Switch Archive
27 February 2020
Mojang revives old MineCon live event format for this year's Minecraft Festival
Taking place in Florida this September.
Fortnite Shadow Safe House locations explained
Where to find the Shadow Safe Houses in Fortnite.
Sumo's latest arcade racer channels Scud Race and other 90s greats
Introducing the high octane, low polygon Hotshot Racing.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Zarude: Everything we know about the Mythical Pokémon, including ability Leaf Guard, explained
The Rogue Monkey Pokémon explained.
Pokémon Sword and Shield's brand new Mythical monster revealed
Meet... Zarude.
Digital FoundryGet 20 per cent off on 4K TVs, monitors and PC hardware at Ebay UK today
Updated Thursday with new deals hand-picked by Digital Foundry.
Jelly DealsHere are some of the best Pokémon Day 2020 deals
Freebies, accessories, merch, movies and more!
Stardew Valley's getting even more free content
Fans are peased.
Platinum Games' Kamiya announces mysterious Project G.G.
UPDATE: New Tokyo office to work on live service games.
PodcastLet's discuss the Sonic the Hedgehog movie
Hogging the mic.
26 February 2020
Shovel Knight is returning in "puzzle adventure mash-up" Pocket Dungeon
And Shovel Knight Dig is coming next year.
EA bans prominent FIFA streamer Kurt0411 from all its games over toxic behaviour
"His messages have crossed a line of decency…"
Temtem's second content roadmap confirms spring 1.0 launch, Battle Pass, and more
Cross-play and cross-save also planned.
Animal Crossing saves: Autosaving, data recovery and save transfers in New Horizons explained
Look after your save data or Mr. Resetti will find you.
Warframe's Lotus joins Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a spirit
Phantom menace.
25 February 2020
Animal Crossing multiplayer, including online and Party Play for visiting and inviting players in New Horizons
Everything you need to know about the multiplayer aspects of Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
24 February 2020
"Cosy management game about dying" Spiritfarer gets first gameplay trailer
Coming to PC and consoles later this year.
Streets of Rage 4 shows off four-player co-op, new character Floyd in latest trailer
Coming to PC and consoles this "spring".
22 February 2020
Digital FoundryMetro Redux on Switch: the making of an 'impossible' port
4A Games reveals how its PS4 and Xbox One titles transitioned to Nintendo hardware.
21 February 2020
Digital FoundryGet a Nintendo Switch Lite for Ł160 thanks to an Ebay coupon
That's a historic low price that beats the best of Black Friday.
Netflix confirms Game of Thrones' Tormund as Nivellen for The Witcher Season 2
But no Mark Hamill… yet.
Jelly DealsHere's a look at some of this week's best game deals
Final Fantasy! Crash! Spyro! Football Manager! More!
FeatureFive of the Best: Beaches
Oh Sandy.
20 February 2020
Animal Crossing: New Horizons' save transfer option isn't getting any less confusing
Recovery after lost or damaged Switch possible one time only.
Fortnite Lockie's Lighthouse, Apres Ski and Mount Kay locations explained
Where to find these locations in Fortnite.
FeatureAnimal Crossing: New Horizons is a much more structured take on the series
Everything we learnt from playing its first hour.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons introduces town terraforming
Plus a new phone app and free updates planned.
Fortnite henchmen, phonebooth disguises and ID scanners explained
How to sneak into locked locations with a new look.
Fortnite Deadpool skin challenges: Where to find Deadpool's letter to Epic Games, and how Deadpool's weekly challenges work
Everything you need to know about unlocking Deadpool in Fortnite.
Fortnite new map additions The Grotto, Shark, Rig, Agency and Yacht explained
A look at the new locations you can explore in Season 2's map.
Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 2 Battle Pass skins, including Maya, Midas, Meowscles, Tntina and tier 100 skin Midas
Everything you need to know about the latest battle pass for Fortnite.
19 February 2020
Digital FoundrySwitch's Witcher 3 patch 3.6 is an excellent upgrade to a superb game
PC cross-save support tested, graphics options explored, performance analysed.
Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 2 release time, and everything we know about the new Fortnite season
Thanks to teasers and an ARG.
I don't know anything about Captain Tsubasa, but just kicking a ball in his new game looks awesome
I can't wait to give it a shot.
Fortnite's new season will bring welcome Team Rumble changes
Glider to hear it.
Stardew Valley Flower Dance explained
Thankfully not in a Midsommar fashion.
Stardew Valley Spirit's Eve, including the Haunted Maze and Golden Pumpkin explained
It's getting spooky in Stardew Valley.
Stardew Valley Egg Festival and egg hunt explained
[Insert your favourite egg pun here.]
Stardew Valley Stardew Valley Fair, including Grange Display and Star Tokens explained
Tips on how to have the best Grange Display in the valley.
Stardew Valley Festival of Ice and competition tips explained
Everything you need to know about the Festival of Ice in Stardew Valley.
Stardew Valley Dance of the Moonlight Jellies explained
Everything you need to know about the Dance of the Moonlight Jellies in Stardew Valley.
Stardew Valley Feast of the Winter Star, including secret gift-giving explained
Who knows what gift you might receive?
Stardew Valley Luau, including the potluck soup explained
Everything you need to know about the Luau in Stardew Valley.
Stardew Valley Night Market and Mermaid Boat puzzle solution explained
Everything you need to know about the three night festival in Stardew Valley.
Stardew Valley Festivals and calendar explained
Everything you need to know about the Stardew Valley festival calendar.
Looks like The Witcher 3 on Switch is getting PC cross-save
UPDATE: "No plans" for cross-save on other platforms, says CD Projekt Red.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's second fighter pass is its last
Nintendo's brawler will tap out at 88 characters total.
THQ Nordic parent buys The Witcher 3 Nintendo Switch developer Saber Interactive
In a deal worth up to $525m.
FeatureSomeone should make a game about: The collective unconscious
While we're Jung.
18 February 2020
There's an Animal Crossing Nintendo Direct happening this Thursday
Exactly one month before launch day.
A rogue Cooking Mama: Cookstar trailer has appeared
A taste of what's to come.
Take a look at Japan's lovely coral colour Nintendo Switch Lite
UPDATE: Headed to America, but no word on Europe.
Fortnite fans piece together new Chapter 2 Season 2 locations
All about that base.
17 February 2020
Free-to-play first-person shooter Warface is now available on Switch
The first CryEngine game on Nintendo's platform.
16 February 2020
The early reveal of next-gen systems has sent current-gen sales plummeting in the US
The Switch "continues to remain steady", though.
Digital FoundryThe best Black Friday 4K TV deal returns: Ł999 for the LG B9 OLED
Here's why this G-Sync Compatible TV gets the Digital Foundry recommendation.
14 February 2020
Enjoyable Mega-Man-inspired procedural rogue-like 20XX is getting a sequel
Coming to PC and consoles next year.
Digital FoundryMetro Redux on Switch: just how close to PS4 does it get?
4A Games itself handles the port with terrific results.
Jelly DealsThe Sonic Ultimate Sale is on
Gotta buy fast.
Fire Emblem Three Houses new classes Trickster, War Monk / Cleric, Dark Flier, Valkyrie explained, and how to get an Abyssian Exam Pass
How to use the Ashen Wolves classes on other characters.
Fire Emblem Three Houses: Cindered Shadows - How to start the DLC and recruit the Ashen Wolves
Everything you need to know about the new DLC.
Fire Emblem Three Houses characters list: All strengths, weaknesses, defining abilities and interests compared
A list of every student in Fire Emblem Three Houses and what makes them excel on the battlefield.
Fire Emblem Three Houses romance options list and S-Support relationships explained
Who you can romance as male or female Byleth in Fire Emblem Three Houses.
13 February 2020
Jelly DealsNintendo Switch eShop Blockbuster sale gets underway
Fire Emblem, Mario Odyssey and Mario Maker 2 all reduced.
Nintendo will attend E3 2020, but it'll be a different kind of show this year
Organiser confirms focus on "special guest gamers, celebrities".
12 February 2020
Mass Effect lead writer Drew Karpyshyn joins ex-BioWare vets' new Wizards of the Coast studio
Is working on story-driven sci-fi RPG.
Four new NES and SNES games heading to Nintendo Switch Online next week
Pop'n TwinBee! Smash Tennis! More!
Pokémon Home explained: free vs premium features, and compatible games explained
Everything you need to know about the essentials in Pokémon Home.
Pokémon Home transferring guide: How to transfer between Sword and Shield and other Switch games, plus 3DS using Pokémon Bank
And even Pokémon from the Game Boy Advance era.
E3's latest leak is... its own website
Now made private.
Stardew Valley creator details two new projects
"Please don't get too hyped at this stage."
Jelly DealsNintendo Switch Lite just got its biggest discount since Black Friday
Much lighter on the wallet.
Pokémon Home app available now on Nintendo Switch, smartphones
Hosted by a mid-life crisis Professor Oak.
FeatureSomeone should make a game about: Circuses
Cirque du Sol-AAA.
11 February 2020
Digital FoundryThe Witcher 3 on Switch: what do you gain by modding and overclocking?
Enhanced settings, improved performance, extra detail, locked 720p - the choice is yours.
Jelly DealsThere's going to be a Blockbuster Nintendo Switch eShop sale later this week
Nintendo teases up to 75% off the console's biggest games.
The Fire Emblem: Three Houses fan-made demake is shaping up nicely
Their efforts aren't in Sylvain.
Nintendo fingers rogue reviewer for Pokémon Sword and Shield leaks
No, not Porygon.
10 February 2020
Jelly DealsGrab a discounted 256GB SanDisk Micro SD card for Ł29 on Amazon
That works out to 11p per gigabyte, a good value.
The best Micro SD cards for Nintendo Switch 2020
The biggest storage upgrades at the best prices.
Dragon Ball FighterZ's third season announced
Kefla! Another Goku! More!
9 February 2020
Platinum Games adds new stretch goals as The Wonderful 101: Remastered Kickstarter exceeds $1.5m
"Please keep cheering on The Wonderful 101: Remastered! Thank you!"
ESRB rating suggests Animal Crossing: New Horizons will contain in-game purchases
Full details are yet to be published on the ESRB website, though.
8 February 2020
Netflix publishes then pulls Resident Evil show plot description
Set 26 years after the discovery of the T-Virus.
7 February 2020
Jelly DealsHere's a look at some of this week's best game deals
Switch Lite! Control! Call of Duty!