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Wednesday17th Apr 2024
News Cosy Crafting Sim 'Sticky Business' Opens Up Shop On Switch Today
DLC also available
Revealed in today's Indie World showcase, Spellgarden Games' sweet crafting sim Sticky Business will let you live out your sticker-designing dreams on Switch later today. Those after something more on the chilled side might want to check this one out. Sticky Business sees you running your own small business where you will design,...
News Action RPG 'Cat Quest III' Gets Purrfect Summer Release Date On Switch
No mewtiny here
In what turned out to be a fairly cat-focused Indie World showcase, Cat Quest III was given a release date and a brand-new trailer. The Gentlebros' third entry in its cat-themed action RPG series sails onto the eShop on 8th August 2024 — which is actually International Cat Day. Plus, you'll be able to download a free demo on the...
News SteamWorld Heist Is Getting A Surprise Sequel On Switch This Summer
Give it some Leeway
SteamWorld returns to turn-based tactics with SteamWorld Heist II, which is coming to Nintendo Switch on 8th August 2024. The surprise reveal during today's Indie World showcase closed the presentation, and gave us a glimpse at this sequel to the 2015 3DS title. Ricochet shots are back, but SteamWorld Heist II is expanding its...
News Shadow-Jumping Platformer 'SCHiM' Leaps Onto Switch This July
Out of the shadows
One of the sizzle reel entries in today's Indie World showcase was SCHiM, a delightful-looking platformer that will be making the leap to Switch on 18th July. This one has been on our radar for a little while now (you might remember seeing it at the Future Games Show back in 2022) and that's because of how darn sweet it all...
News Europa Is A Beautiful Adventure Game With Shades Of Studio Ghibli And Breath Of The Wild
Glide me to the moon
Novadust Entertainment and Future Friends Games are bringing their stunning open-world adventure Europa to Nintendo Switch in 2024. Today's Indie World showcase gave us confirmation that this magical, peaceful adventure will be coming to the hybrid console as well as PC. But not only that: players can head to the eShop to...
News Cowabunga! A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Roguelike Is Coming To Switch This July
Splintered Fate incoming
Had enough of the heroes in a half-shell? Of course you haven't (unless you have, in which case, you better look away now)! Developer and publisher Super Evil Megacorp took to the Nintendo Indie World showcase to reveal that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate is coming to Switch this July. Away from the swathe of...
News Atari And WayForward Join Forces For A New 'Yars' Metroidvania
All rise!
Publisher Atari and developer WayForward have announced Yars Rising, a new Metroidvania based on the classic Atari franchise Yars. The original Yars' Revenge released back in 1982 for the Atari 2600 and was very much a basic (albeit incredibly addictive) shooter in which an insect-like creature called Yar would go up against an evil being...
News Antonblast Brings Explosive Wario Land-Inspired Platforming To Switch In November
Demo out today
Antonblast lands with a bang on Nintendo Switch on 12th November 2024, publisher and developer Summitsphere has announced. Not only that, but a free demo is available to download on the eShop today. Shown off during today's Indie World presentation, Antonblast is a Wario Land-inspired platforming that sees you play as Anton as he...
News Little Kitty, Big City Pounces Onto Switch Next Month
Out of the bag
Kicking off Nintendo's Indie World showcase, Double Dagger Studios announced that the delightful cat adventure Little Kitty, Big City will be pouncing onto Switch on 9th May. The new trailer gave a closer look at the game's 'Catchevements', gave a taste of the animal-filled world and also showcased a couple of the cat customisation...
Review Rose & Camellia Collection (Switch) - An Enjoyably Absurd Yet Frustrating Slapathon
Slappiness is the truth
Certain problems cannot be solved through careful discussion or compromise. Sometimes it isn’t enough to give a verbal beatdown to your rival – you must throw hands as well. The Rose & Camellia series was built upon the idea that not only is a good old-fashioned slapfight fun, but it is often the only dignified way a...
News The First Review For Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Is In
SaGa Emerald and new Demon Slayer tag along too
We are rapidly closing in on the release date of Rabbit & Bear Studios' Suikoden spiritual successor, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. Set to land on Switch on 23rd April, this upcoming RPG dazzled us when we went hands-on with it last month and we have been excited to see more ever since. As...
News World Of Goo 2 Has Been Delayed To August On Switch
"We are pumping so much Goo"
Developer Tomorrow Corporation has announced that it has delayed World of Goo 2 on the Switch to 2nd August, 2024. Originally earmarked for 23rd May, the delay is apparently due to the team "pumping so much Goo" in the game - whatever that means. In layman's terms though, it's likely that the game simply needs a bit...
News Surprise! Penny's Big Breakaway Now Has A Switch eShop Demo
Try it out today
If you've been wanting to try out the new 3D platformer Penny's Big Breakaway before you buy it, now you can. Developer Evening Star and publisher Private Division have released a demo on the Switch eShop which you can download for free and see what it's all about. Private Division's head of business development Blake Rochkind...
Tuesday16th Apr 2024
Review Planet Of Lana (Switch) - A Gentle Puzzle-Platformer With Sparkling Presentation
Out of this world
The cinematic platformer: although some great examples have emerged over the decades, the genre perhaps under-celebrated, with its fans especially under-served for a long stretch in the 2000s. It has nonetheless provided some truly legendary games: Prince of Persia, Another World, Flashback, and Inside. Planet of Lana gathers...
News Surprise! A New Listing For Hollow Knight: Silksong Has Appeared Online
Update: More ratings surface
Update #2 [Tue 16th Apr, 2024 04:30 BST]: It seems another rating for Hollow Knight: Silksong has appeared online. As highlighted by Vooks.net, this rating was shared on the Australian Classification Board website earlier this month on 2nd April 2024. It's hopefully a sign the game is finally nearing re
News New Crypt Of The NecroDancer DLC Update Adds Hatsune Miku
Update: And it's now available for Switch
Update [Tue 16th Apr, 2024 01:45 BST]: The Hatsune Miku DLC for Crypt of the NecroDancer is now available on the Nintendo Switch. As part of the launch celebrations there's a 10% discount, dropping the game from its regular price of USD $1.99 to just $1.79 (or your regional equivalent). This offer will be...
Sunday14th Apr 2024
News Contra: Operation Galuga Limited Run Classic & Ultimate Edition Revealed, Pre-Orders Live
Update: Pre-orders end soon
Update [Sun 14th Apr, 2024 23:30 BST]: Pre-orders for the Contra: Operation Galuga physical Switch release will close very soon - so this is your last chance to get hold of standalone copies and collector's editions. Original article [Fri 1st Mar, 2024 03:00 GMT]: Back in December last year we heard how Konami and...
News VTuber Horror Game 'Evil God Korone' Gets A Surprise Release On Switch eShop
Hololive VTuber Korone takes over Tsugunohi as an "Evil God"
Japanese Hololive VTuber 'Korone' has done all sorts of collabs and crossovers, and with this in mind, the Tsugunohi horror game Evil God Korone has now got a surprise release on the Switch eShop. This title originally launched on Steam back in 2021 and is priced at $4.49 (or the regional...
News Hatsune Miku's Fitness Boxing Switch Game Has Been Rated By The ESRB
Get ready for a workout with the virtual idol
Last September, Imagineer announced superstar virtual idol Hatsune Miku would be getting her own Fitness Boxing game. It seems the same title has now been rated 'E' for everyone by the ESRB in North America - seemingly confirming a local release is on the way. Here's the official description: "This is...
Saturday13th Apr 2024
News My Time At Sandrock Is Adding Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Coming to Switch this summer
The construction RPG and life sim My Time At Sandrock will be getting a cross-platform multiplayer update this summer. It will allow users on Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, and PC to team up and experience "combat, construction, social activities and more". Although My Time At Sandrock didn't launch in the best state on...
News Rise Of The Triad: Ludicrous Edition Receives Cross-Platform Multiplayer Update
And multiple Switch-specific improvements
There are now even more reasons to check out the retro first-person shooter Rise of the Triad with a new update adding cross-play support. It means you can now engage in multiplayer firefights with your friends on other systems including Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. Here's Nightdive's summary of Version 1.1...
News Corn Kidz 64 Brings N64-Inspired 3D Platforming To Switch This Month
Update: N64 wireless controller support confirmed
Update [Sat 13th Apr, 2024 02:00 BST]: Diplodocus Games has shared some exciting news on social media - revealing a pre-release patch for Corn Kidz 64 on the Switch will add support for Switch Online Nintendo 64 wireless controllers. To activate "trident controls", you'll need to press R on the...
Friday12th Apr 2024
News Inti Creates' Cat Action Platformer 'Umbraclaw' Scores Free eShop Demo
Out meow!
Right before its official release on 30th May, Inti Creates has brought us a free demo for the upcoming cat action platformer, Umbraclaw. Now available on the Switch eShop, the Umbraclaw demo packs in a decent amount of content. You'll be able to access the game's tutorial, play through its opening two stages (including boss battles) and...
News QubicGames' Switch eShop Sale Takes Over 100 Games Down To Just $0.20 Each
Sales also available in Europe / UK
Publisher QubicGames has announced that it is launching a 20th Anniversary Switch eShop sale in North America and Europe, slashing the prices of over 100 digital titles. It will be available from 12th April to 1st May 2024. The paramaters and prices are very much dependent on your region with this one, so let's...
News Quake-Powered FPS Wrath: Aeon Of Ruin Locks In New Switch Release Date
It's finally arriving later this month
Save the date! The Quake-powered first-person shooter Wrath: Aeon of Ruin has locked in a new release date for the Switch. After it was meant to arrive in Spring 2023, the new date for consoles has now been scheduled for later this month on 25th April. So it's finally happening! The same title exited early...
News Pokémon-Like 'Coromon' Scores A Physical Switch Release, Pre-Orders Open Next Week
Another "Limited Run" entry
If you've been interested in the Pokémon-Like Coromon since its arrival on Switch but have been holding out for a physical release, Limited Run has now announced a hard copy of the game will go on sale very soon. Pre-orders for Coromon on Switch will open next week on 19th April and will be available until 19th May. A...
News Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Update 2 Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Featuring a new leopard skin outfit for Lara
After a great start in February, Aspyr has continued to improve the overall experience in Tomb Raider I-III Remastered with new updates. The latest one has now officially gone live. Update 2 includes improvements across all the games, individual updates for all three games, fixes, and much more. Aspyr...
Thursday11th Apr 2024
News Pac-Man's New Battle Royale Game Chomps Its Way To Switch Next Month
Waka waka
After being revealed last October, Bandai Namco has today announced that the catchily-titled Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs will be bringing even more Pac-Man-based battle royale action to Switch on 9th May. Mega Tunnel Battle originally launched on Google Stadia back in 2020, though the game has obviously disappeared in the...
News School Management Sim 'Let's School' Will Enroll On Switch This Summer
School's... in?
As a part of yesterday's Triple-I Initiative showcase, PM Studios and Pathea Games announced that the sweet school management sim Let's School will be ringing the bell on Switch this summer. This one launched on Steam last July and has since gone on to rack up thousands of 'Very Positive' reviews. In it, you take on the role of a...
News Sunsoft Announces 'Retro Game Selection' For Switch, English Release Planned
Three Famicom games in one collection
Japanese game company Sunsoft has officially announced Sunsoft is Back! Retro Game Selection for the Nintendo Switch. It will be making its way across to the hybrid system in Japan later this month on 18th April. The good news is an English version is also on the way! This upcoming release will be comprised of...
