Random So, You Probably Don't Want To Put Your Nintendo Switch On A Radiator
Radiator used melt! It's super effective
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News Doug Bowser's Favourite Video Game May Surprise You
"A deep, immersive, problem-solving game with very little dialogue"
- Doug Bowser
News Pokémon's New Anime Series Just Got Region Locked On YouTube
It was accidentally shared to users outside of Japan
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- Japan
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News Stardew Valley Creator Outlines Version 1.4, Due Out On Consoles "Soon"
New content and much more
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- Switch eShop
- Updates
News Shantae The Half-Genie Hero Joins The Totaku Collection Next Year
After a lot of fan requests
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- WayForward
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News Four New Resident Evil Spirits Are Coming To Smash Bros. Ultimate Later This Week
Prepare for scares
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TodayWed, 27th Nov 2019
Random So, You Probably Don't Want To Put Your Nintendo Switch On A Radiator
Radiator used melt! It's super effective
It might sound obvious, but after seeing this it's probably worth putting it out there regardless: don't leave your Nintendo Switch on a radiator. You can likely see where this is going, and yes, one poor soul has recently seen the effects of doing such a thing first hand. Reddit user nuzleafsnipples94 has...
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- Switch Lite
- Random
News Doug Bowser's Favourite Video Game May Surprise You
"A deep, immersive, problem-solving game with very little dialogue"
He's the president of Nintendo of America, so it stands to reason that people will be very interested to know which video game Doug Bowser loves the most. He's been speaking to the University of Utah's magazine, and – as well as reflecting on his time at the university, he's been...
- Doug Bowser
News Pokémon's New Anime Series Just Got Region Locked On YouTube
It was accidentally shared to users outside of Japan
Alongside the launch of Sword and Shield recently was the release of the new anime series (once again) starring Ash and Pikachu as they explore the world of Pokémon. When the first episode premiered earlier this month, The Pokémon Company also released it on the official YouTube channel in...
- Pokemon
- Anime
- The Pokemon Company
- Japan
- YouTube
News Stardew Valley Creator Outlines Version 1.4, Due Out On Consoles "Soon"
New content and much more
Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone (ConcernedApe) has released patch notes and full details about the game's latest update, Version 1.4, now that it's available on PC. These details also give console owners an idea of what they can expect on their own farms when the update arrives next month. In his latest post, Barone...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Updates
News Shantae The Half-Genie Hero Joins The Totaku Collection Next Year
After a lot of fan requests
WayForward's half-genie hero Shantae has had quite a big year, with the announcement of her new game Shantae and the Seven Sirens. It's already available on Apple Arcade and is meant to be released on the Switch and other platforms later this year. If you're excited about Shantae's return, perhaps you'll also be happy to...
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- WayForward
- Totaku
News Four New Resident Evil Spirits Are Coming To Smash Bros. Ultimate Later This Week
Prepare for scares
Capcom's Resident Evil series has well and truly made itself at home during the Switch generation. Not long ago we saw the release of Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil 6 on the eShop, and before then we got the fourth game and the Resident Evil Origins Collection. To top it off, Nintendo's all-star fighting game Super Smash Bros...
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- Resident Evil
- Capcom
News Castlevania's Third Season Starts This December, According To Netflix Nordic
Update: Maybe not
Update: An individual reached out to Samuel Deats – the director of the Castlevania Netflix series – via Twitter and asked if the 1st December listing for the third season was true (thanks, GoNintendo). This was the director's reply: HAH, that's news to me and would certainly be scary considering we're still working on the...
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News Bethesda Delays Switch Version Of The Elder Scrolls: Blades Until Early Next Year
"We deeply appreciate your patience"
With the end of the year fast approaching, it's crunch time for many developers and publishers to either release their game now in time for the holiday season or hold off until next year when there might be some more breathing space in between releases. The latest game that won't be making its 2019 release...
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YesterdayTue, 26th Nov 2019
Rumour Nintendo Has Three Metroid Games In The Works, According To Leak Group
Do we believe it?
If there's one series that almost always has us desperate for more, it's Metroid. It's (potentially) lucky then, that the latest rumours suggest a whole lot of Metroid love is headed our way. Self-professed gaming leak group, LeakyPandy, has shared an update to social media which talks of Nintendo's supposed plans for the Metroid...
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Guide Best Nintendo Switch Black Friday 2019 Deals - Console Bundles, Games, Micro SD Cards And More
Give thanks for these awesome deals
It's that time, once again, when shoppers around the world prepare to brave the crowds in search of bargains. The Black Friday festivities are mostly based in crowded stores, though plenty of deals can also be hunted down online. For gamers, it's often a time of year for stocking up on goodies ahead of the festive...
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News Glorious Scans Of A Forgotten 1992 F-Zero Novel Have Surfaced Online
Pages and pages of lovely artwork
If you've missed F-Zero as much as we have for the last 15 years-or-so, then wow do we have a great find for you today. The images you see before you are reportedly from an F-Zero novel which was released back in February 1992. They were shared online by Twitter user @step70s earlier this year (you'll have to...
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News Pokémon Sun And Moon's Global Link Service Will Be Shut Down In February 2020
Other online functionality survives
The Pokémon Company has revealed that the Pokémon Global Link service available in the series' seventh generation of games is set to be shut down early next year. On 24th February 2020, all gameplay features which require the service in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon and Pokémon Sun and Moon will no longer...
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News These Are The Best-Selling Third-Party Games On Nintendo Platforms In America
Some you might not expect
NPD video game industry analyst Mat Piscatella, who regularly provides data about US gaming habits, was recently asked by a follower to name the best-selling third-party game on each Nintendo platform in terms of dollar sales rankings. The list started out with the Nintendo 64 generation and ran right through to the...
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- North America
- NPD
Review Decay Of Logos - An Epic Mess Of A Game, Despite The Lengthy Delay On Switch
Soulless
Originally planned for release back in August on Switch, Decay of Logos was delayed by its developers in order to fix some issues with the game on Nintendo's platform. We played this original version back at the time and found it seriously lacking, suffering from a crushing number of gameplay bugs, some terribly muddy graphics and a dire...
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- Switch eShop
News The Pokémon Company Is Taking Legal Action Against Sword And Shield Leakers
It just needs to name them first
Following in the footsteps of Epic Games, The Pokémon Company International has filed a lawsuit in Seattle to take action against unidentified individuals who were responsible for the Pokémon Sword and Shield game leaks earlier this month. The legal team at Perkins Coie, which has previously worked with tech...
- Nintendo Switch
- Pokemon
- The Pokemon Company
- Game Freak
- Legal
News The Devil May Cry Switch Trilogy Pack Includes Download Codes For The Second And Third Game
Nice job, Capcom
A day after Capcom announced the original Devil May Cry game would be coming to the Switch eShop, it was discovered there were "no plans" to release a physical version of the game on the hybrid platform. Of course, now that Devil May Cry 2 is out and Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Capcom
- Devil May Cry
Gallery Pokémon Sword And Shield Concept Art Shows Gym Leaders, Player Characters And More
Who's your favourite character?
If you just can't get enough of Pokémon Sword and Shield's colourful world and cast of characters, you'll likely enjoy browsing through these concept art pieces shared online. The images seen below appear to be photographs of the upcoming Collector's Edition of the official strategy guide, which is set to release in...
- Nintendo Switch
- Pokemon
News Walmart Selling Ubisoft Family Bundle For Switch, Contains Mario + Rabbids And Starlink
Two games for one price
There are two games on the Nintendo Switch that Ubisoft went above and beyond with – the system exclusive Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle and Starlink: Battle for Atlas featuring special Star Fox content. If you never got around to playing either of these games and you happen to live in America, you now have the opportunity...
- Nintendo Switch
- North America
- Ubisoft
- US
News Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition Is Receiving A Limited Run Release On Switch
Pre-orders open on 6th December
One game offering hundreds of hours of fun on the Switch that you might not have yet played is Larian Studios' epic RPG adventure, Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition. This masterpiece received a surprise digital release on the eShop back in September, and now Limited Run has revealed a physical version will...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Limited Run Games
News Power Stone-Style Brawler LastFight Is Out Now On Switch, We Think
No sign of it on the NA and EU eShops...
Remember LastFight? We'll forgive you if you don't, but we covered it a while back when it was just a 'maybe' for a Nintendo release (it launched elsewhere in 2016). Fast forward to the present day, and the game has – according to the publisher – just surprise-launched on the console; it wasn't even...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
Random If Cranky Kong Was Once Donkey Kong, What Does The Future Hold For Funky Kong?
DK devs weigh in
With Donkey Kong Country turning 25 last week and soaking up the lion's share of the anniversary headlines, we thought we'd give its younger sibling a chance to shine. Donkey Kong 64 celebrated its 20th birthday on 22nd November and we caught up with Mark Stevenson and
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News Fangamer's New Range Of Banjo-Kazooie Merch Is Tough To Resist
Including the game's soundtrack on vinyl
Gaming merchandise company Fangamer has unleashed a new set of goodies for its growing Banjo-Kazooie collection, and we're having a hard time staying away from the 'buy now' button. Perhaps the star of the show is a brand new 4-LP box set of Grant Kirkhope’s magical soundtrack, but you'll also find a new...
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News Railway Empire Brings Rail Management To Switch With DLC Included
Buy trains, build stations and manage your workforce
Kalypso Media and Independent Arts Software have revealed that railroad simulator Railway Empire is setting course for Nintendo Switch on 14th February 2020. This new Switch edition of the game will be arriving both physically and digitally and includes the full main game, as well as a number of...
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Accessory Review tomtoc Nintendo Switch Lite Cases - Sturdy, Practical And Affordable
Available to buy as we speak
A quick look at any gaming retailer's website will present you with countless options for your console carrying needs these days, and picking the right case for your particular budget can be a little complicated. Last year we checked out tomtoc's range of cases for the original Nintendo Switch and came away very...
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News Strike Force Kitty Is Yet Another Princess-Saving Platformer, But This One Has Cats
Out on Switch this week
If you're one our lovely site regulars, chances are you're pretty used to platformers where you have to go and save the princess from evil. Forget plumbers and giant fire-breathing turtle-things, though, because this one is all about adorable little kitties. Strike Force Kitty is a "humorous light platformer" all about our...
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- Upcoming Releases
- Switch eShop
News Cutesy Co-Op Dungeon-Crawler Riverbond Arrives On Switch Next Month
Includes a Shovel Knight crossover
Launching on Nintendo Switch next month is Riverbond, a co-op dungeon crawler packed with "adorable" enemies in a voxel world. Actually supporting both co-op and single-player gameplay, the Switch version of Riverbond comes with a brand new ethereal wonderland called Crystalwatch, a fantasy world full of precious...
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- Switch eShop
Monday25th Nov 2019
News Pokémon Sword And Shield's Gym Leader Jersey Numbers All Have A Common Theme
It all makes sense now
One cool little feature found within Pokémon Sword and Shield is the way in which trainers have their very own jersey number, with players, rivals, and Gym Leaders all having their own numeric identities. It would be easy to assume that each character's number has been plucked out at random as there's no obvious link between...
- Nintendo Switch
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News PlayStation Reaches The Semi-Finals Of Japanese Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
Update: Watch the tournament highlights here
Update [Mon 25th Nov, 2019 11:30 GMT]: It has been revealed that Taisho Pharmaceutical won Famitsu's corporate Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament, which secures a full-page advertisement and article in a future issue of the popular Weekly Famitsu magazine. But how did Sony Interactive Entertainment's...
- Nintendo Switch
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- PlayStation
- Japan
Get those tissues ready
If you've been a fan of Pokémon since the very beginning, you're almost guaranteed to remember the emotional scene waiting for you below. Way back in the show's first season which originally aired in 1998 (feel old yet?), an episode called Pikachu's Goodbye found its way to our screens. Even now, more than 20 years later,...
- Pokemon
- Anime
Review The Touryst - A Visually Stunning Island-Hop That's Loads Of Fun
We're Going To Ybiza
Shin'en Multimedia seem to wield some sort of superpower when it comes to pulling perfect performance out of the Switch. Fast RMX, Its superb Wipeout-style future racer – which helped fill a gap in the console's launch when Mario Kart 8 Deluxe arrived late – was, and still is, a dazzlingly handsome beast that runs at a...
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Hardware Review How Does The Carby GameCube Component Cable Compare To The Real Deal?
Component or HDMI, that is the question
If you're of a certain age you'll understand the struggles we went through to get the absolute best picture quality out of our consoles back in the day. The GameCube was no different; in fact, we remember paying well over the odds for a modified Component-to-RGB Scart cable in order to get our NTSC GameCube...
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News 8BitDo's Zero 2 Is A Switch Controller That's Small Enough To Fit On Your Keychain
Coming late next month
8Bitdo has just refreshed its classic Zero mini-pad in a range of colours which make it the ideal companion for your Switch Lite. The Zero 2 is a tiny Bluetooth controller which offers eight hours of battery life on a single charge and also works with Android, PC and MacOS. It lacks analogue controls and only has a single...
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Deals Don't Miss These Exciting Official Nintendo UK Store Black Friday Bargains
Grab yourself a bargain
Yup, it's that time of year once again, folks! Black Friday is just around the corner and retailers are going big with deals all over the place. The Nintendo Official UK Store is no different, and we've rounded up the very best offers going for you below. You'll find Nintendo Switch consoles, including the new Switch Lite,...
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UK Charts Pokémon Sword And Shield Loses Top Spot, But Nintendo Switch Dominates Top Ten
Switch-exclusives run riot
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 23rd November, revealing that Pokémon Sword has lost the first place position it secured last week. Coupled with Pokémon Shield, the game's success last week saw it become the second biggest launch for a Pokémon outing in UK history. The momentum has swung back
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Random Japanese YouTuber Spends $20,000 Buying Every Single Product At Nintendo Tokyo
The poor sales assistant...
We know plenty of people who aren't shy of spending silly amounts of money on Nintendo products, but this takes things to a whole other level. Popular Japanese YouTuber, Hikakin, shared a new video over the weekend to his 7.82 million subscribers. In the video, he takes a trip to the lovely-looking new Nintendo store in...
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News Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition Announced For Nintendo Switch
Joins DMC 1 and 2 on the eShop next year
Capcom has revealed that Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition is headed to a Switch near you, with a digital release planned for Nintendo's hybrid machine. You won't have too long to wait before you can get your hands on it either, as it's set to launch on 20th February 2020. If you're unfamiliar with this one,...
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- Switch eShop
Feature We Paid A Visit To Nintendo TOKYO On Opening Day, And Here's What We Found
Let's-a-go check out some amazing merch!
Nintendo TOKYO officially opened in the renovated Shibuya Parco in Tokyo last week, and despite it being both rainy and the coldest day of the year, that didn't stop Nintendo fans from lining up by the thousands to get in. The store officially opened up at 10:00, but you first had to line up to get a...
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Deals Nintendo Switch Lite Gets A Black Friday Price Drop (UK)
Pokémon bundles available, too!
If you're looking to get your hands on a shiny new Nintendo Switch Lite, perhaps as a Christmas gift or just a little present to yourself, Black Friday week is set to be a good time to do just that. Amazon UK is currently offering the console at a reduced price, with all of the three launch models now available for...
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Deals This Is The Cheapest Nintendo Switch In The UK Right Now
Get yourself a Switch lite for just £170
As Black Friday 2019 week truly kicks off in earnest, we're keeping our eyes peeled for the best Switch deal – and at the moment, UK buyers really can't do any better than this incredible offer from supermarket chain ASDA. The chain is offering the Switch Lite for just £169.99 – that's £30 off the...
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Video A Closer Look At Some Of Nintendo's Bizarre Unreleased Gaming Peripherals
A NES knitting machine, anyone?
Of all the major companies in the gaming world, Nintendo is commonly seen as the most out-there and unconventional of the bunch. It often designs consoles which are unexpected, which go against the trends of the industry, and frequently launches quirky controllers or design concepts to fit alongside them. In recent...
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News Space Pioneer Brings Twin-Stick RPG-Lite Gameplay To Switch This December
And QubicGames fans can get 50% off
Launching on Nintendo Switch next month is Space Pioneer, a twin-stick run-and-gun title from QubicGames and Vivid Games. This one has you travelling to various planets to discover ancient secrets; you'll be taking on enemies and bosses like cybernetic arachnids and venomous hornets - each of which come with...
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Review House of Golf - Mini-Golf Madness Held Back By Some Awkward Issues
Suburbian tee off
Everyone loves a good game of mini-golf. The wacky courses and absurd obstacles combine to create a challenging, yet accessible game that almost anybody can get stuck into. There have been countless video games based on mini-golf, ranging from console titles like Carnival Games: Mini Golf to smaller, flash-based games of varying...
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News Rebellion Has Just Bought The Bitmap Brothers Brand And Portfolio
Speedball II remake, please
Rebellion has just announced that it has purchased the brand and IP portfolio of The Bitmap Brothers, one of the UK's most exciting and influential '90s studios. Founded in 1987 by Mike Montgomery, Eric Matthews and Steve Kelly, The Bitmap Brothers were responsible for the likes of Xenon II: Megablast, Speedball II, Gods...
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Music Treat Your Ears To This Official Hollow Knight Piano Collections Album
Available to stream or buy this week
Materia Collective and game developer Team Cherry have announced that an official Hollow Knight Piano Collections album is set to be released later this week. You likely don't need us to tell you that Hollow Knight is one of the most popular and adored indies to arrive in the gaming scenes in recent years. This...
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- Switch eShop
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News One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Scores March Release Date, Pre-Order Bonuses Revealed
Europe also gets 'Kaido Edition'
Heads up, One Piece fans! Bandai Namco has revealed that One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4, the upcoming action-adventure game based on the franchise, will be launching on Nintendo Switch on 27th March 2020. The news comes alongside a brand new trailer (which you can check out above) and confirmation of pre-order bonuses...
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News Just Shapes & Beats Digs Up Exclusive Shovel Knight Remixes For Free DLC
Have a sneaky listen ahead of release
The chaotic rhythm-based gameplay of Just Shapes & Beats is about to get a whole lot "Shovelier" with the launch of some new and exclusive Shovel Knight tracks headed our way on 4th December. Developer Berzerk Studio has teamed up with Yacht Club Games to release Just Shapes & Beats' second free batch...
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News Pre-Orders For The Gardens Between's Physical Switch Release Go Live This Week
Only 5,000 copies available
The latest indie game to get a physical release on Nintendo Switch is The Gardens Between, and pre-orders are going live later this week. Originally confirmed a few months back, this partnership sees Super Rare Games releasing The Voxel Agent's chilled out puzzler in both standard and collector's editions. There will...
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