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Sunday22nd Jul 2018
News Dutch Developer Ronimo Releasing Swords & Soldiers II Shawarmageddon On Switch
The return of the Vikings
Romino Games released multiple versions of its side-scrolling RTS, Swords & Soldiers, on Nintendo devices over the years. The series started out exclusively on WiiWare in 2009, received a 3D makeover in 2013 and then made a few appearances during the Wii U’s life cycle. Fast forward to 2018 and Romino, in pa
Tuesday3rd May 2016
News Three New Titles Have Been Added to the Humble Friends of Nintendo Bundle
Two for Wii U, one for 3DS
The Humble Friends of Nintendo Bundle has enjoyed decent success so far, passing $1 million in money raised. It's now had the standard mid-bundle additions, adding three titles overall. Of the three new games two are for the Wii U eShop and one for the 3DS eShop - they are Runbow, Swords & Soldiers II and
Thursday21st May 2015
Nintendo Download 21st May (North America)
Swords & Soldiers II, classic Mega Man, Puzzle & Dragons and much more
It's that time again, slightly later than normal, for the North American Download Update details. This week brings a range of new options on Wii U, a number of which are exclusives, along with a 3DS retail release, the latest from CIRCLE Entertainment and a whole load of...
Tuesday19th May 2015
News Ronimo Games Explains Pricing for Swords & Soldiers II
"There should be room for bigger, better and higher quality indie games"
Arriving this week, Swords & Soldiers II will be another Wii U eShop exclusive, following up on the popular WiiWare original which - eventually - also found its way to multiple platforms. This time around more is made of the Wii U's options with the GamePad, however, and as...
Monday18th May 2015
Nintendo Download 21st May (Europe)
Swords & Soldiers II, yarn Kirby, Paper Mario, Curve Digital sale and more
It's time for another Monday morning to be brightened up by upcoming download delights, and this week's European Nintendo Download Update has some promising choices. On the Wii U we have an exclusive from Ronimo Games, a soft and cuddly Good-Feel game and a classic N64 title,...
Thursday14th May 2015
Video This Introduction Trailer May Just Get You Hyped for Swords & Soldiers II
Out on 21st May
The Wii Shop may have had its flaws, but it was also home to some truly excellent download games. Swords & Soldiers from Ronimo Games was undoubtedly one such example, and so there should certainly be some hype for the Wii U exclusive Swords & Soldiers II. Out on 21st May in North America and Europe, with prices of $19.99,...
Saturday14th Mar 2015
Video Nintendo Minute Interviews Several Prominent Indies on Their Upcoming Releases
Also, see which one of them is the best at Mario Kart 8
Indies play a vital role in Nintendo's lineup for the Wii U. With major third party developers all but deserting the console, the responsibility to keep gamers engaged on their Wii U in between major Nintendo releases falls to Indie developers. Some may see this as a weakness of the platform,...
Wednesday13th Aug 2014
Video The Demon Legion Look Fiendish In This New Swords & Soldiers 2 Walkthrough
Still due this year
Swords & Soldiers II isn't just a sequel to one of the best WiiWare games, but is also lined up to be a Wii U eShop exclusive. Ronimo Games seems to be going all out to deliver a top-notch experience, too. The developer is currently showing the game off at Gamescom in Cologne, and has also released a new video to showcase...
Monday24th Mar 2014
News Ronimo Games: PS4 And Xbox One Are More Of The Same, But Wii U Is "Something New"
Developers behind Swords and Soldiers II shower praise on Nintendo
As we reported recently, Ronimo Games is hard at work on Swords and Soldiers II for the Wii U, a sequel to the popular Wii title. Speaking to Nintendo World Report, Ronimo's Joost van Dongen and Thomas Pathuis spoke a little about why they
Friday21st Mar 2014
Video Allow This Epic Swords & Soldiers II Trailer To Pillage Your Eyeballs
Shaping up to be quite a (Viking) saga
We recently revealed that Swords & Soldiers II is bound for the Wii U eShop, and today we can show you the first full trailer for the game, which comes complete with gameplay footage, a booming soundtrack and electrocuted livestock. You can watch the full trailer below — be sure to let us know what you...
Friday28th Feb 2014
News Dutch Developer Ronimo Games Working On Swords & Soldiers II For Wii U
A sequel to the 2009 WiiWare original
Ronimo Games is best known by Nintendo fans for its release of Swords & Soldiers on the WiiWare service back in 2009. Less acclaimed was the release of the 3D version of the game on the 3DS eShop last year. However way you've heard about the Netherlands-based studio and its side-scrolling strategy game, the...
