Nintendo Switch News
January2024
Due to "popular demand" in Japan
Update [Fri 5th Jan, 2024 03:30 GMT]: When Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince arrived in Japanese stores last month, it quickly sold out. Square Enix at the time advised anyone who wanted to play the game to consider purchasing the digital version instead. So, what's the latest? As highlighted by social media...
News Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival Scores Music Pass And Winter Song Update
Available next week
To celebrate the new year, Bandai Namco has announced its next wave of songs coming to Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival. These songs will be made available to Taiko Music Pass users and are timed in with the Winter Season. This service is available to subscribers only. Here's what's arriving next week on 11th January: "New...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet To Fix 'Dragon Cheer' Bug In Next Update
Version 3.0.1 will arrive later this month
Following the recent release of the second DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, trainers have discovered a minor bug tied to the move Dragon Cheer. Fortunately, TPC is on the case and promises to sort it out soon. Here's the full explanation (via Serebii.net): "A new issue has been discovered with...
News Fantasy Life Producer Keiji Inafune Says He Will Do His "Best" To Improve The New Entry
The Level-5 game was delayed last November
Keiji Inafune, best known for his work on the Mega Man as well as other projects like Azure Striker Gunvolt, has shared a minor update about the upcoming Level-5 project, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time. Speaking to Famitsu for a New Year's column recently, the producer of the new Fantasy Life...
News Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Switch Frame Rate, Resolution & Accessibility Revealed
"Accessible design is good design"
One of the first major releases this year is Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, the first brand-new console game in the series since 2010's The Forgotten Sands (yes, really!). And recently, developer Ubisoft has unveiled the upcoming release's frame rate, resolu
Nintendo Download 4th January (North America)
*shrugs*
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: 4x4 OffRoad Collection (Boomhits, 25th Dec) - Experience the...
Guide Best Trails / Kiseki Games On Nintendo Switch
Before the day breaks
The Trails / Kiseki series might be one of the biggest RPG franchises around right now — at least, in terms of size and scope. This storied JRPG saga takes place on the continent of Zemuria and follows different interlinking arcs, characters, and stories. Everything is carefully interconnected, with events affecting other...
News Relaxing Side-Scrolling Adventure 'Ahro' Will Drift Onto Switch In 2024
Ahreally?
Publisher nakana.io (Please, Touch The Artwork) has announced that its side-scrolling adventure title Ahro will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch in 2024, likely in the first half. Developed by Oeh Interactive, Ahro is an intriguing historical adventure game in which the titular protagonist is able to release his spirit into the...
News Nintendo Hacker Gary Bowser Says He's "Not Involved" With New Switch Flash Cart
Plot twist!
A new flash cart marketed as "the only back-up and development device" for all Switch consoles was recently teased and in a surprise plot twist, it's now led to the infamous Nintendo hacker Gary Bowser denying his involvement with the project. The former Team-Xecuter member, who was previously jailed and fined $10 million in damages,...
News Hideki Kamiya Hopes To Return To The Video Game Industry In 2024
"I want to get a job making games"
Last year, the famous Japanese video game developer Hideki Kamiya decided to leave PlatinumGames, mentioning at the time how he felt the company was heading in a different direction from his own beliefs as a developer. If you're wondering what's next for the developer of series like Bayonetta, he's now provided an...
News Dave The Diver Hits 3 Million Global Sales
"Thank you so much for the support"
Last year had all sorts of amazing game releases and one of the standouts was charming pixel hit, Dave The Diver. In a fresh update on social media, the development team behind the game MINTROCKET has now revealed the title has now sold 3 million copies worldwide while also thanking fans for their support. This...
News Hamster Corporation Reveals Its First Arcade Archives Release Of 2024
Stop the supercomputer 'Zelda' in Mighty Guy
To kick off the new year, Hamster Corporation has announced it will be adding Mighty Guy to the Arcade Archives collection this week. The game is out today and should be live on the Switch eShop very soon. This action game made its debut in 1986 and requires players to put a stop to a massive...
News Nintendo Shares 'Most Played' Switch Games In 2023 (Europe)
The usual suspects
Nintendo recently shared a list via the Switch news channel featuring the system's 'most played' games in Europe last year. This same list has also been on the Switch's Australia and New Zealand news feeds. As you might have already guessed, a lot of major first-party releases are included along with some of the biggest...
News 'Switch 2' Will Be An Iterative Evolution And Will Cost $400, Predicts Analyst
Game prices may increase, too
An analyst has predicted that Nintendo's next console will be an iterative evolution on the current Switch and will cost $400 at launch. Oh, and it's apparently also coming this year. Speaking via a predictions round-up over on GamesIndustry.biz, Dr. Serkan Toto, CEO of game industry consultancy firm Kantan Games, has...
Video 9 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In January 2024
Another Code! Prince of Persia! Turnip Boy!
Goodness, is it really 2024 already? Yep, hard to believe, yet here we are. As we enter the seventh year of the Switch's life cycle, a lot of eyes (including ours) are inevitably drifting toward a potential new hardware announcement in the coming months. With many of Nintendo's first-party lineup for the...
News Frogwares' Legal Dispute With Nacon Over 'The Sinking City' Is Finally Done
Developer is now sole publisher of the IP
Developer Frogwares, known for its work on the Sherlock Holmes franchise, has become the sole publisher of its open-world investigative game The Sinking City after a lengthy legal dispute with Nacon (formerly Bigben Interactive). In a post on social media, Frogwares stated that the latest version of the...
UK Charts Mario Wonder Takes Silver, But Nabs The Single-Format Xmas No. 1
Nabb'dit
The first breakdown of physical sales in the UK for 2024 is here, with Hogwarts Legacy taking the top spot just ahead of Super Mario Bros. Wonder in the final week of 2023. According to GfK (thanks, GamesIndustry), the former is also the biggest boxed game of 2023, supplanting EA's footballing juggernaut for the first time in a decade. You...
News Minecraft Movie Reportedly Casts Jack Black As Steve
Bowser, is that you?
Last year, Warner Bros. announced the live-action Minecraft movie would be released in cinemas in April 2025. Now, in a new update, Deadline is reporting the actor and musician Jack Black will be joining the cast. The Kung Fu Panda and Tenacious D star will supposedly be playing the role of the player character Steve in this...
News Mario's New Voice Actor Reflects On 2023, Thanks Fans For Their Support
"I have lived a lifetime's worth of dreams"
One of the biggest reveals last year was the new voice of Mario. In case you missed it - it's Kevin Afghani, who has now officially replaced Charles Martinet and is also voicing other characters in the series like Luigi and Wario. At the time, Kevin thanked Nintendo, and now to wrap up the previous year,...
News Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Estimated To Be A "25 Hour" Game
A demo arrives on Switch next week
While January isn't always the biggest month on the video game calender, this year there are already several games to look forward to. One of these is Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - a new Metroidvania-style take on the classic platforming series. If you're wondering just how much bang for your buck you'll be...
News Stardew Valley Creator Shares New Screenshot Of Version 1.6 Update
"Happy New Year!"
To bring in the New Year, Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone has shared a new screenshot of Stardew Valley on social media. This appears to be another look at the next big update, Version 1.6. In it, you can see a cow image and the line "good fortune to you in the coming year". There's already been plenty of conversation about this latest...
News Dungeon-Crawling RPG Legend Of Grimrock Is Getting A Switch Release
Head to Mount Grimrock later this month
The positively received dungeon-crawling RPG Legend of Grimrock will be getting a Switch release later this month on 15th January 2024. This title originally made its debut on Windows over a decade ago and will be priced at $14.99 USD (or the regional equivalent) when it arrives on Switch. It has also been...
Talking Point Our 2024 Nintendo Gaming Predictions
More Mario? Surely not!?
Welcome to the future. You, dear reader, are reading these words in the far-off, distant, sci-fi future year that is 2024. While the hoverboards, flying vehicles, and inside-out trousers have all apparently been delayed in this branch of the timeline due to some spacetime-related cock up, at least Skynet is coming along...
Reminder 103 Switch Games You Should Pick Up In Nintendo's 'Hits For The Holidays' Sale (US)
Every Switch game on sale that we scored 9/10
Update: Just a reminder that this North American sale is wrapping up last thing on Wednesday 3rd January 2024, so there's still time to pick up anything you fancied with a nice discount. In Europe, Nintendo went and launched a separate New Year 2024 sale that runs until mid-January — we're not sure if...
News Square Enix To Be "Aggressive In Applying" AI Going Forwards
Must... Consume... Content
Ah, what a lovely way to kick off 2024, eh? Square Enix's President Takashi Kiryu has revealed that the company will be "aggressive in applying" AI in its content development and publishing divisions in the future after he praised the technology in a New Year's Letter (thanks, VGC). Published on January 1st, 2024, the...
News Koei Tecmo Locks In Fate/Samurai Remnant "DLC Vol. 1" Release
Season Pass roadmap also revealed
The Koei Tecmo-published action role-playing game Fate/Samurai Remnant will be getting "DLC Vol. 1" next month in February 2024. It's officially titled 'Records Fragment: Keian Command Championship' and will be followed by two more DLC episodes later on in 2024. You can check out a teaser trailer of the first DLC...
News Meowscarada Wins Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Popularity Poll In Japan
Here are the top 20 picks
Everyone has a favourite Pokémon and recently in Japan, the strategy guide website 'GameWith' ran a poll asking trainers to vote for their top Pokémon from Scarlet and Violet's Paldea region. "Close to 152,700 people" apparently put their vote in and in the end, the new-generation grass/dark-type evolution Meowscarada...
News Magikarp And Gyarados Make A Splash In Pokémon Unite Later This Month
Metagross was also added recently
To bring in the New Year, the free-to-play mobile and Switch MOBA Pokémon Unite has announced it will be adding Magikarp and Gyarados to the game. They'll be arriving later this month on 25th January 2024. Just like in the main series, Magikarp will come loaded with "Splash" and once its gauge maxes out it will...
News Shigeru Miyamoto Isn't Really Thinking About Retiring
His focus is on Nintendo's future
Japanese video game creator Shigeru Miyamoto isn't getting any younger, so what exactly are his plans regarding retirement? The Guardian recently asked the Nintendo legend if he was "ever tempted" to call time on his outstanding career and although he's been at the company since its arcade era, he's apparently got...
Talking Point Along With Joy-Con Drift, What Does Nintendo Have To 'Fix' With 'Switch 2'?
Reset Switch
Switch, eh? You think it's had its final bookend game and then another all-timer comes along to extend the library. Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom looked like the perfect finale for an extraordinary console that kicked off with Breath of the Wild, but then Nintendo goes and puts out the best 2D Mario in 30 years with Super Mario Wonder...
News Atooi Shadow Drops Adorable Roguelike Dungeon Hopper On Switch eShop
Get it now... y'know, if you want
Publisher Atooi has announced — and released — a brand new roguelike dungeon hopper called Knights of the Rogue Dungeons. That's right, you can get it from the eShop right now for the price of $9.99 / £8.99 (with a bonus 10% discount if you're early). Showcasing voxel-based visuals, charming accompanying...
Soapbox FOMO Nearly Ruined Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom For Me
Too much background noise?
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Ollie looks back on how Tears of the Kingdom's launch hype on social media may have affected his own enjoyment of the game... On May 12th, 2023, I, like countless other...
Feature 'Rugrats' Dev's Mission To Make NES-Style Games "That Should Have Existed"
"I want people to feel like they're a 10-year-old kid again"
While sauntering through the Seattle Convention Center at this year's PAX West, we saw hundreds of developers showing off their biggest, flashiest games to the enthusiastic crowds — many of which had already been announced and were highly anticipated by fans. However, in a tucked-away...
Talking Point Could Nintendo Go Another Year Without A Switch Successor?
2 long?
Another year, and here we are again — wondering if the next 12 months might deliver perhaps the most exciting thing for any Nintendo fan: new hardware. It feels like years now that we've been reporting on and discussing another potential Nintendo system, and that's because it has been years. Whispers of a 'Switch Pro' were doing the...
Soapbox Red Dead Redemption Ignited My Enduring Love Of The Old West
"We die alone, but we live among men"
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Ollie describes how Rockstar Games' seminal Western influenced his love for the American Frontier... Growing up, I knew what kind of genres I was interested...
December2023
Feature The Rise Of 'Scam Games' And 'Keyword Bingo' Firms Flooding Switch eShop
Sea of low-quality
It's difficult now to remember a time when the Switch eShop wasn't rammed with low-cost, low-quality games making it laborious to find the great new releases amongst all the dross. What began as an immaculately clean, functional store back in 2017 quickly ballooned and before long Nintendo was inundated with software submissions...
Talking Point What Was The Best Switch Moment Of 2023?
It's been a bumper year
It's no understatement to say that 2023 has been stacked with memorable video gaming moments. Yes, the past 12 months might not have brought us new Nintendo hardware, but many of the games and announcements have been among the Switch's best — maybe even Nintendo's best. With three bumper edition Directs, surprise drops,...
Soapbox These Everyday Items Trigger Me Now, And I Blame Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
Tears of life
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Evan explores the life-ruining properties of TOTK... It happened in Yellowstone National Park. Removed from society, cruelly separated from cell phone service, I’d embarked,...
Feature Meet The 'Arzette' Dev Salvaging The Zelda CD-i Games' "Genuine Potential"
"I didn’t make this game as a joke"
The year is 1991. 'Video games' — plastic, square-shaped cartridges that millions of people blow into every day — grip early-adopting proselytizers. Yet they don’t know their precious cartridge’s days are numbered. A mighty company from Kyoto rules the industry today, but a new laser-based challenger is...
Soapbox Fortnite On Switch Is Five Years Old, And I Have No Idea What It Is Anymore
Was that Ariana Grande shooting Spider-Man?
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Jim returns to Fortnite to celebrate the Switch port's fifth anniversary, and he's not sure what he's dropped into... When Fortnite first made the jump...
Breaking out into 3D
Following up on one of the most beloved entries in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise is no easy task, but for the ex-Sonic Mania devs at Evening Star, it was a simple case of leaning into their considerable ambition and diving headfirst into the world of 3D. Announced earlier this year during a Nintendo Direct presentation, the...
Soapbox Switch Is Only A Classic Or Two From Being The Perfect PlayStation History Lesson
No Vita necessary
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 ruminates on how, over time, Switch has become an excellent teaching tool for Sony neophytes... Here’s a truth diehard proponents of the console wars won’t readily...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 30th)
New year, new games?
Wahey, it's the weekend! Gosh, it comes around quickly, right? Before we take a look at what we're going to be playing over the next couple of days, let's recap what's been going on in the world of Nintendo this week. Admittedly, it's not a lot, but we've still had plenty to talk about. On the news front, the delightful...
News Granzella's R-Type Tactics I & II Remakes Are Coming To Switch In "Fall 2024"
Update: Now scheduled to release next year
Update #3 [Sat 30th Dec, 2023 08:30 GMT]: Earlier this year in July, it was announced the release date of "Summer 2023" for R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos had been pushed back to 2024, with the aim to launch the game at the "earliest possible date". Now in an new broadcast this week, Granzella has narrowed...
News Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Rated For Switch By ESRB
Returning in 2024
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door will be making a return on the Switch next year and while we've already seen some ratings pop up online, it's now also been rated by the ESRB. It's received a rating of 'E' for "Everyone" and contains "mild fantasy violence" and "mild suggestive themes" with "no interactive elements". Here's the...
News Here's A Look At Unicorn Overlord's Collector's Edition (Monarch Edition)
Pre-orders for this upcoming Atlus release are live
Earlier this year in September, Atlus lifted the lid on Vanillware's brand new strategy RPG Unicorn Overlord, coming to Switch in March 2024. In case you missed the original announcement, there'll also be a Collector's Edition (Monarch Edition) up for grabs which contains all sorts of goodies...
Feature Best Switch Video Game Characters Of 2023
Hello there, lovely characters
Back in the day when consoles had fewer bits than humans have fingers, games could mostly get away with providing solid gameplay above all else. Gameplay is still king, of course, but games these days often need to demonstrate other qualities, such as striking visuals, an engaging story, and strong characters. After...
Soapbox A Love Letter To My Favourite New Character In Zelda: TOTK
You have my full support
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Jim wants to spread the love for a certain Hylian in need of support... Before getting my hands on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for the first time, I had a...
UK Charts Super Mario Bros. Wonder Narrowly Misses Out On Christmas No. 1
Too bad!
After a short delay this week, the latest UK boxed charts are in, and it's a resounding success for EA Sports FC 24 over the Christmas week as it lands in the number one spot once again. Hot on its heels, however, is Super Mario Bros. Wonder, a game that has maintained strong sales since its launch back in October. Elsewhere, it's a pretty...
Random PlatinumGames Includes Kamiya's Exit In Its '2023 Recap' Video
"Here's to an eventful year"
As 2023 comes to a close, many major publishers and developers in the industry are looking back on what has undoubtedly been one of the most, shall we say, interesting periods in gaming history. One such publisher is PlatinumGames, which has posted a '2023 recap' video on X (formerly Twitter) to commemorate major...
Video Alex Shares His Top Five Games Of 2023
What a wonder
Well folks, Felix has had his say, Zion has had his say, and now it's Alex's turn. Yep, we're back with one final 'top five Switch games of 2023' from our lovely video team, and as promised, this last list will feature five titles completely different from the previous two, because them's the rules. That means that since Zion and...
News Among Us Is Giving Away A Free Hat To Celebrate New Year's Eve
Get it while you can
Among Us has experienced all sorts of collaborations and updates throughout 2023, and now as we approach the new year, it's giving away a free '2024 New Year's Eve hat' until 31st January 2024. All you have to do is log in to Among Us to claim it, and again - you have until the end of next month. If you haven't kept up to...
Nintendo Download 28th December (North America)
Chico! Bloopy & Droopy! Pinball M!
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: Bloopy & Droopy (DreamVeloper...
Feature Nintendo Switch Ports We'd Love To See In 2024
Or on 'Switch 2', perhaps?
Another year down and the Switch ports have been coming thicker and faster than ever. Looking back at our wishlist from last year, we've seen Batman Arkham Trilogy, Metroid Prime, The Case of the Golden Idol, Vampire Survivors, Potion Craft, Metal Gear Solid 1,
Video Zion Shares His Top Five Switch Games Of 2023
A sea of quality
Ready for another top-five list? Of course, you are. Recently, the stupendous Felix went through his top five Switch games of 2023, and now it's Zion's turn. If you remember what we said in our previous article, there will be no crossover between the lists presented by our wonderful video team, so Zion's list is going to be...
News Nintendo Reveals "Most Downloaded" Switch eShop Games In 2023 (Japan)
Suika Game tops the charts
Back in July, Nintendo revealed Japan's "most downloaded" Switch games in the first half of 2023. It was no surprise The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was in the lead at the time. Now, in an update, it's been revealed Suika Game has officially surpassed it - earning the title of the "most downloaded" Switch eShop...
News Suda51 Says Grasshopper Manufacture Is Hard At Work On Its "New Title"
2024 will also include a remaster
Earlier this year, Goichi "Suda51" Suda and his video game company Grasshopper Manufacture revealed a Shadows of the Damned Remaster was in development. Suda51 also teased not long after this how it would "probably" be playable on handheld devices as well. Now, speaking to 4Gamer.net about Grasshopper's plans for...
News Konami Remastering 'Tokimeki Memorial' Dating Sim DS Trilogy For Switch
Releasing in Japan on Valentine's Day
Konami has made a name for itself with all sorts of franchises over the years, but one you might not know about is its high school dating simulation title Tokimeki Memorial. The original game made its debut back in the early 90s and since then has spawned an entire series as well as spin-offs. During the...
News Switch Online's 'Missions & Rewards' Adds Super Mario Bros. Wonder Icons
Update: The final wave has arrived
Update #2 [Thu 28th Dec, 2023 01:00 GMT]: The final set of Super Mario Bros. Wonder icons are now available to Switch Online members. This latest batch is available from now until 9th January 2024, so get them while you can. These new icons feature Luigi, Toadette, the singing Piranha Plants, and more. Here's a...
News Hamster Corporation Reveals Its Final Arcade Archives Release Of 2023
It's Taito's 1991 game Solitary Fighter
It's been another action-packed year of Hamster Corporation retro releases and to go out with a bang, the Japanese video game company will be releasing the 1991 Taito fighting game Solitary Fighter on 28th December. This should make it the final Arcade Archives release of 2023! Solitary Fighter follows the...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Life Sims And Farming Games
Life comes at you slow
If you're looking for a change of pace and some welcome distraction from everyday life, few mediums offer such engrossing, ongoing escapism as video games. Even the best books have an ending, but some games can go on almost indefinitely and come to form a calming part of our daily routines. If you're looking for just such a...
Soapbox Cassette Beasts Is The Monster-Catching RPG For A Disillusioned Pokémon Fan
"We’re all in the same ship..."
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, in a year where Pokémon has let her down, another monster-catching game was there for Alana. Beware of story spoilers if you haven't played the game yet...
Feature "Fans Have Waited Many Years For A Return To Form" - WayForward On Contra's Grand Revival
'Operation Galuga' launches in Early 2024
The Contra franchise has had a bit of a rough ride in recent years. Although fans and critics alike were generally receptive toward the 2011 title Hard Corps: Uprising, Konami put the franchise on ice for a total of eight years until the poorly-received Contra: Rogue Corps in 2019. Yet fans have continued...
Feature Inside The Mind Of A Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Speedrunner
Tearing through Hyrule
Since its release in March 2017, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been an attractive game to speedrun for many reasons, and in our article last year, we were able to talk about its intricacies with two high-profile members of the community, including the world record holder. In 2023, the sequel, Tears of the...
Video Felix Shares His Top Five Switch Games Of 2023
But what are yours?
It's been quite a year for Switch games, hasn't it? In fact, it's been a busy 2023 for video games full stop, and it'll likely go down as one of the greatest of all time. This makes choosing a 'top five' quite a difficult prospect, but alas, we must. So today, our lovely video producer Felix has sat down with Alex and Zion to...
News Bill & Ted's Excellent Retro Collection Is About To Be Delisted On The Switch eShop
Like dust in the wind, dude...
If you've been considering a purchase for Bill & Ted's Excellent Retro Collection on the Nintendo Switch, then you might want to buy it sooner rather than later, as Limited Run Games has confirmed that it will be delisted from the eShop before January 1st, 2024 (thanks, Nintendo Everything). According to Limited...
News Vampire Survivors Teases Chaos Roadmap, Coming 2024
Get ready to sink your teeth into much more
The bullet hell indie game Vampire Survivors had plenty of exciting moments throughout 2023 - including a Nintendo Switch release in August. Now, to go out with a bang, it's released a highlights reel. Along with this it's also teased the 2024 roadmap (again). In case you missed it, this "highly cryptic"...
News Pokémon Unite Adds Another Pokémon To The Roster This Week
Metagross joins the battle
Update [Wed 27th Dec, 2023 03:00 GMT]: Here's your reminder Metagross is now playable in Pokémon Unite. Above is a new "moves overview" trailer. Original [Sat 23rd Dec, 2023 21:00 GMT]: The Pokémon Company's free-to-play mobile and Switch MOBA Pokémon Unite has had another strong year of updates, and to go out...
News Switch Online's 'Missions And Rewards' Brings Back Previous 2023 Icons
Get them while you can
Nintendo has offered Switch Online subscribers all sorts of new and exciting icon designs this year and to finish the year it's bringing back "icon parts" you might have missed throughout 2023. This will allow users to redeem icon parts with daily special rewards from now until 10th January 2023. This icon run includes ones...
News Masahiro Sakurai On His Future: "I'm Still Creating Games For The Time Being"
The Smash Bros. creator shares an update
There has been quite a bit of conversation about the future of the legendary video game developer and Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai calling time on his career, and even he's spoken about this himself previously. Now, in the latest upload on his YouTube channel, Sakurai has briefly mentioned how he's...
Feature The Best Hidden Gems And Underrated Switch Games Of 2023
Some overlooked games you might have missed
2023 has been an absolutely ridiculous year for gaming. Despite not having much in the announced lineup in January, it wound up being one of the strongest showings since Switch's launch, with belters like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Pikmin 4, and Persona 4 Golden...
Feature Nintendo Life's Alternative Game Awards 2023
Most Long-Winded Title, Best Switch Icon, and more!
As we approach the end of 2023, naturally, there's going to be a metaphorical flood of features and lists counting down the very best games of the year. We've already presented our picks, and you lovely lot have presented yours, but now it's time to have a bit of fun with the Nintendo Life...
Soapbox I Scoffed At Switch Lite, Then I Backpacked Through South East Asia
Travelling Lite
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Rory details how Nintendo's smallest Switch finally won him over... “Yes sir, it’s definitely a sleeper train. Don’t worry.” The lady at the ticket office chuckled to...
Quiz How Well Do You Remember 2023? Nintendo Life's End-Of-Year Gaming Quiz
So THAT was the Imquizioning War...
Out of nowhere, it appears that the end of 2023 has been shadow-dropped. Who saw this coming? It's, like, September now, isn't it? Apparently not. Since it's the so-called "end of the year," we thought that it would be a good time to look back on how much we all remember — because it has been a rather packed...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Games Of 2023
The finest Switch games of 2023, as ranked by you
[video: Alex's video round-up of 21 picks, although BEWARE that his video covers games released in Switch's seventh year (between 3rd March 2023 and 3rd March 2024), not the calendar year. 2023 was an incredibly fruitful year for gamers, and Switch enjoyed an excellent seventh year on store shelves...
Every Nintendo Switch LEGO game, as ranked by you
What is the best LEGO game on Nintendo Switch? It's perhaps surprising to see just how many games based on a Danish plastic brick system (habitually melded to another juicy licence) have graced Nintendo's hybrid system since launch. Looking back, we've had Switch ports of older Lego games, all-new...
Feature 16 Best Nintendo Switch Soundtracks Of 2023
The Sounds of the Switch
2023 hasn't just been a banger year for quality video game releases — it's also been a bloomin' good year for video game music. We're living in a time where video game music is becoming more recognised and celebrated worldwide — earlier this year, the Grammy's gave out its first-ever award for 'Award for Best Score...
News Game Swap Site Gifts Games & Consoles To Great Ormond Street For 4th Time
For The Patients
It's Christmas Eve, preparations should now be complete as we all turn our attention to the big day itself. Before the man himself dons that big red suit, we'd like to share a modern-day, heartwarming Father Christmas tale of sorts from our friends over at Game Swap Shop UK, who, for the fourth year in a row, have completed a...
News Front Mission 1st: Remake Receiving Mercenaries Update In 2024
A free content update
Forever Entertainment has today announced its tactical turn-based RPG Front Mission 1st: Remake will be receiving a special Mercenaries update. This is a completely free content update that will add Mercenaries (including a local hot-seat multiplayer mode), single-player scenarios and more. You can get a preview in the trailer...
Soapbox It Feels Like Everyone Forgot The Best Switch RPG Of The Year
Eight's not a crowd
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Alana is talking about her favourite RPG of 2023, one that everyone seems to have completely forgotten about... Eight travellers. Eight stories. These eight adventurers’...
Video Mario Wonder Features In Digital Foundry's 'Best Game Graphics Of 2023' Round Up
Metroid Prime gets an honourable mention
Nintendo has got a lot of mileage out of the Switch and graphically speaking it has also pushed the hybrid system to its absolute limits. It's not gone unnoticed this year, either. The tech experts at Digital Foundry have featured Super Mario Bros. Wonder in their "best game graphics of 2023" round up,...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Games For Kids
The best Switch games for your little ones
Nintendo Switch is a console with brilliant software for gamers young and old. Nintendo's wholesome, family-friendly image is well-earned, and with characters like Mario, Luigi, and the rest of the Mushroom Kingdom gang, Switch games cater to the young and the young-at-heart alike. With its excellent...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Wins Another 'Game Of The Year' Award
Congratulations, Nintendo
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has won all sorts of awards since its arrival earlier this year, and now to top it off it's taken out EDGE's 'Game of the Year' award. The outlet placed it ahead of games like Baldur's Gate 3 and Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Along with this, Tears of the Kingdom also took out best Nintendo game,...
News Pokémon-Like 'Coromon' Gets An Update For Switch, Here's What's Included
Just in time for Christmas
It's that time of year when developers are rolling out their final game updates, and the latest one getting some holiday love is the Pokémon-Like game Coromon. The team releases 1.2.9 update on 24th December. It comes with game updates, fixes, new features, new Coromon, and much more. Here's the full rundown (via...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch FPS Games
Lock and load
Nintendo Switch's bulging catalogue of games covers practically every genre, and First-Person Shooters are no exception. It's a welcome change because Nintendo systems have historically lagged a little behind other consoles in the FPS field despite hosting some classics. After all, GoldenEye 007 and Perfect Dark helped define the FPS...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC amiibo Appear To Be Getting A Restock (US)
You can pre-order select amiibo now
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate celebrated its fifth anniversary earlier this month and now some of the game's amiibo based on the first wave of DLC are getting a restock in the US. As highlighted by Nintendo Everything, GameStop's amiibo webpage has recently listed Joker, Terry and Banjo-Kazooie for USD 15.99 each...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch RPGs
The finest traditional-style Switch RPGs available to humanity
Nintendo Switch has amassed a huge number of quality titles across almost every category since launching back in 2017, and the RPG genre is certainly no exception. Below you'll find our picks for the Switch's essential role-playing games, in no particular order. This selection of the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (Christmas 2023 Edition)
Let's-a snow, let's-a snow, let's-a snow
With just two sleeps to go before the big day, we are unwrapping a present early here at Nintendo Life. It's a festive edition of What Are You Playing! Something about 'What Are You Sleighing' sounded a little too sinister... Before we sledge into our gaming plans over the holiday period, however, let's take...
News Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2's Latest Update Is Out Now, Here's What's Included
Character adjustments and more
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 was only released recently on the Switch, but it's already received a stack of updates and the latest one (Version 1.4) is now live. This one includes some new features, general changes and adjustments, campaign fixes and a bunch of balance changes for some characters. Here's the full...
Guide Switch Guide: Ultimate Nintendo Switch Resource - Everything You Need To Know
A complete guide to the Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch is one of the best-selling consoles of all time. The Switch launched worldwide on 3rd March 2017 and sported the unique ability to be used as both a home and handheld console — switching things up. Get it? Now approaching its eighth year on the market, whether you're a first-time...
Feature 13 Best-Looking Switch Games Of 2023
Really, really, ridiculously good-looking games
Throughout the year, we've seen thousands of games launch on Nintendo Switch, from the lowliest of scammy cash grabs and shovelware to some of the highest-quality video games ever conceived. Despite approaching its eighth year on shop shelves, and with some Switch ports delivering a less-than-smooth...
PSA Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Celebrate Holidays With Delibird-Themed Events
Outbreaks, Tera Raids - it's a holiday special!
The holidays are very close right now, but there's no need to wait for Delibird to come down the chimney and deliver your presents — you can go catch them right now in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. There are actually two different Delibird-esque events going on right now in Paldea. First up, let's...
News Suika Game Gets A Special Christmas-Themed Update, Here's A Look
Downloads hit five million
The viral sensation Suika Game (Watermelon Game) has quickly shot to the top of the charts since it launched on the Switch eShop here in the west, and now to keep fans coming back for more, developer Aladdin X has released a Christmas-themed update. This bumps the game up to Version 1.0.7, with the mode available for a...
News New 3D Co-Op South Park Game Locks In Switch Release Date
Switch digital pre-orders go live "soon in 2024"
Following THQ Nordic's reveal earlier this year, South Park: Snow Day! now has a release date. Snow Day! will be snowballing onto the Switch and other platforms on 26th March 2024. Digital pre-orders for Switch will be available "soon in 2024". There's a standard edition for $29.99 / £24.99 /...
News Splatoon 3 Version 6.0.2 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The Big Run reward bug appears to have been fixed
2023 is almost over but Nintendo is still busy rolling out regular updates for its popular multiplayer squid shooter Splatoon 3. Following an update earlier this month, Version 6.0.2 has now arrived. It doesn't include any new content but does feature fixes for the multiplayer, Salmon Run mode and...
News Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Director Makes 2023 'Variety500' List
Shuntaro Furukawa & Doug Bowser also featured
Nintendo is made up of all sorts of talented individuals but one person who probably deserves a little more respect is Hidemaro Fujibayashi. He's been a director on the series since 2001 and was most recently credited on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. With this in mind, he's now been...
News Save Up To 75% In The Hits For The Holiday Nintendo eShop Sale (North America)
Metroid Dread! Monster Hunter! Batman!
The Nintendo Switch eShop sales have made it across the seas. That's right — those of you in North America can save up to 75% off a range of Nintendo Switch games on the eShop thanks to the Hits for the Holidays sale! From today until 3rd January 2024 at 11:59pm PT (2024 is only days away now), you can grab...
Nintendo Download 21st December (North America)
The Rumble Fish +! Terra Nil! Three Minutes To Eight!
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: 100 Demon Fantasia...
UK Charts EA Sports FC 24 Takes Gold As Mario Wonder Slips Into Third
WaaAaAaa
After a brief delay, we now have our first look at the UK boxed charts and things are looking pretty unsurprising up top. EA Sports FC 24 has managed to score first place for the fourth week in a row, with Switch accounting for 25% of the game's sales (PS5 takes 34%, PS4 has 21% and Xbox Series picks up the remaining 20%). Hogwarts Legacy...
Japanese Charts It's A Wonderful Life For Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Switch scores a full house in the top 10
Famitsu has revealed the latest box charts from Japan (thanks, Gematsu) and it's another resounding triumph for Super Mario Bros. Wonder, which scored an additional 94,682 units sold. It's also a full house for the Switch once again, with every space in the top ten taken up by Nintendo's hybrid console...
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