Switch eShop News
News Bakeru Switch Physical Release Announced, Out February 2025
It's still unavailable digitally in select locations
The 3D platformer BAKERU, which was recently released in the West, will be getting a physical release on the Switch. This hard copy of the game for the hybrid platform will arrive next year on 25th February 2025. Pre-orders are now live in select locations. If you end up ordering on the UK/EU...
Deals Get Discounted Switch eShop Credit, Games And More In The Nintendo Life Store Sale
Who wants free money?
With the holiday season fast approaching, we're delighted to be able to offer a very welcome discount on Nintendo Switch eShop credit, Switch Online subscriptions and more at our very own store, helping you to buy the perfect gift for a loved one – or yourself – in time for Christmas. Below, you can pick up discounted...
Feature Nintendo Life eShop Selects & Readers' Choice (September 2024)
Our picks for the best eShop games in September
We're fast approaching GOTY season, so it's time to strap in and look back at the best of September in this month's edition of eShop Selects. Wait, what do you mean "a brand-new Zelda game came out last month"? We know, don't worry — but what about all of those eShop exclusives, eh? We'll be looking...
News SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos Updated For Switch (Version 1.02), Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Feature updates, bug fixes and more
The retro fighter SNK vs. Capcom SVC Chaos this week received a new update adding feature improvements and bug fixes. This includes some handy new additions as well as fixes and corrections which will resolve "rare crashes" and a few other things. Below are the full patch notes, courtesy of Code Mystics on social...
News Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom's Overworld Appears To Include Links To The Past
Fans are already uncovering missing links
When The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom was initially revealed, there was a fair bit of speculation about the new overworld and how it possibly linked up with the map in previous entries. Now, just a week after the latest entry's release, this has seemingly been confirmed. As highlighted on social media...
News SteamWorld Heist II Has Received A New Update, Here's What's Included
New features, fixes and improvements
Since arriving on the Switch and other platforms in August, the turn-based action title SteamWorld Heist II has received ongoing support from the development team, and the latest update (Version 1.5) is now live. "The headliner" according to the team, is that you can now "buy back rare items" you've sold from...
News Atlus Reveals Top 10 'Most Popular' Characters In Unicorn Overlord
Celebrating one million sales
Vanillaware's smash-hit tactical RPG Unicorn Overlord is currently celebrating more than one million sales, and as part of this, the game's developers recently held a special program. This included Atlus revealing the top 10 most popular characters in the game, as voted by players. These picks were based on each...
Community Did We Miss A Switch Game You Love? Send Us Your Recommendations
Slipped through the net
Oh, hello there. You must be here for our bi-annual Games We Missed callout. It's a familiar story. Loads of Switch games — too many, perhaps — and while the majority of the eShop deliveries each week are a load of old AI-generated pap, there's also a load of great games which, unfortunately, we just aren't able to cover...
Video Here's A Look At The Latest LEGO Horizon Adventures Switch Trailer
Out this November
Last month during Sony's State of Play broadcast, a new trailer was released for LEGO Horizon Adventures alongside the release date. Nintendo of America has now shared the official Switch version of this trailer ahead of the game's 14th November 2024 release date. It still looks quite stunning on the Switch, but we don't know what...
News Another Crab's Treasure Developer Releases Early Prototype Build
"This was a prototype to show investors"
Just months after the release of Another Crab's Treasure on Switch, developer Aggro Crab has decided to release an early playable prototype of the underwater soulslike, which was originally shown to investors. According to an official post, this "first build" was made back in February 2021 and can be...
News Comedy Horror FPS 'Killing Time: Resurrected' Launches This Month
Another blast from the past returns
In June, the talented team at Nightdive Studios announced it would be teaming up with Ziggurat Interactive to release Killing Time: Resurrected - a remaster of the classic comedy horror first-person shooter dating back to the '90s. Now, in an official update, it's been revealed this title will be revived later...
News The Math Adds Up, The Nintendo Switch Really Does Have The Best Games
Even if it's also full of rubbish
If you're somewhat of a regular here, you don't need us to tell you that the Nintendo Switch is a pretty darn good console. That said, in case you needed some proof, one user on ResetEra has got you covered. Posted by user St. Eam the 3rd (thanks,
News Doom + Doom II Updated On Switch, Here Are The Patch Notes
More Doomier than ever
Bethesda has announced and released a new update for DOOM + DOOM II on Nintendo Switch, introducing a vast selection of improvements and fixes that should make the pair even better than before (thanks, Nintendo Everything). The new update brings the surprise release up to version 1.0.3 and, specifically for the Switch, adds...
Video 9 Exciting Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In October 2024
Super Mario Party! Sonic X Shadow Generations! Neva!
October is here, and while there aren't quite as many notable games worth highlighting in our coverage of the month, what we've got here is a selection of bonafide bangers (well, hopefully). Starting off with Spongebob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game on 4th October, it's not long until we get...
Poll Resident Evil 6 Turns 12 - Does It Really Deserve Its Dire Reputation?
Misunderstood, or just a mess?
Believe it or not, there was once a time when survival horror was well and truly on its arse. Around 2012, Capcom was shepherding its flagship Resident Evil franchise in a much more action-oriented direction, Konami had seemingly left Silent Hill to rot (until the spectacular P.T demo would provide some welcome, but...
News Christmas Comes Early In This Blatant Super Mario Bros. 3 Clone
Ho-ho-holy sh..!
It's remarkable how quickly time goes, isn't it? One minute you're stuffing your face with Easter eggs, and the next you're hanging up Christmas lights while whistling 'Fairytale of New York'. If you happen to be feeling the festive spirit a bit early this year, then you might want to keep an eye out for The Legend of Santa, a 2D...
News Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age Brings 2v2 Fights To Switch This December
Cover art also revealed
The 2v2 fighting brawler Diesel Legacy has finally locked in a release date for the Switch and multiple other platforms. It will be arriving before the end of the year on 3rd December 2024. As part of this announcement, it's been revealed the first official tournament for the game will take place during the 'CEOtaku x...
News One Of The Best Horror Games In Recent Years Is Coming To Switch This Month
Caww!
Critically-acclaimed horror title Crow Country will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch this month on 16th October 2024, as announced by developer and publisher SFB Games. Originally available on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, Crow Country is a retro styled survival horror experience that takes heavy inspiration from earlier titles...
News Retro Horror Game 'Faith: The Unholy Trinity' Launches On Switch Next Week
Be not afraid
Publisher New Blood Interactive and developer Airdorf Games have announced that Faith: The Unholy Trinity will launch on the Switch on 10th October 2024. In addition to the digital version, Fangamer is offering up a physical edition for $35/£35, containing a copy of the game on cartridge, a reversible cover, a newspaper clipping, a...
News F-Zero 99 Update (Version 1.5.0) Adds Five New Tracks, Satellaview Content And Much More
Download this major update today!
Nintendo is still rolling out new content updates for its battle royale racer F-Zero 99, with the Switch Online title today receiving all sorts of additions. Patch 1.5.0 adds five new tracks (including Satellaview content), practice mode gets expanded, there's now a tab for Grand Prix Ace, and much much more...
Video Mario & Luigi: Brothership New Trailer Introduces The Cast Of Concordia
New friends and some familiar faces
Nintendo has been releasing new teaser trailers for Mario & Luigi: Brothership and the latest one focuses on "making memories in Concordia". In this trailer, you'll get to meet some of the Concordia locals Mario and Luigi will encounter on their adventure. There are also some familiar faces in there including...
Mini Review Atari 50: The Wider World Of Atari (Switch) - More Of The Brilliant Same
How deep does the Atari hole go?
Dubbed The Wider World of Atari, this first entry in what will ultimately be a two-part DLC expansion for Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration is essentially developer Digital Eclipse digging even deeper into the Atari vaults. The result is a new timeline that, while possibly not as cohesive as those found in the...
News New 'Cozy' Game Inspired By Zelda: BotW And Studio Ghibli Fully Funded For Switch
'Bura: The Way The Wind Blows' reaches its goal
The Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Studio Ghibli-inspired Kickstarter Bura: The Way the Wind Blows - A Cozy Adventure by Tiny Meow has surpassed its $20,000 funding goal for Switch and multiple other platforms. The Croatian studio aims to launch this title on PC in Q1 2025, with a Nintendo release...
News Hunter x Hunter's Fighting Game Delayed Until 2025, Now Adding Rollback Netcode
"We made this decision out of concern"
We've got some good and bad news fighting game fans. If you were looking forward to the arrival of Hunter X Hunter: Nen x Impact (based on the anime and manga series), Arc System Works has now announced it's delayed the launch until 2025. According to a translation by the Arc System Works social account, this...
News Critically Acclaimed 2D Sekiro-Like 'Nine Sols' Confirmed For Switch
Update: Coming in November
Update [Mon 30th Sep, 2024 19:30 BST]: In case you missed it — like us (darn Zelda) — following ratings in Taiwan earlier this summer, the 2D combat-focused Metroidvania Nine Sols has been confirmed for Switch. Red Candle Games' acclaimed Sekiro-inspired game is coming to the eShop on 26th November 2024, and to...
News Take A Deep Dive Into Metal Slug Tactics' New Gameplay And Gorgeous Visuals
Rolling out this Fall
We are still expecting Dotemu and Leikier Studio's Metal Slug Tactics to land at Switch at some point this Fall (the specific date is TBA). While we wait, we have a new deep-diving video to keep us occupied and show what's what for the upcoming tactical take on the run-and-gun series. In this new video from publisher Dotemu...
News Upcoming Sea Of Stars Free Update Adds Local Co-Op, New Combat, Cinematics And More
Set sail this November
Well, this is a nice surprise. Ahead of next year's 'Throes of the Watchmaker' DLC, Sabotage Studio has today announced another feature-rich free update for the excellent nautical RPG Sea of Stars. What's more, it'll set sail on 12th November. The 'Dawn of Equinox' update is all about adding some of the game's most requested...
News Pirate Adventure Ahoy! 'Mark Of The Deep' Sets Sail On Switch Next Week
To the depths
Publisher and developer Mad Mimic has revealed that its upcoming pirate-themed action-adventure Mark of the Deep will be swashbuckling its way onto Switch on 8th October. After his ship mysteriously crashes off the coast of a spooky cursed island, Marcus "Rookie" Ramsey sets out to reassemble his crew and take down whatever monsters,...
News Bakeru Is Currently Unavailable On The Switch eShop In Europe
Spike Chunsoft says it's "urgently working on resolving this"
Switch users across Europe have noticed the recently released game BAKERU has disappeared from Nintendo's eShop. In case you're wondering what's going on, publisher Spike Chunsoft has actually shared a notice about this on social media - mentioning how it's "aware of an issue" making the...
News Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 'Future Saga Chapter 2' DLC Teaser Trailer Released
"Coming soon"
Following the release of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 'Future Saga Chapter 1' earlier this year, Bandai Namco has now released a teaser trailer for Chapter 2. This is the second of four DLC chapters and is "coming soon" to the Switch and multiple other platforms. "Fu's plan moves on to the next stage in the second chapter of the #DBXV2...
One foot in the grave
Upon first boot, Night Slashers: Remake introduces itself within a mock 4:3 arcade screen bezel, where the first character appears against beautifully drawn scenery, trailed by awesome flesh-decayed zombies. At this point, we thought, “Damn, this looks great.” A moment later, the screen flashed into full widescreen,...
News Capcom Says It Will Continue To Grow The Ace Attorney Series
And insists it "won't stop producing content"
Ace Attorney fans worried about the series dropping off can seemingly relax, with Capcom recently easing any concerns in a recent interview. Speaking to Netlab, Capcom's Kenichi Hashimoto has mentioned how the Japanese developer and publisher "won't stop" producing Ace Attorney content. There are...
News Pokémon Unite Ending Service In Select European Markets Next Year
"We have made the difficult decision"
The free-to-play MOBA Pokémon Unite has established a significant fanbase since its arrival on the Switch and mobile in 2021, but it will now be exiting select markets. In an official announcement, The Pokémon Company has revealed Unite will end its service in Belgium and the Netherlands as of 30th November...
News Californian Law Dictates Storefronts Be Honest About Digital Game Ownership
A license to kill your purchase
A new Californian law will come into effect in 2025 that will effectively force digital storefronts to disclose that buyers don't actually own their digital puchases, but rather simply licensing the content. Naturally, we suspect that most of our audience will already be aware of this, but it's entirely possible that...
News Front Mission 1st: Remake Lands Free 'Mercenaries' Update Next Week
Local multiplayer and new single-player scenarios, ahoy!
Forever Entertainment has today announced that the Front Mission 1st: Remake 'Mercenaries' update will be heading to Switch on 3rd October. This free content update looks like quite a big one, with local multiplayer and fresh single-player scenarios as the headline additions. There are also...
News Indie Game 'Ahro' Launches With A Community Giveaway For Japanese Tea
Mmm, tasty
Publisher Nakana.io has released its latest title Ahro on the Nintendo Switch eShop, boasting relaxing gameplay in which you set off on a side-scrolling adventure to locate items, new locations, and secrets. To celebrate the launch, a community giveaway has also launched on social media, offering up a sample selection of tea from Kyoto...
News '80s Slasher Movies Meet Creepy Pixel Art In 'Camp Sunshine'
Getting spooky on Switch next month
Developer Fossil Games and publisher Hound Picked Games have announced that the spooky slasher survival game Camp Sunshine will be sneaking onto Switch on 9th October. This is one for the 1980s slasher movie fans out there. Jez has been dropped off at summer camp, but his campmates quickly turn out to be a little...
News Advance Wars-Style Game 'Warside' Blasts Onto Switch Early Next Year
"Classic turn-based tactics"
Following successful funding on Kickstarter, the turn-based tactical strategy game Warside has finally locked in a release date. It will launch for Switch and multiple other platforms on 28th January 2025. In case you missed our existing coverage of this one, as you can see, it's heavily inspired by a certain Nintendo...
News Indie Publisher Merge Games Closes Down After 15 Years
Update claims it's actually been "integrated within Maximum"
Another video game company has announced its closure this week. This time it's Merge Games, who is apparently "closing down" after a 15 year run. In a now-deleted post, it was mentioned how the indie-focused team was made up of "incredible" people who "worked their hardest". "Starting...
News Hold It! Capcom Will Premiere A "Special" Ace Attorney Intro Video At TGS 2024
We've got no objections to this
Update #2 [Sun 29th Sep, 2024 17:30 BST]: Capcom's special introduction video to the Ace Attorney series is now live on YouTube. You can check it out above. Update #1 [Sat 28th Sep, 2024 09:30 BST]: Capcom has provided an official update ahead of this trailer, asking fans to manage their expectations, and noting...
Review Bloomtown: A Different Story (Switch) - An Evocative, Demon-Catching RPG
Strange things are afoot
At first glance, Bloomtown: A Different Story looks like a charming addition to the world of slice-of-life RPGs, with its cosy pixel art style and comforting soundtrack. It kicks off with two siblings, Emily and Chester, being sent to their grandad’s house for summer break in the 1960s. They’re frustrated about going,...
News Adorable BMX Adventure 'Tanuki: Pon's Summer' Has Been Confirmed For Switch
Tanuki Hop
Newly-established indie studio Denkiworks has today announced Tanuki: Pon's Summer during Tokyo Game Show, and it's heading to the Nintendo Switch. Taking place within a beautifully realised Japanese town, you play as the only animal in what is otherwise a location populated by humans. You'll be taking part in fun activities such as big...
This is war
Despite the sheer wealth of Worms titles over the years (most of which are, at the very least, decent), most fans would argue that the series reached its peak fairly early with the immaculate Worms Armageddon in 1999. Indeed, it’s quite telling that, of all the possible games to revisit, this is the one that Team17 and Digital Eclipse...
News Puzzle Matching Game 'Woodo' Is Giving Off Cosy 'Unpacking' Vibes
Now confirmed for Switch
Publisher Daedalic Entertainment has revealed that the cosy puzzle matching title Woodo will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch. There's no launch window for this one yet, but we suspect it'll be one to keep a close eye on in the coming months. It's giving off heavy Unpacking vibes with its relaxing, simplistic...
News Guilty Gear Strive Shares First In-Game Look At Its Next DLC Fighter
Launching on Switch In 2025
In case you missed it, the Arc System Works fighter Guilty Gear Strive is on its way to the Nintendo Switch next year. Ahead of this launch, the developer has shared a "first in-game look" at Queen Dizzy, a new Season 4 DLC fighter launching on 31st October 2024 in existing versions of the game. The Switch version will...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Version 1.0.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Zelda's adventure is out now
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is now officially available and as part of the game's launch, Nintendo has published details about the very first update for the game. It's not much but it's something... with the patch notes for Version 1.0.1 revealing "several issues" have been addressed. Here it is in full: The...
News Every New Game For Atari 50's New Paid DLC Has Been Revealed
Get ready to go Berzerk
Just the other day, Atari and developer Digital Eclipse announced that a new paid DLC expansion for Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration would be launching, er, tomorrow (that's 26th September 2024). Now, thanks to a reveal YouTube MetalJesusRocks, we now have a complete view of every new game being added to the new content...
News New 'Gal Guardians' Is A Gorgeous Throwback To Castlevania's Igarashi Era
Now in development
Inti Creates has revealed Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark, a sequel to Gal Guardians: Demon Purge that takes the same slick gameplay and expands on it significantly, shifting the genre to a full-on Metroidvania. While there's no release window for this one yet, Inti Creates has confirmed that it's Switch-bound and will allow...
News Sonic X Shadow Generations 'Sonic 3 Movie Pack' Adds Keanu Reeves
He'll voice Shadow in a level inspired by the movie
Sega's latest Sonic Central shared all sorts of updates, including a look at the story in the upcoming release Sonic X Shadow Generations. However, it didn't end there, with Sony's 'State of Play' broadcast sharing a little bit more information. In case you missed it, Sega announced there will be...
News Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge Gets A Fresh New DLC Update
The turtles are back, dude
Update [Wed 25th Sep, 2024 03:30 BST]: During PlayStation's 'State of Play' broadcast, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge 'Radical Reptiles' DLC was officially announced. It will set you back $3.99 USD (or your regional equivalent) and there's also a free update on the way. You can check out the Switch...
News Fantasian Neo Dimension Releases On Switch December 2024
The Apple Arcade title from Final Fantasy's creator
After being announced for the Switch earlier this year during a Nintendo Direct, Square Enix's FANTASIAN Neo Dimension has finally locked in a release date. It will be releasing for Nintendo's hybrid system and multiple other platforms on 5th December 2024. As we've previously highlighted here on...
News Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Announced For Switch
Out this December
Following the discovery of some very specific branding in July, Aspyr has now officially confirmed Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered for multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch. It will arrive this year on 10th December 2024 and includes the first and second game with remastered graphics. Switch pre-orders...
News Lunar Remastered Collection Revives Beloved '90s JRPG Series On Switch In Spring 2025
Updated graphics, sound and more
GungHo has announced it's bringing a Lunar Remastered Collection to the Nintendo Switch in Spring 2025. This collection will be comprised of Lunar: Silver Star Story and Lunar 2: Eternal Blue. '90s JRPG fans can expect this modern remaster to include enhanced graphics, audio and various quality-of-life improvements...
News It's Official, LEGO Horizon Adventures Launches On Switch This November
PlayStation's 'State of Play' confirms
In August, Sony's official PlayStation website featured a huge banner suggesting LEGO Horizon Adventures would be arriving on multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch on 14th November 2024. During its latest 'State of Play' broadcast today, Sony has now officially confirmed this launch date. Pre-orders...
Review Beyond Galaxyland (Switch) - A Lovingly Crafted, Nostalgia-Fuelled Space Adventure
A galaxy pretty far away
An ode to science fiction media and RPGs of the '90s, Beyond Galaxyland is a charming and beautifully presented adventure. It’s all the more impressive that it's the creation of a single developer. Sam Enright has crafted meticulous pixel worlds, a strong script, and a truly infectious musical score. He also made one of...
News Mario & Luigi: Brothership Free Slipcover Pre-Order Bonus Revealed
A GameStop "exclusive" in Canada
Mario & Luigi: Brothership isn't out until November, but many pre-order deals have already gone live. Following a steelbook pre-order bonus for Europe earlier this month, GameStop Canada has now revealed its latest offer. Residents of Canada who pre-order the game early from GameStop will get an "exclusive"...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Epic Mickey: Rebrushed
Here's what the critics had to say
This week marks the return of Mickey Mouse in Epic Mickey: Rebrushed - a 3D platformer that originally made its debut on the Nintendo Wii. The new 'Rebrushed' version of the game has now arrived and the reviews are in. Here on Nintendo Life, we've given the game eight out of ten stars and called it a welcome...
News Blasphemous 2 Expansion 'Mea Culpa' Detailed Ahead Of October Release
Plus a free 'True Torment' update!
Blasphemous 2 is getting a paid expansion dubbed 'Mea Culpa', launching alongside a free update next month on 31st October 2024. The expansion will add in two major new zones alongside two formidable new boss characters. New quests, NPCs, weapons, abilities, and alternate ending will also flesh out the experience...
News Atari 50 DLC Adds 19 Games And Launches Later This Week
Enter a wider world
Atari and developer Digital Eclipse have announced that the first paid DLC expansion for Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration will launch later this week on 26th September 2024. Dubbed 'The Wider World of Atari', the DLC will contain 19 additional games alongside a wealth of new documentary material. We won't know exactly which...
News Stardew Valley Creator Confirms Version 1.6 Console Release Date
Clear your calendar this November
After rolling out earlier this year on PC, it looks like the Version 1.6 Update for Stardew Valley is finally on the way to consoles. In a short post on the Stardew website and social media today, the game's creator Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone has revealed the release date for the Stardew Valley 1.6 update on...
News Freedom Wars Remastered Could Potentially Lead To A Sequel
"We have tons of ideas we'd want to implement"
Earlier this week, Bandai Namco surprised Freedom Wars fans with the announcement of a remaster for the Switch and multiple other platforms. This game will arrive on 10th January next year and apparently it could open the door for a sequel. Speaking to IGN, director Takashi Tsukamoto mentioned how he...
News 'RPG Maker With' Demo Now Available On Switch eShop
Full game launches next month on Switch
Ahead of its arrival next month, RPG Maker With has received a new Switch eShop demo, which you can download right now. In addition to this, NIS America has also announced the launch of a wiki - teaching players how to make their first-ever RPG game with a bunch of useful guides, tutorials and walkthroughs...
News Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Switch Story DLC Delayed In "Certain Countries"
"Due to a last-minute issue"
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown DLC rolled out on the Switch eShop this week, but it seems there's been a minor delay in select locations. In a message on social media, Ubisoft mentioned how the Mask of Darkness would now be available in Europe, New Zealand and Australia next week on 25th September 2024. Here's the...
News Get A Closer Look At Yakuza Kiwami On Switch In New 'Play It Together' Trailer
Punching onto Switch next month
After making a surprise appearance at last month's Partner Direct, SEGA has today unveiled a closer look at Yakuza Kiwami on Switch in a brand-new 'Play it Together!' trailer. It has been almost 20 years since the first game in the series landed on PS2 (of which Kiwami is a remake), and this new trailer is all about...
Random Hilarious 'Untitled Goose Programme' Proof-Of-Concept Has Us Desperate For More
Honk
If you played through Thank Goodness You're Here earlier this year and thought, "yes, I want more of that," then you're in luck. Publisher Panic (alongside House House and Chromosphere) has channelled all those comedy vibes into a proof-of-concept short for an 'Untitled Goose Programme' that never was, and it seriously made us chuckle. All of...
News Late 3DS Tactical RPG 'Fragrant Story' Lands On Switch With 'Papaya's Path' DLC
Out now!
One of the last games to launch on 3DS, Fragrant Story, has finally made it over to Nintendo Switch. Fragrant Story and Papaya's Path is now available on the Switch eShop and (as you might expect from that name) it packs in the base game and its 2023 DLC expansion too. For those who missed this one when it launched on the 3DS in *checks...
Review The Karate Kid: Street Rumble (Switch) - A Great-Looking, Offline-Only, Co-op Brawler
Wax-on lyrical
In the wake of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, squat, cartoony, sprite-based scrolling beat 'em ups seem to be very fashionable. The forthcoming Toxic Crusaders is going for a similar look, Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons was uncharacteristically cutesy, and now The Karate Kid: Street Rumble features a...
News Capcom Outlines Its 'Tokyo Game Show 2024' Online Program
Expect the latest titles and more
The Tokyo Game Show is fast approaching and more developers are revealing their plans for this year's event. Capcom has now lifted the lid on its own schedule, revealing it will be running its online program from 26th September 2024. Fans can expect the following titles to feature as well as the upcoming release...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Developer Seemingly Revealed
Link's Awakening Switch players won't be surprised
Nintendo has become increasingly secretive about partner developers working on its first-party projects, but that hasn't stopped fans from finding out who might be involved with certain upcoming releases ahead of schedule. With this in mind, it's now seemingly happened again with next week's...
News PowerWash Simulator's New Paid DLC Will Let You Scrub Shrek's Swamp Next Month
Do the roar
After being revealed in last month's Indie World showcase, FuturLab and Square Enix have today announced that PowerWash Simulator's paid Shrek DLC will be making a mess on Switch on 10th October. Adding to a long list of impressive PowerWash collaborations with the likes of
Review The Plucky Squire (Switch) - Enormously Charming, But Not So Plucky On Switch
Needed more time on the drawing board
Two years ago, developer All Possible Futures announced The Plucky Squire with a Nintendo Switch gameplay trailer equal parts charming and stunning. The Plucky Squire takes place in two different worlds: the real 3D world of a young boy’s bedroom and the world of a 2D storybook, between which the protagonist...
News Cyberpunk Goes Turn-Based In New Rhythm JRPG 'Keylocker'
Rocking out on Switch eShop right now
Developer Moonana Games and publisher Serenity Forge have officially launched Keylocker — a cyberpunk JRPG all about keeping to the beat — on the Switch eShop. This one takes place in the dystopian cityscape of Saturn (cyberpunk enough for ya?), where a corrupt government has banned all music. You'll play...
News Romancing SaGa 2 3D Remake Scores A Switch eShop Demo
Progress carries over to the full game
Square Enix's Switch release Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven (a 3D remake of the original 1993 role-playing game) has today received a brand new eShop demo. It's available now and will allow you to transfer your save data over to the full game when it arrives on 24th October 2024. Here's a bit about...
News Donkey Kong Country-Inspired Platformer 'Nikoderiko' Hits Switch Next Month
Complete with music from David Wise
Publisher Knights Peak and developer VEA Games have announced that their upcoming platformer Nikoderiko: The Magical World will be launching on the Switch eShop on 15th October 2024. Looking like a bit of a cross between Donkey Kong Country and Crash Bandicoot, Nikoderiko sees you follow the story of Niko and...
Review Loddlenaut (Switch) - A Stress-Free, Subaquatic Escape For PowerWash Lovers
Come get some jetsam
Anyone who’s played PowerWash Simulator for too long while in a feverish state from having eaten too many fish fingers knows the feeling. You cease being a sanitary entrepreneur and find yourself submerged in the water, wearing a spacesuit, shooting the dirt off with a laser in a Zen-like trance while you nurture sea...
News Broken Sword - Shadow Of The Templars: Reforged Lands Last-Minute Delay On Switch
Clowning around
Those of you who were gearing up to play Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged on Switch tomorrow will have to hold on a little longer as Revolution Software has announced that the game is getting a last-minute delay on the Nintendo hybrid. The publisher and developer now aims to release the upcoming remaster at some point...
News Retro-Inspired Soulslike 'Bloodless' Punches Its Way To Switch Next Month
Bring it, Shogun
Publisher 3D Realms and developer Point N’ Sheep have revealed that the pixel art Soulslike Bloodless will be bringing the school of "non-lethal combat" to Switch on 10th October. Yes, we did just say "non-lethal". You see, this Soulslike is all about tackling foes in a slightly less stabby manner. You play as Tomoe, a ronin who...
News Sony's PlayStation Vita Exclusive Freedom Wars Is Getting Remastered For Switch
Bandai Namco steps up
Bandai Namco has announced it will be releasing Freedom Wars Remastered for the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms on 10th January 2025. This HD remaster of Japan Studio's PlayStation Vita exclusive is in celebration of the action RPG's 10th anniversary, with "every beloved feature" of the original game returning...
News Twin-Stick Shoot 'Em Up 'Raiden NOVA' Launches On Switch This October
Update: Physical release confirmed
Update #2 [Wed 18th Sep, 2024 03:00 BST]: It's been confirmed a physical version of Raiden NOVA will be released for the Switch. It will be arriving at some point in November this year. Once again, the digital version of the game will arrive on the Switch eShop on 31st October 2024. Update [Sat 14th Sep, 2024...
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Patch notes galore
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Well and truly taken for a ride
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Round Up The Reviews Are In For The Plucky Squire
No Switch impressions yet, though
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News 'Miniatures' Is A Bite-Sized Short Story Collection That Will Make You Feel
Tiny tears
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Mini Review Jackbox Naughty Pack (Switch) - NSFW But Too Safe For Jackbox
Spice, spice? Maybe
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It's also got a word in it you might not expect...
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Poll What Is Your Favourite Game In The Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection?
Go on, tell us!
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Random Incredible Stardew Valley Lego Build Contains Over 75,000 Pieces
And it won an award a BrickCon 2024
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Chernobogged down
This game was originally covered as part of our Nindie Round Up series that sought to give coverage to a wider breadth of Switch eShop games beyond our standard reviews. In an effort to make our impressions easier to find, we're presenting the original text below in our mini-review format. The Shrouded Isle has a unique premise;...
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Jack's hit
This game was originally covered as part of our Nindie Round Up series that sought to give coverage to a wider breadth of Switch eShop games beyond our standard reviews. In an effort to make our impressions easier to find, we're presenting the original text below in our mini-review format. Note. This game has, unfortunately, been...
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Engaging
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C'mon Harry, we want to say goodnight to you
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Survival fodder
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News The Plucky Squire's Launch Trailer Is A Papercraft Delight
Perfectly plucky
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Try before you buy
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Rock on
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That's a wrap!
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A classic, continued
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"It is now an unavoidable reality for us"
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Worlds collide next week
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