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News Nintendo Updates The Switch Again (Version 16.0.3), Here Are The Details
A second "rebootless update" has been released
Nintendo rolled out a Switch firmware update in early May, bumping the system up to Version 16.0.3. It then followed this up at the end of the same month with an update for this update. Now, it seems another one has arrived for the same patch. As highlighted by dataminer 'OatmealDome' this is another...
Poll What Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Wave 5 DLC Racer Are You Most Excited About?
Go on, tell us!
Earlier this week during the Direct broadcast, Nintendo lifted the lid on 'Wave 5' of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass, arriving later this summer. Apart from the brand new bathroom-themed track Squeaky Clean Sprint, it also revealed three new characters would be joining the roster: Petey Piranha, Wiggler and Kamek...
News Sonic Frontiers Free 'Birthday Bash' DLC Is Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
New Game + speeds into the game
Original story [Fri 23rd Jun, 2023 16:20 BST]: Happy birthday to Sonic the Hedgehog! It's the blue blur's birthday today, if you didn't know, so it's only appropriate we have some way to celebrate, right? Well, Sonic Frontiers players will be able to download some free DLC later today. Sonic's Birthday Bash brings...
News Nintendo Updates Pikmin 3 Deluxe Switch Icon In Latest Patch (Version 1.1.1)
Download it now
Pikmin featured quite a bit throughout the latest Direct, but one game missing from the line up was Pikmin 3 Deluxe. Surprisingly though, the same game has now received a brand new update, bumping it up to Version 1.1.1. According to the patch notes, the software icon which appears on the Switch HOME menu and "elsewhere" has been...
News Chocobo GP Switch eShop Page Updated With New Release Date
Following the removal of the "Lite" version & Mythril Shop
At the end of last year, Square Enix announced its racing title Chocobo GP would receive "no further large scale updates" and that it would discontinue sales of the paid currency Mythril in January 2023, which allowed players to spend real money to unlock additional content. Now, in the...
News Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope - The Last Spark Hunter Story Details Surface
Some promotional artwork, too
After another teaser for Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope - The Last Spark Hunter at Ubisoft Forward last week, new details have surfaced about this second DLC update. This has been posted via a message on the official Switch news channel. It mentions how Mario and the Rabbids will be tasked with saving the Melodic...
News Temtem's Season Four Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Splash splash
Developer Crema Games has today announced a brand new update for the Pokémon-inspired MMO Temtem. This one brings the game up to version 1.4.0 and kicks off its fourth season, 'Splash Up!'. The new season's theme looks to be all about the summer with pools and beaches galore. Alongside a long list of improvements, the update also...
News Zelda-Style Switch Release 'Super Dungeon Maker' Gets A New Update
A new theme, performance updates and more
At the beginning of May, the Zelda-style Mario Maker-like game Super Dungeon Maker was released on the Switch eShop. We didn't mind it at the time and felt it still had the potential to become "something great". With this in mind, the developer Firechick has issued a new update that includes "fresh"...
News Sifu's Free Arenas Expansion Update Is Out Now On Switch
Available alongside content update 3
Update [Fri 16th Jun, 2023 01:30 BST]: The Arenas Expansion for Sifu is finally available on the Nintendo Switch. Once again, this is a free update. Here's a rundown of what you can expect: Original article [Wed 7th Jun, 2023 06:05 BST]: The martial arts-inspired brawler Sifu will be getting a major update...
News Triangle Strategy's First Update In Over A Year Adds Extra Story Epilogue
Chapter and battle replays added too
Triangle Strategy version 1.1.0 is available to download now on Nintendo Switch. Square Enix and Artdink's HD-2D strategy RPG may have been out for well over a year at this point, but there are some enticing features here that may well encourage some of you back to the battlefield. The patch notes on Nintendo's...
News New Splatoon 3 Update Shoots Onto Switch Soon, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Launching tomorrow in Europe
Nintendo has announced that a brand new update is on the way for Splatoon 3, continuing to tweak any problems that came with the initial release of Sizzle Season 2023 at the start of this month. The update isn't half as packed full of new content as the season opener, with the main focus this time appearing to be around...
News Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope Final DLC "Coming Later In 2023", Here's A Teaser
Featuring Rayman
At the Ubisoft Forward presentation earlier before, the company provided Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope another update about the game's final DLC. It reconfirmed it would be arriving later this year. In addition to this, there was a short cinematic showing Rayman meeting the Mario Rabbids. You can see this brief scene play out at...
News Sega's Jet Set Radio Returns As A Roller Champions Update
Gum & Beat are back
There have been rumours swirling around the internet about a possible Jet Set Radio revival, and some footage recently even surfaced online. Now, in a new development, a Jet Set Radio crossover has been announced for Ubisoft's free-to-play team-based PvP game, Roller Champions. This event update, arriving on 27th June, will...
News Pokémon Unite Lands New Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Welcoming Leafeon
A fresh update is now available for Pokémon Unite, bringing the game up to version 1.10.1.1 and adding a new fighter in the process. There have been a couple of additions this time around including the introduction of Leafeon into the mix and a brand new prize machine. It looks like the main focus, however, has been on removing...
News Dragon Ball: The Breakers Season 3 Adds The Ginyu Force As Raiders
Check out the new trailer
Update [Thu 8th Jun, 2023 05:05 BST]: Ahead of tomorrow's launch of Dragon Ball: The Breakers Season 3, Bandai Namco has released a brand new trailery showing off the mighty Ginyu Force. You can check it out above. Original article [Thu 1st Jun, 2023 04:05 BST]: Bandai Namco's Dragon Ball: The Breakers - where you play...
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Version 16.0.0 Out Now On Switch, Here's What's Included
Download it today
The Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak bonus update for Nintendo Switch has now officially arrived. As previously noted it adds Primordial Malzeno and concludes the overarching story. There are also other additions like improved armour augmentation and a new batch of weapons to craft. Here's the full rundown, courtesy of the Monster...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Gets A New Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The Remembering Update arrives
Update [Thu 8th Jun, 2023 01:25 BST]: Here's your reminder that this update for Disney Dreamlight Valley is now live. So you can now check out "The Remembering" update. Enjoy! <products id="24872,24873"> Original article [Wed 7th Jun, 2023 02:00 BST]: The Disney Dreamlight Valley development team said it...
News Minecraft's 'Trails & Tales' Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Camels! Sniffer eggs! Bamboo crafting!
Mojang has today released the much-anticipated 'Trails & Tales' update for Minecraft, throwing a whole bunch of new features into the mix. Chief amongst the newbies this time around is the ability to ride camels with a friend, craft items with bamboo, trim your armour and a number of new archaeological dig...
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak's Bonus Free Update Adds Final Monster Tomorrow
Face the ancient elder dragon
Capcom has just hosted the final digital event for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, revealing that the game's bonus free update will be flying onto Switch tomorrow (8th June). As shown in the above trailer, the update will introduce the game's final monster, Primordial Malzeno, and wrap up the overarching story. You will...
News No Man's Sky 'Singularity' Update Adds New Story, Character Customisation And More
Investigate mysterious robot heads
Just two months on from the launch of the 'Interceptor' update, Hello Games has now announced that the next chapter in No Man's Sky, 'Singularity, will be launching today. This expedition looks to be pretty narrative-based as you will begin to investigate a series of mysterious robot heads that have been appearing...
News Sonic Origins Plus Physical Listing Says New Content Is "Downloadable Via Included Code"
It's not looking good...
If you've been hanging out for the physical release of Sonic Origins Plus later this month, you might want to read on. According to an in-store retailer listing at GameStop, the new 'Plus' content in the physical version will be a download code. To elaborate, the disc (or game card for Nintendo Switch) is apparently just...
News Stardew Valley Creator Seemingly Teases Next Big Update
Is an "iridium scythe" on the way?
We've known for some time now that there's a Stardew Valley Version 1.6 on the way, and it seems the creator Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone has now teased some new information about it. In an update on social media, the indie game developer simply shared a message mentioning "iridium scythe" - and it's sent many fans...
News Theatrhythm Final Bar Line Scores A New Chrono Game Update Next Week
Six new songs included
Square Enix's rhythm game Theatrhythm Final Bar Line will be getting another update on 7th June next week, adding the Chrono-themed Vol. 2 game pack. To be able to experience these six new tracks, players will need to purchase Season Pass 2. The tracks on offer include the following (you can listen to each one in the video...
News Star Wars: KOTOR II 'Sith Lords' DLC Cancelled For Nintendo Switch
Update: 'Restored Content' modder defends Aspyr
Update [Mon 5th Jun, 12:30 BST]: In response to Aspyr's cancellation of the planned DLC for Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II, one of the modders for the Restored Content DLC has claimed that Aspyr "did nothing wrong". Posting on the game's subreddit page, user
News River City Girls 2 Lands New Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Repeat new game + playthroughs
While a little on the safe side for a sequel, we had a good time with old-school beat 'em up River City Girls 2 when it was released last year, although we did notice some technical issues along the way. Fortunately, several of these have been tackled by developer WayForward in the game's latest update, which is...
News Splatoon 3 Gets Another Update To Smooth Out Sizzle Season, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The second update this week
You might be thinking to yourself, "wait a minute, didn't Splatoon 3 just get an update two days ago?" and you would be correct. The huge ver. 4.0.0 patch brought all of the Sizzle Season newbies to the game, but with this also came some pesky bugs. Hoping to smooth these bumps out, Nintendo has today released another...
News Tetris Effect: Connected Updated To Ver.2.0.2, Here Are The Patch Notes
New options, bug fixes, and more
Publisher Enhance Games has announced that Tetris Effect: Connected has now been updated to Ver.2.0.2 on all platforms, adding a number of new options and setting to the game along with a bunch of adjustments and bug fixes. Let's take a peek at the full patch notes: ——–PATCH NOTES V2.0.2 ——– NOTE:...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Reveals "Updated 2023 Content Roadmap"
Expect multiple updates
Disney Dreamlight Valley is a constantly expanding live service experience, so what's planned for the remainder of 2023? If you have been wondering what the future holds, developer Gameloft has now shared an updated road map - covering the second half of the year. Kicking off in early June there'll be Update 5: The...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom New Item Duplication Glitches Discovered In Version 1.1.2
But they're not quite as rewarding...
Nintendo has already released a number of patches for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to improve the overall experience and also stamp out some bugs. Although item duplication glitches have been targeted in the latest update (Version 1.1.2), players are still uncovering new ones in this build. Admittedly, some of...
News Splatoon 3 Version 4.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
A massive update
Update [Wed 31st May, 2023 03:25 BST]: Here's your reminder that Splatoon 3's major update (Version 4.0.0) is now officially live. Simply boot up the game to begin the download. You can see the full patch notes below. Original article [Tue 30th May, 2023 03:45 BST]: Nintendo is rolling out a major update for Splatoon 3 this...
News Nintendo Says The Next Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC Wave Is Coming "Soon"
Bring on Wave 5!
In case you needed a reminder, the top-selling Switch game Mario Kart 8 Deluxe still has another two DLC waves to go in its Booster Course Pass. This includes Wave Five - containing the Feather and Cherry Cups, and Wave Six - featuring the Acorn and Spiny Cups. We've got not any dates yet, but Nintendo's Canadian Twitter account...
News Brilliant RPG Chained Echoes Is Getting A New Game + Mode Very Soon
An echo of your first playthrough?
Developer Matthias Linda has taken to Steam to detail an upcoming update for the excellent RPG Chained Echoes. Out now for Steam and launching for other platforms in the next "1-2 weeks", the V.1.2 update will add a New Game + mode to the main menu once players have cleared the game once. Here's a look at...
News Pokémon HOME Scarlet And Violet Update Now Live On Nintendo Switch
Available on the mobile app, too
Update [Tue 30th May, 2023 12:30 BST]: This Scarlet and Violet compatibility update for Pokémon HOME is now officially live! More information coming soon. Original [Tue 30th May, 2023 04:05 BST]: Last week, The Pokémon Company announced it would finally begin rolling out the Scarlet and Violet compatibility...
Poll Will You Be Updating Your Copy Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom?
Go on, tell us!
At the end of last week, Nintendo rolled out Version 1.1.2 for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - with early player reports seemingly confirming certain item duplication glitches have been patched. Fortunately, for anyone who did want to keep performing these glitches, there's an easy solution where you can simply disable...
News Nintendo Releases Update For Switch (Version 16.0.3), Here Are The Details
Another "rebootless update" has arrived
Earlier this month, Nintendo rolled out a new update for the Switch, bumping the system up to Version 16.0.3. Now, in a slight development, it seems the company has issued a "rebootless" update for this same firmware update. As detailed by dataminer 'OatmealDome', this update does not require users to do...
News Minecraft Trails & Tales Update Coming To Nintendo Switch This June
Camels, a new biome and much more
Minecraft will be getting a free update next month - with Mojang announcing "the Trails & Trails Update" is launching on 7th June. Players can look forward to the new cherry grove biome, new wood sets (including bamboo and cherry), camels and "the sniffer" mobs, new plants (torchflower & pitcher plants),...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Update Now Live (Version 1.1.2), Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Item duplication glitches supposedly patched
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been out for a few weeks now and Nintendo has rolled out yet another patch. Version 1.1.2 fixes a troublesome audio bug, comes with some "additional fixes" for the main quest, and also addresses several issues to improve the overall gameplay experience. Here...
News Pokémon HOME Getting Scarlet And Violet Support In Update Next Week
It's official!
There's been a lot of confusion about when Pokémon Scarlet & Violet support would be added to Pokémon HOME after the company behind the game shared the wrong dates. Fortunately, it's now provided an update about when exactly players should be able to access this feature. According to The Pokémon Company (via social media),...
News Rogue Legacy 2's Final Content Update Is Now Live On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
New game modes, subclasses and more
After releasing on PC earlier this month, Cellar Door Games has now announced that Rogue Legacy 2's meaty 'Swan Song' update has now made its way over to Switch. As the name suggests, this is the final content update that will be coming to the game and, we must admit, it's a pretty good one to go out on. There...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Version 1.3.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today
The Pokémon Company and Nintendo have released a new update for the Switch titles Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, bumping both games up to Version 1.3.1. As previously revealed, this latest update fixes some issues tied to competitive aspects of the game. Here's a rough Google translation of the Japanese announcement: Updated...
News Haiku The Robot's Final Content Update Adds New Area, Bosses And More Later This Month
More metroidvania magic
Developer Mister Morris Games has today announced that the final content update for the wonderful Game Boy-inspired metroidvania Haiku the Robot will be making its way to Switch on 31st May. Titled 'Obscure Information', the update will add two new brutal bosses, a brand new area, the 'Trial of Steel' boss rush mode, a...
News River City Girls 2 Is Getting A Performance Update On Nintendo Switch
Update: It should be arriving soon
Update [Tue 23rd May, 2023 04:30 BST]: WayForward has provided an update about this upcoming patch for River City Girls 2 - revealing it's now been submitted to all first parties. As previously revealed, it will come with frame rate improvements, a "repeat New Game+ playthrough" and more. "The River City Girls 2...
News 3DS System Update 11.17.0-50 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Ultra stable
Nintendo has issued a surprise update for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. This bumps the system up to Version 11.17.0-50. As usual, it's another "stability update" - with improved system stability to further enhance the overall user experience. Dataminer 'OatmealDome' also notes how the system settings, eShop app and internet...
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Update Now Live (Version 1.1.1), Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Download it today
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has now been out for a week and Nintendo has already released a second update for the game. Version 1.1.1 fixes an issue where players were unable to clear the main quest "The Closed Door" even if all the conditions were met. This update should resolve this issue. Along with this, "several...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Update Scheduled For Next Week
Competition fixes incoming
Game Freak has already released a number of updates for the newest Pokémon game entries Scarlet and Violet, and it seems the next one will be arriving at some point next week. As highlighted by Serebii.net, this new patch will resolve a problem tied to a competition issue. The website shares a bit more information about...
News Disney Speedstorm's Latest Hotfix Nerfs Mike Wazowski
Gameloft responds to community feedback
Disney Speedstorm is still in its early access phase and as part of this Gameloft is rolling out regular updates changing certain fixes and balance patches. Following concerns from the community about the Monsters, Inc. representative Mike Wazowski being OP, the character has now been nerfed. His "Hold the...
News The Master Ball Is Coming To Pokémon GO Next Week
Get on that upcoming Special Research
The Pokémon Company has today announced that the iconic Master Ball will be granting a 100% catch rate in Pokémon GO as it makes its way into the game for a limited time from 22nd May at 10:00am (local time). If you have ever played a Pokémon game before (which we assume most of you will have done) then you...
News Splatoon 3 'Sizzle Season 2023' Update Revealed - New Weapons, Stages, Game Modes And More
Splatting onto Switch next month
Nintendo has today announced that a brand new season will be inking its way onto Splatoon 3 next month, as Sizzle Season 2023 kicks off on 1st June. Much like the recent Fresh Season (and the opening Chill Season before that) there is a whole lot of new content that will be heading to the game with this update,...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Version 1.1.0 Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Here's what's included
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is finally out and Nintendo has now published its first lot of patch notes detailing everything that's in the launch build of the game. There are some "general updates" - including more characters for "Horse name inputs" - and along with this Nintendo has made a bunch of "additional...
News Switch Online's N64 App Has Been Updated (Version 2.10.1)
It might have something to do with Pokémon Stadium
Last month, Nintendo bolstered its Switch Online N64 library with the addition of the classic title Pokémon Stadium. Now, in a small development, it seems Nintendo has updated this particular application to Version 2.10.1. So, if you did notice your N64 library updating recently this is why...