Nintendo Switch News
February2024
News Tactical RPG 'Unicorn Overlord' Demo Gallops Onto eShop, Save Data Carries Over
Attention!
If you're itching to dive into Unicorn Overlord, the tactical RPG which launches on 8th March, then you can download a free demo from the Switch eShop right now. The demo was revealed during today's Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase and Atlus has confirmed that your save data will carry over to the full game when it launches in just a...
News Fantasy Life i Finally Settles For An October Release On Switch
Worth the wait?
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, the sequel to the 3DS classic, has finally received a release date for Switch, and it'll be out on 10th October, 2024. The game had been delayed from 2023 at the last moment, but judging from the new trailer, it looks like the wait is going to be worth it, as the game will boast a total of...
News Contra: Operation Galuga Gets Release Date, Free Demo Out Now
A classic returns very soon
It's been out of action for a minute, but Contra: Operation Galuga finally has a release date, and it's only a few weeks away. The reimagined version of the classic NES action game Contra, Operation Galuga lands on Nintendo Switch on 12th March 2024 for USD $39.99 / GBP £34.99. Pre-orders are open now on the eShop
News Surprise! Penny's Big Breakaway Is Available To Download Right Now
The penny dropped
After much anticipation, Penny's Big Breakaway has been given a release date on Nintendo Switch, and guess what... it's out now! Yep, you can download the game from the Nintendo Switch eShop for $29.99 / £24.99. The game was developed by Evening Star featuring the talent behind the critically-acclaimed Sonic Mania. It focuses on...
News Pokémon Developer's Brilliant 'Pocket Card Jockey' Bolts To Switch Today
Ride on time
Following on from its non-Nintendo debut on Apple Arcade in January 2023, the sublime horse-racing-solitaire game for 3DS, Pocket Card Jockey, has finally made the jump to Nintendo Switch as Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On! Developed by Game Freak of Pokémon fame, this curious mash-up of puzzling with breeding and racing horses was one of...
News Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Confirmed For Switch, Adds New Chapter & Storyline
Coming in June
Atlus is rereleasing Shin Megami Tensei V later this year in what it's calling the "definitive version" of the 2021 RPG. Confirmed during today's Partner Showcase, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is launching on 21st June 2024 and it's going multiplatform. While this is a rerelease of the original Switch-exclusive game, it will...
News Two Xbox Games Get Nintendo Switch Release Dates
And one is arriving tomorrow
If there's one thing we all expected to see at today's Partner Showcase, it was the reveal of a couple of Xbox titles coming to Switch. And we didn't just get one — we got two, with release dates! Two of Obsidian's Xbox exclusives are jumping ship in 2024 and coming to Switch — the excellent narrative RPG Pentiment...
News Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble Is Rolling Exclusively Onto Switch Later This Year
Keep rollin', rollin', rollin', rollin'
Sega has announced Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble, the first brand-new Super Monkey Ball game in 10 years. It'll be rolling onto the Switch later this year on 25th June, 2024. Featuring local co-op play for up to four players, and online multiplayer for up to sixteen, Banana Rumble looks to mix things up a...
News Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Is A Switch Remake Of A Wii Favourite
“Good times are here to stay”
Disney Epic Mickey, originally released on the Wii, will be coming to Switch later this year in a brand new "faithful remake." Announced during today's Partner Showcase, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed brings the House of Mouse's mascot to the console with enhanced visuals. The Wii game was released almost 14 years...
News The Original Star Wars: Battlefront Games Are Coming To Switch
Unlimited powaaaaaah
Developer Aspyr is bringing the first two Star Wars: Battlefront games to the Nintendo Switch via the Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection. The games will be playable online with a Nintendo Switch Online account and will feature up to 64 players. New content to the collection includes Kit Fisto as a playable character and...
Watch Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase February 2024
Let's partner up
February always delivers, doesn't it? The first Nintendo Direct of 2024 is here — and it's a Partner Showcase! Yes, we know this isn't the Big One we were all hoping for, and yes, we know that Nintendo is forgoing the stream part and simply dropping a video on the hour, but we thought it'd still be fun to watch the video together...
News It's Official, Monster Hunter Stories Is Coming To Switch
Update: Confirmed during today's Partner Direct
Update: It's happening! Monster Hunter Stories is coming to Nintendo Switch. The Switch version is a remaster of the 3DS title and will be fully voiced. A museum is also being added which will include artwork of the characters and monsters, and a music player. Here's a short overview of what to...
News Slave Zero X Has Been Delayed On Switch
A bit more TLC required
Slave Zero X, the pixel art action game from developer Poppy Works, has been delayed on Switch, as confirmed by publisher Ziggurat. While no firm release date for the game has been set, Poppy Works is currently aiming to get it out on Switch around early Spring 2024. The reason for the delay is simple: Poppy Works and...
News Digimon Game Producer Kazumasa Habu Has Left His Role After 12 Years
"I have been quietly passing the baton"
Kazumasa Habu, game producer for the Digimon franchise, has announced that he has left his role after 12 years. Starting with Digimon Story: Lost Evolution, he went on to produce a number of entries in the series before finishing with Digimon Survive in 2022. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) and...
Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase February 2024 - Time, Where To Watch, What To Expect
Partners in crime
After weeks of rumours, predictions, and general chit-chat, Nintendo has officially announced that the first Nintendo Direct of the year will be a Partner Showcase, taking place today, Wednesday 21st February 2024. The Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase February 2024 will be broadcast on YouTube and is set to last for approximately...
News Warhammer 40,000 DLC Brings The Battle To PowerWash Simulator Next Week
"Purge the unclean"
PowerWash Simulator has revealed its next themed DLC pack is based on the Warhammer 40,000 universe. It will launch next week on the Nintendo Switch and allows players to wash away dirt and grime from massive recreations of the popular miniature wargame. As the player, you'll take control of the all-new Adeptus Mecanicus...
News Surprise! Minecraft: Bedrock Edition Now Has Add-Ons
Try it out on Nintendo Switch
There's some exciting news for Minecraft fans across all console platforms today, with the launch of add-ons in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition of the game. These are mods created by partners and the community and then released on the game's Marketplace. As part of this, Mojang is celebrating with a collection of free...
Feature Shiren The Wanderer Devs On Preserving Series' "Difficulty" And "Uniqueness"
"I made sure to preserve what I believed to be valuable"
Shiren the Wanderer is one of the longest-running roguelike series in the world. Debuting back in 1995 as the second entry in the Mystery Dungeon series, Mystery Dungeon 2: Shiren the Wanderer introduced the world to the young boy who would explore many procedurally-generated dungeons over the...
Round Up The Previews Are In For Princess Peach: Showtime!
Standing ovation or slow clap?
We still have a little way to go before Nintendo lifts the curtain on Princess Peach: Showtime! on 22nd March, but that doesn't mean that we can't have a little peek behind it to see how things are shaping up. The way that we can do this is by checking out the game's previews (sorry, there's no actual curtain) which...
Talking Point Nintendo Direct Predictions - What Do You Hope To See?
Howdy, Partner
There she is! After waiting patiently for the first Nintendo Direct of 2024 — looking back to determine the most probable date Nintendo would unleash its next bumper crop of Switch game reveals and news — we finally have the time, date, and flavour confirmed: 21st February, and it's a Partner Showcase. <related...
News It Looks Like Gold And Silver Will Feature In The Next 'Pokémon Presents'
But in what form..?
In case you missed it, The Pokémon Company announced that the next Pokémon Presents showcase will broadcast on 27th February, 2024. It's not known what will be featured during the presentation, but thanks to a little tip from Nintenduo, it looks like
News You Can Now Buy Your Very Own Sheikah Slate From Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
It ain't cheap, though
If you fancy yourself your very own Sheikah Slate from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, then you're in luck. First 4 Figures has revealed a replica of the tool that you can pre-order right now with delivery estimated to commence in Q1 2025. As with the majority of products from First 4 Figures, though, it's not going...
Hands On We've Played Princess Peach: Showtime! - Is It Any Good?
Show must go on
Princess Peach: Showtime! is a game that isn’t going to immediately appeal to many of the fans of big shooty bang-bang games like DOOM Eternal, but there’s a place for it still with an audience as sizeable as that of the Switch. Nintendo invited us to come along and give the game a go for ourselves ahead of its release on 22nd...
Random Mario Kart 8 Tournaments With A Live Jazz Band Is A Thing
Sign us up
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has some superb music; that much is certain. We've spent many hours bopping our heads along to the jazz-inspired tracks with our headphones on, but what if you could experience the music with a live jazz band instead? Well, you can! If you're willing to travel to Oklahoma City, that is. As highlighted by The Guardian,...
Guide Where To Buy Mario vs. Donkey Kong On Switch
Best deals and cheapest prices
The Nintendo Switch is fast becoming the ultimate Mario machine, with Mario vs Donkey Kong now joining an already huge list of amazing Mario titles available on the system. The game launched on February 16th 2024, with retail deals now live in the US and UK. We're keeping track of all retail options for you on this...
News Pokémon Presents Announced For 27th February 2024
And another one
The next Pokémon Presents showcase has been announced by The Pokémon Company for the end of the month, on Pokémon Day no less. On Tuesday 27th February at 6am PT / 9am EST / 2pm GMT / 3pm CET / 12am AEST (Wednesday), we'll be getting a presentation on the latest Pokémon news over on the official Pokémon YouTube channel. It's...
News Nintendo's Next Switch Online Game Trial Is Now Available (North America)
Kick-off today
It's a new month and that means there's now a new Switch Online trial available to members of Nintendo's subscription service. This time around it's EA Sports FC 24 and it's accessible to subscribers from now until 26th February 2024 in North America. The same trial started in Europe last week and runs until 21st February 2024 in...
News Nintendo Releases Update For Switch (Version 17.0.1), Here Are The Details
Another "rebootless" update has gone live
After a system update in December last year, bumping the Switch's firmware up to Version 17.0.1, Nintendo has now quietly released another "rebootless" update. This was once again highlighted by dataminer 'OatmealDome' on social media, who shares a brief reminder that "rebootless updates" do not require you...
News Mario vs. Donkey Kong's OG Composers Talk Making The Jump From GBA To Switch
“This was the opportunity of a lifetime”
Mario vs. Donkey Kong is finally here on Switch. This remake gives the original GBA puzzle platformer a fresh lick of paint and throws in a handful of new features too — including a fully revamped score. The composers for the GBA original, DigiPen Music Department, were brought back on this time around...
UK Charts Mario vs. Donkey Kong Swings Past The Competition In Its Debut Week
Always bet on red
After a brief delay, we have got our first look at this week's UK boxed charts and it has been a good one for Nintendo's newest remaster. Yes, Mario vs. Donkey Kong has climbed the ladder in its debut week, beating the rest of the competition to grab the gold. The Nintendo mascot appears another two times in the top ten, in fact,...
Talking Point If 'Switch 2' Isn't Coming Until 2025, What's Nintendo Got Up Its Sleeve This Year?
Is there enough in the tank to coast through 2024?
Reports that Nintendo's unannounced Switch successor may be subject to a behind-the-scenes delay suggest that the current console might have yet another Holiday season all to itself. In March, Nintendo Switch will enter its eighth year, and scuttlebutt from industry sources had previously pegged...
News Nintendo Is Currently The Richest Company In Japan
Rolling in yen
According to new data from Toyo Keizai, an economics magazine company based in Tokyo, Japan, Nintendo is currently the richest company in the country. As spotted by Install Base forums and X user Pierre485, Nintendo currently boasts a cash and cash equivalent value of roughly $11.44 billion when converted from Japanese yen. According...
News Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Has Been Rated In Korea
Supposedly a 'complete edition' of the RPG
If you've yet to experience Altus' excellent RPG Shin Megami Tensei V on the Switch, then worry not, because it looks like a more complete edition is on the way. As reported by Gematsu, a rating for Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance by The Game Rating and Administration Committee of Korea has been spotted,...
Exclusive Warhammer 40,000: Dakka Squadron Blasts Off On Switch Next Month
'Direct Dakka'
It's been a minute since we last covered Warhammer 40,000: Dakka Squadron (August 2023, specifically), but we can now exclusively reveal that the game is heading to Switch on 8 March, 2024. The accompanying trailer from publisher RedDeearGames showcases some direct Switch footage, and while there's certainly been a noticable...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Mario vs. Donkey Kong?
Mario vs. DK vs. you
Last week, Mario and Donkey Kong's decade-old dispute bubbled back to the surface in the appropriately titled Mario vs. Donkey Kong, a Switch remake of the identically titled GBA original from 2004. NL's stalwart PJ O'Reilly enjoyed his time with it, awarding it a 'Good' 7/10 in his review and highlighting the new co-op mode as...
News 'SpringFest' Blooms Into Splatoon 3 This April With A Fresh Batch Of Free Items
"stay tuned for more details"
Speeding from one event to the next, Nintendo has today announced that the 'SpringFest' festival will be coming to Splatoon 3 in April 2024. @NintendoUK made the announcement by showing some of the Splatsville decorations that we can expect to see and noting that more information will be revealed soon. Going by...
News Nintendo Shares Drop Following Latest Reports Of Switch 2 'Delay'
After seeing a record high last month
Nintendo's shares in Japan have dropped after last week's report that the Switch successor will now not be launching until Q1 2025 (thanks, VGC). The company posted a record high for shares last month, as 'Switch 2 fever' seemed to be sweeping the globe. However, following the claim by Brazilian journalist
News Team Friday Triumphs In Splatoon 3's Latest Splatfest
Ladies and gentlemen, the weekend
Update #3 [Mon 19th Feb, 2024 09:45 GMT]: Well, the weekend of inking is once again over in Splatoon 3 and we have another Splatfest champion. In Europe, North America and Australia regions, it was Team Friday that came out on top in the battle of "What's the best day of the weekend?" What's more, it was a pretty...
And Chapter 3 is nearly "totally complete"
Undertale creator Toby Fox has provided another newsletter update about the upcoming Deltarune chapters. The team is currently working on the Japanese localisation of Chapter 3 and will follow this with porting and bug testing. It will then be "totally complete". As for Chapters 4 and 5, the main focus is...
News First 4 Figures Unveil Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Sheikah Slate Statue, Pre-Orders Open Soon
Update: Here's a look
Update [Sun 18th Feb, 2024 08:00 GMT]: First 4 Figures has now shared a full video showcasing the Sheikah Slate. Pre-orders for this will open next week on 20th February 2024. A separate video also shows off the functions including a LED light-up base that changes colours. The tablet is detachable from the base as well...
News Turok 3: Shadow Of Oblivion Remastered Receives A New Update
Fixes, improvements and much more
Following its launch late last year, the first-person shooter Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion Remastered has received a new update. If you haven't already played the remaster, it's certainly worth a look if you played the original game, just don't expect multiplayer mode. Overall though, it's fast and violent with an...
News RPG Farming Adventure 'Tales Of Seikyu' Confirms Release On Switch Platforms
"Explore a vast Yōkai world with friends"
If you're looking for another fantasy farming adventure with RPG elements, the Kickstarter project Tales of Seikyu (not to be confused with Bandai Namco's Tales Of series) is one to watch. At the end of last month, this new game reached its $200K stretch goal - locking in a release on all systems including...
Back Page The Best Cows On The Nintendo Switch
We would never steer you wrong
In the magazine business, the Back Page is where you'd find all the weird goofs that we couldn't fit in anywhere else. Some may call it "filler"; we prefer "a whole page to make terrible jokes that are tangentially related to the content of the mag". We don't have pages on the internet, but we still love terrible...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 17th)
Multi-platform plans
It has been another Direct-less week, but that isn't stopping us from taking our Switches for a spin this weekend. Welcome back to another edition of What Are You Playing! Yes, this week didn't bring the Direct announcement that many of us had foreseen, but there was still plenty of juicy news in the world of Nintendo...
Poll So, Will You Be Getting Mario vs. Donkey Kong For Switch?
The GBA title is back
Apart from the arrival of the Smash Bros. Sora amiibo this week, Nintendo has also revived Mario vs. Donkey Kong for Switch. This one is a bit different to the average new release because it's a remake of the 2004 Game Boy Advance title with a few new worlds, co-op mode and a new casual difficulty setting. We rather enjoyed...
News Nintendo Restocks Multiple Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo (US)
Get 'em while you can
Alongside the launch of Sora and the arrival of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 13.0.2 this week, Nintendo appears to have restocked multiple amiibo on its official store in the US. As highlighted by 'Amiibo News' on social media, these restocks include Smash Bros. fighters like Sephiroth (Final Fantasy), Mega Man, and even...
Video Bandai Namco Reveals New Gameplay Footage Of Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot DLC 6
Releasing this month
Following the announcement of the Dragon Ball Z Kakarot - Goku's Next Journey DLC last month, Bandai Namco has now released a two-minute gameplay trailer showing a fight between Goten and Goku. According to the official description, this paid DLC will be arriving at some point later this month and follows on from
Rumour Switch Successor Might Not Be Launching Until 2025
Here we go again...
The next Nintendo console — the Switch 2, Super Switch, whatever you want to call it — may not be releasing until 2025, new rumours are suggesting. Brazilian journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe (via VGC) made this claim in the O X do Controle podcast after consulting five different sources, who have all reportedly state
Guide Every Basketball Game On Nintendo Switch
Everything from dunks to dumps
We're getting ready for NBA All-Star Weekend 2024 with a look at every basketball game on Nintendo Switch. The three-day event tips off in Indiana on 16th February with contests and challenges taking place every day until the 73rd All-Star Game finale on 18th February. With all of its high-flying athleticism,...
Rumour A Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Will Reportedly Drop Next Week
We wants it, precious
We're in the middle of February, which means that based on recent history, it's widely expected that Nintendo will drop a Nintendo Direct showcase at some point during the month. However, since the firm has recently been chucking small nuggets of information out regarding some of its upcoming software, including the likes of...
News Disco Elysium Dev ZA/UM Reportedly Cancels Project And Is Planning Layoffs
"The fish starts rotting from the head"
ZA/UM, the developer behind the sublime CRPG Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, is reportingly planning to lay off 24 workers after cancelling its next major project, codenamed 'X7'. This comes via Sports Illustrated's GLHF, which reports that the 24 workers currently at risk make up roughly a quarter of the...
News Nintendo Showcases All 94 Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo In New Graphic
Everyone is (finally) here
With today's release of the Sora amiibo for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the collection is complete. Every fighter now has a corresponding figure (excluding alternate costumes), Sakurai has announced that development is over, and Nintendo has put together a neat image to mark the occasion. Shared in a post on Twitter,...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Wins D.I.C.E. Awards 'Adventure Game Of The Year'
And Super Mario Bros. Wonder wins family GOTY
Update [Fri 16th Feb, 2024 06:45 GMT]: The 27th annual DICE Awards has just ended and (unsurprisingly) Baldur's Gate 3 took out the game of the year award. On the Nintendo front, Super Mario Bros. Wonder won "family game of the year" and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
News Switch Online's 'Missions & Rewards' Adds Mario vs. Donkey Kong Icons
Wave one is available now
Alongside the arrival of Mario vs. Donkey Kong on Switch, Nintendo has today released some new Switch Online icons. Some of the characters included in the first few waves are Mario, Donkey Kong, Shy Guy and Toad. You'll be able to redeem these for the usual price of 10 Platinum Points, with frames and backgrounds setting...
News Sakurai Acknowledges End Of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Development
The final major update arrived yesterday
It's been a long development cycle for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate with the team not only celebrating the initial launch of the game but also multiple updates and DLC fighters over the past five years. Now that the Sora (Kingdom Hearts) amiibo has arrived, the game's director Masahiro Sakurai has taken to...
News Xbox Game Pass Really Isn't Coming To Nintendo Switch
Microsoft reiterates it will remain exclusive to Xbox
There's been conversation about Microsoft's Game Pass subscription service potentially being released on rival platforms, but at the end of last year, the company's gaming CEO Phil Spencer ruled this out. If you were hopeful this might change one day, it seems not. In Xbox's latest business...
News Microsoft To Bring Four Xbox Exclusives To Other Consoles, But Won't Name Them
Platforms also haven't been confirmed
After weeks of rumours, Xbox has finally confirmed that it will be bringing more Xbox exclusives to other consoles. What consoles, and what games, is anyone's guess. During today's Official Xbox Podcast, the Head of Xbox and CEO of Microsoft Gaming Phil Spencer confirmed that four titles that are currently...
Random Sonic Superstars' Free Shadow Costume Is Certainly Something
The ultimate costume?
Sonic Superstars is celebrating the announcement of Sonic X Shadow Generations with a free Shadow the Hedgehog costume, and you can download it now for free (thanks Sonic Stadium!). Originally announced at the recent Sony State o
News Do You Smell It? Mr. Krabs Is Now Playable In Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2
Update: The first DLC character is out now
Update [Thu 15th Feb, 2024 18:30 GMT]: He's heeeere! Mr. Krabs is ready to join the roster in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2. Mr. Krabs "money-loving" personality plays right into the character's build in the brawler. While he starts off as a slow fighter, the more damage he dishes out and takes, the more...
News Horror Game 'Gylt' Is Scaring Up A Storm On Switch Next Month
BOO
Following its launch on other platforms, 'delicate' horror game GYLT is making its way to the Nintendo Switch next month on 14 March, 2024. Known for its accessible gameplay, stylish visuals, and cute, hand-drawn cutscenes, GYLT's gameplay almost gives off a 'family-friendly Alan Wake' kind of vibe, and we like it. You play as Sally who, after...
Hands On Strategy Fan? You Need To Keep An Eye On Vanillaware's Stunning 'Unicorn Overlord'
Stable unicorns
Company president George Kamitani wasn’t kidding when he teased that the studio’s next project was “one of Vanillaware's biggest productions” last year. The game he was talking about was Unicorn Overlord, a tactical RPG that, on the surface, looks like a homage to the SRPG greats of the ‘90s. Compared to the hugely...
News Nintendo's 'Play On Sale' Brings Up To 70% Off Select eShop Delights (Europe)
Advance Wars, WarioWare, Tomb Raider and more!
Nintendo has today announced its next big eShop sale of 2024, and we are ready to grab some discounts. The 'Play On' sale begins on the Switch eShop today and will be offering deals of up to 70% off until 25th February 2024. There is a good range of titles included this time around, from first-party...
Nintendo Download 15th February (North America)
Mario vs. Donkey Kong! PlateUp! Bandle Tale!
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: Mario vs. Donkey Kong...
Japanese Charts Super Mario Bros. Wonder Jumps To The Top Spot, Once Again
Jump up, Superstar
The latest Japanese charts from Famitsu (via Gematsu) are now in and it has been a pretty quiet week — though that hasn't stopped a familiar face from returning to the top spot. Yes, everyone's favourite plumber and occasional elephant (as niche of a group as that is) is back at number one as Super Mario Bros. Wonder has sold...
News Blasphemous 2's Gorgeous Physical Collector's Edition Lands May Release Date
Pre-orders are now open
After being revealed at the end of last year, SelectaPlay has today announced that the stunning Collector's Edition physical of Blasphemous 2 will be slashing our way on 29th May. Pre-orders for this beefy bundle are now available through select retailers (including Amazon) for
News Master Alchemy And Turn-Based Battles In 'Hermetica' Later This Year
A potent mix
Publisher Abylight Studios and developer Red Mountain studios have released the reveal trailer for Hermetica, a turn-based deckbuilder roguelike set in 16th Century Toledo, coming to Nintendo Switch later this year. Boasting some incredibly unique visuals, Hermetica will see you build a deck of over 100 cards with unique powers and...
News Minecraft Reveals New Hostile Mob "The Bogged"
And there's also some new DLC
The sandbox game Minecraft continues to expand and the latest reveal is a new hostile mob. It's called "The Bogged" and is a new poison skeleton mob that will be added in the upcoming 1.21 Update. It's available now in testing as well. Here's a bit about it from the official announcement, along with a look in the video...
News Fashion Dreamer Releases Its Third Major Content Update On Switch
The free "Classic Fair Update" is now available
When Fashion Dreamer arrived on the scene last November, it was admittedly a tad underdone compared to certain other series like Style Savvy (New Style Boutique). Fortunately, developer Marvelous has made an effort to improve the situation with ongoing updates. This brings us to the third major...
News New Sonic-Style Kickstarter Project 'Rollin' Rascal' Hits Switch Goal
Gotta roll fast
You might have seen our sibling site Time Extension talking about a new Sonic-style Kickstarter project known as Rollin' Rascal. The upcoming 3D platformer developed by Curiomatic was already locked in for PC and as of this week, it's now been officially confirmed for the Nintendo Switch. This is all thanks to the Kickstarter...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 13.0.2 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Sora amiibo support has arrived
This week sees the release of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Sora amiibo, and as part of this, Nintendo has now bumped the game up to Version 13.0.2. This could potentially be the final major update for the game! According to the patch notes on the official support page, this latest update adds support for the Sora...
News Mario vs. Donkey Kong Launch Week Update Now Live, Here's What's Included
There's a patch for the demo, too
Apart from the Tomb Raider Remastered trilogy, this week also marks the return of the Game Boy Advance title Mario vs. Donkey Kong on Switch. Although the game isn't even out yet, like so many other first-party releases nowadays, it's already been updated. Version 1.0.1 addresses an issue where the controls could...
News Upcoming Platformer 'Krimson' Looks Like A Nightmare, And We Want It
Metal as...
If you've been finding platformers to be a bit on the, shall we say, chill side, then you might want to keep an eye on Krimson, launching on the Switch eShop on 21 March, 2024. Described as a 'gritty, heart-pounding journey through a nightmarish hellscape', Krimson sees you navigate a series of frankly ridiculous environments that pulse...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Which way are the stars tipping?
The iconic GBA puzzle platformer, Mario vs. Donkey Kong is all set to swing onto Switch later this week. A free eShop demo has been doing the rounds for a while now, but today we have got our first impressions of what to expect from the full game. Yes, the critics have had their say and we are here to give you the...
News Social Media Post Heavily Hints Toward 'Sea Of Thieves' Switch Release
Or does it..?
As we await for official word from Microsoft's Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond, and Matt Booty on what the future of Xbox will look like going forward, a cheeky social media post from the official Sea of Thieves account appears to be heavily hinting toward a multi-platform release. Posted a day before Xbox's big 'business update', during...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Couch Co-op Games
Awesome when you're part of a team
While there's a huge variety of gaming experiences available on Switch, there's a good chance that couch co-op games were a big part of the reason you bought Nintendo's hybrid console. After all, the Switch is tailor-made for those experiences thanks to its Joy-Con controllers, which double up as two separate pads...
Random It's Been Five Long Years Since Hollow Knight: Silksong Was Officially Announced
Is 2024 the year we finally get it?
You read the headline correctly — Hollow Knight: Silksong was officially revealed to the world five years ago today, on 14th February 2019. The sequel to Hollow Knight, Silksong follows your rival-turned-friend Hornet, who is captured and taken to the kingdom of Pharloom, where she must escape and reach the top...
News New Princess Peach: Showtime! Trailer Reveals Four New Outfit Transformations
What a surprise!
Update [Wed 14th Feb, 2024 14:20 GMT]: Well this is a surprise! After being accidentally posted to the Nintendo website earlier today (see our original coverage below), Nintendo has now officially revealed its latest look at Princess Peach: Showtime! which shows four new transformations in action. Much like the previous...
News Ys X: Nordics Will Launch On Switch In The West In Fall 2024
Roughly one year after Japan
After its initial release in Japan on 28 September 2023, Ys X: Nordics will be heading to the Nintendo Switch in the West in Fall 2024, courtesy of NIS America. If it wasn't obvious from the game's title, this will be the tenth mainline game from the long-running Ys franchise, which started all the way back in 1987 with...
Review Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Switch) - An Easygoing, Kid-Friendly Remake That's Just Fine
Junior Jungle Japes
Ok, let's see. The original Donkey Kong first released into arcades in 1981, where it became a smash hit that also happened to introduce us to two of Nintendo's most enduring mascots in the form of a great big agitiated ape and some springy little plumber guy. The game, in this very first incarnation, involved bounding around...
News Love Metroid And Axiom Verge? This New Metroidvania Might Be For You
'Rebel Transmute' launches next month
Publisher Jandusoft has announced that Rebel Transmute will launch on the Nintendo Switch on 14 March, 2024. If you're unfamiliar with the title, it's a pixel art Metroidvania that takea a few cues from the likes of Metroid and Axiom Verge in which you explore a vast world filled with weird and wonderful...
News The First Review For Mario Vs. Donkey Kong On Switch Is In
Any advance on the original?
Update: And now ours is too! You can check it out below: <related ids="161035"> We are mere days away from the release of Mario vs. Donkey Kong on Switch (which arrives on 16th February, if you were wondering). After having a perfectly fun time with the puzzle platformer when we went hands-on with it earlier...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered
"What's here is generally very well done"
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered arrives on the Switch this week and the tech experts at Digital Foundry have already got a video up about the performance and frame rate across each system. In case you missed it, the Switch version of this remaster runs at a native 1080p and 60 frames per second docked, and...
News Nintendo's New Princess Peach Game Appears To Be Powered By Unreal Engine
A few other titles have also made use of it
During the Switch generation, Nintendo has sometimes developed the odd title on a different engine. We've seen Yoshi's Crafted World and more recently Pikmin 4 utilise the Unreal Engine and now it appears the upcoming release Princess Peach: Showtime! might have also been created in Unreal. This discovery...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Tomb Raider I-III Remastered
What did the critics think?
The legendary video game character Lara Croft returns today in Tomb Raider I-III Remastered. And if the title isn't already enough of a hint, it's a revamp of the first three games for modern audiences. You may have already seen our review here on Nintendo Life, but if you did miss we labelled it one of Aspyr's most...
Random Up For A Challenge? Try Taking On Mario Wonder With The NES Power Pad
It is possible... just about
When Super Mario Bros. Wonder first launched at the end of last year, we asked you lovely lot what your controller of choice was to take on the latest 2D platformer. We listed the likes of the Joy-Con, Pro Controller and the SNES pad — heck, we even pushed the boat out and included the CRKD Nitro Deck! Basically, we...
News Dreamcast Shmup 'Triggerheart Exelica' Is Getting A Physical Release On Switch
18 years after its original arcade release
The vertically-scrolling shmup Triggerheart Exelica is heading to the Nintendo Switch, and Red Art Games is going all out with three physical editions to accompany the eShop launch. Originally released for the Dreamcast in 2007 after an arcade launch in 2006 (becoming one of the short-lived console's final...
News Nintendo Releases Adorable Stop-Motion Short For Mario Vs. Donkey Kong
Very short, mind
The Mario vs. Donkey Kong remake for the Nintendo Switch is right around the corner, so what better to celebrate than to induldge in a whopping 20-second stop-motion animation from Nintendo? This thing is short - like, really short - but it's still reasonably cute. Posted on Nintendo's social media channels, the animation showcases...
News New Splatoon 3: Side Order Trailer Details Spire Of Order, Objectives & Color Chips
Disorderly
Splatoon 3: Side Order, the long-awaited single-player DLC for Splatoon 3, is just nine days away, and Nintendo has dropped an in-depth overview trailer to act as your guide for climbing the Spire of Order. We know the gist of Side Order already — as Agent 8, you wake up in a new "world of order", a grey-scale world which needs a bit...
Anniversary Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Is Now A Decade Old
Time for a new one?
Just in case you weren't feeling old today, it's now been a decade since Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze was released for the Wii U in Japan (13 February, 2014). Yes, the latest platformer in the Donkey Kong Country sub-series is now basically old enough to sneak a tenner out of Dad's wallet and laugh incessantly at toilet...
Guide New Nintendo Switch Games Release Dates - All Announced Switch Titles
Every confirmed Switch game for 2024 and beyond
What new Switch games in 2024 are releasing soon? Are any Switch games announced for 2025? Assuming that you've come here looking for a full list of announced Switch games coming in 2024 and beyond, you'll find the answers below. If you're not here for that...erm, hello! Nintendo's Switch has built an...
News Splatoon 3 'Fresh Season 2024' Brings New Weapons, Stages & Gear To The Splatlands
Inking our way next month
Nintendo has just revealed that Splatoon 3's next major update, 'Fresh Season 2024,' will be heading our way on 1st March and it looks set to bring a whole bunch of new goodies. So, what's involved this time around? Starting off with the biggies, Fresh Season 2024 will be adding a brand-new Turf War stage, Marlin Airport,...
Hands On Splatoon 3's Spicy 'Side Order' DLC Isn't For The Faint Of Heart
Order from chaos
Online multiplayer, platforming, deckbuilding, horde rushes, bizarre missions that barely make sense even in context — it seems the wizards at Nintendo could put the Inklings and Octolings through just about anything and make it a blast. Now it’s time for the cephalopodic denizens of post-apocalyptic Earth to tackle the...
News Demon Slayer's New Mario Party-Style Game Gets An Overview Trailer
Join Tanjiro and the Demon Slayers this April
In case you missed it, the popular manga and anime series Demon Slayer is getting its very own Mario Party-style video game this April on the Nintendo Switch. It will star Tanjiro, Nezuko, and the rest of the Demon Slayer Corp as they work their way around themed boards and participate in all sorts of...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Is Teasing Its Next Update With Emoji
Mike Wazowski and Monsters Inc. are on the way
Gameloft continues to improve Disney Dreamlight with all sorts of content updates and the next one is expected to arrive in the coming weeks. Today it's released a teaser of its next update, which will feature a new Star Path (featuring seasonal unlocks). While details about this next Star Path haven't...
Poll The Final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo Arrives This Week, Will You Be Getting It?
Sora from Kingdom Hearts completes the set
Nintendo's amiibo line is still going strong with new additions regularly. This week though marks the end of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate line with the release of the final amiibo. Yes, we're now really at the end of this amazing line after all this time. This last character, as you might recall, is Sora...
News Xbox Exclusives Hi-Fi RUSH & Pentiment Reportedly Coming To "Rival Consoles"
"With other first-party titles also under consideration"
Rumours have been circulating recently about Microsoft potentially bringing select games to competitor platforms and Xbox has now confirmed its business update will take place this Thursday. Along with this, a new report from Th
News Dead Cells Lead Designer Isn't Happy With "Abrupt" Decision To End Development
"...it’s a one-way strategy that leaves people behind"
Former lead designer on Dead Cells Sébastien Bénard has spoken out over Motion Twin and Evil Empire's announcement to end creative work on the hugely popular indie roguelike. Bénard, who left as an associate with Motion Twin to form Deepnight Games in 2020, shared a post on his official...
Video Tomb Raider I-III Remastered - 13 Minutes Of Direct Switch Gameplay
Are the visuals really that good?
Of all the games that we would expect to receive a remaster, the original Tomb Raider trilogy admittedly wasn't at the top of our list. Yet here it is. Tomb Raider I-III Remastered is just around the corner, and we've only been bloomin' playing it on our trusty Switch. So how is it holding up? Well, you'll have to...
Soapbox With Switch Online, It's The Perfect Time To Bring Back These Wii U Gems
An absolute NES-cessity
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Ethan looks back on a pair of Wii U games — and a 3DS sibling — which could help curious gamers navigate the Switch Online retro library if they were given a second...
News Switch Is Getting Another N64-Inspired Platformer, And It Looks Great
What a dream
Fans of platformers like Banjo-Kazooie and Spyro the Dragon are in for a treat later this month, as Super Rare Games and Bynine Studios are bringing a charming new N64-inspired platformer to the Switch on 29 February, 2024. Cavern of Dreams takes the classic, lo-fi visuals of N64 platformers to provide a new yet familiar take on the...
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