent Early Access Goes Live On Android
Look out for an invite
Around a month ago Square Enix opened sign-ups in some territories for the early access beta of Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent, giving eager fans a chance to check out the localised mobile-only prequel. Now invites are starting to roll-out on Android, with one of our team getting a notification to download the...
Feature I'll Never Be A Hacker, But Games About Programming Make Me Feel Like I'm Satoru Iwata
Baba != You
Up until about six years ago, my experience with the world of programming and code amounted to understanding what <b>formatting</b> meant in html, and vaguely remembering that one game about steering a turtle using basic commands like "FORWARD 10". I enjoy games, but I do not usually care to see the chaotic tangle of code...
News Digital Foundry Chills Out And Takes A Look At Kirby And The Forgotten Land
"It's such a polished, complete game with a ton of heart"
Kirby and the Forgotten Land arrives on 25th March, but as you may have seen its review embargo has dropped and the outlook is extremely positive. It seems that the cutest of IPs has transitioned rather well into 3D, building the anticipation further ahead of its release.
Random Someone Just Spent $1600 On A Super-Rare Canadian Barbie 3DS Game
Those are some expensive dogs
Across the Nintendo Life staff, we've probably collectively been in and around the games industry for at least a couple hundred years... and yet, there are still things that surprise us every day. Today's surprise was finding out that one of the holy grails for 3DS collectors is a game called Barbie Groom and Glam...
Ninterview Coronation Street Star George Banks Talks About His Love Of Nintendo
"Nintendo fans are always a joy to hang around with"
As part of our long-running (but often neglected) Ninterview series – where we speak to Nintendo fans from all walks of life – we got the chance to sit down with British actor George Banks, who is perhaps most famous in this part of the world for his role as Henry Newton in Coronation Street,...
Random Want A Signed Autograph From The Final Fantasy Artist? Why Not Order Some Sake
If you have the gil, that is
No doubt about it, Yoshitaka Amano is one of the most famous video game artists in the world, and probably one of the most famous Japanese artists too. His distinctive, elegant character designs and illustrations brough together western comic book art, Japanese woodblock print, and Art Nouveau to create something that...
Random How On Earth Did We Miss Bandai Namco's "Cooking Action Battle Game" Tabe-O-Ja?
Create the "World’s Strongest Dish"
Given how many games are released on the Nintendo Switch on a weekly basis, we hope you can forgive us for not bringing Bandai Namco's Japan-exclusive "cooking action battle game" Tabe-O-Ja to your attention. Released at the close of 2020, the game sees you in the role of titular chef, and your job is to...
Video Pokémon-Style Monster-Battler Coromon Showcases "Nuzlocke" Mode, Out On Switch March 31st
Cross-save functionality also included
The upcoming monster-catching and battle game Coromon arrives on the Nintendo Switch at the end of the month, and in the lead up trainers are learning more and more. The latest video showcases the five different difficulties and customisation options - including the built-in Nuzlocke mode. There's also mention...
Random Super Mario Bros. Papercraft Is A Slightly Different Take On Paper Mario
The classic origami king
We all know Super Mario Bros., and we all know Paper Mario - but what if the two collided into a beautiful, origami mash-up? That's exactly what the fan-made game Super Mario Bros. Papercraft has done, taking the original NES classic and twisting it into a rather delightful 2.5D visual treat. Right now, only the first world...
News Beautiful And Brutal Metroidvania 'Souldiers' Gets A May Release Date
A classy take on the genre
Retro Forge revealed at The MIX showcase that its Soulslike Metroidvania, Souldiers, will be releasing on 19th May. To celebrate - and to match its stunning pixel art - a new trailer premiered during the show with some lovely anime-esque visuals from Sunshine Animation, the Spanish animation studio behind intros for games...
News 'Bare Butt Boxing' Will Let You Bare More Than Your Fists On Switch In 2023
Cheeky...
At yesterday's MIX showcase, visual effects studio Tuatara Games revealed a brand new, delightfully silly brawler that's coming to Switch - and you won't need pants for this one. Bare Butt Boxing tells you exactly what the basic premise is from the name alone. A group of aliens, fascinated by boxing, travel to Earth to participate in...
Hands On WaterField's Analogue Pocket Pouch Perfectly Protects Your Precious Portable
(Sorry.)
Given how hard it is to come by, it's little surprise that the Analogue Pocket has become a treasured object for those lucky enough to own one. With that in mind, it goes without saying that some form of protection is in order – especially if you're going to be, you know, carrying this thing around with you, so thank goodness for the...
News Blizzard Confirms Doomfist Will Be A Tank Hero In Overwatch 2
Class swap
Blizzard will be making some big changes in the upcoming release Overwatch 2, and the latest reveal is the Street Fighter-inspired brawler Doomfist will be changed from damage to tank class. Game director Aaron Keller shared a bit more detail in a livestream last week - explaining how Doomfist's "leap" would be similar to Winston. He...
News 'Yooka-Laylee' Creator Playtonic Expands With Second Studio
"We want to broaden our reach, without going too far"
Playtonic Games, the studio behind the Yooka-Laylee series, has opened a second office in the UK town of Leamington Spa. Playtonic – which was founded in 2015 by former Rare staffers – recently gained investment from the Chinese giant Tencent. It has released two games so far,
News 'A Space For The Unbound' Brings Mysteries And Self-Discovery To Switch
Not everything is as it seems
Pixelated narrative adventure A Space for the Unbound will be making its way to Switch this year from publisher PQube and developer Mojiken Studios. The game will follow Atma and Raya on a journey of self-discovery as they navigate the end of their high school years. It's a story that focuses on overcoming anxiety,...
News New Free DLC Is Now Available In Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist Of The Mysterious Dream
Download it now
Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream has been out for almost a month now on the Nintendo Switch, and in the latest update Koei Tecmo has added some more "free" DLC to the game. It's inspired by Blue Reflection: Second Light, a game released on the Nintendo Switch last year: "Enjoy exploring the gathering area (2...
News Pokémon 'Catch A Million' Event Aims To Raise Money For Childhood Cancer Research
There'll also be a Twitch Plays race
Pokémon is one of the most popular gaming franchises in the world, and as such can be utilised to bring players together. To that end St. Baldrick’s Foundation (the largest non-government funder of cancer research in the US) is planning a week-long Twitch marathon called 'Catch a Million to Conquer Kids’...
News There's Some Fresh New Sega Game Gear Merch In Town
Cap! Pins! Shirts!
The Game Gear didn't dethrone the Game Boy back in the '90s, but it still did respectable business for Sega and is fondly remembered today – so much so that the Sega Shop Europe has just released a range of merchandise based on the classic portable. The new range includes two shirts, some pin badges and a rather fetching cap...
News Narrative Card Game 'Foretales' Brings Its Disney-Esque Art To The Table This Summer
With fireside music from the Beyond Good & Evil composer
Indie developer Alkemi has put its cards on the table to announce a brand new tabletop game for the Switch - Foretales. And it looks and sounds just lovely. Published by Dear Villagers, who have called it "among the most ambitious indies we’ve come across", the game prides itself on its...
News Sunbathe And Slay Demons With Twin-Stick Shooter 'Slaycation Paradise'
Coming to Switch later this year
Publisher Merge Games has announced Slaycation Paradise, a twin-stick shooter with tower defence mechanics from solo developer Affordable Acquisition (ha!). The game revolves around the 'Slaycation Agency', a state-of-the-art multiverse travel agency built to help disillusioned citizens carry out their...
News Chill, Cosy Horticulture Game 'The Garden Path' Gets New Gameplay Trailer
Make friends with an onion!
If you love relaxing music, painterly aesthetics, and gardening, then you'll likely enjoy upcoming Switch game The Garden Path, and also, retirement. Developed, illustrated, and composed by British jack-of-all-trades Louis Durrant, AKA carrotcake, The Garden Path was successfully funded on Kickstarter last year and...
News Perspective-Switching Puzzle-Platformer Toodee And Topdee Is Coming To Switch
2D scrumptious
Another excellent puzzle-platformer is making its way to the Switch: Toodee and Topdee, a game that plays with dimensional perspective to create a ton of brain-tingly levels to solve! Toodee and Topdee is all about the two titular characters, who can each see from a different perspective. Toodee sees everything as a 2D platformer,...
News Co-Op Puzzle-Platformer Robotry Looks Great For Fans Of Chaotic Physics-Grabber 'Heave Ho'
Physics party puzzle platforming! Pterrific
There are games you play with friends that cause chaos, like Mario Party or Puyo Puyo Tetris, and then there are games you play with your friends that are chaos. Robotry!, which was announced last night, is one of the latter, keeping company with Heave Ho, Phogs, and that one really excellently weird...
Tuesday22nd Mar 2022
News Nintendo Switch System Update 14.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
"You can now create groups of software"
Nintendo has just released a new firmware update for the Switch. It bumps the system up to version 14.0.0 and while it's not an overly large update, it does add one significant and long-requested feature. After five years, users now have the ability to create groups of software. This is basically the folder...
Guide Rune Factory 5 Wanted Monster Locations - Ranger Ranks And Crests List, Wanted Monster Maps
Where to find every Wanted Monster and get every Crest
Rune Factory 5 is the latest game of the series famous for mixing action JRPG gameplay with a friendly farming system. This time, you find yourself in the small and lovely city of Rigbarth. While trying to recover your memories, you will help the citizens by working for the security team Seed...
Cowabunga, dude!
Earlier this month, Konami and Digital Eclipse surprised TMNT fans with the announcement of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection - containing 13 "radical classics" from the 8-bit, 16-bit and arcade era of gaming. Japanese versions will also be included, along with online support in select titles. Now, in an update...
News The First Review For Kirby And The Forgotten Land Is Now In
Edge publishes its verdict
Following on from the incredibly enticing demo for Kirby and the Forgotten Land (which is out now, by the way), the first review for the full game has been published by Edge Magazine, and it's looking pretty positive! The full review will be available in issue 370 of the magazine, but excerpts of the verdict have been...
Review Rune Factory 5 (Switch) - A Dependable Old Farmhand That Could Use A Spruce Up
Finally back in season
Farm sim games are rather difficult to mess up. Give players a welcoming town full of friendly residents, a field that they can till to make ridiculous sums of money, and a few side activities like fishing or mining to fill in any gaps, and you’ve pretty much got the basics covered. Rune Factory games have always nailed all...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Datamine Uncovers Updated Booster Course Banner
Update: An in-game easter egg may hint at another returning track
Update [Tue 22nd Mar, 2022 11:30 GMT]: So we've had time to dig into the new courses that came with wave 1 of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass. With extra details added to the tracks - some of which have been entirely revamped visually - there are lots of little nods to...
Talking Point Nintendo Finally Gave Us Switch Folders, In A Very Nintendo Way
Thanks anyway, Nintendo
No-one can accuse Nintendo of taking its focus away from the Switch now that it's over five years old, in fact it's quite the opposite. The release line-up of major first-party content is looking packed, the eShop is still attracting excellent download games, and Nintendo continues to look at ways to boost the Switch User...
Guide How To Use Folders On Nintendo Switch
But now they're called 'Groups'
We've been saying for five long, hard years that we miss folders. A mainstay on 3DS and Wii U, they helped us track our spiralling collection of download games and keep things organised. On Switch maintaining a grip on a sizeable collection has become a messy business — until now! Nintendo rolled out its Nintendo...
News Konami's Mario And Animal Crossing Killer 'Momotaro Dentetsu' Surpasses 3.5 Million Sales
No wonder they won't make a new Castlevania!
Japan's love of Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban! hasn't faded yet. It gained notoriety around here for beating the likes of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, for goodness sake! And it's Japan-exclusive, meaning we don't even get to see what the fuss is about. If...
News 30th Anniversary Kirby Merch Is The Perfect Complement To Kirby And The Forgotten Land
Out in Japan April 27th
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is just around the corner, and those lucky folks in Japan can celebrate with some lovely 30th Anniversary merch releasing on April 27th. The star of the show is a Kirby plush, showcasing our favourite "mutant marshmallow" sleeping soundly on a star, with the 30th Anniversary branding stamped on...
News Bluetooth Audio Volume Gets A Welcome Boost In Switch System Update 14.0.0
Feels a bit more 2022
It was over four years into its lifecycle that Switch enabled support for Bluetooth headphones, a welcome addition especially for those that like playing the system as a handheld on the go. It's not necessarily an elegant solution, but the most important thing is that it works. How To Use Bluetooth Headphones On Switch -...
News The House Of The Dead: Remake Physical Edition Pre-Orders Are Now Live
Metal Case! Pins! Statue! Other Stuff!
The House of the Dead: Remake is just a few weeks away on the eShop, bringing the iconic lightgun shooter to the Switch with improved visuals, multiple endings and all sorts of goodies; it lands on 7th April. Forever Entertainment also previously confirmed that it's teaming up with Microids to release physical...
Memory Pak The Scariest Resident Evil Scene No One Talks About
REmake turns 20
It’s been 20 years to the day since Resident Evil launched on GameCube in Japan — can you believe it? The once-exclusive remake of the 1996 original has since achieved legendary status, with many fans declaring it as the strongest entry to the franchise. I happen to agree; yes, Resident Evil 4 is arguably more influential and...
Feature Kid Icarus: Uprising, Nintendo's Most Daring Release Of The Last Decade
Remembering one of 3DS' most intriguing releases 10 years on
Yes, it's now an entire decade since Masahiro Sakurai was permitted to do something other than Smash Bros., so to mark the occasion, Mitch Vogel looks back on one of Nintendo's most ambitious and misunderstood titles... Let’s all take a step back and rewind the clock to June 2010, a...
News Don't Worry, Hogwarts Legacy Won't Contain Any Microtransactions
There'll be no online or co-op gameplay, either
Believe it or not, but Hogwarts Legacy - a new game inspired by the Harry Potter series - is on its way to the Switch. That's not all the FAQ on the official game website has revealed, though. As many have noticed, there's a section about microtransactions. The good news is, there won't be any...
News Tinykin Combines Pikmin And Paper Mario For Adorable Ant-Sized Platforming This Summer
Sprouting soon
At the Media Indie Exchange showcase, we got a brand-new look at the upcoming indie platformer Tinykin. Mixing 3D environments with paper-thin (literally) character models and collecting and throwing small creatures that have overtaken your former home planet? Sounds like a few little Nintendo titles might've had a hand in inspiring...
Random Latest Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch Lets You Swim In Lava
'Tis but a scratch
It's kind of astounding at this point just how many glitches are being discovered in Breath of the Wild. From duplicating Korok Seeds to bagging the Master Sword early, fans are showing no signs of running out of bonkers ideas to bend and break the game. The latest glitch is a bit of a fun one, but requires you to have a lot of...
News Dragalia Lost To End Service Later This Year
The dragon will sleep
Dragalia Lost will be shut down later this year, Nintendo has announced. Co-developed by Cygames, the minds behind the smash-hit gacha Granblue Fantasy, the action RPG was notable for being a brand new mobile-exclusive IP for Nintendo. Ever since its launch in 2018, Dragalia Lost has been receiving a healthy dose of updates...
Random Want To Turn Your Game Boy Into A Megazord? Just Attach Every Accessory
Go go, Game Boy rangerrrrrs
Want to know how to acquire the ultimate Game Boy or Game Boy Color? Well, you just need some spare cash and all of the accessories! In ye olden days, handheld consoles came with a plethora of add-ons and peripherals that would help enhance your gaming experience. Remember, the backlight didn't always exist. - you had to...
Exclusive 'Imp Of The Sun', An Action Platformer With Ori Vibes, Revealed For Switch
Update: Launches on Thursday!
Update [Tue 22nd Mar, 2022 13:20 GMT]: Fireshine has revealed the release date for Imp of the Sun, and it's coming very soon indeed — this Thursday, 24th March! More details in our original exclusive story below... Original Story [Mon 21st Mar, 2022 06:00 GMT]: Fireshine Games has announced that action platformer...
Rumour Ubisoft Reportedly Developing Sequel To Immortals Fenyx Rising
And a new 2.5D Prince of Persia game
Ubisoft has shown a respectable amount of support for the Nintendo Switch over the past five years. If you're curious to see what else might be on the way from the third-party French company, read on. A new report by the reliable leaker Tom Henderson on Xfire has shared details about "nearly 20" of Ubisoft's...
News Gotta Protectors: Cart Of Darkness Coming To Switch, Physical Edition Confirmed
Courtesy of Limited Run Games
Gotta Protectors: Cart of Darkness has been announced for a western release on the Switch courtesy of Ancient Games and localisation company 8-4. The game is the third entry to the action defence series, following on from the 3DS title Gotta Protectors and the Xbox 360 title Protect Me Knight. It will launch on the...
Random Check Out (And Win?) This 1200-Piece LEGO Ship Set From FAR: Changing Tides
Ship bricks
Exploratory adventure game FAR: Changing Tides came out recently (we reviewed it! We liked it a lot!) and as part of the celebrations, the developers have commissioned a one-of-a-kind custom LEGO set — and it's up for grabs, too! The piece has around 1,200 individual bricks and other LEGO bits, and was built by Aaron Brick Designer...
News Wreckfest Screeches Onto Switch Later This Year
You better check yo'self before you wreck yo'self
Destructive racer Wreckfest will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch on June 21st, publisher THQ Nordic has announced. The game will cost $39.99 / £34.99. Originally released on PC in 2018 before arriving on consoles starting 2019, Wreckfest is said to be a spiritual successor to the FlatOut...
Monday21st Mar 2022
Video So, About That Pokémon Legends: Arceus Post Game
It's spoiler talk time
Before we get started, be honest with us — how many hours have you put into Pokémon Legends: Arceus? And how many of those are before the post game, or after? Pokémon Legends: Arceus is full to bursting with content both before you roll the credits, and after too. We've had plenty of thoughts on the hours before you...
Random Jealous Husband Sells Wife's Harvest Moon Collection To Stop Her "Marrying Virtual Men"
Ranchy, or raunchy? You decide
The subreddit r/AmItheAsshole, or AITA for short, is designed for people to relay a scenario that they experienced, and ask advice from the internet as to whether or not they behaved correctly. The comments usually universally decide between YTA (you're the asshole), NTA (not the asshole), NAH (no assholes here), and...
News Will The Zelda-Style 'Tunic' Come To Nintendo Switch? Let's Hope So
It's currently exclusive to Xbox
If you pride yourself on keeping your ear to the ground when it comes to the hottest indie games, there's a good chance you've heard of Andrew Shouldice's Tunic; this excellent Zelda-like adventure game has been in development for many years and recently launched on Xbox Series X/S to rave reviews. Shouldice has...
Back Page Why The Heck Does Kirby Hate This Tree So Much?
Kirby vs a literal tree - 30 years of animosity
In the magazine business, the Back Page is where you'd find all the weird goofs that we couldn't fit in anywhere else. Some may call it "filler"; we prefer "a whole page to make terrible jokes that are tangentially related to the content of the mag". We don't have (paper) pages on the internet, but we...
Poll Do You Own This Rare Twilight Princess Box?
It's worth a clawshot
We're all collectors here at Nintendo Life, always on the lookout for unusual finds, Japanese-exclusive games, awesome region-exclusive box art, and all sorts of weird and wonderful merchandise. However, this weekend, we came across something that we just cannot find any reliable information about, so we need your help! This...
News Kit And Krysta Reveal Their Least Favourite Mario And Zelda Games
It's the Happy Mask Salesman, isn't it?
Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang have been powering on with their podcast ever since leaving Nintendo last year. In their most recent episode, they discuss what was really going on at Nintendo when the Animal Crossing: New Horizons craze hit. Tucked away in that episode, however, is a devilish question from a...
News Haunted House Renovator Looks Like Luigi's Mansion X Animal Crossing Happy Home Designer
Haunting your Switch in 2023
Haunted houses really don't do themselves any favours, do they? With rooms caked in dust, spider webs adorning every corner, and mould growing in every crevice, of course it's going to be haunted. A little cleaning and a slash of paint would go a long way to banishing those pesky spirits for good, right? In IMage...
News 'Kung Fury' Video Game Adaptation Pays Tribute To Streets Of Rage, And It's Coming To Switch
With David Hasselhoff included for free!
Crowdfunded 2015 film Kung Fury is the kind of film that's ripe for a Streets of Rage-style video game. And that's exactly what it got — albeit our friends over at Push Square weren't particularly keen on it when they reviewed it. Lacking in content at launch, other than letting you punch Nazis it was...
News Link To The Past-Inspired 'Rogue Heroes' Gets Druids & Dungeons Update This Month
It's D&D, but no dice necessary
We had a lot of praise for the adorable-but-difficult Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos back when we reviewed it in 2021. It wears its Zelda: A Link to the Past love proudly on its sleeve, from the way the game starts to the visuals, even the map! But it's A Link to the Past with a twist because it throws in some roguelike...
Random Nintendo's Kirby Adverts Used To Be Much Grittier
Kirby's Nolan phase
The Kirby series is known for its all-ages appeal, with bright colours, accessible gameplay, and the simple fact that Kirby is just so round and squishy. With Kirby and the Forgotten Land launching this week, we're seeing a lot of advertisements for the new entry, including a recent trailer that highlighted the wonderful...
News Next Witcher Game Confirmed To Be In Development, Using Unreal Engine 5
A new tech partnership between CD Projekt Red and Epic
CD Projekt Red has announced that the next major game in The Witcher series is in development. The game marks a technology partnership between CD Projekt Red and Epic Games, with the new game taking advantage of Epic's Unreal Engine 5. Previously, since The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, CD...
Random This Witcher 3 Easter Egg Has Been Discovered After Nearly 7 Years
Hardly a bird's-eye view
With the inevitable next chapter in the Witcher video game series now confirmed to be in development, you might think that players have found absolutely every last secret from the last mainline Witcher title. A game as large as The Witcher 3 is bound to keep some secrets hidden away, sure, but it's been years since it...
UK Charts Multiple Switch Games Surge Into The Top 10 Behind Gran Turismo
Pokémon dominates the charts
The latest UK charts are in and PlayStation continues to ride high with Gran Turismo 7 sitting at the top of the pile for a second week in a row, despite serious downtime and backlash on its microtransactions. Meanwhile, Elden Ring continues to show strong momentum at number 2 in the charts, ce
News These Genki: Waveform Earphones Let You Stream And Mix Two Audio Sources
The power of two
Human Things has launched their fourth Kickstarter project, and it's yet another slick-looking Switch-compatible accessory. The Genki: Waveform earphones look pretty slick and are described as a unique piece of kit that "has everything you'd ever want from a gaming headset" with all of the conveniences of Bluetooth earbuds. But...
Random Japanese Workers Wish Nintendo Would Gamify Their Tax Returns
Who wouldn't, right?
At the best of times, tax returns are absolutely dreadful. Anyone who conducts their own business — whether it be as a full time gig or some freelance on the side — knows just how soul-destroying it can be to fill in the seemingly endless list of forms, with the only end result being the transfer of money over to Mr. Tax...
News Metroid Dread Is The Best-Selling 2D Metroid Game Ever In The UK
Nothing dreadful to see here
MercurySteam's Metroid Dread has been breaking records everywhere since its release. And it's well deserved too because it's absolutely brilliant — if you've somehow missed it in the months since its October 2021 launch, check out our review to find out why! And it looks like the latest entry in the space bounty...
News Majora's Mask Meets Sunless Sea In Haunting Narrative Game 'A Place For The Unwilling'
Coming to Switch very soon
You have 21 days until the city dies. Every decision you make up until that final day will have far-reaching consequences — so what will you do? Try to save the world, or live a life of hedonism in the face of futility? That is the question that A Place For The Unwilling poses in its hyper-branching narrative adventure,...
News Retro Shooter 'Super Cyborg' Brings Serious Contra Vibes To Switch Soon
Out in April
If you're in the mood for some old-school Contra-style action, then you're in luck; retro shooter Super Cyborg is looking to scratch that itch, and it's on the way to Switch on April 1st. The game will be released by Drageus Games and was developed by Artur Games. It's already available on Steam, with an overall rating of 'Very...
News Quirky Rhythm Game 'Jack Jeanne' Gets A Long-Overdue Western Localisation
Traditional Chinese also in the works
Jack Jeanne — the visual novel and rhythm game featuring work from Tokyo Ghoul creator Sui Ishida — is finally getting an English and Traditional Chinese localisation, after publisher Broccoli first expressed interest in the idea back in 2019. In an announcement on Twitter, the publisher confirmed that...
News Tekken: Bloodline Is Netflix's New Animated Video Game Adaptation
Launching later this year
Netflix and Bandai Namco have announced that Tekken: Bloodline will be broadcast on Netflix later this year. It will be an anime series based on the long-running fighting franchise and will star Jin Kazama as the series' protagonist. First debuting in the 1996 arcade title Tekken 3, Jin will embark on a quest for revenge...
News Fortnite's Chapter 3 Season 2 Calls For Resistance With Doctor Strange And Prowler
The Multiverse is coming, too
The Fortnite train just doesn't seem to be stopping, and after weeks of quiet on the new update, it was finally announced over the weekend. Called 'Resistance', Chapter 3 Season 2 is bringing a lot of new changes to the ever-popular online game. The cinematic trailer showcases new vehicles, Marvel's Doctor Strange and...
Sunday20th Mar 2022
News Yes, Hogwarts Legacy Really Is Coming To The Nintendo Switch
Warner Bros. representative reconfirms
Nintendo fans got quite a surprise on Friday when it was discovered Hogwarts Legacy - a next-generation game inspired by the famous Harry Potter books and movies - would be coming to the Switch. This confirmation was shared in an FAQ on the official game website, and now in an update, Warner Bros. Avalanche...
News Chucklefish Hands Over Final Stardew Valley Publishing Responsibilities To Creator
"We wish the team at ConcernedApe all the best"
Updated: In 2018, the Stardew Valley creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone announced he would self-publish the game in the future. It followed a year later with the original publisher Chucklefish being accused of exploiting contributing workers during its development of
News Nintendo's Wii Shop Channel Can't Be Accessed Right Now
Is it just an error, or something else?
Update [Wed 23rd Mar, 2022 01:05 GMT]: Nintendo has provided a response. Read more in our latest story: Nintendo Responds To Wii And DSi Shop Channel Outages Original Story [Sun 20th Mar, 2022 01:00 GMT]: If you've tried accessing the Wii Shop Channel over the past few days, you might not have had much...
News New Song "Speed Life" Released For Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Movie
Have a listen
We've seen what the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie will look like, but what will it sound like? If you have been wondering, it seems there's now a sample of one of the songs recorded for the movie. As highlighted by Tails' Channel, Togolese-Israeli singer Stéphane Legar has released a remix of Rockwell's 1984 single, Somebody's...
Mini Review République: Anniversary Edition (Switch) - A Sneakily Intriguing Yet Flawed Experience
An obtuse angle on stealth
Don't you hate it when you're thrust into a totalitarian world of unrelenting fascist horror? For example, when you go outside? Ho ho! Just a bit of topical humour there. Sorry, we'll never do it again. Look, the point is, République — the game whose Nintendo Life review you are currently reading — is about escaping...
News Freedom Planet 2 Is Now Releasing On 13th September 2022
Sequel targeting "multiple platforms" at launch
We've got a slight update on Freedom Planet 2! According to developer GalaxyTrail, the game finally has a release date. The PC (Steam) version has been narrowed down from "Spring 2022" to 13th September this year, and the current aim is to launch it on "multiple" other platforms alongside this...
Saturday19th Mar 2022
Kirby, Pokémon Snap and Mario Golf are on the way
If you're like us, you're probably eager to know what Nintendo 64 games are being added next to Switch Online Expansion Pack. While we've had no updates since the release of F-Zero X last week, a slightly different 'Switch Online + Expansion Pack - Overview Trailer' on Nintendo's official YouTube...
Review WRC 10 The Official Game (Switch) - Lots Of Rallying If You Can Handle The Visuals
Sliding into our DNFs
The WRC series on Switch feels to us a bit like a hammer made of sponge. We appreciate the effort that went into it and it sort of looks like the real thing, but it never really properly nails it. After getting off to a rocky start with WRC 8 on the Switch then delivering a slightly improved but still shonky sequel, the series...
News DS Cult Classic 'Knights In The Nightmare' Is Coming To Switch
Can you read Japanese?
Sting's genre-mashing Nintendo DS cult classic Knights in the Nightmare is coming to Switch next month – but sadly, it's only confirmed for Japan at present. The game will hit the Japanese Switch eShop on April 7th, with a cost of 2,860 yen. Originally released in the west way back in 2009, Knights in the Nightmare is...
Poll What’s Your Favourite New Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC Track?
Let us know
Nintendo's Booster Course Pass DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe finally got released yesterday, and now that you've all played it (multiple times over, no doubt), we're curious to know what your favourite new track in the game is. You might have been excited about a certain course, but now that you've played through the DLC there's perhaps...
News Ori Developer Moon Studios Labelled "Oppressive" Workplace In New Report
The team is reportedly "fed up", founders respond
Moon Studios, the Austrian developer behind the Ori games, has been labelled an "oppressive" place to work in a new report. According to GamesBeat, a number of "current and former" employees believe Moon's "behind-the-scenes atmosphere" does not match up with the style and tranquility of its games...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Soundtracks
Er, Part 1?
Video game music is a topic we're passionate about here at Nintendo Life, and we're certainly not alone. We ran an entire season of interviews and features on the topic last year, and it's one of the subjects always sure to fire up enthusiasm at the office. It's not surprising really. Great music wherever you find it has a way of...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 19th)
Fancy a trip to Coconut Mall?
We've needed a calm week here at Nintendo Life, and it sure seemed that way until the release of Wave 1 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass. If you're not a Mario Kart Tour fan, then this DLC is for you! Plus you can check out what
News Super Nintendo World Celebrates Its One Year Anniversary
Yes, it's already been a year
One year ago, Super Nintendo World in Japan opened its doors to the public after multiple setbacks and delays tied to the pandemic. To mark the first year anniversary, the park has held a special celebration ceremony event this week. There was a marching band playing the original Super Mario Bros. theme and J.L...
Friday18th Mar 2022
Guide Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Full Character Roster List
Including that one you need to unlock
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is exactly what it sounds like — all of the goodies from the Wii U original, plus the DLC and a dollop of extras in one rather nice package. That means a packed character roster of over 40 racers, among other things, each with distinct looks, stunt animations and traits that could help you...
News Pokémon Legends: Arceus Version 1.1.1 Is Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Resolves a Shiny Charm issue
The latest update for Pokémon Legends: Arceus on the Nintendo Switch is now live. This bumps the game up to Version 1.1.1. This is a relatively small update - with a single fix. The English patch notes available over on Nintendo's website go into detail. Here's the rundown: Ver. 1.1.1 (Released March 17, 2022) Update...
News Hogwarts Legacy Is Apparently Coming To Nintendo Switch
You're a wizard, Avalanche
Well, here's something we weren't expecting...at all! The new Hogwarts Legacy game inspired by the famous Harry Potter book and movie series is apparently coming to the Nintendo Switch. After a lengthy video earlier today during Sony's State of Play PS5 showcase, the official game website is now listing a Nintendo Switch...
The Tour begins
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the most popular game on Switch, the very definition of an 'evergreen' title. Aside from the Battle Mode and a few minor changes, however, devoted fans have been playing the same content since the Wii U original with its DLC content, a scenario that finally changes with the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe-exclusive Booster...
It's in the name
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the most popular game on Nintendo Switch, no doubt partly due to the fact that it caters to players of all levels. Pro players with Jedi reflexes can compete in 200cc, while there are various speed classes and assists to help all racers have fun. You can also setup various local and online sessions where you...
News Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Could Be Inducted Into The Video Game Hall Of Fame
Um, how is it not already there?
You've heard it all before: "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is the best thing since sliced wheat bread", "It revolutionised the video game industry", "It's the best video game of all time!" What hasn't been said about Ocarina of Time in the last 24 years? It's won all the accolades and acclaim it's possible to...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Has Been Updated To Version 2.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today
Wave 1 of the Booster Course Pass is now officially live in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and as you might have guessed, there are now also now some patch notes available. This latest update takes Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to Version 2.0.0. As noted below, Booster Course Pass play in online play will be supported as of 21st March. And once again,...
Random Is Miyamoto's Most Famous Quote Not His After All?
A delayed answer is eventually good...
"A delayed game is eventually good, but a rushed game is forever bad." How many times have you heard this quote over the years? Twitter threads of people posting responses to game delays, or even using it as a response to people upset about delays. It's reached a kind of god-like status, like uttering these...
Review Dawn Of The Monsters (Switch) - Superior Co-Op Kaiju Combat With Pacific Rim Vibes
Kaiju feel my heart beat fast, I want this to last
A belt-scroller starring kaiju and Tokosatsu-style giant mecha isn't exactly an original idea. SNK's not-that-great King of the Monsters series did it first, but here's the scoop — Dawn of the Monsters does it better, with a game that'll make you feel five hundred feet tall. And scaly. And...
Random It's Official, Jean-Luc Picard Killed Yoshi In The Dark Timeline
Make it Y'shi
Star Trek fans have arguably never had it better, at least in terms of the sheer quantity of boldly-going available for their viewing pleasure. It’s hard to keep up with the various spin-offs and series airing or in production, and right now the second season of Star Trek: Picard is streaming worldwide. Following the release of...
News Dark Deity Sure Does A Good Impression Of Fire Emblem
And it's out this week
We covered the impending Switch launch of the PC turn-based strategy title Dark Deity some time ago, and it's finally out on Nintendo's console this week. To mark the occasion, a special launch trailer has been released, and it really hammers home how much the game takes inspiration from Nintendo's Fire Embl
Video Here's A Look At The New Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tracks - Direct Switch Footage
See the new DLC update in action
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's anticipated 'Booster Course Pass - Wave 1' update has arrived, and if you haven't got time to play each cup right away - don't worry, Nintendo Life's lovely video senior video producer has got you covered. Alex has uploaded 17 minutes of direct footage of the Wave 1 tracks in the new DLC...
News Triangle Strategy Has Sold 800,000 Copies In Just Two Weeks
A tactical victory
Triangle Strategy has been quietly doing the rounds here at Nintendo Life, impressing us with its gorgeous visuals and in-depth tactical combat. And it seems like many people around the world agree with our review that it's pretty darn brilliant. You should read it in case you're still thinking about picking it up. Producer...
News The Tetris Company "Stands With Ukraine"
And is "deeply saddened by the ongoing crisis"
The ongoing crisis in Ukraine has put the spotlight on Russia and everything related to it – and, for many gamers, the most famous Russian export of all is the puzzler Tetris, which helped turn the Game Boy into a global success story in the early '90s. While The Tetris Company – founded by Henk...
News Side-Scrolling Beat 'Em Up 'Wonder Momo' Is The Next Arcade Archives Game
Peachy
Namco's beat 'em up parody of Ultraman, Wonder Momo, is the next game coming to the Arcade Archives series on Switch, according to @ohfivepro on Twitter. First released in 1987 in Japanese arcades at a time when female protagonists were uncommon, Wonder Momo got a faithful PC-Engine port two years later. The game stars a young girl who is...
News Sonic The Hedgehog's Tails Is Set To Become The Next Hot Vtuber
'TailsTube' will be more wholesome than it sounds
SEGA has announced that Sonic the Hedgehog's Tails is set to become a Vtuber (that's 'virtual YouTuber', granddad) with a new series called 'TailsTube' starting next week. The series will be "fun and informative" and will likely focus on the history of the Sonic franchise, characters, and specific...
Random A Rare Zelda: The Wind Waker Promo Scroll Gets An Airing
A hero lost in time
One of the most memorable moments of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker was undoubtedly its incredibly stylish prologue sequence. Against a backdrop of beautiful rendered images and Hylian script (and who can forget the wonderful accompanying music), the sequence told the basic narrative of Ocarina of Time and gave vital...
Poll Will You Be Buying The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass DLC?
Let us know
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass has gone live, and as you might recall, there are a few different ways to experience this new DLC expansion. Here's the breakdown: 1. The first option is to buy it. When you purchase the Booster Course Pass, you'll get access to six waves and 48 courses for $24.99 USD / $32.99 CAN / £22.49 up...
News Nintendo Shares A Launch Trailer For Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass
Take a break, watch, then go back to racing!
Hey, if you're reading this and not playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe right now, thanks! But seriously, you can and probably should be playing through the courses added in Wave 1 of the Booster Course Pass right now. We won't tell anyone. To celebrate the launch, Nintendo has unveiled a launch trailer (above),...
News Ukrainian Developer Determined To Launch 'The Serpent Rogue' On Time
Due for release on April 26th
Ukrainian developer Sengi Games has announced its intention to push on with its original intended launch date of April 26th for 'sandbox-roguelike' title The Serpent Rogue. Through a series of tweets, Sengi Games has communicated its situation in Ukraine over the past weeks, initially saying that the ongoing conflict...
Thursday17th Mar 2022
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Version 2.0.0 Now Live, Confirms All DLC Cup Names
Update: DLC now live globally
Update: The DLC content is now live and available globally. Original Article: As expected, especially in light of recent server maintenance, Nintendo has released the next big update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, taking it up to the giddy heights of Version 2.0.0. It's a meatier download and evidently installs the new...
News Three Sega Genesis Games Have Been Added To Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pack
Try 'em out today!
Scheduled maintenance yesterday suggested Nintendo would be updating its Switch Online Expansion Pack service with some additional Sega Genesis/Mega Drive titles and sure enough, three more games have now been added to the service. The latest additions include Light Crusader, Super Fantasy Zone and Alien Soldier. Here's a bit...
Rumour Are We Getting A New Eeveelution In Pokémon Scarlet And Violet?
It's more likely than you think
Pokémon fever is pretty high right now. Pokémon Legends: Arceus is pretty darn amazing — check out our review to find out exactly how amazing if you haven't played it yet — and the announcement of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet has fans speculating about what's to come in Gen 9. Naturally, many people's attention...
News Looks Like Some People In The West Are Playing The Mario Kart 8 DLC Early
"COCONUT MALL LOOKS SO GOOD"
The first batch of tracks from the Mario Kart 8 Booster Course Pack will be available in just a handful of hours, but it looks like some folks in the West have already got their hands on the DLC. In a post on Twitter from @switchaswor, gameplay for the fan-favourite Wii course 'Coconut Mall' has been shown off,
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 1 Has A Release Time For Europe
Australia was confirmed first
Update: Nintendo of Europe has confirmed that the Booster Course Pass Wave 1 content will go live at midnight CET, which is 11pm UK. This matches up with the Australian release time, but there's no confirmation yet that it'll arrive in NA at its equivalent times - 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern. [The new tracks seemed to go...
Feature The 20 Best Kirby Copy Abilities
ctrl+c, ctrl+k
In 30 years of Kirby, it’s fair to say he’s seen a broad swathe of powerful abilities come his way. And here at Nintendo Life, with the release of Kirby and the Forgotten Land fast approaching, we’ve decided that it’s time someone picked the 20 best and made a list of them, darn it. After all, it’s the least we could do...
Gallery Mario And Co. Get Some Sunshine In This Artist's Stunning Work
Isle Delfino never looked better
Just the other day, we shared some gorgeous Mario artwork based on Japanese mythology from artist Canadian Turtle. Now, artist Léo Chérel has taken Mario and friends in the polar opposite direction with a lovely collection of summer-themed artwork that appears to take a lot of cues from Super Mario Sunshine. You...
Review Gal*Gun: Double Peace (Switch) - One To Avoid Playing On Public Transport
Pervert party
Look, there’s nothing wrong with a little anatomical allure, generally speaking. Hell, many an impressionable teenager hit pause to glimpse Chun-Li’s undies back in the day, and Capcom knew it. Sex sells, and, like all commercial media, video game developers aren’t immune to slapping some greasy smut on-disc in the hope of...
News Square Enix Details Current Issues And Future Of New Switch Racer Chocobo GP
Update: An official statement provides further clarification
Update [Thu 17th Mar, 2022 14:30 GMT]: Following on from Tuesday's Tweets, Square Enix has now put out an official statement in English on the state of the game. Here's what producer Hironori Okayama has to say about player's issues that have been highlighted in recent days: To all our...
News GoldenEye's Trademark Has Been Updated, So Of Course Those Remaster Rumours Are Back
Never say never say never again
Welcome back to our once-monthly GoldenEye 007 update! If you think we're joking... well, we mostly are, but from February's rumour mill winding up, and Rick Astley declaring James Bond's N64 outing is his favourite video game, to the Xbox
News Netflix's Resident Evil Series Gets A Release Date
Boulder-punching its way onto screens this summer
Netflix's upcoming Resident Evil series has finally bagged itself a release date and will be coming to small screens on July 14th. Based on Capcom's long-running video game franchise, the series marks a departure from both the game and movie canon, following protagonist Jade Wesker, one of two...
Rumour Buster No, The Original DOOM Doesn't Take Place In March 2022
"that date did not come from anyone at id"
At the start of this year, a rumour was apparently doing the rounds online that the original 1993 DOOM video game (released on the Super Nintendo in the same year) was set during March 2022. This "rumour" comes from the game's SNES manual. FPS specialist magazine E1M1 (via PCGamesN) previously confirmed...
News My Nintendo Offers Some Sweet N64-Themed Keychains In The US
Don't lose them!
My Nintendo is offering up some Nintendo 64 themed keychains soon, based on original NA box art for games featured in the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack. There are two sets available from My Nintendo in the region, each with a pair that'll set you back 500 Platinum Points. The lineup currently consists of Star Fox 64 and...
News Mario Kart 8's Booster Course Music Has Already Been Ripped, And It's Glorious
Alert! They've removed the midi horns!
We've still got a few hours to wait until Wave 1 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass is playable here at Nintendo Life Towers, and so have most players in the West (most, but not
Random Tails Gets His Game Face On In Sonic 2's US Movie Poster
He's smiling in Japan's poster
Sonic's second movie is almost here, and to help pass time, enthusiastic fans have been sifting through promotional materials to see if there are any interesting details. Perhaps the highlight of the lot is Tails. On the Japanese poster he's smiling and over in the US he's looking a lot more determined. While minor...
Random A Super Rare Pokémon Card Resurfaces, One Of Only 20 In Existence
Sold at auction for $136,000
An incredibly rare Pokémon card from the late '90s has resurfaced, selling for a whopping 5 million yen ($136,000 USD) at a Japanese auction. The card in question is one of 20 'Snap Magikarp' cards doled out to winners of a Pokémon Snap competition held in Japan. The competition itself required entrants to send in...
Nintendo Download 17th March (North America)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC! Rune Factory 5! Persona 4 Arena Ultimax!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Mario...
ICYMI Bandai Namco Gives Fans Another Look At The New Digimon Survive Trailer
Producer asks fans to wait "just a little longer"
Bandai Namco has finally uploaded an official version of the new Digimon Survive trailer to YouTube. In case you missed it, this is the latest look at the survival strategy RPG that's been repeatedly delayed over the past few years. The latest setbacks are tied to the fact there's currently a new...
News Capcom Releasing Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Diorama Set (Japan)
amiibo included
Capcom is going all out with the upcoming release of Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak - with all sorts of digital and physical editions. One other that's now been spotted is a "special edition" diorama set. It's getting a release in Japan and will allow fans to recreate a scene out of Sunbreak with the assistance of three new amiibo...
News Sky Gamblers - Air Supremacy 2 Makes Its Descent Onto Switch Next Week
Make some airspace
If you're looking for a new dogfight simulator to play on the go, then look no further! Sky Gamblers - Air Supremacy 2 is coming to Switch on 24th March. The Sky Gamblers series has long been popular on mobile for its multiplayer and co-op, and this is the latest entry to make it onto the eShop. As well as the trailer, which...
News 'Wildcat Gun Machine' Looks Like A Bullet Hell Hades, With Added Cats
Pounces on Switch later this year
Publisher Daedalic Entertainment has announced the release date for its bonkers new bullet hell shooter Wildcat Gun Machine — it's coming to Switch on May 4th. Yes, the most Star Wars-y of days. Developed by ChunkyBox Games, the game is a dungeon crawler in which you go against hordes of "non-cute flesh...
News Wonder Boy Returns Remix Gets A Physical Release For Switch
What a wonderful surprise
Strictly Limited Games are back with another Wonder Boy physical release! This time, it's the turn of Wonder Boy Returns Remix, the 2019 arcade platformer that goes back to the roots of the series. Pre-orders go live soon — on 20th March — but Wonder Boy fans can take a look at what to expect on the store page. There...
News Paradise Killer's Free Update Is Now Alive On Switch
Return to Paradise Island
Open world psychedelic murder mystery Paradise Killer already has plenty of threads that need tying together, but Kaizen Game Works' indie darling has brought more chaos to Paradise Island in a free update that you can download now! This update coincides with the PlayStation and Xbox release today (where these additions...
Nintendo Download 17th March (Europe)
Persona 4 Arena Ultimax! Gal*Gun Double Peace! WRC 10!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail eShop - New Releases: Gal*Gun Double...
Random One Monster Hunter Fan Really Likes Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto's Clothes
Gotta have a hobby, right?
Just this week, Capcom showcased its latest Monster Hunter Digital Event, going over the latest news for the upcoming Monster Hunter Rise expansion, Sunbreak. While most viewers were undoubtedly eager to see footage from the expansion, one fan was more interested in something a bit more specific: producer Ryoso...
News Chinatown Detective Agency Solves Its Release Date, Humble Unveils New Projects
The investigation opens soon
Earlier this week we were given a look at upcoming projects from Humble Games, the publishing arm of the broader 'Humble' company that has become a major player in gaming. Most games didn't have platform confirmation but could conceivably be ported to Switch, but there was one official confirmation regarding Nintendo's...
News Hatsune Miku Jigsaw Puzzle Coming To Switch In Japan
No localisation announced as yet
A new Hatsune Miku game has been announced for the Switch and will be all about jigsaw puzzles. Fans of the Vocaloid sensation don't have to wait long until Hatsune Miku Issho ni! Jigsaw Puzzle hits the Japanese eShop, either — the game will be launching pretty soon on March 24th. However, at the time of writing,...
Wednesday16th Mar 2022
Guide Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl: How To Get Arceus
Get Arceus
Since launch in November 2021, fans have been heading back to the Sinnoh region in the Switch versions of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl for the first time since the Nintendo DS originals, and more recently they've been able to explore the region's past in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, too. Sinnoh is famous for many things, but...
Guide Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Controls - All Control Options And Assists Explained
"I'm using motion controls!"
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the most popular game on Nintendo Switch, no doubt partly due to the fact that it caters to players of all levels. Pro players with Jedi reflexes can compete in 200cc, while there are various speed classes and assists to help all racers have fun. Players of all levels can find a comfortable...
Guide Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Smart Steering - How To Turn Auto-Steering On And Off
Look ma', no hands!
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the most popular game on Nintendo Switch, no doubt partly due to the fact that it caters to players of all levels. Pro players with Jedi reflexes can compete in 200cc, while there are various speed classes and assists to help all racers have fun. One of these is auto-steering, though it's not particularly...
News Nintendo Sneakily Filed A New Controller Patent Last Year
One day it'll be for a new Power Glove
Nintendo is definitely one of the more secretive companies in the video game industry, but it's also one of the biggest innovators when it comes to technology, too. So leave it to a small discovery to get people's tongues wagging. One Twitter user has discovered a patent that Nintendo made made in July last...
Guide Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Drifting Guide - How To Drift, Slipstream, And Boost
We're just driftin'
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the most popular game on Nintendo Switch, no doubt partly due to the fact that it caters to players of all levels. Pro players with Jedi reflexes can compete in 200cc, while there are various speed classes and assists to help all racers have fun. While you can get through 50cc and easier races with basic...
Guide Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Blue Shells - How To Avoid Blue Shells
Everyone's favourite item
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the most popular game on Nintendo Switch, no doubt partly due to the fact that it caters to players of all levels. Pro players with Jedi reflexes can compete in 200cc, while there are various speed classes and assists to help all racers have fun. What's not fun is leading a race and being bopped by a...
Guide Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Boost - How To Get A Rocket Start
Time for take off
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the most popular game on Nintendo Switch, no doubt partly due to the fact that it caters to players of all levels. Pro players with Jedi reflexes can compete in 200cc, while there are various speed classes and assists to help all racers have fun. No matter what your level of play, though, getting a fast...
Review Wife Quest (Switch) - A Bawdy Metroidvania That's Well Worth A Look
Sorry monster girls, but that boy is ours
The world is a dangerous place. One minute you’re out in your fields, farming to provide food for yourself and your wife, and the next you’re being accosted by a gang of monster girls who are dead set on stealing you away for themselves. That’s the fate of poor Fernando, who gets himself snatched away...
News WrestleQuest Is A Turn-Based Wrestling RPG That Suplexes Onto Switch This Summer
Sabin should be jealous
Mega Cat Studios and Skybound Games have revealed WrestleQuest, a brand new RPG for the Nintendo Switch. And, with a title like that, your imagination is not fooling you. This is an RPG that combines the genre with the wrestling world, and it looks like a Royal Rumble. Coming out this summer, WrestleQuest sees you attempt to...
GWS, Arceus and more!
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl on the Nintendo Switch have now been updated to Version 1.3.0. This is another exciting update for the games - with a new special event to meet the Mythical Pokémon Arceus and network trading now available at the GWS in Jubilife City. Here are the full details courtesy of...
News Shin'en Kicks Off 'Everything Must Go' 3DS And Wii U eShop Sale, Up To 80% Off
Discounts in US and EU
The 3DS and Wii U eShops are sadly on their way out and, as expected, publishers are beginning to line up with some heavy discounts on their 3DS and Wii U software libraries in preparation for the store closures next March. Just yesterday, Capcom launched their own 3DS sale in the US, and now developer and publisher Shin'en...
Return to the track later this week
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe makes a glorious return later this week on 18th March with the help of brand new DLC content. The first lot of courses (eight in total) are part of wave one - forming the Golden Dash Cup and Lucky Cat Cup. Ahead of the race later this week, Nintendo has asked fans over on Twitter what course...
Random "Nobody Batted An Eye" At Waluigi's 'Crotch Chop' In Super Mario Strikers
A big "W" for the purple brother, then
Everyone has their signature footie celebration, right? Running to the corner flag, whipping your shirt off, doing a little dance — whatever floats your boat. That remains true for the Mario universe, and for the Mario Strikers series, retaining that was important for developer Next Level Games when creating...
News Disney's Upcoming Free-To-Play Switch Racer Reveals A New Playable Character
It's a Pirates of the Caribbean crew member
Think you can clear up space for another racing game on the Switch? If so, then you might be interested in checking out Disney Speedstorm - a new free-to-play racer "coming soon" to Nintendo's hybrid system and multiple other platforms. It will feature a "legendary roster" of characters and tracks...
News These Adorable Fire Emblem Plushes Are Now Available To Order
But you'll need to be quick!
With Fire Emblem: Three Houses selling well on Switch, and thanks to the series' heavy presence in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the Fire Emblem franchise has never been in such a good place. It probably makes sense, then, that this new range of plushies has appeared to melt our hearts – and our wallets. All the toys...
News Nintendo Renews Zelda, Metroid, And Donkey Kong Trademarks
Remember to keep your expectations low
Nintendo has swept in with another round of trademark renewals, including some big-hitting franchises. And Mach Rider. While this is probably business as usual for the big N, these freshly-filed games have a couple of things in common. So, like any sensible humans, let's have fun and speculate! Spotted by one...
Hands On Turn Your Nintendo Switch Into A Gundam With This Case
A new meaning for the term 'Mobile Suit'
Cases for the Nintendo Switch aren't a new phenomenon. Given that the device is portable in nature, it stands to reason that plenty of cases are available – especially with the Switch being five years old now – and we've seen a wide variety of different options, too. Some cases merely prevent damage...
Talking Point Which Other 'Old' Switch Games Would You Like To See Get New DLC?
Relight my fire
Hands up now, who honestly thought we'd be getting brand new DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in 2022? We certainly didn't; we were all primed and ready for Mario Kart 9 to be announced, but Nintendo clearly had other ideas, breathing new life into a game that's now five years old (or eight if you include the original Wii U release —...
News Super Mario Strikers Originally Started Out As A Platformer
Jump and shoot? That's the wrong sport
Yes, we still can't believe we're getting a new Mario Strikers game this year with Mario Strikers: Battle League. Pinch us. Or maybe just blow a whistle near us to make sure we wake up from this dream. With renewed interest in the Mario football game series, GameXplain recently spoke to Mike Inglehart,...
News Out Run-Inspired Retro Racer 'Slipstream' Drifts Onto Switch In April
Up to 4-player split-screen included
Publisher Blitworks has announced the upcoming launch of retro-inspired racer Slipstream, coming to Switch on April 7th for $9.99/€8.99. The game was originally funded on Kickstarter way back in 2016 and released independently on PC in 2018. The game is heavily inspired by titles such as Out Run and Horizon...
News Pre-Orders Are Live For This Sweet Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Figma Figure
A Demi-fiendishly cool figure coming next year
Pre-orders have opened for an outrageously cool looking Figma figure of Demi-fiend, the protagonist from Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne. The posable figure comes with its own stand, two face plates offering differing expressions, plus multiple hands for specific poses, and several effect parts that...
Random 'Zelda Meets Bomberman' In Nobelia, A New Philips CD-i Game
Probably better than those 'Zelda' games on CD-I
Nintendo has been incredibly protective of its IPs throughout its history, largely retaining control and maintaining exclusivity on its platforms, aside from the occasional arcade machine. That makes the 'Zelda' trilogy on the Philips CD-i particularly fascinating (the system had Mario titles as...
Random Watch Triangle Strategy's Character Designer Bring The Game's Art To Life
Not a protractor in sight!
Naoki Ikushima burst onto the scene in 2018 with the release of Square Enix's HD-2D turn-based love letter to classic RPGs, Octopath Traveler. His gorgeous, painterly art perfectly suits the diorama-style environments and pixel-perfect characters. Since then, he's stuck with producer Tomoya Asano to work on Bravely Default...
News Tencent Acquires Majority Shareholding Of RiME Developer Tequila Works
"Allows us to make Tequila Works a stronger studio"
Tencent has been consistently making headlines in recent months with its continuing expansion in the gaming industry through acquisitions and investments. Recent acquisitions include the developer behind Ninjala, and it also confirmed a minority shareholding in Playtonic Games last November. Those...
News EA Play Live Is Reportedly Skipping 2022
Will reveal more about new games "when the time is right"
The third-party video game giant Electronic Arts - known for franchises like Battlefield, Need for Speed and FIFA - will apparently be skipping its annual 'EA Play Live' event this year. In a statement provided to IGN, an EA representative said the company would reveal its next projects when...
Tuesday15th Mar 2022
Guide Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Fastest Kart - How To Build The Best Kart
More data than you can throw a shell at
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is easy to pick up, but difficult to master. For all that is good about it, and believe us there's plenty, the game isn't very good at explaining what its various stats mean, and more importantly how they affect your chances of victory. Fortunately, we're here to help you make sense of it...
News Darkrai And Arceus Arrive In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Today
Darkness and creation come together
The next pair of Mythical Pokemon are ready to make their appearance in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl! The Pokémon Company has announced that the Pitch-Back Pokémon Darkrai and the Alpha Pokémon Arceus will be available to catch from later today, 15th March, when software update
News There Are Already Mods For The Zelda: Ocarina Of Time PC Port
A minuet of mods
We've been covering the unofficial Ocarina of Time PC port for a little while now, and it's close to finished. So as we approach that time, naturally, leave it to people to come up with a whole bunch of mods. This project was only possible because the Zelda Reverse Engineering team decompiled the N64 classic last year. Harbour...
Gallery Artist Reimagines Classic Mario Characters Using Japanese Mythology
We're jealous of such talent!
Classic video game characters being reimagined in new and unique styles isn't always surprising, but artist Canadian Turtle's take on iconic Super Mario characters is nothing short of stunning. By utilising Japanese mythology, Canadian Turtle has given classic scenes from the Super Mario series a completely new lease...
News Capcom Launches Its Biggest 3DS Sale Ever (US)
The end is nigh
It's no secret that the 3DS — along with its console sibling Wii U — is heading toward that bright light at the end of the tunnel. With the handheld's eShop closing within the next year, it's natural that publishers will want to capitalise on this unfortunate eventuality with some rather sweet deals. It's a nice opportunity for...
News Get Your Own Life-Sized Mareep Poké Plush For A Shockingly Big Pile Of Poképounds (UK)
Mareep used Finance Option!
A couple of years ago, we discovered that you could buy a big ol' Mareep plush for around $500. We know, it's absolutely adorable, but $500? You can get a real Magikarp for 500 Pokédollars in Pokémon Red and Blue. We don't know what the conversion rate actually is, and you might not be able to squeeze your digital...
Gotta play 'em all
Freedom Games and TRAGsoft recently announced their monster taming game Coromon would be coming to the Nintendo Switch on 31st March. Like Pokémon, you'll go on an adventure as a young trainer, catch 'mon, battle trainers and even put a stop to an evil organisation. There'll also be online PVP and a built-in Nuzlocke option...
News Switch's Best-Selling Games In Japan After Five Years, According To Famitsu
Animal Crossing takes out the top spot
The Nintendo Switch recently celebrated its fifth anniversary, and Japanese publication Famitsu used it as an opportunity to put together a "top 35" best-selling game list in the country since the system's launch. While Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the best global seller, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has taken out...
News My Nintendo Store Adds Kirby Pre-Order Bonuses, amiibo Restocks And Stunning Figures (UK)
Cuteness overload
In celebration of Kirby and the Forgotten Land, which launches on 25th March 2022, the My Nintendo Store UK has added an array of excellent Kirby goodies for your perusal. First up, as we've already detailed in our Kirby and the Forgotten Land pre-order guide, all pre-orders of the game made at My Nintendo Store either physically...
Random Smash Ultimate Rollback Netcode Mod "Proof Of Concept" Up And Running On Switch
It's cross-platform, too
Back in 2020, a Famitsu column suggested Masahiro Sakurai and his team considered rollback netcode for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, but apparently, it didn't work out. While we have seen rollback support in other fighting games on the Switch, there's one software engineer - known as 'DShad' on Twitter -
News Silent Hill Trademark Renewal Hints At Franchise Return
But don't count on it
The often fruitless desire for more Silent Hill games simply refuses to abate. In a new update from Reddit (thanks, GoNintendo), publisher Konami has filed trademark renewals for the survival horror franchise. This may be a hint of things to come, but we'd recommend keeping your expectations in check.
News Capcom, SEGA, SNK, And More Are Back In The Ring For A Third Fighting Game Roundtable
Round 3... fight!
The third iteration of the Japan Fighting Game Publisher Roundtable kicks off on 21st March! Starting at 3:00 pm JST - that's 6:00 am UK time, so make sure you've got your coffee - the live stream will feature members of Arc System Works, Bandai Namco, Capcom, Arika, SEGA, and SNK, who will discuss all things beat 'em up and...
News Digital Foundry Takes A Sneaky Look At Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection On Switch
"A complicated and rather compromised conversion"
The Switch has been well served with older Assassin's Creed games, getting a number of ports that give players a lot of adventures to work through. The most recent arrival was Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection, including three titles that are regarded by some as the original peak of the...
Random Discover How Mode 7 Works On Super NES, In Just 10 Minutes
Who needs blast processing?
Mode 7 is definitely one of the coolest features of many SNES games. Remember hopping into your first go-kart in Super Mario Kart and seeing your favourite characters drive around "fully-3D" courses? Or playing Secret of Mana and getting on Flammie's back for the first time, and looking down at the world map? Don't forget...
Watch Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Digital Event - Live!
New reveals for the massive Summer expansion
Monster Hunter Rise has proven to be a major success on Switch and now PC, and this Summer we're due to get its major expansion, Sunbreak. It could deliver a big boost to Rise, and with its release getting closer we're promised 'new reveals' in this Digital Showcase. We've had teases and some reveals...
Mini Review A Musical Story (Switch) - A Trippy, Funk-Dipped, Oh-So-Groovy Rhythm Game
Funky see, funky do
Why is it that YouTube has lots of hits for “Guitar Hero blindfold” but none for “Guitar Hero earplugs”? It’s music – you don’t need to see it. With A Musical Story, Glee-Cheese Studio have taken a punt on the idea that music is something you do indeed listen to. What kind of music? With a brown-galore colour...
News Pokémon Unite Adds A New Fighter & Achievements In The Latest Game Update
Duraludon has arrived!
Update #2 [Tue 15th Mar, 2022 00:55 GMT]: This is your reminder that Duraludon is now available in Pokémon Unite. Achievements have also been added to the latest update! You can see the rest of the changes in the update patch notes below (courtesy
Video Why Is Animal Crossing So Much Fun?
Answering the ultimate question
Animal Crossing is one of those series that has become something of an obsession with many gamers. Since it made its debut on the N64 back in 2001, the franchise has spanned multiple Nintendo systems and sucked away countless hours from millions of players all over the globe – but when you have to explain to a...
Video Looking Back On 2021's Best Nintendo Switch Games
Well, March 2021-March 2022, to be precise
Blimey, 2021 was pretty great for Switch games, wasn't it? Nintendo's hybrid system may be halfway through its lifecycle, but it's still getting some solid-gold software – and last year was jam-packed with essential releases. If you don't believe us then check out our video above, which runs down the...
UK Charts Pokémon Legends: Arceus Slips Further As Gran Turismo 7 Keeps Pole Position
Mario Party Superstars brings the party back though
The latest UK charts are now in, and it's a big win for Sony and the PlayStation 5. Last week's big winner, and new release, Gran Turismo 7, has maintained its 1st place position. Take 2's WWE 2K22 — the newcomer of the week — bulldogs into 2nd, elbowing Elden Ring down into 3rd. Incidentally,...
News 'In The Dark' Is A New Puzzler Releasing For The Game Boy
Sales go live this week
The humble Game Boy simply refuses to die, and we couldn't be happier about that. A brand new game for the portable console is coming soon courtesy of retro publisher Bitmap Soft, with sales due to go live later this week. In the Dark is a puzzle game in which the primary goal is simple: turn off all the lights. Presented in...
News Redout 2 Overview Trailer Brings Plenty Of F-Zero Vibes
From zero to light-speed
Dubbed the "fastest racing game in the universe", Redout 2 has been treated to a brand new overview trailer, with the game bringing lots of F-Zero vibes (although that might be because we've been playing F-Zero X all week). Regardless, it's looking pretty slick, showcasing the classic 'anti-grav' racing that's become...
Random Even Tingle's Creator Thinks He's A Bit Creepy
Freshly-picked thoughts from Takaya Imamura
When you see a man in green latex, do you come out in a cold sweat? Does the sound of "Kooloo-Limpah" make you shiver? Does your poor wallet groan as it prepares to be emptied in exchange for an absolutely extortionate treasure map? Well, you're not alone! Ever since The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask,...
News Konami Is Whipping Up A Free Indie Games Convention For June
“To create a platform for exchange between creators"
Earlier today, Konami announced that it would be hosting a new event, Indie Games Connect 2022, in Japan that's entirely free to exhibitors and creators on 26th June. One of the biggest barriers for entry for fledgling developers, and for attendees, is the price of these events, so it's a...
News Aerial_Knight's Never Yield Gets Switch Date For 'Da Update'
Will add improvements, content and story
Update (15th March): It has now been confirmed that this update will roll out on Switch on 30th March. Original Article (26th January): Aerial_Knight's Never Yield was a high profile Indie release in May last year, a runner with a distinct approach to storytelling and an excellent soundtrack. Though we...
News 'Aleste Collection' Is Getting A 3-Disc Album Of Music
Music to our ears
Shooter series Aleste – which benefitted from a Switch collection not so long ago – is getting a new music collection in Japan, which is based on the aforementioned compendium. The three-disc set launches in April and includes music from Aleste (Sega Mark III, 1988), Aleste (Master System 'overseas version'), Power Strike II...
Monday14th Mar 2022
Guide Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Guide - Tips, Hints, Tricks And Unlocks
Get that boost with our expert tips
Whether you're entirely new to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe or an old veteran from the Wii U original, the game has plenty of tricks worth knowing in order to ensure those podium finishes. Some of them are old methods that Mario Kart veterans will already know, but adjusted physics and mechanics in the Deluxe edition also...
Guide Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Gold Kart - How To Unlock All Gold Kart Parts And Gold Mario
Glad that you're bound to return
Do you like gold? Of course you like gold, even if the look of it doesn't appeal to you the value surely must. Thankfully Nintendo wants us to flash our so-called bling as much as we do, and so they've tucked away a whole range of gold kart options in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for us to find. Well if you're feeling...
Guide Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - How To Farm Coins
No actual racing required
As much fun as it is to race around in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe it can take a seriously long time to unlock all those kart options through traditional means, and certainly if you ploughed through the original Wii U version you might think doing so sounds a lot like needless busywork. Well, thankfully there's a clever little way...
Random Um, Why Has Square Enix Re-Uploaded The Final Fantasy 9 Trailer?
This has us in a trance
Final Fantasy IX, the game that the father of the Final Fantasy franchise Hironobu Sakaguchi has called his favourite, is already out on Switch. It came out in 2019. It even got a physical release back in 2020. Why, oh why, then, has Square Enix decided to re-upload the game's trailer on its Japanese YouTube
Talking Point Not A Mario Kart Tour Fan? Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC Gives You The Best Of Both Worlds
Awesome for us Mario Kart Tour holdouts
The internet's a funny place. For years there was wailing and gnashing of teeth as the mobile-only Mario Kart Tour got all-new tracks and much-loved classics — "bring that content to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe!", we demanded. Then the Booster Course Pack is announced and lots of (probably the sa
News Paramount Releases Final Trailer For Sonic The Hedgehog 2
Gotta go fast
Update: [March 14th] - The final trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has now been released from Paramount Pictures. As expected, some of the more 'out-there' images from below didn't make the cut and we're quite sad not to see Idris Elda wearing Knuckles' gloves. Nevertheless, the trailer looks wonderful and we can't wait to see the...
"We have Persona 4 at home"
Welcome to Atlus, Switch fans, the company that really doesn’t want you to play any mainline Persona games, but does want you to play their canon sequels. Last year, we got Persona 5 Strikers, a surprisingly great Warriors-style follow up to the seminal Persona 5. This year, we’re getting Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, a...
News Nintendo Slammed For Its Stance On Super Smash Bros. At 2022 Streamer Awards
Publisher called out for EVO withdrawal
Nintendo's stance on its involvement with events like EVO has been a source of much conversation over the past few months. Most recently, ex-Nintendo employees Kit and Krysta hypothesised about the potential reasons for the company pulling out of EVO 2022. Now, Super Smash Bros. streamer Hungrybox has called...
Random Reggie Fils-Aimé Doesn't Think Much Of Facebook's Metaverse
"I don’t think their current definition will be successful”
SXSW kicked off this weekend, and former Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé was in attendance at the show to talk to Bloomberg's Emily Chang about disruption in the entertainment and leisure markets. During the interview, Reggie — now non-executive director for Spin...
News Metroidvania 'FIST: Forged In Shadow Torch' Rated For Switch In Taiwan
Is a port imminent?
Metroidvania fans can often rejoice at the offerings they get on Switch, and it looks like another one might be coming our way! F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch has been rated for the console in Taiwan, as highlighted by Gematsu. The game stars an anthropomorphic ex-pilot bunny who must make his way through Torch City. We know...
Random Sonic 2 Movie Poster Gives Fans The Major 'Sonic 2sday' Feels
2 Fast, 2 Furious
Marketing for the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie has been exceptionally strong, with Paramount leaning heavily on iconic imagery and nostalgia. The latest poster goes above and beyond, tapping into those nostalgic feels like nothing else we've seen up till now, especially for anyone who was around for the launch of the...
News Sakurai Is Back To Work, But It Might Have "Nothing To Do With Game Production"
Smash Bros. creator gives a cryptic update
The creator of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate arguably deserves some much needed time off, but it sounds like Masahiro Sakurai is back at it again. This time, however, his work might not be game-related. As reported by our friends at GoNintendo, the industry legend shared some comments with Famitsu that...
Random Nintendo Gave Tingle's Creator An Amazing Custom Game & Watch As A Leaving Gift
His post-Nintendo life has been a Ball
What's the best gift you've ever received from an employer? A voucher? A box of chocolates? Maybe a company paperweight? Well, if you worked for Nintendo and your name is Takaya Imamura, then you're definitely the winner of this competition. The legendary designer, famous for the F-Zero car designs, creating...
News Reggie Fils-Aimé Criticises GameStop Management's Lack Of "Articulated" Strategy
"To me that was not acceptable"
Reggie Fils-Amie was at SXSW this weekend to talk about the current disruption in the entertainment industry market, and during his talk at the show, he was asked about his thoughts on a number of things, inclusing Facebook's metaverse. Naturally, at that same talk, Nintendo of America's former President was also...
News Triangle Strategy Gets A My Nintendo Pin Set That Isn't Triangular
Three sides to every story
The My Nintendo physical rewards options continue to expand, which is especially nice now that Platinum Points are easier than ever to earn if you have Nintendo Switch Online. The latest goodies to arrive in Europe celebrate the fantastic tactics title Triangle Strategy, though an obvious bit of branding design has been...
News Sonic The Hedgehog HORIPAD Launching For Switch Later This Year
Gotta... get a new sub-header
Anticipation is rife once again for the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie, with a new trailer dropping today alongside news of an upcoming prequel comic coming later this month. Now, the popular accessory company HORI is getting in on the action, with an officially licensed Sonic-themed HORIPAD launching later this...
News You Could Win Some Gold Points In The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe North American Open
Nice little cash prizes from Nintendo (sort of)
Nintendo has been continuing its promotion of online and competitive play in some key titles, albeit without blowing the doors off and gaining a lot of attention. Particularly through the Nintendo Versus account it highlights frequent competitions in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and...
News Artist Larry Achiampong On How Nintendo And Gaming Influenced His Art
"That’s where my film language comes from"
Video games, at least in the 'modern' term as we know it, is a young creative industry compared to other artistic forms. Since becoming more mainstream in the mid-late 1980s - and earlier if you account for successes like Atari in North America - it's naturally influenced and inspired a lot of creators,...
News Deckbuilder 'City Wars: Tokyo Reign' Gets A New Name And Overview Trailer
Will have over 140 cards
Last year we shared details of Chrono Faction, a deckbuilding roguelike from Mojo Bones, the developers of excellent 3DS eShop title Siesta Fiesta. It's now changed name to City Wars: Tokyo Reign, and has an extensive overview trailer that highlights how it'll work. As you can see it has its own spin on the genre, opting...
Sunday13th Mar 2022
News Here's A First Look At The House Of The Dead: Remake Physical Switch Release
Welcome back
Last week, it was confirmed The House of the Dead: Remake would be launching on Nintendo Switch via the eShop this April, with pre-orders opening on 31st March. If you would prefer a hard copy of the game, you'll be able to pick up M
Feature We Talked To The Godzilla-Obsessed Devs Of Kaiju Co-Op Beat-'Em-up, Dawn Of The Monsters
Like a Mothra to a flame
Do you hate kaiju? Yeah! So do we. Godzilla needs to be taken down a peg or two, if you ask us, which you didn't. Well, now you can live the kaiju-fighting punch-a-thon of your dreams in Dawn of the Monsters, the latest game from Runbow developers 13AM and publisher WayForward, who themselves made Contra 4 and River City...
Random Phil Spencer Did A "Crash Course" In N64 And PlayStation When He Joined Microsoft's Xbox Team
"it was really my first foray into console gaming"
We've heard on a number of occasions how Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has been a lifelong fan of video games, and during an appearance on an Xbox podcast earlier this weekend, he briefly touched on his history with the Nintendo 64. After reflecting on gaming during his childhood with the Xbox...
News Pokémon Is Airing A One-Hour Anime Special For The 25th Anniversary
Two new episodes arrive on April 1st
It seems Pokémon's 25th anniversary celebrations haven't ended just yet - with the animated series Pokémon Journeys announcing it will be airing a one-hour special in Japan on April 1st. This will line up with 25 years of the anime series, which originally debuted on the same date in 1997. This special will be...
Video TT Games Talks About 'Building The Galaxy' In LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
May the Force be with you, this April
One game we're incredibly excited for is LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. It arrives next month on the Nintendo Switch, and in the lead-up, the LEGO Group, TT Games and Warner Bros. have been uploading trailers and extended footage of the new game. The latest video is a new behind-the-scenes video titled...
Feature How Audio Description Can Make Trailers And Video Gaming More Accessible
We chatted to AD experts, Descriptive Video Works
Accessibility in games is an important topic that has been receiving a lot more well-deserved attention over the past few years, in large part thanks to accessibility advocates and large companies taking up the mantle. But we still have a long way to go — as recent discussions over the difficulty...
Saturday12th Mar 2022
News "Naughty Strip 'Em Up" Waifu Discovered 2: Medieval Fantasy Scores A Physical Switch Release
Europe-only, with exclusive "fully uncensored mode"
Good news, Waifu lovers...Eastasiasoft's vertical shoot 'em up Waifu Discovered 2: Medieval Fantasy will be receiving a physical release on the Nintendo Switch. The catch is it appears to only be for Europe (at least for now). Eastasiasoft has teamed up with Funbox Media to publish this title...
Random Console Modder Makes "Fake Portable GameCube" Mock-Up A Reality
"It's real now"
Reflect on previous Nintendo generations, and you might remember mock-ups of portable GameCube handhelds inspired by the Game Boy Advance SP. If you've ever wanted a real version of something like this, well...that's exactly what console modder and YouTuber 'GingerOfOz' has created. The modder has been able to shrink this mock-up...
News Sonic 2 Movie Prequel Comic Will Feature A Robotnik Story "Spearheaded" By Jim Carrey
Available in stores later this month
Sonic's second movie outing is almost here, and in case you missed it, IDW is releasing an official "pre-quill" comic - linking together the first and second big-screen adventures of the blue blur. It'll arrive in stores later this month on 23rd March for $6.99 USD, and contains five stories across 40 pages -...
News Pinball FX3's New Indiana Jones DLC Is Now Available, But It's Kind Of Pricey
Dev says it just wants to provide an "authentic experience"
A digital remaster of a classic Indiana Jones pinball table made its debut yesterday in Pinball FX3 and while many appreciate the effort, a lot of the game's community isn't quite as happy about the asking price of this new DLC. For just a single table, fans are being asked to fork out...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 12th)
And why is it F-Zero X?
The dust has settled a bit this week at Nintendo Life, but we've still had plenty of bits and bobs to talk about! The big releases this week include the delightful Chocobo GP, which we rather enjoyed, and the N64 classic F-Zero X via Nintendo Switch Online, which is also ruddy good. In other news, we received a lovely...
News Sakurai Wins 'Most Valuable Creator' At Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards 2021
Monster Hunter Rise takes out GOTY
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai has been recognised by the Dengeki Game Awards as Japan's most valuable video game creator in 2021. This award was decided based on user voting within Japan. Sakurai shared the news with his followers over on Twitter, while also thanking everyone who supported...
Friday11th Mar 2022
Random No, Your Wii Isn't Going To Self-Destruct
Your system won't "burst into flames" next year
Nintendo has made headlines of late thanks to the impending closure of the Wii U and 3DS eShops, an event that has shell-shocked many members of the Nintendo community. It's easy to see, then, why a story about Wii consoles 'self-destructing' might actually be taken seriously by less well-informed...
Reminder Don't Forget To Catch Shaymin In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Hog that hedge
Shaymin, the half-shrub, half-hedgehog legendary Pokémon, has been catchable in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl since 27th February 2022. All you need to do is open the game, receive the "Oak's Letter" item through the Mystery Gift feature (unlocked after you've played at least 2 hours of the game, no Nintendo Switch...
Random Build Your Own Nintendo DS With Joy-Cons And A Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
That's flippin' amazing!
We all remember the Nintendo DS fondly, right? The chunky grey thing that had two screens and let you play Super Mario 64 in the palm of your hands from day one? The handheld that brought us hundreds of classics such as Pokémon Black and White, Ghost Trick, Radiant Historia, and
Review F-Zero X - The Best The Series Has To Offer
X gonna give it to ya
This review originally went live in 2016, and we're updating and republishing it to mark the release of F-Zero X on Switch, available as part of the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack N64 library. The original F-Zero on the Super Nintendo really blew gamers away with its stunning use of Mode 7 visuals, colourful graphics,...
News F-Zero X Is Now Available On Switch Online's Expansion Pack
Online multiplayer included
Update [Fri 11th Mar, 2022 01:45 GMT]: F-Zero X has now been made available to Switch Online Expansion Pack subscribers. If you're not seeing it in your N64 library, you may have to manually update the app from the Switch home menu. Original article [Wed 9th Mar, 2022 01:05 GMT]: Nintendo's N64 library for the Switch...
News Chrono Trigger Gets Ultrawide 21:9 PC Update (But Still No Nintendo Switch Release)
21 by whine
Chrono Trigger has just been updated for the first time in four years to add 21:9 support on PC, for that one person you know that has an ultra-widescreen monitor. We certainly aren't the kinds of people to wish that other people wouldn't be allowed to play games because we can't, but... ...How come Chrono Trigger just got an ultrawide...
News Overwatch Director Admits Dev Team Has Let Down The Game's Community
Will now release Overwatch 2's PVP mode "sooner"
Since the departure of game director Jeff Kaplan from the Overwatch team, the game's sequel seems to have gone missing. After announcing Overwatch 2 would drop the second tank slot from the game's PVP team battle mode last May, Blizzard then revealed the game had been
News Bandai Namco Announces .hack//G.U. Last Recode Physical Switch Release
Update: It's out today, here's a launch trailer
Update: .hack//G.U. Last Recode is out today, so here's a launch trailer: Original Story [Thu 23rd Dec, 2021 05:00 GMT]: After a rating for Switch in August, .hack//G.U. Last Recode was officially announced for Nintendo's hybrid platform at the beginning of this month. It's a remastered trilogy
News Glory Hunters Looks Like A Game Boy Zelda, And Plays Like Nothing Else
Well, it plays a bit like Zelda too
The year is 2022, and there's another physical Game Boy release on the way! And it's Analogue Pocket compatible! It's called Glory Hunters, and it pulls from the looks of A Link to the Past, plus that iconic green-on-green monochrome Game Boy colour palette. But there's a twist: You progress through the game by...
News Nintendo Switch Is Back On Top According To February's NPD Sales Figures
Though overall hardware sales dip
Just earlier, we reported on hardware sales in the UK for February 2022, and it looks like it's a similar story across the pond. The Switch is back to being the top-selling console for units sold in the US this February, which the Big N will be happy with as they slipped down a few places in January. Perhaps that...
News Uh-Oh, Chocobo GP's Season Pass Is Ruffling A Few Feathers With Fans
Square Enix has responded
Cute and cuddly kart racer Chocobo GP looks like the bright spring sunshine we all need in our lives at the moment. And on the surface, it's a fun little racer where chocobos race in roller skates, and Vivi from Final Fantasy IX can set you on fire while driving around Alexandria. What's not to like? But, back when Square...
News Report Claims Russia Has "Effectively Legalised Piracy" To Overcome Western Sanctions
A blind eye could be turned to video game piracy in the country
A new report is claiming that Russia is seeking to change its laws on piracy in an attempt to overcome the growing problem of foreign companies boycotting the nation in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine. Nintendo, Sony and
Video This Fan-Made Banjo-Kazooie Remaster Trailer Looks Absolutely Stunning
Unfortunately, you can't actually play it...
Even if Banjo-Kazooie is now Microsoft-owned, the bear and bird duo will always have a special place in the hearts of Nintendo gamers around the world. And although Rare re-released an improved version of the original title during the Xbox 360 generation, many fans are still left wondering what a proper...
"This was one of the most difficult decisions"
Metroid Dread was arguably the standout release on the Nintendo Switch last year. Since then, it's won awards, received updates, and last we checked - was on the cusp of becoming the
Reminder You Can Now Download A Free Lite Version Of Chocobo GP On Switch
Head over to the eShop
Chocobo GP is out now on the Nintendo Switch, and if you're still on the fence about it, there's no need to worry because Square Enix is offering players a chance to play the game before they buy the whole thing. In fact, the free 'Chocobo GP Lite' offering isn't a bad offering - it actually gives players access to the Story...
Feature 5 Accessibility Features That Every Game Should Have
These options should really be industry standard by now
When it comes to accessibility features in video games, things have improved somewhat in recent years, with many developers now consciously providing elementary options that tweak the gameplay experience to better suit players of different abilities and with specific impairments. There remains...
News US Business Owner Spent $57,789 Of Covid Relief Money On A Pokémon Card
Update: Man sentenced to 3 years in prison
Update [Fri March 11th, 11:30 GMT]: The individual in question has now been named as Vinath Oudomsine from Georgia. Following his arrest, he has been sentenced to 3 years in prison for using Covid-19 relief money to purchase a rare Charizard card for $57,789, wiping out more than half of the $85,000 awarded...
News Chaos;Head Noah And Chaos;Child Double Pack Heading To Switch This October
Update: Pre-orders now open
Update [Fri 11th Mar, 2022 13:30 GMT]: It's official! Spike Chunsoft has now confirmed that the Chaos;Head Noah / Chaos;Child Double Pack will be launching on 7th October. Pre-orders are also now open for the Standard and Steelbook Launch Editions. You can also check out the official website to see what's in store...
News "Sexy" Shooter 'Fingun' Is Coming To Switch This Year
*Points* Pew pew!
Side-scrolling shooter Fingun is coming to Switch in 2022, courtesy of publisher Gamuzumi. Described as "sexy and funny", the game features 14 levels of colourful, pixelated action in which you must defeat a series of giant anime girls with your 'fingun'. Saucy. We'll be honest, looking at the screenshots, we're not seeing a...
News Want To Play Atelier Sophie 2 With An English Dub? Let Koei Tecmo Know
There's a whole mixture of questions in this survey
Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream has been bubbling along nicely since its launch a few weeks ago, and now Koei Tecmo wants to know how you're getting along with the game. A few days ago, the Atelier series publisher shared a survey for fans to concoct answers to: Most of...
News Nintendo Switch Led UK Console Sales In February, But Numbers Are Down Year-On-Year
Down by 30% compared to 2021
Another month has passed and the Nintendo Switch continues to outperform the competition in the UK thanks to ongoing supply constraints. Out of a total of 93,000 consoles sold during February, and while we don't know the exaxt cut, Switch took the lion's share of that figure. However, overall Switch sales were down by...
News Good Smile Is Releasing Sans And Papyrus Undertale Figures, Pre-Orders Are Now Live
"Created in Nendoroid form"
If you've played Toby Fox's Undertale or perhaps even Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, you should be familiar with these two. Good Smile Company has announced Nendoroids of both Sans and Papyrus. Both have been faithfully recreated. Sans' eyes can be repositioned, and he also comes with some other optional parts, while his...
News Pokémon GO And Pikmin Bloom Downloads Suspended In Russia And Belarus
With gameplay to follow
Niantic has announced that its games will not be downloadable in Russia and Belarus for the foreseeable future. Niantic is the latest video game company to take a stand and pledge its support to Ukraine after Russia's invasion. Niantic, known for creating Pokémon GO and Pikmin Bloom, has also stated that they will be...
News Ubisoft Subject To "Cyber Security Incident", But No Player Data Was Compromised
Precautionary password reset initiated
Ubisoft has confirmed that it has been the target of a cyber attack. The company confirmed the incident via a statement on its website, stating that the "cyber security incident" caused "temporary disruption" to some of its games, systems, and services. The good news, however, is that there is currently no...
News Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Surpasses 20 Million Downloads
A huge milestone!
Konami has announced that the free-to-play Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel has surpassed 20 million downloads in less than two months. It's a huge milestone for the game that only released back on January 19th, and while it's not clear how many copies have been downloaded on the Switch, we'd wager the system's handheld capabilities would...
Thursday10th Mar 2022
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Kart Racers - Switch's Kart Racing Games, Ranked
From Worst to Best - who could possibly be in pole position?
When it comes to kart racers, there's one undisputed king of the crop on Nintendo systems, and we're not talking Crash Bandicoot. Let's not kid ourselves here — we all know what's sitting at number one on the list below of the best (and worst) kart racers on Nintendo Switch. With a...
News Konami Announces Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection For Switch
13 radical classics return in 2022!
Cowabunga, dude! Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo's classic games are returning in one big collection for the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms this year. Developed by Digital Eclipse, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection will contain 13 "radical classics" from Konami's...
News Hooray! Universal Studios Hollywood Will Be Getting Its Own Super Nintendo World
Slightly closer than Japan!
Oh Nintendo, we can't believe we ever doubted you. We thought you would let another Mar10 Day go by without fanfare, or worse — like actively removing Mario stuff from our lives — but you proved us all wrong! Today on this more Mario of days, we have a new and exciting announcement: Super Nintendo World, following...
Poll Does Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Debunk A Fire Starter Fan Theory?
Or will it be the Year of the Snake?
For as long as we can remember, there's been a popular theory surrounding the Fire-type starter of each Pokémon generation. For the uninitiated or unaware, Pokémon fans have long theorised that each generation's Fire-type starter Pokémon is based on one of the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac. Ever since the...
News Nintendo Officially Reveals The LEGO Princess Peach Set
Update: 'Adventures with Peach' is official!
Update: [Thu 10th Mar, 2022 12:15 GMT]: It's official! Nintendo and LEGO have announced an upcoming Princess Peach interactive figure, due for launch in August 2022 as part of the Adventures with Peach Starter Course. The set can be bought here: <products campaign=“LEGO Peach” style="grid">...
Reminder MAR10 Day Sale Now Live On US Switch eShop, Mario Games Discounted
Discounts on several big Mario titles
Update [Thurs March 10th, 14:30 GMT] Happy MAR10 Day, folks! We hope you're all having fun celebrating our favourite moustachioed plumber. As a quick reminder, be sure to check out the current sale on the US eShop as Nintendo is celebrating with a selection of discounts on key Mario (and friends) titles on the...
Review Young Souls (Switch) - One Of The Best Beat 'Em Ups On Switch, Despite Hiccups
The Young Souls of brawlers
Nearly four years ago, The Arcade Crew and 1P2P revealed Young Souls, a promising new entry in the oft-overlooked beat ‘em up genre. Then in 2021, the game launched as a Stadia exclusive and… well, we all know how that went. Unsurprisingly, the studio soon set about porting the release to other platforms, and it’s...
News Square Enix Unveils The DioField Chronicle, A Brand New Strategy RPG Coming To Switch In 2022
Will feature a 'Real-Time Tactical Battle' system
Square Enix has just announced a new strategy RPG called The DioField Chronicle. It's been created by a team of "veteran" strategy developers at Lancarse Ltd, is filled with "amazing" visual and sound design, and promises to satisfy fans of the genres, and new ones as well. In a nutshell, this title...
News Monster Hunter Rise Version 3.9.1 Is Now Live, Here's What's New And Different
Download it today
Ahead of the Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak broadcast next week, Capcom has released Version 3.9.1. This latest build of Monster Hunter Rise isn't quite as busy as previous updates but it still contains new event quests, new DLC and fixes some bugs as well. Below are the patch notes, courtesy of the official Monster Hunter website:...
News Nintendo Halts Exports To Russia
Suspending all shipments for "foreseeable future"
Nintendo has announced that it is suspending all exports to Russia for the foreseeable future, joining several major video game companies in exiting the country following Moscow's invasion of neighbour Ukraine. As reported by Aljazeera, Nintendo has stated that its decision is down to the...
News Happy MAR10 Day From Nintendo Life!
It's-a that time again!
Good grief, another year has passed already? Yes, it's that time again folks, the most wonderful time of the year for Mario fans across the world: it's MAR10 Day (because March 10th, right? MAR 10... MARIOOOOO)! If you're in a particularly giving mood today, you might want to check out our rundown of the best Mario-related...
Random One Pokémon Fan's Mission To Properly Credit Every Last Pokémon Designer
Give that person a Master Ball
When there are multiple people working on a project such as a video game — sometimes many multiples of people — it's often that fans attribute the hard work to the most prominent designer or director they can think of. Even with individual aspects, such as music, art, level design, and the many other elements that...
News Bandai Namco Is Bringing JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R To Switch This Fall
To be continued...
Exciting news, JoJo fans! Bandai Namco has announced JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R. It's a remaster of the 2013/14 game and will include 50 characters from all arcs of the series. The character styling stays true to the manga artist Hirohiko Araki, and the voice actors from the anime series will return. In terms of...
News Microsoft And Sony Top Metacritic's 12th Annual Game Publisher Rankings, Nintendo Places 14th
Here's the full list
Metacritic has released its annual publisher rankings for 2021 to find out how all the major gaming companies performed on average, based on critic reviews. Nintendo has placed 14th on a list of 43 publishers. Its average review score was 76.0. At the top was Microsoft with an average score of 87.4, followed by Sony in second...
Random Is 32 Kirby Otamatones Too Many Kirby Otamatones?
Or is it not ENOUGH
Everyone loves Otamatone, the weird instrument that has a face! But what if that face was the same face as recognisable spherical icon, Kirby? It's an easy crossover, and it's been done — not once, not twice, but thrice! There are three sizes of Kirbtamatone, the smallest of which (the Melody version) comes pre-programmed with...
Nintendo Download 10th March (North America)
Chocobo GP! Republique! .hack//G.U. Last Recode!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Chocobo GP (Square Enix,...
Random What Is Mario's Name? Check Out This Mario Day Chart For The Real Answer
(Yeah, it's Mario, but there's also more to it)
[Update, Fri 11th March, 2022] Looks like the tweet below has been deleted, but we'll leave the link there for posterity. Here's the original image that was in the tweet, just for reference: [Original: Thu 10th March, 2022] "It's-a-me, Mario!" Oh, yeah. That's what you'd like us to believe, isn't...
Japanese Charts Triangle Strategy Storms To First Place
Strong start for the SRPG
We've got the latest sales figures from Japan for the week of February 28th to March 6th, and it makes for some lovely viewing, with newcomer Triangle Strategy making its debut at the top of the pile at number 1. PlayStation is nipping at the Switch's heel with the PS5 and PS4 versions of Gran Turismo 7 coming in at number...
Random Pokémon Bread Is Apparently A Big Thing In South Korea
Sour-Doduo
If you thought the Pokémon Trading Card game was huge, well... you'd be right. However, over in South Korea, another craze is gripping the nation: Pokémon bread. Yes, forget your Kingsmill and your Hovis and whatever other sliced loaves you eat outside the United Kingdom, because Pokémon-themed bread has reportedly returned to South...
News These Pixel-Perfect Pokémon Accessories Are A Real Catch
Sign up for priority access now
CASETiFY is at it again with its fabulous Pokémon merchandise, and this time it's going beyond just phone cases again. This upcoming 'Pixel Art' collection celebrates the franchise's 25th anniversary and the release of Pokémon Legends: Arceus with some swanky new watches, phone cases, and keyrings, among other...
News Start Collecting Cards For The Upcoming 'Pokémon Trading Card Game' Expansion From July
Oh, GO on then
Many Pokémon GO and trading card fans are eagerly awaiting more new about the upcoming Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion. And today, The Pokémon Company International has given us details on when we can expect to start collecting cards in The Pokémon Trading Card Game: Pokémon GO. From 1st July, trainers will be able to pick...
News Over 20 Years Later, Neo Geo Title 'Ganryu' Is Getting A Sequel On Switch
"Fast-paced action in beautiful pixel-art environments"
Visco Corporation's 1999 Neo Geo title Ganryu is getting a sequel, and it's coming to Nintendo Switch this April. Publisher PixelHeart has teamed up with development studios Storybird Studio and Just for Games to create Ganryu 2, which arrives on Switch (as well as PS4, Xbox One and Steam) on...
Random MercurySteam's Metroid Dread Game Award Finally Arrives At Its Office
"To all Metroid fans...this award is also yours"
During The Game Awards last December, Nintendo's title Metroid Dread won the best "action/adventure" game. It managed to beat Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, Psychonauts 2, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart and
Feature So, One Horse-Sized Duck Or Ten Duck-Sized Horses? Yoko Taro Answers The Big Question
Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden devs answer some quick Qs
Game development these days regularly involves multiple dozens of people — sometimes hundreds or thousands — and typically games take many years of gestation before arriving. Even smaller releases from indie studios might be years in the making, which is just one of the things that...
Video We Can't Stop Buying Weird Nintendo Games
Game swaps bring hidden delights
One of the most joyful things about the retro video game community is the conventions and meet-ups that are put on to celebrate the classics and bask in the glory of those hidden gems. In-person events are slowly starting to make a comeback, so leave it to the indomitable Zion Grassl, king of collectibles and...
Exclusive Twin-Stick Roguelite Platformer 'Revita' Blasts Onto Switch This April
You won't be feeling blue about this
Revita has been ticking along in Early Access for just over a year, and it's certainly brought about a bit of buzz among roguelite fans. Developed by one person — BenStar — this azure-tinged twin-stick shooter with a "heart-sacrificing story" will be leaving Early Access and coming to Switch on 21st April!...
News Arcade Racer 'Sunrise GP' Coming To Switch This Year
Vrooooom!
If you're a fan of arcade racers like Horizon Chase Turbo and Hotshot Racing, you'll want to keep an eye out for Sunrise GP, launching this year on Nintendo Switch. Developed by Garage 5 and published by Gamedust, the game mixes themes of racing and traveling into one package, boasting colourful pastel-style art. Both single-player and...
Nintendo Download 10th March (Europe)
Chocobo GP! Young Souls! Republique!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail eShop - New Releases: Chocobo GP (SQUARE ENIX, 10th Mar) -...
News Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 2 Adds Mischievous Gal*Gun Boss Later This Month
The Blaster Master Zero 3 boss is out today
Inti Creates today announced its fourth DLC boss for Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX2. It's another cross-over DLC, this time with the Nintendo Switch version of Gal*Gun: Double Peace, which goes on sale next week on 17th March. To celebrate this upcoming release, Inti is adding the mischievous...
News New Game + Expo Returns On March 31st With Multiple Publishers Onboard
Year 3 for the online showcase
New Game + Expo is back for its third consecutive year, with the showcase scheduled to be broadcast on March 31st at 8:00AM PT / 5:00PM CET/ 4:00PM BST. The showcase promises "brand-new titles, important updates and special guest appearances from a host of publishers". Although it's not currently known what exact...
News Gamescom Will Be An In-Person And Online Event When It Returns This August
Cologne welcomes back gaming fans
Koelnmesse and the German Games Industry Association (GAME) have announced that their annual Gamescom event will go back to having an in-person expo this year. From 24th to 28th August, fans will be able to explore the Koelnmesse exhibition centre and get their hands on the latest games and upcoming releases. For...
Wednesday9th Mar 2022
News Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp Delayed "In Light Of Recent World Events"
"Please stay tuned for updates on a new release date"
Nintendo has announced that WayForward's Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp has been delayed. The surprise decision was made on Twitter, and is likely a response to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. The package, which contains remakes of GBA classics Advance Wars and
News Indie Dev Cancels Roguelike Horror Game For 3DS In Response To Nintendo's eShop Closure
"this decision was made on our behalf by Nintendo"
An aspiring indie game developer says it's been left with no option but to abandon its plans for a 'New 3DS' game port after Nintendo announced last month it would be closing the system's eShop. Otyugra Games is currently working on a roguelike horror title called Dream-Prison Wanderer, which it had...
Random A New Video Debunks A Long-Believed Claim About The Creator Of Pokémon
DidYouKnowGaming discusses Satoshi Tajiri
The claim that Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri is autistic has been swirling for years at this point, to the point where it's generally accepted as fact among fans of the franchise. More specifically, Tajiri is claimed to have Asperger Syndrome, a neurodevelopment disorder that's typically characterised by...
News Rune Factory 5 Lets You Cook, Fish, Smith, And Ride Cows With The Love Of Your Life
The perfect dating activities
Rune Factory 5 is a little over two weeks away, and new details about the game are trickling out. In a new video (above), Marvelous showcases the player character embarking on various activities with their potential soulmate. Aww. Your forever partner, whether the same or the opposite sex to your character, can join...
Review Aztech Forgotten Gods (Switch) - Stylish But Compromised By Its Combat And Camera
An az-technical disappointment
Considering its instantly recognisable iconography, the Mesoamerican Aztec culture is one that has rarely featured in video games. We’ve seen games like Aztec: Empire, sure, but there are a lot more examples tied to periods like the Second World War, the American Revolution, and Ancient Rome, to name but a few...
Deals Save On Nintendo Merch With This Cracking 50% Off Sale (UK)
T-shirts, hoodies, art and more!
Trusted UK retailer IWOOT (I Want One Of Those) has kicked off a mega sale on Nintendo merchandise – who doesn't love discounted Ninty goodness? There are a whopping 537 items in the sale in total, so to help narrow things down, we've gone ahead and shared a few of our favourite pieces below. To get 50% off the...
News EVO 2022 Announces Its Smash-Free Roster Of Fighting Games
Nintendo's all-star brawler won't be in attendance
At the end of last month, it was officially confirmed Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. series would not be featured at EVO 2022. It's appeared at the world's biggest fighting game tournament since 2007, and at the time was received as a massive blow to the event. Fast forward to today's line-up reveal...
News Final Fantasy's 35th Anniversary Website Hints At New Projects
Our first Fantasy was almost 35 years ago
On 18th December 1987, the RPG landscape would change forever. The very first Final Fantasy launched in Japan on the Famicom, and in 2022, the franchise is one of the most popular video game series worldwide. We're fast approaching the franchise's 35th anniversary, so naturally, Square Enix has launched a...
We're Dancing Mad over this
We've been covering a lot of Nintendo-related YouTube music news recently, and with good reason. From its copyright claims on beloved video game music YouTube account GilvaSunner to the entire Pokémon Diamond and Pearl soundtrack being uploaded to the v
Gallery Here's A Look At The Switch Online Version Of F-Zero X, Plus A Video Comparison
Update: See the high speed differences
Update: The folks over at GameXplain have put together a short side-by-side video, recreating the trailer on authentic N64 hardware. The Switch Online version looks much smoother, sharper, and the colours pop more. See for yourself! Original story: Earlier today, Nintendo revealed its N64 hit F-Zero X would...
News Atari Acquires Video Game Database MobyGames For $1.5 Million
Hmm, what's the angle here, then?
In the latest of a long line of corporate takeovers, this one is admittedly much smaller in scope, but significant nonetheless: Atari has acquired MobyGames for $1.5 million. MobyGames is a highly regarded and renowned video game database that stores information on the medium spanning back to the 1950s. It's a time...
News Japan Gets Special Edition Of Klonoa On Switch Which Includes Drinking Glasses
When life gives you Klemonoa, make Klemonoade
You know when we write stories that basically boil down to "Japan gets cool stuff, you don't, sorry"? Yeah, we've got another one for you. Sorry! Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series, which is due out in July 2022, is getting a neat physical limited edition release in Japan which includes: The physical...
Random The New Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Trend Is Drawing Pictures With A Pile Of Swords
Sword Art Online
Five years ago, almost to the day, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was released on the Nintendo Switch, and all of us were blown away by its gorgeous open world, its stunning vistas, and its pleasantly minimalist piano soundtrack. Five years later, people are using it as an artistic medium to draw big pictures of The Snooty...
News My Little Pony: A Maretime Bay Adventure Gallops Onto Switch This Spring
Neigh bother!
Outright Games has announced that My Little Pony: A Maretime Bay Adventure will be coming to Switch on May 27th, 2022. With the first My Little Pony console game in over five years, players are invited to explore the world of Equestria as Sunny Starscout. You'll be able to collect accessories for the ponies and take part in minigames...
News "Audacious" Zombie Army 4: Dead War Switch Port Has Been A "Nightmare" For Rebellion
Pushing the Switch to its limit
The Switch port for Zombie Army 4: Dead War is well on track to release on April 26th, but that doesn't mean the process of bringing the game to Nintendo's console was particularly easy for developer Rebellion. In a conversation with GamesIndustryBiz (thanks, GoNintendo!), studio head Arden Aspinall stated that the...
News Nintendo Physical Game Sales Made Up 47% Of All UK Retail Game Sales In 2021
And the most popular titles won't surprise you
While digital game sales are rising year upon year, Nintendo is still the champion of physical media. And that is reflected in 2021's sales charts, as the Big N made up 47% of physical games media sales last year. Games like FIFA 22 and Grand Theft Auto V saw a big slice of the digital pie in 2021, but...
News Adorable Musical Adventure 'Snufkin' Has Moomins, Confirmed For "PC And Console" In 2023
It's gotta come to Switch, surely!
An adorable musical adventure game called Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is coming in 2023 from developer Hyper Games, and as Moomin fans we've got our fingers crossed that "PC and Consoles" means "and Switch" in this case. You take on the role of the titular Snufkin who must restore balance to Moominvalley and...
News Classic Puzzler 'Qix' Comes To Switch This Week
Box it in your calendars
Classic arcade puzzle game Qix is the latest to join the Arcade Archives collection, coming to Switch on March 10th from publisher Hamster. Originally released in 1981 by Taito, the husband-and-wife-developed game requires you to draw boxes within a set playing field, the objective being to make the area increasingly...
Tuesday8th Mar 2022
And a Paper Mario character as well
Ahead of the release of Mario Strikers: Battle League on the Nintendo Switch this June - dataminer, "Mario historian" and Twitter user 'Dogon McBanana' has been sifting through the back end of the original GameCube entry, Super Mario Strikers. While "digging through the game's files" they've stumbled
It's not just another entry
Pokémon's 9th Generation is coming to the Nintendo Switch later this year, and instead of more of the same with only a few minor changes here and there, it's already promising to be a significant jump in the series compared to previous mainline entries. Nintendo's even boarded the hype train via social media - referring...
News Animal Crossing-Inspired 'Earthlock' Spin-Off Announced For Switch
Say hello to 'Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure'
Snowcastle Games, the developers behind the RPG Earthlock, has revealed a follow-up to the successful indie title — Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure. But this is quite different from its predecessor. Taking cues from the Animal Crossing series and Stardew Valley, Ikonei Island: An...
News You Can Now Read The Official Mother Novels In English
Thanks to a fan translation
If you're a Mother/EarthBound fan and are hungry for more stories set within this weird and wonderful universe, you might be interested in checking out this fan translation of the Mother and Mother 2 novel by Nyaasu. Both of these novels have never received an official English translation. They tell the stories of the...
Random Conan O'Brien Mistakes An Animal Crossing Room For The Real Deal
"Har har, Conan's an idiot"
Conan O'Brien, bless him, is a good sport when it comes to gaming. The television host has been known to dabble in the industry in the past, even hanging out with the likes of Shigeru Miyamoto and Hideo Kojima. But that doesn't necessarily mean he's always clued up on certain games, as a recent episode of the 'Conan...
Video YouTuber's Ultimate Switch OLED Test "Finally" Delivers Burn-In After 3,600 Hours
There's really "nothing to worry about"
You might recall a story we ran earlier this year about a 1,800-hour Switch OLED burn-in test. It was done by the graphic artist and content creator Bob Wulff over on his YouTube channel the Wulff Den. At the time, there was "no noticeable b
News Nintendo Provides Ten Useful Tips For Triangle Strategy
Tactical tactics for your tactics
The tactical RPG genre can prove a tricky nut to crack for many gamers (this writer included!), so it's always nice when someone lends you a helping hand. There are some excellent guide options out there for the recently released Triangle Strategy, too (ahem). In this case, though, Nintendo itself has divulged 10...
News Nintendo Switch Online Members Can Try 'Monster Hunter Rise' For Free
For one week only
Budding hunters can rise up to the challenge this week — if you have a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, that is. Nintendo has announced that those using this service can try out Monster Hunter Rise for free! That surely means more than just a demo, with players able to access the full game for a limited time. So, from 10 AM...
News Nintendo 64 Platformer 'Glover' Returns, Just Not On Switch
It should fit like a glove, though!
Who remembers Interactive Studios' Glover? If you had an N64, you likely snagged a handful of 3D platformers from Super Mario 64 and Banjo-Kazooie and its sequel, to Goemon's Great Adventure and Chameleon Twist. There was a glut of them on the system, but not many have been ported to other systems. Glover,...
News Monster Hunter Digital Event Takes Place Next Week
20 minutes of reveals, gameplay and more!
Capcom has announced that a Monster Hunter Digital Event will take place next week, and will last around 20 minutes. The broadcast will focus on the new Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak expansion, and will include "exciting reveals of new monsters, gameplay info, and more". The event will take place on Tuesday...
News Switch Online's "Missions & Rewards" Adds More Super Mario Odyssey Icons
It's a celebration of Mario this month
Ahead of MAR10 Day later this week, Nintendo has added some new Super Mario Odyssey icons to the recently launched "Missions & Rewards" for Switch Online subscription service. These icons will be available until 5th April, and icon parts will apparently be updated on a weekly basis. Here's a look: If...
News Pocky & Rocky Reshrined Available To Pre-Order Now
With a limited edition to follow later
Natsume has announced that you can now pre-order the newest entry in the beloved multi-directional shooter series, Pocky & Rocky Reshrined, in America and the UK! Controlling Shinto shrine maiden Pocky and her tanuki companion Rocky, this is the first new entry in the Kiki Kaikai series in nearly 21 years...
News Wordle Clone 'Words With Freds' Is Free On Switch If You Own Certain Games
We're not sure who Freds are and why they have words
Heard of a game called Wordle? It's the little web-browser game that could, bringing daily word puzzles to millions of players across the world. Naturally, such a phenomenon is bound to inspire a few clones to pop up here, there, and everywhere (even a Pokémon one!), one of which being the...
Anniversary The Father Of Video Games Would've Been 100 Years Old Today
So let's celebrate Ralph Baer today
As noted by our friends over at Retronauts (and many others), today marks what would have been the 100th birthday of the man many call the father of video games, Ralph Baer. It's hard to say, but without Baer's work as an inventor and pioneer that developed the first video game console for the home with the...
Random Blindfolded Speedrunner Sets New Record On Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!
It's a knockout
We've seen some pretty impressive speedruns in our time, but this is one for the history books. While a lot of speedrunners utilise glitches and generally try to break the game in order to achieve their goals, YouTuber and Twitch streamer 'Summoning Salt' has opted for pure skill to nail the world record for completing
News Adios, A First-Person Game About A Pig Farmer, Comes To Switch Soon
That'll do, pig
Publisher Mischief is bringing its 'cinematic first-person' game Adios to the Switch on March 17th for $17.99. Originally released on Steam on March 16th, 2021, the game casts you as a pig farmer who doesn't quite fancy letting a bunch of gangsters use his pigs to dispose of bodies. Yeah, we wouldn't either, frankly. While your...
News 'Snatcher' And 'Metal Gear' Composer Motoaki Furukawa Sued Over Payment Dispute
Future of 'Twinbee'-style shooter 'Steam Pilots' now in doubt
Former Konami composer Motoaki Furukawa – who composed music for the likes of Snatcher, Sunset Riders, Metal Gear and Salamander – is being sued by the Japanese studio hired to work on his TwinBee spiritual successor, it has been revealed.
Monday7th Mar 2022
Rumour Mario Party Superstars DLC May Be On The Way
A second helping of friendly squabbles
With 100 returning minigames from the entire franchise and five classic boards to play on, Mario Party Superstars is a nostalgia feast bigger than Peach's Birthday Cake. It's the sort of game that's ripe for DLC, and if YouTube ads are anything to go by, there might be some on the way. A Reddit user has...
Random Forget Bowsette, 2022 Is The Year Of 'Eggma'am'
'Female Link' has nothing on this dame
Remember when Bowsette took the internet by storm? Or when Female Link was all people could talk about online? If you're wondering what 2022's version of the gender-swap craze is likely to be, wonder no longer – digital artist @ciosuii has the answer. Say hello to 'Eggma’am'
News AM2R Creator Isn't A Fan Of Metroid Dread's E.M.M.I. Encounters
"It's distinct and unique but it's also kind of annoying"
MecurySteam, the studio who worked with Nintendo on 3DS' Metroid: Samus Returns, the remake of Metroid II: Return of Samus, has really hit it out of the park with Metroid Dread on Switch. But, given the studio's debut with the series — which launched soon after one of the most popular and...
News Nintendo Switch Online App Version 2.0.0 Includes Biggest Updates Yet
A new lick of paint and more!
The Nintendo Switch Online App has been updated to version 2.0.0 this morning, bringing with it a whole slew of changes that are absolutely for the best. This is the biggest overhaul of the app since its release back in 2017, and follows the recent Missions and Rewards updates to Nintendo Switch Online. Here are the...
Random It's Been 1000 Days Since Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Was Announced
Feeling old yet?
It still only feels like yesterday that we all plonked our bums down to watch Nintendo's E3 2019 showcase, where the company revealed the existence of an upcoming sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Well, thanks to Nintendo Life's own video producer Felix Sanchez (and also a calendar), we now know that it's been 1000...
Random You Can Now Buy Glow In The Dark Kirby And Waddle Dee Plushies
A little round friend to take with you anywhere
If you're looking for a companion (or five) to play the upcoming Kirby and the Forgotten Land in the cool, dark evenings, then we've got just the thing for you. Japanese toy company Takara Tomy has released a brand new line of Kirby toys that — wait for it — glow in the dark! How does Kirby even...
News You'll Have To Pay To See Baby Yoda In LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
39 new characters are locked behind DLC and pre-order bonuses
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga will be out on April 5th for the Nintendo Switch, and ahead of that launch, developer TT Games has announced the post-launch character pack DLC to add even more faces to the cast of the nine mainline Star Wars movies. These character packs can be...
Random Let Psyduck Spray Your Tea For You With This Adorable Pokémon Teapot
Let's hope it doesn't give you amnesia
Pokémon merchandise is some of the most adorable and eclectic video game-based swag you can buy, with Pikachu and the gang turning up in imaginative forms across a huge range of products. We might just have one of the very best examples, though: Ensky, known for selling lots of unique official Pokémon...
Random Valve Artist Reimagines Ace Attorney Characters As '80s Lawyers
Nobody puts Apollo in a corner
Anyone who has eyes and a heart and a copy of at least one of the Ace Attorney games will agree that it is a game series full of stone-cold hotties. (Can you be both stone-cold and a hottie?) From the aloof, dadly suavity of the maroon-suited Edgeworth to the distressing ghost-cleavage of Mia Fey inhabiting other...
Feature 7 Reasons For Picking Starter Pokémon, But How Do You Pick Yours?
What's love got to do with it?
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have finally been shown to the world and in spite of all the important debates whirling around the internet right now about the development team's enormous workload, concerned speculation over exactly how we're going to catch all of the new Pokémon this time around after Arceus' welcome re
News Fantasy Metroidvania 'Ender Lilies' Gets Physical Release From Limited Run
Game clears 600,000 units sold
Limited Run Games has announced the upcoming release of Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights in physical form, with pre-orders set to go live on March 8th — that's tomorrow! As with most products from Limited Run Games, it's not clear exactly when the game will go into full production, but die-hard fans can look...
News Kit & Krysta Discuss Why They Think Nintendo Is Dumping EVO This Year
A one-two-three punch
Ex-Nintendo employees Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang have shared their thoughts on the potential reasons for why Nintendo has effectively ditched EVO, the world's premier fighting game tournament. Through their new 'Kit & Krysta' podcast (vidcast??), the pair detailed three potential reasons for the move, all of which sound...
Random Man Who Just Wanted To Play Duck Hunt With His Kids Built His Own Light Gun
"I thought Duck Hunt on a 50-inch TV would be amazing"
For many of us, the light gun was a part of our childhood. Whether it was grabbing your NES Zapper only to be mocked by a dog in Duck Hunt, or heading to the arcade and spending those few pennies of pocket money you saved up every week for a quick blast of Time Crisis, it captured the...
News Take-Two Faces Lawsuit Over "Deceptive And Unlawful" Loot Boxes In NBA 2K
Deemed "unfair, deceptive, and unlawful"
Loot boxes have been around for a little while now, yet their implementation in games continues to face scrutiny and controversy. In the latest development concerning this particular form of microtransactions, major publisher Take-Two interactive is facing a class action lawsuit over its use of loot boxes in...
Random Unused Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga Commercial Footage Surfaces
Brotherly love
Cast your mind back to 2003 (we know — yikes, right?) and you might recall a relatively brief commercial for the critically acclaimed RPG Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga for the Game Boy Advance. The commercial featured footage of a pair of rambunctious kids dressed as our favourite brothers, doing their utmost to cause havoc and...
UK Charts Gran Turismo 7 Keeps Elden Ring And Switch At Bay
Triangle Strategy comes in at 7th
The latest UK chart results are now available and Polyphony's hugely anticipated Gran Turismo 7 races into 1st place, with critical darling Elden Ring slipping down into 2nd place. The Switch retains some strong representation, however, with the newly released Triangle Strategy debuting at number 7, and Game...
Random Did A Cheeky Nando's Inspire The New Pokémon Games? Probably Not
Portugal exists, people
Fan theories tend to range from the irritating ("My dad's dentist knows a guy at Nintendo who says there's a new F-Zero game but it won't be about racing") to the inoffensively silly ("Luigi is the stronger brother, why does he not simply eat Mario"). Today's rumour is closer to the "inoffensively silly" end of the spectrum,...
Guide Best Super Mario Gift Ideas - Games, Toys, Clothing, Accessories And More
Just in time for MAR10 Day!
March 10th is Mario Day (because MAR 10 looks a bit like MARIO), so what better time to celebrate gaming's iconic plumber by picking up a new treat or two? If you're on the hunt for that perfect Mario gift, either for a Mario fan's birthday, a special surprise, or even just as a treat for yourself, you've certainly come...
News Dungeon Color Is A Rainbow-Filled Puzzle Game About Setting Your Head On Fire
Oops, upside your head (is some fire)
In Dungeon Color, you are a tiny, happy golem stuck in a dungeon with colour-coded doors and colour-coded fire everywhere. Use the fire to light your own head on fire, and use your head-flame to open the corresponding doors to complete each level! (Do not try this at home.) Dungeon Color will come to the...
Sunday6th Mar 2022
News A Long Lost N64 Video Game Prototype Has Been Released
See this 1999 build of Carnivalé: Cenzo's Adventure
It's always nice when a long lost game is unearthed and today is one of those days. Reintroducing the cancelled Nintendo 64 title, Carnivalé: Cenzo's Adventure. This obscure 3D platformer, developed by Terrraglyph Interactive Studios and published by Vatical Entertainment, was shown to the...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Chocobo GP
What's the verdict?
It's an exciting month for fans of the kart racing genre - with Chocobo GP out next week, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Courses arriving later on. As Square Enix's release is first, naturally the focus is on it right now. Ahead of its release, we've put together a round up of some of the reviews so far. Before we take a look...
Memory Pak I Was Accidentally In The Perfect Place For The Nintendo Switch Launch Week
No, it wasn't "The Free Nintendo Switch Shop", that doesn't exist
Soapbox and 'Memory Pak' articles give our team a chance to share some personal perspectives; today it's the turn of Kate Gray to tell us her memories of the week the Switch came out, five years ago... Five-ish years ago, in February 2017, I had just decided to move country. I had...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects - February 2022
The best eShop games from February!
2022 is certainly picking up momentum in terms of game releases, with the Switch eShop serving up some excellent titles throughout February. It was a tough month of voting for our staff this time around! These awards aim to celebrate the best of Nintendo's digital store, giving some love and attention to the...
News Obsidian's RPG Pillars Of Eternity II: Deadfire Appears To Have Been Cancelled For Switch
Game's publisher delivers an update on the official Discord
If you've been looking forward to playing the Obsidian RPG Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire on the Nintendo Switch, you might want to read on. After a confirmation the game was coming to the Nintendo Switch way back in 2018, followed by a delay, publisher Versus Evil has apparently...
News My Little Pony Inspired Release Them's Fightin' Herds Rated For Switch
Spotted on the ESRB
The Nintendo Switch already has an extensive library of modern and classic fighting games on it, but one title that we're yet to see show up is the My Little Pony-inspired take Them's Fightin' Herds. That could all change very soon, according to an ESRB classification - which has rated the 2D animated fighting game for multiple...
Saturday5th Mar 2022
Talking Point How Long Does Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Take To Beat, Really?
And what does it even MEAN to beat a game, man?
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild turned five years old this week, and to celebrate the momentous occasion the Twitter account for How Long To Beat — a site that tells you how long on average a game will take you to complete — reminded everyone of BOTW's stats: Now, 50 hours sounds about...
Video PlayStation Vita Apps Are Up And Running On Switch, Here's A Look
MVG investigates this "proof-of-concept"
The PlayStation Vita turned 10 years old last December, and while Sony is mostly done with the system, its legacy lives on. It stretches a bit further than you might expect as well - with the Nintendo Switch and PS Vita homebrew scenes making a new breakthrough (credit - xerpi) that allows PlayStation Vita...
News PlatinumGames' Live Service Title Is Off To A Really Bad Start
Over to you, Bayonetta 3
In the lead-up to the Switch-exclusive Bayonetta 3, fans have been keeping a close eye on its developer PlatinumGames. With this in mind, it's been another eventful week for the Japanese company - with the launch of the PlayStation and PC title, Babylon's Fall. It's a new cooperative action RPG live service game published...
News Co-Founder Of Nintendo-Owned Studio Next Level Games Announces Retirement
"thank you to Nintendo for believing in me"
Next Level Games co-founder, current president and former CEO Douglas Tronsgard has announced he will be retiring after more than 20 years. He shared a brief message over on his LinkedIn thanking everyone at Nintendo and the Canada-based developer for believing in him. Here it is in full: "After over 20...
News Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot - Card Warriors Is Finally Available On Nintendo Switch
Better late than never
At the end of last year, Bandai Namco announced Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot fans on Switch would have to wait just a little bit longer for the free 'Card Warriors' update. Now, in an update on social media, the official Dragon Ball games Twitter account has revealed it's available now for Nintendo Switch. This is an entirely free...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 5th)
A strategic week
Well, it seems that last week was the calm before the storm, right? It's been a hectic few days in the land of Nintendo Life; chiefly, there was the big announcement of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet during the Pokemon Presents showcase. We also saw the release of Square Enix's Triangle Strategy and thought it was a darn good SRPG, and...
Friday4th Mar 2022
Guide Pokémon Legends: Arceus: Full List Of Mystery Gift Codes
And where to find the Mystery Gift function
Pokémon Legends: Arceus is available right now on Nintendo Switch, and it turns out it's a whole lot of fun. Just like any other game in the series, Legends: Arceus has a number of special distributions for fans to enjoy, and this guide is here to help you keep track of each and every one of them. Below...
The official game site seems to support this theory
Last week saw the reveal of Pokémon's 9th Generation - Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet - for the Nintendo Switch. We've found out a fair bit about these games since the initial reveal, but there's one detail a lot of trainers are still wondering about. While we know the game will be "open...
News New Mystery Gift Distribution Rolls Out In Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Hisuian Growlithe arrives in Europe, too
Pokemon Legends: Arceus has been slowly ramping up in terms of Mystery Gift distributions, and today brings a couple of updates (hat-tip to Serebii). The first gift is from a promotion that was run by @Poke_Times, and the good news is that it's available globally. All you do is claim with the code...
News Nintendo eShop Payments Suspended In Russia
Russian eShop has been "temporarily placed into maintenance mode"
Various Nintendo eShop users have recently reported that payments via the Russian Nintendo eShop are not being processed, and Nintendo has now confirmed that the Russian eShop has been put into "maintenance mode" due to the payment service being non-functional at present. A support...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Triangle Strategy
What's the verdict?
You've seen the first review for Triangle Strategy by Famitsu, and also our own review for the game, and now here's a look at the general summary of the game here in the west. Of course, if you haven't caught our own review yet - we gave the game an "excellent" nine out of ten stars and said it was a total tactical triumph...
Guide Where To Buy Triangle Strategy On Switch
Update: Out now!
Triangle Strategy, Square Enix's latest HD-2D tactical RPG and successor to the wonderful Octopath Traveler, is now available on Nintendo Switch. We've been keeping track of all the best deals available and have updated this guide with the latest prices (note that the Tactician’s Limited Edition is currently sold out at the My...
Poll Do You Think Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Have Eye Issues?
And no, we're not talking about Compound Eyes
Just look at the way they stare right into your soul! Eyes. Yep, this is the latest controversy amongst Pokémon fans. We've left behind the five frames-per-second Gyarados' and Magnezone's flying through the skies of Hisui in Pokémon Legends: Arceus already because there's a brand new Pokémon game to...
News The House Of The Dead: Remake Is Alive, Gets Switch Release Date
Reanimated with a new trailer, too
The House of the Dead: Remake was announced in Spring last year and was due in 2021, but it clearly slipped and there'd been minimal updates in recent times. Thankfully publisher Forever Entertainment has finally confirmed release details, announcing that it'll launch on 7th April, with pre-orders from 31st March...
For Norzelia!
Welcome to Nintendo Life's Triangle Strategy guide! Square Enix has served up a fantastic tactical RPG that's packed full of strategically engaging battles against some very clever enemies and so we're here with some handy hints and tips to help you come out on top and lead Serenoa Wollfort and his band of warriors to victory. The...
News Pokémon Designer Shares Adorable Artwork Of Gen 9's New Starters
Introducing Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly
Whenever a new Pokémon generation is announced, one of the most exciting parts of the reveal is finding out what the new starter pocket monsters. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, we've got the grass-type Sprigatito, the fire-type Fuecoco and the water-type Quaxly. To celebrate this special occasion,...
News Crazy Castlevania-Style Action Platformer 'Super Zangyura' Gets Surprise Western Release
Boasting Castlevania-style gameplay
Publisher Mediascape has announced the release of 2D action title Super Zangyura for the west; and the really good news is that it's out now! The action shares more than a few similarities with Konami's Castlevania, but with a lot more madcap humour thrown in. Originally released back on June 10th, 2021 in...
PSA You Might Have To Clear Up Some Space To Play Persona 4 Arena Ultimax On Switch
The digital file size is a big one (by Switch standards)
Believe it or not but the Atlus' fighting game Persona 4 Arena Ultimax is out on Nintendo Switch in just a few weeks. Over the past day, the game page has gone live on Nintendo's Japanese website and eShop - giving fans a rough idea of the file size for the Switch version of the game. So,...
News QubicGames Celebrates 18th Anniversary With A Big Switch Sale And Giveaway
You can enter starting today!
QubicGames is doing what any good publisher and developer does on its birthday, and is celebrating by having an eShop sale! Not only that, but it's also holding a competition where six winners will win a number of free, upcoming games. This isn't the first time the studio has done this, but it's even bigger this year...
Japanese Charts Pokémon Legends: Arceus Holds Strong In The Wake Of Elden Ring
The tarnished take the top 2 spots
We've got the latest sales figures from Japan for the week of February 21st to February 27th, and perhaps unsurprisingly FromSoftware's Elden Ring has taken the top two spots with both the PS4 and PS5 versions, achieving a rather staggering 278,507 units sold across both formats. Pokémon Legends: Arceus holds its...
Poll Triangle Strategy Is Out Today On Nintendo Switch, Will You Be Getting It?
Have your say...
Well, Square Enix's new tactical RPG Triangle Strategy has finally been released on the Nintendo Switch. This new game allows players to recruit over 20 playable characters (each with their own distinct skills) and command a party in battle, as you follow a tangled plot where decisions make all the difference and influence how the...
News Syndrome Will Bring Its Take On Survival Horror To Switch Soon
They mostly come out at night, mostly...
Update: It's now been confirmed that Syndrome will launch on 11th March. Original Article: If you like first-person horror games then the Switch sure has a lot of them; some are even pretty darn good. Another has been announced that'll hope to make its mark on the eShop - Syndrome, developed by Camel 101...
News Chex Quest HD Exists, And It's Getting A Switch Port This March
Cerealously
Yep, this completely passed us by as well. Chex Quest was a 1996 non-violent shooter that launched on PCs in North America-only. It's a conversion of The Ultimate Doom, an updated version of the hugely influential Doom, and is famous for being the first-ever video game you could get in a cereal box. Ah, the '90s. You can't really promote...
News Paradise Killer Physical Edition Now Available For Pre-Order
Limited to 3,000 units
Paradise Killer was just announced for PlayStation and Xbox, but it's also coming to Switch! Again! In a physical form! The murder mystery narrative adventure game has been out on the Switch since September 2020, but now it'll be available as a real-life physical cartridge that you can (but should not) put in your mouth. The...
News New Neptunia X Senran Kagura: Ninja Wars Trailer Highlights Flashy Combat
With minigames and new characters on show, too
The ever-enduring popularity of Neptunia and Senran Kagura remains strong. And, if you put the two together, the results are eclectic and exciting if we go by Idea Factory International's new trailer for Neptunia X Senran Kagura: Ninja Wars. The trailer gives us a little taste of what to expect from...
Thursday3rd Mar 2022
Review Triangle Strategy (Switch) - Square Enix Plots A Total Tactical Triumph
Royal Rumble
When we previewed Triangle Strategy's opening hours just a few weeks ago we came away suitably impressed by its slick mix of choice-driven narrative, detailed world-building and satisfyingly strategic combat action. It's a setup that immediately engaged us, introducing a strong cast of characters, embroiling us in some fascinating Game...
Feature 25 Nintendo Switch Games We'd Save From Squid Game-Style Oblivion
We're about to Thanos Snap this whole console, sorry
Goodness, look at the time – the Nintendo Switch turns five years old today! It feels like just yesterday that we were watching it toddle around the place, and now it’s already been in our lives for half a decade. To celebrate the console that keeps this site running, we’re trying something...
Hands On Kirby And The Forgotten Land: More 'Super Mario 3D World' Than 'Mario Odyssey'
Or should that be 'Super Kirby 3D World'?
It's closing in on six months since we got our first look at Kirby's upcoming 3D adventure, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and the reaction to the initial Nintendo Direct teaser back in September last year was certainly a positive one. Here's a game that gives the impression it isn't resting on the series'...
Review Chocobo GP (Switch) - A Surprising Mario Kart 8 Alternative For Final Fantasy Fans
Tweet Racer
Note. Since this review was published, the game has changed quite a bit as Square Enix removed the Lite version and Mythrill shop microtransactions. While the base karting gameplay remains the same, please be aware that the experience described in the text below may differ in some respects from the game as it stands today. Square Enix...
News The Video Game Industry Pledges Its Support For The Beleaguered People Of Ukraine
Update: The Pokémon Company makes a statement
Update #3 [Thu 3rd Mar, 2022 18:50 GMT]: The Pokémon Company has made the following statement, as well as a donation: Update #2 [Thu 3rd Mar, 2022 14:45 GMT]: CD Projekt Red has now stated that it is ceasing the distribution of its titles in both Russia and Belarus. Update #1 [Wed 2nd Mar, 2022...
News Steam Deck Nintendo Emulation Videos Are Being Pulled From YouTube
Is Nintendo at it again?
Valve has just released the Steam Deck - a new handheld gaming PC. It's capable of running all sorts of games (new and old) and can even run emulators - allowing it to host a huge library of retro systems and games. Nintendo emulation has been covered in the lead-up to the device's release, and now that the Steam Deck is in...
News Wonder Boy Collection Is Coming To Switch This Year
Update: 'Exclusive' version will benefit from more titles
Update #2 [Thu 3rd Mar, 2022 15:45 GMT]: Strictly Limited Games has confirmed that it is releasing an exclusive version of Wonder Boy Collection which will benefit from more titles than the standard edition. Here are the games included in this exclusive edition: Original Title...
News Nintendo Japan Can Make Kirby Eat Your Switch OLED Box, If You Want
Box Mouth Kirby
Kirby is too powerful. He can eat a car. He can eat a cone. And now he's coming for your Nintendo Switch. But only if you live in Japan! On the Nintendo Japan website, you can now buy — for no extra cost — a special Kirby Mouthful Mode box, if you purchase a new Nintendo Switch OLED. Stocks are limited, so get it while you can!...
News Here Is This Week's 3DS eShop Chart, Pokémon Crystal Is At The Top (Again)
Get the best Game Boy games while you still can
Last month, Nintendo shocked 3DS owners by announcing the eShop for this platform would be closing up. If you are interested to know what's charting in the lead-up to this or happen to be looking for digital games to get on your 3DS, these North American charts are worth taking a look at. Here are the...
News A Kirby And The Forgotten Land Demo Is Out Now
Nintendo unleashes an excellent new overview trailer, too
As you may have seen, we've shared our first hands on impressions of Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and it's looking like it could be a hoot later this month. We can all see for ourselves, though, as a demo is out now on the eShop (we've checked it's there for both EU and NA stores)! It had...
News Datamine Reveals What Nintendo Might Add To Switch Sports In The Future
References to basketball and dodgeball uncovered
Nintendo Switch Sports arrives next month and ahead of release, dataminers have been sifting through the game's files to uncover what other sports might be on the way. If Soccer, Volleyball, Bowling, Tennis, Badminton, Chambara (Swordplay) and Golf (coming in a free update this Fall) aren't already...
Video 9 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In March 2022
Kirby, Triangle Strategy and even some Mario Kart DLC
Can you believe it? We're already in the third month of the year! 2022 is speeding along for the Nintendo Switch, and we've already had some big releases like Pokémon Legends: Arceus. The month of March is absolutely packed out. While Kirby and the Forgotten Land is probably the headline act,...
News Nintendo's Mii Make A Surprise Return In The Latest Mario Kart Tour Update
Wave 1 & 2 are coming!
The future of Mii have been in doubt for some time now, and while Switch Sports made it seem like Nintendo was almost ready to move on from these classic Wii generation avatars, it appears they're not done with them just yet. In a surprise move, Nintendo has actually added Mii (and themed suits) into the latest update in Mari
Random The Sons Of George Harrison And Bob Dylan Loved A Bit Of Duck Hunt
While their fathers were busy with their little supergroup
We've all been there; while our parents are busy with work to put food on the table, as children we were often left to fend for ourselves. We'd wager most readers here will have opted for a bit of gaming to pass the time, and if so then you're in some fine company; the sons of ex-Beatle...
Random Universal Studios Japan Introduces New Monster Hunter Food And Merch
Celebrating "Cool Japan 2022"
Have you ever really, really wanted to eat one of those massive meat hunks from Monster Hunter? Short of hunting down an ostrich, you'll probably never get the chance... or you could go to Universal Studios Japan, where they've just announced a selection of new merchandise and meals based on anime and Monster Hunter in...
Nintendo Download 3rd March (North America)
Triangle Strategy! Gunborg: Dark Matters! Winemaking Simulator!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: TRIANGLE...
News Among Us Dev Details How The Friends List Update Will Work
Ooh, friend!
Among Us developer Innersloth has detailed how the game's upcoming 'Friends List' feature will work in a new blog post (thanks, Nintendo Everything). Although friends lists are often a common feature in online games, Among Us has — up until now — not given players an easy way of keeping in touch with friends in-game. With the title...
News A Concert Will Be In Session For Ace Attorney's 20th Anniversary
All rise in 7th May!
Hold it! How is Ace Attorney already 20 already? While the series debuted in Japan on the GBA in 2001, the West had to wait until the DS ports to play these magnificent games. Many were concerned the series was done and dusted, just kept alive by various re-releases, but with last years' The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles, these...
News Free Couples Update For 'Haven' Adds Same Gender Options
"This update is special to us"
Back in February 2021 Haven arrived from The Game Bakers, a stylish game that's best played in co-op. It's ultimately a love story about a couple, with their relationship evolving amongst all the resource gathering and rhythm-puzzle combat; we quite liked it in our Haven review. The development team has now released a...
News Potato Flowers In Full Bloom Is A 3D Dungeon Crawler That Sprouts Onto Switch This Month
Keep your eyes peeled, and pick up the demo today!
In terms of our favourite video game names ever, this has got to take the cake (or the...carrot?). Publisher PLAYISM and developer Pon Pon Games have reunited six years after their first collaboration, A Healer Only Lives Twice, to create Potato Flowers in Full Bloom, a first-person dungeon crawler...
News Run-And-Gun Game 'Spidersaurs' From The Developers Of Contra 4 Is Coming To Switch
Spiders AND dinosaurs? Kill them both with fire
Apple Arcade exclusive Spidersaurs is coming soon to Switch, publisher WayForward announced today. The run-and-gun game is heavily inspired by '90s Saturday morning cartoons and classic action games, with spider-dinosaurs to fight and flamethrowers to fight them with. On consoles, Spidersaurs will be...
Random This ASMRtist Made An Entire Set For Her Animal Crossing Figurine Unboxing
*crinkle crinkle whisper tap tap*
ALB In Whisperland is one of the biggest ASMR YouTubers out there, and quite a few of her videos involve video games or other nerd topics in some way. She's done ASMR Pokémon Booster Pack openings, an ASMR Animal Crossing: New Horizons Let's Play, and an unboxing of the Animal Crossing Colourpop makeup line... and...
News Unofficial F-Zero 'World Championship' Aims To Celebrate The 30th Anniversary Of The Series
(That's 30 years in Europe, by the way)
F-Zero burst onto the scene over 30 years ago now as a launch title for the Super Famicom. Since then, Captain Falcon and his pals have enthralled millions of players – but even so, there hasn't been a new entry in the franchise since 2004's F-Zero Climax. For shame, Nintendo. Pop culture publication Cool...
News Ninjala's Next Collaboration Is With Manga And Anime Series Jujutsu Kaisen
With more Season 9 goodies unveiled, too
With Season 9 of Ninjala just around the corner, players are masticating at the ready to experience what's to come with the next free update. Today, GungHo Online Entertainment has announced that things will kick off with the next major collaboration, with the manga and anime series Jujutsu Kaisen. During...
News Netflix's 'The Cuphead Show' Gets A Refill For A Second Season
Just in time for a nice, cold beverage
The Cuphead Show premiered on Netflix just a few weeks ago, but fans won't have to wait much longer for a second sip, as the streaming service has revealed that Season 2 will be out this summer! Based on the extremely popular run-and-gun game from Studio MDHR, the show honours Cuphead by capturing the goofy,...
News Zavvi Launches New Items In Its Popular Pokémon x Akedo Range
Get free delivery using our code
A small new range of clothing items from Pokémon's ongoing collaboration with Akedo has arrived, with options to buy each piece now available at UK retailer, Zavvi. The range, which has proven to be very popular indeed in the past, has this time added a new t-shirt, hoodie, and a very cool pair of Pikachu shoes...
Nintendo Download 3rd March (Europe)
Triangle Strategy! Ryan's Rescue Squad! Far: Changing Tides!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail eShop - New Releases: Ryan's...
News Chicory, Unpacking, And Metroid Dread Are All Up For BAFTA 2022 Games Awards
Among Us, Animal Crossing, and Death's Door also feature
The BAFTA awards are one of the best awards in the biz, almost entirely because winning one gets you a lovely golden face to take home, and then you can put it on your own face and pretend you're a Bond villain. The nomination list went up today, and although it's not exactly chock-full of...
News 'BullFighter NEON' Swishes Its Cyber-Cape On Kickstarter, With Switch As A Stretch Goal
Toro! Toro!
Bullfighting is arguably a barbaric practice in the 21st century and not something that we particularly condone here. Robotic bullfighting, though? Yeah, now you're talking! Over on Kickstarter, indie developer Revelo has launched its new project Bullfighter NEON, a '90s inspired arcade experience that takes the general gist of...
News Frantic Party Game 'Baby Storm' Gets A Demo, Out Now On Switch
Kind of a digital 'open day'
Kids, eh — who'd have 'em? In real life, there's not really any opportunity to 'try before you buy' with children; sure, you can look after your adorable niece or nephew for a few hours before chucking them back to their parents, but it will never quite give you a clear idea of what it would be like to have your own...
News Trading Time: A Croak Tale Gets A New Name And Fresh Details
And in hops a trailer, too
UK-based publisher Merge games has announced that its upcoming game Trading Time: A Croak Tale has a brand new name. Now called Time on Frog Island, this sandbox puzzle adventure game sees a sailor getting shipwrecked on an island populated by frog-like creatures. Based on that alone, we think the name change is perfect...
Wednesday2nd Mar 2022
News The First Review For Triangle Strategy Is Now In
Will it be acute score?
Update: We've now also shared our Triangle Strategy review; minor spoiler, we like it a lot. Original Article: We're only days away from the release of Triangle Strategy, Square Enix's HD-2D tactical RPG. Turn-based tactical RPG fans around the world have been clamouring for a brand new entry in the genre from the company...
Random Elden Ring Player Defeats Boss With Nintendo's Ring Fit Controller
He beat it on his first try
Unless you live under a rock, you've probably heard about a game called Elden Ring over the past week. It's the latest title from the team at FromSoftware (the same developer behind the popular Dark Souls series). If Elden Ring wasn't already enough of a challenge for most players, one guy has able to increase the...
News 'Switch Pro' Trends On Social Media After Massive Nvidia Leak Reignites Speculation
Not again!
Nvidia has reportedly been hit by the "mother of all cyber attacks" over the weekend (via TechPowerUp) - resulting in all sorts of leaks, and some of the findings have reignited speculation about a possible Nintendo Switch successor. It's got to the point where both 'Switch Pro' and '
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Twitter Account Teases New Monster Variants
Plus, the monsters are receiving their finishing touches
While Monster Hunter Rise is getting regular updates, it's been a minute since we've heard much about progress on the upcoming expansion, Sunbreak. However, that all changed this morning with a brief little Tweet from the official Monster Hunter account by the expansion's director, Yoshitake...
News Much Anticipated Horror RPG 'Omori' Has A Physical Edition On The Way
Decisions, decisions...
It's often a trend in anticipated Indie games to have an eShop release and then, months later when many have cracked and bought the download, a special or limited physical edition is revealed. That won't be the case with Omori, pleasingly, as it's been confirmed that Fangamer will sell a physical edition for $34.99;...
News Dawn Of The Monsters Brings Kaiju Beat 'Em Up Action To Switch This March
Update: Arriving on 15th March!
Update [Wed 2nd Mar, 2022 00:30 GMT]: WayForward and 13AM have narrowed this game's release date down to 15th March. Limited Run Games physical pre-orders will also open later this week on 4th March. Original story [Thu 3rd Feb, 2022 01:05 GMT]: WayForward and 13AM Game's kaiju beat 'em up Dawn of the Monsters has...
News Don't Panic, Valve Has Already Resolved Steam Deck's Supposed Switch-Like "Drift" Issues
"We just shipped a fix to address the bug"
If you've been able to get your hands on a Steam Deck and are worried about the reported "drift" issues, it seems there's no need to panic. Valve, in record time (not Valve time, thankfully), has already issued a fix to address the supposed issues associated with the Steam Deck thumbsticks. This...
Poll Are You A Fan Of Nintendo Switch Online's Game Pass-Style Missions And Rewards?
Yep, Nintendo is starting to 'get it'
It's always a popular — and accurate — go-to joke that Nintendo's online offering will be largely similar to whatever Xbox and PlayStation did a decade ago. Harsh, but often fair. Maybe, just maybe that's started to change in the Switch era. Now, let's be upfront and say Nintendo is still on the cautious...
News Crunchyroll Moves All Funimation Content Under One Banner
Creating the 'world's largest anime library'
Popular anime streaming service Crunchyroll recently launched on Nintendo Switch, with some positive first impressions to boot. Now, the service has gotten a heck of a lot bigger with the absorption of Funimation and most of its related content. The change is effective immediately, with the move...
Anniversary The Nintendo Switch Is Now 5 Years Old
In Japan...
Well it's official, the humble and delightful little hybrid from Nintendo, the Switch, is now five years old. If you're in Japan, Australia or equivalent timezones, that is. We have celebratory content on the way for this notable anniversary, though that'll be rolling out on our 3rd March as most of our team is in Europe and North...
Poll What's The Best Batman Game On Nintendo Systems?
It's not so serious
If you've been paying any attention to the internet in recent weeks, you'll be well aware that The Batman arrives in cinemas imminently. Yes, it's another sort-of-reboot for the character, this time with Robert Pattinson showing off his brooding good looks while pummelling thugs. It's a good time for Bat fans to jump into some...
News The Legend Of Heroes: Trails From Zero Launches In The West This September
Over the barrier, finally
The Legend of Heroes series has had a big Crossbell-shaped gap in the West for ages. Last year, we finally got confirmation that we would be receiving both games in the fan-titled Crossbell duology, along with two other entries in this gargantuan series. Now, we know exactly when we'll be able to join the Special Support...
Random Somebody's Bought The Silent Hill Domain Just To Troll Konami
I see that troll... Silent Hill
Ah, Silent Hill... We just can't seem to let you go. In what appears to be a direct troll of publisher Konami, the SilentHill.com domain has been bought by an unnamed individual, displaying a single tweet from series veteran Masahiro Ito lamenting the design of the iconic Pyramid Head. The joke comes as a result of...
News Hell Yeah! DOOM Eternal's Free Horde Mode Update Is Finally Out On Switch
Better late than never
If you've been waiting for the Doom Eternal Horde Mode to show up on the Nintendo Switch, we've got some exciting news. Update 6.66 has finally been made available as a free update on Nintendo's hybrid platform. It comes packed with the Horde Mode, Battlemode 2.0 and various other content. Here's the official announcement:...
Random The NES-SY37 Is A Custom-Built Synthesiser That Pays Tribute To The NES
You wait for one NES synthesiser to show up...
Just yesterday, we reported on an app that you can download to turn your NES into a synthesiser (if you have the right tools, of course). But Swedish craftsman Love Hultén, known for creating bespoke technology fused with traditional woodcraft, has paid tribute to the classic console by building a...
News 'Agent Intercept' Brings Bond-Style Transforming Supercar Carnage To Switch Soon
It's like MASK, the video game!
Update [Wed 2nd Mar, 2022 19:30 GMT]: PikPok's spy arcade action game Agent Intercept now has a console launch date: 30th March. You can check out the new release date trailer above. We don't know about you, but we love ourselves some blue sky racing, and when it involves launching our vehicle into said blue sky and...
News Console Release Of 'Little Orpheus' Has Been Delayed Indefinitely
As a result of "recent world events"
Today, the Switch was meant to see the release of The Chinese Room's latest game, Little Orpheus. However, the studio has announced that they will be delaying the launch of the game due to "recent world events", with no new date proposed. The British studio — part of the Sumo Digital group — made the...
News The Ramp Brings Simple Skating Fun To Switch This Month
Heaven in a half-pipe
Publisher Coatsink has announced the upcoming launch of The Ramp, developed by Hyperparadise. Dubbed as a 'digital toy', The Ramp is laser-focused on providing simple skating gameplay without any extra bits and bobs to clog up your time. So that means no scores, no missions, and no unlockables; it's just you and your...
News Hotel Transylvania: Scary Tale Adventures Checks In On Switch Next Week
A different kind of hotel nightmare
Publisher Outright Games has announced that Hotel Transylvania: Scary Tale Adventures will be launching on Nintendo Switch next week on March 11th. The game comes off the back of the most recent movie in the franchise, Hotel Transylvania: Transformania, giving players of all ages the chance to 'explore unique...
News Bandai Namco Gives Its Japanese Staff A Nice Pay Rise
Move comes as part of wider 'Connect with Fans' Initiative
We've all heard plenty of stories about poor working conditions for those in the video game industry - perhaps most recently with Team17 - so it's lovely to see companies taking positive actions to improve the lives of the people who create the games we love. Bandai Namco has moved to...
News Mina The Hollower's Soundtrack Gains Streets Of Rage Composer Yuzo Koshiro
Mina to make stealthy steps
Gosh, just from trailers and previews, what we've already heard of the Mina the Hollower soundtrack is absolutely brilliant. Yacht Club Games staple Jake Kaufman is back with just as much chiptune flare as he had in Shovel Knight, and the quality of Mina the Hollower's music is already looking to rival the spade-wielder's...
Tuesday1st Mar 2022
News Naughty Metroidvania 'Wife Quest' Launches On Switch In March
In the firelight, Fernando
As part of Eastasiasoft's 'Spring Showcase' for 2022, retro action platformer Wife Quest has been announced for the Switch. You also won't have to wait long to play it; the game will be launching on March 16th. Described as "humorous and often naughty", Wife Quest will see you take on the role of Mia, a former warrior on...
"I guess architecture and cave paintings win this race"
While many of us treasure the broad range of games that modern gaming brings us through download stores, we're regularly reminded that these platforms — and the creations they host — are finite. That came into focus recently when Nintendo announced the timeline for closing both the Wii U...
News Adorable Kirby Plushies Arrive In Time For Kirby And The Forgotten Land
And we want all of them
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is just around the corner, launching on Switch on 25th March. If you're as excited about the pink blob's upcoming adventure as we are, you'll probably be equally as excited about these adorable new plush toys. Available with worldwide shipping from Play-Asia, a range of Kirby toys are ready to...
News Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Movie Updates Promotional Poster After Fan Feedback
The voice of Tails is now credited
When Sonic's original on-screen look was first revealed, there was an uproar from fans around the world. Fortunately, Sega and Paramount Pictures listened to this feedback, made some changes to the blue blur's appearance, and the film ended up being a huge success. It seems this trend has continued with the second...
News There Are Some Tempting Deals On The 3DS eShop Right Now
A chance for some pre-closure bargains
We still have a little time before the Wii U and 3DS eShops close down, with 23rd May being the deadline for making purchases with credit cards. We'll likely see some tasty late deals in the next couple of months, as developers and publishers squeeze out some final sales. For those of us with a soft spot for...
Random Uh Oh, It Looks Like Steam Deck And Switch Might Have One Thing In Common
The two handhelds drift ever closer together
Update: Valve has shipped a fix to address this bug. You can read more about this in our latest story. Original: The Steam Deck review embargo broke last week, with those lucky enough to get their hands on this handheld machine from Valve gushing it with praise. But it looks l
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For March And April 2022
Kirby! Triangle Strategy! LEGO Star Wars!
Nintendo's 2022 just keeps getting better and better, with an impressive lineup of games already announced for the months ahead. March and April are particularly strong, with several titles you definitely won't want to miss. As always, we've been busy compiling a list of some of the best Nintendo Switch...
News Sorry Folks, But There's Still No Release Date For Digimon Survive
Update: Here's a new trailer instead
Original story [Sun 27th Feb, 2022 01:30 GMT]: Digimon Con kicked off with a special Q&A featuring the Digimon Survive team. Unfortunately, the whole thing began with an apology to fans for not being able to provide any new information. In short, there's still no release date, but producer Kazumasa Habu and...
News Sorry, Switch Owners Won't Be Getting Cross-Play For FIFA 23
Were you expecting any different?
In what we imagine to be the least surprising news for Switch owners, it seems the the upcoming FIFA 23 will include cross-play functionality - just not for the Switch. Players across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox will be able to play together for the first time in the franchise's history, leaving Switch fans to wallow...
Random Portal 2's Intro Was Apparently Inspired By Super Metroid's Opening
Game's project lead reveals all
The 1994 action-adventure Super Metroid is arguably the best entry in the mainline Metroid series and as a result, it's inspired many other games over the years. One game that you may not have realised took a little bit of inspiration is Valve's 2011 puzzle-platform game is Portal 2. Speaking to YouTube channel Kiwi...
News Manage A Cat Café In Cat Café Manager, A Game About A Café For Cats That Needs Managing
Cappawcinos and meowffins
Cat Café Manager is exactly what it sounds like, and you know what? We don't even mind. Sometimes you want a game that tells you what to expect right from the beginning, instead of a game titled BLURPFORCE or SHRINKITYBLINK DX 1/2.5. You'll be restoring your beloved Granny's cat café as the newest resident of Caterwaul...
Round Up Eastasiasoft Showcases 13 Switch Games, Releasing In "Early 2022"
Size this up
Eastasiasoft earlier today held its "Spring Showcase" for 2022 - covering 14 titles across multiple platforms. 13 of these games will be arriving on the Nintendo Switch in "early 2022". The nine-minute presentation featured all sorts of games - some of the highlights include gameplay footage of the localised release Seven Pirates H, a...
News New Leak Reveals Assassin's Creed's Ezio Is Coming To Fortnite
Ezio's got a gun
Raise your hand if you can name a single character from movies, TV, or games who hasn't been in Fortnite. Up until today, that could have included Ezio "Assassin's Creed" Auditore da Firenze, Ubisoft's beloved Italian stab-meister from the long-running series about making people dead. But now, according to a leak (via ShiinaBR on...
Random Turn Your NES Into A Synthesiser With This App
We built this city on bleeps and bloops
If, when you first played Super Mario Bros. 3 or the original Metroid, you wanted to make music that rivalled Koji Kondo or Hirokazu Tanaka but also sounded just like it, well in 2022 you're finally in luck. Available on itch.io and developed by user Avicr, SynthNes is a ROM that runs on an Everdrive N8 Pro...
News Retro Pixel Art Shmup 'Z-Warp' Hyperdrives Onto Switch This April
A real space invader
Yesterday, we reported on Eastasiasoft's 2022 "Spring Showcase", and we now have some extra details on one of the games that caught our eye. Z-Warp, co-developed with Panda Indie Studio, is a vertical shoot 'em up in the same vein as classics such as Ikaruga and Mushihimesama, and it looks like the most gorgeous GBA game with...
News Atelier Sophie 2 Updated To Version 1.0.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
A new legend difficulty and much more...
Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream got released last week, and Koei Tecmo and Gust have already updated the game with some new content. You can now access a new "legend" difficulty level, new photo frames, new poses, and more. Here are the full patch notes, courtesy of Nintendo...
Video Behind-The-Scenes Of How Life Is Strange: True Colors Made It To Switch
More importantly, how they made it look good
Ah, we do love a good port for the Nintendo Switch. After all, the best way to play a game is in bed, which the PlayStations and Xboxes of the world can't really manage without a whole living room/bedroom remodel. But the Switch gets a lot of sub-par ports with grainy, low-resolution art or — even worse...
News République: Anniversary Edition Sneaks Onto Switch This Month
Big Brother is watching you
In celebration of its 10 year anniversary as a studio, developer Camoflaj is releasing République: Anniversary Edition on Switch on March 10th. Built in partnership with Skymap Games, the game is a stealth action-adventure which "explores the perils of government surveillance in the Internet Age'. It originally released...
News Kombinera Is A New Neon Puzzle-Platformer From Atari
"It feels like a pick-up-and-play Atari classic”
The makers of Hive Jump have just announced their next game: Kombinera, a gorgeous neon-on-black puzzle-platformer that's being published as a new IP from Atari. From the trailer, it's giving us VVVVVV vibes, plus the vibrant high contrast look of games like Hohokum and Baba Is You and a healthy...
News Sol Cresta Stream To Share Useful Tips And Secret Techniques On 5th March
With soundtrack and poster sets to give away too!
PlatinumGames' surprise sequel to Moon Cresta and Terra Cresta has been out for a few weeks now, but that's not stopping the Astral Chain and Bayonetta 3 developers. Sol Cresta is getting a dedicated stream on 5th March. Aptly titled "Deep Space Strategic Stream for Cadets and Commanders",
