After Nintendo's latest Direct, we got a better idea of how the start of the year is looking in terms of big Switch releases. There's a lot to look forward to. And to help you keep track we thought we create an up-to-date 2022 Release Calendar. The list below contains...
In the early hours of this morning, Nintendo gave us the first Direct of the year. It was a really good one (particularly if you're an RPG fan) but also if, like me, you're looking forward to games like Kirby And The Forgotten Land, Splatoon 3, Switch Sports and Mario...
And the first Direct of the year is done and dusted! And what a show it was - it was staggeringly good especially if you're and RPG fan! Of course, we were expecting Kirby and Advance Wars but we got some huge surprises including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC (!!!), a new...
We know later today we can look forward to some big announcements during Nintendo's first Direct of the year. It will be at midnight so we know some of you won't be able to catch it live. However, don't fret as we'll have a breakdown of all the important announcements...
If you watched Monday's episode of 1-Up 1-Down, you'll see we suspected Nintendo would soon be announcing a Direct. Nintendo has held a Direct (either a regular full-length version, an Indie World presentation or at least a single game showcase) in February every year...
It seems the rumour mill is in full swing this week (perhaps an even stronger indication that a Nintendo Direct is on the way?). Yesterday, we learned that a French retailer had seemingly accidentally leaked that the Batman Arkham Collection would be coming to the...
A FREE-FLOWING SKATER THAT FEELS SIMPLY FANTASTIC WHEN MASTERED, BUT SOME RATHER UNIQUE CONTROLS AS WELL A PECULIAR ART STYLE AND STORY MEAN IT MAY TAKE SOME GETTING USED TO. Skateboarding games have become a genre in themselves. We've all probably played a video game...
Did you miss out on the big Nintendo news stories last week? Do you want to know what’s coming up this week? And most importantly, do you have no time to read walls of text and prefer to watch a short video? Well, we have some great news! Welcome to our new weekly...
Nintendo often hosts a Direct sometime in February and if that's the case this year, we should be getting an announcement sometime soon. And just before an announcement, we sometimes get a leak or two and if that's the case this time, we may have just got our first...
It's February and it's Friday! Now, we head into the weekend, here's a quick list of sales on a selection of Nintendo Switch games (and related products) you can look forward to buying at (slightly) cheaper prices. Just click on the price to go directly to the deal or...
Yesterday, after Nintendo published their latest software and hardware figures the web was abuzz with numbers and percentages and hype. We were fanning the flames too. It's not every day that a console becomes the best-selling ever and it was surprisingly interesting...
For those of us that love video games, it's often fun to dig a little deeper and learn about how our favourite games are made or about the people that work behind the scenes to make them. And that's where great video game books come in. As a Nintendo fan, the now...
After the predictions last week (which you can read about here), just minutes ago Nintendo released their latest official sales figures covering everything up to and including sales on the 31st of December 2021. It makes for some interesting reading and as expected...
Calling all Baseball fans... MLB The Show 22 is coming to the Nintendo Switch on the 5th of April. Now, while baseball actually has a pretty decent following here in South Africa (especially at school and club level) we know it can't really compete with the likes of...
It's somehow already February and so that means it is time to look ahead to what new games will be coming to the Nintendo eShop this month. Although there are no huge first-party titles here's a quick selection of what you can look forward to.Kharon's Crypt - Even...
On the 18th of January, we did a pretty odd thing and covered non-Nintendo news. Now, of course, it was the pretty earth-shattering announcement that Microsoft Xbox would be acquiring Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion! And while our main focus will always be...
As a huge Super Mario Bros. fan, I would be lying if I said I wasn't really excited about the fact that we're getting a full-length animated movie later this year. However, that isn't to say that I don't have my reservations. I'm a bit worried about what the team that...
Did you miss out on the big Nintendo news stories last week? Do you want to know what’s coming up this week? And most importantly, do you have no time to read walls of text and prefer to watch a short video? Well, we have some great news! Welcome to our new weekly...
It's Friday! And, as we head into the weekend, here's a quick list of sales on a selection of Nintendo Switch games (and related products) you can look forward to buying at (slightly) cheaper prices. Just click on the price to go directly to the deal or click the...
It's the 28th of January and for Pokémon fans, that means only one thing... It's Legends: Arceus launch day. Sadly, this time around we did not have the opportunity to try the game pre-launch - however, we have something in the works and you can be sure to see what we...
Fans of Two Point Hospital rejoice! Two Point Campus, which was announced last year during Summer Game Fest, has received a release date. You can look forward to playing it on your Switch (as well as all other platforms including day one on Game Pass for Xbox) on the...
And just like that, we got an update for Nintendo's mobile Animal Crossing game: Pocket Camp and it's already available. You can watch the short release trailer below. Believe it or not, the game has been around for four years already. I must admit although I had...
Fans of tactical RPGs or Square Enix's dramatic HD-2D aesthetic (first seen in Octopath Traveller) are no doubt keen to learn more about Triangle Strategy. The launch is happening relatively soon, on 4 March 2022, and there has definitely been an uptick in footage...
As per William D'Angelo, writing for vgchartz.com, the week ending 15th January 2022 (in which an estimated 341,662 Switches were sold) also saw the Nintendo Switch lifetime global sales overtake those of the original PlayStation. The PlayStation (and later PSOne)...
Annapurna Interactive is gaining a reputation for publishing some pretty cool and unique indie titles lately. One that has definitely caught my eye is A Memoir Blue developed by Cloisters Interactive. Originally due to launch next month (10 February 2022), the game...
Hi everyone! my name is Tim and you may know me as the Nintendo guy from SA Gamer. Once we knew that SA Gamer wasn't going to be around forever (and got over the deep sadness) I realised I wanted to continue to share my love of video games (and especially Nintendo...
Did you miss out on the big Nintendo news stories last week? Do you want to know what's coming up this week? And most importantly, do you have no time to read walls of text and prefer to watch a short video? Well, we have some great news! Welcome to our new weekly...
It's Friday! And, as we head into the weekend, here's a quick list of sales on a selection of Nintendo Switch games (and related products) you can look forward to buying at (slightly) cheaper prices. Just click on the price to go directly to the deal or click the...
If you're a fan of LEGO video games and Star Wars like I am - today was a very good day. After several delays and something like two years since its reveal, today we got a new gameplay trailer (which you can check out below) and the official launch date for LEGO Star...
You may notice that your Switch got a system update over the last 24 hours or so to version 13.2.1. Sometimes these bring along with them some pretty big changes, however, this time around the Nintendo website confirms that this was just 'general system stability...
Calling all rally racing fans! Earlier today NACON and KT Racing Studio announced that WRC 10 would be coming to the Nintendo Switch. It's not a secret that one of the genres that the Switch is a little thin on is racing. So we're sure that many will be excited to...
We don't often cover non-Nintendo-specific news here, but sometimes a headline is just too big to ignore. Today (18 January 2022) Microsoft confirmed that they were in the process of acquiring Activision Blizzard for just under $70 billion. This is pretty staggering...
AN UNDOUBTEDLY CUTE AND EVENTUALLY (REASONABLY) FUN SKATING GAME BOGGED DOWN BY A FRUSTRATING INTRODUCTION, SOME CLUNKY CONTROLS AND AN INFURIATING IN-LEVEL QUEST MECHANIC. A chilled skating title featuring a variety of adorable birds is a pretty fantastic premise for...
UPDATE: Nintendo just released another trailer for Pokémon Legends: Arceus just 4 days before the official launch on Friday! There have been several leaks online and for those of you hoping to go in blind this no doubt makes life even harder. However, for everyone...
Here’s a list of what to look forward to this year from Nintendo!
Yesterday (12 December) was all about Kirby! Nintendo not only released a special tweet confirming that this year was the 30th anniversary of the pink fluff ball's series (and there's even a celebratory wallpaper you can download from their website here) but...
Sonic vs Mario…
How Nintendo saved the world…
Atari and the life and death of video games…
If you've been anywhere near social media over the last while and follow any Nintendo-related threads - odds are you probably noticed that Mario Kart 9 was trending. Usually, the accompanying post was something about how 'an industry insider' had basically confirmed...
Just about the perfect little Super Mario Bros. nostalgia device. A fantastic collector's item that's virtually indispensable for any Mario fan. It's no a secret... I’m a big Mario fan. The original Super Mario Bros., in particular, holds a special place in my heart –...
Just about the perfect little The Legend Of Zelda nostalgia device. A fantastic collector's item that's virtually indispensable for any Zelda fan and thanks to some updates probably even better than Nintendo's first Game & Watch offering. Collectors rejoice!...
While definitely not revolutionary or perhaps in step with expert players' expectations, Shining Pearl's ridiculously charming aesthetic, modern conveniences and new additions not only alleviate some of the repetitive grinding but package the addictive Pokémon RPG...
In a world filled with dark, serious and often rather violent games New Pokémon Snap is a cutesy, calming and mostly charming change of pace. Did you own a Nintendo 64? No? Me neither. I suspect many South Africans were in the same boat. And that really sucks, because...
The makers of Mario flex their innovative muscles providing us with a wonderful introduction to programming and a uniquely Nintendo way of bringing game creation to the masses. Nintendo has been building games for decades now. And one of the reasons they have not only...
Despite some smaller issues around its slightly oppressive tone and a few ‘maybe a little too classic’ load screens, Dread’s visceral visuals, engaging gameplay and a satisfying narrative ultimately deliver a finale worthy of the famed space bounty hunter and will likely garner a host of new fans.
You may know that Nintendo Switch is obviously very popular in its home country of Japan. However, the recently released 2021 sales figures really give a clearer idea of just how much better the Nintendo console has been selling in comparison to its competitors......
It's not the Switch Pro upgrade that you may have hoped for. However, a surprisingly striking screen and premium build quality make this simply the best version of an already fantastic console and a luxury piece of tech. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao9C6SA72_M It...
WarioWare’s sometimes boorish style and frenetic speed may put some off, at least initially. However, a chaotically fun range of microgames, a decent amount of content and the eventually rather addictive pace make it a peculiar multiplayer party you ultimately have a lot of fun at.
Super Rush swings in the right direction providing a fun overall package. However, some hazards along the way means it doesn't quite land a birdie on the 18th hole. Mario’s adventures into the world of arcade-style sport have been around for a long time. However, some...
A simply amazing game fusing some of Mario's best 2D and 3D elements, backdropped by nice visuals, astounding music and just enough tweaks to make this a great single or multiplayer experience. Bowser's Fury also offers returning 3D World players an exciting glimpse...
