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News League Of Legends Developer Riot Games Axes 530 Jobs Globally
"We're ending new game development under Riot Forge"
Riot Games, the American-based developer and publisher behind insanely popular game series like League of Legends, has today announced it will be eliminating 530 jobs globally across the company. This equates to "around 11% of Rioters" and the biggest impacts have hit teams "outside of core...
News Indie Horror Hit Choo-Choo Charles Arrives On Switch Early Next Year
Japan's eShop gets it sooner
If you happen to like horror games, spiders and trains, the indie hit Choo-Choo Charles by Two Star Games is one upcoming release you won't want to miss when it arrives locally on the Switch on 18th January 2024. According to the Japanese eShop, the game is arriving in Japan later this week on 21st December 2023. This...
News Sea Of Stars Developer Sabotage Replacing 'The Completionist' NPC
A "small patch" is coming soon
Sabotage Studio director Thierry Boulanger has announced via Discord the company will be removing the content creator and internet personality Jirard 'The Completionist' Khalil from the indie RPG hit Sea of Stars. Sea of Stars arrived on the Switch earlier this year in August and featured a segment in it where Khalil...
News Cute Cat RPG 'Cattails: Wildwood Story' Snuggles Onto Switch Today
Good mews!
Back in the days before the Switch eShop was awash with cat-based indie games, there was Cattails. This feline RPG — where you play as an actual cat, we might add — provided us with a good way to while away the hours back in 2018 and we went on to reward it an 8/10 in our review. Well, the cat's out the bag now, as its sequel,...
News Huge Among Us Crossover Update Celebrates Multiple Indies Including Undertale & Celeste
"Y'all are gonna freak out"
Update [Wed 29th Nov, 2023 06:35 GMT]: This absolutely massive Among Us collaboration has now been officially revealed and as part of its "biggest Cosmicube yet" there are crossovers with the following games: Untitled Goose Game, Undertale, Crypt of the NecroDancer, Celeste, Behemoth (Castle Crashers and Alien...
News eShop Indie Hit Suika Game Surpasses Four Million Downloads Worldwide
Watermelon Game has been a huge success
After becoming a viral sensation, Nintendo was quick to get a local release of Suika Game out of the Switch eShop. Since then, the title has now reportedly surpassed more than four million Switch eShop downloads worldwide. This information comes from the Japanese website Gamer. To celebrate this milestone,...
News Backpack Hero Mixes Inventory Management And Cute Dungeon Crawling On Switch Today
Pack your bags
Pride yourself on a neatly organised inventory? Well, Backpack Hero might be just the game for you and, what's more, it is available on the Switch eShop today! Shadow dropped as a part of the Indie World Showcase, Backpack Hero will see you playing as one of five adorable animal creatures, who spend their days crawling dungeons to...
News Cosy Creature-Collector 'Moonstone Island' Brings Retro Zelda Vibes To Switch Next Spring
No (minish) cap
Publisher Raw Fury popped up in today's Indie World Showcase to give an update on the gorgeous creature-collecting deckbuilder, Moonstone Island, which we now know will be flying onto Switch in Spring 2024. Aside from the pull of the retro Zelda-style visuals, this game seems to have a little bit of something for everyone. This life...
News Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution Is Bringing The Lost GBA Adventure To Switch Next Year
20 years in the making
WayForward took to today's Indie World Showcase to reveal that a lost chapter of the Shantae series, Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, will be hair-whipping its way onto Switch in 2024. This one was originally in development for the Game Boy Advance back in 2001 before being shelved, but now WayForward has brought back the...
News Outer Wilds: Archaeologist Edition Finally Blasts Onto Switch Next Month
Includes 'Echoes of the Eye' DLC
Yes, you read that right. After actual years of waiting, Anapurna took to tonight's Indie World showcase to reveal that the highly-acclaimed time loop game, Outer Wilds, will finally be blasting onto Switch on 7th December, 2023. But what's that? More to the title? Yes, Outer Wilds: Archaeologist Edition is heading...
News Retro-Inspired Indie Sea Of Stars Receives A New Switch Update
Check it out today
Sea of Stars got off to a fantastic start in August with sales of the title greatly exceeding first-year sales projections. Now, to follow up on this success, developer Sabotage has released an update across all platforms including the Switch. The latest patch comes with a bunch of fixes and adjustments. Here's the full rundown...
Random Switch Exclusive "Watermelon Game" Goes Viral, eShop Downloads Skyrocket
You can purchase "Suika Game" from Japan's eShop
A Japanese Switch eShop exclusive known as Suika Game (Watermelon Game) has recently gone viral thanks to its popularity among streamers and VTubers. Earlier this year it started gaining traction with Japanese influencers, and now it's caught on here in the West. T
News First Paid DLC For Spooky Fishing Adventure Dredge Delayed
It will now arrive in 2024
It's that time of year again when we're starting to see the odd delay or two, and the latest one to join the list is an update for the spooky fishing sim Dredge. Black Salt Games has today issued an announcement via social media about the delay of the first paid DLC 'The Iron Rig', which will no longer make Q4 2023. It...
News Hollow Knight: Silksong Fans Spot New Behind-The-Scenes Updates
Some assets have been changed
We're running out of months in 2023 and there's still no sign of Hollow Knight: Silksong arriving on the Nintendo Switch any time soon. With this in mind, fans have been searching for any sign of a possible upcoming release, and it seems the game's web and store assets have been updated and changed this week. As...
News Raindrop Sprinters Is An Arcade Indie Gem With Simple Controls And Cute Cats, On eShop Now
Pixel Purrfect
If you are after a dose of retro arcade simplicity, then you might want to check out Raindrop Sprinters, a fixed-screen action game that snuck its way onto the Switch eShop last week. The title comes from solo developer Shuhei Miyazawa (Room_909) and publisher Mediascape and sees you attempting to guide a cat across a series of...
News Toree Saturn Looks Set To Provide Even More Adorable Low-Poly Platforming Next Year
Très chick
After being teased last month, developer Siactro has now provided a first look at the follow-up to Toree 3D, Toree Saturn, and yes, it's looking just as adorable as we would expect. Much like the prior games in the Toree universe, Saturn is a low-poly platformer that will see you guiding a sweet little chick (and its awesome shades)...
News Sabotage Already Has A Team Hard At Work On Sea Of Star's DLC
It might even have some links to The Messenger
In case you missed the initial announcement, the indie RPG Sea of Stars will be receiving some free DLC content in the future. This was originally promised during the game's Kickstarter campaign, and in an update following the game's release (via Radio Canada), the game's director Thierry Boulanger has...
News Retro-Inspired Indie Sea Of Stars Sold 100,000 Copies On Its First Day
Critics are raving about this one
The new retro-inspired RPG Sea of Stars made its debut on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms this week, and it's already off to an incredibly strong start. In an update on social media thanking fans for their support, developer Sabotage revealed the game sold 100,000 copies on its first day of...
News Shoot Aliens And Save Earth In 'Die After Sunset', An Action Roguelite Dawning On Switch Today
Fight in the light
Publisher PQube and developer Playstark have today brought the action-packed roguelite shooter Die After Sunset to Switch, with the game available to pick up on the eShop right now. This one will see you choose between three different characters — April, Rido and Hune — and drop into Earth to help fight off hoards of an alien...
News "DS Inspired" Precision Puzzler Reflectile Targeting Switch Release
Update: It's reached its first major goal
Update [Tue 15th Aug, 2023 02:30 BST]: In an update, the Kickstarter project Reflectile has surpassed its initial $15,000 goal for PC development. A Switch goal according to the website would require more funding, so if we hear any updates, we'll let you know. Original article [Tue 9th May, 2023 03:00...
Anniversary Dead Cells Is The Gift That Keeps On Giving Five Years On
Look at that fire grow
Today marks the fifth anniversary of Dead Cells on the Nintendo Switch in North America, and what a five years it has been. From humble indie beginnings to releasing a wave of DLC with Castlevania developers Konami, it is fair to say that the game we see today is rather different from the 'roguevania' (a phrase that we are...
News Toree 3D And Super Kiwi 64 Developer Hints At New Project
A reveal is "hopefully" coming soon
Toree 3D developer Siactro is currently hard at work on a new update for the classic-inspired 3D platformer Super Kiwi 64. Unfortunately, it is taking a bit longer than expected, due to the scope of it, but should be ready to reveal in the near future. That's not all, with the talented solo developer also hinting...
News Sinister Fishing Adventure 'Dredge' Receives Second Free Update On Switch
"Live on all platforms"
Black Salt's "sinister fishing adventure" game Dredge has just received its second major update on the Nintendo Switch. This latest one adds new wildlife events, a "passive mode" - allowing you to swim about the sea in peace, a photo mode, a new character, and new aberrations. The third update will follow this one adding...
Round Up Indie Live Expo 2023 - Every Nintendo Switch Game Showcased
"More than 300 game reveals"
The digital showcase Indie Live Expo 2023 took place this weekend - spotlighting "300 game reveals" across multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch. Some of these games are already available, others are arriving soon, and the rest will be released at some point later this year. Here's the full round up...
News Zelda: Cadence Of Hyrule Dev 'Brace Yourself Games' Confirms Layoffs
Up to half of its workforce may be gone
Canadian indie developer Brace Yourself Games (known for the Switch exclusive Cadence of Hyrule) has cut "a portion" of its workforce. Brace Yourself Games shared the following statement with PC Gamer, confirming the "incredibly difficult decision" to lay off employees. In a
News Stunning Watercolour Adventure 'Dordogne' Flows Onto Switch Next Month
Très chic
Focus Entertainment has announced that it will be bringing Umanimation and Un Je Ne Sais Quoi's Dordogne onto Switch on 13th June — just in time for summer. We first heard of the game back in 2020 and the road to release has not been the smoothest, but looking at the above release date trailer, we can't help but still be impressed by...
News Hollow Knight: Silksong No Longer Releasing In The First Half Of 2023
"Development is still continuing"
We've finally got an update about the anticipated release Hollow Knight: Silksong, but it might not be the news everyone was expecting. According to Team Cherry's marketing and publishing rep Matthew Griffin, Silksong was apparently "planned to release in the 1st half of 2023" but development on the game is still...
News Boxing Sim Punch Club Getting '80s Inspired Cyberpunk Switch Sequel In 2023
Update: Check out the new gameplay trailer
Update [Thu 4th May, 2023 03:45 BST]: Lazy Bear Games has released a new gameplay trailer for Punch Club 2: Fast Forward - detailing how the gameplay has been improved and what else to expect. There'll also be a free demo to try out between 15th May - 22nd May, but it's exclusive to the Steam platform...
News Sinister Fishing Indie 'Dredge' Reveals 2023 Roadmap, Includes Free Updates & Paid DLC
"We're excited to reveal what's next"
If you somehow missed the "sinister fishing adventure" Dredge when it launched on the Switch eShop in March, now might be the time to check it out. New Zealand indie studio Black Salt Games has officially revealed what's next for the title, with an outline of what content and DLC to expect in every quarter of...
Round Up Every Game Announcement Exclusive To Japan's Indie World Showcase (April 2023)
See what the West missed out on
Nintendo held a surprise Indie World Showcase this week - sharing all sorts of announcements, but did you know there was also one in Japan? While they're often quite similar, this time around the Japanese one contained a lot of different announcements. If you were wondering what was revealed during Japan's broadcast,...
Out Now Dogfight: A Sausage Bomber Story Brings Meaty Shmup Action To Switch
Hot dog!
After some classic shmup action with a comical twist? Dogfight: A Sausage Bomber Story might just have you covered as the frantic shooter (cumber)lands on Switch today (sorry, we couldn't resist). From publisher Hound Picked Games and developer Katsu Entertainment, Dogfight is all about speedy shoot 'em-up gameplay as you take on hoards of...
News More Indie Developers Are Giving Away Free eShop Codes For Wii U & 3DS
Update: WayForward joins in on the fun
Update [Sat 1st Apr, 2023 03:05 BST]: Mighty Switch Force developer WayForward has joined in on the free giveaway fun sharing codes for Mighty Switch Force 2 on Wii U and 3DS throughout the day. It seems Shovel Knight developer Yacht Club Games was also giving out some codes earlier this week:
News The Outbound Ghost Dev Countersues Publisher Digerati In Ongoing Legal Dispute
Full counterclaim now publicly available
Conradical Games, the developer behind last year's Paper Mario-like The Outbound Ghost has countersued the game's publisher, Digerati, in an ongoing legal dispute regarding the game's launch. The 2.5D RPG was released in December 2022 to lukewarm reviews. Following a series of accusations made by the...
News Indie Dev Headcannon Confirms It Helped Sega Update Sonic Origins Plus
"We can’t wait for you to experience it!"
You might recall how the Sonic Mania developer Headcannon had some involvement in Sonic Origins. Now, following the announcement of Sonic Origins Plus, the "indie game and utilities" developer has confirmed it's "once again" cooperated with Sega to this time update t
News Bilkins' Folly Brings Charming Pixel Art, Treasure Hunting And Cute Dogs To Switch This Year
Yes, you can pet the dog
Up for a spot of treasure hunting with a puppy by your side? Developer Webbysoft and publisher Armor Games Studios have announced that Bilkins' Folly will be bringing just that to the Switch later on this year. Looking at the trailer above, we are loving the pixel art on this one and can't help but be intrigued by the sense...
News Stealth Platformer The Library Of Babel Sneaks Onto Switch Next Month
With a crisp hand-drawn art style to boot
The gorgeous hand-drawn visuals of The Library of Babel caught our eye when we first saw the above announcement trailer, and we now know that this stealth platformer will be making its way over to Switch on 7th April. From developer Tanuki Game Studio and based on the short story by Jorge Luis Borges, The...
News Retro-Inspired 'Ultra Pro Wrestling' Announced For Switch After Passing First Kickstarter Goal
Get ready to rumble
While the Kickstarter campaign might not be over just yet, it's fair to say that Hyperfocus Games' fundraising for Ultra Pro Wrestling has got off to a great start. With 22 days left to donate, the team has surpassed its target goal of £17,000 and (at the time of writing) is now sitting on over £25,000. The game is still in...
News You'll Need To Stick Your Joy-Con In A Toilet Roll To Play This Weird New Switch Game
Ready to roll
There have been some strange uses for Switch Joy-Cons over the past six years of the console's existence. We've strapped them to our legs to kick footballs in Nintendo Switch Sports, held them vertically to milk virtual cows in 1-2 Switch and let's not forget the discovery that they can be used as a stand-in Wii remote sensor. But no...
News Trippy FPS 'POST VOID' Is Bringing The DOOM Vibes To Switch This Month
Colourful chaos
We last heard about POST VOID — the grotesque, psychedelic FPS with more than a little DOOM inspiration sprinkled in — back in August of last year when the game was set for a September 2022 release. That, obviously, did not happen, but publisher Super Rare Originals has now announced that we will finally be able to dive into the...
News Sports Story Version 1.0.5 Is Now Live, Here's What's Included
More changes to the "Secret Dev Room"
Update [Sat 25th Feb, 2023 03:05 GMT]: The Version 1.0.5 update for Sports Story is now live. Developer Sidebar Games says more updates are coming soon: Original [Wed 22nd Feb, 2023 02:55 GMT]: The indie title Sports Story didn't get off to the best start last year when it was shadow-dropped. Since then,...
News Hunt Monsters Through Diorama Battlefields In Bleak Sword DX, Slashing Onto Switch This Year
Compact combat
Bleak Sword released on Apple Arcade back in 2019 and has since gone on to receive positive reviews across the board. Now the title is making the leap from decidedly difficult mobile app to brutal Switch game, as Devolver Digital has announced that Bleak Sword DX will be dodge rolling its way onto the Nintendo console this year. For...
News Capes Could Fill The Switch's Superhero Tactics Gap While Waiting For Marvel's Midnight Suns
Coming this year
Last year, Marvel's Midnight Suns launched on Playstation and Xbox consoles to high levels of praise. It is still coming to Switch at some point (we assume) though word on the Nintendo release has dried up ever since the "at a later date" announcement appeared last August. Seeing a console in need of some superhero turn-based...
News 'Dredge' Reels A Sinister Fishing Adventure Onto Switch Next Month
Spooky squids and phantom phish
There are enough fishing games on Switch to fill your net three times over. You throw every title with a fishing minigame in there and you would be left with one crammed aquarium. In such a calm, soothing genre, it can be difficult to stand out as the top dogfish, so what has indie development studio Black Salt Games...
News Hollow Knight Dev Files New Trademarks For 'Fearless Fox'
Is a new project in the works?
While we wait for the release of Hollow Knight: Silksong, we've got some interesting news to share about the game's developer Team Cherry. It seems the Australian-based team has recently filed a trademark down under for the words "Fearless Fox". According to the Australian Government's IP Australia website, last month...
News Skater Platforming Goes Futuristic In 'Rooftop Renegade', Rolling To Switch Next Month
Get your skates on
The debut title for South Australian-based indie studio Melonhead Games, Rooftop Renegade, looks to be a mix between OlliOlli World's slick skating platforming and the art of rollerblading (or 'hoverblading', if we're being picky). What's more, publisher The IndiEXP has announced that the title will be rolling its way onto Switch...
News Saga Of Sins Brings Demon Hunting And Stained Glass Window Visuals To Switch In March
Holy smokes!
It was back in August that we last heard of Saga of Sins — the demon hunting action platformer that looks like a moving stained glass window — but publisher Just For Games has now announced that this sin-slaying cleric will be bringing his religious rebellion to Switch on 30th March, 2023. For those of you who missed the initial...
News Turn-Based Folklore 'Howl' Brings Wolf Hunting And 'Living Ink' Visuals To Switch This Year
Silver bullets at the ready
The Switch is home to enough turn-based tactics games to last a lifetime, but that hasn't deterred Mipumi, the studio behind the point and click adventure The Lion's Song, from working on a title which looks to stand out from the rest. Howl is set to land on Switch later this year (we can't be more specific than 'early...
Random Indie Dev Giving Away Free Game Codes Until Nintendo Closes Wii U & 3DS eShops
Both eShops will close this March
It's now officially 2023 and that means we're getting closer to the closure of the Wii U and 3DS eShops. The last part of the closure will take place on 27th March 2023 and after this you'll no longer be able to purchase in-game content, download demos, add funds or redeem download codes. In response to this, indie...
News Excellent Sci-Fi Survival Horror Signalis Scores A Physical Switch Release
Arriving towards the end of February
One of the highlight survival horror experiences on the Nintendo Switch last year was the indie title Signalis. If you've been holding out for a local physical release, you're in luck - with the developer Rose-engine announcing a hard copy published by Humble Games. It will release towards the "end of February...
News Surprise! Sports Story Finally Swings Onto Switch Today
After all these years
Well folks, it's certainly been a long time coming but we are pleased to see that Sports Story (the much-anticipated sequel to 2017's Golf Story) is now available on the Switch eShop! The announcement came as a part of today's Inside the House of Indies event - which has been revealing upcoming Switch titles and shadow drops...
