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Tuesday13th Oct 2020
Video 21 Best Switch Games for Under $5
Good games, happy wallet
Video games can be an expensive hobby and you never know how long it's going to take for one to go on sale. With the holidays right around the corner, there's no better time to ease off and give some cheaper games your attention. We haven't just selected any ol' random games, we've ensured all the titles here are actually...
Thursday12th Sep 2019
News Physical Pre-Orders For Downwell On Nintendo Switch Go Live Next Week
5,000 copies available
As teased last November, Special Reserve Games will soon be offering Switch owners a physical version of the critically-acclaimed roguelike, platforming and shmup mash-up, Downwell. Pre-orders for the game will go live next week on 17th September. The Switch version of the game is priced at $29.99 USD ($5.00 more than the...
Thursday4th Jul 2019
Video Indie Hit Downwell Recreated In Super Mario Maker 2
Get vertical
If you're a fan of the indie title Downwell and happen to own a copy of Super Mario Maker 2, you might want to take a look at the above video. YouTube channel Boomstick Gaming has recreated the excellent vertical platforming roguelike rather accurately within Nintendo's Mario-themed course creator. Just like the real game, the...
Thursday31st Jan 2019
Nintendo Download 31st January (Europe)
Wargroove! Dragons Dawn of New Riders!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy (THQ Nordic,...
Nintendo Download 31st January (North America)
Wargroove! Dragon Marked For Death!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop: Wargroove (Chucklefish, Fri 1st February, $19.99)...
Wednesday2nd Jan 2019
News Downwell Creator Leaves Nintendo To Pursue Indie Development
"I found my passion"
Last Friday, publisher Devolver Digital confirmed Downwell would arrive on the Switch on 31st January. Now, in a bit of a surprise announcement, the creator Ojiro Fumoto has revealed he's officially left Nintendo, after being picked up by the Japanese company about a year ago. He explained the reason behind this decision in a...
Friday28th Dec 2018
News Dive Into The Unknown When Mobile Hit Downwell Arrives On Switch In January
TATE mode included
After being announced for the Switch in September, the critically-acclaimed mobile sensation Downwell will make its way to the Switch next year on 31st January. The publisher Devolver Digital reportedly confirmed the date over on its Discord channel. The title is a roguelike, platforming, s
Saturday17th Nov 2018
News Special Reserve Releasing Physical Editions Of Downwell, The Messenger And Minit On Switch
Coming 2019
Three indie gems will be transformed into physical Nintendo Switch releases in 2019. Video game distributor and producer Special Reserve Games has revealed it is teaming up with Devolver Digital to release hard copies of Downwell, The Messenger and Minit. Below is the official confirmation: As noted in the fine print above, existin
Friday14th Sep 2018
News Critically Acclaimed Mobile Hit Downwell Confirmed For Switch, TATE Mode Included
Shown in the Japanese Direct
Despite being a worldwide Nintendo Direct, yesterday's show did contain several moments unique to particular regions. One game that was shown off in the Japanese Direct, but didn't appear in the western shows, was Downwell. The game is a roguelike, platforming, shooter mash-up, with a vertically scrolling display for...
