Tag: Upcoming Releases
Video 10 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In June 2024
Luigi, Monster Hunter and more
We're now at the halfway mark of the year for 2024 and it's been a blast on the Switch so far with games like Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. Thankfully, there's even more on the way in terms of first-party exclusives, with the 3DS title Luigi's Mansion 2 making a return this month in HD. As for third-party...
News Tomba! Special Edition Is An Enhanced Release Of A Beloved PS1 Platformer, Out August
"Tomba loves you, and by golly, America loves Tomba."
Almost a year ago, Limited Run Games announced that it was working on a rerelease of Tomba!, the PlayStation 2.5D platformer. And after nearly 12 months of silence, Tomba! has re-emerged, and it's coming to Switch on 1st August 2024 (thanks, Gematsu!).
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For June And July 2024
Luigi's Mansion! Monster Hunter! SMTV!
On the lookout for some shiny new Nintendo Switch games to add to your collection? Well, you couldn't be in a better place! We've been busy rounding up our usual selection of games headed to retail over the next few weeks, including some highlights picked by us as well as lots of other games and accessories...
News Marvelous Provides Development Update On New Story Of Seasons Game
"Please wait just a little bit longer"
Last year, during the Marvelous Games Showcase, the company revealed it was working on the next major entry in the farming and lifestyle simulation series Story of Seasons. Now during this year's showcase, the Story of Seasons series manager Hikaru Nakano has provided a development update and another look at...
News DAEMON X MACHINA: Titanic Scion Gets A New Teaser Trailer
Another look at the "mech-action sequel"
At the Marvelous Game Showcase last year, First Studio and "visionary producer" Kenichiro Tsukuda lifted the lid on DAEMON X MACHINA: Titanic Scion. Now to close out this year's show, Marvelous has shared another teaser of the "all-new entry" in the series. Here's some PR: "DAEMON X MACHINA: Titanic Scion:...
News Rune Factory's New Spin-Off 'Project Dragon' Introduces The Protagonists
"Under development"
Following a reveal last May, a new trailer for Rune Factory: Project Dragon has now been shared at this year's showcase. It formally introduces the title's protagonists Subaru and Kaguya. Instead of farming, the pair will use "the power of dance" to communicate and interact with the world around them. There will be plenty of...
News Cosy Slice-Of-Life Gardening Sim 'The Garden Path' Blooms Onto Switch This July
A long time coming
If you cast your mind back to the hazy days of 2021, you might remember the reveal of The Garden Path, a super cute-looking sim that flew past its Kickstarter goal and was quickly announced for Switch. Well, after a whopping seven years of development, solo dev cheesecake
News Sociable Soccer 24 Finally Kicks Off On Switch In June
Goooooooooal!
If you've been waiting for the spiritual successor to Sensible Soccer, then good news, because Sociable Soccer 24 is finally heading to the Switch on 7th June 2024. That's next week! Boasting over 12,000 licensed players, Sociable Soccer's foundation is built upon simple-to-play yet hard-to-master gameplay mechanics, offering up a...
Feature Is 'Trails Through Daybreak' The Fresh Beginning The Trails Series Needs?
I'm a Daybreaker
We're always a little bit wary whenever someone says that the latest game in Falcom's Trails series is "a great place to start". We know we've said in the past — as we did with Trails from Zero — but it's a statement we always put a lot of consideration into. This statement holds a lot of weight in this franchise, both among...
News Monochrome Puzzle Adventure 'Helix: Descent N Ascent' Looks Gorgeous In Its Debut Trailer
Coming to Switch in 2025
Developer Badass Mongoose has today revealed a first look at Helix: Descent N Ascent — a gorgeous-looking puzzle adventure that will make its way to Switch in 2025. This is a non-linear adventure that will see you exploring a long-forgotten world, unlocking skills and abilities along the way — including the power to...
News Another Atlus Persona Game Is On The Way To Switch
P3's Japan-only mobile title joins G-MODE Archives+
G-MODE Archives+ series has another surprise in store for Switch fans, announcing it's releasing the Atlus 3D action RPG Persona 3 Aigis: The First Mission for the eShop on 6th June 2024. Unfortunately, this title (which marks the 100th game in the series) is only being released in Japan, and...
News Watch The Opening Movie For Upcoming 'That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime' RPG
Coming to Switch this August
Last month, Bandai Namco unveiled a first look at That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Chronicles, an upcoming RPG based on the popular anime series. The game isn't set to come our way until 8th August, but to keep us going until then, the publisher has revealed the opening movie in
News Celeste Composer Reveals New Shmup RPG 'ANOTHEREAL'
Become 'existent'
Celeste composer and game developer Lena Raine has revealed her latest project ANOTHEREAL, a shmup RPG that combines exploration, puzzle-solving, and tense combat encounters. Though a Switch release has not been confirmed at the time of writing, we remain hopeful that the eventual Steam release will pave the way for more platform...
News Marvelous Game Showcase 2024 Airing Later This Week
Tune in for the latest announcements
Marvelous has announced its 2024 digital game showcase will be taking place later this week. According to the official announcement, the team will be delivering a 30-minute broadcast featuring the "latest information" on its projects currently in development. You'll be able to watch this showcase on the...
News Bleach's Free-To-Play Mobile Hack-And-Slash Is Coming To The Switch eShop
Arriving later this week
Following a rumour, the free-to-play mobile title Bleach: Brave Souls has now been confimed for the Switch. Brave Souls, which is based on the highly popular manga and anime, originally debuted on smartphones in 2015 and was eventually released on the PlayStation 4 and PC. It has now generated more than 90 million downloads...
Random Shin Megami Tensei V Continues Heavy Metal Collabs With Slipknot
People = SMT
In anticipation of Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance's release, Atlus has teamed up with heavy metal band Slipknot in one of the most unusual and ingenious collaborations we've ever seen. In a new promotional video, make-up and creature FX artist Jim Ojala — who has been creating and working on masks for Slipknot for over five years...
Soapbox The Erdrick Trilogy Is The Right 'Dragon Quest' For The HD-2D Treatment
Rumblings of an Elusive Age
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. And with Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake — or whatever it's meant to be now — finally re-emerging after three years, Alana's here to make a case as to why this is the RPG...
News Survival Horror 'Conscript' Brings Signalis-Inspired Gameplay To WW1
War is hell
Team 17 and Catchweight Studio have revealed Conscript, a new survival horror set in World War 1 (or The Great War), heading to the Switch later this year. No specific release date has been set at the time of writing, but if you want a taste of the action, a Steam demo will be made available from 10th June 2024. Judging from the...
News LEGO Unveils 'Great Deku Tree 2-In-1' Zelda Set, Pre-Orders Now Available
"Build the legend"
The rumours were true! LEGO has today unveiled its first The Legend of Zelda set, 'Great Deku Tree 2-in-1,' and pre-orders are now open. Listed at £259.99 / $299.99, the Deku Tree set contains 2,500 pieces for you to build the iconic Hylian landmark in two different ways - one modelled on its Ocarina of Time appearance and one...
News Minecraft Meets Sea Of Thieves In Swashbuckling Crafting Game 'Ylands'
Yaaaaargh
Publisher Bohemia Interactive (Arma, DayZ) has announced that it's bringing its swashbuckling crafting adventure Ylands to the Switch next month on 20th June 2024. Titled Ylands: Nintendo Switch Edition, the game will cost $24.99 USD / €24.99 EUR and is said to be a mix of Minecraft and Sea of Thieves, utilising a highly abstract...
News Star Wars: Hunters Gameplay Trailer Showcases Game Modes, Characters, Arenas And More
Blast 'em next month
Earlier this month, mobile developer Zynga announced that Star Wars: Hunters would finally bring its free-to-play PVP action to Switch on 4th June. This came after a long period of delays (the game was initially
News New Rumours About Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Surface
A well-known leaker believes it will be a trilogy
Square Enix's Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake has been a long time coming and the latest update now has some fans hopeful the first two games could also be returning. Adding fuel to the fire is a new comment from reliable leaker Midori, who seems to think this new release for Switch and multiple other...
News Dragon Quest XII: The Flames Of Fate Minor Development Update Shared
It's not much but it's something...
Square Enix is currently celebrating 'Dragon Quest Day' and while there's been an update on Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, there's been no announcements related to the next major entry in the series Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate. Instead, series creator Yuji Horii has
Exclusive Meet The Three Brothers Making Their Dream 'Secret Of Mana'-Inspired RPG
"We want to make one of the most accessible and playable RPGs of all time"
Couch co-op and JRPG are two genres you don't often see together. Secret of Mana is one of the earliest examples of the genre, with most of the Tales of series also allowing fans to play together while sitting side-by-side. But outside of those examples, playing JRPGs with...
News Dragon Quest III HD-2D Tease Confirms Platforms And Nothing Else
Yes, it's coming to Switch
News regarding the upcoming Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake has been rather thin on the ground, but judging from a short tease posted on X to mark 'Dragon Quest Day', it looks like we'll be getting a lot more information very soon. There's not much to go on from the tease, as it showcases a very short animation of the...
Round Up Indie Live Expo 2024 - Every Nintendo Switch Game Showcased
The 10th outing featuring more than 150 games
The digital showcase Indie Live Expo returned for its 10th outing and as part of this, it's showcased more than 150 games - with plenty of them coming to the Nintendo Switch. Some of these games have already been released, some are coming soon and the rest are arriving at a later date. So, in case you...
News More Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Pre-Order Goodies Have Been Revealed
Fans in South Korea can get all sorts of bonuses
The 3DS title Luigi's Mansion 2 will make return next month on the Switch and ahead of the game's launch, Nintendo has started to reveal more of the pre-order goodies that will be up for grabs. In South Korea, Nintendo has shown a range of items Luigi fans will be able to get their hands on at select...
News Gorgeous Pixel Art Metroidvania 'Blade Chimera' Gets August Launch Window
Lookin' good
PLAYISM and WSS Playground have announced that the upcoming pixel art Metroidvania title Blade Chimera will be launching on the Switch this coming August. While they stopped short of comfirming the exact date, it at least gives us an idea of when we can dive in. And goodness, it looks stunning, right? The latest trailer showcases more...
News Upcoming Puzzler 'Mouse & Crane' Is A Cute Intro To Video Games For Children
First steps
If you happen to be a reasonably new parent and are wondering how to introduce your child to the wonderful world of gaming, then you might want to keep an eye out for the upcoming indie title Mouse & Crane, launching for the Switch on 21st June 2024. Developed by Danish studio Those Eyes in collaboration with Canadian studio Tobo,...
News TMNT: Mutants Unleashed Physical Collector's Edition Looks Totally Tubular
But that's one shell of a price tag
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed is coming to the Switch later on this year. We don't know exactly when and we don't know exactly what it will look like, but we do know that it will have a physical Deluxe and Collector's Edition. So that's something. Today, Outright Games has revealed a first look...
News Delightful GBA-Style Platformer 'Grapple Dog' Is Getting A Sequel This August
Big (w)oof!
Medallion Games and Super Rare Originals have today announced that Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines (a sequel to 2022's Grapple Dog, in case you were wondering) will be swinging onto Switch on 15th August. Much like its predecessor, Cosmic Canines looks full to the brim with GBA-style pixel art joy. This time around, all-around good boy...
Guide Where To Buy Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door On Switch
Update: Out now!
Update: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is out now on Nintendo Switch. Some pre-order deals have now returned to their usual prices, but Amazon UK's fantastic offering of £37.29 (down from £49.99) which includes a very cool paper plane bonus for free is still available. Keep scrolling to find all available options (including...
Feature Spitfire Interactive Talks X-Men, XCOM, And "What Age Has To Say To Youth" In 'Capes'
A new (Midnight) Sun rises
We first caught wind of Capes in the hazy days of early 2023. The turn-based superhero tactics set-up sounded like a novel idea, albeit one that we were worried might tread on the toes of one Marvel's Midnight Suns which, remember, we were still expecting to see on Switch. That Switch port was eventually cancelled, and we...
News Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Has Apparently Leaked Online
The Switch launch is so close now
Just a day before its release, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door for the Switch has apparently been leaked online. Unfortunately, first-party game leaks like this have been a common occurrence throughout the Switch's lifecycle, so it's not exactly a surprise to see it's happened again. While there are some new...
News Picross S Is Back With The 'Namco Legendary Edition' Later This Month
Yes, more Picross!
Jupiter has announced yet another Picross game in its ever expanding repetoire: Picross S Namco Legendary Edition. Oh, and it's launching on the Switch eShop this month on 30th May, 2024 for $10.99 / €10,99 / £9.89. We don't need to tell you what Picross is all about at this point, but following the release of Picross S Mega...
Poll So, Will You Be Getting Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door For Switch?
The GameCube classic returns
The GameCube classic Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door finally returns this week and we're pleased to say it remains the king of Mario's RPG outings. In case you missed it, this remake of the game for Switch comes with "revamped" visuals, an updated soundtrack, and gameplay additions like "updated quick-travel pipes...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Does this paper make the cut?
After literally years of begging from Nintendo fans, what many consider to be the very best Paper Mario entry has finally been remade and is about to launch on Nintendo Switch. But despite how lauded Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door has been in the past, does it still hold up in 2024? Well, if you ask us, we'd say...
News Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Physical Collector's Edition Comes With Replica Pistols
Pre-orders now open
Earlier this month, it was announced that Tomb Raider I-III Remastered would get a physical edition through Limited Run Games. Today, the physical copies have been revealed and, let us tell you, the Collector's Edition really is something. Pre-orders for all of the following are available today on the Limited Run Games website...
News Inti Creates' Roguelike Deckbuilder 'Card-en-Ciel' Hits Switch In October
One for the Mega Man Battle Network fans
Inti Creates has announced that its new roguelike deckbuilder Card-en-Ciel will be launching digitally on the Switch on 24th October, 2024. You play as Neon and must collect and battle with over 300 cards across 10 unique dungeons, strenthening your deck with new abilities as you progress. In addition,...
News Hyperdimension Neptunia: Re;Birth Trilogy Switch eShop Release "Postponed Until Further Notice"
It was meant to arrive on the eShop today
Update #2 [Tue 21st May, 2024 03:00 BST]: In a last-minute update, Idea Factory International has announced the Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth trilogy will no longer arrive on the Switch eShop here in the West on 21st May 2024 (aka today). The game has been "postponed until further notice" and more...
Hands On Revisiting The Tale In 'Monster Hunter Stories' On Switch
A light bite
Capcom is one of the titans of the gaming industry, and among its most successful and powerful franchises is Monster Hunter. Yet it’s easy to forget that, for many years, the series was exclusive to one platform holder – first Sony systems and then a spell with Nintendo starting with Monster Hunter Tri on Wii. On top of repeated...
News Atari's First 'Sprint' Game In Three Decades Launches On Switch Next Month
Step up to the podium
Atari has announced that NeoSprint, the first 'Sprint' entry since 1987's Championship Sprint (well, technically 1989's Badlands), will be racing onto the Switch eShop next month on 27th June, 2024. As detailed in the newly released trailer, the game will feature modernised visuals with an updated isometric view of the action...
News Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road's Beta Test Story Mode Kicks Off Today
Following an earlier delay
After getting pushed back from 'early May' to 'late May,' Level-5 has today announced that Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road's story mode will be coming to the worldwide beta test demo today. The story mode will be kicking off today (20th May) at
News Dave The Diver Getting Physical Switch Release With Guilty Gear Collab Content
Update: Anniversary Edition delayed for North America
Update #2 [Sun 19th May, 2024 04:00 BST]: Arc System Works has announced the North American release date for Dave The Diver: Anniversary Edition has now been delayed until 28th June 2024 "due to production issues". Here's the notice in full: Announcement: DAVE THE DIVER - Anniversary Edition...
News Taito Milestones 3 Coming Winter 2024, First Batch Of Games Revealed
"Get hype for over 7 classic TAITO games"
Last year, it was revealed Taito Milestones 3 was on the way to the Switch and it's now been confirmed it will be arriving locally on the eShop in Winter 2024. The third retro collection will feature "over seven classic Taito games" between the late 1980s and early 1990s. Hamster Corporation, known for its...
News Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Celebrating Launch With Twitch Streams
Out on Switch next week
Nintendo of Canada has announced it will be celebrating the upcoming launch of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door on the Switch by partnering with a bunch of streamers for the launch of the game. According to an official post on the Nintendo website, the lineup of streamers includes TeaWithMandy, Le Jeu C'est Sérieux, and...
News The Pokémon Company Unveils Next Scarlet & Violet TCG Expansion, 'Shrouded Fable'
Pecharunt makes its debut
The Pokémon Company has unveiled the next Scarlet & Violet Trading Card Game set 'Shrouded Fable' and it's looking... legendary. The newest TCG set will be hitting shelves on 2nd August 2024 and is set to mark the card debut of Scarlet and Violet's Indigo Disk DLC Pokémon, Pecharunt. On top of this, the DLC's 'Loyal...
News Visual Novels Based On 'The Quintessential Quintuplets' Anime Come To Switch Next Week
The famous five
Publisher Spike Chunsoft has announced that it is bringing the popular anime and manga series 'The Quintessential Quintuplets' to Switch on 23rd May in the form of two brand-new visual novels. The Quintessential Quintuplets - Memories of a Quintessential Summer and The Quintessential Quintuplets - Five Memories Spent With You will...
Video Bandai Namco Shows Off One Piece Odyssey Switch Opening
The Deluxe Edition comes with a new outfit set
In case you missed the original announcement in April, Luffy and his pirate crew are sailing onto the Nintendo Switch this July in One Piece Odyssey. In the leadup to the game's release, Bandai Namco has now shared the "in-game opening movie" straight from the Switch version. This includes another look...
News Toby Fox Shares New Development Update On Deltarune Chapter 4
A release could still be "quite far"
It's been a while since the previous Deltarune update, and now the creator Toby Fox (who is also known for Undertale) has sent out a "Spring 2024" newsletter, detailing the latest progress. Following on from Chapter 3, the latest news is development on Chapter 4 is "going better than ever". He's hired "a few...