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[embedded content]Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube Publisher Super Rare Games and developer Sørb have today released the Pokémon-style roguelike Evolings on the Switch eShop to provide some classic creature-catching action. This one will see you exploring procedurally generated maps, hunting out a collection of adorable pixel art creatures to add to your team and

A Nintendo Account is very important. It has your Nintendo Switch digital gaming library, as well as memberships and subscriptions like Nintendo Switch Online. Because of this, making sure that Nintendo Accounts are secure is one of the things that Nintendo has to keep in mind. For example, Nintendo has recently confirmed that they have

Well, it is time for another Eastasiasoft game, a shooter nonetheless. But at least this time it has come with a little bit of a twist. You see, instead of being a vertically or horizontally scrolling shooter, what has been created here in Escape From Terror City is a behind-the-hero, third party kind of perspective.

In the latest plan to boost sagging profits at the company, Square Enix president Takashi Kiryu has revealed plans for the publisher to identify existing properties that could be “upgraded to AAA status.” Kiryu discussed this strategy for shoring up profits during a investor Q&A, held during the company’s financial results briefing meeting in early

Welcome to Bath Vegas – a sprawling metropolis of neon lights and retro Americana. It’s a party city fizzing with bubbly personalities and home to the world’s most spectacular foam party! That’s what you’ll get to experience in Foamstars – a new cooperative multiplayer shooter for PS5 and PS4 that puts two competitive teams of

I am in control of the RPS Game Club this month, so therefore I can do whatever I want – and this time I’m delving into the world of Hypnospace Outlaw‘s music. No other game sounds like Hypnospace. Featuring a veritable mountain of tracks (most of which was composed by the game’s creator, Jay Tholen),

Starfield is Bethesda’s big new release, but now that it’s finally out in the wild, some have already turned their attention toward any incoming news on The Elder Scrolls VI. While some always assumed the game was a good way off, we now know not to expect it for another two to three years at the earliest. 

Mortal Kombat 1 isn’t even technically out yet until tomorrow, but some players are already pulling off some touch of death combos. You’re not going to be surprised to hear that combos are an incredibly important aspect of pretty much all fighting games, but that doesn’t mean they’re an easy thing to pull off. You

Image: Nintendo Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are getting yet another 5-star Tera Raid event later this month, taking place from September 22nd to September 24th. There are two version-specific Pokémon up for grabs during the event: Scarlet players can grab Slither Wing, while Violet players will be hunting for Iron Moth. Serebii Update: The next

Kenji Hiramatsu is one of the main composers of the Xenoblade series. In fact, he has composed music for the games since the first Xenoblade Chronicles game released on the Wii over 10 years ago. Since then, he helped compose music for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Xenoblade Chronicles 3. That said, the trilogy’s narrative has

no hard feelings film review No Hard Feelings had us nostalgic for a very specific point in movie history. We’re talking about the five years from 1999 to 2004, starting with American Pie and ending around the release of The Girl Next Door. Inbetween, you had Sex Drive, Road Trip, Harold + Kumar and Dude

NASCAR games are sometimes dismissed by those who don’t play them for being games comprised of mostly left turns. While that’s correct, there’s a lot of depth to simulation stock car racing to explore, and lengthy races allow strategies to be implemented. NASCAR Arcade Rush is a far different spin, as it’s an arcade-style game

Hello Travelers! The Genshin Impact dev team is back and today we’d like to bring you the latest information on the new landscapes, stories, and companions that will be introduced in Genshin Impact version 4.1 To the Stars Shining in the Depths on September 27. With the latest update, the area north of the prosperous

The Logitech G502 is one of the most popular gaming mice in the world – and also the reigning champion of the last RPS Readers’ Peripheral of Choice Awards or whatever we called it at the time. There are both wired and wireless versions available across multiple generations, with the wireless models normally holding a

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the sequel to 2020’s Final Fantasy VII Remake, will hit PlayStation 5 on February 29, 2024. This follows news from Summer Game Fest back in June where Square Enix announced Rebirth will require two discs and launch in “early 2024.”  Alongside news of Rebirth’s release date, Square Enix and PlayStation also released

The Steam 20th Anniversary Sale is in full swing, and if you are in the market for a Steam Deck, you can save some money through the duration of the sale. All three options are being offered at a discount, and the savings range from $40-$130 off. Steam turns 20, making it almost of drinking

Image: Nintendo Nintendo surprised fans this week with the reveal of F-Zero 99, a new twist on the orignal SNES classic that throws 99 players into a single race to determine who will be the last machine standing. It’s a neat throwback to the original that follows in the footsteps of Tetris 99 and PAC-MAN

Nintendo has unveiled new details about its upcoming museum project, which has been officially named the “Nintendo Museum.” This announcement was made during the latest Nintendo Direct presentation by Shinya Takahashi, providing eager fans with insights into what to expect from this exciting venture. The Nintendo Museum aims to showcase a diverse range of Nintendo

Mortal Kombat 1 is reborn It’s been some thirty years since Mortal Kombat was born. But today we get to take it back to the beginning with a reborn universe, new story and heroes and villains like never before. Are you ready for Mortal Kombat 1? Mortal Kombat 1 from NetherRealm Studios and Warner Bros

Summary Get a detailed breakdown on the playable characters in the upcoming cross play open beta event for The First Descendant starting September 19 on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Every Descendant has a unique ability, like being able to bend fire to their will or unleash a bone-chilling cold on their enemies. You

Game director Stig Asmussen, who has overseen two immensely popular Star Wars games, is leaving Electronic Arts. What Star Wars games did Stig Asmussen direct? Jason Schreier revealed on Bloomberg that Asmussen is leaving EA after helping the Star Wars franchise make something of a comeback in the games industry. In terms of which games

On September 9 1998, Spyro the Dragon made his mischievous debut on the original PlayStation, capturing the hearts of gamers of all ages. To celebrate 25 years of Spyro, we sat down with both the original developers from Insomniac Games, as well as the team behind the remaster, Spyro Reignited Trilogy at Toys for Bob,

Gunbrella review:A steampunk-themed side-scrolling shooter with a shotgun that’s also an umbrella, Gunbrella crams plenty of frenetic, brolly-based combat into its brief playtime Developer: Doinksoft Publisher: Devolver Release: September 13th 2023 On: Windows From: Steam Price: £13/€15/$15 Reviewed on: Intel Core i5-1340F, 16GB RAM, Nvidia GTX 3060, Windows 11 You can’t fault the pitch. In

This morning, popular game-engine creator Unity Software announced an update to its pricing and packaging plans, which will go into effect on January 1, 2024. The new pricing plan introduces a fee that activates and charges developers of high-performing games each time the title is installed by a user or player. The justification is that each

Steam turns 20 today, and Valve is celebrating by hosting a sale on all its titles. Alongside the sale, Valve also provided a list of games that were the top releases on Steam each year, and many of those games are joining the 20th Anniversary celebration with discounts of their own. Steam was announced in

Image: Retro Fighters A Blockbuster Switch game case wasn’t on our 2023 bingo card, but Retro Fighters thought the world needed one anyway. And now that we’ve seen it, we couldn’t agree more. The family-based video game accessory developer teased this brand new Switch game case, which is officially licensed by the video rental store,

Rumors have been really flying in regards to Nintendo‘s next console. A lot of that is due to Gamescom, where there has been quite a few media outlets reporting that some developers were able to see a showcase of the Nintendo Switch successor at Gamescom last month. Even though Nintendo hasn’t confirmed anything about the

We have been obsessed with building gaming cities for decades, all thanks to the classic, SimCity. I think it might be the whole experience of starting from nothing, building up a whole infrastructure from the bare bones to the complex city of your dreams that appeals to gamers.  On Xbox consoles, there have been a

Summary We are introducing the no annual fee Xbox Mastercard, issued by Barclays. The Xbox Mastercard allows cardmembers to earn card points with everyday purchases and redeem those points on games and add-ons at xbox.com.  The Xbox Mastercard will be available exclusively to Xbox Insiders in the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii beginning on

The Like A Dragon franchise is no stranger to side activities and special things to do in their games. Surprising almost no one, Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name won’t be any different. What mini-games are in Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name? In the latest issue