Switch eShop News
March2024
News Tropical Open-World Adventure 'Tchia' Glides Onto Switch This Summer
Switch to the tropical
The beautiful open-world adventure game Tchia — which launched on PC and PlayStation in 2023 — is landing on Switch this Summer. The announcement was made during today's Future Games Show: Spring Showcase 2024. Tchia's bright and colourful world is inspired by New Caledonia and sees you on a quest to save your kidnapped...
News Upcoming 'Missile Dancer 2' Is A Significant Departure From The First Game
Still a shmup, mind
Developer Terarin Games is about to release a sequel to the excellent shmup Missile Dancer on the Switch eShop, but if you're intimately familiar with the first game, you might be in for a bit of a shock with Missile Dancer 2. Launching on 28th March, 2024, the game ditches the top-down retro aesthetic of the original for a...
News Stardew Valley Version 1.6 Begins Rollout, Switch Update Coming "As Soon As Possible"
Some patches have also been released
After a long wait, Version 1.6 of Stardew Valley has finally arrived. The catch (because there's always one) is it's only available on PC right now. In case you missed Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone's update last month, the console and mobile releases will follow "as soon as possible". This includes the Switch...
News Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Will Now Arrive "One Week Earlier" On Switch
Pre-orders will be adjusted to the new release date
Back in February, Atlus announced it would be releasing a "definitive version" of Shin Megami Tensei V on all platforms including the Nintendo Switch. Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance was originally scheduled to arrive on 21st June 2024, Atlus has now moved the game's launch forward by one week to...
News Upcoming Shooter 'Otxo' Channels 'Hotline Miami' In All The Right Ways
Guns up
If you're a fan of Hotline Miami and have been itching for something similar on Switch, then the upcoming top-down shooter Otxo (pronounced 'oh-cho', by the way) could be one to keep an eye on. Launching on 28th March, 2024, Otxo features a pixel art visual approach with a black and white colour palette; apart from the incredibly bright,...
Mini Review Krimson (Switch) - A Face-Meltingly Brutal Rhythm Platformer
Hellish
People play games for a variety of reasons. It could be that you want to experience a few thrills, get lost in a world beyond your imagination, or simply relax and wind down after the stresses of day-to-day life. Some games, however, are designed to test the very limits of your patience, inducing a level of anxiety that many would rather...
News Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection Update 1 Outlined, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Following a rough online launch last week
Aspyr's Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection hasn't got off to the best start, with all sorts of "critical errors" taking place with the network infrastructure at launch. To add to this, there are various other reports and problems. Now, after all the feedback, the developer has revealed its first...
News Dreamcast Shooter 'Rainbow Cotton' Is Getting A Remake On Switch
Launching in May
The classic Dreamcast shooter Rainbow Cotton is getting a full remake on the Nintendo Switch, and it's launching soon on 9th May, 2024. Boasting revamped visuals, improved game mechanics, and a new 2-player local multiplayer mode, the remake is said to be a faithful recreation of the original while bringing it in line with modern...
Review Rebel Transmute (Switch) - A Brutally Brilliant Metroid-Like
There's always room for one more good one
About five years ago, solo developer Evan Tor set out to make a new game in the crowded Metroidvania genre called Rebel Transmute. Tor launched a Kickstarter in 2022 to secure the funding to get the game over the line, and after a successful campaign and development period, the title has finally made it to...
News Animal Well Brings Pretty Platforming And Creepy Creatures To Switch This May
Afraid of the dark?
If you cast your mind back to the April 2023 Indie World showcase, you might remember the reveal of Animal Well — a pretty but punishing pixel art platformer being published by YouTubers videogamedunkey and Leahbee's Bigmode. Well, that very game has now got a release date, and it's coming to Switch
News Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Is Already On Sale (US)
"Save up to 40%" in this new eShop deal
One common response to the arrival of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown on the Switch was to wait until a sale. And now, just months after its release, this slick and stylish "must-play" has received a 40% price cut on the eShop in the US and Canada. As highlighted by Nintendo of America, this reduces the...
News Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection Reportedly Features Modder's Work "Without Credit"
You were the chosen one, Aspyr
Before last week's troubled launch, Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection was already making headlines for "mistakenly" featuring footage of a community-made mod in an official trailer. At the time, developer Aspyr said the game did not include "any code or content" from "uncredited sources", but now traces of the...
Random Nintendo Has Supposedly Changed The Day Of Switch Game Releases
Thursday is the new Friday in the US
When Nintendo confirmed the release dates of some upcoming Switch games recently, certain eagle-eyed fans noted how as of the next financial year, the company would seemingly be shifting release dates from Friday to Thursday in the US. So far, this includes the launch dates for Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year...
News 'Capes' Is Bringing Some Turn-Based Superhero Tactics To Switch This May
On your left
Remember when Marvel's Midnight Suns was coming to Switch? Us neither. The game was announced as "no longer planned" for the Nintendo hybrid in May of last year, but now a new hero has risen to fill the void in the superhero turn-based realm. Capes will be soaring onto Switch this May, and while it might not pack in quite as many...
News Balatro Has Officially Sold 1 Million Copies
That's a lot of Jokers
The magnificent poker roguelike Balatro has officially sold over 1 million copies since its launch on 20th February, 2024. The news was confirmed via a post from the official X account for Balatro, including a rather lovely little GIF in which a bunch of playing cards spell out the words 'Thanks a Million'. It also promises...
News Planet Of Lana Brings Off-Earth Odyssey To Switch Next Month
With a rousing soundtrack from Takeshi Furukawa
During Nintendo's Indie World Showcase last November, publisher Thunderful and indie developer Wishfully announced they would be bringing the cinematic puzzle adventure Planet of Lana to the Nintendo Switch this Spring. In an update this week, it's now been confirmed the title will be released for...
News Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons Getting Free DLC Update In April
Online co-op, new modes, characters & more
The 2023 beat 'em up Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons will be getting a free DLC pack next month. Maximum Entertainment has announced this Double Dragon title will receive the free "Sacred Reunion" DLC on 4th April 2024. This will add "new modes, characters, online co-op, and more" across all...
News Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Physical Switch Edition Delayed
"In Americas & EMEA"
If you were hoping to pick up a local physical copy of the upcoming release Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes on the Switch, you might have to wait a little longer. In an official update from 505 Games, it was revealed the hard copy for Switch has been delayed in the "Americas & EMEA", with all backers to receive a digital...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Kingdom Come Deliverance On Switch
So it begins
The Switch is home to a boatload of ambitious ports and today another is joining the ranks. Kingdom Come Deliverance wasn't in the best state when it launched on Xbox One and PS4 back in 2018, but there was still much to like. The question is, would the Switch see the same fate? To answer that (from a technical standpoint, at least)...
News Save Up To 70% On Square Enix Titles In The Publisher's Latest Switch eShop Sale
Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, and more
We love a good Switch eShop sale, and Square Enix has a pretty solid one on offer right now for both Europe and North America (and likely in other major regions, too). There are some really decent games on offer here, including the likes of Tactics Ogre: Reborn, the criminally underrated PARANORMASIGHT: The...
News Fashion Dreamer Releases Its Fourth Major Content Update On Switch
The free "Wonderland Fair Update" is now available
Update [Fri 15th Mar, 2024 01:00 GMT]: Nintendo has now uploaded an English trailer highlighting this new "Wonderland Fair Update" for Fashion Dreamer. Once again, this is the fourth major update for the game (Version 1.4.0) and comes packed with new specialty items, 64 new patterns as well as over...
News 'Moonglow Bay' Looks Delightfully Cosy, And Launches On Switch Next Month
Reel 'em in
Ready for some good ol' relaxation? Well good news, because it looks like Coatsink's upcoming Moonglow Bay has it in spades. Launching on the Switch on 11th April, 2024, the game looks like a cosy amalgamation of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Dredge, and The Touryst, The game is basically about fishing: you'll be taking to the oceans...
News Lawn Mowing Simulator Starts Its Engines On Switch Today
How low can you mow?
You've ploughed fields on Switch, you've power washed cars on Switch, and now, you can mow lawns on Switch. Yes, the latest in a line of 'I didn't know I needed that' sims is here as Lawn Mowing Simulator (and its 'Landmark Edition' deluxe version) trims its way to Switch today. You don't really need us to tell you what Lawn...
News El Shaddai: Ascension Of The Metatron HD Remaster Finally Lands On Switch Next Month
Enoch at the door
Publisher and developer Crim has announced that the cult classic action game El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron HD Remaster will finally be making its way over to Switch on 28th April. Originally announced for Switch back in 2022, El Shaddai will see you embarking on a quest of biblical proportions. In it, you will play as En
News Crypt Of The NecroDancer Returns From The Dead With "Huge New DLC"
Update: Synchrony is now available on the Switch
Update [Thu 14th Mar, 2024 06:00 GMT]: Here's your reminder that the Synchrony DLC for Crypt of the NecroDancer is now available on Nintendo Switch. This also includes the free Version 4.0.0 update, which comes with some quality-of-life changes and more. Original article [Thu 7th Mar, 2024 00:25...
News LEGO 2K Drive Adds New Content, Features, And Bug Fixes In Update 5
Racing ahead
Since its debut in May last year, LEGO 2K Drive has continued to receive multiple game updates. The latest one (Update 5) comes with new content, features and bug fixes. This includes the Stargaze Summit Expansion, new special fairs, goal-karts: hockey, a time trial mode and multiple other additional improvements. Here's the rundown...
News Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection's Next Update Comes To Switch "Late March"
Here's what you can expect from Version 1.5.0
Konami has today rolled out a new update for Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, but the catch is it's not actually available on the Switch yet. When it does arrive on Nintendo's hybrid system and other console platforms, this will bump the game up to Version 1.5.0. The current plan is to...
News Pretty Puzzler 'Paper Trail' Brings A Fully Foldable Adventure To Switch This May
Titled crease game
After being revealed last year, publisher Newfangled Games has today announced that the gorgeous foldable puzzler Paper Trail is making its way onto Switch on 21st May. This one comes from the creator of 2019's inventive little indie Hue, and it looks like a similar originality has been applied here. In Paper Trail, you play as...
News New Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Update Finally Makes Keys Easier To Spot
Visibility is key
We had a great time with Tomb Raider I-III Remastered when it landed on Switch last month. Sure, some sections of the original trilogy are showing their age a little today, but for the most part, these were the same old adventures that we came to love in the late '90s with a tasty boost in the visual department. These visual...
Review Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story (Switch) - A Dazzling Trip Into A (Gold) Master's Mind
Yak in time
With its efforts on Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration and The Making of Karateka, developer Digital Eclipse is cementing itself as a true pioneer in the interactive documentary space. Truth be told, it’s a niche that the studio completely owns at this point, and though we’re surprised other major players in the video game...
News Yay! Pentiment's Home Menu Icon On Switch Has Now Been Updated
Patch 1.3 is available now
The Xbox and Obsidian title Pentiment was recently updated for all platforms and it seems the Switch version has had an icon change. It was originally a giant portrait of the title's protagonist. This icon didn't really look the part alongside other eShop icons, so the developer has now updated it to the default Pentiment...
News Contra: Operation Galuga "Full-Version Patch Update" Announced For Switch
Day one for other platforms, ASAP for Switch
Contra: Operation Galuga is out on the Nintendo Switch today and as part of this, there will be a patch update released in response to demo feedback. While other versions of this update are locked in for 12th March, for the Switch version, this update will be applied "as soon as preparations have...
News Stardew Valley Creator Teases Fruit Tree Change Coming To Version 1.6
Launching in the near future on consoles
Last month, the Stardew Valley creator Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone finally locked in a release date for Version 1.6, confirming it would be arriving on 19th March 2024 on PC. It will follow "as soon as possible" on console and mobile devices. Now, to fill the time between now and then, he's shared an...
News Monster Hunter Stories Soars Onto Switch This June, Physical Release Confirmed
The 3DS title returns
Update [Wed 13th Mar, 2024 01:45 GMT]: The physical collection (confirmed for the US) will contain the first title on the game card and includes a download voucher for the second game. It seems there may also be standalone physical copies of the first game in select regions. You can learn more in the latest article:...
Review Snufkin: Melody Of Moominvalley (Switch) - A Joyful, Dreamlike Adventure With An Edge
Snufkin compares to you
Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley opens with a goodbye. The music swells and this goodbye pulls hard on the heartstrings. It’s a goodbye to a Moomin, so perhaps you’d think it’s not an important goodbye – just a Moomin, after all. But it sets up the main arc of a well-paced and imaginative musical adventure. For the...
News Nintendo's MAR10 Day Sale Brings Discounts To Select Games And DLC (North America)
Up to 67% off!
Did yesterday's MAR10 Day news get you in the mood for a spot of Mario? Nintendo's latest sale is here to make select titles and DLC that bit cheaper. Many of the available discounts will not be all that surprising (33% off Mario Kart 8 Deluxe? What a concept!) but there are some good savings to be had here, particularly if you have...
"I almost put a reference in there..."
We were lucky enough to play a lot of great games at Summer Games Fest 2023, but perhaps the biggest surprise was Little Kitty, Big City, an exploration-focused adventure from Double Dagger Studio where you play as a cat on its journey home. From our hands-on preview, the game really dug its claws in and we'd...
News Dave The Diver Catches New Minigame In Latest Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
For reel
Dave The Diver's latest update is now live on Switch. While the patch notes might not be the beefiest out there, this one contains a couple of neat new features, all the same. The update brings the game up to the catchy version number ver. 1.0.2.651. Alongside a handful of the usual bug fixes, the latest patch also adds a new language...
News Balatro Back On Switch eShop In Europe With New Age Rating
It's now 18+
Good news for deckbuilding fans itching to play the indie smash hit Balatro, as the game has returned to the Switch eShop today in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Just a week ago, the game disappeared from Switch storefronts due to "a reaction to an overnight change to Balatro's age rating". Today, publisher Playstack shared the...
Video Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection Switch Launch Trailer Released
Pre-orders are now live
The Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection lands on the Switch next week and to build up some excitement, Nintendo has shared a new launch trailer. It shows off plenty of famous faces from the Star Wars galaxy including several heroes and villains. You can also see plenty of firefights as well as some lightsaber battles,...
News The Switch eShop Sensation Suika Game Is Getting Official Merchandise
Watermelon themed items come to Japan next month
The eShop hit and viral sensation Suika Game (Watermelon Game) will be getting its very own merchandise in Japan next month on 24th April 2024. As highlighted by Siliconera, this new range of items will include a watermelon cushion (featuring a built-in pocket to place your arm in, so you can rest...
News Overwatch 2 Announces Collab With Legendary Anime 'Cowboy Bebop'
Get ready for the return of the space cowboy next week
Blizzard's free-to-play shooter Overwatch 2 hasn't exactly blown up like the original game but it has delivered some new ideas (and collabs). The latest one is another anime-inspired crossover and this time it adds new cosmetics based on the legendary '90s anime Cowboy Bebop. Yes, Spike...
News Former Netflix-Exclusive 'Valiant Hearts: Coming Home' Arrives On Switch Today
"Become an unsung hero."
Ubisoft's emotional wartime sequel Valiant Hearts: Coming Home is out now on the Switch eShop for £12.99 / USD 14.99. This surprise drop comes a few weeks after ratings for a console version of the game were spotted in Brazil. Previously a Netflix exclusive, Coming Home originally launched in January 2023 and follows on...
News The Apocalypse Gets Cosy In 'Highwater', Sailing Onto Switch Next Month
Glad tide-ins
Everything is cosy these days. Cats? cosy. Bakeries? cosy. Middle Earth? cosy. The apocalypse? apparently. Publisher Rogue Games has today announced that Highwater — a game all about making friends at the end of the world — will be loading up on supplies and sailing over to Switch on 14th March. Get the thick blanket out and...
Video Meet "The Dismal King, Forced From His Throne" In This New SaGa Emerald Beyond Trailer
Introducing Siugnas
Following some other trailers today, Square Enix has now shared a new look at the upcoming RPG Switch release SaGa Emerald Beyond. This title was first unveiled during Nintendo's September Direct Showcase last year and is the next major entry in the long-running SaGa series. Today's trailer puts the spotlight on 'The Dismal...
Video Contra: Operation Galuga Spotlights Playable Characters In Explosive New Trailer
"Get ready to lock and load!"
Ahead of the arrival of Contra: Operation Galuga on the Switch, WayForward has released a brand new character trailer. It introduces the playable character line up - comprised of the legendary leader Bill Rizer, the headbanded hero Lance Bean, the enigmatic agent Lucia, the island warrior Ariana, the heavy-duty...
News Princess Peach: Showtime! Demo Now Available On The Switch eShop
Nintendo has also released a new overview trailer
There have been some rumours floating around about Nintendo releasing a Princess Peach: Showtime! demo this week and it's now been officially confirmed. Yes, in the lead up to Mario Day later this week, Nintendo has made a demo for this upcoming Switch release available on the eShop. And for those...
Review Ancient Weapon Holly (Switch) - Serviceable But Shallow Roguelite Action
Hey, everybody. Want to kill all humans?
There is no shortage of terrible things buried deep underground, but, in Ancient Weapon Holly, you get to be the worst of them. This roguelike from Acquire, one of the studios behind the Octopath Traveler series, puts you in control of a powerful robot that seeks revenge on the humans that buried it for...
News Balatro Surpasses 500,000 Sales In First 10 Days
Ante social
We love Balatro. You love Balatro. It's safe to say at this point that everyone loves Balatro. Need proof of the word of mouth on this roguelike deckbuilder? It has surpassed 500,000 units sold in its first 10 days across all platforms. Five. Hundred. Thousand. These are big numbers for any old game, but it's extra impressive for an...
Review New Star GP (Switch) - A Stylish, Moreish Homage To The Likes Of Virtua Racing
We've certainly Senna lot worse
Every now and then you get an indie developer who you can rely on to deliver a banger pretty much every time. New Star Games is one such developer, having already scored healthy scores on Nintendo Life in the past for New Star Manager (which scored 8), Retro Bowl (9), and Retro Goal (8). Alongside its Switch...
News Darkest Dungeon II Has Been Rated For Nintendo Switch
The first game released on the eShop in 2018
Way back in 2019, developer Red Hook Studios announced a sequel to its brutal role-playing game Darkest Dungeon. Now, following the release of Darkest Dungeon II on Steam last May, a rating for the game has popped up in Brazil and it lists multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch (thanks,...
Video Nintendo Releases Two New Commercials For Princess Peach: Showtime!
The show starts later this month
While a lot of the focus is on Mario this week, Nintendo has still been able to spare some time to promote Peach's upcoming Switch release. Princess Peach: Showtime! will be arriving on 22nd March 2024, and ahead of the game's launch, Nintendo has uploaded two brand new commercials giving players a quick glimpse...
Review Berserk Boy (Switch) - An Upbeat, 16-Bit Throwback, Not As 'Mega Man' As It Looks
Maddeningly good fun
Berserk Boy has been tipped as a Mega Man-inspired 16-bit adventure, but it’s actually closer to Inti Creates Gunvolt series, and even then feels markedly different. Taking place in a future world where a scientist named Dr. Genos has gone rogue, you play Kei, a young boy who teams up with firebird Fiore to battle his way to...
News Former Switch Exclusive Octopath Traveler "Delisted" On The eShop, But There's No Need To Worry
Update: Square Enix is "working on this"
Update [Tue 5th Mar, 2024 12:55 GMT]: Square Enix has publicly acknowledged Octopath Traveler's temporary removal from the Switch eShop. The publisher and developer — who worked with former Tenchu developer Acquire to create the turn-based RPG — states "We are working on this and will update when the...
News Upcoming Roguelike 'Power Of Ten' Brings Asteroids-Style Space Shooting To Switch
That's no moon
Indie developer Pew Times Three has announced that the Asteroids-style space roguelike Power of Ten will be blasting onto the Switch eShop on 20th March. This one launched on Steam earlier this year and has since gone on to build up a steady stream of 'Very Positive' reviews. In Power of Ten, you will contro
News Pokémon-Like Temtem Announces Final Major Updates And Removal Of Monetisation
Crema: "We’re actually very happy with the final product"
We've got some big news for all the "Tamers" out there today, with the Pokémon-like online game Temtem announcing the final major updates for the game as well as the removal of monetisation. In an incredibly lengthy message to the game's community, developer Crema revealed Patch 1.7 and...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Demos - Try Before You Buy On Switch eShop
Play before you pay
Updated with Unicorn Overlord. Enjoy! Since its launch back in 2017, the amount of quality games that have come to Switch is simply staggering. Nintendo's system has quite literally thousands of titles to enjoy, many of them absolutely free to download and play, and many of the others with free demos available on the Switch...
Review Top Racer Collection (Switch) - Three Classic Racers And The Odd Backfire
One for the Gear-heads
Racing game fans who’ve been around since the SNES era are likely to be familiar with the Top Gear series. Developed by Gremlin Graphics (later Gremlin Interactive) as the SNES equivalent of its Lotus games on other consoles, it’s the closest Nintendo’s 16-bit system got to its own version of Sega’s classic arcade game...
News Hack And Slash Through A Surreal Nightmare In Action RPG 'Death Of A Wish'
Things are about to get trippy
Developer melessthanthree and publisher Syndicate Atomic have announced that the surreal-looking action RPG Death of a Wish will hack and slash its way to Switch next week on 11th March. One look at the above trailer gives a pretty good idea of just how trippy things are going to get in this one. In it, you will play...
Mini Review A Void Hope (Switch) - A Dark, Immersive, Creepy Little Game
"If you look long enough into the void..."
Elden Pixels has built a strong reputation for itself with its Alwa games, both offering a great take on the traditional Metroidvania formula, but its latest release tries to do something quite a bit different. A Void Hope certainly carries on some of the level design and exploration elements central to the...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects & Readers' Choice (February 2024)
The best eShop games of February, chosen by you and us!
Spring is about to...spring. But do you know what else is waiting for us? Nintendo Life eShop Selects and the new Readers Choice winner for February 2024. As always, staff and contributors at Nintendo Life decide on the top three by an internal vote, all from eShop games we've reviewed on the...
News Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2's Latest Update Adds New Game Mode, Stage Layouts, Items And More
A long list of balance changes, too
If you're still duking it out in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, you'll be pleased to hear a new update has now been released. Update 1.7 includes the new game mode "rotation", new stage layouts, new campaign power-ups (including the Perfect Krabby Patty), a handful of new items, bug fixes, a general update, and a...
News Omori Physical Collector's Edition For Switch Comes With A Piano Music Box
Pre-orders are now live
The 2022 horror RPG OMORI will be getting a physical collector's edition for Switch in Summer 2024, courtesy of Fangamer. This collector's edition will come with a collector's box, sheet music booklet, ephemera envelope, pinwheel kit, pressed flower bookmark, Mari's drawing, bottle cap magnet, Hobbeez receipt, Othermart...
News Dave The Diver Getting Physical Switch Release With Guilty Gear Collab Content
Announced for Japan, pre-orders now live
Update [Sat 2nd Mar, 2024 05:00 GMT]: Pre-orders for this Japanese physical release of Dave The Diver have now officially gone live on Playasia (thanks, Nintendo Everything). As previously noted, this version of the game is re
News Balatro Removed From European Nintendo eShops Due To Ratings Switch
"We are especially disappointed in the actions of the ratings board"
LocalThunk's excellent roguelike deckbuilder Balatro has been removed from various Switch eShops "without any advance warning" following an apparent age rating change from 3+ to 18+ by European ratings board PEGI. Publisher Playstack issued a statement via Twitter saying the...
Review Balatro (Switch) - Devilishly Compelling Cardplay, And A Clear GOTY Contender
A full house
Editor's note: Following the publication of this review, it has come to light that the game has been removed from European Switch eShops following a ratings change from 3+ to 18+ which, according to publisher Playstack, came "without any advance warning". <related ids="162972"> You can read the publisher's statement in our story...
News 505 Games Shuts Multiple Offices As Remedy Acquires Rights To Control IP
Total control
505 Games, an Italian video game publisher responsible for multiple releases on the Switch including Ghostrunner and a cloud version of Control, has announced it will be shutting down offices located in Germany, Spain, and France. This information comes from Gamereactor via Eurogamer, and it's reportedly part of the previously...
News Head To Outer Space In The New Free Update For Vampire Survivors
The 'Space-54 update' has arrived
If you're still enjoying the roguelite bullet shooter Vampire Survivors, you might want to check out its latest update which sends players to space (again). It's officially titled the 'Space-54 Update' and is completely free. It adds one new bonus stage, two new characters, four new weapons, a new relic, and seven...
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News WarioWare-Like Minigame Collection 'Super 56' Brings The Party To Switch This Year
One-button fun
WarioWare: Move It! came to Switch in 2023 and threw us back into the wild world of wacky minigames. Those who enjoyed the experience might want to check out SUPER 56, which launches on Switch later this year and looks to be just as bonkers. From indie development team Onion Soup Interactive and publisher WhisperGames, SUPER 56...
News 'Death Trick: Double Blind' Brings A Murder Mystery To The Circus Next Month
Round up, round up
If you cast your mind back to the November 2023 Indie World showcase, you might recall seeing a mystery-filled visual novel called Death Trick: Double Blind. Well, even if you don't, this circus story has now revealed a release date of 14th March and it has scored a new trailer too. Developed by Misty Mountain Studio, Death Trick...
Review Penny's Big Breakaway (Switch) - A Furiously Fast & Fun Platformer With Sega Spirit
A Penny for your thoughts
It’s now been nearly seven years (yes, really) since the release of Sonic Mania, which indisputably marked a high point for Sega’s troubled blue mascot. Much of the game's success could be attributed to the team of passionate and talented fans (led by Christian Whitehead) that came together to develop it, but rather...
News Jam Out To The Penny's Big Breakaway OST, Now Available To Stream
Yo-yo!
We were treated to the surprise release of Penny's Big Breakaway last week during the February 2024 Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase and now Evening Star has dropped yet another way to keep us thinking about the 3D platformer at all costs. Tee Lopes' vibe-filed score for Penny's Big Breakaway is now available to stream on just about ever
News Surprise! Dragon Ball: The Breakers Season 5 Adds Cross-Play
Update: The season starts today!
Update [Thu 29th Feb, 2024 06:30 GMT]: Here's your reminder that Season 5 of Dragon Ball: The Breakers goes live today. This season also includes the addition of cross-play which will allow you to play with friends on PlayStation, Xbox and PC platforms. Original article [Tue 27th Feb, 2024 03:25 GMT]: Bandai...
Review Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster (Switch) - Another Must-Play From Nightdive
Rebels' gun
Following its stellar remaster work on the likes of Quake, Quake II, and the Turok series, Nightdive Studios is back with another glimpse into the world of retro first-person shooters. This time, we’re heading into the Star Wars universe with Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster, an intriguing game in more ways than one. On the one hand, it...
News Metroidvania 'Turbo Kid' Brings Gore, Pixel Art And BMX Tricks To The Apocalypse
Pedal to the metal
Publisher and developer Outerminds has unveiled an all-new trailer for the upcoming retro-inspired metroidvania Turbo Kid and it is looking rather awesome. Based on the 2015 award-winning indie film of the same name (for which you can find the trailer here), Turbo Kid will see you exploring an apocalyptic wasteland, armed with a...
Review Pentiment (Switch) - Obsidian's Medieval Murder Mystery Is Portable Perfection
Renaissance, man
Listen. We've already reviewed Obsidian's superlative Pentiment over on our sister site Pure Xbox, where we gave it an excellent 9/10 score. However, now that we've been given the opportunity to return to 16th-century Bavaria all over again in this fantastic Switch port, we daresay it's better — worthy of a slight amendment to...
News Another Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Beat 'Em Up Is Coming To Switch This April
Wrath of the Mutants returns
The heroes in a half shell are popping up all over the place these days in original games, DLC, classic collections and movies. And guess what — there's even more to come! GameMill Entertainment, Cradle Games and Raw Thrills have today announced (via IGN) that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Gets A New Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Monsters, Inc. has arrived
After teasing a Monsters, Inc. update, the new update for Disney Dreamlight Valley adds Mike Wazowski and Sulley on 28th February 2024. This it the first major update of the new year, with the team excited to officially welcome players to The Laugh Floor. Below is a brief message from the team, along with the full patch...
Random Check Out This Cool SNES-Style Digital Game Manual For Pepper Grinder
Dig into the "free demo" today
During last week's Partner Showcase, Devolver Digital provided an update for game Pepper Grinder, revealing the action-packed platformer would be released for Nintendo Switch on 28th March 2024. Apart from a demo, which you can download now from the Switch eShop, Devolver Digital has now also shared a cool Super...
News Stardew Valley Creator Shares Update About Version 1.6 Release
March launch for PC and console "will follow" ASAP
Last month, Stardew Valley creator Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone mentioned how he was finally done adding "major new content" for the next update. Now, to mark the 8th anniversary of the game, he's finally locked in a release date for Version 1.6. It will be arriving next month on 19th March 2024, but...
Community What's The Best Switch eShop Game We Missed? (February 2024)
Your favourite game for eShop Selects
Update: In response to many comments and a surge of votes, we will be reviewing Balatro for the Switch! Thanks to all of those who shared their thoughts with us on the game! It's back! We're almost at the end of February already — yes, even with the extra day in this fine Leap Year. Our monthly Nintendo...
News Inti Creates' Gunvolt Records: Cychronicle Temporarily Removed From Switch eShop (US)
Back soon!
Inti Creates has today announced that its recently released musical rhythm game GUNVOLT RECORDS: Cychronicle has been temporarily removed from the North American Switch eShop. Revealed in a tweet from the studio, Inti Creates stated that the removal was down to a "change in ratings". The team is endeavouring to get the issue sorted and...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster
Blast them!
We are just a few days away from the release of Nightdive Studios' Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster on 28th February and the tech experts from Digital Foundry have popped up to let us know how the 1995 shooter is looking on Switch. For the most part, the remaster runs well on every platform. Digital Foundry's John Linneman praises the...
Review Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On! (Switch) - Game Freak's 3DS Gem Is Still A Prize Pony
Yay or neigh?
When the 3DS eShop closed back in March 2023, we were sad for a number of reasons. We were sad at the thought of losing the wonderful Virtual Console library. Sad at the prospect of never seeing the little orange bag mascot again. Sad at the understanding that we'd soon be returning to the silent eShop of the Switch without a...
News New Metroidvania From CERN Physicist Focuses On The Wonder Of Science
Yeah, science!
Do you like Metroidvanias? Do you like science? You do?! Well good news, because the two are combining in Exographer, an upcoming adventure title from Abylight Studios and SciFun Games. Imagined by CERN physicist and sci-fi author Raphael Granier de Cassagnac, Exographer is a Metroidvania that ditches combat for science-based puzzles...
News Publisher Midnight Works Allegedly Targeting YouTuber For Calling Out Its "Scam" Switch Games
"This is stooping to new lows"
YouTuber Luke Wild of channel SwitchStars — which focuses primarily on highlighting low-effort, low-quality games to avoid on Switch eShop — has published a video detailing what he believes to be an attack on his channel orchestrated by the publisher Midnight Works. The Moldovan company is responsible for much of...
News Another Humongous Point-And-Click Classic Is Coming To Switch Soon
Freddi Fish returns
Humongous Entertainment has already released some Freddi Fish games on the Switch eShop and next week it's adding another one. Freddi Fish and the Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds will return on 29th February 2024. Here's a bit about this title which was originally released in 1994, along with a look. You can also get a 20%...
News Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection Estimated Switch File Size Revealed
Make some space
Arguably one of the most exciting announcements during Nintendo's Partner Showcase was the reveal of Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection. It revives the OG Battlefront games and even adds some new content and characters like Kit Fisto. If you're wondering just how much space you'll need, the US and UK eShop listings have...
News Lady Gaga Joins Fortnite Festival Season 2
"Get ready to go gaga"
Season 2 of Fortnite Festival is now underway and as part of this the "legendary superstar" Lady Gaga (known for smash hits such as 'Poker Face' and 'Just Dance') has joined in on the fun as the festival icon. From now until 22nd April 2024, you'll be able to participate in the new festival pass 'Unlock your talent', and...
News Hand-Drawn Adventure 'Bo: Path Of The Teal Lotus' Launches On Switch This July
An action-platformer inspired by Japanese folklore
Following its successful Kickstarter, Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus has finally locked in a release date for the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms - with Humble Games and developer Squid Shock confirming it will be arriving on 18th July 2024. If you missed our previous coverage a few years...
News Irem Collection Volume 2 "Currently Postponed" While Dev Fixes Issues With First Game
The next patch is coming ASAP
ININ Games has shared an official statement about its upcoming Irem Collection Volume 2 via social media, confirming the release has been postponed. The developer wants the sequel collection to be released in a state "that's as flawless as can be" rather than repeat the Volume 1 launch which was released with "several...
News Brawlhalla Star Wars Event Adds Anakin And Obi-Wan Next Month
Get ready to "take the high ground"
Ubisoft's free-to-play arena fighter Brawlhalla will be getting an update soon that transports players to a galaxy far, far away. Yes, it's the Star Wars event featuring the fan-favourites Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi. The apprentice and his Jedi master, who faced off in the prequel trilogy and more...
Review Piczle Cross: Story Of Seasons (Switch) - Dependable Puzzlin' With A Faint Farm-Sim Flavour
A bountiful harvest
Fans of Nintendo’s long-running Picross series are well aware that there’s no shortage of nonogram puzzlers on the Switch, with developer Jupiter and the Big N’s franchise alone accounting for over a dozen games and counting so far. Even so, there’s an addictive simplicity to the core concept that ensures that further...
News Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution GBA Limited Run Pre-Orders Now Live
Update: Get yours now
Update [Fri 23rd Feb, 2024 17:00 GMT]: Pre-orders for the physical GBA versions of Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution are now available, courtesy of Limited Run Games. Don't forget, these are only available until 7th April 2024. We've got all of the deta
Review Splatoon 3: Side Order - An Addictive Roguelite Just Shy Of Excellence
Starter for Eight
Splatoon 3’s Side Order has been dangling just out of reach since it was revealed in 2023, but Wave 2 of the DLC has finally landed for Splatoon 3 Expansion Pass owners. Nearly five years after the release of Splatoon 2’s Octo Expansion, Agent Eight’s story continues in the drab and colourless world of the Memverse, but is it...
News Octopath Traveler Dev Is Launching A New Dungeon Crawler Next Month
Sucks to be human
Acquire, the Japanese developer that worked alongside Square Enix on Octopath Traveler and its sequel, is self-publishing a brand-new dungeon-crawler called Ancient Weapon Holly on Switch next month. Launching 8th March, 2024 on the Switch eShop, the game stars 'human-hating' autonomous weapon 'Holly', who has been sealed within...
News New SteamWorld Game Sales Fell "Slightly Short" Of Thunderful's Expectations
It's also putting one SteamWorld project "on hold"
The December release SteamWorld Build has not met Thunderful's sales expectations according to its latest fiscal report. Thunderful CEO Martin Walfisz explained how despite "new momentum" the game had fallen "slightly short" of expectations. He further noted how the genre didn't really appeal to...
News LEGO Fortnite Update Adds Fishing, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
What a catch
LEGO Fortnite has just got a brand new update on all platforms, and it adds what feels like an essential piece of survival gameplay — fishing. Version 28.30, the "Gone Fishin'" update, means you can now fish for a bevvy of creatures as you explore the world of LEGO Fortnite — a whole separate game within Fortnite. That's not all,...
News Another Crab's Treasure Is Looking Awesome As It Secures An April Release
Shellslike
Another Crab's Treasure, the quirky soulslike adventure from Aggro Crab Games, has secured a release date for 25th April, 2024 on Nintendo Switch. The news came via a brand new trailer broadcast during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, which dived into some new story details while also showing off some sweet crab-action gameplay. The...
News Suika Game Now Has Local Multiplayer DLC, Online Play On The Way
"Make big fruit with friends"
One of the many highlights at Nintendo's latest Partner Showcase was the news the indie Switch eShop game Suika Game (Watermelon Game) would be getting a multiplayer mode. It's available on the eShop now and is priced at $2.25 USD (or the regional equivalent). This DLC will add not only a local two-player mode but also...
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