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News The First Review For Kirby And The Forgotten Land Is Now In
Edge publishes its verdict
Following on from the incredibly enticing demo for Kirby and the Forgotten Land (which is out now, by the way), the first review for the full game has been published by Edge Magazine, and it's looking pretty positive! The full review will be available in issue 370 of the magazine, but excerpts of the verdict have been...
News Wreckfest Screeches Onto Switch Later This Year
You better check yo'self before you wreck yo'self
Destructive racer Wreckfest will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch on June 21st, publisher THQ Nordic has announced. The game will cost $39.99 / £34.99. Originally released on PC in 2018 before arriving on consoles starting 2019, Wreckfest is said to be a spiritual successor to the FlatOut...
Exclusive 'Imp Of The Sun', An Action Platformer With Ori Vibes, Revealed For Switch
Update: Launches on Thursday!
Update [Tue 22nd Mar, 2022 13:20 GMT]: Fireshine has revealed the release date for Imp of the Sun, and it's coming very soon indeed — this Thursday, 24th March! More details in our original exclusive story below... Original Story [Mon 21st Mar, 2022 06:00 GMT]: Fireshine Games has announced that action platformer...
News Gotta Protectors: Cart Of Darkness Coming To Switch, Physical Edition Confirmed
Courtesy of Limited Run Games
Gotta Protectors: Cart of Darkness has been announced for a western release on the Switch courtesy of Ancient Games and localisation company 8-4. The game is the third entry to the action defence series, following on from the 3DS title Gotta Protectors and the Xbox 360 title Protect Me Knight. It will launch on the...
News Don't Worry, Hogwarts Legacy Won't Contain Any Microtransactions
There'll be no online or co-op gameplay, either
Believe it or not, but Hogwarts Legacy - a new game inspired by the Harry Potter series - is on its way to the Switch. That's not all the FAQ on the official game website has revealed, though. As many have noticed, there's a section about microtransactions. The good news is, there won't be any...
Cowabunga, dude!
Earlier this month, Konami and Digital Eclipse surprised TMNT fans with the announcement of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection - containing 13 "radical classics" from the 8-bit, 16-bit and arcade era of gaming. Japanese versions will also be included, along with online support in select titles. Now, in an update...
News 'Kung Fury' Video Game Adaptation Pays Tribute To Streets Of Rage, And It's Coming To Switch
With David Hasselhoff included for free!
Crowdfunded 2015 film Kung Fury is the kind of film that's ripe for a Streets of Rage-style video game. And that's exactly what it got — albeit our friends over at Push Square weren't particularly keen on it when they reviewed it. Lacking in content at launch, other than letting you punch Nazis it was...
News Haunted House Renovator Looks Like Luigi's Mansion X Animal Crossing Happy Home Designer
Haunting your Switch in 2023
Haunted houses really don't do themselves any favours, do they? With rooms caked in dust, spider webs adorning every corner, and mould growing in every crevice, of course it's going to be haunted. A little cleaning and a slash of paint would go a long way to banishing those pesky spirits for good, right? In IMage...
News Majora's Mask Meets Sunless Sea In Haunting Narrative Game 'A Place For The Unwilling'
Coming to Switch very soon
You have 21 days until the city dies. Every decision you make up until that final day will have far-reaching consequences — so what will you do? Try to save the world, or live a life of hedonism in the face of futility? That is the question that A Place For The Unwilling poses in its hyper-branching narrative adventure,...
News Quirky Rhythm Game 'Jack Jeanne' Gets A Long-Overdue Western Localisation
Traditional Chinese also in the works
Jack Jeanne — the visual novel and rhythm game featuring work from Tokyo Ghoul creator Sui Ishida — is finally getting an English and Traditional Chinese localisation, after publisher Broccoli first expressed interest in the idea back in 2019. In an announcement on Twitter, the publisher confirmed that...
News Retro Shooter 'Super Cyborg' Brings Serious Contra Vibes To Switch Soon
Out in April
If you're in the mood for some old-school Contra-style action, then you're in luck; retro shooter Super Cyborg is looking to scratch that itch, and it's on the way to Switch on April 1st. The game will be released by Drageus Games and was developed by Artur Games. It's already available on Steam, with an overall rating of 'Very...
News Freedom Planet 2 Is Now Releasing On 13th September 2022
Sequel targeting "multiple platforms" at launch
We've got a slight update on Freedom Planet 2! According to developer GalaxyTrail, the game finally has a release date. The PC (Steam) version has been narrowed down from "Spring 2022" to 13th September this year, and the current aim is to launch it on "multiple" other platforms alongside this...
News Yes, Hogwarts Legacy Really Is Coming To The Nintendo Switch
Warner Bros. representative reconfirms
Nintendo fans got quite a surprise on Friday when it was discovered Hogwarts Legacy - a next-generation game inspired by the famous Harry Potter books and movies - would be coming to the Switch. This confirmation was shared in an FAQ on the official game website, and now in an update, Warner Bros. Avalanche...
News DS Cult Classic 'Knights In The Nightmare' Is Coming To Switch
Can you read Japanese?
Sting's genre-mashing Nintendo DS cult classic Knights in the Nightmare is coming to Switch next month – but sadly, it's only confirmed for Japan at present. The game will hit the Japanese Switch eShop on April 7th, with a cost of 2,860 yen. Originally released in the west way back in 2009, Knights in the Nightmare is...
News Side-Scrolling Beat 'Em Up 'Wonder Momo' Is The Next Arcade Archives Game
Peachy
Namco's beat 'em up parody of Ultraman, Wonder Momo, is the next game coming to the Arcade Archives series on Switch, according to @ohfivepro on Twitter. First released in 1987 in Japanese arcades at a time when female protagonists were uncommon, Wonder Momo got a faithful PC-Engine port two years later. The game stars a young girl who is...
News Ukrainian Developer Determined To Launch 'The Serpent Rogue' On Time
Due for release on April 26th
Ukrainian developer Sengi Games has announced its intention to push on with its original intended launch date of April 26th for 'sandbox-roguelike' title The Serpent Rogue. Through a series of tweets, Sengi Games has communicated its situation in Ukraine over the past weeks, initially saying that the ongoing conflict...
News Wonder Boy Returns Remix Gets A Physical Release For Switch
What a wonderful surprise
Strictly Limited Games are back with another Wonder Boy physical release! This time, it's the turn of Wonder Boy Returns Remix, the 2019 arcade platformer that goes back to the roots of the series. Pre-orders go live soon — on 20th March — but Wonder Boy fans can take a look at what to expect on the store page. There...
News Sky Gamblers - Air Supremacy 2 Makes Its Descent Onto Switch Next Week
Make some airspace
If you're looking for a new dogfight simulator to play on the go, then look no further! Sky Gamblers - Air Supremacy 2 is coming to Switch on 24th March. The Sky Gamblers series has long been popular on mobile for its multiplayer and co-op, and this is the latest entry to make it onto the eShop. As well as the trailer, which...
News Hatsune Miku Jigsaw Puzzle Coming To Switch In Japan
No localisation announced as yet
A new Hatsune Miku game has been announced for the Switch and will be all about jigsaw puzzles. Fans of the Vocaloid sensation don't have to wait long until Hatsune Miku Issho ni! Jigsaw Puzzle hits the Japanese eShop, either — the game will be launching pretty soon on March 24th. However, at the time of writing,...
News 'Wildcat Gun Machine' Looks Like A Bullet Hell Hades, With Added Cats
Pounces on Switch later this year
Publisher Daedalic Entertainment has announced the release date for its bonkers new bullet hell shooter Wildcat Gun Machine — it's coming to Switch on May 4th. Yes, the most Star Wars-y of days. Developed by ChunkyBox Games, the game is a dungeon crawler in which you go against hordes of "non-cute flesh...
News Chinatown Detective Agency Solves Its Release Date, Humble Unveils New Projects
The investigation opens soon
Earlier this week we were given a look at upcoming projects from Humble Games, the publishing arm of the broader 'Humble' company that has become a major player in gaming. Most games didn't have platform confirmation but could conceivably be ported to Switch, but there was one official confirmation regarding Nintendo's...
Rumour Are We Getting A New Eeveelution In Pokémon Scarlet And Violet?
It's more likely than you think
Pokémon fever is pretty high right now. Pokémon Legends: Arceus is pretty darn amazing — check out our review to find out exactly how amazing if you haven't played it yet — and the announcement of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet has fans speculating about what's to come in Gen 9. Naturally, many people's attention...
ICYMI Bandai Namco Gives Fans Another Look At The New Digimon Survive Trailer
Producer asks fans to wait "just a little longer"
Bandai Namco has finally uploaded an official version of the new Digimon Survive trailer to YouTube. In case you missed it, this is the latest look at the survival strategy RPG that's been repeatedly delayed over the past few years. The latest setbacks are tied to the fact there's currently a new...
News WrestleQuest Is A Turn-Based Wrestling RPG That Suplexes Onto Switch This Summer
Sabin should be jealous
Mega Cat Studios and Skybound Games have revealed WrestleQuest, a brand new RPG for the Nintendo Switch. And, with a title like that, your imagination is not fooling you. This is an RPG that combines the genre with the wrestling world, and it looks like a Royal Rumble. Coming out this summer, WrestleQuest sees you attempt to...
News Out Run-Inspired Retro Racer 'Slipstream' Drifts Onto Switch In April
Up to 4-player split-screen included
Publisher Blitworks has announced the upcoming launch of retro-inspired racer Slipstream, coming to Switch on April 7th for $9.99/€8.99. The game was originally funded on Kickstarter way back in 2016 and released independently on PC in 2018. The game is heavily inspired by titles such as Out Run and Horizon...
News Disney's Upcoming Free-To-Play Switch Racer Reveals A New Playable Character
It's a Pirates of the Caribbean crew member
Think you can clear up space for another racing game on the Switch? If so, then you might be interested in checking out Disney Speedstorm - a new free-to-play racer "coming soon" to Nintendo's hybrid system and multiple other platforms. It will feature a "legendary roster" of characters and tracks...
News Redout 2 Overview Trailer Brings Plenty Of F-Zero Vibes
From zero to light-speed
Dubbed the "fastest racing game in the universe", Redout 2 has been treated to a brand new overview trailer, with the game bringing lots of F-Zero vibes (although that might be because we've been playing F-Zero X all week). Regardless, it's looking pretty slick, showcasing the classic 'anti-grav' racing that's become...
News 'In The Dark' Is A New Puzzler Releasing For The Game Boy
Sales go live this week
The humble Game Boy simply refuses to die, and we couldn't be happier about that. A brand new game for the portable console is coming soon courtesy of retro publisher Bitmap Soft, with sales due to go live later this week. In the Dark is a puzzle game in which the primary goal is simple: turn off all the lights. Presented in...
Gotta play 'em all
Freedom Games and TRAGsoft recently announced their monster taming game Coromon would be coming to the Nintendo Switch on 31st March. Like Pokémon, you'll go on an adventure as a young trainer, catch 'mon, battle trainers and even put a stop to an evil organisation. There'll also be online PVP and a built-in Nuzlocke option...
News Deckbuilder 'City Wars: Tokyo Reign' Gets A New Name And Overview Trailer
Will have over 140 cards
Last year we shared details of Chrono Faction, a deckbuilding roguelike from Mojo Bones, the developers of excellent 3DS eShop title Siesta Fiesta. It's now changed name to City Wars: Tokyo Reign, and has an extensive overview trailer that highlights how it'll work. As you can see it has its own spin on the genre, opting...
News Metroidvania 'FIST: Forged In Shadow Torch' Rated For Switch In Taiwan
Is a port imminent?
Metroidvania fans can often rejoice at the offerings they get on Switch, and it looks like another one might be coming our way! F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch has been rated for the console in Taiwan, as highlighted by Gematsu. The game stars an anthropomorphic ex-pilot bunny who must make his way through Torch City. We know...
Video TT Games Talks About 'Building The Galaxy' In LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
May the Force be with you, this April
One game we're incredibly excited for is LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. It arrives next month on the Nintendo Switch, and in the lead-up, the LEGO Group, TT Games and Warner Bros. have been uploading trailers and extended footage of the new game. The latest video is a new behind-the-scenes video titled...
News Here's A First Look At The House Of The Dead: Remake Physical Switch Release
Welcome back
Last week, it was confirmed The House of the Dead: Remake would be launching on Nintendo Switch via the eShop this April, with pre-orders opening on 31st March. If you would prefer a hard copy of the game, you'll be able to pick up M
News Bandai Namco Announces .hack//G.U. Last Recode Physical Switch Release
Update: It's out today, here's a launch trailer
Update: .hack//G.U. Last Recode is out today, so here's a launch trailer: Original Story [Thu 23rd Dec, 2021 05:00 GMT]: After a rating for Switch in August, .hack//G.U. Last Recode was officially announced for Nintendo's hybrid platform at the beginning of this month. It's a remastered trilogy
News "Sexy" Shooter 'Fingun' Is Coming To Switch This Year
*Points* Pew pew!
Side-scrolling shooter Fingun is coming to Switch in 2022, courtesy of publisher Gamuzumi. Described as "sexy and funny", the game features 14 levels of colourful, pixelated action in which you must defeat a series of giant anime girls with your 'fingun'. Saucy. We'll be honest, looking at the screenshots, we're not seeing a...
News Chaos;Head Noah And Chaos;Child Double Pack Heading To Switch This October
Update: Pre-orders now open
Update [Fri 11th Mar, 2022 13:30 GMT]: It's official! Spike Chunsoft has now confirmed that the Chaos;Head Noah / Chaos;Child Double Pack will be launching on 7th October. Pre-orders are also now open for the Standard and Steelbook Launch Editions. You can also check out the official website to see what's in store...
News Overwatch Director Admits Dev Team Has Let Down The Game's Community
Will now release Overwatch 2's PVP mode "sooner"
Since the departure of game director Jeff Kaplan from the Overwatch team, the game's sequel seems to have gone missing. After announcing Overwatch 2 would drop the second tank slot from the game's PVP team battle mode last May, Blizzard then revealed the game had been
News Arcade Racer 'Sunrise GP' Coming To Switch This Year
Vrooooom!
If you're a fan of arcade racers like Horizon Chase Turbo and Hotshot Racing, you'll want to keep an eye out for Sunrise GP, launching this year on Nintendo Switch. Developed by Garage 5 and published by Gamedust, the game mixes themes of racing and traveling into one package, boasting colourful pastel-style art. Both single-player and...
Poll Does Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Debunk A Fire Starter Fan Theory?
Or will it be the Year of the Snake?
For as long as we can remember, there's been a popular theory surrounding the Fire-type starter of each Pokémon generation. For the uninitiated or unaware, Pokémon fans have long theorised that each generation's Fire-type starter Pokémon is based on one of the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac. Ever since the...
News Over 20 Years Later, Neo Geo Title 'Ganryu' Is Getting A Sequel On Switch
"Fast-paced action in beautiful pixel-art environments"
Visco Corporation's 1999 Neo Geo title Ganryu is getting a sequel, and it's coming to Nintendo Switch this April. Publisher PixelHeart has teamed up with development studios Storybird Studio and Just for Games to create Ganryu 2, which arrives on Switch (as well as PS4, Xbox One and Steam) on...
Exclusive Twin-Stick Roguelite Platformer 'Revita' Blasts Onto Switch This April
You won't be feeling blue about this
Revita has been ticking along in Early Access for just over a year, and it's certainly brought about a bit of buzz among roguelite fans. Developed by one person — BenStar — this azure-tinged twin-stick shooter with a "heart-sacrificing story" will be leaving Early Access and coming to Switch on 21st April!...
News Bandai Namco Is Bringing JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R To Switch This Fall
To be continued...
Exciting news, JoJo fans! Bandai Namco has announced JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R. It's a remaster of the 2013/14 game and will include 50 characters from all arcs of the series. The character styling stays true to the manga artist Hirohiko Araki, and the voice actors from the anime series will return. In terms of...
News Square Enix Unveils The DioField Chronicle, A Brand New Strategy RPG Coming To Switch In 2022
Will feature a 'Real-Time Tactical Battle' system
Square Enix has just announced a new strategy RPG called The DioField Chronicle. It's been created by a team of "veteran" strategy developers at Lancarse Ltd, is filled with "amazing" visual and sound design, and promises to satisfy fans of the genres, and new ones as well. In a nutshell, this title...
News Konami Announces Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection For Switch
13 radical classics return in 2022!
Cowabunga, dude! Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo's classic games are returning in one big collection for the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms this year. Developed by Digital Eclipse, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection will contain 13 "radical classics" from Konami's...
News Japan Gets Special Edition Of Klonoa On Switch Which Includes Drinking Glasses
When life gives you Klemonoa, make Klemonoade
You know when we write stories that basically boil down to "Japan gets cool stuff, you don't, sorry"? Yeah, we've got another one for you. Sorry! Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series, which is due out in July 2022, is getting a neat physical limited edition release in Japan which includes: The physical...
News Classic Puzzler 'Qix' Comes To Switch This Week
Box it in your calendars
Classic arcade puzzle game Qix is the latest to join the Arcade Archives collection, coming to Switch on March 10th from publisher Hamster. Originally released in 1981 by Taito, the husband-and-wife-developed game requires you to draw boxes within a set playing field, the objective being to make the area increasingly...
News Rune Factory 5 Lets You Cook, Fish, Smith, And Ride Cows With The Love Of Your Life
The perfect dating activities
Rune Factory 5 is a little over two weeks away, and new details about the game are trickling out. In a new video (above), Marvelous showcases the player character embarking on various activities with their potential soulmate. Aww. Your forever partner, whether the same or the opposite sex to your character, can join...
News Adorable Musical Adventure 'Snufkin' Has Moomins, Confirmed For "PC And Console" In 2023
It's gotta come to Switch, surely!
An adorable musical adventure game called Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is coming in 2023 from developer Hyper Games, and as Moomin fans we've got our fingers crossed that "PC and Consoles" means "and Switch" in this case. You take on the role of the titular Snufkin who must restore balance to Moominvalley and...
News My Little Pony: A Maretime Bay Adventure Gallops Onto Switch This Spring
Neigh bother!
Outright Games has announced that My Little Pony: A Maretime Bay Adventure will be coming to Switch on May 27th, 2022. With the first My Little Pony console game in over five years, players are invited to explore the world of Equestria as Sunny Starscout. You'll be able to collect accessories for the ponies and take part in minigames...
News "Audacious" Zombie Army 4: Dead War Switch Port Has Been A "Nightmare" For Rebellion
Pushing the Switch to its limit
The Switch port for Zombie Army 4: Dead War is well on track to release on April 26th, but that doesn't mean the process of bringing the game to Nintendo's console was particularly easy for developer Rebellion. In a conversation with GamesIndustryBiz (thanks, GoNintendo!), studio head Arden Aspinall stated that the...
