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Thursday15th Jun 2023
News Koa And The Five Pirates Of Mara Is A Cute, Summery Take On Mario 3D World
Out this July
Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara is bringing adorable summer platforming to Switch on 27th July, Chibig, Talpa Games, and Undercoders have announced (thanks, Gematsu!). First teased over a year ago, if Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara sounds familia
News Suda51's Shadows Of The Damned Remaster Is "Probably" Coming To All Current Platforms
Grasshopper has also teased a new game
After much hype and even some technical hiccups, Grasshopper Manufacture was finally able to air its special "Direct" presentation today. Following a reveal of Shadows of the Damned, it's now teased the game will "probably" be coming to "all current platforms". While this is open to interpretation, last week...
News Switch's "New Release Count" Has Increased By 21% This Year
And there's more to come
If you've been struggling to keep up with all the game releases so far this year, it's not just you. In fact, across all platforms, there are more new releases in 2023 compared to the previous year. Circana video game industry analyst Mat Piscatella recently shared some interesting data on social media - revealing Switch...
News Capcom May Consider A Ghost Trick Sequel If There's Enough Support
And if it can find an opening in the original story...
Capcom is soon re-releasing the puzzle-solving mystery detective game Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective on the Switch, and ahead of its return, there's been some discussion about a possible sequel. The game's creator Shu Takumi has recently addressed this during an interview with Game Informer,...
News Atlus Relaxes Persona 5 Royal's Strict Streaming Guidelines
But there are still some rules that must be followed
Atlus has a habit of putting restrictions in place when it comes to streaming its new game releases. While it's understandable in certain cases, in more recent times it's arguably got a bit heavy-handed in recent times with the re-releases of Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden. As of this...
News Sonic's Knuckles Series Adds Multiple New Cast Members
Idris Elba is also returning
We've seen a lot of Mario on the big screen in recent times, but what's the latest on Sonic's live-action universe? Well, in a new update, it's been revealed a bunch of talent has joined the cast of the upcoming Knuckles Paramount+ show. According to Deadline, Christopher Lloyd, Cary Elwes, Stockard Channing, Paul...
Wednesday14th Jun 2023
News Legend Bowl Is Bringing More Arcade-Inspired American Football To Switch This Summer
Get on the gridiron
Publisher Top Hat Studios has today announced that it will be throwing Legend Bowl — the retro-inspired American football title — onto the Switch later this summer. There are a couple of different modes available in this one, headlined by Franchise Mode, which will see you taking on the role of a coach and building a team to...
News A Dead Cells Animated Series Is In The Works For Next Year
Bringing the heat
Animation studio Bobbypills is teaming up with Evil Empire and Motion Twin, to create a Dead Cells animated series which will air in 2024. The series will consist of 10 seven-minute-long episodes and will initially stream on ADN (which is also co-producing the show) in France before being made available worldwide afterwards. We...
News Sonic Mania Dev Confirms Superstars Translates 'Retro Engine' Physics Into 3D
Super Sonic
If you weren't already excited for Sonic Superstars — the brand new 2D Sonic game, announced at last week's Summer Game Fest — then this news should get you rushing for those red sneakers. Christian Whitehead, the lead developer on Sonic Mania, has confirmed that the physics of Headcannon's 2017 retro hit has been "fully translated...
Exclusive Horse Club Adventures 2 DLC For Switch Looks Freakin' Adorable
Trotting onto Switch this week
If you're someone who likes horsing around (pah!), then you may just enjoy the new DLC for Horse Club Adventures 2: Hazelwood Stories. Launching exclusively for Switch on June 15th, 2023 (yes, that's tomorrow), the expansion is called Secrets of Skeifa Island and will feature an entirely new location where players can...
Hands On This Kitty Turned Out To Be Our Biggest Summer Game Fest Surprise
Dream big, little kitty
Cats are sneaky little gits. They scratch, they hiss, and they're rarely, if ever, cute. Hey, we're dog people, what can we say? [Disclaimer: Hmm, we're probably 50/50 on staff. And dogs are smelly. - Ed.] When you finally get your hands on Little Kitty, Big City in 'early 2024', however, we wouldn't begrudge you instantly...
News RPG Puzzler Might & Magic: Clash Of Heroes - Definitive Edition Heads To Switch Next Month
The return of a DS classic
After being revealed back in April, Dotemu has today announced that Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes - Definitive Edition will be bringing the classic DS puzzler to Switch on 20th July. The news was accompanied by a brand new trailer (above) which serves as an introduction to the game's turn-based RPG-meets-puzzler...
News Nintendo May Be Heading To A City Near You In The 'Summer Of Play' Tour (US)
Games and goodies galore
If you're unable to attend the Nintendo Live 2023 event in Seattle this coming September, then worry not, because Nintendo might well be heading to a city near you when it kicks off the 'Summer of Play' tour this week. Lasting from June 15th to August 28th, Nintendo will be touring the US from Minneapolis to Los Angeles in...
News Long-Rumoured LEGO Football Game Has Been Rated In Korea
An own goal
A rating for LEGO 2K Goooal! has been spotted on The Game Rating and Administration Committee of Korea website by Gematsu. This suggested that the long-rumoured LEGO football game is potential on the horizon. There were whispers about a LEGO football title way back in February 2022, following a re
News Feast Your Eyes On The 'Ultimate' Premium Pokémon GO 'Auto Catcher'
With dual-device connectivity support
There's been a host of third-party imitators of the Pokémon GO Plus wristband, and this latest effort from Brook Gaming looks like it might well be the most feature-packed one yet. Out now for $80, the 'Watchic Plus' boasts dual-device connectivity support, so you and a friend can both enjoy the benefits of...
News Disney Speedstorm's Toy Story Season Adds New Racers, Tracks And Game Modes
There's a snake in my boot!
Gameloft has just unveiled the next season in Disney Speedstorm, titled "To Infinity and Beyond". If that wasn't enough of a giveaway, this one is set to be all about Toy Story, and the new features are available right now. Chief among the additions this time around is the new racers. Woody, Buzz, Jessie and Bo Peep are...
News Universal Provides A Sneak Peek At The Super Mario Bros. Movie's Bonus Features
Concept art, storyboards, Miyamoto
The Super Mario Bros. Movie has now been released on physical media in the United States and Canada, and to celebrate, Universal has uploaded a handful of clips from the movie's bonus features (thanks, VGC). The clips are fairly self-explanatory, delving into how the production team took what had already been...
Guide Where To Buy Xenoblade's Pyra And Mythra Super Smash Bros. amiibo
Update: Now available at My Nintendo Store UK
Update: The Pyra and Mythra amiibo are now live on the My Nintendo Store UK! Find all the links you need below. The latest amiibo figures from the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate range are almost here, with both Pyra and Mythra from the Xenoblade series releasing on 21st July. If you want to get your hands...
News Skyrim Has Now Sold More Than 60 Million Copies, According To Bethesda
Making it the "seventh best-selling game" ever
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has been ported and re-released on just about every platform under the sun at this point, and it appears to have paid off for Bethesda. Speaking to IGN this week, the game's director Todd Howard revealed how the legendary action RPG has now sold over 60 million copies...
News Metroid Prime 4 Developer Retro Studios Is Hiring New Talent
It's now been six years since the project was announced
Metroid Prime Remastered launched on the Switch earlier this year, and Metroid Fusion followed with a release on the Switch Online GBA service. Obviously, there's still more to come for Metroid fans, and today actually marks six years since Nintendo originally announced Metroid Prime 4 was in...
News Naruto X Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections Reveals More Playable Characters
Legendary ninjas reunite
Bandai Namco has today released a brand new trailer for its upcoming release Naruto X Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm. It's revealed new playable characters including Boruto (Karma), Kawaki and Jigen. Naruto (Baryon Mode) and Sasuke (Supporting Kage) are also highlighted. This upcoming game will apparently include the...
News Atlus Officially Confirms Persona 5 Tactica For Nintendo Switch
But no mention of Persona 3 Reload
Following a reveal at the Xbox Games Showcase recently, Persona 5 Tactica has now been officially confirmed for the Switch. It will be released worldwide alongside other versions on 17th November 2023. As the name kind of suggests, this is a new tactical RPG based on the fifth entry in the series. Here's a bit...
Tuesday13th Jun 2023
News News That Everhood Is Getting A Sequel Is Music To Our Ears
Yep, Everhood 2 is coming
If you happened to miss out on 2021's Everhood, then you really need to sort yourself out and get on it soon, because it's awesome, and it's officially getting a sequel. Everhood 2 has been announced by publisher Foreign Gnomes and is currently slated for release in 'early 2025'. Yeah, we thought that was quite a way off,...
News Summer Game Fest Will Return In 2024 After 'Record-Setting' Year
More Nicolas Cage, please
Following what's been described as a "record-setting 2023", Geoff Keighley and Summer Game Fest have announced that the event will return in 2024. Was there ever any doubt? Much like this year, a live showcase will kick off the summer celebrations once again followed by the media/creator-focused 'Play Days' from iam8bit...
Feature That Time Nintendo Played God To Sell Pikmin To Gardeners
A bloomin' marvellous bit of marketing
Do you ever do something knowing full well that future you will thank yourself for it? Like booking the week off after a festival, saving a couple of slices of Domino’s for the next morning, or not going to Milton Keynes? That smug satisfaction that comes with mastering the art of foresight is, I believe, one...
Random Google Easter Egg Lets You Pick Up Your Search Results With A Rolling Katamari Ball
Just roll with it
There are a boatload of video game-themed Easter eggs on Google just waiting to be discovered — you might remember the ink-firing Splatoon one from last year and if you are still yet to search "Sonic the Hedgehog", then we'd suggest fixing that as soon as you can. One more has just been brought to our attention, and it's perfect...
News Sonic & All-Stars Racing Dev's New Racer Is Mario Kart Meets Battle Royale
Stampede: Racing Royale not confirmed for Switch yet
Sumo Leamington — a new studio from Sumo Digital — revealed its next project during the PC Gaming Show 2023 this past weekend. Stampede: Racing Royale is "Fall Guys meets Mario Kart", a free-to-play 60-player battle royale kart racer that focuses on destructive items and elimination-based...
Review Dordogne - A Watercolour Wonder, Imperfect Yet Touching
L'eau life
Zut alors! Splish-splashing its way onto Switch in stunning watercolour is Dordogne, a nostalgic kayak trip down the metaphorical river of life – and also down the literal river of Dordogne in the south of France. Umanimation, the production company behind the game, specialises in “transmedia universes”, its previous works including...
News Save Up To 50% On Games And DLC In Switch eShop Hyper Max Sale (North America)
Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Skyrim, and Disney Dreamlight Valley included
The North American eShop has cracked open its own summer sale this week with the Hyper Max Sale. Running from now until 25th June 11:59 pm PT, you can get up to 50% off of multiple titles on the eShop. From bundles to games to DLC, there are a ton of discounts on offer. One of...
News Celebrate Nintendo Live 2023 With Stylish Switch Cases, T-Shirts, And More
Whether you're attending or not
Later this year, Nintendo will be celebrating, uh, Nintendo with its first Nintendo Live event in North America. Taking place on 1st - 4th September 2023 within the Seattle Convention Centre, the event will bring fans together with a number of activities and entertainment, including Switch gameplay, meet and greets,...
