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October2023
Guide Sonic Superstars: Sky Temple Chaos Emerald Location
Lucy in the Sky with Emeralds
Welcome back to our Sonic Superstars Guide. We're continuing our search for the game's Chaos Emeralds and our third is located in the Sky Temple, a Zone that only contains one Act. So if you need a bit of help locating this one, keep on reading. We'll also cover the Emerald Power that you'll gain as a result. Sonic...
Guide Sonic Superstars: Pinball Carnival Chaos Emerald Location
All on black
For this section of our Sonic Superstars guide, we'll dive into Pinball Carnival to locate our next Chaos Emerald. This one is a little bit tricky to find thanks to the sheer scale of the zone in terms of its branching paths, but you shouldn't have too much trouble; generally speaking, once you know where you are going, you can quite...
Guide Sonic Superstars: Lagoon City Chaos Emerald Location
Flume zoom
Welcome back to our Sonic Superstars Guide. It's time to grab another Chaos Emerald and this time we're going to be checking out Lagoon City, a delightful water-themed level that sees you speeding down flumes and diving underwater (don't forget to breathe in those air bubbles!). The Chaos Emerald is thankfully located very early on in...
Guide Sonic Superstars: Sand Sanctuary Chaos Emerald Location
Slooooow down
In this section of our Sonic Superstars Guide, we'll grab our next Chaos Emerald via the dry, sunny landscape of Sand Sanctuary. You'll need the Ivy Emerald Power for this one, as it's otherwise hidden in a rather tricky location. So let's dive right in. Sonic Superstars - Sand Sanctuary Act 1: Chaos
Guide Sonic Superstars: Cyber Station Chaos Emerald Location
So extra
In this section of our Sonic Superstars guide, we're jumping headfirst into the glorious Cyber Station zone to locate our seventh and final Chaos Emerald. This one isn't too difficult to find, as you'll likely come across it by simply progressing through the zone, but when you do spot it, you'll need to use the Bullet Emerald Power to...
Guide How Long Is Sonic Superstars?
Gotta go fast?
Sonic Superstars is a side-on Sonic platformer, so you're not looking at dozens upon dozens of hours of playtime here to complete the game. However, if you're aiming to unlock all of the cosmetics within the in-game store, it'll probably take a little while. So let's find out how many hours it'll take to finish the game. Sonic...
Guide Sonic Superstars: How To Get Gold Coins Easily
Top dollar
Welcome back to our Sonic Superstars guide. In this section, we'll cover how to get coins easily in the game. There are a few different methods to pursue here, and you'll need quite a few coins if you're to unlock some cool online cosmetics. So let's take a look, shall we? What are gold coins in Sonic Superstars?: The gold coins are...
Guide Sonic Superstars: Item Shop - All Unlockables Full List
Need a receipt?
Welcome back to our Sonic Superstars guide. In this section, we'll list all unlockables attainable via the in-game store. The items here are obtained by spending gold coins, the in-game currency. If you need any help building up your coin collection, then check out our tips on how to do so quickly. For now, let's take a look at...
Review Sonic Superstars - A Fine, Authentic-Feeling Return That Runs Great On Switch
Speed up, superstar
If you’d have told us that two of gaming’s most iconic rivals, Mario and Sonic, would be going head-to-head with two brand-new platformers in the space of a week, we’d have said you were probably off your rocker. What’s more, if you’d have said that Sega’s latest entry, Sonic Superstars, would turn out to provide one...
Deals Currys Offers Super Mario Bros. Wonder At 25% Off With Code (UK)
Update: Now's your last chance!
Update: Super Mario Bros. Wonder is out in just a few days – it launches this Friday – and amazingly, Currys' fantastic pre-order offer is still available. Previous, similar deals from Currys have disappeared on launch day or just before, so if you're wanting a copy of the game, don't miss this opportunity to buy...
Video Sonic Superstars Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch & PS5)
It's looking super
Sonic's new 2D adventure, Sonic Superstars, is finally here. The game has released on multiple platforms today, so the choice of where to play is all yours — what a treat! Some of you may already be tucking into the blue blur's latest (and we can't say that we blame you), but if you have been waiting to see how the console...
News Gothic's First Switch Update Includes A Bunch Of Quality-Of-Life Improvements
The classic fantasy ARPG arrived on Switch last month
At the end of last month, the fantasy-themed ARPG Gothic Classic was released on the Nintendo Switch. THQ Nordic and Piranha Bytes have now rolled out the very first patch for this version of the game and it comes loaded with a bunch of fixes and improvements. Here's the rundown: Gothic Classic...
News Bethesda Veteran Pete Hines Announces Retirement After 24 Years
"It feels like the time is right"
There's some big news coming out of Elder Scrolls and Fallout creator Bethesda, with the head of publishing Pete Hines calling time on his long-running career at the company. After 24 years of leadership, Hines is retiring and will begin an "exciting new chapter" of his life to explore other interests and passions...
News Sonic Superstars Gets A Day One Update On Switch
Sonic's new game is finally here
The blue blur returns this week in Sonic Superstars and as part of this game's launch, Sega is issuing a day-one update. This patch bumps the game up to Version 1.0.5 on Nintendo's hybrid system. Sega doesn't go into details about what exactly this update does, but according to a rough translation, players should...
UK Charts Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope Hops Into Top Ten As EA Sports FC Keeps A Clean Sheet
Prime Day deals shake things up
This week's physical gaming charts for the UK are now in and despite some tasty Amazon Prime Day discounts mixing things up a little, nothing has managed to knock EA Sports FC 24 off the top spot. The latest not-FIFA title sees its third week in first place (the Switch still only accounts for a small 7% of its total...
Burning rubber
Hot Wheels, man. We remember those. In the '90s almost every Saturday morning ad break featured a Hot Wheels commercial braying out superlative adjectives over thrashy rock solos. Invariably, two pearly-toothed, spiky-haired kids would grin as their miniature cars jostled for pole position, giving each other a thumbs-up after a...
News Minecraft Live Returns With New Mob Vote, Armadillo Wins
It's official!
Update [Sun 15th Oct, 2023 23:55 BST]: The community votes have now been counted and the Armadillo is officially the next mob joining Minecraft. Here's a bit more information about it: The armadillo lives in the savannah biome. If you startle the armadillo, it will curl up into a blocky ball! The armadillo also drops a scute that...
News Mortal Kombat 1 'Kombat Pack' DLC Release Schedule Revealed
Surprise Kameo Fighter also confirmed
Following a "first look" at Omni-Man in Mortal Kombat 1, new details have now surfaced about the rest of the Kombat Pack. According to a new PR, Quan Chi and Peacemaker are scheduled to arrive in Winter 2023/2024, Ermac and Homelander are targeting a Spring 2024 release, and Takeda Takahashi is aiming for...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Leaked Online Ahead Of Next Week's Release
Watch out for spoilers
Another anticipated Nintendo Switch exclusive has been leaked online. This time it's Super Mario Bros. Wonder, due out next week on 20th October. After the voice of the new Mario was confirmed on Friday, there are now multiple reports suggesting Mario Wonder's ROM file is being distributed online. This new game is also being...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Shares "First Look" At The Kombat Pack DLC Fighter Omni-Man
Early access starts next month
At New York Comic-Con this weekend, NetherRealm Studios shared a "first look" at the Mortal Kombat 1 Kombat Pack fighter Omni-Man. The developer has also confirmed J.K. Simmons will reprise his role as the character. He'll be available to anyone who purchases the Premium Edition or Kombat Pack and playable in early...
Review Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition - Makes The Jump To Switch Almost Entirely Intact
"Do you hear screaming, or am I having another one of my episodes?"
A little less than ten years ago, a port of Borderlands 2 famously launched for Sony’s ailing PS Vita to middling reception. The fact that a then-current game could run at all on a portable was remarkable, but the flat visuals, crashing, and consistently sub 30 FPS performance...
News Dragon Ball: The Breakers Celebrates 1st Anniversary In Season 4 Update Next Month
New Dragon Ball anime series also revealed
The multiplayer survival game Dragon Ball: The Breakers today celebrates its first anniversary, and as part of this, Bandai Namco announced Season 4's starting date during a special live stream. It will begin next month on 1st November and is titled "1st Anniversary Season". It will contain a "Raider...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 14th)
Calm before the Wonder storm
Ready for a spot of weekend gaming? Us too! Welcome back to another edition of What Are You Playing. This week on Nintendo Life, we saw Microsoft finally acquire Activision Blizzard, got all excited over the prospect of Animal Crossing LEGO and celebrated the
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet GameStop Distribution Announced (North America)
"While supplies last"
To celebrate Halloween, The Pokémon Company has announced a special GameStop distribution event for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Between October 13-19, 2023, trainers will be able to get a free code card for an Eletric-Tera Type Mimikyu when they visit a GameStop in the US or Canada. It will come in a Cherish Ball, has a...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Sonic Superstars
Here's what the critics think
Sonic Superstars launches next week and in case you missed it, we're still waiting on a Nintendo Switch review code. While we wait for the Nintendo Life review, we've put together this round up featuring a range of different scores. Our colleagues at Push Square have already delivered their verdict, so we'll start...
News Mario & Luigi's New Voice Actor Has Been Revealed
"Thanks to Nintendo for inviting me into the Flower Kingdom!"
Mario's new voice actor in Super Mario Bros. Wonder has publicly shared his thanks on social media. The new voice has been revealed to be Kevin Afghani, whose most famous role to date is that of Arnold in Genshin Impact, an event-exclusive NPC. Afghani has confirmed that he is playing...
Site News So, Where's Our Sonic Superstars Review?
Superstarstruck
It's Friday the 13th and, in addition to a plethora of spookily-themed articles, you may have seen reviews for Sonic Superstars going live on gaming outlets across the web. And having seen those, you may have come to Nintendo Life looking for our verdict on the Switch version. And having seen this article on the homepage, you're now...
Random Nintendo Shows Off Mario Riding The Inchworm Pipe
It's-a what?
Yes, you read that headline correctly. We are not surprised to see the Super Mario Bros. Wonder marketing campaign step up a gear before the game's release in a week's time (20th October, if you're wondering), but the wording of this one caught us slightly off guard. Mario is riding an Inchworm Pipe. The latest in Nintendo's range of...
News F-Zero 99 Updated To Version 1.0.2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Get racing
The new battle royale hit F-Zero 99 has received an update, bumping the software up to Version 1.0.2. This latest patch appears to contain some fixes related to 'Ranks'. Several other issues have also been resolved to improve the overall experience. Here are the patch notes, courtesy of Nintendo's support page: F-ZERO 99: Ver. 1.0.2...
News Atlus Offering Free Persona 5 Tactica Iron-On Patch To Newsletter Subscribers (US)
Get it while you can
Ahead of the Persona 5 Tactica release this November, Atlus has announced a special promotion. If you sign up for the company's newsletter by 19th October, you'll receive an "iron-on revolutionary patch". Here's a look at it, courtesy of the company's official website. It's worth noting this offer is exclusive to the US and...
News 'Mario Red Edition' Switch OLED Launch Doubles System Sales In Japan
"It's the same device with a different plastic cover"
It seems the launch of the new 'Mario Red Edition' Switch OLED last week has doubled system sales in the company's homeland. As highlighted by data from Famitsu (via Bloomberg), Mario fans in Japan purchased 110,241 units at launch, which was twice the number of systems purchased in the previous...
News Sensible Soccer's Spiritual Successor Kicks Off Next Month On Switch
Introducing Sociable Soccer 24
If you've been wondering what happened to the Sensible Soccer spiritual successor Sociable Soccer 24, we've finally got an update. The arcade action football game will launch on the Switch eShop on 16th November 2023 and will be followed by a boxed release in Q1 2024. In addition to this release date announcement,...
Rumour Mario's New Voice Actor May Have Been Discovered
Update #2: The new voice actor confirms
Update #2: Well, we didn't have to wait a whole week to find out who the new voice was! Kevin Afghani has revealed that he taking over from Charles Martinet for Super Mario Bros. Wonder. He is also playing Luigi in the game. For more details, check out our story below: <related ids="156901"> Update:...
Nintendo Download 12th October (North America)
Sonic Superstars! Company of Heroes! Saltsea Chronicles!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: SONIC SUPERSTARS...
Japanese Charts Detective Pikachu Cleans Up For His Switch Debut
Over 80,000 units sold
Famitsu has revealed this week's physical charts for Japan (thanks, Gematsu) and, unsurprisingly, Detective Pikachu Returns has come out on top with an impressive 85,639 units shifted in its first week on sale. Elsewhere, we've got a handful of other new arrivals, with The Game of Life for Nintendo Switch coming in at number...
News New Among Us Map "The Fungle" Arrives On Switch Later This Month
Explore a desert island with all-new tasks
Innersloth recently announced its hit game Among Us would be releasing a new map. Now, in an update, it's been revealed "The Fungle" will be arriving later this month on 24th October. Here's a bit about it, courtesy of an official description: "Get ready to explore a deserted island full of mysterious...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Version 2.0.2 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Update your copy today
Following the release of The Teal Mask DLC last month, a new update for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet has now been rolled out. This bumps the game up to version 2.0.2. It contains multiple bug fixes including some issues tied to Pokémon HOME transfers. Below are the full patch notes, courtesy of Nintendo's official support...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Gets A New Update On Switch, Visual Improvements & More
Download it now
Mortal Kombat 1 had a successful launch but it admittedly didn't release in the best state on the Nintendo Switch. It followed with the game's director Ed Boon promising that there would "absolutely" be an update to resolve these issues on the hybrid platform and with this in mind, a new one has now been released. This latest update...
News Sonic Superstars Street Date Broken, Inside Cover And Cartridge Design Revealed
The official release is next week
Sonic Superstars isn't out until next week, but it seems some fans have already managed to get their hands on physical copies of the game. As highlighted by GameXplain, Switch owners in the US have secured hard copies ahead of the official release - revealing not only the inside cover but also what the game's...
News Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Announces Free Update, New DLC And More
A new roadmap celebrating the 7th anniversary
Update [Thu 12th Oct, 2023 00:55 BST]: Following a recent anniversary teaser announcement, Bandai Namco has now announced a "big free update" and new roadmap for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2. The big free update arrives today and includes a new event, new battle mode, and some additional content. This will...
News Upcoming Metroidvania 'Lucid' Gains Veteran Composer David Wise
Launching 2025
Publisher Apogee Entertainment and solo developer Eric Manahan have announced that the upcoming Metroidvania (or 'Celestoidvania' - bleeugh!) LUCID has 207% of its funding goal prior to its 2025 release on Nintendo Switch. In addition, it's been confirmed that veteran composer David Wise has been hired to provide the score for the...
News Undertale-Inspired RPG 'In Stars And Time' Lands On Switch Next Month
Caught in a time-loop
Developer Adrienne Bazir and publisher Armor Games Studios have announced that the turn-based, time-loop RPG In Stars and Time will launch on the Nintendo Switch on November 20th, 2023. Boasting visuals and gameplay not too dissimilar to the modern classic Undertale, In Stars and Time focuses its story on the concept of a...
News Windjammers 2 Free DLC Update Brings Crossplay, New Characters, And More
And it's out now
Publisher Dotemu has announced a substantial free update for Windjammers 2, and it's out now for all owners. The update contains a number of welcome additions, the first of which is a pair of brand-new characters: the android Jamma GX03 and Polish powerhouse Anna Szalinski. In addition, How to Play and Practice modes have been...
Random Bowser Tries To Woo Elephant Peach In Super Mario Bros. Wonder Ad
He's got manners, at least
Super Mario Bros. Wonder is just around the corner, launching on the Switch on October 20th, 2023. As such, Nintendo is ramping up its marketing campaign with adverts left, right, and centre, making sure that everybody and their Nan are aware of the upcoming title. The latest ad is a rather amusing video showcasing Peach...
News The First Review For Sonic Superstars Is Now In
Can it possibly live up to that superstar key art?
We're less than a week away from Sonic's return to the second dimension (well, not really, but it's a side-on platformer in the classic mould, okay?) in Sonic Superstars. After spending some hands-on time with it back at Summer Game Fest, this throwback to the classic 2D games was showing a lot of...
Update: Day 2 is here!
Update: We're now into the second day of Amazon's Big Deal Days sale. That means more deals and more opportunities to grab a nice discount on your gaming goodies, so browse through the best of the deals below! Amazon's latest major sales event for Prime members is here, giving gaming fans – and indeed anyone – a chance...
News Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash "Coming Soon" To Nintendo Switch
Update: It appears to be arriving early next year
Update [Wed 11th Oct, 2023 03:55 BST]: It seems the PlayStation Blog has lifted the lid on the release date for Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash. It will apparently be arriving early next year on 2nd February 2024 (thanks, Gematsu). Original article [Sun 2nd Jul, 2023 02:25 BST]: If you happen to be a...
News Stardew Valley "Festival Of Seasons" Concert Tour Announced
Tickets go on sale later this week
Stardew Valley creator Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone is currently hard at work on the next major update for the farming and lifestyle sim, but if that wasn't already enough, he's now announced a whole concert tour taking place in 2024. The "Festival of Seasons" concert tour will feature a selection of music from the...
News Nintendo Switch System Update 17.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Super stable
Nintendo has rolled out a new update for the Switch and it bumps the system firmware up to Version 17.0.0. Yes, it's a major one, but there's seemingly not much going on other than the usual stability improvements to enhance the overall experience. Here are the full patch notes, courtesy of Nintendo's official support page: Ver...
Random Some Switch Fans Want A Super Mario Bros. Wonder eShop Demo
"I ain't going all the way to Best Buy just to play a demo"
Last week, a demo for Super Mario Bros. Wonder rolled out at Switch kiosks across the US. Nintendo has now officially announced this on social media, and it's got many fans calling for an eShop demo that they can play on their own Switch. Unfortunately, not everyone can get to one of these...
News Alan Wake And Michael Myers Join Fortnite For Its Annual Halloween Event
The write stuff?
Fortnite is back with another annual Halloween event dubbed 'Fortnitemares' (very droll), and this time, it's bringing a few iconic characters with it that horror fans, in particular, will be chuffed with. First up, we've got a selection of original characters, including wrapped rapscallion Seth, muckfish Bogstick, meownstrosity...
News Pac-Man Returns In... Another Battle Royale Game?
Move aside, Pac-Man 99
Pac-Man 99 has only just been laid to rest, but Bandai Namco is back with another stab at the battle royale genre, announcing Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs for the Nintendo Switch, launching early 2024. The game is an expanded version of Pac-Man: Mega Tunnel Battle, which was originally
News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Director (Sort Of) Explains What Happened To Sheikah Tech
"Their role had been fulfilled"
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom brought us more history and detail than we ever thought possible on the Zonai, but in the wake of this knowledge, a major part of Breath of the Wild was absent — Sheikah technology. Now, in an interview with The Telegraph, Tears of the Kingdom's director Hidemaro...
Review Wild Card Football (Switch) - An Ambitious Take On Gridiron Lacking A Full Deck
Missing the Playoffs
While the Nintendo Switch has never had the prominent American Football video game series, it has had some notable efforts in the Indie and retro spaces. Now we can add Wild Card Football to the mix, and it's certainly an ambitious release in comparison to its contemporaries on the system. From Saber Interactive, it follows a...
News Unity's CEO And President Retires After Policy Debacle
Firm seeking new permanent replacement
In the wake of Unity's highly controversial policy regarding runtime fees, which it has now altered based on community backlash, its CEO and President John Riccitiello has now stepped down. In addition, he has also stepped down from his position on the board of directors as chairman. As reported by...
Round Up The Final Previews Are In For Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Here's what the critics think
Ahead of the release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder on 20th October, the final round of previews have now gone live. This new entry in Nintendo's Mario side-scrolling series has already been widely praised by critics during a number of other hands on sessions, so what are the final impressions right before the reviews...
News Mineko’s Night Market Dev Working On Two Patches For Switch Release
"We apologize for any negative experience"
Mineko’s Night Market finally arrived on the Nintendo Switch last month and while we enjoyed what this cosy game had to offer, it seems there has been quite a number of bugs and glitches encountered by the game's playerbase. In response to this, the developer Meowza has issued a post on social media -...
News New Spy X Family Switch Game Gets Its First Official Trailer
Update: English trailer released
Update [Tue 10th Oct, 2023 01:45 BST]: Bandai Namco has now released an updated game trailer with English narration and subtitles. SpyxAnya: Operation Memories focuses on Anya Forger, who is tasked with the assignment of creating a photo diary. Original article [Sun 8th Oct, 2023 04:00 BST]: At Nintendo's...
Reminder Pac-Man 99's Online Service Has Now Officially Ended
Bandai Namco thanks fans for their support
Update [Tue 10th Oct, 2023 00:30 BST]: In case you missed our reminder last week, the PAC-MAN 99 online service has now officially ended. If you attempt to play a match online, from here on out you'll be greeted with the following Error Code: "This online service has ended. Thank you for your interest."...
UK Charts Detective Pikachu Returns Can't Outsmart EA Sports FC And Assassin's Creed
Time for a refill
This week's physical charts in the UK are in, and despite two major new game releases, nothing has been able to top EA Sports FC 24's place at the top of the video game sales league. While most players are picking up the title on PS5 — where an impressive 62% of copes have sold this week — the Switch's hold has only slipped...
Talking Point Would You Buy A Digital-Only 'Switch 2'?
Why do you have to be a cartbreaker?
Choo choo! It's the Switch 2 rumour train, back on the track and calling at Hushed Whispers and Vague Suggestion, with a brief stop to collect several fistfuls of sodium from Expectation Management. The latest rumours come from SoldierDelta on Discord via wcftech and suggest that Nintendo may have two models of...
Hands On Super Mario Bros. Wonder's Brilliant Badges And Dark Souls-Style Online Functionality
Make way for his Badgesty
There are less than two weeks to go until we finally get our hands on the first original 2D Mario adventure in 11 years. It's an exciting time, especially for those who weren't fully sold on the presentation style of the New Super Mario Bros. series when it launched on DS way back in 2006. Super Mario Bros. Wonder, as...
Random Switch Exclusive "Watermelon Game" Goes Viral, eShop Downloads Skyrocket
You can purchase "Suika Game" from Japan's eShop
A Japanese Switch eShop exclusive known as Suika Game (Watermelon Game) has recently gone viral thanks to its popularity among streamers and VTubers. Earlier this year it started gaining traction with Japanese influencers, and now it's caught on here in the West. T
Video Borderlands 3: Ultimate Edition Side-By-Side Comparison (Switch & PS5)
See how the Switch version holds up
Borderlands 3: Ultimate Edition is out now on the Nintendo Switch and if you're curious to know how this version looks alongside a next-generation version, you've come to the right place. The folks at GameXplain have put together a side-by-side graphics comparison of Borderlands 3 on the Switch and the...
News Nintendo's New York Store Announces Super Mario Bros. Wonder Pre-Launch Celebration
More details will be revealed soon
We're now just weeks out from the release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder on the Switch and in the lead-up to this, Nintendo's New York Store has announced it will be hosting a special "pre-launch celebration" ahead of the game's midnight launch. Nintendo says it will be an "exciting outdoor activation" which will...
Review Fate/Samurai Remnant - Musou Evolved, With Patchy Switch Performance
Your wish is granted
For several years, it felt like if you’ve played one of Omega Force’s famed Musou action games, you’ve played them all. It seems the team took note of this souring sentiment, however, resulting in more nuanced takes on the formula in more recent titles such as Fire Emblem: Three Hopes and Persona 5 Strikers (the latter...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Tops Another 'Greatest Games' List
Based on the "past 30 years" of video game history
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has already won a stack of awards and been praised as one of the best games of all time, and now it's topped another list. The publication Edge Magazine recently celebrated its 30th anniversary, and as part of this, it ran its biggest poll ever, where...
Review CRKD Nitro Deck For Nintendo Switch - Almost Great, But With One Major Flaw
Almost cracked it
Many companies have tried to capitalise on the problem of drifting Joy-Con sticks, and the usual tactic is to rely on Hall Effect technology, which uses magnets to get around the issue of wearing components. CRKD is the latest to tout a drift-free experience using this technology by way of the Nitro Deck, a hunk of plastic you...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 7th)
Tell us! Do it now!
The weekend is here once again folks, so it's time to sit down, relax, and play some games. Before we do so, however, let's just go over what's been going on this week. First, we got another teasing look at Hotel Chocolatier, the new game from the creator of Stardew Valley, and it's looking mighty fine indeed. We also learned...
News Persona Collection Now Available On Switch eShop, Contains P5R, P4G & P3P
Save some coin
In case you missed it, this week Sega and Atlus have released the Persona Collection on the Nintendo Switch eShop. It contains Persona 5 Royal, Persona 4 Golden and Persona 3 Portable for the price of $89.99 / £74.98 or the regional equivalent. If you buy this bundle instead of the games separately, you can save around $10 / £15...
Video How Does Detective Pikachu Returns Compare To Its 3DS Predecessor?
Pikachu The Electric Mouse Detective
Detective Pikachu returns in the aptly-tilted Detective Pikachu Returns... today! If you've snapped up the game for yourself — whether you're a first-time detective or you're coming back for a second cup of coffee — you might be wondering what the differences are between the 3DS original and this Switch...
News Star Wars Heritage Pack Is Getting A Physical Release, Includes 7 Games (North America)
Galaxy-sized
Aspyr and Lucasfilm Games are releasing a physical version of the Star Wars Heritage Pack (2023) in North America, which includes seven classic Star Wars titles from over the years. The physical version will launch on 8th December 2023. It'll cost $59.99, and pre-orders are open now at all major retailers including Amazon and Target...
News KarmaZoo Looks Weird As Heck, And It's Out On Switch Next Month
Is there a chameleon?
Devolver Digital has announced KarmaZoo for the Switch, a co-op platformer for up to ten players, launching next month on November 14th, 2023. It boasts some rather lovely pixel-art visuals enhanced with lighting effects and flashes of bold colours, but the true draw here is the co=op gameplay itself. You'll be matched with...
News Telltale Games Confirms Layoffs, With 'Most Of' The Studio Reportedly Gone
Sigh...
In what has increasingly proved to be a turbulent year for the video game industry, with layoffs reported at studios such as Epic Games, Crystal Dynamics, and Team17, the latest to add to the pile is Telltale Games. The first indication of trouble ca
Guide Where To Buy Detective Pikachu Returns On Switch
Out now!
The original Detective Pikachu game launched on 3DS back in 2016, and following on from the hit movie, the series has now returned on Switch with the aptly named Detective Pikachu Returns. If you're wanting to pick up a copy, you're certainly in the right place. In this guide, we're busy keeping track of all retail options for you,...
Guide Where To Buy Nintendo Switch OLED Model - Mario Red Edition
Plus price info, release date and more!
As part of Nintendo's special Direct presentation for Super Mario Bros. Wonder, the company revealed a lovely new Switch OLED console. It's called the Mario Red Edition and – unsurprisingly – sports a gorgeous, red makeover compared to the original white OLED system. The console and the new game are...
Reminder The 'Mario Red Edition' Switch OLED Is Out Today, Will You Be Getting It?
Go on, tell us
Back in August, Nintendo announced it would be releasing a new 'Mario Red Edition' Switch OLED for $349.99 / £309.99. The big day has now arrived, and it's got us curious to see if anyone here in our community will be picking one up this far into the hybrid system's life. While it's the same unit you already know and love, there are...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Demo Available At Nintendo Switch Kiosks Across the US
Can we get an eShop demo now?
As we get closer to the release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder later this month, it seems Nintendo has started to roll out demos of the game at multiple retailers across the US. You should be able to play this demo at the Switch kiosks located in stores like Target, Walmart and GameStop. Below is a glimpse of the Target...
News The "Actual File Size" Of Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition On Switch Has Been Revealed
It's "23.5 GB" according to an official update
After years of classification board leaks, Borderlands 3 has finally arrived on the Nintendo Switch today. It's being delivered in the form of the Ultimate Edition, which comes with all previously released DLC. There's apparently been some confusion online about this version's file size and now the...
News Stardew Valley Creator Shares A New Update About Version 1.6
"Hats on cats (and dogs)"
The Stardew Valley creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone has recently shared quite a lot of details about the next update, and his latest post on social media showcases "hats on cats (and dogs)" in the popular farming and lifestyle sim. Yes, as you can see below, it seems you'll be able to put all sorts of different hats on...
Soapbox TOTK's Ganondorf Is Great, But Zelda Needs To Do More With Its Villain
(Geru)Do better
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Jim pleads the case for just a little more Ganondorf action... The reveal of Tears of the Kingdom's Ganondorf has to be one of my favourite all-time moments as a Zelda fan. We all...
News Guns And Spurs 2 Attempts To Give Red Dead Redemption Some Cowboy Competition
Out next month
Publisher SOEDESCO has announced Guns and Spurs 2 for the Switch, bringing more cowboy action to Nintendo's console on November 24th, 2023, just three months after the release of Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption. We're not going to lie, the two games look very similar in terms of their overall aesthetic and gameplay, though it's...
Japanese Charts Pikmin 4 Holds Its Own Against Multiple New Releases
It's the only returning game in the top ten
It's time to check out the latest physical charts from Japan, and this time, there are a whole bunch of new releases making up the top ten (well, technically just four split across various platforms, but you get it). Nevertheless, Pikmin 4 is still holding its own at number 5, selling a further 18,307...
Nintendo Download 5th October (North America)
Detective Pikachu Returns! Borderlands 3! Wargroove 2!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Detective Pikachu...
Exclusive A Boy And His Blob: Retro Collection Bounces Onto Switch Soon
NES and Game Boy titles included
A retro collection containing the original NES title A Boy and His Blob: Trouble on Blobolonia and its Game Boy sequel, The Rescue of Princess Blobette, is launching on the Nintendo Switch eShop on October 17th, 2023. While maintaining the essence of the original games, the new collection will introduce modern...
News Mario Producer: Sonic's Same Week Release Is "An Interesting Coincidence"
Wonder and Superstars arrive later this month
Mario and Sonic both have new side-scrolling games arriving in the same week later this month and it has been generating some discussion online. If you've been wondering how the developers of Super Mario Bros. Wonder feel about this, according to the game's producer Takashi Tezuka, the Nintendo team...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Detective Pikachu Returns
What did the critics think?
This week sees the release of Detective Pikachu Returns, a direct sequel to the original 2018 3DS title starring Pikachu and Tim Goodman. We've already shared our own thoughts awarding it a score of 7 out of 10, and although it's not the best-looking Switch game, it still offers up plenty of fun forensics. So, what did...
News Former Switch Player Magazine Maker Announces Premium Publication 'Ninsight'
"The natural evolution of Switch Player and Ninty Fresh"
Ninty Media — formerly known as Switch Player — has announced a crowdfunding campaign for a brand new premium print publication, called 'Ninsight'. Both of the publication's magazines - Switch Player and Ninty Fresh — ceased publication earlier this year, but hope wasn't lost as they...
News Story Of Seasons: A Wonderful Life Offers Up Free 'Pumpkin Patch' Cosmetic DLC
Available now
XSEED Games has announced that it is offering up a free piece of cosmetic DLC for Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life in the form of a Pumpkin Patch outfit. Yes, just in time for the pumpkin season, you can get your farming protagonist dressed up and in the spirit right now for the price of... well, the few seconds it will likely take...
Review Detective Pikachu Returns (Switch) - Drab-Looking But Fun Forensics For The Fam
Sherlock Ho-Oholmes
It's been over seven years since we got our first helping of the wise-cracking, coffee-addicted Detective Pikachu on 3DS and, in the time since, the gruff private investigator has gone on to star in his very own big-screen adaptation voiced by the one and only Ryan Reynolds. Well, excuse us, Mr Hollywood! The first Detective...
News An Enhanced Version Of Hitman: Blood Money Is Coming To Nintendo Switch
Prepare for your reprisal
Feral Interactive has announced Hitman: Blood Money - Reprisal, an enhanced version of the 2006 stealth classic for the Nintendo Switch. There's no firm release date just yet beyond a rather vague 'Winter' window, but the game will contain all twelve sandbox missions from the original with a number of key enhancements from...
News Shiren The Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon Of Serpentcoil Island Is Coming To The West
He roams around, around, around
First announced in the Japanese version of the September 2023 Nintendo Direct, Spike Chunsoft has confirmed that Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island is coming to the West, with a physical release set for 27th February 2024. The trailer above touches on the history of this roguelike Mystery...
Round Up The Previews Are In For WarioWare: Move It!
Here are the first impressions
More microgame madness is coming soon to the form of WarioWare Move It! for the Nintendo Switch. If you're curious to learn more about this upcoming release, you've come to the right place as we've put together this round up featuring some early impressions. Firstly, if you haven't already, be sure to check out Alex's...
News Super Mario RPG For Switch Showcases Newly-Arranged And Original Soundtracks
Go on, have a listen
The Super Nintendo classic Super Mario RPG will land on the Switch in November with updated graphics and cinematics that give the game a fresh look. That's not all, either. As highlighted by Nintendo Europe's social media account, there'll be the option to swap between the "original" 1996 Super Nintendo soundtrack and the...
News Quake II Receives Its "First Major Update" On Nintendo Switch
Improvements, bug fixes and more
It's been a few months now since the enhanced version of Quake II arrived on the Nintendo Switch and Bethesda is now rolling out its very first "major update" for this re-release. New vibration effects have been added for controller users across all platforms, some quality-of-life improvements have been made to both...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For October And November 2023
Two Mario games! Pokémon! Sonic! More!
Can you believe it's October already? Yes, we're now very much at the business end of the year for game releases, and boy can you tell looking at Nintendo's upcoming line-up. We've been busy rounding up our usual selection of games headed to retail in the coming weeks, including some highlights picked by us...
Hands On WarioWare Move It! Takes Us Right Back To A Wii Classic
A smooth transition
The return of Wario's manic series on Switch was cause for great celebration back in 2021 (was it really that long ago?), and we absolutely loved the fresh-feeling, multiplayer-focused WarioWare: Get It Together! For many people, however, the series peaked with the classic Wii outing WarioWare Smooth Moves, and frankly we’re...
News Nintendo President Reiterates Switch Software Support Into FY24/25
A slow Switcharoo
In a recent interview with Nikkei, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has reiterated the firm's intentions to support Switch with new games next year. Having launched in March 2017, the Switch is already over halfway into its seventh year on the market. Asked whether the console's lifecycle could be lengthened even further,...
Video Our Video Producer Hid A Special Nintendo Tribute Inside Sea Of Stars
In his heart, he was a gamer
Sea of Stars was released over a month ago now, and it's safe to say that it'll be featuring on many a gamer's GOTY list come December. Sabotage's RPG is a gorgeous, gloriously clever homage to 16-bit classics that manages to modernise things while adding its own unique spirit to the formula. The game was in development...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Scores Another Round Of Previews Ahead Of Release
More "first impressions" have arrived
It's an exciting month for Nintendo with the launch of Super Mario Bros. Wonder on the 20th of October. We've already had a first round of critic impressions and now another batch has arrived. So far it's been all praise, and it seems this second round is much the same - with the game being called "magical" and...
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