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News Retro Game Challenge 1 & 2 Are Getting Switch Ports In Japan
No word on a Western release yet
Bandai Namco has announced Retro Game Challenge 1 + 2 Replay, a remastered collection of two DS cult classics for Switch (thanks, Famitsu). At the moment, the collection has only been announced for Japan, and a release date hasn't been confirmed. Retro Game Challenge is a series of video games based on the Game...
Hands On Super Mario Bros. Wonder Lives Up To Its Name In The First Hour
Isn't it a wonder
A funny thing happened at (well, near) PAX West 2023. Super Mario Bros. Wonder, the latest two-dimensional Mario game — and the first original one in over 10 years — was surprisingly made fully playable for Nintendo Live attendees and media alike ahead of its October 20th release on Nintendo Switch. Anyone who’s watched...
News Trace Memory, Hotel Dusk Writer's New Adventure Game Blows Past Crowd-Funding Goal
Dark Auction: Hitler's Legacy is 170% funded
Japanese developer IzanagiGames, Inc. has launched a crowdfunding campaign for its new 'authentic mystery adventure' title called Dark Auction: Hitler's Legacy. At the time of writing, the game has been fully funded at 170% of the 2 million JPY goal and looks to be heading to Switch next year. Set in the...
News Nintendo Doesn't Plan To Announce Mario's New Voice Actor Ahead Of Wonder's Release
Doug Bowser reconfirms the reveal will "be within the credits"
Nintendo has reconfirmed Mario's new voice actor will be revealed in the credits of Super Mario Bros. Wonder and there won't be any special announcements happening ahead of this release. Speaking to IGN at Nintendo Live 2023, Nintendo of America's president Doug Bowser reiterated how...
News Morkull Ragast's Rage Is A Hollow Knight-Like Action Platformer Coming To Switch Next Year
Fill the Silksong void
Publisher SelectaPlay and developer Disaster Games have today announced that Morkull Ragast's Rage, a 2D action platformer, will be slashing its way over to Switch in 2024. At an initial glance, there is more than a little Hollow Knight on display here. The skull-headed protagonist, gloomy depth of field and combat focus...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Had No Deadline During Its Prototype Phase
It resulted in some wonderful ideas
Super Mario Bros. Wonder has already been praised in early hands-on previews for being one of the most refreshing takes on the 2D series in a very long time and it seems part of the reason behind this is tied to the fact there was no deadline in the early phases of its design. Speaking to Wired, the game's...
Video Here's 20 Minutes Of Super Mario Bros. Wonder Gameplay From Nintendo Treehouse
Playable at Nintendo Live 2023
In case you missed the initial announcement, Nintendo Live 2023 is currently taking place this weekend in Seattle. The event is packed with all sorts of entertainment and as part of this Nintendo is also showcasing its upcoming Switch release Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Nintendo's Treehouse held a live hands-on gameplay...
Round Up The Previews Are In For Super Mario Bros. Wonder
The first impressions are here
It's been another massive week in the world of Nintendo with the company hosting a special Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct. Ahead of the game's October release, Nintendo has also given a number of outlets the chance to go hands-on with the game. And now there's a bunch of previews up, so we've decided to round them up...
Random Super Mario Bros. Wonder's Director Is Also Happy Daisy Is Playable
"Including Daisy will help resolve fights within my own household"
With the Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct giving us lots of new information about the game, we've also been hearing about some hands-on reports from those who have managed to play the game at Gamescom — and it's been positive all around. But one of the best anecdotes to come from...
News Get Under Cover With Pixel Noir-Punk Platformer 'Gunbrella' Later This Month
When it rains, it soars
Retro-style action-adventure Gunbrella — from Gato Roboto developer dionksoft — will be opening up on Nintendo Switch on 13th September. Publisher Devolver Digital shared the news with a smoking new release date trailer, showcasing the grizzled gunbrella-wielding hero's skills with this unusual weapon. The game was...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For September And October 2023
Pokémon! Sonic! Mario! More!
After a slightly quieter summer period, the next couple of months are absolutely overflowing with top-tier Switch game releases. We've got a new Pokémon game, a new 2D Mario, a new 2D Sonic, and lots, lots more. Wowzers. We've been busy rounding up our usual selection of games headed to retail in the coming weeks,...
News NES-Style Brawler 'Treachery In Beatdown City' Gets Huge DLC Update Later This Month
The "Ultra Remix"
Nuchallenger has unveiled DLC for its NES-inspired brawler Treachery in Beatdown City, three years after the game's initial launch. Plus, it's coming to Switch on 13th September. Announced during yesterday's The MIX Next Online Fall Showcase 2023, Treachery in Beatdown City: Ultra Remix is a big update that includes some new...
Poll What Did You Think Of The Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct Showcase?
Wonderful or blunderful?
Nintendo has fully lifted the lid on its brand new 2D Mario title, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, giving us a proper glimpse of the gameplay and its many (good lord, many) new features. We've taken a look at some of the new worlds you'll be exploring, what kind of power-ups you'll be picking up, and the new characters, enemies,...
News What Year Is It? A Brand New Rugrats Game Has Been Announced
Causing havoc in 2024
The Media Indie Exchange (The MIX) has announced that a brand new Rugrats game will be making its way to PC and consoles in 2024. A Rugrats game, folks. Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland will see you join fan favourites Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, and Lil as they embark on a journey of imagination and wonder inspired by classic NES...
News You Can Apparently Mute The Talking Flowers In Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Zip it
Super Mario Bros. Wonder will feature talking flowers in every course that make all sorts of amusing comments and liven up the whole experience. If you don't like the idea of this though, it seems you'll be able to silence them. As highlighted by Nintendo Everything, a screenshot (and rough translation) on Nintendo's Japanese website...
PSA Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's DLC Has Reportedly Leaked
Watch out for spoilers!
Ahead of the launch of the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC on 13th September, there's reportedly been a leak. As highlighted by Polygon, "renders of new Pokémon and Pokémon forms" from part one 'The Teal Mask' are apparently doing the rounds on social media and elsewhere online. There are supposedly some other details...
News Miyamoto Wasn't A Big Fan Of Super Mario Bros. Wonder's Early Elephant Design
He didn't think it looked "like a Mario character"
Super Mario Bros. Wonder has a wacky design compared to your average Mario game, and while the new Elephant power-up has been welcomed with open arms by fans, Mario's creator wasn't quite as convinced when he first saw it. As part of the latest press rounds promoting this upcoming Switch exclusive,...
News Square Enix To Publish Whimsical Horror Adventure 'Little Goody Two Shoes'
Shoe shiner
Developer AstralShift has shared the debut trailer for its horror adventure RPG Little Goody Two Shoes — which looks cute and dainty on the surface, but there's a sinister root running through this forest. Published by Square Enix Collective, Little Goody Two Shoes is the prequel to AstralShift's cult RPG Maker title Pocket Mirror —...
News G.I. Joe Gets The Streets Of Rage Treatment In Brand New Arcade-Style Brawler
A real arcade hero
Developer Maple Powered Games and publisher Freedom Games have revealed a brand new collaboration with your company Hasbro — a G.I. Joe side-scrolling beat 'em up that'll have you scrambling for the arcades. Reminiscent of Streets of Rage 4 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra is a...
News Yep, There's A Metroidvania Inspired By 'A Christmas Carol' And It's Out In November
"You fear the Metroidvania too much"
A literary classic meets a video game genre hybrid in Ebenezer and the Invisible World, a Metroidvania inspired by Charles Dickens' classic novel 'A Christmas Carol'. And during today's MIX Next online showcase, developers Orbit Studio and Play On Words have revealed that they'll be giving the gift of action...
Feature Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct - All Announcements, Features, Power-Ups, Worlds
How wonderful
A brand new 2D Mario is just months away, and today, we got an in-depth look at Super Mario Bros. Wonder, the first new 2D Mario in almost 11 years. Today's Nintendo Direct didn't give us any shocks, per se, but we have a better idea of what to expect from the Flower Kingdom, how to play online, and some new enemies and power-ups...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Online Multiplayer Revealed, No Online Co-op
But it does have "Online Play"
The Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct today shared details on the games online multiplayer, but one big surprise is that it doesn't have traditional online co-op, really. While you can play co-op locally with up to four people, Mario Wonder's "Online Play" is completely different, encouraging you to create rooms for...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Showcases Trio Of Brand New Power-Ups
Elephant! Bubble! Drill!
Super Mario Bros. Wonder is introducing three brand new power-ups to the Super Mario universe. We got a good look at all three of these during today's Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct, and while we knew a bit about the Elephant power-up, we've now seen it properly in action — and also confirmed that yes, everyone can turn...
Watch Super Mario Bros Wonder Direct - Live!
Are you wondering?
It's-a-here! The Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct is just minutes away, and we'll be getting around 15-minutes of news on the upcoming 2D Mario game. This new adventure is a pretty big deal for Nintendo fans — this is the first brand new 2D Mario game in nearly 11 years, and to make things even more interesting, it's releasing...
News Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition Announced For Switch
Coming in October with all previous DLC
2K just dropped a bit of a bombshell — Borderlands 3 will be coming to Switch on 6th October 2023 in a brand new package that includes all previously released DLC (thanks, Gematsu). The game was rated for Switch back in December 2022, but we finally have confirmation from publisher 2K. Borderlands 3 Ul
News Unique Asymmetric Escape Game 'How 2 Escape' Pulls Into Switch Today
How 2 Escape? Together!
If you're looking for an unusual co-op game to play with a friend, then How 2 Escape could be exactly the ticket you need. All aboard this "asymmetric escape game" from Breakfirst Games, which launches today on the Switch eShop. This isn't a co-op game where you both play together on the Switch — instead, one of you plays...
News Cat Quest III Sets Sail With "Furrst" Gameplay Trailer
Originally called 'Pirates of the Purribean'
No need to worry about a mewtiny here — the next entry in the Cat Quest series has undergone a bit of a name change, but that swashbuckling spurr-irit is still there. Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean — now known as Cat Quest III — has received its debut gameplay trailer today. Taking the cute...
News Taito Milestones 3 Revives More Retro Classics In 2024
Taito Milestones 2 launches today
In line with the release of Taito Milestones 2, Taito has announced it will be launching a third retro game collection in 2024. Taito Milestones 3 is currently confirmed for Japan, but no platforms have been announced. Given the fact both the first and second collections got local releases on the Switch, there's...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley's "Cozy" Physical Edition Is Just A Download Code
Available this October
Ahead of the free-to-play launch of Disney Dreamlight Valley later this year, it's been revealed the life simulation adventure game starring Mickey Mouse and friends will be getting a $50 physical release on all platforms including the Nintendo Switch. Unfortunately, you won't actually get a cartridge with this version of the...
News Nightdive Studios Brings 'Rise Of The Triad: Ludicrous Edition' To Switch This September
Triple trouble
Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition has its sights set on a 29th September 2023 release date on Switch and other consoles, Apogee Entertainment, New Blood Interactive, and Nightdive Studios have announced today. The game was originally slated to be released in "early 2023" but received a delay in July. Now, the Wolfenstein-inspired...
Video 9 Exciting New Games Coming To The Nintendo Switch In September 2023
Mortal Kombat 1! Super Bomberman R2! Thunder Ray!
It's nearly September, which can only mean one thing... more games! We've got a few big hitters landing on the Switch in the next few weeks, including the likes of Mortal Kombat 1, Super Bomberman R 2, and Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster, but there is also a handful of interesting indie titles...
News Paper Mario-Like 'Born Of Bread' Needs A Little More Time In The Oven, Delayed To This Fall
Slow cooking
We have been excited about the retro-inspired RPG Born of Bread ever since we first heard that it would be launching on Switch this summer. We got a slice of the action earlier this month when a demo rose onto the eShop, but now developer WildArts and publisher Dear Villagers ha
Exclusive El Tigre Is The Newest Fighter Slashing Into Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2
Eye of the Tigre
In the run-up to the release of Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 later this year, publisher GameMill Entertainment has been gradually drip-feeding us information on the new fighters that we can expect to see stepping into the ring. We have already clocked Squidward and Jimmy Newtron in the announcement trailer, but today we have learnt...
News Retro-Inspired Indie Sea Of Stars Sold 100,000 Copies On Its First Day
Critics are raving about this one
The new retro-inspired RPG Sea of Stars made its debut on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms this week, and it's already off to an incredibly strong start. In an update on social media thanking fans for their support, developer Sabotage revealed the game sold 100,000 copies on its first day of...
News Konami's Suikoden I & II HD Remaster Has Been Delayed
Additional development time is required
If you were anticipating the return of the JRPG classics Suikoden I & II this year, you might want to read on. Konami has issued a new notice on its official website and via social media about a slight delay. Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars
News After Previous Delay, Mega Man-Style Roguelike '30XX' Will Now Blast Onto Switch Next Month
Bouncing back from an earlier delay
After a last-minute delay earlier this month, Batterystaple Games' Mega Man-style Roguelike 30XX has been given a brand-new release date for next month, and will now be blasting onto the Switch eShop on 1st September in North America, 12th September in Europe and 28th September in Japan. The developers had...
News Skull Island: Rise Of Kong Swings Onto Switch This October
The King is entering the building
After being announced (and leaked) back in July, publisher GameMill Entertainment has today revealed that Skull Island: Rise of Kong will be swinging onto Switch on 17th October — right around the release of every other game ever, then. Developed by IguanaBee Studios, this third-person action-adventure game will...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Direct Announced For August 31st
Wahoo!
Nintendo has announced that it will be broadcasting a special Nintendo Direct presentation focusing on the upcoming launch of Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Clocking in at roughly 15 minutes in length, the Direct will air on Thursday, August 31st, 2023 at 3pm BST / 7am PT / 10am ET / 12am AET. Nintendo is promising an "in-depth look" at the...
News Dave Bautista Stars In Live-Action Mortal Kombat 1 Commercial
It's In Our Blood
With Mortal Kombat 1 launching for the Nintendo Switch on September 15th, 2023, Warner Bros. Games is understandably ramping up the marketing for the upcoming fighting game. Its latest effort sees actor Dave Bautista (Blade Runner 2049, Army of the Dead, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery) gather up a bunch of random strangers...
News Front Mission 2: Remake Lands New Release Date In October For Switch
Wanzer up
Front Mission 2: Remake at last has a brand new release date. After originally being slated for a release this June, Forever Entertainment delayed the second remake in the series at the last minute. Now, the publisher has announced that the game will be blasting onto Switch on 5th October 2023 (via Gematsu). Front Mission 2: Remake is...
News OPUS: Prism Peak Will Capture Your Heart With New Teaser
"Spiritual sibling" to the critically acclaimed Echo of Starsong
Developer Sigono returns to pull at our heartstrings with a new entry in the OPUS series of narrative adventures. OPUS: Prism Peak is being described as a cross between "What Remains of Edith Finch and Makoto Shinkai films" (Your Name, Suzume, etc.) and is the "spiritual sibling" to...
Video Raphael Stars In The Latest Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Character Spotlight
See the TMNT in action
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is due out on Switch later this year, and since then it's been sharing some character reveals and spotlights. The latest one features the "most fiery and aggressive" Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Raphael. If his description fits your own playstyle, then you might want to seriously consider this...
Exclusive Adorable Adventure 'A Tiny Sticker Tale' Will Stick With You This October
Stick to it
A Tiny Sticker Tale — Ogre Pixel's equally adorable follow-up to Lonesome Village — is launching on the Switch eShop on 4th October. Pre-orders are open now on the North American Switch eShop, and it'll only set you back $9.99. The game was recently featured in this summer's
News Fitness Boxing Fist Of The North Star Is Getting A Physical Release In The West
Workout this December
Imagineer surprised fitness fans earlier this year with the release of Fitness Boxing Fist of the North Star on the Nintendo Switch. As you might recall, it's a crossover of the popular manga and anime series Fist of the North Star, where you have characters like Kenshiro as your instructor, and once you've warmed up, you're...
News Newgrounds Classic 'Alien Hominid' Returns In HD Remaster On Switch
A flash favourite
If you remember Newgrounds, and you frequented that website, then you'll probably remember Alien Hominid. The Flash game eventually made its way to consoles — including GameCube — in 2004, but The Behemoth has confirmed that the original game will get getting an HD remaster. Co-launching with Alien Hominid Invasion — the...
News Karai And Usagi Kick Butt In Radical New TMNT: Shredder's Revenge DLC Trailer
Out next week
Dotemu has published a brand new trailer for the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge DLC, Dimension Shellshock, showcasing the shell-kicking talents of Miyamoto Usagi and Karai. These two new characters will be featured in the DLC, which launches on 31st August. This new trailer gives us a look at how both...
News Don't Panic, The Making Of Karateka Will Arrive On Switch This Month After All
In North America, at least
Update [Fri 25th Aug 10:00 BST]: Digital Eclipse has now confirmed that The Making of Karateka will arrive on the Switch eShop on August 29th, 2023 in North America. In Europe and Australia, meanwhile, it'll be made available on September 5th, 2023. The company also confirmed that a physical release will be made...
News Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope Creative Director Teases "Secret Hidden Message" In Rayman DLC
He wants to "bring Rayman back to the glory he deserves"
Ahead of the launch of the Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope - Rayman in the Phantom Show DLC next week, the game's creative director Davide Soliani has shared a rather interesting message with the game's fanbase. He starts out talking about how Rayman was the first game he worked on at Ubisoft...
News Warhammer 40,000: Dakka Squadron Is An Aerial Assault On The Senses
Volume down
RedDeerGames has revealed Warhammer 40,000: Dakka Squadron for the Nintendo Switch, developed by Phosphor Studios and launching "soon", whenever that means. There's not a great deal to go on at the moment other than it's an aerial combat game and your mission is, as RedDeerGames puts it, to fight. The debut trailer is short and sweet,...
News Chess-Strategy Roguelike 'Shotgun King' Is Getting A Physical Switch Release
Deluxe limited to 300 units
Red Art Games has unveiled pre-orders for an upcoming physical Switch release for the chess-strategy roguelike game Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate. Launching in Q1 2024, the release will come in two flavours: a standard edition and a deluxe edition. While both come in at the same price of €34.99, the latter is...