GameSir already produces a range of innovative and high-quality gaming peripherals for PC and console gaming systems. Just recently the company announced it has launched the Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for its VX2 AimSwitch Gaming combo device. The GameSir VX2 AimSwitch Combo aims to help users who experience difficulties playing FPS …
Read More »Hideki Kamiya breaks silence on Bayonetta 3 development
It has been over two years since Nintendo and Platinum Games first announced Bayonetta 3, a highly anticipated sequel to the action series. The game hasn't really been mentioned since then, in fact, Platinum has announced and released a completely different Switch exclusive game since then. This week though, Platinum …
Read More »Bravely Default 2 is a brand new sequel coming to Nintendo Switch
Square Enix has already released some of the best Nintendo Switch titles to date, including the likes of Octopath Traveller and Dragon Quest XI Definitive Edition. In 2020, the publisher is coming back for round 3, with a brand new sequel to Bravely Default. Last night during The Game Awards, …
Read More »Financial difficulties and staff cuts force Overkill to drop Payday 2 on consoles
Overkill might be back to working on new content for Payday 2 on PC but the same can't be said for the other versions of the game. This week, the studio announced that it would no longer be maintaining update parity across platforms, instead choosing to primarily focus on PC. …
Read More »Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 DLC seemingly delayed, according to Japanese eShop
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order released back in July exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. This isometric dungeon-crawler was announced to have three DLC packs coming in the months following the game’s release. The first DLC pack released on the 30th of September. The second DLC pack, originally slated …
Read More »Creative has launched a USB DAC Amp for console gamers
Creative has added a new USB DAC Amp to its Sound Blaster range that is designed for console gamers and directly compatible with both the PS4 and Nintendo Switch, along with PC and MAC. Creative says its new Sound Blaster G3 offers a great balance of the Sound Blaster audio …
Read More »Daemon X Machina receives Witcher DLC, in the form of Geralt and Ciri skins
Daemon X Machina, the third-person mech shooter, developed by Marvelous and published by Nintendo in the West, has received an interesting piece of DLC. The title has collaborated with CD Projekt Red, releasing skins inspired by the Witcher 3. Players in Daemon X Machina can now make their character look …
Read More »Nintendo adds 6 new games to its NES and SNES ‘Nintendo Switch Online’ service
3 months after its last update, the Nintendo Switch Online’s NES and SNES service is finally receiving new games. Joining the service on the 12th of December will be Star Fox 2, Super Punch-Out!!, Kirby Super Star, and Breath of Fire II for the SNES. The NES meanwhile will receive …
Read More »Super Mario Maker 2 receives 2.0 update – adds Link as playable character
Super Mario Maker 2 became a smash hit when it released earlier this year, quickly becoming one of the Switch’s best-selling titles. The game held many upgrades over its predecessor, such as new styles, new enemies, and new items. Nintendo has been relatively silent since its release however, with only …
Read More »Amid ‘overhaul’, The Elder Scrolls: Blades for Switch delayed to 2020
The Elder Scrolls: Blades was first announced at E3 2018. The game was said to be an Elder Scrolls game which could be played on mobile. Alongside the mobile release, a port for the Nintendo Switch was promised. While the game released on mobile in early 2019, news of the Nintendo …
Read More »Samurai Shodown’s Western release window for Switch announced
Samurai Shodown, the popular fighting game by SNK, released its most recent title in the long-running franchise on the 25th of June for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. A switch version was promised to be in the works, though only a Japanese release date was given. SNK have now …
Read More »Trial against Nintendo for eShop refund policy begins in Germany
Over the course of last year, European consumer rights authorities began taking a closer look at Nintendo and its digital eShop refund policies. The Norwegian Consumer Council (NCC) got the ball rolling by saying that Nintendo's strict no-refund policy was against EU consumer protection laws. Since Nintendo of Europe is …
Read More »The Nintendo Switch has sold 41.6 million units, tripling the sales of the Wii U
In just 2 and a half years, the Nintendo Switch has already proven itself as one of Nintendo’s more successful consoles, selling 41.67 million units, since its release back in March of 2017. The handheld/console hybrid had already overtaken the Wii U, GameCube, and Nintendo 64, and is currently nipping …
Read More »Panzer Dragoon: Remake comes to PC this year
Earlier this year, Panzer Dragoon: Remake was announced for the Nintendo Switch, bringing back Sega’s mid 90s classic once again with improved graphics and controls to suit modern day gaming. The remake won’t only be coming to the Switch though, as a PC version has also been announced for Steam. …
Read More »Blizzard cancel Nintendo Switch Overwatch launch event
Only a week ago, Blizzard announced a special event to mark the launch of Overwatch Legendary Edition on the Nintendo Switch, which was due to take place today. However, the event has been cancelled in the wake of the Hong Kong democracy protests. A launch event to celebrate the release …
Read More »First three Dragon Quest games are coming to Nintendo Switch this month
Dragon Quest is one of the most influential JRPG franchises of all time, paving the way and serving as inspiration for many Japanese RPGs for years to come. Now, we’ll have an opportunity to go back to where it all started, as the first three Dragon Quest games are being …
Read More »Overwatch Legendary Edition is coming to Nintendo Switch next month
Last year, Blizzard reforged its relationship with Nintendo by bringing Diablo 3 to the Switch. This year, Blizzard is targeting Switch owners once again with the release of Overwatch for Nintendo's hybrid console. Overwatch Legendary Edition is coming to Nintendo Switch, complete with all of the maps, modes, heroes and …
Read More »Astral Chain becomes Platinum’s first UK number one chart debut
Platinum Games has released some excellent action games over the years, often reviewing very well and garnering up respectable sales. However, Platinum had yet to find the right combination of platform, game and release date to make it to the top of the UK sales charts. That changed last week …
Read More »Amazon listing appears to leak Overwatch for Nintendo Switch
Over the last couple of years, the Nintendo Switch has grown to great prominence, competing with the growth rate of some of the most popular consoles of all time. Developers have been paying attention, with tons of big games coming to the console each month. Blizzard tested the waters last …
Read More »The Witcher 3 is coming to Nintendo Switch in October, new gameplay trailer released
Back in June, the most ambitious Nintendo Switch port to date was announced, bringing the complete edition of The Witcher 3 to Nintendo's hybrid console. We've seen some screenshots already but now, we have a new gameplay trailer, complete with a release date. The Witcher 3 is set to run …
Read More »Fire Emblem: Three Houses promises a lengthy campaign and 200 hours of content for completionists
Fire Emblem makes its grand return this year on Nintendo Switch with Fire Emblem: Three Houses. We are used to lengthy stories accompanying these games but Three Houses is going to pack a lot more in thanks to the three different paths you can take, promising upwards of 200 hours …
Read More »Nintendo Switch Mini potentially leaked by accessory maker
Update (26.06.19): Following on from last week's Nintendo Switch mini leaks stemming from a China-based console accessory manufacturer, more images of what this new console could look like are surfacing. The folks over at Lets Go Digital have taken elements from the HonSon leak and rendered a new look at the …
Read More »Modder shows off Android running on Switch with Nvidia Shield features
Ever since the Nintendo Switch first launched, the modding scene for the console has been alive and well. Folks have already figured out how to run homebrew software and other projects are making good progress. One Switch modder has recently managed to get a version of Google Android running on …
Read More »The Witcher 3 won’t require extra downloads for physical edition on Switch, screenshots released
The Witcher 3 will be the first physical Switch game to launch on a 32GB cartridge in the west, cutting out the need for additional downloads.
Read More »The Witcher 3 is coming to Nintendo Switch, will run at 720p docked and 540p handheld
This week, CD Projekt Red confirmed that The Witcher 3 will be coming to Nintendo Switch this year. There were rumours surrounding this over the course of 2019 and many doubted that the game could be adjusted to the point of running on a Switch. However, CD Projekt Red has …
Read More »Someone has managed to get an original Xbox emulator running on Nintendo Switch
Console modders and tinkerers have been working on finding exploits on the Nintendo Switch since the console first launched. An initial Switch browser flaw granted deeper access to the console immediately after launch and eventually, homebrew software was made possible. Now, we are starting to see some interesting results coming …
Read More »Nintendo quietly sped Switch loading times up with its 8.0.0 update
Nintendo released its 8.0.0 update for the Switch two weeks ago, introducing a range of new features including a VR Mode and the ability to transfer saved data between systems. It seems as though the developer has snuck in another hidden feature that didn’t make the official changelog, as analysts …
Read More »Almost one third of Switch owners are subscribed to Switch Online
While multiplayer access has been available on the Nintendo Switch since its launch, it only transitioned into a paid service around six months ago. During that time, nearly one third of Switch owners have subscribed, with 9.8 million active, non-trial accounts paying out. Nintendo hasn't had the best track record …
Read More »Nintendo denies reports of a new Switch models appearing at E3
Rumours of two new Nintendo Switch models continue to circulate, with a report from last week suggesting that at least one would be available during the third quarter. This would suggest an unveiling at E3 in June, but Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa states that the company has “no plans” for …
Read More »Nintendo Switch was the highest selling console in March, The Division 2 was the best selling game
Anthem may not have launched to positive reception but it still went on to be BioWare's biggest game launch ever. Since then though, the game has been slipping in the charts. Beyond that, the latest stats for March video game sales show Ubisoft's The Division 2 earning the top spot, …
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