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News Trials Of Mana Remake Headed To Nintendo Switch Next Year
Updated graphics and gameplay
Originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 3 back in 1995, Trials of Mana is being treated to a full, high-definition remake on Nintendo Switch next year. You might be familiar with the original title thanks to the Collection of Mana bundle which launched on the console earlier this year. The remake is said to...
News The Sinking City Scores A September Switch Release, Physical Version "Might" Happen
There's not long to wait
A release date for The Sinking City's big launch on Nintendo Switch has finally arrived. You'll be able to get your hands on the game from 12th September. We've been keeping a close eye on this one for a while now, recently sharing Switch footage and
News Rejoice, Amiibo Addicts! Save Your Custom Dungeons To Them In Link's Awakening
Dig out one of your 13 Links
The Nintendo Direct trailer for the soon-to-be-released The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on Switch has shed light on a couple of extra details before the game launches in just a couple of weeks on 20th September. As you may already know, modular Chamber Dungeons are earned throughout your adventure and these can be...
News Enlist In Rogue Company, A 5v5 Online Team Shooter Coming From Hi-Rez
Maybe you can hire them
Announced in yesterday's Nintendo Direct, Hi-Rez Studios - the maker of Paladins, SMITE and Realm Royale - is bringing a brand new IP to Switch (and other consoles). Rogue Company is a 5v5 online shooter tha
Round Up Everything Announced In The September 2019 Nintendo Direct
Overwatch! Star Wars! More Smash Bros. DLC! SNES games!
Well, the latest Nintendo Direct arrived yesterday with a whirlwind of announcements - some unsurprising, others utterly unexpected. Being the helpful souls we are, we've collected all the trailers in one place for your leisurely perusal. Lovely! If you missed the Direct you'll find the entire...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Will Feature Crafting And An 8-Player Online Mode
Weeds finally have a use, too!
Easily one of the most anticipated games coming to Switch next year, Animal Crossing: New Horizons was the subject of quite a lengthy section of yesterday's Nintendo Direct broadcast. During the footage, we were given info about several features that are new to the series. First up was crafting, which will allow you...
News Pokémon Sword & Shield Will Feature A Pokémon You Can Drink
"Its body is made of tea"
If you thought a "whipped cream" Pokémon was the weirdest possible addition to the Galar region's Pokédex, you were clearly mistaken. In the most recent Nintendo Direct, Game Freak introduced two brand-new Pokémon for your battling (or drinking) pleasure: Cramorant, and Polteageist (the latter of which is apparently...
News Overwatch Coming To Nintendo Switch In October, Physical Version Is A Code In A Box
Time to team up
It has been confirmed that Overwatch Legendary Edition is indeed coming to the Nintendo Switch, with the news coming during the recent Nintendo Direct broadcast. It will launch on October 15th in North America. Blizzard has previously said that it wasn't against bringing the game to the console, and the unexpected appearance of an
News Step Right Up To The ScreamPark, A New Multiplayer Mode In Luigi's Mansion 3
Designed for two to eight players
Luigi's Mansion 3 is due out 31st October and just when we thought there were no surprises left, Nintendo has revealed a new multiplayer mode designed for two to eight players. "ScreamPark party mode" sees a Luigi team facing off against a Gooigi team on a single Nintendo Switch. As shown in the trailer above, the...
News The First Three Dragon Quest Games Will Be Released On The Switch eShop In Japan
Alongside Dragon Quest XI S
On 27th September, Dragon Quest fans located in Japan will be able to play the first three games in the long-running series on the Nintendo Switch. Dragon Quest, Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line and Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation will all be made available on the same day as Dragon Quest XI S:...
News Blizzard Still Trying To Determine If Cross-Play Would Make Sense For Overwatch
And keeping close watch on the technology
During the most recent Nintendo Direct presentation, we officially found out Blizzard's team-based hero shooter Overwatch Legendary Edition would be coming to the Switch on 15th October. This announcement has re-raised questions about the possibility of Overwatch eventually receiving cross-play support,...
News Camps, Curry And Customisations Come To Pokémon Sword And Shield
Wild new details appeared! (Yes, we used that one again.)
Among the plethora of announcements made in today's Nintendo Direct were quite a few updates regarding Pokémon Sword and Shield - including character customisations, camps, and... curry rice? Yes, Game Freak have finally answered the prayers of their hungry fanbase and included that...
News Little Town Hero, The Next Game From The Creators Of Pokémon, Arrives In October
The Artist Formerly Known As Game Freak's TOWN
We've had our eye on the upcoming RPG title from Pokémon developers Game Freak for a while now. It's finally got an official name, and it's the one that was hinted at a while back - Little Town Hero. While it's not a massive change from the working title of 'TOWN', it's certainly nice to know its real...
News Assassin's Creed: The Rebel Collection Is A Nintendo Switch Exclusive
Shiver me timbers, etc
Ubisoft has today announced that Assassin’s Creed: The Rebel Collection will be hitting the Nintendo Switch on December 6th – and it's a system exclusive. This pack contains Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag (and all of its DLC) and Assassin’s Creed Rogue – two titles from the history of the franchise that will be...
News Shulk Gets Another Encore In Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition For Switch
A third chance to Shulk about with a huge sword
Here at Nintendo Life we're big fans of Xenoblade Chronicles, Monolith Soft's 2012 epic JRPG for Wii. We were big fans of it then, we were big fans of it when it was squeezed onto a portable console in Xenoblade Chronicles 3D for New Nintendo 3DS in 2015, too. However, if you somehow missed either of...
News Return Of The Obra Dinn Drifts Onto Nintendo Switch Later This Year
Land ahoy!
The award-winning Return Of The Obra Dinn is coming to Nintendo Switch this fall. Designed by Lucas Pope – the creator of the 2013 critical hit Papers, Please – Return of the Obra Dinn takes place on board a ghost ship from the 1800s. The ship's crew has either died or vanished, and it's up to the player to piece together what...
News Dante Returns To Switch In Devil May Cry 2 On 19th September, Pre-Purchase Now
A second helping
It looks like Capcom intends to drip-feed Switch owners each entry in the original Devil May Cry trilogy game by game – with today's Nintendo Direct revealing Dante will return later this month. As noted below, you'll be able to play the hack and slash shooter Devil May Cry 2 on the go on 19th September, and you can pre-purchase...
News Restore Order When Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast Strikes Back On Switch This Month
Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy coming in 2020, too
Oldschool Star Wars fans are in for a treat later this month when Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast slashes its way onto the Switch later this month, on 24th September. You'll take control of Kyle Katarn who must restore order after a former student of Luke Skywalker has betrayed the...
News Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore Dances Onto Switch Early Next Year
Pre-orders now available
The 2016 Wii U release Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE is getting an encore on Switch. In today's Direct presentation hosted by Nintendo's Shinya Takahashi, it was revealed the game would be released on the hybrid platform next year on 17th January. Pre-orders are available now on the Switch eShop and here are some additional...
Video Get A Behind-The-Scenes Look At The Puzzles And Gameplay Of Trine 4
Developer Frozenbyte shares all
The folks over at Modus Games and developer Frozenbyte have shared a brand new video for Trine 4, giving us a good, behind-the-scenes look into some of the ideas behind the game. This new clip dives into the inspirations, themes, and core goals of the project, and also provides a glimpse of some of the game's enemies...
News Award-Winning Steampunk Adventure 80 Days Races To Nintendo Switch Next Month
And Heaven's Vault is coming next year, too
Developer Inkle's award-winning adventure game 80 Days is headed to Nintendo Switch, it has been confirmed. The good news doesn't stop there either, as the studio's open-world archaeological adventure Heaven's Vault will also arrive next year. If you've played 80 Days before, you're probably already sold...
News The Switch Version Of GRID Autosport Will Support GameCube Controllers
Classic control
This month sees the release of the "more authentic racing game" GRID Autosport on the Nintendo Switch. While it's not a full-blown racing simulator, the team at Feral Interactive still intend to make the Switch version as realistic as possible by filling it with plenty of additional options you wouldn't often find in your average...
Rumour Looks Like Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag And Rogue Remastered Could Both Be Switch-Bound
To be revealed in the Direct tomorrow?
A (since deleted) retail listing has potentially revealed the existence of Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag and Assassin’s Creed Rogue Remastered for Nintendo Switch. The listing was spotted at Greek retailer The Console Club (you can still visit the URL, but a pop-up message states that "the product does...
Or buy it separately at a later date
Yesterday brought with it the fantastic news that Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is headed to Nintendo Switch on 8th October, meaning we only have just over a month to wait. Taking a deeper dive into the game's eShop page reveals some new facts, however. The game will include more than 60 'To
News Light And Shadow Guide The Way In Candleman, A Pretty 3D Platformer Headed To Switch
"This candle's on fiiirreeeee"
From developer Spotlightor Interactive and publisher indienova comes Candleman, a 3D platformer leaping onto Nintendo Switch next month. Candleman doesn't look quite like your usual platform game, with its pretty art style and use of lighting helping it to grab our attention right off the bat. In fact, the lighting...
Gallery Get A Closer Look At The Sinking City On Switch With These Exclusive Screenshots
Let them sink in
Open world investigation game The Sinking City is headed to Switch this year, and while we still don't have an exact release date locked in, all the signs are suggesting that this could well be worth keeping an eye on. Last week, we shared with you a brand new trailer which showcased the Switch version in action, alongside...
News Twin-Stick Action RPG Inferno 2 Blasts Onto Nintendo Switch Later This Month
Shoot your way through 80 levels
Launching on Nintendo Switch later this month is Inferno 2, an action RPG/shooter from Radiangames and 2Awesome Studio. With 80 levels to blast through, players will need to use the game's twin-stick mechanics to shoot everything in sight, exploring and collecting goodies as you go. Along the way, you can upgrade...
News '90s Super GP Is Still Alive, And Will Now Include Online Play
Racing ahead
One game we feel like we've been waiting a lifetime for is '90s Super GP. This arcade-style game, formerly known as 90's Arcade Racer, started out as a Kickstarter campaign and was originally targeting a Wii U release. In 2017, we received
News Prepare To Fight Or Run When You Summon Shadow Link With The Link's Awakening amiibo
Launching alongside the game
One thing to consider before the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on the Switch later this month, is whether or not you'll be picking up the new amiibo alongside the game. This toy-like Link amiibo comes with a very special feature that allows you to add Shadow Link to your own custom-made Chamber Dungeon...
Video Obsidian's The Outer Worlds Gets New Trailer, Switch Release Date Still A Mystery
Launches on other platforms next month
A brand new trailer has arrived for The Outer Worlds, Private Division and Obsidian Entertainment's latest sci-fi RPG. The video gives us a closer look at life in the Halcyon colony, from its bustling communities on Terra 2 to the dangerous frontiers on Monarch. You'll spot exotic wildlife, devastating...
News Yooka-Laylee And The Impossible Lair Leaps Onto Nintendo Switch On October 8th
eShop page reveals exact date
Update (4:15PM, 2nd Sept): The game's eShop page reveals that the release date for Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is October 8th 2019. Best get saving those pennies! Original story (15th August): Heads up, folks! It looks like we'll finally be able to get our hands on the upcoming Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible...
News Charming Hand-Drawn Puzzler The Tiny Bang Story Comes To Switch Next Month
Search for clues
Ellada Games, which recently confirmed that its side-scrolling action-survival RPG Niffelheim is headed to Switch, has now announced another title for the console: The Tiny Bang Story. The game, which has received a healthy number of 'very positive' reviews on Steam, is a puzzle title set in a hand-drawn storybook land. Players...
Video 14 Exciting New Games Coming To The Nintendo Switch In September
An action-packed month of releases
Hide your money, because this month is absolutely jam-packed with a selection of high-quality Switch games. Honestly, this is set to be one of the best months of 2019 – with things kicking off on 3rd September when Sypro Reignited Trilogy and Final Fantasy VIII Remastered arrive on the same day. It only gets...
News Escape From The Urlag Invasion When Greak: Memories Of Azur Arrives On Switch In 2020
Featuring traditional hand-drawn animation
Publisher Bromio and developer Navegante have revealed Greak: Memories of Azur will arrive on the Switch next year. The game is a side-scrolling single player game featuring traditional hand-drawn animation. The player takes control of three siblings and must guide them through the lands of Azur. You'll be...
News Castle Crashers Remastered Brings Cartoon Beat 'Em Up Action To The Switch Next Month
Defend your kingdom
Earlier this year, American-based developer The Behemoth lifted the lid on Castle Crashers Remastered for the Switch. This is the first time the company will bring one of its games to a Nintendo platform since the GameCube generation. Now, after "months of responding to questions and posts and tweets" asking when exactly the...
News Celebrate Untitled Goose Game's Launch With This Honkingly Cool Merch
We need those socks
If you missed the news earlier today, the adorable, quacky nuisance simulator Untitled Goose Game finally secured a release date on Nintendo Switch. We can't wait to get stuck into its pesky delights for ourselves, but before that, there's some merchandise to attend to. The game's publisher Panic is attending PAX West this...
News Honk! Untitled Goose Game Finally Has A Release Date On Switch
New gameplay trailer reveals all
After what feels like a literal eternity, the time has finally come. Untitled Goose Game has now been given a confirmed Switch release date of 20th September. Get in. We've been waiting to hear more about this one ever since it was first announced back in August last year; with a charming dose of humour and an...
News Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate Adds New Characters, Storylines And More
Available as an upgrade or standalone release
Koei Tecmo and Omega Force have officially revealed Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate, an update to Warriors Orochi 4 which brings new content for players to enjoy. The new game will be launching in February 2020 as a standalone title, or as a special 'Upgrade Pack' for those who already own the base game. The...
News Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix Secures Western Switch Release
As a Switch exclusive, no less
Sega has revealed that Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix is heading exclusively to the Switch in 2020. The best news? It's confirmed for the west, too. The game is said to take the series "to a new dimension" and allows both traditional button inputs and motion control movements unique to the Switch. Fan-favourite...
News Into The Dead 2 Brings A New Wave Of Zombie Survival To Switch
60 story levels to complete
Launching this October on Nintendo Switch is Into the Dead 2, a zombie survival game that'll have you blasting your way through hordes of the undead. You know the deal with zombie games by now - Into the Dead 2 tasks players with journeying through a zombie apocalypse in a race to save their family. You'll need to arm...
News Override: Mech City Brawl Is Smashing Its Way To Switch
"Mech it rain"
Multiplayer mech fighter Override: Mech City Brawl is headed to Nintendo Switch later this year, it has been confirmed. The game has players piloting a diverse roster of mechs, each with their own playstyle, special moves, and finishers, all with the aim of demolishing everything in your sight and emerging victorious. There are local...
News Intense Platforming Awaits When La-Mulana 1 & 2 Arrives On Switch Next Year
"Your destiny awaits"
NIS America has announced that La-Mulana 1 & 2 is headed to Nintendo Switch next year, and there's a brand new trailer up above to prove it. La-Mulana is a brutal platforming adventure game heavily inspired by the MSX system. A remake of the original game actually arrived on Wiiware a few years back - and it was excellent...
News SpeedRunners Is Finally Racing Onto The Nintendo Switch
A competitive game for four players
In February, a fan of the publisher tinyBuild reached out to the company and asked if there was any chance of SpeedRunners coming to the Switch. Surprisingly, CEO Alex Nichiporchik responded, saying the game would be coming to the system. After waiting months for an official announcement, tinyBuild has now...
News SMG And DevM Partner With Team17 To Release Moving Out On Switch Next Year
Get packing
Ever fancied becoming a removalist? Well, now you can when the chaotic "simulator" Moving Out shows up on the Switch and multiple other platforms at some point in 2020. The game is a collaboration between the Aussie studio SMG (Death Squared) and Swedish studio, DevM Games (Extreme Forklifting 2). In the latest update, it
News The Physical Version Of Spyro Reignited Trilogy On Switch Will Require A Sizable Download
Clear up some space
Not long after the Switch version of the Spyro Reignited Trilogy was announced, multiple listings for the game began to appear online. At the time, online retail listings in North America suggested the physical copy would require a download, while there was no mention of this on the front of the European box art. Now, with the...
News Co-Op Action RPG Ashen Brings Open World Exploration To Switch This December
Adventure with a friend
Ashen, the action RPG from New Zealand studio, A44, is headed to Nintendo Switch. You'll be able to play it on the go from December this year. Originally launching on Xbox One and the Epic Games Store in December 2018, Ashen went on to receive praise from critics, achieving a Metacritic score of 82 on PC. The game is...
News Here's Your First Look At Jumanji: The Video Game's Gameplay
*May contain hippos
Today, Jumanji: The Video Game has received its very first gameplay trailer, courtesy of Outright Games. We first heard about this one back in June, when it was revealed that Outright, along with Bandai Namco and UK developer Funsolve, would be launching a new game based on the Jumanji film franchise. It has players taking o
News Gun Gun Pixies Eyes Up A Release On Switch Next Week
New gameplay trailer shared
PQube and developer Compile Heart have released a new gameplay trailer for Gun Gun Pixies, a third-person 'shooter' launching on Switch next week. If you haven't heard about this one already, Gun Gun Pixies falls into that very particular gaming category of 'creepy girl-watching, but mixed with a splattering of shooter...
Video See The Sinking City's Open World Horror Running On Switch
Improved thanks to player feedback
Developer and publisher Frogwares has released a new video which showcases upcoming release The Sinking City running on Nintendo Switch. Narrated throughout, the new video is actually refreshingly open with how it explains exactly what has been happening behind the scenes. Frogwares says that this isn't just a...
News Ice Age: Scrat’s Nutty Adventure Scuttles Onto Switch This October
Watch the new gameplay trailer
Bandai Namco and Outright Games have revealed that Ice Age: Scrat’s Nutty Adventure will be haphazardly scrambling onto a Switch near you on 18th October. The game sees movie franchise favourite Scrat, the painfully clumsy squirrel, embarking on a quest through classic Ice Age locations to recover his cherished...
