Tag Archives: Nintendo Switch

Fresh off its failure with the Wii U, Nintendo began promising better third-party support with its succeeding console. Now passing its two-year anniversary, the Switch has earned praise from the industry for delivering, with Devolver Digital highlighting the improvement in Nintendo’s communication during this generation. As usual, the Nintendo Switch …

Celebrating Pokémon’s 23rd anniversary, Nintendo unveiled Game Freak’s two new mainline entries headed to the Switch later this year. Dubbed Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, the developer gave us a tour of the new Galar region and introduced us to the three new starters available to choose from. Ditching the …

Update (27/02/19): Nintendo unveiled Pokemon Sword and Shield, the upcoming 8th generation pegged for release “Late 2019.” Original story (26/02/19): Pokémon Day lands on February 27th every year, prompting The Pokémon Company to celebrate the release of the original Red & Green in Japan. Alongside a special event in Pokémon …

The latest Nintendo Direct held many surprises, with one of the biggest coming from none other than Platinum Games. While many of us expected to see something about Bayonetta 3, instead we were introduced to a brand new exclusive game called ‘Astral Chain'. Astral Chain is directed by Takahisa Taura, …

Spyro fans had their hopes dashed last year, with no sign that the developer had even attempted to port its Reignited Trilogy to the Nintendo Switch. A new listing courtesy of GameStop’s German branch has breathed new life into the rumours, suggesting a launch later this year. Ditching the Skylanders …

Microsoft has been pushing for cross-platform gaming for a few years now. Things started off with Xbox and PC, but with the impending launch of Project xCloud, Microsoft is also looking to push Xbox Live support to iOS, Android and even other consoles, like the Nintendo Switch. Microsoft is currently …

It is no secret that the Nintendo Switch has been a huge success for Nintendo. The console has already surpassed the GameCube and Wii U in lifetime sales and has been outpacing the Xbox One and trading blows with the PS4 month to month. Over the holiday season, Nintendo boosted …

Last year, Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé denied rumours that the Switch was due for an iterative upgrade, but the timing of the rebuttal left many sceptical that it was to preserve the company’s Holiday sales. Nintendo’s president Shuntaro Furukawa has since reiterated the sentiment, stating that the firm’s …

Metroid Prime fans haven’t had it easy, with their 12-year wait for a true sequel extended even further thanks to Metroid Prime 4 being scrapped and restarted. Nintendo might have something in store for fans in the meantime, as reports suggest that Metroid Prime Trilogy for Switch has already been …

Earlier this week, dataminers found evidence that SNES games could be on their way to the Nintendo Switch by uncovering 22 titles within the code. Not only do these remain following yesterday’s update to the platform, apparently new information has been added that could suggest a release sooner rather than …

While it seems as though the Virtual Console is a thing of the past, NES games are available on the Nintendo Switch via its accompanying Online subscription. Nintendo could have plans to expand this roster of retro games if a datamine is to be believed, as code for a range …

Yesterday, data unveiled that New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe was topping the UK charts, selling significantly better than its predecessor’s lifetime sales. Unfortunately, a chart tracking error incorrectly revealed a 24.8% improvement over the original, but the good news is that the Switch port has in fact doubled that …

Update (15/01/19): A chart tracking error incorrectly revealed a 24.8% improvement over the original, which has since been redacted to account for “missing” sales from a number of retailers. New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe instead sold 56% higher than the original Wii U version. Original Story (14/01/19): New Super …

It seems that Kirby isn’t tired after saving his video game brethren in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s World of Light campaign, as the beloved pink ball is set for another adventure due out early in March. Yoshi will also be donning his handmade appearance a little later in the month …

Over the past month, there have been conflicting reports suggesting that Nintendo could fall short of its projected two-year sales target for the Nintendo Switch. Fortunately, the immense popularity of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has instilled confidence in Nintendo of Japan’s president, with Shuntaro Furukawa hoping that this is indicative …

Despite conflicting reports concerning whether or not the Nintendo Switch will hit its two-year sales targets, it seems that the portable console is doing incredibly well regardless. The Japanese company has just broken US sales records 20 months into the Switch’s life, selling more units in the region than its …

Reports of a new Nintendo Switch have been rampant as of late, with research firms suggesting it to be one of the only ways the company will get back on track to meet its lofty sales targets. Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé disagrees with this analysis, stating that the …

A new challenger has appeared for the title of Nintendo’s biggest UK launch on the Switch, and it seems as though nothing is slowing Super Smash Bros Ultimate down following last week's launch. Not only has Ultimate beat its predecessors to become the most successful launch in the series so …

Marvel has been working to expand its video game offerings for some time now. The first step was Spider-Man on PS4, which turned out to be Insomniac's masterpiece. Now, in 2019, we'll be getting a new Marvel game, although this time around it will be a Nintendo Switch exclusive. At …

Spyro: Reignited Trilogy is enjoying roaring success across the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, but there’s still no sign of the game appearing on the Nintendo Switch. According to developer Toys For Bob’s Peter Kavic, development might not even be under way. Activision’s push on nostalgia brought Crash Bandicoot N. …

Earlier this week, analysts revealed predictions that the Nintendo Switch would fall short of its two-year sales targets by approximately 3 million units. According to a new report, this won’t slow the hybrid console down from overtaking competition, with Switch likely outselling the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in 2019. …

Nintendo released the Switch console to critical acclaim in 2017, managing to surpass the lifetime sales of the GameCube in just a year and a half. With high success comes high expectations, however analysts are now predicting that Nintendo will miss its two-year sales target. The Switch still holds the …

Earlier this week, comments from The Legend of Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma sent Nintendo fans into a whirlwind of speculation, hinting at a Skyward Sword port on the Switch. Unfortunately, the firm has since shot down these reports, stating that it has no plans to return to the Wii title …

Since its reveal back in March, Super Smash Bros Ultimate has been hitting milestone after milestone. Ahead of its December 7 release, the game has since taken the record for best “pre-selling” game in the series and sits as the most pre-ordered game for the Nintendo Switch. This is hardly …

While Nintendo has been cracking down on ROM sites lately, emulator creators remain undeterred. This year, two Nintendo Switch emulator projects have been getting off the ground, with the Yuzu emulator seemingly pulling ahead. The most recent update from Yuzu sees Pokémon Let's Go ‘playable' just a week after launch. …

Consoles might come and go but one thing has always remained consistent for Nintendo, and that’s its higher prices. Fortunately, the company has taken a step forward this Black Friday, reducing prices across its various eShops. Dubbed Cyber Deals 2018 by Nintendo, Switch owners can grab up to 33% off …

Today we are shining a light on GRIP: Combat Racing, a fun indie title that will have you not only racing to get first place, but battling it out for the top position too.

Three months after its official announcement, PC and Nintendo players were blessed with a leak that suggested developer Toys For Bob would be bringing its Spyro remaster to both platforms. Unfortunately, neither will be arriving alongside Spyro: Reignited Trilogy’s PlayStation 4 and Xbox One release tomorrow, with no estimated timeline …

Today we are taking a look at something a bit different- Moonlighter, an action RPG developed by the small team at Digital Sun. It shares DNA with other indie hits, including The Binding of Isaac, Harvest Moon and Stardew Valley.

Update (09/11/18): Reports emerged that YouTube would finally come to Nintendo Switch this week, a year and a half after the hybrid console first launched. Fortunately, the rumours were true, as Nintendo has officially unveiled the application in its eShop. Ever since its March 2017 release, fans of the Nintendo …