Switch eShop News
October2018
News Get Ready For Some '90s-Style Vertical Shoot 'Em Up Action On Switch With AngerForce: Reloaded
Take on a robot rebellion
Chinese publisher indienova has revealed that it will be bringing AngerForce: Reloaded to Nintendo Switch later this year. The game is a vertically scrolling shoot 'em up designed with the very best of '90s arcade hits in mind, set in a 19th-century world where humans are under threat from a robot rebellion. Visuals take...
Review Super Hyperactive Ninja - Even A Massive Cup Of Joe Can't Save This Middling Effort
Far too bitter
Back in its heyday, Super Mario Maker was notorious for the proliferation of ‘Kaizo’ stages in its community; these were hyper-difficult platforming gauntlets that required dozens if not hundreds of tries and usually had only one successful route to completion, eliminating any margin for error. Games such as Super Meat Boy and...
News Hard West - Complete Edition Will Bring Its Supernatural Wild West Action To Switch
It really is wild
Forever Entertainment has revealed that it will be bringing the Wild West worlds of Hard West - Complete Edition to Nintendo Switch. The main game sees players fighting their way through eight unique story-based scenarios and 40 different turn-based combat missions, with the protagonist, Warren, going on a quest to hunt down...
News Rogue Legacy Arrives On Switch eShop Next Month
Anyone can be a hero
Earlier this year, Toronto-based developer Cellar Door Games said the chances of its rogue-lite title Rogue Legacy being released on the Switch was promising. Now, a UK eShop listing has revealed the game will be making its way to Nintendo's hybrid system next month on 6th November for £10.99. Here's the full description from...
News Mercenaries Wings: The False Phoenix Brings More Tactical RPG Goodness To Switch This November
New artwork and screenshots revealed
CIRCLE Entertainment has announced that Mercenaries Wings: The False Phoenix will be arriving on Nintendo Switch this November. Despite offering familiar gameplay to the Mercenaries Saga trilogy already available on Switch, CIRCLE Entertainment tells us that this game offers "a separate story and worldview", not...
News Dynasty Warriors 8 Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition Is Heading To Switch In The West
With bonuses for Warriors Orochi 4 owners
Koei Tecmo has announced that Dynasty Warriors 8 Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition is headed to Nintendo Switch in the west this December. Originally confirmed for Japanese players just last week, this game is - perhaps unsurprisingly - a 'definitive edition' of the 2014 release, Dynasty Warriors 8 Xtreme...
Review Zarvot - A Mixed-Up Box Of Tricks In More Ways Than One
What's in the box?
It used to be that describing a game's aesthetic as 'boxy' would be a negative. Zarvot developer Snowhydra, however, would likely see it as a boast. Zarvot's story mode stars two sentient cubes named Charcoal and Mustard, who set out on a journey to assemble a birthday present for their friend Red. It's a quest that's equal parts...
News WarGroove Delayed Until Q1 2019, Chucklefish Wants To Provide A "Robust Package"
Was initially aiming for a late 2018 release
Last time when we checked on the Chucklefish Switch eShop title WarGroove, the game had no release date. Apparently, the developer was aiming for a 2018 launch all along and that's now been pushed back to Q1 2019. Here's exactly what was said in a recent progress report on the developer blog: Initially...
Video Cloud Gaming Is Viable In The Future Based On This Assassin's Creed Odyssey Review
"I'm actually kind of a believer now"
There's been some serious doubt when it comes to companies trying to make cloud gaming on console devices a thing. Ubisoft's CEO Yves Guillemot has previously mentioned the future of the video game industry is streaming. In saying this, if you don't have a top tier internet connection or live in a country with...
News Shakedown Hawaii Releasing On Switch And 3DS Early Next Year
Run a criminal empire
If you enjoyed Retro City Rampage by Vblank Entertainment on WiiWare, it might be worth taking a look at the new gameplay overview trailer for its successor Shakedown Hawaii. The game was originally scheduled to arrive in 2017 on the 3DS and Nintendo Switch and has since been pushed back to Q1 2019. Surprisingly, the 3DS...
Feature Two Tribes On Why Swap This! Is A Puzzler Not To Be Missed And The Studio's Future
"We know a lot of people are sceptical"
Earlier this week, developer Two Tribes (famous for titles such as Toki Tori and RIVE amongst many others) teased an upcoming game. The collective mind of the internet used its almighty brain power to work out that it could be a Switch version of
Like a boss?
FromSoftware's ‘SoulsBorne’ series has plenty of defining features that set it apart from its contemporaries. Obtuse storytelling. Mercilessly precise combat models. Mazelike hubs to explore. But none of these elements hold quite as much tangible power as the series’ (mostly) breathtaking bosses. From the tag-team nightmare of...
News Switch Puzzle Game Hexologic Has Been Updated With 50% More Content Free Of Charge
Time to check it out?
Switch puzzler Hexologic has just received a rather substantial update, giving players 50% more content to play through with no extra charge. If you're unfamiliar with the game, Hexologic is a hex-based puzzler which uses tile-based riddles to work the minds of its players. It's said to be quite the challenge, "even to the...
News 3D Arcade Brawler Varion Will Be Blasting Onto Switch On 8th November
Fast-paced battles aplenty
Developer Light Maze has revealed that its upcoming arcade brawler Varion will be lighting up a Nintendo Switch near you on 8th November. The game is described as a "3D arcade action top-down brawler", featuring couch multiplayer battles for one-to-four players. As you can likely tell from the trailer above, the game is...
News Fighting Game One Strike Removed From Switch eShop Due To Copyright Infringement
An update is being prepared
In what is quite an unusual turn of events, Switch fighter One Strike has been removed from the eShop in Japan (with a worldwide takedown set to follow) due to a copyright infringement. Currently, heading to the game's Japanese store page simply shows an error, stating that “this software is currently not available",...
News Rising Star Brings Platform Puzzler Storm In A Teacup To Switch eShop Next Week
Enter a dream-like world
If you're in need of a platform puzzle fix, Cobra Mobile and the publisher Rising Star Games are bringing the magical title Storm in a Teacup to the Switch eShop next week, on 25th October for $2.99. Here's the full description below: Storm in a Teacup takes place in a dream-like world that Cloud, the brother to main...
News Starlink: Battle For Atlas Starter Packages In The US Are Missing Game Cards And Cases
Uh-oh
Ubisoft's space shooter Starlink: Battle for Atlas is now available on the Nintendo Switch. As more and more people purchase the new toys-to-life game, it's been discovered a number of packages in the US have been shipped without the game case and card. At this point in time the issue appears to be isolated to starter pack versions of the game...
News Sneaky Ninja Developer Won't Leave Wii U Fans Hanging After Waiting For So Long
A stealthy switch
If you were about during the Wii U era, you might recall a 2015 Kickstarter project for the 2D stealth platformer Sneaky Ninja. After a successful campaign, the plan was to release it on Nintendo's latest system at the time, but this never actually happened. Fast forward to 2018, and the game's develope
Guide Starlink Buyer's Guide - What You Get In The Physical And Digital Editions
Don't just (Ar)wing it!
Starlink: Battle for Atlas is a pretty decent alternative to Star Fox, it seems. You fly the Arwing seamlessly between a variety of different planets, shooting everything that moves while throwing shade at Slippy. What more could you possibly want? Depending on the version you purchase, you might even nab yourself a lovely...
News Youtubers Life: OMG Edition Is A Thing And It's Headed To Switch Next Month
Make sure to like, comment and subscribe!
Raiser Games and U-Play Online have revealed that Youtubers Life: OMG Edition is headed to Nintendo Switch. We don't have long to wait to check it out, either, as it's scheduled to launch for the system on 14th November. Youtubers Life is a simulation game where - you guessed it - you can become the most...
Review Dark Souls: Remastered - Perfect Portable Punishment
Git gud on the go
The Nintendo Switch has played host to countless ports in the relatively brief 18 months it’s been on the market, but every so often one comes along that brings with it all the prestige and reverence that made it such a touchstone elsewhere. Last year, that game was arguably The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, a port that was made all...
News Battlezone Gold Edition Brings Its First-Person Tank Combat To Switch Next Month
Pre-order now for 15% off
Publisher Rebellion has revealed that its 1980s arcade game reboot Battlezone Gold Edition will fly onto Nintendo Switch on 8th November. Battlezone Gold Edition throws you into the cockpit of the most advanced weapon ever built - the Cobra tank. As you might expect, this tank must be used in combat, with players taking on...
Review The Room - A Touchscreen Classic That Feels a Little Sparse On A Home Console
A spare room
How time flies! The Room was first released on iPad back in 2012 and the moody, touch-based puzzler struck a chord on the platform. Back then Apple’s tablet played host to many awkward ports of ‘proper’ console games, but developer Fireproof offered a bespoke experience that took advantage of the touchscreen in novel and natural...
News NBA Playgrounds Is No Longer Available To Purchase From The Switch eShop
Bye-bye
NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 is now available on the Nintendo Switch. In the lead up to its release, Saber Interactive said it was hoping to bounce back from the original NBA Playgrounds game which had an incredibly bumpy launch on the Switch. To help recover from this troubled period, the original game (including the DLC) is now no longer able to...
News Tony Hawk Meets Destruction Derby In Collidalot, Coming To Switch Next Month
You'll be colliding. A lot.
Grunka Munka Games has revealed that its upcoming arena brawler Collidalot is headed to Switch next month, with a 9th November release date now securely in place. Collidalot is a local multiplayer game where players must take part in jet-powered destruction derby action, all with a rail-grinding twist. You'll be piloting...
News Deru - The Art of Cooperation Will Bring Deadly Team-Based Puzzles To Switch Next Month
A game four years in the making
Developed by Ink Kit Studios, Deru - The Art of Cooperation will be bringing its mind-bending puzzles to Nintendo Switch early next month, it has been revealed. Deru is a couch co-op game in which two players must team up to overcome deadly streams of shadow and light. Success will only be found through teamwork,...
News Fortnite Introduces Ranked Online Tournaments, New Two-Seater Vehicle Also Added
Updates, updates, updates...
Today sees the release of Fortnite version 6.10, bringing the usual dose of weekly updates to the game's performance and a whole new way to play. Perhaps the biggest inclusion from this latest patch is the addition of in-game tournaments. A new 'Events' tab has been added to the game, with a list of tournaments...
News Morphies Law Had Disappointing Launch, Devs Planning New Free Content To Bring Players Back
"We need to make a big splash"
When Switch-exclusive Morphies Law was first announced, and then when it surprise-launched on the eShop just a couple of months ago, its unique online shooter gameplay grabbed the attention of many - ourselves included. Shooting a particular body part sees you steal mass, reducing your opponent's stature and increasing...
News Toki Tori Developer Two Tribes Teases Mobile Game Swap This! For Switch eShop
To be confirmed
At the start of this month, the Dutch developer Two Tribes - best known for games like Toki Tori and RIVE - said it was bringing another one of its small-sized releases to the Nintendo Switch. A tweet has now been posted, teasing an image of a YouTube trailer: Overlooking demands for a new Toki Tori game, fans have narrowed it...
News Team Cherry's Decision To Cancel Hollow Knight On Wii U Was Hard, But Ultimately For The Best
"We’d promised to get the game on there"
The indie title Hollow Knight has been a roaring success since it was released on the Nintendo Switch eShop earlier this year. In the first two weeks, the bug-ridden Metroidvania sold over 250,000 copies. The free and final DLC -
Review Mark Of The Ninja: Remastered - A Stellar Stealth Hit That's Better Than Ever
Hello darkness, my old friend
In 2012, Klei Entertainment (which would later go on to produce Don’t Starve) debuted Mark of the Ninja on the Xbox Live Arcade, introducing a bold 2D take on the stealth genre. Boasting gorgeous hand-drawn visuals and tight, open-ended gameplay, this new platformer quickly developed a reputation for its quality,...
News Hand Of Fate 2's The Servant And The Beast DLC Is Headed To Switch "Soon"
Out now on other platforms
Defiant Development's deck-building RPG Hand of Fate 2 is receiving a new batch of DLC, with the Switch version set to be released "soon". 'The Servant and the Beast' invites players to return to the Dealer’s table once again, featuring a brand-new campaign that sees our hero strike a bargain with a monstrous entity who...
Review Tricky Towers - A Tetris-Like Puzzler Best Suited To Multiplayer Madness
Feel the magic
Nintendo has always been known for dominating the portable gaming space, but much of its early success can no doubt be chalked up to the viral popularity of Tetris, which came as a pack-in game. The block puzzler has since become an institution of gaming, with a version available on just about every electronic device with a screen and...
News Arcade Fighter SkyScrappers Is Punching Its Way To Switch With An Exclusive TATE Mode
Out later this month
Ground Shatter and Ant Workshop have revealed that SkyScrappers, an arcade-style, multiplayer fighting game, will be available on Nintendo Switch later this month. The game throws players onto a variety of exploding skyscrapers, where they must race, scrap, and scale their way up crumbling brickwork to reach the top. Players...
News Pianista: The Legendary Virtuoso Will Bring A Classical Dose Of Rhythm Action To Switch
A "high-end piano music game"
Korean developer Superb Corp. has announced Pianista: The Legendary Virtuoso, a rhythm game set to be released on Nintendo Switch. Pianista: The Legendary Virtuoso is described as "a high-end piano music game", featuring music from 23 of the world's greatest composers from the Baroque to the Romantic period. The game...
Random Mojang Wants Your Cat In Minecraft
Is your feline better than the rest?
Mojang and Microsoft are running a cat contest in Minecraft. Basically, it's a chance for one lucky player to have their very own feline added to the game. Here's how the competition came about: Our excellent pixel artist, Jasper Boestra, has already designed loads of cute-tacular new cat skins that are coming...
Good intentions
In September, Zen Studios revealed it had acquired the Williams and Bally pinball collection for Pinball FX3. At the time of the announcement, the Managing Director revealed the development team had grown up admiring these pinball machines and were devoted to treating each of the beloved tables with a great level of respect. Since...
News Wandersong On Switch eShop Has Outperformed Steam Sales By Nearly Three To One
Indie love
Yet another indie eShop release is reporting sales success on the Nintendo Switch. The "side-scrolling musical adventure" Wandersong - published by Humble Bundle - has already exceeded the developer's expectations following its release at the end of September. Speaking to Destructoid, the game's creator Greg Lobanov said Wandersong on...
News Psyonix Hosting Rocket League Halloween Event From 15th October To 5th November
Candy for everyone
It's that time of year again where the majority of community-driven video games are celebrating the spooky season. Rocket League is once again joining in on the fun with the return of the Haunted Hallows event. This is technically the first time Rocket League players on Switch will be able to participate in the Halloween scares,...
News Zerodiv Bringing Sengoku Cannon To Switch eShop Next Week
The entire 'Sengoku' series is nearly complete!
Zerodiv is back at it again, continuing its stellar effort to bring every single Psikyo game ever released onto the Switch. After the complete English localisation of Taisen Hot Gimmick last week, the Japanese publisher is releasing the third and last iteration of the beloved Sengoku Ace trilogy on...
News Nintendo Shares Top 30 Best-Selling eShop Games For September In US, Fortnite Leads The Way
Super Mario Party at number five
Nintendo has shared a list of the 30 best-selling games on the Switch's eShop for September in the US, giving us a quick look into which titles customers are loving in the digital market. There's a nice blend of indie greats, full retail gems, and everything in between appearing on the list - so let's explore...
Video First Beyblade Burst: Battle Zero Switch Trailer Shows Joy-Con Ripcord Motion
Motion control at its finest
The first official trailer for Beyblade Burst: Battle Zero on Nintendo Switch has just landed, giving us another look at the Joy-Con being used as ripcords in the game. As you can see above - if you make it through all the hectic excitement - the game has you using your left Joy-Con to set up the Beyblade's position and...
Review The World Ends With You: Final Remix - A Stylish Reimagining Of The DS Cult Classic
That power is yet unknown
Nintendo certainly transformed the gaming landscape when it launched the Nintendo DS line of systems, offering up a distinct two-screen experience that had seldom been attempted before in hardware. Though there were plenty of first-party releases through the years that did a great job of showing off the dual-screen concept,...
News Black Bird Brings Pixel Art Shoot 'Em Up Action To Switch, Wrapped Up Inside A Dark Fairytale
Spooky and shooty
From developer Onion Games, Black Bird is set to bring its retro-inspired, shoot 'em up, fairytale action to Nintendo Switch next week, it has been confirmed. Black Bird is described as being "the story of a hapless child", following the tale of a young girl who dies one day on a street corner, only to be reborn as the ominous...
Review Chasm - A Procedurally-Generated Metroidvania That Pleases Rather Than Dazzles
If you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes back into you
Procedural generation is something that can be tough to balance when developing a game; too much reliance on it can make for a game that feels insincere, like it was artificially churned out by an algorithm, while too little can often extend the development time considerably to reach a...
News Frictional Games Still Hoping To Bring Survival Horror Series Amnesia To Switch
A terrifying prospect
In February, Frictional Games - the developer behind the Amnesia Collection - said it was interested in creating a Switch port. Although nothing has been announced since then, a recent interview with GameSpot has revealed the developer is still hoping to bring its series to the Nintendo Switch. Creative Director Thomas Grip...
News Acclaimed Portuguese Duo Detective Case And Clown Bot Heading To Switch
Two mysterious murder cases in exotic Portuguese locales
Nerd Monkey studios confirmed that they are bringing both point & click adventures of Detective Case and Clown Bot to Nintendo's hybrid console. Released back in 2014, the original Murder In Hotel Lisbon took the duo to the capital of Portugal to investigate a strange suicide where the...
News Ninjin: Clash Of Carrots Gets New Free Demo, Discount And Accolades Trailer
Give it a try
The recently released Ninjin: Clash of Carrots has just gone on sale on Nintendo Switch, bringing with it a demo and a brand new trailer (which you can watch above). If you haven't tried this one before, the game is a fast-paced action title set in a colourful fantasy world inspired by Feudal Japan. You play as the titular Ninjin, or...
The main event
If you’ve ever descended into the deep well of professional wrestling, you’ll know Mexico has produced a scene unlike any other. South of the border, lucha libre is more than an oily entertainment form - it’s a mystical fiction full of real-life superheroes and villains who do battle every week in the ‘squared circle’. From...
News Get Your Puzzle On With CricktoGame, A Switch Exclusive Arriving Early Next Month
Includes fancy Joy-Con backgrounds
Polygon-e Studios has revealed that CricktoGame is headed to Nintendo Switch next month, bringing a colourful dose of puzzling action to a console near you. The game has you moving pieces around a board with coloured backgrounds - you need to match up all of the pieces with a background panel of the same colour...
Review Child of Light: Ultimate Edition - A Painterly Action RPG Which Still Shines Four Years On
Roses are red, Violets are blue, Switch ports are hot, Here’s one for you
In 2014 Ubisoft released this striking platform/RPG hybrid across a whole bunch of platforms, including the plucky Wii U, and now it’s coming to Switch. This 'ultimate' edition contains all the extra content previously released, including the Golem’s Plight mission, a...
News Shadow Of Loot Box Is An Upcoming Switch Shooter That Takes A Dig At Microtransactions
A parody first-person shooter
Ratalaika Games has revealed that Shadow of Loot Box, a first-person shooter that "that picks jokes at microtransactions", is headed to Nintendo Switch. The game essentially tasks you with getting hold of weapons and fighting against an army of evil loot boxes. Each level of the game serves as a reference to a popular...
Video Watch 10 Minutes Of The Onimusha: Warlords Remaster Gameplay
From Capcom TV
Capcom has shared a ten-minute gameplay demonstration of its upcoming Onimusha: Warlords remaster headed to Switch later this year. We first heard about this one back in August, when Capcom shared a trailer to let the world know that a remaster of the PlayStation 2 hit was on the way. The game never made it to a Nintendo console the...
News Sega Still Thinking About Releasing Puyo Puyo eSports Outside Of Japan
A pro's request on behalf of the fans
At the start of September, a South Korean gaming board classification popped up for Puyo Puyo eSports. A few weeks later, Sega confirmed the digital-only title would be released in Japan on 25th October. As the launch date draws closer, there
News 7 Billion Humans Arrives On The Switch eShop Later This Month
Get ready to work
At the start of this year, Tomorrow Corporation revealed it would be releasing 7 Billion Humans on the Nintendo Switch. It's now finally been confirmed the game will be arriving later this month on 25th October, with pre-orders going live from 18th October. The sequel to the critically-acclaimed
News Skybound Games Unsure It Can Secure Original Telltale Team To Help Finish The Walking Dead
Fingers crossed
Last weekend, the creator of The Walking Dead and also the founder of Skybound Entertainment Robert Kirkman confirmed Skybound Games would be taking over the publishing and development of The Final Season. When this announcement was made, Kirkman also stated how the aim was to keep the original development team intact, as Skybound...
News FutureGrind Brings Colourful Flipping Fun To Nintendo Switch Later This Year
Nail the perfect run
Until we get our rail grinding fix from the Jet Set Radio series, FutureGrind might just be the next best thing. Milkbag Games' Co-Founder Owen Goss has revealed the game is scheduled to arrive on the Nintendo Switch later this year via his Twitte
News GRIP: Combat Racing Receives Collector's Edition On Switch With Soundtrack, Art And More
Limited to 300 units on general sale
Gearing up towards its 6th November release, GRIP: Combat Racing has just received a brand new collector's edition. The best news? It's available to pre-order right now. Inspired by the Rollcage games of the early '90s, GRIP has been treated to several little teases and videos over the past few months. We've...
News FMV Murder Mystery The Shapeshifting Detective Arrives On Switch Next Month
Pre-orders starting soon
The Shapeshifting Detective, a supernatural, noir murder mystery FMV from the team behind The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker, is releasing on Nintendo Switch next month, it has been confirmed. We first heard about this one back in July, le
News Save me Mr Tako: Tasukete Tako-San Might Get A Physical Release If eShop Version Is Played
Show your support
Yesterday, Nicalis announced the platform / RPG crossover Save me Mr Tako: Tasukete Tako-San would be released on the Switch eShop on 30th October. In a recent interview with GoNintendo, the game's developer Christophe Galati spoke about the possibility of a physical release: There’s always hope! P
News Johnny Turbo’s Arcade: Heavy Burger Now “Coming Soon” To Switch eShop
Here’s Johnny
At the end of September, a listing on Nintendo’s website popped up, revealing the all-new team battle game Johnny Turbo’s Arcade: Heavy Burger would be arriving on the Switch eShop in early October. The originally scheduled date for the game’s launch has since passed and there’s no sign of Johnny’s latest title. Flying...
News Surprise! Both Guacamelee Games Headed To Switch, First Available Right Now
A surprise Monday treat
Drinkbox Studios has revealed that both games in the Guacamelee series are headed to Nintendo Switch; Guacamelee! 2 is arriving later this year, while its predecessor Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition is available to download right now. We haven't seen a Guacamelee game on a Nintendo platform since the original...
News Story-Driven Puzzler WILL: A Wonderful World Brings Its Mature Themes To Switch Next Week
Blending humour and charm with hard-hitting themes
CIRCLE Entertainment has confirmed that WILL: A Wonderful World, a story-driven puzzle game, will arrive on Nintendo Switch next week. We first heard about this one a few months ago, learning that the game features a unique mechanic which has you influencing the story by viewing and altering...
News Romantic Visual Novel Nightshade Is Headed To Switch This December
Japanese release confirmed
Multiple Japanese retail listings have revealed that Nightshade - an otome visual novel currently available on PC and PS Vita - is headed to Switch in the region this December. The game follows a story set in Japan soon after the Sengoku Period, with players following the romances between its protagonist and other main...
Video Check Out Assassin's Creed Odyssey Running On Nintendo Switch
See Japan's cloud version in action
Last week saw the release of Assassin's Creed Odyssey on all major platforms, including a cloud version available on Nintendo Switch in Japan. If you're interested in seeing how this cloud version of the game runs on Nintendo's console, you'll probably want to check out the video below. As you may well be aware,...
News Game Boy Inspired Switch Title Save me Mr Tako: Tasukete Tako-San Arrives On 30th October
Resolve the conflict
Last year, Californian publisher Nicalis announced the platform / RPG crossover Save me Mr Tako: Tasukete Tako-San was headed to the Nintendo Switch. The title channeling old-school releases started development way back in 2014 and was designed as a tribute to the original Game Boy. Nicalis has now revealed t
News Sega Wants To Meet Fan Expectations, But Unsure About Inclusion Of Jet Set Radio In AGES Line
Did the game composer influence the poll?
If you recall the poll Sega ran prior to this year's Tokyo Game Show asking fans what games they wanted to see adapted to the AGES line, you'll no doubt remember the Jet Set Radio series topped the list. This technically covered the original game released on the Dreamcast in 2000 and also the sequel arriving...
"They see the long-term potential"
Following the bumpy launch of the original NBA Playgrounds game on the Switch eShop, the sequel has a lot to prove. Fortunately, Saber Interactive has signed a deal with the basketball video game experts, 2K Sports. In a recent phone interview with Polygon, Saber CEO Matthew Karch said 20 percent of the...
News Hamster's Arcade Archives Producer Was Surprised By Nintendo's Cooperation
"I think a common ethos is one reason we succeeded"
Japanese publisher Hamster Corporation has become known over the years for reviving classic video games and adding modern touches to each one. Its recent focus on Nintendo’s retro library for the Switch eShop has been well-received so far. In an interview with Famitsu, Arcade Archives series’...
News Skybound Games Will Finish The Walking Dead: The Final Season
It's happening
Since mass layoffs at Telltale Games, the company has been trying to work out a way to finish The Walking Dead. Not long ago, it was revealed Telltale had potentially been thrown a lifeline when multiple partners stepped forward and expressed interest in helping see
News Nintendo Switch Version Of Paladins Is Adding Gyro Controls Next Month
Requested by fans
Since its release on the Switch eShop, Paladins has provided players with a fun free-to-play team-based experience. Earlier this week, Hi-Rez Studios and Evil Mojo Games released update 1.6 - adding in the undead pirate champion Captain Admiral, the new Onslaught map and multiple skins. In the latest episode of Ninten
News Alwa’s Awakening First Week Switch eShop Sales Outperform Launch Month On Steam
More indie success
The demand for indie titles on the Switch continues. Elden Pixels has revealed its 8-bit adventure Alwa’s Awakening has had an incredibly strong launch week on Nintendo’s eShop. According to the developer, it has sold as much in its first week on Switch as it did in its entire launch month on Steam last year. No exact figures...
News Stardew Valley Dev Shares Thankful Message To Switch Fans, Is Excited About The Game's Future
"There is so much life left in the valley..."
Today marks the one-year anniversary of Stardew Valley arriving on Nintendo Switch. For many, this year will have likely flown by thanks to the addictive nature of the game, but if you can take your eyes off your beautiful farm for just a second, you're in for a nice surprise from the developer behind it...
News Boom Ball: Boost Edition Is Bringing Block-Busting Fun Exclusively To Switch Next Week
"Brick-smashing ping pong"
Boom Ball: Boost Edition, a new Nintendo Switch exclusive game in the Boom Ball franchise, will be releasing on 11th October, it has been confirmed. The title is said to be a "colourful game of brick-smashing ping pong", featuring explosive rectangular sheep, all sorts of silly antics, and multiball mayhem. This new...
News Kairosoft Releasing Three Simulation Games On Switch eShop Next Week
Build and micromanage
Last month, it was revealed Japanese developer Kairosoft would be releasing its tiny simulation titles Game Dev Story and Hot Springs Story on the Switch eShop. A local eShop listing has now revealed both of these games are due out next week on 11th October and will be available for $12.00 / £8.99 each. These games will be...
