We've been hearing about the ‘Nintendo Switch Pro' for years now, with rumours beginning back in 2019. Now, it looks like all the mystery will finally be put to rest soon, as multiple sources this week have said that Nintendo will announce its new Switch model before E3. According to …
Read More »Pokémon Legends Arceus is releasing in January 2022
Back in February, Game Freak and Nintendo announced the next major game in the Pokémon franchise – Pokémon Legends Arceus. We already knew that this was a game scheduled for 2022, but it looks like the game will be out much earlier in the year than expected. Today, The Pokémon …
Read More »OLED panel maker hints at upcoming Nintendo Switch Pro
It is looking increasingly likely that Nintendo will launch an upgraded Switch console soon. We've known for a long while that Nintendo is looking to release a new Switch with an OLED display – now, the manufacturer of those OLED displays may have outed themselves. Universal Display Corp, a supplier …
Read More »Fall Guys for Switch and Xbox delayed to add crossplay
While Mediatonic did plan to bring Fall Guys to Xbox and Nintendo Switch ‘this summer', the studio seems to have hit a roadblock. As a result, the new console versions have been delayed indefinitely, but it isn't all bad news, as cross-platform multiplayer is also on the way. In an …
Read More »Nintendo wants to focus more on developing new IP
While Nintendo's bread and butter has always been in long-running blockbuster franchises like The Legend of Zelda and Super Mario, the company wants to generate more original IP during the Nintendo Switch lifecycle. In an interview with Nikkei, which was translated by VGC, Nintendo President, Shuntaro Furukawa, said: “I myself …
Read More »Monster Hunter Rise sold four million copies at launch
Monster Hunter Rise officially launched for the Nintendo Switch last Friday and the game has already become a huge success, selling 4 million copies worldwide over its launch weekend. Capcom's announcement also points out that this number includes both physical and digital sales. For comparison, Monster Hunter World, which shipped …
Read More »Monster Hunter Rise will release on PC in ‘early 2022’
Following on from rave reviews earlier this week, Monster Hunter Rise is officially launching on the Nintendo Switch today. While the game is exclusive for now, the game will eventually come to PC, with Capcom currently targeting an ‘early 2022' launch. Monster Hunter Rise producer, Ryozo Tsujimoto, previously revealed that …
Read More »Nintendo Switch Pro may be powered by Nvidia ‘Lovelace’ GPU architecture
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 …
Read More »Shin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne HD remaster coming to PC, Switch and PS4 in May
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. …
Read More »Nintendo has “a series of marquee game releases” planned for 2021
Nintendo's financial expectations for 2021 indicate a big exclusive coming - possibly Breath of the Wild 2.
Read More »Nintendo Switch inspired handheld gaming PC ‘Aya Neo’ successfully crowdfunded
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 …
Read More »Monster Hunter Rise is getting a new demo, Monster Hunter Stories 2 coming in July
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 …
Read More »Pokémon Legends Arceus announced for Nintendo Switch
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 …
Read More »Star Wars Republic Commando coming to Switch and PS4 in April
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 …
Read More »Star Wars: Republic Commando to release on Nintendo Switch
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 …
Read More »Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time comes to next-gen consoles, PC and Switch
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. …
Read More »Nintendo CEO says don’t expect new Switch model ‘anytime soon’
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, …
Read More »European Consumer Organisation files complaint over Nintendo Switch ‘Joy-Con drift’
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 …
Read More »Skyforge is coming to the Nintendo Switch next month, gameplay trailer revealed
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 …
Read More »Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is coming to the Nintendo Switch
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 …
Read More »DOOM Eternal comes to Nintendo Switch in December
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 …
Read More »The World Ends With You is finally getting a sequel next year
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 …
Read More »Bethesda confirms ‘imminent launch’ for DOOM Eternal on Nintendo Switch
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 …
Read More »Nintendo faces another lawsuit over Joy-Con drift
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 …
Read More »Nintendo Switch sales surpass NES
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, …
Read More »Bravely Default II is coming to Nintendo Switch in February 2021
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 …
Read More »Nintendo is bringing ‘Cloud Versions’ of games to Switch, including Control and Hitman 3
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 …
Read More »The Outer Worlds gets a graphical boost on Nintendo Switch next week
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 …
Read More »Bravely Default II development update coming soon
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 …
Read More »John Wick Hex comes to Steam, Xbox One and Switch in December
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 …
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