Latest Reviews of Aspyr Media Games
Review Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy (Switch) - Back To School
A mature student
Years ago, when the Star Wars franchise wasn’t under the world-dominating scrutiny of the House of Mouse, developers were farming out all games like no one’s business. And while that did mean we were ‘treated’ to the likes of Star Wars: Demolition and Kinect Star Wars, it also meant the long-defunct LucasArts produced some...
Patience you must have
The Switch is finally getting itself some Star Wars games! With last week’s release of the rather excellent Star Wars Pinball being very quickly followed by this, a barebones port of 2002’s Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast. Quite rightly regarded as one of the very best Star Wars games – certainly in terms of its...
Review Next Up Hero (Switch eShop)
Lives long enough to see itself become the villain
No one likes kicking the bucket in a game. Whether you’re licking your wounds in a beat-’em-up or lamenting a mistimed jump in a platformer, death is the constant that keeps us coming back for more with respawns, ‘Game Over’ screens and more. But what if popping your proverbial clogs could...
Review InnerSpace (Switch eShop)
To infinity and beyond
Right from the off, InnerSpace has a particularly mysterious and alluring quality to it. Billed as an exploration-flying game, this title is the latest offering from Dallas-based studio PolyKnight Games and it is, without question, its most ambitious game to date. InnerSpace aims to take you on a journey, ultimately...
Latest Aspyr Media Articles
Rumour Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic 'Remake' Is Being Handled By Aspyr
Is there hope of a Switch version?
BioWare's Knights of the Old Republic is one of the most beloved games in the Star Wars series, and rumours that it's getting the remake treatment have predictably excited some fans. However, there's been nothing to give Switch-owning fans much hope of seeing it on their console – until now, that is. Bloomberg's...
News Star Wars: Republic Commando Is Getting A Limited Run Switch Release
Pre-orders open April 16th
If there's a series of games the Nintendo Switch needs more of, it's gotta be Star Wars. So far there's only been a handful of titles from this universe made available and the hybrid system is already four years old. To bolster the library of Star Wars games on the platform, Aspyr Media will be bringing the first-person...
News RWBY: Grimm Eclipse - Definitive Edition Slashes Onto Switch This May
Featuring an exclusive local co-op mode and new Volume 7 outfits
It's been eight years since Rooster Teeth introduced us to RWBY. Taking us to the world of Remnant, it gained a huge following and in 2016 on PC, received a video game adaptation with hack-and-slash entry RWBY: Grimm Eclipse. Eventually arriving on other consoles, it never came to...
News Star Wars: Republic Commando Is Landing On Switch This April
I have a good feeling about this
Aspyr Media has made a name for itself lately with Star Wars fans. Having previously released Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast and Episode 1: Racer on Switch,
News Stubbs The Zombie Makes A Surprise Return On Switch Next Month
Dead man on a mission
Expectations always vary when it comes to Nintendo Direct presentations, but we can't imagine anyone had a Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse re-release on their bingo card. Originally released in 2005 for Xbox and PC, Stubbs the Zombie is a third-person action game from Aspyr Media. Launching on 16th March, you play...
News Star Wars: Republic Commando Appears To Be On The Way To Switch
The force is strong with this one
The 2005 LucasArts release Star Wars: Republic Commando appears to be en route to the Nintendo Switch. Well-known dataminer @NWPlayer123 has spotted a Nintendo server update that seemingly confirms Aspyr Media is publishing Republic Commando on the Switch. Aspyr is the same team that has ported across Star Wars:...
News Civilization VI's New Frontier Update Is Live, And Some Players Are Having Issues Again
Stuck at the new frontier
The first part of the recently announced New Frontier season pass for Sid Meier's Civilization VI has gone live today, with the Maya & Gran Colombia Pack adding two new civs (and leaders) as well as the new Apocalypse game mode, new City-States, Resources, and Natural Wonders. However, it seems that some players on...
News The Latest Patch For Civilization VI On Switch Resolves Victory Crashes
Well, kind of...
Last week, you might recall an issue affecting the Switch version of Civilization VI, which resulted in the game crashing right before a victory. The development team was quick to provide an official response, explaining how you had to "declare war" against the crash-causing civilization before the end of your turn. Thankfully, you...
News Sid Meier's Civilization VI Expansion Bundle Releases On Switch This November
Digital-only
Earlier today, Sid Meier's Civilization VI was announced for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. It will be arriving on 22nd November and will include the "Rise and Fall" and "Gathering Storm" expansions, along with 18 additional leaders. So, what has this got to do with Nintendo? Well, on the same date, these expansions will be made...
News Civilization VI Dev Explains Why Online Multiplayer Wasn't Included In The Switch Version
And confirms hotseat mode
Sid Meier's Civilization VI is almost the perfect portable companion on the Switch. Unfortunately, this particular version is missing one major feature: online multiplayer. The community representative from Aspyr recently explained why this particular feature was absent from the Switch release: It sounds basic, until you...
News 2K Confirms Civilization VI On Nintendo Switch Will Not Include Online Multiplayer
Local it is
As this month's release of Sid Meier's Civilization VI on Switch draws closer, the game's official YouTube channel has been uploading videos teaching newcomers how to play the game. One thing Nintendo players won't be learning about is how the online multiplayer component works. That's because in this version of the game there's no such...
Rumour Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic 'Remake' Is Being Handled By Aspyr
Is there hope of a Switch version?
BioWare's Knights of the Old Republic is one of the most beloved games in the Star Wars series, and rumours that it's getting the remake treatment have predictably excited some fans. However, there's been nothing to give Switch-owning fans much hope of seeing it on their console – until now, that is. Bloomberg's...
News Star Wars: Republic Commando Is Getting A Limited Run Switch Release
Pre-orders open April 16th
If there's a series of games the Nintendo Switch needs more of, it's gotta be Star Wars. So far there's only been a handful of titles from this universe made available and the hybrid system is already four years old. To bolster the library of Star Wars games on the platform, Aspyr Media will be bringing the first-person...
News RWBY: Grimm Eclipse - Definitive Edition Slashes Onto Switch This May
Featuring an exclusive local co-op mode and new Volume 7 outfits
It's been eight years since Rooster Teeth introduced us to RWBY. Taking us to the world of Remnant, it gained a huge following and in 2016 on PC, received a video game adaptation with hack-and-slash entry RWBY: Grimm Eclipse. Eventually arriving on other consoles, it never came to...
News Star Wars: Republic Commando Is Landing On Switch This April
I have a good feeling about this
Aspyr Media has made a name for itself lately with Star Wars fans. Having previously released Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast and Episode 1: Racer on Switch,
News Stubbs The Zombie Makes A Surprise Return On Switch Next Month
Dead man on a mission
Expectations always vary when it comes to Nintendo Direct presentations, but we can't imagine anyone had a Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse re-release on their bingo card. Originally released in 2005 for Xbox and PC, Stubbs the Zombie is a third-person action game from Aspyr Media. Launching on 16th March, you play...
News Star Wars: Republic Commando Appears To Be On The Way To Switch
The force is strong with this one
The 2005 LucasArts release Star Wars: Republic Commando appears to be en route to the Nintendo Switch. Well-known dataminer @NWPlayer123 has spotted a Nintendo server update that seemingly confirms Aspyr Media is publishing Republic Commando on the Switch. Aspyr is the same team that has ported across Star Wars:...
News Civilization VI's New Frontier Update Is Live, And Some Players Are Having Issues Again
Stuck at the new frontier
The first part of the recently announced New Frontier season pass for Sid Meier's Civilization VI has gone live today, with the Maya & Gran Colombia Pack adding two new civs (and leaders) as well as the new Apocalypse game mode, new City-States, Resources, and Natural Wonders. However, it seems that some players on...
News The Latest Patch For Civilization VI On Switch Resolves Victory Crashes
Well, kind of...
Last week, you might recall an issue affecting the Switch version of Civilization VI, which resulted in the game crashing right before a victory. The development team was quick to provide an official response, explaining how you had to "declare war" against the crash-causing civilization before the end of your turn. Thankfully, you...
News Sid Meier's Civilization VI Expansion Bundle Releases On Switch This November
Digital-only
Earlier today, Sid Meier's Civilization VI was announced for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. It will be arriving on 22nd November and will include the "Rise and Fall" and "Gathering Storm" expansions, along with 18 additional leaders. So, what has this got to do with Nintendo? Well, on the same date, these expansions will be made...
News Civilization VI Dev Explains Why Online Multiplayer Wasn't Included In The Switch Version
And confirms hotseat mode
Sid Meier's Civilization VI is almost the perfect portable companion on the Switch. Unfortunately, this particular version is missing one major feature: online multiplayer. The community representative from Aspyr recently explained why this particular feature was absent from the Switch release: It sounds basic, until you...
News 2K Confirms Civilization VI On Nintendo Switch Will Not Include Online Multiplayer
Local it is
As this month's release of Sid Meier's Civilization VI on Switch draws closer, the game's official YouTube channel has been uploading videos teaching newcomers how to play the game. One thing Nintendo players won't be learning about is how the online multiplayer component works. That's because in this version of the game there's no such...