Nintendo Switch News, Tips, Tricks & Ideas

Speedrunning has a long history with Nintendo games, with titles like Mario and Metroid famed for their speed-running potential. Nintendo Switch owners will soon be able to test their skill on various retro challenges when launches on July 18. Additionally, NES superfans who don’t mind paying a bit extra can pick up the $60 Deluxe Set, now available for pre-order.

Nintendo has officially announced Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition.

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition has been announced for the Nintendo Switch. Slated for a July 18 release, the game is a collection classic NES titles—you can find the complete list below—that were part of the original Nintendo World Championships event. Check out the announcement trailer below the list of titles.

Ready for a sentence that could only apply to the everything-but-the-kitchen-sink pop-culture smorgasbord of modern-day Fortnite? Here we go! A rucksack containing Star Wars’ Yoda has been temporarily banned from the battle royale game, after crashing games when players wearing the green Jedi master on their back do the Zoidberg Scuttle emote from Futurama.

An online concert to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Earthbound will be held in June.

Japan's Nintendo said on Tuesday it plans to make an announcement about the successor to its long-lasting Switch console during the financial year ending March 2025.

THQ Nordic is gearing up to bring back the Gothic series in the form of the Gothic Classic Khorinis Saga, which includes both the original and the classic in a handy package. The collection will feature Gothic Classic Edition and Gothic 2: Complete Edition, which will come out for Nintendo Switch on June 27, 2024.

Nintendo has given the strongest indication yet that its next-generation console won’t stray too far from the existing Switch hardware.

Spike Chunsoft has announced that Master Detective Archives: Rain Code+ will be coming to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on July 18. Making the announcement on social media platform X, the announcement is accompanied with a short trailer with characters from the game speaking with each other.

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa officially acknowledged Nintendo is making a Switch successor — called Switch 2 by many, albeit not by Nintendo — in a message coinciding with the company’s yearly financial results. Yes, we all knew the Nintendo Switch successor was coming, but Nintendo had said nothing about the console ahead of Furukawa’s message.

CD Projekt will release its official mod editor for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt this month.

In the most anticlimactic way possible, Nintendo on Tuesday confirmed years of rumors: the Nintendo Switch 2 console is on the way.

Nintendo has finally confirmed two important things that people were speculating about. First off, we learned that another Nintendo Direct showcase will be taking place this June. More importantly, Nintendo finally confirmed that it is working on a Nintendo Switch successor and said we’d learn more about it within this fiscal year.

Nintendo’s software sales for the fiscal year may be slightly down compared to the previous year, but its biggest titles continue to sell exceedingly well, according to its updated top-selling titles list. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is still on top, with 61.97 million units sold as of March 31st, 2024, up from the 60.58 million sales announced in the previous quarter.

The Nintendo Switch isn’t quite the sales juggernaut nowadays, but it’s still performing fabulously despite entering its seventh year on the market. In its latest earnings report, Nintendo revealed that the console had sold 141.32 million units worldwide as of March 31st, 2024.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong and Princess Peach: Showtime have both sold over 1 million units, according to Nintendo.

Nintendo will unveil a successor to the Switch sometime «within this fiscal year» ending March 2025, president Shuntaro Furukawa wrote in a post on X. That differs slightly from reports that the next-gen console would be announced this year, as it could also be revealed early in 2025.

Along with casually confirming a Nintendo Switch successor, Nintendo also provided updated sales numbers for its hardware and software for the fiscal year ending March 31st 2024. It included sales for the latest Switch titles like Princess Peach: Showtime!, which launched on March 22nd and Mario vs. Donkey Kong, released on February 16th.

Nintendo has confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal will take place this fiscal year, but set expectations ahead of June’s Nintendo Direct by stating that this stream will not feature the next generation console.

Nintendo has revealed the window of time for the announcement of its successor to the Switch.

Amid months, even years, of rumors about the Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has finally confirmed its existence. It will be revealed within this fiscal year, i.e. between now and March 31st, 2025.

Nintendo will hold its traditional June Nintendo Direct this year, the company has confirmed.

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa has confirmed that the company will be announcing the Switch successor, currently dubbed Switch 2, before April 2025.

Nintendo has confirmed it will announce its next-generation console during its current fiscal year, ending March 2025.

Wizard with a Gun launched to its fair share of acclaim last year, but though it’s been a few months since its release, developer Galvanic Games is continuing to support the roguelike twin-stick shooter. Since release, Wizard with a Gun has supported two-player co-op, but soon, that cap will be increasing.

With Keanu Reeves voicing fan-favourite character Shadow in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, excitement surrounding the movie is high, though that won’t be the only place where the Ultimate Lifeform will take centerstage. Later this year, Sega is set to release Sonic X Shadow Generations, an expanded remaster of its acclaimed 2011 3D platformer that will feature an entirely new campaign focused on Shadow the Hedgehog.

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is a decade old now, and with developer Retro Studios busy with Metroid Prime 4, it doesn’t look like the 2D platformer is going to get a follow-up anytime soon. Interestingly enough, however, if things had gone differently, the acclaimed sidescrolling platformer may have been succeeded by a new 3D entry- and one developed by an external studio, no less.

A new gameplay trailer released for Mortal Kombat 1 shows upcoming DLC character Homelander in action.

The Switch may be approaching the end of its life, but Nintendo does still have a couple of notable first-party releases still lined up for the console. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door’s highly anticipated remake will be releasing later this month, while the following month, Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD will be following suit. And though most of the spotlight right now is going to the former, Nintendo has now also released a new trailer for the latter.

NetherRealm has released the first trailer for Mortal Kombat 1’s next DLC character, Homelander from The Boys. It’s pretty faithful to the character (right down to the milk), but that’s not all fans have to look forward to. On Twitter, director Ed Boon also teased the addition of character skins based on the 1995 Mortal Kombat film.

Respawn Entertainment dropped a new gameplay trailer for Apex Legends’ next season, Upheaval, which starts on May 6th. It adds a new Skirmisher Legend to the roster with Alter and makes several changes to Broken Moon. Check it out below.

The beloved Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater franchise returned after a prolonged period of dormancy in 2020 with a combined remake of its first two instalments in the form of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2, and after the critical and commercial success that it enjoyed, many assumed that the series would be sticking around this time. By now, of course, it’s become abundantly clear that that’s not going to happen, though a new report claims that another collection of Tony Hawk remakes was in the works at one point.

Mortal Kombat 1 is set to welcome its fifth DLC character soon in the form of iconic supervillain Homelander of Amazon Prime’s The Boys fame, and though WB Games and developer NetherRealm Studios still haven’t announced a specific release date for his arrival, they’ve shared another glimpse of what the deranged supe is going to look like in the fighter.

I need to take all the opportunities to write about Fall Guys that I can get, given how much time I spend playing it with my son. This is a pretty good opportunity, too: a set of Star Wars skins are coming to the bean battle royale, as announced yesterday on May 4th, and they coincide with some major changes to Fall Guys' platforming physics.

Activision studio Vicarious Visions was working on a 3D Donkey Kong title, it’s claimed.

The original SteamWorld Heist was an absolute treat, slamming the charming robotic world of the SteamWorld series together with a 2D take on the turn-based strategy of your XCOMs and Valkyria Chronicles and such. With SteamWorld Heist 2 recently revealed for an August release on PC, developers Thunderful have teased some more details on the sequel’s shiny new job system.

Almost a decade after it set crowdfunding records on Kickstarter, and five years after its release, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night’s developers have announced the final free update for the Castlevania: Symphony of the Night successor.

Thunderful’s deep dive trailer for SteamWorld Heist 2 is live, showcasing how the turn-based tactical RPG has evolved over its predecessor. The side-scrolling perspective, cover-based shooting and precise aiming remain as you ricochet shots creatively to overcome enemies. Check it out below.

Long-running Netherlands-based game developer Paladin Studios has closed its doors.

Research firm Newzoo has revealed what it claims were the top-grossing console and PC games in the first quarter of 2024.

In its continuing quest to become Everything to Everyone, Fortnite has shapeshifted, The Thing-like, into a new Lego Star Wars game. The Lego Fortnite survival mode has been expanded with a new, permanent Star Wars world, with this weekend - which includes May the Fourth, don’tcha know - also kicking off a new battle pass and bringing additions to every other part of Fortnite: whether you’re playing it as a battle royale shooter (remember that?), racing game or music-rhythm successor to Guitar Hero.

A new version of one of the rarest games of all time is coming to theNintendo Switch and it should hopefully appeal to retro fans and newcomers alike. Nintendo enthusiasts will undoubtedly remember a time when the company used to host the Nintendo World Championship, a tournament that saw competitors taking on a variety of different games based on popular releases to show off their skills with a controller. The Game Pak for the Nintendo World Championship 1990 event is considered the rarest NES game of all time but fortunately, a new version is on the way for Switch.

Free trials of Star Wars games have launched for Xbox and Nintendo Switch players.

A new game based on the Nintendo World Championships appears to have been rated by the ESRB.

Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024 is now in its second day after going live for all customers on May 2. The ongoing sale brings discounts across all popular product categories, including smartphones, laptops, smartwatches, tablets, Amazon devices, essential summer appliances like air conditioners, coolers, refrigerators, and more.

Texas Chainsaw Massacre Pinball is the next DLC coming to Pinball M.

Less than half of developers questioned in a new survey say their company has an in-game credits policy.

Nintendo has taken down more than 8,500 clones of Switch emulator Yuzu with a single DMCA notice.

Nearly two years on from its launch, Nexon and Neople’s acclaimed fighter DNF Duel doesn’t have the most active player base, but it’s continuing to receive new additional content. Not, it’s next DLC character has been unveiled.

ArtPlay’s final update for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Version 1.5, goes live on May 9th for PS4, Xbox One and PC. Nintendo Switch players can expect it on May 16th.

Grounded, Obsidian’s Honey, I Shrunk The Kids-esque survival game, received its final content update this week with ‘Fully Yoked’ update 1.4.

American convenience store chain 7-Eleven is partnering with Tetris on a line of merchandise, including a handheld.

Universal has released a video showing off the upcoming Super Nintendo World in Orlando.

Roll7, developers of bright skateboarding games OlliOlli World and dual-wielding bloodsport Rollerdrome, are being closed down as part of large scale layoffs by parent corp Take-Two Interactive, according to documents seen by Bloomberg. The British studio has been responsible for some great stuff over the years but the report says they'll be following the fate of Kerbal Space Program 2 developers in being laid off.

With all the top-selling titles over the past three months in the US there’s been one constant – the PS5. Circana analyst/executive director Matt Piscatella confirmed that it topped console charts in unit and dollar sales for March 2024 and the first quarter. The Nintendo Switch ranked second in unit sales, while the Xbox Series X/S claimed second place in dollar sales.

Private Division-owned studio Roll7 is being shut down, as per a report published by Bloomberg. The studio, best known for the OlliOlli series and Rollerdrome, will be shuttered soon as part of Private Division parent company Take-Two Interactive’s recently announced mass layoffs, which will see the company cutting around 5 percent of its workforce, which is about 600 jobs. Roll7 was acquired by Private Division in 2021.

Star Wars Hunters will finally be released for Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android devices on June 4, 2024.

Epic has announced a new Fortnite and Star Wars crossover event.

Helldivers 2 ranks 7th in lifetime US dollar sales for Sony published games after just two months of availability.

Digital Cybercherries’ shooter HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed, which made an impact for its unique setting and visuals, finally has a release date on Xbox. It launches on May 31st for Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One, retailing for $29.99. Check out the announcement trailer below.

The golden horse’s campaign of terror hasn’t ended yet in Blizzard’s Overwatch 2, but it’s somewhat curtailed thanks to the latest patch. Tank hero Orisa has seen key survival skills, Fortify and Javelin Spin, the former having a duration of 3.5 seconds from 4.5 (and 20 percent slower movement speed) while the latter’s cooldown has increased to nine seconds from seven.

Japanese developer Arika has enjoyed a close relationship with Nintendo over the years.

Funko Fusion will be released on September 13, 2024, it’s been announced.

The founders of Deliver Us Mars and Deliver Us the Moon studio KeokeN have announced that the rest of the company has been laid off.

Publisher Atlus shared a new trailer for the upcoming. Releasing June 14 on PC, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox and PlayStation consoles, the re-release expands the game with an alternate “Canon of Vengeance” story path.

Out of nowhere, Zynga has announced a release date for Star Wars: Hunters, its free-to-player third-person competitive multiplayer shooter. Developed by NaturalMotion and BossAlien, it launches on June 4th for Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android, with pre-downloads available now. Check out the latest trailer below.

A new trailer for Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance, the enhanced version of the 2021 RPG, is now available. Nahobino’s new form is in action, alongside some of the new Demons to recruit, but more than anything, its tone is foreboding. Of the coming apocalypse to ensure the “ideal world.” Check it out below.

After launching on Nintendo Switch last year, Forever Entertainment’s Front Mission 2: Remake is now available on PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. While it’s a remake of the 1997 classic, it also marks the first time worldwide audiences can experience the tactical RPG. Check out the launch trailer below.

Earlier this year, multiple leaks and reports claimed that Hi-Fi Rush was headed to the Nintendo Switch, and though Tango Gameworks’ acclaimed rhythm action game has received a multiplatform launch, it’s only released for PS5, with there being no official word on it coming to Nintendo’s console.

It's not often that one gets to climb into a gigantic tank in , but one talented player managed to do just that by creating a powerful vehicle that serves as a homage to another classic video game series. Thanks to the incredible building mechanics available in the latest game, the community has spent thousands of collective hours pushing the system to its limits in an effort to create as many wonderful contraptions as possible. This build is one such instance of hours of effort paying off with a functional death machine.

Every day, I wake up, and write about videogames, so it’s a strange feeling to realise I won’t be able to do that anymore, because videogames have been completed. Won. Done. Wonso. Doneso. Promise Mascot Agency is "the world's first (and best) open world mascot management crime drama." It's from Paradise Killer studio Kaizen Game Works Limited. You recruit Yokai-lookin' mascots. Yakuza are in it. You can upgrade your battered truck. You can play a tactical card game to help your mascots. Ikumi Nakamura, of Evil Within and Ghostwire: Tokyo art-fame worked on it. Quick! Someone arrest these reprobates for voter fraud, because no one game should tick this many boxes.

Hi-Fi Rush has been rated in Europe for Nintendo Switch.

poncle’s Vampire Survivors is gearing up for some Contra collaboration DLC next week, but for now, a free new update is available. Version 1.10 “Laborratory” adds seven new Achievements, a new Challenge Stage, a new Bonus Stage and a new character. Check out the trailer below to see it all in action.

Moonana and Serenity Forge revealed a new gameplay trailer for Keylocker during the recent ID@Xbox Showcase, and it looks more sumptuous than ever. The turn-based cyberpunk rhythm RPG launches this Summer and will be available for Xbox Series X/S and PC.

A team of enterprising modders are looking to unite two of the internet’s favourite dating games - Baldur's Gate 3 and Stardew Valley - in one beautiful thirst trap. The mod set to launch a thousands AO3 ships is Baldur’s Village, which transports your favourite adventuring companions to the pastoral climes of Stardew’s farming towns.

After announcing it last month, Odd Bug Studios has released a new gameplay trailer for Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter. As a sequel to the 2001 cult classic, it sees players controlling Arlo battling through the North to defeat the Dark Wings, who have more than a taste for blood. Check it out below, courtesy of IGN.

Square Enix’sSaGa Emerald Beyond launched last week as the first mainline sequel in the cult-classic franchise since 2016’sSaGa: Scarlet Grace. Unfortunately, this may be all fans get for the time being. In a new Steam Community post, the developer said there aren’t any plans for DLC.

Twitter user pl_evil has helpfully translated a recent letter to shareholders from Bloober Team, showing that their new game "Project C" will be revealed later this year. This will be the studio's next original game, after they wrapped up Layers Of Fear last year with, confusingly, Layers Of Fear (the natural progression for a series: Layers Of Fear, Layers Of Fear 2, and then Layers Of Fear again, although it was going to be called Layers Of Fears at one point).

Switch peripheral maker Mobapad claims to have new information on the Switch 2, particularly with regards to its controllers.

Nintendo is said to have pushed the launch of its next-generation console, with reports from earlier this year claiming that the successor to the Nintendo Switch would be released in early 2025. Little is known about the Nintendo Switch 2, but the console will likely retain the hybrid design of its predecessor and is expected to come with a larger screen. Now, new details about Nintendo's upcoming console have reportedly surfaced.