Here are all the news, reviews and release date articles for the Nintendo Switch.
Minecraft players can now take part in colossal adventures with the Godzilla-themed DLC. The DLC introduces new game modes that lets you play as the King of the Monsters. Read on to learn more about the Godzilla adventure world by Team-KYO and Impress.
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Yet another Pokemon copycat’s being targeted by Nintendo, but it isn’t the one you think. Pokezoo – an upcoming Pokemon TCG knockoff – just had its trademark to its name countered by Nintendo. Read on to learn more about the situation and Pokezoo.
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Palworld reaches 19 million players across Steam and Xbox in just less than two weeks of release. Read here to learn more about this and how the numbers compare to Pokémon games.
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Pokemon Black and White could get a remake announced soon. Read on to learn about this and our speculations about when the Generation 5 remake could possibly be announced and released.
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The Pokemon Company just announced that the rare “Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat” card from the Pokemon Exhibit in the Van Gogh Museum will be reprinted. Read on to learn more about the situation and the card’s history with scalpers.
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Japanese celebrities have been reported to receive instructions from their talent agencies to refrain from mentioning Palworld in public or on social media to avoid potential backlash from Pokémon.
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Microsoft plans to address the future of Xbox soon. Read on to learn more about the rumors and the business update event about their plans.
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Apex Legends' writer confirms the game's tie-in with fellow EA shooter game, Titanfall 2. Read on to learn more about the writer's insights and what's in store for Apex in Season 20.
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The Nintendo Switch is reportedly close to beating the Nintendo DS as the best-selling console in Japan. Read here to find out about the sales report by Famitsu and more.
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Nintendo held its financial results briefing this week, with President Shuntaro Furukawa addressing inquiries regarding the company's plans. Read on to learn more about how Nintendo plans to move forward in 2024.
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Epic Games and Disney revealed plans for a "Disney Universe" gaming experience related to Fortnite, following Disney's $1.5B investment in the game company. Read on to learn more about the project and Epic Games and Disney's collaboration.
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A developer from Apex Legends's studio, Respawn Entertainment, revealed that changes to Apex Legend's aim assist will be implemented along with the introduction of Performance Mode in Season 20: Breakout.
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder’s success was due to its multiplayer feature, according to Nintendo’s president, Shuntaro Furukawa. Read on to learn more about what led to Super Mario Bros. Wonder’s record-breaking release.
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Dead Cells publisher Motion Twin just announced that there will not be any future updates to the game. Sebastien Benard — Dead Cells’ designer and co-founder of Motion Twin — isn’t happy with this decision. Read on to learn about his take on the matter.
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Overwatch 2 is gearing up for a significant overhaul with the arrival of Season 9 tomorrow. Read on to learn more about the changes Blizzard is making in the game.
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Sega's Q3 FY24 financial report indicates that the company is experiencing sluggish sales in its premium game titles while finding success in the movie sector. Read on to learn more about the findings in Sega's report and its revised financial forecast.
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Nintendo of America recently told their fans to “Go out and touch grass.” Read here to learn our theories and thoughts on what this post might be implying.
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The Pokemon Company is working with AI development company HEROZ to make an AI specialized for competitive Pokemon battles called PBS (Pokemon Battle Scope). Read on to learn more about PBS, what it can do, and its upcoming applications.
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Tomb Raider developer Crystal Dynamics adds a content warning for content that contain racist and ethnic stereotypes in the newly launched Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered Collection. Read on to learn more about the studio's statement.
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Palworld players have recently reported rare occurrences of Pals growing to gigantic sizes. Read on to learn which Pals have been reported to grow ginormous by players.
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The Pokémon Center is returning to London for the 2024 Pokémon Europe International Championships. Read on to find out more about the event details and how to attend.
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YouTuber and WWE Superstar Logan Paul is creating a Pokémon Unite eSports team. Read on to learn more about this and how to apply for his team.
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Yoshitaka Murayama, the creator of the Suikoden series and the scenario writer for Eiyuden Chronicles, has passed away. Read on to learn more about his career and legacy in the JRPG space.
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The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is getting a complete manga box set coming this September. Read here to learn more about the manga and where to pre-order the set.
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Gaming industry giant Bandai Namco canceled 5 games and reported that they’ll be changing their strategies for game releases following a massive drop in income. Read on to learn about the cancellations, their strategy, and what all this means.
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The beloved Nickelodeon cartoon series Avatar: The Last Airbender will be receiving a competitive fighting game based on its universe! Read on to learn more about the announcement, and the company behind the project.
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Embracer Group has laid off 1400 people and cancelled 29 different games in only the last six months during its restructuring effort. Read on to learn more about the details of its cancelled projects and the layoffs that happened.
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700 Ubisoft employees in France participated in a strike action organized by the French game workers union, STJV (Syndicat des Travailleurs et Travailleuses du Jeu Vidéo), following failed annual salary negotiations.
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The Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase February 2024 is coming in hot this week with a lineup of third-party Switch games releasing in 2024. Read on to know more about the showcase.
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Warframe has been out for more than a decade and it’s finally coming to mobile! Read on to learn more about Warframe’s upcoming iOS and Android release and what rewards you can earn during the game’s mobile launch week.
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Nintendo and Sony, two of Japan's largest names in the gaming business, see their stocks experience a significant decline coming in 2024. Read on to learn more about the situation and the overall climate of their businesses.
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Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon, the remake of TYPE-MOON's visual novel Tsukihime, will get an official English localization. Learn about the details of Tsukihime, TYPE-MOON's localization history, and what other works may be localized next.
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While Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom have largely strayed away from The Legend of Zelda series' old formula, there are so many cool items we hope we'll see again. Here's ten items that we hope make their way back into the next Zelda game!
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Curious about which games are going to snatch those sought-after awards this year? A lot of good games came out in Q1 2023 alone, so read on to see which of these games could take home awards for Best Art Direction, Best Music, Game of the Year, and more!
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We've compared the original Super Mario RPG trailer to that of the remake, and we've noticed some tantalizing details! Read on to find out what they are.
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MarcoMeatball, an Opera singer-turned-Youtuber, joins us on Game8 Connect to talk about the best video game soundtracks out there. Read on to find out his favorite tracks, and why you should give them a listen.
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Want to get more skins and unlock Kameo Fighters in Mortal Kombat 1's Invasion Mode? Then solve the many Klues scattered around the mode's many maps. We've compiled a list of the Klues we've solved so far, along with their solutions.
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The Elite Four of the Blueberry League has been identified. However, the champion's identity is still left in the air. Read on to learn about the clues that may hold the answer to his identity.
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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's The Indigo Disk parallels the Tales of Urashima Taro in many ways. Read on about some of its various similarities with the legendary Japanese folklore in our article.
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Super Mario RPG, a cult classic from the SNES era of gaming, is getting a remake exclusive for the Nintendo Switch and its pre-orders are live. Read on to learn more about its pre-order bonuses and how to get them.
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Super Mario Bros. and Nintendo still remains as the genre’s leader even after 40 years since the release of the first Mario game. Read on to learn more about why they remain at the top of their game, and how Wonder becomes their latest masterpiece.
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The gaming world is abuzz with the announced return of an SNES classic. Super Mario RPG is getting a remake, but will the original be on Nintendo Switch Online? Read on to recap everything we know so far and our theories on the matter.
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Voice actor and YouTuber Dottovu joins us on Game8 Connect to venture into video games with great voice acting! Discover who Dottovu is, their top five picks for games with the best voice acting, and why they like them.
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The original Super Mario RPG is a well-loved SNES classic featuring many of our favorite characters…except Luigi. Read on to learn more about his cameo, the possible reason for its briefness, and our theories about the upcoming remake.
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Jumpscares, a controversial horror technique, has long been considered cheap by particular horror enthusiasts. Read on to learn why that isn't the case.
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Expectations are high for the upcoming remake of SNES classic Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. But will it have full voice acting as one of its new features? Read on to learn more about our opinions and theories on the matter.
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Two of our favorite Mario classics, Super Mario RPG and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, are receiving their very own remakes soon, but which one will win? Read on to learn more about our thoughts on the matchup and which one is our best bet.
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Super Mario RPG Remake is an upcoming remake of the classic SNES game, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars. We’re excited for its release, but what does the future hold? Is a sequel in the works? Read on to hear our theories on the matter.
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The upcoming Super Mario RPG Remake is shaping up to be a faithful adaptation of our SNES favorite, but there is one change we want to see. The game really needs a hard mode. Read on to learn more about our ideas and theories on the matter.
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Super Mario RPG: Legend of The Seven Stars has been out since 1998 and players have scoured the game for all its content. But what about the game's beta content? Read on to learn more details about some early and, ultimately, unused ideas.
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Super Mario RPG was a perfect game in the eyes of many nostalgic gamers. But even this perfect game had a few bugs and glitches that the fandom eventually exploited. Read on to learn more about the best glitches from the original Super Mario RPG.
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Super Mario RPG’s legendary status in the gaming community makes it a timeless classic that’s worth playing no matter the decade. But how can you play an old SNES title in 2023? Read on to find out how you can play the original Super Mario RPG in 2023.
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Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars is considered a gem of the SNES era for its memorable story, gameplay, and of course, difficult boss fights. Read on to find out what our picks are for the original game's hardest bosses.
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Super Mario RPG Remake’s release is just around the corner and everyone’s preparing for its arrival. With the remake’s promise of new features, should you play the original first? Read on to hear our take on the matter.
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Super Mario RPG Remake is almost here and everyone’s just itching to get the game for themselves if they haven't pre-ordered already. That being said, should you even buy Super Mario RPG Remake? Read on to learn our take on the matter.
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Geno, our favorite blue boy, is arguably the most popular character from the original Super Mario RPG, amassing a following up until now. With the Remake almost here, is now the best time to put him in Smash? Read on to learn our take on the matter.
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Super Mario RPG and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door are both getting remakes, but what of the rest of the Mario series? Surely there are other games that could do with some spit and polish. Read on to find out which Mario remakes we want to see next.
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Super Mario RPG's characters are about as iconic as the game itself, which is why we immediately noticed when the remake renamed some of our favorites. Read on to learn which characters got renamed and our theories as to why.
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Super Mario RPG Remake sought to fix the buggy code of the original, but how did this affect the speedrunning community that depended on it? Read on to learn how the remake's removal of well-known glitches and exploits affected speedrunners.
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The Game Awards is just a few winks away, and Game8 is here to present an overview of our reviews of these games. Read on to find out how these games measured up to their awards.
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November was chock full of indie-releases that caught the attention of many. However, not everyone was able to share the spotlight. Continue reading to discover any hidden indie gems you might have missed in November 2023!
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2023 was a year filled with amazing game titles that had the gaming sphere abuzz for months, but it’s also plagued by the worst scum that could accumulate at the bottom of the barrel. Here are our picks for the worst games that came out in 2023.
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2023 has been quite a year for gaming, with news stories ranging from fun and exciting to saddening and disheartening. With the year coming to a close, here are the biggest news stories of 2023.
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With 2023 coming to a close, it’s time for Game8 to distinguish the fantastic and noteworthy games we have covered over the past year. Here are our top games for 2023.
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As 2023 draws to a close and game releases start to simmer down, we take a look back at the indie games that were released in December 2023. Continue reading to discover unfamiliar titles you might not have missed!
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With a great year for gaming coming to a close, we hope for even better years to come. With that in mind, here are 8 game mechanics that should be left in 2023. Read on to learn more.
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Palworld's massive success highlights the need for the Pokémon to elevate its games, especially considering the ongoing divisiveness among fans with each new generation. Read on to learn more about innovative features that Pokémon can take from Palworld.
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2024 kicks off with no pause in the indie scene. Let’s take a look at the best indie titles we covered in January. Continue reading to discover great titles that you might have been sleeping on.
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Love is in the air and Valentine’s Day is approaching. Here are 8 games that you’d surely want to consider playing with your better half. Read on to find out which games these are, along with their premise and why they’re fun to play as a couple.
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Few character dynamics in video games are as iconic as a good old-fashioned rivalry. Fewer still are as old as the one between Mario and Donkey Kong. Join us on a journey through video game history and learn about one of gaming’s earliest rivalries.
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Stuck on February 14th without an SO? We got you covered. Here are 8 Games for People who just have that extra time and money on their hands for that occasion.
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Boss fights. You love them, you hate them, but are they necessary? Maybe for an RPG or action game, but what about a platformer? Read on as we discuss what boss fights are, what platforming games are, and if the latter needs the former.
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Resident music theorist and fellow gamer 8-Bit Music Theory joins us for Game8 Connect to talk about the ins and outs of breaking down the hottest tracks the gaming world has to offer.
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Want to know the best games of 2023? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Here's our list of the top reviewed games. Read on to see the game information, release dates, and our scores for those games.
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The action genre gives players a taste of what it's like to shoot guns, swing swords, and be an all-around badass. But what are the best games the genre has to offer? Read on to find out Game8's list of the best action games of all time!
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Nintendo Switch ain't just about Pokemon - the platform's also got some killer action games in its library. We at Game8 have compiled a list of the best ones out there just for you.
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Feeling an itch for some hack-and-slash or shooting action, but wanna do it with friends? We're compiled a list of the best Co-Op Action games to play on the Nintendo Switch, so read on to see which one is the best for you.
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Looking to play the hottest co-op games with your squad on the Nintendo Switch? Check out Game8's list of the best co-op action games released so far in 2023!
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Looking for some spooks this Halloween? We have you covered! Check out our list of the best games you can play on Halloween 2023.
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Want to know the best games of 2024? Fret not, for Game8 has your back. Here is a list of the year's top-scoring games. Read on to see the game information, release dates, and our scores for 2024’s best games.
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Limited Run Games brings Jurassic Park to modern platforms! Find out more about the presale date, where to preorder, upcoming features, and the engine that made this possible.
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Good Smile Company has revealed a sneak peek at upcoming Hollow Knight Nendoroid Figures. Find out more about the selected characters, where to buy them, and their estimated price.
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Fortnite is one with the Force as it collaborates with Star Wars in its v24.30 update! Read on to learn more about the Find the Force Quest, new skins, Force abilities, and how to get them.
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Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon launches its free DLC in Spring 2023 for Switch, PS4, and PC. Learn more about its features like Legendary Path, new playable characters, and its upcoming mobile release exclusively through Netflix Games.
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Trails and Tales will be available later this year, 2023! Learn more about new features included in the update including Archeology, Sniffers, Cherry Blossom Biomes, and Armor Trims!
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Blanc is a short artistic co-op game released on February 14, 2023, for PC and Nintendo Switch. Read on to learn more about its features and if it's worth buying!
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