Yacht Club Games (Company)

Website: yachtclubgames.com
Avg. Review Score: 8.63/10
Avg. Game Rating: 8.05/10

Mina the Hollower - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Switch 2

Yacht Club Games
- 29th May 2026 (UK/EU)
- 29th May 2026 (NA)
Shovel Knight 3DS eShop

Yacht Club Games
- 26th Jun 2014 (NA)
- 11th Jun 2015 (UK/EU)
Shovel Knight: King of Cards 3DS

Yacht Club Games
- 13th Dec 2019 (NA)
Mina The Hollower Switch eShop

Yacht Club Games
- 29th May 2026 (UK/EU)
- 29th May 2026 (NA)
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove Switch eShop

Yacht Club Games
- 3rd Mar 2017 (UK/EU)
- 3rd Mar 2017 (NA)
Shovel Knight Wii U

Yacht Club Games
Shovel Knight Dig Switch eShop

Yacht Club Games / Nitrome
- 23rd Sep 2022 (UK/EU)
- 23rd Sep 2022 (NA)
Shovel Knight Wii U eShop

Yacht Club Games
- 26th Jun 2014 (NA)
- 5th Nov 2014 (UK/EU)
Cyber Shadow Switch eShop

Yacht Club Games / Mechanical Head Studios
- 26th Jan 2021 (UK/EU)
- 26th Jan 2021 (NA)
Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX Switch eShop

Yacht Club Games
- TBA (UK/EU)
- TBA (NA)
Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment Switch eShop

Yacht Club Games
- 3rd Mar 2017 (UK/EU)
- 3rd Mar 2017 (NA)
Shovel Knight: King Of Cards Switch eShop

Yacht Club Games
- 10th Dec 2019 (UK/EU)
- 10th Dec 2019 (NA)

68
Review Mina The Hollower - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2) - Yacht Club Is Back With Another Masterful Love Letter

The Legend of Mina
Since its release in 2014, Shovel Knight has been a gift that keeps on giving. Groundbreaking for its hugely successful crowdfunding campaign, it also helped usher in a glorious era of throwback platforming gems like Sabotage Studio’s The Messenger. Yacht Club Games has spent years expanding the Shovel-verse while developing its...
- Wed 27th May 2026
- Reviews
- Nintendo Switch 2
80
Review Shovel Knight Dig (Switch) - A Finely Formed Roguelite That Strikes 16-Bit Gold

"Now dig on this"
Since the last 8-bit-style game came out, Shovel Knight has been branching out more into other genres as developer and publisher Yacht Club charts a course for where its eponymous nobleman will go next. In December, we got the wonderful Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon, which smartly blended falling block puzzle mechanics with...
- Thu 22nd Sep 2022
- Reviews
- Switch eShop
- Shovel Knight
29
Review Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon (Switch) - A Super Addictive, Combat-Driven Puzzler

Diggin' it
Sometimes just before his boss battle, Specter Knight will warn you, “All who play Pocket Dungeon’s deadly game will be consumed by it.” He’s certainly right. Yacht Club’s newest spin-off of its critically lauded Shovel Knight franchise is, in a word, addictive. It’s easy to look at Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon and think...
- Mon 13th Dec 2021
- Reviews
- Switch eShop
68
Review Cyber Shadow (Switch) - A Blisteringly Brilliant Action Platformer

Go, ninja, go!
Nearly seven years ago, the world was first introduced to Shovel Knight, a passion project that aimed to emulate some of the most legendary game releases of the 8-bit era. Since then, Yacht Club Games has gone on to extensively expand on the base Shovel Knight game, and now the studio has begun to look to the future to its next big...
- Tue 26th Jan 2021
- Reviews
- Switch eShop
45
Review Shovel Knight: Shovel Of Hope (Switch) - Seven Years On, This Action Platformer Still Dazzles

Strike the earth!
About seven years ago, a small indie studio comprised of some ex-Wayforward staff began the Kickstarter campaign for Shovel Knight, a delightful love letter to fans of 8-bit gaming. The project was a fairly big deal at the time, but few could have guessed just how much staying power it would prove to have. Several spinoffs and...
- Sat 2nd May 2020
- Reviews
- Switch eShop
20
Review Shovel Knight Showdown (Switch) - A Smash Bros. Challenger That's Perfect For Switch Parties

Have at you!
After completing its record-breaking Kickstarter run for Shovel Knight, Yacht Club Games had its work cut out in terms of keeping the promises it made with stretch goals. The much-lauded three additional campaigns were what drew the most reaction from press and fans, but one other mode was announced which didn’t seem to grab nearly as...
- Tue 10th Dec 2019
- Reviews
- Shovel Knight
- Switch eShop

Thursday23rd Jul 2026

15
Interview "There's Clearly Some Castlevania And Final Fantasy In There" - Mina The Hollower Composer Talks Secrets & Inspiration

Burrowing from the greats
Late last year, Yacht Club Games founder Sean Velasco described Mina The Hollower as "make or break" for the studio. After a long development process and a last-minute delay, Yacht Club needed Mina to hit if it was going to have a future. Two months since launch, and it's fair to say that it's hit. The game shifted a...
- Thu 23rd Jul 2026
- Features
- Interviews
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Switch eShop

Sunday28th Jun 2026

14
News Mina The Hollower Is Joining Rivals Of Aether II As A Guest Fighter In 2027

A console release is also on the way
Yacht Club's new game Mina The Hollower has already established itself with millions of sales and it seems the renowned Hollower is already gearing up for her next adventure. Rivals creator Dan Fornace has announced Mina will be the first guest character in Rivals of Aether II. She'll be joining the game at some...
- Sun 28th Jun 2026
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Mina the Hollower
- DLC
- Updates

Tuesday9th Jun 2026

35
News Mina The Hollower Has Now Sold Half A Million Copies

"We're completely blown away"
Mina The Hollower was described as a "make-or-break" release for Yacht Club Games, with the indie developer admitting it needed a strong return. Fortunately, it's already surpassed multiple milestones, and the company has now officially confirmed it's sold more than half a million copies since it launched last month on...
- Tue 9th Jun 2026
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Yacht Club Games

Friday5th Jun 2026

32
News Yacht Club Games Teases Some "Very Secret Things" In Mina The Hollower

But some playthroughs are missing up to "50 percent of the game"
Yacht Club's new title Mina The Hollower is filled with all sorts of surprises and secrets, but according to the lead programmer David D'Angelo, the average amount of items discovered in each playthrough right now is only "around 50 to 70 percent". Speaking to Eurogamer, D'Angelo...
- Fri 5th Jun 2026
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Yacht Club Games

Wednesday3rd Jun 2026

75
News Mina The Hollower Sold 300,000 Copies In Its First Three Days

Yacht Club confirms strong sales
Yacht Club Games previously mentioned how Mina The Hollower was "make-or-break" for the indie developer, and it seems the game's lengthy development cycle has officially paid off. In an update after last week's launch, the team has now revealed Mina has officially sold 300,000 copies in its first three days on the...
- Wed 3rd Jun 2026
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Yacht Club Games
- Industry

Saturday30th May 2026

63
News Mina The Hollower Is Now Metacritic's Highest-Rated Game Of 2026

Early sales data has also been shared
2026 has already been a blockbuster year for video games, and it just keeps getting better. Following the recent success of titles such as Resident Evil Requiem and Forza Horizon 6, the new game of the year contender is surprisingly Mina The Hollower! Yes, according to Metacritic at the time of publishing this...
- Sat 30th May 2026
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Yacht Club Games

Wednesday27th May 2026

24
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Mina The Hollower

Hole lot of love
Mina The Hollower might just be our most-anticipated indie of the year. Yacht Club Games' throwback Zelda-like has felt like a long time coming, and today, we've started to get an idea of what we can expect from the full game. Yes, while we technically have to wait until release day (29th May) to go hands-on ourselves, the review...
- Wed 27th May 2026
- Round Up
- Switch eShop
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases

Wednesday13th May 2026

19
Round Up Mina The Hollower Gets Glowing Comparisons To Zelda & Soulsborne In Final Previews

The big cheese
A week ago, we had no idea whether Mina the Hollower would make its spring 2026 release window. Now, we not only know when it's coming out, but also that some outlets have spent some time with the final build of the game. And it sounds like 29th May can't come soon enough. While we weren't lucky enough to go hands-on, we're living...
- Wed 13th May 2026
- Round Up
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases

Wednesday6th May 2026

44
News Mina The Hollower Finally Lands On Switch 1 & 2 In Just A Few Weeks

Squeaking into that Spring window
Yacht Club Games' highly anticipated Zelda-inspired adventure, Mina the Hollower, will be coming to Switch 1 and Switch 2 on 29th May 2026. Not only that, the developer has also confirmed the game will cost $19.99 (other regional prices to be confirmed). The announcement came via a YouTube short on th
- Wed 6th May 2026
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases

Friday24th Apr 2026

43
News Looks Like 'Mina The Hollower' Will Be Getting A New Release Date Soon

The mouse has gone gold
Yacht Club Games has been pretty tight-lipped about its upcoming Game Boy-inspired, Zelda-style adventure Mina the Hollower, which is due to launch in spring 2026. But the developer has revealed today that the game has finally gone Gold. So while we're approaching the end of that spring 2026 window, it sounds like we'll be...
- Fri 24th Apr 2026
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases

Friday13th Feb 2026

36
PSA No, Yacht Club's New Game Isn't Coming Out In 2030 - eShop Date Just A "Placeholder"

Update: New release window now confirmed
[Thu 5th Feb, 2026 06:30 GMT]: In case you missed the update last October, Yacht Club's new game Mina the Hollower has been delayed, although it's not a "major" one. In saying this, there have been some posts circulating online about the current date listed on the Switch eShop. If you h
- Fri 13th Feb 2026
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Shovel Knight
- Random

Tuesday6th Jan 2026

24
News Shovel Knight Dig Gets Limited Switch Physical Edition From Super Rare Games

Only 4000 copies up for grabs
We love ourselves a bit of Yacht Club Games' stupendously good Shovel Knight series, and 2022's Shovel Knight Dig, a collaboration with the maestros at Nitrome, even managed to swipe a rather excellent 9/10 in our review, where we concluded that the game "positively oozes quality, whether that be the snappy...
- Tue 6th Jan 2026
- Nintendo Switch
- Shovel Knight

Tuesday2nd Dec 2025

75
News "It's Make-Or-Break For Sure" - Shovel Knight Dev's Fate Rests On Upcoming Zelda-Like

"If we sold, like, 100,000, that’s not so good"
We have been keeping an eye on Mina the Hollower for some years now. This is the GBC-looking Zelda-like from Yacht Club Games, the studio behind Shovel Knight, that launched on Kickstarter back in 2022, and only recently missed out on its initial release date thanks to a
- Tue 2nd Dec 2025
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases

Friday31st Oct 2025

13
News 10 Years On, Crypt Of The NecroDancer Is Still Digging Up Crossover DLC

Shovel Knight arrives in both NecroDancer games soon
It is a truth, universally acknowledged, that at some point in an indie game's lifecycle, it will be graced by a Shovel Knight crossover. That even applies if your indie game is a decade old, it seems. Brace Yourself Games has announced that 2015's Crypt of the NecroDancer (which arrived on...
- Fri 31st Oct 2025
- News
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
- DLC

Tuesday7th Oct 2025

51
News Retro Zelda-Inspired Adventure 'Mina The Hollower' Has Been Delayed For Switch 2 And Switch

Thankfully, it's not a "major" delay
Yacht Club Games' new title Mina the Hollower was on track for a 31st October 2025 release, but it seems the plans have now changed. In an official statement on the company's website, the "delay extravanganza" continues – with the team behind this new retro Zelda-inspired adventure having to make the "tough...
- Tue 7th Oct 2025
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases

Thursday7th Aug 2025

44
News Mina The Hollower On Switch 2 Supports 120fps

And is that a mouse mode tease?
Yacht Club Games kicked off today's Indie World showcase strongly by announcing that Mina the Hollower is coming to both Switch 1 and Switch 2 on 31st October 2025. And you might be wondering, 'what does a Switch 2 version of a pixel art game entail?' Well, let us — and the developer — inform you. In a blog post...
- Thu 7th Aug 2025
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
48
News 'Mina The Hollower', Yacht Club's Retro Zelda-Inspired Adventure, Scores Switch 2 Release Date

With a free demo available today
It may have felt like a long time coming, but Shovel Knight developer Yacht Club Games kicked off today's Indie World showcase with a closer look at the gorgeous-looking Mina The Hollower. What's more, it has scored a Switch 2 (and Switch 1, don't worry) release date: 31st October. For those who haven't been...
- Thu 7th Aug 2025
- News
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases

Saturday7th Jun 2025

21
News Yacht Club's Zelda-Inspired Adventure 'Mina The Hollower' Lands Suitably Spooky PC Release Date

Still waiting on the console confirmation, though...
Well, this one feels like it has been a long time coming. Shovel Knight dev Yacht Club Games popped up at Summer Game Fest's opening night showcase to give us another peek at Mina The Hollower. What's more, we finally have a release date... on PC. This hotly anticipated Zelda-inspired adventure...
- Sat 7th Jun 2025
- News
- Upcoming Releases

Friday14th Mar 2025

5
News We're Really Digging This New Range Of Shovel Knight Clothing

Knight and pay
If you're anything like us, then you probably have a rather large soft spot for Shovel Knight, Yacht Club Games' delightful series of throwback platformers. If you're even more like us, then that'll probably mean that you'll really dig this new range of Shovel Knight clothing. The new collection from Insert Coin Clothing is now...
- Fri 14th Mar 2025
- News
- Switch eShop
- Shovel Knight
- Merchandise

Tuesday16th Jul 2024

12
News Mina The Hollower Store Page Listing Spotted

A "grand gameplay reveal" is coming soon...
Yacht Club Games recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of Shovel Knight, and as part of this, it revealed it would share more information about its new action-adventure game Mina The Hollower in the form of a "grand gameplay reveal in the near future". Following this announcement, a new PlayStation...
- Tue 16th Jul 2024
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases

Wednesday26th Jun 2024

80
Talking Point Is Shovel Knight Now A Retro Gaming Icon?

Let's dig in
Shovel Knight is the very definition of an indie darling. Bursting onto the scene in 2014, Yacht Club Games’ slick, throwback platformer caught the imagination of gamers both old and new. Its stunning aesthetic, tight controls, and humorous writing made it a must-play, while its ample secrets, tough but never punishing difficulty, and...
- Wed 26th Jun 2024
- Talking Point
- Features
- Anniversaries
- Shovel Knight
- Polls

Sunday16th Jun 2024

18
News Mina The Hollower Teases "Grand Gameplay Reveal In The Near Future"

For now, here's a new trailer
Yacht Club Games spent most of its recent broadcast digging into Shovel Knight's upcoming games and DLC, but there was also a brief update in there about the company's new action-adventure game Mina The Hollower, which draws inspiration from series like The Legend of Zelda. Apart from a new video (above) showcasing...
- Sun 16th Jun 2024
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
- Shovel Knight

Saturday15th Jun 2024

79
News Surprise! Shovel Knight's Original Adventure Is Getting The Deluxe Treatment

Dig into an enhanced edition "soon"
As part of Shovel Knight's 10th anniversary celebrations, Yacht Club Games will be going back to where it started, with the original game Shovel of Hope - only this time it's getting the 'DX' treatment! You might remember a few titles of yesteryear getting the same treatment after their initial run and now we've...
- Sat 15th Jun 2024
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
- Shovel Knight
- Anniversaries
27
Round Up Yacht Club Games Presents - Every Shovel Knight Switch Announcement And Much More

Shovel of Hope DX, DLC, updates... the list goes on!
Alongside the new game announcement at the special Shovel Knight 10th anniversary broadcast, Yacht Club games also announced a whole bunch of other new content on the way. We're talking about a new enhanced version of the original game, Shovel Knight DLC, an update on Mina The Hollower, and much...
- Sat 15th Jun 2024
- Round Up
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
- Updates
30
News A Brand New Mainline Shovel Knight Game Is Now In Development

It will launch Shovel Knight into an "entirely new dimension"
Yacht Club Games held its special 10th anniversary celebrations for Shovel Knight earlier on, and to go out with a bang it shared a big surprise - revealing a new game in this series is currently in development. It's not just another sequel or spin-off, either - it's a "new mainline" game...
- Sat 15th Jun 2024
- Shovel Knight
- Yacht Club Games
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Polls

Wednesday5th Jun 2024

31
News Yacht Club Broadcasting Shovel Knight 10th Anniversary Presentation Next Week

Celebrate a decade of digging!
Yacht Club Games has announced it will be hosting a "special edition" of its broadcast to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Shovel Knight. This event will take place next week on 14th June 2024 and will be live-streamed via YouTube with a runtime of approximately 20 minutes. You can see your local time and date for...
- Wed 5th Jun 2024
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Shovel Knight
- Yacht Club Games
- Indies

Sunday28th Jan 2024

48
News Limited Edition Shovel Knight Switch Joy-Con Revealed, Pre-Orders Now Live

Get them while you can
If you're a big fan of Shovel Knight, you might want to check out the latest officially licensed limited edition controllers from 'CptnAlex Designs'. There are two sets available. Both are available to pre-order for $165.00 until 29th February 2024. There are 1,000 sets of these controllers each, and pre-orders will ship in...
- Sun 28th Jan 2024
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Shovel Knight
- Accessories

Tuesday6th Jun 2023

8
Exclusive Here's Every Cheat Seed In Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon's 'Puzzler's Pack' DLC

Who invited Jar Jar Binks?
After being announced in the April Indie World Showcase, the first batch of DLC for Yacht Club Games' Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon is finally here, bringing with it new characters, challenges, modifiers and more for free (as long as you have the base game, that is). The headline additions from this first wave of
- Tue 6th Jun 2023
- Exclusives
- DLC
- Shovel Knight

Saturday18th Mar 2023

18
News Shovel Knight Dig 'Fate And Fortune' Free DLC Update Announced

Coming to consoles "soon"
Yacht Club Games and Nitrome have announced a 'Fate and Fortune' free DLC update for Shovel Knight Dig. It's out now on mobile devices and PC, and will be coming to consoles "soon". This free DLC adds "even more" to the adventure - including the challenging Knightmare Mode, "sweet mementos" to unlock and show off, a bunch...
- Sat 18th Mar 2023
- Switch eShop
- Nintendo Switch
- Updates
- DLC

Sunday25th Dec 2022

55
Feature "Shovel Knight Feels Like Our 'Mario', But We Kept Wondering What Our 'Zelda' Might Be"

Yacht Club Games discusses the creative process for Mina the Hollower
Yacht Club Games is a company that needs little introduction, particularly thanks to the huge success and acclaim for Shovel Knight, a title that had multiple major expansions and campaigns over a number of years. The company has been busy beyond that too; last year it published...
- Sun 25th Dec 2022
- Features
- Interviews
- Nintendo Switch
- Zelda
- Best of 2022

Friday23rd Sep 2022

14
Exclusive When Is 'Shovel Knight Dig' Set? Here's The Official Shovel Knight Timeline

Let's start at the very beginning
Since the initial launch of Shovel Knight back in 2014, Yacht Club Games' 2D adventure title has since blossomed into a bonafide franchise thanks to the inclusion of spin-off titles Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon and Shovel Knight Dig. The latter is the latest release from the franchise and is available now on the...
- Fri 23rd Sep 2022
- Exclusives
- Shovel Knight
- Interviews
13
News Yacht Club's New Game Engine Is Powering An Unannounced 3D Project

Mina the Hollower is also running on it
We've heard before about the Shovel Knight developer Yacht Club Games working on a "new 3D project" and now it seems to have come up again during an interview Ars Technica. Yacht Club's game designer Alec Faulkner has revealed how the Mina the Hollower engine is also powering a new "unannounced 3D game":...
- Fri 23rd Sep 2022
- Yacht Club Games
- Shovel Knight
- Industry

Saturday3rd Sep 2022

14
Video Shovel Knight Dig Switch Gameplay Footage, Direct From PAX West 2022

8 minutes of action-packed digging
Earlier this week, Shovel Knight confirmed he would be returning later this month on 23rd September in an all-new vertical adventure, co-developed by Yacht Club Games and Nitrome (Bomb Chicken). If the new release date trailer for Shovel Knight Dig wasn't already enough, we've now got some Nintendo Life footage (8...
- Sat 3rd Sep 2022
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
- Shovel Knight
- PAX West

Tuesday30th Aug 2022

33
News Shovel Knight Dig Launches On Switch In September

Ready to dig in?
It's been a while since we heard from Shovel Knight, with 2021's Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon being the last game to carry the name of the hardest-working character in indie gaming. However, Yacht Club Games has announced his return to the realm of platformers with a release date for Shovel Knight Dig, coming to Switch (and Steam...
- Tue 30th Aug 2022
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
- Shovel Knight

Wednesday2nd Mar 2022

12
News Mina The Hollower's Soundtrack Gains Streets Of Rage Composer Yuzo Koshiro

Mina to make stealthy steps
Gosh, just from trailers and previews, what we've already heard of the Mina the Hollower soundtrack is absolutely brilliant. Yacht Club Games staple Jake Kaufman is back with just as much chiptune flare as he had in Shovel Knight, and the quality of Mina the Hollower's music is already looking to rival the spade-wielder's...
- Wed 2nd Mar 2022
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
- Yacht Club Games
- Yuzo Koshiro

Thursday3rd Feb 2022

34
Hands On 'Mina The Hollower' Mixes Zelda, Castlevania, And Plenty Of 'Git Gud'

Death is coming
When Yacht Club Games formed way back in the distant sepia-toned past (2011), there was a good amount of buzz around a studio predominantly staffed by WayForward veterans. The prospect of outstanding pixel-art gaming was then fulfilled when Shovel Knight was unveiled in 2013, with the game going on to have a hugely successful...
- Thu 3rd Feb 2022
- Features
- Hands On
- Previews
- Switch eShop
- Yacht Club Games

Wednesday2nd Feb 2022

43
News Shovel Knight Dev's New Game 'Mina The Hollower' Smashes Kickstarter Goal

Tiny but powerful
It's hardly shocking news, but it turns out that everyone and their nan is excited about Shovel Knight studio Yacht Club Games' new offering, Mina the Hollower. Especially because it looks like a brand-new Link's Awakening, or a Zelda: Oracle game that people will actually play (sorry, Oracle. You're underrated). And it's about a...
- Wed 2nd Feb 2022
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Indies
19
News Shovel Knight's Puzzle Game Is Getting A Free Update And Three DLC Packs

"Coming soon" to the Pocket Dungeon
Apart from an all-new title called Mina the Hollower, the latest Yacht Club Games Presents broadcast revealed a free update and three downloadable content packs coming to Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon. Here's the full rundown via the official announcement: Free Update This FREE update will add new acc
- Wed 2nd Feb 2022
- Switch eShop
- Nintendo Switch
- Updates
- DLC

Tuesday1st Feb 2022

65
News Shovel Knight Dev Reveals 'Mina The Hollower', A Top-Down Adventure With Zelda And Castlevania Vibes

Yacht Club's latest gets the 8-bit top-down
Following the the promise of a "groundbreaking" reveal during a broadcast on G4's Twitch stream channel, Yacht Club Games, developer of Shovel Knight, has pulled back the curtain on an all-new title called Mina the Hollower. Described as a bone-chilling action adventure, Mina the Hollower uses a top-down...
- Tue 1st Feb 2022
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
- Nintendo Switch

Friday28th Jan 2022

61
News Yacht Club Games To Share "Groundbreaking Announcement" In Upcoming Twitch Broadcast

"You do not want to miss this historic event!"
Yacht Club Games - the creator of Shovel Knight - has revealed it will be airing its third official broadcast on G4's XPlay show next week (via G4 on Twitch). According to Yacht Club's blog post - the developer and publisher will be focusing on a selection of games that have brand new content currently...
- Fri 28th Jan 2022
- Yacht Club Games
- Industry

Wednesday24th Nov 2021

21
News Shovel Knight's Brand New Puzzle Game Launches On The Switch eShop Next Month

DLC has also been confirmed
If you're a fan of puzzle games and Shovel Knight, one game you'll want to be on the lookout for next month is Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon. After its initial reveal in February last year, Yacht Club Games' next Shovel Knight game will finally be making its debut on December 13th. This "passion project" has gone through...
- Wed 24th Nov 2021
- Switch eShop
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- DLC

Thursday4th Nov 2021

17
News Sorry Folks, Shovel Knight Dig Has Been Delayed Until Next Year

Developers "need a little more time"
We have made it to November, and it's got to the point where a lot of developers are now having to decide if they release their game this year, or hold off until 2022. We saw just yesterday how PlatinumGames made the tough decision to delay the release of its shoot 'em up, Sol Cresta, and now today Yacht Club...
- Thu 4th Nov 2021
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
- Shovel Knight

Wednesday3rd Mar 2021

59
News Here's What Arby's Shovel Knight Launcher Tokens Unlock In-Game

Get ready to collect!
Fast food and gaming toys are a common promotional strategy. We saw it last month with McDonald's when it brought back Pokémon Happy Meal toys, which admittedly had some problems. Having said that, it's not common to see an indie game getting that same treatment,
- Wed 3rd Mar 2021
- Yacht Club Games
- Shovel Knight
- Arbys

Wednesday17th Feb 2021

7
News Shovel Knight: Pocket Dungeon Team Seeking Experienced Talent To Help "Wrap Up" Development

Shovel Knight Dig Team also hiring
Almost a year ago, Yacht Club Games lifted the lid on its new puzzle game Shovel Knight: Pocket Dungeon for the Switch. If you're wondering what's happened to this project, it seems development on the game is now close to completion. According to a tweet over on the official Yacht Club Games Twitter account, the...
- Wed 17th Feb 2021
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
- Shovel Knight

Friday29th Jan 2021

12
News Cyber Shadow Only Used A Quarter Of Its Written Story and Lore

Leaves plenty of ground for a potential follow up
We were rather taken by Cyber Shadow when it launched earlier this week. Bringing us an 8-bit ninja action platformer, the story focused on Shadow, last survivor of an ancient order of ninjas. Having awoken to a bizarre technological world, Shadow seeks to take down the threat which destroyed both...
- Fri 29th Jan 2021
- Switch eShop
- Nintendo Switch

Saturday23rd Jan 2021

35
Feature Cyber Shadow Dev On 8-Bit Classics And How We Can Thank Yacht Club For The Switch Launch

"I can’t comprehend how it happened, must be dark magic"
It's true that there's no shortage of retro-inspired, nostalgia-drenched Switch games to enjoy these days. It's something of a golden age for anyone who loves the pixel aesthetic, tight controls, incredible chiptunes and purity of classic NES games from the '80s and early-'90s. Now there's a...
- Sat 23rd Jan 2021
- Features
- Interviews
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases
- Best of 2021
38
News There Are No Plans Right Now For A Cyber Shadow Physical Release

Dev thinks it would be awesome, but needs some rest
Next week sees the arrival of the new 8-bit ninja platformer Cyber Shadow on the Nintendo Switch eShop. If you were planning on holding out for a physical copy, it seems you might be waiting a while. In an interview with Comicbook.com recently, developer Aarne Hunziker said he was all for a...
- Sat 23rd Jan 2021
- Switch eShop
- Nintendo Switch
- Upcoming Releases

Friday1st Jan 2021

20
Feature Playing The Name Game - The Art Of Finding The Perfect Title

Game name: Origins
There was a time when naming your company's latest video game was simple. Just programmed the first golf game for your 8-bit system? Great! Slap Golf on the cover and print 200,000. Likewise Tennis, Baseball and so on. They were simpler times, and the following 16-bit console generation wasn't much more complicated. Anyone for...
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News Cyber Shadow Slashes Its Way To Switch Early Next Year

Not long to go now
It has been confirmed that Mechanical Head Studios' retro-style ninja title Cyber Shadow is launching on Nintendo Switch on January 26th, 2021. The title – which is being published by Shovel Knight studio Yacht Club Games – is also coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. However, Switch owners will benefit from exclusive...
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News Yacht Club's 8-Bit Ninja Game Cyber Shadow Has Been Slightly Delayed

Updated release date will be "ready to share soon"
Yacht Club Games - best known for Shovel Knight - has announced the 8-bit ninja platformer it's helping publish will be slightly delayed. In a post over on its official website, it promised the Cyber Shadow delay would only be a "minor" one - so we shouldn't have to wait much longer. The game was...
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