March2022
Feature We Talked To The Godzilla-Obsessed Devs Of Kaiju Co-Op Beat-'Em-up, Dawn Of The Monsters
Like a Mothra to a flame
Do you hate kaiju? Yeah! So do we. Godzilla needs to be taken down a peg or two, if you ask us, which you didn't. Well, now you can live the kaiju-fighting punch-a-thon of your dreams in Dawn of the Monsters, the latest game from Runbow developers 13AM and publisher WayForward, who themselves made Contra 4 and River City...
News Dawn Of The Monsters Brings Kaiju Beat 'Em Up Action To Switch This March
Update: Arriving on 15th March!
Update [Wed 2nd Mar, 2022 00:30 GMT]: WayForward and 13AM have narrowed this game's release date down to 15th March. Limited Run Games physical pre-orders will also open later this week on 4th March. Original story [Thu 3rd Feb, 2022 01:05 GMT]: WayForward and 13AM Game's kaiju beat 'em up Dawn of the Monsters has...
July2019
News Runbow Dev Announces Dawn Of The Monsters, A Brand-New Kaiju Brawler
Couch co-op for four players
Canadian developer 13AM Games has announced its third game, Dawn of the Monsters. This title follows on from Double Cross (2019) and Runbow (2015). It's described as a couch co-op "brawling action" game that takes up to four players on a worldwide tour of destruction. Players select from an all-new cast of kaiju and...
May2018
News Pirate Pop Plus Will Shiver Your Timbers On Nintendo Switch Next Week
With a 20 percent discount, me hearties!
13AM Games has revealed that Dadako Studios' Pirate Pop Plus is coming to the Switch eShop next week. The faux-retro title previously launched on 3DS and Wii U, and boasts a lovely Game Boy-like art style and Pang-like gameplay. We really enjoyed both of its previous versions, so we can't see any reason why...
April2018
News Runbow Isn't Quite Ready To Dash Onto Switch, Needs A Few More Weeks In Training
"But rest assured - it's just a matter of weeks"
Party game Runbow has been delayed on Switch, it has been revealed. Publisher Headup Games and developer 13AM have released a joint statement apologising for the delay, which has been made "in order to further optimise the game’s performance". The delay impacts both the Switch and PS4...
News Platform Through Time In Double Cross, From The Makers Of Runbow
Time is running out
Get ready to platform across time as the multiverse-hopping antics of Double Cross is coming to Nintendo Switch this summer. Coming from 13AM Games - the same indie studio that brought Runbow to various Ninty platforms - Double Cross is a 2D action-adventure platformer that's ultra colourful and extra charming. You'll be leaping...
News Runbow Developers Are Teasing A New Switch Announcement For Tomorrow
What could it be?
One of the standout indie releases on the Wii U was that of Runbow, a competitive platformer that utilized a bright, color swapping palette to great and interesting effect. It’s since gotten a few re-releases—with a Switch version on the way—though 13AM Games has also been working on something else in the years since. If a...
March2018
News Runbow Sprints Onto Switch On 24th April, With A Deluxe Edition Hitting Retail In June
Colour us excited
Publisher Headup Games and developer 13AM Games have confirmed their colour-coded brawler Runbow will hit the Nintendo Switch eShop on 24th April. Not only that, but there's a Deluxe Edition due to arrive at retail on 14th June, complete with DLCs and some physical goodies yet to announced. If you've never played it before, it's a...
September2017
News Runbow Is Coming to the Switch in Winter 2017
Round up all your friends
One of the standout games on the ill-fated Wii U was that of Runbow, 13AM Games’ standout take on a competitive platforming game. It put the studio on the map and eventually saw another release on the New 3DS in the form of Runbow Pocket. Considering the game’s cult status and style, it seemed to be a perfect fit for...
May2017
Exclusive Runbow Pocket Gets New 3DS Release Date as 13AM Games Teases Switch Project
Vinyl soundtrack and fan campaigns also on the way
Runbow emerged as a thoroughly enjoyable game on the Wii U, introducing a smart colour swapping mechanic and a whole range of single- and multiplayer modes. When Runbow Pocket was announced for the New Nintendo 3DS that was great news, though the project has encountered issues that have delayed...
December2016
Feature A Year in Development - A Letter from 13AM Games
"We can't wait to let you know what we've been up to for next year"
In this series of features we invite 'Nindies' to share thoughts on their experiences in 2016. In this entry Dave Proctor from 13AM Games shares an end-of-year letter with Nintendo Life's readers. Dear Nintendo Life Readers, Gosh, I can't believe 2016 is coming to an end. I'm...
Feature The Nindie Christmas Celebration - Runbow Edition
Mitch Vogel on one of the multiplayer highlights of the eShop
With Christmas just around the corner, many a Nintendo gamer is perhaps asking "what should I buy?" Alas, there isn't a whole lot to look forward to in terms of new releases, so in this series we'll be spotlighting a menagerie of quality indie games that have shown up on the eShop over...
November2016
News Runbow Pocket Devs Explain the Lack of Local Multiplayer and StreetPass
Porting and coding issues seem to be the culprit
Runbow still stands as one of the most fun and frantic multiplayer games on the Wii U eShop, so it made plenty of sense when 13AM Games announced they'd be doing a portable variant with Runbow Pocket. The game will be coming to the New 3DS and seems to have translated the Runbow experience to the...
October2016
News 13AM Games Reveals More Information About Runbow
Runbow Pocket's release info! Free updates! Physical copies!
Runbow launched on the Wii U eShop last August to critical acclaim, cementing itself as a real gem for the storefront. Since then, 13AM Games has been keen to keep the game updated with fresh content, and has since announced that a portable edition will be on its way to the New 3DS, while...
News Pirate Pop Plus Arrives on Wii U and New 3DS on 20th October
Nope, we can't think of a piratey pun for crossbuy
One of our highlights of PAX West, from a Nintendo gaming standpoint, was Pirate Pop Plus. Developed by Dadako and published by 13AM Shipping Solutions, it brings Pang / Buster Bros. to mind and has a huge amount of retro charm; we certainly enjoyed our hands on time with it. It's a game that's...
June2016
News Pirate Pop Plus Is Like Anti-Gravity Pang, And It's Coming To Wii U And 3DS
13AM Games handling publishing duties
Update: 13AM Games has published an official response to this leak, which you can see below: We've had another little leak this past week (2016 is the year of 13AM leaks, it seems). But like all leaks, this is some exciting news! 13AM Games is no longer just 13AM Games! We have opened up to game publishing...
Feature 13AM Games Tells Us About Runbow Pocket, the New Nintendo 3DS Exclusive
Let's get ready to Runbowwwwwwwwwwwww
If you haven't gotten a big group of people together for a competitive game of Runbow then you haven't lived life in COLOURFUL CAPS LOCK yet. The competitive nine-player runner with a roster of original characters and borrowed favourites is a great way to make friends and alienate people. Thanks to the wonders...
News Runbow 3DS Retail Edition Spotted on Amazon
Update: 13AM Games says listing has 'misinformation', but has E3 plans
Update: 13AM Games has given us an update on this Amazon listing: We're happy that people are excited about the possibility of a 3DS and retail version of Runbow, but we have to make it clear that this leak is not from 13AM Games and unfortunately contains some misinformation...
May2016
Feature Developer's Perspectives on the Humble Friends of Nintendo Bundle
"I would change nothing about this bundle. This bundle is pure joy."
The Humble Friends of Nintendo Bundle is, at the time of writing, in its final stretch. The final offering includes 11 games (and a neat 3DS HOME Theme) - three of which are retail titles - for $13 or more, with three tiers from which to choose. The mix of big-name games and high...
April2016
Feature Taking a Dash at Runbow's DLC Offerings
The Colours Out of Space
It's really no secret at all that many of us at Nintendo Life are giddy for Runbow and its perilous, polychromatic platforming. We scored it a 9 in our review and it ranked on both staff and readers' digital picks for last year. The crew at 13AM Games has since released some additional c
Video Grab a Rundown of all of Runbow's New and Delicious DLC
Adding additional Val-Hue
Runbow has been available on the Wii U eShop for a little over six months and it's safe to say it's a favourite amongst the team here at NLife Towers. That love is no doubt going to run even deeper now that 13AM Games is about to release a wealth of brand new DLC for this action-packed party platformer. Check out the video...
News 13AM Games Teases April Content for Runbow
The self-titled "scrappy Canadians" are ready to share more
13AM Games made a hugely impressive debut with the Wii U-exclusive Runbow in 2015, delivering an enjoyable and clever platformer that also supports chaotic multiplayer modes. The company's always been clear that more content is coming to the eShop release, and appears to be preparing to...
December2015
Feature A Year in Development - 13AM Games
"All game development seems to be like you're getting ready for a party"
In the second article of this 2015 'Year in Development' series 13AM's Managing Director, Dave Proctor, talks about a big year for the studio that saw Runbow arrive as a Wii U eShop exclusive. Runbow seemed to start gaining momentum in 2014, but how would you describe the...
November2015
News 13AM Games Announces Upcoming Update for Runbow
Adds 2 player matchmaking and bug fixes
Runbow has been out for a few months now and by all accounts, it stands as an excellent couch multiplayer party game. We awarded it a 9/10, praising the distinct art direction and frantic gaming, and it's no doubt been a source of much entertainment to many fans over the last few months. 13AM Games is...
October2015
News Runbow Arrives In Australia & New Zealand This Week
Finally!
After quite a long delay linked to local classification troubles, Runbow is expected to arrive in both Australia and New Zealand later this week. The title is listed for release on the local Wii U eShop on 23rd October. The Toronto-based studio behind Runbow have also confirmed the date via Twitter: [tweet Users who participated in the...
