Switch eShop News
August2023
News Master Detective Archives: Rain Code Gets A Minor Update On Switch
Version 1.3.2 has arrived
Following a successful launch in June and even some DLC, Spike Chunsoft has now released another minor update for the noir detective adventure game Master Detective Archives: Rain Code. This is a relatively small hotfix but it will improve the overall game experience on the Nintendo Switch. Here are the full patch notes...
News Acrobatic 2D Platformer 'Curse Crackers' Backflips Onto Switch Next Week
Inspired by handheld platformers
Developer and publisher Colorgrave will be launching its gorgeous 2D platformer Curse Crackers: For Whom the Belle Toils on the Nintendo Switch eShop next week on August 24th, 2023. Inspired by handheld platformers, the game puts heavy emphasis on acrobatic movement as you make your way through a series of vibrant...
News No Man's Sky 7th Anniversary Video Teases Upcoming Major Update
Is there an echo in here..?
It's been 7 years since Hello Games' No Man's Sky first launched back in 2016 for the PlayStation 4. Can you believe it? Despite the mixed reception at launch, the first-person space exploration title received a number of updates and expansions over the ensuing years, substantially improving No Man's Sky's reputation...
News Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery Brings All Cases And A New Scooter Minigame To Switch
Leaping our way later this year
Developer Worm Club has today announced that the beloved Frog Detective series is coming to Switch in one neat package as Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery scoots over to the Nintendo console later this year. If you have never come across Frog Detective before, it's exactly what you might expect. You play as a...
Review Red Dead Redemption - A Fine But No-Frills Switch Port, For A Fistful Of Dollars
For a few dollars more
Cast your tired minds all the way back through the mists of time to the year 2010. It was a truly great 12 months for video games, with the likes of Super Mario Galaxy 2, the best Mass Effect – AKA Mass Effect 2 – and the juggernaut that is Xenoblade Chronicles all arriving on the scene. It was also the year that David...
News Paper Mario-Inspired 'Born Of Bread' Demo Now Available On Switch eShop (Europe)
Give it a go
Publisher Dear Villagers has released a playable demo for its upcoming Paper Mario-inspired RPG Born of Bread, and it's available to download right now on the European eShop (so if you're in another region, get yourself an additional European account). The game currently doesn't have a release date, so it's actually quite refreshing to...
Poll Bomb Rush Cyberfunk Is Out On Switch Today, Will You Be Getting It?
Check this out, JSR fans
After some delays, Team Reptile today launches its Jet Set Radio-style release Bomb Rush Cyberfunk on the Nintendo Switch. This game blends dance, paint graffiti, beats, and tricks as you face off against rival crews and dispatch the military police to conquer the five boroughs of New Amsterdam. It also happens to be a...
News Sega To Reveal Sonic Superstars News At Opening Night Live
Another "world premiere" incoming
Sonic Superstars will be launching at some point in the near future on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms. To build hype for this brand-new multiplayer platformer, there will apparently be a "world premiere" for the blue blur's new game at Opening Night Live next week. According to the show's host and...
News Castle Crashers Remastered Is Finally Getting A Physical Release On Switch
Pre-orders open next month
If you've been holding out for a physical Switch version of Castle Crashers Remastered, today is your lucky day! Developer Behemoth has finally confirmed a physical copy will be made available for $29.99 USD, with pre-orders going live online next month. It comes with a sticker pack and includes a character unlock guide...
Round Up The First Impressions Of Red Dead Redemption Are In (Switch)
John Marston returns
The one and only John Marston has finally made a return this week with Rockstar's 2010 action-adventure Red Dead Redemption galloping onto the Nintendo Switch as a "new conversion". Early impressions and even some reviews are now doing the rounds on the internet, and even though this particular version doesn't include the...
News Fall Guys Goes Totally Tubular With New TMNT Cosmetics
Pizza time!
We need to accept that at some point in our lives, all of us will be part of a limited-time Epic Games crossover. The latest to join the trend is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which has skated into Fall Guys today. The TMNT range covers costumes, emotes, unique wearables and more, with Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo...
News Shoot Aliens And Save Earth In 'Die After Sunset', An Action Roguelite Dawning On Switch Today
Fight in the light
Publisher PQube and developer Playstark have today brought the action-packed roguelite shooter Die After Sunset to Switch, with the game available to pick up on the eShop right now. This one will see you choose between three different characters — April, Rido and Hune — and drop into Earth to help fight off hoards of an alien...
Review Blasphemous 2 (Switch) - Bloody, Brutal, And Even More Brilliant Than Its Predecessor
A right rollicking resurrection
We're big fans of 2019's Blasphemous, The Game Kitchen's exquisitely dark and gory action-platformer that saw players assume the role of The Penitent One as he faced off against the eternally damned Denizens of Cvstodia. With top-notch hack-and-slash action, grotesque bosses, an intricately animated pixel art style...
News Pokémon-Like MMO Temtem Catches New Update On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Temtempting
Developer Crema has today released a brand new update for the Pokémon-inspired MMO Temtem, bringing the game up to ver.1.4.2. While this latest update does tackle some bugs that had been flagged by the community in recent months, the biggest changes this time around appear to be in balancing the 'Tems' themselves. 59 different in-game...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Vampire Survivors On Switch
Here's what the critics think
Red Dead Redemption isn't the only big release arriving on the Switch this week. One other game that's well worth a look is the roguelike shoot 'em up Vampire Survivors, which originally made its debut on Windows and Xbox platforms last year. Now, this indie success story has finally made its way across to Nintendo's...
News Sea Of Stars Dev Open To Revisiting Ninja Hit The Messenger
"Maybe one day"
Developer Sabotage Studio launches its new RPG Sea of Stars on the Switch later this month, and while it's got its hands full right now with this upcoming release, it hopes to possibly revisit its 2D platformer / Metroidvania title The Messenger. Speaking to Game Informer, Thierry Boulanger mentioned how "there's more to be told"...
News Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot 'The 23rd World Tournament' DLC Update Now Available
Goku and friends do battle
If you've been waiting for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot's next season pass 2 DLC update, you're in luck as it's arriving today on the Nintendo Switch. As you might recall, this event takes place during The 23rd World Tournament, where a bunch of "shocking upsets" take place, and the battle between Goku and Piccolo kicks off. In...
News Ed Boon To Reveal New Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer At Opening Night Live
Get ready for another "world premiere"
Ahead of Opening Night Live at Gamescom next week, the show's host Geoff Keighley has teased a "world premiere" for the upcoming fighting game Mortal Kombat 1. Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon will apparently be taking to the stage for this reveal. Although nothing else is attached to this latest update, it's...
News Pixel Art RPG 'Creature Keeper' Is Looking Absolutely Adorable
Launching later this year
Publisher Graffiti Games and developer Fervir Games have confirmed that the pixel art RPG Creature Keeper will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch later this year. Boasting some lovely retro-inspired visuals, the game sees you befriend a number of unique creatures, dress them up, cook for them, and craft a number of...
Review The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood (Switch) - A Bewitching Narrative Deckbuilder
Shuffle the hand of Fate
Note: The review text below makes only very brief mention of this game's heavy themes without going into detail, but please note that this game contains references to suicide and self-harm. The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood is the latest gem from Deconstructeam (The Red Strings Club) and it’s a spellbinding narrative...
News RoboDunk Is A Sports Roguelite Combining NBA Jam-Style Basketball And Explosive Upgrades
Slamming onto Switch next month
Jollypunch Games has today announced RoboDunk, an arcade basketball roguelite that will be slamming onto Switch on 25th September. NBA Jam-style 2v2 basketball and randomised roguelite campaigns are not two genres that we initially would have put together, but RoboDunk seems to be doing just that. The game will see...
Review Vampire Survivors (Switch) - Kiss Healthy Sleep Goodbye With This Must-Play Roguelike
Something to sink your teeth into
Vampire Survivors is a singular game. Kind of a roguelike, kind of an arcade game, kind of a bullet hell, but at the same time nothing like what you probably think of when those genres come to mind. After all, there's a reason it captured the hearts and minds of gamers and won handfuls of awards on other platforms...
News Sea Of Stars 'Making Of' Documentary Is The Perfect Primer Ahead Of Release
Lunch break sorted
Sea Of Stars is well on its way to launching on the Nintendo Switch on August 29th, 2023. To celebrate, developer Sabotage Studio has joined forces with The Escapist to present a "Making Of" documentary that's now available for free via YouTube. The half-hour documentary is well worth checking out if you're a fan of Sabotage...
News Nintendo Shows Off Pokémon Scarlet And Violet DLC "Partner Pokémon"
Reunite with old friends in The Indigo Disk
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's DLC got another trailer last weekend at the Pokémon World Championships and since then, Nintendo has been recapping everything as well as sharing some extra insights on social media. In its latest post, it has highlighted the returning "partner Pokémon" also known as the...
News WayForward's Game Boy Color Classic 'Xtreme Sports' Is Out Now On Switch
After a slight delay it's finally here
Update #2 [Wed 16th Aug, 2023 02:15 BST]: If you're looking for even more Game Boy Color experiences on your Nintendo Switch, WayForward has finally made Xtreme Sports available on the eShop. It will set you back $9.99 USD or your regional equivalent. Here's the Nintendo.com description, along with a look:...
News Creepy Puzzle Platformer 'Ugly' Jumps Onto Switch Next Month
Mirror, mirror on the wall...
After being announced for Switch back in June, publisher Graffiti Games and developer Team Ugly have today revealed that the spooky platformer Ugly will be coming to Switch on 14th September. In Ugly you play as a troubled nobleman (is there any other kind?), whose past you will gradually unravel as you make your way...
News Wreak Havoc And Destroy Furniture In Stealth Game 'Little Devil: Foster Mayhem'
Home sweet home
Polish developer Cave Games and publisher Leoful have announced that Little Devil: Foster Mayhem, a stealth game all about causing chaos in your foster homes, is coming to Switch on 25th August. Playing as a little kid who is passed between different foster homes, your goal is to create as much mess and trouble as possible without...
Mini Review Flutter Away (Switch) - An Ephemeral Indie With A Dash Of Pokémon Snap
Flutter bye
Over the past few years, there’s been a rise in ‘cozy’ games popping up in the indie space, offering an alternative to the typically achievement-based design of pretty much everything else. While these games do require a different mindset due to their generally short nature and simplistic gameplay, there’s something to be said...
News Switch Port Specialist Feral Interactive Teases Another Two Games
It recently released The Lara Croft Collection
There are constant requests for more Switch ports, and one company working around the clock in this particular field is the UK team at Feral Interactive. In a recent post on social media, it shared a cryptic message about a few new sightings on its gaming radar. If you head over to its website, you can...
News Pokémon Home Update Adds Scarlet & Violet DLC Connectivity In Version 3.1.0
It's on the way
In the latest trailer for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, it was revealed Pokémon HOME connectivity was also on the way. Although there was no date attached to this news, the official Japanese Pokémon website has now confirmed this update as Version 3.1.0, and it should be arriving soon. When the...
News Nintendo Plugs Mysterious New Tera Type For Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC
"What is the truth behind this nineteenth Tera Type?"
Last weekend at the Pokémon World Championships, The Pokémon Company released a new trailer for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero part two The Indigo Disk. One segment in the video showed off a new Tera Type. Nintendo has now taken to social media - teasing this...
News Genshin Impact Zelda "Clone" Accusations Had Dev Team In Tears
"There were a lot of misunderstandings"
When the gacha game Genshin Impact was originally unveiled to the world, there were a lot of comparisons to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Some even accused it of being a "clone" of Link's new open-world adventure. Now, a number of years later, after the game has raked in billions, miHoYo's...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Gets A New Hotfix, Here Are The Patch Notes
Fixes galore
Following on from the recent Dreamsnaps update, Disney Dreamlight Valley has received a new hotfix that should go toward improving the experience via various gameplay, visual, and UI bug fixes. The list isn't too extensive, but there's some good stuff here, regardless. Let's take a peek at what's in store: - Fixed additional causes...
News Pokémon Unite Adding Blaziken, Mimikyu And Meowscarada, Here's A First Look
Blaziken arrives this September
Some other news at this year's Pokémon World Championships put the spotlight on the Nintendo Switch and mobile MOBA, Pokémon Unite. If you're still enjoying this one on a regular basis, you'll be interested to know Blaziken, Mimikyu, and Meowscarada will be added to the game as playable picks. The fire starter...
News New Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC Trailer Reveals Past-Gen Starters & Much More
Grass-type Mythical Pokémon Shaymin also spotted
Update [Sun 13th Aug, 2023 10:40 BST]: As promised, we've got some Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC news at the closing ceremony of the 2023 World Championships. It's focused on the second DLC for The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, The Indigo Disk. Apart from the return of past-generation starters,...
News Toree 3D And Super Kiwi 64 Developer Teases "Next Game"
A reveal is scheduled for next month
Back in July, Toree 3D developer Siactro made announced plans for a new project, with a reveal scheduled to take place soon. Now, in an update on social media, it's been announced an "early demo" of this next game will be making an appearance at SAGE Expo on 1st September. Based on the silhouette featured in the...
News Bethesda Celebrates QuakeCon 2023 With Free In-Game Bundle
Get some goodies for Doom Eternal & more
QuakeCon 2023 is back this year and to kick things off a remaster of id Software's 1997 first-person shooter classic Quake II was shadow dropped on the Switch eShop and multiple other platforms. If this wasn't already enough, Bethesda is currently offering a "free in-game bundle" when fans log in or create...
News Red Dead Redemption's Estimated File Size Revealed On The Switch eShop
Listen up, pardner
Rockstar Games will release Red Dead Redemption on the Nintendo Switch next week, and if you're wondering how much space you'll need to download and install this one on your system read on. According to Nintendo's Switch eShop and website, this "new conversion" of the Red Dead will require an 11.4GB download. This particular...
News Unlike Metroid Prime, Quake II's Original Dev Team Is Credited On The Switch Remaster
Quaking in our boots
If I had a nickel for every time that a long-rumoured remaster shadow dropped on the Switch eShop this year, I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice. Yes, with both Metroid Prime Remastered and Quake II landing on the Nintendo console out of nowhere this year, we Switch players have been...
Review Quake II (Switch) - Another Truly Outstanding Remaster Of An FPS Icon
Can't find a Bitterman
Look, we already went and slapped a big fat 10/10 on Quake Remastered when it dropped almost exactly two years ago, calling it “a stellar port of one gaming's true greats and an essential addition to your Switch library.” So what on Stroggos are we meant to say about this absolutely cracking remaster of its absolutely...
News Owlboy Dev's Debut Title Is Getting A Sequel As Savant - Ascent Remix Climbs Onto Switch Soon
Spreading its wings
Back in March of this year, we heard that D-Pad Studio — the team behind the brilliant Owlboy — was working on a remaster of its debut title, Savant, to coincide with the game's tenth anniversary. Well, that plan has grown a fair bit, it turns out, and the studio has today announced that what began as a little remaster...
News Pinball FX's First Marvel Collection Bounces Onto Switch Later This Month
"You wanted more?'
After being released on other platforms earlier this year, Zen Studios has today announced that 'Marvel Pinball Collection 1' will be ding-ding-dinging its way into Pinball FX on Switch on 24th August. The announcement was made on the official @PinballFX Twitter account and a following 'Pinball Bites' video (above) on the Zen...
Round Up Here Are The First "Hands-On" Impressions Of The Quake II Remaster
Available now on Nintendo Switch
Following ongoing rumours, Quake II has finally made its debut on the Nintendo Switch as an "enhanced and complete version" of id Software's 1997 first-person shooter classic. While everyone can access the game on the Switch eShop and multiple other platforms right now for a small sum if you're not already playing...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's DLC Gets A Physical Release On Switch
It's another code in a box, available to fans in Hong Kong
The first half of the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet - The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC is launching next month on 13th September and will be followed by the second part at some point in Winter 2023. If you were hoping to display at least something on your shelf, Nintendo is now offering a...
News Boom! Quake II Is Now Available To Download From The Switch eShop
Update 2: Limited Run Games launches physical 11th August
Update #2: Physical editions for Quake II will be going live tomorrow on Limited Run Games' store (thanks Wario64!) at 7am PST / 10am EST / 3pm BST. Pre-orders will be open from 11th August until 10th September, so you'll have a month to get hold of a limited edition version of one of the...
News The King Of Fighters XIII Global Match Launches On Switch This November
Update: Physical and Collector's Editions detailed
Update [Thu 10th Aug, 2023 17:15 BST]: Physical versions for The King of Fighters XIII Global Match have been revealed by Pix'n Love. We've got all of the details below, and you can pre-order all of these now ahead of the game's 16th November 2023 release. Prices are in euros but you can get orders...
Mini Review Marble It Up! Ultra (Switch) - A Fun Spin On A Super Monkey Ball-Style Platformer
Roll 'em
Marble It Up! spun onto our Switch screens back in 2018, and the updated
News Another Earth Defense Force Spin-Off Is On Its Way To Switch
Update: Here's a first look at 'World Brothers 2'
Update [Thu 10th Aug, 2023 05:00 BST]: A week after its initial reveal in Famitsu, D3Publisher has now uploaded its first trailer of Earth Defence Force: World Brothers 2. Check it out in the video above. Original article [Wed 2nd Aug, 2023 05:35 BST]: The Switch has already played host to a...
News Mega Man-Style Roguelike '30XX' Gets A Last-Minute Delay On Nintendo Switch
"We're very sorry about the delay"
Back in June, Batterystaple Games locked in an August 9th release date for the Mega Man-like game '30XX' on the Nintendo Switch. Now, in an update today, it's been delayed at the last-minute. Developer Chris King has issued a message to fans on social media, apologising for the delay. The Steam release is now avai
Video Red Dead Redemption Graphics Comparison (Switch & Xbox Series X)
John Marston returns next week
Red Dead Redemption is riding onto the Switch next week, and ahead of its release, a number of comparison trailers have been popping up online comparing the Nintendo version to existing versions. This new one, by YouTube channel Cycu1, is a side-by-side of the Switch version and the game running on Xbox Series X. The...
Mini Review Koa And The Five Pirates Of Mara (Switch) - A Cute Island-Hopping Platformer
A Koality sequel
Back in 2020, Chibig released Summer in Mara, a slice-of-life farm sim game set in a tropical world and… well, for our money, it really wasn’t very good. It evidently sold well enough for Chibig to justify continuing the IP, but rather than make a sequel that built on the strengths and fixed the flaws of the original, the studio...
News Falling Block Puzzle Platformer 'Unidentified Falling Objects' Drops Onto Switch Today
TetrISS
Gearbox Publishing and independent video game developer Andrew Morrish have today released Unidentified Falling Objects on Switch. The game mixes your standard falling block puzzle format with an element of platforming. You play as a tiny, laser-wielding spaceman/robot attempting to dodge colourful blocks that fall from the sky and move...
News Flashback 2 Modernises The Cinematic Platformer In New Trailer
Welcome to the megapolis of New Washington
The sequel 30+ years in the making, Flashback 2, has got a brand new trailer today focusing on the city of New Washington. Conrad B. Hart returns in the sequel to this 1992 classic, which launches on Switch and other consoles on 16th November. And today gives us a good look at one of the game's...
News Save 20% On Picross Titles In Jupiter's Upcoming Switch eShop Summer Sale
Ticking boxes
Yes, the Jupiter Summer Sale is almost upon us once again (has it really been a year?) offering the perfect time to pick up one of the Picross titles on Switch at a discounted price. The sale will run from 10th-16th August, where you can grab many of Jupiter's Switch titles (most of which are Picross games, obviously) with a tasty 20%...
Review Legend Bowl (Switch) - Shows A Love Of Football But Falls Short Of A First Down
A game of inches
While the Nintendo Switch doesn't get graced with all of the major sports titles, or occasionally gets extremely underwhelming / feature-lite versions, it's not lacking for smaller indie takes that are full of heart. The little system has a lot of little sports games, and one that shows plenty of ambition is the latest take on...
News Notebook Adventure RPG Time: The Legend Of Wright Lands New 'Monster Party' Update
Join the hand-drawn party today
It has been just about a year since RPG Time: The Legend of Wright sketched its way onto the Switch and now publisher Aniplex and developer DeskWorks are giving us an excuse to turn to a new page as they have released a free update titled 'Monster Party'. This continues all of the homemade appeal of the base game and...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Loading Sequence Patent Filed By Nintendo
And 30 other TotK mechanics
Between the month of July and August, Nintendo has filed patents for a whopping 32 in-game technologies. Nearly all of them, excluding one, are related to the company's masterpiece The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. These patents cover Link's abilities like 'Fuse', 'Ultrahand' and 'Recall', but also have been...
News Take-Two CEO Defends Red Dead Redemption's $50 Price Tag, Says It's "Commercially Accurate"
The whole package is apparently "great value for consumers"
Rockstar lifted the lid on a Red Dead Redemption port for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 earlier this week, and one of the major talking points since then has been the $50 USD price tag. Some fans feel it's simply too much for what appears to be a relatively simple port that's...
Feature "Madden Has Continued To Suffer" - Legend Bowl Dev On Their "Fresh" Football Game
"Legend Bowl was built to fill that void for football fans"
Over the past few years, the number of arcade-style American football titles on Switch has increased at a pretty steady rate. We recently saw Retro Bowl bring us back to the game's 8-bit roots, and Saber is looking to bring even more big-head Playgrounds-esque charm to the game with Wild...
News 3DS Beat 'Em Up River City: Rival Showdown Will Include A Bonus Story Path On Switch
Let's hear Riki's story
Publisher Arc System Works and developer APlus Games have announced that the upcoming Switch release of the 3DS beat 'em up River City: Rival Showdown will come with a bonus scenario called 'Riki's Story' (thanks, Gematsu). As the name suggests, this new story path will follow Riki and explain his perspective on what...
News Wrestling RPG 'WrestleQuest' Delayed To Later This Month
Tapping out of the former release date
Those looking forward to Mega Cat Studios and Skybound Entertainment's turn-based wrestling RPG, WrestleQuest, are unfortunately going to have to wait an extra couple of weeks as the studios have today announced that the game is getting pushed back to 22nd August. Fortunately, this isn't too much of a delay...
News Red Dead Redemption Fans Aren't Happy About Rockstar's "Lazy Port"
Some Red Dead fans are calling for a boycott
While the announcement of Red Dead Redemption for the Switch and PlayStation 4 comes as a pleasant surprise for some, unsurprisingly not everyone is overjoyed about this announcement. After the troubled Grand Theft Auto: Trilogy release which
News Natsume's NES Side-Scroller Shadow Of The Ninja Is Getting A Remake On Switch
Update: Here's the official gameplay trailer reveal
Update [Tue 8th Aug, 2023 03:45 BST]: Just a few weeks after it was announced the NES side-scroller Shadow of the Ninja would be returning, we've now got a first look at the remake in motion. You can see both Hayate and Kaede in action for almost two minutes. It's also confirmed KAGE Shadow of...
News Here's Your First Look At The Switch Box Art For Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Illustrated by the legendary Akira Toriyama
Dragon Quest RPGs have become a staple of the Nintendo Switch and later this year the hybrid system will receive the spin-off Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince. This game is a little bit different from traditional entries in the series. Instead of directly fighting opponents, you take on the role of...
Video Red Dead Redemption Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch & Xbox 360)
How does it compare to the past gen version?
After a number of rumours, Rockstar Games has revealed its wild west action-adventure Red Dead Redemption, starring John Marston, is returning next week on the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. If you're curious to know how the game looks in comparison to one of the original versions, then you might...
News Stunning Storybook Adventure 'The Plucky Squire' Delayed To 2024
James Turner's new project is still being crafted
If there was one game announcement we were worried about during today's Devolver Delayed showcase, it was The Plucky Squire. And now we know that the gorgeous action-adventure game from All Possible Futures — a game studio founded by Pokémon artist James Turner — has been pushed back to 2024...
Review Adore (Switch) - Thrilling Monster-Catching Combat, But Switch Performance Falters
Quite the catch
Pokémon made waves when it debuted on the Game Boy back in the '90s, introducing audiences to a new type of RPG that went on to become a global phenomenon. Since then, many have tried and failed to capture that same kind of experience, though it seems there’s been a renewed push in the last few years for indie developers to try...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals Reptile & Multiple Other Fighters At EVO 2023
A new Kameo Fighter reveal, too
Following a number of teasers from Ed Boon, the classic character Reptile has now been officially revealed as a returning playable fighter for Mortal Kombat 1 during day three of this year's EVO event. In the latest trailer titled "Banished" he's joined by Havik and Ashrah as well as Sareena - a new Kameo Fighter. If...
Feature Nintendo eShop Selects - July 2023
Our picks for the best Switch eShop games in July
It's the beginning of a new month — well, we're almost a week in at this point — and you know what that means? It's Nintendo Life's eShop Selects. We're already comfortably into August, which means summer is drawing to a close in the northern hemisphere. Hopefully, it's cooled down a bit where...
News Switch eShop's Massive QuakeCon Sale Includes DOOM & More For "Lowest Prices Ever"
Get 'em while you can
Ahead of QuakeCon 2023 next week, a sale has gone live on the Switch eShop in the US - with all of id Software's classic first-person shooters on sale. Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is also available for a reduced price. This sale apparently has the "lowest prices ever" on titles such as DOOM and Quake in this...
News 2D Retro-Inspired Fighter Pocket Bravery "Coming Soon" To Switch
Drawing inspiration from the classics
At EVO last year, Statera Studio lifted the lid on its new 2D pixel-themed fighter Pocket Bravery - drawing inspiration from series such as Street Fighter and King of Fighters, as well as the Neo Geo Pocket Color generation. While there's still no concrete release date, publisher PQube has now confirmed it's...
News SpongeBob's Plankton Joins The Battle In Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2
Check out the new slime mechanics
At the end of last month, GameMill Entertainment and its development partners lifted the lid on Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, coming to the Nintendo Switch later this year. It will contain more characters, and in the lead-up to the game's release - a new fighter has now been revealed at EVO 2023. It's the power-mad...
News Arc System Works Announces Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes For Nintendo Switch
Arriving in 2024
EVO 2023 is taking place this weekend and to celebrate the special occasion Arc System Works and developer French-Bread have announced Under Night In-Birth II Sys: Celes is coming to multiple platforms including the Switch in Early 2024. This "dramatic stylish 2D fighting action" sequel will include rollback netcode and supports...
News Atari's Quantum: Recharged Brings The Classic Arcade Shooter Back Onto Switch This Month
Circle the date
Joining the likes of Asteroids and Yars, Atari has today announced the release date for the latest game in its line of 'Recharged' titles, Quantum: Recharged, which will be flying onto the Switch on 17th August. The revival of this 40-year-old arcade shooter was initially announced back i
News Virgo Versus The Zodiac Mixes Pixel Art, Brutal Battles And Astrology On Switch This Month
Reach for the stars
Publisher Serenity Forge and developer Moonana have revealed that the sci-fi/fantasy JRPG Virgo Versus The Zodiac will be making the journey to Switch later this month on 23rd August. The game was originally released on Steam back in 2019 and has since gone on to rack up a good number of very positive reviews. In it, you will...
News Prison City, The 'Most Early '90s Game Ever', Is Coming To The Switch
Inspired by Mega Man, Shatterhand, and more
Publisher Retroware has announced that its "high octane, in-your-face" action-platformer Prison City will be making its way to the Switch shortly after its launch on Steam this month. Inspired by classic NES titles like Mega Man, Power Blade, and Shatterhand, Prison City has been designed to specifically...
Video Sega Introduces The Characters Of Samba De Amigo: Party Central
Out on Switch later this month
In case you missed it, Sega is reviving its rhythm series Samba de Amigo later this month with the release of Samba de Amigo: Party Central on the Nintendo Switch. It will come packed with 40 hit songs, online play, character customisation, minigames, challenges and much more including cameos from characters like...
News Stick To The Plan Is A Soothing Puzzle Game About A Dog Who Loves Sticks
A stick is for life
Stick to the Plan is a puzzle game about dogs, sticks, and big plans. The upcoming tile-based puzzler is coming to Steam on 12th September, with a Switch release date "yet to be determined", says publisher and developer Dead Pixel Tales. As you can no doubt guess, you play as a stick-loving dog named Roberto — and he really,...
Review Tiny Thor (Switch) - A Neo-Retro Delight That Feels Like A Lost Genesis Game
"Are you tiny Thor, god of tiny hammers?"
Tiny Thor from Asylum Square has been a long time coming. After one of its lead developers came up with a rough cut of its concept in a 48-hour game jam in 2012, its development proceeded in fits and starts for a little over a decade before it finally saw release this past June. Games that spend that long in...
News Konami Is Releasing Another Baseball Game On Nintendo Switch (Japan)
Coach your team to victory
The Switch isn't exactly short on baseball games, but if you are keen for more it seems Konami has plans to bring 'Powerful Pro Baseball Eikan Nine Crossroad' to Nintendo's hybrid system at a later date. Players will lead their high school baseball team to victory "as a coach". Here's what else you can expect (via...
News Vampire Survivors Has A Director's Cut But It Might Not Be Released
"It's drastically different from the base game"
One of the most anticipated games coming to the Switch this month is Vampire Survivors - an indie roguelite bullet shooter, where it's your job to survive against multiple waves of enemies by levelling up and unlocking powerful attacks. While the only versions are for Xbox, PC and mobile devices right...
News Ratatan, A Rhythm Side-Scroller From The Team Behind Patapon, Is Officially Heading For Switch
After passing its latest Kickstarter stretch goal
The Switch is home to a good selection of rhythm games, but one series that has never made it over to Nintendo systems is the Sony-published Patapon — which began life back in the PSP. It's unlikely that we will ever see that series on Switch, but it looks like we will soon have its spiritual...
News Disney Speedstorm's "Lilo & Stitch Inspired" Season 3 Is Out Now
Minnie Mouse & Daisy Duck hit the track mid-season
Update #2 [Wed 2nd Aug, 2023 02:45 BST]: Disney Speedstorm Season 3 is now officially live. It adds a total of 5 new racers including Lilo, Stitch, Jumba, Captain Gantu and Angel. There's also the new 'Island Paradise' race track and players can look forward to the mid season racers including...
News Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Gets Radical New DLC In Minecraft
You're in for a shell of a time!
Minecraft has collaborated with all sorts of franchises and series at this point, and now it's time for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to make their debut in the latest DLC pack. 57Digital's "blocky celebration" of the 1987 cartoon allows players to take control of Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo and...
News Hack 'N' Slash 'Gori: Cuddly Carnage' Lets You Dismember Mutated Unicorns
Because, why not?
Publisher Wired Productions and developer Angry Demon Studio have released a new trailer for their upcoming hack 'n' slash title, Gori: Cuddly Carnage. Built on Unreal Engine 5, the game currently doesn't have a firm release date in place, but judging from this latest footage, it definitely looks like one to keep a close eye on in...
News One Lonely Outpost Is Bringing Some Stardew Valley-Inspired Space Farming To Switch
To infarmity and beyond
We love Stardew Valley. We love space. It makes sense that One Lonely Outpost, a Stardew-inspired planet terraformer, immediately ticked two of our boxes when it launched on Steam early access back in June and now developer and publisher Freedom Games has stated that a Switch port is on the way. We don't have a precise...
News Koei Tecmo And Gust Announcing New Atelier Game Next Week
The Atelier Marie Remake arrived last month
Koei Tecmo and Gust are already gearing up for more entries in the Atelier RPG series, with the companies teasing a new title announcement will be taking place next week on 8th August at 9 pm JST. This announcement will be made via YouTube and follows on from the release of Atelier Marie Remake: The...
News New EA Sports FC 24 Video Shows Off Player And Manager Career Modes
"Choose your path on the pitch or touchline"
EA Sports FC 24 was officially unveiled for the Switch and multiple other platforms in June, and for the first time on Switch, players can look forward to a whole range of new features. This includes Volta Football, Ultimate Team, player and manager career modes and even Joy-Con supported multiplayer...
News Mortal Kombat 1's Story Will Be Similar In Length To MK11 And X
Just so you know
One of the most anticipated releases due out this September is Mortal Kombat 1 and this time it's a reset of the entire timeline. We're going to learn a lot more in the game's story, and if you're wondering just how long it will be, co-creator and Mortal Kombat CCO Ed Boon has now shed some light on this. In a brief exchange with a...
News It's "More Difficult Than Ever" To Collaborate With Nintendo, Claims Picross Developer Jupiter
"It’s been really hard to get them to say yes"
Nintendo has a great track record with its development partners, but not everyone has necessarily found it to be an easy process. Jupiter Corporation - the Japanese developer behind the Picross series on the Switch - recently revealed the difficulties of working with the video game giant. Speaking to...
News Bomb Rush Cyberfunk "Official Special Trailer" Unveiled Ahead Of Launch
It's so close now
We're now officially in August, and it means we're now just weeks out from Team Reptile's upcoming release Bomb Rush Cyberfunk. This Jet Set-inspired game will see players battle rival crews and takedown miltarised police to conquer all five parts of New Amsterdam. You'll also dance, paint graffiti, collect beats, and combo your...
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Review Venba (Switch) – A Narrative Cooking Game That Goes Down A Treat
A stirring story
Here’s a recipe for a good game: a meaty cross-cultural story, a dash of delicious food, and a dollop of fun, cosy gameplay. Those are the ingredients of Venba, and mixed together – and topped with a reference to Ratatouille – they form a wonderful narrative-led game that had us wanting seconds. Visai Studios has dished up a...
Video 14 Exciting New Games Coming To The Nintendo Switch In August 2023
Sea of Stars! Blasphemous II! Bomb Rush Cyberfunk!
August is almost upon us, if you can believe it, which means it's about time we check out some of the most exciting games that'll be gracing the Nintendo Switch within the next four weeks or so. The biggest highlight this month is arguably Sabtoage Studio's long-awaited RPG Sea of Stars, but we've...
News Front Mission 2: Remake Showcases Features In New Switch Trailer
Customisation, language options, and more
Forever Entertainment has revealed a brand new trailer for the upcoming Switch release of Front Mission 2: Remake, showcasing some of the game's key features. We get a short look at some of the 'Wanzer' customisation, the modernised battle scenes, and the nine language localisation options. It's a short...
News New Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer Reveals Geras As A Playable Fighter
Watch the official "Keepers of Time" video now
Ahead of the Mortal Kombat 1 release this September, NetherRealms is now building up excitement with regular fighter reveals. The latest one is for the character Geras, who made his debut in the previous release Mortal Kombat 11. Of course, Mortal Kombat 1 resets the timeline, so while you're going to...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Giving Out Freebie To Celebrate 'DreamSnaps Update'
Receive a "free item bundle"
The life simulation adventure game Disney Dreamlight Valley got its new 'DreamSnaps Update' last week and as part of this, there's now a new weekly challenge. To help inspire players, developer Gameloft is offering everyone a free item bundle containing a Light Blue Ice Cream Stand, Minimalist Surfboards, and a...
News Devolver Digital Announces Free Update For Low-Brow Blaster 'Broforce'
Broforce Forever drops this August
Broforce's long-awaited free update will be available to all starting on 8th August, Devolver Digital has revealed. Dubbed "2015's most patriotic video game", this dafter side-scrolling shooter has you blasting through levels as famous actors. And the next update — Broforce Forever, which is reported to be the...
News Running Fable Scrambles Over The Finish Line This August On Switch
No giants here
You might remember Running Fable from last month's announcement trailer — and our cheeky little story about it. But there's no messing around here, as Seashell Studio has revealed that the game will be launching 9th August on Switch. Dubbed as a hybrid multiplayer racing strategy game (with cross-play available at launch between...
News Hugely Anticipated Turn-Based RPG 'Sea Of Stars' Has Gone Gold
Game launches in August
Sea Of Stars, the widely anticipated RPG from Sabotage Studio, has gone gold ahead of its launch on August 29th, 2023. You know what that means: development on the game is now complete with the master build being submitted for certification. That means no more delays - hooray! Well... Apart from any incredibly unlikely...
News Castlevania Advance Collection Scores A Physical Switch Release, Pre-Orders Live
Update: Snag your specials now
Update [Fri 28th Jul, 2023 15:45 BST]: Pre-orders for the physical versions of Castlevania Advance Collection are now live over on Limited Run Games. Physical versions are available for all major platforms, while there are also some extra special versions bursting with extra goodies. Standard copies will cost $34.99,...
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