Nintendo Switch News
January2024
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...
News Sonic Superstars Receives Small Update On Switch
Bug fixes and more
To start the new year, Sega has released a small patch for the multiplayer platformer Sonic Superstars, which arrived on the Nintendo Switch last October. According to the official patch notes, this will bump the Switch release up to Version 1.1.5. Here's exactly what has been changed: Sonic Superstars Version 1.1.5 (10th...
Video Mario vs. Donkey Kong Switch Shows Off New Worlds, Co-Op And More
Launching next month
Nintendo is gearing up for another year of game releases and one of the titles you'll soon be able to get your hands on is an enhanced version of Mario vs. Donkey Kong. It's arriving next month on Switch on 16th February 2024. In a new video today, Nintendo has outlined what to players can expect. This new version will feature...
News My Nintendo Store Adds Some New WarioWare Goodies (North America)
Fancy some stylish magnets?
To celebrate the release of WarioWare: Move It! last November, Nintendo has released some new themed goodies on the My Nintendo Store in North America. This time we've got some "fun and stylish magnets" that will give you the motivation to "move it" whenever you look at them. Here's the full description: "This...
News Critically Acclaimed 'Motorvania' Laika: Aged Through Blood Gets Last-Minute Switch Delay
Update: Originally releasing 11th January
Update [Wed 10th Jan, 2024 18:30 GMT]: Just a day before its expected release on 11th January 2024, publisher Headup has announced on Twitter that the Switch release of Laika: Aged Through Blood has been delayed. The upcoming Motorvania, which launched on PC last year to very positive reviews, will be...
News Minecraft Legends Development Ends As Final Update Launches
After less than a year
Mojang has announced that support for Minecraft Legends, the RTS spin-off of the open-world block-building phenomenon, is ending after less than a year. In a post shared on the official Minecraft website, senior creative writer Cristina Anderca shares details on the now "final" Lost Legends update, Snow vs Snouts. But later...
UK Charts EA Sports FC 24 Slides Back Into The Top Three
Surprise surprise
After a short delay, the latest UK boxed charts are now in and this week sees the return to a very familiar top three. Hogwarts Legacy once again finds itself ahead of the pack, while last week's silver medalist and Christmas number one (sort of), Super Mario Bros. Wonder, has dropped a place and now sits in third. This has left...
Talking Point What Will The 'Switch 2' Actually Be Called?
Super... duper... erm...
For a while now, we (and, we presume, many of you) have been referring to Nintendo’s inevitable Switch successor as the ‘Switch 2.’ It makes sense for now, right? After all, rumours, speculation, and educated guesses are all loosely pointing to the new console being an iterative evolution of the hybrid concept that...
News Nintendo Shares Hit Record High, Apparently Thanks To 'Switch 2' Fever
What have you got, 2024?
Nintendo shares have hit a record high of 7,823 yen (roughly $54.14) as of Wednesday, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. While increasing steadily over the last year or so, shares have recently spiked with WSJ citing 'solid earnings' and the expectation of new hardware from the firm to succeed the current Nintendo...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Adds Another DLC Kameo Fighter Next Week
Quan-Chi was the latest DLC fighter
Mortal Kombat 1 continues its fight in the new year with the announcement Khameleon will be coming to the game as a DLC fighter next week. Yes, a date is now officially locked in, with the game's social media account confirming she'll be arriving on 16th January 2024. Khameleon is the latest release alongside the...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's New Spirits Have Been Revealed, Out This Week
Celebrating the game's fifth anniversary
Last month, Nintendo announced it would be celebrating the fifth anniversary of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate with a special event as well as brand-new spirits. Now, in an update, the Japanese company has revealed the new spirits. These spirits will be up for grabs for five days and will be made available this...
News Alan Wake Joins Dead By Daylight's Survivor Roster In The Next Update
"From one dark place to another"
If you're eager for another Alan Wake fix on the Nintendo Switch, you might want to check out the horrifying multiplayer experience Dead By Daylight later this month. The famous crime thriller author will be coming to Dead by Daylight as DLC on 30th January 2024 alongside a sizable patch. Here are the details about...
News Nintendo Reportedly Seeking More Studios To Work On Its IP
It's apparently "deep in conversation" with three teams
With the next generation of Nintendo hardware seemingly on the horizon, it's no surprise the Japanese video game company is potentially seeking new partners, as well as studios, to work on some of its IP going forward. With this in mind, Christopher Dring of GamesIndustry.biz says there are at...
News Another Code: Recollection Sets Up Mystery In Brand New Trailer
Trace the past later this month
We're not far off from our first Switch-exclusive release of 2024, and ahead of the big day, Nintendo has released a brand new trailer for Another Code: Recollection. This upcoming remake of the DS and Wii cult classics — Another Code: Two Memories (Trace Memory in the US) and Another Code: R – A Journey into...
News New Shiren The Wanderer Details Introduce Online Features And Fresh Faces
Coming to Switch next month
After some confusion following its initial announcement, we now know for sure that Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island is receiving a Western release on 27th February. Outside of the
Random Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Glitch Lets You Kill Any Enemy Or Boss In One Hit
Sounds like a right faff, though
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom can be pretty tough at times; wouldn't it be great if you could just wipe out any enemy in just one hit? Hmm... We personally enjoy the challenge, but for those out there who might want a bit of a helping hand, Gaming Reinvented has laid out a new glitch that effectively...
News More Tomb Raider Trilogy Info Promised 'Soon' As Fans Question Lack Of Gameplay
Collection launches Valentine's Day
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered is right around the corner, launching on February 14th, 2024, but fans are eager to see more from the upcoming collection before its release. As spotted by our friends over at Push Square, the official Tomb Raider X account has stated "We'll have plenty more to share soon" after a fan...
News Unity To Axe 25% Of Its Workforce As Part Of "Company Reset"
Following last year's policy debacle
Last year, the video game software provider Unity copped a lot of backlash when it announced plans to impose a "runtime fee" pricing policy. Now, following the departure of the CEO and president, the latest update reveals Unity will cut "25% of its workforc
News Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Now Reportedly Has An "Actual Cartridge" Release
Goodbye, download code!
If you held off on the physical version of Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 for Switch because it was just another download code release, now might be the time to check it out. According to Nintendo Everything and multiple other reports, a new physical copy of the game in the US now includes an "actual cartridge". The photo of...
Round Up Eastasiasoft Reveals 11 Switch Games In New Year Showcase
Coming "early 2024"
To kick off the new year, Eastasiasoft has held a special showcase, revealing what's on the way to the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms in "early 2024". More specifically, the 15 "exciting" games shown will target January, February and "early 2024" releases. You can check out the full 12-minute presentation in the...
News 'The Spy Who Shot Me' Brings '90s-Inspired FPS Action To Switch eShop
Become "super spy Agent7"
If you're looking for another GoldenEye 007-style game to play on the Nintendo Switch, you might want to check out The spy who shot me, which arrived on the eShop last week for just $7.99 / £7.19. It's a parody of James Bond-inspired and the "classic shooters" of the '90s. While the obvious comparison is Rare's legendary...
Rumour Rare & Microsoft's Sea Of Thieves Could Be Sailing Onto Switch
Plundered
The Xbox and Microsoft rumours are flooding the news at the moment, aren't they? And there's another one sailing into view — Microsoft exclusive Sea of Thieves, developed by Rare, is reportedly being considered for Switch and PlayStation. Giant Bomb and Game Mess Mornings host Jeff Grubb claims that he's heard that "that was the one...
News Pokémon TV App Is Being Discontinued Later This Year
"Thank you to all our fans"
The Pokémon TV service — an app and browser website that has allowed Pokémon fans across the world to watch older episodes of the anime for free — is ending service on 28th March 2024, The Pokémon Company has confirmed. In an update on the official Pokémon website, TPC thanks "fans who have enjoyed Pokémon TV...
Guide The Easiest Nintendo Switch Games
Best easy Switch games
Sometimes you just want to take it easy. Perhaps you're looking to dip your toe into a new genre with unfamiliar mechanics, or you're simply not in the headspace to go toe-to-toe with unforgiving, inscrutable games like Dark Souls, Hollow Knight, and their ilk. If you're looking for easy games for Nintendo Switch — games...
News Cult Of The Lamb Reveals New Update As Game Sells Over 3.5 Million Copies
Yes, it's free
Devolver Digital has revealed that Cult of the Lamb has now sold over 3.5 million copies across all available platforms. To celebrate, it has revealed a brand-new, free update called 'Sins of the Flesh', and it's due to launch later this month on January 16th, 2024. Described as the "biggest and most wicked content update yet", it...
News EA Sports FC 24 Is The Top Game For December '23 As Switch Settles In Behind PS5 (UK)
Switch sales increase by 37% over November
The latest GfK data puts EA Sports FC 24 at the top of the physical and digital pile for December 2023 for the UK (thanks, GamesIndustry). Thanks to a bunch of sales and discounts, the latest entry in EA's not-FIFA-but-still-basically-FIFA franchise took the lion's share of 6.9 million digital and physical...
News The Next Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 7-Star Tera Raid Battle Event Begins This Weekend
Things are hotting up
The Pokémon Company has announced that Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's next 7-Star Tera Raid Battle will kick off this weekend from 12th-14th January before repeating on 19th-21st (thanks, Serebii.net). The upcoming event will put yet another fully evolved starter in the spotlight, with Blaziken taking the starring role. This...
News Surgeon Simulator Dev Bossa Studios Confirms One Third Of Its Staff Have Been Let Go
"We tried our very best to avoid being in this position"
Bossa Studios, the UK team behind the Surgeon Simulator series, has been forced to lay off around one-third of its staff at the end of 2023. Co-founder Henrique Olifiers told GamesIndustry.biz it was the result of a "perfect storm of events" and the team tried very hard to "avoid being in...
Feature Nintendo eShop Selects - December 2023
Our favourite eShop games from December!
Happy New Year lovely readers! It's 2024, and with another fantastic year of Switch (and maybe Switch 2?) gaming ahead of us, we need to stop, think, and have one last look back at 2023 with eShop Selects this month! December is usually a quiet month for game releases as publishers and developers make way...
News Netflix Exclusive Reigns: Three Kingdoms Launches On Switch Next Week
Featuring a new card battle system & online play
Devolver Digital and UK studio Nerial have today locked in a release date for Reigns: Three Kingdoms on the Nintendo Switch and PC, announcing it will be arriving next week on 11th January 2024. This fifth entry in the Reigns strategy series was originally "available exclusively for Netflix members"...
Feature Zelda's Forgotten Steward - Who Is Hidemaro Fujibayashi?
The man, the myth, the legend
Since his outstanding work on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, director and producer Eiji Aonuma has cemented himself as the driving force behind one of Nintendo’s most celebrated, enduring, and lucrative franchises. For many Zelda fans, he holds just about as much prestige in the ranks of Nintendo as Shigeru...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (January 6th)
Back for more in '24
And just like that, we're one week into 2024 — well, near enough — and it's time for the first What Are You Playing of the year! Before we dive into a weekend of gaming plans, remaining Quality Street and questionable leftover Christmas cheese, however, let's take a look at what happened in the world of Nintendo this week...
News Splatoon 3 Splatfest "Sneak Peek" And Voting Now Live, Includes Free Goodies
FrostyFest starts next week
The "sneak peek" of the Splatoon 3 FrostyFest is now officially underway. The theme, as previously revealed, is "Who do you spend holidays with?" and the choices are friends, family or "solo". The pledge box is now available in the plaza, so you can cast your vote. As highlighted by Nintendo: "Each time you level up your...
News Princess Peach: Showtime! Has Been Rated For Nintendo Switch
The show opens this March
It's a new year and that means Nintendo has a whole bunch of new games to release. One of these happens to be Princess Peach: Showtime! for the Switch. This title was originally confirmed to be arriving on 22nd March 2024 during last year's September Direct and in the latest update, an ESRB rating for the game has now been...
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