Switch News

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is going to be a huge game. And now Nintendo has announced something that will make the game even bigger: DLC! Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will receive DLC this year for both the Wii U and Nintendo Switch versions of the game. Here is Nintendo’s press release on the DLC: “REDMOND, Wash., Feb. 14, 2017 – The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for the Nintendo Switch and…

Nintendo doesn’t always go to the Game Developers Conference in March. In fact, they have skipped the event a few times. This year, though, Nintendo has a big new system and a big new game coming out in March! Nintendo will be at GDC in March to talk about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. GDC, the Game Developers Conference, will be held in March. Nintendo will be there on March 1 and hold a Legend of Zelda:…

Splatoon on the Wii U got a special demo before it came out. The demo was called a “Global Testfire” and was to test out Splatoon’s online. Nintendo brought back this demo a couple of times after the game was out even! And now, Nintendo Switch will be getting a Global Testfire for Splatoon 2 in March. Splatoon 2 for Nintendo Switch will be getting a Global Testfire demo in March. Check out Nintendo’s press release about the demo below:…

Like the Twilight Princess, Breath of the Wild will see a release on both the old Nintendo home console platform (Wii U) and their upcoming system, the Nintendo Switch. Deciding which version to play ultimately depends on whether you can 1) wait until you pick up a Nintendo Switch, or 2) if you buy a Nintendo Switch on day one. After seeing hours of in game footage, Breath of the Wild appears to be the gold standard for Zelda titles, meaning if you are a true fan, you will probably want to play it on day one.

Every year, most gamers have to watch E3 streamed online instead of going to the event. E3 has usually only been open to the press (and some celebrities). This year, however, E3 will be selling tickets to the public for the event! Find out how much you’ll have to pay if you want to go to E3 this year below. Consumer Tickets to E3 will go on sale this Monday, February 13th. There will only be “limited amount of tickets…

Tetris is one of the best video game puzzle games out there, if not the very best. There are a lot of other really good puzzle games too and one of them is Puyo Puyo. I really liked the Mean Bean Machine verison of the series in particular. And now Tetris and Puyo Puyo will have a crossover game with Puyo Puyo Tetris! The game will be coming to the Nintendo Switch in April. We have more details about the…

The Nintendo Switch launch day is either going to be extremely exciting or extremely disappointing. To be honest, it's going to be great because I'll be playing Breath of the Wild. But will my day one purchase be just for one game, or will it have the longevity that the Wii U never had. That is my worry as we get closer to the launch of the Switch.

For the first time ever, Nintendo will have a television ad during the Super Bowl! An extended cut of the ad, which is about the Nintendo Switch, has been released online. Please take a look at the ad, Nintendo’s press release about it, and some thoughts from me about this unique ad! The Nintendo Switch will be coming out on March 3rd. With the Wii U and 3DS, Nintendo has rarely showed any television ads for the two systems outside…

Friend of the site, Abdallah (Twitter, YouTube) was at PAX South over the last few days, and besides doing a panel, he was all over the floor checking out the Nintendo Switch. I would normally have numerous impressions for PAX (although I'm partial to PAX East because of my location!) I'm (fortunately...unfortunately?) on vacation for the next couple weeks. As to not deprive you of your Switch news and previews, we've embedded a number of Abdallah's videos below! Be sure to use the links above and follow and subscribe!

From all account, the Nintendo Switch event in Toronto was a fantastic experience for those lucky enough to attend. It all kicked off Friday for a press and VIP event with minimal crowds and lots of accsess to some of the biggest games coming to the Nintendo Switch around launch. Although a regular staffer from GamesReviews was not able to attend, friend of the site, Eugene Huo was able to attend on our behalf. Check out his interview with a Nintendo of Canada rep below!