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Nintendo could be planning to reveal a brand new controller for the Nintendo Switch, based on a newly filed FCC application.First spotted by Nintendo insider Samus Hunter, the filing was made yesterday (September 16), which specifically notes that the product is a “game controller” and also includes the “HAC” code prefix that is used for other Nintendo Switch hardware.The listing however comes a letter requesting confidentiality on the product’s details, including all photos of the controller,

Roll7 has revealed new details for OlliOlliWorld, including a new biome called Burntrock and 120fps on PlayStation 5.OlliOlliWorld is set to release in December of this year and will take players to the varied world of Radlandia. In a PlayStation Blog post, co-CEO Simon Bennett has revealed one of the five new locations and confirmed 120fps gameplay on PS5.He said, “On PS5, you’ll be able to appreciate all the epic and super wacky level details in stunning 4K.

Star Wars: Hunters, a new free-to-play multiplayer game from the galaxy far, far away, has just unveiled a new cinematic trailer.The game, which pits new Star Wars characters against each other in arena combat, is coming to Nintendo Switch and Mobile.

Metroid Dread, Nintendo has unveiled a new trailer for the upcoming sci-fi platform adventure, showcasing the wide array of weapons and skills bounty hunter Samus Aran will utilise in the game.The trailer, below, sees Samus using familiar powers, including her ability to transform into a morph ball to fit into tight spaces, along with brand new abilities, such as a cloaking field that helps her evade detection by Metroid Dread’s terrifying E.M.M.I.

Nintendo of America has said it has “no plans” to cut the price of the Nintendo Switch, following the console’s standard model’s price drop in Europe earlier this week.In the UK, the standard Nintendo Switch has dropped from its original retail price of £279.99 to £259.99, while in Europe the new price appears to be €269.99 (down from €329.99), just under a month before the launch of the Switch OLED model.However, it appears that US fans hoping for a similar price drop are out of luck, according

Nintendo Switch owners can now use Bluetooth devices to listen to audio from the console, however some users are reporting technical difficulties in trying to do so.Nintendo‘s firmware update 13.0.0 has added Bluetooth functionality, meaning users can listen to audio through various wireless Bluetooth devices instead of wired headsets or through built-in speakers.Updating just ahead of the Nintendo Switch OLED’s release – which arrives on October 8 alongside a reduced price for standard Switch

Nintendo has confirmed that prices for the standard Switch console have been cut, making way for the upcoming OLED model.The standard Nintendo Switch has historically retailed at £279.99 and is now being found in stores and online for £259.99 in the UK.

Nintendo Switch OLED is due to arrive next month on October 8, but before that the original Nintendo Switch model could be getting a price drop.As reported in Nintendo Life, the source comes from Nintend’Alerts – a Twitter account with more than 80,000 followers that has reportedly “proven reliable and reputable in the past”.The account claims a price cut will take place next week in France, which will reduce the cost of the system from €329 (£280) to €270 (£230).

Saber Interactive has announced that zombie horde shooter World War Z is coming to the Nintendo Switch later this year.Originally released in 2019, World War Z is a co-op zombie shooter inspired by the film/book of the same name. Since then, the game has earned over 15million players, and its first major expansion is on the way.

Daemon X Machina is the next game that will be available to play for free as a one of Nintendo’s Game Trials, so long as players have an active Nintendo Switch Online Membership.Originally released in 2019, Daemon X Machina is a third-person shooter action game that puts players in command of a giant mecha. Developed and published by Marvelous for Nintendo Switch, it’s currently available to purchase from the eShop for £49.99.

Skyrim Special Edition mod optimizes the game’s exterior FPS and performance.The eFPS – Exterior FPS Boost mod was created by modder ‘nicola89b’ and aims to “make Skyrim great again with miracle FPS improvement”. The designer states in the description that the mod is a work in progress, is still operational but warns players to install it at their own risk.“eFPS – Exterior FPS boost makes extensive use of a native engine feature called Occlusion Culling,” the description reads.

Game Boy titles may be appearing on the Nintendo Switch’s Switch Online service “really soon”, according to new rumours.The source, as spotted by Nintendo Life, is the latest episode of the ‘Nate the Hate’ podcast, where the “known insider” presenter speculates that games from Nintendo’s original Game Boy and its successor, the Game Boy Color, will be joining the subscription service as soon as September 2021.Switch Online is Nintendo’s answer to Xbox Live Gold or PlayStation Plus, allowing

Monster Hunter Stories 2 has received a trailer from Capcom, showcasing the new quests and Monsties that players will be able to get their hands on from September.The first batch of new content will arrive on September 2, bringing three new Monsties – including Soulseer Mizutsune, Elderfrost Gammoth and Oroshi Kirin – and four new quests for players to enjoy.A second batch on September 16 will add even more quests, including five co-op quests, two subquests and a delivery mission.The end of the

Disco Elysium The Final Cut is coming to Xbox and Nintendo Switch consoles as the game gets rated for the platforms.Following the launch of Disco Elysium The Final Cut on PC, PS4, PS5 and Google Stadia earlier this year, the RPG from ZA/UM has been rated for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch.As of today (August 30) PEGI has officially rated the game 18+, as spotted by Twisted Voxel.

WarioWare: Get It Together trailer shows off over eight minutes of brand new cooperative gameplay.Nintendo released the new Nintendo Minute video (August 26) demonstrating several ‘Microgames’ in action during WarioWare: Get It Together‘s co-op, such as Dislodge, Hypnotize, Topple and Memorize.The mini-games shown in the trailer seem to start simple at first but progressively get tougher as you progress, with some even picking up their speed to make co-op more challenging.The video even showed a

Nintendo has released a new trailer for Metroid Dread alongside a dev report detailing several of Samus’ new abilities.The new trailer for Metroid Dread shows Samus being defeated and losing all of her abilities. The enemy that attacked her is a Chozo, a highly intelligent and technologically advanced species.

Techland has officially announced that the original Dying Light is coming to Nintendo Switch.Revealed at the end of its Dying 2 Know broadcast yesterday (August 26), Dying Light: Platinum Edition is the 2015 open-world survival horror game in its most complete form, including the full season pass that offers a whole suite of extra DLC beyond its base game that the developer said makes “100 hours of gameplay” for a single playthrough.The physical version of Dying Light: Platinum Edition, which

Nintendo Switch, has launched today, letting you watch a range of classic Pokémon episodes for free.Although the Nintendo Switch lacks apps for most mainstream streaming services, it looks as though it’s making up for it with its own Pokémon streaming service.Pokémon TV adds a lot of new Pokémon content to your Nintendo Switch, with plenty of classic cartoon episodes, series specials and even replays of top competitive championships to watch at your leisure.The app is free to download and

Square Enix has announced that the soundtrack of Life is Strange: True Colors is now available to stream on Spotify. The soundtrack is composed and performed by award-winning indie pop group, Angus & Julia Stone.

Jumanji: The Curse Returns brings back the iconic cursed board game in an upcoming co-op adventure game from Marmalade Games.Announced during Gamescom’s opening night, Jumanji: The Curse Returns is coming soon to both PC and Nintendo Switch.“Jumanji: The Curse Returns brings up to 4 players together to take on the game and face the creatures and plants it sends into our world.