Guide Best Zelda Games Of All Time
Where does Ocarina of Time rank 25 years on?
Guide Super Mario RPG: Walkthrough, Tips, All Secrets, Minigames & Bosses
Your guide to the Switch remake (and the SNES original)
Guide Best Mario RPGs Of All Time
Every RPG starring Mario, ranked by you
News Nintendo Updates Switch Online's N64 Release Schedule
Multiple titles are still scheduled for 2023
News Nintendo Aware Of Super Mario RPG "Paratroopa" Bug Preventing Progress
A patch will be released in December
News - 2023, Week 47
Sunday26th Nov 2023
News Level-5 To Share Release Dates For "Several Titles" Later This Month
Update: "The latest info on Professor Layton" as well
Update [Sun 26th Nov, 2023 02:00 GMT]: It seems there will definitely be an update about the new Professor Layton game at Level-5's upcoming Vision event, with the company sharing the following information in a post on social media earlier this week: "LEVEL5 VISION 2023 II" Streaming 9:00 PM...
News Borderlands Collection: Pandora's Box Has Been Rated For Switch
Featuring six games in one package
Just a month after the release of Borderlands 3 on the Switch, a rating has now been discovered for a Nintendo version of the Borderlands Collection: Pandora's Box in Germany. This collection contains a total of six games and all of the add-on content. This games included are Borderlands, Borderlands 2,...
Soapbox Ocarina Of Time's Deku Tree Dungeon Is Still My All-Time Top Gaming Moment
Oh my Gohma
November 21st, 2023 marked the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Japanese launch. To celebrate this historic Hyrulean occasion, we're running articles throughout the week dedicated to the game, our memories, and its legacy. In this final feature, we're closing with an opener as Jim explains why the game's first...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Donkey Kong
The OG
Welcome back to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Before we get cracking with this week's epic battle, let's take a look at how Contact went on with its own duel. It was incredibly close; possibly one of the closest brawls we've seen to date, but ultimately the design favoured by North America and Japan won the round with 51% of the vote...
News Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2's Next Update Addresses Community Feedback
"Players have quickly pushed our mechanics to the limits"
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 launched on the Switch earlier this month, and in its next patch, it will be making a lot of changes based on community feedback. In the latest post on the official game website, it's mentioned how version 1.3 will be the team's "largest early gameplay...
News Prison Architect 2 Rating Surfaces Online
Could a new 3D entry be on the way?
If you were hoping to see Prison Architect make a return in some way or form, you might be in luck. A new rating for Prison Architect 2 has now been spotted on the Korean rating board. There's no official announcement for this one just yet, so a reveal could be taking place very soon. No platforms have been...
Saturday25th Nov 2023
Feature Why I Still Love My Wii U
Sticking up for Nintendo's much-maligned console
This feature is taken from The Console Chronicles, an upcoming book that we're working on in conjunction with Lost in Cult. If you like what you see, you can pre-order a copy using the link below. <products id="24929"> I began eighth grade in September 2014. After my first day of classes, I...
News My Little Pony-Inspired Release Them's Fightin' Herds Ending Active Development
The story mode has also been axed
Following the release of Them's Fightin' Herds on the Nintendo Switch last October, the team behind this My Little Pony-inspired fighting game has now announced it will be ending active development. After the release of the new DLC fighters Nidra and Baihe (Version 6.0), no new content will be produced - including...
Soapbox Ganondorf's Villainous Intro In Ocarina Of Time Is One Of Gaming's Best
Less is more
November 21st, 2023 marked the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Japanese launch. To celebrate this historic Hyrulean occasion, we're running articles throughout the week dedicated to the game, our memories, and its legacy. Today, Ollie recalls how Ganondorf's mysterious introduction is one of the very best in...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 25th)
Deals or no deals?
The weekend has finally rolled around and it is time to kick back with a spot of the ol' gaming. Before we get to that, though, let's have a quick look at some of the highlights from the world of Nintendo this week. There have been two overarching themes in the last seven days: offers and ocarinas. In the former camp, we have...
News Free-To-Play Battle Royale 'My Hero Ultra Rumble' Season 2 Now Live
The flame hero Endeavor has arrived
Bandai Namco's new MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE battle royale game had a successful launch in September, and now a few months on it has launched the second season featuring the flame hero, Endeavor. Along with this, players can also look forward to a new "duo" a two-player option where 12 teams of two duke it out for...
Friday24th Nov 2023
Savings are now live!
Update: It's now Cyber Monday, which means new deals and more opportunities to grab a bargain. As before, we'll be updating this page throughout the day to highlight the best discounts available at retail. Black Friday, the biggest shopping event of the year, is here once again! This year's Black Friday bonanza officially...
Guide Super Mario RPG: Walkthrough, Tips, All Secrets, Minigames & Bosses
Your guide to the Switch remake (and the SNES original)
Welcome to our Super Mario RPG Full Walkthrough Guide hub! The Super Mario RPG Walkthrough will have you covered for both the Nintendo Switch remake, Super Mario RPG, and the original SNES title, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. Our walkthrough contains strategies for all bosses,...
Guide Best Mario RPGs Of All Time
Every RPG starring Mario, ranked by you
There's a question on many people's lips — what is the best Mario RPG ever? Well, we assume people are asking this now more than ever — Super Mario RPG just received a remake on Nintendo Switch, and 2024 saw the release of a remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door on the console, too. Basically,...
News Nintendo Updates Switch Online's N64 Release Schedule
Multiple titles are still scheduled for 2023
Earlier this week, Nintendo announced Jet Force Gemini would be coming to the Switch Online + Expansion Pack service this December. In Japan, Star Twins (Jet Force Gemini) will be released alongside GoldenEye 007 on 29th November. If it's got you wondering what's next for the Expansion Pack's N64...
Feature Zelda: Ocarina Of Time - Every Ocarina Song, Ranked From 'Worst' To Best
Spoti-Fi
November 21st, 2023 marked the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Japanese launch. To celebrate this historic Hyrulean occasion, we are running articles throughout the week dedicated to the game, our memories, and its legacy. Today, we're ranking the titular instrument's choons... Here's a spicy take for you: The...
News Cult Of The Lamb Announces Sins Of The Flesh, Its "Next Free Major Content Update"
"Coming very early next year"
Indie hit Cult of the Lamb has announced its next "free major content update". It's called Sins of the Flesh and will be arriving early next year. There's no specific release date for each platform just yet, but apparently, this update will be "packed" with new features, stories and more. Here's the first artwork for...
News eShop Indie Hit Suika Game Surpasses Four Million Downloads Worldwide
Watermelon Game has been a huge success
After becoming a viral sensation, Nintendo was quick to get a local release of Suika Game out of the Switch eShop. Since then, the title has now reportedly surpassed more than four million Switch eShop downloads worldwide. This information comes from the Japanese website Gamer. To celebrate this milestone,...
News Disney Speedstorm Reveals Another Racer For "Frozen-Inspired" Season 5
WALL•E joins the race
Gameloft's free-to-play racer Disney Speedstorm will be adding WALL•E in a "time limited event" in Season 5. Season 5 launches on 30th November and is a Frozen-themed event. It will include the Frozen characters Elsa, Olaf, Anna, Kirstoff and Hans. There will also be new skills to master, a new Arendelle-inspired racing...
Guide Nintendo Switch Mario Games
Every Switch game with Super Mario
Nintendo's mascot character has been with us since 1981 when the unimaginatively named 'Jumpman' debuted in Donkey Kong. Following a name change, Mario turned 'Super' in 1985's Super Mario Bros. for NES, and he's been a household name ever since. As you'd imagine, there are a lot of Mario games for Nintendo...
Thursday23rd Nov 2023
News Super Mario RPG's Useless Cheat Code Is Included In The Switch Remake
Code was previously a Japan exclusive
We weren't messing around when we called Super Mario RPG on Switch "one of the most faithful HD adaptations we’ve ever played" in our 9/10 review. Everything that made the original game so weird is right here almost 30 years on, including the sections that give us nothing more than a good laugh. One such...
Review ASTLIBRA Revision (Switch) - Flawed, But One Of 2023's Most Intriguing Action RPGs
Worth the wait
Sometimes good things come to those who wait, and few things embody this concept better than ASTLIBRA Revision, the final release of a game that’s been developed by one man for over 15 years. KEIZO, a humble Japanese salaryman, started work on Astlibra because he felt there weren’t enough 2D action RPG games that filled the niche...
Review The Walking Dead: Destinies (Switch) - One Of The Worst Games Of The Year
Integrity Gone Bye
There’s a moment during a particularly grueling fourth-season episode of The Walking Dead in which our protagonist, Rick Grimes, is appealing to the humanity of a man holding a samurai sword against a kind, gentle farmer’s throat. Getting more desperate by the second, he says “We can still come back, we’re not too far...
News Kamiya To Take His Bayonetta Vision 'To The Grave', Thinks Franchise Will Still Continue
"It's a shame"
Given that legendary developer Hideki Kamiya had such a prominent role in the creation and continuation of the Bayonetta franchise, many had understandably pondered what might become of our favourite Umbra Witch following Kamiya's departure from PlatinumGames earlier this year. In his latest YouTube video, Kamiya addresses the topic...
News A New Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Distribution Event Has Been Announced
Get your motor running with a free Revavroom
Pokemon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet have just kicked off the latest mystery gift distribution event and this time trainers can add a Revavroom to their party. This particular one comes with 'Peeved Mark', which gives the Pokemon the title of "Revavroom the Grumpy". Here's a bit more about Revavroom and...
News Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy Is Seemingly Going Physical In North America Too
New listing suggests physical is not import-only
Earlier this year, we were excited to hear that even more courtroom drama would be heading our way in 2024 with Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy. A physical was later announced for Japan and while a multi-language version would be available to import, it looked like the collection would be...
Japanese Charts Super Mario Bros. Wonder Passes 1 Million Physical Sales
Wonderful!
The latest Japanese charts are in and there are several newcomers to take note of this week, but first, Super Mario Bros. Wonder has officially passed 1 million in physical sales. Wahoo! It marks another significant milestone for a game that is seemingly showing no signs of slowing down. With that said, it misses the top spot this week,...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Ganondorf Statue Unveiled In Japan
Down, boy
During Nintendo Live 2022, a life-size statue of Link from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was unveiled for photo opportunities, and now it looks like Ganondorf has received the same treatment. As revealed in a post from the official Zelda X (formerly Twitter) account, fans can now visit the city of Fukuoka in Japan and take...
Guide Best Food In Nintendo Switch Games
So mushroom in our hearts (not our stomachs)
We originally published this list ahead of the release of Pikmin 4, but we're updating and republishing it this November to celebrate Thanksgiving in North America. Whatever you plan on doing on your day off, perhaps we can inspire your video game-themed food for the day... Food, glorious food~ Pikmin...
News Blogs On GTA 3, Vice City Development Removed After Rockstar North Complains
"Something about ruining the Rockstar mystique"
An ex-Rockstar North employee has removed several blogs detailing the development of games such as Grand Theft Auto III, Vice City, and the cancelled spy game Agent after the studio itself submitted a written complaint via email (thanks, Time Extension). In a series of posts dubbed
News Charles Martinet Will Make A Special Guest Appearance At Nintendo Live 2024
Mario's former voice actor is now an ambassador
Earlier this year, Nintendo announced Charles Martinet would no longer be the voice of Mario, but would stay on as a Mario ambassador. Martinet even admitted at the time he wasn't even sure what it exactly this meant. With this mind, Nintendo has now shared an update about the events to feature at...
Soapbox Losing Control - Why Zelda’s ReDead Strike Fear Into Our Souls
ReDead and (not) loving it
November 21st, 2023 marked the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Japanese launch. To mark this historic Hyrulean occasion, we're running articles throughout the week dedicated to the game, our memories, and its legacy. Today, Alana wants to talk about the ReDead, the Zelda series' scariest...
Nintendo Download 23rd November (North America)
ASMR Slicing! Evil Diary! Gothic II!
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 - New Releases: Alina of the Arena (DANGEN...
News My Nintendo Store Adds New Pikmin Wrapping Paper Reward (Australia)
"Perfect for wrapping Nintendo Switch games"
If you haven't got wrapping paper for Christmas just yet and happen to be located in Australia, don't worry - Nintendo has got your covered! On the local My Nintendo Store, it's been revealed the latest item is a Pikmin themed "Holiday Wrapping Paper Set". This item comes with 2 sheets of folded gloss...
News Fortnite's New 'Big Bang' Event Features A Crossover With Eminem
Will the real Slim Shady please stand up?
Fortnite has reportedly had a resurgence thanks to its community-created content but it's also been in the headlines for certain other announcements, like the controversial age ratings update which restricts cosmetics. Now, to add to all of this, it's announced a new live "Big Bang" event featuring a...
Wednesday22nd Nov 2023
News Nintendo Aware Of Super Mario RPG "Paratroopa" Bug Preventing Progress
A patch will be released in December
Following the Switch release of Super Mario RPG last week, Nintendo has issued an update on its customer support page, revealing a bug has been found which may halt progress. The plan is to release a software patch next month to resolve this issue. For now, here are the details about this bug, along with the...
News Nintendo Is Launching An 18+ N64 Switch Online App In Japan
GoldenEye and Jet Force Gemini will debut on the new app
Earlier today, we learnt that Rare's Jet Force Gemini would be headed to the N64 Nintendo Switch Online service next month. While Western audiences will be able to play the game via the normal app, Nintendo has revealed that things will be slightly different in Japan, as the region will soon...
Poll Which Of Rare's Classic N64 Games Would You Like To See On Switch Online?
Got GoldenEye, bagged Banjo, and JFG's incoming - dare we dream of more?
Update: Well, there's a turn-up for the books. Nintendo has announced that Jet Force Gemini is coming to the Switch Online Expansion Pack in December. We've got to say, of all Rare's N64 games, we didn't fancy this one's chances — as you'll see below — but we're very happy...
News Switch Online Is Expanding The N64 Library With Rare's Jet Force Gemini
Coming this December
Update: Nintendo of America has now confirmed the game will be coming to the Switch Online service locally this December. Original: Well, here's some surprising news! Nintendo has revealed the Switch Online + Expansion Service will be adding the Nintendo 64 title Jet Force Gemini. Unfortunately, there's no mention of a...
Review Jurassic Park: Classic Games Collection (Switch) - A Fair Flock, But Far From 'Classic'
Tyrannosaurus Rekt?
Whilst there's absolutely no doubt as to the continued popularity of the Jurassic Park/World franchise in 2023, the Jurassic Park: Classic Games Collection from Limited Run Games, which features a total of seven titles from the 8- and 16-bit eras exclusively, is a bit of a lacklustre offering for eager dino fans, one that focuses...
News Nintendo Offering Limited Time Gold Point Bonus With Switch Online Memberships (North America)
Valid for purchases and renewals
Nintendo is currently running a special Switch Online promotion in the US and Canada, where if you purchase or renew a 12-month subscription, you can earn some gold points. From now until 6th December 2023, if you buy or renew a 12-month Switch Online / Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership via the Nintendo...
Random Ghibli-Inspired Animation Of Zelda's Castle Town Looks Even Better In Third Person
Update: RwanLink's latest project is a stunner
Update [Wed 22nd Nov, 2023 17:00 GMT]: You might remember a few weeks ago, we flagged the latest project from YouTube channel RwanLink, which saw Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Castle Town reimagined in the style of a Studio Ghibli film. We only had a teaser to show you at the time, but now the channel has...
News Monster Hunter 20th Anniversary Poll Asks Fans To Vote For Their Favourite Monster
"All 229 Monster Hunter series monsters, big and small"
Capcom's insanely popular series Monster Hunter is fast approaching its 20th anniversary and to celebrate it wants to work out what the "top monster" is in the history of the entire series. In order to do this, it's running a special 20th anniversary poll where fans of the series can vote on...
News New 'South Park: Snow Day!' Gameplay Trailer Is All About Co-Op, Combat And Cartman
Battle starts next year
Initially showcased in the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2023 presentation, we have today got a better look at the upcoming 3D battler South Park: Snow Day! which is set to be thrown onto Switch in 2024. We didn't get all that much about the game from the initial reveal (apart from a sense of dread at seeing another 3D South...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Super Mario RPG?
The Next Geno-ration
Last week, 16-bit classic Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars returned to a Nintendo console in glorious form in a Switch remake that ditched the subtitle and added a shiny coat of paint and a few mod-cons in a sensitive update that overhauls the original for a modern audience while preserving the essence of its...
Review Irem Collection Volume 1 (Switch) - Three Great Games, But One Slim Package
After image
Founded in 1974, Irem, then known as IPM Co. Ltd, began as a distributor and assembler of arcade machines for general stores and other small independent businesses. It wasn’t until 1978 that the relabelled company released its own software. Despite being shoot-'em-up focused, the Irem Collection Volume 1 sidesteps R-Type, the obvious...
Random Ocarina Of Time's Link Has Been Beautifully Recreated In Unreal Engine 5
Retrospective breaks down the creative process
As The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time marks its 25th anniversary, folks the world over have been celebrating Nintendo's seminal N64 masterpiece. Going one step further, however, Curiomatic, a collective of creative minds, has showcased its vision of what Link might look like if he were faithfully...
Soapbox Ocarina Of Time's Water Temple Was Tough, But It Doesn't Deserve Its Reputation
Blue weighed shoes
November 21st, 2023 marked the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Japanese launch. To mark this historic Hyrulean occasion, we're running articles throughout the week dedicated to the game, our memories, and its legacy. Today, Jim looks back on one of the series' most notorious temples... The Legend of...
Anniversary Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Is 10 Years Old Today
Worlds apart
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds on the Nintendo 3DS is celebrating its 10th anniversary today. Released in North America and Europe on November 22nd, 2013, the 3DS title represents one of few instances in which Nintendo created a direct sequel to one of its Zelda games. Directed by Hiromasa Shikata and produced by Zelda...
News New Front Mission 2: Remake Update Blasts Onto Switch Today, Here Are The Patch Notes
Drop in today
Front Mission 2: Remake dropped onto Switch just last month and it was... fine. The rough edges on this one were a little too distracting to us when we got to grips with it on release, but developers Storm Trident and G-Craft have been working on a range of updates, the latest of which is available to download today. A fair few of the...
News Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Lands Crossplay In New Switch Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
Who you gonna call?
It has only been a few weeks since the 4v1 co-op title Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed slimed its way onto Switch and now developer Illfonic has brought a brand-new update our way, one that makes it even easier to team up with your pals. Yes, ver. 1.7.1 introduces crossplay to the Switch version of the game, so your...
Tuesday21st Nov 2023
Guide Best Zelda Games Of All Time
Where does Ocarina of Time rank 25 years on?
Remember, this list is dynamic and governed in real-time by each game's User Rating on our games database. Therefore, it is subject to change even after publication! In order to rate any of the games on the list below out of 10, logged-in Nintendo Life users can simply tap the 'star', assign the game a...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Has Been Updated To Version 1.0.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today
Nintendo has today rolled out a new update for Super Mario Bros. Wonder on the Switch. This is the first update since the game's release, bumping the title up to Version 1.0.1. There's not all that much there, but what Nintendo has done is made some adjustments to heart points, the staff credits and provided some "general updates"...
News Nintendo Releases Update For Switch (Version 17.0.0), Here Are The Details
Another "rebootless" update has arrived
Following a firmware update for the Switch last month, bumping the system up to Version 17.0.0, Nintendo has now released another "rebootless" update. As explained by the dataminer and social media user 'OatmealDome', these updates do not actually require users to restart the console or download anything. As...
Review Bluey: The Videogame (Switch) - Captures The Look, But Not The Family Magic
Oh biscuits!
Given Bluey’s meteoric rise since the show's television debut in 2018, it seemed inevitable that a video game adaptation would eventually make its way into the hands of eager fans worldwide. Thanks to developer Artax Games and publisher Outright, that adaptation is now here, with Bluey: The Videogame letting you directly control each...
Talking Point Does Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Need A Full Remake?
Names mean almost everything
November 21st, 2023 marks the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Japanese launch. To mark this historic Hyrulean occasion, we'll be running articles throughout the week dedicated to the game, our memories, and its legacy. Today, Gavin ponders the pros and cons of remaking The Citizen Kane of...
News Hori Unveils New Dragon Quest Slime-Themed Switch Controllers
Just in time for Dragon Quest Monsters
Ahead of the release of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince next month, Japanese accessory maker Hori has announced a new range of Dragon Quest themed Switch products. This new range includes two new Split Pad Compact controllers covered in Dragon Quest's famous Slime monster. There's a traditional blue...
News Borderlands 3 Switch Update Out Now, Includes Performance Optimisations & Much More
Here's what's included
If there weren't enough updates going live today, we've now also got one for Borderlands 3: Ultimate Edition, which finally made its debut on the Switch last month. Early tests suggest it's made some significant improvements. According to the team, the performance in the game has been further optimised and there are even some...
News Sifu's Final Content Update Has Finally Been Released On Switch
There's also a half-price sale to celebrate
Update [Tue 21st Nov, 2023 00:15 GMT]: After launching on other platforms back in September, Sifu's final content update has now gone live on the Nintendo Switch. Players can look forward to new arenas, challenges and a whole new set of cheats and modifiers. Sifu is available for 50% off on the eShop...
News Pokémon's COO Wants To Keep Franchise Going For "Hundreds Of Years"
"I spend all day every day thinking about Pokémon"
The Pokémon franchise has remained immensely popular since its inception in the mid to late '90s, but according to The Pokémon Company's COO Takato Utsunomiya, the overall goal is to have it endure for centuries. In an interview with The Guardian, Utsunomiya states that he spends "all day every...
News Nintendo Switch Online's Next Free Game Trial Lays Down Roots Tomorrow (Europe)
Find Fae Farm for free
Nintendo has revealed its next free game trial for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers in Europe: Fae Farm. It will be ripe and ready for picking tomorrow from 22nd-28th November. We had a great time with this one when it bloomed onto consoles earlier this year, finding particular enjoyment in the gorgeous visuals, lengthy...
Deals Catch Yourself A Merry Christmas With This Exclusive Pokémon Jumper Discount (UK)
Get £15 off with this code
There's a chill in the air and we're stumbling across more eye-catching sales than we know what to do with, which can only mean one thing: Christmas is nearly here! If you're celebrating this year and want to look the part, we're delighted to be able to offer £15 off these lovely Pokémon Christmas jumpers, exclusively...
Talking Point Going Home - Ocarina Of Time's Best Locales
Navi-gate the world
November 21st, 2023 marks the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Japanese launch. To mark this historic Hyrulean occasion, we'll be running articles throughout the week dedicated to the game, our memories, and its legacy. Today, we're looking at some of our favourite locations in Ocarina of Time's...
Monday20th Nov 2023
Review Worldless (Switch) - A Dreamy Metroidvania With Challenging Turn-Based Combat
You're a star
Worldless opens with a battle of opposing stars; they cascade towards each other in what seems like an endless battle. From that epic scene-setter, we follow the journey of one such celestial body, who gains sentience and treks across an alien landscape to find…purpose? The central mystery at the heart of this gorgeous platformer...
News Nintendo Of America Announces Cyber Deals eShop Sale, Up To 80% Off
Mario Odyssey! Bayonetta 3! Fire Emblem Engage!
And just like clockwork, North America has followed Europe with its eShop discounts today with the Cyber Deals sale. Kicking off today, from 20th November until 3rd December 11:59pm PT, you can save up to 50% off of some huge Nintendo titles as well as some third-party hits. Similarly, we at Nintendo...
News TEVI's Metroidvania And Bullet-Hell Gameplay Is Looking Very Promising
Launching later this month
Publisher Neverland Entertainment and developer CreSpirit have announced that they will be launching TEVI on the Nintendo Switch at the end of the month on November 30th, 2023. Combining metroidvania and bullet-hell mechanics, the game utilises cute chibi-style anime visuals alongside extensive Japanese voiceover and an...
Video What's Going On At Playtonic, The Studio Behind Yooka-Laylee?
A Rare find
It was almost 10 years ago that a group of former Rare developers got together and established Playtonic Games. This was a team consisting of many of the minds behind Banjo-Kazooie, Donkey Kong Country, and other such classics, so when their first title, Yooka-Laylee was released in 2017, we were relieved to see that level of creativity...
UK Charts Super Mario RPG Can't Jump To The Top Five In Its Debut Week On Switch
Elsewhere, Bluey performs well on Switch
The latest UK physical charts are in and the top ten is much less of a Nintendo-fest than we are used to seeing, with even the Big N's newest releases failing to make the podium. It is Hogwarts Legacy that sits in pole position this time, with the newly-released Switch port making up 70% of the total sold in...
News Team Handshake Grabs A Win In Splatoon 3's Greeting-Themed Splatfest
But it was a close one!
Update #3 [Mon 20th Nov, 2023 11:00 GMT]: After a weekend of tough competition, a new team has been crowned Splatoon 3 Splatfest champion, with Team Handshake taking home the gold this time. The battle of 'What's your go-to greeting?' was a tightly fought contest, and Team Handshake only just managed to walk away with the...
Review In Stars And Time (Switch) - A Tricky, Story-Driven RPG With Echoes Of EarthBound
Let’s do the Time Warp again…
If we had to choose two words to describe In Stars and Time, we’d pick 'beautiful' and 'strange'. This story-driven RPG is ideal for fans of titles like Undertale and EarthBound. Don’t take that comparison to mean that it is identical to these games, though — it’s still its own experience. Right off the...
Soapbox Zelda: Ocarina Of Time's Kokiri Forest Rivals World 1-1 As A Perfect Intro
Move it, Mido
November 21st, 2023 marks the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Japanese launch. To mark this historic Hyrulean occasion, we'll be running articles throughout the week dedicated to the game, our memories, and its legacy. Today, Ollie sings the praises of Ocarina of Time's mystical opening location, Kokiri...
Random Super Nintendo World Japan Breaks Out Some Cute Festive Displays
Snow-mama mia!
The folks over at Super Nintendo World Japan are beginning to feel the festive spirit and have introduced a range of displays, food, and products for visitors to enjoy over the Winter period. Beginning on November 21st, 2023, the 'Superstar Plaza' entrance to Super Nintendo World will include a delightful Christmas tree, a...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Next 7-Star Tera Raid Battle Event Announced For This Weekend
Splish splash
Coming off the back of last weekend's Eevee event, The Pokémon Company has wasted no time letting us know which 'mon will be starring in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's next 7-Star Tera Raid Battles, which kick off later this week (thanks, @SerebiiNet). Running first from 24th-26th November before repeating the following weekend on 1st
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