Sonic Superstars, a multiplayer platformer, will release this fall. The ESRB in North America has rated the game for Switch and multiple other platforms, suggesting Sega is on track for a release date. “Mild fantasy violence” and “in-game purchases” make it a “E” for everyone. This brand-new Northstar Islands adventure’s full rating summary includes what players can expect: “This is ...

Chicken or egg? Chicken Journey, a cute 2D platformer for Nintendo Switch, will answer this question next month on August 22nd, 2023. Chicken Journey has adorable visuals, comedic writing, and stress-free gameplay. Trailer music is also great. Please continue. Key features (the first is crucial): – You are a chicken – Explore curious environments and meet friendly creatures – Peck ...

MoreGames’ twin-stick roguelike shooter Doomsday Hunters will leave early access and launch on Switch on July 20. The nine-year-old game features detailed pixel art and all the genre’s gnarly explosions and monster attacks. MoreGames said replay value was a major factor in the game’s development, and you can choose from over 1,200 items to take on opponents and make each ...

Super Nintendo World in Hollywood, California, now has another reason to visit: New walk-about character Toad. Toad will greet guests and pose for photos alongside Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach. The costume is great—very convincing. Super Nintendo World opened in February 2023 with the AR-enhanced ride Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge, the charming Toad’s Cafe, and a lot of interactive objects. ...

Update: After a jam-packed weekend of action in the newest Splatfest for Splatoon 3, Team Vanilla has defeated Strawberry and Mint Chip. Although the winning team claimed this one by a comfortable margin with 45p compared to Mint Chip’s 12p and Strawberry’s 0 — a tough break, Strawberry lovers — it wasn’t quite the clean sweep that we witnessed in ...

Check out the current deal over at ShopTo if you’re seeking to sign up for Nintendo Switch Online (or perhaps just extend your current subscription). You can save 33% off the regular price of £39.99 by purchasing a one-year membership to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack from the shop for a fairly nice £26.85. You have full access to ...

Ginsha, a 2D action-adventure game, will debut on the Switch eShop on August 24th, 2023, according to publisher PolarityFlow. Ginsha features six unique worlds to explore with interconnected sections filled with tons of foes, boss battles, and loot. It also boasts amazing pixel art aesthetics, traditional Metroidvania design, and smooth action-RPG gameplay. You can earn new skills, equipment improvements, and ...

Future handheld gaming consoles appear to be about to undergo a design change. According to a recently adopted European Union regulation, portable batteries for appliances must be “readily removable and replaceable by the end-user” by 2027, which is something that current devices like the Switch do not support. This was outlined as one of several procedures aimed at enhancing the ...

We’ve been keeping a watch on Tiny Thor from Asylum Square and Gameforge for a while, and today Nintendo Life can exclusively disclose that the small guy will be arriving on Switch with Mjölnir in hand, on August 3rd 2023. Tiny Thor is a 16-bit-style platforming adventure with pixel art by seasoned artist Henk Nieborg and a soundtrack by Turrican ...

It’s easy to forget how far The Legend of Zelda franchise has come and how much fans have shared. From the humble 3D beginnings of Ocarina of Time to the bona fide masterpiece of Tears of the Kingdom, the franchise has explored many different paths yet has somehow still maintained a comforting sense of familiarity, which creator Chris Ormondroyd has ...