Nintendo Switch News
December2023
News Nintendo Reminds Fans Zelda Is Up For Nomination At This Year's Game Awards
There's still time to vote for GOTY
Just weeks ago, The Game Awards announced its Game of the Year nominees, and a few Switch titles including The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are featured. If you haven't already shown your support for this game (or Super Mario Bros. Wonder), here's your chance, with Nintendo issuing a subtle reminder (and...
November2023
News Fae Farm's First Major Content Update Lands In December, And It's Free
Welcome to the Coasts of Croakia
Phoenix Labs has announced that the first major content update for Fae Farm will land on December 14th, 2023, and it'll be completely free. Coasts of Croakia will feature an entirely new "mysterious land" to explore, with new characters to interact with, quests to embark upon, and an "exciting new gameplay...
News 'Atari 50' Is Getting More Games Via Free Updates, 12 Dropping Next Week
More prototypes, homebrew, and official 2600 games incoming
Atari has announced that the stupendous compilation Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration will be getting even more games via several free content updates. The first of these is launching next week on December 5th, 2023, and will bring 12 Atari 2600 titles to the collection, comprised of...
Guide Splatoon 3: Chill Season 2023 - Every New Weapon, Stage, Feature
Chill out, squid
Drizzle Season is coming to an end in Splatoon 3 and that means that it is once again time to get chilly. Chill Season 2023 kicks off on 1st December and it is set to bring a whole new batch of weapons, stages and gear to the Splatlands. This isn't quite the feature-rich update that we have seen from previous seasons, but there is...
Nintendo Download 30th November (North America)
Batman! Trip World! A Highland Song!
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: Batman: Arkham Trilogy (WB Games, 1st...
Deals Get Discounted eShop Credit And Switch Games In Nintendo Life's Black Friday Sale
Update: Sale ends today!
Update: Our sale on eShop credit, digital games and more comes to an end today! Make sure to throw anything you wanted in your basket now to unlock those savings! Original Article: It's Black Friday season, which means there are all sorts of tasty discounts to be found on products like Switch consoles, games and more...
Japanese Charts Super Mario RPG Slips Into Third As Wonder Jumps Ahead
But neither can grab the top spot
The latest Japanese charts are in courtesy of Famitsu (via Gematsu) and it has been yet another strong week for Switch, with nine out of the top ten coming from Nintendo's hybrid console. Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Super Mario RPG continue to be big hitters, landing in second and third place this time around with...
News Digital Eclipse's Next 'Gold Master Series' Release Will Be Revealed Next Month
Tune in to Day of the Devs
So this one initially slipped through the net, but Digital Eclipse is currently gearing up to announce the next entry in its Gold Master Series. The developer, which was recently acquired by Atari, will reveal its follow-up to The Making of Karateka at Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Edition 2023 on December 7th. The...
News Atari Reiterates Firm's Focus On Retro, Isn't Looking To Compete With Nintendo
'What can we do better than anyone else in the world?'
After years of meandering messages and threats of bankruptcies, Atari SA looks to be finally turning the corner with a renewed focus on retro. If this wasn't clear enough with the launch of the magnificent Atari 50 compilation in 2022 and the recent release of the emulation-based Atari 2600+...
News Dimps Arcade Fighter 'The Rumble Fish' Scores An Enhanced Switch Release
Returning with new features next month
Following on from The Rumble Fish 2, 3goo and Dimps Corporation have now announced they're bringing The Rumble Fish+ to the Nintendo Switch next month on 20th December. This 2004 fighting game will return with new features including online player-versus-player action and rollback netcode as well as a training...
News Xbox Reiterates Interest In Bringing Game Pass To "Every Screen" Including Nintendo Platforms
"It's a bit of a change of strategy"
Microsoft and Xbox have mentioned on a number of occasions how they want to make gaming more accessible than ever before, and during a recent appearance at the Wells Fargo TMT Summit earlier this week, Xbox CFO Tim Stuart reiterated this. While he admits it's a "bit of a change of strategy" compared to Xbox's...
News Splatoon 3 Version 6.0.0 Is Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Chill Season arrives
Update: Splatoon 3 Version 6.0.0 is now officially live, so make sure your own copy is up to date before your next session. Splatoon 3's updates just keep on coming, with the next one due out this week either today or tomorrow, depending on your location. This next update brings in the new Chill Season 2023 which includes 2...
News Minecraft Legends Gets Its "Biggest Update" Ever, Adds New Allies & Enemies
As well as a "Fearless Froggy" mount
The Minecraft action-strategy game Minecraft Legends this week just got its "biggest update" ever with the introduction of a bunch of new units. Some are friendly and some are not so nice, and the good news is this update is completely free. Some of the new allies include The Witch (with their Cauldron at your...
News Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse Remastered Now Arriving On Switch In Spring 2024
The original release window was this year
If you've been wondering what the latest is with the famous crime-fighting duo Sam & Max, it appears their next game Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse Remastered will no longer be arriving in 2023. The update from Skunkape Games is this game will be now released on all platforms including the...
Video 12 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In December 2023
Dragon Quest! Batman! Pokémon DLC!
Well, geez, we're less than a month away from Christmas and the holiday season, and we're just over a month away from 2024. Guess it's time to look at the final month of 2023 and see what games are coming to the Switch. This is by no means a definitive list of games coming to Nintendo Switch in December 2023, but...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Football Games
We mean Soccer, not that 'other' football
Updated with Football Manager 2024 Touch. Enjoy! Football is the world's most popular sport, from the elite level of child-like millionaires with dazzling skills and impressive diving techniques, to actual children on playgrounds using jumpers for goalposts. Being a football / soccer fan that owns a...
Round Up Everything Announced At The Level-5 Vision 2023 November Showcase
Release windows for Inazuma, Fantasy Life, Layton and more
Level-5 is back with its second-ever Vision Showcase, providing more information on each of its five upcoming games that will be heading our way over the next few years. The games were the same that we saw in the studio's March showcase, though the focus this time around was to provide...
News The Legend Of Legacy HD Remastered Brings Cult 3DS RPG To Switch Next March
"Discover the story of a lost land"
Do you need another JRPG in your life at the beginning of next year? Well NIS America is delivering one in the form of The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered, which is a rerelease of a 3DS cult classic. The unique turn-based RPG will launch on Switch (and other platforms) on 22nd March 2024 in both North America and...
News Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition Officially Announced
More news coming in 'early 2024'
Update [Wed 29th Nov, 2023 15:15 GMT]: Well, that didn't last long, did it? After Beyond Good and Evil 20th Anniversary Edition was accidentally listed on the Microsoft Store and briefly made available to Ubisoft+ subscribers, Ubisoft itself has now confirmed that it is indeed the real deal (shock). In a post on X...
Guide Pokémon Nintendo Switch Games
Every Pokémon game for Nintendo Switch
The Pokémon franchise began way back in 1996 on Nintendo's Game Boy and sparked a catch 'em all craze that soon engulfed the entire planet. These days the Pocket Monster-collecting-and-battling series series is as strong as ever, with mobile sensation Pokémon GO still attracting a huge number of players,...
News Megaton Musashi: Wired Gets New 2024 Release Date
Coming worldwide 25th April
The newest entry in Level-5's popular multimedia mecha series, Megaton Musashi: Wired will no longer be launching in 2023 — no surprise, really, given that we're almost in December! However, we don't have to wait too long. During today's Level-5 Showcase, the developer announced that the upcoming mecha action RPG will...
News Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Will Bloom Onto Switch In Summer 2024
New trailer shows even more gameplay
Featured in today's Level-5 Vision Showcase, we got another look at Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time and a release window of summer 2024. This long-awaited sequel to the 3DS classic, Fantasy Life, looks to contain all of the same features that we loved so much about the former game — life sim-meets-RPG...
News Level-5's Detective RPG 'Decapolice' Delayed To 2024, Not 2025
Some deduction was needed on the release date
If you were watching today's Level-5 Showcase and were hoping for a lot of news on the incredible-looking detective RPG DECAPOLICE, you may have come away a little bit disappointed. Originally slated for a 2023 release, Level-5 today announced that it will be taking "a bit more time" to work on the...
News Sonic Superstars' Sales Were 'Slightly Weaker' Than Sega Had Anticipated
Firm hopes it will eventually match Frontiers' sales
Sega Sammy has released its financial results for FY2024 Q2, confirming that sales for Sonic Superstars, released earlier this year on October 17th, 2023, were "slightly weaker" than the firm had anticipated (thanks, VGC). Despite this, Sega remains confident in the title, emphas
News Professor Layton And The New World Of Steam Is Now Set To Release In 2025
Hold onto your hats
Despite having been revealed in the February Nintendo Direct earlier this year, it looks like we are going to have to wait a while before we get our hands on Professor Layton and the New World of Steam as Level-5 has today revealed that the title is now scheduled to release in 2025. Featuring in today's Vision Showcase, the...
News Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Kicks Off Switch Beta Testing In March 2024
He shoots, he scores
After a number of delays and enough title changes to fill an 11-man roster, Level-5 has today finally revealed that Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road will be bringing the football RPG series to Switch in 2024. The game's beta testing phase will kick off in March, with a full release planned for later in the year The release date was...
News Monkey Island-Inspired 'Lil' Guardsman' Gets A Bunch Of New Info
Welcome to The Sprawl
Developer Hilltop Studios has revealed a whole bunch of new information about its upcoming adventure game Lil' Guardsman in an extended blog post titled 'Visitor's Guide to The Sprawl'. Launching on Switch in "the coming months" (specific date currently unknown), Lil' Guardsman contains gameplay inspired by Papers, Please in a...
News 'FrostyFest' Is Returning To Splatoon 3 With A Festive Splatfest And Free Gear
"Stay tuned for deets on this special Splatfest!"
There's no hanging around between events in Splatoon 3. With this year's Splatoween out of the way, things are taking a festive turn as it has been announced that FrostyFest will be making a comeback in the upcoming Chill Season 2023. This event last popped up for the "Fam vs. Friend" Splatfest in...
News Huge Among Us Crossover Update Celebrates Multiple Indies Including Undertale & Celeste
"Y'all are gonna freak out"
Update [Wed 29th Nov, 2023 06:35 GMT]: This absolutely massive Among Us collaboration has now been officially revealed and as part of its "biggest Cosmicube yet" there are crossovers with the following games: Untitled Goose Game, Undertale, Crypt of the NecroDancer, Celeste, Behemoth (Castle Crashers and Alien...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Has Been Updated To Version 3.0.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it now!
After the massive final content update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe earlier this month in the form of 'Wave 6' of the Booster Course Pass, Nintendo has now released Version 3.0.1. This is a much smaller update that addresses multiple issues which were likely introduced in Version 3.0.0. Here's the full rundown, courtesy of Nintendo's...
News Capcom Ending Monster Hunter Rise "Collab DLC" In January 2024
Grab this select content before it's gone
As we get closer to the Monster Hunter 20th anniversary celebrations, Capcom has announced the "end of collab DLC" content for Monster Hunter Rise. This means you need to download this free content before 21st January 2024 to "keep using it as normal". After this date, it will no longer be available. This...
News F-Zero 99 Update Version 1.1.0 Is Now Live, Adds "Classic Race" Mode & More
Lucky Ranks gameplay, too
Update [Wed 29th Nov, 2023 01:45 GMT]: Nintendo's latest patch for F-Zero 99 is now officially live on the Switch. The full patch notes have been shared on the official support page. This update (Version 1.1.0) adds the new "Classic Race" mode, Lucky Ranks, new backdrops, and Nintendo has also made various other...
Random Players Are Recreating Mario Wonder's Musical Moments In Mario Maker 2
It's-a bop!
In a game full of memorable moments, one of Mario Wonder's more out-there sequences has to be the 'Piranha Plants on Parade' musical number. This Wonder effect completely took us by surprise on our first playthrough and has certainly stuck in our heads ever since. Fortunately, it looks like we were not alone in our admiration as some...
Talking Point Would You Like To See More Streaming Media Apps On 'Switch 2'?
Jack of all trades
One of the Switch's greatest strengths is that it knows exactly what it is. You've got a small handful of streaming apps, sure, but there's no denying that Nintendo Switch is a game console, through and through. Could its eventual successor be more, though? Back in 2013 when Microsoft revealed the Xbox One, the company was widely...
News Switch To Get Timed Exclusive Access To Robert Pattinson In Batman: Arkham Trilogy
We're all vengeance
Following a short delay on Switch, Batman: Arkham Trilogy is almost upon us, swooping down toward its official release date of December 1st, 2023. To celebrate, publisher WB Games has released a launch trailer for the compilation that confirms Switch owners will get timed exclusive access to the Batsuit from Matt Reeves' 2022...
News Fashion Dreamer's Free Winter Collection Update Unfolds On Switch Next Week
New items, features, patterns and more
We found that there was some fun to be had in the Switch-exclusive title Fashion Dreamer when it hit the console catwalk earlier this month, though we felt that it was very much lacking in depth at the time of launch. It looks like more content is on the horizon, however, as publisher Marvelous Europe has today...
Random More Kids Want In-Game Currency Over Physical Media This Holiday
Subscriptions top Santa's lists
Physical media is on its way out. As much as many of us really don't want to accept it, that's simply the reality we're facing at the moment. For starters, Nintendo has reported that around 50% of its total software sales have been digital over the last several years, a huge leap from where we were a decade or so...
News Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Lands New Update, With "Minor" Switch Fixes
Here are the full patch notes
Another week, another update for Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1. The latest patch bumps things up to ver. 1.3.1 which doesn't seem to be all that big of an upgrade on Switch. The tweaks listed below cover those made on all consoles, and the eagle-eyed readers out there might just notice that only one point...
News Skater XL Finally Sticks A Switch Release Date
Grinding onto Nintendo's hybrid system this December
If you're looking for another skateboard fix on the Switch, it seems Easy Day Studios will finally be releasing Skater XL on the hybrid device this December. Yes, after bailing on a Switch release way back in 2020, the developer has now locked in a 5th December 2023 release fo the price of $39.99...
News Switch Online's 'Missions & Rewards' Gets Festive With A New Batch Of Icons
Happy holidays!
As we get closer to the holiday season, Nintendo has launched a new batch of Switch Online icons, and this time they're festive-themed. These icons include a range of different characters from Mario to Link and even Pikmin. As usual, to unlock these icons you'll need to have Switch Online members and enough points. Each icon is...
UK Charts Super Mario RPG Tumbles Out Of The Top Ten
Super Mario Bros. Wonder jumps up a place
This week's UK physical charts are in, and as Black Friday fades into the background and the Holiday season approaches, EA Sports FC 24 reclaims the top spot. The Nintendo Switch version of the latest soccer title from EA makes up 24% of the sales, while the PS5 version claims the majority with 50% of...
Random Mario And Luigi Have Spin Jump Control Preferences In Super Mario Galaxy
And it all comes down to which controller you shake
It's no secret that we at Nintendo Life love Super Mario Galaxy. Since its release in 2007, we have played through this planet-hopping adventure several times with both Wii remote and Joy-Con (thanks to its re-release in Super Mario 3D All-Stars), but every day is a school day and we have just...
Video Where Does Mario Kart Go From Here?
Triple Dash
With the release of the sixth and final wave of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass, the latest entry in Nintendo's top-rated racing franchise is presumably fully content complete. So with that now done, where on earth does the franchise go from here? It's probably safe to assume that Nintendo has a firm idea of what the next...
News Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2's Next Update Addresses Community Feedback
"Players have quickly pushed our mechanics to the limits"
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 launched on the Switch earlier this month, and in its next patch, it will be making a lot of changes based on community feedback. In the latest post on the official game website, it's mentioned how version 1.3 will be the team's "largest early gameplay...
News Level-5 To Share Release Dates For "Several Titles" Later This Month
Update: "The latest info on Professor Layton" as well
Update [Sun 26th Nov, 2023 02:00 GMT]: It seems there will definitely be an update about the new Professor Layton game at Level-5's upcoming Vision event, with the company sharing the following information in a post on social media earlier this week: "LEVEL5 VISION 2023 II" Streaming 9:00 PM...
News Prison Architect 2 Rating Surfaces Online
Could a new 3D entry be on the way?
If you were hoping to see Prison Architect make a return in some way or form, you might be in luck. A new rating for Prison Architect 2 has now been spotted on the Korean rating board. There's no official announcement for this one just yet, so a reveal could be taking place very soon. No platforms have been...
News Borderlands Collection: Pandora's Box Has Been Rated For Switch
Featuring six games in one package
Just a month after the release of Borderlands 3 on the Switch, a rating has now been discovered for a Nintendo version of the Borderlands Collection: Pandora's Box in Germany. This collection contains a total of six games and all of the add-on content. This games included are Borderlands, Borderlands 2,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 25th)
Deals or no deals?
The weekend has finally rolled around and it is time to kick back with a spot of the ol' gaming. Before we get to that, though, let's have a quick look at some of the highlights from the world of Nintendo this week. There have been two overarching themes in the last seven days: offers and ocarinas. In the former camp, we have...
News Free-To-Play Battle Royale 'My Hero Ultra Rumble' Season 2 Now Live
The flame hero Endeavor has arrived
Bandai Namco's new MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE battle royale game had a successful launch in September, and now a few months on it has launched the second season featuring the flame hero, Endeavor. Along with this, players can also look forward to a new "duo" a two-player option where 12 teams of two duke it out for...
News My Little Pony-Inspired Release Them's Fightin' Herds Ending Active Development
The story mode has also been axed
Following the release of Them's Fightin' Herds on the Nintendo Switch last October, the team behind this My Little Pony-inspired fighting game has now announced it will be ending active development. After the release of the new DLC fighters Nidra and Baihe (Version 6.0), no new content will be produced - including...
Guide Super Mario RPG: Walkthrough, Tips, All Secrets, Minigames & Bosses
Your guide to the Switch remake (and the SNES original)
Welcome to our Super Mario RPG Full Walkthrough Guide hub! The Super Mario RPG Walkthrough will have you covered for both the Nintendo Switch remake, Super Mario RPG, and the original SNES title, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. Our walkthrough contains strategies for all bosses,...
Guide Nintendo Switch Mario Games
Every Switch game with Super Mario
Nintendo's mascot character has been with us since 1981 when the unimaginatively named 'Jumpman' debuted in Donkey Kong. Following a name change, Mario turned 'Super' in 1985's Super Mario Bros. for NES, and he's been a household name ever since. As you'd imagine, there are a lot of Mario games for Nintendo...
Savings are now live!
Update: It's now Cyber Monday, which means new deals and more opportunities to grab a bargain. As before, we'll be updating this page throughout the day to highlight the best discounts available at retail. Black Friday, the biggest shopping event of the year, is here once again! This year's Black Friday bonanza officially...
News eShop Indie Hit Suika Game Surpasses Four Million Downloads Worldwide
Watermelon Game has been a huge success
After becoming a viral sensation, Nintendo was quick to get a local release of Suika Game out of the Switch eShop. Since then, the title has now reportedly surpassed more than four million Switch eShop downloads worldwide. This information comes from the Japanese website Gamer. To celebrate this milestone,...
News Disney Speedstorm Reveals Another Racer For "Frozen-Inspired" Season 5
WALL•E joins the race
Gameloft's free-to-play racer Disney Speedstorm will be adding WALL•E in a "time limited event" in Season 5. Season 5 launches on 30th November and is a Frozen-themed event. It will include the Frozen characters Elsa, Olaf, Anna, Kirstoff and Hans. There will also be new skills to master, a new Arendelle-inspired racing...
News Cult Of The Lamb Announces Sins Of The Flesh, Its "Next Free Major Content Update"
"Coming very early next year"
Indie hit Cult of the Lamb has announced its next "free major content update". It's called Sins of the Flesh and will be arriving early next year. There's no specific release date for each platform just yet, but apparently, this update will be "packed" with new features, stories and more. Here's the first artwork for...
News Nintendo Updates Switch Online's N64 Release Schedule
Multiple titles are still scheduled for 2023
Earlier this week, Nintendo announced Jet Force Gemini would be coming to the Switch Online + Expansion Pack service this December. In Japan, Star Twins (Jet Force Gemini) will be released alongside GoldenEye 007 on 29th November. If it's got you wondering what's next for the Expansion Pack's N64...
News Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy Is Seemingly Going Physical In North America Too
New listing suggests physical is not import-only
Earlier this year, we were excited to hear that even more courtroom drama would be heading our way in 2024 with Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy. A physical was later announced for Japan and while a multi-language version would be available to import, it looked like the collection would be...
Nintendo Download 23rd November (North America)
ASMR Slicing! Evil Diary! Gothic 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 - New Releases: Alina of the Arena (DANGEN...
News Kamiya To Take His Bayonetta Vision 'To The Grave', Thinks Franchise Will Still Continue
"It's a shame"
Given that legendary developer Hideki Kamiya had such a prominent role in the creation and continuation of the Bayonetta franchise, many had understandably pondered what might become of our favourite Umbra Witch following Kamiya's departure from PlatinumGames earlier this year. In his latest YouTube video, Kamiya addresses the topic...
Japanese Charts Super Mario Bros. Wonder Passes 1 Million Physical Sales
Wonderful!
The latest Japanese charts are in and there are several newcomers to take note of this week, but first, Super Mario Bros. Wonder has officially passed 1 million in physical sales. Wahoo! It marks another significant milestone for a game that is seemingly showing no signs of slowing down. With that said, it misses the top spot this week,...
Guide Best Food In Nintendo Switch Games
So mushroom in our hearts (not our stomachs)
We originally published this list ahead of the release of Pikmin 4, but we're updating and republishing it this November to celebrate Thanksgiving in North America. Whatever you plan on doing on your day off, perhaps we can inspire your video game-themed food for the day... Food, glorious food~ Pikmin...
Review The Walking Dead: Destinies (Switch) - One Of The Worst Games Of The Year
Integrity Gone Bye
There’s a moment during a particularly grueling fourth-season episode of The Walking Dead in which our protagonist, Rick Grimes, is appealing to the humanity of a man holding a samurai sword against a kind, gentle farmer’s throat. Getting more desperate by the second, he says “We can still come back, we’re not too far...
News Blogs On GTA 3, Vice City Development Removed After Rockstar North Complains
"Something about ruining the Rockstar mystique"
An ex-Rockstar North employee has removed several blogs detailing the development of games such as Grand Theft Auto III, Vice City, and the cancelled spy game Agent after the studio itself submitted a written complaint via email (thanks, Time Extension). In a series of posts dubbed
News Super Mario RPG's Useless Cheat Code Is Included In The Switch Remake
Code was previously a Japan exclusive
We weren't messing around when we called Super Mario RPG on Switch "one of the most faithful HD adaptations we’ve ever played" in our 9/10 review. Everything that made the original game so weird is right here almost 30 years on, including the sections that give us nothing more than a good laugh. One such...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Ganondorf Statue Unveiled In Japan
Down, boy
During Nintendo Live 2022, a life-size statue of Link from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was unveiled for photo opportunities, and now it looks like Ganondorf has received the same treatment. As revealed in a post from the official Zelda X (formerly Twitter) account, fans can now visit the city of Fukuoka in Japan and take...
News Fortnite's New 'Big Bang' Event Features A Crossover With Eminem
Will the real Slim Shady please stand up?
Fortnite has reportedly had a resurgence thanks to its community-created content but it's also been in the headlines for certain other announcements, like the controversial age ratings update which restricts cosmetics. Now, to add to all of this, it's announced a new live "Big Bang" event featuring a...
News Charles Martinet Will Make A Special Guest Appearance At Nintendo Live 2024
Mario's former voice actor is now an ambassador
Earlier this year, Nintendo announced Charles Martinet would no longer be the voice of Mario, but would stay on as a Mario ambassador. Martinet even admitted at the time he wasn't even sure what it exactly this meant. With this mind, Nintendo has now shared an update about the events to feature at...
News A New Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Distribution Event Has Been Announced
Get your motor running with a free Revavroom
Pokemon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet have just kicked off the latest mystery gift distribution event and this time trainers can add a Revavroom to their party. This particular one comes with 'Peeved Mark', which gives the Pokemon the title of "Revavroom the Grumpy". Here's a bit more about Revavroom and...
News My Nintendo Store Adds New Pikmin Wrapping Paper Reward (Australia)
"Perfect for wrapping Nintendo Switch games"
If you haven't got wrapping paper for Christmas just yet and happen to be located in Australia, don't worry - Nintendo has got your covered! On the local My Nintendo Store, it's been revealed the latest item is a Pikmin themed "Holiday Wrapping Paper Set". This item comes with 2 sheets of folded gloss...
News New 'South Park: Snow Day!' Gameplay Trailer Is All About Co-Op, Combat And Cartman
Battle starts next year
Initially showcased in the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2023 presentation, we have today got a better look at the upcoming 3D battler South Park: Snow Day! which is set to be thrown onto Switch in 2024. We didn't get all that much about the game from the initial reveal (apart from a sense of dread at seeing another 3D South...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Super Mario RPG?
The Next Geno-ration
Last week, 16-bit classic Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars returned to a Nintendo console in glorious form in a Switch remake that ditched the subtitle and added a shiny coat of paint and a few mod-cons in a sensitive update that overhauls the original for a modern audience while preserving the essence of its...
News Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Lands Crossplay In New Switch Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
Who you gonna call?
It has only been a few weeks since the 4v1 co-op title Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed slimed its way onto Switch and now developer Illfonic has brought a brand-new update our way, one that makes it even easier to team up with your pals. Yes, ver. 1.7.1 introduces crossplay to the Switch version of the game, so your...
News Nintendo Offering Limited Time Gold Point Bonus With Switch Online Memberships (North America)
Valid for purchases and renewals
Nintendo is currently running a special Switch Online promotion in the US and Canada, where if you purchase or renew a 12-month subscription, you can earn some gold points. From now until 6th December 2023, if you buy or renew a 12-month Switch Online / Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership via the Nintendo...
News Nintendo Aware Of Super Mario RPG "Paratroopa" Bug Preventing Progress
A patch will be released in December
Following the Switch release of Super Mario RPG last week, Nintendo has issued an update on its customer support page, revealing a bug has been found which may halt progress. The plan is to release a software patch next month to resolve this issue. For now, here are the details about this bug, along with the...
News Switch Online Is Expanding The N64 Library With Rare's Jet Force Gemini
Coming this December
Update: Nintendo of America has now confirmed the game will be coming to the Switch Online service locally this December. Original: Well, here's some surprising news! Nintendo has revealed the Switch Online + Expansion Service will be adding the Nintendo 64 title Jet Force Gemini. Unfortunately, there's no mention of a...
News Monster Hunter 20th Anniversary Poll Asks Fans To Vote For Their Favourite Monster
"All 229 Monster Hunter series monsters, big and small"
Capcom's insanely popular series Monster Hunter is fast approaching its 20th anniversary and to celebrate it wants to work out what the "top monster" is in the history of the entire series. In order to do this, it's running a special 20th anniversary poll where fans of the series can vote on...
News Pokémon's COO Wants To Keep Franchise Going For "Hundreds Of Years"
"I spend all day every day thinking about Pokémon"
The Pokémon franchise has remained immensely popular since its inception in the mid to late '90s, but according to The Pokémon Company's COO Takato Utsunomiya, the overall goal is to have it endure for centuries. In an interview with The Guardian, Utsunomiya states that he spends "all day every...
Review Bluey: The Videogame (Switch) - Captures The Look, But Not The Family Magic
Oh biscuits!
Given Bluey’s meteoric rise since the show's television debut in 2018, it seemed inevitable that a video game adaptation would eventually make its way into the hands of eager fans worldwide. Thanks to developer Artax Games and publisher Outright, that adaptation is now here, with Bluey: The Videogame letting you directly control each...
Talking Point Does Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Need A Full Remake?
Names mean almost everything
November 21st, 2023 marks the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Japanese launch. To mark this historic Hyrulean occasion, we'll be running articles throughout the week dedicated to the game, our memories, and its legacy. Today, Gavin ponders the pros and cons of remaking The Citizen Kane of...
News Nintendo Switch Online's Next Free Game Trial Lays Down Roots Tomorrow (Europe)
Find Fae Farm for free
Nintendo has revealed its next free game trial for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers in Europe: Fae Farm. It will be ripe and ready for picking tomorrow from 22nd-28th November. We had a great time with this one when it bloomed onto consoles earlier this year, finding particular enjoyment in the gorgeous visuals, lengthy...
News Borderlands 3 Switch Update Out Now, Includes Performance Optimisations & Much More
Here's what's included
If there weren't enough updates going live today, we've now also got one for Borderlands 3: Ultimate Edition, which finally made its debut on the Switch last month. Early tests suggest it's made some significant improvements. According to the team, the performance in the game has been further optimised and there are even some...
News Hori Unveils New Dragon Quest Slime-Themed Switch Controllers
Just in time for Dragon Quest Monsters
Ahead of the release of Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince next month, Japanese accessory maker Hori has announced a new range of Dragon Quest themed Switch products. This new range includes two new Split Pad Compact controllers covered in Dragon Quest's famous Slime monster. There's a traditional blue...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Has Been Updated To Version 1.0.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today
Nintendo has today rolled out a new update for Super Mario Bros. Wonder on the Switch. This is the first update since the game's release, bumping the title up to Version 1.0.1. There's not all that much there, but what Nintendo has done is made some adjustments to heart points, the staff credits and provided some "general updates"...
News Nintendo Releases Update For Switch (Version 17.0.0), Here Are The Details
Another "rebootless" update has arrived
Following a firmware update for the Switch last month, bumping the system up to Version 17.0.0, Nintendo has now released another "rebootless" update. As explained by the dataminer and social media user 'OatmealDome', these updates do not actually require users to restart the console or download anything. As...
News Sifu's Final Content Update Has Finally Been Released On Switch
There's also a half-price sale to celebrate
Update [Tue 21st Nov, 2023 00:15 GMT]: After launching on other platforms back in September, Sifu's final content update has now gone live on the Nintendo Switch. Players can look forward to new arenas, challenges and a whole new set of cheats and modifiers. Sifu is available for 50% off on the eShop...
News Nintendo Of America Announces Cyber Deals eShop Sale, Up To 80% Off
Mario Odyssey! Bayonetta 3! Fire Emblem Engage!
And just like clockwork, North America has followed Europe with its eShop discounts today with the Cyber Deals sale. Kicking off today, from 20th November until 3rd December 11:59pm PT, you can save up to 50% off of some huge Nintendo titles as well as some third-party hits. Similarly, we at Nintendo...
UK Charts Super Mario RPG Can't Jump To The Top Five In Its Debut Week On Switch
Elsewhere, Bluey performs well on Switch
The latest UK physical charts are in and the top ten is much less of a Nintendo-fest than we are used to seeing, with even the Big N's newest releases failing to make the podium. It is Hogwarts Legacy that sits in pole position this time, with the newly-released Switch port making up 70% of the total sold in...
Video What's Going On At Playtonic, The Studio Behind Yooka-Laylee?
A Rare find
It was almost 10 years ago that a group of former Rare developers got together and established Playtonic Games. This was a team consisting of many of the minds behind Banjo-Kazooie, Donkey Kong Country, and other such classics, so when their first title, Yooka-Laylee was released in 2017, we were relieved to see that level of creativity...
News TEVI's Metroidvania And Bullet-Hell Gameplay Is Looking Very Promising
Launching later this month
Publisher Neverland Entertainment and developer CreSpirit have announced that they will be launching TEVI on the Nintendo Switch at the end of the month on November 30th, 2023. Combining metroidvania and bullet-hell mechanics, the game utilises cute chibi-style anime visuals alongside extensive Japanese voiceover and an...
News Team Handshake Grabs A Win In Splatoon 3's Greeting-Themed Splatfest
But it was a close one!
Update #3 [Mon 20th Nov, 2023 11:00 GMT]: After a weekend of tough competition, a new team has been crowned Splatoon 3 Splatfest champion, with Team Handshake taking home the gold this time. The battle of 'What's your go-to greeting?' was a tightly fought contest, and Team Handshake only just managed to walk away with the...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Next 7-Star Tera Raid Battle Event Announced For This Weekend
Splish splash
Coming off the back of last weekend's Eevee event, The Pokémon Company has wasted no time letting us know which 'mon will be starring in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's next 7-Star Tera Raid Battles, which kick off later this week (thanks, @SerebiiNet). Running first from 24th-26th November before repeating the following weekend on 1st
News 'Felix The Cat' Konami Collection Surfaces On The ESRB
Another blast from the past appears to be returning
The classic cartoon character Felix the Cat is seemingly making a video game comeback, according to a new rating that's popped up on the ESRB. The Felix the Cat game for Switch and multiple other platforms is described as a "collection of action platformers" where players navigate Felix through...
News Minecraft Unveils Trial Chambers And New Mischievous Mob
Coming in the Version 1.21 update
Following Minecraft Live last month, Mojang has now shown off the new "Trial Chambers" as well as the new hostile mob known as "The Breeze". The Trial Chambers are a new procedurally generated structure, crafting different challenges each time you enter. Each room contains something helpful or hostile. Trial...
Reminder The King Of Fighters XIII: Global Match Is Now Available On Switch
Featuring "overhauled online functionality"
It's another week of game releases and in case you missed it, SNK has also launched The King of Fighters XIII on Switch. This title was first revealed in April, with the announcement it would include a "rollback netcode overhaul" to improve online functionality. SNK also previously confirmed a physical,...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Drops Out Of US "Top 20" Games Chart For First Time
Its 78 month streak is over
Just weeks after the release of the final wave of DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the game has now fallen out of the US "top 20 best-selling games" chart for the first time ever. As highlighted by GamesIndustry.biz, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has been in Circana's (formerly The NPD Group) top sales for every month since its...
News The New Sims Game Is Using Animal Crossing's Multiplayer As A Source Of Inspiration
"It is such a good example"
Animal Crossing: New Horizons took the social simulation to new heights when it launched exclusively on the Switch in 2020, and it's apparently become a source of inspiration for the team at Maxis, who is currently working on the next entry in The Sims series (codenamed "Project Rene"). Speaking on a
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 18th)
We detect... lots of games
Well folks, it's the weekend once again, so it's time to kick back, relax, and enjoy some games. As per the norm, however, let's just take a look back on what's been going on this week, shall we? First up, Nintendo has launched its much-anticipated Black Friday sale in Europe, and we've highlighted a whole bunch of games...
Random Valve's Gabe Newell On Game Delays: "Late Is Just For A Little While, Suck Is Forever"
That sounds familiar...
In Valve's new documentary celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Half-Life series, the company's co-founder Gabe Newell has shared his own thoughts about the differences between a delayed game and a rushed release. He summed it up as "late is just for a little while, suck is forever" when touching on the challenges Valve...
News Fortnite Announces Age Ratings Update, Restricts Cosmetics
Epic says it will enable most of the outfits "next year"
Epic's popular battle royale Fortnite has just received an "age ratings" update, but it's not gone down so well with the community. This update means islands will now display an age and content rating to help guardians and players "make informed play decisions". As highlighted by Eurogamer,...
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