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Tuesday18th Jun 2024
Gallery The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Is A Glorious Mix Of Old And New
Zelda takes centre stage
In what might be the biggest surprise of the latest Nintendo Direct, the firm revealed The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, a new 'classic' style Zelda game in which you take on the role of the titular princess herself after Link disappears. Utilising the art style from the Link's Awakening Switch remake, Echoes of Wisdom...
News Disney Illusion Island Scores Free 'Mystery in Monoth' Update On Switch Today
Aw, gee!
Those after another slice of family-friendly metroidvania mayhem need look no further as today's Nintendo Direct has revealed that an all-new update is landing in Disney Illusion Island. What's more, it's available right now! The 'Mystery in Monoth' update will see Mickey and the gang setting out to help detective Dash Dolphin solve —...
News 'Metal Slug Attack Reloaded' Mixes Action Shooting And Tower Defence On Switch Today
The mobile game reloads
SNK popped up at today's Nintendo Direct showcase to reveal that Metal Slug Attack Reloaded has blasted its way onto the Switch eShop today. Originally released on iOS and Android in 2016 (with the servers closing down in January 2023), this 'Reloaded' version promises to bring all of the action-shooter action that you would...
News Romancing SaGa 2 Is Getting A Full-Blown 3D Remake, And It Looks Gorgeous
The Seven take revenge this October
You'd be forgiven for thinking that today's Nintendo Direct was a co-production between Nintendo and Square Enix, what with the plethora of reveals from both companies. And Square Enix's final announcement from today's Direct was a surprise — a full remake of SNES RPG Romancing SaGa 2, which comes to Switch on...
Gallery Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Is Looking Absolutely Stunning On Switch
Drink it in
Well folks, the wait is over. More than seven years since its initial announcement, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has been fully revealed during the latest Nintendo Direct, and it looks incredible. The trailer doesn't reveal too much, but we've got confirmation that many of Samus' core abilities from the original trilogy return, including the...
News Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics Will Get Super On Switch This Year
Thwip, thwip
Seven superhero arcade beat 'em ups are heading to Switch later this year thanks to the newly-announced Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics. As the name might suggest, this is a bundle all about our Marvel faves. The seven titles included are as follows: X-MEN CHILDREN OF THE ATOM MARVEL SUPER HEROES X-MEN VS...
News 2022's Kitty Hit 'Stray' Is Coming To Switch For The Holidays
Holiday 2024
As part of today's Nintendo Direct, Annapurna Interactive announced that it's bringing 2022's Stray to Switch later this year. Lined up for Holiday 2024, the game launched to strong reviews on PlayStation and Xbox back in July 2022, with our sister site Push Square awarding it a very fine 8/10 and calling it "a unique, engaging game...
News Ace Attorney Investigations Collection Completes Series In The West This September
Investigations 2 leaves Japan for the first time
Capcom has been really good to Ace Attorney fans over the years, delivering multiple collections - including games that have never been released in the West before — to console owners. And during today's Nintendo Direct, the Ace Attorney developer revealed it's bringing the final missing piece to...
News 'Super Mario Party Jamboree' Rolls Onto Switch This October
"The biggest Mario Party in series history"
Ready to roll? Nintendo has announced that the next entry in the Mario Party series, Super Mario Party Jamboree will be launching on Switch on 17th October. This promises to be "The biggest Mario Party in series history", according to the Direct, and it certainly looks that way. You can expect a whopping...
Expansion Pack expanded
As part of the 18th June Nintendo Direct, Nintendo has announced the arrival of four new games for the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack. Game Boy Advance titles Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords and Metroid: Zero Mission will be available later today as part of the GBA library. And Turok: Dinosaur Hunter and...
News Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Confirmed For Switch, Launching 2025
FINALLY!
Nintendo has finally revealed Metroid Prime 4, and it's now called Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. It's planned for release in 2025 and we've got our first look via a new gameplay trailer. It definitely looks like classic Metroid Prime! Scanning makes a return, Sylux is causing trouble again, and all the usual hallmarks, including missiles,...
Hands On Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Is Much More Than A Pretty Picture
The host with the Baramost
Square Enix recently invited us to check out the upcoming Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake — both at its London HQ and at Summer Game Fest — to see how it plays. Below, both Jim and Alana have some detailed thoughts on their time with the game. First up, Jim paints us a picture... Square Enix's Dragon Quest III HD-2D...
News New 2D Adventure 'The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom' Announced For This September
Zelda is the hero!
Well here's one we weren't expecting! Nintendo has announced The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, a brand-new 2D Zelda game will be launching on Switch on 26th September. The headline change here is that Zelda is the hero! Yes, you read that right. Echoes of Wisdom will see you playing as the legendary Princess, who is teaming...
News Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Finally Gets Release Date, I & II Remakes Confirmed
The wait is almost over
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake was teased a few weeks ago by Square Enix, but during today's Nintendo Direct, we got oh, so much more news than just the one game. First up, Dragon Quest III HD-2D will be launching on Switch on 14th November 2024. This one was initially revealed in the Dragon Quest 35th anniversary...
News Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Swings Onto Switch Next Year
Barelling our way in January
Nintendo has announced as a part of today's Direct that Donkey Kong Country Returns HD will be barrelling onto Switch on 16th January 2025. It might not be the new Donkey Kong game everyone is hoping for, but this remastered version of the Wii platformer has not only had a sweet new facelift, but it will also include...
News Apple Arcade Smash 'Hello Kitty Island Adventure' Comes To Switch In 2025
Hello there, Kitty!
Developer Sunblink is bringing its cosy life sim adventure game Hello Kitty Island Adventure to Nintendo Switch in 2025 as a timed console exclusive. Revealed during today's Nintendo Direct, with the cutesy Sanrio + Animal Crossing vibes, we're absolutely keeping an eye on this one. Originally an Apple Arcade exclusive which...
News Surprise! Mistwalker's Fantasian Is Coming To Switch
Update: With a new name
Update [Tue 18th Jun, 2024 15:20 BST]: Well, would you look at that? Fantasian is indeed coming to Switch later this year. Revealed during the Nintendo Direct, Fantasian Neo Dimension brings Hironobu Sakaguchi's turn-based RPG from Apple Arcade to consoles. Square Enix, where the Final Fantasy creator originally worked, is...
News Basketball Is Dunking Onto Nintendo Switch Sports This Summer
Tip off
Thanks to today's Nintendo Direct Showcase, we have had our first look at Nintendo Switch Sports next sport update: Basketball. The new mode will be tipping off on Switch this summer and promises a handful of different game modes such as the solo Three-Point Challenge, the competitive Five-Streak Battle or Three-Point Contest, or simply...
News We're Getting A Brand New 'Mario & Luigi' RPG This November
Board the Brothership
Today's Nintendo Direct certainly started out with a banger surprise, didn't it? Nintendo revealed that a brand new Mario & Luigi game is in development — and it's launching on 7th November 2024 on Switch. Mario & Luigi: Brothership is the first new entry in the Mario & Luigi RPG series, originally developed by...
Watch Nintendo Direct June 2024 - Live!
The Switch's swan song..?
Well, we knew it was coming, but this is still pretty exciting, right? Yes, the latest Nintendo Direct is here, and depending on when the Big N decides to reveal its new hardware, it could very well be the last one focused solely on the Switch. Gosh, what a thought. It's a bit of an odd one in that respect, then; will...
News 'Yars Rising' Hacks Its Way Onto Switch This September
Available physically and digitally
Atari and WayForward Technologies have announced that the upcoming Metroidvania Yars Rising will be heading to the Nintendo Switch on 10th September 2024. Initially announced during an Indie World showcase, Yars Rising is a brand new take on the classic Yars franchise, which began all the way back in 1982 with...
Random Welp, Now Nintendo's Going After Sheet Music
DMCA'd
It should come as no surprise that Nintendo is pretty protective regarding its IP. Going after emulators, ROM hacks, and reproductions is one thing, but it looks like the firm is starting to aim its sights on something rather surprising: sheet music. According to two separate community posts on YouTube, it seems like Nintendo is looking to...
UK Charts Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Debuts At Number One
Well done, young man
The latest UK Charts are here and it's a resounding success for the newly released Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, which beats the likes of EA Sports FC 24 and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door to claim the top spot. Naturally, the game fared better on PS5, but the Switch performed admirably, pulling in a total of 27% of the...
News Nintendo Direct June 2024: Time, Where To Watch, What To Expect
Bring on the news!
Nintendo announced yesterday that the next Nintendo Direct Showcase will be kicking off today (18th June 2024). The June 2024 Nintendo Direct will be broadcast on YouTube and is set to last for approximately 40 minutes with a focus on games coming in the second half of 2024. According to the statement that Nintendo president...
News Nintendo's Switch Online App Updated With "Newly Designed Home Section"
Nintendo's Direct broadcast airs later today
It's Nintendo Direct day and it looks like something related to the Switch Online service could be planned... As highlighted on social media (thanks, Vooks.net), Nintendo has updated the "Home section" of the Nintendo Switch Online app. Attached is the following welcome message: "Welcome to the new Home...
News Metroid Dread Director On Samus Losing Her Abilities: "Yes, It Has To Be Like That"
Would you really want everything from the beginning?
One major requirement of the Metroid series is for Samus Aran to lose her abilities at the beginning of every adventure. The Metroid Dread director José Luis Márquez spoke about this with Gamereactor, and he supports this, mentioning how it's absolutely "mandatory" for this particular series...
News Bandai Namco's Smash Bros. Studio "No Longer" Advertising Select Roles For Nintendo Projects
"They probably filled them"
Remember last year when Bandai Namco announced a new in-house development team 'Studio 2 & Studio S' for commissioned projects - with Nintendo series like Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart seemingly a big part of the plans? After advertising for multiple roles, it appears there's been a small development. As spotted...
News Miyamoto Shares Surprise Update About New Mario Movie Ahead Of Nintendo Direct
Some news for Japan and a project update
Ahead of today's Nintendo Direct, Shigeru Miyamoto has shared a surprise update on social media about the new Super Mario Bros. Movie, revealing the launch date for Japan and also sharing a little insight on the project. Firstly, he's now confirmed this new movie
News FromSoftware Boss Wouldn't Allow Studio Layoffs To Happen, Cites Satoru Iwata
Nintendo's former president famously took a pay cut
The former Nintendo president Satoru Iwata had an incredibly positive impact on the video game industry during his lifetime, and it seems FromSoftware's current president (and Elden Ring game director) Hidetaka Miyazaki has drawn from the teachings of this Nintendo legend. Speaking to
News 'Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind' Switch Listing Spotted
This new retro-style action game is arriving in "late 2024"
A few weeks ago, Digital Eclipse made a surprise announcement - revealing an "all-new" Power Rangers adventure would be releasing at some point in "late 2024". Unfortunately, at the time of this reveal, console platforms for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind
