Tag Archives: Nintendo Switch

We've been hearing rumours about a possible Nintendo Switch Pro model for years now, but things appear to be picking up steam this year. A report earlier this week revealed some key features of the upcoming Switch Pro, which will reportedly support Nvidia's DLSS technology. Now according to another tech …

Two weeks ago, the upcoming remaster of Shin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne was rated by the ESRB, indicating a release date announcement very soon. This week, we got official confirmation, with Atlus announcing that the remastered cult-classic JRPG will be releasing on the 25th of May for PC and consoles.  …

Nintendo's financial expectations for 2021 indicate a big exclusive coming - possibly Breath of the Wild 2.

Over the last few years, we've seen a number of handheld gaming PC concepts taking inspiration from the Nintendo Switch. The latest of these is the Aya Neo, which actually received a limited release earlier this year. Now, the project is back on Indiegogo, seeking crowdfunding for a number of …

We're just a couple of weeks away from the Nintendo Switch's next big exclusive – Monster Hunter Rise. Ahead of the launch later this month, Capcom will be releasing a new version of the demo with a new quest in place.  Monster Hunter Rise is a timed exclusive for the …

During an announcement stream this afternoon, The Pokémon Company revealed a release date for Pokémon Snap, Diamond and Pearl remakes and the next big Pokémon title from Game Freak – Pokémon Legends Arceus.  Pokémon Snap was announced for the Nintendo Switch last year and is now releasing on the 30th …

It has been 16 years since Republic Commando first released but this year, the highly regarded Star Wars FPS is making a comeback. Not only is the game re-releasing for Nintendo Switch, but it is also coming to PS4.  Republic Commando is a first-person shooter, putting players in the shoes …

It has been 16 years since Republic Commando first released and this year, it looks like the game might make a comeback. The highly regarded Star Wars FPS appears to be coming to Nintendo Switch soon.  Republic Commando was a first-person shooter, putting players in a clone squad in the …

Crash Bandicoot 4 came out a little too early to be part of the next-gen console launch window, but PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of the game are on the way this year. In addition, the game is also coming to PC and Nintendo Switch for the first time.  …

As has been the case every year since 2018, we kicked off 2021 with renewed rumours of a Switch Pro launch coming. Nintendo has been quick to respond this time, telling us not to expect an announcement “anytime soon”.  During Nintendo's latest financial earnings call, the company's CEO, Shuntaro Furukawa, …

Nintendo has faced plenty of criticism over the Nintendo Switch's Joy-Con controllers. Shortly after the console's launch, it became clear that the Joy-Con controllers were prone to a ‘drifting' issue, which has gone unfixed to date. This has led to multiple class-action lawsuits over in the US and now, it …

Skyforge garnered a lot of attention back at release, in part due to a collaboration with Obsidian Entertainment. The game was announced for the Nintendo Switch last September and now, just ahead of its February release date, we've got our first look at gameplay.  Skyforge puts players on the planet …

Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning released for PC, Xbox One and PS4 back in 2020, bringing back the cult-classic action RPG in remastered form. This year, Nintendo Switch owners will get a chance to play it. This week, THQ Nordic confirmed that Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning will be coming to the …

While there was some concern that DOOM Eternal for the Nintendo Switch had been cancelled, Bethesda confirmed that was not the case last week. Now, an official release date has been announced, alongside a trailer for the Nintendo Switch version of the game.  Today, Bethesda announced that DOOM Eternal will …

After originally releasing on the Nintendo DS back in 2007,  The World Ends With You received a second wind in 2018 thanks to its revival on the Nintendo Switch. It would seem that the Switch release reignited enough interest in the series to warrant a sequel too.  Today, Square Enix …

It has been quite a while since we last had an update on the status of DOOM Eternal for the Nintendo Switch. Earlier this week, pre-order customers in the US had their purchases cancelled, causing some worry that the Switch version has been scrapped entirely. Fortunately, that is not the …

Nintendo has faced plenty of lawsuits regarding issues with the Switch Joy-Con controllers. This week, another one was added to the pile, this time claiming that Nintendo is knowingly selling a “defective” device. Polygon shared the legal filing this week, which says: “This defect significantly interferes with gameplay and this …

The Nintendo Switch has performed excellently since its launch over three years ago. At this point, the console has surpassed the lifetime sales of the Wii U, GameCube, Nintendo 64 and SNES. This week, the console also surpassed the NES in lifetime sales.  As part of Nintendo's recent earnings report, …

We've been waiting on an official update on Bravely Default II for quite some time now. The demo released earlier this year and up until today, it also had a vague ‘2020' release window. Now, Square Enix has all of its ducks in a row, announcing a proper release date …

Nintendo has experimented with cloud versions of games in Japan previously, with ‘cloud version' releases for both Resident Evil VII and Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Now, cloud versions of new titles are starting to come to the Switch in other territories too, starting with Control and Hitman 3.  Control: Ultimate Edition …

The Outer Worlds didn't get off to the best start on Nintendo Switch, with poor visuals and performance. Things are starting to turn around though, with an upcoming patch set to bring a number of improvements.  Announced via The Outer Worlds Twitter account, a new patch is coming to the …

Just a few weeks ago, the first signs of Bravely Default II's near release began appearing, as the game began receiving rating classifications. Now, Square Enix is teasing that news is indeed coming soon. In a tweet translated by Gematsu celebrating the 8th anniversary of the original game, Square Enix …

Despite the success of the films, John Wick Hex is a game that flew somewhat under the radar after its release on the Epic Games Store in 2019. The game is getting another chance in the spotlight this year though, as it has now been announced for Steam, Nintendo Switch …

Skyforge garnered a lot of attention back at release, in part due to a collaboration with Obsidian Entertainment. The game has remained alive and updated over the years and now, the MMO is heading to the Nintendo Switch. Skyforge puts players on the planet Aelion and tasks them with defending …

It has been a long time since Square Enix first released its demo for Bravely Default 2 and even longer since the title was first announced for a 2020 launch. Since the demo's release on the Nintendo Switch, little has been said since, but that could be changing very soon. …

Back in March, we first began hearing rumours that Nintendo was planning a series of Super Mario remasters and re-releases for the Nintendo Switch in order to celebrate the character's 35th anniversary. Those plans were confirmed today, with Nintendo dropping a surprise Super Mario-focused direct this afternoon.  The biggest piece …

Yesterday a report from Economic Daily News citing supply chain sources indicated that new Nintendo Switch hardware would be coming out in early 2021. Now, another reputable source is backing that up, with Bloomberg tech reporter, Takashi Mochizuki expanding on the report. According to Mochizuki, Nintendo plans to debut “an …

There have been plenty of rumours from sources claiming to have knowledge of a brand new Nintendo Switch model over the last couple of years. One of those proved to be true in 2019, leading to the launch of the Switch Lite. Now, apparently Nintendo is also ramping up production …

Just as promised, today Nintendo aired a brand new Direct Mini stream, coming in at about eight minutes long and showcasing various third-party games coming to the Nintendo Switch. We weren't really expecting any exclusives news, but as it turns out, Shin Megami Tensei V did make an appearance. You …

Despite Nintendo insisting that there are no plans for a Direct stream, the rumour mill has continued to spin. Over the weekends, rumours of a Nintendo Direct began to circulate online and now, Nintendo has confirmed one for later today, although it is a ‘Direct Mini', rather than a bigger …