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Friday15th Aug 2025
Feature "Unsettling Yet Captivating" - SHUTEN ORDER Creators Talk Cult Religion And Dismemberment
"I thought it would be impossible to partner with a publisher"
Creator Kazutaka Kodaka – known for Danganronpa, Master Detective Archives: Rain Code, and more – has cultivated quite the reputation for his wild, engrossing video game stories, but the upcoming SHUTEN ORDER might just be one of his boldest yet. Launching on 5th September 2025 on...
- Features
- Interviews
- Nintendo Switch
News Sega Drops OST Remix Video For Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
That's one radical highway
With the release date for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds drawing ever closer (that's 25th September, speed freaks), Sega is keeping the old hype train rolling along in the right direction with a brand new remix of some of the tunes featured in the upcoming racer, which, we have to say, looks absolutely cracking. You can check...
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
- Sega
- Sonic
Thursday14th Aug 2025
News Mario Kart World Announces 'Summer Vacation Skill Test' Event
Summer fun for Japan
Mario Kart World is running a Summer Vacation Skill Test event in-game later this month, but only in Japan. Announced on social media by Nintendo — and translated by OatmealDome — you'll be able to participate in 150cc races with others to try and become one of the top 100 players. The event takes place on 23rd August 2025...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Mario Kart
- Japan
Review UFO 50 (Switch) - A Wondrous Smorgasbord Of Retro Delights
I want to believe
While playing UFO 50 for this review, I visited an exhibition at London’s Science Museum: Power Up – a hands-on tour of the last five decades of video games. There, in an expansive, dark basement, an orange-illuminated wall of computers and consoles took me right through the 1980s. I sampled such delicacies as a flickery...
- Reviews
- Switch eShop
News The Next 3D Arcade Archives Release Is Available Today On Switch And Switch 2
Fancy some wave racing?
In case you missed it, Hamster Corporation today adds Namco's 1996 wave racer Aqua Jet to its Arcade Archives and Arcade Archives 2 series on the Switch and Switch 2. As explained by Hamster, this game stood out in arcades at the time because of its "large jet ski-style cabinet" a
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Arcade Archives
- Hamster
News Capcom 'Platinum Titles' Sales Update - Monster Hunter, Resident Evil And More
The latest record sales as of June, 2025
Capcom is a powerhouse in the video game space with huge franchises like Resident Evil, Street Fighter and Monster Hunter. These games all continue to grow and if you need a reminder of just how big they are, the Japanese company recently shared a 'Platinum Titles' update on its official website. These are...
- Nintendo Switch
- Capcom
Review CRKD x Gibson Guitar Controller For Switch + Switch 2 - Great Quality, At A Price
Rock solid
Depending on who you ask, the rhythm game genre — specifically games which utilise instrumental peripherals — is either dead, or, well… nearly dead. If you happen to fall into the latter camp and are sick to death of playing Fortnite Festival with either a bog-standard pad or CRKD’s rather middling NEO S pad, th
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Accessories
News Rift Of The NecroDancer's Next Indie Crossover DLC Arrives On Switch Soon
Under the hood
Brace Yourself Games is continuing its stellar lineup of Rift of the NecroDancer crossover DLC with a brand new Everhood collaboration. The succinctly named 'Everhood Music Pack' adds four new tracks to the falling notes rhythm game, all of which will be available to purchase separately or as a bundle. The DLC is now live on Steam,...
- News
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
- DLC
News Nintendo Updates Its Parental Controls Mobile App For Switch And Switch 2
Following a major patch in May
Nintendo recently updated its music app on mobile devices, and this week it has released a new update for its Switch Parental Controls app. According to the patch notes, this bumps it up to Version 2.2.0 and it comes with a handful of updates to improve the overall experience. One, in particular, improves the 'Play...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Mobile
- Updates
Nintendo Download 14th August (North America)
Drag x Drive! Shantae Advance! TMNT: Tactical Takedown!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. (We've also got a couple of games that dropped during and after the Indie World but weren't featured on last week's download — oops!) As always, be sure to drop...
- Nintendo Download
- Nintendo Switch
- North America
News Fast & Furious: Arcade Port Cruises Onto Switch This October
From the team behind Cruis'n Blast
Arcade racing fans have another game to look forward to this year, with GameMill Entertainment announcing it will be bringing Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition to the Switch and multiple other platforms on 24th October, 2025. If you're getting Cruis'n Blast vibes from this one, that's because developer Raw...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
News Capcom Is Holding A 90-Minute Panel At New York Comic-Con In October
It will showcase "recent and upcoming releases"
Japanese gaming giant Capcom will be holding a special panel on the main stage at this year's New York Comic-Con on 10th October 2025. Entertainment Weekly unveiled the list of panels available at the event — which takes place from 9th to 12th October — and Capcom was among them. We know very few...
- Capcom
- North America
- Nintendo Switch 2
News Jackbox Party Pack 11 Is Looking Suitably Ridiculous In New Trailer
There are pugs in it
Jackbox Games has released a new trailer for the upcoming Jackbox Party Pack 11, scheduled to launch on the Switch later this year. It's looking pretty ridiculous, which is exactly what we've come to expect from the Jackbox franchise, so if you're looking to play a few fun party with family or friends on Christmas Day or Boxing...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
Wednesday13th Aug 2025
Guide Best Nintendo Switch 2 Third-Party TV Docks
Small docks, big impact
Whether you want a spare dock for a second TV, a travel-friendly option for gaming on the go, or simply a cheaper alternative to Nintendo’s official model, third-party Switch 2 TV docks are a great way to keep your console charged and ready for big-screen action. The best options combine reliable charging, solid build...
- Guides
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Deals
News Uniqlo Reveals New Pokémon TCG Clothing Range
Pika choose
Clothing brand Uniqlo has put together some pretty sweet gaming collections in the past. We've seen the likes of Tears of the Kingdom, Final Fantasy and Animal Crossing all headline previous ranges, and now it's time for the Pokémon Trading Card Game (and
- News
- Pokemon
- Merchandise
- Pokemon TCG
Review Drag x Drive (Switch 2) - A Real Baller With Friends, But Is There Enough To Do?
Is it a swish or an air ball?
Drag x Drive is Nintendo's latest attempt to give us a unique sports game that utilises their latest console's flashy tech. And this time, it isn't just any old sport. If you've ever watched wheelchair basketball, you know how technical it can get, and Drag x Drive takes this to the extreme. It's a brilliant choice of...
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch 2
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Drag x Drive
More drag than drive?
Ahead of Drag x Drive's launch tomorrow, reviews for the wheelchair basketball game have dropped, and... they're pretty mixed. Focusing on 3v3 matches and fully controlled using the Switch 2's Mouse Mode controls, Drag x Drive is a relatively unique multiplayer experience. But, looking over most reviews of the game, that might...
- Round Up
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
Review Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown (Switch) - A Rad Turn-Based Brawler Blend
Your turn, dude!
There were occasions in 2024 where I wanted nothing more than for the frequency of TMNT game releases to slow down a little. We got three new video game outings, and while some opted for big swings, I couldn't help but feel that the sewer-dwellers' saturation was becoming too much — it's funny how a hit like Shredder's Revenge and...
- Reviews
- Switch eShop
- TMNT
News New Grand Theft Auto Trilogy Physical Switch Release Spotted
Update: New listing pops up in Europe and it's a "code-in-box"
Since the arrival of Game-Key Cards on the Switch 2, there has been ongoing discussion about the future of third-party physical releases. Even during the Switch generation, certain hard copy releases didn't always live up to expectations, opting to include a download code instead of the...
- Nintendo Switch
- Rockstar Games
- US
- North America
- Rumours
News The Legend Of Zelda Movie's Official Social Media Account Goes Live
The marketing campaign begins
We're slowly learning more about the upcoming live-action Legend of Zelda movie, and following the reveal of the first cast members in July, it appears an official social media account has now been opened on the platform X (formerly known as Twitter). It's tagged as @The_Zelda_Movie and in the bio mentions how the film...
- Zelda
- Nintendo
- Movies
News Tekken 8 On Switch 2 Would Be "A Lot Of Work", But Director Isn't Ruling It Out
"It would be a very good business decision"
The Switch 2 release schedule is already home to a bunch of ports that never would have been possible on Switch 1, and we can only assume that this will continue for the years to come. One title that's yet to be eyed for the new hybrid is Tekken 8, but that's not to say that the game's director hasn't...
- News
- Nintendo Switch 2
Guide Best Nintendo Switch 2 Gaming Headsets
Wired for sound
The Nintendo Switch 2 brings improved audio and built-in GameChat, making a good gaming headset more useful than ever. Whether you’re chatting with friends or just want to enjoy your games with better sound, the right headset can make all the difference. One of the most welcome additions is the headphone jack on the Switch 2 Pro...
- Guides
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Deals
News Annapurna Is Bringing This Cute Co-op LEGO Game To Switch In September
September is built for LEGO games it seems
Annapurna Interactive has announced that LEGO Voyagers — the two-player co-op adventure from Light Box Studios, the developer of LEGO Builder’s Journey — is coming to Switch on 15th September 2025 (thanks, IGN). Originally announced at
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
- Lego
News Double Dragon Gaiden Scores Another Free DLC Character Pack In New Update
Evil Marian and Super Anubis join the fight
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is the gift that keeps on giving, with Maximum Entertainment and developer Secret Base today adding two more playable characters to the beat 'em up as a free DLC update. This time it's the "Evil Marian" and "Super Anubis" joining the fight. They follow on from the...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Updates
News R-Type Delta: HD Boosted Gets A Western Launch Date On Switch
Hint: it's the same as Japan!
Clear River Games has announced that R-Type Delta: HD Boosted will launch on Switch in the West on 20th November 2025. That's the same date as Japan! Developed by City Connection Co. Ltd, the game will receive a physical edition in addition to the usual digital release on Switch, a whopping 27 years after its original...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
Tuesday12th Aug 2025
Guide Best Pixel Art Nintendo Switch Games
Our pick of impeccable pixels
Updated this list with the wonderful Until Then and Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound! Of all the art styles in video games, none has a stronger chokehold on developers and players alike than the humble pixel. Whether it's a fantastically detailed modern take on what is possible in pixels, or something made in homage to NES and...
- Features
- Best Switch Games
- Guides
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch Essentials
News Could This Mysterious Super Mario 40th Anniversary X Account Be Legit?
aaaaaaaaa I don't know
Fans have recently been pondering over a mysterious X/Twitter account that seemingly directly references Super Mario's upcoming 40th anniversary. As reported by The Gamer, X account @supermario40th has been causing a bit of a kerfuffle, with some suspecting that it might be legit, thus indicating that Nintendo will indeed...
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Super Mario
- Super Mario 40th
News This Super Punch-Out!! Style Game Is On The Way To Switch, Here's A Look
Bringing the fight to Switch soon
[Thu 6th Mar, 2025 02:30 GMT]: The manga series Baki the Grappler will be getting a Super Punch-Out!! style 2D action game for Switch this September. This particular entry, officially known as Baki Hanma: Blood Arena, is based on the Netflix anime and is published by Purple Play and developed by Purple Tree, who...
- Switch eShop
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Manga
- Netflix
Random Oh Jeez, Now Palworld Has Its Own Rip-Off On The Switch eShop
And it looks terrible
Developer Pocketpair is still very much in the midst of a lawsuit from Nintendo over its smash-hit title Palworld, but it may have another issue on its hands. As covered by The Gamer, a new title by the name of Palland is now available via the Switch eShop, and everything from its basic descript
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Playable Switch 2 Demo Appearing At Upcoming Events
Update: Registrations now live in the US
Pokémon Legends: Z-A is easily one of the most anticipated Switch (and Switch 2) releases of this year, and although trainers will have to wait until October to get their hands on it, it seems there will be a few ways to sample the new entry before then. In case you missed it, there's apparently going to be...
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Pokemon
- Upcoming Releases
- Demos
Poll So, Will You Be Getting The Switch 2's Next Exclusive 'Drag x Drive'?
"Get ready for a whole new ball game"
Last weekend, Nintendo held a special 'Global Jam' for the Switch 2 exclusive, Drag x Drive. This game is described as "the next generation" of 3-on-3 sports, where you use the mouse controls to speed around the court, and flick your wrists to perform tricks and shoot some hoops. To top it off, you can join in...
- Polls
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
News After Some Early Issues, Genki Has Finally Upgraded Select Switch 2 Accessories
Attack Vector and Sleeper Case get a facelift
The relationship between Genki and Switch 2 might forever be defined by that pre-reveal CES showcase, but the accessory manufacturer has produced a lot of gear for the new hybrid in the months since. While we have liked most of the Switch 2 accessories we've seen so far from the company, select items...
- New
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Accessories
News Bubsy's Physical Switch Collection Pre-Orders Open Later This Week
"What could possibly go wrong?"
Following '90s gaming mascot revivals like Gex in recent times, Bubsy is up next with his Purrfect Collection featuring multiple classic titles. Limited Run Games has now lifted the lid on the physical offerings, which will contain "4 classic games" and eight playable experiences in total. As a refresher, here's...
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
- Atari
- Limited Run Games
News Nintendo Partners With Interstate Scholastic Esports Alliance For Competitive Events
Better together
Nintendo of America and Interstate Scholastic Esports Alliance (ISEA) have announced a partnership "to make gaming competitions more social, accessible, and rewarding". Starting later this year, school-organized tournaments and events for grades 4 through 12 will be able to utilise Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Splatoon 3, and Mario...
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- North America
News Captain Toad Returns In This Week's Nintendo Music Update
Treasure Tracker also got a Switch 2 upgrade recently
Nintendo Music has received its weekly update today and this time it adds the soundtrack from Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker. You'll be able to listen to tracks like the game's title theme, The King of Pyropuff Peak and much more. All up, this album contains a total of 58 tracks and has a...
- Nintendo Music
- Nintendo Switch Online
- Nintendo
- Updates
Monday11th Aug 2025
Review Gradius Origins (Switch) - An Almost-Perfect Package For Shoot 'Em Up Fans
Road British
It is testament to Konami’s back-catalogue, from an era when it was the undisputed king of the 16-Bit and 2D arcade craft, that it can muster so many extraordinary compilations. Gradius Origins joins both the Contra and Castlevania Anniversary releases, and Digital Eclipse's wonderful Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga...
- Reviews
- Switch eShop
Review Heretic + Hexen (Switch) - Two FPS Cult Classics Masterfully Revamped
Faith revived
I’m really beginning to wonder just how Nightdive Studios manages to fit in so many awesome projects. Last year, we had no less than five major releases from the team, including The Thing: Remastered, DOOM + DOOM II, and Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster, and it’s clearly looking to achieve a similar degree of prolificacy in 2025. So...
- Reviews
- Switch eShop
News McDonald's Japan Pulls Happy Meal Pokémon Cards Early, And Fans Blame Scalpers
But will they learn from their McSteaks?
McDonald's restaurants in Japan seem to have got a little more than they bargained for over this past weekend, as a promotion between Pokémon and the company's Happy Meals had to shut down early. The reason? "Higher-than-expected sales". However, it appears there's more going on here — and, as you can...
- Pokemon
- Merchandise
- Japan
UK Charts Mafia: The Old Country Whacks Mario Kart World Down A Peg
Leave the shell. Take the banana.
The latest UK Charts are in and the newly-released Mafia: The Old Country finds itself at the top of the pile, knocking Mario Kart World off its pedestal and into second place. Elsewhere, Tales of the Shire has also performed admirably to land at number 8, despite some rather poor reviews. Sega has a new release...
- UK Charts
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch
- UK
Anniversary Paper Mario First Unfolded On N64 25 Years Ago
And the book's still open
25 years ago today, 11th August, Mario jumped into a whole new dimension. Today marks the anniversary of the N64 turn-based RPG, Paper Mario — which is a pretty big deal, because that means the entire series is also celebrating its quarter-century anniversary. Feeling old yet? Originally planned to be developed by...
- Anniversaries
- N64
- Nintendo
- Mario
- Polls
News Turtle Beach Announces Officially Licensed Budget Headset For Switch 2
A price that's lite on your pocket
Turtle Beach is one of the more well-known brands that's already got an entry on our current list of best gaming headsets for Switch 2, and it looks like it may well be sniffing after another with its latest, rather snazzy-looking budget offering. Turtle Beach's Airlite Fit for S
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
- Accessories
Exclusive Adventure Puzzler 'Particle Hearts' Looks Gorgeous In New Story Trailer
The horn section
Developer Underwater Fire and publisher First Break Labs have just launched a new story trailer for their upcoming puzzle adventure game Particle Hearts, and, simply put, it looks gorgeous. This one will see you playing as The Drifter, a mysterious horned figure made entirely of particles, who sets out on a journey through a savage...
- News
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
News Mad BMX Skills 2 Supermans Onto Switch Later This Week
Kickstart to your weekend?
There's something about side-scrolling BMX/motorbike games, don't you agree? They promise big silly accidents, skill-based gameplay that's easy to parse, violent falls from mid-air, fun stunts, incredibly painful crashes and... well, yeah, just loads of falling and people getting rag-dolled. Now, we've got some good BMX...
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
Sunday10th Aug 2025
Mini Review Is This Seat Taken? (Switch) - Sit Down And Get Comfy With This Short, Simple Puzzler
Someone's sitting there, mate
I'm the type of introvert who's made an art of choosing the right seat in public places. With such honed skills, I assumed a puzzler like Is This Seat Taken? would be second nature, and I was mostly right. This adorable indie might not bring anything radical to the table, but it's a perfectly pleasant pick-up-and-play...
- Mini Reviews
- Switch eShop
News One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Officially Reveals Character Pass 3 DLC
Following a fan survey earlier this year
We heard earlier this year how One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 would be getting more DLC, and now we've got an official update. Bandai Namco and the game's developer Omega Force have revealed Character Pass 3. It contains six playable characters and is available to purchase on 11th August 2025. The first part,...
- Nintendo Switch
- One Piece
- Bandai Namco
- Updates
- DLC
Talking Point Where On Earth Are The Switch 2 Soundtracks On Nintendo Music?
For the Melody Motorway
Ohhhhh, Zeebraaaa, Zeebraaaaa, ZEEBRAAAAA!~ Here I am, tapping out once again to the Zebra Bananza theme. It's a song fit for Carnival, a blend of styles from all across Latin America — the Brazilian Samba, the Cuban Salsa, the Argentinian Tango. Every time DK beats his chest and transforms into the buffest Zebra you've...
- Features
- Talking Point
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Music
- Polls
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!
Vote!
Welcome, cover fans, to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Before we head into this week's match-up, let's have a quick reminder of what went down last weekend. It was a one-on-one face-off for the GBA's The Hobbit, which saw the gloomy North American/European cover go up against the colourful Japanese variant. Somewhat surprisingly to us, it...
- Features
- Polls
- Box Art Brawl
- GBA
- Wario
Saturday9th Aug 2025
Opinion Metroid II Doesn't Care If Samus Lives Or Dies
An existential crisis courtesy of the Game Boy
I recently started playing Metroid II: Return of Samus for the first time. I’m not sure why. Maybe it was a way of staving off my intense cravings for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, which as of writing still doesn’t have a launch date more concrete than the vague '2025' window Nintendo revealed over a...
- Features
- Opinion
- Metroid
News SNK Announces ACA NEOGEO Selection Vol. 7 And Vol. 8 For Switch
Vol. 5 and 6 launched this week
Alongside the release of SNK's ACA NEOGEO Selection Vol. 5 and 6 in Japan this week, Vol. 7 and Vol. 8 have now been announced for the Switch. Both of these collections will launch on 6th November 2025 in the same location. There's no mention of a local release, but like previous collections, English-language...
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- ACA
- Neo Geo
- SNK
Review Chillin' By The Fire (Switch 2) - Novel Camera Integration, But Won't Set Your World Alight
RV there yet?
There's usually a number of a certain type of game that drops when a brand new console arrives on the scene. You know the ones, the quirky ones, the ones that utilise new tech and features — such as the Switch 2's camera and game-sharing abilities — to give us something we haven't seen before. And so it is that we come to be...
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch 2
