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Watch The Nindies@Night Event from MoPOP Seattle - Live!
Hyper RPG is hosting for Nintendo
After all of the build up PAX West is about to get underway, but Nintendo still has its Nindies@Night event to take place first. At the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle (also the venue for the recent Nindies Showcase broadcast), it'll have a reveal or two while members of the public can go hands on with a whole...
Feature The Big Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase Summary - Summer 2017
There's a lot to get through
This week Nintendo brought us the second 'Nindies Showcase' of the year, focused almost exclusively on Switch eShop games (with a couple also coming to the 3DS). It followed a similar format to the late February original, with Damon Baker spending around 20 minutes rattling through quickfire announcements and trailers...
News Build Your Switch eShop Hype With This Nindies Summer Sizzle Reel
So many games
This has been a particularly cool week for fans of Indie games, with both Nintendo of Europe and America going out of their way to showcase and highlight some of the gems currently on the way to the Switch eShop. Nintendo of America hosted its Nindie Showcase already but tonight is the Nindies@Night event in Seattle, and to celebrate...
Video Catch Up With the Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase and PAX West Trailers
Lots of videos to enjoy
For fans of Nindies and the Switch eShop it's been a bumper week, culminating in the Summer Nindies Showcase from Nintendo. We'll be doing our usual 'Big Summary' soon to help you catch up on the glut of news articles related to announcements, but until then we thought we'd bring together the videos and trailers around the...
News Next Up Hero Will Join the Ranks on Switch in 2018
Summon players that have died to help you out
The Switch eShop is getting plenty of games that are already making their reputation on PC and other consoles, and one title starting to do that is Next Up Hero, confirmed today as coming to the Switch in early 2018. This one is currently available as a beta in Steam, and has quite an interesting...
News Mom Hid My Game Will Try to Find a Home on Switch and 3DS Later This Year
Previously a smart device release
Quite a few of the games in today's Nindie Showcase made a positive impression, but it's fair to say that Mom Hid My Game baffled some onlookers. It's a light-hearted game in which you have to solve puzzles and find assorted gaming systems hidden through various rooms. Developed by hap Inc. and previously released...
News Battle Chef Brigade Aims to Deliver a Festive Feast on Nintendo Switch
New trailer showcases a mix of gameplay styles
Battle Chef Brigade was one of many games confirmed for the Switch eShop back when the console launched, but Nintendo has now taken the opportunity to share more of it in today's Nindie Showcase. Developed by Trinket Games and published by Adult Swim, it's a fantastical setting that mixes up combat...
News Floor Kids Will Start the Beat on Switch This Holiday Season
A breakdancing game with funky beats
Those looking for more rhythm gaming kicks on the Switch will have been pleased by the announcement of Floor Kids during today's Nindie Showcase; it'll come to Switch 'first' in the Holiday season. It's a project with a fascinating history - Canadian animator JonJon produced some animated shorts in 2007-2008,...
News Sausage Sports Club Will Aim for Meaty Sales on the Switch eShop
Featuring "adorable floppy-necked animals"
Due to the out-of-the-box multiplayer options of the Nintendo Switch, it's a happy follow-on that various games will make use of that functionality. We've already had quite a few party games, and Sausage Sports Club will join the ranks this Autumn / Fall. It'll have various modes and minigames in...
News Poly Bridge is Engineering a Release on Switch in the Holiday Season
Another 'console exclusive'
Slowly and surely the Switch eShop is getting more games that suit more cerebral, laid back players. Poly Bridge will certainly fit that role, arriving as a console exclusive on the Switch eShop this Holiday season. This looks to be a game that'll keep engineers and logical gamers interested for a long time,...
News Light Fingers Takes Turn-Based Board Gaming To Switch In Early 2018
Play deviously in a procedurally generated world
Given the console's portability and the versatile Joy-Cons, it's always great to see local multiplayer titles announced for the Switch; today's Nindies Showcase was no exception. Played by thieves and outcasts by candlelight in shady taverns, Light Fingers is a competitive board game for any budding...
News Mulaka Will Bring Its Weird Running and Intriguing Premise to Switch in 2018
Will have exclusive features on Switch
Some Nindie games, courtesy of the development tools now available, deliver a grandeur beyond the resources sunk into the project. Based upon the initial trailer, Mulaka could be one of those games. Check out the description and trailer below. Battle mythical creatures, solve puzzles and undergo magical...
News Yono and the Celestial Elephants Shines Onto Switch as a Console Exclusive This October
Make sure to pack your trunks!
Just when you were beginning to think that today's Nindies Showcase should have featured way more giant mammals, Yono And The Celestial Elephants trumpeted onto the scene with an adventure to really sink your tusks into. The work of Swedish developer Neckbolt Games, this top-down adventure title will have...
News Dragon: Marked for Death is the Next Game From Inti Creates - Exclusive on Switch
Will support local and online co-op
Inti Creates has been active on the Switch eShop since it launched, and the popular studio now has another title on the way - Dragon: Marked for Death. It'll be a Switch exclusive and is due 'this Winter'. It sounds rather promising, with sidescrolling play (very much Inti Creates' wheel house), plenty of content...
News Runner3 Gets a Shiny New Trailer, Due for Release in 2018
For those of you wondering
Today's Nindie Showcase featured a lot of games, but one notable absentee was Switch exclusive Runner3. Though it wasn't in the broadcast, it does have a new PAX West trailer on Nintendo's YouTube channel that also confirms it'll be a 2018 arrival. It's a shame we have a little while to wait for this one, but it'll be...
News Golf Story Hits the Links in September, Exclusively on Switch
Ditch the swords for a set of irons in this RPG adventure
Combining both traditional RPG mechanics and golf, Golf Story brings together a heartfelt story and cast of characters with the mechanics of an arcade golf game. Today's Nindie Showcase revealed some new features as well as a new release window. Featuring traditional golf, disc golf and mini...
News Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition is Coming to Switch in Early 2018
Complete with all five mysterious acts
Slinking out of the shadows of Nintendo's Nindies presentation, it was announced that the acclaimed point-and-click title Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition would be coming to Switch in early 2018. The entire episodic story will release for the first time on consoles, including the debut of the...
News Competitive Shooter Morphies Law to be a Switch Console Exclusive This Winter
Has a particularly quirky premise
During today's Nindie Showcase Nintendo's Damon Baker made the point that the company is keen to ensure all kinds of games are available on the Switch eShop. To that end he announced Morphies Law, a 4 vs 4 shooter from Cosmoscope with some interesting twists. Check out the trailer below to get a sense of what this...
News Shovel Knight: King of Cards Brings a New Adventure to Switch in 2018
The final quest in the Treasure Trove saga
Shovel Knight fans rejoice! Today's Nindie Summer Showcase revealed a brand new adventure for the critically acclaimed 2D side-scroller. Shovel Knight: King of Cards is the final chapter in the Treasure Trove saga and brings 30 all new courses for players to enjoy. In this prequel adventure,...
News SteamWorld Dig 2 Arrives on 21st September, Image & Form Confirms Pricing
"It's more than a nice deal"
During today's Nintendo Switch Nindie Showcase, it was confirmed that the highly anticipated SteamWorld Dig 2 will arrive on 21st September; developer Image & Form has also confirmed the pricing. It'll cost $19.99 / €19.99 / £14.99, which is higher that the original SteamWorld Dig but in the same...
Watch The Nintendo Switch Summer Nindie Showcase - Live!
Download details galore
In what's clearly going to be a regular treat, Nintendo of America is bringing us a Nindie Showcase to remind us of all the goodies on the way to the Switch eShop. Expect plenty of release dates, game announcements and a few exclusives. <liveblog id="the_nintendo_switch_summer_nindie_showcase_-_live" tags="#NintendoSwitch...
Feature Five Things We Expect From the Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase - Summer 2017
Along with increased web searches for micro-SD cards
Over the years Nintendo has spread its wings from slapping 'Direct' on all of its broadcasts, and is returning with another Nindies Showcase. We had one of these just before the Nintendo Switch launched, and it went big on outlining notable games heading to the eShop, also making a point of...
Video Nintendo of Europe Unleashes a Tasty Nintendo x Indies Sizzle Reel
Includes a few new arrivals
Sometimes it's easy to wonder if Nintendo of Europe and Nintendo of America are actually both part of the same company. For example the European subsidiary is yet to post a tweet about tomorrow's Nindies Showcase Presentation out of North America, and has now gazumped it somewhat with a tasty Nintendo x Indies sizzle...
News Nintendo Confirms Nindies@Night and Lots More for PAX West
Playable Super Mario Odyssey, too
It's been expo season all around the world, and the next major event for gamers on the US West coast isn't far away - PAX West. As was the case in previous years Nintendo is showing plenty of enthusiasm for the Seattle event - running from 1st to 4th September - with a mix of Nindie and big-name goodness for...
Feature The Growing Pains of Curation on the Nintendo Switch eShop
"Nintendo’s solution to shovelware is broken"
After stepping into the new world of download gaming back on the Wii with its 'WiiWare' service, Nintendo was well on the way to embracing the medium. In some aspects it was a trailblazer with that first service, though tough entry requirements - combining policy and system limitations with rules such...
Interview SteamWorld Dig 2 Was Announced Years Before the Nintendo Switch
Digging with Dorothy
SteamWorld Dig was a bit of a success to say the least when it was first released back in 2013, and with any luck the developers will see similar success with the direct sequel, SteamWorld Dig 2 on the Switch. We caught up with Image & Form Games at EGX Rezzed to chat about the upcoming game, and community manager Julius...
Video How Well Does Snake Pass Run on Nintendo Switch?
Danger Noodle Simulator 2017
Snake Pass is a game in a genre of its own. Employing realistic (but not too realistic) physics with the curiously complicated and alien movement of our legless reptile friends, it's an experience like no other. In some ways it reminds this writer especially of games like Surgeon Simulator that task you with battling the...
News Hex Heroes Developer Outlines Nintendo Switch eShop Curation Policies
No ports in first six months, apart from those that are...
During its Nindie Showcase prior to the launch of Nintendo Switch, the big N stated that it was adjusting its approach to curate eShop content, making a big play of exclusives (full or timed) and unique content. After the open door policies of the Wii U eShop it's certainly a change of...
News Trio of Tomorrow Corporation Titles Arrive on North American Switch eShop This Week
Awaiting final confirmation from Europe
Originally planned for launch day, there's good news for eager Tomorrow Corporation fans eager to get their hands on the studio's back-catalogue of titles on Nintendo Switch. The studio has confirmed that all three games will arrive in North America this week (on 16th March), though a final date for Europe is...
News New Nintendo Switch Game Project Mekuru Sneaks Under The Radar
Flippin' heck
Nintendo announced an impressive number of new titles during yesterday's Nindies Direct but one game - dubbed Project Mekuru - wasn't included in the footage. Created by developer Over Fence, Project Mekuru ("mekuru" means "flipping" in Japanese, in case you were wondering) is a puzzle game which uses Mii characters and has been built...
News Mr. Shifty is Another Early eShop Treat Coming to Nintendo Switch
Uses HD Rumble for some extra punch
In today's Nindies Showcase three titles were bundled together to emphasize their support of HD Rumble; one of them is coming rather soon, too. Mr. Shifty - developed by Team Shift and published by tinyBuild - is an intense top-down action game, with the HD Rumble designed to allow you to "feel every punch, shot...
News Kingdom: Two Crowns to Bring Stylised Monarchy and Tough Decisions to Switch
You can rule with a buddy in co-op, too
Nintendo's 'Nindie Showcase' not only had its share of timed and full exclusives, but also demonstrated that Nintendo's support of Indie devs is drawing in projects originally produced with PCs and other consoles in mind. Kingdom: Two Crowns by Raw Fury was included today, and looks like another stylish...
News Nintendo Switch to Get First Console Release of 'Tough-As-Hell' GoNNER
Will have "additional content tailor-made" for the console
A key part of the Nintendo Switch eShop will be its inclusion of highly regarded Indie titles, which will naturally mean securing quality titles also coming to PC and other systems. GoNNER is another to add to the list, having appeared in today's Nindies Showcase. Developed by Raw Fury and...
News Graceful Explosion Machine Will Put HD Rumble to Work on the Switch in April
Explode all of the things
In the quickfire batch of announcements in the Nindies Showcase, Graceful Explosion Machine (by Vertex Pop) was shown off in a section focused on the HD Rumble of the Nintendo Switch. It'll utilise the feature as part of what seems to be extremely colourful and chaotic shoot 'em up action. An official description and...
News Shakedown Hawaii to Make Its Debut on Nintendo Switch in April
Retro anarchy
We were big fans of Retro City Rampage on WiiWare and then in its DX form on the 3DS eShop, so it's fantastic news that Switch owners will be the first to play its successor - Shakedown Hawaii will arrive on the system in April. This time around inspiration is taken from the 16-bit era, and as this is the work of Brian Provinciano...
News The Escapists 2 Will Be Breaking Out on Nintendo Switch This Year
Ideal for co-op play
The Escapists has become a bit of a cult hit on PC and consoles, so it's good news that Nintendo gamers will be able to get in on the action with The Escapists 2 on Nintendo Switch. It's due out this year on the system. The sequel - announced last year - brings a few changes from the original; these include prisons with...
News Yep, Both Treasurenauts and Mutant Mudds Are Coming to Nintendo Switch
For Treasurenauts it's the long-awaited arrival
Today's Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase was a whirlwind of releases, but an infographic of games coming to the system's eShop this year had some reveals of its own. Two eye-catching inclusions were from Atooi, with both Treasurenauts and Mutant Mudds popping up in the graphic. Jools Watsham shared...
News Dandara is Blasting Onto Nintendo Switch This Summer
Girls just wanna have epic battles
Among the smattering of games shown off during the Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase was Dandara, a Metroidvania-inspired, 2D platformer with fast-paced combat from Raw Fury Games. The titular character Dandara must jump from surface to surface, fighting enemies whilst travelling through a gravity-bending world...
News Stardew Valley Coming To Switch This Summer With New Multiplayer Action
Farming with friends
Stardew Valley has been a smash hit on various platforms, so it's great news that this indie farming simulation role-playing game developed by Chucklefish Games will be landing on the Nintendo Switch eShop this Summer. As revealed in today's Nindies Showcase, the Switch version will be the first platform to host the new...
News Pocket Rumble Throws Down This March on Nintendo Switch as a Console Exclusive
Neo Geo Pocket Neo
During today's Nindies showcase, Nintendo announced a new 2D fighter - called Pocket Rumble - developed by Chucklefish Games and Cardboard Robot Games. Visually, Pocket Rumble is reminiscent of games from SNK's cult classic Neo Geo Pocket handheld, specifically SNK vs Capcom. The trailer shown highlighted eight characters,...
News Overcooked! Special Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch
Ready... Steady... Play!
One of the many games shown off during the Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase was Overcooked: Special Edition, a fast-paced multiplayer cook-off from publisher Team 17. Developed by Ghost Town Games, this chaotic title sees players teaming up to prepare dishes at high speed, trying to please a restaurant's customers. Nintendo...
News Nintendo Unleashes a Nintendo Switch Infographic of Confirmed Nindie Games
There are plenty of them
Today's Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase didn't show off the eShop user interface or talk about Nintendo Account or Online Service details - it simply bombarded us with game announcements; you know what? It worked rather nicely. Nintendo has now followed that up with a tasty infographic showing off games coming to the...
News Nindies Video Showcase Coming Later This Month, Expect Lots Of Nintendo Switch Games
Just in time for launch
Nintendo has confirmed that it will be hosting a Nindies Showcase video presentation on Tuesday, February 28th - just before the launch of the Switch on March 3rd. If you're in the US then you'll want to tune into at 9 a.m. PT. The UK 'localised' presentation will happen over at www.nintendo.co.uk at 17:30 GMT. Needless to...
Feature Nindies and Nintendo Switch - Developers Reflect on the New Console
"It's a compelling and unique message in the console gaming market"
It's been a little while since the major Nintendo Switch unveiling, with a clearer picture now on the system's capabilities, games and prospects. Much is still up for debate, of course, but with its release a little over a month away opinions and thoughts on the new system are...
Feature Top Nindies On the Nintendo Switch Concept, Its Positives and Key Unanswered Questions
"It's definitely a new style for Nintendo"
The dust has now well and truly settled on the Nintendo Switch 'Preview Trailer', a three and a half minute reveal that aimed to succinctly and stylishly promote the merits of Nintendo's next-gen gaming concept. Since it aired Nintendo and a handful of gaming executives have added a few relatively vague...
Interview Learning More About Tom Happ and the Making of Axiom Verge
Getting to know the man behind the masterpiece
Have you ever been so wrapped up in a project that it began to seep into your personal life? What if your passion became your day-to-day? Imagine spending so much time and energy working on something that it eventually outgrew your expectations and became your bread and butter. It's the dream of so many...
Feature Future Nindie Hits for the eShop - October to December
A look at the titles that Nintendo is keen to promote
September has already proven to be a good month for high quality Nindie downloads, and there are more to come. The 'Summer Jam' promotion has already delivered games like Axiom Verge and Jotun: Valhalla Edition, and we still have Noitu Love: Devo
News Nintendo of America Unveils Nindies Summer Jam Promotion and a Tasty Sizzle Reel
Launch discounts and fresh release details
Nintendo is gearing up, as is always the case, to make a splash at PAX West in Seattle. Download games will be at the core of that again, with another Nindies@Night event leading the way among other goodies. Nintendo of America has now announced the 'Nindies Summer Jam', which will bring a notable release...
News Nintendo Confirms Nindies@Night and More for PAX West
Playable Dragon Quest VII, too
It's been expo season all around the world, and the next major event for gamers on the US West coast isn't far away - PAX West. As was the case in previous years Nintendo is showing plenty of enthusiasm for the Seattle event - running from 2nd to 5th September at the Washington State Convention Center - with a mix of...
Feature Tom Happ on Axiom Verge Coming to Its 'Home Turf' on Wii U
We still can't believe this game is the work of just one guy
It boggles the mind how Axiom Verge is the work of one man. It took five years for creator Tom Happ to produce the game on his own, putting together this game that deftly incorporates elements of Metroid, Contra, and other retro classics. With a list of influences like that, it's tough...
