Nintendo Switch News
January2024
News Nintendo Highlights New Stages In Mario Vs. Donkey Kong Switch
This new version will come with two new worlds
Nintendo has finally got its marketing push for Mario vs. Donkey Kong underway, and after revealing the Switch release would be getting some new stages filled with new enemies and levels, it's now highlighting some scenes from the previous clip on social media. This latest post on the official Nintendo...
News Nintendo's Jump-Start January Sale Kicks Off 2024 In Style With Up To 80% Off (US)
Animal Crossing, Sonic Superstars, and Sea of Stars discounted
Nintendo of America's first big 2024 sale kicks off today, and we're getting a Jump-start to January. Multiple big first-party titles are included in this suit of discounts along with some big-name third-party games — even some 2023 gems have been given a little discount, so if...
Nintendo Download 25th January (North America)
Apollo Justice! Hitman! Under Night In-Birth II!
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: Apollo Justice: Ace...
News Whimsical Indie Game 'UDO' Is Giving Off Heavy 'Downwell' Vibes
Looking good!
Developer Blue Firefly Games and publisher Short N Sweet Games have shown off a trailer for their upcoming 'down scrolling' game Udo (Unidentified Drilling Object), coming to Nintendo Switch on February 1st, 2024. Boasting challenging, fast-paced gameplay, Udo is nevertheless designed to be completed in around 3 hours or so. Its...
Random It's Been 5 Years Since Metroid Prime 4 Was Rebooted
And nearly 7 since its first announcement
In recent years, Nintendo has become extremely efficient when it comes to announcing and releasing its games. Tears of the Kingdom aside, there has mostly been only a handful of months between the initial announcement and the release of many of the company's major software titles. The same, however, cannot...
News Splatoon 3 Lands Version 6.1.0 Update Today, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Woomy!
Update [Thu 25th Jan, 2024 03:30 GMT]: This update has now gone live, you can check out the full patch notes in the original post below: Original article [Wed 24th Jan, 2024 10:15 GMT]: Nintendo is back with yet another update for the slick squid shooter Splatoon 3. The latest patch brings the game up to ver. 6.1.0 and is available to...
News My Nintendo Store Restocks Some Splatoon 3 Goodies (North America)
Get them while you can
Nintendo has already shared some Splatoon 3 news this week and a new update, and now in addition to this, is a My Nintendo Store merchandise restock. Returning to the store in North America is the "Splatsville Shopping Bag" and the "Graffiti Sticker Set". The first one will set you back 800 Platinum Points and the stickers...
News F-Zero 99 Update Adds Secret Tracks, Private Lobbies And More, Here's Everything Included
Download it today
Nintendo has just released a sizeable update for its online racing game F-Zero 99, adding in private lobbies, secret tracks and much more. Private lobbies will come with a 4-digit passcode, allowing players to use passcodes to meet in the same lobby race. The new secret tracks will "occasionally appear in the game and some other...
Review UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes (Switch) - A Deep, Addictive Anime Fighter
EXS to impress
Japanese developer Frenchbread's phenomenal anime fighter, Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late, impressed the heck out of us when it dropped in its final revised form on Switch back in 2020. Nabbing a 9/10 score in our review, it quickly became one of those very special games that we just straight-up refuse to ever delete off our SD cards...
News Splatoon 3 'Side Order' DLC Inks Its Way Onto Switch Next Month
Single-player splatting
Well, this is a surprise! Out of the blue, Nintendo has announced that the long-awaited Splatoon 3 'Side Order' DLC will be coming our way on 22nd February. This one has been a long time coming. The single-player expansion was first announced back in last year's February Direct, and was given a
News 'PJ Masks Power Heroes: Mighty Alliance' Saves The Day On Switch This March
Where is my super suit?
Outright Games and Hasbro have today announced that the popular cartoon series PJ Masks will be swooping back onto the Switch as PJ Masks Power Heroes: Mighty Alliance steps out of the shadows on 15th March. Following on from 2021's Heroes of the Night, this side-scrolling adventure game will once again see you playing as...
News Metroid Prime 4 Development Updates Seemingly Discovered
We're ready when you are, Nintendo
It feels like we've been waiting forever for Retro Studios to get Metroid Prime 4 out the door, and well technically speaking it's been more than six years since the original announcement. One of the more recent updates was about a company recruitment drive, so what's the latest? The Nintendo-focused YouTube...
News Kirby Developer HAL Laboratory Recruiting For New Projects
The pink puff will return
HAL Laboratory is constantly pumping out new releases starring the pink puffball Kirby, so what's planned in 2024? While there's no official announcement just yet, unsurprisingly the company is looking towards the future and may already be hiring for its next big project to follow Kirby and the Forgotten Land. As...
News Peach's Voice Actor Confirms She Is Still The Princess In New Switch Game
"It's going to be amazing!"
Last year, the legendary Super Mario voice actor Charles Martinet retired from the role and was replaced by Kevin Afghani, who went on to voice the famous plumber in Super Mario Bros. Wonder. The same talented voice actor also took on the voice of Wario in the new WarioWare game. What about the future of other cast...
Review The Legend Of Steel Empire (Switch) - A Classic Steampunk Shmup Gets A Lick Of Paint
Full steam ahead!
We believe it quite impossible to be a shoot-'em-up lover and not have stumbled upon HOT-B’s cult classic Steel Empire, the 1992 Mega Drive-exclusive horizontal shmup that mesmerised players with incredible steampunk aesthetics, an epic soundtrack, and a stiff challenge. Far from forgotten, there have been in the past two...
News Freedom Planet 2 Locks In An April Release Date On Switch
Free from delays?
Following a recent delay, Marvelous Europe and GalaxyTrail have revealed that Freedom Planet 2 will launch on Nintendo Switch on April 4th, 2024. Featuring four playable characters, the sequel boasts some gorgeous pixel art visuals and gameplay that will look comfortably familiar to fans of the first game (and the Sonic...
News Nintendo Reveals New Pastel Pink Switch Joy-Con Set
Launching alongside Princess Peach: Showtime!
Remember the range of pastel-coloured Joy-Con controllers that released last summer? It sure would have been cool to get one of those adorable pink ones for the right controller, wouldn't it? Ponder these questions no longer! Nintendo has today revealed a new set of pastel pink Switch Joy-Con controllers...
News Princess Peach: Showtime! Trailer Reveals Ninja Peach And Cowgirl Peach
The true Nintendo Ninja
Nintendo has revealed a brand-new trailer for the upcoming Princess Peach: Showtime! on Nintendo Switch, launching on March 22nd, 2024. While the trailer is light on story elements, we get to see a whole bunch of cool costumes from the game, including the newly revealed Ninja Peach and Cowgirl Peach. Previously revealed...
News Atari's 'Mr. Run And Jump' And 'Kombinera' Get The Physical Dual-Pack Treatment
Launching next month
Atari and Numskull Games have announced the upcoming physical release of Mr. Run and Jump and Kombinera, which will be a 2-in-1 'Adrenaline Pack'. Launching February 23rd, 2024, the dual pack will also contain a unique postcard based on the games, along with an exclusive sticker celebrating the Atari brand. Both games included...
News Fire Emblem Engage Celebrates First Anniversary With 'Emblem Ring' Capsule Toy Line
12 rings unveiled for Japan
Alongside the first anniversary celebrations of Fire Emblem Engage for the Nintendo Switch, Takara Tomy Arts has unveiled its very own 'emblem ring' capsule toy line. As highlighted by Siliconera, this line features the 12 rings from the base game and will be available across two separate runs this month and in February...
News Capcom Ends Downloads For Monster Hunter Rise "Collab DLC" In Latest Game Update
Existing users can still access this content
In November last year, Capcom announced it would be ending "collab DLC" for Monster Hunter Rise in January 2024. The specific date of this was 21st January and this adjustment has now arrived in the form of an update (Version 16.0.2). As long as you downloaded this collaboration content before its...
News League Of Legends Developer Riot Games Axes 530 Jobs Globally
"We're ending new game development under Riot Forge"
Riot Games, the American-based developer and publisher behind insanely popular game series like League of Legends, has today announced it will be eliminating 530 jobs globally across the company. This equates to "around 11% of Rioters" and the biggest impacts have hit teams "outside of core...
Random Persona 3 Reload On Switch? "The Idea Is There" Says Director
"it's a matter of discussing it with the team"
The past couple of years have been pretty great for the Persona series on Switch. But the upcoming remake of Persona 3 — titled Persona 3 Reload — is skipping the hybrid console entirely. That's always been the plan, but it doesn't mean the idea isn't there at all, says director Takuya Yamaguchi...
News Nintendo Switch Menu Mockups Found On Prototype Console
A Switch in Time
Do you ever look at the home screen of your Nintendo Switch and wish there was a bit more colour? A bit more chaos? Or that it was a bit less monochromatic? Well, thanks to German translator PaulFelixKelly, we've had a glimpse at some of the ideas and mockups Nintendo had for the menu. Kelly managed to get hold of a prototype...
News Looking For A New Farm Sim? Try The Demo For 'Fae Farm', Out Now On eShop
Till before you shill
If you're looking to try out a new farm sim on your Switch, then you're in luck. Developer Phoenix Labs has dropped a free demo for its fantasy farming adventure Fae Farm on the eShop. Fae Farm planted its roots on Switch in September 2023 and received solid reviews, including from us. The free demo, which arrived on the eShop...
With a patch incoming, Pathea charts the road ahead
You may remember Pathea Games' My Time at Sandrock, a life sim game released late last November that we weren’t massively enthused with. We awarded it a 5/10 in our review, saying that the launch version's "bland presentation and technical hiccups" affected this sequel to My Time at Portia. The...
UK Charts Prince Of Persia Starts Strong While Another Code Struggles To Make A Splash
New releases are all over the place
The latest UK boxed charts are in and we have been treated to a handful of new releases this week which have started to shake up the standings. Yes, Hogwarts Legacy and EA Sports FC 24 once again claim gold and silver, but Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has slashed its way into number four with 38% of sales...
Does Apollo justice
After the success of the original three Ace Attorney games, series creator Shu Takumi was ready to end Phoenix Wright's story. But the world wasn't done with these surprisingly intriguing lawyer games, and so he had to figure out how to make a new game without re-treading old ground. Thus, Apollo Justice, pointy-haired greenhorn...
News Ace Attorney Fans Rejoice, The Franchise Is Not Stopping Anytime Soon
No objections here
The Switch has seen a bevy of Ace Attorney games over the past several years, and that's not stopping anytime soon, as Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy will be launching this week on January 25th, 2024. If that's not enough, however, then the good news is that fans can likely look forward to many more titles from the visual...
News Danganronpa Creator Teases "Insane" New Title Announcement Coming Soon
Limit x Despair incoming?
It looks like the next title from Danganronpa and Master Detective Archives: Rain Code developer Too Kyo Games might be just around the corner as series creator Kazutaka Kodaka has said that he will announce his "insane" new title in the "not-too-distant future" (thanks, Gematsu). Shared in a recent tweet, Kodaka-san...
News Over 50 Years After The Original, Pong's Sequel Gets A Switch Release Date
Piddle-paddle
Atari has announced that qomp 2, the long-awaited sequel to the iconic Pong (and the first qomp, of course), will launch on the Nintendo Switch eShop on February 20th, 2024. Of course, since Pong's launch back in 1972, the game has had countless spin-offs and knock-offs alike, but Atari states that qomp 2 is an 'artful' sequel that...
Feature The Stunning Visual Delights Of 'El Shaddai', Inspired By Apple iPod Commercials
"...bringing El Shaddai to a new audience on the Nintendo Switch is exciting"
El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron is one of the most underappreciated gems of the PS3/Xbox 360 era. That's what people who've played the unusual action platformer, released back in 2011, will tell you. One look at El Shaddai — the only game developed by Ignition...
Reminder The New Xenoblade Chronicles 3 amiibo Are Out This Week
Have you added them to your collection?
Nintendo’s amiibo line is still a thing in 2024, with the first releases of the year arriving earlier this week. In case you did miss it, it’s a double pack featuring the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 protagonist Noah and Mio. They’re available now for $39.99 / £34.99 and will unlock some special clothing...
News Fire Emblem Engage Artist Celebrates First Anniversary With New Artwork
"I am happy that so many people have played our game"
While a lot of the focus last year was on the new Zelda and Mario games, there were plenty of other first-party releases. This includes the tactical RPG Fire Emblem Engage, which this week celebrates its first anniversary. Yes, it's already a year old! To celebrate, artist and illustrator Mika...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 20th)
What's on the cards for you?
Welcome to another edition of What Are You Playing? where we all get to chat about our gaming plans for the weekend! Before we get into that good stuff though, let's take a look at what went down in Nintendo land this week. We were treated to the release of two new games in the NSO GBA library as Golden Sun and Golden...
Guide Where To Buy Nintendo Switch Pastel Joy-Con
All colours, best prices!
Launching on 30th June 2023, two gorgeous new Switch Joy-Con sets are now available to buy. The Pastel Pink/Pastel Yellow and Pastel Purple/Pastel Green combinations are available at a variety of retailers, and we've been busy tracking all the best deals and cheapest prices so you don't have to. If you're in need of some...
News Konami Is Bringing Back Rocket Knight Adventures And Felix The Cat
Update: Limited Run releases new Rocket Knight trailer
Update [Sat 20th Jan, 2024 07:00 GMT]: Limited Run Games has shared a brand new trailer for the Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparked collection, promoting the physical pre-order which is now live. This includes an animated intro by Studio Meala. You can check it out below. Original [Thu...
Back Page 'DO NOT MENTION SWITCH 2' - We Infiltrate Nintendo And Sneak A Peek At Its 2024 Calendar
Stealth mission
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 jokes — so welcome...
News Splatoon 3's Mincemeat Metalworks Stage Will Temporarily Close Next Week
Update ahoy!
Nintendo is in the habit of updating Splatoon 3's battle stages every now and then. Why wouldn't it be? However, Splatoon is a series drenched in lore, so whenever a stage is suddenly missing from the daily rotation, there has to be a reason for it. And so, once again, we are going to see a temporary closure next week. Hearing the...
News Arc System Works Confirmed As Developer Of Another Code: Recollection
Fighting game when?
In an official confirmation on social media, Japanese fighting game specialist Arc System Works has revealed it was the developer behind the new Switch release Another Code: Recollection. Cing shut up shop years ago, so it's no surprise to hear someone else handled it but we've now got an official confirmation. Here's the rough...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Another Code: Recollection
The cult classic DS and Wii adventures return
There are a few big releases out this week on the Nintendo Switch and one of them happens to be Another Code: Recollection, containing the original DS and Wii games in one package. If you're wondering whether these titles are worth revisiting, you've come to the right place! In our Nintendo Life review,...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Is Getting A New Official Art Book, Stunning Cover Illustration Revealed
Coming to Japan this April
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 post-launch development has pretty much wrapped up at this point, but it's not completely over just yet. Apart from an update today introducing amiibo support to the game, it seems a brand new art book has just been revealed. Earlier before Kadokawa unveiled the 'Xenoblade 3 Official Artworks:...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Latest Update Adds New amiibo Support, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Unlock some special in-game goodies
Now that the new year is underway, Nintendo is slowly returning to its regular schedule with new game releases, Switch Online subscription content, and game updates. With this in mind, Nintendo has today released a new update for its smash-hit RPG Xenoblade Chronicles 3. It lines up with the release of today's...
News 8% Of Developers Are Apparently Working On Games For Switch's Successor
According to a new GDC survey
We've heard ongoing rumours about Nintendo releasing a successor to the Switch, so what else might be going on behind the scenes? Well, a new GDC 2024 'State of the Game Industry' report has shared new data from its recent survey - revealing 8 percent of respondents (aka game developers) are currently working on a game...
News Sea Of Stars Physical Release Sails In This May
Star quality
Sabotage's beautiful turn-based RPG Sea of Stars' physical release is landing on store shelves on 10th May 2024. The standard retail edition of the game, featuring some stunning art from concept artist Bryce Kho, will come with a double-sided poster (from the same artist) and a digital download of the soundtrack. Costing $39.99, you'll...
News The Next Nintendo Switch Online Free Game Trial Is Now Available (Europe)
Try Eastward ahead of the DLC's release
Europe's next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial kicks off today in Europe, and it's for Pixpil's beautiful pixel art adventure Eastward. From now until 24th January, you can try out this unique game for free if you're subscribed to the Nintendo Switch Online service. Eastward was published by Chucklefish and...
News Square Enix To Slim Down Its Gaming Lineup To Ensure Higher Quality
Cutting the fat
It's safe to say that over the last few years, Square Enix has been pumping out games faster than Marvel sends its Disney+ shows out to die. Heck, we even tackled the company's insane cadence back in 2022 to try and figure out what on earth was going on at the Japanese firm. As we head into 2024, however, a Q&A from Square...
Japanese Charts Super Mario Wonder Blows The Competition Away... Again
A quiet week, overall
In this week's Famitsu boxed charts for Japan (courtesy of Gematsu), Super Mario Bros. Wonder has once again beaten the competition to claim the top spot (only just, mind, with 359 units separating the top two entries), selling an additional 25,523 copies. Elsewhere, Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince has dropped out of...
Nintendo Download 18th January (North America)
Another Code! Turnip Boy Robs a Bank! Lil' Guardsman!
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: Another Code:...
Hands On WaterField's $380 Tech Folio Backpack – The Ultimate Gamer's Bag?
Papa's got a brand new bag?
The hybrid nature of the Nintendo Switch means that it's often an item that ends up getting chucked in a rucksack or carried around when we leave home, and, to that end, we've seen a host of carry cases and bags designed to accommodate not just the console itself, but its various accessories and add-ons. San...
Review Another Code: Recollection (Switch) - A Welcome Return For A Pair Of Cult Classics
Another chance
Our first big Switch exclusive of 2024 arrives nice and early and, rather than assuming the form of one of Nintendo's bigger franchises — we got Fire Emblem Engage this time last year — we are instead winding the clock back to 2005 and 2009 respectively, to dive into swish remakes of a pair of cult classic adventures from the DS...
News Arc System Works Brings Library Battle Sim 'Library Of Ruina' To Switch This Spring
"It all starts with a book"
The "library battle simulator" Library of Ruina, which was previously released on the Xbox and PC, will finally be getting a worldwide release on the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 this Spring. Arc System Works will publish the ProjectMoon developed title and it will be available for $39.99 (or your regional...
News Super Contra Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives Library This Week
Run and gun
Hamster Corporation has revealed the next game for its Arcade Archive collection on Switch is Konami's run-and-gun release Super Contra. It's available across all regions on 18th January 2024. Here's a bit more about this version of the game, along with a look (above): "SUPER CONTRA" is an action game released by KONAMI in 1988. The...
Feature Bandle Tale - Exploring The "Least Developed Parts" Of The League Of Legends IP
"I think this is the first time we've ever let a player self-insert into one of our games"
Last year was a busy one for Riot Forge, which published three solid, indie-developed games set in the expansive Runeterra universe (The Mageseeker, Convergence, Song of Nunu), each featuring totally unique art styles and gameplay. Now the company is turning...
News Atari Goes Celestial In New 'Lunar Lander Beyond' Narrative Trailer
Touching down Spring 2024
Publisher Atari and developer Dreams Uncorporated have revealed a brand-new narrative trailer for the upcoming Lunar Lander Beyond, a revival of the classic 1979 arcade title. It's all very dramatic stuff, with distress calls, rescue missions, and mass evacuations, but at its core, the gameplay itself looks to retain the...
News Fashion Dreamer Goes All Dramatic In First Free Update For 2024
Available now
Marvelous Europe has announced and launched the first free update of 2024 for Fashion Dreamer on the Switch. The update brings with it a new 'Dramatic' Limited Time Fair that will be live from January 17th to February 7th, 2024. During this, players will be able to nab 20 limited items that will apparently help them "shine like a...
News Thunderful Announces Restructuring That Will Affect Around 20% Of Workforce
Over-investments are to blame
Thunderful Group has announced a restructuring program that aims to decrease costs and focus more on areas with the best growth and profitability prospects. As reported by GamesIndustry, the restructuring is ultimately expected to affect around 20% of Thunderful's current workforce, with the group hoping to see the...
News The First Review For Another Code: Recollection Is In
Worth taking a trip down memory lane?
We are rapidly approaching the release of Another Code: Recollection on 19th January and the game's first review from Japanese publication Famitsu (via Gematsu) is now in. As shared by Ryokutya2089, the Famitsu critics gave the upcoming Switch release a total score of 32/40, combining the nu
News Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Deluxe Edition Soars Onto Switch This July
With DLC already onboard
Bandai Namco has today announced that the best-selling air combat title, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown will finally be making the journey to Switch on 11th July — in a swanky new Deluxe Edition, no less. Originally released on PC and consoles in 2019, Skies Unknown will see you living out your Top Gun dreams as you speed...
Guide Should I Play Golden Sun Before The Lost Age?
Where will the sun rise first?
Golden Sun and Golden Sun: The Lost Age, Camelot's cult-favourite GBA RPGs, are available to play on Nintendo Switch right now via the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription. Released back in 2001 and 2002, these two turn-based RPGs are often considered among the best games on the handheld. And now, with...
Poll So, Will You Be Getting Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown?
Out this week on Switch
The new year is well underway and with this in mind one of the first major releases is out this week. It's Ubisoft's new sidescroller Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. So far, it's been well-received by critics and the demo also seems to have gone down well with fans. This has got us wondering here at Nintendo Life how the...
News Quake Releases Slave Zero X Prelude 'Episode Enyo' As A Free Add-On
Try out the five-level campaign today
Quake has just released a new free add-on called Episode Enyo. It's available to download now and serves as a prelude to the upcoming side-scrolling action title Slave Zero X. This particular episode takes place four years before the original Slave Zero game, dating back to 1999. It's been developed by many of...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Two RPG Classics
Golden Sun and Golden Sun: The Lost Age out now
Update [Wed 17th Jan, 2024 01:05 GMT]: Golden Sun and Golden Sun: The Lost Age are now officially available to Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers. Enjoy! Original article [Fri 12th Jan, 2024 01:05 GMT]: Next week on 17th January 2024, Switch Online + Expansion Pack members will be able to...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Nominated For GDC Game Of The Year Award
The winners will be revealed this March
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has received another 'game of the year' nomination. This time it comes from the 2024 Game Developer Choice Awards nominations, with the winners to be revealed this March at GDC 2024. The other finalists for GDC's game of the year award include Baldur's Gate 3, Cocoon,...
News Nintendo Reveals Mario Vs. Donkey Kong's Opening Cutscene
"Mmm, bananas, mmm"
We are rapidly approaching the Switch release of Mario vs. Donkey Kong on 16th February and today Nintendo has revealed the game's opening movie in all of its remastered glory. Titled 'Setting the Scene,' the intro spills everything that you need to know about the game's central rivalry: DK has stolen all of the Mini Mario toys...
Soapbox As A 'Slay The Spire' Addict, I Can't Believe I Almost Missed This 2023 Gem
Houston, we have a new obsession
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 looks back on a 2023 game from Rocket Rat that very nearly slipped through our net... Hey, you. If I've pitched this title correctly, you're here because,...
News The Gorgeous Switch Revamp Of 'Steel Empire' Drops Next Week
Legend reborn
Remember Steel Empire for the Sega Mega Drive? What about the GBA release? 3DS? Well, whichever one you've experienced, if any, you'll be happy to know that an updated version dubbed The Legend of Steel Empire is about to drop for the Nintendo Switch on January 23rd, 2024. Boasting updated visuals and improved controls, The Legend of...
UK Charts Mortal Kombat 1 Kicks Mario Wonder Out Of The Top Three
It's-a fatality
The latest UK boxed charts are in and the standings have been a little shaken up since last week, it seems. Perhaps the biggest change has come in the rise of Mortal Kombat 1 to third place, remaining one space ahead of Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate and pushing Super Mario Bros. Wonder firmly out of the top three — mamma mia!...
Poll How Often Do You Trade-In Your Switch Games?
Switch up
Update: It's now official — GAME will be ending its pre-owned and trade-in business over the coming months. We have updated yesterday's story to reflect this. <related ids="160769"> Original article: Despite trade-ins and pre-owned sales being one of the core pillars for the UK specialist retailer GAME for many years, recent...
News Koei Tecmo Releases Fate/Samurai Remnant Demo On Switch Ahead Of "DLC Vol. 1" Launch
Save data will carry over
Ahead of the Fate/Samurai Remnant DLC release next month, Koei Tecmo has now made a demo of the action role-playing game available on the Switch eShop. The demo will allow you to test out the earlier stages of the game and save data will carry over to the full game if you decide to purchase it. The full version of the...
News Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Version 1.0.3 Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
System-related updates, bug fixes & more
Square Enix said it would continue to improve Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince on the Nintendo Switch, and at the end of last month it rolled out a new update, bumping the game up to Version 1.0.3. This patch includes system-related updates, some bug fixes and a few other changes. The team says it's...
News Nintendo Donating 50 Million Yen To Aid Japan's Earthquake Victims
It's also offering free product repairs
Following in the footsteps of The Pokémon Company, Nintendo has announced it will donate 50 million yen to the Red Cross Society after a devastating 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Noto Peninsula earlier this month. As part of this, Nintendo has announced it will also provide free repairs to anyone...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Officially Reveal New Mythical Pokémon
A new Mystery Gift code is also live
After more than a year of additional content, The Pokémon Company has finally wrapped up Pokémon Scarlet & Violet with an epilogue chapter. As part of this (spoiler alert), it's also officially introduced the brand new mythical Poison/Ghost-Type, Pecharunt. Here's a detailed description of Pecharunt,...
News QubicGames Launches New Year Giveaway With 12 Free Switch Games (US)
Update: First game is now available
Update [Mon 15th Jan, 2024 18:45 GMT]: QubicGames' giveaway has kicked off today! As long as you have purchased one of the 16 titles listed below at the price of $0.49, then you'll be able to claim a free game every day. Today you will be able to snap up Pocket Mini Golf 2 for free as long as you qualify for the...
News Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope Has Reportedly Sold Almost 3 Million Copies
Bouncing back after a quieter opening
After Ubisoft admitted to being "disappointed" by the launch sales of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope last year, it looks like the sleeper sequel's luck has been somewhat on the turn in the ensuing period. A new report from VGC claims that Mario's tactical follow-up is, in fact, knocking on the
Feature 25 Nintendo 64 Games We'd Love To See Added To The Switch Online Expansion Pack
Update: Fresh blood is coming in
Since this article was originally published back in November 2021, the Switch Online Expansion Pack offering has expanded with a decent spread of N64 classics — 26 in total at the time of writing. From the games on our initial wishlist, 1080 Snowboarding, Excitebike 64, GoldenEye 007, Jet Force Gemini, Mario Party...
News Nintendo Dev On Using Anatomy Studies To Create Metroid Dread's Amiibo
EMMI-bo
Although the critically acclaimed Metroid Dread was primarily developed by Spanish studio MercurySteam, Nintendo itself was heavily involved in the game's creation and marketing, as you'd expect. Like many major releases on the Nintendo Switch, Metroid Dread also benefitted from the launch of amiibo, with a Samus/E.M.M.I dual pack available...
News New Unicorn Overlord Trailer Showcases The Upcoming Tactical RPG's Exploration Features
Digital pre-orders are now available
Vanillaware's upcoming tactical RPG, Unicorn Overlord, might have been one of the more low-key announcements of the September 2023 Nintendo Direct, but with publisher Atlus releasing a new trailer today, we can confirm that it still looks stunning. Titled 'Josef's Guide to Exploration', the latest trailer is...
News Team Solo Is Splatoon 3's Holiday Splatfest Champion
Update: Standing alone as the victor
Update #2 [Mon 15th Jan, 2024 10:00 GMT]: After a tough weekend of splatting, Team Solo has been crowned the winner of Splatoon 3's FrostyFest Splatfest! In the battle of "Who do you spend the holidays with?", the victor swept the board, picking up 57p and leaving Team Friends and Team Family with... 0p. Yikes...
News Postal: Brain Damaged Brings "Cheeky" FPS Action To Switch Next Month
Enter the deranged mind of Postal Dude
It appears Postal: Brain Damaged is finally making its way to the Nintendo Switch, with the team announcing the news earlier this week on Steam. Pre-orders open next week on the eShop and the game will release on 2nd February 2024 for $24.99 / £19.99. You can check out a trailer on YouTube, just be warned it...
Poll What Do You Think Of The Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Demo?
Go on, tell us!
Earlier this week, Ubisoft rolled out a demo for its first release of the year Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. It's got us wondering what everyone thinks and how you rate the experience out of 10. So vote in our poll and leave a comment below: Ubisoft Montpellier has also published a thank you message on social media for all...
Gallery Here's Another Look At Golden Sun For The Switch Online Expansion Pack
Joining the paid service next week
Next week on 17th January, Nintendo will transport players back to the Game Boy Advance era with the magnificent RPGs Golden Sun and Golden Sun: The Lost Age. Both of these titles made their debut in the early 2000s and were also previously released on the Wii U eShop. Now, they'll arrive on the Switch, so how...
News 8-Bit Parody 'The Transylvania Adventure Of Simon Quest' Comes To Switch In 2025
Is that you, Castlevania II?
If you're looking for an alternative to a certain Konami series, how about this new 8-bit sidescrolling platformer? The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest is described as a "parody/homage", and will be coming to the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms at some point in 2025. You'll even play as a guy named...
News Nintendo Switch Was The Console With The Most Game Releases In 2023
Valve's Steam platform had the most new releases overall
Nintendo's Switch was recognised for all sorts of achievements and feats last year,and one other interesting fact about the hybrid system in 2023 was that it had the most game releases of any "console" hardware in the US, placing it ahead of PlayStation and Xbox. As highlighted by Circana...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 13th)
Honey, where's my lost crown?
It's the weekend, which means it's time to sit back, relax, and enjoy some gaming. First, let's take a look back at what's been going on this week. First up, Nintendo has announced that two classic GBA RPGs will be making their way to the Switch via the Switch Online service, so that's nice. Pokémon fans can also now...
News SMITE Developer Open To Releasing Sequel On Switch Successor
It's just "not sure" if it could get it running well on Switch
A sequel to SMITE has just been announced and if you're wondering about the chances of a Nintendo Switch release, it's not looking good. When asked if the MOBA sequel was getting a Switch release by TechRadar Gaming, Titan Forge Games raised concerns about the "power level" of...
News Nintendo Games Have Now Dominated Japan's Sales Charts For 19 Consecutive Years
The top 10 in 2023 were all on Switch
Nintendo has been a huge part of Japanese video game culture over the years and with this in mind, it's now topped the sales charts for the 19th consecutive year in its homeland. This information comes from Famitsu's 2023 sales report, which also happens to reveal all top 10 video game software sales in 2023...
News Yes, The Nintendo Switch Showcase Really Was Seven Years Ago
Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, and Xenoblade 2 were shown off
On 13th January 2017 in Tokyo, Japan, the Nintendo Switch was fully unveiled to the world via a live stream. Yep, it really has been seven years since we saw the Switch, and we're starting to feel very old now. Geoff Keighley, host of Summer Game Fest and The Game Awards,...
News Switch Online's 'Missions & Rewards' Adds Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC Icons
Update: The final wave is out now
Update #4 [Fri 12th Jan, 2024 02:00 GMT]: Alongside today's release of the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet epilogue, Nintendo has also made its final batch of themed icons for these games available. Here's a look: <related ids="160610"> Update #3 [Sat 6th Jan, 2024 05:30 GMT]: The fifth wave of P
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown
What did the critics think?
2024 is now officially underway and one of the first big third-party titles on the way to the Switch is Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Reviews for the game have gone live today, so we've put together this round up. Before you read any further though, be sure to check out our review of The Lost Crown here on Nintendo...
Random AI GameShark Successor Claims To Know Switch 2 Release Date, Then Backtracks
But it got people looking
We know everyone is desperate for news on Nintendo's next hardware, but an audio company that's creating the AI-enhanced successor to GameShark (yes, really) company claiming to be releasing a product alongside the Switch 2's launch was not on our bingo cards this morning. As noted in a press release sent out earlier...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown On Switch
A royal return?
We have just one week to go before the Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown brings the sword-swinging series back to Switch on 18th January. While a free demo is available today for you to check out what's in store, the Digital Foundry tech experts are also on hand to give us the lowdown on the performance side of things. Now, Ubisoft...
Guide Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: How To Start Mochi Madness Epilogue & Catch The New Mythical Pokémon
Meet Pecharunt
On 11th January 2024, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet received a free epilogue chapter that, if you reach the end of, will reward you with a brand new Mythical Pokémon. This new Mythical is accessible only after getting through the Mochi Madness Epilogue, but even getting to this point in the game takes a lot of work. In this guide,...
Review Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown (Switch) - Slick, Stylish, And 2024's First Must-Play
The original Fresh Prince returns
Way back in 1989, Jordan Mechner's original Prince of Persia represented one of the first and best examples of what's become known as the 'cinematic platformer'. It's a traditionally challenging genre, one that combines strong art, fun storylines, and fluidly animated protagonists to bring us adventures that test...
Japanese Charts Mario Wonder And Switch OLED Finish 2023 In Style
Combining the final two weeks of the year
The final Japanese charts for 2023 are now in from Famitsu (via Gematsu) and show that in the final two weeks of the year, Super Mario Bros. Wonder managed to hold onto the top spot. The plumber's latest adventure managed to shift another 221,738 units between 18th-31st December 2023, putting it comfortably...
News Fibre Wire At The Ready, Hitman: Blood Money Launches On Switch This Month
Welcome back, 47
Following its initial announcment in 2023, Hitman: Blood Money - Reprisal has been confirmed to launch on Nintendo Switch later this month on January 25th, 2024. The revamped re-release came to mobile platforms in November 2023 and boasted new features such as a mini-map and tailored touchscreen controls. The biggest addition came...
Nintendo Download 11th January (North America)
Prince of Persia! Frogsong! Legend of Grimrock!
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: Prince of Persia: The Lost...
Poll How Much Internal Storage Would Be Reasonable For 'Switch 2'?
Give us all the bytes
Oh gosh, talk around the 'Switch 2' is really starting to gain momentum now. It's only natural that so-called leaks and whispers will increase rapidly as we inch to an inevitable official announcement from Nintendo, whenever that will be. It can be tough to determine what's legitimate and what's not, and for every story we run...
News 'Alisa Developer's Cut' Channels PS1 Survival Horror In All The Right Ways
What year is it?
If you're a fan of classic survival horror, then you're in luck. Publisher Top Hat Studios, Inc., and developer Casper Croes have announced that Alisa Developer's Cut will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch on February 6th, 2024. Originally released on Steam back in 2021, the game is an homage to retro survival horror games...
Poll Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Free Epilogue Lands On Switch Today, Will You Be Playing It?
How will the story end?
It has been a long journey, but Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's story is finally coming to an end (again) as The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Expansion Pass lands its free epilogue today. The final ending will be available on Switch from 9am ET / 2pm GMT / 12am AEST (12th January) and promises to mop up some of the game's...
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