20th Sep2017

‘Piczle Lines DX’ gets a Halloween-themed update on the Switch!

by Phil Wheat

Piczle Lines DX for Nintendo Switch is set to receive a very seasonal update on 21st September that will add a new Horror pack – perfectly timed to get your Halloween gaming on in the lead up to October 31st – to Puzzle Mode. Available for free to all players, the new “Horror” pack update […]

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20th Sep2017

Digital Shorts: ‘League of Evil’ Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Matthew Smail

In DIGITAL SHORTS we review some of the latest video games that are only available digitally (at least in the UK), in a short-form review format. In this edition we take a look at the popular League of Evil, released recently on the Nintendo Switch. Shovelware is a strong and unpleasant word. It conjures up […]

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19th Sep2017

Digital Shorts: ’36 Fragments of Midnight’ Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Rupert Harvey

In DIGITAL SHORTS we review some of the latest video games that are only available digitally (at least in the UK), in a short-form review format. In this edition we take a look at 36 Fragments of Midnight, a brand-new platform/puzzler on the Nintendo Switch. From Ratalaika Games, known most recently for the highly playable […]

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06th Sep2017

New live-action trailer for ‘Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2’ on the Switch

by Phil Wheat

Check out this live-action trailer from Bandai for the Nintendo Switch iteration of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 – showing off some of the exclusive content for the Nintendo Switch. Which inckudes features such as motion control options during battle, a local ad-hoc multiplayer (up to 6 players) and local battle with 2 Joy-Cons and 1 […]

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05th Sep2017

Digital Shorts: ‘Piczle Lines DX’ Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Matthew Smail

In DIGITAL SHORTS we review some of the latest video games that are only available digitally (at least in the UK), in a short-form review format. In this edition we take a look at Piczle Lines DX, a mobile puzzle game ported over to the Nintendo Switch Piczle Lines DX is a straightforward, single player […]

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02nd Sep2017

‘Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes’ coming to Nintendo Switch

by Phil Wheat

One of all-time favourite Wii franchises was No More Heroes from the iconic SUDA51. Well no the franchise and SUDA51 are back for a brand new entry in the series: Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes, coming to the Nintendo Switch in 2018. From the press release: Grasshopper Manufacture, an award-winning Japanese developer of videogames […]

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01st Sep2017

Nintendo Switch to get a swathe of indie games

by Phil Wheat

The already robust library of Nintendo Switch games is about to get even more diverse, with dozens of new games on the way from a range of independent developers and publishers. Upcoming titles include new entries in the Super Meat Boy and Shovel Knight franchises, as well as indie collaborations in games like Travis Strikes […]

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18th Aug2017

New “Get Shook” trailer for ‘NBA 2K18’

by Phil Wheat

In anticipation of the games release next month, 2K have debuted the first gameplay trailer for NBA 2K18. Entitled “Get Shook”, the trailer features “Shook Ones” by Mobb Deep. NBA 2K18 will be available on September 15, 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch and Windows PC. Pre-order NBA 2K18 […]

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07th Aug2017

‘Fate/Extella: Umbral Star’ Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Phil Wheat

Expanding upon the extensive Fate universe with an original story from acclaimed series writer Kinoko Nasu (of Fate/stay night fame), Fate/EXTELLA: Umbral Star takes place after the events described in Fate/EXTRA, and depicts the world as it appears following that previous Holy Grail War. Told from the independent perspectives of the three heroine Servants, the […]

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07th Aug2017

‘Slime-san’ Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Rupert Harvey

This amorphous oddity was released on Steam in April, and now it’s squirmed onto Nintendo Switch. A fairly playable mashup of Super Meat Boy, Downwell and Life of Pixel (with a hint of Shovel Knight), Slime-san is a devilish retro-modern platformer with an old school aesthetic, new school flaws, and a predictably insane difficulty crest. […]

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03rd Aug2017

2nd ‘Cat Quest’ dev diary discusses designing this “tail”

by Phil Wheat

PQube and The Gentlebros are pawtnering up to release the adorable indie adventure game, Cat Quest for Steam on August 8th and on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in Q4, 2017. Cat Quest is a 2D action-RPG that tasks you to save the world of Felingard using a wide variety of equipment, powerful spells and […]

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02nd Aug2017

‘Namco Museum’ Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Phil Wheat

A staple of a number of console generations – previous iterations have appeared on consoles before, including on PS2 and Nintendo DS – Namco Museum (released exclusively on the Nintendo Switch) features catalogue favourites from Namco’s classic arcade collection, including PAC-MAN, Dig Dug, Galaga, Galaga ‘88, The Tower of Druaga, Rolling Thunder, Rolling Thunder 2, […]

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01st Aug2017

‘Splatoon 2’ Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Rupert Harvey

It’s only been a couple of years since Splatoon washed up on Wii U and became an instant cult hit. A very, very Nintendo take on the arena shooter, it didn’t involve regular “killing”. Rather, the player controlled an Inkling: a humanoid creature with an arsenal of superpowered paintball weapons. The paint could destroy NPCs […]

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01st Aug2017

‘Resident Evil Revelations’ returns – on PS4, Xbox One & Switch!

by Phil Wheat

Now updated for current generation consoles, Resident Evil Revelations is the acclaimed survival horror title featuring series veterans Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield as they investigate the reportedly abandoned “Queen Zenobia” cruise ship. This new version features a smoother 1920×1080 resolution, an improved framerate, increased environmental detail and refined creature movement, defining the best-looking version […]

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26th Jul2017

First screenshots from ‘NBA 2K18’

by Kat Wheat

2K has released the first in-game screenshots for the upcoming NBA 2K18, featuring the NBA 2K17 cover athlete Paul George, NBA 2K18 Canadian cover athlete Demar Derozan (Toronto Raptors) and Celtics Superstar Isaiah Thomas. Check them out below… NBA 2K18 will be available on September 15, 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox […]

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21st Jul2017

‘Sine Mora EX’ coming next month!

by Phil Wheat

Prepare for bullet-hell as Sine Mora EX, the extended version of the critically acclaimed original Sine Mora, will be out on PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on August 8th. The version for Nintendo Switch will follow later this summer… Which is a bummer as the Switch would be the ideal format to get some […]

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21st Jul2017

‘One Piece Unlimited World Red’ gets Switch release date

by Phil Wheat

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe have announced that One Piece Unlimited World Red – Deluxe Edition will be available for the first time ever on Nintendo Switch on 29th September. The game comes with several new features from a technical and content side. The title will support FULL HD on Nintendo Switch, players can rely up […]

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20th Jul2017

First ‘Cat Quest’ dev diary has all the feel-ines

by Phil Wheat

PQube and The Gentlebros are pawtnering up to release the adorable indie adventure game, Cat Quest for Steam on August 8th and on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in Q4, 2017. Cat Quest is a 2D action-RPG that tasks you to save the world of Felingard using a wide variety of equipment, powerful spells and […]

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17th Jul2017

‘Vaccine’ Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Phil Wheat

Find a vaccine for your infected friend before the time runs out, but be aware your friend will relapse sooner or later and you will have to find a new vaccine in a new randomly rebuilt house. Will you be able uncover the mystery to save your friend once and for all? Sounds easy right? […]

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10th Jul2017

Digital Shorts: ‘I and Me’ Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Matthew Smail

In DIGITAL SHORTS we review some of the latest video games that are only available digitally (at least in the UK), in a short-form review format. In this edition we take a look at I and Me, an interesting new puzzle game for the Nintendo Switch. I and Me is a platform puzzle game based […]

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10th Jul2017

Digital Shorts: ‘GoNNER’ Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Matthew Smail

In DIGITAL SHORTS we review some of the latest video games that are only available digitally (at least in the UK), in a short-form review format. In this edition we take a look at GoNNER, a new roguelike game for the Nintendo Switch. GoNNER is the first two-dimensional roguelike that I’ve played in a long […]

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09th Jul2017

‘Next Up Hero’ – Announcement Trailer

by Phil Wheat

From the developer of Scribblenauts, Drawn to Life and Lock’s Quest, comes a newly announced arcade-style, beat-em-up adventure called Next Up Hero – which is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac, and Linux in early 2018. Next Up Hero is an arcade action-adventure driven by Community Continue, in which players take […]

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