Friday31st Dec 2021
Rumour Noobs Rejoice! Fortnite Might Be Getting A 'No Build' Mode
...but it will be time-limited, apparently
Massively popular Battle Royale title Fortnite is getting a 'no build' mode, according to a new leak. The source is content creator and data miner HYPEX, who reports that the mode will only be available for a limited time. Building is one of the keys mechanics in the game, but is often intimidating for...
- Switch eShop
- Fortnite
- Rumour
Feature Where Does Competitive Pokémon Go From Here?
Aaron “Cybertron” Zheng on what the future holds
Two years have passed since Pokémon Sword and Shield inaugurated the eighth generation of Pokémon games. With it came indignation from some fans, though most agreed Sword and Shield didn’t flounder when it came to its competitive scene. Pokémon tournaments are played under the Video Game...
- Features
- Interviews
- Pokemon
- Best of 2021
Video Our Best Worst Switch Games - Part 3
The rough with the smooth
As we close out 2021 and look forward to 2022 — with all the measurable improvements it surely must bring — your favourite trio of video producers are back with the last entry in their 'Best Worst' Switch games trilogy. Yes, it's time for the third and final pick of a Switch game which may be a disappointment in the...
- Video
- Nintendo Switch
Thursday30th Dec 2021
Nintendo Download 30th December (North America)
Deathsmiles! Hollow 2! Pawn of the Dead!... and that's it!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region... Er..., actually 'galore' might be generous in the extreme this week. In fact, it's the first time we've managed to fit the entire roster into the strapline...
- Nintendo Download
- Nintendo Switch
- North America
Video Our Best Worst Switch Games - Part 2
The good, the bad, and the lovely
Sometimes you'll come across a game that critics and the gaming populace at large have put on the shelf labelled 'a bit pants', but that doesn't mean there aren't some choice nuggets to be found in those p— okay, let's move away from that metaphor, shall we? Still, the point stands that games that are 'bad' can...
- Video
- Nintendo Switch
Wednesday29th Dec 2021
News Nintendo Dominates Amazon's Best Sellers Of 2021 Gaming List
Well, after Gift Cards
There are many, many ways to buy and enjoy games nowadays, but it's fair to say that retail behemoth Amazon is still a big option for a lot of consumers. As a major player in game sales (and sales of pretty much anything) it's interesting to see its best performers of the year, and in terms of gaming the results are intriguing...
- Nintendo Switch
- Amazon
- Sales
Feature Nintendo Life's Alternative Game Awards 2021
Best Late Arrival! Best Non-2021 Game! Best Game That Doesn't Fit Anywhere Else!
Ah yes, that idle final week in December where some people head back to work, and others relax until new year filling their days with what they love — video games, for example. Good choice! We've already totted up our personal scores and bestowed our staff Game of...
- Features
- Nintendo Switch
- GOTY 2021
News Eufloria HD Brings 'Ambient Strategy' To Switch This Week
Revived after 8 years
One of the final releases on Switch in 2021 will be a surprise revival of a game that made its initial mark a decade ago, with its most recent port being on the PlayStation Vita a little over eight years ago. Publisher QubicGames has teamed up with OmniSystems to bring Eufloria HD to the eShop on 31st December, priced at $/€...
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
Tuesday28th Dec 2021
Talking Point Remember When People Thought Switch Would Fail?
Nintendo is DOOMED
2016 is a long, long, loooong time ago now, but I'll try to take you back to October 20th, 2016, the day the Nintendo Switch was announced. The US Presidential Election was looming, Brexit was still a massive question mark, and Disney's Moana, Disney's Rogue One, Disney's Captain America: Civil War, and Disney's Finding Dory were...
- Talking Point
- Features
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo
- Poll
Video Our Best Worst Switch Games - Part 1
We love these games, they're so bad
Video games can't really be boiled down to a number. Many people may see a middling 5/10 review score — defined as 'Average' on the Nintendo Life scale — and decide to avoid the title at all costs. But what exactly does that 5 mean? We thankfully have a big ol' chunk of text to accompany that number, but the...
- Video
- Nintendo Switch
Monday27th Dec 2021
Feature Nintendo Switch Ports We'd Love To See In 2022
Golden op-port-unities
Another year, another 12 months of quality Switch ports. The past couple of years we've published a small wishlist of ports we'd love to see come to Switch and, on the whole, we've been pleased to see several games crossover to our favourite handheld hybrid. Last year, for example, we were jonesing for Fall Guys, Outer Wi
- Features
- Nintendo Switch
Feature Why Was Among Us Translated Into Irish?
Fuist!
Last week, it was announced that Among Us, the fantastically popular friend-murdering game, was localised officially into Irish. For many (mostly, the Irish) it was an exciting thing; for others, the response was mostly: "But why?" It's a legitimate question — Irish, or Gaeilge, is only spoken by around 40% of the Irish population, and is...
- Irish
- Among Us
- Localisation
- Features
- Best of 2021
News Nintendo Is Adding Another 3DS Course To Mario Kart Tour
Bowser's Castle and Meowser bring in the New Year
With Christmas out of the way, Nintendo's mobile racer Mario Kart Tour is now looking towards the New Year. To send 2021 out with a bang, it'll be kicking off the 'New Year's 2022 Tour' on 28th December. It adds Bowser's Castle from Mario Kart 7 and Meowser - Bowser's cat form from Super Mario 3D...
- Nintendo Mobile
- Mario Kart
Sunday26th Dec 2021
News This "Lost" Game Boy Add-On Could Have Pre-Dated The Smartphone
Say hello to the Page Boy
Last year, esteemed video game historian and occasional Nintendo Life contributor Liam Robertson uncovered the story of the Work Boy, an unreleased accessory that had the potential to turn the humble Game Boy into a powerful productivity tool. Now, a year later, Robertson is back with another investigation – this time...
- Retro
- Game Boy
- Hardware
Saturday25th Dec 2021
Memory Pak Looking Into The Light In Super Mario 64
You know, that level where Mario blinds himself?
My dad used to tell me that, when he was young, the world was in black and white. For a long time, I didn't think to question it - after all, every shred of historical evidence we had from the 1950s and before was in black and white, too. Unfortunately, I grew up, and realised that my dad - as all...
- Features
- Memory Pak
- Mario
- Best of 2021
Feature A Tribute To Bobby "The Nintendo Guru" Pauls
"A truly special person who can never be replaced"
The Nintendo community is a tight community. It is a community of joy that is shared online and at events. One of the community's most loving, energetic, and hard-working members was Bobby Pauls – also known as The Nintendo Guru. After a long-fought battle in the hospital with COVID-19, Bobby...
- Features
- Best of 2021
Editorial Merry Christmas And Happy Holidays From Nintendo Life
The mood is right, the spirit's up
Ho ho ho! Yes, the most wonderful holiday of the year has officially arrived and it's time to start cracking out the sweetmeats, beverages, and — if you're reading this — video games. It's Christmas! Following on from an all-round miserable 2020, this year has been... well, not a whole lot better really...
- Editorial
- Features
- Christmas
Friday24th Dec 2021
Feature Game Of The Year 2021 - Nintendo Life Staff Awards
Our team's picks for the year's finest games
As 2021 comes to an end there's plenty of gaming to reflect upon. It was a relatively busy year from Nintendo as it kept up momentum for the Switch, which added the OLED model and continues to be a top-seller. The year started with Nintendo's first-party slate looking relatively quiet, but that was...
- Features
- Nintendo Switch
- GOTY 2021
News A Sonic The Hedgehog Lego Set Has Just Leaked Online
Block-busting!
A Sonic the Hedgehog Lego set has just leaked online. The set was listed on popular online marketplace Mercado Libre, and showcases the iconic Green Hill Zone from the first Mega Drive game. Dr. Robotnik also features in the set. However, rather than marking the start of a new Lego series - as was the case with the recent Mario line...
- Lego
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Merchandise
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Feature Clammy Consoles, Humid Horrors, And Retro Regrets
Don't try this at home
A few years ago a clever, witty, and shockingly beautiful Nintendo Life writer had to spend a few boring days trawling numerous websites searching for a brand new and eye-wateringly expensive wafer-thin HDTV with which to replace their ageing and sadly then only semi-functional slightly less wafer-thin HDTV. This new triumph...
- Features
- Retro
- Nintendo
- Best of 2021
Video We Have An EarthBound Conspiracy Theory
Fuzzy pickles, fuzzy pickles, fuzzy pickles
It's an old chestnut now. Way back in 2006 it was disappointing — if not surprising — that Mother 3 wasn't brought to the West, but after Lucas came to Super Smash Bros. in 2015 it seemed like a foregone conclusion that we'd see the third part of the EarthBound trilogy officially localised at some...
- Video
- EarthBound
- Mother
- Nintendo
Thursday23rd Dec 2021
News Medium-Naut, From La-Mulana Creator Takumi Naramura, Comes To Switch Today
Sci-fi spookiness
Developer Blue Boss and publisher Gotcha Gotcha Games have revealed that Medium-Naut is coming to the Nintendo Switch today. Created by Takumi Naramura, the brains behind the La-Mulana series, Medium-Naut was made using Pixel Game Maker MV and is billed as a sci-fi action / horror title that sees you investigating a crashed...
- Switch eShop
News Save Up To 50 Percent With Kemco's 'Mega Holiday Sale'
Mom Hid My Game! Citizens Unite! Alphadia Genesis 1 and 2!
Kemco is holding a festive sale on the Switch eShop which is offering up to 50% off the price of some of its titles.We've got the usual selection of JRPGs and the like, as well as three of the popular 'Mom Hid my...' series, all with sizeable discounts for Christmas.Kemco's sale also...
- Switch eShop. Kemco
- Sales
Nintendo Download 23rd December (Europe)
Merry Christmas! Snowball Bubble!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe 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: 8 & 9 Ball Pocket (SuperPowerUpGames, 24th...
- Nintendo Download
- Nintendo Switch
- Europe
Nintendo Download 23rd December (North America)
Tunnel of Doom! FILMECHANISM! Captain U!
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 (Updates): Rocket League (Psyonix...
- Nintendo Download
- Nintendo Switch
- North America
Wednesday22nd Dec 2021
Video The Best RPG Ever Made Still Isn't On Switch
A game about time deserves to go down in history
Our very own Zion Grassl recently had the privilege of finishing Chrono Trigger for the very first time, and even 26 years after release he's utterly blown away. To celebrate this accomplishment Zion, Jon and special guest Kevin Kenson decided to sit down and praise the game for over an hour. And...
- Nintendo Switch
- Square Enix
Review Wytchwood - A Striking And Addictive Crafting Adventure
It's wytchcraft
Let’s start this off with just one word, shall we: crafting. There you go, now you know whether or not you’re going to enjoy Wytchwood; thanks for stopping by! In all seriousness, crafting has become such a prevalent mechanic in modern gaming, and it’s one that people rarely sit on the fence with. You either love it or you...
- Reviews
- Switch eShop
News Rare Founder's New Project Isn't What You Might Expect
"Dress and style your model, pose her in the real world, take photos and share"
After a prolonged hiatus from social media, Rare co-founder Tim Stamper has tweeted about his new company's latest project – and those of you expecting a new 3D platformer are going to be disappointed. Stamper's tweet shows off Fashion AR, a smartphone app for
- Smartphones
- Mobile
Tuesday21st Dec 2021
Random Sonic 2's Trailer Gets An Anime Makeover
Four stills get the proper '90s treatment
The first trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (the movie, not the Mega Drive game) debuted earlier in December at The Game Awards and for the most part it seems to have been enthusiastically received by fans — a far cry from the reaction to the first movie's trailer. One fan, Joe Zavaletta, has redrawn four...
- Random
- Sonic Movie 2
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Movies
Feature Best Nintendo Switch Ports Of 2021
Our picks of the 10 best ports on Switch this year
Another year down, and another set of games making the unlikely jump to Nintendo's diminutive hybrid console. We say 'unlikely', but at this stage we're well aware that practically anything is possible given the appropriate time and resources — although those two commodities are typically in short...
- Features
- Feature
- Nintendo Switch
- GOTY 2021
- Poll
News Ubisoft Staff Are Leaving Their Jobs In Droves, Report Claims
"It's legitimately embarrassing"
A new report by Stephen Totilo of Axios claims that there's currently an exodus of staff at troubled publisher Ubisoft. According to the report, at least five of the top 25-credited people from the company's biggest 2021 game, Far Cry 6, have already left Ubisoft's ranks. Furthermore, 12 of the top 50 staffers on
- Ubisoft
- Industry
- NFT
News The Taito Egret II Mini Is Getting A Western Release
Thanks to United Games Entertainment
United Games Entertainment, the umbrella company for Strictly Limited Games/ININ Games, has revealed that it will be distributing the Taito Egret II Mini in the West. This arcade-focused micro system features a rotating 5-inch screen and is set for release in the New Year. Its Japanese release is scheduled for...
- Retro
- Taito
- Hardware
News Voice Of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars Adds A "High Speed" Mode
"The game may become… unstable"
While it may not feel like it due to rather muted promotional campaigns, Square Enix released a couple of intriguing RPGs onto the Switch eShop in the last couple of months. One of them was Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars, which adopts a card-centric presentation and offers a snappy but intriguing experience...
- Switch eShop
- Update
News Cozy Grove Releases A Charming Winter Update
Snow fights, gift giving and new content!
Cozy Grove has won over a notable fanbase with its charm, relaxed vibe and hints of an underlying darkness to discover. Ultimately, though, it's in the name - it's cozy, and designed for short bursts of play. Developer Spry Fox has stayed busy since the game's launch, now releasing a winter update that adds...
- Switch eShop
- Update
News Hot Wheels Unleashed Has Sold One Million Copies Worldwide
Officially Milestone's fastest-selling game ever
Italian developer Milestone has been around, in some shape or form, since 1994, which makes the recent announcement that Hot Wheels Unleashed is its fastest-selling game ever all the more remarkable. Milestone – along with publisher Mattel – has revealed that the title has shifted one million...
- Nintendo Switch
News Warlocks 2: God Slayers Gets A Switch Physical Edition Soon
Locked in
Those attempting to collect Switch physical editions have an increasingly tough task, with more and more download-only Indie titles getting limited releases. The latest is Warlocks 2: God Slayers, with QubicGames teaming up with Red Art Games for the release. Released on the eShop back in June 2019, Warlocks 2: God Slayers blends...
- Nintendo Switch
Monday20th Dec 2021
News Yes, Saints Row IV Is 93% Off And No, It's Not A Mistake
If it works, it works
Last week kicked off some tempting festive sales on the eShop, with all sorts of titles (mainly those that weren't in the Cyber Deals extravaganza) having hefty discounts to help us part with our Holidays money. One that's immediately shot to the top of the charts is Saints Row IV: Re-Elected, which is being shifted with a...
- Switch eShop
- Saints Row
News Hades Is The First Game To Win A Hugo Award
They're typically focused on science fiction and fantasy works
Slowly and surely, especially after a huge increase in attention in 2020, gaming is getting more attention in mainstream culture. In terms of sales and profits gaming has been at the forefront for many years, but the battle for acknowledgement as an artform has been a little slower,...
- Hades
- Hugo Awards
- Nintendo Switch
News Two Tribes Makes Its Impressive Game Engine Open Source
Particularly strong for layered 2D visuals
Two Tribes is a name that's likely familiar to eShop enthusiasts, in particular from the 3DS and Wii U era. Well known for its original Toki Tori, which recently had a re-release of the Game Boy Color original through Limited Run games, on the Wii U and 3DS the company developed and published a range of...
- Two Tribes
- Development
Random A Tiny Nintendo Switch Makes An Awesome Tree Ornament
No tiny dock, though
If you celebrate the upcoming Holidays you may have a sparkly tree up in the house, adorned with all sorts of baubles and things. One intrepid enthusiast has created the ultimate decoration, though, in the form of a tiny little Nintendo Switch. The video at the top is from the channel scottbez1, which gives a nice overview of...
- Random
- Nintendo Switch
Sunday19th Dec 2021
News Metroid Dread Crowned #1 In TIME's 'Best Games Of 2021'
Another win for Nintendo
Samus' latest outing Metroid Dread has received a lot of praise since it arrived on the Nintendo Switch in October and now it's been crowned #1 in TIME's 10 best games of 2021. The newest chapter in the Metroid series managed to place ahead of heavy-hitters such as Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 5, and even The Game Awards'...
- Nintendo Switch
- Metroid Dread
Saturday18th Dec 2021
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Short Games
Blast through these games in a single sitting
The Switch is the perfect console if you travel a lot, for work or pleasure. The console's portability makes it the perfect choice if you're spending any time at all in planes, trains and automobiles. Of course, you may choose to pass the time playing a trusted standby, or grinding through your...
- Guides
- Switch Essentials
- Best Switch Games
Friday17th Dec 2021
Thursday16th Dec 2021
Guide Best Spider-Man Games On Nintendo Consoles
Can Spider-Man come out to play?
You feel that? That's your spidey senses a-tinglin'. Why? Well, after months of speculation arachnid fans the world finally got to see Spider-Man: No Way Home when it released in cinemas back in December 2021. The internet had been hot with rumour and debate about plotlines, secret cameos, and red carpet premiere...
- Guides
- Best Games
- All Time
- Spider-Man
- Marvel
News Commodore 64 Games Are Being Teased For Nintendo Switch
"We listened"
If you have fond memories of the Commodore 64 generation, oh boy - have we got some news for you! The retro-focused indie developer and publisher Thalamus Digital is teasing C64 games for Nintendo's Switch hardware. According to a vague tweet, the team has apparently "listened" and more will be revealed at some point in 2022. There's...
- Nintendo Switch
- Commodore 64
- Retro
Random Usain Bolt Says Mario Kart Helped Him Become An Olympic Champ
"I feel like it kinda helped my hunger"
Olympic sprint champ Usain Bolt got to the pinnacle of his profession through hard work, perseverance and innate natural talent, but he has admitted that video games also played a part in his drive for success. Speaking to BBC Gaming Reporter Steffan Powell, Bolt – who is an eight-time Olympic gold...
- Random
- Sport
- Mario Kart
Random This Dude Fused A Nintendo Wii With A Toaster, For Some Reason
Does all a Wii can do, but doesn't make toast :(
With over 100 million units sold worldwide, there are a lot of Wii consoles out there – many of which, we dare say, are currently languishing inside cupboards and lofts all over the globe, begging to be returned to active service. They say you should always be careful what you wish for, because one...
- Random
- Wii
Nintendo Download 16th December (Europe)
Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon! Aspire: Ina's Tale! OMNO!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe 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: Aspire: Ina's Tale...
- Nintendo Download
- Nintendo Switch
- Europe
Wednesday15th Dec 2021
Random In An Alternate Reality, Sega Published Pokémon
And the seeds were sown 40 years ago this month...
Satoshi Tajiri, as we all know, is one of the key figures behind the incredibly successful Pokémon series. However, it's important to remember that Tajiri's interest in game development began long before he had the idea of linking two Game Boy consoles together in order to share fictional monsters...
- Random
- Sega
- Pokemon
- Satoshi Tajiri
- Retro
Poll So, How Would You Rate Nintendo's 2021?
What score would you give Nintendo's first-party output this year?
Much as it did at the start of 2020, Nintendo's first-party schedule looked extremely light in January 2021. While not knowing what's coming can be frustrating for fans looking at a blank slate, it's the natural result of a company that keeps its cards close to its chest and...
- Poll
- Nintendo Switch
News '90s Sonic The Hedgehog Cartoons Speeding Onto Blu-ray
Sadly only 480p, though
Although Sonic first blue-blurred his way onto our screens in 1991, he didn't get a voice until 1993 — in Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, an animated cartoon aimed at kids. And, because it was the '90s, that voice was provided by none other than Jaleel White, AKA Urkel from Family Matters, who also went on to reprise the...
- Sonic
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Animation
News Indie Darling Chicory: A Colorful Tale Is On The Switch, Right Now
From the makers of Wandersong!
When Chicory: A Colorful Tale came out on June 10th this year, it quickly garnered a lot of attention and accolades for its story, its art, and its music. You play as Pizza (or, well, whatever your favourite food is — that's the main character's name) who gains control of a magical paintbrush in a world that's lost...
- Nintendo Switch
- Indie
News Dead By Daylight Will Haunt Us All With A Ringu Tie-In Soon
"Fans should beware of their heart"
Dead by Daylight is still a rather popular multiplayer game across pretty much all platforms, as one hunter takes on a team of four survivors. The IP has been a huge success for Behaviour Interactive, and it's had all sorts of crossovers with major franchises from across games, films and TV. It's now confirmed...
- Switch eShop
- Update
Tuesday14th Dec 2021
News Out Of Bounds Discovery In Super Mario Bros. 3 Lets You Tag In Luigi
Now that's winning
Super Mario Bros. 3 is an all-time classic, and particularly impressive when you consider the technology it relied upon. The 16-bit SEGA Genesis was right around the corner in Japan by the time the Famicom version launched in Japan, for example, yet Nintendo delivered what was a huge step up for its flagship series. The overworld...
- Retro
- Super Mario
News Yes, This Is Stunt Race FX Running On The Game Boy
Seriously impressive stuff
Stunt Race FX (known in Japan as Wild Trax) was quite an impressive feat when it launched. Sure, it looks hopelessly crude by modern standards, but back in the early '90s when 3D visuals were still in their infancy, it really turned heads – lest we forget, consoles like the SNES simply were not designed for this kind of...
- Retro
- Game Boy
- SNES
Random This Guy Can Reload Anything Like A Gun In An FPS, Including A Toaster
Cover me! I'm reloading
We've all found ourselves strange new hobbies during the pandemic lockdowns, haven't we? Some of us have picked up crochet or gardening, while others have gotten really into making miniatures and spending way too much on Pokémon plushes. This guy — Karl Schecht, or "Kommander Karl" on social media — got really into...
- Random
News You Can Now Get A Calendar As A My Nintendo Reward (Europe)
Counting the days
My Nintendo has been relatively busy in Europe this week, adding some Metroid Dread pins yesterday (which had previously been pre-order bonuses from the official UK store, for example) and has now added another goodie. This time around it's a calendar (of sorts) that's after your Platinum points. It's not a hang-on-the-wall...
- My Nintendo
News Windjammers 2 Spins Onto Switch In The New Year
Physical release pre-orders confirmed, too
Update: The physical edition publishers have now confirmed that pre-orders will open later this week. Below you can see the posts of Pix’n’Love (Europe) and Limited Run Games (North America): Original Article: Windjammers 2 has been a while coming after its reveal back in
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
Monday13th Dec 2021
News My Nintendo Has A Nifty Metroid Dread Pin Set Up For Grabs (Europe)
Yours for 500 Platinum Points
My Nintendo serves up some decent physical rewards at times, and the latest to arrive in Europe is a Metroid Dread Pin Set, showcasing Samus and an E.M.M.I doing "I'm ready to fight" poses. Well, we all like pins for going on our lapels, bags or specially designed pin boards for our collectible pins (that's a thing,...
- My Nintendo
- Metroid
Sunday12th Dec 2021
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Run And Gun Games
Mega Men, Mugmen and more
Updated for 2021. Feel free to let us know in the comments if there's something missing that you think deserves a spot. Otherwise, enjoy! The library of games on Nintendo Switch has expanded rapidly since the console launched back in 2017 and it now boasts a huge number of great games in practically every genre. Keeping...
- Guides
- Best Switch Games
- Switch Essentials
Saturday11th Dec 2021
Guide Best Visual Novels For Nintendo Switch
Reader’s digest
The portability of Nintendo Switch makes it a great system to play a wide variety of genres, and while visual novels can be enjoyed perfectly well on your TV, there's something about playing them on a handheld which just feels 'right'. Since launch, the console has accrued some great examples of the genre, and the catalogue of...
- Guides
- Best Switch Games
- Switch Essentials
Friday10th Dec 2021
Guide Pokémon Legends: Arceus Pokédex - Every Confirmed Pokémon So Far
Every Pokémon in the Hisui Region so far
Pokémon Legends: Arceus is an upcoming brand new Pokémon game, kicking off a new open world-focused side series. It’s set in the Hisui Region, in an age long ago. This area will eventually become the Sinnoh region, where the remakes Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are set, and as such...
- Guides
- Pokemon
Thursday9th Dec 2021
News Masayuki Uemura, Creator Of The NES And SNES, Has Passed Away
"I think we have accomplished all the things we could accomplish with console games"
It has been revealed that NES and SNES lead architect Masayuki Uemura passed away on December 6th at the age of 78. The Famicom – the system that would become the NES in the west – was the brainchild of Uemura, who joined Nintendo as an engineer from Sharp in...
- Masayuki Uemura
- NES
- SNES
Watch The Game Awards 2021 Live
Sonic's a dead cert, and fingers crossed for Switch reveals
The Game Awards 2021 is happening today and we'll be watching along with all of you — so why not pull up a chair with us right here? We're not certain exactly what Nintendo-related announcements we'll see this year, but there's sure to be a juicy morsel or two alongside the awards...
- Live Chat
- The Game Awards
News The UK Is Finally Getting An Online Pokémon Center Store Of Its Own
Shouldn't it be "Pokémon Centre" then?
Deck the halls with boughs of Bellsprout, because the UK Pokémon Center website is finally here. "Congratulations on being one of the first to discover this site—our recent expansion of the Pokémon Center!" reads the website, which is currently in its Beta launch. "We’re excited to welcome you with the...
- Pokemon
- Merchandise
News Wounds Of Eventide Free DLC Is Now Live In Blasphemous
New bosses, levels and secrets
Blasphemous is certainly among the top group of tough metroidvania titles on Switch, serving up a stunning visual style, a grim but intriguing world and satisfying controls. It's had plenty of post-launch support from developer The Game Kitchen and publisher Team17, too, with updates that have served up new content and...
- Switch eShop
- Update
- DLC
News Star Renegades Will Add Free 'Prime Dimension' DLC Soon
'Early 2022' for consoles
Star Renegades was an excellent release in late 2020; we rather enjoyed its gameplay blend of roguelite, RPG and strategy in our review at the time. Developer Massive Damage has continued to work on the game since release, and now it has a major free DLC expansion on the way that'll give the game even more depth. It's out...
- Switch eShop
- Update
- DLC
Nintendo Download 9th December (North America)
Life is Strange! Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon! Loop Hero!
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: Life is Strange:...
- Nintendo Download
- Nintendo Switch
- North America
Nintendo Download 9th December (Europe)
LiS: True Colors! Loop Hero! Sam & Max!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe 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 Retail eShop - New Releases: Life is Strange: True Colors™...
- Nintendo Download
- Nintendo Switch
- Europe
Wednesday8th Dec 2021
Guide 50 Best Wii Games Of All Time
As ranked by you
It's been many years now since Nintendo changed the game with Wii, the little motion-controlled console which broke away from the competition and started a revolution. Its brilliantly compact design (the size of three DVD boxes, remember?) and approachable and accessible controller helped it open up gaming to a whole new audience,...
- Top 50
- Best Games
- Wii
- Retro
- Guides
News Yes, You Too Can Own A $1,000 Mai Shiranui 1/6 Scale Statue
23.62 inches of winsome female ninja for your shelf
Mai Shiranui is one of the most famous characters to emerge from SNK's Fatal Fury and King of Fighters series, for reasons we're still a bit fuzzy on, even after all these years. Perhaps it's her winning smile? Or that lovely, flowing hair? Maybe it's her boundless enthusiasm for the cooling...
- SNK
- Merchandise
Random Waluigi And Wario Get A Much Deserved Celebrity Endorsement
They are beautiful
As you're no doubt aware, Christina Aguilera has been giving Nintendo a bit of publicity recently, starring in a commercial with her family and talking about the topic in an interview with Elle (which admittedly got ignored in gaming circles for a good while). We learned that being famous can get you an early look at Pokémon...
- Random
- Wario
- Waluigi
Tuesday7th Dec 2021
Random Want To Be In A Ring Fit Commercial? You Can, If You're UK-Based
Also you have to actually play Ring Fit
Nintendo's been ramping up the adverts in preparation for the Christmas rush, but what about the post-Christmas "oh no, I ate too many mince pies" slim-down? Well, we have Ring Fit Adventure, of course, which is available again after that early pandemic rush. But the advert for "Buy Ring Fit To Work Off Those...
- Random
- Advert
News MONARK Gets A Snazzy Combat Trailer And Song
With a rhyming villain bunny-thing
MONARK is an intriguing RPG that arrives in February, getting attention initially for having a team including a number of former Shin Megami Tensei developers. It now has a flashy new trailer to showcase its combat along with a darn good tune (above). We'll be honest and say that, as entertaining as the video is,...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
Monday6th Dec 2021
Rumour Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection Is Coming To Switch
Includes three of the best games in the series
2016's Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection pulls together the three entries that showcase the charismatic Ezio Auditore da Firenze, one of the franchise's most popular protagonists – and if a new rumour is to be believed, it's coming to Switch soon. The pack – which was released previously on PS4...
- Rumour
- Nintendo Switch
UK Charts Switch Exclusives Dominate, But FIFA 22 Reclaims Top Spot
Big Brain Academy squeezes into top 40
UK physical chart data is now in for the week ending 4th December, revealing that Nintendo Switch exclusives have taken six of the top ten places this week. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has fallen down to second following its first-place achievement last week, with FIFA 22 returning to the top of the table, but it was...
- Nintendo Switch
- Charts
- UK
News Star Wars: Hunters Shows The Force In Flashy New Trailer
Still due in 2022, recently had a small soft launch on Android
Star Wars: Hunters is an intriguing upcoming release for Switch and mobiles, a free-to-play PVP take on the iconic franchise. Its release was pushed to next year a few months back, but now developer Zynga has unveiled an official gameplay trailer to show it off. It looks promising but...
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
Sunday5th Dec 2021
Mini Review DoDonPachi Resurrection - Same Great Game, Same Old Problems
Bee-rilliant, bee-witching, bee-ry annoying
Another day, another prestigious arcade shmup finds a happy new home for itself on the Switch. This may sound like we’ve skipped straight to the end of this review a few paragraphs early but as it’s been a full decade since DoDonPachi Resurrection’s English Xbox 360 release, more than that since it...
- Reviews
Saturday4th Dec 2021
Guide Nintendo Christmas Gift Ideas - Art Prints And Posters
Brighten up your wall with these charming Nintendo posters
What gifts are you getting for your loved ones this Christmas? With so many gamer gifts and trinkets to choose from, it's a tricky question, for sure. If you're looking for something classy that's not going to clutter the place, perhaps one of these lovely Nintendo art prints or posters...
- Guides
- Christmas
- Nintendo
News The Summer Game Fest Returns In 2022
More will be shared at The Game Awards
It's been announced the Summer Game Fest will be returning in 2022...next Summer. There are no other details just yet, but apparently, more information will be revealed during The Game Awards. Geoff Keighley - the host and organiser of both events - shared the following message (below) on Twitter as part of...
- Nintendo Switch
- Industry
- The Game Awards
Friday3rd Dec 2021
Poll What's The Worst Legend Of Zelda Game?
Whisper it
The Legend of Zelda has celebrated its 35th Anniversary this year, with Nintendo releasing The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD along with the rather handsome Game & Watch. Interestingly, those releases alone have included two titles that can certainly be described as 'divisive' — we're thinking Skyward Sword's arm-waving controls...
- Poll
- Features
- Zelda
- Worst Zelda
- Best of 2021
News Reggie Fils-Aimé Will Be A Presenter At This Year's Game Awards
To reveal Moth– no, let's not go there
Looking for more reasons to sit through the tediously long Game Awards show this year? Well, in a bit of good news for Nintendo fans, it's been revealed that former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé will be a presenter at the show. The event will be hosted once again by Geoff Keighley, but will...
- Reggie
- The Game Awards
Thursday2nd Dec 2021
Review Archvale - A Bruisingly Brilliant RPG And Bullet-Hell Blend
With a dash of Zelda for good measure
It really feels like we’re in somewhat of an extended ‘bullet hell’ renaissance, doesn’t it? As soon as developers realised that the sub-genre didn’t need to be confined to linear vertically scrolling shmups, we’ve seen fresh takes that inject new life into other genres. Archvale is a mashup of a...
- Reviews
- Switch eShop
News The Collab Between Among Us And BT21 Is Here, And It's Cute
Smooth like butter, like a criminal undercover
[Update: Thu 2nd Dec, 2021 23:00 GMT] The collab collection has been revealed, including figurines, plushies, clothing, and mugs! You can find it on the LINE Friends website. [Original: Wed 17th Nov, 2021 20:45 GMT] Cookies and cream. Lemon and lime. World-famous K-Pop group BTS and... Among Us?...
- Among Us
- BTS
- Music
Nintendo Download 2nd December (North America)
Big Brain Academy! Disney Magical World 2! The Kids We Were!
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: Big Brain...
- Nintendo Download
- Nintendo Switch
- North America
News Tsareena Is The Next Character To Join Pokémon Unite
Here's your first look
The Pokémon Company has announced that Tsareena will be the next Pokémon to join the roster in Pokémon Unite, the free-to-play MOBA available on both Nintendo Switch and smartphones. The new character, a Grass-type Pokémon that was first introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon on Nintendo 3DS, will arrive in-game on 9th...
- Switch eShop
- Pokemon
- Mobile
- Updates
Nintendo Download 2nd December (Europe)
Big Brain Academy! Disney Magical World! Clockwork Aquario
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe 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 Retail eShop - New Releases: Asterix &...
- Nintendo Download
- Nintendo Switch
- Europe
Wednesday1st Dec 2021
News Pokémon Unite Wins Google Play's Best Game Of 2021 Award
And 'Best Competitive', too
Pokémon Unite, TiMi Studio's MOBA-infused take on the hit franchise available on mobile and Switch, has been named 'Best Game' at Google Play's 2021 awards. The 'Best of 2021' awards are a "celebration of apps and games that made positive contributions to culture this year," and the full results of Google's picks have...
- Pokemon
- Mobile
Random The Steve Aoki x Sonic Concert Is A Weird Way To Pass An Hour
It has Steve Aoki and Sonic, so...
It's been quite a year for Sonic the Hedgehog, now 30 years old and perhaps losing a step - after the big 3 and 0 it's all downhill [Wait, are you having a midlife crisis? Ed]. The Switch iteration of Sonic Colors Ultimate could have certainly been better, but we'd argue that the Sonic 30th Anniversary Symphony was...
- Sonic 30th
- Music
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