Keeping the Flame burning. A couple of years ago, a little puzzle game came to the Switch eShop called Dungeons of Dreadrock, which smartly mixed the vibe of 1980s first-person adventure games with simple puzzle mechanics. Though Dungeons of Dreadrock was enjoyable enough as a standalone experience, it was recently revealed that there will be…
Trevorlution. Earlier this month, Palworld developer PocketPair detailed the patent infringement claims that make up Nintendo’s ongoing lawsuit. The case itself is still underway, with both parties building their arguments, but a new prediction from a Japanese patent attorney suggests that PocketPair may be finding support in the most unlikely of places (thanks, Automaton). The…
The best DS games ever. 21st November 2024 marks 20 years since the North American launch of the Nintendo DS – the perfect time to dig out your DS and rediscover its remarkable library. Chances are it’s still got some juice! In honour of the occasion, we’re republishing this updated article showcasing our Top 50…
“It can’t be bargained with… it can’t be reasoned with…”. In a recent blog post from Pokémon GO developer Niantic, the company has laid out its plans for what it calls a ‘Large Geospatial Model’, an AI that fills in the blanks for geographical locations that haven’t been physically captured in person. So for example,…
The rise to heaven. One of the joys of Nintendo’s Switch is how it marries the company’s home console heritage with its equally prestigious handheld line. Ask anybody over the age of 30 to name a handheld system and “Game Boy” will likely still be the first answer; that system became synonymous with portable gaming…
“The Switch screen is hard on my farsightedness”. Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake has been out for a week now and while it’s getting a lot of praise in its home country of Japan, it seems some players are struggling with the game – especially on the Switch. As highlighted by Automaton Media, an article…
Available “while supplies last”. In case you missed it, Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is getting a physical Switch release this week. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Key scenes have been improved. Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP didn’t arrive in the best state when it was released on the Switch and multiple other platforms in September. Fortunately, Dragami Games has been slowly improving Juliet’s zombie-hunting adventure. With this in mind, the company’s CEO Yoshima Yasuda has now revealed the team has “finally” completed work…
A 2025 release has been locked in. One of the most anticipated games of 2025 is Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and to gear up for the big launch next year, Nintendo has now added this new entry to the official Metroid page on its website. It’s apparently “coming soon” with Nintendo also mentioning how fans…
Board already. There is no shortage of party games available on Switch – the console was practically made with the genre in mind. Standing out from the crowd requires some careful balancing of the rules or implementing some gimmick to make your game feel unique. Or, in the case of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba…