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Friday28th Jun 2024
News Nintendo Live Suspect Admits To Threats, Blames Being A Sore Loser
"When I kept losing, I became increasingly frustrated"
The suspect accused of sending threats to Nintendo and attending audiences during the now-cancelled Nintendo Live event in Tokyo earlier this year has now admitted to the charges (thanks, Splatoon Torikara). What's more, when explaining the motive behind his threats, the 27-year-old indiv
Dawn of a new day
To someone who isn’t an avid fan, the Legend of Heroes series can seem a little difficult to break into. The dozen or so games released over the past two decades are spread across four distinct arcs that all collectively built out one of the most detailed and tightly interconnected universes in all of gaming, one which is still...
Random Nintendo Considered Some Bananas Names For DK, Including "Kong Dong"
The name's Kong, Bill Kong
It's crazy to consider DK called anything other than Donkey Kong, but there was a time when Nintendo considered other possibilities including some wild swings. Back in the '80s, Nintendo and Universal went head to head in a lawsuit with the former accused of basing DK on the iconic ape of the big screen, King Kong...
News Latest Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Update Adds Squads Mode And New Game+
Here are the patch notes
Ahead of its next fighter addition, developer Fair Play Labs has released a new update for Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2. This latest update bundles together patch 1.09 and 1.10, making it a rather bulky list of changes. One of the headline additions this time around is a new Squads Mode where you pick a lineup of three...
Random Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Cutscenes Get The Game Boy Treatment
Warning: spoilers abound
Even just one year after The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's launch in May 2023, its story, cutscenes, and music have already reached legendary status among fans. Heck, even the pre-launch trailers gave us all kinds of goosebumps. Honestly, though, we never would have expected a Game Boy 'demake' of the title to...
News Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse Remastered Launches On Switch August 2024
A release date has finally been confirmed
Update [Fri 28th Jun, 2024 06:55 BST]: Skunkape Games has shared a new update about the release date of Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse Remastered, confirming it will be released for all platforms (including the Nintendo Switch) on 14th August 2024. Alongside this announcement is a new trailer, which...
News Knuckles Physical Blu-ray And DVD Release Arrives Later This Year
The Paramount series includes special features
The Sonic the Hedgehog series 'Knuckles' made its debut on Paramount Plus earlier this year and it was generally well-received. If you haven't already watched it or would just like a physical copy, you're in luck. As previously confirmed, a Blu-ray and DVD is on the way and we've now got a bit more...
News Mario & Luigi: Brothership Box Art Has Been Officially Revealed For Switch
"Take a look"
Mario & Luigi: Brothership kicked off the latest Direct broadcast and although we've already seen a fair bit of footage of this new release, one thing Nintendo hasn't properly shown off just yet is the game's box art. Yes, it's been featured in listings here and there, but now, in the latest update, it's been given an official...
News Super Mario Run Celebrates Luigi's Mansion 2 HD In New Crossover
Another brand new update for the Mario runner
Nintendo's mobile title Super Mario Run has been given a boost of life in recent months with all sorts of collaborations (including a special movie event last year) and this trend is set to continue with the arrival of Luigi's Mansion 2 HD on the Switch this week. Until 31st July 2024, you'll be able to...
Thursday27th Jun 2024
Review Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition (Switch) - Beyond Good, Still
Turning a new Pey'j
Considering the lengthy ongoing development of Beyond Good & Evil 2 and the subsequent grilling from eager fans that Ubisoft has brought upon itself over the years, it’s easy to forget just how darn good the original game is. First released on PS2, Xbox, and GameCube at the end of 2003, Beyond Good & Evil was one of the...
News Kiki's Delivery Service Meets Wind Waker In 'Mika And The Witch's Mountain'
Coming to Switch in August
Publisher and developer Chibig has announced a release date for its adorable delivery sim, Mika and the Witch's Mountain, via IGN. The game will be launching on Switch (and Steam) on 21st August 2024, with other consoles to follow at a later date. In the game, you play as Mika, a budding young witc
Hands On SteamWorld Heist II Expands On A Beloved 3DS Title, But Is It What Fans Really Want?
Sail and strategise
Is there any genre SteamWorld is afraid to tackle? Starting life as an RTS in SteamWorld Tower Defense, Image & Form’s long-running anthology series has been to space, the Wild West and it’s even taken on the form of a fairy tale. And while Dig, the Metroidvania-style series, is arguably the most popular, many have a soft...
Japanese Charts Shin Megami Tensei V Drops As Elden Ring DLC Bundle Takes The Throne
Foul Tarnished
Famitsu is back with the latest look at the Japanese charts and last week's champion, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance has dropped to second thanks to the arrival of a new DLC-packed edition of Elden Ring. Yes, the new Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Edition on PS5 has taken the gold this time, putting up 24,012 sales on the console...
Nintendo Download 27th June (North America)
Luigi's Mansion 2! Beyond Good & Evil! Tsukihime!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's a quieter week on all fronts. How many of you will be sucking up ghosts with Luigi's Mansion 2? Or are you after a long-awaited VN localisation? As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your...
News Aspyr Is Bringing Another Classic Star Wars Game To Switch This August
Don't lose your head
Aspyr has today announced that 2002's Star Wars: Bounty Hunter will be blasting onto Switch on 1st August in an all-new package. You might remember this third-person action-adventure from back in the GameCube days. In it, you play as Jango Fett (before his little run-in with Mace Windu, obviously) on a mission to capture a...
Review NeoSprint (Switch) - Atari's Pricey But Revved-Up Retro Romp
Burnin' rubber
If you had visited an arcade in the late '70s and ’80s, there’s a good chance you’d come across a bustling Sprint cabinet complete with crowd-pulling steering wheels and pedals. Atari’s once ubiquitous overhead racing classic is now making a comeback on modern consoles with NeoSprint, and we’re happy to report that it...
Random Japan's 'KidZania' Attractions Let Kids Live Out Their Nintendo Game Dev Dreams
Inspiring the next generation
If you've never stumbled across one before, KidZania is a strange concept. This is a child-sized indoor city full of ultrarealistic role-playing opportunities for kids to try out different careers, make money (only to be used in the attraction, we might add) and get a taste of adult life. The available career...
News Nintendo Is Hard At Work To Prevent Future Leaks
Clamping down
Nintendo's Annual General Meeting of Shareholders has been and gone. Among questions about the company's plans for the future, its partnerships and wider technical concerns, one attendee asked about Nintendo's approach to leaked information and the preventative measures it is taking for the future. According to Nintendo's response,...
News Shigeru Miyamoto Addresses Concerns About His Age And Role At Nintendo
Legendary creator turns 72 this year
Update [Fri 5th Jul, 2024 10:15 BST]: Nintendo has now added official translations from its shareholder Q&A. Here is the question relating to the age of Nintendo developers in full: Q: I can imagine that the core developers at Nintendo are getting older. Are you considering handing over or transitioning...
Random Golden Wii Intended For Queen Elizabeth II Will Be Shown At Gamescom
"One shall be player one"
It's fair to say that the late Queen Elizabeth II had her fair share of bling during her 70-year reign; you know, the Imperial State Crown, the Sovereign's Orb, the Kokoshnik Tiara... rather expensive stuff, a few notches above the kind of tat you might have found at the bottom of a box of Coco Pops. Given her status,...
News 'Nick Jr. Party Adventure' Brings Dora, Paw Patrol, Blue's Clues And More To Switch
Out of the backpack this October
Outright Games is back with another family-friendly platformer as Nick Jr. Party Adventure is bringing some familiar faces to Switch on 11th October. In case the title hadn't already given it away, this one is all about introducing little ones to the wonderful world of puzzle platforming. Played either solo or in...
Guide Where To Buy Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD On Switch
Best deals and cheapest prices!
Luigi's Mansion 2 HD launched for Nintendo Switch on 27th June 2024. If you're hoping to find the best deals and cheapest prices for the game, you're definitely in the right place. Below, we're keeping track of the best retail options for you across the US, Canada, and UK. Happy shopping! Buy Luigi’s Mansion 2...
News Pikmin Bulborb Nendoroid Pre-Orders Now Live, Here's A Closer Look
It includes a "crew of Pikmin to display"
During Smile Fest 2024 last weekend, Good Smile unveiled its brand new Nendoroid based on the Pikmin enemy Bulborb. We got a brief look at it in the initial shots and if you weren't already sold, it turns out it also comes with a crew of Pikmin (Red, Yellow, and Blue ones) to display. On top of this,...
News Capcom Announces Summer Showcase 2024, Airing Next Week
It will focus on three upcoming releases
In some industry-related news, Capcom has today announced it will be hosting a 'Capcom Next - Summer 2024' showcase on 1st July 2024. This broadcast will run for 25 minutes and will focus on three titles - the newly announced Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster,
News Switch Online + Expansion Pack Survey Asks Users To Share Their Experience
"We appreciate your time and your input"
The Switch Online + Expansion Pack service might not have launched in the best state, but it's slowly improved over time with more consoles, games, and DLC offerings. Nintendo is still looking at ways to enhance this service for users, and with this in mind, it's now sending out a survey. Multiple members...
News Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Costs $60 On Switch
Nintendo's "pricing strategy" has some fans confused
Last year, when Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was released, there were concerns raised about the game's $70 USD price tag. It followed with Nintendo mentioning how pricing of its new releases would be based on a "case-by-case basis". Now, the latest game that seems to be generating some discussion...
Wednesday26th Jun 2024
News F1 Manager 2024 Pulls Up On Switch In July With "Complete Feature Parity"
Winning Formula?
Announced as part of the Frontier Unlocked livestream, F1 Manager 2024 will launch on Switch on 23rd July, marking the first time the motorsport management sim series has made the starting grid on Nintendo's system. Rather than driving the cars, the F1 Manager series puts you in the shoes of a team manager responsible for every...
Random Fan-Made Controller Plays Super Monkey Ball With An Actual Ball
Bananas!
Hot on the heels of Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble's release, one fan has suggested perhaps the coolest way to play the series: using an actual ball. Now, it might not be the most accurate way to navigate the sky-high courses, but Dr Tom Tilley's creative build — which uses the same trackball principle as the Super Monkey Ball Ticket...
News Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Is The Most Wishlisted Game Of The Summer Showcase Season
Beating Doom and Astro Bot
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has beaten the likes of Astro Bot and Doom: The Dark Ages to be the most wishlisted game of the Summer Showcase Season. That's according to data from IGN Playlists, via GameIndustry.biz. Prior to last week's cracking Nintendo Dir
Talking Point Is Shovel Knight Now A Retro Gaming Icon?
Let's dig in
Shovel Knight is the very definition of an indie darling. Bursting onto the scene in 2014, Yacht Club Games’ slick, throwback platformer caught the imagination of gamers both old and new. Its stunning aesthetic, tight controls, and humorous writing made it a must-play, while its ample secrets, tough but never punishing difficulty, and...
