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Wednesday4th Dec 2024
News Nintendo Left Sony "Standing At The Altar" With SNES Disk Add-On, Says Former PlayStation Exec
PauseStation
Those with an appetite for Nintendo history likely will have heard of the 'SNES PlayStation' — a collaboration between Nintendo and Sony which was intended to bring CD-ROM gaming to the former's latest console. The partnership never materialised, naturally, with Nintendo announcing that it was pivoting to work with Phillips at the...
Dimengeon divers
Hironobu Sakaguchi needs no introduction. The “father of Final Fantasy” is an industry titan, arguably untouchable in the video game pantheon. But, since 2004, Sakaguchi has been at the helm at Mistwalker, his development studio which has a knack for slightly twisting the traditional turn-based RPG affair. Over the years,...
News 'Victory Heat Rally' Tears Up The Track In 2025 With A Limited Run Physical Release
The Switch eShop version is out next week
A week out from the arrival of Victory Heat Rally on the eShop, Limited Run Games has announced this retro-style arcade racer will be getting a physical Switch release. The catch is you'll have to wait until at least June 2025 to get your hands on it - with this hard copy estimated to ship between 1st -...
News Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Switch Update Adds "Pin-Up Outfit" For Juliet, Here's A Look
Multiple bugs have also been addressed
Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP wasn't in the best state at launch, but the developer Dragami Games has rolled out multiple updates since then smoothing out some issues, fixing bugs, improving performance and even adding some bonus content. With this in mind, the latest update (Version 1.07) has now gone live across...
News Nintendo Postpones Retail Sales Of Its New Sound Clock Alarmo (Japan)
A late start
Nintendo's new sound clock Alarmo had a limited Switch Online rollout when it originally arrived in October, with the plan to eventually give it a wider retail release around the globe. Unfortunately, it seems this retail release has now been postponed in Japan. While Nintendo originally intended to release the clock to the general...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Another Classic
Dixie and Kiddy return in Donkey Kong Land 3
Following the recent return of Donkey Kong Land and its sequel, Nintendo has now expanded the Switch Online Game Boy library with the third entry. Yes, Dixie Kong and Kiddy Kong return in Rare's 1997 Game Boy release Donkey Kong Land 3, and it's available to play right now as long as you have an active...
News Ubisoft Closes Two Studios And Will Reportedly Lay Off Hundreds Of Employees
The new free-to-play shooter 'XDefiant' has also been axed
It's been a tough year for the games industry with multiple studio closures and layoffs, and now as we enter December, Ubisoft continues the trend. As highlighted by Game File reporter Stephen Totilo, Ubisoft is shutting down its San Francisco production studio and Osaka, Japan office. It...
Tuesday3rd Dec 2024
Guide Best Retro Throwback Nintendo Switch Games - Modern Games With Old-School Style
Scratch that nostalgia itch with these Switch neo-classics
Given that we're approaching the holiday season, we thought it was high time we brought back this list of retro throwbacks to help fill up your Switch library in time for Christmas. We've rejigged this to our new format and added a fantastic trio of retro-style delights — Carpathian Night...
News Upcoming Pirate Metroidvania Mixes Hades-Style Visuals & Soulslike Combat On Switch Next Year
That's deep, man
Developer Mad Mimic and publisher Light Up Games have announced that the pirate metroidvania Mark of the Deep will be landing on Switch in January 2025. You might remember that this one was initially scheduled for an October 2024 launch — a date which, obviously, wasn't met — and while it's never ideal to see a nice-looking...
Round Up No One Does Switch Commercials Like Nintendo Australia
Tissues at the ready
Marketing is such an important part of making a console a success. Even Reggie Fils-Aimé stated in his memoir that the idea for the 'Wii Would Like to Play' campaign for the Nintendo Wii – which was initially shot down by Satoru Iwata – ended up being instrumental in the system's rapid success in the US. For the Switch,...
Poll After Three Quiet Months, Will We Finally Get A Nintendo Direct In December?
Show(case), don't tell
With December finally upon us, our minds have been drifting to the past 12 months, recalling what has been a surprisingly packed year of gaming. We've had surprise drops, indie hits and more than a few big names to tide over the Switch in its twilight year, but we can't help but feel that something has been missing: where were...
News 'Switch 2' Accessories Are Seemingly Already On Sale Via Chinese Vendors
Cases and screen protectors up for grabs
Nintendo isn't likely to reveal the highly-anticipated 'Switch 2' before the end of 2024, but that apparently hasn't stopped Chinese vendors from selling accessories for the console via wholesale platform Alibaba. As spotted on Famiboards and reported by our friends over at Eurogamer, the accessories can be...
News Nintendo Switch Online's Next Game Trial Is A Superb Strategy Sequel (Europe)
Groovy
This week, a brand new Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial drops in Europe, and if you've been on the fence about checking out Wargroove 2, now is the time to pick it up. From 5th to 11th December, Nintendo Switch Online subscribers will be able to check out Chucklefish's strategy sequel — which it co-developed with Robotality. We were big...
News Pokémon TV Is Making Its Grand Return As An Official YouTube Channel
Hosting episodes of the anime starting this month
Following its closure earlier this year, Pokémon TV is making its return this month as an official YouTube channel. As reported by Serebii, the new Pokémon TV channel will contain "full episodes, live streams, and compilations" of the Pokémon anime series, starting from 6th December 2024...
Random This Awesome Pokémon Build Transforms Porygon Into A Working Nintendo Wii
"PorWiigon"
We've covered the sweet work of tech wizard BigRig Creates on Nintendo Life in the past (this is the designer behind the world's largest working DS and its 3D counterpart), and this week he has caught our eye again with a colourful Pokémon-inspired build that has us looking at our bland Wii consoles i
News Sea Of Stars Dev Points To Nintendo As Its Biggest Source Of Inspiration
You go, Garl
Sea of Stars launched on Nintendo Switch last year and, after a beefy free update and with an even beefier free DLC on the horizon, it's safe to say that it's a banger. But what inspired the developer, Sabotage, to make such a gem? What studios sit on its mood board? Who is the go-to touchstone for all things game-making? According to...
News Bullet-Hell Shmup Refused Classification In The West Over 'Expression Restrictions'
It's out now in Japan, though
Japanese developer Outside has announced that its bullet-hell shmup Redneg Allstars Swing-By Edition will not release in the US or Europe, having being refused classification in both regions. As such, the game is now exclusive to the Japanese eShop (thanks, Automaton). When asked on social media when the game would...
UK Charts Mario Party Jamboree Hangs Tight As We Roll Into The Holiday Season
Dice another day
With Black Friday capping off last week, part of us expected the UK charts to be a little shaken up when we first peeked at the data this morning. But while there are some bumps in the later entries, the top ten remains as stable as ever... maybe we'll see the discount ramifications next week. Super Mario Party Jamboree is once...
News The Game Awards 2024 Players' Voice Nominees Have Been Revealed - Zelda, Sonic And More
Voting is now open
Ahead of The Game Awards next week, the 'players' voice' nominees have now been revealed. This is a "100% fan voted award" that takes place across three rounds. Round one requires players to vote for their 10 favourite games from a list of 30, and ends on 4th December 2024 (aka tomorrow). On the Nintendo front, The Legend of...
News Super Mario Land 2 Icons Now Available To Switch Online Subscribers
Get 'em while you can
Nintendo's Switch Online 'Missions and Rewards' program has today added a new wave of icons based on the Game Boy title Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins. As you can see below, there are icons featuring Mario and even Wario, and they'll set you back 10 Platinum Points each. These icons will be available between now and 6th...
News 'Nintendo Music' Adds New Switch Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
Listen to the tunes of Splatoon 2
When the Nintendo Music mobile application was originally announced, Splatoon 2 was one of the many games teased. In an update to the app today, the soundtrack has now been added. It includes 105 tracks and has a runtime of 3 hours and 34 minutes. This also includes the soundtrack for the Octo Expansion and as...
News Nintendo Expands Switch Online's NES Library With Another Classic Next Week
Tetris returns
Earlier this year during a Tetris Forever 'Partner Direct' trailer, it was revealed the NES version of Tetris would be joining the Switch Online service "this winter". Now, in a new update, it's been confirmed this classic will be returning next week on 12th December 2024. This game will be available to all Switch Online subscribers...
News Bandai Namco's Tales Series To Celebrate 30th Anniversary With Special Broadcast
Airing later this month
Ahead of the release of Tales of Graces f Remastered on the Switch next month, Bandai Namco will be hosting a special 30th anniversary broadcast. This Tales livestream will take place on 16th December 2024 and will celebrate the past 30 years of the series, while spotlighting the latest remaster due out early next year on...
Monday2nd Dec 2024
Guide Best Nintendo Switch Strategy Games
What are the best Strategy games on Switch?
Updated with Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake, and presented in our new list format. Enjoy! Strategy and tactics games by their very nature require deep thought and careful consideration, and many gamers these days often find it hard to embark on epic multi-hour campaigns in a single sitting...
News A Bunch Of Nascar Games Will Soon Be Delisted From The Switch eShop
Naffcar
If you enjoy racing around a large, oval track in fast cars, then you might want to grab one of the Nascar games on Switch before they vanish into thin air. Yes, thanks to an announcement from Motorsport Games (cheers, Nintendo Everything), titles from the NASCAR Heat and NASCAR Rivals franchises will be delisted from the Switch eShop from
Random Move Over Anakin, Link's Coming For That Podracing Title
Yippee!
After a year of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom builds, we thought that we had seen just about everything Hyrule has to offer. But then we see someone has transformed the Gerudo Desert into Tattooine's Podracing scene and, all of a sudden, we're starting to wonder if we've even scratched the surface of what this game is capable of...
News Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete Is Available Now On Mobile
Pay it, keep it
if you've been waiting for a feature-complete version of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp for mobile, then you're in luck, because Nintendo has finally answered your prayers with a paid version of the popular mobile game. Available now for a discounted price of $9.99 / £8.99, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete removes all...
Review Life Is Strange: Double Exposure (Switch) - Not Quite Picture Perfect On Switch
Double trouble
The Life is Strange series has been an interesting diversion from Square Enix’s typical MO of putting out endless takes on RPGs, instead offering heavily narrative-focused stories exploring the trials of various people who develop supernatural abilities. This series' strong storytelling has garnered a loyal fanbase, it’s also...
Random Have You Ever Triggered This Rare Super Mario Galaxy Dialogue?
Bro, c'mon
If you're anything like us, then chances are you've played Super Mario Galaxy to death. After all, even 17 years (!) after its release on the Wii, it's still considered to be one of, if not the best 3D Mario game. When completing some of the tasks in the game, we have to admit that once that irresistible Power Star pops up, we tend to...
News Visions Of Mana Director Joins Square Enix After Leaving NetEase's Ouka Studios
To the other side
Visions of Mana director Ryosuke Yoshida has announced that he left the NetEase-owned Ouka Studios at the end of October and has since taken up a position at Square Enix. Yoshida's formal departure follows a report from earlier this year that NetEase was cutting all but a handful of jobs at the development studio soon after...
