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TodayTue, 20th Aug 2024
Round Up Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024 - Every Nintendo Switch Game Reveal & Trailer
A quiet show for Switch
Gamescom: Opening Night Live 2024 has been and gone, and it was a pretty eventful show... if you have multiple consoles! We knew going in things would be light for the Nintendo Switch — it's in its eighth year, after all! But Nintendo is also skipping the event. Zelda is coming soon folks, don't worry... It wasn't a...
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- Nintendo Switch
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News Sid Meier's Civilization VII Will Let You Rule The World February 2025
Here's the first gameplay trailer
We were more than a bit surprised when Sid Meier's Civilization VII was confirmed to be coming to Switch at Summer Game Fest 2024. And at Gamescom, we found out when we can expect to play the game on all consoles — 11th February 2025. Debuting alongside the release date was the first-look at the gameplay, nd it...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Gamescom
Hands On King Of Meat - Fun And Foolish Hack-And-Slash With A Side Of Mario Maker
Felled Guys
It's safe to say that King of Meat has sprung out of nowhere. Developed by Guildford-based studio Glowmade and published by Amazon Games, it was one of the genuinely new announcements in Gamescom's Opening Night Live showcase, and you may be wondering what exactly it has in store. We were in the same boat when we were invited by the...
- Previews
- Features
- Hands On
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
News Dave The Diver Gets Even More Crossovers With mxmtoon, Balatro, Potion Craft
Dive in
Dave The Diver just cannot stop, can he? Now he's teaming up with three more properties via crossover content, and all of them are arriving in October 2024. This time around, Dave will be teaming up with American singer-songwriter mxmtoon, 2024 smash hit Balatro, and the medieval-style simulation Potion Craft. It's unclear whether the...
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
- Gamescom
News Lost In Cult Is Launching A Huge Book On The History Of Grasshopper Manufacture
Includes interviews with Suda51 and Shinji Mikami
Book publisher Lost in Cult has announced it will be launching a comprehensive book celebrating Japanese studio Grasshopper Manufacture. Written by Blake Hester and clocking in at over 400 pages, Kill the Past: 25 Years of Grasshopper Manufacture will launch in Q2/Q3 2025 with pre-orders available...
- Lost in Cult
- Book
- Japan
News New Sonic X Shadow Generations Trailer Showcases Shadow's Doom Powers
Eddie Brock's got nothing on this guy
SEGA is back with another (another) new look at Sonic X Shadow Generations, the focus this time being on Shadow's fresh Doom Powers. These are the abilities that the edgy hedgehog will be relying on to take down hoards of foes across each stage. We had already spotted some of these in action in previous...
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- Nintendo Switch
- SEGA
- Upcoming Releases
- Sonic
News Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Will Be Playable At PAX West 2024
Alongside Super Mario Party Jamboree
We know — Gamescom hasn't even started yet and we're already looking ahead to the next gaming convention, PAX West 2024. With Nintendo in attendance, fans have been looking forward to seeing what the Big N is bringing to the show. And now, Nintendo has confirmed that The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and...
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- PAX
- Zelda
News Official Pokémon Micro SD Cards Are Here, Including Huge 1TB Snorlax Card
Switch storage sorted!
SanDisk, one of the world's leading SD card manufacturers and our top choice when it comes to storage solutions for Nintendo Switch, has today announced a new line of official Pokémon microSD cards. Expanding upon its officially licensed Nintendo range, Sandisk's new lineup includes three new designs in total – a 256GB...
- Nintendo Switch
- Micro SD Cards
- Pokemon
News Donkey Kong 'Lego Ideas' Set Has Enough Support For An Official Review
Reviewing process starts in September
A little while back, we reported on a 'Lego Ideas' set featuring a recreation of the classic Donkey Kong game starring the titular villain alongside Pauline. Well, the set - courtesy of user 'By If You Build It' - has now surpassed 10,000 supporters and has qualified for an official review from Lego itself. The...
- Lego
- Nintendo
- Donkey Kong
News 'Tintin Reporter: Cigars Of The Pharaoh' Finally Adventures Onto Switch This October
And it's not even Wednesday
We've been waiting for news of Tintin Reporter: Cigars of the Pharaoh on Switch for a while now (ever since it was first teased back in 2022, to be precise), but it looks like we won't have to wait too much longer. Publishers Tintinimaginatio and Microids have finally revealed that the detective's latest adventure will be...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
Guide Gamescom 2024 Opening Night Live: Everything You Need To Know - Date, Time, Where To Stream
It's that time again
It's the middle of August, which means it's time for another glimpse at the future of video games with the upcoming Gamescom 2024. As always, the festivities will kick off with the Gamescom Opening Night Live showcase in Cologne, Germany, during which regular host Geoff Keighley will reveal new trailers and information for some...
- Guides
- Industry
- Gamescom
- Nintendo Switch
Video Marvel vs. Capcom: Fighting Collection 'Clash Of Super Heroes' Trailer
Capcom's seven-game collection launches in 2024
Capcom is beginning to ramp up promotions for the Marvel vs. Capcom: Fighting Collection - Arcade Classics. As part of this, it's now released a trailer for Clash of Super Heroes. In the words of Capcom, this is Marvel and Capcom's "third game effort" - featuring characters like Mega Man, Spider-Man,...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
- Capcom
- Marvel
Gallery Here's A Closer Look At The Nintendo Museum - Exhibits, Interactive Experiences & Much More
Everything on show during Nintendo's 'Museum Direct'
The Nintendo Museum is finally opening this year and now that Nintendo has given us a preview in the latest Direct broadcast, we've put together this gallery capturing its retro history. As previously revealed, the museum is built on the site of Nintendo's original factory (the Nintendo Uji Ogura...
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- Nintendo
- Nintendo Museum
- Nintendo Direct
- Japan
Hands On Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club - Rated M For 'Murder'
Prologue + Chapter One impressions
As an M-rated game being published by Nintendo, there's certainly been a lot more interest in Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club in the lead-up to its release than there might have been with a more...well, Nintendo-esque content rating attached. Whether it deserves the full-blown adult treatment, we've...
- Hands On
- Features
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Previews
The doors open this October
The Nintendo Museum is opening in Kyoto, Japan this year. Nintendo has now sent ticket reservations live and also provides all sorts of helpful information on the official museum website. Here's a quick rundown about some things you might want to know before you visit the museum. Nintendo Museum Guide: Opening...
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- Nintendo
- Nintendo Museum
- Japan
News It's Official, The Nintendo Museum Opens October 2024
"A free Nintendo Account is required to make a reservation"
Well, we've just had our first proper look at the Nintendo Museum, courtesy of Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto and at the very end of the broadcast, an opening date was confirmed. The official launch for this new museum located in Kyoto, Japan will take place this year on 2nd October 2024:...
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- Nintendo Museum
- Nintendo Direct
- Japan
- Shigeru Miyamoto
YesterdayMon, 19th Aug 2024
News Dead Cells' Final Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Bring out yer Dead
Motion Twin and Evil Empire have today released the final update for Dead Cells, wrapping things up after six years of DLC, content drops and patches on Switch. As the great Samwise Gamgee once said, "Yes, Mr Frodo, it's over now." Update 35, fittingly titled 'The End is Near', refuses to go out with a whimper. The final update...
- News
- Switch eShop
- Updates
News Skies Of Arcadia-Inspired JRPG 'Sky Oceans' Bags A Release Date
Launching this October
PQube & Octeto Studios have revealed the release date for Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire, an intriguing Skies of Arcadia-inspired RPG in which players partake in aerial combat controlled via classic turn-based gameplay. Launching for the Nintendo Switch on 10th October 2024, there's a demo available via Steam right now if you...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Switch eShop
Review Mika And The Witch's Mountain (Switch) - A Cute Ghibli-Inspired Tale That Doesn't Deliver
"Flying used to be fun until I started doing it for a living"
Kiki’s Delivery Service is a movie all about growing up. The night Kiki leaves home to complete a year of witch training, she excitedly overstuffs her bag, makes herself a broomstick that’s too small for her, and crashes into a couple of trees during her flight. She doesn’t have a...
- Reviews
- Switch eShop
Round Up Everything Announced At The 2024 Pokémon World Championships Closing Ceremony
Updates for GO, Unite, TCG Pocket and more...
At the 2024 Pokémon World Championships closing ceremony, The Pokémon Company CEO and President Mr. Tsunekazu Ishihara shared updates for Pokémon GO, Pokémon Unite, the Pokémon Trading Card Game (and Pocket), and also the future World Championships locations. Here's the full rundown: Pokémon GO...
- Round Up
- Pokemon
- The Pokemon Company
- Nintendo Switch
- Mobile
News Gamescom's Best Nintendo Game Award Scrapped Because Of "Too Few" Games
Nintendo is skipping the event this year
Who remembered that Gamescom gives out awards? Yep. At the end of every event, the show hands out awards to all eligible games that are present at the Cologne-based expo. One of these categories is the 'Best Nintendo Game', which has been around since 2012. However, the award won't be handed out this year as...
- Nintendo
- Gamescom
News Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Launches This October, Pre-Registration Now Live
Announced at the World Championships
Update [Mon 19th Aug, 2024 05:00 BST]: At the closing ceremony of the 2024 Pokémon World Championships, The Pokémon Company President and CEO Mr. Tsunekazu Ishihara announced Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket will launch for Android and iOS devices on 30th October 2024. Pre-registration is now open!...
- Pokemon
- Pokemon Trading Card Game
- TCG
- Mobile
- Android
News Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Has Been Delayed Again
"we apologize for any inconvenience caused"
Level-5 has announced that Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has been delayed again on Switch. Previously planned for launch on 10th October 2024, Level-5 has refrained from attaching a new release date at the time of writing, but pledged to offer up new information during the upcoming “LEVEL5...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
News Sonic X Shadow Generations Gets A Limited Edition With A Gorgeous Dreamcast Statue
Courtesy of Limited Run Games
Limited Run games is collaborating with Sega to release a very special collector's edition of the upcoming Sonic X Shadow Generations on Switch. Arriving at some point in 2025 and retailing for an eye-watering $249.99, the package nevertheless comes with some pretty cool extras. At the top of the pile is a gorgeous...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
News Nintendo's 'Mega Game Trials' Brings Four Free Games To NSO Subscribers This Week (Europe)
Cram them in before 25th Aug
Nintendo has revealed the four (yes, four) free games that are now available to European Nintendo Switch Online subscribers as part of the 'Mega Game Trials' event. From today until 25th August, those with an active NSO membership can play Tetris Effect: Connected, PowerWash Simulator, Enter the Gungeon and Cassette...
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- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch Online
- Switch eShop
- Europe
Feature New Attacks, More Speed, Bigger Challenge - Good-Feel On Bringing 'BAKERU' To The West
"We've made adjustments to improve the overall gameplay experience"
Some of you may have seen earlier this week that BAKERU, the previously Japan-only 3D action platformer from Good-Feel, was announced to be coming to Western shores for a fresh English release in just a few short weeks. We loved the original Japanese release, and in anticipation of...
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- Interviews
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
News No, Hollow Knight: Silksong Won't Be At Gamescom Opening Night Live
Feelin' hollow
If there's one thing Geoff Keighley has been consistent at, it's telling his audience that his events probably won't be as good as they're expecting. Take this year's Gamescom Opening Night Live event, for example. While we can expect to see some pretty exciting titles like Civilization VII and uh... some other games not currently...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Gamescom
News Monster-Catching Roguelike 'Dicefolk' Rolls Out First DLC Pack On Switch This Fall
Plus a free update
Publisher Good Shepherd Entertainment and developer LEAP Studios have today unveiled the first DLC pack for the dice-based monster-catching roguelike Dicefolk, set to roll onto Switch this Fall. The 'Will Chimeras Pack' adds 21 brand new 'Chimera' creatures into the game and a bonus 'Will Talisman' — a modifier which influences...
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- Switch eShop
- DLC
- Upcoming Releases
UK Charts Mario Kart 8 Deluxe And EA Sports FC 24 Trade Places Yet Again
The battle rages on
The UK charts are in once again and, well, it's not a particularly exciting week, to be honest. We thought this might be the case as we continue to await some new releases, but EA Sports FC 24 has once again taken the crown, knocking Mario Kart 8 Deluxe down a peg to bag second place. Meanwhile, Minecraft continues its climb up...
- UK Charts
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- UK
Sunday18th Aug 2024
News Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom amiibo Functionality And Compatibility Revealed
Here's what you can expect
Back in June, it was discovered The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom would include amiibo support. We've got a little bit of extra information revealing how exactly amiibo functionality will work in the game. This information comes from the official Japanese game website, and according to a translation, amiibo will...
- Zelda
- Nintendo Switch
- amiibo
- Nintendo
- Upcoming Releases
Mailbox The Mario RPG-naissance, Xenosaga Sadness, Golden Days - Nintendo Life Letters
Issue #15 - August 2024
Hello there. We're back once again for another good ol' rummage through the Nintendo Life Mailbox. It's been a relatively quiet few weeks on the gaming front, as people head off on holidays for a break from their inboxes. We, however, are here to check ours! Got something you want to get off your chest? We're ready and...
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- Reader Letters
- Nintendo Life
- Site News
News The Plucky Squire Physical Release Announced
But it "won't be ready for launch"
Earlier this week, the joyous storybook adventure 'The Plucky Squire' locked in a September release date for the Switch. If you were hoping for a physical release, you're in luck. The development team has now revealed a hard copy is on the way. No date or platforms have been mentioned just yet, but it has been...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
News Atooi's Switch Game Hatch Tales Is Finished, But It's Been Delayed Again
"We know this last minute delay might be frustrating"
We've got some good (and bad) news for anyone who has been waiting for the arrival of Hatch Tales on the Nintendo Switch. Firstly, Atooi's Jools Watsham has announced development is finally complete in the latest Kickstarter update. However, there's been one more "last minute delay", due to a...
- Switch eShop
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Atooi
News Fantasian Neo Dimension Rated By The ESRB
Square Enix is publishing this enhanced version
During Nintendo's June Direct, Square Enix announced an enhanced version of Mistwalker's turn-based Apple Arcade RPG Fantasian on multiple platforms including the Switch. FANTASIAN Neo Dimension (from the creator of the Final Fantasy series Hironobu Sakaguchi) has now been rated by the ESRB, and it's...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
- Square Enix
- ESRB
Poll Box Art Brawl: Contra: Hard Corps / Probotector
Lock n' load
Hello everyone, and welcome back to another edition Box Art Brawl! We had a doozy of a brawl last week as we looked at The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords for the GBA. You folks really surprised us with this one, though: we weren't too keen on the Japanese box art for this, deemed it to be fairly busy in comparison...
- Features
- Poll
- Box Art Brawl
- Genesis
- Mega Drive
Saturday17th Aug 2024
News Pokémon President Teases Special Game News For 2024 World Championships Closing Ceremony
"I'll see you all again at the closing ceremonies"
Update [Mon 19th Aug, 2024 05:30 BST]: You can see all the announcements (covering the games and TCG) during the closing ceremony in our round up: <related ids="170379,170384"> Original article [Sat 17th Aug, 2024 06:00 BST]: The 2024 Pokémon World Championships is currently taking place...
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- Pokemon
- The Pokemon Company
Guide Pokémon 2024 World Championships - Announcements, Schedule, Digital Rewards & More
Get the full rundown of everything happening
The 2024 Pokémon World Championships are taking place in Honolulu, Hawaii this weekend, with trainers from across the globe battling each other in Scarlet and Violet, the Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO and Pokémon Unite. There are all sorts of announcements and distribution events taking place, so...
- Nintendo Switch
- Pokemon
- Pokemon World Championships
- US
- North America
News Edgeworth Reminds Us About The Pre-Order Bonus With 'Ace Attorney Investigations Collection'
Gumshoe: "We've gotta buy it right now"
Capcom's Ace Attorney Investigations Collection is out next month on 6th September 2024 and if you're looking for a reason to pre-order it, the prosecutor Miles Edgeworth has put forth a strong case. Players who pre-order the game now will get the bonus of "5 arranged tracks from the second game,...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
- Capcom
- Ace Attorney
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (17th August)
Lucky, lucky star
Wheeeeey, the weekend's here again, which means it's time to pop on our most comfortable slippers and get some gaming done. Looking back on this week, the most interesting piece of news (well, "interesting" in an oh-god-when-will-it-end kind of way) was that the 'Switch 2' likely won't be launching until after the current fiscal...
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- Talking Point
- Nintendo Switch
- What Are You Playing
Friday16th Aug 2024
Guide 36 Longest Switch Games Worth Playing To The End
Playing the long game
With rumours suggesting that Switch 2 might not be launching until sometime after March 2025, you might be looking to fill the time while you wait for the next Nintendo hotness. Fortunately, there are plenty of very big, very long games on Switch if you're a time-rich gamer. Sometimes you just want a quick hit of video game...
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- Best Switch Games
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch Essentials
Book Review Perfect Organism - A Must-Read For Fans Of Alien: Isolation
Fit for an Alien Queen
Toward the beginning of Perfect Organism: An Alien: Isolation Companion, author Andy Kelly asks a question that, to an outsider, might seem particularly pertinent: why write an entire book about one game? However, to those who have ever held a deep passion for a piece of pop culture, whether it be a film, a book, or a game,...
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- Reviews
- Book Review
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
News 'Telebbit' Is A Mind-Bending 2D Platformer Based On Teleportation
And it's out in October
Publisher Hyper Real has revealed Telebbit, an intriguing 2D platformer that utilises teleportation as its main gameplay hook. Launching on the Switch eShop on 24th October 2024 and developed by IKINAGAMES, it's currently giving off heavy Celeste vibes, albeit with a more cyberpunk-esque aesthetic with a hefty dollop of...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Switch eShop
News Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club Is Getting A Free Multipart Demo
Play through the first three chapters
Nintendo has revealed that Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club — which launches in just under two weeks — is getting a free demo next week, on 19th August 2024. But, just like an unravelling mystery, the demo will be coming in parts. The initial download will contain Chapter 1 of the game, while...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Demo
News Broken Sword - Shadow Of The Templars Gets Reforged On Switch In September
Includes revamped visuals, audio, and more
One of the most acclaimed adventure games of the '90s is getting a remastered release on the Nintendo Switch, and you don't have that long to wait, either. Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged launches on the Nintendo Switch on 19th September 2024, boasting completely revamped visuals,...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
Reminder Dredge's New Expansion Update 'The Iron Rig' Is Out Now
More DLC has arrived!
Update [Fri 16th Aug, 2024 06:00 BST]: The new expansion for Dredge 'Iron Rig' is out now on the Switch eShop. You can see what it has to offer in the original post below. Nintendo has also uploaded a launch trailer. Original article [Sat 8th Jun, 2024 22:00 BST]: The spooky fishing sim Dredge is getting its next dose...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- DLC
- Updates
- Future Games Show
Video Marvel vs. Capcom: Fighting Collection 'Marvel Super Heroes' Trailer
Capcom's 7-in-1 retro collection arrives later this year
Capcom is gearing up to release its Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection on the Switch later this year, and as part of this, it's spotlighting each game with a new trailer. The latest one features Marvel Super Heroes, which originally made its debut in arcades in 1995 and followed with a home...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
- Capcom
- Marvel
News Vampire Survivors Drops Yet Another Free Update Today, Includes "Secret" New Stage
"Welcome to the hellish meat-dimension"
Vampire Survivors is the bargain-priced video game that Poncle just keeps delivering on. Alongside a few paid updates, the developer has continuously been giving us several free updates too. And today, another one has landed on all platforms. This "super secret" update, called Darkasso, includes a brand new...
- Switch eShop
- Updates
News Sonic Mania Team Celebrates 7th Anniversary With Trivia, Art And Unreleased Tracks
Can you believe it?
This week marks the seventh anniversary of Sonic Mania and although there are no announcements to go with it, the game's developer Christian Whitehead has taken to social media - sharing some trivia you might not have known about. He detailed how the 'Special Stage UFO' in the game was "meant to get angry after you reached the...
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- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- SEGA
Random Pokémon And All Nippon Airways Collaborate In Airline Safety Video
Set Mewtwo to 'aeroplane mode'
All Nippon Airways, the Japanese airline headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, has collaborated with The Pokémon Company to produce a new airline safety video starring some of your favourite Pocket Monsters. As highlighted by VGC, the video will be shown on both the "Pikachu Jet NH" and the "Eevee Jet NH" aircraft starting...
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- Japan
- The Pokemon Company
News Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns - Official Cyrax Gameplay Trailer Revealed
New story chapters, Kombat Pack 2 and more
Last month, NetherRealm Studios announced Mortal Kombat 1 would be moving onto the second year of the game. As part of this, it will be getting a new story expansion 'Khaos Reigns' - including new story chapters and Kombat Pack 2. In the lead up to the expansion's release date on 24th September 2024, we've...
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- Mortal Kombat
- Updates
- DLC
News Fortnite's Marvel-Themed Chapter Update 'Absolute Doom' Is Now Live
"Become a Marvel legend"
The free-to-play battle royale Fortnite today launches Chapter 5 Season 4: Absolute Doom. It's another crossover with the Marvel universe. In this new chapter, you'll see all sorts of familar faces (and some even have a unique spin - like a banana with claws) as you face off against Doctor Doom and co. Here's the official...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Updates
Thursday15th Aug 2024
Nintendo Download 15th August (North America)
Just Crow Things! Mika and the Witch's Mountain! Minami Lane!
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: Aery –...
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- Nintendo Switch
- North America
Feature Here’s How Trading Card Companies Could Stop CT Scanning In The Future
"They really want to fix it"
Collecting trading cards, especially vintage cards, has gotten considerably dicier — seemingly overnight. Over the past month, multiple people have come forward to demonstrate how various X-ray technologies can reliably see inside unopened trading card products. The concept of X-raying packs has been rumored for as...
- Features
- Interviews
- Pokemon
News Two Zelda amiibo Restocked Ahead Of Echoes Of Wisdom Launch (US)
Secure yours today
Amiibo support is seemingly set to make a return in the upcoming release The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and ahead of the game's launch next month, Nintendo is apparently restocking two themed amiibo in the US. If you weren't able to secure the Link's Awakening amiibo or Wind Waker style
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- Nintendo Switch
- amiibo
- US
- North America
Review Elrentaros Wanderings (Switch) - Hints Of Rune Factory's Charm, But Such A Drudge
Chore-y of Seasons
Elrentaros Wanderings is a brand-new game from Rune Factory creator Yoshifumi Hashimoto and his studio, Hakama, which takes place across two parallel worlds: one in a present-day Japanese school, and one in a fantasy land where a small village is plagued by monsters that live in nearby dungeons. Your character — male or female...
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch
News Shadow Of The Ninja - Reborn Is Getting A Demo On Switch
Update: And it's out now!
Update [Thu 15th Aug, 2024 19:15 BST]: Aaaaand it's here! The Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn demo is available to download now from the Switch eShop. If you like what you see from the demo, you can also pre-order the game so it's ready to download on launch day, which is 29th August 2024. Check out our original story below...
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
News Joyous Storybook Adventure 'The Plucky Squire' Finally Gets Release Date
They have a way with words
Devolver Digital and All Possible Futures have finally shared the release date for the fabulous-looking The Plucky Squire — 17th September 2024 (thanks Wario64!) The adorable release date trailer showcases the beautiful storybook adventure's 2D visuals including main character Jot actually putting together the game's...
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
News 'Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club' ESRB Rating Summary Reveals Horrific Themes
There's even some swearing
Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club is out later this month and while Nintendo has already shared a fair bit of backstory, it seems the ESRB rating has now revealed a little more. By no means is this your average family-friendly Switch release, as it's rated 'M' and features blood, language and violence...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
Random Donkey Kong Country 3 Fan Creates Incredible Epoxy Resin Statue
Yes, we want one
There have been some truly gorgeous video game statues in our time, from the likes of the First 4 Figures Samus Gravity Suit statue from Metroid to the ludicrous Ghosts 'n Goblins statue from Dream Figures. We love one-off designs though; statues that likely won't be made available to the general public,
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- SNES
- Donkey Kong
- Rare
News We're In Love With This Platformer Fashioned After A Computer Desktop
F5 to replay
Publisher The Arcade Crew and developer Assoupi have revealed a brand-new platformer called Mainframes. It's a refreshingly unique take on the genre in which you take on the role of Floppy who, in an effort to discover its true function, sets off on a quest of self-identity. The cool thing with this one is that the levels are...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Switch eShop
News LEGO Horizon Adventures Will Be Distributed By Solutions 2 Go On Switch
Solutions for Switch
LEGO Horizon Adventures is to be distributed by Canadian publisher and video game distributor Solutions 2 Go on Switch, the company announced today (thanks, Gematsu!). Aloy's debut adventure on Switch, which is also coming to PlayStation 5 and PC, is still being published by Sony. But this means that on Switch, Solutions 2 Go...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Lego
- Sony
News Darkest Dungeon II Physical Switch Release Announced, Pre-Orders Live
Out this October
In a new accolades trailer for the recent release Darkest Dungeon II, Red Hook Studios and Skybound Games have announced a physical edition of the game will be coming to consoles on 22nd October 2024. The Switch release will come with a physical game card, a stagecoach papercraft with assembly instructions, and an original...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
News Xbox's Grounded Adds Gyro Aiming On Switch In Latest Update
Here are the full patch notes
Following the arrival of the backyard sandbox game Grounded on the Switch earlier this year, Obsidian has now released a new update for the game which includes some improvements for Switch. Patch 1.4.4 most notably includes the addition of Gyro aiming controls. Apart from this, Microsoft accounts are no longer...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Updates
- Xbox
Wednesday14th Aug 2024
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe + Booster Course Physical Release Reportedly Updated
It seems "all" of the DLC is on the card
Last year, ahead of the release of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 'Wave 6' DLC, Nintendo published a physical bundle in select parts of the world featuring the Booster Course Pass (including Waves 1-5 and a free Wave 6 download). Now, in an update, it's apparently released a physical edition with "all" of the DLC...
- Nintendo Switch
- Mario Kart
- DLC
- Nintendo
Guide Where To Pre-Order Super Mario Party Jamboree On Switch
Best prices and pre-order bonuses!
Super Mario Party Jamboree launches on Nintendo Switch on 17th October 2024. If you're hoping to find the best deals and cheapest prices for the game, as well as details on any available pre-order bonuses, you've found the perfect place. Below, we're keeping track of the best retail options available across the...
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- Nintendo Switch
- Super Mario
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Rumour Game Developers Supposedly Told Not To Expect Switch "Successor" In Current Financial Year
A "bunch of people" hope a release is still early next year
Nintendo has confirmed it will announce the Switch "successor" this fiscal year, so when can we expect it to be released? While there's been no official update, GamesIndustry.biz head Christopher Dring says the developers he's personally spoken to have apparently been told "not to expect...
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News Yes, Gamescom Opening Night Live Will Include "New Game Announcements"
Last year's event was more focused on existing announcements
Gamescom kicks off next week and ahead of Opening Night Live, the show's host and producer Geoff Keighley has reassured everyone it will definitely include "new game announcements". Yes, apart from existing announcements like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Monster Hunter Wilds and Sid Meier's...
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Random Man Sets World Record By Connecting 400+ Working Game Consoles To One TV
Switch Switcher
One man has set a Guinness World Record for having the highest number of unique, working video game consoles connected to one TV. Talk about putting your collection to work... (thanks to our friends at Time Extension for spotting this!) Ibrahim Al-Nasser, from Saudi Arabia, has managed to con
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News Minecraft Gets Yet Another Extensive Update On Switch
Patch notes galore
Minecraft, a game that's now 12 years old (yikes), has received yet another extensive update on Switch, bringing the title up to version 1.21.20. This one adds a boatload of fixes, changes, quality-of-life improvements, and UI updates to make the game even more enjoyable that before (well, hopefully). So without further ado,...
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News Gearbox Teases 'Borderlands 4' (Again), Following Movie's Box Office Flop
"We're working extra hard four you"
Following the Borderlands movie box office disaster, Gearbox Software studio head Randy Pitchford has attempted to lighten the mood on social media with another teaser of a fourth major entry in the video game series. He mentioned how the team is working extra hard "four" fans on "what's next". Here it is in...
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News 'The Knightling' Takes Inspiration From 3D Zelda In A Promising Debut Trailer
Slip 'n' Slide
Publisher Saber Interactive and developer Twirlbound have announced The Knightling, a 3D action-adventure game heavily inspired by Zelda in which you take on the role of the titular Knightling in a quest that arms you with just a shield. Utilising a semi-open world structure, you'll be free to explore to your hearts' content by...
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News Neo-Retro Roguelike 'Elsie' Gets September Release Date
Electrifying
Playtonic Friends has finally given us a release date for the gorgeous-looking retro-inspired roguelike Elsie, which will land on the Switch eShop on 10th September 2024. Announced back in June 2022, Elsie combines lovely pixel art and neon colours to create a "hyperkinetic" action platformer inspired by the classics. You'll be...
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
UK Charts Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Retains Its Crown As We Await New Releases
Wahoooo!
After a slight delay this week, the UK Charts are finally in, and it's another quiet one in the region that sees Mario Kart 8 Deluxe retain its crown for a second week running. The top 10 has seen a bit of a shake up, though, with Mortal Kombat 1 storming to 3rd place while Hogwarts Legacy takes a bit of a tumble down into 10th. A few...
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News Tetris 99 'Splatoon 3 Edition' Maximus Cup Event Announced
Unlock a special theme later this month
Update [Wed 14th Aug, 2024 02:30 BST]: Nintendo has now officially announced this new crossover event for Tetris 99. Once again, it will run from 16th August until 19th August. We've also got a trailer showing off the new theme you can unlock. As usual, this theme comes with special background art, music and...
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News Surprise Sequel 'Gimmick! 2' Bounces Towards Release Next Month
Gimmick-free
Gimmick! 2 was only announced in June, but Bitwave Games' surprise sequel to Sunsoft's 1992 platformer has already got a release date, and it's less than a month away. Gimmick! 2 will be bouncing onto Switch on 5th September 2024 — as if September wasn't already packed enough! Yumetaro returns and continues to carry on the spirit of...
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
News Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse Celebrates Remaster With Launch Trailer
"Enjoying the ride, Sam?!"
Skunkape Games completes its remaster of the Sam & Max Telltale trilogy on Switch today with the release of Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse. Out now on the Switch eShop, The Devil's Playhouse is the Freelance Police's wackiest adventure yet. After Max comes across a mysterious toy that lets him see into the...
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Tuesday13th Aug 2024
Feature The Company You Can Pay To X-Ray Unopened Pokémon Card Packs Speaks Out
"The technology is not going away, and people know what it can do"
The entirety of the trading card community — that is, people who collect, buy, and sell the Pokémon Trading Card game, sports cards, Magic: The Gathering, Disney, or literally any trading card game you can think of — has gradually become aware of what might be an existential...
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News N64 Platformer 'Glover' Returns As A Physical Switch Release
"The glove you love is coming back"
Way back in 2022, it was announced the 3D Nintendo 64 platformer Glover would be making a return on the Switch. Now, in an update from Limited Run Games and QUbyte, it's been announced standard edition physical pre-orders for this release will be going live later today for $34.99 USD. Pre-orders for the Switch...
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News Good-Feel's Goemon-Inspired Switch Game 'Bakeru' Is Getting Localised
Update: Spike Chunsoft confirms
Update [Tue 13th Aug, 2024 19:45 BST]: After last night's little slip, Spike Chunsoft has now officially confirmed that it's bringing Good-Feel's "Japan-esque" platformer Bakeru to the West. Nintendo has even shared the official trailer, which you can watch above. The game will cost USD $39.99 / €39.99 / GBP...
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News Atari Launches 'Summer Sale', Slashing Up To 80% Off Switch eShop Titles
Tempest 4000! Turok! Akka Arrh!
Summer is in full swing and to celebrate, publisher Atari has launched a generous 'Summer Sale' on its Switch eShop titles, including games from its subsidiary teams Digital Eclipse, Infogrames, and Nightdive Studios. There are some bonadife bangers included here, with some games seeing tasty discounts of 70%, 75%,...
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Random Bull-Airs Range Of Nintendo-Inspired Sneakers Is Extremely Cool
Power dressing
New York City-based clothing and sneaker company Bull-Airs has recently released a retro-inspired collection heavily referencing Nintendo's classic consoles, and a new set of pre-orders will be going live this Friday (thanks, GoNintendo!). The sneakers come in four different varieties, each one inspired by the colour scheme and...
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News 16-Bit Platformers Based On Halloween And Evil Dead Announced For Switch
And they'll be here in time for Halloween
Yesterday, Boss Team Games teased that it was making two games based on the classic horror movie franchise Halloween, with the original director John Carpenter "intimately involved" in the project. And we've got a few more details on one of those games, including a second game that picks up another horror...
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- Switch eShop
Poll Tomba! Special Edition Is Out, But Have You Been Able To Play The Thing On Switch?
Hard-locking on one of our Switches, but fine on another
Limited Run Games' port of the cult classic Tomba! (or Tombi! in Europe) is out — in fact, it's been out a while now, having launched on 1st August — and if you've been looking forward to this one you're probably wondering where our review of this Special Edition release has gotten to...
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Video Capcom Spotlights 'X-Men Children Of The Atom' In New MvC: Fighting Collection Trailer
One of seven games included
Capcom is bringing its Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection to the Switch at some point later this year and in the lead up to the big release, it's given fans a look at one of the games in this retro compilation. It's footage of 'X-Men Children of the Atom' which originally made its debut in arcades back in the mid...
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News Pokémon Community And Voice Acting Industry Pays Respect To Rachael Lillis
"She will be remembered for generations to come"
There's some very sad news coming out of the Pokémon community and voice acting industry this week about the passing of Rachael Lillis - known as the voice of characters like Misty, Jessie and Jigglypuff. This information was originally shared by the former Ash Ke
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Random Alien: Romulus Pays Tribute To Alien: Isolation With... Telephones?
"When you see the phone, it’s like, brace for impact.”
Alien: Romulus, the latest movie in the iconic Alien franchise, is about to drop in cinemas courtesy of director Fede Álvarez (Evil Dead, Don't Breathe). Now, in an interview with Total Film (thanks, VGC), Álvarez highlights an interesting connection to Creative Assembly's remarkable...
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News Looks Like Classic Puzzler 'Boulder Dash' Is Getting A 40th Anniversary Re-Release
Crystal crashers
The classic Atari and Commodore puzzle game Boulder Dash is 40 years old this year. The game has been re-released multiple times over the years, and it looks we're getting another version sometime soon. Spotted via GamePress by Landlock on Twitter, Boulder Dash 40th Anniversary has been developed by BBG Entertainment in...
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
News World Of Goo 2 Switch Update Now Live - New Pro Controller Feature, Fixes And More
You can now use your controller "like a Joy-Con"
World of Goo 2 rolled onto the Nintendo Switch eShop earlier this month and following the confirmation of a physical release (due out this October), 2D Boy and Tomorrow Corporation have now issued a new update for the game. It addresses some bugs, does some other stuff, and perhaps most notably...
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- Switch eShop
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News Takaya Imamura's 'Omega 6' Gets Its First English Language Trailer
Title playable at Gamescom
Publisher Clear River Games has revealed a new trailer for Omega 6: The Triangle Stars from developers Happymeal Inc and Pleocene ahead of its playable appearance at this year's Gamescom. The trailer is the first English language showcase for the game, which is currently scheduled to release at some point in 2025...
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