Tag: Upcoming Releases
News Nintendo Adds Metroid Prime 4: Beyond To Official Metroid Website, Says It's "Coming Soon"
A 2025 release has been locked in
One of the most anticipated games of 2025 is Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and to gear up for the big launch next year, Nintendo has now added this new entry to the official Metroid page on its website. It's apparently "coming soon" with Nintendo also mentioning how fans of Samus Aran will be able to embark on a new...
News New Minecraft Movie Trailer Digs Into Steve's Backstory
"As a child, I yearned for the mines"
Remember back in September when Warner Bros. revealed the first trailer for the Minecraft Movie and everyone lost their minds because it didn't look great? Well, the second full-length trailer is now here and it looks... better? We guess. Prepare yourselves, folks, it looks like the live-action adaptation will...
News Here's A Look At Sonic The Hedgehog 3's New Movie Poster
Arriving in cinemas next month
We're getting closer to the final month of the year and that means the blue blur is ready to return in the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie. To build excitement, Sega has now shared a look at a new movie poster. As you can see Sonic and his friends are all featured, along with Eggman, Gerald Robotnik, and of course, the...
News Surprise! Life Is Strange: Double Exposure Arrives On Switch eShop Tomorrow
With a physical release coming next year
Well, here's a pleasant surprise for all the Life is Strange fans out there. After launching on PlayStation 5 last month, Square Enix has today announced that the series' first proper sequel, Life is Strange: Double Exposure, will finally be landing on the Switch eShop on 19th November... wait, that's...
News Atelier Yumia Shows Off Key Art And Second Official Trailer
Plus over 30 minutes of gameplay footage
Following a release date announcement earlier this year, Koei Tecmo has now released its second official trailer for Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land. It's also released some key art and more than 30 minutes of new gameplay footage, which you can check out below. This game...
Video Ratatan, A Rhythm Roguelike From The Team Behind Patapon, Scores A New Trailer
Feel the beat in 2025
Earlier this year, it was announced the team behind the Patapon would be releasing a new rhythm side-scroller roguelike on the Switch in 2025 called Ratatan. Following the successful Kickstarter, we've now got a brand new reveal trailer showcasing a good chunk of gameplay. "For everyone's convenience, here is the new trailer...
Video Tales Of Grace f Remastered Showcases New Gameplay, QoL Features And Includes "Over 80 DLC"
Returning early next year
Bandai Namco lifted the lid on the action RPG Tales of Graces f Remastered earlier this year and it's scheduled to launch on Switch in January 2025. Tales of Graces originally debuted on the Wii in Japan and was eventually ported and localised (with some additional content) for PlayStation 3 as Tales of Graces f. As...
News Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered Details Returning 'Photo Mode' Feature
Smile, Lara
In case you somehow missed it, Aspyr is working on another Tomb Raider trilogy focused on remastering three more of Lara Croft's adventures. Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered will also come loaded with plenty of features and one of these is the returning 'Photo Mode' (which also appeared in the first trilogy). This was recently discussed on...
News Riviera: The Promised Land Remaster Gets Western Release Date On Switch
Sting's GBA RPG returns later this month
Dept. Heaven fans will have a chance to revisit the origins of Sting's unusual series this month as Riviera: The Promised Land is coming to Switch in North America and Europe on 28th November 2024 (thanks, Gematsu!). The remaster launched in Japan in February 2024, and back then,
News Prime Video May Have Found Its Lara Croft In Game Of Thrones Star Sophie Turner
Reportedly "in talks" to star in the Tomb Raider series
Back in May, Amazon announced that it was working on a live-action Tomb Raider series for Prime Video. While we are no closer to a release date at this point, it seems that the series might (might) have found its Lara Croft: Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner (thanks, Eurogamer). That is...
News 'Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island' Mixes A Short Hike Cosiness With Greek Gods
Washing up next month
After being announced at last year's Future Game Show Summer Showcase, publisher Whitethorn Games and developer Polygon Treehouse have revealed that the cosy friendship adventure Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island will be washing up on Switch shores on 5th December. This one sees you play as Alex, a backpacker who wakes up stranded...
News The Runtime Of Sonic's Third Movie Outing Has Seemingly Been Revealed
See how it compares to the previous films
The blue blur (and the ultimate life form) are headed to cinemas next month and more information about this new big screen outing is starting to surface. Apart from the director Jeff Fowler teasing some new details, it seems we might also now have the runtime of Sonic the Hedgehog 3. According to a listing...
News Surprise! Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin Is Getting A Spin-Off
Platforms yet to be announced
Edelweiss' indie hit Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin delighted many when it launched back in 2020. It mixed side-scrolling action RPG elements with a methodical and steady farm sim, and it outperformed all expectations, selling over 1 million copies. Today, in a surprise announcement, publisher XSEED has revealed Sakuna...
Talking Point Will Xenoblade Chronicles X Finally Tie Into The Wider Series On Switch?
It's Uncontrollable
“This story never truly ends…” We’ve been waiting almost 10 years to understand what the final words of Xenoblade Chronicles X mean. We’re used to earth-shattering plot reveals from Monolith Soft at this point, but even for Tetsuya Takahashi, the final sequence of Xenoblade Chronicles X drops a metric ton of them,...
News More Zelda-Like Puzzle Crawling Arrives On Switch This Month In 'Dungeons Of Dreadrock 2'
Uncover The Dead King's Secret
2022's delightful top-down dungeon crawler, Dungeons of Dreadrock, is getting a sequel. Dungeons of Dreadrock 2 - The Dead King's Secret arrives on the Switch eShop on 28th November and it looks just as tasty as its predecessor. This one picks up exactly where the previous puzzler left off. This time, you'll...
News Sonic 3 Director Teases Another Character Reveal At The End Of The Movie
But who will it be?
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (the movie, not the game) is set to speed into cinemas on 21st December and it looks like director Jeff Fowler is already laying the groundwork for what's to come next. Both 2020's Sonic the Hedgehog and its 2022 sequel finished by teasing a character that would have a big part to play in the follow-up —...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
The Scores of Salvation
If you're looking to capture the magic of those halcyon days of sitting in front of the CRT with a classic RPG, then Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, which launches tomorrow — 14th November 2024 — on Switch and other systems, might be just the tonic you need. Reviews for the HD-2D remake of the NES's Dragon Warrior III...
News All Aboard! 'Loco Motive' Brings A Lucasarts-Style Comedy Adventure To Switch Next Week
Back on track
Chucklefish and Robust Games have today announced that the point-and-click comedy adventure Loco Motive will finally be calling at Switch station on 21st November — that's next week! Those after some classic Lucasarts vibes, this one's for you. Loco Motive sees you board the Reuss Express, a swanky train service full of swanky...
Launching next year
It feels like it has been a long old time since we heard about Misc. A Tiny Tale. We've been keeping an eye on this delightful-looking 3D platformer since it was initially slated for a 2022 Switch release, and now, thanks to an adorable new trailer (via IGN), it looks like 2025 will finally be the year we get our hands on it...
News The First Review For Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Is In
Famitsu rates it
Update: If you're looking for what we thought of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, then the verdict is in — it's a fantastic remake, but it suffers from a few performance issues on Switch. <related ids="173714"> Original article: It's an incredibly exciting week for JRPG fans with the long-awaited arrival of Dragon Quest III...
News Wario Land-Inspired Platformer 'Antonblast' Scores A Physical Switch Release In 2025
"You're gonna want in on this!"
Following the digital delay of the Wario Land-style platformer Antonblast, Fangamer has now announced it will be releasing a physical Switch edition at some point in 2025. The final product is subject to licensor approval and may differ from the mockup you can see on display below. You can
Guide Donkey Kong Country Returns HD - Best Pre-Order Deals And Cheapest Prices
Including the new Adventure Bundle
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is set to be Nintendo's first major release of 2025, launching on Nintendo Switch on 16th January. If you're hoping to find the best deals and cheapest prices for the game, as well as details on any special retail bundles like the newly revealed Adventure Bundle, you're absolutely in...
News My Nintendo Store Reveals Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Pre-Order Bonuses & Bundle (UK)
In the bag
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD's 16th January 2025 release date might still feel like a long way off, but the new year is rapidly approaching and Nintendo is getting the hype train a-moving with a first look at some pre-order bonuses. My Nintendo Store UK has today provided a peek at some of the merch that will come bundled with DKCRHD...
News Tetris Forever Switch eShop File Size Revealed Ahead Of Launch
"40 years in the making"
Digital Eclipse is releasing Tetris Forever on the Switch eShop early next week on 12th November and the file size is now in. According to an official listing, you'll need roughly 5.3 GB of free space to install this collection on your Switch. As previously confirmed, there will be more than 15 playable games in Tetris...
News Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Switch eShop Pre-Orders Now Available
Out next month
Aspyr's next game Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered launches for the Nintendo Switch this December. When this two-in-one release was originally announced in September, digital pre-orders weren't available for the Nintendo release. Fortunately, that's changed now with Nintendo reminding everyone this upcoming release...
News Square Enix Outlines Streaming Guidelines For Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
No spoilers
Ahead of the arrival of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake next week, Square Enix has shared streaming guidelines in Japan for anyone planning on uploading gameplay or footage to the internet. While you're able to upload images and video footage of the title to social media and streaming platforms for "non-commercial" purposes, Square Enix...
Exclusive 'Slime Heroes' Is An Adorable "Souls-Lite", Dodge Rolling Onto Switch Next Year
It was only a matter of slime
Pancake Games and Whitethorn Games have today announced that the adorable-looking "Souls-lite" Slime Heroes will be slashing its way onto Switch in early 2025. This one will see you playing as a slime (naturally), tasked with taking on the guardian of the Fire Mountain and all of its menacing minions. To do so, you'll...
Guide Where To Buy Mario & Luigi: Brothership On Switch
Best deals and cheapest prices
Mario & Luigi: Brothership is now available to buy on Nintendo Switch! If you're hoping to find the best deals and cheapest prices for the game, as well as details on any special retail bundles like the Bon Voyage package, you're in the right place. Below, we're keeping track of the best retail options available...
News You'd Be Forgiven For Thinking 'Comix Zero' Is A Sequel To A Mega Drive Classic
It isn't, though!
Ukrainian developer Bear Games has revealed Comix Zero, a non-linear action-platformer that takes place within the pages of a comic book, with its fast-paced gameplay taking inspiration from the likes of Super Metroid and Elden Ring. Now, if the name and premise sound somewhat familiar, it's likely because Bear Games has also...
Poll So, Will You Be Getting Mario & Luigi: Brothership?
Go on, tell us!
Mario & Luigi: Brothership arrives later this week for Switch and it's been relatively well-received by critics so far with the game currently sitting on an aggregate score of 80 out of 100 on sites like Metacritic. In our Nintendo Life review, PJ O'Reilly said Brothership was "easily the best Mario & Luigi RPG yet" with "on...
News Arcade Shoot 'Em Up 'Under Defeat' Blasts Onto Switch Next Month
With a physical release arriving too
Publisher Clear River Games and developer City Connection have today announced that the arcade shoot 'em up Under Defeat will be flying onto Switch on 5th December. Originally released in arcades in 2005 by G.rev, this shmup will see you taking to the skies to defend a world in all-out war. You'll take command...
News Mario & Luigi Spin Into Action In The Latest Brothership Slapstick Short
UF-BRO
We are getting ever closer to the launch of Mario & Luigi: Brothership on 7th November (that's just two days away!) and Nintendo is on hand to showcase even more of the slapstick humour that we can expect from the dream team. A new video short is here and, just like last week's hammer-based shenanigans, it shows the Bros. getting into a...
News Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch Games
Xenoblade X! Brothership! Donkey Kong Country!
Nintendo has released its financial data for the six-month period of FY2025 Q1/Q2 and, as per the norm, has reconfirmed its upcoming line-up of software for the Nintendo Switch. Truth be told, it's not a bad list of titles considering the console's age. If Nintendo had shown us this a couple of years...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Here's what the critics thought
Nintendo's latest entry in the Mario & Luigi RPG series arrives exclusively on the Switch this week and critic reviews are now rolling in. If you haven't already seen our review of Mario & Luigi: Brothership here on Nintendo Life, our reviewer PJ O'Reilly gave the game an "excellent" 9 out of 10 stars -...
Exclusive Leikir Studio Takes Us On A Visual Tour Of Metal Slug Tactics
"we have 181,511 in-game sprites"
With the upcoming Switch launch of Metal Slug Tactics on 5th November 2024, we've caught up with developer Leikir Studio and creative director Aurélien Loos to take a dive into the game's visual design, focusing on the team's efforts to adapt iconic characters, vehicles, and environments into a new isometric...
News Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Is Eating Up Views On YouTube
More than one million already
To say that Nintendo fans are eager to experience Xenoblade Chronicles X on the Switch would be somewhat of an understatement. It's true that the desire for a port of the Wii U RPG has been strong for several years now, but if the debut trailer's current viewcount is anything to go by, it seems that excitement for this...
News Mario & Luigi: Brothership Estimated Switch File Size Update
Set sail with Mario and Luigi next week
Nintendo's new RPG game Mario & Luigi: Brothership arrives next week on the Switch and we've now got an update about the eShop version's file size. According to multiple eShop pages, this new entry in the Mario & Luigi series will take up around 9.8GB (so close to 10GB). The last entry in the series...
Video Nintendo Puts Mario & Luigi: Brothership In The Spotlight With This Jolly Sea Shanty
"Yo-Ho, Bro!"
Nintendo often comes up with all sorts of ways to market its games and for the upcoming release Mario & Luigi: Brothership, it's decided to release 'A Sea Shanty'. In this brand new adventure, the Mario brothers will set sail on 'Shipshape Island' (part ship, part island) as they journey the vast world of Concordia. You'll even be...
Video 10 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In November 2024
Mario & Luigi, Dragon Quest and more
We've made it to the second last month of the year and there's a whole bunch of games to be excited about! The big Nintendo release in November is Mario & Luigi: Brothership. Apart from this, Farmagia is already available, Metal Slug Tactics arrives next week and then there are plenty of other anticipated...
News Every New Game In Atari 50's Final DLC Expansion Has Been Revealed
Hope you like the 2600
Atari and Digital Eclipse have revealed the full game line-up for its upcoming Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration DLC expansion, dubbed 'The First Console War'. Launching on 8th November 2024, the expansion will contain one additional timeline jam-packed with interviews and documentation, this time focusing on the rivalry...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For November And December 2024
Mario & Luigi! Dragon Quest! Horizon!
The air's getting colder and the nights are getting longer which can only mean one thing – it's time for this year's holiday season games to flood the market and drain our wallets. Hooray! We've been busy rounding up our usual selection of games headed to retail over the next few weeks, including some...
Video "It Was Just Like Coming Home" - We Talk Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Ahead Of Its Launch
Who has the Baramost to say?
We are just two weeks away from Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake's 14th November release date and we here at Nintendo Life are excited. We're so excited, in fact, that those of us who have been lucky enough to play the game recently got together to share what they make of the latest remake so far. Jim (that's me, hello!)...
News Zelda's Got Nothing On Divine Dynamo Flamefrit's Grass-Cutting Mechanic
Inti Creates' new game launches this month
Inti Creates has announced that its retro action-adventure title Divine Dynamo Flamefrit will launch on the Nintendo Switch on 21st November 2024. Originally revealed as an April Fools' joke that actually turned out to be real (okaaaay..?), Flamefrit sees you traverse a top-down world in which you battle...
Round Up QUByte Connect 2024 - Every Switch Game Announcement
Glover, Accolade Sports Collection and much more
QUByte Interactive held its annual digital event this week and as usual there were a bunch of Switch announcements. We've crammed everything into this round up post, so you can get a quick recap on what exactly was announced in the latest broadcast. Here's the full rundown: Rage of Dragons NEO -...
Video Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Launch Trailer Builds Excitement
Check out 15 minutes of gameplay footage
Ahead of the launch of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms this month, Square Enix has released a lovely new trailer for the game. It showcases the many environments you'll explore across this classic world as well as some of the enemies your party will encounter...
Poll So, Will You Be Getting Xenoblade Chronicles X For Switch?
The 'Definitive Edition' arrives next March
Nintendo has shared a handful of surprises so far this week and perhaps the highlight of the lot has been announcement of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition for Switch. This spin-off originally made its debut on the Wii U in 2015 but didn't get quite the same level of exposure as other entries in...
News Get Into The Halloween Spirit With This Creepy New Little Nightmares III Trailer
Introducing 'The Supervisor'
Little Nightmares III might have been delayed to 2025, but that doesn't mean that Bandai Namco and developer Supermassive Games can't send some chills our way this spooky season. The publisher has shared a brand-new trailer for the upcoming entry titled 'You're Being Watched' — nothing sinister going on there —...
News Owlboy Dev's Platform Shooter 'Savant - Ascent Remix' Blasts Onto Switch This December
Drag me to bullet-hell
We've been keeping an eye on Savant - Ascent Remix ever since Owlboy developer D-Pad Studio first mentioned it was returning to its debut title early last year. That planned remaster would turn into a
News Broken Sword - Shadow Of The Templars Gets Updated Switch Release Date
Reforging very soon
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged has received an updated release date for the Switch after a relatively short delay. It will now launch on 7th November 2024. The game is a full remaster (or 'reforge', if you like) of the original adventure title and includes enhanced visuals, audio, and gameplay mechanics. Priced...
News 'The Bunny Graveyard' Brings Creepy Jumpscares And GBA-Inspired Visuals To Switch Today
Hop on
Our interests were piqued earlier this year when we heard that the GBA-inspired horror adventure The Bunny Graveyard was hopping onto Switch at some point in 2025. Well, the wait is now over because this one has leapt out of the shadows and will be available on the eShop today! Fittingly arriving just in time for Halloween, The Bunny...
