A few years back, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess was released as the Gamecube’s swan song and as a key title in the Nintendo Wii’s much awaited hardware release. The upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild seems to be going down the same path as it’s been confirmed that it will launch on the same day as the Nintendo Switch hardware and it’s still on schedule to be released on the Nintendo Wii U on the same day.
Preview: 1-2-Switch
Nintendo started a trend for its software when it released Wii Sports on the Nintendo Wii. This compilation of mini-games turned out to be so successful that the company released other titles like it, such as Wii Play and Nintendo Land. It’s only fitting that it continues this trend with upcoming Nintendo Switch release, 1-2-Switch.
Preview: ARMS
Nintendo seems to have enjoyed its time developing so many motion controls focused titles for the unique Nintendo Wii, that it makes sense that it’s not bucking the trend on the upcoming Nintendo Switch. The first title to get the motion controls treatment is the upcoming ARMS.
Preview: Snipperclips – Cut it Out, Together!
It’s rare to play a cooperative game these days that doesn’t involve killing. Fortunately, Nintendo is volunteering to change that with the upcoming release of Snipperclips on the Nintendo Switch.
Preview: Sonic Mania
It’s been a long time coming and yet after so many years, Sega has finally caved in by developing a new 2D Sonic tittle. The highly anticipated upcoming Sonic Mania is now also coming to the Nintendo Switch, which is appropriate given that Nintendo hardware became Sonic’s starting foster home after the demise of Sega as a hardware developer.
Win a Goji Wireless Bluetooth headset
Want to win a Goji Wireless Bluetooth headset? We’ve teamed up with Nationwide Building Society to give you the chance.
New research from Nationwide Building Society reveals that good money management is one of the most admired (17%) habits Brits have. The study looked at what the nation found to be its best and worst habits and the positive impact that technology has had on these habits forming. According to research, some 56% of Brits claim to have three plus bad habits. Our obsession with our phones has become so irritating that over three quarters (77%) of people hate it more than smoking (38%) and swearing (36%).
Convenience and the ability to self-learn were the top reasons why people felt behaviours became habits, and it can’t be denied that advances in technology has made our lives easier. The top five positive tech habits include shopping online (47%), using mobile banking (38%), checking balances regularly (34%), checking social media everyday (28%), and dual screening – multitasking using two devices (28%). Nationwide believes that technology has contributed to new habit forming in recent times, such as contactless payments, quick balance checks on banking apps and mobile technology such as Apple Pay and Android Pay. These have all given us easier access to our financial information than ever before.
To help celebrate our good tech habits and to experience contactless life like never before, Nationwide are giving away one Goji Wireless Bluetooth headset valued at £49, 00.
These on-ear headphones is compatible with all smartphones, features a microphone and remote & volume control and comes with a detachable cable.
How to enter to win
All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is to enter below:
Win a Goji Wireless Bluetooth headset
The competition is open to anyone in the UK and closes at midnight on Monday 30th January 2017.
Win We Sing on PS4
For the perfect game to enjoy with friends and family, live your dreams as the next Britney or Bowie with We Sing.
Sing together or sing-off against up to 10 friends at the same time or go solo to the top of the online leader boards and become the next big thing!
Use your smartphone to play with the FREE We Sing Mic App or connect a compatible USB microphone for the authentic studio experience
We Sing – the award-winning singing game returns on PS4 bigger and better than ever before!
Featuring 30 hits from the world’s biggest artists across five decades, We Sing includes original recordings from artists including David Bowie, Coldplay, Sia and Britney Spears – plus their official HD music videos! Enjoy the award-winning party experience in the comfort of your living room.
How to enter to win
You stand the chance to win the We Sing PS4 game and 2 Mics.
All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is to enter below:
The competition is open to anyone in the UK and closes at midnight on Monday 30th January 2017.
John Wick “Symphony of Violence” supercut so you are ready for Chapter Two
Warner Bros. UK has today released Symphony of Violence, an ultra slick, high-octane supercut of John Wick’s story so far! Featuring an incredible compilation of action sequences from the first film, the balletic video is guaranteed to whet your appetite ahead of the release of John Wick: Chapter Two on 17th February.
Legendary hitman John Wick is forced back out of retirement by a former associate plotting to seize control of a shadowy international assassins guild. Bound by a blood oath to help him, John travels to Rome where he squares off against some of the world’s deadliest killers.
Capcom and Numskull announce The Official 4D Candle for Resident Evil
Capcom and Numskull are delighted to formally announce the official Resident Evil 4D candle
The 4D Candle is the perfect way to set the scene when playing Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. With the scent of the Baker House Mansion, it enhances the horrifying experience – especially when playing in VR. This official Capcom product is made in the UK, has an SRP of £10/€12/$14 and comes in a metallic case with a burn time of around 25 hours.
Ben Grant, of Numskull said: “Contrary to earlier reports that jumped the gun a little, the candle definitely does not smell of blood. However, it does manage to represent the scent of the Baker House Mansion, adding to the horror, fear and adrenaline you get whilst playing the game – especially in VR.”
“This Official 4D candle is specifically tailored to the game and will help make you feel like you’re actually standing in the abandoned plantation house, to enhance the gaming experience” added Stefano Barolo, of Capcom.
Three UK announces first network to offer the Huawei Mate 9
Three has announced that it is first network to offer the Huawei Mate 9 in space grey in-store and online from today (13th January). With the Huawei Mate 9 have a bigger screen at 5.9” in full HD, alongside some great new photographic capabilities, all in the one device.
It has a 64GB of storage built into the device, dual-SIM capability, split screen functionality, and increased battery capacity to name a few of its new features. Three customers will be able to stay up to date and also make the most of more data heavy applications such as streaming movies or gaming, taking full advantage of its ramped up graphics, borderless screen and battery life.
The Mate 9 takes advantage of Leica designed camera that consists of a 12MP colour sensor combined with a 20MP monochrome one to capture amazing colours and taking your photography to the next level with some nice in-built features such as light blurring. The Mate 9 also has 4K video shooting with optical image stabilisation ensuring that your videos will look better than ever before.
Plus it boasts Huawei SuperCharge, which claims you can enough power for the whole day with just twenty minutes charging.
The Huawei Mate 9 is available on Three with the following 24 month contracts and an upfront cost of £29:
| Data | Call and text allowance | Monthly cost |
| AYCE | AYCE | £56 |
| 12GB | 300 mins | £42 |
| 8GB | AYCE | £44 |
| 4GB | AYCE | £41 |
Huawei Mate 9 is also available on an Essential plan for a cost of £99 upfront and £33 per month for AYCE minutes and texts plus 4GB of data.
“We wanted to improve the smartphone experience in every way and give people more of what they want: longer battery life, faster processor, best-in-class camera, all in a stunningly designed handset,” comments Rhys Saunders, sales and marketing director, Huawei UK Consumer Business Group. “We’re proud of what we’ve achieved in the Mate 9. It is our fastest and smartest device yet and the response from the tech community has been fantastic. We’re delighted to bring it to Three customers from today.”
We have a Huawei Mate 9 coming into review very soon from the lovely people from Three UK.
Dragon Ball XENOVERSE 2 coming to the Nintendo Switch
Dragon Ball XENOVERSE 2 (Working Title), the most expansive Dragon Ball videogame experience to-date, will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo Switch players will be able to experience many of the adventures, epic battles that make up the heart of the Dragon Ball XENOVERSE 2 gameplay experience.
Nintendo Switch players can also look forward to sharing their Dragon Ball XENOVERSE 2 experience through local co-op gameplay, enabling players to share their Dragon Ball adventure with friends. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe will share more details soon regarding the debut of Dragon Ball XENOVERSE 2 (Working Title) on the Nintendo Switch. Stay tuned!
Ubisoft announces Switch line up/Just Dance 2017/Steep/Rayman Legends Definitive Edition
Today, Ubisoft announced that Just Dance 2017, Rayman Legends Definitive Edition and Steep will be part of the line-up for Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo Switch combines the best of two worlds: mobile handheld and traditional at-home console gaming. This new console brings Ubisoft and its teams new opportunities to express their creativity, develop fresh ways to play and push the industry boundaries once again.
“Ubisoft is bringing Just Dance 2017, Rayman Legends Definitive Edition and Steep to the Nintendo Switch. We’re proud to be working closely with Nintendo on this new console, making sure players can enjoy great games on a device that shares the same philosophy as these games: great accessibility and the ability to bring people together”, said Xavier Poix, Managing Director, Ubisoft’s French Studios. “These three games are just the beginning; we will share more about other exciting projects for Nintendo Switch at a later date.”
Just Dance 2017 – Dancing with anyone – anywhere, anytime
Just Dance 2017 will be the first Ubisoft game released for Nintendo Switch at launch. The chart-topping dance track, “How Deep Is Your Love” by Calvin Harris & Disciples, will be available as an exclusive track for Nintendo Switch owners via Just Dance Unlimited.* This hit song joins 40 tracks already available in the game, including “Sorry” by Justin Bieber, “Lean On” by Major Lazer Ft. MØ & DJ Snake, brand-new hits like “Don’t Wanna Know” by Maroon 5, party favourites like “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” by Beyoncé and classics like “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen. Nintendo Switch players will also have three months of free access to Just Dance Unlimited, the dance-on-demand subscription streaming service, which offers more than 200 additional songs and access to exclusive tracks, with new hit songs added all the time.
More accessible than ever, Just Dance 2017 can now be played anywhere, with up to six players at the same time using a Joy-Con controller, or by using the Just Dance Controller app (which turns your smartphone into a controller).
How Deep Is Your Love” by Calvin Harris & Disciples is available through Just Dance Unlimited and can be accessed either via the free trial or by subscribing. The track will be available for all platforms later this year.
Rayman Legends Definitive Edition – Exploring Rayman’s legendary worlds
Players’ all-time favourite, Rayman, is back in the game thanks to Rayman Legends Definitive Edition, the ultimate version of the critically acclaimed Rayman Legends created by Michel Ancel. This edition includes all the game’s traditional features, such as Kung Foot, plus some brand-new surprises. Nintendo’s history has included the Rayman brand since the franchise’s beginning, with titles such as Rayman Advance for Game Boy Advance, Rayman 2 The Great Escape for Nintendo 64 and Rayman Raving Rabbids for the launch of Wii.
Rayman, Globox and the Teensies are off wandering through an enchanted forest when they discover a mysterious tent filled with a series of captivating paintings. As they look closer, they notice each painting seems to tell the story of a different mythical world. While focusing on a painting that shows a medieval land, they are suddenly sucked into the painting, entering the world, and the adventure begins. The gang must run, jump and fight their way through each world to save the day and discover the secrets of every legendary painting.
Steep – Experiencing action sports in the beautiful open–world of the Alps
In Steep, players drop in to the Alps and ski, snowboard, wingsuit and paraglide through the game’s massive open–world playground, filled with exhilarating activities and breathtaking views. Developed by Ubisoft Annecy, Steep is designed for a culture that’s all about sharing experiences with the world. Steep features seamless multiplayer, populating the world with players as they naturally explore the Alps. Players and friends across the globe can take on challenges together or compete with each other to snag the top spot on the leaderboard. The open–world of Steep will be further enriched by the majestic slopes of Alaska in a free update available this year.
Puyos and Tetris collide and coming to PS4 and Nintendo Switch
Two puzzle game juggernauts collide as Tetris, one of the largest–selling and recognized brands in gaming history, and Puyo Puyo from SEGA have combined to create a fun-to-play, fast-paced, competitive party game like no other! Coming to retailers in the Americas and Europe on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in spring 2017, the game offers tons of gameplay styles – from single-player Adventure and Challenge modes to ferocious competition with up-to-four player Arcade modes, for tons of Tetris/Puyo variety. Plus, an in-game Shop enables players to unlock new characters and skins for Puyos and Tetriminos.
Here’s a quick rundown of all the different ways to play:
Adventure– Single-player mode offers ten unique acts, each with ten stages featuring different characters from the Puyo Puyo and Tetris universes. Each stage contains unique challenges players will need to overcome in order to win and move on!
Multiplayer Arcade – For up to four local players, Multiplayer Arcade offers a wealth of game variants that will bring out players’ competitive nature!
· Versus – Players compete head-to-head in either Puyo Puyo or Tetris to fight in the puzzle fight of their life.
· Swap – Players’ abilities are put to the ultimate test when they compete on both Puyo Puyo and Tetris boards, which switch back and forth at set intervals.
· Fusion – A true hybrid game where players compete with Puyos and Tetriminos together on the same board, requiring deft, on-the-fly thinking to become victorious.
· Big Bang – It’s a race to the finish as players compete against each other to clear unique challenge boards as quickly as possible to win.
· Party – Players compete on Puyo or Tetris boards, but the puzzles feature special items that when activated either help players or harm their opponents.
Online – Players can try their puzzle skills on a global scale by playing any of the multiplayer modes with up to four players online in Puzzle League or Free Play modes
· Puzzle League – Increase player rating, earn ranks and aspire to new leagues in this mode for competitive enthusiasts.
· Free Play – A more casual experience where records aren’t kept and players can customize matches with unique settings, and invite their friends to play.
· Replays – Players can save and upload any online matches to show off to their friends, or search other players’ replays using the tag and filtering system to see how they tackle matches.
Solo Arcade – Play any of the Multiplayer Arcade modes against the CPU in Battle or Endurance matches, or try single-player challenges:
· Battle – Substitute human players with 1-3 CPU opponents to fight against simultaneously.
· Endurance – Go the distance in a one-on-one gauntlet of never-ending CPU opponents, racking up as many wins as possible.
· Challenge – Forget about the opponents and put skills to the test with Sprint, Marathon and more, like the quirky Tiny Puyo, which shrinks down Puyos to fit even more on the board.
Super Bomberman R coming to the Nintendo Switch for launch
Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. announces Super Bomberman R as a launch title exclusively for the new Nintendo Switch for the 3rd March.
The Bomberman series has been delighting fans with its stunning multiplayer action since 1983. The premise of the game is simple: guide your chosen Bomberman around a maze-like play area using timed bombs to open walkways and take out players or CPU-controlled adversaries. Super Bomberman R retains these core elements but places them with updated visuals that offer greater detail while still remaining faithful to the series’ origins.
Super Bomberman R makes full use of the Nintendo Switch system capabilities, which enables gamers to play wherever, whenever and with whomever they choose. Super Bomberman R offers a ‘Battle’ mode where up to eight players are dropped within a maze until the ‘last man standing’ is declared the winner. There is also a ‘Story’ mode where one to two players work cooperatively to clear a series of 50 stages in order to save the galaxy.
All key Bomberman elements return for the Nintendo Switch title, including useful items found within the destructible areas of each maze. Removing a wall will often reveal a power-up to extend the range of the explosion or endow the user’s Bomberman with a useful skill.
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These include faster movement, the ability to kick or throw bombs, and more. Thus, as players gain ever more devastating capabilities, they must use all their skill and ingenuity to ensure their opponents get caught in a blast while avoiding its fiery touch!
Key features in Super Bomberman R include:
- 3D stages with dynamic environments
- Bomberman’s siblings and well-known enemies are back with rich personality
- Battle mode for maximum of 8 players, local connection battles, and online battles
- Enriched story with all-star voice actors