Switch eShop News
August2023
News 'It's A Wrap!' Mixes '80s Action Movies And Time-Bending Puzzle Platforming On Switch Soon
Update: Release date revealed at Future Games Show 2023
Update [Wed 23rd Aug, 2023 20:15 BST]: It's a Wrap has revealed the cameras will start rolling on Nintendo Switch on 31st August. The release date was announced at Gamescom 2023 during the Future Games Show presentation, alongside a brand new gameplay trainer. The game has shadow-dropped on...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Soulslikes - Games To Play If You Like Dark Souls
Git gud games
When Dark Souls launched back in 2011, it ushered in a new era of lore-filled and inscrutable combat-focused games that gave players the freedom to follow their own path and play style, but steadfastly refused to 'go easy' on them. Every encounter in FromSoftware's series, no matter how minor, has the potential to end in tears; if you...
News Steamworld Build Plasters Up A December Release Date On Switch
Just in time for Crimbo
Publisher Thunderful and developer The Station have announced that SteamWorld Build will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch on December 1st, 2023. Developed simultaneously for PC and console, the game will arrive on switch with "no compromise" considering the genre is more typically geared toward PC players. The dev...
News Lucid Pixel Art Horror 'Afterdream' Snaps Up September Release
Framed fatally
Afterdream, the unsettling pixel art horror game from Jesse Makkonen, will be out just in time for Halloween. Publisher Feardemic has announced that the game will launch on Switch, PC, and other consoles on 28th September. Developed in Finland, Afterdream is currently on show at Gamescom. This psychological horror adventure gives you...
News My Time At Sandrock Has Been Delayed Into November
Taking my time
Developer Pathea Games has taken to social media to announce that My Time at Sandrock has been delayed from its original release date of September 26th, 2023 to November 2nd, 2023. The reason provided for the delay is so that Pathea Games can "better ensure the game quality will meet your standards and expectations". Here's a look...
News Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster Confirmed For Nintendo Switch
A LucasArts classic revived
In addition to the Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion remaster, Nightdive Studios has also announced it will be remastering the first-person shooter classic Star Wars: Dark Forces, which originally made its debut on MS-DOS and Apple Macintosh in 1995. The good news is Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster is coming to multiple...
News Turok 3: Shadow Of Oblivion Remaster Announced For Switch
Launching this November
In an exciting Gamescom 2023 announcement, the retro remaster specialist Nightdive Studios has revealed it will be releasing Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms on 14th November 2023. This is a faithful restoration of the classic FPS, which originally debuted on the Nintendo 64 in...
Guide Every Mortal Kombat 1 Character, Kameo Fighter & DLC Reveal
Update: Shao Kahn, Sindel & more announced
As we get closer to the launch of Mortal Kombat 1 on 19th September, NetherRealm Studios and Warner Bros. have been sharing more trailers and details about the characters, Kameo fighters and DLC in the game. NetherRealm has also been sharing some character profiles on social media, outlining the history of...
News New Hellboy Game Trailer Locks In October Release Date
Hell yeah!
Last December at The Game Awards, it was announced the comic book series Hellboy would be returning in the action-brawler roguelite release Hellboy Web of Wyrd. Now, at Gamescom 2023, a new trailer has confirmed it will be arriving on platforms including Switch on 4th October. Here's a bit about what you can expect: "Journey into the...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Bomb Rush Cyberfunk
Update: More critic reviews added
Update [Wed 23rd Aug, 2023 01:35 BST]: We've updated this round up post with some new reviews to give you an ever better idea about what to expect. Enjoy! Original article [Sat 19th Aug, 2023 03:45 BST]: It's been an action-packed week of releases on the Switch, with a number of highly anticipated releases...
News Thank Goodness You're Here! Delights With British Humour And Surrealist Cartoon Vibes
Revealed at Gamescom
Perhaps the best surprise of Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023 was Thank Goodness You're Here!, one of the very last trailers dropped at the very end of the showcase. This delightful-looking "slapformer" comes from the team at Coal Supper, Will Todd and James Carbutt. Thank Goodness You're Here is a surreal tribute to their home...
News Awaken Your Inner Picasso On Switch With Passpartout 2: The Lost Artist
Coming 'soon'
Publisher Flamebait Games has announced that its quaint PC title Passpartout 2: The Lost Artist will be coming to the Nintendo Switch at an undetermined future date. Boasting some rather charming 3D visuals, Passpartout 2 features point-and-click gameplay along with touchscreen support to allow players to create their own painted...
News Retro RPG 'Sea Of Stars' Approaches Release With Another Stunning Trailer
Meet new character Seraï
Sea of Stars is so close — and if you're not excited about the game's release next week, then this launch trailer will definitely help. Sabotage Studio's follow-up to the 2018 platformer The Messenger has showcased its incredible pixel art and turn-based combat from the get-go, and it never gets old. And with...
Video Here's A Look At Red Dead Redemption Running At 60FPS On Switch
"This is the ideal way to play"
Red Dead Redemption made its debut on the Nintendo Switch this month as a "new conversion" of the Rockstar game. If you're wondering what exactly that means, well - you're getting 1080p docked and 720p in handheld, with the game mostly locked at 30fps. While most players seem to be pretty happy with this, the Switch...
News Sea Of Stars Scores A Physical Release On Switch Early Next Year
The digital release arrives later this month
Ahead of the digital launch of the retro-inspired RPG Sea of Stars, physical distributor 'iam8bit' and Sabotage Studio have announced a hard copy version is coming to the Nintendo Switch. The catch is you're going to have to hold out until next year. While the digital version will be released at the end...
News Cult Of The Lamb Officially Announces 'Don't Starve' Crossover, Out Now
Update: The collab was teased last week
Update [Mon 21st Aug, 2023 20:15 BST]: Devolver Digital has stopped teasing us, and has officially revealed — and dropped — a brand new crossover for Cult of the Lamb with Don't Starve Together. This brand new update, to celebrate Cult of the Lamb's first anniversary, adds a new Pentinence Mode. Your...
Mini Review Xtreme Sports - A Switch Return For Some Gnarly But Limited GBC Minigames
California dreaming
2D sports titles have had their place since Konami’s Track & Field rattled arcade screws loose with its fiercely competitive button rapping. WayForward’s Xtreme Sports draws influence from California Games, a summery seaside boardwalk of hip events and addictive tap-a-thons. You have two characters to choose from, dude or...
News 'Thunder Ray' Looks Like The Perfect Spiritual Successor To Punch-Out
Coming soon to Switch
If you've been waiting for a game to scratch that 'Punch-Out' itch, then the upcoming Thunder Ray might be just what you need. It's not got a firm release date yet, but the beat-em-up looks very reminiscent of Nintendo's classic franchise from the NES, SNES, and Wii. You'll be taking to the ring to experience...
News Tales Of Symphonia Remastered Is Getting Another Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
A handful of fixes
Tales of Symphonia Remastered for the Nintendo Switch has seen its fair share of criticism, but it seems like Bandai Namco is at least looking to continue supporting the game with numerous updates and patches. The latest is relatively minor, but there are a few things here that should make for a more pleasing experience for fans...
Video Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of Red Dead Redemption On Switch
Better than the original release, at least
Following the release of Red Dead Redemption on the Switch, Digital Foundry has now provided its full technical analysis of the game to see how it holds up on Nintendo's console. The video states that the Switch version is comfortably more capable than the original 2010 release on Xbox 360 and PlayStation...
News Master Detective Archives: Rain Code Gets A Minor Update On Switch
Version 1.3.2 has arrived
Following a successful launch in June and even some DLC, Spike Chunsoft has now released another minor update for the noir detective adventure game Master Detective Archives: Rain Code. This is a relatively small hotfix but it will improve the overall game experience on the Nintendo Switch. Here are the full patch notes...
News Acrobatic 2D Platformer 'Curse Crackers' Backflips Onto Switch Next Week
Inspired by handheld platformers
Developer and publisher Colorgrave will be launching its gorgeous 2D platformer Curse Crackers: For Whom the Belle Toils on the Nintendo Switch eShop next week on August 24th, 2023. Inspired by handheld platformers, the game puts heavy emphasis on acrobatic movement as you make your way through a series of vibrant...
News No Man's Sky 7th Anniversary Video Teases Upcoming Major Update
Is there an echo in here..?
It's been 7 years since Hello Games' No Man's Sky first launched back in 2016 for the PlayStation 4. Can you believe it? Despite the mixed reception at launch, the first-person space exploration title received a number of updates and expansions over the ensuing years, substantially improving No Man's Sky's reputation...
News Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery Brings All Cases And A New Scooter Minigame To Switch
Leaping our way later this year
Developer Worm Club has today announced that the beloved Frog Detective series is coming to Switch in one neat package as Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery scoots over to the Nintendo console later this year. If you have never come across Frog Detective before, it's exactly what you might expect. You play as a...
Review Red Dead Redemption - A Fine But No-Frills Switch Port, For A Fistful Of Dollars
For a few dollars more
Cast your tired minds all the way back through the mists of time to the year 2010. It was a truly great 12 months for video games, with the likes of Super Mario Galaxy 2, the best Mass Effect – AKA Mass Effect 2 – and the juggernaut that is Xenoblade Chronicles all arriving on the scene. It was also the year that David...
News Paper Mario-Inspired 'Born Of Bread' Demo Now Available On Switch eShop (Europe)
Give it a go
Publisher Dear Villagers has released a playable demo for its upcoming Paper Mario-inspired RPG Born of Bread, and it's available to download right now on the European eShop (so if you're in another region, get yourself an additional European account). The game currently doesn't have a release date, so it's actually quite refreshing to...
Poll Bomb Rush Cyberfunk Is Out On Switch Today, Will You Be Getting It?
Check this out, JSR fans
After some delays, Team Reptile today launches its Jet Set Radio-style release Bomb Rush Cyberfunk on the Nintendo Switch. This game blends dance, paint graffiti, beats, and tricks as you face off against rival crews and dispatch the military police to conquer the five boroughs of New Amsterdam. It also happens to be a...
News Sega To Reveal Sonic Superstars News At Opening Night Live
Another "world premiere" incoming
Sonic Superstars will be launching at some point in the near future on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms. To build hype for this brand-new multiplayer platformer, there will apparently be a "world premiere" for the blue blur's new game at Opening Night Live next week. According to the show's host and...
News Castle Crashers Remastered Is Finally Getting A Physical Release On Switch
Pre-orders open next month
If you've been holding out for a physical Switch version of Castle Crashers Remastered, today is your lucky day! Developer Behemoth has finally confirmed a physical copy will be made available for $29.99 USD, with pre-orders going live online next month. It comes with a sticker pack and includes a character unlock guide...
Round Up The First Impressions Of Red Dead Redemption Are In (Switch)
John Marston returns
The one and only John Marston has finally made a return this week with Rockstar's 2010 action-adventure Red Dead Redemption galloping onto the Nintendo Switch as a "new conversion". Early impressions and even some reviews are now doing the rounds on the internet, and even though this particular version doesn't include the...
News Fall Guys Goes Totally Tubular With New TMNT Cosmetics
Pizza time!
We need to accept that at some point in our lives, all of us will be part of a limited-time Epic Games crossover. The latest to join the trend is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which has skated into Fall Guys today. The TMNT range covers costumes, emotes, unique wearables and more, with Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo...
News Shoot Aliens And Save Earth In 'Die After Sunset', An Action Roguelite Dawning On Switch Today
Fight in the light
Publisher PQube and developer Playstark have today brought the action-packed roguelite shooter Die After Sunset to Switch, with the game available to pick up on the eShop right now. This one will see you choose between three different characters — April, Rido and Hune — and drop into Earth to help fight off hoards of an alien...
Review Blasphemous 2 (Switch) - Bloody, Brutal, And Even More Brilliant Than Its Predecessor
A right rollicking resurrection
We're big fans of 2019's Blasphemous, The Game Kitchen's exquisitely dark and gory action-platformer that saw players assume the role of The Penitent One as he faced off against the eternally damned Denizens of Cvstodia. With top-notch hack-and-slash action, grotesque bosses, an intricately animated pixel art style...
News Pokémon-Like MMO Temtem Catches New Update On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Temtempting
Developer Crema has today released a brand new update for the Pokémon-inspired MMO Temtem, bringing the game up to ver.1.4.2. While this latest update does tackle some bugs that had been flagged by the community in recent months, the biggest changes this time around appear to be in balancing the 'Tems' themselves. 59 different in-game...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Vampire Survivors On Switch
Here's what the critics think
Red Dead Redemption isn't the only big release arriving on the Switch this week. One other game that's well worth a look is the roguelike shoot 'em up Vampire Survivors, which originally made its debut on Windows and Xbox platforms last year. Now, this indie success story has finally made its way across to Nintendo's...
News Sea Of Stars Dev Open To Revisiting Ninja Hit The Messenger
"Maybe one day"
Developer Sabotage Studio launches its new RPG Sea of Stars on the Switch later this month, and while it's got its hands full right now with this upcoming release, it hopes to possibly revisit its 2D platformer / Metroidvania title The Messenger. Speaking to Game Informer, Thierry Boulanger mentioned how "there's more to be told"...
News Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot 'The 23rd World Tournament' DLC Update Now Available
Goku and friends do battle
If you've been waiting for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot's next season pass 2 DLC update, you're in luck as it's arriving today on the Nintendo Switch. As you might recall, this event takes place during The 23rd World Tournament, where a bunch of "shocking upsets" take place, and the battle between Goku and Piccolo kicks off. In...
News Ed Boon To Reveal New Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer At Opening Night Live
Get ready for another "world premiere"
Ahead of Opening Night Live at Gamescom next week, the show's host Geoff Keighley has teased a "world premiere" for the upcoming fighting game Mortal Kombat 1. Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon will apparently be taking to the stage for this reveal. Although nothing else is attached to this latest update, it's...
News Pixel Art RPG 'Creature Keeper' Is Looking Absolutely Adorable
Launching later this year
Publisher Graffiti Games and developer Fervir Games have confirmed that the pixel art RPG Creature Keeper will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch later this year. Boasting some lovely retro-inspired visuals, the game sees you befriend a number of unique creatures, dress them up, cook for them, and craft a number of...
Review The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood (Switch) - A Bewitching Narrative Deckbuilder
Shuffle the hand of Fate
Note: The review text below makes only very brief mention of this game's heavy themes without going into detail, but please note that this game contains references to suicide and self-harm. The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood is the latest gem from Deconstructeam (The Red Strings Club) and it’s a spellbinding narrative...
News RoboDunk Is A Sports Roguelite Combining NBA Jam-Style Basketball And Explosive Upgrades
Slamming onto Switch next month
Jollypunch Games has today announced RoboDunk, an arcade basketball roguelite that will be slamming onto Switch on 25th September. NBA Jam-style 2v2 basketball and randomised roguelite campaigns are not two genres that we initially would have put together, but RoboDunk seems to be doing just that. The game will see...
Review Vampire Survivors (Switch) - Kiss Healthy Sleep Goodbye With This Must-Play Roguelike
Something to sink your teeth into
Vampire Survivors is a singular game. Kind of a roguelike, kind of an arcade game, kind of a bullet hell, but at the same time nothing like what you probably think of when those genres come to mind. After all, there's a reason it captured the hearts and minds of gamers and won handfuls of awards on other platforms...
News Sea Of Stars 'Making Of' Documentary Is The Perfect Primer Ahead Of Release
Lunch break sorted
Sea Of Stars is well on its way to launching on the Nintendo Switch on August 29th, 2023. To celebrate, developer Sabotage Studio has joined forces with The Escapist to present a "Making Of" documentary that's now available for free via YouTube. The half-hour documentary is well worth checking out if you're a fan of Sabotage...
News Nintendo Shows Off Pokémon Scarlet And Violet DLC "Partner Pokémon"
Reunite with old friends in The Indigo Disk
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's DLC got another trailer last weekend at the Pokémon World Championships and since then, Nintendo has been recapping everything as well as sharing some extra insights on social media. In its latest post, it has highlighted the returning "partner Pokémon" also known as the...
News WayForward's Game Boy Color Classic 'Xtreme Sports' Is Out Now On Switch
After a slight delay it's finally here
Update #2 [Wed 16th Aug, 2023 02:15 BST]: If you're looking for even more Game Boy Color experiences on your Nintendo Switch, WayForward has finally made Xtreme Sports available on the eShop. It will set you back $9.99 USD or your regional equivalent. Here's the Nintendo.com description, along with a look:...
News Creepy Puzzle Platformer 'Ugly' Jumps Onto Switch Next Month
Mirror, mirror on the wall...
After being announced for Switch back in June, publisher Graffiti Games and developer Team Ugly have today revealed that the spooky platformer Ugly will be coming to Switch on 14th September. In Ugly you play as a troubled nobleman (is there any other kind?), whose past you will gradually unravel as you make your way...
News Wreak Havoc And Destroy Furniture In Stealth Game 'Little Devil: Foster Mayhem'
Home sweet home
Polish developer Cave Games and publisher Leoful have announced that Little Devil: Foster Mayhem, a stealth game all about causing chaos in your foster homes, is coming to Switch on 25th August. Playing as a little kid who is passed between different foster homes, your goal is to create as much mess and trouble as possible without...
Mini Review Flutter Away (Switch) - An Ephemeral Indie With A Dash Of Pokémon Snap
Flutter bye
Over the past few years, there’s been a rise in ‘cozy’ games popping up in the indie space, offering an alternative to the typically achievement-based design of pretty much everything else. While these games do require a different mindset due to their generally short nature and simplistic gameplay, there’s something to be said...
News Switch Port Specialist Feral Interactive Teases Another Two Games
It recently released The Lara Croft Collection
There are constant requests for more Switch ports, and one company working around the clock in this particular field is the UK team at Feral Interactive. In a recent post on social media, it shared a cryptic message about a few new sightings on its gaming radar. If you head over to its website, you can...
News Pokémon Home Update Adds Scarlet & Violet DLC Connectivity In Version 3.1.0
It's on the way
In the latest trailer for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, it was revealed Pokémon HOME connectivity was also on the way. Although there was no date attached to this news, the official Japanese Pokémon website has now confirmed this update as Version 3.1.0, and it should be arriving soon. When the...
News Nintendo Plugs Mysterious New Tera Type For Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC
"What is the truth behind this nineteenth Tera Type?"
Last weekend at the Pokémon World Championships, The Pokémon Company released a new trailer for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero part two The Indigo Disk. One segment in the video showed off a new Tera Type. Nintendo has now taken to social media - teasing this...
News Genshin Impact Zelda "Clone" Accusations Had Dev Team In Tears
"There were a lot of misunderstandings"
When the gacha game Genshin Impact was originally unveiled to the world, there were a lot of comparisons to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Some even accused it of being a "clone" of Link's new open-world adventure. Now, a number of years later, after the game has raked in billions, miHoYo's...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Gets A New Hotfix, Here Are The Patch Notes
Fixes galore
Following on from the recent Dreamsnaps update, Disney Dreamlight Valley has received a new hotfix that should go toward improving the experience via various gameplay, visual, and UI bug fixes. The list isn't too extensive, but there's some good stuff here, regardless. Let's take a peek at what's in store: - Fixed additional causes...
News Pokémon Unite Adding Blaziken, Mimikyu And Meowscarada, Here's A First Look
Blaziken arrives this September
Some other news at this year's Pokémon World Championships put the spotlight on the Nintendo Switch and mobile MOBA, Pokémon Unite. If you're still enjoying this one on a regular basis, you'll be interested to know Blaziken, Mimikyu, and Meowscarada will be added to the game as playable picks. The fire starter...
News New Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC Trailer Reveals Past-Gen Starters & Much More
Grass-type Mythical Pokémon Shaymin also spotted
Update [Sun 13th Aug, 2023 10:40 BST]: As promised, we've got some Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC news at the closing ceremony of the 2023 World Championships. It's focused on the second DLC for The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, The Indigo Disk. Apart from the return of past-generation starters,...
News Toree 3D And Super Kiwi 64 Developer Teases "Next Game"
A reveal is scheduled for next month
Back in July, Toree 3D developer Siactro made announced plans for a new project, with a reveal scheduled to take place soon. Now, in an update on social media, it's been announced an "early demo" of this next game will be making an appearance at SAGE Expo on 1st September. Based on the silhouette featured in the...
News Bethesda Celebrates QuakeCon 2023 With Free In-Game Bundle
Get some goodies for Doom Eternal & more
QuakeCon 2023 is back this year and to kick things off a remaster of id Software's 1997 first-person shooter classic Quake II was shadow dropped on the Switch eShop and multiple other platforms. If this wasn't already enough, Bethesda is currently offering a "free in-game bundle" when fans log in or create...
News Red Dead Redemption's Estimated File Size Revealed On The Switch eShop
Listen up, pardner
Rockstar Games will release Red Dead Redemption on the Nintendo Switch next week, and if you're wondering how much space you'll need to download and install this one on your system read on. According to Nintendo's Switch eShop and website, this "new conversion" of the Red Dead will require an 11.4GB download. This particular...
News Unlike Metroid Prime, Quake II's Original Dev Team Is Credited On The Switch Remaster
Quaking in our boots
If I had a nickel for every time that a long-rumoured remaster shadow dropped on the Switch eShop this year, I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice. Yes, with both Metroid Prime Remastered and Quake II landing on the Nintendo console out of nowhere this year, we Switch players have been...
Review Quake II (Switch) - Another Truly Outstanding Remaster Of An FPS Icon
Can't find a Bitterman
Look, we already went and slapped a big fat 10/10 on Quake Remastered when it dropped almost exactly two years ago, calling it “a stellar port of one gaming's true greats and an essential addition to your Switch library.” So what on Stroggos are we meant to say about this absolutely cracking remaster of its absolutely...
News Owlboy Dev's Debut Title Is Getting A Sequel As Savant - Ascent Remix Climbs Onto Switch Soon
Spreading its wings
Back in March of this year, we heard that D-Pad Studio — the team behind the brilliant Owlboy — was working on a remaster of its debut title, Savant, to coincide with the game's tenth anniversary. Well, that plan has grown a fair bit, it turns out, and the studio has today announced that what began as a little remaster...
News Pinball FX's First Marvel Collection Bounces Onto Switch Later This Month
"You wanted more?'
After being released on other platforms earlier this year, Zen Studios has today announced that 'Marvel Pinball Collection 1' will be ding-ding-dinging its way into Pinball FX on Switch on 24th August. The announcement was made on the official @PinballFX Twitter account and a following 'Pinball Bites' video (above) on the Zen...
Round Up Here Are The First "Hands-On" Impressions Of The Quake II Remaster
Available now on Nintendo Switch
Following ongoing rumours, Quake II has finally made its debut on the Nintendo Switch as an "enhanced and complete version" of id Software's 1997 first-person shooter classic. While everyone can access the game on the Switch eShop and multiple other platforms right now for a small sum if you're not already playing...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's DLC Gets A Physical Release On Switch
It's another code in a box, available to fans in Hong Kong
The first half of the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet - The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC is launching next month on 13th September and will be followed by the second part at some point in Winter 2023. If you were hoping to display at least something on your shelf, Nintendo is now offering a...
News Boom! Quake II Is Now Available To Download From The Switch eShop
Update 2: Limited Run Games launches physical 11th August
Update #2: Physical editions for Quake II will be going live tomorrow on Limited Run Games' store (thanks Wario64!) at 7am PST / 10am EST / 3pm BST. Pre-orders will be open from 11th August until 10th September, so you'll have a month to get hold of a limited edition version of one of the...
News The King Of Fighters XIII Global Match Launches On Switch This November
Update: Physical and Collector's Editions detailed
Update [Thu 10th Aug, 2023 17:15 BST]: Physical versions for The King of Fighters XIII Global Match have been revealed by Pix'n Love. We've got all of the details below, and you can pre-order all of these now ahead of the game's 16th November 2023 release. Prices are in euros but you can get orders...
Mini Review Marble It Up! Ultra (Switch) - A Fun Spin On A Super Monkey Ball-Style Platformer
Roll 'em
Marble It Up! spun onto our Switch screens back in 2018, and the updated
News Another Earth Defense Force Spin-Off Is On Its Way To Switch
Update: Here's a first look at 'World Brothers 2'
Update [Thu 10th Aug, 2023 05:00 BST]: A week after its initial reveal in Famitsu, D3Publisher has now uploaded its first trailer of Earth Defence Force: World Brothers 2. Check it out in the video above. Original article [Wed 2nd Aug, 2023 05:35 BST]: The Switch has already played host to a...
News Mega Man-Style Roguelike '30XX' Gets A Last-Minute Delay On Nintendo Switch
"We're very sorry about the delay"
Back in June, Batterystaple Games locked in an August 9th release date for the Mega Man-like game '30XX' on the Nintendo Switch. Now, in an update today, it's been delayed at the last-minute. Developer Chris King has issued a message to fans on social media, apologising for the delay. The Steam release is now avai
Video Red Dead Redemption Graphics Comparison (Switch & Xbox Series X)
John Marston returns next week
Red Dead Redemption is riding onto the Switch next week, and ahead of its release, a number of comparison trailers have been popping up online comparing the Nintendo version to existing versions. This new one, by YouTube channel Cycu1, is a side-by-side of the Switch version and the game running on Xbox Series X. The...
Mini Review Koa And The Five Pirates Of Mara (Switch) - A Cute Island-Hopping Platformer
A Koality sequel
Back in 2020, Chibig released Summer in Mara, a slice-of-life farm sim game set in a tropical world and… well, for our money, it really wasn’t very good. It evidently sold well enough for Chibig to justify continuing the IP, but rather than make a sequel that built on the strengths and fixed the flaws of the original, the studio...
News Falling Block Puzzle Platformer 'Unidentified Falling Objects' Drops Onto Switch Today
TetrISS
Gearbox Publishing and independent video game developer Andrew Morrish have today released Unidentified Falling Objects on Switch. The game mixes your standard falling block puzzle format with an element of platforming. You play as a tiny, laser-wielding spaceman/robot attempting to dodge colourful blocks that fall from the sky and move...
News Flashback 2 Modernises The Cinematic Platformer In New Trailer
Welcome to the megapolis of New Washington
The sequel 30+ years in the making, Flashback 2, has got a brand new trailer today focusing on the city of New Washington. Conrad B. Hart returns in the sequel to this 1992 classic, which launches on Switch and other consoles on 16th November. And today gives us a good look at one of the game's...
News Save 20% On Picross Titles In Jupiter's Upcoming Switch eShop Summer Sale
Ticking boxes
Yes, the Jupiter Summer Sale is almost upon us once again (has it really been a year?) offering the perfect time to pick up one of the Picross titles on Switch at a discounted price. The sale will run from 10th-16th August, where you can grab many of Jupiter's Switch titles (most of which are Picross games, obviously) with a tasty 20%...
Review Legend Bowl (Switch) - Shows A Love Of Football But Falls Short Of A First Down
A game of inches
While the Nintendo Switch doesn't get graced with all of the major sports titles, or occasionally gets extremely underwhelming / feature-lite versions, it's not lacking for smaller indie takes that are full of heart. The little system has a lot of little sports games, and one that shows plenty of ambition is the latest take on...
News Notebook Adventure RPG Time: The Legend Of Wright Lands New 'Monster Party' Update
Join the hand-drawn party today
It has been just about a year since RPG Time: The Legend of Wright sketched its way onto the Switch and now publisher Aniplex and developer DeskWorks are giving us an excuse to turn to a new page as they have released a free update titled 'Monster Party'. This continues all of the homemade appeal of the base game and...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Loading Sequence Patent Filed By Nintendo
And 30 other TotK mechanics
Between the month of July and August, Nintendo has filed patents for a whopping 32 in-game technologies. Nearly all of them, excluding one, are related to the company's masterpiece The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. These patents cover Link's abilities like 'Fuse', 'Ultrahand' and 'Recall', but also have been...
News Take-Two CEO Defends Red Dead Redemption's $50 Price Tag, Says It's "Commercially Accurate"
The whole package is apparently "great value for consumers"
Rockstar lifted the lid on a Red Dead Redemption port for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 earlier this week, and one of the major talking points since then has been the $50 USD price tag. Some fans feel it's simply too much for what appears to be a relatively simple port that's...
Feature "Madden Has Continued To Suffer" - Legend Bowl Dev On Their "Fresh" Football Game
"Legend Bowl was built to fill that void for football fans"
Over the past few years, the number of arcade-style American football titles on Switch has increased at a pretty steady rate. We recently saw Retro Bowl bring us back to the game's 8-bit roots, and Saber is looking to bring even more big-head Playgrounds-esque charm to the game with Wild...
News 3DS Beat 'Em Up River City: Rival Showdown Will Include A Bonus Story Path On Switch
Let's hear Riki's story
Publisher Arc System Works and developer APlus Games have announced that the upcoming Switch release of the 3DS beat 'em up River City: Rival Showdown will come with a bonus scenario called 'Riki's Story' (thanks, Gematsu). As the name suggests, this new story path will follow Riki and explain his perspective on what...
News Wrestling RPG 'WrestleQuest' Delayed To Later This Month
Tapping out of the former release date
Those looking forward to Mega Cat Studios and Skybound Entertainment's turn-based wrestling RPG, WrestleQuest, are unfortunately going to have to wait an extra couple of weeks as the studios have today announced that the game is getting pushed back to 22nd August. Fortunately, this isn't too much of a delay...
News Red Dead Redemption Fans Aren't Happy About Rockstar's "Lazy Port"
Some Red Dead fans are calling for a boycott
While the announcement of Red Dead Redemption for the Switch and PlayStation 4 comes as a pleasant surprise for some, unsurprisingly not everyone is overjoyed about this announcement. After the troubled Grand Theft Auto: Trilogy release which
News Natsume's NES Side-Scroller Shadow Of The Ninja Is Getting A Remake On Switch
Update: Here's the official gameplay trailer reveal
Update [Tue 8th Aug, 2023 03:45 BST]: Just a few weeks after it was announced the NES side-scroller Shadow of the Ninja would be returning, we've now got a first look at the remake in motion. You can see both Hayate and Kaede in action for almost two minutes. It's also confirmed KAGE Shadow of...
News Here's Your First Look At The Switch Box Art For Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Illustrated by the legendary Akira Toriyama
Dragon Quest RPGs have become a staple of the Nintendo Switch and later this year the hybrid system will receive the spin-off Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince. This game is a little bit different from traditional entries in the series. Instead of directly fighting opponents, you take on the role of...
Video Red Dead Redemption Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch & Xbox 360)
How does it compare to the past gen version?
After a number of rumours, Rockstar Games has revealed its wild west action-adventure Red Dead Redemption, starring John Marston, is returning next week on the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. If you're curious to know how the game looks in comparison to one of the original versions, then you might...
News Stunning Storybook Adventure 'The Plucky Squire' Delayed To 2024
James Turner's new project is still being crafted
If there was one game announcement we were worried about during today's Devolver Delayed showcase, it was The Plucky Squire. And now we know that the gorgeous action-adventure game from All Possible Futures — a game studio founded by Pokémon artist James Turner — has been pushed back to 2024...
Review Adore (Switch) - Thrilling Monster-Catching Combat, But Switch Performance Falters
Quite the catch
Pokémon made waves when it debuted on the Game Boy back in the '90s, introducing audiences to a new type of RPG that went on to become a global phenomenon. Since then, many have tried and failed to capture that same kind of experience, though it seems there’s been a renewed push in the last few years for indie developers to try...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Reveals Reptile & Multiple Other Fighters At EVO 2023
A new Kameo Fighter reveal, too
Following a number of teasers from Ed Boon, the classic character Reptile has now been officially revealed as a returning playable fighter for Mortal Kombat 1 during day three of this year's EVO event. In the latest trailer titled "Banished" he's joined by Havik and Ashrah as well as Sareena - a new Kameo Fighter. If...
Feature Nintendo eShop Selects - July 2023
Our picks for the best Switch eShop games in July
It's the beginning of a new month — well, we're almost a week in at this point — and you know what that means? It's Nintendo Life's eShop Selects. We're already comfortably into August, which means summer is drawing to a close in the northern hemisphere. Hopefully, it's cooled down a bit where...
News Switch eShop's Massive QuakeCon Sale Includes DOOM & More For "Lowest Prices Ever"
Get 'em while you can
Ahead of QuakeCon 2023 next week, a sale has gone live on the Switch eShop in the US - with all of id Software's classic first-person shooters on sale. Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is also available for a reduced price. This sale apparently has the "lowest prices ever" on titles such as DOOM and Quake in this...
News 2D Retro-Inspired Fighter Pocket Bravery "Coming Soon" To Switch
Drawing inspiration from the classics
At EVO last year, Statera Studio lifted the lid on its new 2D pixel-themed fighter Pocket Bravery - drawing inspiration from series such as Street Fighter and King of Fighters, as well as the Neo Geo Pocket Color generation. While there's still no concrete release date, publisher PQube has now confirmed it's...
News SpongeBob's Plankton Joins The Battle In Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2
Check out the new slime mechanics
At the end of last month, GameMill Entertainment and its development partners lifted the lid on Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, coming to the Nintendo Switch later this year. It will contain more characters, and in the lead-up to the game's release - a new fighter has now been revealed at EVO 2023. It's the power-mad...
News Arc System Works Announces Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes For Nintendo Switch
Arriving in 2024
EVO 2023 is taking place this weekend and to celebrate the special occasion Arc System Works and developer French-Bread have announced Under Night In-Birth II Sys: Celes is coming to multiple platforms including the Switch in Early 2024. This "dramatic stylish 2D fighting action" sequel will include rollback netcode and supports...
News Atari's Quantum: Recharged Brings The Classic Arcade Shooter Back Onto Switch This Month
Circle the date
Joining the likes of Asteroids and Yars, Atari has today announced the release date for the latest game in its line of 'Recharged' titles, Quantum: Recharged, which will be flying onto the Switch on 17th August. The revival of this 40-year-old arcade shooter was initially announced back i
News Virgo Versus The Zodiac Mixes Pixel Art, Brutal Battles And Astrology On Switch This Month
Reach for the stars
Publisher Serenity Forge and developer Moonana have revealed that the sci-fi/fantasy JRPG Virgo Versus The Zodiac will be making the journey to Switch later this month on 23rd August. The game was originally released on Steam back in 2019 and has since gone on to rack up a good number of very positive reviews. In it, you will...
News Prison City, The 'Most Early '90s Game Ever', Is Coming To The Switch
Inspired by Mega Man, Shatterhand, and more
Publisher Retroware has announced that its "high octane, in-your-face" action-platformer Prison City will be making its way to the Switch shortly after its launch on Steam this month. Inspired by classic NES titles like Mega Man, Power Blade, and Shatterhand, Prison City has been designed to specifically...
Video Sega Introduces The Characters Of Samba De Amigo: Party Central
Out on Switch later this month
In case you missed it, Sega is reviving its rhythm series Samba de Amigo later this month with the release of Samba de Amigo: Party Central on the Nintendo Switch. It will come packed with 40 hit songs, online play, character customisation, minigames, challenges and much more including cameos from characters like...
News Stick To The Plan Is A Soothing Puzzle Game About A Dog Who Loves Sticks
A stick is for life
Stick to the Plan is a puzzle game about dogs, sticks, and big plans. The upcoming tile-based puzzler is coming to Steam on 12th September, with a Switch release date "yet to be determined", says publisher and developer Dead Pixel Tales. As you can no doubt guess, you play as a stick-loving dog named Roberto — and he really,...
Review Tiny Thor (Switch) - A Neo-Retro Delight That Feels Like A Lost Genesis Game
"Are you tiny Thor, god of tiny hammers?"
Tiny Thor from Asylum Square has been a long time coming. After one of its lead developers came up with a rough cut of its concept in a 48-hour game jam in 2012, its development proceeded in fits and starts for a little over a decade before it finally saw release this past June. Games that spend that long in...
News Konami Is Releasing Another Baseball Game On Nintendo Switch (Japan)
Coach your team to victory
The Switch isn't exactly short on baseball games, but if you are keen for more it seems Konami has plans to bring 'Powerful Pro Baseball Eikan Nine Crossroad' to Nintendo's hybrid system at a later date. Players will lead their high school baseball team to victory "as a coach". Here's what else you can expect (via...
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