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TodayTue, 16th Apr 2024
Feature Keza MacDonald On Meeting Miyamoto, 'Switch 2', And Her Upcoming Nintendo Book
"Nintendo is 'the' way you understand games"
The London Developer Conference (LDC) made its almighty return last week, allowing some of the biggest names in the gaming world the chance to talk about the industry, where it currently sits, and where it is likely to go. One of the speakers in this year's programme was Keza MacDonald, video games...
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- Nintendo
Guide Best Retro Throwback Nintendo Switch Games - Modern Games With Old-School Style
Scratch that nostalgia itch with these Switch neo-classics
Updated with Pepper Grinder. Enjoy! Ah, nostalgia — it's a tricksy thing. How many times have we gone back to revisit a treasured classic only to find that modern games have spoiled it for us? For all the brilliant aspects of retro games, the mod cons and performance we're used to now...
- Guides
- Best Switch Games
- Switch Essentials
Talking Point Nintendo Indie World Showcase Predictions - What Do You Expect To See?
Don't you dare say it
It's Indie World time! Yes, Nintendo has announced that on Wednesday 17th April we're getting 20-ish minutes' worth of indie game announcement goodness, following on from the February 2024 Nintendo Direct and the Pokémon Presents in the same month. And what's a Direct without some Direct predictions, eh? Okay, it's not...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Indie World
- Upcoming Releases
UK Charts Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Climbs The Charts To Nab Third Place
Go go go!
The latest UK Charts are in and it's probably safe to say there's not a whole lot going on at the moment. That said, as it nears its 7th birthday, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe continues to prove its evergreen appeal as it climbs yet another spot to take the bronze medal. As is the norm at this point, EA Sports FC 24 and Hogwarts Legacy have taken...
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- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- UK
Random 19 Years On, Mario Kart DS Speedrunners Are Still Finding New Shortcuts
Cutting corners
It has been 19 years since Mario Kart DS first hit the tracks. That's a pretty staggering length of time and one that we'll probably need a little sit down to fully recover from. But hey, while we freak out about the passing of the years, check this out: speedrunners have found a handful of new shortcuts on the DS' previously pretty...
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News Nintendo Indie World Showcase Announced For Tomorrow, April 17th 2024
20 minutes of announcements incoming
Here we go, folks. Nintendo has announced that an Indie World showcase will coming our way tomorrow on Wednesday, April 17th, 2023 at 7am PT / 10am ET / 3pm BST / 4pm CEST. The showcase will last for around 20 minutes and will focus on indie games that are coming to Nintendo Switch in 2024. As ever, we will...
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Review Planet Of Lana (Switch) - A Gentle Puzzle-Platformer With Sparkling Presentation
Out of this world
The cinematic platformer: although some great examples have emerged over the decades, the genre perhaps under-celebrated, with its fans especially under-served for a long stretch in the 2000s. It has nonetheless provided some truly legendary games: Prince of Persia, Another World, Flashback, and Inside. Planet of Lana gathers...
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- Switch eShop
Video This Controller Has A Screen, But Don't Expect A Wii U GamePad
Alex investigates
After seven years, we have seen Switch controllers of all shapes and sizes. LEDs, glow-in-the-dark, Hall Effect joysticks, the novelties go on. One feature that we were surprised to see on the recently revealed Manba One wireless controller, however, was a screen. Yes, a screen. On the controller. Could this be the Wii U 2.0?...
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Random You Can Now Control Your Switch With A GBA, If You Like
Authentic NSO experience
Sometimes, when you want to play a retro game, nothing but the original controller will do. Super Mario World with an SNES pad, Mega Man 2 with a NES pad, Zelda: Ocarina of Time with an N64 pad... They just feel better, right? Well, if you're partial to playing a few GBA games via the Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) service,...
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- Nintendo
- Modding
Random Another Super Mario Sunshine 'SpaceWorld' Mod Crops Up
Party like it's 2001
A little while back, we covered the efforts of Eclipse Team, a group of modders looking to create what they deem to be the most ambitious mod of Super Mario Sunshine ever. Dubbed 'Super Mario Eclipse', its effectively being billed as an unofficial sequel to the GameCube classic, and as part of the modders' efforts, they
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News Splatoon 3 Is Getting A Fresh New Update Very Soon
Get ready, squid kids
Nintendo has been pumping out all sorts of new updates for the squid shooter Splatoon 3 and the next one seemingly arrives later this week. As highlighted by dataminer and Splatoon 3 enthusiast 'OatmealDome' on social media, the next version is expected to drop in a few days. Nintendo's official Splatoon account mentions how...
- Nintendo Switch
- Splatoon
- Updates
- Nintendo
News Surprise! A New Listing For Hollow Knight: Silksong Has Appeared Online
Update: More ratings surface
Update #2 [Tue 16th Apr, 2024 04:30 BST]: It seems another rating for Hollow Knight: Silksong has appeared online. As highlighted by Vooks.net, this rating was shared on the Australian Classification Board website earlier this month on 2nd April 2024. It's hopefully a sign the game is finally nearing re
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
Gallery Nintendo Introduces The Cast Of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Get a quick refresher
Ahead of the return of the GameCube hit Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Nintendo has taken to social media to introduce the cast of characters to a new generation of players. If you've not played the game before, or just need a refresher - this reveals the characters who will join Mario on his adventure to rescue the...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Paper Mario
- Nintendo
- Upcoming Releases
News New Crypt Of The NecroDancer DLC Update Adds Hatsune Miku
Update: And it's now available for Switch
Update [Tue 16th Apr, 2024 01:45 BST]: The Hatsune Miku DLC for Crypt of the NecroDancer is now available on the Nintendo Switch. As part of the launch celebrations there's a 10% discount, dropping the game from its regular price of USD $1.99 to just $1.79 (or your regional equivalent). This offer will be...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Updates
- DLC
News Keanu Reeves Will Reportedly Voice Shadow In Sonic The Hedgehog 3
Arriving in cinemas this December
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is due to arrive in cinemas this December and this time the blue blur will be facing off against Dr. Robotnik and Shadow the Hedgehog. There have already been some rumours about who might be cast as the voice of Shadow, and now according to The Hollywood Reporter "multiple sources" have told...
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- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Movies
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YesterdayMon, 15th Apr 2024
Guide Best Kirby Games Of All Time
Every Kirby game ranked
We're republishing this today to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Kirby and the Amazing Mirror on GBA, which you can also play on Nintendo Switch Online via the Expansion Pack! Kirby — one of the most famous faces (with little podgy arms and feet attached) in Nintendo's stable of stars — has been wowing players with...
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- All Time
- Kirby
- Best Games
News One Piece Odyssey Is Finally Sailing To Nintendo Switch
Out this summer
Bandai Namco has announced that One Piece Odyssey, the turn-based RPG set in the hugely popular Shōnen Jump manga series One Piece, is coming to Nintendo Switch on 26th July 2024. One Piece Odyssey was first released on the PlayStation, Xbox, and PC in January 2023, and the Switch version comes with the post-game scenario 'Reunion...
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- Upcoming Releases
- Bandai Namco
- Anime
- Manga
News Nintendo Has Confirmed It Won't Be At Gamescom This Year
Missing Link
Gamescom will be kicking off in Cologne, Germany, from 21st-25th August later this year, but sadly Nintendo has confirmed that it will not be in attendance. As relayed by German publication Games Wirtschaft (thanks, VGC), a Nintendo spokesperson confirmed the following: "Gamescom is a central event for Nintendo in the event calendar...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Gamescom
News Japanese Man Arrested For Selling Hacked Scarlet And Violet Pokémon
He appeared to be caught!
A Japanese man has been arrested for selling modded data from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, reportedly making millions of yen over the course of just a few months. As reported by NHK News and Automaton (thanks, VGC), the individual was selling r
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- Pokemon
- Nintendo
- The Pokemon Company
- Japan
News 'NetherWorld' Brings Deliciously Dark Storytelling To Switch In 2025
Black humour aplenty
Publisher SelectaPlay and developer Hungry Pixel have announced NetherWorld for Switch, an action-adventure narrative experience making its way to the console in 2025. Boasting some stylish pixel art visuals, Netherworld looks absolutely bonkers, and it's right up our alley. It also doesn't look like it's particularly suitable...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
Sunday14th Apr 2024
Guide Best Cozy Games On Switch
Prepare to have your fuzzies warmed
Update: We've updated this list and given it a spring clean. Along with that, we've also added two newer releases to the pack: Botany Manor and Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley. Enjoy! What exactly makes a game cozy? Is it the player's state of mind while playing? Is it an adherence to specific aesthetics or...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Switch Essentials
- Best Switch Games
- Wholesome
News Hatsune Miku's Fitness Boxing Switch Game Has Been Rated By The ESRB
Get ready for a workout with the virtual idol
Last September, Imagineer announced superstar virtual idol Hatsune Miku would be getting her own Fitness Boxing game. It seems the same title has now been rated 'E' for everyone by the ESRB in North America - seemingly confirming a local release is on the way. Here's the official description: "This is...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
- US
- North America
News Contra: Operation Galuga Limited Run Classic & Ultimate Edition Revealed, Pre-Orders Live
Update: Pre-orders end soon
Update [Sun 14th Apr, 2024 23:30 BST]: Pre-orders for the Contra: Operation Galuga physical Switch release will close very soon - so this is your last chance to get hold of standalone copies and collector's editions. Original article [Fri 1st Mar, 2024 03:00 GMT]: Back in December last year we heard how Konami and...
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- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
- Konami
- Limited Run Games
Mailbox A More Powerful, Digital-Only 'Switch 2' And "Obscurer" Treasures - Nintendo Life Letters
Issue #11 - April 2024
Welcome back to the Nintendo Life Mailbox, our monthly feature where we read and respond to a collection of correspondences from your lovely selves. Before we dive in, a quick request. 17th April is International Haiku Day and we'd like to run a Back Page article highlighting the best Nintendo-related haiku's from the NL...
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News VTuber Horror Game 'Evil God Korone' Gets A Surprise Release On Switch eShop
Hololive VTuber Korone takes over Tsugunohi as an "Evil God"
Japanese Hololive VTuber 'Korone' has done all sorts of collabs and crossovers, and with this in mind, the Tsugunohi horror game Evil God Korone has now got a surprise release on the Switch eShop. This title originally launched on Steam back in 2021 and is priced at $4.49 (or the regional...
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Poll Box Art Brawl - Kirby Super Star
Deep breath
Welcome back to this week's edition of Box Art Brawl! Before we check out the latest clash of the covers, let's remind ourselves what happened last time when three Super Bomberman box art variants went up against each other. It was Europe's bright design that walked away with a commanding lead in this one, taking 58% of the vote. Japan...
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Saturday13th Apr 2024
News Corn Kidz 64 Brings N64-Inspired 3D Platforming To Switch This Month
Update: N64 wireless controller support confirmed
Update [Sat 13th Apr, 2024 02:00 BST]: Diplodocus Games has shared some exciting news on social media - revealing a pre-release patch for Corn Kidz 64 on the Switch will add support for Switch Online Nintendo 64 wireless controllers. To activate "trident controls", you'll need to press R on the...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- N64
News Crash Bandicoot 4 Sales Reportedly Surpass Five Million
Crash is back!
It seems the fourth major Crash Bandicoot game has experienced plenty of sales success since its initial 2020 release. According to Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time design director Toby Schadt (via LinkedIn), the "well-received sequel" has supposedly sold over five million copies since its original debut on PlayStation and Xbox...
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- Crash Bandicoot
- Activision
- Sales
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (13th April)
Oh, Penitent one
Right then, it's the weekend, but before we dive into what we're playing, let's take a look at what's been going on this week. First up, it was announced that Balatro would be getting its first major update, but keep calm, as it's not Switch-bound just yet. We caught wind of a rather pointless mod that allows
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- Talking Point
- Nintendo Switch
- What Are You Playing
Soapbox I Flew 3,000 Miles To Get My Arse Handed To Me In Mario Party
Or, how a game about betrayal brought me closer to my friends
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Kate reminisces about a memorable trip... to Loser Town! I can't believe I've been allowed to use the word "arse" in a title. I feel...
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- Travelogue
- Mario Party
- Nintendo Switch
News Rise Of The Triad: Ludicrous Edition Receives Cross-Platform Multiplayer Update
And multiple Switch-specific improvements
There are now even more reasons to check out the retro first-person shooter Rise of the Triad with a new update adding cross-play support. It means you can now engage in multiplayer firefights with your friends on other systems including Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. Here's Nightdive's summary of Version 1.1...
- Switch eShop
- Nintendo Switch
- Updates
News My Time At Sandrock Is Adding Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Coming to Switch this summer
The construction RPG and life sim My Time At Sandrock will be getting a cross-platform multiplayer update this summer. It will allow users on Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, and PC to team up and experience "combat, construction, social activities and more". Although My Time At Sandrock didn't launch in the best state on...
- Switch eShop
- Nintendo Switch
- Updates
Friday12th Apr 2024
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's SNES Library With Three More Titles
Including a few Japanese exclusives
Nintendo continues to bolster its Switch Online retro library and today it's added three more titles to the Super Nintendo collection. This line-up is a little bit different as includes a few Japan-only Super Famicom releases. This includes Wrecking Crew '98 - a sequel to the original NES title, and Sunsoft's...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch Online
- Nintendo
- Updates
- SNES
News Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Update 2 Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Featuring a new leopard skin outfit for Lara
After a great start in February, Aspyr has continued to improve the overall experience in Tomb Raider I-III Remastered with new updates. The latest one has now officially gone live. Update 2 includes improvements across all the games, individual updates for all three games, fixes, and much more. Aspyr...
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- Tomb Raider
- Switch eShop
- Updates
Guide Best Prince Of Persia Games Of All Time - Switch And Nintendo Systems
Every Nintendo Prince of Persia game, ranked by you
2024 is turning out to be a pretty good year for Prince of Persia. We got the excellent Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown in January, and then rumours of a new game from none other than Dead Cells devs Evil Empire proved to be true
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- All Time
- Prince of Persia
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News QubicGames' Switch eShop Sale Takes Over 100 Games Down To Just $0.20 Each
Sales also available in Europe / UK
Publisher QubicGames has announced that it is launching a 20th Anniversary Switch eShop sale in North America and Europe, slashing the prices of over 100 digital titles. It will be available from 12th April to 1st May 2024. The paramaters and prices are very much dependent on your region with this one, so let's...
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- US
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News Discord Reportedly Removing Servers And Creator Accounts For Switch Emulators
Nintendo's shadow looms
Discord is reportedly removing servers for the Nintendo Switch emulators Suyu and Sudachi while also completely disabling the accounts for their respective developers. As covered by The Verge, the developers for the emulators had received communication from Discord about how they were supposedly sharing content that violates...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Discord
News Ex-PlayStation Dev Gio Corsi Joins Nintendo of America
"Here we go!"
Gio Corsi, who is perhaps best known in the industry for his six-year tenure at PlayStation, has announced that he has joined Nintendo of America's 'AAA Third-Party Portfolio Management' team. Announced via a post on X, Corsi said "This week I began my new gig filled with fun & adventure", while his profile has now been updated...
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News Inti Creates' Cat Action Platformer 'Umbraclaw' Scores Free eShop Demo
Out meow!
Right before its official release on 30th May, Inti Creates has brought us a free demo for the upcoming cat action platformer, Umbraclaw. Now available on the Switch eShop, the Umbraclaw demo packs in a decent amount of content. You'll be able to access the game's tutorial, play through its opening two stages (including boss battles) and...
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News Switch Online's 'Missions & Rewards' Adds Princess Peach: Showtime! Icons
Update: The final wave is now available
Update #3 [Fri 12th Apr, 2024 03:30 BST]: The fourth and final wave of Princess Peach: Showtime! icons for Switch Online users has now been made available. The icons are priced at 10 Platinum Points and the backgrounds and frames are 5 points each. This new wave will be available until 18th April 2024, so get...
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News Quake-Powered FPS Wrath: Aeon Of Ruin Locks In New Switch Release Date
It's finally arriving later this month
Save the date! The Quake-powered first-person shooter Wrath: Aeon of Ruin has locked in a new release date for the Switch. After it was meant to arrive in Spring 2023, the new date for consoles has now been scheduled for later this month on 25th April. So it's finally happening! The same title exited early...
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- Switch eShop
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News Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising Is The Next Nintendo Switch Online Free Game Trial (Europe)
Rising up
Are you curious about Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising? Do you have an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription? Well you're in luck because 505 Games' muddled metroidvania has been announced as Europe's next free game trial. The trial kicks off on the Switch eShop today (12th April) and you can play as much as you'd like for free until 18th...
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- Nintendo Switch Online
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News Pokémon-Like 'Coromon' Scores A Physical Switch Release, Pre-Orders Open Next Week
Another "Limited Run" entry
If you've been interested in the Pokémon-Like Coromon since its arrival on Switch but have been holding out for a physical release, Limited Run has now announced a hard copy of the game will go on sale very soon. Pre-orders for Coromon on Switch will open next week on 19th April and will be available until 19th May. A...
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- Switch eShop
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News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe And Splatoon 3 World Championships Get Underway This Weekend
Meet the competitors
Following the cancellation of Nintendo Live 2024 in Tokyo, the world championships for both Splatoon 3 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe had to be rescheduled for a later date. Well, that date is now here as the events get underway today (or tomorrow, depending on your time zone). The championships themselves will be taking place in...
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Thursday11th Apr 2024
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Puzzle Games
Piecing it together
Update: We've given this list a bit of a tidy-up and added both Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On! and Botany Manor. Enjoy! From the very beginning, Nintendo handhelds have been a powerhouse in the puzzle genre, championing games that might have been lost in the bombastic, graphics-obsessed arena of home consoles. Switch’s bridging...
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News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Uniqlo Range Officially Announced
Update: USA release confirmed
Update [Thu, 11th Apr, 2024, 19:30 BST]: Uniqlo has confirmed that the previously announced Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom range will be launching in stores and online in North America on 25th April. Taking to social media to confirm the release, Uniqlo said that the clothing items — which can be wishlisted now — will...
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News Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance's Protagonist Rocks An Awesome New Look
'Sacrifice' trailer debuts
Atlus has revealed a brand new trailer along with some fresh information for Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance ahead of its expected release on 14th June, 2024. What's particularly drawn our eye is the brand new form for the game's protagonist, which is accessible via the new 'Canon of Veangeance' story path. For those not...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
News Saber Interactive CEO Doesn't Think $70 Video Games Are Sustainable
"I think the market is going to shift"
This generation has seen the arrival of $70 USD triple-A titles and even Nintendo has upped its prices with Link's latest outing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. While it seems like this new price point is here to stay, Saber Interactive's CEO Matthew Karch doesn't think it's a sustainable model and...
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- Industry
News Sunsoft Announces 'Retro Game Selection' For Switch, English Release Planned
Three Famicom games in one collection
Japanese game company Sunsoft has officially announced Sunsoft is Back! Retro Game Selection for the Nintendo Switch. It will be making its way across to the hybrid system in Japan later this month on 18th April. The good news is an English version is also on the way! This upcoming release will be comprised of...
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- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
- Famicom
Soapbox I Thought I'd Clear My Backlog In 2024, But The Switch Had Other Ideas
Back(log) pain
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Jim is finding 2024 to be a little more stacked than he expected... 2023 was a wild ride on Switch. In any given year, the likes of Fire Emblem Engage, Pikmin 4, Outer Wilds, Ghost...
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Nintendo Download 11th April (North America)
Botany Manor! Grounded! Slave Zero X!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Botany Manor (Whitethorn Digital, 9th...
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News Pac-Man's New Battle Royale Game Chomps Its Way To Switch Next Month
Waka waka
After being revealed last October, Bandai Namco has today announced that the catchily-titled Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs will be bringing even more Pac-Man-based battle royale action to Switch on 9th May. Mega Tunnel Battle originally launched on Google Stadia back in 2020, though the game has obviously disappeared in the...
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Japanese Charts Princess Peach: Showtime Claims The Throne For The Third Week In A Row
Still holding on
We are back, back, back with a fresh look at the Japanese gaming charts from Famitsu (via Gematsu) and Nintendo's latest is once again at the top of the ladder. Yep, Princess Peach: Showtime! is ruling over the competition for the third week in a row, with an additional 19,612 units keeping it in pole position. If you think those...
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- Japan
- Charts
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News Brotato Is Getting A Free Four-Player Couch Co-Op Update And New DLC
'Abyssal Terrors' coming this summer
The top-down arena shooter roguelite Brotato will be getting new DLC this summer titled Abyssal Horrors. Along with new potatoes, items, and weapons, it will also add new maps (which transport you to the depths below) and new weapons. Perhaps most excitingly, the game is adding a free four-player couch co-op...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Updates
- DLC
News School Management Sim 'Let's School' Will Enroll On Switch This Summer
School's... in?
As a part of yesterday's Triple-I Initiative showcase, PM Studios and Pathea Games announced that the sweet school management sim Let's School will be ringing the bell on Switch this summer. This one launched on Steam last July and has since gone on to rack up thousands of 'Very Positive' reviews. In it, you take on the role of a...
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- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
News 34 Sports Games: World Edition Brings Minigame Mayhem To Switch This June
An enhanced version of "30 Sport Games in 1"
We're well past the Wii Sports generation at this point, but this hasn't stopped certain companies from releasing collections featuring all sorts of sports-themed minigames. With this in mind, Maximum Entertainment has announced it will be bringing another sports compilation to the Switch on 28th June...
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- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
News Fashion Dreamer Receives Another Free Update For Switch, Here's What's Included
Future Fair has arrived
Since its arrival on the Nintendo Switch, Fashion Dreamer has received multiple major updates adding all sorts of content. This week marks the arrival of "free update 5" - officially titled Future Fair - which includes with Limited Time Fair Rewards as well as new Catalog items. There are some new Gacha items, roo. Keep in...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Updates
Wednesday10th Apr 2024
News Prince Of Persia: Sands Of Time Remake Dev Update Shared In New "Exclusive"
"The remake has been… remade from scratch"
A new "exclusive" from Insider Gaming journalist Tom Henderson has provided an update about Ubisoft's Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake. The previous update claimed the project had reached an "important" miles
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- Ubisoft
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Random "No Differences, No Fun!" - Sakurai Talks Unique Fighters In Smash Ultimate's DLC
"It's no fun if everyone's basically the same!"
Masahiro Sakurai is back again with another YouTube video and this one is all about 'using parameters' to keep characters feeling fresh. As expected, the legendary game designer touches on examples from Kirby and Smash Bros. to illustrate his point, though it was his explanation of "special...
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News Forget In-Game Currency, Disney Speedstorm's Next Premium Season Pass Requires Real Money
U-turn
Just before Gameloft's fantasy racer speeds into its seventh season, it has been announced that Disney Speedstorm's premium season pass will soon be available by "direct purchase" only and not redeemed with the earnable in-game currency. To be clear, this mixes things up from what players have experienced up until this point. In the game's...
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News Mortal Kombat 1 Teases Next DLC Character And Kameo Fighter
Update: Check out Ermac's full gameplay trailer
Update [Wed 10th Apr, 2024 00:55 BST]: NetherRealm Studios has now released the full gameplay trailer for the next Mortal Kombat 1 DLC character Ermac and the Kameo Fighter Mavado. You can check it out in the social media post below or via YouTube. Original story [Tue 9th Apr, 2024 05:45 BST]:...
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- DLC
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News Epic Mickey Switch Remake Translates "Motion Controls To Analog Sticks" And Enhances Camera
Don't worry, motion controls will also be supported
Earlier this year during a Nintendo Partner Showcase, it was announced the 2010 Wii title Epic Mickey would be making a return on the Switch this year in a brand new "faithful remake" titled Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed. The remake's senior producer Pan Schröder has now shared some more...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Disney
Random Fan Saves All Dragon Quest 7 DLC Maps Before 3DS Servers Shut Down
"It felt like giving a little present back to the community"
With the 3DS and Wii U servers shutting down forever just a few days ago, a huge amount of DLC, digital-only games, and games reliant on online play have been lost to time. But one Dragon Quest fan sought to preserve all DLC for the 3DS remake of Dragon Quest VII — and they did it just...
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- DLC
- Square Enix
- Dragon Quest
News Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 'Future Saga' DLC Reveals New Playable Characters
Android 18 and Videl join the battle
Last month, Bandai Namco announced the 'Future Saga' DLC for Dragon Ball: Xenoverse 2, adding new scenarios and playable characters. Now, in a small update on social media, it's lifted the lid on two new playable characters which will be available in the first of four chapters "coming soon". It's the Dragon Ball...
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- Dragon Ball
- DLC
- Updates
- Bandai Namco
News Prince Of Persia Roguelite From Dead Cells Dev Revealed, Switch Not Confirmed
Early Access launch is in May
The rumours were true — The Rogue Prince of Persia is real, and it's being developed by Dead Cells co-developer Evil Empire. Announced during the Triple-i Initiative, The Rogue Prince of Persia is coming to Steam Early Access on 14th May 2024. Other platforms have not been ann
- Upcoming Releases
- Prince of Persia
- Ubisoft
Book Review 'The Most Relaxing Video Games' - More Than Just Cute 'N' Cosy
Ahhhhhhhhh...
When it comes to relaxing games, you probably already have a reasonably sound idea of what these might look like and entail. Perhaps it’s a jaunty farm sim like Stardew Valley or Story of Seasons, a laid-back puzzler like Unpacking, or even a cute adventure like A Short Hike. The point is that many of us have preconceived notions of...
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News It's Official, SEGA Has Declared 2024 The "Year Of Shadow"
Luigi (out of) time!
We love a "Year Of...". 10 years ago, Nintendo wrapped up the Year of Luigi and now, a decade on, it looks like SEGA is getting in on the action as it has declared 2024 the "Year of Shadow". Accompanied by a toe-curlingly cheesy trailer (above), the 'Fearless' Year of Shadow is now underway. It even has its own website, that's...
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A "PSA" from Atooi following the 3DS online shutdown
Following the shutdown of online play for the 3DS and Wii U yesterday, Atooi founder Jools Watsham has issued a special PSA to "Nintendo 3DS owners and fans of Chicken Wiggle". All of the 3DS community levels that were uploaded to Chicken Wiggle during its lifecycle will be made available to...
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News Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble Will Feature... Chaos Emeralds?
Or are they Infinity Stones..?
Sega has released a brand new trailer for Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble ahead its expected launch on 25th June, 2024 exclusively on Switch. This time, we're focusing on the game's Adventure Mode, which will be playable either solo or with up to 4 friends via co-op play. What's particularly interesting with this one...
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News Front Mission 2: Remake Lands New Game + Mode In Latest Update
Here are the full patch notes
You have to give it to developers Storm Trident and G-Craft, these Front Mission 2: Remake updates are coming thick and fast. We thought that the base game was a little rough around the edges when it launched last year, though the devs have since added a lot of content in the ensuing months and the latest patch is...
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News Vampire Survivors Gets Contra Crossover DLC Next Month
A Konami collab? Castlevania when...
Vampire Survivors is getting even more DLC on 9th May, but this one's particularly exciting, as it's teaming up with legendary Konami franchise Contra. In Vampire Survivors: Operation Guns, you'll be rescuing the President’s cousin’s sister’s dog from Red Falcon. Many classic Contra characters (even Brad...
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Mini Review The Gap (Switch) - A Bit Basic, But Still A Gripping Narrative Mystery
"One must have good memory to keep the promises one makes"
Following a mysterious 'walking sim' path similar to those trodden by The Stanley Parable and What Remains of Edith Finch, Slovenian developer Label This' debut game, The Gap, doesn’t necessarily feel like anything revolutionary, but it’s an engaging narrative experience that we’d...
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News Slay The Spire Is Getting A Sequel, But It's PC-Only For Now
Heading to Early Access in 2025
Hit indie deckbuilder Slay the Spire is getting a sequel, publisher and developer Megacrit has announced. Named (appropriately) Slay the Spire 2, the game will be launching in Steam Early Access in 2025. Consoles have yet to be confirmed, but the first one eventually reached the Switch, so we can't see this one...
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Video We're Playing Zelda: Majora's Mask In Our YouTube Series 'First Bytes'
Dawn of the First Stream
Remember when our lovely video producer Felix played through The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for our YouTube series 'First Bytes'? Well, after having such a rootin'-tootin' good time with it, he's decided that the most sensible game to tackle next would be the direct sequel, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. We...
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News Devolver's 'Reigns: Beyond' Charts A Path For Switch This Month
Rock on!
After launching exclusively on Apple Arcade, Devolver Digital and Nerial's Reigns: Beyond is now scheduled to rock out on Nintendo Switch later this month on 17th April 2024. The fourth entry in the Reigns narrative series, Reigns: Beyond ditches the more medieval setting of the previous games for an intergalatic adventure in which you...
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News Heartwarming Indie Adventure 'Tchia' Gets Release Date & New Trailer
See how it runs on Switch
Developer Awaceb has given us a release date for its lovely open-world adventure game Tchia, and it'll be gliding onto the eShop on 27th June 2024. Originally released on PC and PlayStation back in 2023, the Switch port of Tchia was announced in March 2024. Pre-orders are also available on the S
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Tuesday9th Apr 2024
News Balatro Is Getting Its First Major Update
The roguelike deck builder has more on the way
One of the most popular releases of the year so far is the roguelike deck builder hit Balatro. Although it had some teething issues on the Switch (with a temporary removal from the eShop), it's since returned and has gone on to sell more than one million copies across all platforms. Now, it seems the
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News Fan-Made Nintendo Network Replacement 'Pretendo' No Longer Requires Hacked Wii U
Just in time
Official online functionality for the Wii U and 3DS may be no more (as of today, 9th April), but unofficial Nintendo Network replacements are already out there. What's more, the fan-made server substitute Pretendo Network is now available even for those who don't want to hack their Wii U. In a blog post released today, the brains...
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Random Modded Nintendo Switch OLED Runs Zelda: TOTK With 4K Visuals
But performance takes a massive hit
Talk of potential tech specs for 'Switch 2' has been floating about for so long by this point, it seems that the whole thing is going around in circles. Will Nintendo's follow-up be able to run 4K or won't it? It's something that we have heard time and time again, and now one modder has taken things into their own...
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Soapbox Vanillaware's Most Underrated Game Is More Than Just A Pretty Picture
Deserving of a Rebirth
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Alana is talking about a Vanillaware oldie — Muramasa: The Demon Blade, a Wii title that is celebrating its 15th anniversary. And, in the wake of 13 Sentinels and Unicorn...
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Review Moonglow Bay (Switch) – A Fishing Sim That Doesn't Pull You In
Watered down
Love or hate fishing minigames, there’s no denying they’re a staple of the cosy set. But Moonglow Bay aims to blow that hook-and-line mechanic into a full game. This fishing sim from Bunnyhug and Coatsink launched in 2021 on Steam and Xbox to mixed reviews. The new Switch port (and starboard) starts out as a tranquil few days out on...
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News Switch eShop Sale Knocks Up To 80% Off Select 'Metroidvanias'
'Fusion Festival' now live
If you're a fan of the 'Metroidvania' genre, then you might be interested in the 'Fusion Festival' sale now live on the Switch eShop. Curated by Anton Emelianov and Imad Khalil at third-party publisher Ravenage, the sale is available in both North America and Europe and will be live until 14th April at 7pm CEST / 6pm PT...
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News 'Amber Isle' Combines Animal Crossing With Adorable Dinosaurs And Shop Management
Run your own dino-store
Ambertail Games and Team17 have announced a brand new, and adorable, shop management sim called Amber Isle, where you can design your own dinosaur character and run your own prehistoric shop. It's coming to Switch as well as Steam, though no release date has been announced yet. Blending Animal Crossing-style interactions and...
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News Staff At UK Retailer GAME Reportedly Facing Redundancies
Most employees now under zero hour contracts
Staff at UK retailer GAME are reportedly facing redundancies as the firm moves most of its workforce under zero hour contracts. As reported by Eurogamer, it's not currently known how many employees will be laid off, but it's understood that all non-managerial staff will now be on zero hour contracts...
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News 3DS And Wii U Users Say Goodbye To Online Play
"Goodnight"
It's a bit of a sad day in the world of Nintendo, with the company officially shutting down online play functionality for both the 3DS and Wii U systems. Fans have today united by jumping on the servers while they were still active and seeing out the final hours. Across social media, there have been a lot of people having some final...
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News Switch Online's Missions & Rewards Adds New Batch Of Icons You Can Only "Get By Playing"
Unlock more Super Mario icons
Nintendo has released another batch of "play and redeem" icons for Switch Online members and this time the focus is on the company's mascot Super Mario. There are icons are based on Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Super Mario 3D World, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Super Mario Odyssey. You'll be able to purchase each one for 10...
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News Moon Studios Isn't Making 'Ori 3' Yet But It Has "Ideas"
"Right now, we are completely focused on No Rest for the Wicked"
Moon Studios, developer of the platforming Metroidvanias Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, is busy working on its upcoming action RPG No Rest for the Wicked. But in a new interview with Game In
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News This Monster-Collecting Deckbuilder Decides Battles On The Roll Of A Dice
Roll out!
Publisher Good Shepherd Entertainment and developers LEAP Game Studios and Tiny Ghoul have today announced that the monster-collecting, deck-building roguelike Dicefolk will be rolling onto Switch later this year. There's a dash of Pokémon in Dicefolk's creature catching, sure, but the combat system is far from anything that you would...
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Video Eleven Games That Kept Video Producer Felix Up Past His Bedtime
Can't. Stop. Playing.
We've all been there, right? A new game launches and it's just so darn good that you find yourself playing until the wee hours of the morning, bags under your eyes and a curious smell emanating from your armpits. It's truly a wonderful feeling to experience a game that hooks you immediately and keeps you engaged so much that...
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Feature What's It Like To Attend The Pokémon European International Championships?
What a Blast(oise)
The 2024 Pokémon European International Championships have been and gone, but what a weekend it was for the yearly event! Thousands of competitors and spectators alike descended on London's ExCeL arena for three days of competition, meet-ups and (of course) shopping. Now taking up multiple halls in the capital's convention...
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